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Horses and men are carved and fire engine is cut on the scroll saw. I no longer have a lathe so the boiler and pressure tank were made by cutting several circular pieces, stacking them up and gluing them together. Pattern by Billy J Smith. Next will be a ladder truck and then a hose truck.

Finally got around to finishing this dude that I cut weeks ago. Cut from old oak flooring, mounted on a dresser drawer backing and framed with old oak kitchen cabinet doors

Last email that I received from Sue Mey had patterns of serviettes holder that I made and shown here (leaves and Angels). My wife said that none match our decor in the kitchen (all about wine) so I send and email to Sue and a few days later she send me a new pattern. I used poplar for the back and did a reverse inlay of purple heart to display as wine in the bottle and also used purple heart for the base. The wife is really happy so this is the main thing, I guess Sue Mey and I did good.

I am supposed to working on some intarsia pieces for Christmas but I had to get this cut for the Halloween challenge. Alex Fox pattern done on 1/2" walnut.

Several weeks ago, the last of the Monarch Butterflies started their journey south to Mexico and the last one left my area. I really like them and have planted Milkweed and many other flowers to attract them. Since they are gone, I decided that I needed to make my own Monarch on a Flower for winter months. The pattern for the Monarch came from Steve Good’s website. I used the pattern to cut out two wings from 1/8” Baltic Birch Plywood and carefully sanded the wings. The wings were painted black. Now, I just needed to put the orange color in the wings. I thought about doing an orange inlay but with the number of parts and the small size knew it would be very difficult for me. I finally decided on filling the holes in the wings with epoxy dyed orange. I took me too many trials but finally ended up using a medium setting epoxy with just a touch of orange Rit Dye powder. The body for the Monarch was a small piece of walnut which I turned on the lathe. Small holes in the head and paint brush bristles were glued in for the antenna. Gluing the wings on the body was one of the most difficult parts. I marked on the body where the wings would go and drilled several shallow small diameter holes and similar holes on the edge of the wings. The holes would make the epoxy have a greater grip. I cut a V-Shape in a 2x4 block which was the angle I wanted the wings and used it to hold the body and wings while the epoxy hardened. I also drilled a small hole on the bottom of the body for the wire to hold the Monarch. The flower is made pine shavings. These shaving were about 1-1/2” wide and on the thick side. These were glued around a short dowel to make the flower. The leaves were also made of pine shavings. The base for the Flower and Monarch is Red Oak and made so that an Acrylic 5-sided box would fit over it and protect it from dust and damage.

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I would agree. The capacity needs to be one of the major points in looking at scroll saws. I have been close several times with maxing out the capacity of my DeWalt. I know the alternative is the spiral blades, I am just not that comfortable with them.

Hi! I am Scrappile and I am a patternholic.....

Had a request if I could make this.....here it is....nothing too hard about it.....10 x 12 1/2" sanded plywood.......they are going to finish it themselves.......comments as always....ty

You can purchase pattern from www.WoodcraftByScott.com

Just do it, Rob. One hole at a time. You can, it will surprise you, only a little more difficult than ones not so detailed, and they take a little longer.

Like I've said before, you can give 6 veteran scrollers the same project, using the same wood and they will each use a different blade. My go-to blade, of the Olson persuasion, for general fretwork with a fair amount of detail is the Mach Speed #3. For really fine detail, in thinner material I would use a #2 or #2/0 reverse tooth blade. However, I've been using more FDUR blades lately and wouldn't hesitate to cut that with a #1 FDUR. See? I can't even agree with myself which blade I would use.

I think PS Woods saw is not real popular because a lack of advertising. DeWalt, Excaliber, Hawk, Heagner are advertised a lot. They are discusse a lot here. Therefore they are more familiar. I have only seen the PS woods on the internet.It appeared to be a very sturdy machine and I thought the belt drive foolproof. But it is rarely seen on this site.

The owner of PS Wood came and spoke at one of our scrollsaw club meetings several years ago. Nice folks and they are local to us here in Western PA. As I recall, the saws are pretty beefy, but perhaps not as refined as some other saws. I think they are belt driven. Their blades are decent, but far more expensive than other blades. I bought a couple dozen, just to try them out and they cut straight and stay sharp, but they didn't offer a reverse tooth blade. That, and the cost make them impractical for me. I actually feel kinda bad, because I would really like to support a local business.

