Leaderboard

I spent some time this week cutting this fret box from the summer 2018 issue of SSW mag. Nice pattern although I was sweating a few bullets on some of the stems. Well either that our the fact that it is almost a 100 F outside with no cooling in my shop. Still trying to make a decision on how to finish it including using the marbling technique for the top they suggested in the article.

This is a Steve Good pattern that I modified. I used the drops from the inlaid box to make a second box that is fret work.

Cut and framed a H. Botas Owl pattern that I've been wanting to do. It's a single 1/8" BB ply done with a Pegas #3 finished with spray Shellac. I think it would sell...may have to do more of them.

I would like to thank @multitom for this great pattern, given so freely. Thank you Mahendra. I hope I did it justice.. This is from a pattern taken from an oil painting that I have, it's to go in my hallway.

Saw one of these somewhere and thought "Hey I can make that." Love how it turned out.

If you have been following my patterns for the scroll saw, you have probably noticed a common theme: Old. Yes, I'm old and love a lot of the things from the past, so you will probably have to put up with a lot of "old" patterns. Find out more and download free pattern.

I saw this plan on Youtube and just juiced it up a little. Im sure my Grandkids will enjoy the X-Mas light box for years to come.

I'm working on a Mick Jagger pattern by Steve Good. I'll work on the name tomorrow. It looks like it is raised and the cut outs are meant to look like shadows. I'll have to see if I have a drill bit small enough to make the blade holes! A spiral would be a one pass in that narrow spot...but I would wreck it for sure. I'm thinking maybe a Pegas #1, don't think a #3 would turn around. Has anyone done this one? If so what did you use on the name? I like it so far! Well, Here's the finished product.

use a funnel of course, best to go to the dollar store (or what you have that is the same concept), and get one funnel per flavor of oil, that will stop the cross contamination that will occur if you use one funnel for all different oils

She has a beach store and e how she found me??? She wants earring holders, so I made IPA bases white dowels and purple heart holder. No idea how the earrings attach.she has more work for me and will be here at 6 so don,t touch that dial,lol

Hi everyone. Just want to let you know I won't be on for a few days. Going in for sinus surgery; Have to take it easy for about 7 days the doctor said. Haven't been in my workshop for over a month. Doing a lot of packing and will be moving to Florida.Hopefully by the end of the year.

I'm not bragging about the project but rather about my 21 year old grandson. Out of 163 applicants to the police department there were five finalists and my grandson was the one they hired. He graduated from college with a football scholarship at the same time working for the campus police and security in a halfway house. I'm bustin' my buttons with pride! Pattern is by Sue Mey and top is metallic gold.

10" x 7.5" 1/4" BBPLY used a 1 FD Spiral Got the pattern on Scrollers Cafe Pattern size originally 14X10 10x 7.5 is the largest my printer can print.

Special project for my mother birthday - Jewelry box. I dont like boxes with separate top, so I made this one with rotating inner part, watch the video to see how it works Video of making box Jewelry box pattern

Working on project and ran out of accelerator spray for the super glue. So put water in sprayer and used same way. Works the same just as fast setup time.

Just remember water of wood will raise the grain so it might effect the surrounding area.

I may try saving it to a screw top jar, I've got a few of them. Thanks for the idea. x

What a great idea, I'm off to order some coffee filters. Thank you. x

Thanks Steve, not sure what I did wrong the first time, although when I come to think of it, I may have left it overnight before I returned it to the can but don't quote me on that, I can remember what I did when I was 21 but can't remember what I had for my tea yesterday.

Brenda, I always dip and return what's left to the tin, never had a problem with it going off prematurely even after months of not using it. What size tin are you using Brenda? I currently use Wilko's Danish Oil in 1litre tins at £11. Screwfix have half litre tins at £5.59

Super cutting, Brenda. The expression is wonderful

I would not ever pour it back in the container it came from unless I had emptied the container. Most, if not all, of the finishes, I have used tell you not to do that in the instructions. I would save it to a separate container or throw it out.

excellent work

I had never thought about filtering the remains when I'm done.. I may try that as no matter how much of the sawdust etc I blow off the pieces with a air hose.. I still get fine dust in the oil, usually not noticed until my gallon is nearing the bottom of the can.. I think Brenda was saying that she was spilling it when trying to pour it back into the can and loosing a fair amount of the oil.. If that is the case there are a couple thing you might try.. you could get a oil change pan for changing a cars oil that has a pour spout? Or you could try using a dedicated funnel? Also have read over the years and actually did it myself a few years.. and that is to get a dedicated dipping container that has a sealed lid.. just pour into that and dip projects.. if it starts getting too much fine sawdust in it or gets contaminated toss it out and clean the container and start over with fresh oil.. Just be sure the container is chemical resistant and that it's not going to melt with the oil in it, LOL

Very nicely done Sir! Thank you for sharing

Well done, Dave. Nice use of fallouts.

I have used them for 20 years. pretty sure you won't be disappointed.

Beautiful !! Such patience I can only dream of. x

Lovely boxes

Amazing work Dave!

You do dynamite work as always!

Fantastic work, Dave! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

A couple of truly nice boxes Dave.

Very nice cutting. I don't usually go much for the burnt look, but the border really suits this.

They picked the color. The silver is mettalic but the pic isn't the best

Stunningly beautiful on both Dave.

Came out nice. I like the burned edge. Might look good with a dark brown stained backer.

That came out great Gary. I hope you stack cut it. I never cut just one. I throw the extra in a box.

Give him congrats on the hire and thank him for his service. Stay safe and healthy.

Coming along nicely

In my readings about Kodak's cynoacralate (sp) glues back in early 70s, they stated that it would perform faster in higher humidity areas. But, they also warned it was not a "void filler" type of glue and was only to be used on slick-to-slick surfaces for maximum adhesion. We used them to attach polyester backed film stocks to metal clips. (Stuff was over $30 per fluid ounce in 1974)

Congratulations to your grandson and prayers said for his health and safety through a long and outstanding career in front of him. Excellent work on the project, he will love it.

Great news

Size of box is 10” x 4” and 2 ¾” high. Wood used is Poplar, Alowood, Butternut,Walnut and (unknown) veneer. Finished with polyurethane.

Whelp.. I just placed a order with Klingspor's.. Seems a lot of people like their products.. so I thought I'd give it a try..

I've stack cut 4 layers 1/4" oak and poplar with no problem. I think your biggest problem might be slightly warped wood leaving a gap in the middle. Try arranging your layers so they are as flat as possible.

I use one of these. It works great. I only spray shellac so I don't know how it works for other finishes, but shellac is soooooo easy to clean up that it's my go-to finish, most of the time.

Well I am surprised that a master has ooops. There is hope for us mere mortals.

I have never seen a hold down foot that does more than get in the way. If you have it so snug on the wood to keep the layers together it creates real drag and you risk breaking off the delicate bits on fretwork. The foot can help new scrollers until they get used to cutting as it helps with that terrifying moment when the wood starts hopping up and down scaring the stuff out of us, I love doing that at presentation, it really gets peoples attention. LOL. yes I can be mean.