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Wanting to add to my Whimsical theme, I found a free stencil Image of “Squirt” from Finding Nemo. There are tons of Squirt Images to choose from, but this one was best suited for conversion into a Scroll Saw Pattern. The cutting fit nicely on a 9X9 panel which is mounted of an 11x11 backer. The cut panel is 5/32” Solid Core Maple Ply affixed to a ¼” BB ply backer. Cutting was completed using Pegas #2/0 Spiral Blades. Both the Backer and cut panel are hand painted using Artist Acrylic paints. The assembled panel was protected with multiple coats of Clear Gloss Spray Lacquer. The Custom Frame is 1 5/8” wide Polar, finished with three coats of Minwax Pecan Poly/stain. While searching for appropriate images that would be suitable for conversion into a Scroll Saw Pattern, I ran across a stencil pattern for a Black Panther I just had to make. Way back when, my High School sport teams were the Panther’s and the team image was always a Black Panther. Since the image was always intended to be painted, I used 1/8” BB Ply for the cut panel which was attached to an 11x14, ¼” BB ply backer. Cutting was done using Pegas #2/0 Spiral Blades. The cut panel was spray painted with Krylon All-in-one Gloss Black primer and paint. The Backer was hand painted with Artist Acrylic paints. The assembled panel was protected with multiple coats of Clear Gloss Spray Lacquer. The Custom Frame is 1 3/4” wide Polar, finished with three coats of Minwax Classic Black Poly/stain. For an update on my knee surger recovery progress, check my post in Coffe House.

This takes me back about 8 years when I was trying to think what I was going to give to my wife for Valentines day. I was looking through some patterns and found this one a on a CD I had purchased and decided that that my wife might enjoy having this one for her decors. I hit the target with it, as she loved it and has it now in a prominent place in our home to this day. I also had a request for one of these from my grandson, for their wedding gift. They did not need anything for their wedding, in the way of gifts, except to maybe one of grampa's tower clocks. So this clock with always have a special place in my heart. Dick heppnerguy

Here is my first Halloween project this year - Halloween countdown calendar. Gravestones are removable parts. Project size - 7,5 x 6,5 inches Video of making Halloween calendar Halloween pattern

My first Serious Fretwork challenge. I had only been scrolling for a couple of years and it was my first ribbon presented to me by Wes Demarest who was an editor for Creative woodworking and crafts magazine back then. 2006 It was a Jeff Zaffino design. It was also my first homemade frame and attempt at matt cutting. the frame is Cherry. Baltic birch stack cut 3 up.

Canoes on Lake Pivabiska: Some of my happiest times have been spent in a canoe. The photos are me canoeing with my Granddaughter Isla and my Grandson Ethan; both photos taken 17 years ago. I designed the frame, the layout and the matting. Timothy (worbler) designed the pattern for the scroll saw portion in the middle and I made a few modifications to his design. This is in the predominant place for art in our home, that is over the mantle-place in our living room.

This was my first band saw box. I made it for my Mom. I asked her what she wanted for Christmas one year,, she said "not a thing". So in the drawer of the box I wrote on a little card, "Not A Thing". She's been gone now for 3 years.... The Good ol' days.

I wanted a quick project to try out my Hegner so I whipped this out. From a Steve Good pattern. I asked him to include a palm tree for me to fit our "beach" decor. Sadly, the brand of tissue that Barb uses is an oddball size box. Who knew? Puffs is about 1/8" bigger in one direction. I'm still lacking in knowledge of staining. I wanted it darker. Oh well...maybe next time it will fit and be the right color.

My Black Panther cut, that I just completed and posted in Bragging Rights, was actually cut because it was trully based on a nostalgia memory/reason. Back in the fifties my High School Teams were called the Panthers and this particular pattern is almost identical to the Black Panther Images use on the team jerseys and jackets. None of my other work fits the challenge criteria.

When all the grandkids would get together back in the day, this is where we would hang out. This is a Charles Dearing pattern but looks so much like the barn at my grandparents farm. It was the most fun right after the hay was cut.

This is a fairly new cut,, but my Dad in the pic has been gone for 8 years,,,,, Good ol' day's.

I knew this would happen and I'm sure Oneida is not happy. This looks like a good price and probably is pretty good quality. China is eating our lunch.

