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It's been a little while since I posted my Halloween lanterns. Here are some pics of the chess set I've been working on. The chess pieces were done on the scroll saw. They are black walnut and mango. The board is black walnut and ambrosia maple. I still have to do clean-up and then finishing. Plan is to finish them using tung oil (unless some one has a better idea).

A new cutting of an Elf delivering a Christmas Tree. Pattern by Dean (Facebook Group). I did thicken up the rear-view mirror stems, but lost his pompom on two of the three I stacked. While softening the edges with a Mac Mop. cur from 4mm Hoop Pine ply, backed with 3mm mdf. Two black with glitter and one Chrome? (It's what it says on the can)

Just finished this one up, I have had the turkey pattern for a cuple of years found it on the internet and mounted the bird to a base. Made of cherry with BLO finish, topped with satin spray lacquer.

After finally finishing up the multi-layered phoenix, I needed some quick-n-easy designs. These are patterns by Sue Walker, from the Pattern Library. Most of them are really quick cuts. 3/4" "whiteboard" from Lowes, stained Minwax Honey, cut with Pegas #3MG's.

This is a pattern by Jim Blume. My sister wants a French Bulldog to go with her 4 Chihuahua dogs. Except she had a fall recently and smashed hip and femur so no new dog for at least 12 months. I decided to do Jim's pattern to cheer her up for Christmas. I did the right one in quarter inch ordinary ply that I had lying around but I didn't like the way it looked due to the inner surface of each cut showing, and also the way I could not stain most of these inner surfaces. When looked at from an angle it was hard to tell what it was. It took about 5 hours over 3 days to do this one. Decided to do it again in 4mm BBP. I just happened to print the pattern in a smaller size so I went with that. Much happier with this result. This one took about 2 hours. I used a Pegas #3 spiral on both but I used a Pegas # 3 super skip on the eyes of the smaller one before I started doing all the rest of the cuts, just in case I messed up the eyes, in which case the patterns would go into the fire wood bin. I'm going to frame the smaller one for her and I think she'll be happy, that is until I give her her next pressie. I'll wrap an old wooden brush handle along with a Swiss army knife and a booklet on Whittling, with a suggestion she whittles her own walking stick

Made using maple, alder and Peruvian walnut. Dovetails all done on my scroll saw.

Here's what the mango looks like finished with 4 coats of tung oil. I bought it at Woodcrafters.

This is still my favorite piece of wood. Somebody here on SSV posted this pic a while back. I wish it was mine.

I think I may need help for my compulsive hoarding of wood. This is my favorite piece of many I found today. Never saw a piece of yellow heart like this.

I converted this Tiger image I found on-line into a 12” x 16” Scroll saw pattern. The cut panel is 5/32” Birch solid core ply affixed to a painted black 1/4"thick BB ply backer. Cutting was done using Pegas #2/0 and #1 spiral blades. The cut panel was hand painted with Artist Acrylic paints. The assembled panel was protected with multiple coats of Minwax Clear Gloss spray Polycrylic finish. Panthers was a free downloadable SVG file I found on-line. Although it was a SVG file, it required work to resize it into a 12” x 15” scrollable pattern. This pattern has well over 500 small cutouts and although very easy cutting, it was time consuming to complete. I used about 15 Pegas #2/0 spiral blades due to a lot of blade breakage caused by blade kinking, as a result of the many very small blade hole threading’s required. The cut panel is 5/32” Maple solid core ply affixed to a painted black 1/4"thick BB ply backer. This cut panel was also hand painted with Artist Acrylic paints and the assembled panel protected with multiple coats of Minwax Clear Satin spray Polycrylic finish. Although I have consistently used clear spray lacquer to protect the assembled panels in the past, I’m giving the clear spray Polycrylic a try. Although it looks very wet with a milky blue color when first applied, it dries quickly to a clear hard finish. A very light sanding with 1500 grit paper between coats results in a nice smooth finish. Polycrylic is quite a bit more expensive than Lacquer, but it is more compatible with the Acrylic Artist paints I use. The frames for both are 1 3/4"wide Poplar, primed and painted with Glidden spray Gloss Black. As always, comments and critiques are welcome. I will post PDF’s of these patterns in New Pattern Announcements.

This was made from 2 seperate patterns courtesy of the Scrollsaw Workshop. I combined the 2 patterns to create this Heart of love. Regards, Alan.

I get it now! my wife put you guys up to saying you have to use the used dryer sheet so I'll finally do the laundry... Tricky but I'm a bit smarter than that and am not falling for it.

Ray: I have some zebra wood but this is the first time I have seen “ostrich” wood!

