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This is a great pattern by Fish. It is Charlie Chaplin from the movie, "Tramp". It is the story of a bum that finds an abandon baby on the street and ends up raising him. The boy and the tramp become quite the companions. It is from the silent movies era and is a rather heart wrenching film. If you have never seen it, you can find it on line and watch it for free. If you have never watched a silent film before or if you have and thought they were dull and stupid, do yourself a favor and watch this one. I know that I did not do a very good job on the pattern but I know that I will do this one again sometime. I saw it and knew I just had to give it a try. I used a #1 spiral on it and did not like the results of the blade I used but was still glad that I gave it a go. Dick heppnerguy

Terry ( @Aggie ) and Paul ( @grampa ) made these patterns for me last year but the customer asked me to hold off until after Christmas because the fellow had not long passed away and they still felt a bit raw, anyway I cut one before Christmas and I started the other a few days before I broke om foot but I managed to get it finished. The customer picked them up last week and were blown away by them, so thank you guys. They are both cut from 2.5mm bamboo, one is 8.3" x 11.7" and the other is 11.7 x 16.5" and I used 2/0 Reverse blades, frames are store bought. Marg

The shipwright carpenter threw out some plywood so i made something from his scrap and showed him !

I'm a deadman style user, I like being able to quickly "let go" if when a blade snaps or the blade grabs my wood and I scream and cuss.

Don't ya just know that the brand manager for Duck shelf liner is going nuts now? Just can't figure out why the stuff is flying off the shelves. Probably thinks teenagers are buying it by the carload for some nefarious reason. bb

We have a new sponsor on SSV. Bear Woods sells Pegas brand blades. I've been playing around with them and really like them. Fast delivery, too. Tell them SSV sent you. On a side note, I'm putting together a section on suppliers. It'll be similar to the Pattern Shops section, but for parts, supplies, and tool suppliers. I'm hoping I can get that finished up by next week.

I've got a dead man switch on both of my saws. It just makes sense to me, at my age, to have something that will stop everything if I keel over. Ray

I always did and always use the dead man switch. I sit when scrolling. Rarely will I stand unless I am scrolling a huge project and then the center portion of my body which has many more layers of clothing on seems to get in the way. But still the dead man switch works for me. After awhile you do not think of it. Want to stop just take the foot off and if you need to just bump the saw no need to push on and off.

It depends. For the first one, do you want a solid duck shape or do you want a board with a duck shaped hole in it? You could cut it with either goal in mind. As for the second pattern, you would typically cut the white areas. Look at the large white sections in the body of the dolphin. If you cut those out, they become holes or "frets" in the larger piece of wood that is the gray area. If you cut the gray shaded area out of the larger board, then these white areas become free floating, loose pieces of wood. Normally in scrolling you would avoid this. Look at the pattern and determine what the contiguous parts of the shape are and what the "fret" parts are. The fret parts are those that aren't attached to anything else. Cut out the frets.

On either one of your examples, you cut away the white. In the second one, the shading is the "wood". But not al patterns are the same. For example, the first one could be cut either was. You could cut away the the black and have a portrait style project. Or you could cut away the white and have a cut out or silhouette type project. I will always study a pattern before I cut it. Sometimes you will come across a pattern that does not have any shading or black at all. I will study it and decide which is the waste and which is the project. Sometimes I will even shade the project side just to keep track of the pattern.