One thing, I am not good a paying attention of grain direction and on fragile pieces that is important. That could have been the problem, I don't know, but cherry if fragile in thin pieces...

I bought small fans meant to be used in an office for individual comfort. It just blows the dust away on all my three scroll saws, my drill press, and my, in table, router. Different strokes.

That would make a great inlay, Ray.

Great job. Looks like a few blade changes there.

I think you dii great on that. I'll have to give those a try since I'm in Florida now. Does Steve have the pattern with the tree.

Those look great Frank. Good your keeping busy.

Those look really great, Frank. Colors really add to the effect.

Hi Les I believe it is this clock on Scrollsaw.com. They have some really nice clock patterns at very reasonable prices. Click this link below, and it is the 4th picture down. https://www.scrollsaw.com/collections/clocks-for-the-scroll-saw-sure-to-become-a-family-heirloom/fretwork Ben

You don't have to run it at 40-50, that's just where I found I get the best covering for my needs. It actually performs best @ 30-35 which where they suggest you use it Hope that helps

awesome work

Wow they are fabulous, but I must admit Squirt is my favorite, he is so cute. Well done Frank. Marg

I like the idea of being able to use the mason type jars and being able to run the spray and then switch jars and run a few seconds of cleaner through the sprayer.. Dislike the fact that you need to run 40-50psi though.. It's amazing how much not only wasted spray goes into the air but also how much fine dust gets blown around in a room that appears to be dust free.. that is until you start blowing that kind of air pressure.. Love my HVLP spray gun because of the low pressure of about 10 - 20 psi. not even factoring in the fact of less paint material needed to do the job.. Our woodworking finishes are very cheap when you compare them to automotive finishes, some of which run $1000 for a pint size. So the cost savings is crazy in the auto industry to stay away from siphon feed type guns, they're becoming obsolete in the auto industry.. PS. also siphon feed guns have waste that is left in the bottom of the paint can that the siphon straw can't pick up, kinda like trying to suck the last bit of your milkshake or malted. Gravity feed guns spray out down to the last drop left in the can.. Also to mention that when you do get down to the last little bit in the bottom of a siphon feed gun.. they'll spit rather than spray a normal mist of paint.. That all being said, wood finishes are cheap. I like the jar idea and I may get one to mess around with. Hate using my high dollar spray equipment for my woodwork stuff, not because of the woodwork itself but because it's crucial to have them very clean if you ever use it for auto paints again.. These guns are way too pricey to chance ruining a car finish job because you run a oil base solvent through it.. auto paints and oils or any contaminants do not go well together at all and the price of not only the paints.. but all the prep work that goes into painting a car.. just not worth it. I have a very old ( still high end and pricey ) siphon spray gun that I have used for wood stuff.. it's a gun that I couldn't sell and get anything out of it but nothing I'd use for painting autos these days so I have used it for other things. It's just a pain to clean afterwards.. So the jar system seems like a great way to go.. just not fond of the pressure, but price is right for trying it out.

I don't have the Critter but have read very good reports about it on the Village and it has good reviews. I have considered buying it but I have so few times I need it. But that should not mean I don't want one.

Never too much dust collection.

I have the Dust Deputy and love it! I have it hooked up to my Random orbital sander and shop vac only. I only have to clean the filter on the shop vac once a year weather it needs it or not!

I have a Harbor Freight close by. I will have to ck that out. Thanks for the info. Just right for my small shop and budget.

What a gorgeous clock! What wood did you use, BB? Also is it stained or painted and who makes the pattern. Sorry for all the questions but that clock is special.

I beleive any good quality brand of a gloss enamel is considered safe for children these day since lead is no longer use in paints. A good primer and then paint with multiple coats will give a hard, safe mouthable coating. Laike anything else, reading the lable is always a good I dea.

I know this is an older post but I would like to know what you use for paint. Is it approved as child safe? I have used vegetable dye but it is not bright. Thanks

Making the arm on a Hegner raise higher is an easy modification that a few of us here have done.. Yes, @Rolf, now that you mention the name... it was Hans that passed. He was a great person to talk with,,,,even in english..

No then,,,, it was one of the other techs.... One, very, very helpful one,,,passed sometime in the last year or so... I know I talked to him a lot when I got my Hegner...