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Last week I did the final cutting on one of the biggest scrolling project I have undertook. I still have the sanding, mounting and finish to do on that project, but I needed a break from it. At about the same time I read @Foxfold's post of a compound cutting video. I started watching it and decided to go check out the guy's site. ( JEPlans.com ). Compound cutting fascinates me because I am always surprised how you cut the pattern, take the block of wood apart and here is a neat little whatever it is you were hoping you would have. I look around the site and find a pattern for a pretty simple, but cute nutcracker, like for the ballet. When my daughter was little she danced in it a few years as she progressed through ballet classes. It was always fun to go watch her and all the little ballerinas. So I thought it would be fun to make for her and bring back some memories for her. This was really fun for me to make. All pieces are compound cut. His plans are very well done and he has a Youtube video on making this project. The plan give you a choice of 2 sizes to make. This is the bigger one, stands 7" tall. The plan was $3. So here he is in all his glory. Sorry I am not much of a painter, and boy I did not realize how shaky I am. I would like to do another some day, a little more detailed and bigger. The hair was the hardest part to cut, I could not believe it came out of that little block of wood when I was done.

Downloaded this pattern from this site. Thought I would give it a try. cut from old cabinet a door.

Last night I did a talk on enhancing your work with Flocking and Clay inlays at our club. I thought I would post the pictures on some of the works that I presented. It is hard to see the flocking but all the boxes flocked. I had a couple of turned items that were either flocked or had an inlay too. I think it was well received as there was lots of discussion on both topics.

I ran across this on one of the Facebook forums yesterday and thought it would be a nice cut. If you are interested, here is the pattern. Not sure where it originated. The poster said it was a Steve Good pattern but I couldn't find it anywhere. Pattern has been removed as my ethics were in question. Sorry.

This was a big seller for the Christmas season and the orders have carried over into the New Year so it was the first project done for the year. A Charles Dearing design.

go to the internet and find an Olson scroll saw chart and they have a set of numbers which they have to identify the blades. this may be the numbers you have. IKE

My profile says I registered here in 2015 but I haven't spent any time here and don't remember introducing myself. I have been active in a different Forum and friends there suggested I come here. From the looks of things I am glad I took their advice. I am heavily into Fret Work but do just about anything my wife tells me too. I currently have a EX21 and a Jet 22 (worst purchase I could have made in my opinion). The EX is my go to. I do make some patterns and my Favorite Designers are Charles Dearing and Mike Williams. I do most of my portraits on 3/4 inch wood I like the depth the wood gives to the project. Attached a few of my favorites. Hope to learn a lot from you all.

I can't see the difference between the ex and the pegas, I should have specified the Excalibur sorry

It would be extremely helpful to have more info such as kind of wood, blade name and info, and what saw you are using. Please show us what you cut and how it failed. The more you tell us the better we can help. The less we know, the more we are just guessing. I have cut 1.5" 3d items on my Hegner, from Red Oak, Ash, Maple, and Walnut with FD Polar #5 blades.

That looks great Paul. I haven't tried anything like that but I plan to. So many cool things to do with this hobby! Looking forward to seeing the big project you spoke of.

Looks great from here Paul !...Nice work !

Well done there Paul! He's a cute little feller...Great job scrolling, Bob

I like it!! That is really neat. Nicely done.

very nice job, nothing wrong with the painting

Superb!

I would design something that you can saw head on. It will be tough on your neck and back if you scroll to the side. The RBI stand is a nice starting point. Good luck.

Compound cuts are fun! Its like unwrapping an anticipated gift at the end. Well cut!!!

Nice project! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Now that is some Awesome cutting!!! Beautiful work.

Did you contact the seller? They should be able to tell you.

Here she is. I made a walnut frame for it. I show the back so you can see the keyhole bit hanger. It will sit flush against the wall.

Got this cut between Christmas & New Years. Finished it on the weekend. Question for anyone who has done this - how did you actually do the support?? I know I didn't do what the directions suggested - it didn't make sense to me, so I went my own way on it.

Because why not.

