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Made this for a Tide fan at the nursing home my mom is in. He's a quadruple amputee with a great attitude. Makes me think twice before whining.

This one was more of a challenge than I thought,made a few errors on the painted one,some small pieces came out from the top layer of the ply, repaired them with filler but the colour was slightly different so decided to paint it with my air brush.Interested in what you think of it.The second one was a lot better .They say you learn from your mistakes. Mainly cut with #2 Skip tooth blades & a bit with spirals. I made the frame of the second one from Australian Red Gum The pattern came from Woodworkers workshop.Cheers Peter.

Have had these glued up for some time now and decided today to get them knocked out . Wife told me she'd get them finished for me when it gets a little warmer weather . That way I could get back behind the Scrollsaw and try too more of the other projects knocked out . Any comments are welcomed .....8

Made from rescued fence boards. It is 7" tall, 5-1/2 wide, and 16-1/2 long. No metal used and exterior glue to stand up from over-watering too. Some attachments were done with bamboo pegs. Design from T & E designs again. The pot is a 4" box store one. Fun to make and never a clone to be!

$20 dollar no,hollar!They wanted it bejeweled.

I may offend someone here in saying this but.. it's how I feel.. First off.. I don't feel there are "ANY" pro's here on this forum... We are all here to learn from and give advice to one another.. I don't consider anyone above or below another.. I've been sawing for 12 years.. about 6 years production cutting.. so what!!.. I don't want to cookie for that statement LOL I learn new things here almost on a daily basis.... and those years don't compare to one that production cuts.. a production cutting may have more experience in 1-2 years over someone cutting for 50 years as a hobbyist.. My point is.. Everyone has room to improve. and sometimes that improvement is from a newbie.. that tip or trick for doing something different or out of the ordinary.. I have to be honest and say.. Many of the old timers have been doing things the same way for several years.. a newbie comes on board and shows a different method and bam.. the old timers say to themselves.. why didn't I think of that? Also there are many styles of scroll sawing.. Ie.. not everyone does fretwork.. not everyone cut's wood.. some cut plastic or metal etc etc.. a scroll saw is a very versatile tool and many many different types of projects and materials can be done on a scroll saw.. In my mind. a pro would be one that has done most all materials and all styles of cutting.. from fretwork to intarsia to inlay etc etc etc... I've pretty much done fretwork and lightly touched inlay work.. So, like I said in your post the other day... Have a question? ask it.. because there are many different ways of doing things.. even though I've been on this forum for years.. I learn something new almost on a daily basis.. even though I've been sawing hobbyist for 6 years and production cutting for another 6 years.. One thing I find with production cutters.. they are very routine in how they cut.. and what they make Ie.. I keep it as simple as possible.. very seldom do other styles of cutting... because one... I don't have time to do a lot of playing or experimenting with other styles of cutting.. for instance I don't think Iggy has ever cut anything other than puzzles.. I went a long time with only cutting ornaments and clocks.. I'd like t do more puzzles, and portraits... and try making bowls.. more bandsaw boxes.. but all the orders I get.. I get stuck making ornaments and clocks the most.. because that is what I started my business doing.. BTW.. not complaining about that.. I enjoy making whatever is ordered and making the customers happy.. but I miss out of other cutting styles and other things to make..

Birch plywod, 4mm watch the video to see how it works and how it was made:

Was looking for a quick and simple project for Sunday and remembered this squirrel pattern I had saved from Pinterest. When I did a site search to see where it came from I found the second pic and almost fell out of my chair laughing. Had to cut it. The site vk.com/asha_paper. Enjoy! Jeff

8 inch trivet cut from a NZ native rimu drawer front, just under one inch thick. Pattern is by our very own Bobscroll and is in the pattern library. Each leaf should have five vein lines but I got lazy and decided not to do those. I think it still looks ok without them. Finish is 50/50 BLO and mineral spirits. Thanks for looking. Rob

