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Couple suggestions; First, for basement finishing, use waterborne products. They aren't flammable and the fumes are less of a problem. Second, you can spray shellac in cold temperatures. It takes a little longer to dry, but it doesn't interfere with curing like it does with other finishes. Humidity is more of a problem with shellac, but if the air is dry, you can apply shellac in the cold. Now that doesn't solve the comfort problem, but it does give you an option. For smaller projects, that don't require a lot of finish, I do spray finishes in my basement in the wintertime. I use large pieces of cardboard to make an enclosure that sits on my bench. In the rear, I cut an opening and attach a furnace filter with hot glue. I put a fan, with another furnace filter over it, in the shop window. Then I have a fan running behind me, gently moving the air in the direction of the window. I have a lazy Susan platform that I set in my temporary spray booth, which allows me to rotate the project and spray it all from the open end of the booth. I generally only spray shellac, which while flammable, dissipates and dries quickly, thus the overspray and fumes aren't much of a problem. I'm not saying I recommend this method, as one should have explosion proof lighting in the spray area, but I allow plenty of time for the fans to clear the air and haven't blown up my shop yet.

I finally finished these, both patterns were done by Bobscroll. Thanks Bob. I have been working on things, and I said I'd never sell stuff in a store. Well, I am but only to help my sister pay some medical copays- There is a place called ArtZ Studio in the White Oaks Mall in Springfield Illinois. They are on Facebook too. Thanks Mike and Karen for helping us out- There are some incredible artist's selling things in there. I have taken a lot of stuff I've done over the years, 40 plus crosses, portraits ,etc. Anyway, Bob your patterns have really helped and I have several more to do. Thanks

Got any squirrels for me.You doggy patterns were a breeze to cut good job,I blew out 2 pieces somewhere on them,no idea where.i would have done lots more but a long winded friend stopped by and you know how that goes.

Finished this for a big Bama fan. Steve Good pattern

I was lucky enough to be chosen as one of several people to cut a new layered design by Charles Dearing. I couldn’t tell anyone until it was published. The patterns are now ready for purchase ahttps://www.bearwood.com/scroll-saw-patterns-open-window-designs-charles-dearing.html Here is mine. It measures 15”x10 3/4

You young whippersnappers probably won't get this but all the seniors will. I ordered plastic test tubes to be used as blade holders. I liked the idea of caps. I have never knocked my blade holder but it can happen. I had a block with holes from another project but put in the tubes to see how badly it would work. The tubes are .640 diameter. The 5/8 bit is .625 just a bit to small. I will purchase a 17mm Forstner bit. There is no point to this post only to try and increase traffic on the site. Everyone wants pictures.

Just finished cutting this Steve Good Easter Bunny. I had originally stacked 4x1/4" BB but thanks to the replies I got I split the stack to 2 each and managed to complete the cuts this morning. Cut on 1/4" BB with Pegas 3R blade interior and 5R exterior- base cut on TS Next is filing, sanding and finishing. Lots of fuzzies but I'll get to them

I saw on Facebook where someone had done a tree of life on a turned piece so I had to try myself. Turned a platter with African mahogany (lip is down about 1/4). I reversed and made a recess for the backer (1/8)

Haven’t posted in quite some time..... had some time in the shop yesterday, I made this welcome sign for my front porch......created textured weathered boards from common pine....letters are 1/4” sanded ply.....1” upholstery tacks for the “bolts” look.....comments are always appreciated.....Thank You

i chose these cover because of the multi layers possible. i have to admit "Deadpool" is my favorite.

I have only put glass on the last picture I made. I really liked the glass, but I am not a good glass cutter and to have to buy it cut to size can get expensive. I want to learn to cut my own glass, need to watch some videos..... I do make frames, the wood I use is usually scrape wood especially if I am painting them. I have not made any fancy ones, would like to get some router bits for that purpose. I made these jigs: clamping jig:it works good but does take come fiddling to get it set up for the size frame being made. Cutting jig, works very well.

Thank you Kevin they look great I am going to cut them myself as well, you done a great job on the cut and thanks for the mention too. As I am still in the learning phase of this pattern making lark I am glad people on here are starting to cut my patterns it tells me and encourages me to carry on watching tutorials and trying to get better I have also had a great offer from one of the pattern makers on here to write down some tips to follow on the portrait pattern side and have help from others like @Fab4 ,@bobscroll and @multitomand of course all the comments I get help too but that is the side I really struggle on but want to learn to be able to help out people on here with their requests cannot wait for the email from him then I will be head down and focused for a little while. Thanks again for the mention Kevin

I made this Steve Good "relief" wood spirit a couple of weeks ago, but I was not crazy about the mustache area, as it just too big and too empty. I am planning on making another one with a few changes but I have been busy with other issues.Meanwhile I decided that too much work went into the piece to be so disappointed with an otherwise pleasing piece, so I came up with an easy fix. I stuffed some steel wool in both the mustache and eyebrows.

