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Finally cut this one. Pattern by @neptun 18 inches tall, 1/2 inch birch plywood.

JFYI: As many of us do, we buy BB ply panels that are 12” x 24”, or in my case I also purchase the Solid Core Plywood that I get from HD that is 12” x 19 ¼”. Although one of the standard Photo sizes is 11” x 14”, which I frequently use, the extra inch that is trimmed off is a waste (but they do make good stir sticks). I have had more than one occasion when I would have liked to make my cut panel the full 12” wide, but the largest pattern I could print was 11” wide. Previously, my Inkjet printer was an Epson that was capable of printing 11” x 17” paper as well as the other standard letter and legal sizes. It was a quality printer but as we know, Inkjet cartridges are quite expensive and doing many patterns was using up lots of ink. And, If I wanted to do something wider than 11” I would have to make split patterns that I would have to tape together. So, I recently opted to purchase one of the new printers that uses ink tanks that are supposed to last a long time, and thereby reducing the per copy cost significantly. My research led me to buy another Epson, this time a Model ET-16600, which has the added capability of being able to print up to the Super B size, 13” x 19” sheets. Works nice for the Architectural B size 12” x 18” listed in Inkscape. This printer is quite expensive, but compared to online and other sellers, I got a very good deal at my local Office Depot, including an extended warranty. However, I was not able to find 13” x 19” paper at my local Office Depot and wound up having to order it on-line. I found a 500-sheet ream of Hammermill Premium 28# copy paper (a bit heavier than standard copy paper) for about $33 on Amazon with free Prime shipping. I believe, 500 sheets will last me a very, very long time. I had recently received the ream of paper and today was the first day I had the opportunity to make a large pattern. S. Good, just included a nice Christmas hanging plaque called “This House Believes in Santa” in today’s E-mail, that I was able to enlarge it to fit on a 12” wide panel. I wanted it larger as it will hang outside. Even though the large paper is a one-at-a-time feed, printing was a snap. Many years ago, when I worked in Engineering, we had printers that would take around 20 minutes or more to print out large drawing sheets. This printer prints the large sheets just about as quickly as a letter size. About ten seconds or so. Of course, this printer a full four function machine including: Copying, Printing, Faxing and Scanning.

This is one of the few projects I have finishing up right now.

This is my first portrait cut and also my first real effort using spiral blades outside of puzzle veining. Still not sure I am a fan of spirals, maybe it just takes more practice. Cut on my Pegas using #2 pegas spiral and #3 mgt for lettering on 1/8” bbp. The pattern is by Gordon Woodall who posted his cut over a year ago and was kind enough to share the pattern. I should add that I added the Wisconsin to Gordon’s design. I did stack cut this and ended with two copies although the fuzzies were really bad on the top copy. Just need to add a hanger and mount it on the barroom wall. Thanks to my friend @munzieb who gave me a long list of great recommendations on cutting and finishing portraits.

Hi everyone, Well I finally got back on my scroll saw after over a year. Did a few things to get back into it. These are Steve Goods patterns. I also ordered 12 Christmas ornaments from him for my grandkids.

This come across my FB news feed this morning and the idea of scrolling something similar is cool, Not asking for a pattern just giving some inspiration to others as I thought it was pretty neat. Almost could be cut as is but that is most likely a copywrite image, I wouldn't endorse cutting this.. but making something around this idea would be cool. https://greenlivingtribe.com/how-many-animals-can-you-spot-in-this-picture/

Greetings to all friends. This design is by Steve Good posted along with a pine tree and a reindeer. I just worked on the Santa Claus making modifications, I made it bigger and taller to work it in 3/4 "wood so that it would be segmented, I hope you like the idea. I have not finished it yet, I am going to put the base of it and leave it like that in a natural color so that the work looks. Thanks in advance for your comments, greetings and a big hug.

