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Made this for my loving wife. A Steve Good pattern

I recently had major issues with my Excalibur EX21. One of the symptoms was excessive breakage of #2 blades. I wanted to test to see if the blade breakage problem was fixed, and I wanted to practice/learn to cut thin stock. I had some 6mm reclaimed plywood I could use for this. Most of it was luan, plus a couple of pieces of mystery plywood. I knew going in that most of it would not pass QA inspection due to splintering, veneer peeling, and voids, but this did not matter since. Much to my surprise, some of the pieces were good. Less than 20% of the ornaments made it past my QA Inspection, and a few didn't pass once the photos were made. I cut 36 pieces. Yes, I know I can stack cut ornaments, but in my shop, I often need a single small part cut from thin material, and I do not want the extras to be kept from hanging around, taking up storage space. Besides, I need help finding the extras when I need them later. These are the ones I considered keepers. Not perfect but under normal room lighting I can't see the defects.

I wouldn't put myself in an artist's shoes, but a craft's man, yep.

I do try though. When I'm cutting I'm at peace with the world , but everything else that goes with it bogs me down . The brain isn,t what it used to be and I need every short cut I can take to get er done! These ornaments are cut from the dollar tree large thin already cut shapes for $1.25. Turkeys and pumpkins I can get about 5 ornaments from each .I cut over 40 but keep forgetting to snap a photo.

Finally finished. Jim Blume pattern on 3/8 willow live edge, ripped in half and bookmarked. Double stack with 1/8 BB ply 1445 cuts with mainly #1 Niqua spiral blade. Measures 18 X 27 inches. Thanks for the "insane" pattern Jim.

For those in the early stages of scroll sawing there is so much to learn that learning things the hard way can be discouraging. Those of us who have been scrolling for a while have learned some things that may prevent frustration and do-overs for those who are new to scrolling. I'll start with a couple: 1. When working with lumber (as opposed to Baltic birch plywood) inspect the face of your lumber carefully before applying patterns. Imperfections are far easier to correct before you complete your scrolling. Sanding a finished piece is risky. 2. Do not let the blade lift the scrap out of your work piece. Nine times out of ten it will be fine but the blade may grab and twist the scrap causing a delicate detail to break. By the way, Murphy's law dictates that the piece that broke off will ALWAYS find the vacuum with an audible clicking sound as it goes... 3. Those tiny drills we use to drill pilot holes DO NOT like to be rushed. If you are really unlucky the tip will break off inside the work piece. Start the hole and back the drill out to clear the flutes before drilling all the way through.

Due to the drastic increase in postage (it now costs over $5 to ship a 5 ounce package), I am forced to charge for postage. Beginning immediately, all orders under $50 will have postage and handling of $4.00. Free shipping on orders over $50. The Loyal Customer Program will still be in effect.

I'll offer here photos of the stand I designed and built from scrap construction lumber. The top tilts and locks in place with steel pins. heavy duty door hinges for the tilting mechanism. Narrower at the front to let the scroller's legs more easily go around the front when working up close. All corners have locking swivel casters. Glue and screws construction. Cord wrap attached to a bracing tray below. very very stable and sturdy. Should I be fortunate enough to one day have the Jet 18 inch scroll saw I hope to have, I'll build another very similar stand to this. The design works well for me and the solid top and frame gives me many options for mounting lights, accessories, tool storage and such. Being that I have spinal troubles, fake knee, damaged shoulder yada yada yada I chose to design my stand for setting position scrolling. **As a side note friends, I must share that I so enjoy thinking through, designing, building and finishing tools, accessories, equipment and such. I really enjoyed making this stand and thinking about time I'd be spending setting there using our beautiful little saw. I guess it's just another creative wish thing. I had to use available material pulled from local construction dumpsters, old salvaged wood from a bed frame of my parents (1967), and 70% off plywood scraps from the Home Depot damaged-so- buy-it before-we-cut-it-up-and-toss-it-cart. Anyone else here enjoy making support stuff as well as the projects? Don

Could you startch it? Or put a wire in it? Just thunking here

A scrollsaw artist creates sawdust, chips and creates spaces in wood that delight the eye. A CNC/Laser cutter - a machine creates smoke and charcoal that delight the eye. A big difference.

I think it's been 83 years since I last posted some work. I did this on a whim. The deer silhouette is walnut finished in BLO/MS mix and the antler is from a white-tailed deer. I plan to use button pegs to cover the screws. Sorry for the crappy photo, I'm out of practice.

I'm wondering what woodworking trade shows others are aware of in 2023. While they don't have to be exclusively scroll saw oriented, that's obviously our focus here. The only on I am aware of is the Midwest Scroll Saw Show in Dubuque, Iowa. That yearly show resumed in Aug 2022, so I presume (hope) it will be held again this coming year. What else is out there?

My son loves Native Americans and loves my portraits so here is his Christmas present.

Made from old fence pickets

Had my back surgery and it went well but still very sore. No cutting for a while. I have to use a walker to go around the house. No B-L-T. Ni bending, lifting or twisting. Oh well, I need to get better.

Well, I sure hope you heal well. In the meantime, lurking is good too.

That's still very fair, Denny. And with the excellent service from Artcraftersonline.com, the difference in cost of shipping is well worth it.

We have two trees,, one in the house and the other is out on our back porch. The one outside has mostly ornaments that I have cut and a few store bought ones just because they were rustic looking ornaments that we liked. The ornaments that I have made for that tree are quick and easy ornaments. Some made from BBP, some made from Cedar, and some made from Cypress.

This is our tree, some are scrolled by me, some by fellow scrollers back when we did ornament exchanges and others are store bought and painted by me. Plus a few crafty ornaments I made. Our side windows have the screens on the inside which makes it handy for me to hang ornaments.

