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I know its been a long time since I posted any of the things that I have made so I will rectify that now. They are all Christmas gifts or ornaments. The 2021 ornaments the pattern is by Scrolleriffic. They have each families motto for the year written around the outside. Mum pattern is a Sue Mey and made from 1 inch pine. Animal print ornaments are by Roly. Sweet Cheese is by Roly. Marg

1951 Bullet Nose Studebaker Champion I keep getting drawn back to the Studebaker car series. I have done a 57 Hawk and a 54 Champion (thanks to Charles Dearing design) The ’51 Champion and Commander models were one of the more innovative post WWII designs coming out of Studebaker. Raymond Lowey offered some interesting design elements to make it stand out from the Ford and Chevy models of the same year. The wrap around rear window and the “bullet nose” on the front grill gave the appearance of a recip. engine reminiscent of WWII fighter aircraft and added to the design. The Champion coupe model had a straight V-6 85 HP engine and the 4 door Commander had a V-8 120 HP engine. 1951 was one of Studebakers better selling year but their focus was changed with the Korean war that redirected production from commercial vehicles to military trucks and equipment. The Commander, with its larger 232 cu. Inch engine was later modified to become one of the earlier “Hot Rods”. The design is on the SSV library but I decided to do my own. I did my “paint in” technique on the tires and certain bridges. The grill was a challenge, more so because the size of the pixels didn’t allow for even holes and I had to draw them in and to nibble them in to even them up. Pattern is 1/8” BBPW on ¼” PW backer with shellac and Gloss Lacquer finish.

I used mahogany

A few months ago, my grandson asked questions about the 30x173mm round from a GAU-8 I have sitting on my desk. We watched several videos of the A-10 firing at ground targets. Since then, he asked every time he was here: When will you make one for me? So I did. Burrrrt! My 30x173mm practice round. Disarmed of course.

I've had this made but unpainted sitting in my shop for months. There are several more in the series currently suffering the same fate.

So added about 6 hours to my Excalibur’s hour meter this week but actually spent about 4 hours a day in the shop, lol. A good example of those folks that say they “run”their saw 8 hours a day. This is my thought when I see people say that. “ whatever” . I didn’t saw nearly as much as I’d like to have but had errands to run and a exhaust to replace on my wife’s Jeep. Anyway this weeks cuttings and the 6 hours of time added to the saw and 16 hours to the shop. Still working out here today so not a full weeks work either yet. 20 Aussie Ornaments 1 Aussie desk clock 1 Aussie wall clock 1 Basset Hound desk clock 1 Blue Tick desk clock 4 Dachshund puzzles 1 Stiletto shoe clock 8 Masonry ornaments 8 Medical Helicopter ornaments 8 Paint Roller ornaments Note: pictures of the shoe clock and Dachshund puzzles packaged and gone to customers before taking pictures. Lol darn it!

I've been drooling over a used HP 500 printer at the local ReStore, they had it priced at $300. I went in today and they had dropped the price to $175....SOLD. This is a large format printer that uses rolls of paper that are 24" wide and 50' long. I intend to use this for the large scale live edge planks. It came with a large box of accessories and three extra rolls of paper!

When I was thinking about my next pattern I noticed that my cat was watching birds outside the window, so my choise of new pattern was easy, here is the result. Making of cat project Cat pattern

Two puzzles finished yesterday. The pattern is by Harvey Byler and found on WoodcraftbyScott.com. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #3R MGT blades from artcraftersonline.com. Finish is diluted Shellac and sanded with a Mac Mop.

Our Grandsons have it made. When one has a Birthday - they both get a gift! John E.

This paper-cut pattern I found on-line caught my eye. The pattern itself did not need much work to make it scrollable although I made a lot of edits as I was cutting due the line work being very close together and I needed stronger bridges in many places. I have no plans to incorporate the edits into my reworked pattern. I sized it to fit a 5/32” x 15” x 10” Solid Core Maple Panel which was affixed to a Hand Painted ¼” x 17” x 12” BB Ply Backer. The actual pattern contained a lot of Vein like cuts that formed the images, but they did not open well to the backer, even though I used a very large Pegas #1 Spiral blade. As a result, I found it necessary to embellish the images by also coloring the cut panel abstractly. Other areas were cut using Pegas #2/0 Spiral blades. As always, the assembled panel was protected with multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Lacquer. The panel is set loose in a 1 3/4” wide Poplar Frame finished with Black Lacquer. I’m liking the very clean uniform black high gloss finish I obtain with the Rust-Oleum spray can Black Lacquer. I’m in a learning curve as the application is more difficult than paint or a Stain/Poly to get a nice uniform finish without runs or blemishes. There is one annoying problem with the Black Lacquer finish. It is hard to photograph because of glare reflections. This was the third project that I was doing simutaneously with Splat Cat and Trees of Green. The painting process was time consuming. Comments and Critique welcome.

