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Just finished spraying this this morning. A new clock for my wife's quilt room, if she wants it. When I say I did it the hard way, I tried to stack cut the outer ring in two stacks of two sections each. Got it done an tried for two days to get the ring glued together to my satisfaction. I just could not do it, I had gaps. If I were to paint it I could have lived with it by filling the little gaps. But I didn't want it painted.. So I did the outer ring in one piece. 332 cuts if I counted correctly, for the ring. It wasn't a waste of wood because the center of the ring worked for the backer for the main clock body. Does not have a movement yet, I want to get a pendulum one. I have to figure out what I need. The pattern came from scrollsaw.com. They do not have the movement they say they do and they do not respond to messages but other than that, it is a very nice pattern and you get it via email very quickly.

One more off the "Papa do list" Granddaughter has taken a passion to field lacrosse and asked for a ribbon holder for her birthday this week. She helped design it and picked the colors (Blue and Black are the team colors) I have done nearly every sport but being from Canada I do hockey the most. I just have 2 more hockey to do for a silent auction at the end of March. As things go I will probably have a request or 2 for lacrosse now.

My version of Kathy Wise's Deer Head Intarsia... There are a few small gaps here and there but I did the best I could given my circumstances... Anyone have any tips on what finish to use for it? Usually, I just spray it with gloss polyurethane a few times but I'm thinking there are better alternatives...

I have been making three of these each week for four weeks. This is my favorite display for the Miniature Birdhouse Ornaments.

Had cut this in December. Finally got around to mounting it. Mounted on tongue & groove pine. i was going for a "cottage" look. Hubby isn't so fond of the look - thoughts??? Put spacers behind to raise it. Copper nails to accent. Finish is spray lacquer.

I had a lul in portrait ideas so too inspiration from the puzzles post here. I did a pattern search on Google and found some patterns. All of these together took less time than one portrait. Thank you all

This is a Steve Good pattern. We were on vacation at an RV park and I downloaded this pattern and used their woodshop to make this good luck symbol.

Here's my first project of 2019. Took my quite some time to find a pattern I liked for this project. Found it hand painted on a drum in a museum, snapped a pic and I was off and running. This is the 3rd of 4. Now to locate the pattern for #4 The critters are walnut inlaid into a basswood blank. Chris

This was a birthday gift for my sister' in laws husband who is a very keen supporter of the Manly sea eagles (Sydney rugby league side). It took me some time to do as I had to match the colours & also the letters were cut out first then glued on.The rest was segmentation. I also made the frame. Cheers Peter

Had time over the last couple of weekends to get some sawdust made after getting my two new saws. Used the band saw to cut the outside of the triangle puzzles -- so much faster. Still have to do some light sanding and put finishes on all pieces. There was a few more pieces cut, just no photo.

So I kept looking at those bowls I showed ihe going round n round thread and I got to thinking in my younger days, thinking usually ended with "hold my beer, I can do this" Now being much older and worn out, my thinking ends with "finish the beer, I can do this." So I did

I thought I would show a couple projects I entered into contests on the IAP penturning forum. Happy to say they took second and third. I just wanted to say thanks to 2 people who helped with the patterns and that is Tim ( WORBLER ) and Jim (JIMERN ) Thanks for the great patterns. This is a little lengthy but here they are with a bit of description. The first one is a pen display box based on the IAP (International Association of Penturners ) It is constructed in a diamond shape with birdseye maple and blue acrylic strips. The logo on the lid is cut from blue, black and white acrylic using the scrollsaw. It is inlayed into the lid. Inside the box the pen holder was sanded and crowned and flocked with a beautiful med blue flocking material as well as the underside of the lid. It can accommodate any size pen. The lid is a friction fit lift off design.The box was finished with 10 coats of clear gloss lacquer. Thanks for looking. The second project is a pen display stand and it too carries the IAP theme. The stand was constructed from curly maple and black acrylic strips for accents . A clock insert was added along with a base that is filled with blue coral acrylic pieces and encased in Liquid Diamonds epoxy resin. When looking down into this it really is a nice feature. Too tough to photograph. On the top sits the pen holders in the shape as 2 fountain pen nibs made from polished brass and maple. It can hold any size pen. The background clock holder was scrolled out and back painted with black paint. The entire stand was then finished with 10 coats of clear gloss lacquer. Thanks for looking. Again thanks for the pattern makers help.

I have been very much enjoying making these little critters for a couple months. They are all under 3 inches tall. Except for the one dragon. I blew up the drawing and made the smaller one a big brother. He's 5 1/2 inches tall. I think there is 40 of them so far.

So I saw these pictures on Pinterest and I wanted to try it. Wasn’t sure how it would turn out if it was cut. I got a picture of my daughter and her boyfriend and made a pattern in GIMP. I’m happy with the results. However the next time I make one of these I will paint the wood first then cut it.

Finished this yesterday and applied Danish Oil. Now I’m wondering how to secure it? There is not much surface area for glue. And i don’t want it to squeeze out because it would be hard to clean it up. Any ideas? How do y’all do it? I was thinking epoxy on the few areas with the most surface Thanks!