Here is my raw opinion: Hawk and Hegner are not the Cadillacs of scroll saws. I would say they are the John Deere of scroll saws. None of these saws are outright better than the rest. Different project types might give one an advantage over the other. Hawk/Hegner defiantly have the lead in Durability. There is just less mechanical things going on. Very simple designs. if you feel the need to cut fast, that goes to the EX. I don't like the way Hawk slants the blade to increase "agression", and Hegner doesn't have an adjustment for agression at all. If you are going to be cutting thick boxes, Hawk can cut projects that can not be cut on any other of these saws. If you are not a fiddler (you don't want to figure out how to adjust the saw to get it to cut right), Hegner is locked into alignment, and there are almost no adjustment. You can adjust blade stroke length on the Hegner, but it is a binary adjustment, meaning, it is either set, or not, you don't have to fiddle with it. If you don't want any aggression at all, I would say Hegner/Hawk, though a tuned Ex is pretty good. When using spirals and moving sideways, you don't want blade travel widening your kerf. For fretwork, or frequent blade changes, for me at least, EX stands well above the rest. As an EX user, you well know, those processes are trivial. With practice, they are manageable on the other saws, but they are not as easy. If you switch to one of the other saws, folks will say "be patient, there is an adjustment period", and I'll be telling you that too, but there is a reason for that adjustment period that was beyond what you had when you went to the EX. If you want a big table, that goes to EX, then Hawk. Top feed goes to EX, and then Hawk For smoothness, evidently different folks have a different perspective on this. The current Hawk has some heavy vibration at certain speeds of which the vendor call this a harmonic point. Hegner is also moving a lot of mass along those long arms. On a non-concrete floor, for me at least, the EX was much smoother than the Hegner. On solid concrete, the Hegner smoothed out for me. Very few people use the very small blades, but the mechanics on the EX style of saws put less stress on the blades as the top arms are independently powered. This really only affect a very very small number of people, but it does affect me, so for coin cutting, I've removed my recommendation for any saw except the EX style saws. Is there something about the EX that you don't like, or are you thinking you are missing out on some greater capability because of the reputation of these other saws? If you are second guessing you EX because you think you are missing the holy grail, you really really really need to test drive these other saws before you pull that trigger, or look for a really good deal so you can play with it. I see really good Hegners at great prices on Craigslist often. There just isn't that much difference between an old and new Hegner, so I would always buy used. There are not a great number Hawk BM users, and hardly any G4 saws that come on the market, so a used saw of that Brand will be a tougher find. Unless you are wealthy, I would never buy a new Hegner, and would hesitate to buy a new Hawk. My big hesitation on the EX style saws is the support model. It is not real obvious where you will take your EX/King/Excelsior saws to be fixed. This gives and advantage to the Seyco in that line of saws. The new Pegas clamps make the Jet viable for me, and I have to believe the Jet support should be sound. ------Randy

I use the on /off foot switch on the scroll saw and use the dead man on my Dremel router when drilling starter holes. Both are HF models. I do not like to keep my foot in one position when I am scrolling. Larry

This may be a little outside of the scroller group but I have used Plexi-glas on several of my projects and this company is very responsive. http://stores.ebay.com/popdisplays I use their amber products for my lamp projects.

I promised the yoga girl next to me quite a while ago.I meant to use the box of wood I got from our member x-ray but lost it in the mess here.So I did what I could with what was within arms length.I've had computer problems and phone picture problems.Now if I can just not snoop around on the computer and phone and change or delete things I'm good to go until next time,lol.Bamboo key chains very small and the yoga girl.walnut hair,aromatic arms ,cocobola body,oak pants,and aromatic legs. bamboo key chains

First project using pinless adapter on my Wen that I got for Christmas. Needs sanding, finishing and a backing, but will make a nice addition to the mancave.

Youngest grandson's school class is seeking gardening type donations for a upcoming auction. This and a yard art cedar wheelbarrow (planter) will be our contribution. The wood used is all "rescued" mostly cedar. They tile pot is a standard 4" from H-D. The wheels roll; although it is a planter, not a toy. Design was by T & E designs again. These are fun and challenging to make both. I try to use no real patterns/plans at all. Just winging it as I go.

Like Kevin I found both brands work the same. If all that's available is 18" you can easily cut it while it's rolled up to whatever width you need. I've used it for flat cutting and compound cutting.

Never used a foot switch. Here is how I have my Hawk set up. The switch is right by my knee so I don't have to reach back to turn on on. I have my light hooked into it to so they both come on at the same time.

I sit to scroll and use a deadman switch. For me, an on/off switch doesn't have much advantage over just using the switch on the saw. The deadman provides absolute control. I do mostly fretwork, so I'm not running the saw for long periods of continuous operation. Fretwork is a lot of stopping and starting, so the deadman switch is ideal for me.

