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Happy to be back in the Village !! Life after Xmas went to 'Hell in a Handbasket' So I've not been able to / not felt like spending much time at my saw nor on my computer. However, things are on the 'up' and decided to cut one of my favourites for a friends birthday. An Alex Fox pattern (one of my favourites) changed to red/grey as I find it easier to cut than the black/white patterns.

I was commissioned to make five of these to give to all the members of the combining family. My clients game me the idea of the design. The puzzle pieces are glue in. I chose Zebra wood for the sides because it is a biracial family.

Bruce Dern as Asa "Long Hair" Watts from the 1972 John Wayne film, "The Cowboys." One of the meanest, back shooting baddies in the West. Love to hate him.

A Sue Mey pattern

An Alex Fox pattern C-15. This basket is made from 1/4" solid Mahogany 10" square. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #1R MGT blades. The finish is 2 coats spray Lacquer Clear Gloss with sanding between coats. Comments welcome.

Long ago Travis put out Video's on Learning Inkscape which I did buy and He did a Outstanding job of Teaching via Video. Just my 2 cents :+}

From, "The Guns Of Will Sonnett." Walter Brennan was also in The Real McCoys, Sergeant York, and lots of Western movies. The biggest thing I remember from watching The Guns Of Will Sonnett with my dad was his tagline, "No brag, just fact." I thought it was so cool.

Nice work. I don’t know what it is about gnomes that makes so many of us love them, but I just know they are cute!

I am just experimenting???? A few of my designs........Not sure just where this is going ??? Lol John

Great job, Charlie. The rustic wood of the cutting really matches the dirty character of the actor.

The heart in the center was cut out of the top which is maple. I use Sherman Williams pre catalyzed medium rub lacquer which I buy by the gallon and spray it on.

My latest scroll saw pictures; made for The Farmer's House to sell at their Vintage Market in Weston, MO. Patrick Mahomes (15) and Travis Kelce (87) of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Farmer's House is a charitable organization which serves the community by providing programs that cultivate job readiness and self-sufficiency skills; community inclusion; and successful employment. Participants include individuals with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental and intellectual disabilities.

As some of you may know I set about building a new bench/stand from my King 16" I got last fall. After much planning and thinking on it I came up with what is in the picture. I wanted something heavy so I could minimize vibration. It made from (8) 2X4's and weights about 40 pounds. Best thing was I had the 2X4's on hand as I had purchased 37 of them prior to covid for a project that never got off ground, they were just hanging out in my garage. The center leg is not so wide as to make me uncomfortable while cutting. It's solid as a rock. No plans really, just started with an idea in my head and ran with it. Chris

I stack cut 2 and can't decide which one I like better. Sue Mey pattern.

Welcome back. Hope things continue to be on the climb for you and your family. Great choice to getting back into the shop. Looking forward to the finished work.

Thank you very much! Your compliment means more than you know. And yes, I was quite honored to have Jim ask for a copy. He's a very talented, very generous man!

Charlie, all you work on the portraits you are doing is great. You clearly have much more patience then me. I don’t see me doing any portraits. But I enjoy seeing yours. What a great compliment too when Jim Blume asks for a copy.

A beautiful box and great story. Sure to be treasured by all. I always enjoy seeing your next masterpiece.

Brenda, glad to see things are going better for you and your family and that you felt up to get back to the saw and visiting us here in the Village. You were missed. I look forward to seeing the finished piece. I too prefer red lines.

@john nelson glad @barb.j.enders was able to give you the information that you needed to add your photos You are doing a good job and got your instructions up. I will have to take some time to review. Perhaps @Travis can take your photos and written instructions and put them together into the Tutorials subsections so they aren’t lost over here in the Easter challenge. that last pull dog toy reminds me of one of my favorite pull toys I had when I was very little. I named him snoopy. It was I believe indeed a wooden Fisher Price toy in the 60s.

