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It has been awhile since I have done much scroll saw work. I needed to practice a bit before making the ornaments. The pattern was from the Scroll Saw magazine. I made some out of 1-1/4" Cherry, Maple and Walnut. I cut them with either the FD Polar #5 or The PS Woods Super Sharps #5. Both of them are skip tooth blades and work well in thicker wood. The Super Sharps are more expensive but cut easier. They were finished with eagle can lacquer. I thought they were a bit plain so cut some 5/8" tall reindeer, stars or Christmas Trees. The small reindeer were cut from 1/8" Maple with a #3 FD Polar and a 3X magnifier lens. I made about 10 ornaments and gave most away to friends.

Hello everyone, I always liked the town in "silhouette" (is the word right ?) I show you my first try. Have good day.

Here is the Wild Bill Hickok. I have been working on. Had a few framing projects to do so I finished this one up.

I got a request from a sister-in-law to make a Firefighter wall hanging for her son-in-law. Sent her a few images off the web, and a Sue Mey pattern came in 1st place, with a modification - replace Firefighter with PM FD 27 (Perryville Municipal Fire Department, Station # 27). Between liquid white-out and Inkscape (I'm still learning the finer points of Inkscape), I was able to get the go-ahead to cut out the pattern. The cutout in the photo is on black poster board. I did cut out a backer the same size as the helmet and glued that to the back (and just now realized I didn't take a photo of that, dang it!) Anyway, no drama and the helmet is on its way to her. Used 1/4" BB and finished it with Danish Oil.

Shout out to the Wooden Teddy Bear. Great service and fast order completion and shipping. I am always pleasantly surprised by them!

This one took me a while. I had a bunch of different small projects going on and have been working on my Side by Side. Now to build some frames for a few projects.

Well here are a few of my newest cuttings. I like the Patriotic Trucks best. Still wish I could find some Bright Silver paint. That Glitter Silver looks ok. But I prefer Bright Silver. Oh well we do the best we can.

Well, I spent more time down in my "shop" playing with my scroll saw and here's what I came up with - still trying to get the hang of this "hobby"! Hats off to everyone here - I've gained a lot of respect for the time and effort you put into your work! The first image is a train puzzle made from spalted ash. The second image is a puzzle of a mother hippo and her baby (I'm sure you've all seen this one all over the internet); the third one is a "batmobile" made from spalted ash and purple heart.

My 28 year old granddaughter LOVES Harry Potter. We have read all the books, seen all the movies, even went to the bookstore openings for the newest book! Last week, she asked if I make wizard wands. Of course I do. I’ll see her tomorrow. The wood is pecan and walnut.

So I got an airbrush, so I can do the fades for this. Still learning a good mix for craft paint to not run.. but I think it came out pretty good. So it's about 10x12 from 3/16" maple. Cut with Olson #2/0R blades and a modified Shelia Landry Design. Her original design does not come with the paw prints.

Thanks for the likes. Here it is framed.

Tray made out of cherry and finished with rattle can lacquer. First time using lacquer. I like the finish but the fumes really got to me.

I was commissioned to make this pair of Chinese Dragons panels. The client chose this Dragon from a group of different Dragons I provided. The patterns were found on-line and had to be only slightly modified to make it scrollable. The original had the “ribs” (for lack of a better word) bridging to the opposite side making a multitude of dropouts. The cut panels are 1/8” x 20” x 30” BB ply mounted on a painted black 1/4" x 20” x 30” BB Ply Backer. The cut panels were stack cut to make mirror images with good side up. Shelf liner was applied to both sides to minimize possible tear out. All cutting was completed with Pegas #1 spiral blades. A number of blades broke, mostly because it was difficult to thread the blade from below without kinking the blade. Keeping the panel flat while cutting was difficult, especially so after some of the larger areas were cut out. Used a lot of blue tape to hold cutouts in place to help keep the panel somewhat rigid while cutting. Yes, the little piece in the Dragon’s nose had to be glued back in after the panel was affixed to the backer. The 20” x 30” BB ply panels were special ordered from Ocooch Hardwoods. I did not find the prices to be too unreasonable for this special order. They responded to my request quickly and the order was received within just a few days. Great service. Now here is where I need some help and opinions. I need to make frames for these panels and cannot decide what width rail/stile I should use. I typically use 1 3/4" wide, but not sure if that will look the best for these panels. Often large frames are narrow (3/4”) or, like large paintings, use a much wider (2 1/2” +) that may be more appropriate. Please provide you opinion on what size I might use and tell me why. You might want to let me know what color the frame should be also. Thanks for you help. EDIT 12/22/21 I made the frames from 1"wide x 3/4" thick Poplar. I think the 1" frame width works well for these Chinese Dragon mirror image panels. I did a significant amoiunt of hand sanding to obtain a very smooth surface. I then applied two coats of a Rustolium Black Primer sanding between coats, again to a very smooth finish after which I applied multiple coats of Rustoleum Black Lacquer. Just as I was finishing the final coat, the nozzle on the spray can stuck in the open (spraying) position and made a mess, but fortunately not on the frames. After drying almost 24 hours, I found there was some areas of blush. Two light coats of Deft Clear Gloss Lacquer did a nice job of getting a bright uniform finish. This commission project was difficult in many respects, but I feel it came out fairly well and am hoping the clients are happy. I'm not sure I would want to tackle a large panel project like this again. Thanks again to all that offered comments and advice. When appropriate and a black frame is needed, I think I will be using Black Lacquer again.

