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About a week ago I did a lichterbogen with colored lights and yesterday I did the same Volker Arnold pattern with white lights. The lights can be set to a flashing mode but, I could not get a video to load. Comments welcomed. God Bless! Spirithorse

This is a Highly modified cutting of an H Botas pattern. I primarily cut with a #5 flat blade and drill the entry holes with a standard 1/16" drill bit so, any cuts that could not be drilled at that size either had to be adjoined or eliminated. I am still satisfied with my results and comments/critique are welcomed. Finished size is approximately 14 5/8" by 10 1/4" and I still have to get some wood for a frame. The wording "2nd Amendment" and "Right to Bear Arms" is definitely easier to read at full size compared to this thumb-nail image. The fretwork is also more pronounced in the actual project. Thanks for looking and God Bless! Spirithorse

I did this one for my Kid Brother, I am use to painting all that much but I had to give it a try, He will add the Ball Players Prayer when I take it him in August. He was well pleased with it. I had trouble with the fingers, all ways do, But overall I am pleased with how it turned out. I know this has nothing to do with Scrolling, just thought I would share.

Bass plaque is finished. The pattern is by Steve Good. It was cut using 1/4" Baltic Birch plywood and backed with 3/8" Baltic Birch plywood stained Walnut. It was cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #1R MGT and #0 Spiral blades. The finish was one dipping in diluted Shellac and two coats MinWax Lacquer Clear Satin with light sanding between coats. Comments welcome.

I finish sand before I scroll any wood. That includes Baltic Birch plywood. Sometimes it takes me a while to complete a project, like this one. Baltic Birch plywood, I had no issues. It took me over a week.

Ever since I started scrolling , for about 2 years now, I have been using blue painters tape on my projects as a base to attatch my patterns to the wood. I then read where shelf liner might be a good alternative to this method. I read many past posts on the subject and I even watched the video by (Iggy ?) on the subject. I was just about to put on my shoes and go to Wally World to get hooked up when I read where it may not be a good idea to use this product on bb ply, as it may pull up wood fibers when taken off of the finished project. I wonder, did I read that right? What seems to be the general consensus from the users of shelf liner on bby ply. Thanks for the help.........forrest

Roberta.....That is some top shelf work

Ray and members, I need to clarify and apologize for the information of this beach lighthouse picture. I referenced a paint by numbers but after discussing it with my wife, it was actually a puzzle we did several years ago. We gifted the puzzle but kept the picture used to assemble it and used the picture to make the pattern for this plaque. The original is called Beach Lighthouse Adirondack Chair. Excuse my dull and fading memory but I still use sharp scroll saw blades.

I converted a free stencil version of this image I found on-line into a scroll saw pattern for mounting on an 8” x 10” backer. I cut the image using Pegas 2/0 spiral blades in some scrap 1/8” BB ply. I positioned the cut image on the 1/4” BB Ply backer on a diagonal for a more pleasing visual effect. After deciding how I wanted it to align on the backer, the cutting and the exposed cut out areas of the backer was hand painted using Artist Acrylic Paints. Again the painting of the cut piece was tedious and time consuming. And again as usual, after the cutting was affixed to the backer, the panel was finished with multiple coats of Clear Glossy Spray Lacquer. The frame is 3/4” wide Polpar finished with Minwax Classic Black Poly/Stain (I see in the photo I have to clean a few fuzzies off the frame that went undetected until you get up close with the camera.) This piece uses an additional leftover cardboard kick stand backer from a cheap frame I had purchased way back when for another project, making it a Table Standing Piece. I decided to do this piece to replace a similar but different piece, that I had previously made, which has been sold. Critique of my work is always appreciated.

I just use a very light coat of super 77 on the pattern. wait at least 3 minutes and put it on the wood. Sometimes might need a few more minutes, just depends on how tacky it is. i think uit should be just barely tacky, it stays on long enough to do the job and comes right off without hassle. Its a fine line though between tacky and too tacky. Nothing more irritating than it sticking on the wood/ I have never had the pattern fall off mid scrolling even though I think it might sometimes.

