Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Holly
Worcester
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Posted - Jul 13 2018 : 2:55:22 PM
Does any one know if there is a system to cutting a curvy line around a gourd so it will meet. I would like to put two small hinges on the back side so it will open and close. I want a wavy line that will look nice. I tried to search the internet, I could find examples but no directions besides use a fine saw.
Would a dremel tool, spiral saw or router work? You could draw a curvy line and cut it with the rotating bit. A wire saw might work too if you want to cut both sides with the same contour.
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Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Holly
Worcester
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USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2018 : 5:21:03 PM
Hello,
My problem is not the cutting it is the drawing of the wavy line that would be even and not look too bunchy and meet after it went around the gourd. I have a jig saw with a fine blade that cuts nicely. I have practiced on another gourd to find the right blade.
How about using a piece of flexible wire that holds its shape - like florists wire or solid copper wire - to form a shape you like for the design and then trace the line onto the gourd?
making gourd boxes
Posted - Jul 13 2018 : 2:55:22 PM
