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A lot of detail work, assembly and finish but finally completed the largest project I have ever done. Walnut and maple of various thickness, 1/8" to 3/8". The curved end panels ended up being a 1/32" wood used for craft projects. It's the only thickness that would make the bend of about 30 degrees. Had to stack cut with 1/8" ply and a #2 blade at low speed. IMG_.HEICIMG_1085.HEIC

Might have gotten a bit carried away, but I was having a good time.....so I just kept going....lol

That's what I have too but mine is the original on with the plastic base. I've gone all through it and fine-tuned it so it is very accurate. The Japanese guy whose videos I've become hooked on also uses one and he has made a lot of accessory add-ons for his. He came up with a baffle for inside that keeps most of the sawdust under control and routes it to the vac pickup. I made one for my saw and it works great. Mine had to be altered a bit because of a difference in saw design. His videos are addicting. Very creative guy. He goes by Ohyo56 and has lots to view.

That is the one I have for my small shop. I works great for a portable contractor type saw. Also the price is good. I like the fact that the rip fence is built in and is very accurate.(*) When I had my big shop in NC, I had a big professional saw with outfeed tables and a very accurate digital set rip fence. Not needed for most of us, but sometimes I wish I stll had it Edit: (*) Accurate as to square. Don't trust the measuring tape on the saw, especially when using a thin kerf blade. Always measure to the tooth of the blade to insure an accurate measurement.

A good table saw with a good quality brand thin kerf min 8o tooth carbide blade is the best tool you can have in your shop. I'd recommend buying the best one you can afford and don't skimp on the quality of the blade. Cutting a frame out of a panel is a waste of good wood! I've seen it done and it just does not look correct.

Steve Good has also mentioned using salt, just a few grains, for glue ups.

Hi Everyone, Can I just say what a pleasure it is to visit the Village on a (nearly) daily basis. I NEVER fail to leave without something learned or a new pattern to try. It always cheers me up when I am at a low and I count some of you on here as Personal Friends (you know who you are). I am 83 years old this year and I still feel like a visit here is a School Day. Thank you all for having me and listening to all my woes and problems that I have met and made. take care and stay safe. Don W

I did. I stack cut three from 1/8 bb ply. When I posted it on my Facebook page, my cousin ended up buying all three. Haven't gotten around to making any more.

My introductional first post. Hello fellow wood butchers, A little about me: My name is Gene Howe. I'm a retired speech pathologist living the dream, for the past 50 years in rural southern AZ. Close to Tucson but, too close. We're transplants from IL. Married to Phyllis (Phyl) whose been putting up with me for 51 years. We have twin sons, and 3 grandkids. I've been a wood butcher for 50 years. In April, I'll be 81 years young. My motto is "You must grow old but, there's no reason to grow up." Consequently, If it ain't fun, I avoid it. Life's too short to be bored. My tools include two Shopsmiths with their bandsaws, A DeWalt 13" planer, various hand planes, lots of Japanese hand saws, and a plethora of clamps. In my younger years, I used to build cabinets, desks, beds and tables on commission. I learned that to earn a small fortune in woodworking, you must first start with a large fortune. Unfortunately, I had neither. So, for the past 25 years + or -, I've only built what I wanted to. Mostly boxes, small tables and, toys. No more big stuff! Living here, we have ready access to, what has become my favorite wood, Mesquite. Although, In our trips back to IL, I manage to load the pickup with walnut and maple. I will have a DeWalt scroll saw this June. My BIL is giving it to me as his interests have changed. He's in IL. Long trip. Gotta take out a second mtg to buy the gas. In the distant past, before I retired, I owned a little Delta scroll saw and really enjoyed using it. I understand that the DeWalt is a much better saw. If it's build quality is anything like their Planer, I'm sure I won't be disappointed. I'm really anxious to start scrolling again. I'm really happy I found y'all and hope to be a regular poster, here. Probably with lots of questions.