No, not what I have in mind. I want a classroom setting with an instructor looking over my shoulder. I took one on Xcell years ago and it helped so much being in a class with others.

Great job on both the pattern making and the cutting of it on the perfect piece of weathered wood! Erv

ADDING COLOR TO SCROLLING INSTRUCTIONS Adding color to scrolling is easy and fun. It saves you a lot of time and the cost of purchasing many colors of paint, brushes and the time waiting for the paint to dry between coats This is not a new process however, Fisher-Price toy company made their toys this way back in 1940 and 1950 before plastic came along. With these color scroll saw projects you get the scroll saw pattern as usual and the required artwork to apply to the project. Attach the scroll saw pattern to the wood and cut out the object as usual. Sand all over. Slightly round the edges. Usually you apply a coat of color to the edges in and around the project about ½ inch on the front and back surfaces. This is the only painting you have to do. (you do not have to prime the wood) There are two choices to make at this time. White is usually the best choice; or you might want to use a color that matches the art work. If you choose white, using scissors cut out the art work about 1/64 of an inch out from the art itself. This does not have to be perfect as the white will be hidden by the white paint you applied to the project itself. If you choose a color other than white, to match the artwork cut the art work exactly and leave NO white edges. Using plain Mod Podge or white glue (Mod Podge is preferred) apply a very even thin coat using a brush, or your fingers. Don’t worry if you get some on the edges, it will not show. Carefully center the artwork on the project. Try to keep it centered, but do not worry if it is not exact. It will not be noticed. Very carefully smooth out the artwork. There are many variables and it will not be perfect. Put aside and let it dry overnight. Apply a couple of light coats of Mod Podge or white glue, don’t worry if it looks cloudy, it will dry clear. These coats will hide the edges of the artwork and give a harder surface. Apply two of Minwax satin urethane or equal all over including the edges and back surface. Lightly steelwool with 0000 wool and apply a paste wax. (optional) Note, A project should look good AND feel good. The paste wax gives your project a “finished” look and feel.

Glad to have you back. Happy scrolling.

That is a beautiful box. Love the thought into each choice of wood.

Of course, it would have to be a Zoom class as we are all spread out!!!

very nice box

fantastic job

happy to see you back, that looks like it will be a very nice project

So glad to see you back and winning Brenda. the hand basket gets mighty full at times. Take care

Very well done - I'm sure the family will love them!

That is such a perfect looking box. I love the puzzles pieces, a true family piece. Marg

That's a terrific pattern and cutting Charlie, well done. Marg

That is an absolutely ripper of a pattern. No mistaking who it is. The most disliked bloke in movies after the "Cowboys" He sure makes a good baddy. The cutting is also very nice Charlie

Awesome pattern and cutting!

Today is/was "organize day". I gathered up what' I've cut out since I started a year and a half ago and laid it out on one of the guest beds. This is what I came up with, minus the Christmas decorations and some things I've cut out and given away. I plan to finish the pieces hope to sell them at a farmers market this summer. Now I have to figure out how to display them - my wife said I couldn't take the bed!

The original designer wants to control how their patterns are distributed. When they upload a pattern to SSV, it's saying it is a gift to the members of SSV. But I'm sure they'd be upset if that file is being shared among FB, other forums, other websites and blogs without their knowledge or consent. So, if it's not a pattern you designed yourself, you should point them to the place they can download it for themselves. Granted, on SSV, they have to be a member (membership is free) to access the Pattern Library. But I don't think that's too much to ask, especially if they're getting access to 5,000+ free scroll saw patterns. We limit access to the Pattern Library to members, because a few years back, we ran into someone on EBay stealing our patterns and reselling them. When I complained, they said it was Free and they can do whatever they want. I eventually got Ebay to intervene and shut down the theft. At any rate, sharing a link to where they can download the pattern themselves is the best approach.

