I cut this the other night out of some black walnut. The pattern came from Sam Keener's book 128 compound cut patterns. 

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Greg
http://www.thesawdustfactory.net/

Cool!

I plan on making some more soon, just not all 128 of them 

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Greg
http://www.thesawdustfactory.net/

Thats pretty cool Greg!

Greg

Seen that book, and was wondering how it worked and turned out. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

Greg, that is very unique, it reminds me of those books that were popular in the 80's with paintings of dual dimensional images, like the stairs that seemed to go up and down and were upside down but not.

Great project Greg, I love it

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Neat cuttings Greg. I just ordered the book. Thanks for the lead.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

I'll second what Lewis said-- Way Too Cool

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Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

Very nice. One of these days I got to get me a scroll saw. I am feeling left out.

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John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Can't wait to see what you make from the book Gene. Some of the patterns lok like they will really test your skills and patience.

Gene Howe said:

Neat cuttings Greg. I just ordered the book. Thanks for the lead.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

John when you buy one you'll need to find some more time to enjoy it which as busy as you stay might not be easy 

John Moody said:

Very nice. One of these days I got to get me a scroll saw. I am feeling left out.

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John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

I know, that is one reason I don't already have one. But I sure like the possibilities it would open up for me.

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John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Your right John, they are kind of an optical illusion. 

John Morris said:

Greg, that is very unique, it reminds me of those books that were popular in the 80's with paintings of dual dimensional images, like the stairs that seemed to go up and down and were upside down but not.

Great project Greg, I love it

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Wayne this was one of the easier patterns, might as well start off with an easy one right . The patterns all call for 1 3/4 thick wood too, which pretty much maxes my saw out. Like anything if you follow his directions they really aren't that hard, just look like it, which is probably why you don't see more people doing them. 

Wayne Mahler said:

Greg

Seen that book, and was wondering how it worked and turned out. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

Greg, I own a Shopsmith. It has taught me patience. Now, skill? that's another matter. 

Greg Aksdal said:

Can't wait to see what you make from the book Gene. Some of the patterns lok like they will really test your skills and patience.

Gene Howe said:

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Greg
http://www.thesawdustfactory.net/

Aw Gene you know as well as I do that if you have enough patience the skills will develop 

Gene Howe said:

Greg, I own a Shopsmith. It has taught me patience. Now, skill? that's another matter. 

Greg Aksdal said:

GREG.........HELP!!!!!

The book came today. I'm pretty dense but I ought to be able to visualize these things. I CAN'T!

I read the instructions several times. Looked at the photographs and the patterns. For the life of me, I cannot figure out how the two patterns can be cut from one block and look like the pictures.

Can you explain to this old man?

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Gene, I thought pretty much the same thing before I actually cut one. Once you cut it there will be a gap between the two parts, but the base will be solid. If you look real close at some of the pictures you can almost tell, wish I had the book here but it's at home. You almost have to hold it at eye level to see both the images because you are using parts of both images to make the one image on each side. I've probably made this clear as mud but hopefully it will help. Go ahead and cut one and you will see what I mean. Looking forward to seeing it. 
Gene Howe said:

GREG.........HELP!!!!!

The book came today. I'm pretty dense but I ought to be able to visualize these things. I CAN'T!

I read the instructions several times. Looked at the photographs and the patterns. For the life of me, I cannot figure out how the two patterns can be cut from one block and look like the pictures.

Can you explain to this old man?

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Thanks Greg. I'll be trying it soon. Let ya'll know how it went.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Gene, if you have any other questions just fire away. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do.

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Greg
http://www.thesawdustfactory.net/