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Pattern by Heatland Creations, size 25” x 12” x 1” Walnut live edge finished with clear satin polyurethane and polished with bees wax. Second cutting of this pattern.

Hi, my name is Iggy and I'm new here... OK, not new, but been away a while and it's great to see familiar names and some new ones. Long story short, my wife had serious health issues the past 18 months, all is well now and she's back to 100%. And 2 months ago we moved (to be closer to family) and after 4 months of not cutting, I got my shop setup enough to start doing some scrolling. In years past I've done 20-25 craft events per year, this coming year I plan on only doing about 6 of my biggest and best events. We'll see what 2024 holds as I learn about local events here in the new home town. (Moved from Carolina Beach, NC to Winston-Salem, NC) One thing I'm excited about is a Big Foot Festival I'll be doing in May. Should be hilarious and fun. I plan on doing 50+ puzzles, 50+ wall racks, 10+ jumbo racks, a couple of desk clocks, maybe a couple sets of bookends... See what people like this first year and be better prepared for next year. My first cuttings this past weekend after 4 months of no cutting in the first photo... Big Foot and Sasquatch wall racks. And photos of finished products I've done before and will do more of for the festival.

I credit Steve for my learning the basics of scrolling and for helping hundreds of others to do the same. I’ve lost count of the many patterns that I have cut of his, but here are a few.

Shows up a bit better in person. I've cut and given this one many times. I honestly believe a person could stay busy cutting this one pattern to sell. Everyone seems to relate to it in some way. I cut one to give away in a drawing at our local meals on wheels and the lady in charge asked if she could please have it, as her 3 month old grandchild is having serious health issues. So I cut this one this afternoon to take its place. What a cool hobby we have! Use it to bless someone, and it'll be you.

My father-in-law passed away a few weeks ago and I found an old brass plaque in his shed. He was a sailor on the USS James Monroe, a submarine, in the early 60's. It was very tarnished and on a not so pretty wooden board. Certainly not bragging on my frame here. I cut it like an inlay so the inner circle where the brass plaque goes would be slightly inset. When I was pushing it in place the outer circle broke at 3 o'clock. I'll probably remake it but wanted to show his plaque off anyway. I certainly don't have what it takes to be a submariner.

Just wanted to add my latest Steve Good pattern. Don’t judge to harshly it was my first “kinda fretwork” cutting.

Absolutely, especially if you've already put the effort into re-sawing it. Like Stoney said, there may be some yield. Construction lumber can be prone to warping. Let it set a while in a dry environment, with adequate airflow around the pieces, and see if it stays flat. I probably wouldn't use it for delicate fretwork, but should get some decent stock for the simple animal shapes you're looking to cut.

You could use them for compound cuts.

I saw this last spring on Steve's website and on a lark sent it to my sis-in-law...which turned out to be a mistake. She LOVED it and asked if it could be bigger? I said Bigger? Like how big? Oh she said...like 3'!! I got most of it cut out of 3/4" Ply and then she asked if she could ditch the "Springtime" and get "Welcome"...Hmmm Ya I guess. Final dimensions were @39" Tall and @38" wide Tools utilized: Table Saw, Jig Saw, Scroll Saw, Hand Saw, 5' Random orbit sander, Belt disc sander Scott McCaul

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Yes, it will work great for cutouts. 3/4-inch is better because they will stand up better. I have made approximately 2000 animal cutouts over the years. It's an excellent way to use up small pieces of wood, and kids love them. I learned to use a scroll saw cutting animal shapes.

Scott, Are you time traveling as well???

I will start by saying it depends on several factors. Wood type, length, condition, and how you intend to finish the shapes. Other issues that could be created by ripping into thinner pieces might release internal stresses which can cause warpage or twisting.

Sorry to hear about your wife having had health problems, thankful to hear she is back at 100%.. In times like that sometimes you learn who your real friends and family are.. Been there myself with my wife too, and people see the guys doing fine but inside many times we are almost just as much of a mess just having to watch your loved ones suffering in one way or another. Hoping you get right back into the swing of sawing and selling at the events in your new location soon. Good to see you posting here in the village. Keep us updated on your ventures.

There you go taking me out of context... I said what I was gonna do in 2023, then left 2024 open to whatever happens. "In years past I've done 20-25 craft events per year, this coming year I plan on only doing about 6 of my biggest and best events. We'll see what 2024 holds as I learn about local events here in the new home town. (Moved from Carolina Beach, NC to Winston-Salem, NC)"

Thank you all for your replies. The pieces are only 12" long. And, I've only cut one at 1/2. A 3/4 cut would yield one and, one not quite as thick but, usable. I've got 14 of those one footers. That's 28 pieces...if my math is right. Depending on the sizes of the patterns, I might get two or more animals per piece after resawing. Certainly enough to keep me occupied for awhile.

