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Mmm paint or not to paint !! It's going to have a pile of Ferrero Rocher on the base, just for me

Fun puzzle I made for my grandson for Christmas.

Bonjour tout le monde ! I saw a draw of this bottle by Andy Warhol and I wanted to try to cut it, it was not easy. I like Coke I chose to leave it like that, without painting. an idea maybe?

Got my new stool and love it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8NXBXD?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details The height range works perfect for me. If I were short it might not. I'm not used to a stool with wheels but after one time hitting the floor I caught on quickly.

First of all thank you to @Grandpa for converting the picture below into a pattern. This was my first real portrait, and was cut for a friend of mine. Cut from BB with a homemade walnut frame on my Pegas with a #0 mgt spiral.

Phone stands with there names on. Roly

After the first cutting, an 11x14 H. Botas Pattern called “Horse” a few weeks ago, I decided to find and convert a few other free images into horse scroll saw patterns. This group of Horse portraits is the result. All cuttings are done in 5/32” solid core Maple, Birch or Walnut ply. Backers are 1/4 BB ply either left natural or stained with Minwax Dark Walnut as appropriate. I used a few different Pegas blades, both MGT R and Spriral, of various sizes from #2/0 up to #3 to cut these patterns. All panels were finished with multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Spray Lacquer. All panels set loose in 1 3/4” wide distressed Poplar Frames finished with Minwax Early American Poly/Stain. Horse – Botas – 11”x14” Cut panel Horse Stallion – 10”x10” Cut Panel mounted on a 12” x 12” Backer. Horse Running – 11”x14” Cut Panel Horse Proud – 12”x15” Cut Panel Horse Jumping – 11”x14” Cut Panel Horse Palls – 15”x12” Cut Panel Horses 3 – 14”x11” Cut Panel Comments and critiques are always welcomed.

I got myself a Pegas Chuck for Christmas. I like them so far. The project on the saw is my current scrolling project.

Here are a couple of photos from vacation. Mt Rushmore went to Mt. Rushmore. Sitting Bull with Buffalo went and saw Buffalo (There is a heard of buffalo behind it) Took my consignment pieces to their buyers at Pierce Land and Bison. 8 days, 10 states, 3500 miles, saw 2 brothers that I had not seen in 5 years and 1 sister that I had not seen in 14 years.

I agree Kevin. It works for me. When I spray, and I don't spray everything, I usually wait to have multiple pieces that I want more finish on than just Danish oil. I rarely am in the position where I cut and then ship/deliver within a few days. When I must deliver with a quick TAT, I grab a rattle can of shellac.

That's how I do finishing IF I am top coating.. most my items just get Danish Oil without a top coat so I don't do this much.. and hate having to take the time to do it when I need too.. That being said.. I don't see Iggy wanting to sand raised grain of plain poly finish.. but I also don't see him wanting to finish twice ( ie dip in danish oil and then wait 2-3 days and then spray poly).. Also don't see him OR the neighbors liking the lacquer spray finish either... So I say it's going to be interesting what he does.. But I also don't know the output of the sprayer he's looking to use.. nor do I know the level of spraying he'll be doing in a batch.. or how many days a week he'll be spraying.. Being in production mode like he is ( me too at a level ) I see him wanting to streamline this to be as simple as can be possible.. I may be wrong but I see him going back to spray cans how he's been doing it.. They are quick, easy to grab and go at it.. when the cans empty throw it out.. I don't see him liking the hassle of cleaning the sprayer up now and then or stopping to mix up more finish to fill the gun up.. There is extra steps to having spray equipment.. just grabbing a can and spraying is where I see him.. yeah it's more expensive to use spray cans but sometimes convenience is worth paying for.. As I said before.. It'll be interesting to see how this works out for him..

Nice stool. I have one on wheels, also. I have to be careful when I use it, though. My shop is in the basement, and it has a sloping floor. Sometimes when I get up, the stool will roll away. Have to look before I sit down. Haven't had a bad experience yet, but may have a senior moment sometime and not look before I sit.

Learn to feed and steer with just your fingers, not your elbows. Your precision and your arms will thank you for this, and the quality of your cutting will greatly improve. Rest your palms on the front of the table, when you can, and just use your fingers. No, it doesn't work for all cutting, but it sure improves intricate work. Charley

I recently heard about something called watercolor crayons, and looked at a video talking about them. All the videos showed them being used on paper. I decided to give them a try on a wood project. I cut this out, and used 100% watercolor crayons on it Now I need you to tell me if you like the effect or not. Also, if you like the piece....lol

Number one is to enjoy the cutting. I have been at it since 2004. I stack cut my ornaments 6 at a time (1/16 BB) When I started it took me almost 2hours and a lot of broken blades to cut the on pictured. I used Olson 2/0 R 28 TPI blades because of the details. The ornament is 4". It now takes me about 40 min (lots of small holes) with a faster cutting Pegas 2/0 R 15TPI blade and no broken blades. The first saw was the Delta SS350 and now I use either a Hawk G4 or and EX 16. So the bottom line is you will get faster with experience but as the other have pointed out speed is very dependent on the type of wood and blade and a biggie is the amount of detail.

I was always told "first you get good then you can get fast"

My grandson, Kyler, is always trying to get into our bank. He even pulled a shelf down on himself trying to get to it. He is okay. Well, I decided to make him one for his upcoming birthday (OK, not Christmas but close enough). I also put a little money in it. Now, do I give him the combo or let him try all 1000 combinations? Hmmm.

These were made a few years ago but go up every year

I've already posted these, but they all were sent to various people as presents. I made two of each so every one who received them didn't complain so all is well!

Since I am a multi-medium crafter not all my ornaments this year are scrollsaw. Most of these have been mailed out to my ornament swapping friends.

