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Some of my Latest Truck Scroll Paintings. Since I,m an Old Scooby Fan I just had to do The Mystery Machine. I did the best I could on the faces of the gang. I am currently working on some Jeep's don't want to leave out anyone.

Well I would like to say Thanks to all in the village that helped me in the last year. I feel I learned a lot you this site. I joined last December, and have experimented with the scroll saw a bit during the weekends. Thanks to @FrankEV for bringing color to the craft of scrollsaw artwork. Thanks @OCtoolguy for advising to upgrade to a Hawk. I almost gave up the hobby. Once I got the Hawk quite a bit LESS frustration occured. He advises many people not just me. Thanks @trailfndr "Lee" for showing me great Intarsia projects. Also @Dave Monk his stuff inpires everyone. @GrampaJim and @White horse @Scrappile all give great tips and super looking projects. All the bowl guys gave me good tips. @Tbow388 he makes them look easy and pretty. @crupiea his detailed lettered plaques are inspiring. Thanks Travis for keeping this village running with latest software. Also because of his inkscape tutorials I can fiddle around in inkscape. Also @Rockytime Les, inspired and advised many many people, including me. But it takes everyone to form a village. Thanks for all contributers even the newbies. The newbies bring new questions and different perspectives to the projects.

A couple of years ago, I had a stroke, resulting in loss of speech and some minor paralysis on my right side. One thing to be thankful for is using the scroll saw to improve my paralysis. The scroll saw was great therapy. This plaque was designed by me and cut on my scroll sawis made to express my feelings on being stroke survivor.. The walnut stick figure is split him into 2 pieces. It is like a puzzle where you are putting the puzzle pieces back together again. My speech is coming back, so it's back to my YouTube channel to cover various topics in this wide world of scrolling on my channel. So, I am very thankful to be a stroke survivor, who is getting many of the pieces back together and to also be a scroller which improves my coordination and allows me to express myself!

My granddaughter ask me if I had a pattern for a Farm Combine. I could not find one. After she was gone for about a month I found one and purchased it. She wanted to give it to a neighbor who had been a big help to her and her husband on their farm, as a thank you gift. I have never enjoyed wooden toys much but I decided to try and make one anyway. It was a little complex to understand the patterns at first and I even glued one of them on backwards and had to cut it off and hopefully it could figure out how to do that without damaging the preexisting vehicle. I got lucky on it and was able to cut another piece and put it on without it being noticeable. the wheels and the front cutting roll and the yellow grain shoot pivots too, to give it some interest. It was a little difficult for me but I am glad it came out as well as it did. I plan on making one for a farm guy who gave me a ride in one as he cut his field when I was in Oregon a few months ago. Dick heppnerguy

The Steve Good Skull pattern is one like I had on display in our house for a Halloween decoration that my granddaughter, who was visiting from Oregon last week, liked so much I just gave it to her. As soon as they left, I went to my shop and made this one to put back into our decorations for Halloween. It is very easy to make and my wife and I both enjoy displaying it. The second piece is a phone amplifier from Steve Good's pattern offers. I have looked at them for a long time, mainly wondering how well they work. I have to say, they do help some but I really thought they would do a little better job then it did. Easy and quick to make, even for a beginner. Dick heppnerguy

Here are some of my recents. Since I live here I went to the Birthplace of Elvis and took the photos. I had not made any bowls in a while so I made some.

Well after a little bit more examining how I had my blades clamped on the bottom clamp holder. I finally think I have it fixed (for now). I think the screw might have been pinching the blade which was causing the blade to go all wonky on me. Anyhow, I put a new UR3 blade into the Hegner Saturday and after cutting 5 puzzles and 2 key chain/dog leash holders I was still using the same blade. This is a first for me. The most I was ever to cut with one blade was 2 maybe 3 puzzles (3/4 inch poplar) and then the blade would normally break. But Saturday was a good day of sawing and then Sunday I spent the day sanding 32 puzzles and the 2 key chain/dog leash holders and putting them into ziploc baggies for this coming Saturday's craft show. Thanks for the help everyone. Jim

Well I have been busy down at my little shop. Sturing up some dust and brushing on some paint. I have been doing some Truck Front's I call'em. and some well known toons. I have several more fronts to do, then I will start on Car Front's. I may do another engine, I kinda liked doing one that still looked like an engine. not the ones you see under your hoods now days.

