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Black poplar burl slab, 21 X 22 inches, Charles Dearing pattern. The pattern for precious was so creepy, had to cut it. 11 X 15 inches, stack cut three 1/8 BB ply, pattern by Jon Marshall. Jeff

Lion for my younger daughter. She is born in august.

Made this for my Grandson who is a big Star Trek Fan. Steve Goods pattern that I modified with the pattern I got some were here.

Here’s the clock.

Love this pattern by Sue Mey. I'll probably cut one of these every year. I'm giving this one away on my Facebook page to who ever guesses the closest # from 1-500. It's cut in 1/2" Walnut.

New cross project, this time I used two types of laminated MDF 1/8 inch Video of mking cross Cross pattern

I participated in the ornament exchange at work. Last minute thing for me this year. So I knocked this out last night. The lady its for likes gothic style stuff so I picked a picture off the internet and went to town. I'm not sure what wood this is. It's an orange/red color and pretty hard. About 3/4 inch thick, 6.5 inches long x 4 inches wide. Turned out good. Been a while since I've been on the saw, other projects are taking all my time. No clear, no stain, just a light sanding with 320 on the top and bottom.

after being away from scrollsawing for over 20 years, I decided to get my delta 40-601 saw out a couple weeks ago, and start again. when I turned it on, the speed wouldn't hold steady. doing some research, I learned the speed sensor wheel on these saws were prone to coming apart. I took the saw off the stand, turned it upside down, and removed the cover on the bottom of the gearbox. sure enough, the wheel was in 4 pieces. these wheels look like the old bakelite material, which usually did fall apart as it got old. (kinda like me!) of course, replacements are not available. my son helped me remove the shaft that held the wheel on, and its hub. he epoxied the wheel back together, both sides. yesterday we reassembled everything, and today, I was able to use the saw! woohoo and yippee! folks, im here to tell you, that im gonna have to relearn this skill. I made a good chunk of money with this saw when it was new back in 1987, but today, it was just like I had never been in front of a scrollsaw before in my life! I cant wait to get back in the shop tomorrow, and do some more! once I saw something that looks decent, ill post pictures.(if I can figure out how to do so!)

Pattern from Sue Mey. 1/4" BB 1/8" BB backer.

I started my new Hegner today and it ran smooooooth. It cuts great and now I have to get the dust collection the way I want it. But that is a small thing. My wife wants to put a Christmas Bow on it.

I cut this about ten years ago. It’s a pattern by the late great Dirk Bolemen. It comes out every Christmas season. I made six that year. Stack cut 1/8 Baltic birch plywood. Back then I would of used Olson #2 and 2/0 Reverse tooth blades. If you look behind Mrs Claus, there is a wall clock. Dirk designed a real clock of that. I cut that clock. It comes out every holiday season too.

I think the point here, Dutchscroller, is to not over think this. Everyone has their own individual comfort level when it comes to cutting speed (both blade speed and feed rate). It may vary, depending on the material, blade, saw and pattern, but you will quickly find yours. I tend to change my blade speed as conditions change, but some run at one speed all the time. I rarely run the saw wide open, but that may be the norm for others. It's all about control and comfort level and we all have different requirements in those areas.

Hey there -- I'm fairly new to scrolling -- been at it just shy of a year now but it's done well enough that my Ryobi bought me a Pegas for Christmas. Before this it was a year with a Dremel and that's about it for my experience with woodwork. I'll try to throw a few pics up to show some of what I've accomplished so far. The first (ornaments you should recognize - patterns are from here) are my first cuts with the Pegas - everything else was with the Ryobi. I know the S's are upside down on the 1* plaque but it was just a prototype. The other plaques have some Dremel work in segmenting the center piece. These are pretty much my most recent.

Man, readin all this chatter about the Hawk saws is like listenin to the news 'bout Trump!:( I'm lookin' to buy a 20" Hawk. I just called'em on the phone & got all the information about the saw I needed. They ain't a huge outfit like yer dewalts & such. They's a family owned & operated business. This time of year, they're busier'n a couple a tomcats in a gunny sack on accounta Christmas orders. Try callin of a mornin before noon o'clock central time & talk to Miss Nikki. Scrollsaw 703

I like them both! I may have to look into cutting the "Creepy" one to go along with my Alien that I cut for this past Halloween.

That is common advice and it has worked well for me.

Grab Travis's practice pattern, buy cheap sheets of plywood, and maybe a few thicknesses, not great finish or fine quality. Get a blade assortment. Maybe if you think you will work with any metal, get a small piece or check roofing and see if there is a small cheap piece. This is cutting and experimenting without any pressure that your going to mess up a nice pattern. Print out or copy travis's pattern, 10 sheets, more or less. Then just glue them on to the boards and metal pieces. Start at a slow speed and get the feel of the blade. Increase the speed a bit, change out blades and try. Since this is scrape, there is no pressure to mess up a pattern. Take a day and vary the speed, check out blades. You may keep a piece of paper near by for speeds, blade, material thickness to write out for reference. Wear safety glasses. If blades snap, fly, they won't be hitting your eyes. https://www.scrollsawgoodies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/TCF0003_Practice.pdf Occured to me writing this. If you can find a sheet of cheap, junk thin plywood go with that. Then tape pieces together to make it thicker, doesn't have to match, your just creating thickness. Either does buy plywood, or wood with knots or cut around them. The machine may grab it and pull the piece of wood your holding. Maybe someone has played with wood with knots, normally that pattern are cut into the wood knots. RJF

I will disagree with this comment on so may levels. Biscuits will indeed add strength and also aide in alignment. PVA glue is not the best glue with oily woods and yes they need to be wiped down for sure. I know these topics get debated all the time in the woodworking world and there are examples that support both sides but why take a chance is how I look at it. Can not hurt. By the way again controversy but either G-2 (System Three Epoxy) or G/Flex (West System Epoxy) is good for exotic woods.

