Scroll Saw Shells 2 - The Next Level

[@teoflannonio7431]

Veramente geniale fantastico bravo

[@markgoggin3677]

Thank you for sharing Steve this will be my first project when my new scroll saw arrives.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Great! You'll have fun with it.

[@sweettooth5737]

I am going to have MANY seashells on my schedule this summer!! Thank you for showing me this wonderful wood project! Much love!! ~ woodworking woman. 😉😊👍

[@garyschraa7947]

Thank you Mr. Garrison for spending the time putting this together . They are beautiful . from Hanford Ca.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thank you.

[@Veiwtothrill]

Hello Steve, I bought your ebook a while ago and was happily making shell that were for presents, or just given away as gifts. Recently a local artist saw them and asked for me to do some for sale in her gallery, I have now sold 1and am making more. Thank you not only for the ebook but also for the tutorial on your original shells and the next level shells

[@Steve.Garrison]

+Gio Yeshi That's awesome! I'm happy to hear that. You should join our group on facebook: facebook.com/groups/1896090167282074/

[@krashunburn]

Steve, this is genius. I have an adult son (ironically also named Steve) who I go back and forth with regarding woodworking and making wild things. We good-naturedly try to top each other. This is just what I need to drive him nuts. Thanks and well done!

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thanks! I've got a new one you might not have seen yet, though.

[@jjtman49]

Hi Steve great project!!! I bought a scroll saw and made a shell for my first project. Unbelivable results!!! I started with a 16 inch log (i think it was black locust) plained and cut into boards. I cut so the end grain was coming out of the thickest part of the wedge.I cut the body segments so the first wedge the growth rings went one way the next so the rings went the other way. they formed an eye pattern along the outside of the body. the pattern was realiy cool.It also has a velvet look to it.Using segments like this opens up a whole new world of ideas!!! I'm ready to dive in. Thanks and happy woodworking!!!!

[@Steve.Garrison]

+Simply Jef Thanks! I'd like to see it, black locust is pretty wood. Yes, segmenting is better than carving from a big chunk, you can use rotational symmetry and hollowing is obviously much easier.

[@pgoessnitzer]

Hi Steve, thanks very much for sharing your method for making the shells. You do beautiful work and inspired me to have a go at it.

[@CarlJacobson]

Beautiful piece Steve, thank you for sharing.

[@verarelerford8360]

Well I can not get over a wooden shelf beautiful wonderful video I like watching your video have a good day

[@Steve.Garrison]

Carl Jacobson Thanks, Carl.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Vera Relerford Thanks, Vera.

[@juliekroesche5987]

Just finished the shell using the first method, now I'll have a go at the second technique. love them . thanks for sharing

[@musamor75]

Hello Steve. This is my second post to you, just to say how much I appreciate your clear explanations, and to tell you how beautiful I find your finished scrolls. You know, rarely does an imitation of Nature really work, but in this case you've come up with the "flow" that makes these shells so beautiful in the first place. I think that you must have always had beauty within. The pine scroll in your other video, once varnished, had a shrimps feel about which tickled my fancy (and made it all the more sea-like). Congratulations from a fussy craftsman.

[@buzcrash1]

Hi Steve, I have made several of these shells since watching your video which have proved popular with friends as gifts & as you say their fun to make. So many thanks for the idea. Best Regards

[@Steve.Garrison]

Ray Holliman Hi Ray, Glad you are having fun with it. That is my intent that people would have fun and learn something new.

[@buzcrash1]

Steve Garrison I've used Tanalised wood ( Pressure treated ) which also gives a great effect. Shame I can't show you.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Ray Holliman Plain sanding dust is hard enough on lungs without chemicals. Still, I'd like to see. I'm on google+, facebook, and my email address can be found on my web site.

[@seafax]

What a great innovation Steve. I liked the old shells just fine but I agree that the variable angle idea produces a much more pleasing overall shape. Well done!

[@TheGrainSideUp]

Thanks Steve! I bought your e-book earlier this year. With very little time to myself, I have been slow to begin my first one, but I am getting there. I actually have the planks cut diagonally. I just need to cut them in segments once I pick the type of shell from your numerous list in the book. I watch you and everyone else make their shells, and I am jealous, but still enthusiastic to complete my first one.

[@Steve.Garrison]

KingsXish Thanks. It is addictive. Might as well make extras for friends and family. Lol.

