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Here's the scoop. I just finished, (yesterday being "just") cutting my first Fiona Kingdon's pattern. It will not be the last. I really enjoyed myself. I am not real ashamed of the result, but I have done better. Like some have done her patterns have said, she is not a great pattern maker. I agree, but not sure I would have enjoyed this cut as much if she was. Remember she does this stuff free hand, so her patterns are sorta free hand also. They are a challenge, at least for me. They keep you on your toes, because there a very fragile areas and there are some islands. I could not just follow the lines and listen to music... I had to really pay attention. And, I failed in a couple areas. Hence, I didn't put this in "Bragging Right". I made errors and I am going to point them out. I want to do this because I get the impression there are some here, that want to try more challenging pattern, but are, in my opinion, just two hesitant to get on with it. My second or third detailed fret work pattern was the Viking Warrior. I didn't really think I could finish it but, I did. Took me two tries, but I wanted to do it bad enough I would have continued trying until I made it through.. So if you are hesitant, just do it. It is only time and wood. If you fail a few times, so what, it will only increase the satisfaction and pride you feel when you do accomplish the task. Okay I got off on a tangent, back to my current project. Like I stated, I find Fiona's patterns a challenge and on this one, (my first one of hers, I have 3 more I want to do) I made some errors. One I think my save was pretty darn good, the second the save needs saving. If you look at the picture, I have circled the boo boos and will explain them and my save attempts. Maybe this will help some new comers. Error one and not numbered, I'm just throwing this in without a count. I definitely think I picked the wrong wood for this or any other scroll project I may try. This is the first time I have use what I think is quarter sawed red oak. I think it is quarter sawed, I have never had any sawed like this before. I liked cutting any other oak I have tried. If I look at the end wood the grain lines are vertical. It was the hardest most obstinate wood I have ever tried to cut. I would go along and all of a sudden, hit a "wall" like the blade had lost it's teeth, I'd apply some pressure and it would finally advance then take off like it had started cutting basswood. I use a lot of blades cutting this and I kept trying different one. I ended up having the best results with FD-PSR #1. Okay mistake #1 in the picture. The flower petal was an island. Attached to nothing and if I had scroll all the way around it it would have been sucked into my vac. My fix was to stop and leave it until I got around to cutting the tree branch next to it. When I did I, free hand scrolled another limb on the branch that grew over and the petal is attached to it. I felt like Fiona free handing a cut. I think this was a good save and not noticeable but to anyone that had not seen the pattern to compare. The mistake #2 was another me not looking ahead and paying attention. What is the dark brown end of a little limb, was very fragile where it connected. So fragile that (I can not type "fragile" with out thinking of "The Christmas Story), it broke off and did immediately get sucked into vac oblivion. Okay been there done that. Save some cut out pieces of scraps and when all through cutting make one to fit and glue it in. I have had to do this before and it is a good save. BUT, when I did make the piece I did NOT pay attention to the direction of the grain of the piece I made. Basic,,,,, pay attention to grain direction or it will holler dummy, dummy, dummy, at you when you get done and especially when you put some finish on it. At his point I will let it sit a few days and them decide whether to try to fix the limb end and finish the project or have even more fun and start over using some Cherry or other Oak. I like the look of this oak but I do not like cutting it. I love the pattern. There or here it is. Sorry, this turned out a little long. My intent was to help some. If so, great, if not just chalk it up to crazy old Scrappile and move on....

This was cut in 1/2 poplar using 2/0 and 3/0 FD new spiral blades....Paul recently cut this in Oak and I like the oak a little better...Fiona's patterns are always a challenge...I do like the way this turned out....Thanks for looking.

Two "Old West" themed pics that I cut.

I've been wanting to cut these for a long time and I finally got it done. The Wichita Flag has become really popular around here recently as a way to show some local pride.

Well, I finally got this cut.. Thanks @JimErn for making the pattern for me.. Cut this yesterday on the New Hawk using a Pegas #5 blade.. Finished it this morning with the beeswax mineral oil mix I made the other day in my video I posted in the general forum.. I'll update that later with my thoughts on the "yellow" wax.. Also will post on my pattern request page for this pattern as I made some changes to the design as i went.. noticed there where some floaters.. but all went well. I did drill a hole in what I had planed to cut out but realized it before actually cutting..but you might notice a single hole by the running board / side pipes area.. had i cut this the side pipe would have fell off.. Anyway great design.. cutting was easy and a pleasure to do..

I made these for Easter. The first one is backlit with LED lights.

Sorry that I have been neglecting posting my work. I moved from Sacramento to Kansas City, and that took up a lot of my spare time. When I finally got my new workshop set up, I was able to start scrolling again.

