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Daughter's little doggy!! Thanks to Russell from Ohio for the great pattern!!!!

I thought I would use up some of my scrap wood so I made a few of these mini bird house hangers. One is Oak and the other is Walnut. It's a Steve Good pattern. Pretty easy to cut. Took about 5 minutes. Have to get my camera checked out. Some of my pictures are coming blurry lately.

This is a Sue Mey pattern and it is the first time that I used the torch to burn the wood, I kind of like the results.

Made this yesterday.. was a fun time working in the shop with this warmer sunny day's we been having.. Working on another real similar to this but with a Moose... But won't be finished for another day or two.. Spent most of my morning packing orders this morning so not much shop time.

This is cut from the side panel of a drawer box. 30 x 17cm or 12 x 7 inches approx. Lime green paintred MDF backer and semi-gloss rattle can spray. Thanks for looking, Rob

This one is for a niece of ours that just retired and has her birthday 3 days before mine. I wanted to make her a plaque for her retirement and this was the only retirement plaque I could find, in my quick searches. It is rather masculine but I still think she will enjoy it anyway. It is the thought that counts, so they say. This is a Sue Mey pattern from www.scrollsawartist.com for those new people that may not know about this great pattern maker Dick heppnerguy

I decided to paint the second bowl to see how it would look. What do you think. Plain or painted.

I’ve seen where it was mentioned to use wax paper. I get into trouble if I touch the wax paper again . So I found that a plastic garbage bag works well, and no additional garbage being made since you can still use the bag after the glue dries. I also use a body filler spreader to spread the glue around on the bag. Then just dip the piece in the glue and glue up. I did about 6 backers in just a couple minutes. Hope this tip helps someone from sleeping in the dog house after using all the wax paper. Don’t ask how I know.

I think the first of April, Mikewix, posted his cutting of this pattern and inspired me to finally cut it....I stack cut two of them in 1/8 BB.....used 2/0 and #1 new spiral blades....one was finished in a 50/50 mix BLO/MS.....the 2nd one in minwax weathered Oak !....both on black backers.....Alex does some real nice work on his patterns.....Thanks for looking....Steve.

Finished this yesterday for my Granddaughter. I want to thank Alex Fox for the pattern. It's about 8 inches in diameter. Made out BB plywood and one stained.

I don't typically tell what I sell but just thought some might find what I'm selling interesting. This is today's orders.. I won't bore you all with every days orders.. LOL but anyway these orders came in today.. and I'm mailing them out in the morning other than the fishing clock.. I'm still making that one.. The plane ornament isn't today's order.. but one that I'm mailing out tomorrow.. Kind of a slower day today.. but maybe a better day tomorrow.. NOTE: It pays to keep Christmas ornaments on the site year round.. since I've just sold these two in the last few days..

As long as the wife is away for a few days, I thought I would just go make her something more to add to the basket, I cut for her a couple of days ago, to give her for Mother's Day. I only had some BB Ply to use so that is what she gets this time. This is a pattern from the newest Scroll saw woodworking and crafts magazine. She saw it and liked it and even said she wanted me to make her one, some day. So that day has come. Dick heppnerguy

I had found a few places to sell my stuff on consignment. one that is about 40mls away sold one last week (prince) so we went to get the cash. in the time it took us to drive to the bookstore they sold a second (petty). it turns out that the woman that got tom is a "comic com" promoter. anyway she is setting up the first "Paducah Galaxy Of Heroes Con" and is giving me a table free of charge. it inspired me, so this is my work for the day. i am so excited!!!

I use Rustoleum 2x paint and primer for my spraypaint stuff. They have an nice assortment of colors and even some glitter types. I use the clear version for the top coat of most of my projects.

I usually go to the cheap shop over here like B & M etc and find pine shelving with the brackets for £4.99 for a 4 ft length and then cut it up and even use the wooden brackets. Roly https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/lovon-pine-shelf-90cm-316090

After reading the opinions on this subject, it's like asking a school kid "Which is better, Ford or Chevy". Do whatever you are comfortable with. I once knew a used car dealer that when he was trying to push a certain car onto a buyer, he would say, "That's the only one I have that you would look really good in". Feed you blade anyway that you feel that you look good doing. jerry

I just remind my wife whose debit card she used to buy the wax paper..... I rule in my house....

Wow! I have expressed my personal opinions of Hegner short comings here but the design of their scroll saw stands wasn't one of them. For anyone that doesn't like the 2 legs in front configuration seems to me there might be a simple fix. Why not just mount the saw on the stand with the single leg in front? May not be Ideal but it seems like it would work.

Here is my latest. The pattern is by Judy Gale Roberts. This is the smaller version of this pattern, it measures 21" x 27". I used walnut, basswood, aspen, and sycamore.

I don't know, I usually work with 2/0 and 3/0 spiral blades and just find it very easy to bend and break them, especially when trying to fumble under the table of my saw. Bottom feeding has never yet been a problem for me, I have zero problems with it even when cutting large pieces. Sure its easier to see the whole from the top, but to me that's the only part that easier and not so much easier that I feel it's worth it. Its just a comfort thing, we all do what we find most comfortable.

