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I made a portrait of my mom's German Shepherd, George. She sent me a picture of him enjoying a boat ride and I created a template and went at it. I used Maple, Walnut, Mahogany, Blood wood (tongue), and paddock (collar). I made the frame using Cherry with Walnut trim. Enjoy, Dan

A Couple sets of ornaments I cut yesterday & today.....red elm for the wood ....I’m done with orders!! Yippi!!

When I seen this pattern from Alexfox I said that looks fun. By the time I got all the pieces cut I was saying why lol. Wasn’t a hard project but I couldn’t find 4mm plywood that the pattern called for. So I got 5mm an run it through drum sander to take off 1mm. You have to be very close on your cutting for the pieces to fit snug.

This is a fretwork basket that I make, 1/4 cherry with bamboo toothpicks for the pins. My addition to the pattern was to extend the tenons and pin them with toothpicks (trimmed to length). There is no glue holding this together.

Hi All,This is a Steve Goode pattern. I used Walnut, Mahogany, Obeche, American white Ok and Alumilite resin.Very enjoyable project.Merry Christmas all.Paul.

I used pattern SLDK459 from Sheila Landry's website and made a few adjustments. I increased the size to 110% and cut and past the patterns designed to go on multiple boards to apply to the single Ocooch oak plywood in the 16 in by 24 in size. This is now hanging in our church's Adult Bible Study classroom.

Just finished up my first project in the new shop. This is the only one I agreed to complete and ship before Christmas. It's also my second only Etsy related sale, and is a repeat customer from my first Etsy sale.

LOL, I'm trying to keep my mind out of the gutter here. Maybe that's why she is his EX? Sorry, everyone back to cutting!

Steve Good mentioned that HD had 2x2" clear pine. I bought a length and it is exactly 3/4X3/4. Eight footer was about $12 with tax. So this is my first try with a Steve Good pattern. Started with an Olson #5 skip tooth but switched to a #7 Pegas MG. Still needs some sanding and de-burring.

Had a request for some un-painted ice skates & a snowflake.....they wanted to paint themselves...1/2” sanded ply

I made these today at the request of my daughter. Many thanks to @bobscroll for the named ornament pattern, even more thanks to @rdatelle for letting me copy and put my own names on what was essentially a pattern made for him. The xmas trees I'm not sure where I found them, and the 'dog' one I made myself.

A while back someone recommended Mr Blaster spray lube, Picked some up and it works like a champ, thanks for the recommendation. Smoothed out the EX dramatically

I have put an auxiliary table on every scroll saw I have owned, except for my first two Had I had more experience when I owned them, I would have put auxiliary tables on them also.

Yes, i'm fully aware of that.. which is why I chose to purchase the CNC now.. before I get to a point where I need to spend all my time at the scroll saw... I probably made it sound as though I thought I could just set the machine and push a button and walk away... I do realize there is a huge learning curve on these.. I opted for a stand alone laser rather than the one that goes in the CNC because one that come with the router is very limited and not very powerful.. I don't know much about the routers... but have done a lot of research on the lasers.. I know a little about the Vectric software and vector programs as I helped a friend through the learning of running his plotter vinyl sticker machine.. I'm sure it's different than what he does but i have a little.. very little concept of what to expect.. I have a table saw that works and does most everything I need it to.. as well as the jointer and bandsaw.. and can do glue ups.. I do glue ups now.. when I say I don't know woodwork I mean big stuff like furniture and larger projects. joinery etc. things that would require making / buying jigs etc for the table saw.. I do not expect to learn these CNC machines in one or two years.. but something I want to learn.. and take my time learning not expecting to jump in and start making money with them or anything of that nature..

I have an EX21 and love it. I started out on lower quality saws to see how it would go and if I was going to stay with it. I seriously would suggest something a long this path. Like said above, you may or may not like it. I know a lot of people that started with a DeWalt and were happy with it.

I started with the EX21 and have never regretted spending a little more ...Ike makes a good point about being sure you will stick to the hobby !....Good luck with your choice !

i havent read anyone complain about spending the $$ for a quality tool. i have read-and complained myself- about spending too little on a lesser quality tool.

If you have never used a Scroll saw before I don't think I would go for the top end saws, yow may not like scrolling or might not be able to do it I have some friends who tired it and didn't like it. they say that the porter cable is a good starter saw at $300 I had one and returned it after a week. didn't like the chaining of the blade. I had two Dewalt's 788 one used and one new Both were worn out with in 2 years and the cost was too high to repair. The new one was in the shop within 6 months the electronics went out on it and the service was rotten, so This time I B bought a Delta for $400 and ran it all summer with no problems and it has a 5 year Werrenty The delta is not a digressive as the Dewalt. so it takes a little longer to cut a project. IKE

Hanger is a great saw but uses tools to install blades and is a pure bottom feeder. You can top feed a Hawk.

Seems to me that you know what you want took me forever to have the Hawk grow on me and now I don't really like any of my other saws, all the rest, while interesting, is moot pull the trigger is my vote

Dewalt is China made too.