I found this pattern on Etsy and just had to give it a try. So I purchased it and posted it on Facebook and I am now making one from an order. I loved the detail in it and wondered if it was something I could do. This one was a learning experience for me and the new one I am making is going along a little easier then this one was. If anyone is interested in purchasing this pattern, you can get it from Lloyds woodworking plans on Etsy. It is a download and has 26 pages. I enjoyed making it and I will be making one of these for myself and maybe a Christmas or birthday present for a friend or family member as well. I hope you like it as much as I did making it. I am not much for wooden toys do to the lack of detail in most of them. This on is more of a model then a toy and it caught my interest, right away. Dick heppnerguy

My daughter in Oregon has a friend that wanted a layered plaque or a dragon fly and Alex Fox is the first person to come to mind when a layer pattern is requested, so I hopped on his Etsy sight and found this one and sent my daughter a picture of the product for her friends approval. She was excited and said it would be perfect, so I got on line and downloaded it. This is the finished product that I will be taking to the post office this morning. It was interesting to make and I it looks like she is going to like it. Dick heppnerguy

Door plague for my new grandson...Born on Yesterday evening. Pattern by h. Bottas, thank you for sharing it!

I had some termite problems in our house a year or so ago and struggled trying to find some flooring that matched what we have in our house. This problem was not very spread and the cost to rid them was only a couple hundred dollars. Finding some replacement flooring, was however, a huge problem. I went to several flooring stores in Phoenix to try and find some replacement flooring with no success. It seems this particular material was no longer made and because most of our house has this natural wood flooring I did not want to replace it in our kitchen with something that did not match so I decided to try and make something a little different that I thought might add a little interest at the same time. So I decided on this pattern and it took me a while to make it and get the finish to where I liked it. Fortunately I have a neighbor friend who is a lot better at this kind of work then I am and he helped me tremendously. This is the end results and I am happy with it, now if my wife likes it when she gets home after being gone three weeks, I will be a happy camper. Dick heppnerguy

Hey Barb: She must have liked it, Dick is still posting things here so we know for sure she did not cripple him over the look of his 3D floor Fab4

There are good and better blades available. I've actually been happy with my Dewalt 80 T thin kerf blade I bough when I purchased my saw. I might try the Diablo when I need to get a new blade.

That's what I use on my table saw.. also use the same brand for my miter saw but I think maybe that one is a 60 tooth.. can't remember now but it does a wonderful nice clean cut..

What's your thoughts on this table saw? https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-15-Amp-Corded-10-in-Job-Site-Table-Saw-with-Rolling-Stand-DWE7491RS/204512007 This is the one I've had my eye on for a long time.. Is there something better for the money? I have the space and money for larger unit however I want something somewhat portable and easy to move around. I quite often condense my shop to make auto repairs etc.. especially now that I just bought another project car to build.. Too many hobbies, LOL While the money and space is there.. doesn't mean I want to use it on a table saw that mostly only use it for cutting down large sheets of plywood down to scrollable sizes. I don't see myself making a ton of portrait type projects (frames) as they're harder to sell than a functional piece like a clock, puzzle, or low cost Christmas ornaments.. as I've been there done that with portrait stuff.. but mostly bought custom frames from Hobby Lobby and mostly had customers ask for unframed anyway.. I only wanted to make this frame for my friend just so I could say I made the frame too.. in other words I'm not planning to go into frame making. I would however use the table saw to make cutting boards again.. they're good sellers too. but I don't need a huge $1000 table saw for cutting boards either, LOL

Welcome from Minnesota. When I first started scrolling I purchased an used RBI Hawk 26. It worked well but the vibrations and were annoying to me. I then found a Excalibur 21 that was new in the box. I love everything about that machine. I upgraded to the Pegus blade holder and just yesterday replaced my 3 diopter (1.75x magnification) with a new magnifying lamp with a 5 diopter lens (2.25x magnification) purchased from Boli Optics (bolioptics.com) This lamp came with 3 lenses (3,5 & 8 diopters) which should outlast me. The other feature I like with the Excalibur is the top feeding blade (attach blade to upper blade holder and lower the arm while feeding the blade through the pilot hole in your work piece). This is strictly a personal preference as there are many on this forum who work with bottom feeding machines without difficulty or complaint. Good luck with your adventure into the addicting world of scrolling! Bruce

Wonderful job Kris! What impresses me most are the facial expressions, my favorite being the little girl leaning on his chest. So much feeling shown with scant details. Brilliant!

