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Thank you @Kenny Hopkins for the link to your patterns. I've taken a few to cut. In the meantime I did this one.. I think he's totally adorable.

I lost my glasses on top of it. This lady,s going all out to start an art store display in one of here buildings nice neighborhood too busy businesses around. My cabinet shop friend is quitnng his business because he,s getting ripped off to much he gave me lots more new wood do here,s some of the fruits of my labor.

Just finished this pattern that Brenda was able to make for me. It measures 12 x 4 1/2 and made out of Oak. Brenda, you can see the curves I was talking about on the corners. Thanks again for the pattern.

First let me apologize for the poor pics, I will administer 30 lashes with a wet noodle later. I'm close to needing to order, my goto blade is the Pegas Modified Geometry #3 (PMG #3), in another thread some time ago someone mentioned the blades that Judy Gale Roberts (of intarsia fame) sells. And sells much cheaper than the PMG variety. So I ordered a dozen of the Gold. She does sell Platinum too, higher price naturally. not that it matters much to most of you, but the plastic zip lock package is thinner, not as sturdy IMO, as the package the PMG and FD blades come in. Initially I thought I received a manufactures defect, it looked like there were no teeth! But sure enough, sliding my thumb up and down found them. I was surprised since with readers I have no problem seeing the teeth on a PMG blade, (oer the FDUR either). see the pic So I got some scrap pieces and went to freehanding some cuts. Basswood because it is notorious for the fuzzies, and a scrap of walnut. I'll be staying with the PMG #3, but as they say, YMMV The JGR blades do cut straight just like the PMG blades do food for thought anyway

First project of this type for me. Pattern says "grampa2010" but I don't remember where I found it...lol. I think I'm becoming a pattern whore...I've got tons of patterns both saved and printed, some for now and some for more experienced days. Anyway...I did this on 1/8" BB ply with a light spray lacquer finish. I intend to mat and frame it.

So, last year was my first year doing Autumn Topsail about an hour from home. 2 day event, I sold 180 puzzles, it was CRAZY! My best event ever. This year approached, I cut, cut, cut, cut... the weather forecast looked beautiful... then Nestor formed in the gulf and decided to come for a visit. Fortunately Saturday was dry until 4pm, but then overnight rain and wind made it not so good for Sunday so I chose not to set back up. (and it's a good thing since my Jeep broke down on the way to the venue Sunday as my wife headed there to enjoy the event as shoppers). Anyway, my new key/leash holders are continuing to do well and using a new display rack to show them. I sold 72 puzzles and took orders for 11 leash holders. I've gotten them cut, I just need to get the hooks on them and get them shipped out. Photo of some them done along with a custom one requested by a local shopper with their dogs name in the body... say hi to Rocky. 4 holiday events to go this year... 4 Saturdays in a row starting Nov 23.

When I was taking one of Judy's classes I asked her about her blades. She did quite a bit of research before she settled on the blades she uses and sells. You have to remember that Judy was looking for good blades for intarsia projects, not fretwork. To be fair - I don;t believe FD blades and Pegas blades were on the market when Judy started selling blades. I, also, like the FD and Pegas blades, but I have used Judy's blades and they work just fine.

I only use the #3PMG when cutting 1/2" or thicker... and then not for detailed fret work.. Too aggressive for me. Good blade no doubt, but aggressive. I use their #3 Reverse Skip often though... I really like it. Not quite as aggressive, but cuts very clean.

I have also been using the #3 PMG and found the even with BB Ply I do not have fuzzies and it is easy to cut 'on the line' with them. I just ordered some #3 and #5 as I am planning some compound cuts and they should do that really well. I will find out pretty soon Dick heppnerguy

Last time we did the cat ornament so it is only fair we do a dog ornament as well. I cut two of them. One is from the red Padauk (btw this wood can be toxic so be careful if you use it). This was mounted on a custom cut base of cherry and layered on top of a maple base. The other was cut from cherry and layered with Padauk and maple. Makes a nice display for the dog lover. Download from Free Patterns Page:http://baggetta.com/pebooks/puzzle_patterns.htm

Guy near me is selling this for $100. Says its a #212. I am NOT gonna buy it.

Me, being the "hoarder" that I am, I would have to toss an offer out. Maybe $50 or so. I love this stuff. It's probably not a bad saw even without all the upgrades that have been added to the present day saws.

