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Weather has not been the best for golf so I decided to cut a few bowls. A dear friend of mine came for a visit andI showed her the bowls and she bought both of them right away. So I lost my bowls LOL

This was a request from my cousin for her new granddaughter. I did not think I would be able to get all the name letters she wanted on this pattern but she would not take no for answer. I had no recourse's but to give it a try and hope I would be able to get it all in place and be able to cut it all. As you can see, I was forced to not leave any gap between a couple of the letters so I was not sure I would not have a breakout as a result. I held my breath, said a prayer and BINGO, I was able to get it all done. I would have preferred a blue or pink background for a baby cross, depending on the sex of the new born, but my cousin wanted it to be black, so I complied with my customer and made it as demanded. I am ok with this pattern, except I find it rather difficult to find a package to mail it in because it is so broad. Dick heppnerguy

Farm - my new project and pattern. Making this pattern took more time than usual - I wanted to make view of classic farm scene. I have never been at such place, but I looked through many photos in the Internet and came to this conclusion: it should contains barn, tractor, windmill and granary. I didnt added animals, because pattern consists of many small details, maybe later I will make one more similar pattern (barn with animals). Aslo I made 2 variant of size: 10,5 х 5 inches and enlarged 15,5 х 7,5 inches (pattern includes both sizes). I hope it looks natural, what do you think? Video of making Farm Farm pattern

Well I have been down to my shop these last few day's. Man does it feel Fantastic. been busy as a beaver. I made a Regiment plaque for a fellow Veteran, and some Butterflies, I especially like the Tiger Face one. Looking forward to doing more.

Hey everyone! In this scroll saw project video I show you all how I make "Custom" compound cut keychains on the Scroll Saw using the Steve Good Keychain Generator program! Hope you all like the video! Here is the link; #ArtisanPirate

@Travis, thanks for all you do for the scrolling community here. there is a thread here in the village, from back in 2017 (has it really been that long ) that talked about compound cutting. Several of our members here gave a lot of good information and details in that thread that would be a great compilation perhaps for an article. CharleyL gave a pretty detail description post referencing that free compound reindeer as an example, but there is a lot of helpful tips and tricks from several sprinkled through out the thread. It was quite helpful to me and was the encouragement I needed back then to give compound cutting a try. It might be a good “article” that could be fairly easily compiled from that thread. https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/24171-compound-cutting-wood/#comment-262796 several people in that thread also wanted to know how one creates a compound cut pattern. I have never seen anyone explain how that is done, so if anyone knows and can explain, it too would be a great resource for an article. just throwing couple ideas out there.

Hi All, I have finished the plates I was cutting for my daughter. I did one of each from WayneMahler and TDpainter and she loves them both. She won't get them until after the Craft Fair we holding at the Kirkcaldy Men's Shed on Saturday where I am hoping to drum up some interest (and raise much needed funds). Don W PS BTW the plates are for my new Great Grand Son.

Ok, most everybody has seen the votive candle holders that I've made in the past but for those who might not have, I'm including a picture of a finished one. I'm also posting pics of all the parts for the 4 that I'm currently making for my wife to give away. She likes this particular thing more than any of the other stuff I've made for her and so it has become her "go-to" gift. The original pattern called for a glass of some sort with a votive candle in it but my wife went to Hobby Lobby and found the flameless candles that just fit so she includes one of them along with the holder. The pics show all the parts both cut and still to be cut. The 8 side panels for each one take about an hour each to cut out. They are compound cuts and just take a long time to do. I've tried every way I can think of to speed up the process but it just can't be done any faster. Lots of taping and re-taping to hold everthing together while cutting. Time consuming to say the least. The other pieces are 4 tops, 4 bases and 8 supports. 4 of the supports are recessed into the tops and can't be seen but the other 4 go at the bottom and are attached to the base unit. The bases still need to have the outer edge routed. I should have done that when I routed the underside of the 4 tops but forgot. I hate routing anything because of the noise and the mess but it's a necessity sometimes. Anyway, I hope you understand what all this is about. Please don't pay any attention to the 4 base unit patterns. When I scanned them in, there was a shadow on the pattern and I could not get rid of it so it just came out this way.