Wonderful on all counts.

Cool! I like the Bear and Buck the best.

Epoxy has fascinated since the first time I saw it. I have yet to try it but I love the results you have had with it. One day I will give this idea a try too. It sure worked nicely for you. Dick heppnerguy

no wonder it took awhile to make. It is filled with a lot of detail. You will get a lot of oohs and awes when people see this one displayed in your house. Really nicely done. Dick heppnerguy

I did just finish another one of these today and I have another order for one more of them. I sure enjoy making these detailed toys. I will post the other one tomorrow, along with a funny story about my experience today while finishing it. Stay tuned to laugh at me once more. Dick heppnerguy

That would have been the dragon fly plaque I would have wanted. I did not see it on Alex Fox's page and had to settle for the one I cut. Not happy about that but that is the way life is sometimes I guess. I like the framed one way better. Dick heppnerguy

Sounds like a reasoble idea. I don't usually have a problem with the joint slipping using the Seedy Frame Clamp. However, upon initial tightening, I find I usually have to adjust the corner where the clamp adjusting screw is. The other three square up on there own.

I hang out here mostly but I also belong to every scroll saw/woodworking related group on Facebook. I am constantly telling folks on there about this website and our fantastic group. I just got a young lady from Kansas to join yesterday and I think she will be buying a used saw from one of our members. It's truly a "family" here.

Don, I feel the exact same way.

Frank, you mentioned dusting the joint with sawdust to fill any gaps. Along that same line, I picked up a hint while watching the old Japanese guy I've been following on YOutube. He adds salt to his glue up to keep the wood from "sliding" on the glue. I thought that looked like something that would be helpful to pass along.

Love it!!

great fish I will have to look for the pattern

very nice crappie

Glad you're enjoying the hobby. Looks like you're putting that old Hawk to good use, certain projects makes me wish I'd have kept that old saw.. loved the way the arm goes up higher than any of the other saws and love that soft start that one has.. Great job on the crappie!

I come visit here even when I’m not working on a scroll saw project. I enjoy reading what you guys are doing.

My first project cut from one of these panels. Seems to cut very similar to BBply I think.. maybe slightly easier cutting but not a whole lot different. Now I just need to figure out how I want to go about making a frame.. never done that before so this will be interesting, LOL

Hi Dick, thank you for your comment and congratulation. And you have 13 Grands and 13 grand Grands? Wonderful big familiy!!!

I bought the WEN after Steve Good did a review on it. Love it. Gave up my Rigid bench top sander as I had no space for it and it lived on my floor.

very nice job

terrific job

That's really cool, I went and checked out the website.. lots of cool cars etc. that I'd like to try to make.. too many projects not enough time, LOL

Great model, well done. Thanks for the information.

Wow that is amazing. Marg

Very unique finish. The design makes it look 3D. Great job and I'm sure your wife will be pleased.

Great job, Dick. Love it!

Hello Friend...lol....I mean Dick You still got it....well done Thanks for sharing this and where it came from Now, get your motor running and make a few more....my friend...wink wink Fab4

Looks like a great set up Frank.. I'm heading out in a few to my local lumber / tool supplier.. they are a Tritan tool dealer so maybe I'll see if they have one of those on display..

Very well done! I'm sure it will be appreciated. I cut that one a couple years ago and got to say that it was one of the more challenging projects I've done. All that lettering and all those different fonts don't leave much room for error...er, I mean diversion from the pattern. Your cutting looks very clean, smooth and consistent. Good job!