I just found this online. Alibaba is a big importer. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Precision-Scroll-Saw-Machine_12044961.html?spm=a2700.7724857.main07.409.92572b4MTTOB0

I Use exclusively Olson blades. If you use soft wood like Iggy does (Poplar, pine) the Mach speed are great. #3 or #5. But for hard wood Like Maple, Cherry, Walnut or Oak, I use Olson PGT #5, #7 or# 9. Depending on the thickness of the wood. For the Filigree hummingbirds, I would cut it on a 1/4" or 3/8" thick Oak, oak ply or BB. The blade I would use would be #5 or #7 PGT (Precision Ground Tooth). they leave an almost polished cut and would need very little sanding. For the Hummingbird pattern, If you cut it in 1/4", the the same blades as above. If cutting from 3/4" hard wood, I would use #7 or #9 PGT. Those are my preferences and the blades that I trust the most!.

i told you I have a few pieces in the making and I also have shortened my time in the shop so I could spend more time with my wife. But I had to cut the skeleton on the bike for the Halloween challenge and I cut the Indy Car for my son who loves racing and also does some racing himself. You all know how it is,, You see that perfect pattern for someone or something and you have to cut it no matter what Dick heppnerguy

Well I am happy to say The Bully was awarded the Blue Ribbon at The NC State Fair. Winning is always a weird thing with me. I feel bad for everyone else. I know lots of work go into each and every entry and everyone wants to take home the blue ribbon. This is a Mike Williams pattern available at https://mikesscrollsawpatterns.com/products/the-bully-14x11 I could not get too close this year and they had it as far away this year as it could be and on the top shelf so I have included another picture of the cutting just so that you could have a better view of it. It has over 1,000 cuts i n it!

I would of took the items on but being in the uk with shipping etc it would cost too much, as far as using a Beatles record I would do as Ray said and google a label and use that as an original Beatles album is worth holding onto or checking market value first. I was going to say how I do mine but Ray has already said the main things so no point really, but Iggy I am sure you can cut these yourself no problem the main thing is blade choice I do not adjust the speed when I cut I prefer to cut quicker and that does not allow the cut line to melt back in but others like Ray turn the speed down it is each to their own I suppose I use a toothbrush to brush out the fuzzies after every cut out piece it saves loads of time at the end and the material does not re set itself on the vinyl . I have yet to find a non spiral blade that I can use without chipping the vinyl but turning the speed down you may be able to use one I tend to use the same size of blade I would use if it is wood, If you are going to use an original label on the record be careful when peeling the tape off the label does sometimes rip with it especially if you have cut into the label at all, If you are printing the label yourself no issues as you can apply the label after you have cut the piece. I find the older the album the better I tend to pick them up and see how much flex they got the real older ones I cut as a single no problem newer thinner ones I would say as Ray did stack 2 min, Give it a go first you may find it easier than you think if not I am not sure how far partime scroller (Ray) is from you but perhaps he will take on the pieces for you. If you need any other info @Iguanadon I will gladly tell you anything I know if it helps .Thanks for the mentions Paul And Melanie @meflick @Scrappile would of been a good project too if I was closer.

For the cost, Hegner should give the motor that same 7 yr warrantee. But, the motor, switch, speed control, wiring are only one year. These are the components most likely to fail in the short term. These motors are pretty good in general, so one year on those componets sends the wrong message. If you keep it oiled, there is not much else to go wrong on a Hegner. I think all Hegner’s besides the Polymax use the same motor, so if my motor goes at some point, I would steal the motor from the 14”, and junk that saw. I’m curious about one of the features labeled “dual dynamic tensioning”. It says tension can be adjusted while the saw is running full speed. Are they talking about trying to grab that back knob and turn it? If that is what they are talking about, at 1700 spn, that sounds possible perhaps, but unpleasant.

It came out great thanks for sharing

Cut in ply with Pegas Modified #7 and a #3 had the silhouette for a while just needed to change it up a bit to cancel out the floaters.