[@verarelerford8360]

Wow awesome they came out beautiful and your video came out beautiful too have a good day

[@sweettooth5737]

Just found a company giving away(!!) free oak pieces, cut in blocks!! They make industrial pallets and these are the leftover pieces. I am SOOoo in love with these guys right now! 😂😍😂

[@sprusegoose]

Thinking outside of the box, you are doing it right!

[@crouchvalewoodcraft]

Thanks Steve - this has made the process much easier to understand - I couldn't quite 'get it' from your book. Love the elongated shape. The finished shell images on Facebook look fantastic. I have made my first shell, using the original technique, but do find it difficult getting the interior smooth. But many thanks for the video.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Rob Hardie I have trouble getting the interior smooth too. I grind and sand - then find a few spots where I missed and sand some more. Usually end up saying, "good enough" or "it's not going to be seen anyway". Having the right tools - particularly a round nose sander makes it a lot easier to get better results.

[@katiedotson704]

Steve, I had already watched your videos on shell making and, like others, am awestruck with your skill and ability. This past weekend you were the guest on Simply Wooden Creations. During the show you were asked about the finish and you stated that you used poly and naptha in a pump spray bottle. If you have done a video on this technique, would you mind giving the link and if not would you consider doing a video on this? Best regards and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thank you. I have not made a video of the finishing process. I should make a video about that considering how many people I have had ask me about it.

[@jplailu]

The shells you make look..absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing this technique. It really blew my mind o_O

[@racma8698]

Very ell done Steve, what a patience !

[@wadew9444]

Just fantastic. So unique and truly art work. Thanks for sharing this.

[@lt_dagg]

One of the coolest damn things I've seen yet

[@ErikAnderson1]

Steve your artwork is amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@Steve.Garrison]

Erik Anderson Thank you. I like your wood turnings.

[@jasonvickrey3923]

This is pure genius. That's all I can say.

[@abilalpk]

Excellent. Beautiful. Genius, I must say.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thank you!

[@soro1964]

Amazing! Such craftsmanship

[@paulweis9797]

Beautyfull work Steve. Came out realy nice! Greetings from Luxembourg

[@rylch44]

Super beautiful art work! Inspired. I'm making this my next project. Thank you for the tutorials man!

[@leeeldredge1191]

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[@keo57]

I loved the video! Suggestion: Could you make a new Spirals 101 vid with narration? I've got your book, video etc, yet have had problems making these and have begun to get a bit frustrated. Whats throwing me is the cutting of the segments, how, the numbering, sequencing of cuts, and the order of gluing is accomplished. I think the project and your talents are top notch.

[@express375]

Glad I stayed subbed.Good to see an interesting video again.

[@GypsieT17]

stunning bit of work😚

[@dmaschy599]

Very interesting,some day I will try to make one.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thanks! I hope it’s a fun project for you.

[@24jimster]

That is talent..... I love that stuff!!!!!

[@neco777777]

I love organic shapes. Looks awsome! Just asking myself if it would be possible to make those wedges kind of bookmatched to achieve a symmetrical grain pattern alongside the shell. Thank you very much for sharing - keep it up! Has been a pleasure to watch!

[@tungruffel]

Really beautiful!

[@colinwinter2352]

Thanks for the inspiration just tired one of these and as you can see from my profile pic it came out amazing I'm looking forward to doing some more 😁

[@Steve.Garrison]

Nice work! Was it your first try?

[@colinwinter2352]

@@Steve.Garrison yes it was lve just sort of become inspired recently and I'm trying out loads of interesting things, never seen anything like it until I spotted you 😁 it was great fun to make and I really enjoyed it thanks . I will try some of your other projects and I'd like to make some more of these to, brilliant channel thanks 👍

[@ElusiveCube]

Really enjoyed it, NICE, THANK YOU.

[@horiamartis6657]

Excellent , thanks for sharing

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

This is fantastic and amazing.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thank you!

[@Mauroiltornitore]

Great, Steve!!! Cheers. Mauro

[@dmaschy599]

I would like to try one of those.