I wanted to offer a friendly reminder to villagers when making comments to visitors, both new and old. Once we visitors find this place and start asking questions and trying to contribute when we can, our post counts increase fairly rapidly. Just because our post counts increase, doesn't mean we are vastly more knowledgeable all of a sudden. We do have and get more information and process the responses to our questions, however our over all abilities and knowledge are no where near that of the many experts on this forum. Take me for example: I admit thanks to you all, I am lightyears' ahead of when I found this site and asked my first question - however, there are still so many things I've not tried and don't know how to do - Intarsia, segmentation, lettering, making patterns, wood selection, grain direction selection, staining and so much more! So, I continue to ask what are beginner questions, simply because I still am a beginner (scrolling 2 months now) and perhaps I've come across a subject or technique I am unfamiliar with or can't find a good explanation elsewhere. I'm posting this reminder because in response to a question someone asked, they were given the dreaded "You've been here long enough to know..." response. Ouch... May I suggest, even if someone has been here "long enough to know" that if you're not going to respond positively, perhaps it's better not to respond at all? One of the first lessons my parents taught me was "If you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all" I know on forums, sometimes responses can be taken the wrong way simply because there is no emotion being submitted with the response. As well some people have thin skin. I'm just saying... One sure way to decrease the population of a forum is to be snobby with new members. I've been here "long enough to know" many of the responses are in "fun" , but others may not realize it. I'm not trying to start anything here, and apologize if I've offended anyone, but after reading the response I thought it warranted mention and... Just a friendly reminder. Thanks for reading Back to our regularly scheduled program....

....this is my idea of fun. First, after an hour playing w/this beauty, there is no comparison w/the Wen. ....'nough said. No instruction for installing the lock knob. I guess Delta figures if you can figure out how to put the lock knob on the table tilt.....you can use the saw correctly. Not real sure about how to adjust the hold down. Either too tight or not enough. Now I need a cabinet/stand for it. Sit or stand.....?????

This is one I have been working on. It is a pattern posted here last month by Kenny Hopkins. I thought it would be fun to do because my son has a tattoo very similar to it. I have done two versions of it. The first picture is following the pattern. Second is my modified version Comments welcome.

Now Jes I am not sure why you brought this up, but if you are referring to my post reply to your question http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/28508-looks-like-price-wars-for-saws-advice-needed/ where in it I mention the statement "You have been here long enough and seen these discussions before." You are taking it out of context. This happens many times on many forums when someone reads something or a set of words that does not sit right with them they get annoyed. Remember one thing when someone answers your post or anyone's post it is a set of typed words. There is no pause for effect, no highlighting of a specific word, or no way to show word deflection because you can not hear that person's response, only read it. We are not authors here. If you are pointing that spotlight at me remember this, I try my best to answer questions to the best of my ability and being you have over 400 posts here you have been here long enough to see some of the answers given more than once. The topic about different scrollsaws comes up a million times and it gets answered mainly the same way. My point in that response I gave you there, was that all you are getting is opinions and you now have to take those and try to decipher if they help you. We can not tell you THIS IS THE SAW YOU MUST BUY!! I believe today's society has become so thinned skinned it really is causing problems. If I offended you in anyway it was not my intention. As Kevin said we are not professionals and I fit that category well and I learn everyday not only shop related things but life things as well. But I have been doing this for over 35 years and hopefully my experience can help others some small way and that is why I answer questions. No I do not answer all questions and no I do not respond to every item shown in the bragging section and no I do not respond to many sections of this forum because either they do not interest me or I do not have the time. We all were beginners at one time and I get that but many times people do not take the time and do some searching on their own. I know from my own experience that is one way I find out more things than just posting a question. Again do not read into this statement please keep asking questions and please keep adding your thoughts to others questions. I like to share what I can if i can and I am sure so do many others here. Some are more vocal than others but that is human nature. So again if you are referring to my response to you I meant no ill effects from it.

Pretty cool, huh? Pretty high tech. A scrap of walnut, a magnet from Lowes, a foot of #6 ground wire, cheepie LED light from HF and some tape. I made it for changing the lower guides on my band saw. Seems it will have a dual life now.