Hello Everyone, In eight weeks ,we'll be at Christmas, I tried my first assemblage about the subject. As usual,I await your advice. The pattern come from Steve GOOD, thanks to him. Eric

I'm not sure exactly of what you ask. But, let me give my best answer. I use nothing but Pegas #5mgt blades. I have no idea of tooth count or width. I use a blade until it either breaks or becomes unwieldy. When I realize that I'm having to push harder or the sound changes or if I can't keep it going in the direction that I want, then it's time to change blades. I have encountered brand nee blades that don't act right so they get tossed. I hope this answers your question.

Here are some fall projects I did last year. I love scrolling and am near completion of my “she shed workshop”. . Can’t wait to REALLY get to work on projects. So many ideas…and so little time.

Tell your wife you need the King because you already have A QUEEN!

If you order the Pegas Chuck Heads from me, not only free shipping, but also if you use the ArtCrafters special offer, an additional 15% discount. Enter THANKS15 in the coupon code box.

Once someone told me he would rather explain why he needed it than to go without it.

So I had a clock order and had to cut some solid wood today... I cut 5/8" Cherry with the #5 super sharps.. I played around cutting the base for the 6 clocks with several different sizes and styles of blades. The bases are about 11" long straight cuts with rounded corners and about 2 " wide. The straight cuts are ripping the grain or cutting in the same direction of the grain and the 2" portion is cross cutting.. As everyone knows long straight cuts going with the grain can be a pain to cut. The #5 super sharps did perform better than the Pegas in my opinion.. Did all the cutting on the EX-21.. I also ran some blades ( I used to like ) Olsen PGT #5 and PGT double skip tooth which wasn't as good for me as the Pegas but slightly better than the FD-UR... I think I'd consider using them more if I were doing a lot of thick solid wood cutting. Blades did last quite a long time for me.. maybe about 1/4 - 1/2 times longer than the Pegas lasted.. which is quite a lot more than the FD-UR blades.. Next test... I want to try the #2 and maybe even the #5 on poplar for the 3/4" puzzles whenever I get a chance at making some of those again.. They might perform quite well for those.. Anyway, that is my experience so far with these.. Hopefully I'll be able to try them on a puzzle soon. Something I've never done is compound cutting ( is that what it's called ) where you cut those thick blocks of wood on two sides to create those ornament and birdhouses.. I think the SS blades would be the only way to go on those.. LOL

I do and agree with every thing Ray just wrote, with the exception that I have a pretty good selection of blades in two brands,,, Pegas and Flying Dutchman... I use a lot of different blades, usually they are no bigger than a #3. But I change blades when they break (of coarse), and when I feel they are getting dull... I can feel that for all the reasons the Ray stated.

Yes, blades wear. It is important to keep sharp blades in your saw. For me, I change blades when the blade no longer cuts the way I want. It’s not uncommon to use several blades to finish a project. That’s why most of us buy blades by the gross. That is 12 dozen or 144 blades.

As y'all know I pulled the trigger on a new scroll saw about a month ago. The reason was to get something a little more portable than my Delat P-20. Well now that I've had some time on the new King 16" starting to get it dialed in. Still have some tweaks to do like adding the Pegas blade clamps and such. The King is definitely a step up from the Delta, I've had the Delta for something like 20 years and was sure it couldn't get better, I was wrong. I'm still experimenting with blades, Flying Dutchman, which I've been using for years, and Pegas. Now the dilemma, do I need 2 saws?

I do agree with you about the Pegas blades being the best I've used as well, I was just kinda pointing out that using different saws is going to get different results when trying new blades.. etc. as they do each cut differently. What little I used the SS blades I felt like they was a close second to the Pegas as in cutting style, speed, and longevity of blade life... Not as clean of a cut on the bottom though.. But as you said, not worth the extra $$ I try to be educated on blades of all brands and get a feel for them.. There was a time some years ago that my "go to blade" was back ordered for several weeks.. and it was a mess to try to learn a new blade until I finally got my blade order.. Very possible especially these days that could happen again.. Probably not for me because I now keep a extra gross of my most used blades on hand.

