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Charles Hand pattern 1" pine #2 pegas skip

This is what I finished this weekend. The butterfly is a modified Sue Mey pattern and the word on word is by jollyred. I really enjoyed working on them both thanks for looking Mimi

Another Steve Good pattern, iPad stands

I have been working from home, it’s been challenging so I haven’t had a lot of time in the workshop. Here is what I haven done. The vase is from Steve Good . Everyone stay safe.

Someone thru a lot of 6" An 8" molding away.looks like treasure to me. 3/4" thick white primed both sides. Could you ask for more!!!. Nothing struck my fancy today except this one of a convenience store very close to me. So I did it.i. I,LL spray Krylon fill and sand primer on it fully wet as it does not run to hide imperfections..it broke from from chatter .20.75 x 4.75" scroll reverse # 9 blade

Hi All Friends Hope all is well with you and your family. I was thinking I had not posted anything as I had not done anything so I had a stock take and was surprised. The small letters are from y husbands broken props for his plains and the center one was a request for a gift and the end one is for hubby's work as they keep taking his tools and not returning them. We are not sure if we can do it or is it going to get him in trouble but he loves it. I am glad I found some work to share. They are Steve Good Patterns. The letters needed sanding(lots) and from the side varied widths left it for different look the had cut or fun. Barbara

I think I did well today -- segmentation cut with scroll saw and shaped with a dremel. 1/2 Baltic Birch cut with #3 modified geometry and shaped mostly with a sanding drum. Next is paint then mounting all the elements together (also still have more to cut). The letters came out pretty sweet also.

As I am a healthcare worker, time away from the hospital is very valuable. This is the only thing I’ve cut, one of Steve’s latest patterns. I got a friend with the last name of Swann so I’ll send this to them.

I completed a couple of boxes using cherry and white burl oak, with the bows having paduk.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/HyuE1XnYO0I Dick heppnerguy

Posting this mostly to show off a cool pattern in the library by @lawson56. Nice job Bobby. I love the minimalist patterns! Cut in some air dried Red Oak with sawmill lumber backer. Love some Johnny Cash music! He'll live next to Willie and Merle on my shop wall.

I am always looking for ways to improve the nozzle on my dust collection on my scroll saw. Some to fit over or on the nozzle to prevent little pieces from getting sucked up that I don't want to have sucked up. Couple years ago I found a part in an old Delta faucet that was on the end of the spout that worked perfect in my top nozzle. The first on pictured. Never could find a way to purchase the part separately, had to buy the would screw on thingy which was more than I was willing to pay just to get this part out of it. Today I found something that I think will work for my nozzle on my other saw setup. This just happen to come out of a Jameson bottle.... I use it only because I can't find mouth wash in the stores right now, have to improvise for the cause, the least I could do.... With a little heat it slipped right over the nozzle. I think it will work pretty good. May wear out quicker so I may have to build up a stock of them,,,,

Since we had to self quarantine for 14 days upon our return from Florida, I had lot’s of time to spend in the shop. Weather here not the greatest since our March 17 return so the basement was my refuge. Here are some items that I finished. Enjoy and stay safe the scrollsaw or the wood does not carry the virus, I hope. ps The Kleenex box pattern is from Sue Mey (not easy) The bunny head pencil from Bagetta and the wolf from Alex Fox

Not all of my projects have been scrolled, but I have gotten some of that done. Tree is a sweetgum, we got it planted right after the quarantine went into effect in our county. Planter-box was built yesterday, with my wife's help (and no blood was shed!), it'll go in the back yard where she can plant some herbs/veggies. The compound cut is for one of my daughter's favorite teachers, an Army vet who has really helped and encouraged her this year. Navy compound cut is up next, for myself.

