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Original pattern of card box from Steve Good reduced 50%. Had to add 1/2 inch to each of the box joints. (don't ask how I know).

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.

This Steve Good pattern was published recently. I made one for my wife and posted it on my instagram, didn’t take long and I had requests for several more. I added a couple of creative touches including the little ball on the cap. The beard is painted then covered with Aileen’s True Snow which works great. I also used it on my snowflake ornaments. Simple fast cut, I actually spend more time painting and assembling. Be blessed.

One more new Christmas project - Let It Snow, project size 8,5x5,5 inches, 4 layers 1/8 inch + background Video of making project Let It Snow pattern

I cut these 7 Santas to give away as Xmas presents to friends and family. They were given on Thanks Giving so they could be hung for the month of December. I also cut 30 of the S. Good 2021 Ornaments. Pic only shows the first 20. Some have been given already and some will be given with our annual cookie exchange amoungs the neighbors on Christmass Eve Eve. I also cut this S Good "Santahouse" for a present to ourselves to hang on the front of our home.

This is a piece I just finished. It was ordered as a gift. A lot of fun to cut. Not quite 16 x 20 Over 300 cuts. .

Most of you probably already know about this, but for those that don't, here is something I just learned and is a real time saver! While watching some videos on bandsaws I came across a scroll sawing video that used a new (to me anyway) technique for sanding items. I didn't really think it would be that much different but I gave it a try and what do you know, it reduced my sanding time on ALL projects by 80% and was a much cleaner product afterwards - very few if any "fuzzies" on the backs, a nice smooth finish etc. It requires just a few items, easily obtainable and even easier built: Shelf liner, plywood base, a few rails and screws. It's called a sanding board. Not to be confused with a sanding down draft table but looks similar. Here is my old style of sanding, using sand paper and a sanding block (sand both sides), a torch (to burn off any "fuzzies" a highly technical term ), a abrasive ball (to get any remain unsanded edges ). This process takes anywhere from 3-5 minutes for each piece. Using this method requires the sander to hold the item and hopefully not break it LOL The sanding board accomplishes this much more effectively. You place the item on the board (has the non-stick shelf liner - also used to line tool boxes and drawers)... Place a hand/palm sander directly on top of the item and start the sander. I use 240 g paper and sand the item for less than 5 seconds on each side! This has saved me so much time and effort I was completely surprised by its effectiveness. In fact, I have sanded items using this board as small as little round fragile ornaments that we make and they don't move at all and come out so clean and smooth Thanks as always in advance for reading NOTE: The key is to place the sander directly ON the item before turning the sander on. The item will NOT move and it will get sanded very quickly

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?

Phone stands with there names on. Roly

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!

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

I pre sand all of my surfaces. and after I am done cutting a light kiss on the MAC mop (240 grit) finishes it. I hate hand sanding that is why I have pretty much one of every sanding tool.

Beautiful gift Wayne!

Been doing it that way for several years. Another way for me to sand really small parts is to put a sanding block upside down in the vise and rub the piece on it. Tom

Yep, Been doing it this way since about 2007, LOL.. I started out with just foam sanding blocks of various grits.. was at a dollar tree one day and seen the anti slip shelf liners in a roll.. bought one to try it and like you say.. saves a ton of time.. and am able to use the random orbit sander on them. I don't have a sanding board per say.. but I just roll out the liner on my work bench.. usually double it up. The stuff from the dollar store is cheap and smaller bumps / grips ( for a lack of better wording LOL ) I think the more pricey stuff would probably work better... I've just never run across it and the wife keeps bringing those dollar store rolls home to line the drawers.. somehow she misplaces it and gets more rolls.. Don't tell her they're misplaced in the shop..

Barbara, I have so many varied interests. My wife and I share the morning paper so while she is reading it, I started doing the crossword puzzles. There are 4 of them everyday. I've learned a ton of new words & facts and can now answer many of the Jeopardy questions. So what you say is true. Gotta keep the mind working all the time. I've got 2 books going all the time too. I love reading.