You showed 2 different styled scrolling patterns. The first is block scrolling. No fret work. Usually used for puzzles, toys and other basic scrolling needs. The second is fret scrolling and it has the cutouts throughout the pattern. Most popular. Then there is the combination of simple fret work in block scrolling. As far as telling what to cut out, just stand back and look at the pattern. After awhile it comes to you what you want when all said and done. The second pattern you of course want the dolfin left and not the tiny pieces. The first one you want to hold the duck and not the out line of the duck. Now there are cases that you may want the outline so again it depends on what you want to hold when done cutting.

Side note: I have my saw and my shop-vac/dust deputy connected to the deadman's switch so that they all come on and off together so that I'm not running the shop-vac non-stop.

I just use the switch on the saw.

Dead man for me also. In my opinion, it makes the saw that much safer.

I buy my Olson blades from teddy bear, Rj

I have tried both, but like the dead man style better, I sit on a high stool, the dead man switch is mounted on my stand shelf and very comfortable and works great for me, RJ

"Dead man Walking " that's me!.......The dead man style came with my EX21 , never used anything else.

I use the "dead man" style. Actually have never tried an "off/on" one. If I stood up to scroll, I can see where the off/on would work better. I may have to get one and try it. I always figured I may not be able to locate the off/on switch with my foot, and I don't want to have to look away from my work with the saw running in a delicate area. Maybe that is not a problem.

The wooden teddy bear for Olson blades IKE

I used the switch on the machine for over 20 years and then switched to the foot peddle and I love it wouldn't do with out it. IKE

I have both styles.. I honestly prefer the switch on switch off over the dead man style.. while the dead man style also has advantages for doing lot's of small detail cuts.. I find my leg / foot etc get's tired of holding down on the switch to keep the saw running on the larger cutouts.. My Hawks and Excalibur saws came with the deadman style.. so that is why I have that style.. but the one I purchased from Harbor Freight for my DeWalt years ago was a on - off style.. Maybe I like that style better because that is what I always used until 2 years ago when I bought my first Hawk? Not sure.. but this old leg / foot gets tired of holding down on the switch for me..

I scroll standing and the deadman switch would make me stand uneven or I would have to block up the other foot. I sometimes move around when I'm cutting and it doesn't work for me. I have a padded pad I stand on and carpet taped the switch to the pad.

Many people have switched from FD blades to Pegas blades.. and I don't believe Mikes sells Pegas..

Hmmm. No one buying FD from Mike’s anymore? I know the business was sold. Wondering has it gone down hill or something?

HI all I finally got my old paintshop pro 9 working on my laptop so I can scan patterns, resize and print them the way I want!!!!! I skipped the patch, I only use the program for scrollsaw patterns. Bill

My Blades,and some patterns I buy from Scroller or Wooden Teddybear.My lumber I buy locally.

Dndsawbladesonline.com

Unfortunately many people confuse D&D with DND.. I searched forever when I first heard of them and couldn't find them.. the actual name is DND http://www.dndsawbladesonline.com/

It’s a little awkward to carry so it feels heavier than it is. None of my better saws are trivial to move.

I use Woodenteddybear for most of my blade purchases. They always have what I want and are quick the deliveries. Dick heppnerguy

Grizzly is a hit and miss for good prices.. I by my bigger equipment from them and I typically wait until they run the Holiday sales..

This is my first 3D sliced pattern (available at http://alexscrollsaw.wixsite.com/scrollsawpatterns) Fiberboard 3mm, 60 pieces. Video of cutting and assembling :

Looks great from here Dick !.....Nice work !

Nice work thanks for sharing

Thanks, Yes frame is cedar cut down from a 4" wide piece, plywood backing .I spot glued the yoga girl together and when dry I lifted her on the backer with a few dots of glue.

If they are trainable I'm game !!!!!! Thanks, Roly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave, When are going to stop doing this to me? I am getting blown away from your outstanding workmanship every time you post. For a person that is as new to scrolling as you are, have certainly grown into a fabulously skilled scroller. Thanks for posting your great works for all of us to enjoy. Dick heppnerguy

Dick, it doesn't look that bad.

That didn't last long.. I just clicked the link and it says unavailable... I'm considering looking into factory direct purchase.. Probably the minimum order is a semi tractor full... Boy could I make a deal for my village friends though

65lbs According to the Home Depot site.. in the specifications..

Well Dave the person that purchased your box got their money’s worth and some, I feel you could get more, beautiful craftsmanship, Rj