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I've been sworn to secrecy.

Excellent job, RJ

I can't even tell what the name is, but the puzzle is great, RJ

Ray, where did you get the pattern, RJ

Thanks, Dick. Those colors were the restaurant's regular colors so I can't really take credit for that. I just copied what they had. It did turn out pretty good if I say so myself.

works for both. Where is the pattern available. I would like to make one for my grandson who is getting married this year. Dick heppnerguy

I like this little guy. Puzzles are fun and easy to cut while giving those who wish, a fun small project to put together at the same time. Well done. Dick heppnerguy

both are nicely done and appealing to look at. Dick heppnerguy

I am going to have to give at least one of these dogs a try and I want to add that I love the color combination of the restaurant sign. All are fabulous. Dick heppnerguy

I am glad you made the newer efforts for that is the only way we really improve on our projects or at the same time, acquire new scrolling skills. Way to go. I love there are so many different things to do with scrolling. It keeps it really interesting to do,. Dick heppnerguy

So many just sort of give up on spirals. I was the same way and then I realized that the people I see using them enjoy doing ones that are really challenging so I decided to try them again. It did not take too long to get a handle on them. The secret for me was to run my saw at half or more speed, progress at a steady pace while cutting, really important to let the blade do the cutting, and I always cut using the outer part of the blade (on the line I am cutting and the center of the blade in the waste area) to be on the line I am cutting. Continue your cut without hesitation, again slow and easy being guided by both of my hands, the one pushing ever so gentle that is guiding the direction of the intended cut. Hope this helps as it did not take much time to understand what I needed to do. Dick heppnerguy

Thanks Chelcas! I'm not sure how to get in touch with them, but its a great idea! I'll check out.

Thanks! I bought that book. It has some great sets, its just not what I am looking for.

I was able to find this book at the library using the "ISBN" number. Jim Kape: Making Wooden Chess Sets: 15 One-of-a-Kind Projects for the Scroll Saw ISBN: 156523457X ISBN13: 9781565234574

When installing one of the tiny blades we all use, I verify which way is up and then attach it to a pocket magnet. That makes it much easier to hold while mounting the blade in the saw. Try it. It works.

Thanks to all. I now have the pattern in hand. SSV comes through again!

I have purchased quite a few patterns from her. Have never been disappointed.

We all do this, but usually don't admit it publicly. I set up a saw for a student once, and wondered why he had not made any progress when I checked back. I had put the blade in backwards so no teeth in his cutting direction. Putting them in upside down is easy to do for me now when using the very fine blades, so I have learned to slide my finger along them to see which way the teeth point as they are being installed. "Old eyes" can't see the teeth of the finer blades unless with magnification any more. Charley

You know, it's funny when one of us old farts do that. lol That is one that I have yet to do. I hope the project wasn't damaged.

Diane Thompson had three of her clocks in SSWW magazine, summer 2001. Not sure if that is one of hers. You could probably make a pattern based on the photo.

I just want to give a Thank You Shout out to Sue Mey. She went above and beyond. Thanks Sue. Mike

Great work in design and cutting. Kudos to you both!

Beautiful crosses!

How come it took you so long? I have done it several times. I have also tried to scroll with the blade in backwards several times.

Yesterday I was working on a project to get started scrolling again. A fairly simple project with compound cutting. Compound cutting went fine. The final step was a simple base on 1/2 inch wood. Got everything set up and when I started scrolling wood started bouncing. Was bouning so hard pinced my finger between the wood and scroll saw table. Since the part I was cutting is fairly small decided to just hold down the piece with my hands. Finished cutting and starting looking. First thing I looked at was the blade, discovered I had the blade in UPSIDE DOWN. First time I ever did that and I have been scrolling for 20 years. One of the last things I normally do is when I install is new blade is to run my thumb up the blade to make sure the teeth are pointed down. Didn't do it this time. Lesson learned. Jerry