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My first time using spiral blades along side my flat blades. I found the spiral quite 'scary', mainly because I'm relatively comfortable with my flat blades and I like nice 'clean' points and corners and the spirals gave me neither. . However, I'm not unhappy with the outcome and I can see that they have a place in my 'tool box', just not too often I think. !!

Person selling Black Walnut for $1.50 BF. Said it was cut 70 years ago. I got 30 BF for $46.50.

Few things I’ve done lately

Made this pattern that I done last week into a shadow box, seem it is a lot clearer then the one I post before. H Botas pattern.

Steve Good pattern,a request for a butterfly &rose for a urn I did the name to but forgot to take a picture 3/8 purple heart cut with a scroll reverse #3 roughly 4 hours cut time

Glued up some scrap and went to cuttin' So as an informal poll, what do you like better the red or green flocking (green box provided for comparison, I think I already posted this one)

Gave her free "keep the faith in walmart.now she orders !

I just had to do it.I worked on the pattern for awhile, got it done, looked at it for several weeks ,and now that I,m back in my shop making dust, I said go for it. I cut the frame that had the words on it,but I didn't allow room at the bottom.they covered Lee,s mouth.so I took my dermel tool and cut them off.wont be making that mistake again.

When Alex posted the Howling Wolf topic.....I just had to buy the pattern And of course as just a beginner quit hard pattern of course. BUT hey I am me and I just had to try as my third project when my second project was drying and before I could put the hooks on that one........ So I just printed the pattern and started. WHAHAHAHHA well that was easier said then done Before I was on the third layer I already broke about 7 blades, went a bit wrong here and there and really was broken because I was so concentrating on doing it right that I had to stop. BUT the next day, after I had finished my project for our dog leashes, it just kept on calling me.....do you know that feeling? So I just wanted to go on again and of course I flew through the blades I had hahahaha, had to order new ones otherwise I could not even finish it Luckily they arrived the next day so I was just jumping from joy that I could go on breaking some more This all said I finished it today and to be honest....I am quit proud at myself for how it turned out. Maybe not the very best but as my third project I am very pleased with it

hello all whitewolf710 here back from a 9 yr missing from scrolling time im back and back with a vengeance to catch up with all my scrolling friends and get back to brass tacks and scroll and design for now im scrolling intermitantly as health allows buggered a knee so saw time is limited but sitting on ones butt can produce patterns lol

I have learned so much from all you guys here at the village. Thanks so much. When someone mentions a product I buy it and try it and see if I like it better than what I am using. I must admit that I have a few opened containers of product product that I might was well pitch because it I wasn't for me. I have four different types of sanding mops. I use them all depending on what I'm making. My go to finish on plaques is SW pre catalyzed lacquer. I spray it clear or in colors. I have tried everything and I keep going back to it. It isn't a great process for doing small pieces like this . I have found that I like using Watco Danish Oil followed up with a coat of Bees Wax and mineral oil. Special thanks to Kevin for doing the video of how to make it.

And there in lies the problem. My wife likes the red, but my girlfriend likes the green

...sometimes the problem is us. 1" pine, Minwax Espresso stain finish. Used a....Pegas #5MG blade, I believe, because its what I had in the saw at the time. (hint...replace the lower-case letters with the actual numbers: ID10T)

Put this one together for my daughter. 2x4 ripped in half, I believe, used a Pegas #5mg. Stained with Minwax Provincial.

I did the 50/50 BLO on them today. The frames are my usual fence boards trying to save the knots wherever I can. One is 1/4" real BB from Woodcraft, the last piece I had. The other is the sacrificial 3/16" underlayment. I thought is looked OK, knots, grain and all. Just as easy to make two frames as one when you make them at the same time.

Thank you Bobscroll for this pattern .My friend sure wanted it and gave me an Edward grant for my efforts,thank you sir for the pattern.

For those of you that use an actual branding iron on your work, do you brand the item before or after you put the finish on? Is your branding iron electric, or heat it with a flame? which do you prefer if you have tried both?

It's an H Botas pattern.

The pyrography tool that I just bought is a Colwell. They sell them.

Very well done Brenda. Looks pretty cute.

