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This is my attempt of the John 3:16 verse. Thanks Dick (Heppnerguy) for showing the one you did inspiring me to do it. I've had the pattern for a long time. It is 1/8" Baltic Birch, the backer is stained with General Gel stain color "Nutmeg". First time I have stained a backer and first time I have used a Gel stain and I am real pleased with how it turned out. I have had some real disasters with other things I have attempted to stain. The piece is 21" x 21". A free pattern from The Berry Basket.

Since the subject of cutting rounds came up I decided to cobble up a circle cutter for my HF 9" band saw. It is one of the most used tools in my shop with the exception of my scroll saw. This was about a four hour project using scrap wood some of which has been in the garage for perhaps 20 years. All tools except for the table saw are HF. Nothing is square and the components are not all the correct thickness but it works. There are many photos as I tried to show it step by step. It is crude but works beautifully. I don't know how to separate the photos with text so they are some what sequential. All paint sticks are courtesy Home Depot. Of course if anyone reports the theft I will certainly deny it. Questions gladly answered.

Couple of days off, so into the shop I went, once the chores were done of course. Need Coffee by Ken Keyes on a old cutting board I found at work. Moments pattern by Kenny Hopkins on more reclaimed maple. SOA also by Kenny Hopkins 12 X 12, stack cut three 1/8th inch BB. Jeff

Did this for a guy at work who moonlights as a tattoo artist. Since Old English seems to be a favorite in the tattoo community, I figured to give it a try. At 150 points, it is still a bit fragile. Made of cherry with dogwood base and finished with gloss lacquer. Sorry for the size of the photo, it had to cropped heavily.

This pattern was inspired by a photo from Jess R Lee.

It’s a Steve good pattern. Ipe, western red cedar and oak

Dick ( @heppnerguy ) asked me to post a photo of my pocket angels that I give to people in need. The patterns are by Sue Mey and I think there are about 10 or 12 in the set, here is a photo of just 2 of them. Marg

I cut one of these the other day and sold it so here it is again, hopefully this will sell too at my next market on Mother's Day. Pattern is by Steve Good but I decided to omit the little bird this time. Rob

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.

After the cabinet maker donated some huge beautiful panels to my cause, he had some wishes for small items. He just gave me the words - I created the following: Here they are:

Made this for a friend of ours, she is a nurse and loves to travel thus the heart, the heart cardiogram rythym leading into a plane. Ash reclaimed from flooring

Here are a few intersecting word art cuttings. They are cut into 1/2" mahogany. and are 12.5" long 6" high

That's a good idea. I may never cut another circle. Making it was something to keep me occupied for awhile.

This subject was brought very recently so if you go back and read some of the past threads you may find what you are asking. Alot has to do with the type of work you do. I use a porta cable block sander for over 30 years and will always use them. Fits my needs. But then again I have about 20 other sanders too so not the person to answer I guess.

I have had a Festool Rotex I50 for the last 16 years and I LOVE it. Why, you ask: The sander costs a LOT but lasts FOREVER, The sandpaper also costs a LOT but lasts a long time, Very little vibration, Variable speed, Two modes -one for aggressive material removal -one for fine sanding, The dust collection is so good that my wife has let me use the sander in our living room.

Nice work. Middle one reminds me of a quote from Field of Dreams by Doc Graham. "You know we just don't recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they're happening. Back then I thought, well, there'll be other days. I didn't realize that that was the only day."

Here is my contribution. Designed by Ken Keyes as a Mother's Day pattern but I think it will become my baby gift from now on. The second one was a free pattern from Sheila Landry I did last year for Jan, reclaimed maple of course. Jeff

I made this for my daughter-in-law to give to her mom.

The wife and I did this yesterday for her Mom - it's kinda half SS and half other:

Well, as I already posted my two items I made for my wife for Mother's Day and you opened this challenge up, I will start it off with my contribution to my wife on Mother's Day Dick heppnerguy

My younger daughter makes and sells pottery in Upstate NY. Made her a sign to put out on Farmers Market days or craft shows.

A great idea to use that pattern for new births. How could anything else say so much without a word? Dick heppnerguy

You will find it smooth as silk even as crude as mine is.

I use a mouse sander and love it. in fact I have 3 mous sanders one for corse, one for med. grit and the last one is for finish sanding I have just about all the rest and Ihavnot used them for several years. I recomend the nouse sanders. IKE

Really nice work. I too really like the quote in the second one. I may have to do the last one for my older brother. Although he just sold his bike. His wife use to let him go on a two hour ride each Sunday.

great job, they're all fantastic

A long time ago, I made something along these lines for my table saw. It was king of scary to use that jig and I don't have it anymore. You have reminded me of it and I think a jig like yours for my small bandsaw would be much safer. I think I will make one, THANKS!

Great pieces had a good chuckle at the last one. thanks for sharing

Looks great thanks for sharing

OH My Goodness!! That is just Super Great!!

Oh boy what a busy pattern. Up to your usual standard Kris, well done. Marg

Time well spent Jeff. They are all excellent. Marg

I have just made a circle cutting device for a small band saw. I don't think I should post full size photos but maybe thumbnails if someone can tell me how.

Awesome pattern and cutting!

That sure is some small cutting Marg. Maybe you should cut that on a coin.

A nurse at my mom's nursing home asked me about making something for her son's graduation. Had I not come across Scroll Saw Village awhile back I couldn't have made this for her. Thanks again Travis for the great tutorial. These things take me hours start to finish. I'd starve if I was trying to make a living.

You sure got a lot done and they look great!

If you are going to get into things like that then just 45 the corners as another idea. A circle jig has to be one of the easiest jigs to make for a bandsaw. You can cut circles on a tablesaw also. basically the same principle. You can also make a template and use a template cutting router bit. Once set up any of those methods would be faster than cutting on a scrollsaw.

Down size the photo in your place where you store them and then link to it using the choose files. 600x800 is a great size for forums.

Very nicely done Paul. Thanks for sharing this with us. You are a much more patient person than I. DW

I have a Dewalt ros with variable speed control. I like it and have had no issues for five years.

Nice work all around !

great pattern and amazing cutting!! I'm inspired!!!

Great pattern and cut Kris

Pattern design and cutting by me.

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

When I use a piece, I try to bend over the corner of the next piece so I have a way of finding it and also of parting it from the back. What you did is ingenius. R

Another one for my wife.

Couple of quick signs for next weeks show. Roly

Ah Ha! another tip and trick,Thanks Roly ,good trick!