Scrapwood Reindeer Band Saw Compound Cutting Project: How to

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[GrantButler]

I just found my new favorite relaxing woodworking show to watch

[RoySATX]

The 2011 holiday season was one of the most depressing and challenging I have ever had, the life I had was ending, and come the new year I would start a new life on my own. I had recently seen a picture of those deer, made from 2x4, I think, and painted white. Taking a break from clearing out the garage I decided to try to make a pair from 1x2” furring strip. It took a few attempts but I eventually cut a pair that looked alright. They were small, of course, and a bit wonky since I was free cutting without the plans, but cute just the same. I kept cutting a few more here and there, whenever I was feeling overwhelmed and started smoothing them out with round mini files. Filing the curved surfaces was especially calming, everything else around me seemed so unnerving. Pair after tiny pair, before Christmas Day arrived I had made over 150 pairs of 'em, almost 300 total. The damn dear had become a herd without me even realizing it. But they got me through Christmas and smoothed one of the roughest times of my life. Without them giving me something to do other than dwell, I am certain I would have never made it through Christmas. The following December I decided to release them into the wild, one pair at a time, wherever I'd go I'd quietly leave a pair, each wearing a little red bow for someone to find. That was one of my better holiday seasons, again thanks to a herd of tiny little dear. It's been some time since I've thought of them or seen any others. It's nice to see the herd is healthy and still growing. And it’s especially nice to say thanks to you for helping establish the herd in the first place.

[marknasia]

the world would be a much better place if people would occupy their time with productivity like this project. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill and for inspiring others to better themselves, all the while, creating such a wonderful piece of art.

[catiekidd]

What a great project and video! I can't decide if you are in fact Santa, or an amazing woodworking teacher. You have a wonderful way of teaching and I am so glad I happened upon you today.

[tylerwynn]

You are like the Mr. Roger's of woodworking. Great tips and funny quips. Love your videos.

[kleomacdonald]

Ordered the pattern off your store today and made my first one. My son will be giving it to his great grandmother for Christmas. Thank you for the great video! I defiantly got schooled today.

[garyfairbrother]

Where have you been all my YouTube life? I did a small herd last year and now I can add this new cool pose and start a collection tradition for my heirs. They will think of me once a year at least thanks to you. Your personality carries the channel, I chuckled the whole way through.

[hardcornpour]

Got your plans and finished my first one today. Thank you so much for the video and pdf! It turned out beautifully. I used black walnut for the body, maple for the hooves and antlers, and purple heart for the nose. I added a tail and put a little toe-in on the hooves. Great project!!!

[gsp]

Don't understand why there aren't more likes. A wonderful storytelling video, a pleasure to watch.
Haven't seen the glue trick before, I have to try it.
I once tried to make it big, it ended pretty well. Now I have a 30" tall reindeer in my hallway, with a light string on the antlers at Christmas time.
Thanks for the video.

[dreepark]

I enjoyed watching the reindeer move around your shop in the background. They are active little characters! Very clever.

[kaitlin]

I thought these would be great since my interior decorating is a "warm modern, " look. I don't own the tools to make these but my grandfather might in his shop. That is why I clicked on this video. However, I stayed for his personality. love it!

[musicbymark]

So much more stylish, modern design, playful, attractive Nick. Travis' embellishments also really set it apart from others.

[glipzcom]

Just have to say what a beautiful design! I bought the plans despite not knowing if I will ever get to them, just had to support such a clever use of the bandsaw and scrap wood!

[BoringDad]

"Olive (all of) the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names..."

[jerrystark]

I just made my first deer from plans I got yesterday. I did a trial run with a scrap piece of 2x4 and it turned out great. I applied 4 coats of gold paint to match a metal Christmas tree sculpture we have on display. My wife really likes it. I think the deer herd is soon to grow.
Many thanks for the video and the plans.
Be well.

[jeneiferthomas]

That’s some workshop and wood shop workings there. Thanks so much for sharing.

[germcrazyshokoff]

I’ve made these for all of the women in my family. I adjusted the blank size from your plans to represent parents vs teens vs toddlers etc in each family. And, after some trouble getting a perfect fit for the nose blank, I decided to try pouring epoxy in the dado for the nose so I could make them black or red. Then I used different color woods for antlers to match everyone’s hair color. Everyone loved them. Thanks for the video and the plans!

[tonyweldon]

I've made four of these as Christmas presents and everyone was delighted with them. Hard to believe they are homemade. Many, many thanks.

[DrThunder]

I love this project, but I especially love how there are deer in the background of every shot!

[paintilludrop]

2/2024. Watching again!! Woodturning just 7 months..this on my want to do list..moved up to soon!!