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Pattern by Neptune aka Janevski. 3/16 underlayment stack cut two up. #1 Pegas mg blade. As of yet only has 50/50 finish.

So I broke down and bought this brand new King 21" scroll saw today. For the past few years I've had a Delta 40-694 of which I've felt was a very good saw. The Delta still runs just fine, however it has a lot of hours on it and lately I couldn't help but worry that it might break and I'd be without a saw. So I started researching new saws and saving up some money. I decided on the King for a couple simple reasons. Probably the biggest of which is the WoodCraft store in Orlando had one in store that I was able to go in and look at and get a feel for. It's a pricey investment, however I'm hoping it's one that lasts me a very long time, many cutting hours and many wonderful projects. I've spent about 3 hours cutting on it so far and I have to say I'm very impressed. There is almost no vibration and it runs so quietly even compared to my Delta which I've never thought to be a noisy saw. The top blade clamp, while not all that different from the Delta, has taken me a bit of getting used to, but I think I'm getting there. So far I'm very happy with this purchase.

This is cut from 1/2 poplar using Pegas #3 MG and 2/0 FD spiral blades.....The last of Fiona's patterns (for now)...Finished this one with a 50/50 mix of Mineral spirits and BLO , then spray poly..Thanks for looking....Steve.

Figured it’s a nice day and about time to start setting up my CNC . Gotta wait for a new work table to come in the mail that I just ordered. Was going to build one but read these are fussy about having a good flat solid surface to set on. Table is 10 days out so now back to waiting lol.

The golf clock and tissue box are patterns from Sue May, I got a request for another BBQ tray. I used wood that I had around, the client was happy so I guess that is the main thing. My wife painted the background for the clock.

Put together this optical illusion into wood. I cut mine from pine and used the cutoff for a base. When you first look at it you see a penguin, but look again and it Abe Lincoln. If you'd like the pattern for this it is free on my FREE PATTERN page

There is a bunny standing near the back of each of these eggs. The pattern is from Steve Good.

My shot at the challenge. I started doing some painting as my background of the scroll cuttings. My fans are really liking these.

Had my first event, was supposed to be 2 days (Friday and Saturday) but a threat of storms and wind Friday caused me to err on the side of caution and I didn't attend day 1. I arrived bright and early this morning for day 2 and set up. Beautiful weather, huge crowd but mostly just lookers. Had a good day selling 56 puzzles in just 6 hours. I had a goal of 100 for the 2 days, so I'm happy with 56 for 1 day. My biggest 1 day event is next Saturday. Sold 95 each of the last 2 years so of course that's the goal for this year. EDIT - The last 2 years at my best 1 day event I was still selling the raw kids puzzles at half the price of my signature puzzles. Now that I don't sell them, I need to sell 80 signature puzzles this year to hit the same amount of $$$ as the past 2 years at the upcoming event. And the fun begins! Iggy

Here is my latest layered ornament and my collection All project made of painted MDF 1/8 inch, blades - Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse #1 All patterns here

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.

I have an LED magnifying light with a 5 diopter lens. I only use the light for illumination. I scroll using a magnifying glasses. I scroll with my nose rally close to the table and hunched over uncomfortably. I was hoping the magnifier lamp would work for me but it is too powerful. The magnifier needs to almost touch the table to be in focus. I found an LED magnifier with a 1.25 diopter lens for $25 on ebay. That's really cheap so I won't know how good it is until I get it this coming week. Hopefully it will permit me to sit upright and still view the blade and pattern well. There really is no question here except I'm wondering if other scrollers use a low diopter LED lamp. I have found them hard to find. The photo shows how close 5 diopters need to be to the table to be in focus.

You'll have fun with it. I have an XCarve and really like it. It's a lot of fun to mix woodwoking and computers. One thing I have found, it isn't fast by any means. But on the plus side, it can be working while you're working on other things. It's great for v-carving signs, which will help your business a lot (they're great sellers). It's also really great for making templates for larger woodworking projects. I even use it for making dados and rabits when I'm too lazy to do it the proper way....it takes a lot more time, but super accurate.