I keep re-doing this piece....this time I sanded down the paint, added a bit of stain, then shellac. I mounted it on an old reclaimed piece of wood that I added some white gel stain to brighten it up. Maybe tomorrow I'll change it all....or toss it!!! Lew

Hi guys and gals. Well I gave this a shot. It's one of Steve Goods patterns. I was able to cut two at a time so I can keep one and give the other one away. They are a little tough to put together without getting any glue squeezing out. I still have to other one to put together yet. I have to see if I can get the pattern that Dick did. I like that one to. This is almost 3 inches tall and 10 inches wide, cut with # 3/0 reverse.

Since you do not own a Hegner, I am surprised at your conjectures about it. I own a Hegner with a stand and have absolutely no problems with the stand. I have the stand slightly elevated on the back leg so it tips forward a bit. I also have a foot rest to put my feet on.

I bought my own roll of wax paper and keep it in the shop. I got in serious trouble years and years ago. I need a container to clean the table saw blade in...the coffee can and everything else I found was too small. I took Rubber Maid pie container. I still use it. It works super. BUT that was the last time I took anything out of the kitchen for the shop.

After seeing the Hegner saw stands it has always seemed to me that the saw is mounted backwards. If the single leg faced the operator, the operators knees would slip comfortably around it. Unless wearing a kilt or dress of course. As it is presently mounted do not your shins contact the cross piece. This not an earth shaking problem for me since I do not own a Hegner. I do however, own a couple Hawks and have often thought If I were to design a stand it would be triangular and always be stable and more comfortable. But then, alas, what do I know?

I have gotten into doing relief scrolls as of late. I did a few variations of Steve Good's Wood Spirit a while ago. Yesterday I finished this Kopopelli Arrowhead adapted from a pattern that I think I found on here, but now I regrettably can't find it to give credit where credit is due, though making it into a relief piece was my idea. At first I made a mistake, thought it was kindling, but then figured a way to save it. It came out "okay." The second relief is from a Steve Good butterfly relief done out of African Padauk. I wasn't thrilled with the empty fretwork, so I filled it with colorful Fimo clay, baked it and got a quasi-inlay effect.

Incredible! Thanks for sharing and making feel inadequate LOL

Where are you in NC? I might be able to put you in touch with one or two sawers

They both look great, Steve. I love that pattern and may cut it again one day.

If you have ever sat on a three legged milk stool you would understand. The three legged Hegner is always stable whereas a four legged stand has leg levelers to make it stand without wobble to compensate for uneven floors. The three legged Hegner will also fit into a corner where space is a premium.

That turned out great !

very nice job

That came out great! Very nice cutting. She's going to love that. There were some tricky parts to this one, you did a great job on it. Thank you for taking the time to post a picture for us, much appreciated. Russell

Thanks for sharing Kevin. Maybe if you ask nice, she will get you a couple rolls of wax paper of your own. I am usually the one repurposing items from the kitchen to my workroom. At least I don’t get in trouble that way.

Nice pattern and cut Thanks for showing us

Chests of drawers I hope Rob

Beautiful work!

Great job and some beautiful wood.

Good job Uncle Dick!

Super smooth cutting. I need to start watching the ditches for discarded drawers!

Great job Rob. Jeff

Great cutting Dick, she will love it. Jeff

That's a Jim Dandy one of a box !

An elementary school teacher from a nearby town contacted our club to ask us to give a demonstration of things to make/do with wood working tools. We spent two hours there with the 24 children ranging in ages from four to eleven. We brought ,with us, toys that were finished but needed wheels installed. Those that wanted to , painted them (cars and critters) and installed the wheels. Five guys from our club attended and we had the kids nailing into boards, (they loved that) nailing together small bird houses and installing the wheels. I also brought thirty 3-d cut horses and I taped them back together after cutting so the kids could take the pieces apart and reveal the horse inside. It is good we had five of us there. Four would also have worked but no less. There were three teachers there to help, also. With all that adult supervision the children were very well behaved. (Of course, a lot more fun than arithmetic!)

With the blade pointing down it will be over the hole in the table. Just move blank hole under the blade.

My lasers should be delivered today. Should make things much easier. I have made the transition to top feeding and liking it a lot. Makes life a bit easier when doing the fretwork. Phil

A little while ago Steve Good showed using a laser light to locate the position to top feed, with the work flat on the table. I had tried top feeding and did not like it at all, but after watching his video, I put together one using his ideas. It works great, now I will start using top feeding. This shows his idea. Tom

If I find the snipping tool to start to be a problem, then I might look up your suggested program, but for now, I find it fast, easy and enjoyable so for now, I will stick with it. but thanks for the info Dick heppnerguy

My wife asked me if I could find a pattern of a ferret so she could give it to her friend. I said I bet Iggy has one. She said “what is an Iggy?” LOL cut out of cherry.

Finally got two custom orders finished. Both patterns by Roly (Phantom Scroller), thanks again sir. Both on 1/4" BB ply cut with Sawbird #3 ultra reverse blades. Jeff