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I felt like a fun, easy cut so I took some liberties with @Chachi111769's pattern. These guys were a huge part of my 1960's childhood Saturday mornings. I would set my alarm at 5am so I could catch them and The Little Rascal's before the regular cartoons came on. It'll be nice to have some old friends on my shop wall. Thanks for the pattern Chachi!

I wanted to try something different. The top scroll pattern was not too complicated other than shrinking it in my printer to make the pattern fit. Cutting sides were tougher. It is made of 1/2" thick 16 poplar segments. Formula calls out 22.5 degrees per unit or 11.25 degrees per side. Height is 5.5" I wasn't concerned with grain orientation since it would be painted. I had a larger board and it was easy to cut and flip to get all the angles on the table saw. My Wixie digital angle indicator works great! I blue taped all the segments together against a straight edge and then made sure that it actually made a circle with no gaps. "pretty close". I laid it down again and then 2 sided taped a piece of wood strip the length and then cut off the top section (about 3/4") with table saw. Then Routered a 1/4" groove on the inside for the bottom. I cut a disc for the base and then removed the 2 sided tape and wood strip and assembled sides with base with titebond glue. I used the blue tape and rubber bands to hold it all together. I drew a circle on top and bottom of both the base and top and used my oscillating sander to sand to the line. I waited to glue the top so I could sand the inside even (to the line) so the router could follow a even circle. I have a Yonico multi size rabbiting bit to create the inside/outside groove on the top and bottom plus some sanding to make it fit right. I mounted a 1/8" disc top and painted everything with black lacquer and then glued the scrolled plaque on top. I have a compass rose I made a few years ago and may try to make a larger box with some better wood to show the grain.

About a year ago I bought an inexpensive branding iron which worked pretty well. The downside was that It didn't have a thermoset so it was real consistent. A couple of months ago I left it on all night. The darn thing burned up. Thankfully my shop didn't. The persons name I bought it from is Jacky. I sent Jacky a message and asked if one was available with a thermostat. Jacky gave me a great deal on this one with a thermostat. If you are ever in the market for a custom branding iron you might reach out to Jacky. You will get nothing but the best customer service. https://www.etsy.com/listing/469944865/110v220v-custom-leather-stamp-machine?ref=shop_home_active_8&frs=1

This simple to cut plywood jig totally secures the goose neck of a magnetic based LED light (available on Amazon for $10) and prevents it from shifting in any way. It would work on a number of different saws.

Optical illusion segmentation - simple project. I used birch plywood 1/6 inch, mdf for background and wood stains, also could be made of 3 types of wood. Project size 6 x 5,5 inches Video of making trivet Trivet pattern

When we lived in Buckinghamshire just west of London in the early 1970s, a robin with attitude thought that she owned our back garden. I found a pattern by Sue Walker in the pattern library here at SSW that very much reminds me of that robin. She entitled it 'English Robin' but I am calling my rendition 'Angry Robin'. Here is a photo: I cut this from 6mm thick veneer with a thin Mahogany layer on top. The frame is 1/4 sawn White Oak painted flat black.

I also learned about Cherokee from Ray, I ordered a couple smaller batches of BBply.. They was quick to deliver.. but only sent half my order. Then I got slammed with orders and forgot to send them a message about it, When I went to send them a message there was a message from them saying they forgot and had messed up my order but it was on the way.. So they get a thumbs up from me as well.. Actually need more ply and torn between ordering from them and having mostly cut to the size I need already or buy local and have to cut up the full sheets.. was really nice not having to break down the full sheets.. But that luxury comes with double the cost.... then there is the cost of gas and the couple hours round trip to go to the local place..

I very much like the quote about morality by H. L. Menkin. It's been a "tag line" in my posts here for some time. Last week, I decided to make a pattern for it, to cut it, apply a finish to it, frame it: And to hang it along with other quotes that I try to live by in my office: I think we all need to be guided by what I believe is the basic goodness of most people rather than blindly following the dictates of religions and cults. Getting back to the piece itself. It is cut from 3mm thick Baltic Birch plywood and backed by the same. The frame is of 1/4-sawn White Oak painted flat black.