I pretty much use the #5 mgt for everything. I've tried using other blades but they just don't perform for me in the woods that I cut. So far mostly maple, walnut, poplar, mahogany, red oak.

I saw this a while back on Pinterest and just had to make it for this Halloween. It needed something else so I built a thin box for it and put in some green led lights. I could have prob moved the led's around a bit to hide them and get a better glow, but I have more sawdust to make.

As Baltic birch portraits get older, I notice the wood seems to be turning yellow. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I put some kind of finish on them when I get them done? Maybe a flat poly spray? They don't look really bad I was just curious.

I know many of you have planers and the knifes aren't all that cheap to replace.. Just thought about this as my knives was getting dull so I had to flip them over to the other side ( double sided ).. which got me thinking about how I've never seen anyone mention anything about sharpening them.. or replacing them.. so i thought I'd start a topic on my experience with this tool. I got this larger set up 4-5 years ago as a gift.. probably wouldn't buy it as something similar could be easily made.. search youtube on the topic.. Anyway, way back when.. I was replacing knives about 2 times a year.. and hose things aren't all that cheap.. Since getting this tool I've only replaced a them once and have another new set that I've had for two years now.. I've been getting about 3-4 life times out of a set of knives.. I probably could get more but I don't want to push my luck and get these worn down so much that I damage the cutter head.. these don't stick out real far from the cutter head and every sharpening makes them stick out that much less so.. Anyway, I've been very pleased with this tool.. I will say that the angle that this sharpens is different than the angle of my planer knives.. but it still works very well for me.. Just thought I'd share my thoughts.. making your own you'd be able to do whatever angle you need.. might talk some trial and error... https://www.rockler.com/deulen-planer-jointer-sharpening-jigs-sharpening-jigs

Looks good.

Yes I do that with the rough cut lumber i get from my brothers mill.. mostly because there is sometimes dirt etc from them being sticker-ed to dry out.. out in his dusty lumber lot.. and I've found that though you really don't see much of any dirt or anything on the lumber it sure does dull the blades quick.. so I plane the rough cut stuff with the dull blades then use sharp blades for the finish work.. Thanks for suggesting it though as it may benefit someone reading this.. I learned it the hard way by running rough cut on a set of brand new blades.. they didn't last too long, LOL

hard woods work work well. Most finishes will not hold up to the heat but there are heat resistance paint like for BBQ's or maybe a stain. Steve Good has some trivets for free download on his online cat maybe be good for ideas. https://www.stevedgood.com/catalog/index.php

Actually, changing blades on the DW734 is real easy. The planer comes with all the tools needed to change blades onboard. The blades are two sided so you just flip them over when they dull. What makes it easy to change is they are indexed, they fit into the head onto pins so you don’t have to adjust them. Unfortunately, because they are indexed, you can’t adjust them which means if you sharpen them you will lose blade height and will not cut properly. This means you have to replace them. I use mine regularly and have flipped them over one time. Fortunately, the price of replacement blades is about the same as having them sharpened professionally. It’s the price you have to pay for having a great planer.

I have looked at these sharpener tools and wondered it they were worth it to buy. I think at the price of the sharpener and the price of replacing the blades that with my lack of skill, I will stay with reversing my blades and replacing them when needed. As long as I am careful about what goes through my planer, I do not seem to have any trouble with making my blades last quite some time. If I felt I was more skilled with this type of thing, then maybe I would give it another consideration. That is just my take on it Dick heppnerguy

I was just thinking about this yesterday while using my planer. One side of the blades has a small knick in it. It's almost on the very end of the blade so I don't worry about it. I started out planing some Curly Maple and after that a piece of pine. You can really tell the difference in the hardness of the two boards.

I think most of us probably have several unfinished projects that are waiting our attention. Too many 'want to do' projects in our 'to do' lists. Dick heppnerguy

I personally would put feet on them to dispel excess heat and avoid buildup of moisture. Are you talking 1/2" nominal? I have some 3/4" exotic hardwood I purchased intended for intarsia that may end up being trivets.

I sharpen mine with my Makita wet sharpener, it does a fantastic job. Not a cheap tool but well worth it to have in the wood shop for things with an edge. I have been using it for about eight years now and I would find it hard to do without.

very nice job, cute little bear

This is my second project. I have had a few failures, but I just dust off and get back to it.

