Newbie's first design project

[blnewman]

Was at a wood show in Kansas City at the end of January where Saltydog was doing demoes. Was very intrigued with the machine so bought one. Been looking at forum posts for some time now. This is a great source of information and I appreciate everyone's contributions. I have fixed many problems by searching the posts. Both Hardware and Software. I decided it was time for me to start sharing so I have attached my first project that I did in designer myself for my daughters on valentines day. I am sure the project could be cleaned up or designed better but I thought it turned out pretty good for my first one. The girls loved them so that is what counts.

I have some software questions so hope to be typing to some of you more.

[SteveEJ]

Awesome job! Especially for your first project! I am sure your girls are happy and proud!

[Deolman]

Great first project. It might be tough to do a follow-up that will top it.

[DocWheeler]

Terrific projects and they are impressive.
I'm sure that tey will be treasured.

[Smoken D]

That is a FANTASTIC JOB. Especially on 1st project. Well Done!

[mtylerfl]

Everything about those projects is beautiful! Congratulations - well done!

[eelamb]

Great looking project, hope to see more in the months and years to come.

[Old Salt]

Good JOB WITH THE BOXES.

Keep up the great work , I had a feeling you would do great with it !

Gary

[b.sumner47]

I must say that for a newbie you did just fine,I like the way that you used the grain in the design. Welcome Aboard !!


Capt Barry

[gregsolano]

Really nice, was that the heart box posted on the forum sometime back or did you design completely from scratch? Either way really nice.

[blnewman]

Thank you all for the compliments. Always encouraging to hear kind words from the experienced ones.

I see I owe Gary (Old Salt) an apology. I had in my mind that you said your name on the forum was Saltydog. Not sure why that stuck in my mind. But appreciate you getting me started with this machine. My wife might have a different opinion with the late nights but she is reaping the benefits also. Making a shelf for her next.

To answer Gregsolano's question....I had actually started and almost had this project done before I saw the heart box project that was posted a while back. Would have been a lot easier to use it and is a very nice looking box but as it worked out I was able to tell the girls this is a one of kind box made just for them. Each one had a different heart quote on the bottom that I felt went along with their life at this time. Everything was done from scratch except the rose pattern was downloaded from this forum and of course the design at the top came with the basic software.

[tierman]

Very, Very Nice. Sometimes we can put to wood what we have a hard time saying with our voice.
Again ,terrific job.
Rog

[Capt Bruce]

I can only say that I wish my first project had turned out half as nicely as your first ones did. Beautiful work Sir and a hearty welcome to the Forum. We'll look forward to your future projects. :D