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I live just east of Toronto and so far the region has not said no to Halloween. It maybe modified yet but so far they have not said no so I am ready for my social distancing. Made this shoot so that if we get kids which I just love. Made from scraps. Ps The sign below the Pumpkin says out of Candy if you turn over. MVI_8189.MOV

Which one do you like more? Wolf shadowbox - it was one of my first shadowboxs projects and one of my favorite now. I decided to remake this pattern and this is what came of it. Video of making project Wolf pattern

The season is fast approaching, so I thought it fitting to add to my Christmas projects. This first portrait is an 11X14 Alex Fox Santa pattern cut in 5/32" solid core Maple plywood with a 1/4" thick solid core Mahogany plywood backer stained with Minwax Barn Red. The panel is finished using multiple coat of clear gloss spray Lacquer. A majority of the cutting was done using Pegas #0 spiral blades The panel is set loose in a simple custom Poplar frame that is painted dark rattle spray can Hunt Club Green. I had a difficult time choosing which to use, a standard black backer or the red backer as both looked good to me. So I let my lady, Robin, chose and she selected the Red. She also suggested the green frame. My second portrait was inspired by recent postings by Woodrush of his very well done Jim Blume Pattern Gandalf. I have had the H. Botas Gandalf pattern in my "TO DO" pile for a while, but I kind of liked the background on the JB version slightly better. However, I was unable to find the JB pattern so I used Inkscape to modify the HB pattern to be similar and fit an 11x14 panel. When comparing the two patterns, I did note that the HB pattern was quite a bit more detailed and required a lot of holes. This cutting was also done in solid core 5/32" Maple plywood with a 1/8" BB backer painted rattle spray can Gloss Black. All cutting was done using Pegas #2/0 spiral blades and the panel was again finished with multiple coats of clear gloss spray Lacquer. The panel is set loose in a custom Poplar frame that I distressed and stained with Minwax Espresso (dark brown - almost black) and then protected it with multiple coats of clear spray Polyurethane.

Little porch decorations cut on the scrollsaw. Allow me to introduce you to (L to R): Scaredy-cat, Shuby, Boo, Uncle Joe, Plumpkin Pie, and Gourdon.

Nice! I like the Santa a little better, his expression is that "HE" may have been a little naughty himself! I may have to get that pattern. I wanted to do another one this year on a wood slice like I did last year but with a different Santa. I would probably have to reduce it a little smaller to fit on the wood slice. This was my one from last year. I used red felt as the backer.

Since our center is closed due to COVID, I decided to hold a craft show in my garage. Where I live is a community of 185 homes all retired people. I hope I can reduce my inventory and makes a few $$$$$$. Here are more stuff ready to go on the show.

Hi All. I got an email that had an interesting idea. They were looking for tech help, but didn't know where to ask. Since it's not really scroll sawing, Coffee House is really the only place I could think of. But it got me thinking that I can set up an area for special interest topics. It wouldn't clutter up the main forum, and you'd only see it if you decide to join the group. Some ideas: Tech Support - members helping members on computers, software, other electronic devices. Health - weight loss, exercise, diet, etc. Recipes - share recipes, etc. Other woodworking topics - woodturning, standard woodworking, building, etc. (We'll keep scroll saw topics on the main forum) Other Crafting/Hobbies - Maybe a catchall for all other hobbies. I tried this when SSV first opened it's doors in 2009. There wasn't a whole lot of use. But I guess the success of one of these groups is the activity level of it's members. I think if I set this area up, it would be only for SSV Patrons. A little "something extra" for those who support SSV. Is this something you'd be interested in? If so, what other special interest groups would you like to see?

Spent the better part of my day making these 10 Family Crosses today.......all 1/4" sanded ply.....19.250"T x 7.375"W......rattle can paint....they will be giving these to her family sons & daughters for Christmas I believe...... comments always liked. God Bless Smitty

Not so new, but I am back. Was a member and Mod back when SSV was first started. But life got in the way of things. But I am back and just wanted to say hi to everyone and let those who remember me know I am back.

Sue May NW1902 Christmas Tree Wreath Pattern. Believe it or not I did not see the little trees untill I started to cut the pattern. I used 1/2" sanded ply for the top and 1/4" BB ply for the backer. This seemed to be a very simple project but took way too much time to complete. The cut was relatively simple and repetative, but when cutting the 1/2" ply I cut out the middle before doubble stick tapeing the backer to it, so I had to do the middle cut out twice. All cutting was done with Pegas #1 spiral blades except the small stars on top of each tree for which I used a Pegas #1 MGT. to get pointer stars.. Then I decided to paint the trees green and the backer that shows behind the trees red. That was easy, until when overlayed, the red was vissable all around the edges both inside and outside which ment I now had to hand paint all the exposed edges of the backer green. I also painted all the stars gold, but the craft paint did not cover the green sparay paint very well reguiring multiple coats and my hands are not to steady these days. I'm Not quite finished yet. I had the bright idea (no pun intended) to add mini LED lights through holes in the backer. I found a cheap 100 bulb string of the mini LED's in Big LOts. Searching through my numbered drill set I finally found the correct size bit that would hold the light in place with out glue. All is good except there is way too much wire bunched up behind the wreath. As they say: Live and learn. Not, IMHO, the best project to undertake and wouldn't do it again. I'll hang it in my house for the holidays but not sure is it will be a keepsake. And I did not mention that it takes 3 AAA batteries that will need to be replaced regularly if left on for any length of time..... Unlit Lit

Another old west - themed cutting. Pattern and cutting by me.

This new look of the Village site (SORRY) leaves me cold. Why fix what is not broke. There I've said it. Let the sticks and stones begin.