Just ordered the plunge router for a Dremel.. and bought the WEN knock-off rotary tool and the mini drill chuck.. I've been wanting this set up for a long time now.. My drill press is getting pretty worn.. Probably going to have to replace it this year sometime.. but meanwhile I'm hoping to just use this for the small entry holes to take some of the wear off my drill press.. Total cost for all was just shy of $60..

I've got this thing with '30's cars. Found a picture of a 1936 Duesenberg. Love those big Drum Headlights, side exhaust pipes and grill. As usual, it took a whole lot longer to do the design (pixel Pacman) than the actual cut. I had to go big because of the grill. 19 x 12. I think I have the grill technique down. I score all the lines with a straight edge and a razor then stop the cut just below the top of the individual grills then tape everything down for support and then go back and cut out the rest. It made me nervous but it worked. Sequencing the cuts are important because there are a lot of large floppy pieces. Material was 1/8" BB with 1/4" backer. Another box may be next.

Great gift for a new baby. I cut mine from a fancy grained poplar 1/4". I had a short blank made from pieces of scrap I had and wanted to use it for the base, but it was too short, unless I used it diagonally. So I improvised a cut around the edges to make an interesting variegated base for the sign to sit upon. Don't like wasting wood if I can help it. Pattern

I made the backlit Rock and Roll sign and the Voodoo Queen for my basement music room and Voodoo-themed bar. I made the Backlit Tiki Clock for my son's Tiki Bar. MVI_2354.MOV Rock Sign vid.MOV

Saw @meflick's post on her little guitar pick boxes and decided to make on for my guitar playing son. Nice easy way to use up some little pieces of wood. The top and bottom are Black Limba wood, I do not know what the middle is.

Requested a pattern couple of weeks ago and Paul @grampacame through big time. Thanks again Paul. 11 X 17 inches, stack cut two 1/8 BB ply using Sawbird 2/0 spirals and #3 ultra reverse. It is for Dad's 90th birthday next Saturday. Jeff

I'd like to share my design for a swing wing, overhead blade storage system. The basic concept is that individual tubes of blades can be easily accessed either from a seated or standing position whilst at the saw. They are located above the general work area, so do not take up otherwise useful workspace, and both racks of blades (wings) can be individually swing to an open or closed position. The plastic, screw top tubes were purchased on Amazon and have an integral lip near the top, which allows them to sit in pre-drilled holes without falling through. I imagine that the normal straight sided tubes could also be fitted with elastic bands or o-rings around the top section to perform a similar function. When not in use, both wings of tubes can hinge/swing back into the main body section, which is supported by a large bracket onto the back wall behind the saw (could also potentially attach to the rear of a saw stand) and a threaded rod gives additional support nearest the front. The rod is attached to the ceiling of the garage (a fairly low ceiling height in my case). I used ply for the main body, some old recycled chipboard (sprayed silver) for the wings and a length of pine along the upper centre of the main body. The rod support also holds a ply support bracket to which I clip an illuminated LED magnifier which lights up when the saw is operated via. a foot switch. To allow the arms to swing out, I simply fitted a bolt with a nyloc nut through both the main body and wing, with two pairs slightly dished oversize washes (convex sides face to face) sandwiched between the the two pieces of wood to act as bearings (a little grease added for lubrication). A small knob was added to each wing section to allow my finger to operate the pivot movement. When in the open position, the inner front radius on each wing contacts with the near end of the central pine support, which acts as a stop. Care was taken so that the storage system did not interfere with visibility of the work area or obstruct in any way. The holes for the tubes (nine in each wing), were purposely offset so that the blade identification labels in the far row could be read without being obscured by tubes in front.

Actually you just reminded me.. I gotta set up my laser.. Who needs a drill press when you can just burn the holes with the laser

I have that setup and just about every option Dremel offers and use them on occasion for special jobs but they are not smooth and get to be a pain in the butt to drill with. Nothing like a good drill press. A drill press would be a better investment than a laser.

That may have been a good solution,,,, where were you before I put finish on it??!

The piece I put in has the grain running horizontal, and the rest of the piece the grain is vertical. I should have made the boo boo replacement piece with the grain going vertical. This is important especially on wood with pronounced grain. But even if the grain is not real prominent, the light will reflect off it differently, making it more noticeable. That is why the end of the branch that I glued in looks to be a different shade of brown although it is not.

Paul nice save on the flower petal. Just curious, I wonder if you were to darken the perimeter the No. 2 boo boo would not even be noticeable. Like others have said you are to hard on yourself but I would be the same way. LOL

Paul, you are being a little tough on yourself....that is a fine project and the Oak is not easy to cut with that much detail..I cut that pattern in poplar and it was easier to work with....I do like the Oak !