I've thought about cutting this pattern many times but skipped over it to go to something else. You've convinced me... I've got a few ahead of it but it's going on my list. Great cutting, by the way. I like the roughness of the wood as well as the grain.

It reminds me of my husband and our grandson when he was a tiny tot. That tiny tot will be 20 at the end of the month. Fabulous work Charlie. Marg

Deb welcome to the forum. please introduce yourself, Very ice picture you have made. Hope your daughter find the strength to help herself.

Good to see you back again, Iggy!! Bruce

Cuore meccanico, realizzato con legno massello

My parents passed away 26 days apart, in August & September 2021, and my final aunt followed them in October 2021. I went to her funeral out of town. A cousin was scrolling and showed me his craft. I decided this could help me take my mind off all the sadness. He gave me a few simple patterns and an old Ryobi pinned blade saw for me to try when I got back home. I cut 2 patterns on that little saw, and immediately knew I was obsessed with this craft. I then bought a Dewalt, and soon after upgraded to my current Seyco 21" saw. I love the addiction, now having been experimenting with various items for about 14 months. The Easter Bible pattern was cut in remembrance of my parents and my Faith in God to help me thru my dark times. The Life on the farm was cut for me as we live on a ranch and raise all kinds of livestock, mostly cattle. The Boots & Guns pattern was cut and given as a gift to my favorite cowboy who helps us round up and work our stock. I appreciate Steve's generosity to the craft. He has been very helpful in assisting me with tool selection as I've progressed into the addiction. THANK YOU STEVE & THANK YOU TO ALL THE OTHER MOST HELPFUL FOLKS IN THE SCROLLING WORLD!

Hi everyone. Just thought I would put a pic of a fan I cut out a while back. I stacked cut these out of 1/4 inch B/B Ply. I put a picture of part of the pattern while I was cutting it. I have them hanging on the wall in my granddaughters room.

Glad to hear all is well again. You have been missed

I used a similar pattern when I used to design monuments and you’re right, it has a lot of spiritual meaning.

I have been making some things. I just finished this Marine Emblem. This is the 6th one I have made. Everytime I make one I end up giving it to a Marine I meet. Then I have to make myself another one. The last one I gave to a Marine, it was my Dental Hygienist. She was pretty excited.. So here it the last one. I am now starting a Navy one for a retired Navy friend. He spent 35 years in the Navy.. He deserves one.

Looks great. What are the other dimensions of the wood?

Thanks Ron. I used 1/2" oak. This one turned out a bit darker than I wanted but, for me anyway, this pattern looks better on a piece of wood with a little going on than a plain piece of Birch. Just my opinion. Almost everyone who has seen one I've cut in person relates to it. Nothing to do with my cutting, just a really touching picture. Makes me think of looking at my dad's huge hands during church when I was a small child. Also for me from a spiritual perspective, it's a guiding hand. Plus my grandkids used to hold my pinky.

Hi, I am new to scroll sawing. I modified the pattern a bit to hang on the wall. I wanted to cut something for a friend of my daughters. My daughter is an acholic. She got so bad binging during her Christmas holiday, she called her doctor and wanted to end it. During this time her friend tried so hard to get her into rehab. She was successful along with her husband and the rest of the family. She was a blessing to our family. I wanted to repay me as well as my other daughter's gratitude. So, I cut this, and my other daughter is burning a verse from the bible on the bottom. We will present it to her when we are finished.

Like everyone else…just about every pattern I cut has been a Steve Good pattern. Let me see if I have any pictures…being kind of new to scrolling again, Steve’s patterns offer something for everyone. I like the patterns you cut and they make things, like the desk organizer and the trinket box. Building confidence in the fretwork. Cut another Steve Good fret pattern lastnight…don’t have pictures yet.

A finished basket. The pattern #C-09 is by Alex Fox. I enlarged the pattern by 30% and used 1/4" Baltic Birch plywood 10" square. Cut on the Pegas scroll saw using Pegas #1R MGT blades. After gluing and sanding, the finish is one coat spray Shellac, another sanding and a final coat of spray Lacquer Clear Gloss. Comments welcome.

Beautiful!!! I can "play" chess but there's not really any strategy involved. Checkers is more my speed, but it may actually be a sin to play checkers on a table that nice.