I have been using shelf liner for some time now and use it on all my larger project. I have never had any issues with the liner pulling up the veneer on BB. I finally ran out of my supply of Con-Tact brand liner and I purchased some more only to find that it left a sticky residue on all my projects, they must have changed the adhesive since my last purchase. I have changed to Duck brand Easyliner Removable adhesive and it works great.

I use a lot of 1/8" BBply and what I find is.. if you pre-sand the ply to get a real smooth surface it works very well IF, you don't leave the liner on the plywood for several weeks, LOL.. I typically have my projects done and peel it off within a week and never have any issues. I had never thought of spraying a coat of sealer on as Don mentioned.. I think if sanded and sprayed you'd certainly not have any issues. I also find that the BBply if it gets older will absorb the moisture out of the air and if you live in a higher humidity area.. it can loosen the fibers and some start lifting on their own adding a sticky liner to it ( especially without sanding those loosened fibers off and creating a better surface then yes.. it'll lift off the fibers.. the key is to start with a good piece of ply in the first place.. I don't find the liner to come off any harder than the painters tape.. actually a lot easier because you have one full sheet on liner rather than several strips of tape.. Also I should note.. do not let the project set in the sun or higher heat spot.. It does get more sticky then and can lift fibers.. In the case you do have a issue it can help to heat it lightly with a hairdryer or heat gun to help loosen it. I did this once by mistake as a neighbor came by and distracted me and I set my project on the picnic table in the sun.. when the project was complete the liner was stuck really well, LOL. I set it in the sun for an hour or so to warm it back up and it did eventually come off much better so a hairdryer or ? to add a little warmth to it can help in those situations.

I have used on BB and it does not pull up fibers that I can see. One issue I have had is that it will pull up when doing tight lettering. You have to make sure the bb is free of dust. I some times give the BB a quick coat of sealer (50/50 shellac / alcohol) but I do that with painters tape too. It saves a lot of time when doing puzzles like Iggy but I still use a lot of painters tape but the Blue stuff is getting real expensive and the $ store stuff is not as good.

Just got the email from Seyco sayin the saw shipped!

Congrats on the new saw.. and good luck with the rebuild when you get around to messing with the DW. I think you're going to like that Seyco a lot..

I do have a nice Delta drill press.. one of the nice ones from late 90's.. I have tried everything I can with the set screws that was my first adjustments for the side to side. I've gone through about every video I can find on this DW for the last year.. It's got all new grease in the bearings. I did not see any wear on the sleeves.. no bluing, no indents from limited movement the sleeves see.. I went and ordered the Seyco today.. I really don't have the time to not have a scrollsaw.. I can use the Seyco for me, when it arrives, and that lets me tear the DW down and not be out of the saw, and maybe see if it's just some bearings.. If so, maybe replace them and let the GF learn and practice simple cuts on the DW.

I considered yellow, white, purple and even Black Roses but Red Roses are commonly associated with LOVE. so.... But not to fret, I'm in the process of cutting another Rose Piece... and seriously considering Yellow. Roses.

Love Red Roses. You did an Awesome job!!! Not a Darn thing to say but Awesome!!

Hi Frank: After reading your comment, I said to myself "He's asking for it, so I'm going to let him know what I think about his work" Darn it, I have nothing to say except that looks really good Oh wait. I found something Roses should have been yellow or white...sorry, that's all I've got Keep up the great work Frank Fab4

Hi, Frank, I have never taken much time to get accustomed to spiral blades, had some issues with them slipping in the blade clamps when I first tried them and constantly breaking blades and I don't want to keep ordering smaller drill bits when I have gotten along just fine without them. (that probably sounds grouchy or something in print but, it is not meant to sound that way. Sometimes printed words without body language or facial expressions can be misconstrued). I usually don't have to alter the patterns but, this one had some really fine veining lines so close together that I do not really know if they could have been cut with a spiral blade without chipping the baltic birch. God Bless! Spirithorse

Well done! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

What's to critique... very nice job.

Thanks Frank. For me, Shellac right out of the can is too thick. Diluting it 50% with denatured alcohol makes it thin enough to act as a sanding sealer. Usually I dip in the solution and let air dry. After a light sanding, it is ready to finish.