Oh Dave, I am so jealous. I missed out on a second hand Hegner a while ago and now the DeWalt I picked up has died on me. So I am back to my faithful Delta Q3. Hegner is not sold in NZ so I would have to buy from Australia and pay $400 import duties on top of the saw which puts it out of my reach. I'm sure you have made a great choice and look forward to hearing how you get on with it once it arrives. All the best, Rob

Next month i want to see your saw dust pile!

I’m still pretty new to scrolling. After making a ton of really cool stuff - I decided to give this Steve Good’s pattern a shot. It’s my most favorite piece so far. I also can’t thank all of you for sharing your knowledge and support. I found a great new hobby. I just totally love.

Smitty you never fail us with your outstanding ideas!

so kool to see,Thanks!

Smittys design here is tops.

Quality controlled !Excellent job Paul,something to be proud of!

It shows, you don't just use your head for a hat rack.Very good job BIight69

They have been around a while and so have I. I just always think if they are good, why are they not more popular. And I am one that has purchased to off-brand equipment, like my "Steel City" table saw. Been and is a good saw, but what happens if I need some major parts for it some day, they are out of business.

Nice cutting thanks for sharing

Looks great thanks for sharing

A truly wonderful gift, nice job. Jeff

Great job on a nice pattern. Jeff

Thanks for the post. I had to file down a new screw to fit. The difficulty was to align the saw within reach of the screw end. It was just taking way too much time especially the small #3 blade. I just found it frustrating because the process of aligning was not simple but also i was new at this (pin end was simple, it hooks). For the design i picked (a lot of inside cuts), it got annoying real fast because i was spending a lot more time fixing the damn blade than sawing. But as i do more i am getting used to it and yes its still time consuming but i will deal with it

Dull and too fast a speed. Next time try on scrap wood, slow the speed down till it doesn't burn but cuts cleanly. Make sure you use a sharp drill bit.

I have cut many old records and I've mounted a small clock assembly in them. Cutting one record by itself is very tricky. I always stack cut 2 or 3 to give it more support. I put blue painters tape on both sides and mounted the pattern on the blue tape. The tape peels off very easily and doesn't leave any marks. You have to cut at a very slow speed because the vinyl starts melting back together at higher speeds. On my Dewalt saw I used between 1 and 2, and a small blade. The biggest problem is all the fuzzies left. I used needle files, small sanding sticks, and even an old toothbrush. But after a while I got pretty good at it. As far as what record to use. I Googled images of the original record label and printed the image on a blank CD label, and then I put the CD label over the record label. The CD label is just about 1/8" inches or so bigger than the record label, so it works out just perfect. So it looks like it's a Beatles album but it's actually an old Screamin' Jay Hawkins LP, or something like that. (nothing against Screamin' Jay Hawkins). I made many different clocks and sold them for $40 at a craft mall in Wisconsin Dells, a huge resort area about 90 miles away. Sorry my picture's not the greatest, but you get the idea. Ray F

Nice one Dan. Roly

Well Blights69 is the kings of vinyl cutting on this foum, but he lives in the UK. How hard is it going to be for find a vinyl with the Beatles songs on it? I have no idea. But I would think that is a big part of the piece.

You did a lovely job scrolling out your project! And welcome to the forum, Bob

Dave the motor alone cost more than a Dewalt saw.So the piece of mind is worth it.Even though these are very Robust motors.Things happen.My saw was built in 1998.Touch wood.Still going strong. Very quiet no vibration what so ever.When you get your saw,put a blade in it,adjust the tension.You are going to laugh at how quiet it is.Advance is a good place to deal with to.I have been dealing with them for years .I have a Tormek sharpening system .That is where i get my parts for that also.

That came out great. Different. Love the Oak.

awesome job, I'm sure they'll love it

Excellent work. Tyler and Allison will love it. Well done. Marg

You did an excellent cutting job. Give yourself a pat on the back. Well done. Marg

That is one great art piece. Well done. Russ

It's that one of a kind that adds to the sparkle of such a rare piece!

That is really a nice on, Dan!

I did another one, I hope you don't mind.