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The sign this is based on is in downtown Las Vegas

I finished this last week for a neighbor. Sorry I have no idea who made the pattern. It's cut from 3mm Hoop Pine, using a 2/0 Reverse Tooth flat blade. Marg PS. The pattern is by Lawson56, thanks Bobby.

Hi all my wife is from College Station Texas and she's a big Texas A&M fan. She named one of are birds Aggie and when I signed up on here I couldn't think of a name to use so I used the bird's name. I cut this logo from A&M for her.

A combination of all kinds of tools needed to make these. Made from rescue wood (salvage). Always more work than they look like. Fence cedar and slight burning on the wheels for effect. Not a difficult project; but, does always take longer than anticipated The wheelbarrows are NOT designed to be used for hauling; strictly as planters too. It has a 10 inch wheel and a 10 by 15 inch box. Drain holes have already been added. The wheels are made of fence boards, placed at 90 degrees from each other; then glued and nailed together. The wheel straps are more for looks than for function, just to help the vintage appearances. I then use a metal piece with all kids of holes after finding the center by X lines. I screw it down loose enough to go around it and draw my circle. I then cut the circle on the scrollsaw. I do a lot of the smaller cuts on the scrollsaw just because it is always ready to go. As always happy to answer any questions. I do have raid privileges at fence company's dumpster. I have found some very nice hardwoods in there too. If you have one semi-close; asking them may turn out very good for you. I had actually gone to the fence company to buy some of their rejects and they told me go to the dumpster and help myself! I sometimes take the yardmen a small token of appreciation, cookies, bottle openers, and even kids ornaments. .

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John Old Dust

Here's my 1st attempt at stack cutting. Pattern by Steve Curtis

Had a customer ask me for a couple of large Montana Wall Hangings out of barn wood. Her husband added their brand to them. After they were completed, she changed her mind and asked if we could add spaces for pictures. It was a challenge to keep the barnwood together while cutting out the frame holes. And I actually lost one completely and had to build a new one. But finally got it done. The great thing is I get free patterns at gas stations as the state tourism dept. sets out free paper maps for people! Using the maps, these wall hangings are about 33" wide by 19" tall. I know the one looks a little cluttered with the pictures and the brand, but that's what she wanted... All built out of 100 year old reclaimed barnwood.

Whilst waiting for some #3 blades thought i would carry on practising so done these 2 this afternoon

There is an old saying particularly apropos for those in small business: "If you don't value your time, nobody else will!"

Installed a "grimes meter" meter on my Ex. Time flies while scrolling but I had no idea how true that is. Now I do. Very easy install. This one (Searon Digital Inductive Engine Hour Meter) is on Amazon for 29.99.

Thanks to Wayne for the pattern of the circular holder. These are for holding "diffuser" bottles, customer wanted a circular one to hold 15 bottles (Wayne Pattern) and two rectangular to hold 6 bottles each. Wood used is Walnut 3/4" thick Now let's hope for sunshine and good golf.

I am betting that I am probably the only one that counts clean-up time into my pricing.. But these saws can make a mess.. and yes.. I shut down everyday and clean up.. If I worked in a factory or other type of setting.. you get paid to sweep or mop etc.. why shouldn't you get paid for your time cleaning up the shop after doing a project for someone.. I think too many people charge too little because they are only thinking about the end result piece... and not really thinking about all the little things that goes into actually making that piece.. I personally start charging the minute I walk into my shop.. whether I spend a whole day cleaning or sawing.. work is work.. and I am not working in a messy shop to make someone's piece cheaper..

Well my Wife and I are going to The Smokies in the A,M, (FINALLY) YEHI!!.so I thought I would post my latest cuttings. I have been wanting to cut the CSX for sometime.and finally got around to it.I plan on visiting the Train Museum while we are over there.and going to Cooter's. I will be back in 4 days.You All Take Care.

Been loading up my friends store and am happy with going the extra mile .

Not much time to do project lately but hammered these out this week.What a difference min wax poly does to a project!

