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Finally got down to cutting Steve Good's compass pattern. Not a difficult pattern to cut, unless you hate angles. 1/4 bbply, #2/0 Pegas MG blades. Didn't stack-cut this, as I had to wait for my next trip to Lowes for wood for two of the layers. Ended up using 1/2" ply for the blank backer, I was worried about hangar nails/screw breaking into a cut part, but its thick enough where a hangar would naturally fall that I shouldn't have worried. Dark layers are Minwax "Honey" and the light is a new one for me, "Early American".

Back in late winter, I said I was going to make a sign for my son's wedding. Knew nothing about making signs, but knew I could cut and paint. My wife thought I was jumping the gun when I started cutting in early spring, but I got this in the store bought frame about a week before my bypass surgery. Less than a month to go before the wedding and I have nothing left to cut for the big day. 16 x 20 oak veneer MDF, poplar of various thicknesses and some 1/8" plywood.

Haven't posted in a while. Was busy cutting ornaments, and I need to take new pics of them... But here are two new cuts. The Laundry room is 3/8" Ash about 8x10 and cut with Olson #2/0R blades. The heart is 1/4" Quilted Maple. It's about 8x8 and cut with Olson #2/0R blades. The heart finish was not dry when I took the pic. The ornaments are about 2x3 inches and 1/4" thick Ash. All of them are Sheila Landry Designs.

The patterns for the following are converted stencils that were found on-line. Lillis is a 5/32x9x17 Maple solid core cut panel affixed to a 1/4x11x19 BB ply backer. The Backer is hand painted with Artist Acrylic paints with the perimeter stained with Minwax Mahogany. Tree Flowers and Birds is a 5/32x7x19 Maple solid core cut panel affixed to a 1/4x9x19 Oak backer. The Backer is hand painted with Artist Acrylic paints with the perimeter stained with Minwax Weathered Oak. Cutting was completed with Pegas 2/0 Spiral blades. Assembled panels finished with multiple coats of Delf Clear Gloss Lacquer Frames are 1 ¾” wide Poplar, Stained with Minwax Classic Black water based penetrating stain and protected with Minwax Polycrylic Protective Satin Finish. Lilllies Tree Flowers and Birds Comments and critiques always appreciated.

I finally got my act together enough to cut the damn cat !!!! A couple of pieces made for an upcoming raffle.

Every so often a friend sends me patterns that he likes and wants me to try. I believe it is an H. Botas pattern as there was a small amount of name visible in the corner of the pattern. This was one that I've been holding for a bit now as some of the lines were so thin I wasn't sure enough of my skill to cut it. But I finally did and I think it turned out fantastic! 1/2 inch birch ply cut with an Olson #5 reverse tooth. 18 inches wide.

I showed the Tiger to my friend, who is running the raffle for which it was made and he said. "Does it have a stand?" Oh, grief, give an inch take a mile !!! But to be honest I suppose it needed one as having a 'paper' backer it's quite a 'delicate' thing and would not do well with a 'hanger' So, I was looking on Ebay to see if I could find any 'cheap + cheerful' stands that I could put the Tiger on, when in walks Tony and says ''why don't you make one'' it can't be that difficult !! So off I went to search for a pattern,, I found this one on Steve Goods site and made it out of some scrap plywood. I don't think it turned out too badly myself but must admit cutting long straight lines is not my forte.

Since joining a few days ago, I have been filling my spare time prowling and reading what folks here are doing. I am having a good time seeing your projects. I also like to see what saws folks use and read their tips. I decided to post a picture of my saw; it is rather old but still chugs along and problem free.

Over the 4th of July weekend my wife made me an apple pie, I made a rack of ribs on the Traeger, and I cut a baseball piece! This Hank Aaron piece is an Al Baggetta pattern done in Red Oak with Lacquer finish. Several Pegas #1 & #3 blades gave their lives for this.

I've had my posts blocked because I used a historcal (dead) persons quote. I never ranked high enough the get into Facebook jail. I'm impressed.

This was another stencil pattern I found on-line and converted to a scroll saw pattern. It was actually completed about the same time I finished King and Queen that I posted a few weeks ago but it took me awhile to get around to making the frame. The cut panel is maple affixed to a Mahogany Backer. The cutting was not very difficult although the whiskers are not very well done. A little bit the pattern’s fault and a lot my cutting fault. Cutting was done using Pegas 2/0 spiral blades. The cut panel and backer was hand paint using Artist Acrylic paints. Frame is typical 1 ¾” wide Poplar, stained with Minwax Early American and finishe with multiple coats of Minwax Satin Wipe-on Poly. Comments and critique is always welcome.