Anyone recognize this pattern and know where it is available?

Charley, This is what I'm shooting for; I'm also having a big elm taken down and slabbed for project wood, I should get about 100, 16 to 20in wide up to 8' long planks 1/2" thick:

I started this lighted wolf before Christmas and finally finished it. All done with 1/4BB, frame from alder. Pattern fromScroller patterns, lights from Ace hardware.

Hope someone finds the pattern I also would like to cut it, RJ

Hey Scott, I remember those days myself, and if BIG BLUE could have found a way to bring that up to 7 hours, they may have been able to remain the megalith that they were instead of a ghost of what they used to be. I hope I didn't hijack this post Rick

Don't recognize it but would also be interested in the pattern!

Huge thank you to Frank EV!! I saw this Frank EV. design and new that I had to cut it. I absolutely love it. It is cut from 3/4 maple and the base is black walnut. Pegas MGT 1 and cut the base at 10 degrees. I did some shaping like I was doing Intarsia. For the internal shaping I used a Rampower hand piece with assorted burrs and small sanding drums. Pegas MGT 1 and cut the base at 10 degrees. Two coats of Danish oil and then a couple of coats satin wipe on poly just to add some highlights. This is the darkest black walnut I have ever seen. From a neighbors tree.

I'm having issues with Windows 10, the printer is too old for it (2004). I just got it setup on the Linux machine, a few more bugs, then home free (I hope).

oh a frozen Eurythmics , I heard the song as i was reading it but then....

One person's piece of junk is another person's treasure. Somewhere out there someone wants them. Oh, and I think they are cute too.

Hey Gang...I just found your site...I am Tom or better known as Grumpa, I think it should be Dude.... I recently retired and have always been a hobby oriented kinda guy. So built out my garage and added many tools - including a Delta Scroll Saw. Hadn't cut since grade school but it all came back fast and learned lots of new tricks on you tube. Below are some samples of my recent work. I do a lot of custom puzzles - from photos that people send me...complex pieces and my own whimsy pieces. My largest trouble lately - living in MI - has been finding a way to finish natural wood in the shop - no fresh air so fumes are too strong. Looking at adding venting to the shop ... or finding a finish that has much less odor. Biggest problem is finishing walnut pieces....walnut - the wood that hates me OK, I do ramble..Cheers and glad to be with da gang of wild Scrollers Tom

Nice work. Gonna hang it up outside and turn you house into a pub?

Beautiful car and beautiful work on it's portrait!

I agree, just make your own. May look cool with different wood for the pieces.

It's been quiet around the house and got some time to finish a few more projects. A couple of "Magic Dinosaur Buddies", a mother and baby frog puzzle, a T-Rex puzzle, and a couple of compound cut band saw reindeer. The reindeer were both done with 2x4s - amazing woodgrain in both!

Those are from 2x4s!

The concept was pretty cool.....but they turned out butt ugly, in my opinion.....lol

Very beautiful!

Printer fired up just fine, the only "error" message was that two of the ink cartridges need to be replaced. No problem, I can get them from amazon $25 for a set of five (2 black 1 ea of the colors.) Now to get it to interface with the computers. Windows 10 recognizes the printer, but does not show a driver. I haven't tried the linux computer yet. (I irritated my back carrying parts and pieces into the house).

