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I modified one of Steve Goods patterns to make this. I am participating in the Denton Texas Art and Jazz Festival the end of the month. Getting kinda nervous about it. It is a two and a half day event with attendance around 200,000 people. Sure hope the weather is good because I have been working the past three months in preparation for it. First time for something this big for me. Having a tough time knowing what to price this piece. I'm not really anxious to sell it. I doubt if many people will appreciate the time that went into it. Made of walnut, maple and cedar.

Three Dragons cut from Poplar, Pine and a wood of unknown origin.....the one with the green backer is cut from pine and all were cut using Pegas #3 MG blades...Min Wax clear stain and spray poly finish..I have one more Fiona pattern of a Bee on comb that i am finishing up.....I have been working on her patterns for the last few weeks...Thanks for looking...Steve. Ps. i should mention all three are different sizes...did that on a whim and to fit the available wood.

Finnaly got them finished! One for my grandson, the other because it was stack cut. My oops, I am calling artistic license!!! Lol

Well I didn't go all TV Westerns.I did throw in Batman.I finished these up yesterday.I was hoping to do better on Trampas.Maybe next time. I am happy with James Drury and Peter Breck.The Batman turned out pretty darn good as well.I really do Love my new saw.Well worth the money.

Thanks for the kind words. The sides are inlaid all the way around. I have never done any flocking........I definitely need to try it some time. I blame you guys here at The Village for getting me to do new things. That's a good thing. I have never done any videos. Maybe I can get my grandson to help me with that sometime. I finish most of my projects with three coats of pre catalyzed lacquer. I would guess I have have around $20 worth of wood in this box. Being It is inlaid it takes almost twice as much as it would without. It took me about ten hours to make it from start to finish. I think I will price it at $150. Like I said.....I really don't care if I sell it. I can always give it to someone who is special to me.

Dave that has to be some of the nicest inlay work I have seen in a long time. Are the sides inlayed also??? If so that is a $80 to $100 piece. If anyone needs to do a video is you. I wish you make a set of videos depicting the process of your inlay work. That is a video I would watch over and over. I have done some inlay work but nothing on your scale. truely beautiful piece of work. Can we talk you into doing some videos?? Please. Maybe you have some already and if this is the case can you link them for us?? A++++ work. I always look for your work. You have extreme talents. The one thing I would have added and believe me this is just a thought but either flock the bottom or a piece of red felt or velvet. What is the finish on this piece??

I'm always using plates, cups, mugs, bowls for making circles. I just pick something the size I need, draw around it and 'Voila'

Well, I will respect her wishes. I not sure it would stand up in court, but I like her patterns and hopefully she will do more. I certainly don't want to do anything that will discourage her. Thanks for the input.

I have just received a reply back from Fiona Kingdon re. the use of her patterns. This is her reply; "Hi David, thanks for your enquiry. It is my intention that my patterns are made available to folks so that they can cut them for personal use, not for commercial purposes. i.e not for sale. My work remains my copyright and in theory I get to dictate the terms of its use." Fiona also accepts that in reality, folks will do as they please. David

I cut a lot of compound projects. While they may claim cutting depth of 2 inches I have found 1 1/2 - 1 5/8 inches is really the max I can work effectively.

I was a little confused about this as well, but her copyright notice refers specifically to the actual pattern and not the finished article cut from it. At least that is my interpretation, but I think I will contact Fiona to clarify. Basically, we need to know if items made from Fiona's patterns can be sold and if so, whether or not the seller is required to issue a copyright notice with the finished product.

Looks great Dave. I have no idea on pricing, but, if you really don’t want to sell it, set what you consider a really high price for it so it probably won’t sell, BUT if it does, you will know someone appreciated your work and was willing to compensate you for it by paying that price. Win-Win.

Beggetta posted this pattern, thanks! My son-in-law got me into the show an I have been wanting to make something for him. Made with padauk an soft maple.