HI Take the hold down off, all it does is make it hard to make turns and tight cuts. Nobody uses a hold down, I have been sawing for 30 years and never use one.Learn to grip your wood with finger tips and use one for a holder and one with a lighter touch for pivoting. have fun and good luck Bill

Belt sander will work. Ooppss, I didn't write anything, I butted out,,,

I saw this on Lumberjocks (no pun intended) by Vinnie, but I changed the middle section from a smaller tree to a cross. I've sold quite a few and given lots away. People seem to like them. They are cut on a slight angle so the pieces interlock when pushed forward from the middle. I also like staining the different sections different shades. Sorry for the roughness of the pattern. I saw a little straighter than I draw.

Thank you for the pattern Bob. I love a good trivet! Rob

It's all good. I don't know squat but my grandchildren think I'm a genius. Thank goodness!

Oh I am guilty of the do a search thing on the IAP forum and get called out on it all the time and I have taken a step back from that forum many times because I do not like the attitude that gets taken right away and from newbies. My point there and is as well here is and I can not for the life of me seem to get this point across without ruffling feathers so here it goes. I mention do a search and it seems that those words are just taboo in todays society. As I said everyone is in such a hurry and you see prime examples on the road. But do a search is not meant to degrade anyone but what it does is gets you more in depth answers. As on IAP the same questions get asked sometimes 2, 3 times in the same week and it does get annoying and yes you can overlook it but enough already. When a question gets asked repeatedly the answers get shorter and shorter and many facts are left out. But if you do a search for that question you can read at your own leisure all the previous answers and within there maybe some more in detail answers. That is all it is and yes I understand some sites the search feature is a chore to understand. I get all that. But before you get all balled up look at it from both sides. I will take it even further. When a question gets asked, many people try to give their best response and that response is to their particular experience. There are many ways to do something and many of these are not wrong. But within an answer many times details are left out either because we assume they are just basic knowhow or something that is abit dangerous to try to explain in some typed words. This is why I refrain from giving electrical advice. being an electrician for over 40 years I have gotten to see many things and do many things that come natural to me but not to a layman and this happens in all fields and scrolling is the same. I turn on a lathe and again many things can be unsafe to someone who does not do it often. I say take the information you get here and use that as a tool to further your knowledge but do not use that to be gospel for what we do. Do not stop at the responses you get in your post. look further. This site is fortunate to have alot of very good forums that can break things down. Use them and DO A SEARCH.

Ouch ?? I guess after awhile you will recognize different members and how they respond. Each has their own personality and way to respond. Instead of saying ouch, just ignore some responses. In this day, writing a response or comment is done quickly and many times without rereading or considering how a comment will be taken. Yes, sometimes a comment might be worded differently or people read it different than was intended. I think much of this is just the fast nature of the way people respond to things on the internet.

I'm always torn on the search function of a web site.. because on one hand.. most questions have already been asked.. so I feel the forum would be one of those other boring lame forums that seem as though they are basically dead.. If one gets tired of reading and answering the same old question.. sometimes it's time to take a step back and find another forum or hobby to do or forum to read.. I'm not trying to offend one in saying that.. but it is true that the forum is dead if not many people are posting things and asking questions.. Plus.. many times topics go off into some interesting discussions.. Sometimes it's a pain in the behind to search and sift through the thousand search results to find a simple answer that someone could just answer for you in a few minutes.. Plus.. sometimes.. a new question will get a different perspective and possibly a different out come on the answer.. Like I said in my last reply.. many times a newbie can teach a old dog new tricks.. many old timers get stuck in their same old ways of doing things..

I think Randy & jt hit on the head! imo. for what that's worth. I'm serious about maintenance on all my tools. But my scroll saws probably get more attention than any of my tools, except the planer & jointer. I think, as jt put it, this has been discussed & beat to death. Ya ask a bunch of scroll sawyers their opinions about saws, & you're goin' to get 900 answers. Simply because everyone has an opinion about the saw they own. The saws you're lookin' at in the mid price range are still going to require maintenance & care. Every saw does. Including our high end Hawks. You'll find maintenance is key to making the saw do what it's designed to do. Treat it as your new best friend.