You sure belted that one over the stands mate. Absolutely beautiful Truly love the softening of the edges

Grandchildren always get what they want... Good one. Marg

They all look terrific. Marg

@BadBob and @Meflick, I really appreciate your replies and comments. Ray, I appreciate yours too. You can "like" everything, and it's OK with me. At least it tells me that "someone" has seen it. Those are interesting reindeer Bob. Sort-of like what I make, but with elaborate antlers. How large are they? I have made a few band saw reindeer on my band saw, a Chiwanese model, but the pattern did not cut well and the resulting reindeer were about 16" tall and not very interesting to me. The saw needs a 1/8" blade and super tuning to get any success at all on reindeer, but does fine for my other woodworking needs with a larger blade. My bandsaw is an 18" model with a 111" blade and actually not designed to use smaller than 1/4" blade size, so getting it to work at all was quite tricky, and I had to repair the blade several times when it broke. At that time I had the welders and tooling to repair it, but not now because of my pacemaker installation, I have given up on band saw reindeer. The blade became too short to be able to continue using it in my saw from the need to re-splice and weld it so many times . Charley

Excellent work, Frank. Especially while having to modify a pattern as you cut.

Yes it is working well considering insulation not completed yet. I’m running it on low all the time and run about 3 bags a week through it.

I make these reindeer I found in an old magazine. I didn't do much to them and I have sold two sets so far. I had one person that wanted the larger ones. Larger than I could cut on a scroll saw. After several attempts at it with a bandsaw equipped with a carter guide and the smallest blade I could find I gave up. I could cut out the reindeer, but the antlers kept breaking. I could probably have cut them from some better hardwood. I spoke to the customer about pricing and she was not willing to pay enough for me to cover wood cost. I wasn't willing to spend $40 on an experiment that I could not sell. The experience got me to lusting after the Pegas scrolling band saw. I could not find one anywhere in stock or I would have bought it. I love photography as well. My Cannon T7i just recently rolled the counter over. That's more than 10,000 photos. Sitting on my hard drive right now are more than 47,000 photos.

Graham Greene and Kevin Costner as Kicking Bird and John Dunbar from Dances With Wolves. One of my favorite movies and one of the most beautiful scenic movies I've seen. Can't believe it's almost 32 years old. 1/2" Red Oak with a light stain, about 9" by 11" cut with FDUR#1. Not my pattern, I bought it on Etsy.

nice work

The neighbor wanted one for her granddaughter. So- as I had made a rocking elephant about 8 years ago'; I readily agreed. When I am drawing up my patterns, I usually make templates instead of just a cutout paper pattern. I am positive that I had made them for the elephant too. OOPS! Absolutely could not find any except the one for the rockers. So-scissors and pencil time again. Well, the picture shows I was at least semi-successful. I now have posterboard templates made too. All cutting of any curved work was on the 21" King. Had to move saw to the center of the shop to get room for the swing cutting the rockers. It is 33" long, 25" tall and 14" wide. All construction is screwed together along with the gluing. There are over 60 screws total in it. All cross pieces are also braced underneath. I will rock on it when the varnish is dry. The handle was turned from a piece of firewood. cherry, I believe. The rest is some pine that I had acquired on a part trade for some signs I had made. The paining is craft acrylics, with a slight torching on the bare wood parts and then a coat of marine varnish. I will make the ears out wider --the handle is between them. if I make another. I will also make the elephants trunk more tapered. All in all; a fun and challenging project to have completed. As always, comments and new ideas appreciated. I will also share pictures of my templates if somebody wants them. Yes, my shop is messy. Note my unusual cabinet handles. I made them too. Actually, are real wrenches.

awesome job, it's beautiful

Very nice, love the grain in the deer.

Fun stuff Michael, nice work!

I have done many of the projects in this book as you all know by now and it's been out of print for some time. I just found a used copy on eBay if anybody is interested. With shipping it's under $10. That's a great price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/203104794546?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=203104794546&targetid=1262749490782&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9031544&poi=&campaignid=15428034462&mkgroupid=133947154481&rlsatarget=pla-1262749490782&abcId=9300763&merchantid=112336994&gclid=CjwKCAiAlfqOBhAeEiwAYi43FwVlwlcobhCXLiIM81w249j2ujrNqMUadn_ws-vkOGyanTbAFZkbCBoCAREQAvD_BwE

50ft patterns is a little excessive don't you think.. must have one massive scroll saw.. Congrats on scoring that.. sound like a very useful printer.. I had a large format but only 11 x 17 inch.. I bought specific to save me from having to piece together those large patterns.. But, I only printed a handful of the larger patterns and when it was worn out I went with a standard cheap laser printer that only does black.. Sure wish I had thought that through a little better since I like red lines on my patterns.. But I do like this laser printer better than the inkjet ones I've always used in the past..