Hi all. I've been posting a few articles in the Articles section and tutorials in the Project Workshop section recently. These were generously provided by SSV members. I think they're really cool. I found a pretty good process of converting these articles to SSV, so I thought I'd put a callout for anybody who wants to submit an article. I'd love to build up our Articles and Project Workshop library. The goal is to make SSV a great resource for all scrollers. Here's a quick breakdown of article types and requirements. It's actually pretty easy. I just need your expertise, and I'll make it look pretty when I post them. Articles Articles can be anything scroll saw related. We're always looking for tutorials on techniques, references. beginner articles, advanced tutorials, finishing techniques, etc. The goal is education and sharing information that is useful for new and seasoned scrollers alike. We want these to feel like a magazine article. Don't worry, you don't have to be an amazing author. Goodness knows I'm not. But we do want it to read like an article with complete sentences and thoroughly explained. Articles can be presented in step-by-step method too, if that is more appropriate. Pictures are worth 1000 words. We want to illustrate what we're talking about the best we can. So please include photos or other illustrations that reinforce what you are discussing. I can crop and color correct photos when I post the article. Most phones takes really great pictures, so don't feel like you have to have an amazing camera. Look through our Articles section for some inspiration and how we have created other articles. Project Workshop Project Workshop is reserved for specific projects, not broad subjects. For example, we're making a farm tractor toy. The idea is someone can follow the instructions step-by-step to make this project. These should be presented in step-by-step format. Each step should have a photo showing that step. Please include a pattern where possible. (Note: Pattern downloads for project workshop is limited to SSV Patrons) Include 2 or 3 photos of the final project to include for the conclusion. Look through our Project Workshop for some inspiration and how we format our tutorials. How To Deliver: Please make sure the article you submit was written by you and they're your photos. I can't post articles from other people or books, even if they're out of print. It's a copyright thing, and I don't want lawyers on my lawn. Keep in mind copyrights when putting together Project Workshop tutorials. We can't make sports teams, or other licensed/copyrighted/trademarked projects. I can convert 2 types of documents easily: Microsoft Word document. You can PM or email me a Microsoft Word document. Google Document You can send me a link to the Google document by clicking the "Share" button in the upper right corner, then enter my email address (listed below) Alternatively, you can click the "Share" button in the upper right corner. Then click "Copy Link" and send me the link via PM or email. When you create your document, please embed your images into the document so I know where your pictures should go in the article. You can also send me the text and images separately through email or PM. I'll convert your article, crop photos, and make nice banners. You will receive credit as the author. My contact info. PM: @Travis Email: travis[at]scrollsawvillage.com

One of my neighbors has a '67 Camaro that is in beautiful condition but is considering selling it. Found a pattern in the pattern library and started cutting. I'll give it to him next week.

I decided to try bevel cutting the "fossil" pattern by Steve Good. Then I decided to take it up a notch. Instead of clear coating or staining I sprayed it with "stone" paint to give it more of a look of being excavated from rock.

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

Really wish I could help ya, Sorry. I haven't done a puzzle is quit some time. And when I did i used a Spray urethane.

excellent job

Fantastic piece, Dick. Make sure it is well packaged for shipping. I've had a couple pieces that arrived broken through USPS.

Came out great for sure. The lettering looks super!

I had this in mind right after I mailed it. I hope to be able to remember that should I be cutting another one some day. Dick heppnerguy

Excellent cut. Try a pizza box for shipping.

Mighty fine cutting and nice tribute.

Thanks, Rolf. I have made and given away about a half-dozen of these over the years. By the way, this plaque is in the Pattern section of this website. The font used for the "Redeemer" is "Parchment". I spent an hour removing all of the extra swirls & embellishments leaving only the main body of the capital R. The remaining words are all written in a font called "Microsoft Uighur" I select the font while in Microsoft Word before copy & past into inkscape. While in word you need to select "Outline" and black color. You also need remove the shadow. Once you have done that you can copy and paste into Inkscape and start your layout and inserting bridges. All the best, Bruce

Thanks guys must have a look for them when I gets back home.

Actually, if you written anything for a scroll saw or woodworking club and you don't mind sharing, I bet I can convert those too. It has to be your article, though.

I Love them they look Fantastic!!! Just so happens my middle name is Jack.

I showed this pattern to my wife and she said she would like one for your front room wall, so here is the results of it. This is a JGR pattern and it might be a perfect pattern for someone who has been thinking about making an intarsia piece but strays away because they are not sure they could make one. Give this one a try if you even thinking you might like to try it. You can do it. Dick heppnerguy

I finished all four on Monday. The patterns are by Harvey Blyer. The wood is 3/4" Poplar. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #3R MGT blades and Pegas #1 Spiral Blades for veining. The finish is dipping in diluted Shellac. Comments welcome.

I like them!

very nice

Even though I get SSW magazine I bought the set from Sue Mey directly at https://scrollsawartist.com/compound-cut-lighthouses/

They are in the current issue of Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts magazine , or you can find them for sale at the Wooden Teddy Bear.

Where can I find the patterns for the 3d compound lighthouses? TIA

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My latest project done!