Kevin,some Awesome work!!!Love the Web Bowl.

A real beauty Brenda. I could never get into Pooh when I was a younger. I really do appreciate the humour and messages in the stories now. "After all, one can’t complain. I have my friends." — Eeyore

I had a 14" Hawk. Had no motor. Was built to be used on a ShppSmith. I added a small motor and it worked very well. Gave it to a friend.

I always give mine 2 or three coats or acrylic lacquer (Automotive clear) this contains UV inhibitors. It won't stop the lighter timbers from yellowing, but it does slow down the process quite a bit. and seems to reduce the effect.

Like Tom indicaded Dan all woods will usually darken with age. This is normal. I do BB portraits and leave them natural when displayed behind glass. The ones not displayed behind glass I apply a bees wax or cabinet makers wax. As you know the sun can create more harm than good.

I love seeing you trying new things with the scroll saw. Looking at the progress in your work, I do not think there is anything that you could not cut, if you wanted to Dick heppnerguy

keeping the DeWalts humming I see. The usual nice quality work coming from you. Interesting assortment Dick heppnerguy

probably great in it's day. Might be worth a hundred for some collector. I would have to pass. grizz

It's a great hobby glad you enjoy it. I started 22 years ago and still love to sit at my saw and scroll. probably where they will find me when I kick the bucket. Hope that is not for a while yet. You are making some very nice projects for just starting. Glad you are sharing pictures. grizz

Steve designed this rose pattern as a segmented plaque. I made it into a box. I used red oak, poplar, cedar and walnut.

I agree never sell yourself short, your craftsman and designs are well worth it, RJ

All the giving comes back one way or another, Thank you Ron!!!

Very fine work Kevin. No complaints if it's free.

what a lovely birthday present great work

Nicely done. I did the same pattern last year and just sold it yesterday at a craft fair. Father bought it for his son, now a Marine. I especially love patterns that tell a story, and this pattern by "grampa" certainly accomplishes that. Kudos. Vin

Got the silhouette from the internet. Had to make some changes to make it work as a scrollsaw project, then designed the rest.

Yes I made the picture also with help from my husband. I’m going to try and sell the pictures at a craft show in November. I put the cat and mouse on it because I couldn’t reach the top of the door frame. Here is another picture I made. In private sales I have sold 5.

-- For those Hegner users with the knurled "quick-clamp" knob option : One way to add "comfort" to using it for long stretches is to slip a pair of snug fitting model car (r/c toy car?) miniature rubber tires over the knurling, in a side-by-side setup...A tight fitting size is best, possibly even requiring warming the tires first in hot water for a tight stretch-on install...After many hours of use, my outside tire eventually "wore off" - via the knurling eventually "rasping" the inner mounting surface of the tire : a quickie slip on of a snug fitting o-ring (plumbing type) alongside the remaining tire has kept me scrolling along, without "meat tenderizing" my fingers... ~Pitts~

Really surprises me that it would bend to that degree, rather than simply break.

Well, I wife and daughter wanted to go to the mall ( Bath & Bodyworks ) and the Barns & Nobel is in there so I went up check out the magazine.. Probably not a pattern in it that'd I'd cut anytime soon but I did buy the magazine. Also was quite disappointed that there wasn't more holiday stuff in it.. didn't seem like their holiday issue that I remember getting.. But that said I think I may subscribe to them again.. There are usually $40 worth of patterns a year in the thing and also some good reading.. I never used to use the patterns in them anyway is was more about the stories.. After thinking about it more I also support the designers and many other jobs along the way by subscribing.. Might see if I can get the back issues from when I stopped subscribing.. Biggest reason I stopped was just cutting un-necessary bills at the time.. Sure wish that other magazine was still around.. What changed my mind was a few weeks back I was asked about cutting some angels ( I'll post finished pieces in bragging section in a few weeks ) ornaments that i did way back when.. maybe 2008-9? anyway I had to hunt down the magazine that the patterns was in. I ran across a lot of things that I'd cut now but didn't interest me at all back then.. I also had a great time looking through them in my search.. Sure do wish they offered a yearly digital format one though.. Magazines take up a lot of space when you have several years worth of them, LOL

Big tip---sand before you cut. Do minor touch ups with Emery board or sanding stick.

Here is another modification to my Hegner saws I made. Helps to center the blade in the clamp. Just pop riveted in place.