Tree update ..
Had to be careful with this cut out.. I broke one branch .. I can glue it back on though.. my arm feels like it's about to fall off from so many jig saw cuts.... lol
I drilled holes in all the tight areas.. This helps with turn radius with the blade, and cuts down on chatter that will be likely to snap off branches.
I am not done with the tree. I just wanted to put it on the stand to show you all what it will look like, and give you an idea of what I'm trying to accomplish here..
The branches will be shaped and tapered down, leaving the middle trunk fat and 3D looking.. going to make some ruts in it to resemble bark..
Ok I'm off to work on this more..