I saw this picture on the internet and loved it, so I put it through Inkscape and came up with this. Done purely because I liked it and I needed to get out of the house. I have 10 pups, 6 adult dogs, 2 cats a pond full of enormous fish and now a 'wounded' husband that all seem to think I have 4 pairs of hands.

Travis I was wondering if you could do the call out to pattern makers earlier this year for the Charity Christmas Ornaments. I for one would like to get an earlier start, then hopefully there will be no last minute rush. Just asking. Marg

I’ll second that request.

Love them both. Great work

That came out great. Love the wood.

They both came out great and with a spiral blade. I just can't get used to cutting with them yet.

Love the pawprint!

fantastic work, they're both beautiful

Welcome for the East coast of Central Florida. SVV is a great place and a bunch of great people with a welth of information and willing to share. I went from a PC to the 21" Pegas also, great saw. I tried top feeding....does not work for me. Too easy to kink the blades and I find it very hard to find the groove in the lower clamp when tightening to grip the blade. So I still bottome feed but the ability to lift the arm out of the way makes it a lot easier than on the PC. If you want to do more challenging fretwork patterns, learn to use spiral blades as well as the standard blades. Spiral blades take a lot of practice but the amount of detail you can accomplish is amazing. Don't forget to post pics of your finished projects. We all enjoy seeing what others do.

Like the Santa, nice cutting.

The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief was produced for 1954 to 1957. It had a V-8 287HP 4.7 L engine and came in a 2-door coupe and 4 door model. It had several distinctive features, 2 broad chrome bands that ran up the hood and a hood ornament with an Indian head that would illuminate when the headlights were turned on. It was also recognized by the 3-star emblems that ran along the side of the body. The Star Chief was the precursor to the Bonneville though the Chief name was associated with later models also. I had to go big on this plaque because of the size of the text. I used Good-Times font that is very similar to the Pontiac font. The dimensions are 18” x 12” on BBPW and a 1/4” backer.

WOW!!! Now that is an Awesome job!! I saw this yr a some Classic Car shows I have attended. Beautiful cars.

Awesome job. I do like the Red background and Green frame.

I did see that, That is a shame. I am so glad I have them on DVD.

They are both excellent but I do love Santa the best. Well done Frank. Marg

Nicely done, Frank! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

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Well I do read post a lot and sometimes I do leave a reply. Not as much as I want though. Anyway will do better.... :+} Here is a Pattern I just cut where I did have a couple hold the breath instances, but I feel I got thru them and YES I I'm Very Happy with its looks. But....Any and All Comments are Always Welcome. Good or Not so good. Oh yea some details. Did Stack 2 up using 1/4"BB and a 1/8"BB. Both came out Great. Black backer using 1/8"BB Painted. Used MY FAVORITE BLADE.............FDUR #1...................................................Thanks for looking..................Danny :+}

Very nice. I guess the red wasn't too half baked and idea. The Alex Fox pattern was more detailed than many of the Santa portraits that were available. I'm not sure Santa was his "Jolly Old Self" when he posed.

I just saw this on the news last night. Another reason why I don't like Apple!

At least I didn't get butterfly's in my stomach this time and had to re learn.

Seems to me that you are confusing progress with change, or at least change for change sake. {smile}

I had this idea last year in December, unfortunately it was too late for Christmas calendar, you dont even imagine how I was waiting to make this project and finally time is came! I think it is my Best Christmas scroll saw pattern: - this pattern consist of 25 small Christmas ornaments, so You can make multi-layered calendar - or just separate Christmas tree toys or decorations - finished project is great present for kids before Christmas - for marking dates or counting days till Christmas by hanging ornaments - any scroller will be happy to get high quality and detailed pattern like this one All ornaments made at one cute style, size of project is 12 x 16,5 inches, recommended wood thickness 1/8 inch Watch the the video of making Christmas calendar Christmas calendar pattern

Very nice.

Finished this one up this morning........comments always liked Thank you!

That's funny made me laugh!!! Thank you Bobby!!!

Have to tell this. I drive school bus an have a third grade boy who is very smart. So I made one of the puzzles for him. Had it apart in half minute. He was so proud, until I told him to put it back together lol. He was never so quiet trying to get it back. No he didn’t figure it out. Need one for each kid to work lol

Welcome to the Village Jim. Seems like you got yourself a work horse of a saw, we all start somewhere. Just remember, practice, practice, practice. Marg

Welcome to the Village forum from TN

Welcome to the Village from East Tennessee. Glad you joined us and look forward to your participation.

Welcome to the Village Jim! Where in Ca are you from? I’m in Ventura Co in So. Ca. This is a great place to come and learn and get questions answered.

welcome to the village

Welcome from the East Coast of Central florida. I did a lot of woodworking when I lived in NC in my dedicated 24X30 Woodworking shop with all the major equipment. When I moved to Florida Had to give it all up. However, i'm able to make sawdust again, even if it is only a dustpan at a time, in my mini workshop with very limited equipment. Great people here in the Village with a wealth of knowledge and the willingness to share. Looking forward to see your work.

Hello Jim,Welcome friend!! Well you talk the talk and walk the walk you are now a full fledged member of SSV!!! Your going to have a great time conversing with Scrollers from around the world here! Thanks for the shop pictures. We love pictures. And say that c- arm saw you have is a workhorse and should last a life time.great saw. Well just don,t be a stranger ever , everybody's comments are needed and welcomed.hope you become a regular,welcome again!!!

Thanks Rocky & Jolly! I read a lot of the introductions and the replies and it was clear to me that it's a pretty good crowd of folks that had a lot of offers for help, guidance, etc.

Welcome to the Village. Great to see new faces here. Hopefully you'll fine some answers here.

Welcome to the Village. Good to have you here. You will find a lot of information and (mostly) good advise here. Tom