Popular Post BadBob Posted December 15, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 15, 2022 (edited) I recently had major issues with my Excalibur EX21. One of the symptoms was excessive breakage of #2 blades. I wanted to test to see if the blade breakage problem was fixed, and I wanted to practice/learn to cut thin stock. I had some 6mm reclaimed plywood I could use for this. Most of it was luan, plus a couple of pieces of mystery plywood. I knew going in that most of it would not pass QA inspection due to splintering, veneer peeling, and voids, but this did not matter since. Much to my surprise, some of the pieces were good. Less than 20% of the ornaments made it past my QA Inspection, and a few didn't pass once the photos were made. I cut 36 pieces. Yes, I know I can stack cut ornaments, but in my shop, I often need a single small part cut from thin material, and I do not want the extras to be kept from hanging around, taking up storage space. Besides, I need help finding the extras when I need them later. These are the ones I considered keepers. Not perfect but under normal room lighting I can't see the defects. Edited December 15, 2022 by BadBob remove extra photos Gordster, Charlie E, jollyred and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted December 15, 2022 Report Share Posted December 15, 2022 You have been busy! Nice cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted December 15, 2022 Report Share Posted December 15, 2022 Very nice looking pieces. I wonder, dose anyone have a Christmas tree decorated entirely with only ornaments they have scrolled? I think it would be a fun tree, however, don't think my wife would go along with it. Maybe someday we will have two trees. Charlie E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted December 15, 2022 Report Share Posted December 15, 2022 This is our tree, some are scrolled by me, some by fellow scrollers back when we did ornament exchanges and others are store bought and painted by me. Plus a few crafty ornaments I made. Our side windows have the screens on the inside which makes it handy for me to hang ornaments. Scrappile, danny, jollyred and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted December 15, 2022 Report Share Posted December 15, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Scrappile said: Very nice looking pieces. I wonder, dose anyone have a Christmas tree decorated entirely with only ornaments they have scrolled? I think it would be a fun tree, however, don't think my wife would go along with it. Maybe someday we will have two trees. We have two trees,, one in the house and the other is out on our back porch. The one outside has mostly ornaments that I have cut and a few store bought ones just because they were rustic looking ornaments that we liked. The ornaments that I have made for that tree are quick and easy ornaments. Some made from BBP, some made from Cedar, and some made from Cypress. Edited December 15, 2022 by flarud jollyred, ChelCass, Scrappile and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 8 hours ago, Scrappile said: Very nice looking pieces. I wonder, dose anyone have a Christmas tree decorated entirely with only ornaments they have scrolled? I think it would be a fun tree, however, don't think my wife would go along with it. Maybe someday we will have two trees. Our tree this year. 100% scroll saw ornaments including the topper. Jim McDonald, flarud, danny and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 They look terrific, you did a great job. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 11 hours ago, Scrappile said: Very nice looking pieces. I wonder, dose anyone have a Christmas tree decorated entirely with only ornaments they have scrolled? I think it would be a fun tree, however, don't think my wife would go along with it. Maybe someday we will have two trees. We have 2 trees Paul and one is just wooden ornaments, made by me and others from ornament exchanges. It's a bit over crowded but I love it. Marg ChelCass and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 that is a lot of great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted December 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 My wife decorates our tree with mostly handmade ornaments. I made my first one when her tree topper got broken. Now there are mini birdhouses and several scroll-sawn ornaments on the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellis Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/15/2022 at 9:23 AM, BadBob said: I recently had major issues with my Excalibur EX21. One of the symptoms was excessive breakage of #2 blades. I wanted to test to see if the blade breakage problem was fixed, and I wanted to practice/learn to cut thin stock. I had some 6mm reclaimed plywood I could use for this. Most of it was luan, plus a couple of pieces of mystery plywood. I knew going in that most of it would not pass QA inspection due to splintering, veneer peeling, and voids, but this did not matter since. Much to my surprise, some of the pieces were good. Less than 20% of the ornaments made it past my QA Inspection, and a few didn't pass once the photos were made. I cut 36 pieces. Yes, I know I can stack cut ornaments, but in my shop, I often need a single small part cut from thin material, and I do not want the extras to be kept from hanging around, taking up storage space. Besides, I need help finding the extras when I need them later. These are the ones I considered keepers. Not perfect but under normal room lighting I can't see the defects. They are all beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted December 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2022 21 hours ago, jellis said: They are all beautiful Thanks, I cut about 40 and totally mangled several before I got the hang of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted December 19, 2022 Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 12/15/2022 at 11:15 AM, Scrappile said: Very nice looking pieces. I wonder, dose anyone have a Christmas tree decorated entirely with only ornaments they have scrolled? I think it would be a fun tree, however, don't think my wife would go along with it. Maybe someday we will have two trees. My sister has one for the ornaments I have made through the years. I have seen pictures of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted December 19, 2022 Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 I started making ornaments and giving them away to family and friends 30 years ago. Probably total a couple thousand of them, at least. My oldest daughter has a 2nd tree with just my ornaments on it. I also made a lighted tree topper and a wooden train for it. Several friends to whom I've given many ornaments over the years, have also told me they also have a special tree filled with my ornaments. I am humbled and honored to have become part of the Christmas traditions of so many people. Jim McDonald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Don't you love using scraps and reclaimed wood for creating treasures. Well done!! Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted December 21, 2022 Report Share Posted December 21, 2022 One mans trash is another mans treasure. I have the best luck doing this with a blade that doesn't have reverse teeth and my saw set on a slow speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 21, 2022 Report Share Posted December 21, 2022 Nice assortment. I think you did a beautiful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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