If nothing else, it is sure a pretty saw! All the infor: https://www.bearwood.com/pegas-21-inch-scroll-saws-order.html

There are a few tricks involved. First you need the correct wood. Poplar, butternut and basswoods are some of the easiest. Pine while a soft wood has a very pronounced grain and the blade will tend to follow grains lines. Second you should wrap the block with clear packing tape after applying the pattern. Third you want to use a good quality skip tooth blade. No smaller then a #5. Reverse tooth blades are not recommended. Fourth you want to use a clamping devise such as this to hold the block together and give you support while cutting. Fifth is to make sure your blade is square with the table. Even a 1/2 degree will mess you up. Finally when you start cutting use a new blade and apply gentile pressure straight into the blade while you cut. Change blades often. Good Luck.

Ya, I spent some time there yesterday, look and watching videos. I'd like to try the little sterling engine someday.

Well, that is disappointing. Sorry it didn't work out this time.

Ray don't beat yourself up. "STUFF HAPPENS". Just a personal suggestion. Take it for what it is worth. When I find a pattern to share just include a link to the designer's website. Then there is no questioning.

Very nice Paul. I'm looking forward to my next compound cut. It's fun. You did a great job on this. I like the paint too.

Welcome to the forum. that is some very nice work you are showing. I look forward to seeing more.

She is always looking for treats, she would do anything to get cheese!

Nice job. Had to smile, the dogs tongue sticking out,,,,, did you say cookie!!!!

Thank you very much for posting this. I will definitely use it.

You did a neat job on the wordart Jim! Looks good, Bob

nice job

Brilliant, that made me smile. Nice cutting

There was another version out there that I tried to get a copy of but never did. I may have to open that topic up again if I can find the photo. It is actually pretty cool and I believe it too was a Steve Good plan.

A three legged stand is always stable.

Thanks for posting Ray. I like cutting whimsical things.

Unfortunately, I"m not a programmer. I do OK with modifying other people's code, but there's a lot of trial and error involved. I can look around for a solution. Maybe there's a plugin I can use. If you're a SSV Patron, you can bookmark posts and gallery images. The easiest way I found to bookmark a pattern is to right click on a picture and and choose Open Link In New Tab. That will take you a new pate and the screen will go dark and show the image. Just close that window with the big X in the corner, and that will show the image's home. Under the description is the Bookmark function. Click that and it will bookmark it for future reference. Then when you go to your profile, you'll have a list of your bookmarks.

Amazing, beautifully done.

Thanks Marg. He is not my dog but one I meet most days when walking my labrador, Finnegan. His name is Otto and he is quite a character! Rob

After further consideration, and reading old posts about breakdowns & such, I am putting my current saw on the shelf as a backup in case the new one goes down in the middle of a project. Cheap insurance I figure. Latest update is that the saw will be here no later than the 23rd.

Those are some flocking great projects! I love the flocking dragon. ...this flocking joke is probably wearing pretty flocking thin by now....

Had some fun in the shop this afternoon making myself a Spider Man coaster. It's African Padauk and Black Walnut finished with Danish Oil.

A frustrated house wife,LOL

My wife saw this in one of my pattern books and said she would love to have one. So you all know what that means. I know I bugged a few of you about helping me with patterns for this one and I thank you for all your help. Also to those who "schooled" me on wood types and so on. You folks here on SSV have been so kind and helpful. I'm so glad I found this site. Here are a couple of pics. One was taken without flash and the one that shows up more red was with flash. I like it the best but my wife says she likes the one that isn't so red. So, I guess I got lucky. By the way, she is going to put a glass votive candle cup in it with one of those flickering battery powered candles. It should look nice. I think anyway.

It is the motor, brushes and control board. New in Winnipeg through Canadian Woodworkers is $699.95 plus 13% tax, no trade. I am near a border town, but with our dollar at .75 or so, it would be very close to what I would pay here anyhow. On the Bob Brokaw video, he talked about the motor and in 2014 when he did the video the cost of the motor (USA) was about $250. We don't have an active Craigs list in Winnipeg, Kijiji doesn't have any available. Went with the flat rate as it seemed to be the best option. The guy at the shop I orginally took it to isn't charging me for any of the work they did. He liked that I was well informed about the machine and knew what I was talking about - so thanks to all on the formum for making me look good!!!

My suggestion would be to compare the unidentified blade with a known size/type, under magnification. I've never tried it, so I can't vouch for the effectiveness of this suggestion, but it's worth a try.

When I first started I would spray paint the blade end a different color and kept a chart. Long abandoned that now it is knowledge if i am not sure I will not use it on a delicate piece and save for something random and not critical But you learn real quick to keep better care of the second thing that is important in this hobby and that is the blades after the saw.