Very nice work indeed Brenda, I love that portrait you've done! Thank you for showing us, Bob

I knew exactly what it was, my hubby is in IT and has used that many times!!

220 grit sandpaper will take it off. did that to mine then clean with lacquer thinner then wax.

Sorry, I can not remember where I purchased mine. I know it was a little over $70 on sale at the time. There are several places that sell them. Search "signature branding iron". And of coarse I am sure you can get one through Amazon.

Six little Christmas gifts. 1/2" Poplar

Just had a funny thought of a giant hinge on my toilet and the wife saying I love the rusty hinge and how it contrasts with the basin. Sorry ladies.

Yabba dabba doo well done you. Roly

I have often thought of a branding iron where do you get yours from I did think of making one on my CNC in brass??

Miran, that still came out great for a beginner. We've all broke blades and I'm still breaking some now and then. Sometimes stack cutting a project like that makes it easier to cut. Also depends on the type blade your using.

Thanks y'all for the info, appreciate it

Looks Down Right Awesome!! I have tried Spirals several times,just can't get the hang of it.Kuddos to you and all who use Spirals

Good things to know,I don't have a Branding Iron,I have been saving up to get on. Thanks for the question Jim,and the info Guys.

I hate spirals and have used 3 spiral blades to make maybe a 4 inch cut and that was only because the project was too big to turn with flat blades so HAD to use the spirals and I broke 2 of them. So I take my hat off to you, excellent job. Marg

You did an excellent job, well done. Maybe be you were pushing too hard against the blades. Marg

All western lovers will love this one Bobby, so I won't show my husband. Great pattern and equally great cutting. Marg

Thanks for the hint, I needed it. Looks terrific. Marg

It's going to be a funny Christmas. Love them. I agree with Brenda, I like the contrast too. Marg

so nice to see old faces i used to know and meet some new ones to our great hobby joatmon yes i remember you its been a long time

You've done a dynamite job. The cutting looks superb and I love the pattern. Who makes the pattern?

Looks great

I have a branding iron. I usually brand on unfinished wood because I will brand the back of the backer which I do not finish,,,,, should I? I have also branded a piece of veneer several times and I can cut off a piece with the brand on it and glue it to a piece. If you cut it nice it looks pretty good. My branding iron is one you heat by torch and it takes some practice to get it heated just right and evenly. That is the reason I branded a piece of veneer several times. When I have it heated correctly I want to brand more than one thing... So I hit the veneer. Then I don't have to heat it for each project. I have not tried an electric one, maybe more convenient, but somewhat more expensive.

Jim, I just started signing my work. I bought a used pyrography setup. The first time I used it was after I had applied the finish and I wasn't too happy with the outcome. This time, I signed both pieces I'm working on prior to dipping the oil. Right after I burned my signature, I ran the flat bottom of the work over a piece of 220 paper that I have taped to a corian board. They came out much better this time. So, my answer would be, before you apply the finish.

Place by me is $12 for a 5'x 5' 1/8" 1/4" 5' x 5' is about $16. I am super happy I have this place around.

Great pattern, Bobby. Excellent cutting too!

Always liked that good, bad and ugly fella. Nice job!

Yep that is what I did, magnetic flex sheet is slippery too

The Frame looks Awesome!!!

nice job

I like that one Jim. Can I ask what price you plan to sell them for? I know @Denny Knappen also made some and put in his shop As well. Maybe he can share what he is selling them for as well. What I have seen online, they sell for $20-$25 (or listed for that anyway. ) I bought both the sets from online and showed them here before. Enjoyed making them and then started designing my own. I need to get photos of them to share. I have given several away, and people always ask about them. I keep tossing around idea of trying to sell some or not. considering an Etsy shop. Kevin, @kmmcraftshas planted the seed. Just trying to decide if I really want to go there. also, trying to decide exactly what I would sell in shop. I also do other craft type items and tossing around ideas in my head. Need to decide and “get off the pot” as my dad used to say. It’s the whole shipping that keeps me hesitant. Maybe some of you guys who ship can give some helpful info.on that. I was considering starting with a local show this Fall at a college homecoming and talking to a local store that sells handmade items and going from there. Just need to take the plunge.