What JT said! It couldn't have been said any better!!!!

I agree. I've been scrolling 26 years, but there was A LOT of learning in that time. I don't claim to know it all. If I did, what would be the point of being here, learning from all of you while I'm still stuck in this chair? I think scrolling is a teacher in itself. And like you, Kevin, I may get somebody's dander up with an answer to a post, or a post in general. Scrolling has been therapeutic for me, taught me patience I never had before, creativity, the use of other ww machinery, the list goes on. And yes, us "old timers" do learn from the newbies that come on board. I try to be a little sensitive when I respond to a post, but other times, the more ya read that one given post, sometimes the first thing that comes to mind is what happened to his common sense? You'd be surprised at how many posts on here are started with "a scroll saw followed me home today, now what?" Ok genius, open the box & start with the manual is what you'd like to say, but in the back of your mind, there's a voice that says "don't say it" because you'll be doomed if ya do. So, as politely as possible, ya try to answer. I'm a perty tough ol' bird, not much offends me. Trust me, not only bein' a retired OTR truckdriver, & doin' I lost count after first hundred craft shows, there ain't much I ain't heard or said. I'm by no means a production cutter, but I'm no pro, either. I take alot of pride in my work, & it shows. I've sold pieces all over the country. I guess the moral of the story is there are the good, the bad, & the ugly. Take from it what you can, & let the rest of it roll of your back. jmo.

I do the same thing you do, paul. Especially with smaller blades. Grinding a short point does help feed from the bottom. Sometimes I drill a little bit bigger hole over the smaller hole if I've got one in the drill press.

Listen to Kevin. Unless you are Delta certified do not disassemble it or modify in any way until the warrant has expired. The only exception would be to remove the hold down but keep it in a safe spot should you need to return the saw.

There are several topics here in the forum with links to the videos.. Might find it by searching this forum for Dewalt bearings.. To watch all 3-4 parts of videos is about an hour+ of time so have coffee and snacks LOL Edit to add link: Here I'll make it easy for you... videos are in this topic.. Not sure why it put two links in here.. but click on the JoeM part on the top.. that should take you to the post where the vids are

Taking it apart to add grease is easy to do... however I wouldn't personally do that for a couple of reasons.. First being.. you void any kind of warranty that it might come with.. second is.. in order to grease it the " right " way you need to take it farther apart than just exposing it enough to "add" grease.. Reason I wouldn't "add" grease is because there are many grease's that are "not compatible" with one another and could actually do more harm than good.. To properly do a good grease job on it.. you'd need to clean out all of the old grease.. then re-grease the bearings with a high quality grease.. I'd run the saw for a year or so.. then do the maintenance.. or wait until it starts making noises and buy a better quality bearing to put in it.. The bearing quality in these saws isn't that great.. then top it off with not much grease.. and it leaves for a failing saw in a short amount of time.. quality bearings added with quality grease will actually make these saws run a long time and run much better.. My Dewalt needed a rebuild after just a couple of years for me.. I bought the best bearings I could and high end synthetic grease.. that was 6 years ago.. and the one that is making noise now if the one that I didn't do because I needed to put the saw back together for a order..

Very nice!! That saw should serve you very well for quite a long time.. I remember the amazing difference when I went from my old Dremmel to the Dewalt.. what a smooth quiet saw.. Then going from the DeWalt to the Hawks and Excaliburs.. Like your light and light mount, LOL.. cool idea.. I'd have never thought of that one.. If you don't have a foot switch... that would be my next investment.. was amazed at how much easier to control the saw with the simple foot switch.. Have fun making sawdust.. and post pictures either of the projects or the pile of sawdust

All my lathes and mills are imperial. All my calipers and mikes are imperial. On engine plans that are metric and I always have to change to imperial. I HATE metric!

I am a calibration tech and have to convert from one to the other all the time. Most of the people I work with have great difficulty dividing or multiplying by 10. The metric system is a decimal system. If we all used only one or the other sure would make my life easier. Fredfret

You got me wondering what other countries still use Imperial.... https://www.zmescience.com/other/map-of-countries-officially-not-using-the-metric-system/

Did I mention I HATE metric?

