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Hi at last got to do a pattern for hubby for his work . I learnt a lot even if it is not perfect. The best complement I had is my huby had to show someone it is not laser cut. Barbara

My daughter has a cottage in the woods on a beautiful lake, she asked me to make her a sign because there is a fork on the rod and friends have a hard time to find her place. Her boyfriend play guitar in a band.

Making several projects for a fundraiser for a local mission center. Had fun making this pattern and cutting. Always liked this verse. Keeps it simple. If anyone’s interested in the pattern let me know.

I found this pattern in an old scroll saw book that I bought at the local library used book sale. Some old black and white photos and good info!

I finished this on Monday, May 13th, actually took several Mondays. The pattern is by Jacob Fowler and found in "Woodworker's Pattern Book". I used 1/2" Mahogany 8" x 12" with 3/4" Red Oak for the base. The base has a slot to hold the upright. I used FD UR #1 and #5 blades. The finish is three coats of spray Polyurethane Clear Satin. Comments welcome.

I am tring to make earings or other letters from Steve Good but using the broken props from his radio flying plains. I going to try to put that coloured clay that you bake in it. The width is left as the props were. If nothing else I am having fun Barbara

It turns out that flowers have seldom been the subject of my scroll saw work. I only remember three such projects. The project that I favour is one called morning glory: I liked it so much that I made two of them. The pattern is by Mike Williams.

Great info, I have a dewalt 788. Its throat hole thing is about 3/4 inch. have noticed that is where the problems arise. That unsupported area where jiggling will occur. What i do to adjust for this is I have a deck of playing cards from a casino with a hole in the middle of them. You know the type. I put that card over the hole in the table and use some clear packing tape to hold it in place. Works great,. Not sure where I got the idea but it might be a sue may trick.

There is an old saying "There is never enough time to do it right but always enough time to do it over." I love designing and scrolling signs and Bible verses in Cherry. There is nothing more frustrating than losing a drop out well toward the end of the project. I have learned something that should have been obvious to me. I share it for those who may enjoy the same subject matter. When designing the bridges, try to retain the maximum long grain wood structure. The attached PDF shows script letters (Palace Script font) that have notoriously narrow and fragile bridges that can easily turn your masterpiece into kindling. The first column is an okay way to build your bridges. The second is better with a slight difference that retains more of the long grain in the wood and makes the drop outs just a bit stronger. By changing the location and angle of the bridge, you retain more of the long grain of the wood a d g o q.pdf

The magnetic cover I put on the saw with one hole solves the issue, And playing cards still work for those Thursday night poker nights

I just use my credit / debit card.. Don't use the drivers license.. that one cost money to replace... don't ask how I know this,

Not too much of a story other than I like to make clocks.. and had been looking for more wall hang clock patterns.. ran across these on Sue Meys site and had to cut them.. Been good sellers so far.. Bigger one made from Red Oak.. and the other is Ash

that's an ex21, I thought it was aluminum too, turns out the magnet works, it is either a coating or the frame work is near enough for the magnetic material push come to shove, double sided tape will work to hold it in place too

great job on cutting! having fun is the most important.

Sounds like fun. Please keep us posted on the progress. I remember reading or watching some place to bake the clay it should be something like a 1/2" thick to keep the wood from warping .

Nice job and a good idea. Your are have fun,,, so is you husband. Two great hobbies.

You are doing a beautiful job cutting those earrings! I don't think I can cut things that small.

Thanks Bobby. Quite a bit west of us.

Nice work.

awesome job

beautiful sled, great job

Very nice work all around !

I have herd my Dad recite that verse many times.You did an Awesome job with it.

I have cut 1or2 over the yrs,but they didn't look anywhere near that good.Awesome job!!!

That is a lovely piece. Glad you decided to cut it now lots of people will get enjoyment from it. Marg

Your patterns are inspiring as welll as beautiful!

Another tip is to pay attention to where you place your starting hole and which direction you normally cut in so that you start and end your cut in a not so fragile spot.. Not only that part.. but also pay close attention to grain direction of the wood.. take that into account when drilling these holes for your start finishing points too. and lastly.. The type of blade you use in these fragile type cutouts make a huge difference too.. A reverse tooth blade will make the wood bounce more because it's cutting on the up stroke too..

Very, very nice, Charlie, Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

I think I heard that trick way back when I first started scrolling by watching Youtube videos. If you don't have playing cards handy, a business card works just as well. Just cut a kerf halfway through it and tape it in place. No hole at all.

That is so beautiful especially the message!

The Gunsmoke one brings back memories of TV with my dad. Love how they are all so recognizable with limited detail. Hope you took your time on the Sloth.

That looks pretty cool! I can't do that with an aluminum table.