Boy this whole thread you talked yourself in and out of many tools. If you have you mind set on the Hawk then why bother to even look at the Hegner. It is a different saw for sure. The new Hawks have more features than the Hegner. Hegner has not changed in many years since I knew them. My Hegner I made a larger table top but I did that on my 2 RBIs also. Just curious what are you planning with the CNC?? Sounds like you want to substitute cnc with scrolling. You can make a ton more ornaments with a CNC than scrolling. I do not know anything about them so no help there. Will say this I would be lost if I did not have the woodworking tools that I have in my shop. I can create far beyond scrolling.but still hand made. If you are being overwhelmed it maybe time to hire on some help. I knew a husband and wife team that quit their jobs and became full time scrollers and started their own business. They got quite busy and hired on a young guy who did alot of the sanding for them. They did most of the cutting. In fact they were the ones that got me hooked. I never wanted to get as big as they did because I liked my job but I did start my business and did quite well back in the 90's.

Everybody had their opinions on saws. a quick search here would find lots of threads with lots of thoughts and opinions. Check out the Seyco Saw here: http://seyco.com/scroll-saws-etc/ just at or a little above your top end budget at $879 with stand and with free shipping right now. i have one of the first ones that was released for sale. Seyco used to sell the Excalibur’s here in the US and were the go to support for many for help and repairs. I have been pleased with my Seyco. I have it and an older Excalibur I had previously bought used. The Seyco is my primary go to Saw. I had a nice original Dewalt Type 1 Saw, first but I prefer my Excalibur and Seyco to the Dewalt. Lots of folks love their Dewalts though and if it best fits your budget, that is a pretty good deal I think.

Yeah, I was one too. Went to A&P after the AF and worked on Corp. Jets. My old Chief of Maint. got his pilots licence in 1930. Lots of great stories of Old time Teterboro. Met Earhart and flew DC-3'a over the hump in WWII. Working on a TBM right now. Cockpit canopy is tough. Lots of intersecting lines. BTW that painting looks great. Need to paint yellow tips on the prop.

Another item I have gone through this year is this reindeer pattern. Some of them, i drilled the ears and put 12mm gold hoops as earrings. Don't have pictures of any with earrings.

I made some lanterns out of redheart and curly maple with Baltic Birch plywood .

My first hanging Christmas ornament. This is a FREE Sue Mey pattern that I have wanted to try for some time. I stack cut 2 out of scrap mahogany. Thought I would try some painting of one to see how it would look. It is about 6" x 6", and I reduced it to 75% of the original size. Still a little big for a tree ornament maybe, depending on the tree. My wife is going to hang it with her Christmas reef. It was a tedious cut at this size. Not sure I could accomplish it any smaller.

Shame on you !!! Now keep your mind on the topic in hand

I have 2 used saws. One the Dewalt is a great saw once I tuned it up. The other is the EX21 that I fell into on a deal. It's a 2010 model and I love it very much. Like others have said the table is a bit on the small side but so far, I haven't had a problem with that. If you are really afraid of the Chinese EX's I'd spend a bit more and buy the Seyco. Same type mechanism. Very smooth operation.

I always have to wonder about people who put things up for sale and don't even take the time to brush the dust off. It makes me wonder how well the seller even took care of the saw or anything else for that matter. It might be a good deal but I bought my Hegner that was just like this one for $300 and it came with the light and foot switch. If it's close by you, go take a look and make an offer. Who knows. Just take a really good look at the "soft" start and speed control on it. The one I bought had a problem with the speed not finding it's setting. I sold it because of that. Good luck with whatever you do.

Nice looking Nativity. I'll probably be cutting that one. Thanks for sharing and nice job!

Nice work Brenda.

Thank you Don. Thank you Paul. I have just seen your Christmas bell. Great looking piece.

Really turned out nice. I need to add that to my Nativity patterns collection.

Not sure if that was me or not but I have used that stuff on many things and it surely does work. Had some galvanized plumbing fixtures I needed to get apart and could not spin off. I soaked them with that stuff and next day no problem.

Kevin I do not think it was the same husband and wife, but I have not seen them in a long time. They got big and moved out of NJ to Pennsy some 12 or 15 years ago. They were doing big stuff and alot of things like I do. Cheaper in Pennsy. As Melanie said CNC work is an art in itself you will need to spend quality time with these. I have a feeling ornaments is what your goal is because it seems you get big orders on them and they take you away from doing other things because of the amounts and you can say what you want that gets BORING. Doing hundreds of the same thing is tough. I seen laser cutters produce ornaments out quickly. Of course you have the burn product. As far as hiring goes you can find a person or relative and pay them under the table. That is what my friends did. To me CNC is a tool but it is not a hand made finished item. Just as with lasers. Good luck with your new toys. As far as Hegner goes it is a reliable industrial based saw, made to last and work hard. I seen your work and do not see why a bigger table is a concern for you. You do not do mirrors or plaques that need support when cutting. As said Hegner is a bottom feed saw only and require a tool for inserting blade in clamp and is a bit more touchy when it comes to that. Hegners can develop a pingging sound from the solid spring in the back but it is all part of knowing the saw. There is a slight learning curve to them but a well made saw that has not changed much over the years.

