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Hello everybody, Spring is almost here for a few days, it gave me an idea (I found it on web) I added something I like. see you soon Eric

My BIL passed away last March and I asked for a pattern to be made. Grandpa made me one that was really cool looking. I started cutting it last June and finally finished it a few weeks ago. Longest time ever cutting out a pattern for me! Only cut a few lines at a time, eyes kept filling up each time I would start cutting,, hard to see the lines with tears in your eyes.. LOL. Grandpa had some very detailed wheels in the pattern and I knew that I would deviated a bit when cutting them. By not cutting this pattern out in one sitting, I messed up on the wheels, front doesn't match the rear. Not a very good cut overall but it is for me and not for display. Thanks again for the pattern Grandpa! Btw,, Muscovy was his CB handle in the 70's and 80's.

My new scroll saw arrived on Friday. Only the saw and the stand arrived, not the footswitch or the lighted magnifying glass or the blades that I ordered. Part of my order comes from Bear Woods USA warehouse and part from their Canadian warehouse. It’s curious that the part coming from he USA arrived first. I’m going to set up the new saw close to the old one located in the basement. The Pegas saw is quite heavy and my Festool dolly came in very handy for taking the box down the basement stairs: The dolly is especially designed for moving loads up and down stairways and it did its job very well. Getting the saw out of the box proved to be a challenge. The saw is heavy but not too heavy for me to lift. Sitting right on top of the saw in the box is a warning not to lift it by the arm. I very much appreciated this warning, because I would have attempted to lift it by the arm. However, when I did grab the saw as instructed, it did not want to budge. The problem was not the weight; the problem was that, somehow, the saw was wedged into the box. I ended up cutting one side off the box using a keyhole saw. (The black and yellow handle of the saw can be seen in the above photo). Once the box side was removed, the problem became obvious: The saw was bolted to a plywood panel. That’s a good thing but, maybe, the warning about lifting the saw should also explain about the plywood. The stand came in many parts with no instructions. But, it did have a parts diagram and an experienced person can assemble the stand by close examination of that diagram. I do think that it is a good stand. Here is a photo of the saw on the stand: The saw itself did come with a manual. Very few tools come with good manuals; the best that one can usually hope for is an adequate manual. The manual with this saw is just, barely, adequate. The biggest problem I had with the manual, is that there is no description of how to either assemble or to use the tilting mechanism. Most of the machine came assembled but the parts, including a gear, that comprised the tilting knob and locking components did not. I figured out what and how to assemble the parts from a parts diagram and it seems to work OK but I am not certain. In particular, there is a way to utilize hard stops at certain angles, including 90o of course, and that seems cumbersome the way I have it set up. I need to find a machine that is set up properly and compare what I have done to that machine. But, I don’t know where to find such a machine. Maybe a made-in-Taiwan Excalibur or Excelsior has the same mechanism and I should be able to find one of those at a nearby dealer. I’ve only used the saw for about 10 minutes, but my initial impression is that this is a very good saw. It certainly is quiet. When I first turned it on, I thought that there was something wrong because I did not hear anything. Then I looked and saw that the blade was moving up and down. This photo gives a better idea of how my overall scroll saw area will be set up. I will take another photo once the remaining parts for the Pegas have arrived and been installed and once I acquire a part to connect the small hose on my Festool vacuum to the larger dust port on the Pegas.

Found a pic online and used it for a pattern. About 8"x11", BBply. Not sure if I will put a backer on it or leave it open. It will sit next to a Flag that I just finished making and both will sit on the outdoor fireplace mantel. The Flag is approx. 9"x 17". Included pics of with and without a backer.

These are my first cuts of the year. The patterns are by Sue Mey, cut from 5mm pine. They look brighter that they do in the photo and the noses are pink. Marg

Olson does make a decent blade. I have never heard of the Toni scroll saw. I would contact Sue Mey. She is a very popular designer who lives in South Africa. Good luck.

More amazing service from Denny. I ordered more blades late last Friday - figured they would ship Monday and I would get them by this Thursday. Denny shipped them Saturday morning and they we in my mail delivery today (Monday). That's central Tennessee the eastern Wisconsin in two days. Thanks Denny!!! https://www.artcraftersonline.com

Again, I recommend a Festool. They are designed to run for many hours at a time. But, of course, such a good design costs a lot.

The chipmunk is Dale of Chip and Dale. Still need to fine sand and get rid of the fuzzies. The Gnome is a Steve Good Pattern and he is cut from left over floor tile.

I found a listing and picture of it Toni Scroll Saw Variable Speed – Africa Tool Distributors. It might be a rebranding of a machine the others of us know of by another name but i do not recognize it. Does it look familiar to anyone?

I agree with Scott, Olson blades are good, never heard of Toni.

https://www.woodcraft.com/products/ivac-automated-shop-vacuum-switch https://www.amazon.com/iVAC-10031-010-Automated-Vacuum-Switch/dp/B0035YGLZG/ref=asc_df_B0035YGLZG?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80814156492390&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=t&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584413735858809&psc=1

I just ordered two patterns from Alex’s Etsy shop. Spent $19. My wife just ordered some cross stitch patterns from an Etsy shop based in Ukraine. They are urging to limit purchases to $20 or less. Apparently, $20 or less is easier for them to access. Let’s support Alex and other Ukrainian artists as best as we can!