We knock the old fashion box fan with a filter taped on the front of it, I did that ( my mobile k is simalar to that ) sometimes something that works and cheap is the ticket -by the way sometimes your shop vac can clean them and you don't need to buy a new filter -those 3m performance filters are allot better than your standard dollar furnace filters .

I have cut sandpaper strips to fit inside cuts for some smoothing, use a utility knife, with the back side of the paper up. It can help I did NOT read completely through all the comments, I just scanned. Quick question, what type of blades are you using? Flat or spiral? Spiral will not give a smooth finish. Less than smooth curves or not straight lines? You need to practice cutting. I just had to throw out a complex piece because my curves were so bad, and I stack cut. With a reverse tooth blade.

Even numbers are un-lucky. You need 5

Jim Blume pattern in the library 1/8" bbply 8" X 10" I am not very happy with the picture, am happy with the cutting. Added 2nd picture which is a little better.

Hi All! We're continuing our tradition here at Scroll Saw Village by publishing our annual e-Book full of Christmas ornaments. This popular e-Book was featured in the Holiday 2014 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. Our ornament designs are exclusive to this eBook and designed by SSV members. Anyone can download the ebook in exchange for a donation to their favorite charity. Our hope is that we'd be able to raise some money for very worthy causes and provide some cool patterns at the same time. *** But we need your help! *** We need some volunteers to design some ornaments. Each designer will provide 5 patterns (no more, no less) I ask that the designs are not made available anywhere else (this gives value to the e-book) They have to be designed specifically by you (no posting other people's patterns) Designs must be emailed (or PM) to Travis by Wednesday, November 24th (info below) A few things to keep in mind: Religious and secular designs are accepted. Other religions/traditions also celebrate this time of year, so let's not forget them. Keep detail and size appropriate for an ornament. Don't submit copyrighted or licensed patterns. The due date will sneak up on you quicker than you think. Please get them to me ASAP so I have time to work on them. What do you get in exchange? Credit for your design. The warm fuzzy feeling that you're helping others in need. Submitting your ornaments: Email the ornaments directly to Travis (travis [at] scrollsawvillage.com) or PM me. Formats accepted are JPG, PNG. Please keep the pattern in black & white only (no gray) . That way I can convert them easier when putting together the ebook. I prefer Inkscape files (SVG) if you can. This is ideal if you know how to use Inkscape. That way I don't have to manually convert them.

A friend asked me to make a birthday card box, much like a recipe box, for a woman celebrating her 90th birthday. She will keep her , approx. 200, birthday cards from church members in it. Flower is a gardenia. Cedar with hard maple inlay. 6"x8"x6"tall.

When I read this thread, I come to one conclusion and that is use the right blade for each project. The Super Sharps are great for thicker wood and compound cuts. But they are expensive. Most of my cutting is for thicker wood and think the Super Sharps cut better than the FD Polar but both are skip tooth and designed to cut thicker wood. I read where some cut thicker wood with a UR type blade and do not understand. Of course, the same goes for cutting thin wood and ply woods with a Super Sharp or skip tooth blade. These projects cut best with Reverse or UR type blade. Using the right type blade will go a long way to improve the cut.

I have been looking forward to your posts for some time now, as I always find them interesting to view and so well done. Thanks for sharing your work with us all Dick heppnerguy

I made this for my wife. Everybody comes with baggage, she came with cats and for 44 years she has pretty much always had two cats. Steve Good pattern. Made with 1/4” African Padauk and Zebrawood and a Baltic Birch backboard painted black. I tried to stack cut them first, but I used too small of a blade and it flexed just enough to not give a mirror image. It wouldn’t be worth the amount of sanding to save it, so I cut them individually with a Pegas MG#3 and it was a piece of cake. I applied several coats of semi-gloss lacquer.BTW, my wife loved it.

I also am not sure of your question. Besides TPI, we need to know the thickness and width of the blades. Like others said, change blades often especially when you notice pushing harder or not easy to follow the line. At around 25 cents per blade I consider them disposable.

Those are great!! I wish I could paint like you and other folks on here..