I can't help you with the scroll saw choice, but I am sure you will get a lot of input there from much more knowledgeable people then me. However, I did want to address a bit about the CNC machine. First, you may find that you are spending more time then you think with the CNC machine. It is not as simple as so many seem to think, you don't just download a design, plug it in, turn it on and walk away. First, you are going to need to spend some quality time learning to use the software and the machine. Also, depending on the size of the work you want to do, you may find that you are going to need to still cut and glue up wood panels to make it on a CNC. Fortunately, hubby was a woodworker already and has the table saw, the jointer, etc. needed for that. It is a great addition to the workshop, we added one last year when they were selling them with the laser option rather than the spindle and I have enjoyed working with it. But I have spent a lot of time working through the Vectric tutorials, projects, etc. and have only scratched the surface with it probably. Still haven't given the laser a try. Just like with your saw, there is the preparation of the wood, creating the pattern in the software, creating the directions for the machine to "tool" the pattern and then you still have to keep an eye on the machine to make sure you don't have it set too deep, too wide, etc., etc. I have never simply walked away completely from my machine yet. I have been in the shop doing other things but keeping a close eye. Then, once it is finished on the CNC, you still have the same hand finishing work you would have to do with other handmade items. With the Christmas holiday coming to an end, you are probably going to have a little more free time to spend learning all that. Not trying to discourage you, but just make you aware that there is a learning curve to it, more so then with a scroll saw for sure but it does allow you to do things that you cannot do with the scroll saw like carving. I like my CNC, but it has taken away from my time at the saw this year. So, just be aware of that. I love learning new things and have made some neat things with it and want to learn more. However, to do so means I am away from the saw.

5/64 brad point, I have never seen one that small. My normal drill bit is a #69 or 70 for my ornaments. .028 dia just enough for the blade.

Yeah I was just trying to give the Hegner guys a chance to talk me out of the Hawk.. .. I've only seen one Hegner in person and it was a real old 14" single speed with no quick release.. I'm interested in trying a Hegner but not really at the cost of this particular one.. Buying new I have more comfort level with the Hawk as that is what I know.. but still have interest in Hegner's basically just looking to learn the ins and outs of them..as I know the Hawks.. Right off the bat there are small tidbits about the Hegner that sort of turn me off.. small table being one of them but it's a simple fix too... The purpose of the CNCs is more about enhancing my scroll work and capabilities rather than replacing the scroll work... I don't believe CNC work to be considered "Handmade" while many do.. maybe my mind will change on that after I learn them... I really wanted the laser machine more than the router.. But I purchased both for a few different reasons.. I may start another store and do a different type of work using the CNC.. but at this point the scroll work is very enjoyable and profitable for me.. I don't consider myself a woodworker.. but more a scroll saw artist ... which is why I backed down from the big table saw.. I don't know much about woodwork and table saws.. could I learn? yeah.. but I feel if I'm going to take on a different type of work.. I might as well do something that doesn't require my whole attention.. working a table saw and doing a different line of woodwork requires my time.. which would take me away from the scroll work. The CNC will take my time in designing and setting up the machine but once started I can walk away to go scroll saw while the CNC does it's thing.. If I expand it out into different projects.. I see the CNC's as a better investment for me.. and just like scroll work.. the CNC can do many different mediums.. I suppose the table saw can too.. but.. still requires me to run it.. My scroll sawing business gets busier every year.. I don't want to get so big with the scroll work that I need to hire people.. as this brings on much more tax laws and liability things that I'm not interested in dealing with.. The laws I have to deal with now is plenty enough for me.. and that is getting worst with these new state sales tax laws etc.. The husband and wife team you speak of is probably the same couple that contacted me several years ago wondering if I would be interested in buying their business as they was ready to retire.. They only did ornaments and small things.. maybe keychains? anyway they was doing $120,000 a year in sales back in 2007-8 ish.. I wasn't ready for that kind of commitment at that time.. and would have failed the business as at that time I was still very new to the business side of this..and had never really done shows.. and that was all they did.. I don't think they did any online stuff..

very nice

nice work

You are really into this now. Very well done. Don W

As you are such an expert why don't you watch the vid and then tell me if I am doing anything wrong. That way you get to see the project and I might learn something.

The skates are unique! Some interesting cuttings.

I also use a #7 Blade. For me, when I cut thick pine I use the skip tooth to discharge the sawdust more efficiently. When cutting pine with the grain the blade cuts much more slowly than against the grain. This is not so prevalent with hardwoods.

Love the Snowflake.Fantastic work.

I was once a Jet fighter mechanic, but always like the corsair. I even put a corsair on my shop wall. Yes, that is a ceiling fan on the wall.

Thanks Brenda.

Biggest problem I have seen with drilling on a drill press is most people turn the drill press on and then proceed to punch the bit through the wood. The second biggest issue is using dull bits. So to drill properly and have nice clean holes the bit rotation should fast, the feed rate slow and use a backer board and a clean sharp bit.

Beautiful combination!!