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Found a solid wood trivet at a local thrift store; I liked the grain pattern so I adjusted a trivet pattern for size and bingo; a one off for the craft fairs.

Thanks to @joscrolls for a simple but beautiful pattern. Aptly mounted on slate. Just noticed the tennis racket in the corner. It's for swatting Carpenter Bee's, not tennis balls.

This is a pattern Steve Good posted several weeks ago. I like making baskets, so I thought I would give this a try. I modified the pattern slightly by adding a 1/2" Hard Maple base. I used 1/4" Baltic Birch plywood. It is 8" in diameter at the widest part and 4" high. I used FD UR #1 blades and finished with spray Polyurethane Clear Satin. Comments welcome.

My new creation. Plane and white walnut wood.

Thanks Al http://baggetta.com/pebooks/puzzle_patterns.htm

Since I have been off work, I have pestered Bob for patterns constantly to keep me from being bored, and some to supplement my income. As always, his patterns for what I am into right at this moment ( lettering ) have been PERFECT!! Thanks again Bob for all you have done for me. These are the latest - key chains for my friends at ATI Physical Therapy. They are made of Polycarbonate. They cut nicer than I thought they would.

Looking through some old photos of my work and I came across this. I made it for my mates wedding. A puzzle piece for each guest. They all signed their pieces and then had a bit of fun placing their piece in the correct position. I also made a box for the couple to keep the puzzle in, but have no pics of that. It turned out to be a treasured keepsake. Just an idea that some may like to use.. Cheers

#1 Dad Table Sign Pattern Father's day roll around and there is a need for a gift for dear ol' dad. Well maybe this sign might do the job. Pictures dad on his climb to the top supported by love. I cut this from maple wood and used the cut off to shape a top layer for the base. The bottom layer is made from a slab of mahogany. When I cut the center of the heart I thought maybe it would make a good addition to the base, so I added it as a pseudo inlay on the top of the deck. Was also going to used the cut out stars on the base as well, but felt it would be too much, so I saved them for maybe another project later on. Used up most of this blank. Free Pattern:

I drain my tank after every days use. I do not use air every day and for me it is the safest way to keep water out of the tank. I have a water filter setup before the tools so they do not get corroded. If you are using small portable air compressors and not draining them they are a potential bomb sitting there so be careful they do not get knocked over or tools falling on them. Forget you left it charged and go to move and bad things can happen. I have most of my shop on disconnect switches of some sort and at end of day I shut off. Speaking of things that should never be done is leave batteries charging in a charger. The heat they generate can cause fires. Charge a battery and take it out and feel how hot that battery is. Now if the shutoff on that charger is not working it will not be pleasant. Shop safety!!!!

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.

Let me start by apologizing for not introducing myself before. I believe that I have been a member of Scroll Saw Village for about 2 years now. I was born just outside of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Now reside in Southern Ontario, Canada not too far from Niagara Falls. My background is engineeering design, both mechanical and electrical. I also have an extensive background within the graphic arts fields. I am dating myself here. I started drawing professionally way back in 1972 within the Telecommunication fields. Space program, Satellites, etc. I was also designated graphic arts designer therefore was very involved with all company artwork and brochures. Let me not forget photography as I was also the company photographer as well. Moving on, the first computer for me was purchased by the company I worked for in 1984. Autocad was only becoming popular then and I was nominated as the pioneer within our company for this new style of engineering design. Before that, everything was drawn by hand, drafting board, etc.. I was actually using this program before General Motors and was asked by some of the engineering staff at GM to show them how this program worked. Over the years, the company purchased more programs for me. Coreldraw, Photoshop, Illustrator to name a few. In 2004, I was at a local Home Depot where there was this old guy (probably my current age) demonstrating a scroll saw. We talked for a little bit and I was hooked. I think it was only a day later that I went out to Sears and purchased my first scroll saw. Craftsman 16". soon after that, I purchased a Pro Craftsman 20". I ordered books, magazines you name it and anything to do with scroll saw. Within months, I was already cutting my first advanced portrait. Because of my extensive drawing background, I started to design my own patterns in 2005, but not using a computer. I drew them by hand from photos that I took. Sat for hours in our living room while watching TV and drawing at the same time. It was only in 2014 or 2015 that I was encouraged to introduce my designs to the public through some Facebook Scroll Saw groups that I belonged to. Then after doing so, I was found by Fox Chapel Publishing company where some of my work has been published. It is difficult to keep a life long journey within design world brief. Let me not forget that my mom enrolled me into art class at a local college when I was 12. I hated every moment of it as it was on a Saturday morning. All I wanted to do then was play outside with my friends. Never thinking that I would be still drawing today in 2019. So, professionally and hobby wise, i have been drawing and designing for over 47 years and still having a blast. For those who would like to see some of my scroll saw designs, you can find me at www.scrollsawart4u.weebly.com. I now own 3 scroll saws. 1998 30" Excalibur, 2009 21" Excalibur and finally a new King 30" Excelsior. I am also an avid cyclist. I have ridden my bicycle equivalent to 5 times the circumference of earth. I designed cycling jerseys for local racing clubs since 1998 and countless T-Shirt designs as well, but all for cycling. I was in a racing club for over 25 years. Too old for that now, but still enjoy cycling. I also love to play golf and long hikes with my wife. We both love the outdoors. She is a gardener and I am the artist who loves to make crazy things for our garden and house.

