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I ran across this pattern on a European scroll saw page and asked where I could buy the pattern. I was drawn into it at first sight. I never received an answer but posted that I was looking for it. Luckily someone responded and I was able to get the pattern. It was in a format that I have never seen and I was unable to use it. I have a good friend who was able to change it into a format that I could use. After I got it printed, I decided I was not skilled enough to make it. I was kidded a lot about when i was going to make the project. So I finally decided I would at least give it a try. This is the end results and fortunately for me, my wife really liked it and it is now hanging on our front room wall. Each feather has 50 holes and there are about 36 feathers in the project. That meany each feather was going to take in the neighborhood of an hour to cut. Well long story shortened, I finally got through the project. I was not happy with the painting on the body of the bird, but other than that, I am happy with the overall results. Dick heppnerguy

Another Botas pattern Fun project to cut out.

55th Anniversary wall plaque. A Sue Mey pattern modified for the 55th. I used 1/4" Walnut plywood approximately 10" square. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #1R MGT blades. The finish is one coat spray Shellac and two coats MinWax spray Lacquer Clear Gloss with sanding between coats. Comments welcome.

One of my neighbors threw out a large pile of 2x2 foot flooring samples. I took some home to try. The vinyl samples were horrible to cut. The problem was with the glued-on padding. The glue was soft and gooey and mixed in with sawdust, and smeared all over the edges. However, some laminated (plywood) hardwood samples were lightly glued onto a 1/4-inch hardboard backing. I cut this cross from one of the panels. The backing came off while I was cutting, and I used tape to keep it together. I wound up with two crosses: one plywood and one hardboard. You can see the seams where I glued the tongue and groove panels together. After gluing, I put the cross on a nonstick surface and put two five-pound weights on top to hold it together and flat. I used two Pegas #3 MGT blades to cut this. It cuts much as I would expect from baltic birch plywood. The photo is not very good. I had never photographed a cross before.

This should get your spidey senses tingling. Botas pattern.

Only an hour for the 50 holes - who are you? Speedy Gonzales??? Looks amazing by the way!!

I've always wanted to scroll a sailing ship but never could find a pattern I liked. Searched the web and found a drawing and modified it to be scrolled. All the lines are double cut. The rigging and some of the sails and ship plank were a little complicated.The stem is also a peninsular and I was glad when I finally glued it down to the backer. The bridges were very small but luckily I didn't have any break throughs.

I have a good friend that I met shortly after we moved to Southern Arizona. He has purchased several of my wood projects and he had his 82nd birthday this week. One time while in my shop, he saw a plaque I had made for myself and mentioned how much he liked it. so for his birthday, I made one for him too. He had it hanging on his wall the same day he received it. If you are old enough you may remember these greyhound scenicruisers. Dick heppnerguy

WOW A Bunch of fine cuts. Awesome job.

Got mine going. Super Fantastic

I was rather taken with the pattern when I saw it the first time. I knew I needed to cut it and when I showed it to my wife, she really liked it also. Because of all the wonderful things she has done for me in the over 60 years of our married life, how could I not take the effort and see if I could possibly make it for her? Glad you like it too Dick heppnerguy

My wife walked in the room while I was looking at it and is intrigued. So, one question: what size is it? And, where can I get the pattern? We have a forecasted high of 101 here for the next several days. I have a small wall-mounted AC in my shop and it is marginally adequate for this. I am looking for an upgrade to that.

amazing job, it's beautiful

terrific job, lots of delicate cutting

Goodness. that is so pretty. I'd love to cut it but not sure I have the skill. You have my admiration !!

Wow. Patience and Skill in abundance !!

Astounding! Perserverence pays off. Time to go back to something more simple to rest your eyes.

I kneel before you Master!!! That is one awesome piece. The way the pattern is were you able to stack cut any of this?

Wonderful work, Charlie. The cutting and the pattern.

I will avoid showing that to my wife.......... Nice work! Bruce

No I take my time but the holes are quite small so it doesn't take very long to cut them. Besides I cut this from 1/8th inch BB Ply using a #3 blade, so the blade gets through the holes almost as fast as I get them in the drilled holes. Dick heppnerguy

Spectacular, pattern and cut.

Well done pard. The touch of color adds a great deal to the portrait, even though it began as an accident. And the rough wood frame fits the portrait perfectly. As to fuzzies, I use FD Ultra Reverse blades for just about everything I cut, and there are almost no fuzzies. That style of blade is 2 down and 1 up in repetition throughout the entire blade length, so the up-cut teeth keep the fuzzies to a minimum. The few that are still present can easily be removed with a Mouse. I have uesd a torch at times in the past and while it is an effective way to remove fuzzies, you just have to be cautious.

My wife wanted a clock for the kitchen(wine motif) I sent and email to Sue Mey and asked her if she could make a pattern since she did not have one on her site, well a couple of days latter she sent me the pattern which I promptly purchased and this is the result. Since the thickness of the wood was 3/16” I stacked cut the maple and walnut together, 2 clocks at the same time. my wife chose the maple with the walnut background, the other one goes in the inventory.

No, it's not. It is a pattern by Botas. You will need to look at his website.

Got my latest piece finished. Waylon Jennings. They are coming slower because of building things for the house like this bathroom vanity. This was made from wood found in the implement shed. What a find, Black Walnut!

Hi all. I thought I posted this update, but I guess I must have not hit the submit button. At any rate, some of you may have noticed the ranks have changed. The old rank system was set up 12 years ago when having 1500 posts was a lot of posts. That isn't true anymore. You're a chatty bunch....LOL Plus, it didn't take much to shoot to the top of the rank tier. So I wanted to balance it out a bit more. We have a new system in place now. We now have 10 separate ranks. The higher the rank, the harder it is to achieve. You can find your rank badge off the side of your avatar, as well as your profile. Ranks are calculated by points. And points are awarded for doing different things on SSV. For example; posting a new thread is worth 10. Responding to one is 5. Points for uploading to galleries, helping members, emoting, joining groups, downloads, following members or content, etc. Points aren't really visible, as far as I can tell, and are calculated behind the curtain. I wouldn't put too much stock in your rank, though. Its just a silly little thing that adds a bit of fun to the site. And don't put too much weight into the rank name. I just picked rank names based on scroll sawing themes and how long you've been on SSV (it's so much better than Rank 1, Rank 2, etc). You may have been scrolling for decades, but your rank is Apprentice Scroller. That's just a title you have on SSV and doesn't reflect your skill level. Anyway, that's what those symbols mean. Just a bit of flair for fun.

Just tell yourself that someone beat you to it and move on. Something better around the next corner.