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These are just a few ornaments that I have made this year. The blue ones are patterns by Sue Mey, I made them for a Secret Santa and my letter was I, which meant that I had to come up with something starting with that letter. Not an easy task. Anyway these are Intricate and have Indigo backing. I know Indigo is slightly darker but this is my interpretation. I have forgotten what any of the wood were, some of the patterns came from Sue Mey, some from The Village Ornaments for Charity book. Hope you like them. Marg Forgot to mention that it is Glitter Paper on the blue ones.

I just finished sawing this (modified) Steve Good pattern and am looking for suggestions to best display it. I recently dismantled a very early 1900's Singer treadle sewing machine. My wife wants the cast legs made into a table. I've salvaged all of the wood. I thought it appropriate to some of it on this wall hanging. It is constructed with 1-3/4 wide boards (oak, I think) with a 1/32" oak veneer of both sides. Thickness is 1/2". This is the hardest wood I've ever run into and sawing for this beginner was a task. I wanted to leave the original finish. I'm not sure what the finish is but it is dark. And that's my problem. With the finish so dark the lettering and features kind of disappear. Thought about hanging it in a window to get backlight but doubt my DW will want it there. I'm looking for suggestions on how to best present this piece. Thanks, Tom

I used a pattern I'd gotten from Scroller Limited years ago. It was supposed to be mounted on rough cut wood, I had made some of projects of this type before and the rough wood is a dust magnet. I used 1/4" plywood for the background and used stencils to spray the snow and sky along with the clouds. The Santa and other things in the picture are cut from 1/8"BB plywood. I used diluted acrylic paint to stain the various parts of the picture. The frames are made from 1x2 pine, I cut a rabbit in the back for the plywood and a 1/8" groove to put glass in the front of the frame to keep dust out.

I just completed this Guitar Clock for a Christmas present for my son who plays and repairs guitars. The pattern is by Steve Good. The wood is a beautiful piece of 1/2 inch Persimmon that I purchased from Richard’s Craft Wood this fall at the Woodworking Extravaganza in Hickory NC.

Hello, the gentleman that started the thread bought a DeWalt about 35 posts ago.

I made mine into a clock because that is what I do, make clocks.

This was my first project attempting to do my favorite team, Winnipeg Jets new logo

A few Christmas gifts for family and friends made up from left over wood from my intarsia projects over the past couple of years. Amazing how one can loose the knack for word art and fret work. Patterns are basically Steve Goods but with modifications to all with Inkscape. Actually that was a good in understanding Inkscape better.

finished this piece earlier this summer,ive made it over 24 months on and off,in fact this is my second time making this piece,i donated the first one to the local hospital,this one im keeping myself,made from mahogany,ash,pine

OK ok, there is a man version of this. Jeeeeeez lol

A couple of projects this weekend. First...lemme say...I'm kinda proud of myself for not taking these frames out and setting them on fire. Or worse. They're for two of the "It Is Well" projects I was requested to do. The stars were NOT in alignment with the making of these frames, everything from my table saw not ripping the back of the frame pieces correctly (it wasn't just mis-measurement on my part, it literally started wandering down the middle of the back of one piece...had to trim the entire poplar 1x2 down to about 1x1.75 to fix that), to corners not coming together, to frustrations from Life in general....grrr. They're glued, clamped, and will be stained tomorrow if I don't toss em and go buy another piece of stock (wasn't sure if I was going to have enough to finish...ended up with about 4" left over after cutting enough for two frames). As of right now, if I never make another frame, I'll be happy. So after the frame frustrations, I needed a win to balance the scales a bit, so to speak. So....one of my Inkscape designs. Might as well, right? Just to make sure it was a good cut, easy cut. I freehanded the steam coming off the coffee cup a bit, I think I like this one better but my freehand skillz in Inkscape are crap, so anyone cutting this on their own, do with it as you will. Now to find something to cut/build tomorrow, because on the Sawdust Karma scale, today breaks even.

