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I did a Jim Morrison portrait for my mate he loved it and asked me could i come up with a badger his gf loves them so i did 2 very different badgers Gordon

Lol, glue hides alot of sins! I followed the lines but all the rapdvwill dreiltabs needed work so I just glued it up and will dremil drum sand them down.7" x 4" x 3.5 tall 1/4" ply scrap.wish I knew how to hide the glue so I guess this one gets painted.

My second one of these. Quick easy cuts.

I never really use this word, but the first time I saw this car, I was enthralled! It has an interesting history. The car has a 1953 Model 62 Cadillac chassis and the body was designed and built by custom coach builder, Ghia of Italy. It had a V-8 390 ci engine and weight over 4,400 lbs! The most interesting part is that only two were made and one belonged to the actress, Rita Hayworth. There are assorted articles and photos online about this car. As usual, the design took longer that the cutting. I did have to do some design changes on the fly while cutting and painted in the bridges on the tires and headlight enclosure. The Caddy emblem on the hood was getting a little fragile, so I took out some of the cuts. It was a fun and challenging cut. On to another project.

Finished up a few Steve Good “Be Mine” boxes this week. Two with cherry, one with walnut and the last from my first cut of purpleheart. All have hard rock maple side walls. They get a dip in danish oil and after it is cured a lacquer top coat. Fun project to do and the wife gets her pick. Started working on some Sue Mey “Bunny Letters”, this one is for my granddaughter but already have requests for more from friends who took a peek at the finished product.

These signs are very popular with dog lovers.Now have to get more breeds made up.

Well it has been a good day. I won a 50$ gift certificate from Bear wood supply and I finished a project. Good way to end a day. Thanks for looking.

This is a Steve good pattern.His says Grandmas kitchen..I changed it to Nannys.

Some day I hope to be able to do some of the beautiful work you all do, but for now, here is what I'm doing with my new saw. I have been making LSU & N. O. Saints yard signs for the past few years. Since LSU just won championship, I have a order for 10 signs. Here is my work in progress.

Just finished this lion portrait for a customer. This is the second lion, and the second portrait I have ever cut. Thanks to the tips you all gave me on the first lion, this one went much smoother, and I broke only a fraction of the blades I did on the first!

The day was going good did this one and a different one but one needs the lid finished then I,LL post. Rubber bands are holding it together.

I had one for close to 15 years. Now I didn't do production cutting and it would often go for weeks or even months without being turned on, but I never experienced any of the bearing problems that are more prevalent in saws that get heavy usage. I don't know how that translates into an answer to your question, but I doubt you are in imminent danger of needing a major overhaul yet. Your advantage is that you are aware of the problem and how to remedy it. Use the saw, then when you get (or need) a break, you can do some preventative maintenance. I think if you add grease to those bearings once in a while, you can probably avoid replacement almost indefinitely.

I posted this sign when i cut so thought i would pist a pic of it done and hung in my kitchen i drew a monkey and banana and cut them out as well for no other reason than the mrs told me to but i think she was right it turned out nice Gordon

I rarely post pics of stuff I've done, but I was kinda happy with this one, so I figured I'd share.

That is a whole different ballgame. I explained that in my answer above. Now the answer is still NO. Again misinformation being reported. Finishing is a topic that gets thrown around so much and things are just problems waiting to happen. I am no expert so lets get that straight from the getgo. But I have done my share of woodworking and used various products for finishing. You say shellac. There are various types of shellac and you do not say what is being used. Is the piece that is in question something you did?? If so what type shellac did you finish with?? If it is waxed shellac which is a harder shelled finish then the answer is NO. No finish will stick to it including poly. If it is dewaxed shellac than YES you can top coat with anything. If this is flakes and you mixed with alcohol than the answer again is NO. If you do not know what the type finish is that you are trying to use lacquer on then resort back to my original post. Sand the project down and spray or brush on some DEWAXED shellac. This sets up a barrier between products that is safe. Or strip it down entirely and start over but I would still use a dewaxed shellac as the under base or at that time you can go with a sanding sealer. Now if others tell you they have used such and such and had no problems then you decide how you want to approach.

Good day to all. In Malta we have a sort of thing during wedding receptions to display a photo of the bride and groom which they took a short while before they got married. Not being one to ever back down from a challenge and because I love cutting portraits I decided to do a cutting of our own pre-wed photo. Measuring 60 cm x 42 cm (about 24 x 17 inches) with a thickness of 6mm (1/4 inch) it is cut in solid steamed beach. Having about 1100 entry holes this is by far the largest and most complex piece that I have ever cut and i truly doubt that I will cut another to this detail. All in all it took me about 120 hours to complete as usual using my hand fret saw, (not scroll saw). The last three photos are of me working on the cutting and holding the finished portrait to give an idea of the size. The saw I am using is my larger one which has a depth of about 45 cm (18 inches) because my regular one was way too small. Thanks for having a look and great day to all. Tony

I haven't been around much lately because life keeps getting in the way and keeps me from scrolling as much as I'd like. That being said, I have managed to get another cross done over the past few days. It is a Sue Mey pattern that has really helped me practice making inside 90 degree corners sharp and crisp. I admit that I "nibble" at each corner before turning the piece and cutting the next line. This is probably another reason why it takes me so long to finish the project but the result is giving me what I'm after for the most part. In the past I have been lazy and just spun it around. This can be a real crap shoot. Better to take my time to do what seems to work for me. /Oscar

My friend wanted one Soni made him one!1/4"ply yellow on Heavy 3/4" backer. Yellow and purple.