They look nice

nothing wrong with having 2 saws, I was cutting a Christmas gift several years ago on my Delta Q3 and the switch went bad. I went right out and bought a saw at Lowes to finish the project. I bought a Pegas and kept the Q3 as a backup saw. I gave the cheap saw to a neighbor for his sons to use.

I have 3 saws, a craftsmans that just keeps on going that is my go to saw in my craft room, a hegner which is in my work shop in our barn and the third one hubby has in his workshop for whenever he needs a little something cut, instead of bringing it to me to cut.....................lol

Yes 2 saws. I wish I had another one I have a Delta. I have been looking at a King. My Wife has been looking at me. One day I will get me that King.

I also get a feel for an assembly line. I think I see Pop rivets for the crank starters. I am in a slow process of designing something with wheels similar to yours. Can you share your technique?

Yeah, I came to realize that it wasn't the kids I disliked. It was the crappy parents.

This is a big reason I don't do in person craft shows.. I had a couple instances with children grabbing things off my table breaking them and then one time two kids horsing around and the one kid turn to run and ran straight into my table which knocked the whole table over and all my stuff crashed to the ground.. I love kids.. but not the ones that aren't parented correctly.. honestly isn't the kids fault.. they didn't know any better.. parents on the other hand.. should know to keep and eye on the kids..

I wonder how you'd feel about the blades run on the same saw.. because no matter how straight up down you get the blade on a EX21 it cuts more aggressive than the Hawk does.. and I kind of assume Hegner too but I can't vouch for that because I've not run one.. I have a old Delta 16" saw that has the longer arms style like the Hawk and it cuts a lot like the Hawk.. Those double parallel arm saws have a rocking motion to the blade and makes them cut a little more aggressive.. There was a time when I first started using the Pegas MFG blades that I didn't like them in the DW788 I had but loved them in the Hawk, Now I use them pretty much exclusively no matter what saw

I know but I'm selling one of the Hegs.

Hi Ray, Castle Rock is about half way to Denver. Fountain Creek Nature Center is along Fountain Creek(surprise) by Security Widefield area and Doherty is off Barnes if any of that jogs the memory. I remember the Hallmark at Uintah Gardens.

Kmmcrafts,if one of the saws are still available in the spring let me know, I promised my sweety a Eletric bycycle first.

So last year, we were blessed and got 8 designers to donate a total of 40 new ornament patterns. This year, I'd like to reach 10 designers. I know it can be done, because we've done it in the past. How great would it be to get 50 new ornament patterns in this year's book? The last couple of year's has been tough, so this is a great way to give back. You don't have to be an amazing designer. All skill levels are welcome. The goal is to create a really cool eBook that will benefit those in need. I'm designing. Who's with me!?

Well, I have 5 saws and might be making an offer on a Hegner soon, LOL.. By the way.. I have a third and fourth saw for you if you should be interested in more saws... top of the line Hawks.. and a Excalibur could be yours and I'm willing to deal, Seriously I have 2 Hawks I'd like to move out of my shop and into someone else's shop.. if you all know anyone in or close to MI.

Of course you need 2 scrolls saws Hawk. Everyone needs at least 2 scrolls saws. And if after you get the second scroll saw and decide you need a third scroll saw. Then go ahead and get a third scroll saw. It's always good to have a extra scroll saw or two on hand. I'm sure this reply helped. lol Jim

That is a good use of zebra wood. Of course for the orange cat Padauk. I like it. Ooops do I see little hearts on the ear holes? Oh that get extra points. Mark

A natural stain will richen the natural wood color, or just use a clear lacquer or poly coating. A clear coating will just brighten the wood a little.

Nice cut!

Really @FrankEV ……..!!!!! @Shadow Wizard you don’t need to google or You tube. There is so many years of scroll saw knowledge here at the village and so many kind people to help, you just keep asking what ever you like. I did understand the question and I also dislike sanding, so I’m finding all the tips very useful. Thank you for asking the question. When I first started scrolling I emailed Charles Dearing and asked him (I realize now) an absolutely ridiculous question. He was gracious enough to email me back and with very kind words gave me the best answer he could. I really appreciated that he took the time and reached out to me.

nice job