Just one final note, from me anyway, regarding buying a used Hawk I would not go older than around 2005. The older Hawks do not have the newer features introduced around that time. I may be wrong but I believe the G4 brought in the adjustable stroke , and top feed capability. Edit: I meant adjustable front back blade motion, the length of the stroke does not change.

Here is Carole Rothman's youtube videos on scroll saw bowls. She is queen of the walk in that media. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=carole+rothman+scroll+saw

You're too kind - I've seen some of your work and I am confident you could do one of these. Here is the template - give it a go.

Hi Brian, I confess - I tried once but I wasn't very successful at the time and I walked away from it. Patience is not one of my virtues and i think I was too early in my "learning" process with the saw. I will try again - just haven't gotten there yet. I was interested in doing them after seeing Carole Rothman's work doing so. My husband told me it was easier to "turn" one on the lathe. But Carole's way you use less wood perhaps. However, what I wanted to point out to you that the preeminent expert on making bowls with the scroll saw may be Carole Rothman. She has a book on doing so that have been published by Fox Chapel Publishing. It's called "Wooden Bowls from the Scroll Saw". It can be found at Fox Chapel or at Amazon. Slightly cheaper by pennies on Amazon right now, but if you are Amazon prime, would be free shipping. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1565234332/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 or Fox Chapel's site: https://foxchapelpublishing.com/wooden-bowls-from-the-scroll-saw.html She also has her own blog here: http://scrollsawbowls.blogspot.com she doesn't do a post all the time but it does have a lot of good information on it. She also has a Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/scrollergirl/videos She had a recent article in Woodworking Journal on creating a "sphere" ornament with a scroll saw - similar to doing bowls: http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/project-holiday-spheres/ An Article on her from SSWC: http://scrollsawer.com/2015/12/23/teacher-feature-five-questions-for-carole-rothman/ a 4 or 5 part set of videos of her sanding a scroll saw bowl at SSWC''s website: http://scrollsawer.com/2015/12/23/teacher-feature-five-questions-for-carole-rothman/ a search of SSWC's article Index for "Carole Rothman" gives I believe 29 articles - several of which are on doing bowls with the scroll saw: http://scrollsawer.com/article-index/

I made over 15 bowls with the scroll saw, I used all kind of woods, cherry, walnut, oak,maple and even Purple Heart. As far as sanders I used all kinds, round pneumatic to shape the inside also belt sander for outside and small discs sanders. You should get a book from Carole Rothman she is the expert on bowls making on a scroll saw.

I have made bowls, but I prefer baskets. When making bowls it is really helpful to glue up the layers and sand as you go. Always leave the bottom off until the inside is done. I used a dremel and a spindle sander for sanding mine.

I agree with Paul and I will add that you have come a long way in 6 months. I am sure there are some out there that still would not attempt the basketball ornaments. Excellent work all round. Marg

Great cutting. Have you laid the dark version on a light colored backboard? I really like the dark version, looks old an antique. Maybe a light colored aged backer would be nice, cut out the shape of the machine. Hang it on the door to the craft room?

Oh yeah those are great. Make the design yourself? I like the stool

Yes it does, but that was the paper pattern with packing tape over it. LOL Maybe I'll have to paint it white, but hoping for another solution. Guess I could sand off the dark brown and see what I get. Shoulda thought of that before sawing. I can hear my Junior High shop teacher: Plan your work, then work your plan. Tom

The white really makes it come alive. I like it.

Ever think it might be a good trade? Just wonderin'.

Hi All. This is a great thread with lots of great advice. I removed a couple posts that were a bit too aggressive, though. I just want to remind folks of the User Guidelines (a link found on every page of this website, and agreed to upon joining SSV): We all know what a friendly discussion looks like. So this policy shouldn't be a big surprise. Thanks all! Keep talking shop! That's what we're here for.