I now have Lisa and Bart finished up. I made Bart using yellow-heart, padauk, maple, wenge (for back layer) and walnut (airbrushed blue). Here is the build album if you are interested: https://imgur.com/gallery/R9KCn0H

I've posted this before & some people were delighted to learn it. My personal favorite is Elmer's School Glue. Lay down a sheet of wax paper. Apply rows of glue & trowel it evenly with a credit card. Drop your piece onto the glue, pick it up, rotate it slightly & drop it the second time. The glue is now applied evenly and you rarely have a hint of squeeze out. Elmer's dries clear. jerry

Okay, I was hoping someone would spill the beans, but no one has mentioned where the patterns come from. I think just the heads with magnetic on the back would make cute refrig note holders. I'd like to do some, of the whole critter to have as handout gifts. Are the patterns somewhere?

I started with a porter cable, it is tool free blade mounting, and takes both pinless and pinned blades. I still works fine, The only complaint is minor, the hockey puck in the center of the table, at least 3 years ago when I started anyway, is slightly lower than the deck. easily fixed with a playing card or make a new one slightly thicker.

My CM40 is tool less blade change. The new PC is also.

Cutting any pattern will have you cutting in both directions. I let the pattern dictate the direction.

I tried a Wen last year. purchased just to cut my stacked Ornaments into easy handling size and take some wear and tear off my Seyco. Seemed like a well made little machine. Had a very small table. The pinned blades were not to bad to change but the pinless were almost impossible. I made one or two cuts and returned the saw. grizz

Heck, that's standard operating procedure here. I'm too trusting. I openly invite folks to come here to buy/pickup whatever I'm selling. But, there is usually some conversation prior to that. I've been around for a while and sort of know what to look for. Oh, and I usually carry a .357 too.

I am new to all this scrolling and sawing! In fact I have just begun my research in the art of the scroll saw, as result of a purchase of a coin made by an artist using the scroll saw which led me to this site. I am not creative or imaginative by nature but am willing to listen, ask questions. I am blessed to have a woodworking friend with the tools and the knowledge. As I begin this venture I will be asking for any tricks or talents of the trade. I want to thank everyone for all the helpful tips this far. If I could be directed to any helpful sites for coin cutting I would be ever so grateful.

I was a carpenter for about 25 years. Been scrolling off and on over the years. I had serious blood clots in my legs and ended up losing my left leg almost a year ago. Being forced into retirement and not really able to do my usual woodworking very well but I can sit and enjoy my scroll saw so I've been getting serious into my scrolling. I grew up in Texas, moved to Maryland for 22 years, and the last 2 years have been back in Texas. It's sure nice to be home! Been married for 33 years, 2 grown sons and 5 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. Anyway, enough of my rambling. Looking forward to "meeting" new friends, learning more about my hobby, and I'm thinking I may be interested in learning pattern making. BTW, I found this forum from watching pattern making videos on you tube.

Incredible!

Very nice display. I made over a hundred of those to give away as Christmas ornaments, in 2017. I cut the birds out of soft maple and dyed them with RIT fabric dye. I think I used 4 or 5 different colors.

I have used Elmers Glue-All for the last few things I have glued to backers. It is a white PVA glue and dries clear. Spread it on thin and weight the project with a book or two. https://www.amazon.com/Elmers-Glue-All-Multi-Purpose-Liquid-E3850/dp/B0045PVK9Q/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=elmers+glue+all&qid=1551292370&s=hardware&sr=1-2

First--Great looking piece! I would probably use a pen applicator of gel super glue in 15 or 20 places around the overlay. Get the longer setting stuff (5 minutes or so) and use books or something as weight to clamp.

Clockwise, unless of course the blade breaks somewhere near my starting point then I will go counter clockwise if it's shorter.

Once again Paul, Remarkable work...

Very nice work !

Awesome job!!! I did a few Intarsia in my day,the finish i liked best was the brush on poly.satin finish. but that is just me.

WOW!!! That is Truly Awesome!!!

I have made one in sometime.You have done a Fantastic job.Love the Cat!!

Paul that is outstanding. WOW!!! Man you do excellent work. I’m sure your wife will want to hang it, beautiful.

Holy crap, the patience that took! A wonderful piece to add to your collectiion...

Very well done, puzzles are fun to do.

Out and out perfection...great job

Nice job on the puzzles.

I generally cut clockwise but I'm comfortable enough counter-clockwise if the pattern dictates it.

Another stunning piece Dave. Jeff

I cut both ways but am much more comfortable going counter clockwise

The direction you cut plays a big role in how the project comes out.. especially doing double bevel inlay work..

My WinTheLottery wishlist is topped by various works of art that go *bang* when a lever is pulled. My next one will be a single-stack 1911 .45, either a Colt or MagnumResearch (ie, Desert Eagle)...those just fit my hand the best. Mine are chambered with hollows....cuz if its not chambered, its just an awkward chunk of metal.

Here too. Never a problem but there may come a day and I guarantee you that they will be very sorry. I keep the first chamber full of snake shot. But the second one is all business.

Boy I love that Dave. What a beautiful job you did. Just excellent.

Wrapping up the Go-To Guide... Mrs. Iggy working hard finalizing all of the pages and we'll go to print next Monday. Then when I get the guides in hand I'll start trying to sign new customers for next year once they see how great this years looks and they missed out.

This may help all https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/painting/whats-the-difference-between-polyurethane-varnish-shellac-and-lacquer

Thank you all. flarud…. Yes! Fingers really close to the blade. Must be careful not to draw back a nub! I do the painting. My wife never sees anything I make until it is finished.