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Hello everyone!! After some time with no time to spend with the scrollsaw (due to exams), I´m back with this fantastic project. Thanks to Grampa for the great pattern, because I really enjoyed doing it. It is made of 5mm plywood, with a black back, and I called it "spots of tears", remembering an old story about how spots appear on the jaguar and cheetah´s skins. Thank you again for the pattern, and I hope you like it

I'm finally back in the shop. some what. I'm goin' a few hours a day, tryin' to. I was informed i over did it yesterday, so I got grounded today:( but I did get the piece cut, sanded, & stained for the project i started before went down. That piece is the bottom of the box. It is now installed & glued in place.:) I've also got some feathers on wood ready for the saw.:) A little at a time.:):) thank you all for your prayers & support! they are still working!!!:):)

Pattern is available for free at http://scrollsawer.com/2017/12/18/art-deco-shadow-box/ I used painted MDF 3mm (it is cheap and easy cutting) Here is video of making this project

Very simple cut!...But I liked the scene!!! Wood backing was burned using the wife's cooking torch!! Don't tell her!!! Lew

Delta is alot newer than Dewalt is why the value is a thing.

I don't have any experience with the Delta.. I've had a DeWalt since 2008.. Even though I've had the Hawks and other saws over the years the DeWalt carried most of the weight of my business needs.. I rebuilt my DeWalt in 2013 mostly the front bearings but took the back end of it apart and added synthetic grease.. back sleeves showed some wear and I've intended to replace them but the work load kept coming at me and it just never got done.. it's really noisy now.. and I plan to go through it this summer.. now that I have several back-up saws. As for the arm.. Maybe you will like the Delta arm lock thing.. I doubt I would like it myself after being spoiled with the Jim Dandy easy lift attachment for my DeWalt.. but for a cheap price point.. I think the Delta is probably a great saw.. for the money.. That said though... f you were to ever need to sell the saw you chose. I notice it seems like the DeWalt holds its value better than the Delta model... don't know why.. because really they are about the same saw..

Found this on Facebook Marketplace. Its a 220 VS for $150. If I were closer I would not be sharing, I would be buying! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/202168760565092

Hi everyone. Well I tried to cut one more compound cut using cedar to see how it would look. I have a few people asking me if i'm selling these. I told them not yet. I'm not sure if I want to sell to many of these seeing that it takes so long to cut one. Not sure what I would charge. I was thinking maybe $30.00 for the poplar and maybe $35.00 for the cedar. Any suggestions. Thanks, Ralph.

I got a delta in my school shop last fall. I did have to open it up and tighten the bolts holding the motor on, but other than that it has held up great. The use and abuse that it gets with my middle and high school kids really puts it trough its paces. At the end of the day I can still use it to cut fine pieces. The $90 difference can buy a lot of wood.

Just to give a more realistic opinion on the Delta and DeWalt.. as my last post was kind of in the air with what I would do personally.. If I was in this boat.. in fact.. I was because before I found those cheap Hawks.. and then the Excalibur.. My choice was the Delta... why? because I am mechanical and would take out the locking pin... make my own version of the Jim Dandy easy lift.. as i'd rather not have to fool with the locking pin when I'm used to the easy lift.... other than that the saw is pretty much the same saw.. but much cheaper. I haven't priced these saws in a long time.. since I have so many back up saws I don't too much care how much a new one on sale is, BUT.. FYI.. there is a new Delta on eBay for $299 with I believe free shipping.. says it was a display model I think.. I wish you luck with whatever saw you decide on.. I think both are basically the same saw.. just choose your color and run with it..

I've had the Delta for about 3 years now and I've done a fair amount of cutting on it with no problems whatsoever. I've not used the Dewalt so I can't comment on it, but I've been watching for a back up to my main saw and I know that I'd happily pick up either one. Unfortunately no one ever seems to sell their saws in my area and when they do they want more than you can buy them for brand new.

Ah, the great DeWalt Delta debate. They are the same except the Delta has the locking pin which I have stated a few times is useless for the way I cut whether bottom or top feeding. Let's get this discussion out of saw realm for a second. You've decided to get a new Ford Escape car (only this model because it's the largest seller in America). Now you can get this model for 20% less from dealer one than dealer two. Where do you choose to buy? Either could possibly sell you a lemon. But parts are available for either one because they are the same car whether it's made in Mexico, Canada, Timbuktu or the US. Oh dealer two sells 5 times more cars (why, I don't have a clue) , has been in business longer than dealer one and has a bigger service department. But than one hears the stories that it takes weeks to get the darn car fixed anyway. So what I'm getting too is that the Delta is actually the "no brainer". Only my opinion and not to step on toes.

