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Cut this from left over BB ply and oak scraps....A lot of layers of spar varnish so it will stand up outdoors....Steve Good does a lot of amazing free patterns for us scrollers, Thanks for looking, steve.

Had to take a week off work (use it or lose it...apparently I don't take enough vacation time), so I finally got this one finished up. 3/8 bb ply, used a number of Pegas #1mg blades (maybe some 0/2's as well?). Minwax "Natural" for the eagle, "Honey" for backer and frame. Not sure why, but I didn't stack-cut this one, so just the one version. Frame is scrap from Lowes....your hardware store may vary, but Lowes won't sell any scrap or cut ends of lumber, they just give them away (even if someone needs a 7" piece off the end of a 2x4x6, they can't sell the remaining 2x4x5). I have discovered that their fence slats come on a pallet, and in between various layers of slats, there are these nasty, greenish, ratty-looking little strips about 2" wide and maybe 1/2" thick. Sanded up, they make EXCELLENT frame materials. Rough, scarred up, live-edge, great grain patterns. Usually the greenish tint is only on the surface, so sanding brings out some nice wood. They don't tend to be straight, though, but to me that makes for some nifty rustic frames.

Warm Greetings to Everyone. I ran across this Lil Cute Deer yesterday and just decided to cut a stack. Everyone in the Family Loves it. NOW.... Have a Question.... Can anyone lead me in the right direction to obtain (buy or?) more Animals like this with Fancy Designs in the Body's? Thanks in Advance................Danny :+}

Just a quick project. Left over poplar, bb ply and ???? Home team is Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Currently 3/0. Also back to back Grey Cup winners! Hopefully we can make it 3 this year!!!

I always finish all my projects including ornaments. I always use hardwoods for my ornaments. My finish schedule starts with soaking in a 50/50 mixture of mineral spirits and linseed oil. The linseed oil brings out the color and grain of the woods and the mineral spirits thins the oil so it flows easily around the project and allows the oil to dry within 24 hours. Then I topcoat with spray semi gloss lacquer. After the lacquer dries, if there are any dust nibs on the finish, I sand them off with a piece of brown paper bag. It’s like using 2000 grit sandpaper without scratching the finish. It’s a little more work but it’s worth the outcome. I sell hundreds of ornaments a year!

I can run but I can,t hide. Very few things I,ve done since COVID, I,m not the same anymore. I don't want to lift a finger.

Thank you friend . Good to see your still around.itscbringing back fond memories

It's great to see you are still with us. Remember, slow and steady wins the race. Take care. By the way your work looks great. Marg

I like a gloss finish on mine. I want the ornament to reflect the tree lights. For special ornaments, family, I will use a glitter paint before the gloss finish.

Check Sheila Landry's site I believe she has some. www.sheilalandrydesigns.com. Yep just checked and she has several.

Awesome...I mean Amazing job Kevin. And great to hear from you again. Prayers are always with you.

One step at a time, regain your strength and visit with us often, you cannot keep a good man DOWN

At least you able to get in a little scroll time. And fine work that is! Continue to improve and regain your strength. You'll continue to be in my prayers.

Welcome home Kevin. Don’t stay away so long. Hope you are doing better. Nice work.

So lovely to hear from you again, a lot of people were quite concerned, me included. Sending Love + Hugs from this side of the ocean. One step at a time and you'll be back on your feet. Post Covid is not easy but we are all wishing you well.

This was cut in 1/8” BB plywood. Dipped in Danish oil. The frame is 16 3/4 X 13 3/4. Inches Over 600 cuts.

A pattern by Alex Fox, I gotta say I really like his stuff. Cut from ⅛ ply, middle layer is painted. My first "camping " project that I cut. Chris

Hi I am Andy from Suffolk in the Uk been scrolling for about a year now,loving it and use it to relax,mostly Baltic Birch ply with a little bit of hardwood when it comes to hand

Ok I got it narrowed down to 2 different saws, Ridgid 7 1/4 inch double bevel, cordless 24 lbs and craftsman 7 1/4 inch single bevel cordless 21.5 lbs, both saw features are about the same except for the double bevel on the Ridgid saw. Any opinions of which one would be appreciated, Thx RJ

Or you can wrap a rubber band around it.

Looks good. Roly

Really depends on the ornament design and how I made it, LOL.. I use both Danish oil and or the water base poly.. I like lacquer too as it dries very fast.. But I do have issues with the strong smell from lacquer so I don't use that very often.. If I need fast dry and having to spray inside the shop then it's water base poly. If it's a nice day and I can take my spraying outside then it's lacquer. LOL

nice job

Outside of California (possibly a few others) you can still buy real paint thinner.