Hello friends, I show you another job that I did yesterday. I have left the cut with more complicated patterns a bit because I already need glasses and I have not gone to consultation lol Anyway, I hope you like the job. In process and finished Thank you in advance for your comments

I was getting concerned that since I had not done any serious cutting I had lost interest. For 4 months this pattern was on my saw and I could only cut a few cuts at a time before I got bored with it for some reason. Yesterday I knocked out half and then did over 300 cuts in it today. Might just have been the enjoyment of the summer season that got me off my game. I had previously never cut many bear patterns, but never a polar bear. Now I can no longer say that. My thanks to Papa Dynamite for the use of this awesome pattern.

Yes, but the thought of printing customers receipts all in red might be a little less professional.. I bought this cheap printer as a test to see if I'd like a laser printer before spending the big money on a color one. This thing was less than $100 (Model HL-L2390DW) and I'm impressed with the prints.. My desk is very small and the big old large format printer I had took more than half my desk and was the only place I could put it, so it kind of cramped my style. As for savings in ink, I'm not 100% sure that it's saving me yet.. The old Epson Workforce WF-7610 was about 6-8 years old and started giving problems recognizing the ink cartridge and needed a new ink cartridge carriage which isn't too expensive to fix or hard job to do. I wanted to try the laser printer and also wanted something with a smaller footprint. Ended up giving the printer to my friend this summer, who is using it now. Since this one is a laser printer the ink won't dry up like on a inkjet so when I replace it I'll keep this one around as a backup. It's not fun being in the middle of busy holiday sales and have a printer go down or even give issues.

Congrats on the new printer, Frank. I also just purchased a new Epson printer, WF7820, that prints 13 x 19 and it has a 50-sheet auto feeder on the back where I feed 11 x 17 paper. It also has the standard 8 1/2 x 11 tray that will hold 250 sheets (half ream). It took me a little while to figure it out and get it to print correctly (drawing paper from the correct location) but now that I've got it set, printing is a snap. Like you, most of my pieces are 11 x 14. It is also a multi-purpose like yours and prints excellent photo quality. It does use cartridges rather than having the tank but I can purchase a lot of cartridges for the difference in the cost between the ET16600 and the WF7820. The only thing I wish Epson would provide is a service like HP that sends cartridges when the ones in the printer starts getting low. I believe Cannon also provides something similar through Amazon. Again, congrats and I hope it works out perfectly for you.

Chris,,, keep in mind a hegner is bottom feed only.... not a problem for me,, fact a +. but you should know.. not a top feeder if that is your style...

I'm not sure where I got the 70 pounds, I just know it's a real beast!! Funny you mention LL Johnson Lumber, thats where I bought my P-20 back around 2002 ish. I am leaning toward the Hegner, the 18" as I would want the adjustable speed. Prior to this post I would have leaned toward the something like the Dewalt, but thanks to SSV and all the info here I'm seriously looking at the Hegner. Chris

Yes I did recycle the first cartridge that came with the machine before you told me how to trick the machine into having more ink, LOL.. I've only had this thing since the first of the year.. well.. I bought it last year around Christmas time but didn't take time to set it up until after the busy holidays, so around the new year I set it up. By April I needed a new cartridge. I've heard the ones that come with these machines is not a full one, just a trial one so.. that may be true because the replacement is still pretty full. I'll be sold on it if the cartridge gets me through the holidays. If so I might try to see what kind of deals I can get ( maybe black Friday ) for a color model.. I can live without the larger format for what I do.. but this B/W is getting to me. I'll run it until the new year as I don't like doing any kind of changes during the busy time unless it's necessary

This is a Steve Good pattern titled "Country Church." It is cut on 1/4 Maple using Pegas #2/0 spiral blades. The backing is 1/4 pine painted flat black except for the area of the moon. It was my first attempt at completing a project using nothing but spiral blades and I must admit it took some getting use to. With all the bends and turns in this pattern I would have spent most of my time turning the project on the table. It's finished with natural stain and then received four coats brush on polyurethane with a light sanding between each coat. This was a project my wife plans on gifting to someone. Hope you like it.