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 enjoy the videos Ken and I alway enjoy watching how other people do it. Mike Looking for a scroll saw(used)but have not had much luck here in Miami, just a lot of harbor freights

When I used a scroll saw in the 70s reference was a magazine and a few pattern books. The technique was trial and error. Since having more time I've been watching Youtube, and reading sites like this. I remember SDgood had a Youtube on circles and his take on it and looked it up. RJF

With what tool would you want to cut this circle? There are (and I have a few) many plans for this, from a table saw jig, to a router to a band saw etc.

They all look great, love the extra in the framing. The names and logo really sets them off nicely. Well done. jim

I interpret that as the pattern, which is what most pattern copyrights are for. You cannot resale the pattern or give copies away. I would not hesitate to sale what I cut from it. Besides, jail may be better than some of the places I've seen old folks stashed in. Where did I see it written, "the older I get the less life in prison seem like a deterrent", or something like that.

Great pieces. This is your niche for sure.

Just wanted to give an update on the Seyco Drill being discussed here and noted to be out of stock now for months. I reached out to Ray and Seyco earlier this morning to ask about this as I have looked at them off and on, but was always put off a little by the price of it so wasn't sure I wanted to spend that much on it. This is the reply on got in reply to my question as to whether they would be getting them back in stock or if it had been discontinued: "We have had numerous delays from materials sources that has obviously caused us to have to delay producing the new design made necessary from unavailability of former materials. We are anxiously awaiting a promised delivery that should allow us to finish the tools and be back in operation within 30 days. We apologize for this unavoidable set of circumstances and appreciate you hanging in there with us. We promise they will be ready as soon as we can get our hands on materials needed to assemble the drills." I asked that they notify me when they had them back so I could decide if I wanted one or not. If they do, I will post here in the Village for others interested. @Dave Monk can you elaborate a bit on your statement that you wish it was built a bit better? Kevin - let us know how you like your setup. I have looked at some of those - I have also asked hubby to make me something similar to the Seyco tool - time is his factor more then anything else. I just haven't pushed it to the head of the list. Maybe I should. It looks relatively simple to make. What I like is the ability to move it around on a project and get to all areas easily.

Maybe a book if not a video. Either one I would certainly buy it. I understand basic inlay, but cannot wrap my mind around more than very basic. I have never seen a book or video the really demonstrates it well.

Thanks Dave. Yes you do need to think about showing your talents in a video. It is unique. As for price, I do not blame you and who knows you may find someone who will appreciate the work and understand what it takes to make something like that. I know most people will have no clue. Good luck and look forward to seeing more of your work.

I was thinking the grill was no big deal. Then after I read your cutting explanation I went back to the picture and realized that the verticals are not connected at the top. WOW!

The update on the audit was posted on the SAW Facebook page by Lee Neiden, President of SAW, at 3:40 PM on April 16, 2019. Like many others here I am not now or never have been a SAW member. I never saw the value for me.

Dave, you do good work !

fantastic job, it's beautiful

very nice work

very nice basket

I've been looking at her patterns and a couple have caught my eye. I post my work on my FB page and also sell most of my stuff. I'm too old to go to jail.

Dave, I think that it pertains to the pattern and not the product...I give most of my work away to folks....I always give credit to the pattern designers of a piece !

They came out Awesome.Fantastic job!!I finally cut me out a Dragonfly after 20 yrs of cutting.And I broke off a small tip of the wing..But it was a easy fix.Looks just fine.

WOW!!!That is one Beautiful box.Awesome work Dave.I agree with JTTHECLOCKMAN $100 For sure.

Well you are certainly giving the saw a good workout. Lovely work Bobby. Marg

Very nice indeed. Marg

They are lovely, especially with the green background. Great work Steve. Marg

Kevin do not go by what I say. Post videos and I am sure there are people who love seeing them and maybe helpful too. As far as grain goes I said it was a matter of opinion. I just voiced an opinion. All very nice work as usual.

