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G'day all, I have just posted this pattern in the New Pattern Section. https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/32901-browsers-welcome/ I cut this many years ago for my stall, but as I almost always do I stack cut 3. I don't think I ever had on display for more than a market or 2 as they all sol.,d, along with another couple of batches. Cheers John It's amazing how much you forget. I had completely;y forgotten about this technique I used of staining the frame and backer the same colour. I think I may do it on some more stuff.

This is a clock like I made for my wife about 4 years ago and my grandson's fiancé told me that since they have been living in their own houses for a few years and have everything they need, they are not asking for wedding gifts, However, she did mention to my grandson that she would like one of Grandpa's clocks. ( This is the one she was talking about ) so I made them one. I have been working on it for about a month, due to all the company we have had and finally finished it yesterday, as everyone has left for about 10 days. I have two bells coming for the bell tower and then I will be completely finished. It has several coats of finish on it and in May we will be taking it to Oregon for the wedding. This is the most challenging piece I have ever made, along with the Eiffel Tower I made a few months back. Dick heppnerguy

This is a Kathy Wise design... Used Red Oak, Walnut, Poplar, Wenge and White Oak... The finish is still wet; mane looks a little milky...

Blades cost me roughly 20-25 cents a piece. Seem like a lot of work and effort to save 10-13 cents.

Bernd sent me this pattern after I had cut a previous airplane pattern of his. I am not sure how I will finish this one but I do know that all the pattern makers that post and share their work with the rest of us, are certainly appreciated. This one I cut in 1/4 inch BB ply. I am not sure if I am going to try to make a frame for it or just use an extended backer board instead. I do plan on cutting the manufacture's name and gluing is on of maybe just cutting it into this board. The pattern had that included in it but I want to change the font. This was a little challenging in places but I enjoy the challenges. Dick heppnerguy

We have had almost and entire month of company, which has kept me out of my shop for awhile. I saw this little box on Steve Good's site and since we live in southern Arizona and there are a lot of scorpions here, I just had to make this for the fun of it. Not sure what to do with it, but it was fast and easy to make. This one only took about 40 minutes to make plus time for glue and finish to dry. The photo looks like it does not have a finish, but in fact it does. I am not very good at taking photos. Dick heppnerguy

The Breaking Bad star Walter White is my new creation. From walnut and chestnut wood.

After making hundreds of toy angels I decided to try to develop one of a young girl. Our club gives toys away to local hospitals and they asked us to make something for little girls to just hold on do during their visit. Five inches tall made of a fir 2x4. First photo shows what it looks like right out of the saw. You can see the feet need work as does the pony tail hair and the head. I adjust the shape using a "Mastercarver" rotary tool. The pattern is of my own design. You are welcome to use it.

Thought I’d make a little St Patrick’s Day decoration. Finished product doesn’t quite pop for me like I was expecting from the pattern but it was definitely worth the unexpected challenge. I thought it would be fairly easy, just time consuming with a lot of small frets. Boy, did I not look at very closely. I noticed a lot of the veining in the vest and beard when I was prepping but didn’t realize how much until I started cutting and how I had to plan on the cuts on the fly. For instance, the buckle on the hat ended up being a much tighter bridge then I expected. I realized it as the piece start bouncing a little midway through. Also the beard and fingers, etc. . Never would have been able to do this with my old saw with the way my blade travelled on it, the pieces would have snapped during the cuts. The veins are pretty thin using a 2/0 blade and I know of the way some will go back through with a bigger blade but I’m a coward and couldn’t risk it. It's a pattern by Bob Valle

+1 Charley

Made this one from a pattern by Gayle from ' The Scrollers Cafe..

I do that all the time, I use an artists brush to get the borders, then wipe on the larger areas

A common occurrence with some of us old folks. This pattern by Blaughn in the pattern library was posted here by someone else. I really liked the pattern and tried cutting it from the bottom of a serving tray which I think is 1/2" Poplar. I lost a bridge at the top which I caught and could have glued. The "V" was the flatulence part. Have no idea what was going on there. I re-cut the pattern from 3/4" hardwood. Don't know what kind. In the upper right I ran into a nasty knot in back of the material I had not planned on. I rarely post what I have cut but I'm bored today. Oh well.

I finally got this finished up. I've been having some back issues so I've only been able to get a few cuts in at a time. It still needs to be framed and finished but I am definitely glad to get something cut again. 1/8 cherry, FD UR #1 blade

Did this today. I will be making more of these out of Walnut and Red Oak. This one is Red Cedar.

Just watch the video. RJF https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Double-Scrollsaw-Blade-Life/

Ray: Not being a smart alec, but Google the conversion on 68°C.

Yes. It is actually it is pretty simple. Here is a boxer plaque I did. It is a pattern by Judy Gale Roberts. The dark area around the mouth and eyes are walnut stain. The rest of the face is 1/4" plain maple plywood. I used a fine point wood burning tool to draw/burn around the area that is to be stained. You have to go deep enough to break top layer of wood fibers. A sharp razor knife will accomplish the same thing. Once you have your line I just used a small brush to apply the stain.

Ok, here’s a few of mine!! I think I got the patterns from the scroll saw basket book.

A double Toy box I made about 10 years ago. (600x600x1200mm). I made a few single ones prior at 600mm cubed. From memory I used the scroll saw to cut the internal cuts of the letters. I made the lids lift off so as to prevent little finger getting jammed with a hinged lid.