Hi all I am in South Africa and my husband came across a place that had scroll saw machine's and blades. Olson blades and Toni scroll saw does anyone have a idea of what they like. I don't have a big budget and it looks more advanced and stronger than old faithful. Limited in imports Barbara

I sorted a bunch of patterns from the New Patterns section. I created a new album called Pets for our furry little family members. I pulled out all of the dogs, cats, horses, and other pets from the Animals section and put them there.

Nice projects! Really cute Dale Chipmunk. God Bless! Spirithorse

It does look quite similar to both the Wen and the Scheppach. But they both have an adjustment knob at the back on top of the arm whereas the Toni does not.

That's great service by both Denny and the USPS. Around where I live, it takes 3 days to go across town.

Thanks Jim. I try to get orders out at least by the next day. Fortunately our Post Office is open Saturday mornings. Did you take advantage of the promotion?

I agree with @NC Scroller about it looking like the WEN. From my understanding they are an entry level saw. Best of luck with your search.

Kinda looks like a Wen.

Thanks to all will look at it first Barbara

Interesting and informative discussion. FWIW, my first vacuum cleaner was completely dead, no funny noises, no slowing down, or such. Suddenly one day, it quit. I think Charley and Scott might have diagnosed what happened and have the answer. The problem is that I can get perfectly good used Oreck vacuum cleaners of the type I am using off eBay for around $25 and it is cheaper to just replace the vacuum cleaner as needed. That leaves more $ for other scrolling toys/tools, wood, patterns, etc.

Yes, a clever idea. Great work!

enjoy your new saw

Enjoy my friend.

No I used Tombow Dual Brush Pens. I will take a photo when I get chance. Marg Here they are.

Congrats and enjoy!

Never heard of the power control module.. Is there a different name to them? I search google for craftsman power control module and a lawn mower part come up, LOL I'd be interested in getting one.. but have no idea what to search for or even what it is.

Very good, Marg. Did you use those water color crayons I keep hearing about?

Ilike the pattern and the cutting. I would put on the backer, without it the pattern and color of the rocks in the fireplace compete with the cutting and make it hard to see. just my opinion. Really nice flag, also. Tom

Congrats Frank. Enjoy your new saw.

Just an FYI, I just bought a couple of patterns. I figure it's the least we can do to help out Alex. Wish we could do more.

I do inlay with my scroll saw and sit at my saw for hours at a time every day. I tried using shop vac for dust removal running all te time, and it worked well but I killed three shop vacs doing that. Two used and one new. Killed them all. Seems they are not designed to run for hours at a time.

You can find these devices at any woodworking store or online store such as Rockler and Woodcraft. I have one I bought at Woodcraft.

Also take a look at some of the newer and smaller dust collection systems. Probably a lot cheaper than buying a new vacuum every few years.

Very cute Gnomes Marge. Glad you took some time off after the holidays. I finally touched and made some cuts on my saw yesterday for the first time in awhile. Not sure if I should add a for that or a for it since it’s been so long.

Very cute.

I love Gnomes, yours are super cute.

very nice, cute little guys

Those are special!

Very nice indeed.

Cute little guys!

I started working on these in the last couple of weeks. I used a combination of scroll saw and Band saw. My Delta wasn't up to cutting these chunks of wood for the body - Had to use the band saw there. I used the scroll saw on the fenders. The truck was the first one I did. It has an ash body and purple heart fenders finished with 4 coats of Formby's tung oil. The convertible is black walnut with cumaru fenders and finished the same as the truck. I have the next 3 cut out just waiting on sanding and assembly. Two black walnut and I believe a red cedar. Here's the pics - Thanks for looking!

Great job! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

I just got a message from Alex. He and his family are still safe...for now. "Hi, the situation is the same (explosions and shots are heard outside the town), the neighboring village of Antonovka was evacuated to our town. Kherson airport was captured, Chernobaevka (a village near the airport) is planned to be evacuated too. Yesterday I went out and bought some groceries, essentials. Today pharmacies were opened for several hours, I bought basic medicines. Products are quickly sold out, there are very long queues everywhere. Bread, cereals, pasta, sugar, salt, flour are nowhere to be found. Just a 10 minutes ago there was an air raid alert. " I pray that they escape the carnage happening in other parts of the country. But I fear it will be a while before things quiet down over there. I'll keep you guys updated as I hear from him.

Just got a message from Alex. As many of us use his patterns, I'll post it. Things getting real there. "Hi, I am from Kherson town (center of Kherson region), this region borders with Crimea. Russian militaries already crossed the border and occupied nearest to border towns. Some time ago I heard explosions - my friends who live in the suburbs of Kherson town say that now is fighting at the entrance to the town. I am really scared."