On my phone in safari browser I just tap the heart icon and a little pop-up shows up to select which icon you want to choose.. I have a older iPhone that's not a very large screen.. sometimes I tap the wrong icon.. in that case you can just re-tap the heart and try hitting the correct icon.. New phone under my Christmas tree.. hopefully I won't have that issue soon, LOL

Congratulations! You can scroll the bow !

As I prepare to tuck myself in bed last night, my wonderful wife mentions her secret Santa gift exchange at work today. Oh yea no gift or time to hit to store. wife: Can you do me a favor? So here it is, 1 hour, putting my slippers on to taking them off. That was fun. Obviously not my best but pulled it off minus the finish.

Dave, there is another fine scroller who lives in Kansas. His name is Brad and he goes by Scrollsaw703 here on the Village. You might hook up with him and see where you guys are in proximity to each other. That's great news. Always happy to have another scroller here. Keep us updated.

I do still have some work left to do to this saw. the table is covered in rust, which is not a problem to remove, just takes a little time. a few other parts need to be removed and wire wheeled to remove surface rust. the saw was never outside, its just very humid here. the bellows is torn loose at the top, and needs to be glued back. the air hose from the bellows housing to the nozzle is very brittle and needs replaced. I think automotive windshield washer tubing, or aquarium tubing will work. I will be able to use the saw in the meantime. ive got a bunch of blades from the old days, just need to sort through them, and see what all is there. I sure don't need a Christmas present this year. this "new" toy is present enough for me!

Yes, this is a must with oily woods if edge gluing. Not all exotic woods are oily though. But if in doubt, do it. Acetone dries real fast, so it shouldn’t be a big issue.

I set my speed accordingly to the sound and cutting of the wood, like playing an instrument. You know when it’s out of tune. And never at full speed. Hi

I set the speed where the saw cuts the best depends on the wood and how I feel at the time.

I updated the software the other day (I don't remember which day). A lot of times, when the software updates, it has to re-cache and re-index the site, which slows down the response time. I'll keep an eye on it. Let me know if it is getting worse or not.

Very well done.

Hay I did it! I “clicked “ on the heart before but nothing happened but this time I hit it harder and it opened up the choices. Thanks

Look at your post, see the heart at the lower right, that will open to different responses when the mouse hovers over it, or click the heart for like I have no idea how to that hover on a phone

terrific job

very nice job on the burl

A Most Impressive job!!!

Looks great!

ill have to send him a message. looks like hes in the n.w. corner of the state, and im in the s.e. corner.

ill do that. thanks!

That's great news. Always happy to have another scroller here. Keep us updated.

very nice! 34

I've been kicking that around in my head. Didn't start trying any calculations or anything. There are charts for speeds for materials, I typed scroll saw speed charts on the search. Should have looked closer. Though speed charts for drill, circular saws lathes, bandsaws seem to have a common factor. They seem to give speeds for materials, ie metal, wood, steel, AL, bronze. The circular saw is rotational speed, drill rotational speed, lathe rotational speed. The bandsaw starts rotational, but the blades are a linear speed going one direction. Scroll saw is linear going two directions, traveling so far one way and so far the other, so a conversion of distance would be similar. All these machines tend to have charts that give a speed for a material. The scroll saw on this board is basically wood blade, some metal, so if a chart shows a slower speed for metal on other machines, the scroll saw would probably be similar. The scroll saw motor is normally smaller, so speed might compensate for thicker material, though that's going to be a preference. I've been packing and taking a break for my back and didn't do a very good search for a scroll saw speed chart. Wonder, would other machine charts give a sense of speed for the same materials? Just check the board after killing my back for the day. RJF

Thanks everyone! I think it's Paduk. It went over very well. She asked if I made it and I said "Yep, last night!"

Both are very well cut. I do like the burl, but, I cannot say I like the other. It is indeed nice work, just not fitting to my tastes!

The burl and cutting are beautiful.... you are correct, even though well cut, Precious is a creepy little feller.

Impressive work Jeff! They are both “Precious”!

@teachnlearn those appear to be table saw blade speed charts, "diameter of blade"

There are speed charts out there. Might give some a general idea. RJF

Just finished this box for my daughter. I think it will be a good Christmas present. What do you think? you can find the pattern here: http://www.stevedgood.com/hummerbox.pdf

Received my on and off switch from replacement parts ,com part #5140092-86 if anyone needs one, it is very easy to install , and now back in business

I don't have a Hegner,But I cut 95% at 1/2 speed,Slower if I need to.I cut with 1/4 wood.

If I were in the market for a new saw I would buy the Pegas. Yes you are comfortable with the Hegner, which of course is an excellent saw, as is my Hawk which I will have till I can't scroll anymore. I have never liked the Hegner clamps. And on my Hawk I installed after market Delta cam action clamps Super easy and fast. But the Pegas has simpler clamps than even my Hawk, it can top and bottom feed and the big advantage that it has is that the table stays flat and the blade tilts. The Pegas kept the rack and pinion plus 90 deg pin for resetting to 90 deg. It also tilts a full 45 deg both directions if you remove the dust port under the table which I don't like on any of this style of saw. I have my own dust collection setup that I prefer.

I own a three year old Hegner and a two year old Pegas. I like both saws. On large projects I like to be able to top feed with the Pegas. If I am cutting thick wood I like the Pegas. If I am doing fine intricate work I like my Hegner. My Hegner will defiantly outlast my Pegas. I would not give up either saw. If I could only keep one saw it would be the Pegas.