In the thread re: Thinking About a New Miter Saw, discussion moved off track to making Frame miters. This got me thinking that it might be a good idea to offer this tool for those who make frames There is a lot of ways and tools people use for squareing up a frame during glue up. And, I'm sure many know about, and use, this tool, but for anyone who may not be familiar, the SEDY Band Clamp is, in my opinion, about the best one out there for simple rectangular frame making. I have purchased and used more than one kind of band clamps in the past. The rachet type is great for furniture work and such. I even had one that came with many different corner pieces that you could make all kinds of shapes up to an octagon. However, I found all the rachet types were dificult to use when making frames. The SEDY is quick to set up, easy to use, very strong clamping strength, and, assuming the miters are fairly accurate, will make good tight joints. I do not pin nail or spline my frames and I have never had a Titebond glued frame joint separate. However, I will use Frame V-nails in soft wood frames to ensure this cannot happen. And, just one other trick. Apply painters tape to the finish side of the frame at the joints before applying the glue so the glue squeeze out does not get on the surface. No mater how much sanding is done the surface that gets glue on will never take stain as well as the other wood areas.

niangon and oak

Hope I am posting this in the right forum. But, here is a much requested video from me and it's a FULL shop tour of the workspace that my Grandpa built. Hope you all like the video ! #ArtisanPirate

I can no longer get around and I gave up driving so I have been buying my lumber online for a few years now. I have been buying from various places for the last few years. Ocooch, Rare Woods, eBay, Woodworkers Source and a few others. Just wondering where others buy their wood and are you satisfied with the prices, quality and shipping. I personally like Ocooch as I can get sizes from 1/16" to 3/4" and they usually have a nice selection of domestics and imported wood. Of course you pay for that convenience. Their shipping seems high.

Sold your bass boat? OMG! Not a bass boat...

I shop Cherokee first and if I need a specie they do not carry I use Ocooch. And yes,,,, I learned about Cherokee from @octoolguy, and I thank him for it!!

I looked back and saw that I did try Cherokee last October. They were quick and nice wood! They, along with Ocooch get a thumbs up from me!

It is a tension clamp... but the guy needs to be whooped for abusing his saw like that... It needs respect and love....

I have just been cutting some owls in 3/4 read oak (I think) and have been using Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse #3. Cuts easily and what I like is the edges are completely smooth and requires no sanding at all.

Yes! Don’t let my husband use it!

Not sure, but why don't people not clean up and shine their tools before posting them for sale, RJ

well iv finally got the layered snakes finished pictures of all sides and then with there little hats on.....im not sure if i should just include them with the snakes or glue them onto there heads.they were a real bugger to paint and the colors arent excetly right but i got as close as i could with paints i have on hand i was going to put a jar or can inside them to make them useful as pencle holders or something but with the head and tail glued on the inside of the circlees so far i have found anything that will fit might see if i can cut a round piece of wood to put on the bottom it would be shallow but you could put change in it or something

FrankEV recently created this and told us about it in the thread: Parrot and Peony - Bragging Rights - Scroll Saw Village Here is a photo of my attempt: And here it is hanging with other birds on a wall in our (very small) downstairs Loo: This is cut from 3mm thick Baltic Birch plywood and the backer board is the same material. I painted the backer using many different acrylic paints. I found it hard to locate the correct colours exactly behind the holes that I had cut. The painting was much more difficult than the sawing and I won't be doing anything like it any time soon. The frame is made from 1/4-sawn White Oak and I gave that a distressed look by first painting the frame then sanding off some of the paint. Everything was finished using clear gloss "rattle-can" stuff.

I squirreled away some money from the sale of my bass boat for shop equipment. My three major items are a Delta 36-725T2 table saw (on order) a DeWalt DW734 planer (in the shop) and a Wahuda 8" jointer (ordered yesterday) ! Then I'll make some rolling tables, one assembly about 4' x 4' same height as the Delta saw's table for an outfeed and assembly table. Then one each for planer and jointer also sized to match the assembly for extended outfeed. I may even make one for my benchtop drill press and get it off the main workbench. When I rearrange the shop they will roll up to an outside wall for storage, leaving the center of the shop open. Well...at least that's the plan...LOL.

I actually started making toys, and still do, but my main interest is Double bevel inlay. The horse is my first (which I sold) the second is my favorite (which I gave away).

Enjoy !!! You sound like a kid in a sweet shop !!

Good list and education about wood suppliers. I may try Cherokee on my first order.

