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Thanks to Old Crow Scrollwerks for this pattern It took me 3 weeks on & off to complete this one .It is A4 size cut out of 4mm marine ply using 2/0 & 3/0 spiral blades.I also made the frame . This one was sold even before I had finished it. Cheers Peter.

The one on the left is the one I cut and finished today , you can tell a little difference in the Cedar boards side by side . The one on the right I posted a day ago . MD ago . MD

I'm pulling in a few Artist to begin designing patterns for the Scroll Saw Community (focusing on Coins). These pieces can potentially be blown up and cut in wood as well. My designers don't know my limits yet, so they are pushing the boundaries. The image below is blown up considerably, so those "strings" are even thinner than they look. If anyone wants to try this, or blow it up and cut it in wood, let me know as any pattern I'm commissioning will be free to the scrolling community. This pattern designer is Elizabeth Olsen. I like the way she thinks, so I'm excited to see what else she comes up with. ------Randy

These are multiplying like rabbits........everyone wants one now since I could personalize with initials & also someone wanted a firefighter one(5).......easy to cut & that's a good thing. Now they are asking for tablet(ipad) size also.

I too at one time wanted to get into intarsia work. Bought a whole bunch of books but never pursued it. I have all the tools for it but just do not have the artistic side needed. I can not envision art in 3D. I am a flat woodworker. Love to look at it though and some amazing people do work that is unthinkable. That wolf Rolf looks great.

I normally don't do commission work but did this Wolf for a friend. Wolves are very popular.

But, but, but I like talking about trains! Russ

These are Sue Mey patterns. They are cut from 3mm cheap ply and sprayed white. The are about 4 inches tall from memory. Marg

Just finished this. I made it out of Basswood

i just finished a very detailed piece that was done on 3/4 thick wood. my question is this: on the pattern it suggested using a #7 or #9 blade to cut it, but there are some places that there is no way in hell you could do that! take for instance eyes the size of pin holes. so those of you that are masters out there how do you do that then? I won't post the actual picture( i got in trouble for doing that once before), but the pattern is of a gun stock with deer, trees, etc. on it. I finished it and it looks great, but still i had to go to much smaller blades just to try and get the details down. is there some technique that i'm missing? thanks, again for all the replies.

Birch plywood 1/6 inch (4mm) finishing - gloss varnish blades: inner cuts - #0, outer - #3 of LuxTools (Germany)

6.25" Wide x 8.50" High x 3/4 " Thick You can purchase pattern from: www.WoodcraftByScott.com

Here is the Pattern: Mobile_Elizabeth_Olsen.pdf

I just finished doing a test with several different #7 blades. The FD-XL blade did not cut very well and the worst of the group I tested. When I get time, I will post information about the test I ran, the blades and the results.

I really like your project Peter! It really stands out! Thank you for letting us see, Bob

Good job on both the scroll work and on the frame.

Great job!

I can not keep my wolf intarsia pieces - I take 1 or 2 to the shows and they normally sell. I also sell a lot of eagles & deer

I was affected after visiting the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Boyd, Texas. The purpose and goals of IEAS are to provide a permanent sanctuary for exotic animals that have been abused, abandoned, neglected, confiscated, or previously owned by people unwilling or unable to provide for these magnificent beings. I decided to donate some of my art for them to sell in their gift shop to help raise money for their cause.

Nice work and cause Dave thanks for sharing

Nice work thanks for sharing

Those are bamboo with one coat of clear estopol. Marg

Great picture of the snake, but picking strawberries on my Grandfather's farm in Michigan many years ago, would have the occasion to run into black racers nearly that size. Of course I'm sitting here in my shorts waiting for day break to start working on my veggie garden. Moved away from that 45 years ago and don't miss it a bit. But different strokes makes the world go round.

Same here.I have several Wolf patterns,Eagles as well.I have solr quit a few of each.Even a Goat.

For some reason Wolf items are popular. I have sold 2 at the last show this year and a few last year of a wolf clock. It is in the photo at the bottom right corner. Sorry I do not have a better photo at this time. But I put a wolf clock in it and that is the clincher. Can't seem to find the photo. Will look elsewhere.

I have a wolf portrait that I stack cut 4 of back when my daughter was in 4th grade ( graduated high school this last summer ) for a silent auction fund raiser.. the one we auctioned for the fund raiser brought $50.. I listed the other 3 on the online venues I sell at and also did a couple local craft shows.. only ever sold one other than the fund raiser one.. Now I did well with a wolf dream catcher for a few rounds but that also died out.. That all said... I've never really done very well with selling portrait work other than cars.. then it's not even all that great..

