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After 418 holes and 27.25 hours using a Pegas #1 Skip straight blade(s). Will NOT cut another one again. I did stacked cut 3 layers.

The second saw arrived yesterday to compliment our beautiful little Wen 16 inch. Our Jet 18 inch, a comparative behemoth, is a solid, outwardly well-crafted machine that cuts beautifully in the practice wood I tried. I mounted the saw on the newer tilt top stand, started routing the wires to the power strip and attached the LED flex neck light. This little saw inspires confidence. I'll try the "nickel test" next time I plug it in. Quieter than its' brother Wen. I know the Jet 18 and 22 inch saws do not seem to enjoy the following of the DeWalt, Pegas, Seyco and some others, but I studied features and prices deeply before making a decision. The couple hundred dollars or so do make a difference to this retired bald old fat man's billfold. The difference will buy a lot of blades and wood. Busy looking through books on puzzles and following here and on Facebook groups for inspiration. Wish me good fortune with both these saws and my wish to become nearly as accomplished as all you other folks here already are. Don

Here are two Santas I cut out on the scroll saw (stack cut them so identical cuts). I finally got them finished. The first one is hand carved and then painted with acrylic paints. The second one has no carving, but i used the pyrography unit (wood burning) and burned the fur, beard, and other details before then using artist colored pencils to color him with. The beads on the legs were store bought. As you can see, the different techniques used on each gives very different looks to each. I used the different techniques to see how each would look. I love them both. The pattern is from Lora Irish.

Here are my latest boxes. One is made from Alder and maple. My beautiful Bride has claimed this box. The other is made from Oak and Poplar. The top has an added Alder to it.

Congratulations on your new toy, I have the 22 inch jet saw, probably about 8 years now, and still enjoy it, RJ

Congrats, alway fun to unpack any new tool.

Enjoy your new saw, Don. Happy scrolliing, many hours of scrolling are ahead of you. jerry

congratulations on your new saw

Congrats! I'm sure you'll love it.

Congrats on the new saw! Enjoy.

Beautiful work, RJ

Turned out first class. Great job!

Looks great patience must be good.

Wow. Really turned out great. You really have more patience than I have. What kind of wood did you use.

Thank you for the nice comment

Thank you everyone for your likes, kind words and encouragement.

very cute, terrific job

Those are both very cute. Interesting to see how the different techniques bring out different details. The one on the right seems to have areas that "pop" more than the carved one.

Art and Engineering.. I made a wooden carousel train that moves when you turn the crank. My 3 years old boy really liked it. Wooden Train Carousel.mp4

Thank you! Yes this is my design. I shared the .pdf plans including step by step instructions on my Etsy shop.

Yes very cute. Marg

They are both awesome. Your are very crafty Marg

Too cute!

I have a couple of his patterns. Well worth the purchase,

That is so unique Saphire. Great job. I can see any young boy’s eyes light up receiving such a gift. Is this from a pattern or your own creation?

Santa comes early enough but for creating art relating to the season, anytime is alright. Very beautiful work on both Melanie.

So cute! great job, but you meant to say "never too early for Santa!

That is a great project!!

Outstanding!

That's great, RJ

Looks good. Love the colors.

awesome job

Very cute!!

Thanks my new online friend. Yes magnets.

Very cool! Your 52 years old new online friend loves it too! I see the wooden gear, but what powers it, magnets?

Well Done! . Looks awesome!

Well cut Denny. looks great Roly

I sanded it the top shape on my belt sander, and yes, i used a band saw to cut the top off once I was finished. I don't know if you noticed the dowels in the corners. The finger joints have no glue, they are doweled together.

Thank you Pete

Thank you Melanie. You are the only one to comment "He is risen indeed"

Thank you, Dave.

Thank you, Ron.

Thank you Gonzo

Thank you, Grizz.

You just keep expending your skills Denny, well done.

He has risen indeed. Beautiful pieces you cut Denny.

excellent job

Very fine cutting Denny.

Very nice!

Yes, I am in the Knoxville area. The lady of who, you speak is considered to be one of the most prominent Intarsia experts around. Her name is Judy Gale Roberts and you can find her in Seymour,TN which is just a small area between Knoxville and Sevierville. I have had the pleasure of taking several of her classes since I started on the saw back almost seven years ago. I started with Intarsia and her class right after I lost my mom. It was great means of helping me deal with the loss. (I had already lost my dad many years before.) Since I leave so close, I would drive over each day. It’s only about 30 minutes or so from my house. She used to do 3 levels of classes, beginners, intermediate, and advanced but has such a long waiting list that she is trying to focus on the beginner classes and has eliminated the advanced classes. She only does a few classes each year and they fill up quickly so if you really are interested, I would recommend you call and get on her waiting list as it could be a while. I know her 2023 classes are full. You can find her website here: https://intarsia.com Even if you aren’t ready to take her class, or can’t get in for a bit, but are in the area, it’s a treat to stop in at her shop and see all of her work on display. pits been a while since I did any Intarsia as I kept expanding my scrolling thanks to everyone here in the avillage over the years. I need to get back to it and finish a few pieces I’ve had sitting around now for awhile.