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I made the pattern for this a few years ago and have cut it many times and donated them to Veteran's Organizations for fund raisers. I decided it was time to cut one for myself and will be thinking about how to frame it to set it off and yet not take away from the image itself. I also revisited the pattern as I was cutting it and made a few changes to correct a few flaws and also make it more user friendly. I ask that if you cut this, please do it in a 2 stack and donate one to some Veteran's Organization to help with their good works. Thank you

Any old country music fans recognize this velvet voiced "just a country boy" singer yet? I wore his greatest hits 8 track out in the late 1970s. He passed away about 5 years ago. I suppose his kids inherited his "silver in the stars, and gold in the morning sun".

I saw this saying hanging on a wall in my local diner. At my age it is absolutely true!!!! Cut Panel is 5/32" x 15 1/2" x 6" Solid Core Maple affixed to 1/4" BB Ply painted backer. Finished with multple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Lacquer. I created the pattern using UNCONFORM for the Black font and a modified version of Superficious, to make it scrollable, for the Red script font...both can be found found on dafont.com. The Frame is just made from 3/4" x 3/4" pine, finished with Black Lacquer. This is not ART, just a fun piece I made for myself.

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

I posted some of these pics in the "everything else" area after getting some help with a small problem, but am posting here, well just because Anyway, here is a new product we'll be showcasing this weekend. Hope you like - Our custom made night lamps can be made out of any existing catalog puzzle or special requested commissioned creations (which we are getting more and more all the time)! Thanks as always in advance for looking.

Found this pattern for papercutting and made is from birch plywood - hope you enjoy!

Hello everybody, My latest job, of course I love all dogs but the head of this particular breed. Bye.

I've found it depends a lot on the type of wood and how long you let it set in the oil.. Wood types that really soak it in.. may take several weeks. I mess with cherry mostly but recently in the last couple years started using poplar for puzzles. The cherry it'll dry out fairly quick like 3-5 days. Poplar might take a couple weeks.. and don't even think about red oak or spalted maple.. In those woods that really soak it up, I usually try to just do a very quick dip and wipe off so it's not soaked in deep into the wood as that is when it takes forever to dry out. Also, humidity plays a huge factor.. Now there are also different VOC's in Danish oil.. and the one type dries about 3 times faster than the other ( or it seems ), LOL.. BUT the slower dry one also leaves a nicer luster / sheen

I very seldom ever use this oil anymore for that reason of the continuing smell! Customers would pick up an item and would get a wiff of the oil and put it back! The oil does dry quickly especially here in the southwest during the summer time! Erv

A few of my recent post in Bragging Rights were of some solid wood projects. There was the Heart Box, the Cat, and most recently the Kokopelli Band. In comments back and forth specifically regarding the Heart Box, some were amazed that I did most of the sanding using my Dremel plus a lot of hand sanding and that I did not have or use a spindle sander. My shop is very tiny and bench type Spindle Sanders are quite large and I just do not have the room to add one to my shop…at least that is what I thought. Doing a lot of research, I found that Tritan and Wen both make a small portable unit intended for handheld operation. Both are orange and look almost identical with the only apparent difference between the two is the name and price tag. The Tritan sells for over $150 while I was able to purchase the Wen on Amazon for under $50. Although both are designed for handheld operation, both offer a set of L-bolts that allows it to be clamped to a bench in a spindle-up position. The base/worktable of the unit is quite small, but I think it will be adequate for the type of projects I will be making. Rockler offers a plate that can be mounted to make a larger table, but I’m not sure if it will be needed. I was able to mount the unit to my already existing Sanding Station, so it does not take up any additional shop space. Here are some pics.

TRy this Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VCTPCJQ?tag=amz-mkt-chr-us-20&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-org00-win10-other-nomod-us000-pcomp-feature-rscomp-feature-rscomp&ref=aa_rscomp&th=1

You and I must be related somehow!

Interesting compact sanders. I live in Canada and looked on the Amazon under Wen sanders and the unit you show didn't show then went to Triton sanders and there is the Wen at 87 bucks

very nice

Hi Charlie, Well done on your project, Looks perfect! Bob

Looks great Charlie. Marg

Great job. Indeed, a fine performer too.

Wow! That is very nice. I too lie, your idea of making two.

Very nice pattern reminds me of back in 67 - 68 the jungles of Vietnam, RJ

Hi Jim, fantastic pattern, terrific Cut and great Idea to spend one for the veterans!

Well done! I've always liked country music and most of the new artists don't really qualify as country singers to me. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

That’s him.

Don Williams 1939-2017.

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 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.

Thanks to Kevin and the village I found a new way to put crappie in the house over the winter

I cut Abbey Road again for a friend. The red oak and walnut worked well together for this one.

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.

Thanks for all your hard work and all you do for the Village Travis.

I make toys and puzzles mostly. I cut a puzzle that I wanted to have a contrasting color on a couple of the pieces. I used WATCO Danish Oil for one of the colors. It has been two weeks, and it still smells. How long does it take for WATCO Danish Oil to cure completely? Checked their website, but no joy. They say ready to use in 8-10 hours. Ready to use is not cured. If I can smell it is still outgassing.