Well, my daughter wasn’t much help this year, so I made this for her mom. Steve Goode pattern. Hope mom likes it.

I own the Delta 40-694 and have no issues after one year. I have used both the Delta and Dewalt and both are great saws. Delta has parts on their new models so that is not a problem.

I bought a new 40-694 4 or 5 years ago. Only replaced one bolt. If needed, I wouldn't bet that you wouldn't find that at least 95% of the parts are interchangeable. At the time, the yellow paint was $100 more expensive. Don't saw as much as a lot of you. I'm a top feeder & never did understand the issue of the arm staying up. I lift the arm with the R. hand & thread the blade with the left while lowering the arm. That said, it's hard to knock the Dewalts, for as many of them that are in use. jerry

Not havin' experience with either, but havin' friends that own DeWalts, & what they say is mixed opinions about it them. I have one friend that has replaced his DeWalt five times. Were It me, I'd go with the delta. The three things that sell a saw for me is tech support, parts availability, & how the saw will handle the work I need it to do. You have to make the decision in your best interest.

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.

Wood used - 1/4 inch mahogany and 3/4 pine. The whole thing was cut using just the scroll saw. It was sealed with Tung Oil and then top coated with Shellac. DW

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:

Nicely done Lew. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW

Neat. makes me want to HOWL!

Some how I think she is already aware of you using it. How else can you explain to her how it got that look, if you had to use HER COOKING IRON? You convicted yourself when you showed her your nice new project. I hope the night air is warm where you live, at least the dog didn't complain when you put up it's new home, and now you come and take it over Hey, nice, fun item Dick heppnerguy

Well said!! Good point!

Came out great Lew.

Awesome job on that one. Nice detail.

Glad you're able to get back at it again.. even just a little shop therapy is better than non at all.. Take it easy though... going backwards would be a bad option just for too much shop therapy..

Glad to see things are working out, our prayers worked, RJ

very nice

Well done Ruben. Fantastic job. Bob

Enjoy, but pace yourself.

Looks great thanks for sharing

WOW!! Just Super Dang Awesome!!

I know it feels Great to get back in the shop,But please take it easy.

Glad to hear your getting some shop time. Just please don't over do it.

That looks terrific Lew. Well done. Marg

Like it no...........Love it YES. You did a very impressive job, well done. Marg

Good to hear Brad. Easy does it. Baby steps at first and you'll get along just fine.

Thanks for the specifics. I tried to order earlier today but they had a temporary web ordering malfunction so I will hopefully complete an order tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion of the washers. I want something gentle.

Very cool. Love how you can distinguish different body parts although there are no lines.

You'll need a 1/2 inch mandrel to mount the sandpaper strips -- https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/cl10012/ And you'll need the sandpaper strips -- https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/fs36220/ Total cost = $39.90 + shipping. If you are knocking the fuzzies off of fretwork, I'd recommend 220 grit. For a really soft mop, stick a 1/2" washer in the pile about every 8 strips. Practice with some scrap pieces until you get the hang of it. A mop will cheerfully grab a piece out of your hands and throw it against the nearest wall. I have heard folks use double sided tape and stick fretwork to a solid board before hitting it with a mop.

Super pattern and cutting.

I can only speak for myself. I bought a used Dewalt 788 type 1. I love it. Had to do some service on it but worth it. Not sure about the arm on the Delta but either way, you can fix that for $25 or less. Just for the sheer sake of parts I'd go with the Dewalt but I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Have you watched the Craigslist in your area? I see used Dewalts all the time for anywhere from $150 to $450. Of course, you can buy a new one for $450 most anywhere. Best of luck on the one you choose. R

Great projects. I really like the cutting board, cause always is a good time for a coffe jejeje Thanks for sharing!!

Very well done Jeff,nice save on the wood used.

great job on all three. I really like the SOA

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

Thanks Travis for all your hard work with the Village that keeps it the fun place we all love.

Thanks for sharing Les. Not sure, but I think hubby has one of those he made for the bandsaw. I will check, and if I am mistaken I will make sure he makes US one.

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

My shop is shut down while transitioning to a new city (moving from the Dallas area to the Austin area, for work....anyone know a good neighborhood with good homes for crazy-low prices in the Round Rock/Leander/Cedar Park area?). Here's a couple I made for my wife a while back, long before I discovered SSV. Yeah, they should be on a backing and framed, but she likes them, so...