My saw is on a stand with wheels. By moving it I meant rolling it around. I figure I was occasionally grabbing the knob when I moved it.

You too kind Marg. I make so many mistakes being out of practice . I hate down time because of that. This one was supposed to read Manor Oaks

Hello Pete, I could sure use another meeting at the buffet. My old stomping grounds. I sure miss going there. But living on $800 a month leaves little room for frugal spending!!!

Thank you sir, I'm doing absolutely nothing everyday and keep doing it untill I'm all caught up,lol.i haven,t slowed down flirting at all . It's what I live for to get a chance to fall in love for the first time.

Thank you Fox fold , I forgot alot about all the members hobbies an such and where they live. Got to start over again.

Three Miniature Birdhouse Ornaments finished. The patterns by Diana Thompson. The birdhouses are Ash, and the first 3 little birds are Purpleheart and the fourth one is Eastern Red Cedar. Cut on the Pegas scroll saw using Pegas #6 Skip blades. The finish is dipped in diluted Shellac. Comments welcome.

Guys & Gals I do not post as much as I once did, but want you all to know That I still support this site and all of you wonderful folks that make up this community....Having said that I want to post my last 3 Alex F. projects, all cut from 1/4 BB ply...I continue to support Alex every chance i get and encourage you all to do so if you can...Thanks for looking and any comments are always welcome, Steve.

Beautiful work!

I "Finish" all of my projects, which include decorations. Tree deco's I and toys I finish in a gloss lacquer, Fret worked portraits I finish with a 30% gloss lacquer. Some times I paint them in various metallic colours and or with a glitter.

Got it Frank .. It's on my list of THINGS TO DO ..

Nice cutting on that pattern, it is on my to do list.

Looks good Ray!

Different stores have different policies, I guess...I've had a lumber guy tell me he needed to take them up front and initial them so everyone knew I wasn't stealing them (used a Sharpie, sanded off easily enough), and another guy on another trip kinda chuckled and said "you want to help take out our trash? Pull your truck up, how many ya need?" Taken some busted pallets of their hands that way, too.

Sounds like you're going to have to buy a welder and start welding two blade together to get the length blade you need.. Okay so seriously here is what you need to do. First take a tape measure and with the upper arm in the down as low as it'll go position measure the distance between the arm and the table top at the back of the saw and then at the front of the saw.. They're supposed to be parallel so you need to turn the knob at the back of the saw and bring that upper arm down until it's the same distance and both ends of the arm. This is a common issue with these as they get older as the threads get worn in the threaded shaft and in the threaded block that it threads into. My saw started doing this and then got real bad.. just cutting for one small cutout the blade tension would change during the cut and I'd have to adjust it so I took the saw apart and added blue colored loc-tite to the threads and I haven't had any issues since then. A lot of folks just wrap a rubber band around it in some way to hold the thing enough. There is a few topics out there on this issue.. one of which I did on taking it apart and doing the loc-tite fix and then there are some on how to wrap the rubber band around it to hold it from moving.

Thank you Ralph, the dw788 is all tuned up and just waiting for me.

Words of wit to live by!!! I,m sure after reading your post it,s going to linger in the back of my mind, thank you for the great encouragement. I need a help mate,(wife).

Thanks Merlin, rest and relaxation for me now.

Thank you Steve, it,s hard to get back into the groove.

Hey Kevin so good to see you posting again, take care of yourself and get back to doing the things you love to do. You haven't lost yourt touch, Nice work.

Coming out of the pandemic many have fallen into Human Inertia. I think many of us suffer from it in various degrees. I find myself in that mold as well. For me the solution has been set a small goals. "A body at rest tends to say at rest." If I change that on a small level by setting small goals and accept the smallest improvement as a victory I am able do gain momentum. For me it is the process of seeing myself as active and then take that first step. Whether from discouragement or from depression - forcing myself to take on a small step and then building on that works wonders for me. God bless you, Kevin.

So happy to hear from you!

So you are still with us...well done sir...Take you of yourself.... Merlin...

Wow! That's beautiful!

Very unique and nicely done.

I like it. It looks Fantastic!!! I lived in Tampa for a couple of yrs. I remember the Sunsets very well.

I hear the songs by Eagles. and ...when the sun goes down. by Kenny Chesney