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My son is a die-hard Packers fan so I found a Steve Good pattern and this will be one of his presents this year. Wood is Poplar and it will be painted with the team colors. Don't know about anyone else, but for me I feel like cutting letters is the hardest cutting. I ain't fast at it, but the end result is it's readable, so it's worth the time it takes me. Used Pegas MGR #1 and #3 blades.

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.

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.

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'm finally getting back into my woodshop and making something again. Health issues had just about completely put an end to my woodworking two years ago. I lost almost total use of my right leg, and none of the doctors could figure out what was wrong with me. Then last January a mild, but large bruise formed on and around my right knee, and the pain started going away. By about April I was able to put weight on it, but then it took me until about June to walk on it without cane or crutches. The bruise gradually went away along with the pain. I still have some balance problems, but I'm walking again. Just not nearly as well as before all this. I started going back out to the shop in the Fall, but at first I just stayed an hour or so, looking around, and then went back to the house. My son was doing the required maintenance for me when something absolutely needed to be done, but his idea of putting tools and supplies back when finished using them is in a pile just inside the shop door. I still have a significant pile to put away, but I was eager to see if I could make reindeer again. This one is the first in almost 2 years. I made 7 total Wednesday afternoon of the two larger sizes that I make. This is Mrs. Rudolf, slightly smaller than Rudy, the largest, who is almost 4" tall. She is about 3 1/4" tall. The next size down from the Mrs. is Trudy the teen daughter and then the smallest is ear ring size at about 7/8" tall and I call him Rudy Jr. I named the sizes years ago as a way of keeping track of the quantities and sizes that I was making. I've actually made smaller, at about 1/2" tall, but the average success rate of about 4 good in 10 made me quit. I've been making reindeer every year since 2004, except for these last 2 years. Well, with these, this year now isn't a total bust, so only one year, last year, without making any. Every Christmas Season I've just been making and then giving them away to any woman who helps me in some way during the Christmas Season. Every sales clerk, waitress, nurse, etc. gets one if they want it. For some strange reason, the women and teen girls seem to love these things. Most men are insulted if offered one, but I do give them away to woodworkers who want them. As I wish the women a "Very Merry Christmas" at the completion of my business with them, I hold my hand out palm down with a reindeer in it, then drop it in their hand when they reach out. Their excitement makes it worth doing. I've been hugged and even kissed on the cheek, but the smile Is all I'm after, and the chance to improve the "Christmas Spirit" in them. I lost exact count, but it's somewhere around 15,000 total reindeer that I've made since starting this. Reindeer are not the only thing that I make, but it usually keeps me busy from September on, when I'm in the shop and not working on a larger or more pressing project. I took this photo immediately after cutting her out. No eyes or red nose yet, Not even de-fuzzed yet. The eyes and nose are put on with black and red marking pens after de-fuzzing. Then a coat of clear lacquer. These were completed yesterday, before we went shopping, and one has already been given away. I've been avoiding it as much as possible this year, but Suzanne wants to go to the big mall, and traffic is very likely to be a mess around there. She doesn't handle driving in heavy traffic well any more. I don't either, but she thinks I do better than her, but we are very likely to make this venture to the Concord Mills Mall today, so I doubt I'll be making any more reindeer before Christmas this year. Hopefully, I'll be able to get started early and make a bunch of them before the Christmas Season next year. For those interested, that's the clamp that I used to hold the pieces of the reindeer blank together while I'm cutting it, and most 3D patterns, that the reindeer is sitting next to. It's about 6" long and made from 12 mm Baltic Birch plywood about 1" wide, two 6" long pieces of #8-32 stainless steel all thread, four hex nuts, two #8-32 wing nuts, six #8 flat washers. Only the all thread needs to be stainless. I use the stainless steel all thread because the mild steel version are too soft and stretch easily with many repeated uses. I don't have that trouble with the stainless all thread. Charley Attachments First 2021 Reindeer IMG_20211221_161725.jpg 78.8 KB · Views: 15

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

Jim Blume pattern for my native friend

These are the names of three (Steve Good designed) gnomes. I made Sven and Olaf last year and they are featured in the Yule display on the top shelf of the large display cabinet at the end of our hall: Most of the (few) visitors to our home this season have noticed and admired Sven and Olaf. This encouraged me to make their sister, Inga. Here is a photo of the three of them: I also decided to make additional sets of the three of them as gifts for our visitors who were most enthusiastic about the two gomes that they saw in our display.

I don't know what power it is, but I also have the one from Harbor Freight and just couldn't scroll without it. I was concerned about its longevity, but I've had it a few years without issues... knock on wood. I've go it mounted to the window sill directly behind my saw.

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.

We have had the crystal Nativity set for years. I decided to design a fretwork lightbox for it as an early Christmas present for my wife. She is speechless. Win Win!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

awesome job

They look Fantastic!!! I tried compound cutting a few years back, I managed to get a few. but not to many.

Very nice, Larry. Love the added touch of the reindeer and star. The finish is fantastic.

Well you did an excellent job on the letters. I'm with you Letters are the hardest because you want them to look perfect. You son will love his gift. Marg

Lovely. Excellent work. Marg

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.

Those all look great.

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

Nice work and you are going to make your SIL one happy Packers fan, I still fear letters!

I like them all. Nicely done

I have used the teddy bear for more years than I can remember always good service usually shipped the next day That was before the post office started slowing down the mail .IKE

If I'm not mistaken the puzzle patterns they sell are done by Harvey Byler.. same ones that Iggy ( Scott ) sells on his site for less money and they are digital download.. You might want to look at https://woodcraftbyscott.com/collections/scroll-saw-patterns

They are great. I hope they are selling well for you. 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.

Very nice work Joe!!

Looks excellent!

You did a great job, I’m sure it will be well received

Your modifications worked great and any firefighter would be proud to have that as a wall hanger.

Nice job. I actually had a Pinto wagon but it wasn't painted as fancy as yours.

Nice work on those projects.

Wonderful and great adaption to the pattern.

You did good

very nice work, for the chrome you could try molotow chrome paint which is available at Amazon

other stuff ive been doing ...Lids are for boxes

Few wee things ive been doing

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

Made from 3/16" thick Hard Maple. Measures 12x21 in total. Cut with Olson #2/0R blades. Sheila Landry Design.

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

My theory on frames is that your eye should go to the portrait and not the frame. Therefore, I would use a simple frame and a narrow matt to further set the portrait off, something like Dave did there with the wolf.

Finished this for my daughter. Steve Good pattern shrunk down to 75% (I think). Assorted woods including poplar, live edge black ash, pine and ???? Modified the star as it snapped off when finishing. 20211217_074243.mp4