Very nice! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

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

I have been purchasing my past micro bits from DnD (https://www.dndsawbladesonline.com/page/448829586 ) and they have been the best yet.... Don't buy cheapies and don't buy one of each size... Micro bits break,,, you will want to buy like a dozen of each size you want. I think Denny, member here ( https://www.artcraftersonline.com ) sells the same brand.... they are both great places to do business with. My drill press chuck closes all the way down so I do not need a chuck adapter... I had one on the last drill press I had and it wobbles so bad it was unusable... so I can't give you a recommendation on that. P.S. Just saw this posted.... (Artcrafters)

I just run across this craigslist ad, Does that metal thing sticking up look like the up front tension release? Seems like it'd be a good deal for someone if it is.. Normally I see the orange colored handle but it's either worn off or that's not what I think it is, LOL https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/tls/d/warrenton-hegner-multicut-s-scroll-saw/7264892005.html

Sorry Kevin, after I posted I checked to see where they were. I was thinking Michigan but when I saw Virginia, I was sorry that I had even said anything. Oh well, it's a deal for somebody.

Thanks for mentioning them Ben2008. I feel sort of responsible for them being mentioned here. I really do like them for my wood purchases and Chris goes the extra mile to keep his customers happy.

Yes, I forgot to mention Cherokee. Super fast from CA to MI. I made a mistake in ordering and they fixed it for me a few days later with free shipping. Really friendly folks.

I use Ocooch also. Always what I need and super fast shipping. Most times I can order by Tuesday and have it delivered Friday! I tried Heritage one time last summer, I ordered on the 7th...my card was charged on the 20th...and it was another 10days or so before delivery! the order was for 2 pieces of Poplar. Not impressed. I haven't tried others though. I hear Cherokee is good.

Awesome work! Really a nice piece.

I too grew up in the 50s -60s and I can remember laughing at them so hard tears would come. Now I have totally lost the ability to find their stuff funny enough to laugh at. Your Mime though... THAT made me laugh! Thanks for lighting up my morning

As I explained to my sister about the Three Stooges...

excellent job

Kate, Ray, thank you very much for the reply. I know about the Carter stabilizer and maybe it’s the way to go , I didn’t want invest more money on the band saw but I think it will be necessary. I have the same graphics on the side of the saw and I always try to stay in that “spec”, about the “feeding “ you are absolutely right but sometimes cutting the curves I guess I am not using the correct , let’s say, feeding force. thank you again. Angelo

Nope too far of a drive for me.. This is in Washington DC / Virginia.. I'm in Michigan.. and have 5 saws.. so don't need or want it bad enough for that kind of drive nor would I pay to have it shipped.. Just seen it but couldn't make out if that was the tension lever or something else.. Could be a good deal for someone I suppose.. I'd buy it if it was within a hour drive or something maybe..

I know you say you don’t do furniture. But a nice big piece of wood like you have needs to be made into a table or something. Not cut up into frets. JMO. But hay it is yours to do what you want lol

I've posted this before. These are just cheap strap clamps from HF. The only way they will work is to put a 1/2" block under each corner so the frame is centered on the clamp. Without the blocks the corner clamps will tilt forward and jump off the frame. Certainly not ideal but it works for me.

Hi Not sure on that one, I have a hegner 18vs with the tension lever. That thing looks kinda beat up. Bill

The porter cable bandsaw has a 1 1/2 hp motor. I see no problem resawing with it. You need to get a good quality 1/2" resaw blade. I have used a grizzly and Delta 14" bandsaws where I taught woodworking and it is every bit as good as those.

I enjoyed your saw and the sentimental items that you cherish in it. I do not have near the items that you have in my shop and that is good because I have enough trouble trying to keep things organized. Thanks for posting this video. Dick heppnerguy

I just cut this. I found a piece of wood with grain that looked just right. I want to donate this to a local charity to sell. Those of you who sell your work, please tell me what price you would ask for this.

The world lost a lot of future good music when 30 year old Jim Croce's plane went down in 1973. He wrote and sang Time In A Bottle, Operator, I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song, Bad Bad Leroy Brown, Don't Mess Around With Jim and many others. "You can keep the dime."

I have one similar to the Sedy. Can 't remember the brand, as I misplaced it some time ago and have yet to find it. I also have one like this and use it a lot. Not a band clamp, but it works well for me. One thing I like is that I can add couplings and lengths of 1/4-20 all thread and make it fit larger sized frames.

Nice idea!!! Well done!!!

Very nice.

Beautiful. The customer will be very impressed. Well done. Marg