Just got to say, I am a little disappointed. I really thought @meflick would have info on what this pattern is.. She usually researches the questions out an comes up with the answer... Been waiting... I tried, but got nothing.. she usually succeeds. Maybe too busy right now.

Very nice looking pieces. I wonder, dose anyone have a Christmas tree decorated entirely with only ornaments they have scrolled? I think it would be a fun tree, however, don't think my wife would go along with it. Maybe someday we will have two trees.

Did you cut just the outer profiles of the Reindeer?

Kywoodmaster. Nice cuts and wood selection, and some good advice for those getting into compound cuts.

I made an OCR version: ==================== What is the difference between Scrollsawing and CNC/Laser Cutting? Every cut done on a scrollsaw is unique. It's impossible to cut something exactly the same on a scrollsaw. Scrollsawers are craftsman. Scrollsawing is like painting a picture. It takes years to lean the craft of scrollsawing, many hours of teaching your body the hand to eye co-ordination to push the timber through the blade to get exactly the cut that is required, hours of frustration, and moments of joy when you see the completed piece you have made. Each and every piece made by a scrollsaw craftsman has a little piece of their soul in it. CNC or Laser cutting is like printing a picture. CNC or Laser Cutting is a carbon copy... over and over again. It may look perfect - but it doesn't have a soul. CNC or Laser cut pieces are not handmade. The machines are 'working' the wood and the person is working a computer. Just because you print a picture of the Mona Lisa from your computer it doesn't make you DaVinci. When you buy something produced by CNC or Laser Cutter operator you are buying a mass produced item that only requires a basic knowledge of computer programming to make - the same as any item you may have purchased from IKEA. If you want to purchase a truly unique piece of artwork made by a true craftsman - buy something that has been created by a Scrollsaw Artist.

I went to the Midwest Scroll Saw and Woodworking Trade Show once and enjoyed it. If they have it next year, I will try to attend.

It looks terrific, well done. Marg

I couldn't get ok with the house not being red and having Kevin's one light on. So I took it apart and fixed it and gave Kevin his sweater too. Crowbars up!

Love the color. Excellent work Charlie. Marg

Very nice. Marg

Hi I made a little key rack for my local gym as the keys where just left scattered on the reception counter. No scrolling but thought you might like it.

I bet they loved it. good work. Marg

Your right it is really cool. You did an excellent job. Marg

For a number of reasons I mounted my old saw, a delta two speed, to my miter saw stand. It's rock solid on high. After Christmas I plan to mount the Hegner 22" and see how it works. My shop is 16' x18', if I place the tools I'm using in the center of the 18' wall I can easily process 8' boards, be it miter saw, planer, scroll saw, etc. With 5' of rails I can mount several tools at the same time, SS, sanders, second SS, and not have to be switching back and forth. The picture is the delta two speed and the light bracket. Note there is a ton of space underneath if I need to use a chair ( I normally just stand ).

Amen to the craftmanship aspect of the endeavor. I like my 40-694.

I was thinking something else. But I won't say as I don't want to get kick out of the village.

I really like seeing what everyone does. What you add to projects, glitter on this one, really makes it stand out. Beautiful!! I learn so much. Jerry

One of the better and perfect place for course glitter!!! Good one!!!

Well it beats a sharp stick in the eye,lol. Just trying to bring smiles and keep my self occupied and out of trouble!!!

Dollar stores have something for everyone!!!

I ordered some new blades to try on 3D cutting. I ordered Flying Dutchman FD-LX5 XLblades and the Pegas #5 Skip. I have only tried the Dutchman on once, it did a good job, but I have not tried the Pegas on yet.

Happy Birthday!

Beautiful!

Great job on those. Making the grands gifts are my favorite. I don't have the painting patience that you have.

Those are simply beautiful.

All of your work is beautiful but I have to say that your frames ate amazing!!!!

This year was my first attempt at compound cutting. I have used Poplar, Cedar, Maple and Pine so far. I think Poplar is my favorite. I have used a combination of Olsen #7 PGT, Pegasus #5 and 7 skip tooth and Pegasus #5 and 7 mg blades. I think the #5 skip is my favorite. The skip tooth blades cut faster but the mg (reverse tooth) blades cut smoother. Guess you have to decide if you want to spend more time cutting or sanding. I do not use the clear tape. Tried it but it seems to collect saw dust and somewhat obscures the lines for me. I use 3M 77 glue applied to the pattern and that applied directly to the wood. I use (2) 3 inch spring clamps to hold the blanks. I have also used a hand screw/ parallel clamp before someone on here posted the spring clamp trick. I made 30 of the Cedar initial ornaments (Steve Goods Patterns) and several of the other type ornaments from various designers this year. My advice would be as follows: #1 Make sure that your wood is square!!!! I can't stress that enough. I will save you headaches in the end #2make sure that your pattern is folded straight and on the proper line. a good crisp line directly on the corner of the wood is imperative. #3 Take your time!!! Let the blade do it's job. Stop at the end of a cut before making a turn and let the blade catch up and straighten itself. I have attached a picture of a few that I made this year. Good luck and have fun!!!!

Hey Kevin, I use the precut ornaments from Dollar store also. I find the wood cuts nicely and the cost is good. I also buy the small plaques they have for backers. They work really well. I have talked with some of the scrollers on other sites they also use the Dollar store wood. Keep on scrolling my friend.

Well I could use a manager because I waste so much time!

I finished making a stand out of some wood I had lying around (with the exception of the 4x4 legs) my downstairs shop. I added two drawers on the right side and put the top on hinges so I can have the saw setting flat or at an angle. Painted the wood to match the colors of the Pegas.

Unicorn - my new pattern, I like natural wood texture but probably finished project will look nice painted or made of different types of wood. Unicorn pattern