[@chessjack061]

Inspiring, Thank you for sharing

[@briarfox637]

Have you ever made one of these out of tiger maple? These things are so cool.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Yes, I have. www.spiralsbysteve.com/shells.php

[@MrCasutherland]

Thanks Steve

[@danduce8676]

Hi Steve, I bought your book about a year ago after being very inspired by your work. I've made 6 or 8 shells since then and have played with the angles for different effects and used different woods and they all look beautiful in their own way. I was wondering if you have determined if there is anything that can be done to create a shell that spirals upwards? I'm thinking something like snail shell where the narrow end rises...or more accurately, the fat end moves down...kind of like a pyramid. Love your work and it has inspired me again to go make more shells! Thanks

[@Steve.Garrison]

Dan Duce Hi Dan, I am happy to hear that you are having fun with it. I know exactly what you are talking about, and a cone spiral shell still eludes me too. That would be awesome if we could figure it out. Thanks.

[@lokalnyork]

I wonder if cutting parts under angle (ie. "U" shapes aren't perpendicular to thin edge) would allow to make shell with slight curve or even helical shape.

[@robertburns2200]

Just simply amazing how long did it take to make?

[@draggedtodeath]

you're shells are an amazing discovery in art created from wood. I would like to ask, What's the difference between gluing on the blocks for the cutting out sequence of sections vs. just flipping the pieces over and cutting each sequence with no blocks/no tilt? ..in other words where the back of the piece is sitting at 90 degrees on a 90 degree table set.. What happens? Thanks

[@Steve.Garrison]

Without propping up the edge, the shell's width would grow at about the same rate as the radius. Elevating the edge increases the bevel angle around the midpoint of the cut, but not along the sides as much. Also, if you have the table at 90 degrees to the blade then each new segment will not be larger than the previous.

[@draggedtodeath]

Thanks Steve. I appreciate the response and explanation. Be good, BD777

[@epaulsen7]

Hi Steve,I bought the book and although it was thoughtful and very creative in explaining the techniques I found I'm not very good at visualizing from text. This new video makes everything so clear. I have one question though. The props you use look like they are about a half inch high. I want to try this but it would be easier if I had a starting height for the legs.Thanks!

[@Steve.Garrison]

+epaulsen7 Thank you. The dimension is not critical, but the higher the props are - the faster the shell will grow in the radial direction. Try starting out with them about 3/4" high or so and see how that looks.

[@guyjackson2362]

Hi, Steve. I've made a couple shells now and this video has given me some good insight to my next ones. Along with the challenges of sanding the interior I find applying a finish to the inner shell quite difficult, any tips?

[@Steve.Garrison]

+Guy Jackson I just spray the interior with the pump sprayer and call it good enough. You could submerge the shell in the finish and drain excess, but I think that's a bit extreme and messy.

[@josephwise485]

I have watched two of your seashell videos. I can't figure how the pieces keep getting larger from tracing the first on the second, etc. Also how much is added to each piece to give it a thickness. Thanks for any info you can share.

[@Steve.Garrison]

I’m sawing with a bevel angle instead of the blade being square to the table, that makes the bottom side of the cut grow outwards. The segment stays on the uphill side of the blade while cutting.

[@brianpruitt1015]

Never mind. I actually read your last post.

[@skippythefossilfreak]

thanks for sharing

[@brianpruitt1015]

Steve how long were each of these 4 wedges? I want to make one about the same size and want to waste as little as possible. Also do I start out the first segment about the same ( half dime size?)

[@adamemenheiser497]

Hey, these are lovely. What is the dremel bit that resembles a ball or sphere? Is that custom made?

[@Steve.Garrison]

+adam Emenheiser It is a bit made by Kutzall - link in description. It has a quarter inch shank, but I think smaller ones are also available with 1/8 inch shank for dremel.

[@ThumpertTheFascistCottontail]

Awesome.

[@4946447]

Having trouble finding wood other than pine, where do you get yours?

[@Steve.Garrison]

You might try asking local cabinet shops, sawmills, hardwood flooring dealers. I get most of mine from a lumber company that does their own drying.

[@stacy687]

Steve, what is the tool you use to sand the interior. It is similar to a dremel but much larger and the round sanding ball is awesome. What is it?

[@Steve.Garrison]

Jason Stacy The tool I am using earlier in the video is a generic Foredom-like power carving tool with a fine 1" Kutzall burr. The later sanding ball is made by KA tools and is used with a flex-shaft handle turned by a drill press. I'll put links in the description. Thanks!