Used Western Red Cedar, Walnut, Poplar, Select Pine, Wenge, Red Oak, White Oak... I took a little more time this go 'round and I was a bit more comfortable with doing the intarsia... Hopefully, I'll continue to get better at it because my wife has several project she wants me to do already and she keeps talking about buying more patterns... I've got to slow her down a bit... My finger tips are sore from sanding... This is a Kathy Wise design...

Learning to better control the spiral blade. I've wanted to cut this pattern for some time but with my old saw I knew I'd mess it up. I still need work but I'm getting there.

Interesting 3d effect Birch plywood 4mm (about 1/6 inch), stain, varnish Video of making project Pattern

Looking great!

I like that idea. I think I will keep this in mind for myself in the future. Great observation on your part Dick heppnerguy

Meflick is correct with her suggestions. using some depth with intarsia does bring about a more real look to the piece. it does not have to be more then 1/8 to 1/4 inch height increase to do the job. I think you will figure that out when you watch the attached film clip she posted for you. Also Scappile is also correct, in my opinion, as too much raising of the pieces does make a project to look unrealistic too. I believe on you next project, if you use the suggested raises, you will quickly notice the difference it makes, It is not that much more difficult to do and It is worth your time.

I haven't been making much with the scroll saw except for these rustic bunnies.... 7 more completed

Another great looking project Greg. You are doing well with it. Now, let me encourage you to do a little more sanding and shaping of the individual pieces and maybe use some shims to add more depth and realism to the projects. Doing so will take yorvprojects to the next level. Note sanding shims and shims are different. Sanding shims are temporary shims used to sand several pieces together at one time. While a shim is used to permantly raise up a piece or pieces in a project to add some additional depth and dimension to the project. Some articles/info. That might be helpful include: https://intarsia.com/blogs/news/using-sanding-shims https://intarsia.com/collections/dvds/products/ocontouring-intarsiao-dvd books by either Kathy Wise or Judy Gale Roberts. Also see Brian’s info/tutorial shared here in the Village here:

Back to my old resource friend Instructables. RJF https://www.instructables.com/id/Pinless-Blade-Adapterbladeclamp-for-Scrollsaws/ Chicago Screws are Binding post that go through paper/ folders. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Chicago+screws&s=price-asc-rank&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-a0049-win10-dsk00-nomod-us000-gatwy-feature-SEARC&qid=1552178222&tag=amz-mkt-fox-us-20&ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank Size of posts stated is 10mm to 20 mm or longer, converts to 25/64 to 25/32 Check what you buy so it isn't plastic, they do come in plastic. There is another piece of hardware which seems to come in a large kit. Maybe able to get a few from something like lowesor Acehardware that can sell a few out of the box. RJF

They look great John! They really stand out, Thanks for the pattern, Bob

very nice job

Fantastic job!!!! You have seem to have found you favorite thing to do,or one that your quite good and getting better at,

great seller you'll find!!!

Well a couple more from my shop,Alias Smith & Jones,I had to alter it somewhat,I just could not cut the bottom half of the patternI will try again.The Big Boy,the is the 1st time I cut it in 1/4 wood. Happy it came out without any breaks.

The Johnny Cash is an order for a birthday present. Pattern by Charles Dearing, 12 X 12 in 1/8 BB ply. The "Reflections" pattern is by Ken Keyes, 9 X 13, 1/8 BB ply. This pattern tore my heart out when I saw it and had to cut it. The horse, cowboy and dog pattern is from Kris Martinson, 11 X 14 BB ply. Jeff

Your taste in project reflects in your outstanding workmanship!!!

Dobby is a house Elf from Harry Potter, Used Oak Ply, made the frames by cutting off the grooved edges from tongue and groove red oak, wipe on poly on ply. Stack cut.

Like your style cutting!!!

Works for top loaders. I'm a bottom feeder. The guy is thinking though. Interesting.

very nice

Nice job. Great when you can use your hobby for a good cause!

Your right at home scrolling I can see.!!! Keep up the great work and keep them coming!!!

I love how these look and love more the reason why you do it. I can see these having a very calming effect in a strange environment.

Kevin your post got me to thinking. The knob is the most moveable when the arm is raised. So I added a rubber band just to create a little tension to it is not totally free to move. It is working for me. Simple and effective.

Thanks! I grew up around horses, cows and chickens. I love animals and really enjoy cutting animal portraits and such. I've had a Hitachi CM40 for over 20 years. Bought it new for something like $140. It served me well but it was time for an upgrade and, MAN! am I happy with the upgrade.

Most do not reset.. This particular one has three modes.. two of which can be reset.. and of those two you can stop in the middle of a project and start another project on the other mode which then you can come back to the one mode and resume the first project.. this is the reason I chose this particular one.. Also can be hooked up to my lawn tractor if I choose not to use it on the scroll saw..

Maybe a good way to keep tract of how long a piece takes but i see no advantage to know run time on a saw. That saw should outlast you. I would not want to tell a person buying the saw how much time is on it. Can work against you even though it maybe low number. really do not know how hard that saw was worked within that time frame. Alot different cutting thicker 3D projects than thin fret work. But i guess for your own knowledge maybe it is good. Just an opinion.

They will love it. Great work. Marg

I love your work! Also glad the saw is working well for you.

A lot of nice work. I do like the hummer the best though.