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.

I bet it's no surprise that this month's scroll saw challenge is about the gifts we made for friends and family. I always find that handmade gifts are so much more meaningful and appreciated. Post some pics of some of the cool stuff you're making for gifts this Holiday season. Happy Holidays!

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

Besides Rolf, you like gadgets.

I can even do the back of my fretwork on mine. It has an old piece of a non slip pad on it.

Been doing this as well - but those hand sanders can make your hands numb (if you do this for a while ) I actually have a professional performax face sander Im selling !

I have used the non-slip shelf liner on top of my downdraft table for quite some time. I also use a piece to lay project wood on to prevent movement when applying patterns.

very nice

The white is snow, snow covered mountains, paw prints in the snow.

Less vibration and the blade don't seem to slip as bad.

Nice work! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Nice cut, sure it will look good either way.

do not paint. but like Frank says, it's just me.

That looks pretty confy!

I haven't done any work for a while as I've been under a consultant with my lungs. Having scans, blood tests and biopsy. But the good news is I'm fine and can now go back to my workshop. Now lets see if I remember how to work a scrollsaw.

Good morning all. As I mentioned in my introduction a couple of weeks ago when I joined up, I have been purchasing a bunch of scroll saws for a boys club at my church to teach the boys some wood working and so they can make some ornaments. I told them that we would be doing this back in October, and there has been a lot of excitement and anticipation ever since. I also got a couple of gents from the church, who are also woodworkers, to help out on the nights we are going to use them as I wanted one adult per saw. On Wednesday, December 1st, we had our first workshop. As I was bringing the saws in from my truck, the boys excitement and anticipation turned into nervousness and hesitation. One little guy of 6-years-old looked down at the floor with a disappointed look in his face and asked me how old someone would have to be to use one of those saws. I told him I've seen boys as young as 4-years-old use them, so he is more than old enough to operate one. Well, after the guys were setting up the saws, and the boys and I were doing our pledges and oaths, I walked them into the room that we converted into a scroll saw workshop. I gave the boys my safety speech, handed out the safety glasses, and proceeded to explain all the things that would warrant us shutting off the saws and asking them to sit down away from the saw (screwing around, not watching where they are cutting, etc.). Once I was done with that, I demonstrated how to use a scroll saw with a practice template. Straight line, zig-zag and wavy line. After they boys felt that they got the concept, I had each boy grab an adult and a saw, and I passed out the practice boards and asked them to do the same thing I did. I'm telling you, if I didn't have 6-saws running at one time, you could have heard a pin drop. The boys were 100% focused on the saws. I saw the nervousness and hesitation slowly melt away and replaced with sheer enjoyment and amazement at their new found ability. After they started getting comfortable with the saws, I had them pick out the ornaments they wanted to make. I had prepared the pieces ahead of time with painters tape, then gluing the ornament templates to the tape, and pre-drilling any holes that they may have needed. The boys started cutting them out, and one by one, as they finished, the look of pride when they showed me what they did was so rewarding that it was worth spending well over my budget (I had $300 of my own cash set aside, and spent over $400). They peeled the tape off of their now scrolled out ornament and painted them up. They wanted to go back and make another one, but we had run out of time. We are going to do this again on December 15th, so I assured them that they would probably have enough time to make two more ornaments, so they were very happy with that. And, remember the 6-year-old I told you about? Well, I have to say, that little guy totally MASTERED the scroll saw. He chose a rather difficult Christmas Tree with multiple branches. This little guy stayed on the line the ENTIRE TIME! He had never even seen a scroll saw before Wednesday, let alone used one, and he had that little Wen scroll saw 100% under his control. He never broke a blade, or anything like that. For him, going from thinking he wasn't going to use a scroll saw to cranking out the best ornament of the evening was so rewarding for the both of us. I am very proud of all those boys, ranging from 5-years-old to 11-years-old. I still have a smile on my face from that night, and I am looking forward to the 15th as much as they are. Anyhow, I just wanted to share this with the community. Dan

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