Something my daughter requested. Pattern my own. Made from walnut.

For the worst event I've ever had!!! LOL For the record, I just got home and told my wife "If I ever tell you I'm thinking of signing up for some little festival or market, kick me in the testicular area as hard as you can and say "This is to remind you how painful it is to waste an entire day sitting around at an event not selling anything."" LOL Absolutely perfect weather today, great little venue... but a total bust. Sold 10 puzzles and 9 of them were my cheap kids puzzles. A horrible start to the year. But I wanted to give this local organization a shot that arranges for various pop-up markets around the area. I figured if it worked out, it would be nice to fit in whenever I didn't have something else going on. Now I know... stick to the top events only, quit wasting my time with these little things. OK, back to focusing on my big 2 day event in 5 weeks.

I make picture frames, however, they've not been for scroll projects. I don't do portraiture scrolling. I'm more of a general woodworker than a master scroller like so many of you. Still I consider picture frames to be something fundamental to woodworking. The frame should not 'steal' the show but should direct the viewer to looking at the framed object, whatever it is. And the frame should project the object, if needed. And it should blend in with the colors and styles where it will hang. Here's a couple I've done. The first is cherry with maple splines, for Swedish lace with two pieces of glass suspending the lace. The second, brush painted poplar, with acrylic over water color . A larger frame (about 30" x 50") of an oil painting, the frame is walnut and the inner portion is covered by fabric (mod podged onto the walnut) no cover, it's oil. A red oak and maple frame over a litho print, glass cover. Finally painted pine frame over a large photographic print with a glass cover. I generally route a profile and then use a miter jig to cut the corners. I've posted about it at some point.

well this morning i cut 4 covers. break for lunch brought downpours of rain. i did get one cover glued and am heading out to finish the other 3. i was surprised 2 cuts would sell the 3D (pic 1) the elbow on the left ended up less than 1/16" from the edge so when i finished the cut i pulled out the blade and slid the cover to the edge and added a spine before attempting to lift it off the saw. (pic2) just waiting for a few coats of semi-gloss (pic 3)

all the cuts are 90* to the table. the different 1/16" layers of the plywood are used to set depth so i can adjust all the way down to 1/32" or less. (pic 1) once i choose the depth i use spots of glue so if i am not happy i can cut it and adjust. when i am happy i flood the back with glue so it can not move.(pic 2) did that answer work? i confuse myself sometimes.

What is a V nail? I remember when I was 16 I knew everything. But now not so much.

Don't know if that will work, I'm not a mechanic, but the cutting is interesting.

This video will help with lots of fixes for the 788, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjgSKrlt7LE Larry

There is several video's on the inernet telling how to adjuxt the tension. or it could be that when you stop the saw it is not at the bottom of the stroks and this could state that yu have a tension problem. IKE

I don't frame many. Give away all my work. We have 3 Goodwill stores to choose from. Easily find frames in excellent condition for a few dollars apiece. jerry

I get my glass from a local hardware store. It is one of those Mom and Pop places that's been around for generations. He does a great job and charges very little. As for using glass, it depends on the project, I have found that a lot of people prefer the glass though. Making frames isn't too bad, I have to be in the right frame of mind to do it. Most of it ( simple ones ) can be done on a table saw. You can also use a router for more shapes and styles of frames.

You did a fine job there on your little bunnies! Thank you for posting, Bob

You really did some very nice scrolling there Kevin! Love em all...And good patterns by Frank! Bob

Hmmm.. what's it doing or not doing? LOL.. How old of a saw are you taking about.. Maybe the wedge is worn out? Did you recently have the saw apart? Put the sleeve back on? LOL Maybe knowing a little history would be helpful. I've had a problem with mine once.. but it was because I had it apart and put it back together.. worked good for the first few cuts but then something slipped or moved and stopped working.. That was a long time ago.. and I don't even remember what it was that I didn't have right.. but at any rate.. Just having it start acting up on it's own seems kind of odd.. I could see if it was worn and may need to adjust the rod or something..

Les, if you prefer not to purchase a new bit, you could cut the holder on the band saw, so you cut the holes drilled in the middle, then glue the pieces back together. The would reduce the size of the holes some. Try on a scrap piece first.