Not Usually Made This Time Of Year Report Quote Quote #1 Post by CharleyL » Mon May 02, 2022 1:04 pm I have a friend coming to visit soon that I won't likely see again for several years. She doesn't have any of the ones that I've been making over the past 18 years, so I decided to make her a full set. One of the mid size gets a pin (shown) attached for wearing on a sweater, etc. The other mid size becomes a necklace, the two smallest become ear rings, and the largest is just for display or hanging on the Christmas Tree. You can see by the included dime how small these are. I made and finished all of these, including clear lacquer spray and jewelry assembly in 2 1/4 hours yesterday. I have promised a few sets of ear rings to others, so will likely make and assemble them tomorrow. Then on to some larger projects. I need to make more boxes, so I think they are next on my list. Charley

The smallest do not usually survive cutting, unless made from hardwood, and if they do survive cutting they don't survive wearing as jewelry. I use Hard Maple and most survive quite well. The mid sizes can be made from Hard Maple, but I usually use White Poplar, being choosey about which boards that I pick up to avoid the green and brownish colors. This works well for the largest size too, but I had a carpenter friend who was bringing me off cuts of SPF construction lumber from job sites and I still have a significant amount of it, so the largest size is usually White Pine (avoiding knots) or Poplar. I was recently given some Soft Maple, so I will likely be using that for many of the larger sizes this year. I usually begin making them in the Fall, about mid September, when I change my shop over to make Christmas Gifts. This is the 18th year that I've made reindeer, but I couldn't get to my shop for most of last year, due to a health problem with my right leg. Only 6 reindeer were made last year during one very short shop visit. I have never sold any of my woodworking. I give the reindeer away during the Christmas Season, to any woman or teen girl who helps me in some way during the season of November through New Years. My doctors, nurses, cashiers, sales girls, etc. are all offered one at the completion of my transaction with them. It's usually held out toward them in my right hand, palm down, as I wish them "A Very Merry Christmas". When they reach out, I drop the reindeer in their hand. The ear ring and necklace versions cost me more in time and purchased jewelry fittings to make, so they are only given to "Special Women". My female doctors each have a set, as well as my Favorite Pharmacist, as well as all of the women in my family. The manager of my favorite restaurant and several of the better waitresses also have them. At one time, every female worker in the restaurant had them, but many have left the restaurant over this past two years and we have not been eating out since COVID either. We have now had our 2nd COVID boosters in early April, so we have started eating out occasionally again. This year, all of the new waitresses will likely get at least one reindeer for Christmas. The restaurant is called "Breakfastime". It's a chain of about 6 restaurants in Central North Carolina. They are open for breakfast and lunch from 6 AM to 3 PM seven days a week and one of them is only about 2 miles from here. Great food at reasonable prices. You get a full plate too, so you will never leave hungry. The two of us can usually eat very well there for less than $20. Charley

very nice work, good luck with selling them

They are lovely and a great idea. Marg

Actually when I'm in position to cut the pedal is in a very comfortable location, that was one of my main concerns when figuring out the leg design and location. I wanted to make sure they didn't interfere with the pedal or my feet.

Sheila Landry pattern, cut in 5/8" Red Oak.

I've been busy working on a number of projects in the shop recently. Here they are: Graduation present for my grandson Josh (Steve Good Pattern) Dinosaur Counting Puzzle (revised painting ) Charcuterie Board with Epoxy River I took a charcuterie board class at the local Rockler shop - here's the completed project. and a couple of Steve Good Puzzles

I bought a book on Gimp many years ago. I tried learning from the book. I still know nothing about Gimp. The videos are far better. A classroom would be best. I'd love to find a class on Inkscape.

I decided to mis-use another @alexfox's pattern, Wolf. I needed it on top of my new black walnut cowboy hat. Ok, I have a maple cowboy hat, so I needed a dark hat. Black walnut has magic to it. I am refering to another post. Me. Mark Eason

Too much.

John, you are in good company.

Yeah, this electronic age can give me a headache