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***My OCD won. I went back to the shop and hunted through all the wood chips on the floor and fond the broken piece of the F and epoxied it back on. *** We have a great vet and he just got a new partner so I made them a welcome sign. I won’t call attention to the piece that fell out of the F.

I found this free stencil pattern on-line. I converted it into a scroll saw pattern and sized it to fit a 5/32” x 10” x 11” Solid Core Maple cut panel that was affixed to a hand painted ¼” x 12” x 13” BB ply backer. All cutting completed with Pegas #2/0 Spiral blades The colored portion of the backer was painted with Artist Acrylic paints while the 1” wide perimeter mat area of the backer was painted rattle can spray Chocolate Brown for a strong contrast with the natural Maple panel. As usual, I protected the finished panel with multiple coats of Deft Clear Spray Gloss Lacquer. Once again, the panel is set loose in a 1 3/4” wide Poplar Frame stained with Minwax Honey Maple and protected with multiple coats of Minwax Clear Gloss Wipe on Poly. I plan to remake the frame for this piece as I am unhappy with the corner miter joints. Comments and Critique welcome.

Well, I don't, but our Postal worker does. This pattern was posted on a forum, and I had to make one for our Postal worker. The pattern is by Steve Good listed as "I Deliver". I used 1/2" Hard Maple for the upright and 3/4" Red Oak for the base. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using #1R MGT blades for the interior cuts and #3R MGT blades for the perimeter and veining. The finish is sanding sealer and two coats spray Lacquer Clear Satin with sanding between coats. Comments welcome.

I got off work early today so I thought I would work in the shop this afternoon cutting the last 2 dog puzzles that were ordered at the Craft Shows. I spent 3 hours cutting out 1 AUSSIE dog puzzle. Broke 6 blades all up inside the upper blade clamp. But I forged on and finally got the 1 puzzle done. Tomorrow I will work on easier puzzles before I start my dog puzzles I have left to do. It was a long afternoon, but it was still better than going to work. Thanks Jim

I'd like to wish everyone a very safe and productive New Year.

After first cutting, a C. Dearing Cat Pattern, I also found and converted a few other free Cat images into scroll saw patterns. This group of Cat portraits is the result. All cuttings are done in 5/32” solid core Maple ply. Backers are hand painted 1/4 BB ply. I used Pegas #2/0 and #0 Spiral blades to cut the patterns. All panels were hand painted with Artist Acrylic’s and finished with multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Spray Lacquer. All panels set loose in 1 3/4” wide Poplar frames that were finished with multiple coats of Black Lacquer. Grey Black Cat - 9” x14” Black and White Cat – 9” x 14” Orange Cat - C. Dearing – 8” x 14” Comments and Critique welcome.

I took a short break from the normal picture type projects and completed this at the request of my niece. This is a Steve Good pattern. I was wanting cedar planks but the only thing Lowe's had at the time was pine. They were very rough cut so I sanded them to knock off the rough edges and saturated them with Thompson water seal. The letters are cut with Pegas #3 MGT from 3/4 pine ply since they were going to be painted. The bell topper is cut from 3/4 pine and painted also. I also cut the bell topper with the #3 Pegas MGT. The Valentines topper is a Steve Good pattern I modified. It is cut from 1/4 pine ply using Pegas #1 MGT. To switch out the toppers, I placed a rare earth magnet in the top of the picket and attached a 1 X 1 metal plate on the back of each topper. I also have a gnome for New Years but it is drying after gluing. I have patterns for most other American holidays that should also work as toppers. Hope you like!

I know the feeling, Jim. I took Wednesday and Thursday off because I had to take the time off or lose the hours. We were scheduled off today (Friday). My plan was to spend most of my time on the saw but things don't always go as planned. I did complete a couple projects and I've still got tomorrow to look forward to.

I had his pattern for quite some time. My dad bought me a book on scroll saw work back in the early 90's. I finally got around to doing it. It is for 3/4" wood. I finished it with 321 and I had mirror and glass cut for it in case my wife and I ever take another picture-it's been a while. It only cost $10 for the mirror and glass. It's 16x12.