My Easter gift for my wife. It is another Steve Good pattern.

Neat piece of kit I have the Shapeoko 3 and believe me it's addictive. You'll always use the scroll saw while the CNC GENTLY WEEPS. Roly

More like ornamental firewood... at least for the first several hundred runs,

Same thought I had, octagonal, shaped like the state, etc Might be a lot easier to just buy precut BB circles from woodpeckers on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Circle-Cutouts-Unfinished-Crafting-Circles/dp/B07FNYP24G/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=round+wood+blanks&qid=1555850310&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 Of course then you don't get to make the jig, so I guess it is a toss up

I have never seen one in use,but I have have seen what they can do. Anixously waiting to see your Masterpieces.

What do you need a spring for?? Do not over think it. A finish nail as I said will give you a dimple to pivot on. A cork bottom will work to hide it if you are in need to hide it. or you can celebrate the hole and accent with a dowel of choice. If you want to save the work making the circle cutter you can use a holesaw and a drill press and tune the pilot bit where it just penetrates the wood but does not go all the way through. You can do this on a router table and have no holes and use a pattern flush trimming bit with a bearing as a guide. Double stick tape to a pattern and you are good to go. You can use a disc sander with a jig to hold the piece as you rotate it. In the woodworking world there are many ways to do things. You can use a tablesaw and make circles. To me unless you are making a ton of these coasters free hand on the scrollsaw is the way to go.

Any "dimple" can be on the back and use cork backers .

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.

And here is the big bad wolf (with little red)They are two sided, red is flipped over to reveal the woodsman, the wolf flips to show him wearing granny's clothing..

Everything is so well done! I mainly use the saw to make walforf/natural toys, here are some ambrosia maple bunnies and their homes (maple and walnut)

And the raccoons are in the pattern library here in the Village. It is “raccon2” (note the typo in raccoon if searching)

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.

I use these. I love them and they work well. However I still need to be to close to the table. I'm hoping to be able to sit back and scroll. These are the ones I use. In fact I have four pair. I love them for a lot of things.

You are missing the point here Jim. I have a lot of scraps that I want to make use of. And each basket that I make generates 16 more of them. I'm thinking that I can offer the basket and a matching set of coasters.

I was having the problem, checked and my arm was not parallel to the table. Fixed it.

Grapes, clusters of grapes. Cork on the bottom.

How do you know what blade is what in those tubes? I don't see any markings in the tubes.. I have a little dymo label maker that I made up stickers so i know what blade tube is what...

Like others have said, you are gonna love it. Congrats.

very nice

No the light is one I bought from Amazon for about $20. It works pretty good, but you have to readjust it a lot due to it being flexible.

It's a Beauty.Your gonna have a lot of fun with it.

Certainly puts a smile on your face looking at it. Great work Innar Marg

That looks terrific. I love Fiona's patterns and you certainly nailed that one. Marg

Another amazing work of art Dave. Have no idea how you do it, blows my mind. Jeff

Very nice Steve ,a couple of hold your breath moments there

Best of luck with your new saw. I know if it is anything like my EX21, you will love it.

Wow. Dave, you really took that pattern to the max. I love it when I see a pattern somewhere and then see someone up it by several points, like you did here. You sure have a knack for making a rather OK looking piece and turning it into a master piece Dick heppnerguy

very appealing piece. Great work here Dick heppnerguy

Great looking bunny! You did well.

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.

One of the first things I made. I believe it was a Steve Good pattern. Those are also good words to live by, though not really achievable.

This is a Shelia Landry pattern. It’s turkey season where I live.

This was a special request for a friend.

That's a lousy trick, wooden eggs, what happened to the chocolate

A selection from my toy making days. I used to see yellow, my hair would be yellow, my clothes everything was yellow when I made the ducks. Besides the ull alongs like in the photo I used to make flappers that had a handle that you'd push and their feet, made out of vinyl would flap on the ground. I'd do dozens at a time as I just couldn't keep up with them. From memory they sold for about $20 each. All the googly eyes are recessed and superglued in place