"Peace" sign project. 4 layers, MDF 1/8 inch Flying dutchman ultra reverse blades #1 Peace pattern

This clock was made from beech wood (the body) and white walnut wood (the disk) .

Had me buggered to for awhile Paul. I wasn't sure if the washers should go between the arm and the clamps or on the outside. There was much more side to side movement with the Pegas then with the original. In the end I reckoned it would be much trouble trying to get those tiny washers between and slip the bolt through at the same time so put them on the outside. Doesn't seem to be a problem. Sometimes the easy road is the right road

My 18V DeWalt has been OK. But for the amateur use it's had the chuck is very rough. Feels like it's grinding. I have a HF 10 minutes from me and when I'm ready I will check out their Bauer line.

Mine is hardwired in, so it's always plugged in I suppose.. just turned off, LOL.. If I go on vacation I hit the main breaker in the shop.. also shut off most of them in the house.. most my appliances are electric.. no sense heating water that I'm not using..

As Ray does I do.Leave it plug in.Just turned off.

Just remember to drain the water from time to time.

I never deflate mine. Also, I would NEVER, NEVER leave it powered up. If it has an on/off switch leave it plugged in but turned off. A good friend left the compressor in the on position allowing it to turn off and on automatically at night. It caused his shop to burn down. If the compressor is in good condition and does not leak air that would not happen as there would be no need to recycle. But I don't take chances.

Allow me to introduce myself. I’m AJ from Cincy and I just joined the Village. I’ve been a scroller in a sense for many years, although it’s more for practical purposes than decorative ones. Most of what I do is cutting out forms for carving and woodworking projects, although there are occasional small fretwork jobs like simple Christmas ornaments. I just found this forum through a reference on another woodworking forum (Sawmill Creek). I am always looking for ideas for projects, tips on improving my skills, and just seeing what other people are doing. As a retired school teacher, I miss the creative parts of classroom life and all the other school “hats” I wore. I never had the time for the woodworking arts, so now my creative appetite gets filled with the touch and smell of wood. I’m looking forward to new vistas hanging around the Village from time to time. Sincerely, - aj43

Teach Table Sign Pattern School is coming to an end soon so this might make a nice gift for the teacher. I cut mine from a variegated board I glued together from some scrap wood ( cherry and maple) to make a nice ice cream feel to the piece (chocolate and vanilla). I used the cut off piece with the leaf outline in it as a base. Free Pattern:

Been away from the saw for 2 1/2 months with a bad back and some other medical issues. Not exactly cured, but finally could finish up some intarsia projects where the parts were sitting around. Also cut out a wolf pattern just to see if I stilled had a little sawing MOJO. Nothing spectacular, but it felt good to get back into the swim of things.

G'day all, I think I have posted 2 of these designs before, but no two are alike. Finished these 4. Radiata Pine, one with a Jarrah band. Interiors flocked, exterior 2 coats of gloss lacquer.