Scroll sawing area. My new she shed where I will be doing all my scrolling. Still need to put up (buy) the wall paneling and ceiling tiles. Half of the shop is for Scrolling and the other half I will be doing my Stained Glass. Oh! and a spot for Sadie............................Hubby made me a new stand for my saw and it works like a charm. Currently bidding on a Craftsman's work station, my desk is buried in the barn (will get in the spring). Will put up shelves after the paneling in up. All other furniture and cabinets will go in the shop in the spring. Did do a test cut to try out the new saw stand......................game changer. I can see so much better with the saw tipped. Should have done it long ago. We put in 3 LED shop lights (Menards). Very bright. Still need to find a good propane wall heater and bring my hot pot in for when I want a cup of tea. Also will be putting running water in come spring time...................Looks like we will be really busy this spring....lol

Loved this pattern and wanted a piece of wood with some character to cut it on. Looked through all my bits and pieces and found this piece of oak with a live edge. It's about 5" X 7". I know some don't like this much coloration on a portrait and I get it. Personally I see it more as the piece as a whole coming together to make an art piece. Kind of like how Mt. Rushmore might have been a bit more polished cut from a square piece of granite, but wouldn't have been nearly as majestic. No right and wrong, just different views. Happy New Year everyone! H Botas pattern available here. https://www.etsy.com/listing/869966491/jesus?click_key=394d54e4281a09de4f5f2b794a437927d62c7156%3A869966491&click_sum=b00911b6&ref=shop_home_recs_1

happy new year hope this year will be better than the last one . hoping for more sales I can attend. I only had one I could attend made almost $500 at it and the other one was a church salee I couldn't go because of my cancer but the church took my wares they sold them at no table charge . they sold $345. those church ladies are great.. I was a seller at the first one they had and had never missed one. That was a total of $845 enough to buy a new saw.. HAPPY NEW YEAR IKE

We are mid 70’s today, might see some light snow flurries Monday. Winter in NC! I am so glad we moved here!

No heaters?

That is amazing! Beautiful work

Great Job!

You guys are lucky. I've spent the last week recovering 7 chairs. Our 6 dining chairs and an arm chair that my Mother gave us. I sort of learned another calling. Not as much fun as scrolling though.

Happy New Year and may this be the best one of all! Erv

Beautiful! God Bless! Spirithorse

Happy New Year and God Bless everyone here. Spirithorse

very nice

it's beautiful, amazing job

very nice work

Happy New Year

This could be the best you have done yet Frank. Truly amazing and extremely colourful piece of art.

Happy new year to all and a safe productive year in the shop.

That is amazing. Your best one yet I think. Marg

It's lovely. I like the wood too. Marg

That is fabulous, they will be blown away with such a generous gift. Great work Charlie and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Marg

Definitely scroll saw artistry! Fantastic piece, Frank.

Beautiful project on a beautiful piece of wood. I'm with you, wood grain adds character.

Thanks all. I finished the New Year's topper today. Another Steve Good pattern cut from 1/4 pine ply painted with craft acrylic. I must say the wife did the painting.

Absolutely awesome!

Thanks! I sold my motorcycle last year and used the money to build the fireplace. Ornaments were a last minute idea, so they had to be simple and fast.

I really love what you did there. I have a fondness for paper cut patterns, but when I modify them to make them scrollsaw friendly, they are the same in regards to close and narrow lines. But again, If I cut that I would certainly be proud to call it my own.

Happy and Healthy NewYear 2022 to all members and keep making saw dust Brian( UK)

Happy new year to y’all and may it be safe, RJ

Happy new year to all. It HAS to be better. Be safe everybody.

Two days of cutting produced this newest wood art piece. I'm pretty happy with this one. Pattern by me. Cut entirely with Flying Dutchman 2/0 spiral blades.

Great idea to swap out the toppers.

awesome work

All Fantastic work!! I really like your Welcome sign.

terrific job, I love it.

Beautiful work and a beautiful piece of wood. Great job.

That looks great, I love the wood. Marg

Very nice!

Much better than the one I did

Great project. In days gone by it was not uncommon to see so many guys working on your car. Today, it's one guy with a PC and he's probably printing the bill before he's even touched the car!

This design was popular here last year,, the grain in your piece is cool looking.

That turned out great. Nice cut