My shop remodel is finally done! I started this in August while on one of my work vacations. Prior to the remodel I had exposed wall studs with insulation. I was using a 30 year old Craftsman rotary table as my main worktop that wasn't meant to be used as that. I had some corner shelving that I could never find anything on. I met a guy that lived a couple of miles from me that also did woodworking. He had a source for lumber that was rejects from a local mill. He was getting tongue and groove Pine and Cypress in 36" and 44" lengths, 3/4" thick x 5 1/2" wide. We become friends and he gave me a really good price on all the lumber that I needed. I decided to go with the Cypress because, well.. it's Cypress! Towards the end of my remodel he lost his source for the lumber and I had to finish up using a little bit of Pine, but it is mostly hidden by my lumber storage. I needed a miter saw station that could double as a work surface as my shop is small. It is 12' x 22'. The main part is 12'x14' with an addition that I built a few years ago of 12'x8'. In the new part I have my table saw that has a router table on it, storage and this is where I mounted my Dust Right motor/bag. This part is still a mess right now. I made the miter saw station as long as I could with the room that I have. On one end below the top I have a stationary shelf, on the other end I made a roll out cabinet that can be used as more work surface if needed. On this cart I will add some plywood wings on each side to increase that work surface if needed. I will use hinges and a support system so that the ends can be folded down when not in use to fit back under the miter saw station. I used reclaimed Cedar from fence panels that the last hurricane knocked down to make a roll out spray paint holder that I attached using drawer guides. I build some wall hanging shelves above the miter saw station for needed storage. I spent 4 hours a couple days ago cleaning up the original workbench to complete the remodel project. Threw a lot of stuff away that I have been hoarding for years. Find my very first tool pouch that I bought when I was 16 for VOTEC while I was in high school. Found my Dad's old benchtop grinder that you can turn on and stop the wheels from spinning with a pinch of your fingers. LOL,, that thing has been used hard! I still need to put a trim piece above and on one side of the doorway going into the new part of the shop and figure out what to do above the walls on the gable ends and on the ceiling. The new part of my shop is not insulated so to keep the cold air from the air conditioner kept in the main part I use a shower curtain to keep the air in. This works very good. As the part that is intended to be kept cool stays cool, the other side is hot though. I can now get back to making things that has been collecting in my "to do" list. I want to make something special as my first project in my "new" shop. I'm thinking about maybe a porch swing. I have linked a short video of the shop for your viewing pleasure, 'cause I know if there isn't any pics,, then it didn't happen! https://youtube.com/watch?v=0wpBbSstpkc&feature=share

Cut from 4mm Hoop Pine Ply, Framed in Radiata Pine Stained various colours. Three coats of gloss acrylic. The coloured truck is backed with felt. A3 Size "Dad's Garage" pattern by Helda Botas If I do another "Garage" cutting I will use my own fonts "Keep Australia Moving" Pattern by San Custodio

Yes, dryer sheets work well, especially dryer sheets that have "already been used" in the dryer. The "already used" ones actually work better because they don't leave a coating that will affect your vision through the lens. Static charges build up on the plastic lenses (even your eye glasses) and will attract fine dust. Wiping with a used dryer sheet will leave a very thin but clear film of slightly conductive coating that will bleed off the static charges, significantly reducing the rate of sawdust attraction. After a bunch of uses it's probably a good idea to get some more "already used" dryer sheets from your laundry. They don't last forever. Charley

Amazing workmanship.... Would love to see some in process pictures. The dovetails are so tight !

That is truly a work of art! I am in awe!!! Bruce

I personally don't consider these "sales". A gift card to the same store isn't the same as a discount on the item.

nice job

great job

Ray, the entire shop is 12'x22'. The main part is 12'x14', the room on the other side of the shower curtain is 12'x8'. I don't cool the smaller room, I'm not in that part as much and my little ac unit probably isn't big enough anyway.

I have had two Jet saws when they first came out. Both vibrated so bad I returned them. I think they are probably fine saws but I could not get any help from the place I purchased the saws or the factory at that time to resolve the problem. Loved the top blade clamp.

Thanks for the kind comments. The hardest part of the project for me was making the hinges. Getting the hinge pin holes in the perfect spot was a challenge.

Kevin, I have had a jet 22 inch going on 6 years, no problems knocking wood, still using the barrel type bottom clamp, but really like the one step top clamp, but of course I don't use the saw like some of you use them, RJ

Beautiful work!

My experience with the saw is very short, but I will be glad to answer any questions. BTW I posted it was a 21" but is actually the JWSS-22B a 22" saw.

Dave, I recently purchased a 21 Jet scroll saw. You can purchased a bottom Pegas chuck for the Jet saw. I really like the upper chuck mechanism of the Jet. So far I have ha no issues with it.

Thanks to Jim and all the pattern makers out there.

Awesome work, Dave!

Excellent!

Excellent piece. Love the addition of the dove in the corner.

A true masterpiece!

So when are you giving the Master Class? You knocked it out of the park!

Outstanding work.

I have never seen yellow heart with flame.. Very beautiful.

What ever you make from this wood, it will be outstanding piece when finished, RJ

Beautiful pieces. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. I too am a wood hoarder.