G'day all, have just finished these 4 portraits of Marilyn and Audrey. Audrey Hepburn was the most beautiful woman ever (with the exception of the wife) IMHO 440mm x 360mm. 3mm marine ply from Bunnings, Couldn't tell you what the veneer is, probably some Indonesian rainforest timber. The frames are Radiata Pine 2 stained walnut and 2 stained dark mahogany. I cut these with a #1FD new spiral and a #2 FDUR I can't remember who did the patterns, I want to say that Audrey is by Grandpa but ????????

McHale's Navy was a popular TV comedy show that appeared on the scene on October 11, 1962. Wow! was it really that many year ago. Tim Conway who played the part of Mister Parker passed away recently so I thought it might be time to come up with a tribute sign for the show. I cut mine completely out of curly maple and improvised a flat wave base to stand it on. If you have any suggestions of other TV shows that might make good sign topics, please drop me a line and let me know. Free Pattern:

The ship of the infamous Captain Bligh lives on in this wood piece. I cut the ship from sapele wood and the most difficult part is the beginning lettering, but not impossible if you take your time. I had a small piece of spalted maple I shaped into a top layer of the base and shaped another bottom layer again from sapele. Makes a nice piece for display. The free pattern above is available for download on my FREE PATTERNS page linked from the Index page on my website. New Video On YouTube I generally cut my signs with a 5, 7, or 9 Reverse tooth saw, depending on the thickness of the wood, so I don't need a lot of blade storage area. I came up with some little magnetic cases built out of birch ply wood which I attach to my saw so my blades are handy. So I made a short video on how these are made in case some other scroll saw users would like to build some. You can view the video on My YouTube Channel. If you like it, please click the like button and subscribe to the channel so you will be alerted when I put up a new video. Thanks for watching. Comments welcome.

Simple project that should have been fairly quick took me most of the day. After cutting sanding and finishing the wood part I dropped it and it broke pretty much in half. I was able to prune a couple of limbs and glue it back together. Tried four different backers. Wound up with a slate backer and base. Glad I'm not trying to make a living at this!

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

This was my first car (convertible) back in the early 70's. Now you can have one on your desktop. I decided to experiment with a 2x4 so that's what I cut this from. To dress it up a bit, I placed it atop an improvised roaming base of sapele. Free Pattern:

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.

Really neat idea

Looks great Charlie, well done. Marg

Good one Charlie!!!

I can only wish I had done one of these. A scrollers delight!

This simple sign says it all, from the solemn crosses to the draped flag. I cut this from a piece of birch ply and mounted it on a wood base of cherry that I stressed using my belt sander. Gives a nice worn effect. Free pattern available:

My current one is a 12V DeWalt and I like it best of any I have had, including the three other Dewalts I have owned. I like it because it is small and for what I do, I don't need a high powered one. This one has plenty of power for me and not heavy and cumbersome. When the batteries die on it, I will go back to electric, they work fine as long a I use them in the shop and I don't have plans to build big stuff anymore.

I always turn mine off after use and purge the air and WATER. Mine always has some build up of moister in the tank. I have read many times that left it there the tank can rust from inside out.... get weak and under pressure explode. That is what I have read,,, honest. This is just one article: https://air-compressor-help.com/do-i-need-to-drain-the-compressor-tank/

I leave mine on and full all the time. Except when I go on vacation. Then I unplug it and everything else not needed in the house. I do drain the condensation from mine at least once a week, rarely get any but you never know. I use mine a couple times a week for maintenance on machines, shooting brads and the like .

Vietnam Veterans Table Sign Pattern One of my donors suggested this sign. I tried to capture the power of the war with the introduction of helicopters and a lone soldier. I cut my version of the sign from curly maple and used the cutoff for a wandering layer atop a mahogany slab. The sign is fairly easy to cut because of the bold lettering, but I cut the blades of the copters a bit thicker than in the pattern. Better to do this because they are a weak point out in the open. Free Pattern:

Pattern by Seyit But still a great job!

Great cutting of a wonderful pattern.

WOW! don't really need to say anything else. Just wow

Love it especially where the light house sits on the knot looks like a beach. Roly

I love the old song. I especially like the choice of wood. The grain almost looks like an open sea.

Looks like good artistic ability went into that. It's beautiful.!

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.

Truer words were never cut.Beautiful job

Love them. I bet they rolled their eyes at you when they saw them. Great work Barb. Marg

Another Neptune/Janevsky pattern. I enlarged it by 25%. 1/4" BB. #1 Pegas MG. 50/50 BLO.