I replaced my epson large format inkjet this spring with a low cost small black and white Brother laser printer. While I didn't use the large format papers often I sure do miss having that when I do need a larger pattern. I opted to go small and B/W because of the talks of ink cost.. I do a lot of printing but honestly I haven't really noticed where I am saving much if anything on ink.. probably am if I was to really add it up as its hard to tell when no two years of business / sales etc is the same.. since I've started this adventure every year has been growth.. last year was huge increase in business.. I went through several ink packages printing shipping and receipts etc. I'm about to consider replacing this printer, not too happy with just B/W since I can no longer make my patterns have the red outline. Not large format.. and not certain it's all that much cheaper.. The bigger issue with inkjet printers is if you don't use them regularly the ink dries up and you have to do a lot of print head cleaning which waist a lot of ink.. I print papers pretty much on a daily and never had that kind of issues. I hope you report back in a few months or more to elaborate more on the printer and the ink cost etc.

To take traveling... rugged, lightweight, small footprint.... did I say rugged... Hegner!! Okay, expensive,,, but maybe a used one...

As some of you may know I'm on the hunt for a saw to take with me in my motor home while camping. I have been using a Delta P-20 for close to 20 years now. Love it! But it comes in at 70 pounds. About 10 years ago I picked up a bunch of spare parts so I'm well stocked in that respect. My dilemma is do I get another P-20 for camping to avoid taking the one out of my shop which is in my basement or go with something like a Dewalt 788? My main concern is vibration, my P-20 is rock solid, smooth as silk, never having had any time on anything else (except my starter Ryobi) I'm concerned it won't be a smooth as what I'm used to. I also ask because I have a line on 2 different P-20's that are calling my name. So I'm reaching out to all you SSV folks and asking for your thoughts?

Big thanks to @WayneMahler for his help on this pattern. A friend's father's health is declining so they are moving his radio from his barn to his home and wanted a wall sign for his new "Shack". It's about 11" X 13" X 5/8" red oak.

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has a source for sanding mats? Thank you Mark

Yes, I have a Pegas saw. It is a little lighter than the DeWALT saw because the DeWALT hast a cast iron table and the Pegas table is plate steel. It definitely is a top feeding saw. And it comes with the world famous Pegas blade clamps. As for the actual weight, I don’t know for sure. Maybe Denny @Denny Knappen will chime in as he is a Pegas dealer.

As does Lowes, HD and others. Usually much thinner and harder that the Wallmart Shelf liner, but is non-slip. I believe even HF is more costly per SQ IN/FT than the shelf liner.

I like to use the solid core 3/32" thick project panels I get from HD. I like their Maple but they have been out of stock on the 5/32" thick Maple for some time now. I'm low on these panels but HD does have Birch panels in this thickness. It is almost as pretty and nice as the Maple, just a slightly different color. It is called Birch, but I have know idea if it is "Baltic" birch. I just placed an order forthree boxes (30 sheets). Currently I do have a fairly large number of 1/8" BB ply, but I dont't use it that often. I also have good stockpile of 1/4" material that I mostly use as backers including: BB ply and the solid core Walnut, Red Oak, Mahogany, Cherry and Maple panels as well.

Harbor freight has rolls that are used in tool chest, work’s good, RJ

I don't know what you mean by a sanding mat. Google does not either. If you are refering to a non-slip mat that you lay on your work bench so pieces don't move while sanding, any wood working supply will have them at very exorberant (?) prices. Wallmart and others sell non-slip rubber like waffle type shelf liners for a fraction of the price and they work just as well if not better. Comes in rolls that you can cut to suit. HTH

Yes they are Oak. Been a while getting back to my saw. Moved from georgia to Florida. Been in storage for over eight months while they built our house, Working on a couple of trivets now for my granddaughter. Then I'll start on my Christmas ornaments.

Love them, Ralph. The wood grain is outstanding. I believe they are cut from oak? It looks like you've been sitting behind the saw all along.

Good to see you back at your saw Ralph. Nice work !

My Brother all-in-one color laser printer sits in the same spot all of my other prior printers sat in. Granted, it is a bit bigger but not enough to make a difference. It is taller which makes it look bigger but it's an illusion. I'll never go back to an inkjet-style printer. Too many of them disappointed me just at the time they were most needed. This laser printer has never done that. It has lost connectivity a couple of times but I blame that on our crappy power grid in our park. It is antiquated and needs updating badly.