Nicely done. Jeff

Nice work.....Those bunnies multiply in a hurry !

Very nice work all around !...Love the wood !

You can also use shellac that comes in a regular can. Mixed 50/50 with DNA (denatured alcohol) projects can be dipped or brushed without a lot of fumes.

very nice

Love em both.....great job

Very cool

Very nice....they look great

Looks great thanks for sharing

Looks great thanks for sharing

Some nicely executed pieces, Kevin. But, one think to remember.......people are way more important then wood cuttings. I learned that one day only a few years ago in Heppner when I was on a ladder, painting my house. Before my retirement, I only had a short amount of time to get a large project, like painting my house finished and I would start way early in the morning and try to have it finished before dark. If I got a phone call or someone dropped in for a visit, I would stress and wish I could keep doing what I was trying to accomplish in my time frame and this person interrupting me, made that to maybe not happen as I planned. The day in Heppner was the same, except now I was retired but I still had the mind set as to my self allotted time I wanted to spend painting my house. All of a sudden, a fairly new friend of mine drove up to my house for an unscheduled visit. Instantly I felt stressed by his coming to visit with me. However, I suddenly realized that it really did not matter if I was delayed and distracted from my work. I could finish this tomorrow or maybe in two days longer. The house would eventually get painted but the time a person takes to come visit you, means that he or she cares enough about you to take their time to spend some of it with you, You can't get that from the completed paint job at a set time or finishing more cuttings then anyone else in The Village on any particular day. We need to put things down, and pay attention to the person that came especially to see you. Think what it would be like if you had no one that cared about you as this person did. Give that person your undivided attention and thank God you are not alone and lonely like many people are. Some lay sick in bed, maybe dying and no one has the time to drop in for a little visit and let them know that others care about them. You have this person that did that for you. Think about it, the next time someone comes to visit you, because if you make this person feel unwelcomed, and then the next and then the next. perhaps you will end up laying in your death bed all alone, because you did not have the time for them when they came to visit you while you were well Dick heppnerguy

Excellent work. Love the idea . Well done. Marg

Thank you, Jeff, I was having a good time till the yapper showed up and everything came to a standstill.I hate to shoo him away, as he was my banjo teacher that never worked out and I paid in advance thru the nose.What a waste.That's the third person here at the warehouse that hit an run my wallet.Being a good guy doesn't pay very good but my conscience is clear, How they sleep at night I've no idea.I did my best with them, no more I struggle to make it.

Sorry to hear that Scott. We have all had bad days or days when everyone really likes your product but just will not buy anything. It gets very disheartening, particularly if you then see them buy some mass produced tat from a neighbours stall. I had a couple of poor events in January (still July in Northern Hemisphere terms) and decided to give the markets a break for a while. Then I heard of another new market where stalls were free while they tried to build a following. Figuring I had nothing to lose, I went today for the first time. Very small low key event with only 19 stalls but had a really good and profitable day. Unfortunately there is only one more before things shut down for the winter but that gives me time to build inventory for next year. Chalk it up to experience and move on. The Iggy world domination plan MUST NOT FAIL! Rob

Thanks. Are those sizes commonly found in the local hardware store? Perhaps Woodcraft. I usually order on line. Woodcraft is about 40 minutes in traffic. Ebay and Amazon are as close as my office chair. Those are cheaper.

Sorry i forgot about that.A real tragedy!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you had a scrollsaw, you could scroll the holes in the holder and then put a 1/8" or 1/4" Bottom on it. Just thinking out loud again! LOL God Bless! Spirithorse

Yeppers - I like your technique - it seems easier than relief cuts - and I have plenty of glue LOL

Great job cutting on both Dan. The plaque is gorgeous. Jeff

This is something I did in 2015 for my daughters wedding. It was my first real 'display' piece and I hated how I could not get those corners straight and the only way out for me was to hide the joints. That was 3 years ago and I'm not much better at straight lines. I have done other jobs with BB, MDF, ply, and pallet. All my straight lines leave something to be desired whether its with scroll or band saw. Reading here about different blades people use and the different results made me realise that I never took note of blade types that I used on each type of wood so that's no help to me. The other point raised earlier about cutting clockwise or counter, I discovered I prefer Clock to Counter. When I realised this I deliberetly did a few pieces using Counterclock cuts as much as possible to test myself and found the end result was as good as clockwise. Bob

Full wood shop here, but I have three sets of general tools. A set at each end of the shop and another on a roll around utility cart. What I really use the most is clamps! Can never have to many clamps! For scrolling I have a small blade holder and an OTT light on a stand with the magnifier (old eyes). Russ