Here's my version of a lift arm for the DeWalt DW788. I know, how many ways are there to skin a cat. I wanted something very simple to build and use. This design features a tapered catch that slides under the existing plastic housing by the speed control. The arm (1/8" x 1" aluminum) is positioned so that the latch pin normally sets about 3/8" away from the black plastic housing. The arm can be raised or lowered without interference. With the arm fully raised the latch pin clears the housing just enough to allow it to be pushed left to contact the yellow arm. To latch the arm in the up position simply raise the arm with an up-turned right hand and use the thumb to push the lift arm to the left. Allow the arm to come down and trap the latch pin under the housing. To lower the arm simply lift it up and the latch pin pops away from the housing allowing the arm to drop. The latch pin is a 1/4" x 20 flat head phillips screw. I'm sure it could have been used as is but I decided to turn a shoulder at the base of the head. This eliminates wedging the housing between the screw head and the nut. The mounting holes in the lift need to be positioned accurately to keep the arm as high as possible but still allow the latch pin to clear the housing. The arm only droops about 1/8" when held up by the lift.

You wonder why Dewalt never added something to their saws. At least give people the option to have the arm lift automatically or disengage it and let it drop like it does now. After awhile that arm does get heavy. most saws they lift automatically. Still love my RBI. More and more each day and I did not think that was possible. Anyone ever asks me what saw to buy?? Without hesitation an RBI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best saw on the market.

Oh, I have made one cosmetic change. Anal as I am I had to have mounting bolts that matched the others on the machine. Turns out the arm pivot bolt is the perfect length for mounting the lifter arm. I ordered a couple online. Tom

Now that I've got a couple projects under my belt with the DeWalt and this lifter I can report it a success and recommend the design. Using it has become automatic. Though I've not used any other design I can't imagine anything working better. Tom

Oh, don't look too close. There are some lines that I'm really happy with. But there are many that scream for a do-over. Fortunately my DW won't be as critical as I am. Thanks for all the suggestions on completing this project. I don't have a large enough piece of BB for the backer so I'm trying picture mat board. Gloss white paint is now drying. Tom

Light colored backer, coat of varnish or shellac with a satin not gloss finish.

Red backer would look nice with white. Roly

Paul I did one like your red one years ago but I love the way you did the Mahogany ones. You have given me some excellent ideas my head is bursting. Awesome work on all of them. Marg

That is definitely a win win, when they want to paint them themselves. Great cutting Dan. Marg

There is not really that much difference between the 220 and 226. I know this is an older blurry photo but the saws are sitting next to each other.

Well, it's all conjecture at this point. If I mention another saw to my wife, she may leave me. But, I check everyday on C/L.

Thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing them. Love too see things others have made.

I had a 216VS Hawk. I loved it. Worked like a champ and was in beautiful condition. Paid $200. I sold it when I found my present 220VS Ultra Hawk. Paid $200 although it had a bad controller. It was not even on the saw so I knew what was in store. Beautiful saw. I would not have room for a 226.

I use a #58 and #60 for my ornaments. Mostly the #60. I got 10 of them off ebay a couple years ago for $12.00. I can't remember the brand at the moment but they were excellent. Went to buy some more recently and they were like $35.00. Guess I should have bought more when I had the chance. grizz

your the best at what you do !!!

Thanks for showing your splendid work!!!

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.

Welcome to the village from Ontario Canada. Great place to learn and share. Dick aka spotsdad

Hi Whit and welcome to the Village. I have a friend that has numerous scroll saws including a 14" and 21" PS Wood saws. They are his work horses. He is a full time scroller and loves them.

Welcome to the Village

Made a great deal of gifts for a bunch of my friends and family. This year has been the busiest year ever and best year ever.

Cut these six deep (1/8") to benefit a scholarship fund. Designer is Volker Arnold.

I made this for my daughter for Christmas. Her cat died earlier this year so I made this for her and named it the Lillie Tree. Marg