Hey Wayne, yes I do cut Wolf portrait type patterns and they do sell. Also Eagles and bears sell well too.

But, such fun. All we need is the hot coffee and doughnuts. Ray

That is definitely a piece of art. Awesome job!

That is ad dandy, Peter. Love it.

Really nice job on both the cutting and the framing. Jeff

Beautiful, can understand it taking so long. Like you I would need to rest between words or lines. At the size you did it in that is truly a work of love. Thank you for sharing it with us. Awesome. jim penquin

Roly, that is amazing. I can see why it took you so long. That's a lot of letters to cut.

I'm with Rolf. The largest blade I have ever used is a #5 and that is rare. But I am a very slow scroller.

Very rarely do I pay attention to the recommended blade size. After scrolling for 12 years I have found my comfort blades and the tend to be smaller than what most folks use. I will use what ever blade I need to cut the details. The 2/0 R Olson is my primary detail blade, (28 TPI) Regarding blade usage, this is for new scrollers just learning, you can't just depend on a suggested blade number you really need to have the TPI (teeth per inch ) information. For instance the Flying Dutchman 2/0 has 15 TPI and the Olson 2/0 has 28 TPI. The FD blade will cut faster and more aggressively. Scott's #1, if it is a FD has 13 TPI Bottom line is practice with different blades and MFG's until you find your own comfort blades.

LOL look at Iggy’s post about his update on his hawk. Talk about getting off track! 63 post an counting! People talking about everything but the hawk.

For 3/4" I start out with a #5 but will go down to a #1 if I think the cut needs it. It is not unusual for me to use 2 or 3 blade sizes on a project. Your comment on getting in trouble posting a picture of the finished project interests me. We here at the Village and at the other major scroll saw forum do it all the time. Tell us more please.

tis human to make mistakes ,we all have done it and understand .

I look at a pattern and decide if i want to mess around with tiny drill bits and blades or just enlarge the pattern and use one size blade.

I am sure the attempt to stay on topic is always treasured. But if we accidentally drift off into a nice conversation, nobody really seems to mind. And if anybody does mind, I am sure they will respectfully indicate that and everybody can move on!

You do bring up a good point. The suggested size of #7 or #9 implies that the piece was cut with those blades. If the level of detail precludes using those larger blades for the entire pattern, it would have been nice if it was noted as such. For something like that I might use a #7 for some areas, then switch to a smaller blade to do the fine detail. But then again, I've been scrolling for many years and don't depend on the recommendations by the pattern maker. Beginners need that sort of input.

I agree with everyone. The pattern only suggests the blade size. Try the size and blade type you feel comfortable with. I've been scrolling for about 15 years and I still change things up as I feel work for me.

My cuts in 3/4 are normally done with a #5UR and have stepped down to the a #3 as needed. Going by the "suggested" blade charts available are a good starting point but are only a "suggested" size. As we scroll and learn more we all develop our own ways and preferences to accomplish things.

I can definitely say I've done this in the passed as a person talks about one subject it reminds me of another and I digress ah well lifes is like a box of chocolates . There I go again. Happy new year All. oops and again. If you worry about what you say all the time you'll never say anything. So just spit it out and have fun. Roly

I have cut 3/4 stock with a 2/0 blade just to prove it could be done. Very very slow feed rate no side pressure and only enough pressure into the blade to keep the in contact. Any size blade can be used just watch feed rate and tension. Fredfret

My go to blade for up to 3/4" stock is a #5 blade and the trick with thicker wood is you need to let the saw do the work even more so. You are cutting more material and those tiny teeth need to clear the saw dust. You can try a blade with less teeth. But 3/4" should not be hard to cut at all. Step up to 1" and now things get interesting.

I think as you said go to smaller blades. You can cut 3/4" thick wood with a#3 blade but just need to go slow.

Oh WOW that is awesome. Time well spent. Marg

A fabulous piece and a great cause Dave. Marg

I think it should left as is and people can join for free it is then their choice whether to support or not but my opinion is if you use a pattern that someone has made the effort and taken the time to make for you then you should not be too shy in paying the small amount to become a supporter after all if you use only 3 to 4 patterns you would even out on your fee for supporting by not paying for the patterns its a no brainer to me and everyone gains as the site stays healthy and open to all of us :0 just my opinion and I must admit I have been told before that means jot lol