I used a similar setup for years until I found a radial arm drill press on CL. If you have the space that is the best solution especially for someone who does production work like you.

I use that same set up and I prefer it over the drill press. Practice on a scrap with lines and intersections first, it takes a little getting used to.

WOW!! I have done some Highly Detailed cutting,but that is just some kinda Awesome!!!

Magnificent, I wouldn't have noticed the mistakes at all. Please may I ask what you mean by 'pay attention to the grain direction? It looks perfect to me.?

I just ordered some from an Australian company with free postage. The rolls come in 1 metre lengths so I ordered 2. Marg

My opinion a Delta table top drill press would be a better way to go.

I bought a drill from seyco and it does a nice job drilling small entry holes.

great job Paul, How long did that take you. grizz

I think you did a great job on that! also great job on the saves.. I've also been there done that with not paying attention to the grain direction.. but to be honest.. nobody else ever noticed or said anything.. Of coarse I wouldn't sell a piece that I did something like that on but.. have given out many pieces like that.. most of my mess ups end up hanging on my wall of shame as a reminder.. they hang right in my shop.. so I'm reminded every time I look up at the wall... One neighbor comes around and ask if he can have them to make something else with / out of it.. I usually give them to him.. he's always saying " nothing wrong with that it's cool and the flaw gives it character " Something I've learned is without mistakes you don't learn anything.. I've made a lot of them, LOL Now, that sure looks like quarter sawn Red Oak to me.. and yeah... it kinda sucks to cut... I cut all 10 of those wedding crosses from quarter sawn red oak.. glad they're done and on their way to Hong Kong tomorrow.. all packaged and ready to get that order outta my head.. Just praying that nothing gets damaged in shipping.. takes quite a big box for all ten of them and a long way to travel.. I kinda like cutting a pattern with some challenge like this. not challenge because of how many cuts.. but those challenges where you spot a floater and o a save before you actually do the cut, LOL.. I do them a lot like this.. because I try to make many of my own car clock designs and I only do a half a** drawing because I don't like taking the time to clean up a pattern... print myself out a coloring page and just wing it, LOL some how this helps me understand patterns more so... Big reason I never share any of my designs I make.. because pretty sure most anyone else would just make fire wood and several choice words about my design, LOL

I don't think I will live long enough to finish a pattern like that. You did a beautiful job of cutting.

I had them buy this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016OR9SCS/?coliid=I1N40DTRWHY9QS&colid=3FFU56ZXONLUZ&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it there is enough for two 21" excaliber saw decks in the roll. I figure at some point I will need to replace it so I rolled up the extra and put it at the back of a shelf. Now if I can remember which shelf when that day comes around things will be good. A2 paper size is not quite big enough for the Ex-21

If you Google A2 magnetic sheets, it comes up with a lot of options. I got one, it's great, I found that an A2 was big enough for me to cut to the shape of my saw but you can get different sizes.

WOW! You are good at these. That is beautiful.

That came out great. Paul has a great idea to. Might look even better cut out of a piece of slab with bark around it.

I use both the dremel and drill press it works fine that way for me. IKE

I think I commented on this in some other thread, but with my brain, had for me to tell fact from fiction. I do remember thinking that way a great looking piece. Nice job.

Ah, Steve, you really "one upped me" on this. Great job and I don't see any needed extra branches or off color glue ons. great job. I am pretty sure I will re-cut this pattern one of these days. The other question I have is what does one do now. Needs something to mount or hang on. I thought it might look neat if one had a slab of a tree with bark on. Carve/cut out an area this would fit snugly in so it gave the impression this guy was carved into the slab. When I go to the Oregon Coast this summer I am going to have a look for a piece of drift wood that might work. Very nice work, Steve. Which on are you going to do next?

I've got to get some of these patterns! Excellent job, once again

I was looking at those but, they been out of stock for the last 6-8 months... and this is a cheaper option for now..

Both of you on the same wavelength !! a lovely piece, well cut, I like both woods.

Very nice, I like the finish too. Marg

Nice work. Thanks for posting.

Those are very nice. Could you share how you build these and what you use for the back light. I would like to try making one.

Great pictures! Nice cutting.

I would certainly love to. Not sure I will ever get there again.. My son lives in Memphis and it is a lot easier for him to travel than us old folks, plus he can arrange to fly for free.

Which means you have yet to see the most beautiful part of our great long state Paul! Come visit us in East TN and see the Smokey Mountains!

Have a safe trip. Marg

Have a great and safe trip. Enjoy the time together.

Have a great time. I've been to Memphis and Nashville. Really enjoyed them both. Like to see more. Hope you have a fun safe trip.