Gosh,Dave that is beautiful. ..it's priceless...you are going to do great at show

Absolutely beautiful! At first, I thought you were talking about this being entered in a contest. I'm sure that would be hard to beat in any competition! God luck with your sales although, as already stated, your work is always top notch and you won't have much trouble with selling your projects. God Bless! Spirithorse

Great lookin basket inar!

The saw has a dust port and does suck the dust downward through the holes on the table.. But I shut off the Vac when I video because of the noise.. assuming nobody wants to hear that.. I also have a box fan with a furnace filter that I kept on during the video mainly because the saw is louder than the fan.. and that fan / filter helps a lot.. Thank you for commenting.. I don't never know whether to do anymore videos or not sometimes.. it seems I get mixed reviews about it.. I do this angle because who wants to watch a person sitting in a stool spinning a board around not knowing what they are really doing.. then after every cut.. the person holds up the board so you can see what they did for that 5 minutes spinning the board, .. I think people want to see what is actually happening.. I watch the videos I make and sometimes I learn things I'm doing wrong while cutting.. watching it slow motion one can learn a lot too.. but.. not learn a darn thing watching a person sitting spinning the board that you cannot see .. I need to do a project that requires the use of spiral blades again and show how I cut with those.. I've had people asking for that one.. I just don't use spirals very often..I'll for sure mess up staying on the lines with those.. but that's art of the " Handmade "

Very nice Inar!

I change the grain direction on projects according to the project at hand.. something I have noticed is.. what I see in the wood grain is not seen by others.. and sometimes it just takes some imagination to understand what the artist is seeing or has seen in a project.. I very seldom just throw the patterns on the wood just to get more pieces from that board.. However... I also don't just throw away a board because it's grain is running the wrong direction either.. though I try to make every piece have a meaningful look.. it isn't always possible unless I'm willing to burn a wheel barrel full of usable wood every month because the grain doesn't go with the piece exactly as I think it should.. 99% of the customers don't care what way the grain goes.. they're buying the cut design.. not the artistic grain texture.. Every piece I make has some sort of meaningful grain design that I try to incorporate in it.. when I ask all my friends and family what they see.. they just see the design.. until I tell them what I see.. These sample pieces below.. I see the sun shining in the sky and the farm shadowed by the clouds.. The same thing with the bridge.. and the next one was a booboo as I wanted the star lit with the lighter color.. but it still works as the clock area can be considered the moon shining bright.. But then who the heck sees that besides me that places those patterns there that way.. so anyway.. I just wanted to clarify why I do things a certain way.. if we all did the same thing the same way etc it'd be a pretty boring world wouldn't it.. If people don't want to see the video.. I can stop posting them here.. just ask.. you're not hurting my feelings.. as for the FB posting.. they all seem to like it.. so I do it.. many newbies like to see the videos and the different methods of doing things.. I'd much rather watch someone do something rather than read about it.. The video I posted on FB has had 1500+ viewers in a 24 hour period.. so someone is watching them.. LOL

Great cutting! Very nice!!!

Great video and an even better job of cutting. I wish I was as proficient as you. I still have trouble in tight spots.

As you may or may not know, from some of my previous posts, I have a grandson who is a captain in the Army Special Forces. I ran across this pattern on Sue Mey's site and just had to buy it and make it for him. It is made from BB Ply and it approx. 11 inches. I know he will like it and I will be able to give it to him personally because I will be seeing him at the wedding we are going to in Portland, at the end of May. Dick heppnerguy

Got these done finally. Stack cut. Took about 2 1/2 hours to cut, using a Pegas #1 MG . High gloss spray paint for the black.

Great idea, I once saw a frame like that of a coping/ fret saw fitted with sand paper. It would be ideal for sanding inside cuts etc.

Run across this pattern I had from way back in the day.. I've cut it before a few years ago.. thought it was time to make another one for the website..