I recently purchased a scroll saw and was awed by some of the wonderful works people created. Some were from photographs of people, wild animals et. al. So, i decided to give it a try. My sister sent be an adorable picture of her grandchild -- I used it as a trial piece. It worked out fairly well, so I framed it and sent it to her. She just received it and was thrilled. The mom instantly recognized her daughter. It made my quarantined day! The original is also included.

Anyone can make perfect things with a laser but only a dedicated person can make beautiful things by hand. If it was all about selling things for the money, then who cares. I don't do craft shows because, for me, it looses the feeling of gratification when I am asked to make something for someone, because they have seen what I have made and would like to have one for themselves or a friend. Luckily for me, they are not into scrolling themselves so they aren't able to compare my mediocre work with that of such great scrollers like we have here in The Village Dick heppnerguy

Because of the issues I have with my neck I rarely get to do scrollsawing. I have turned to other crafts/hobbies that are not so straining on my neck. I have many, many hobbies to keep me busy during this time so all is well. Yesterday we needs some groceries. Do NOT want to go into any stores we ordered our groceries on line from Walmart. They shopped for our requested groceries, bagged them and brought them out to our car and loaded them into our car. We were able to get what we needed and not endanger our health. Kudo's to Walmart.

I've fortunately been able to spend some time in the workshop. I'm doing a series of this type to include a zebra and an elephant. Hopefully this is the first of many. Mt wife is busy making masks and they've been a huge hit.

ive started making one of these,during the lockdown,ive made a few of these over the years ,but i think i will make a change on this one,i plan on changing the frame to my next one,it take a while to make but while this covid 19 goes on i have plenty time to do it,i got left go from work 2 weeks ago ,and no signs of going back until this passes, keep safe everyone,

I am new to Scroll Sawing and would like some info on types of blades. My machine will take pin and/or pinless type . So which is best? What about Spiral blades? I would think spiral blade would be the blade to use all the time since scroll sawing is mostly close turning of the cuts. So what blades should I start out with? Standard Tooth scroll saw blades. Skip tooth scroll saw blades. Double tooth scroll saw blades. Reverse skip tooth scroll saw blades. Precision ground scroll saw blades. Spiral scroll saw blades. Crown tooth scroll saw blades. The more I read the more confused I get! I am mostly making wood toys for my grandkids. Jim in South Carolina

The latest of many of these little pickup trucks I have made. These are good for using up all those bits and pieces I seem to always have laying around.

Did a Basset Hound and tried a 'different' way of using a backer. An H Botas pattern.

Cutting wood is like cutting meat easy across the grain harder along the grain.

Yes, you are correct. Most scroll saw blades are configured more like a cross cut blade than a ripping blade. It’s not just poplar, you will notice it on most hardwoods. It really should have no effect on your cutting other than the blade working a little harder cutting with the grain.

For me it depends on the complexity of the cuts. The thicker the piece the more washed out the complex cuts will be just due to the size. I use 1/8" bb.

1/8th, and do a stack of 3 or 4, I use an PMG # 3 for most everything and certainly for this

If you're using a backer 1/8 if not 1/4. Do you have a need/use for more than two copies. I usually cut 3 if using 1/8 just a habit gives a little more support.

Looks like 1/8' to me.

Just a few - plus about 10 more I haven't posted

I agree with Roberta, spirals are a little hard to control on straight and curved lines. As a Pegas distributor, I recommend MGT blades #1, #3, #5, an d maybe #7. This should get you through most projects.

Well, I'll offer my 2 cents. First, it really depends on what is is you want to cut. Blades are fairly application specific. Size and type depend on the pattern and the material being cut. I would just forget about pin end blades as they are too large for most things, but I suppose they do have their place. I haven't used a pin end blade in over 20 years. My last 2 saws didn't even accept them. For most general scrolling, some sort of reverse tooth blade is the most common choice. Learning to spin the piece while cutting is all part of the learning curve that one goes through when starting out. Spiral blades are fine. I know one fellow in our scroll saw club who learned to scroll with spirals. He never uses straight blades. However, his projects are all ones where spirals are appropriate. Personally I don't think spirals are the best choice for many projects, but they are ideal for some. Like I said, blades are application specific. I would suggest you determine the kind of projects that interest you and you want to start out trying to cut. Get some reverse tooth blades of the appropriate size, for the material you will be cutting, then start practicing. As you get better and want to try different things, you will end up with a variety of blades of different size, tooth configuration and even brand name. Good luck and have fun making sawdust!