The Butterfly patterns were converted from various free images I found on-line. The Butterflies were cut from 5/32” solid core Birch and are approximately 10” x 7.5” which I primed and then painted with rattle can Krylon Gloss Black. The Backer is 1/4” x 12” x 24” BB Ply that was hand painted with Acrylic Artist paints. I used photos of real Butterflies to get an idea of the colors. The assembled panel was protected with Minwax Clear Gloss Polycrylic. From top to bottom they are: Monarch, Papillio Ulysses, and Papillio Machaon. Lots of other images were available but the wing patterns of most were just too intricate to convert to a Cuttable Scroll Saw Pattern. The frame is 1 3/4” wide premium Pine that was primed and painted Glidden Gloss Black. Comments and critiques always welcome.

Thanks @Fish for letting me "borrow" your idea. I used a piece of wormy red oak. A scroll saw can double as a time machine. This one took me back about 40 years. A good year for me.

WoW dave, you out do yourself with every piece you do. That is one beautiful chess set and table. I really love the table.

David, that is simply beautiful. You are so gifted. Well done doesn't even begin to fit. Awesome!!! Bruce

Actually you will be doing yourself a great service by stack cutting anything you need 2 or more of! Stack cutting portraits is one item that benefits as if you make a slight mistake or go off line slightly, the other cuttings will be the same and if and I say if, someone happens to see the mistake and questions you about it, just tell them that was the way the pattern was! Any time you have more than one to cut ,by all means stack cut! In your case you can very easily cut all 3 at the same time. One caution, be sure your blade is at right angle to the table before cutting! Erv

So many to pic from. the first one was more meaningful as it was a wedding invite to all the people. My sister in law was fussy on how things are. So it meant more.

I have cut a fair few of Steve's patterns, like everyone else but this is one that always puts a smile on my face. I modified it so that I could give it to my dentist. I colored parts orange because he was in the orange room but by the time I got to give them to him he had moved into the green room. Marg

I think I have only done one or two Steve Good patterns. This is from a few years ago.

Nice! I cut that bottom pattern for my wife.

this looks like a write up on construction. doesnt look like much wood involved but could be a challenge to make out of wood https://komakesthings.wordpress.com/2020/02/02/craft-cogsworth-beauty-and-the-beast/

I didn't read it but looked at the pictures. He should work for Disney.

Well, this brings back memories. Many years ago I came across the novel: "Flowers for Algernon" written by Daniel Keyes. Here is an interpretation I found describing the novel: Charly is an adult male with a cognitive disability, struggling to survive in the modern world. His frequent attempts at learning, reading and writing prove difficult, and he is the subject of cruel pranks at the bakery where he does minor janitorial work. His teacher, Mrs. Kinnian, enrolls Charly in a clinical study where he is observed by a surgeon and a psychologist who have Charly "race" a mouse named Algernon, solving mazes. Algernon is usually the winner, thanks to an experiment involving brain proteins that greatly raised his intelligence. The experiment proceeds with surgery on Charly, who at first does not seem affected. However, he quickly becomes more logically advanced, soon becoming a pure genius. Emotional and intra-personal consequences are involved as Charly and his teacher become increasingly attached to one another. But when Charly gradually suspects the consequences of the experiment, he struggles with whether or not the procedure was a good idea. If you are in the mood for a novel that will touch your heartstrings and soul, give it a read. But wait, it doesn't stop there . . . The movie industry discovered it and "Charly" - Movie from 1968, staring Cliff Robertson and a remake in 2000 - was made. I haven't seen the 2000 remake, but can give accolades to Cliff Robertson for his acting the part of Charley. Probably too much information, but hey, thanks for the memories. Think I'll give the novel another read.

I worked with a Thurman years ago, nice fellow was an iron worker and I went to school with an Irving and now I am blessed to know an Algernon and he is an obsessed scroller. WOW

A name is just a name. My full name is Thurman Algernon Irving, Jr. That should go someways towards an explanation. Setting my middle name aside, I have sometimes been asked if my name is Thurman Irving or Irving Thurman. It is all confusing. Regarding my middle name, the family story is that, at the time my father was born, my grandmother was reading a book whose main protagonist was named Algernon. You can breathe now.

what happened to 4 score and 7 seven years

You guys are doing math for fun? There is so much other fun stuff you could be doing instead, like taking out the trash, or cleaning the cats litter box…

But the bean counters say since people don't use the upper half we can reduce cost. And charge the same or more.