I just got a supply of 1/8" x 12" x 30" Baltic Birch plywood.

When I was in the business of doing full time craft shows, it always seemed as though I was behind getting things ready for Christmas shows. It might not be too early to get started. I'll be watchin' Santa. Oh, and here is a pattern you might want to try.

My supply is down, so I better stock up while I can.

That is doable, but I wanted the new tank type ink supply. No mess no fuss.

Do you recall that Les took an empty black cartridge and filled it with red toner? He said it worked. So if a red line is important, give it a try.

Good to know, Thanks !

Honesty agree with Paul on this.. That said and to answer your question.. I don't know how the "new" Dewalts are, I had a type 2 that I bought new in 2008.. It was smoother running then the P-20 I tried out at LL Johnson lumber.. They had a clearance out model that I almost bought. Glad I didn't as parts for them are really hard to find now days. Are you sure the P-20 only weighs in at 70lbs? Those things are dinosaurs and all cast iron.. My Hawk weighs 110lbs for the smaller 20" saw.. I'd think that P-20 would weigh more than that since the Hawk is all light weight aluminum, other than the steel stand and motor. As Paul said, Hegner is a quality saw and small footprint, fairly light weight too.

Great job. It is one of my favorite things that I have cut.

I sure hope you aren't tossing your toner cartridges just because you get a warning. I'm still using the starter black cartridge that my printer came with. I bought one to have on hand. I've never opened the box.

I really like it, Would be an interesting tree topper, don't you think? Chris

Back when I was a working draftsman, I had access to a printer that would print 36" wide x 50 yards long (that was the length of the paper roll). It would print standard blue print size sheets (24" x 36") in about 15 seconds. It used the same toner as the regular Zerox copiers. This machine cost many thousand dollars, and the rolls weren't cheap. Since retiring, I now print out my patterns on 8 1/2" x 11" and tape them together. Not having to work, I have the time to do that, and don't have the money to buy one of the big printers. Tom

The lizard and bat would be islands that would need to be glued back in. Otherwise this would be straight forward cutting by just cutting out the black. Since it is suggested that it be shared, I'm doubting it would be a Copywrited image that should not be copied. I would think it would make a nice piece with maybe the same statement: "How many animals do you see?" included on the panel. Not realy art, but would definately be a conversation starter...just what this website was suggesting. A mancave piece for sure!

Nice pattern and great cutting.

Great cut Jim. You were too busy fishing all summer

Thanks Bobby.

Yes I really like that Jim.....Not only do you come up with some brilliant patterns but you can certainly cut them as well... Hats off too you friend... Where may one get that pattern please if possible... Merlin...

Nice pattern, Jim. And no, it's not to early to start looking forward to Christmas. Especially for those who have to plan on sales. I'll probably cut this pattern but it will be a while. I have 3 or 4 other patterns you made on my agenda and your patterns are not completed in just an hour or so. (At least for me.)

Yeah, it's good to be working 3-6 months in advance.. Most people posting patterns post them within a could weeks of the holiday.. most those patterns for me anyway end up being next years cutting because I'm already busy by the time the said patterns show up. But selling online there is more steps.. well maybe not more steps but different steps.. such as photographing the work.. making the listing and describing it well.. It takes search engines up to 6 weeks to crawl the new listing and place it in the search results accordingly so if you make a listing today it could take 6 weeks for that to show up if said customer searches for it.. Anyway, wonderful pattern! thank you for sharing it

You are now a bona fied "senior citizen".

Finished this piece up yesterday not a lot of scrolling to it but nice project to get a break from the outdoor furniture I been at most the summer. It's made from 1/2" plywood and roughly 21" around. Big thanks to my better half for painting it for including the lettering.

I'm not really into superheroes but a lot of people are.....I just like to scroll a variety of things. These are characters in the new Avengers movie. Thanks to Sasho for a fantastic pattern.