Someone want to explain to the public that Scroll Sawing is classified as an ESSENTIAL SERVICE? RJF

Some good copy shops have shear paper cutters to cut the spine evenly and a machine the punch holes for a comb spine. The spines are sold by inch diameter size, so one can be selected to let the book lay flat. RJF

A scroll saw is a useful tool for cutting the binding off of a book. As the shop teacher I have had a few teachers ask me if I have a handy way to cut all the pages out of a book so they can scan and make copies. (typically for when students are prone to destroying the original copy of a work book, so not entirely a copy-write violation)

Nope. we have been practicing and he pretty well has it figured out. Little more practice on paw placement. He is negotiating for an new ball every time he does it...

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I have started to attempt things that I have not tried before and am unsure of. The first on my list is to master the use of epoxy with scroll sawn objects. I started this a couple of weeks ago and am documenting my successes and failures in the thread: In the meantime, here is a photo of my latest experiment which is currently underway: When (not if) I finally succeed, I will insert a photo of that project here: xxxxxxx

Well I had quality time in the shop today amid all the quarantined and shut downs. Nice quiet area for a change, no back to back trains , train horns ,car horns ,drive by traffics. I felt at ease to do as promised and knock out some of his patterns. Still more to cut maybe tomorrow,everyday is different. Thanks for looking.cut with FD scroll reverse#9&#7 blades on the DeWalt type 1 over 20 years old. It got it's work out since I bought it . Looking for the water cooled one coming out in the future,maybe!!! Lol

I have been noticing while cutting 3/4” poplar, that regardless of the blade I choose a cutting across the grain is SO much easier than cutting with the grain. is there a reason for this or have I a technique problem?

I do not recommend beginning with spirals. Start with flat blades. Since your saw does take pinned blades, they will be the easiest to install. You WILL want to move to pinless for fine fretwork. I think reverse and skip tooth to start. Sizes 3.

That is a beauty already. Well done. Marg

My youngest daughter got married last month and my wife reminded me that I had not made them a wedding plaque. OH, my. I went to the computer and pulled up this Sue Mey pattern and went to my shop and put it in my 'top priority' projects. I got it mailed off this morning. So glad my wife reminded me when she did Dick heppnerguy

Very nice! I love the big cats.

No,, I'm useless at patterns. It's a Helda Botas pattern from his facebook page Custom Wood Portraits.

Recently @RabidAlien posted the pattern of the Jazz Trumpeter. One I wanted to try so I did. Not posting this because I am happy with it but more to give advice to anyone else that cuts it. As you can see with mine, it does not show up well. The reason is I did not enlarge the pattern enough, this is approximately 10" x 7.5" x 1/4". When I do it again (out of wood right now), I will increase the size by at least 50% more. That way the lines will be thick enough to let the white show through, and I will cut it in 1/8" pieces (stacked), that will also let the white show up more. It is a fun cut and not real difficult. There are some very fragile area and making it bigger will also strengthen them some. I really enjoyed playing around with it, not sorry I tried and it will be on my do over list. Is making a trip to a wood store essential???!! Feels like it to me.. Just thought of another option, reverse it, doesn't look too bad.

Yup, I have a book of clock patterns that I have cut up thinking I would buy another one for reference only to find out it is out of print.

good job on all

Welcome back Hans. I hope your health is better. It's good to see you scrolling again. Great work, you haven't lost your touch, well done. Marg

wounderful!!! love your work!!