I've only used mdf core plywood for cabinet work e.g. the panels in a frame and panel construction. Because of all the dust created when sawing mdf, I'd avoid it for scroll work.

@JTTHECLOCKMAN, your father is a wise man. In my previous life as an aircraft maintainer, Maintenance breeds more maintenance. So far, I love the aggressiveness of the blade which is why I haven't torn mine apart like a rabid honey badger. Hendo

I think my sanding is getting better since I got all the equipment set up. The drum sander has made a lot of difference. I made 5 of these bears, all the others are brown. The eyes... lol I can fix them, but I think I'll leave them the way they are.

Young kids enjoy a good story about magic and wizardry and this little project will help light up their eyes when you tell them the story of King Arthur and Excalibur (you can Google this if you are not familiar with it). In a nutshell Arthur became King because he was the only one who was able to pull the sword, Excalibur, from the rock. Well, you can make this imitation rock and sword to demonstrate the story, using your scroll saw. You will need some 1/4" birch ply, glue and a lot of enthusiasm, but it is really not that difficult. I have the pattern here, but it needs some explanation on assembly so I put together a little video on YouTube to help you. Once you have the project assembled you can drop in the sword and remove it easily, but you might want to put in a little retractable nail through the back of the rock and into the sword to make it impossible to remove, until you get to that part of the story. Hope you enjoy this. Free pattern

Oscar, What I would do is if it is running fine, nothing. Once you start hearing a vib, look at lubing the bearings. if they appear worn, replace them. That is what I will be doing. @ike, I paid 275. Not too much, but considering there are not many options in my area.

I'm still sawing plywood. I found this pattern online with an antarsia tutorial. I'm still just doing segmentation and trying to get the hand of cutting. I used 1/2 inch plywood and put a couple of coats of clear satin finish. Not that proud or bragging. lol

@Oscar Myer, just a suggestion, I think more people would see you above post if you started a new thread. A lot of people will not read to the end of this thread. I can not answer your question on DeWalt maintenance, I had one but that was several years ago. I do not think you need to be too concerned about having to change in the near future, if you take reasonable care of your DeWalt. There may be more DeWalts in use that other scroll saws, and they keep a good resale value... Very popular saw.

$300 is too much $200 is more like it if it is in good shape what shapee i9s the dtable in is it rusty that will give you some ddkind of care it is in It has a lot of age on it.. IKE

And getting better everyday.

Thank you for the quick response Sam

Now that really make the whole matter simpler,,,, doesn't it!

Thanks Dennis. I am currently working on a Jacob Fowler pattern using Pegas MGT #3 blades.

Enjoy the new saw. This is a wonderful hobby.

Well, put a bulb in it and started it up. I could barely tell it was on! Time for the acceptance inspection. So far, so worth it!

Yeah the easy lift like Bill showed in his link is what I liked best. there are a couple others on the market too but this set up ( I thought ) was the better more user friendly one..

I use the Seyco. I really like it and have broken very few drill bits. For instance, on my current 'Moose' project, I have now drilled over 700 holes using a single, as yet unbroken, #63 (just under 1 millimetre diameter) bit.

it sort of depends on what exactly "varnish" is. I consider varnish to be a category of clear film finishes. So to me, lacquer, poly and shellac are all varnishes. I would also consider poly blends like danish oil (typically tung oil and poly thinned with mineral spirits) a varnish since in includes the film finish. I am fairly sure that lacquer can go over most cured finishes and stains.

I understand there's an election going on right now, and some big one's coming up. Well, here's a sign that might help light a fire under the populace to GET OUT AND VOTE. You hear it all the time: If you don't like it GET OUT AND VOTE. Might make a good sign to drop off at the town clerk's office to inspire people. They will probably appreciate your donation. I'm sure this sign won't change the world, but it will be fun to cut on the scroll saw. I cut mine out of some 1/2" plywood and mounted it on a custom improvised base of pine. Free Pattern

Ghezz Kevin about time that tool was treated to some compressed air don't ya think.... Merlin...

I think if I had enough wood to do this full size, it might be easier, the back board for this is 8x10. Tried some things I thought would work, some did; but, many did not, raising my frustration level with this aspect of scrolling. I think I will file a law suit against my ophthalmologist, when he did cataract surgery he must have removed what little artistic ability I had. BB backer with gunstock stain, mahogany, aspen, and mahogany with ebony stain

I use the dremil plunge router with a three jaw chuck for all my pilot holes for a year now and could,nt be happyer.

Folks he said The saw is on its way. Do not discourage him. We are here to encourage people.

I have been to a lot of classic car shows,I have never seen a Cadi like that Beauty before.Down Right Awesome job on the pattern and cutting.WOW!!

Very nice work !

Now would be a good time. What grease MIGHT have been there to begin with is probably now hardened or non-existant. Finish the project you are working on and then take the time for maintenance. Head off the problems before they happen in the middle of a project. JMHO!

Cars are not really my thing but I just had to stop and say what a great likeness you made of this. VERY well done Tony

I got my springs at ACE

Nice Wonder Woman cut! Thanks for sharing

Neat NAVY! Great on the certificate too. New tools of some kind!

These are pretty neat!!! Great scrolling and idea!!!

very nice

One important factor to consider is that saw is at least 20 years old. I would not consider buying a used saw without trying it out in person. If it has never been serviced, the bearings will be worn and create lots of problems.