Flamingo shadowbox - special request from my customer. Usually I dont make patterns for request, but I thought this is good idea for shadowbox. Flamingo pattern Video of making shadowbox

Iggy, I tried to join your new group but I'm in FB jail and have 5 more days before I can do anything more than just read. I found out they don't like it when you make a negative comment about our leader.

Not me!! I like free speech..

Hi all Finished cutting this one took ages

I have made several of those stands, different sizes for different things, the work well and look nice..Good job!

I purchased the saw from Seyco while I was still on active duty. Cost me more than I made in a month but worth it. Made in Canada and it has never let me down. My 'projects' have all been small, give aways for children. Animals and small puzzles for little hands. I will see what I can find and when I start back up I will definitely post a pic or two.

Cut on a Kennedy. I’m a little rusty, but getting back the feel.

Hi I have finally finished my MS clock for a friend at the gym we go to

For anyone on Facebook, I created a page dedicated to puzzles if interested. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2674444699368154

I've always 'cut' as a hobby. Something to keep me entertained through my retirement. I've usually cut whatever took my fancy. I enjoy seeing 'something' appear out of what is essentially a plain piece of wood, it gives me lots of pleasure. However, I was asked to do this for a friends wife, but, not only that, I was told on Saturday evening that it's her birthday on Wednesday so would it be ready by then ??? I've cut a 'simpler' version of what was required. I must admit though that 'rushing' to get it cut/glued/oiled/varnished. was not enjoyable. This picture is what I've done today, and the pieces are just resting on top of one another. I now have a tremendous respect for those that do this for a living. Cutting to order and working to deadlines is not for me. I take my hat off to all those 'workers' out there. !!

Fantastic, Frank. Outstanding artistry!

Works great and all hand made.

i like it. you eliminated the hinges. Me. Mark Eason.

sometimes .. a blade has to end it's life for the betterment of the sport !!! Great cut ! That is a great pattern .. where did ya get that one .. ??? It looks very challenging on parts of it .. would be a fun one to cut !!!

Not 100% but I think it's an H.Botas pattern.

Looks really good .. I'm gonna have to go get that pattern now !!!

Very nice!!

The idea is unique to me. Hope it works. At worst you you lose a couple blades and a little wood. Like Thomas Edison said, " I didn't fail, I found a 1000 ways it didn't work.' Best wishes for success.

excellent work

Perfect!!!!

Hi Kirk, You did a great job on your project, Thanks for posting, Bob

Thanks all.

Outstanding, Frank. Another masterpiece!

Love the wood grain. Fantastic job!

Welcome, Old Sarge. As Lawson56 said, the members here are happy to provide tips, advice and experience about scrolling... and we'll feed you some other stuff on things other than scroll! Nice setup. I'm actually new to scrolling and looking to upgrade saws soon.

supply and demand - charge what the market will bear - you can always go lower . . . or hold out for that person who LOVES IT and has the money to buy it. Reminds me of the cake making market - I think reputation can help you when it comes to pricing - if you produce good works, and you do - you will increase you chances of making a sale. Also, how does this piece compare to your other works - time to make and materials cost wise? my two pennies worth. regardless, good luck and keep up the good works.

I'll echo what others have said, looks like a sweet set up you have there. Chris

Here is my weak spot... I can scroll, but I can't always look at a picture and see a pattern.. To me that is the major difference between me, have a pattern, cut out the black, save the white, I can do that pretty good and You, see a picture,,, as an artist, and make it work for a great picture.. Awesome!!

Great cutting! No not my style of pattern, but I know great cutting when I see it... Lot of grain in that piece of plywood... I don't see that often.. It all adds up to a great picture...

Yep, the last one is close to home... When I do laundry, put clothes or what ever in, dump soap and press start!! What the heck,,, it is an automatic washer,, It will figure it out.. why doesn't my wife understand this... Great cuttings... I just can't get started on Christmas yet,,, hit me again around the 23rd of December.....

It did turn out Fantastic!!

Oh have I had those days!! Hope the ironing came out ok

I have been with this forum for a few years and I still enjoy it. My awards started al over since I changed to a new computer so it looks like I am new its a good site. IKE

Have put a picture above. It was just a vector graphic off the Internet.

Very nice, Brenda. They ought to do well at the raffle.

It’s time for me to make Christmas ornaments. Here is one. Pattern from Scroll Saw Woodworking abs Crafts magazine. Wood is 1/4” flame box elder.

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.

Doesn't a spiral blade make a bigger kerf? It even has more teeth per inch. Wasn't the spiral blade made for making spiral bowls?

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.