My heart told me to cut this one & give it away so a young child or grandchild can learn this name.....posted on social media & was claimed in a minute......Happy Holidays everyone

Yep, right word! And nicely cut! Love the details on the Eiffel!

G'day all, Another couple of puzzles cut from 30mm radiata pine two coats of clear gloss lacquer. Not 100% happy with them. Will alter the design slightly on the next ones.

I think they look terrific. You did a really great job on them. Marg

Neighbor lady wants a small rocking giraffe. This is 5" long, 5-1/2" tall and 1-1/2" wide. Made from shop scrap-white cedar, I think. The details are all freehand done with a wood-burner pens. The legs are pegged on from the bottom with toothpick pegs and glue. The finish is just gesso to keep the burned in place. Designed from a highly modified open stock photo by T & E designs. It took several attempts before T & E seemed to have a workable design. She has not seen it yet. I will be anxious for her reaction.

Another Botas pattern. Give me your thoughts.

Same here Jim! Have never been disappointed by them!

I ended up with a lamp that is 3x or 5x depending on the lens,I like the extra light it gives me, and it was a gift bonus from the store I work part time.

I vaguely remember someone posting a replacement 3d printed lower dust port for the Excalibur saws. If not has anyone created such a thing. I was about to design a better version than the membrane bit but if someone else has already done one it would save me some design time.

Beautiful !!

Those are very nice! Have yet to try the compound cut ornaments.

If you find one let me know.. I have the Seyco dust collection for scroll saws.. it works "okay" but lacks collecting from the top. Even though the stock dust port also collects from below the table my experience is that works better than the Seyco one.. but it maybe the powerful shop vac I have as it does vacuum the work piece down too. I couldn't deal with the loud shop vac, even from across the shop. Thought about getting the Festool or Fein vac. but I'm not sure how loud one is on the higher power.. and not sure if the lower power would be enough. The Seyco system does help an awful lot.. but still get dust in my lap from spinning the wood on the table. I think the powerful vacuum I have is sucking the dust even off the top of the workpiece once I get a couple fret holes cut out, LOL as there isn't much left after cutting for several hours.

They look great Larry, very nice work!

Thanks for the picture. I saw the picture on Facebook and didn't realize it was you. Really well done. I have bought the pattern and will do next week.

nice cut and a give away that will give a child many hours of joy

I have been using Mikes Workshop and the same applies. Kudos to there team.

Looks great and a nice frame!

Excellent work. Marg

Found this image on Google a few years ago - Tried to find it again but didn't see it - I don't have it in my files on this computer I will check my back up files and see if I can find it, in the meantime check your messages - Thanks Ray Fab4

Thats a blessing!

Just a quick cut yesterday and finish this morning. Stack cut 1/4 thick hardwood ply from KJP Hardwoods. Backer is some masonite. Finish is tung oil. Pattern from Steve Good. Nice to do something "just because"

Love it. Great job!!

Took 4 tries to get this one right so I made some nice mahogany kindling. video-1639605627.mp4

Beautiful. Compound cutting is lots of fun.

The grain does look like the wind is blowing. The wind adds to the scene .

I have to agree with DakOta52---great job!

This is one of the flower-design, I want to make in 2022. I have never done intarsia before, but I think it would be good to make it in intarsia style. I made it with the theme of harmony between flowers and birds. I cut Rangas wood and Red Padouk waiting for warm spring

Got the large version cut in one day, took several to sand, finish, and assemble. Sanded the gears a little bit more than the two spacers, so they sit a very small fraction of an inch lower than the spacers, giving them more freedom to spin. That made them a LOT easier to move.

When I scrolled, I had one. Would strongly recommend mounting it from the ceiling. It also magnifies the tiniest vibration.

Got this Botas pattern cut out, and decided to play with resin epoxy on it. I like the way it worked out. What's your thoughts?

Recently deceased Vicente “Chente” Fernandez. Also known as El Rey de Mariachi. Was a very famous Mexican Mariachi singer/song writer This portrait was made To Honor his life and legacy

Hello every body When she saw a flower of life on my desk a friend said: I love it! can you make one for me? I thought a tree of life, a classic. I show you my latest job and wainting for your advice. It was a very good exercise for practice. It is diameter 7.08 inches

If I were making it I would be probably make a frame either 2" or 2 1/2" wide. I used black Minwax stain on the backer and frame.

Great work. I like the car with the colour choices.

You did Fantastic work. Love the Locomotive puzzle.

I finally finished the last four of twelve Slide Through Two Piece Ornaments. The patterns are by the late Dirk Boelman. I used various 1/4" scraps. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using #1R MGT blades. Dipped in diluted Shellac and two coats of spray lacquer.

Dan, what a wonderful gesture. I think I'll make something like that and give it to a random child.