Frank, this original post is over 5 years old. I just checked, and John has not been on this forum since early August, 2019 so almost 2 1/2 years ago unfortunately. You might check the Village’s Resources section, Scrollsaw Review Section which has the Eclipse saw and several documents on it stored there. One of them is a document on belt replacement it looks like. Make sure you also review then comment section there to glean the information that has been shared there. https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/scroll-saw-reviews/eclipse-r50/?tab=comments There is a Facebook group listed in the comments, I just checked it, and it seems to still be available with some activity by other owners. Probably worth checking out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/EclipseScrollSaw/ Also, Judy Gale Roberts at Intarsia.com has an Eclipse saw I believe still in her classroom shop. She clay be able to give you some more information. You can find her contact information on her website here. https://intarsia.com/pages/studio-tour There are also some other members here in the Village familiar with this saw. I think @Puzzleguy has one.

Excellent piece of work! Very well done.

A flock of turkeys.

A Stegosaurus in the raw.

That dotted line really isn't that important as long as the fold line is at 90 deg to the reindeer's feet. If it is a little more or less to the left or right, as long as your fold line is vertical and between the face and side views, your reindeer will cut properly. The closer the fold line is to the side view, the farther back inside the block of wood that your reindeer will be located after you have completed cutting him out. For my smallest 7/8" tall reindeer, I actually narrowed the space between the front and side pattern views so that I could use thinner blocks of wood. You do need some space between the fold line and each view to keep the blade from breaking out of the work piece and into your clamp as you cut close to the edge of the block of wood though. It is absolutely necessary to keep the front and side views attached together as one piece of paper. This keeps the two views in line with each other during the cutting process. You will fail if you cut the front and side views apart and attach them to the wood separately, since doing so will loose the pattern alignment needed. After preparing the blocks of wood and separating each reindeer pattern from the sheet of paper, I pick up one of the blocks of wood and place the side view of the reindeer on the block of wood, positioning it so his feet touch the bottom end of the block of wood and the face view of the pattern is hanging off the edge of the block of wood. I then run my finger down the fold point, creasing the pattern where I want the fold line. On the dotted line, if there is one, or just between the face and side view of the pattern. I then remove the pattern and complete the fold so it is about 90 deg. Then I do the next and the next pattern in the same way, until all that I have prepared have been folded. With all of the wood blocks and patterns prepared, I am now ready to glue the patterns on. I pick up a block of wood and orient it so that the folding edge and bottom end have the cleanest cuts. I then wipe stationery store rubber cement on the face and side that will receive the pattern, covering 100% of each of these two sides. A full coat, but with no excess. I then pick up a pattern and place it onto the glued surfaces, gently aligning it and pressing the pattern fully against the block of wood to completely attach the pattern to the block of wood. I then set this one aside, laying it on my bench with an unglued side facing down. Then I repeat this to glue the next reindeer pattern to the next block of wood. Doing this preparation and gluing in batches is more efficient than only one at a time, and it gives the glue time to fully dry before you begin cutting it. With 3-D patterns there is never a need to remove the pattern from the finished work piece, because the finished piece never has any of the pattern left on it. The pattern is on the scraps and is just discarded. When I make up batches of blanks with patterns on them, I have built some wooden totes that I stack them in. They are 6" X 12" and 4" deep. Each tote is usually dedicated to one pattern. I have 12 of these totes and the feet of each are positioned so that the totes are stackable and interlock with the tote below it. My totes can be seen behind the mailbox in the photos for that above. I stack these with the tote that I am working out of on top with it at my saw's approximate table height and next to my saw, so I can remove each blank, cut the pattern, and then place the finished cutting back into the tote. When I'm ready to cut a different pattern, I just re-stack the totes so the one containing the new pattern is on top and I'm ready to begin. I have a similar sized, but taller hinged lid box that contains all of my scroll sawing tools and most used blades in prescription bottles that I also keep next to the totes, usually sitting on top of a milk crate so that I can reach the needed tools and blades easily. A larger box full of prescription bottles holds the blades that I use less often. It holds about 24 bottles, each containing a different type or style of blades. I swap out prescription bottles of blades between these two boxes, depending on what I plan to cut, so when doing out of workshop classes or demonstrations, I only need to take the smaller box with me. Charley