If the compass on your GPS isn't working properly, it may be because I swiped the North Pole and stuck it in my front yard for Christmas.

How does Santa get into your house to leave gifts if you don't have a chimney? You leave him a magic key of course! It's a simple project, but I smile when I think of it becoming a family's Christmas eve tradition, putting the key out for Santa. It's a Steve Good pattern that I cut from recycled cedar trim from our house. Thanks for lookin'!

Hi from Barbara As growing up I was always in trouble for been to slow. Now I have a hobby were the slower I go the easer the work is. My first job with hard rose white teak wood is putting my skills to task enjoying it so much. Just so different a experience to ply wood but just fun as well. My motor I am worried it will blow so I am taking it slow but loving every moment. Thanks to all who helped with tips and reminders as ply is different skill level.

G'day all, The kids stuck their "baubles" on the tree today. I cut the circles and painted them white and the kids decorated them. They used hot melt glue, so I will have to place a screw in each one to stop them falling of. Would of used super glue but I reckon we would of ended up with a few nippers stuck to tree amongst the decos The local Men's shed made 14 trees from ply and gave one to each school to decorate and paint. May add a little tinsel, we'll see what the boss thinks.

I finally got this bear done. 1/2" plywood plaque. Mostly FD Polar #1 blades. Saw tooth hanger in back. Various stains, 3 coats spar urethane gloss.

Every december, it is good time to make new designs. and display new tree ,boot and Snatas for happy holidays of Christmas 2022 is the year of the tiger in Korea, I made 2022 tiger symbol of happy new year. "Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year" https://www.etsy.com/shop/Namunolie

Looks nice

When/if I take an order, I tell them not to place the order if they are in a hurry. So, I get to take my time and do it my way. And that varies on every project. I'm too new to the hobby to have any set ways yet.

All very sound points Kevin.

That looks pretty confy!

Have you checked out YouTube? There are a number of videos on the Jet.

Very nice job...well done. Me, I like color, so I would paint, but that is just me.

Neat cut Brend, love it. Roly

I do like that well done you. Roly

Love it. Definitely paint, the Ferrero's need to shine. My favorite chocolates too. Marg

I enjoy the cutting so much that I'm always sad when I finish and the drudgery of sanding and finishing begins. I'm not one to have projects all lined up and prepped but I may have to start so that I always have something ready to scroll.

YOU’RE BACK!!! Looks good Brenda! Maybe some glitter spray paint, but make sure you wear a good filter mask.

Needs paint but looks good anyway. Tom

I had a request for a cowboy boot ornament pattern. I have the one shown from Sue Mey but they don't like the hat in it. I could easily remove the hat but then I think it'd look pretty goofy with the one booth way off to the side with nothing on the other side, LOL Thanks for any leads on a pattern.

You are a bronze supporter.. you have to upgrade to silver or gold in order to get access to the cnc / laser group.

I'm only a silver supporter and I got in RJ. You do have to accept the rules first. That was tough. I'm not a good lad when it comes to rules. LOL.

Slow and steady wins the race every time. No good pushing the blade too hard all you will accomplish is lots of broken blades. Marg

Fabulous news Brenda. Can't wait to see your beautiful creations. Marg

This is a Steve Good pattern. Made four sets. Three sets sold for $250 each. The fourth was gifted to my Mother- in law. All figures made from solid hardwoods including Aspen, Yellowheart, Purpleheart, Sapele Red Oak Walnut and Mahogany. The stable is laminated pine with an antique solution. The base is 3/8 Baltic Birch.

It's been a while since I've posted anything. Needed some more ornaments for the tree this year plus I thought I'd give some as presents instead of shopping. Made one for the ornament exchange at work and a couple to just give away to friends. Shot them with some white paint and then glitter paint.

Frank, it represents aN internationally recognized scoring system for antlers. It takes many things into consideration including number of points on the antlers, length, circumference, antler spread etc…. It helps to dampen the “my rack was bigger than yours” discussions often heard in the barroom.

Finished a couple of new patterns for the Christmas season, "The Birth of Christ" 385 cuts, and "Blessed Mother and Child" 170 cuts. My boss lady and I finished cutting them today. I will post the patterns in the new patterns section if anyone is interested.

I cut two of these for son in laws. they both enjoy their beer and it is difficult to not see an open one in their hand at any time. Luckily they don't ever get obnoxious or irritating in any way when they are drinking but when I saw this Steve Good pattern, I just knew I had to cut one for each of them. The other one I cut with an orange background, just so they would not be exactly the same. I cut both of them from BB Ply was surprised that they did not take more time to cut as the font of the letters is fairly delicate but I was happy with the way they turned out, and I hope they like them as much as I enjoyed making them. Dick heppnerguy

I do use watercolor pencils a great deal. I seldom color the entire image though, but rather blend a little color here and there to give the idea. Lots of folks are equally good at doing their scroll saw projects, and something as simple as a little color can set you apart from the rest. There are many videos on U-Tube which show blending techniques and so on, but I basically played around on a few small items to come up with what worked for me.I start out really lightly and then add more over top if I want it darker. I use a soft artists brush with a slight amount of water to blend the colors, and also bought extra white pencils to use as a blending tool as well. You can always sand it off it you don't like the results. The pencils can be used on wet or dry materials, though I prefer starting on a dry surface with light pencil marks and blending it in toward the center. You can blend 2 or more colors and if you remember "where the shadows are and work dark to light, you can further enhance your projects. Once completed, I do seal the entire project to set the colors, with any clear matt finish spray or water-based matt or satin varnish. I have had folks tell me that over many years, the colors have not faded, so I must be doing something right. Here are a few examples of what I do. I am sure with a little practice you can do as well but probably better, Good luck and enjoy.

That will be perfect Dan, Thank you!!