I HATE metric!

I read once that the U.S. is the only country in the world that isn't using the metric system. The U.S. is also the only country in the world that put a man on the moon.

You will probably get a bunch of responses. Having done a lot of mechanical work in my life (& reading on this site that a lot of saws are shipped out with minimal grease), I started up my brand new 40-694 to make sure that it would run OK and took it apart and greased all the bearings. I shut down in the winter, so I grease it again every fall before quitting "the season". Lots of people will tell you not to void the warranty that way, but I trust my own experience more than any warranty. Everyone will have their own thoughts on the subject. If and when you ever do tear it apart, there is a connecting rod connected to the motor. On the other end of that rod is a bolt that takes the entire load of the saw. Take that bolt to a hardware store and get one like it but stainless steel. I had that bolt break in the middle. Stainless is a harder metal. Each year I also replace the nuts with the nylon inserts that are located inside of the case.

Bottom feeder here also. Really like Scrappiles idea of grinding the top.

I also started out with a bottom feed only Craftsman. I then went to a Delta P20 which can be either top or bottom fed but continued to bottom feed most of the time. I now own a Hegner and have no choice but would like the option especially on large fretwork projects. I don't think I would buy another scroll saw that didn't have the top or bottom feed option. JMHO

What I meant and should have said is: it's a roil of the die whether you get a good one or a bad one. Example: 1 1/2 years ago I bought a Wen drill press from Amazon, it didn't work properly - I was unable to move the motor to change the speed, so I returned it and bought that crappy Craftsman that had so much trouble. Last week I bought the same drill press from Amazon and it works great! So that's what I meant - sorry for the misunderstanding

Excellent post. I too am a left handed person but am also semi ambidexterous. I can go either way. Ray

Of course your are correct Kevin. I only mentioned that he should watch the videos because it would give him a very good working knowledge of what makes his saw "tick". And, if someone does decide to re-grease his saw's bearings you are right on about cleaning out the old grease prior to installing new grease. I took Bob Brokaw's advice and bought a can of Valvoline synthetic grease and I use a pipe cleaner to clean and grease all the bearings and sleeves. It was because of the video that I found my vibration. When I took my saw apart, I found a very loose screw on the main drive link. That pretty much solved my problem but I still went ahead and inspected the rest of it. Ray

Yah, I'm not the type to take things apart to either see how they work OR fix them LOL - usually when I take things apart to repair them, I either can't get them back together the same way or have parts left over. I'll use a certified repair specialist before I attempt anything on my own - UNLESS, the unit can't be broke any more than it already is, or there are no repair specialists for the unit like my old craftsman drill and circ saw :(

Thay's a first !Very nice

Haven't showed much lately so I figured I'd upload a few pics. Wood Spirit by Steve Good from some scrap mahogany, Spoiled Cat by Steve Good from some scrap pine, Leopard from who knows where I got the pattern out of some scrap poplar and finally a JGR intarsia eagle out of aspen, basswood, red oak and walnut.

Since I'm new I thought I'd show my favorite two pieces. Both were gifts for my pastor. Jesus is done on 100 year old barn wood. Peace is maple on mahogany. Not sure of the origin of the Jesus portrait pattern. I found it on Pinterest. Peace I bought from Sue Mey.

Thank you. I bought an old desk to try to restore and it turned out to be too far gone. The wood in the stand is from it.

Don't hold back man..... just tell us how you really feel!!!

That is nice work!!! How big is the piece? I have done several similar pieces and have found that Cherry and Walnut are too unforgiving on thin-bridge potential dropouts. I now use 3/8" solid Jatoba (aka Brazilian Cherry). It is extremely hard, and the interlocking grain is far more forgiving when scrolling small letters. I have also found these projects are very stressful. By the time you reach the last few words, the cost-of-failure is very high and an errant drop-out is never replaceable. Bruce

I think I can go back 50 years, to grade school, when they told us we had to learn it because the US was gonna change. They also told us we would be driving flying cars in the year 2000. I'm still waiting for my flying car.