Graeme Butcher Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 So i want to make something useful, something different. Moving parts?? I need ideas. I REALLY don't want to make words or a picture. Maybe something practical. The best reply gets a virtual high five from me!! AlfrediaMum 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 I don't know! But you could go with the Ferris Wheel crowd Graeme Butcher 1 Quote
Steve Curtis Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 You can make rubber band planes, they are still in after so many years, or maybe even a boat. I made lots of fishing lures with my scroll saw, sure did love doing that. Steve Graeme Butcher 1 Quote
Kevx Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 Look back to the Victorian golden age of scroll saw when they made many useful things for the home. Try http://www.finescrollsaw.comin their free pattern section for examples. Graeme Butcher and Scrolling Steve 2 Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 puzzles ,key chains,letter openers,bowls,picture frames,clocks,,etc. Quote
Bendita Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 There is no end to Ideas and patterns on the internet, I rarely do letters or pictures as they don't stimulate me I need more so I search out boxes, bridges, mirrors and bowls just to mention a few. But you need to do the research and find these things. Rob Roy 1 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 Ghost, Thanks for starting this thread.......I have two new web sources now!......Ask and you shall receive! Quote
Rob Roy Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 How about a big road grader, Ghost, or a 360 degree digger?????. Rob Roy. Lucky2 1 Quote
grosa Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 How about a cookie jar. or a magazine holder. Quote
grosa Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) Or a lamp or a night light http://www.scrollsawartist.com/images/detailed/2/NL062.png Edited February 21, 2015 by grosa Quote
ike Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 There is a lot of things on Steve Goods web site.other than pictures. Mother and child nativity piece ( 3 pieces) You maid this and they will s;how it around and they will be begging you to make them one you can ask $15 to $25 each set and help pay for the wood that you use.. Lucky2 1 Quote
terrylee Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 Yes, clock are fun to make and they are useful.I"M sure this snowflake clock be hard sell in Boston ! Lucky2 1 Quote
Jim Finn Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 Walking sticks. Phantom Scroller, Graeme Butcher and Lucky2 3 Quote
Larry A. Blakely Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 Whirligigs are fun! http://www.google.com/search?q=whirligigs&client=safari&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=PUvpVN2HOYGngwTBuYDYBQ&ved=0CEMQ7Ak&biw=1024&bih=672 Graeme Butcher and Lucky2 2 Quote
heppnerguy Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 Check out 'theartfactory' lots of interesting patterns to choose from there Dick heppnerguy Quote
Graeme Butcher Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Posted February 22, 2015 There is no end to Ideas and patterns on the internet, I rarely do letters or pictures as they don't stimulate me I need more so I search out boxes, bridges, mirrors and bowls just to mention a few. But you need to do the research and find these things. Hmm. Bridges? Quote
heppnerguy Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 I thought about the bridge that Hans made and almost suggested that too. They interest me a lot too someday I may take on a bridge. That is a great idea for something different to make. Bendita 1 Quote
Dan Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 On one of the forums someone posted photos of a switch plate cover that looks like an old circuit breaker/fuse switch. It was made of wood and goes over an existing light switch. If I find the link I'll post it. Quote
Bendita Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 I thought about the bridge that Hans made and almost suggested that too. They interest me a lot too someday I may take on a bridge. That is a great idea for something different to make. They are fun to make and easy to sell but they do take a lot of space on your table Quote
spirithorse Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 Hi, Birchbark (Russell) made some utilitarian patterns recently. For some reason, the only one I can recall at the moment is a coat rack. Look for posts by Birchbark. God Bless! Spirithorse Quote
OCtoolguy Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 How about a cookie jar. or a magazine holder. Hey Grosa, I can't read what the title of that magazine is and it looks like something that I would like. Can you tell me the exact title? Thanks, Ray Quote
Jim Finn Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 How about compound cut flowers. heppnerguy, Lucky2 and Graeme Butcher 3 Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 22, 2015 Report Posted February 22, 2015 Bridges take my breath away!!!! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote
Graeme Butcher Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Posted February 27, 2015 OK Everyone line up with a hand up. High fives for all. Great ideas, "Darn" inspirational. I will be posting the results here. Quote
jamminjack Posted February 28, 2015 Report Posted February 28, 2015 I made a 50 cal machine gun with a 360 degree turit. It shot 50 rubber bands...... The rubber bands were 24 inch long relaxed. and stretched to 42 inches. Had some power.... The gears were made out of oak. The handle and sites were out of walnut, and the rest was pine and oak. I made it for my grandson for Christmas one year. The cat and dog in the house have never been the same since. I will have to see if I can find the pictures and post them. Kevx 1 Quote
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