Facts are facts. They are neither negative nor positive. Salvage wood is not free, and it takes time, effort, and money to salvage it. I know this from experience. I have salvaged wood in my shop now and make things with it.

Thanks Travis. Your work keeping this group under control is commendable.

You do amazing work keeping up with all those social sites along with this place too. Thank you!

Very nice with the colored lights never though of that....Did that one many years back and is still a favorite... Merlin...

I can't help but to share everybody's amazing projects. I like to highlight projects on Instagram, FB, and Pinterest. You guys do amazing work.

This was a good project. This is 3/4 Alderwood. Cut with a #2 Reverse tooth blade. That was a lot of turns! LOL

is that a new logo for a motorcycle ?

I'm new to scrolling and new to the forum. I've seen two of my projects posted in other locations. Big surprise for me also. Thanks to whoever is responsible. While I prefer to remain humble, it does make you feel good that someone felt your work was good enough to post elsewhere.

My brother owns a sawmill business and he does use metal detectors on all the logs before they go into the mill. Back in the 70's he had a mill that used a big circle blade with changeable teeth.. When working for him as a teenager I used to look forward to those nails.. it gave me a chance to get caught up stacking the lumber and a chance to walk the 1/4 mile up to the house for a drink of water. He now uses a big bandsaw style blade.. Boy when one of those things break.. sounds like a cannon went off. Thankful that don't happen often.

It's nice to see your work shared, Congrats for being the chosen one, LOL I remember the first time I seen one of mine I had to do a double take and at first thought Hey someone stole my project or photo and posted it.. Then a closer look and realized it was just shared by the Village Hahaha.. Only way I really knew it was mine for sure was I designed the pattern and never shared it with anyone, LOL

I found this free simple, yet elegant, B&W Wood Burning Stencil on line that I converted in Inkscape to a scroll saw pattern. The conversion was mainly the addition of bridges and resizing to suit an 11 x 17 panel. The cut panel is 1/8” BB Ply affixed to a 1/4” BB Ply backer. The cutting was relatively easy and was completed with Pegas #2/0 spiral blades. From the onset it was my intention to make this a colored piece. Both the cut panel and the backer was hand painted using Acrylic Art paints. Since the image is raised, all edges of the cut panel needed to be painted also. This is a real pain in the butt process. The painting process took quite a few hours to complete. Of course as usual the assembled panel was finished with multiple coats of Clear Spray Gloss Lacquer. The Frame, once again, is a made of 1 3/4” wide Poplar but finished a little differently this time. I used Minwax Classic Black Poly/Stain laid on heavy (3 coats) to create a high gloss finish. I think it adds a little “pop” to this piece. (I need to get a different color backdrop for my photo booth to use with black frames.) Critique of this work is always welcomed. Edit: Changed back drop in my photo booth.

Frank, That is outright beautiful! Top quality work!

More Ooohs and Ahhs!

Been cutting a large mandala for a while (in between honey-do's....11 layers....) and decided I wanted to cut something quick, just needed to feel like I completed a project. LOL Found a cool tattoo pic on Pinterest, nothing I could find as far as accreditation, so I figured why not. Lion is about 8" tall, maybe 5 or 6 wide. 1/8" BBply, Minwax Dark Walnut stain. Backer is some 1/2" ply with "natural" stain. Pegas #3 reverse blade.

Nicely done multi tom is so generous with pattern help

Well done @multitom and @penquin Thanks for showing and God Bless! Spirithorse

I am doing some very simple marquetry. I took a workshop a few years back, but work got in the way. I am almost-retired now, so I am going back to playing at marquetry. I have a couple of scroll saws, with the latest find being a Excalibur-30 fresh from Craigslist. I am still learning to drive it. I am finding that it's harder to control than my arm operated fret-saw, but I am getting better. Happy to join this community! xocd

My saw is in the spare bedroom, so heated and air conditioned! Makes for lovely sawing all year long.

I hope you folks realize that the original post here is from 2016. Some of these need to be marked dead and buried.

Saw was made in 1983. I worked on one for a friend. Arm raises about 2" has 3 speeds using a v belt. I would not pay more than 50$ for this saw.