The first Saturday for the Carolina Beach Farmers Market is in the books. Memorial Day weekend, beautiful weather and a good sized crowd. Sales were exactly average today. 27 puzzles sold in 5 hours. So, no complaints. However, 11 of the 27 were unpainted dinosaurs at my new low price point of $10 bucks. Still walked home with a little over $500 in my pocket and it's just 4 blocks from my house. Normally vendors are only allowed 7 Saturdays throughout the season but the guy that oversees it takes care of me and says I can come anytime I want, so any time the weather forecast looks good, I'll be there. Next Saturday looks good. So, not too many to restock this week which is good, gives me extra time to stock up for the mega event in August. I had heard about an event in downtown Wilmington 10 miles from home going on this weekend. We went and scoped it out this afternoon. It looked OK, but as my wife and I discussed it, it's 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) over Memorial Day weekend which pretty much ruins the holiday weekend for anything we want to do, so I likely won't be adding it to my schedule. I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. We're hitting the beach with friends who are visiting for the holiday. Iggy

Hi Sir. My pattern is an old Wildwood Designs # 1194. Their site (& Cherry Tree) doesn't let you enter a pattern number. You can look in their catalog or ring their phone. Good luck Friend. http://cherrytreetoys.com/wildwood-designs/ jerry

This is what I came up with to finish off the puzzles I did for my grandson. At least these will store the puzzles when he is done putting together. I did not put a finish on them because he like to color and paint. I think he would enjoy that as much as putting them together.

Absolutely fabulous idea and execution. Great work.

You did an Awesome job MargThis is one of mine.I made it from a clip art drawing.It was one of my 1st patterns.Thank you.

Now Hot Dang it!.They look Super Fantastic!!

They look terrific Frank. Love the Basset, did you name him Fred? (In case you don't know there is an English cartoon strip named Fred Basset. ) Marg

Looking good Frank. Be careful, cutting puzzles can become addictive. Thanks for the pics. Jeff

There all my favorite ,Thanks Bobby!

Thanks Roly ,I'm trying!

The scroll saw artist Sue Mey.com,Thanks!

Well done Frank. Remember, you're not allowed in North Carolina. ;-)

Good looking gorilla ,my favorite!

Super good looking projects!

Handsome job cutting this heart breaker!

I was asked if I could donate something for a raffle item at an upcoming golf tournament fundraiser for our local HS. Cubs bottle opener......3/4" pine for back......routed edge......1/4" ply for logo.......rattle can paint.......Comments are all welcome. Thank You

almost done!

Frank sure knows his business of record cutting

My cousin's fiance asked me if I could build this unity cross for their upcoming wedding. I think it turned out well. Baltic Birch with a Russian Olive Cross and Dark Walnut frame.

Excellent idea!

I agree wholeheartedly! Yes indeed. I would rather give a piece as a gift to someone who appreciates it, than sell it below what I think it is worth! It is the same with my fiber products (I spin yarn and knit).

Great idea for reclaimed barnwood. Very well done Tim.

Great work Tim!

Nice work!

You are on to it now. Fine looking. I have the gorilla one to do.

Looks like you got it Frank.......A+++

Very nice and I am sure the final recipient will love it. Thanks for sharing.

Those look nice Frank and a great use for an old album and great way to give it back to the Charity. Thanks for showing.

What, did ya run out if albums? (Big smile)

Like that looks great. Roly

That is so cool. Love it. Marg

Nice work thanks for sharing

I also agree with you Charley and years back i found that when starting with a square piece of wood i cut each corner off, this gives me 8 edges for my fingers to use in turning the work, for me it seems to help the control work

That is very good advice Charley and will help many beginners. I guess it is quite natural to use the arms and shoulders when first using a scroll saw. I remember when I first started my neck and back would tighten up after just a short while. Beginner scrollers have a tendency to over react when going off the pattern lines which also causes fatigue. Thanks again Charley you provided a very worth while service today.