[@stacy687]

Thanks very much, I love your work

[@rickweldy4993]

how does he get that glass like finish?

[@Orthobiker55]

How did you trace the initial cuts prior to 4:35 in the video, for example from board #2 to #3 with the shims attached to the boards?

[@Steve.Garrison]

After each shell segment is cut from a wedge the bit of wood that raised the thin edge is removed so the segment can be placed flat on the next wedge for tracing. I just use a hot glue gun to temporarily attach the shim.

[@Orthobiker55]

Thanks for the quick response! Very helpful!

[@Steve.Garrison]

@@Orthobiker55 you're welcome.

[@brianpruitt1015]

Hi Steve. How long were the 2x4 pieces before you ripped them into wedges? I assume the width was 3.5 inches and the depth was 1.5 inches

[@Steve.Garrison]

Hello Brian. Long enough to make each wedge perhaps 5 or 6 inches long. Bevel rip the 2x4 and make a separate shell from each half - this way the growth ring pattern will be consistent within each shell. So if you used 6 wedges from one half and they are 6 inches long, then the 2x4 needs to be 36-37 inches long to start with. If you prop up the thin edge like in the video then the shells will turn out narrower and you'll have leftover wood on the ends of the wedges - the curve pattern will reach the thick edge before the ends. Then when you make another shell with the same parameters you can make the wedges shorter accordingly and use less wood.

[@jeremyhall6155]

The grinding tool used..... just a pneumatic die grinder and bit?

[@Steve.Garrison]

All are electric. Ball sander is powered by drill press up to around 3000 rpm. Also shown is high speed (20,000 rpm) flex shaft, but Dremel can also be used. Pneumatic tools are too noisy for me. Bit is kutzall rotosaw and sanding drum.

[@lornehutton7229]

im going to try my hand at that cool

[@MrCasutherland]

Hi, does that ball sander come in a kit, or by itself ? Can you please tell us the name ?

[@Steve.Garrison]

+colin sutherland I've got a link to it in the description.

[@marlawhite3682]

how do u know what the heights of the props for the wedge pieces are?

[@Steve.Garrison]

+Marla White Educated guess. For starters around 5/8" or enough to tilt wedge a few degrees. No simple way to determine this ahead of time.

[@martinreyesreyes2004]

me gusta mucho y no hablo ingles sol español me pueden traducir gracias

[@ateliercarpentariu]

GOOD NIGHT STEVE. I AM TRYING TO CUT A SHELL FOLLOWING YOUR VIDEO, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHICH ANGLE YOU USE IN THE SAW AND WHAT HALF OF THE WOOD. RIGHT OF YOUR VALUABLE ATTENTION THANK YOU BEFORE. HEALTH AND PEACE.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Sorry, I don't remember.

[@stefanonavari7424]

Che tipo di legno usa.

[@Steve.Garrison]

The wood is southern yellow pine.

[@stefanonavari7424]

@Steve.Garrison grazie..e buon lavoro.

[@Steve.Garrison]

@@stefanonavari7424 thank you!

[@KyleGorz]

could I do this with a bandsaw?

[@Steve.Garrison]

+Kyle Gorczynski Yes, but you would need the first pieces to be larger due to the wider blade kerf.

[@KyleGorz]

Alright thanks.

[@KyleGorz]

+Steve Garrison well, I did it and it came out very nice!

[@Steve.Garrison]

Kyle Gorczynski Awesome! Can you post pictures in my Facebook group? facebook.com/groups/1896090167282074/ or email [e-mail]

[@marlawhite3682]

Is the scroll saw table at and angle?

[@Steve.Garrison]

+Marla White Yes, around 8 or 9°.

[@marlawhite3682]

thanks!!

[@MeghanRemedyCNP]

Do you sell these?

[@Steve.Garrison]

Yes, usually through art galleries.

[@MeghanRemedyCNP]

Steve Garrison I sent you an email. I’m looking to purchase one if you can ship to New York?

[@ElusiveCube]

You look like the HOUND FROM THE "GAME OF TRONS" nice work though, I mean that as a compliment.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Haha! You're right! The other day someone told me I look like Bruce Banner after I cut hair shorter.

[@ElusiveCube]

Rory McCann is his name, check it out. Love your work.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thank you.

[@luizantunes3850]

GOSTEI

[@terrystark1554]

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