Been there myself.. creates a stress in life because you don't want to throw money at it if it's something simple but at the end of the day you're possibly loosing money on sales / orders that you cannot do because a machine is down.. went through this as a customer from Hawk when I bought that new saw too.. and had been there so I was more than understanding with them for that reason.. but most customers don't get that and just want their items.. I also understand that.. LOL. Buy that new saw and then repair the old one.. it's a tax deduction and will help you through the busy holidays.. keep old saw and fix later or keep for parts for the new one someday.

Hey Everyone! In this scroll saw project video I make this beautiful Nativity Themed Cross to celebrate the TRUE Meaning Of Christmas. This is a Steve Good Design and I used 1/4 inch material. Hope you all like the video! #ArtisanPirate

Hi everyone. Paul (Grampa) was able to make me another pattern of my Granddaughter and boyfriend. He did another great job. I hope I do his patterns justice. Did this one today and decided to put a small frame around. I think it looks pretty good with the frame. I'm not good at making frames. Thanks again Paul for your quick patterns.

My latest wood-art piece. 11 x 14 inches.

First is a 11” x 12” Russ Beard Pattern that I cut well over a year ago, simply called “Leopard”. Coloration was done using Artis Oil paints at that time. However, I was not happy with how it looked, so it sat on the shelf. I only revisited it a short time ago and with some improved painting skills I have developed and a little work with the paint brush, I believe it now looks better. Its been some time so I’m guessing, but I think the cut panel is 5/32” solid core Maple which has now been affixed to a painted black ¼” BB ply backer. The Fame is 1 3/4” Pine with a black Lacquer finish. I think he has his eyes on you! The second is a “Wile E Coyote – Standing” image I converted into an 11”x 17” scroll saw pattern. Since my previous “Wile” project left my collection for a new home rather quickly, I decided to fill the void with another, but of course, a different pose. The cut panel is 5/32” solid core Birch, hand painted with Artist Acrylic Paints. The frame is also 1 3/4” pine with a primed and painted gloss Black Finish. The third is also of a free, non-credited image, simply called “Sketch of a Sailboat” that I converted into an 11” x 17” scroll saw pattern. I found this image, although very raw, very intriguing and works very well as a piece of Scroll Saw Art. The cut panel is 5/32" solid core Maplet hat was left natural and only the backer was hand painted with Artist Acrylic Paints. The frame is once again 1 3/4” pine with a primed and painted gloss Black Finish. All cuting was done with various Pegas regular and spiral blades and all assembled panels were protected with multiple coats of clear Gloss Lacquer. My work has been coming in groups because I tend to leave the frame making until I can do more than one. Comments and critiques always welcome.

Made using A4 1/4 inch bb plywood sheet using #2 spiral blade with black backboard mount like the look he’s giving on this one thanks for looking

I have posted a few of the results of my first Christmas order and I stated that the request involved several patterns that I was not fond of myself but a customer's request is not to be argued with. I add some of my own colorization and backer boards that were not part of the pattern as well as framing some that really was not part of the item either. In these last two item I added both a frame and on one, corner decorations to try and help it to be a little better appreciated by the receivers of these items. Dick heppnerguy

I found this free Dragonfly Pattern on-line and realized it would make a good box type Nightlight Lamp. I used solid 1/4” thick Red Oak for the body and connectors, and 1/2” thick (planed down from ¾” thick material) for the Top and Base. The four body sides are 5 1/2” wide x 11 1/2” tall and were stack cut with Pegas #1 MGT R Blades. All chamfering and mitering was done on the table saw. The Top sits loose on the top of the body to allow access for bulb changing. The natural Red Oak color was darkened with one quick wipe on wipe off coat of Minwax Red Oak stain. All stained surfaces were finished with multiple coats of Clear Gloss Lacquer prior to installation of the Amber Cast 1/8” thick Translucent Acrylic panels. The panels are held in place with small dabs of Gel Superglue. I originally intended to use a 25W LED bulb but found that it was too bright. I replaced it with 10W clear nightlight lamp bulb. However, I plan to add some translucent velum sheets, attached with spray adhesive, to the inside face of the Amber panels and see if the lamp has a nicer soft glow with the 25W bulb. I was very unhappy with the much too transparent plexi with either the 10W or 25W bulb. Applied Translucent Velum using spray adheasive to the inside on each side. Now with the 25W LED Candlelabra bulb the glow is much softer amd you can't see inside. Next time I make a lamp like this I have to remember to apply the velum to the plexi before inserting them . Comments and critiques always welcome.

I hung the 100th portrait in my shop today. There are a few I didn't count since they aren't really portraits, like Groot, The Weeping Angel and a couple of signs. If I counted correctly there are 146 individual faces in the 100 portraits. So glad I somehow stumbled into this hobby. So many hours of fun, frustration , and therapy.