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I don’t know if it is just me or if there are others like me out there? I get bored very easily so I’m always looking to find a “something different” subject to develop into a themed collection of Art Panel cuttings. I have done Birds, Flowers, Felines, Horses, and many others. So why not Pirates? While searching through images on-line I ran across an image of a B&W drawing of Mary Read who was an English female pirate in late 1600. The story of her life intrigued me. Most of her life she pretended to be a man using the name Mark Read. Quite awhile ago I had made a special gift cutting of Castlevaina Alucard, for my Grandson which has gotten rave reviews from his friends. The presentation was a full head-to-toe cutting of the character. Looking at the image of Mary Read, I thought I might be able to convert it into a scrollable image not unlike the cutting I had done for my Grandson. I don’t pretend to be a wizard at creating scrollable patterns from an image, but, using Inkscape’s “trace bitmap” function and a lot of cleanup work, I was able to make, what I think is, a reasonable scrollable pattern. However, the pattern is not for the faint-of-heart as there are a lot of very small delicate details areas requiring the use of very small blades. I used Pegas #2/0 Spiral blades, but some areas might have been done better with regular straight # 2/0 blades. Of course, one piece does not make a collection. So, I looked further and found another image, this time a color piece, of Anne Boney who was Irish, and like Mary, a female pirate of the same era. I used the same process to convert the image into a scrollable pattern, but this image proved to be more challenging as Inkscape has more trouble developing the subject lines where color shading is part of the image. I had to do a lot more manual tracing to develop the pattern. Although, not as many actual “holes” as the Mary Read Pattern, this pattern also has a lot of areas of small delicate details. Again, I used Pegas #2/0 Spiral blades. I think both 11” x 17” patterns work as simple B&W cuttings, but, as you all know, I like to add color to my cuttings. Although the Mary Read image was B&W, looking at the multitude of pirate images, I was able to add color which seems appropriate. I use the Anne Boney color image for a guide to the colors I used on the cutting…of course using a lot of artist discretion. Since I use Artist Acrylic Paints, I am now using Clear Gloss Spray Polycrylic’s which, like the paints is water based, as a protective coating after panel assembly. And like usual, the Frames are 1 3/4” wide Poplar primed and painted with Glidden Spray Gloss Black. I will post PDF’s of these patterns in the New Pattern Announcement section. Comments and critiques always welcome. PS: Yes, I'm aware the words Anne Boney is not properly Right Justified. I was too far into cutting before I noticed it. The pattern has been corrected along with a few more bridges that have been added I had found was needed as I cut the piece. EDIT: It was pointed out to me the spelling "Boney" should be "Bonny". Looks like I need to recut this pattern. EDIT 03/09/23: Recut the corrected pattern and replaced pic herein of Anne Bonny. Things went a little better the seconded time around.

I had a piece of wormy oak with a bad split on the end. Turns out the split is a lamppost, and a portal to Narnia!

I mounted the new Jet on 1/4 inch thick rubber washers I cut and glued up from old band saw tires, with another 1/4 inch thick washer on top of the foot. Bolts go through the stand top into 5/16-18 T-nuts and are snugged a bit. Very pleased so far with the saw's performance, but I have so much to learn and practice upon. This saw is a pleasure so far to use during practice. The tilt top stand lets me sort of move sawdust off the table to drop into the slide-out scrap and dust container. I need to come up with a neater, cleaner routing of the cords though. Thank you all for all your encouragement. Don. VID_20230304_161741293.mp4

My second Easter pattern this year, recommended sizes: 8,5 x 3,5 inches or 13,5 x 4,5 inches (includes both variants) available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexFoxUA

Finally got to do a test sanding with my new sander (above)..............SWEEEEET!............................well worth the money. Perfect size for cleaning up my ornaments.

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.

How about putting wheels on just two of the legs and mounting them so that they only slightly touch the floor? When moving is necessary you'd just lift one end and roll it around.

Hello all! I joined several years ago, but I got discouraged and stepped away from my SS. I've recently decided to give it another go and, for SOME reason, I seem to be able to actually follow the lines now...go figure! Anyway, just wanted to say hello and look forward to being part of the forum again!

Pattern by Marilyn Carmin , size 15” x 10” x 1” Walnut

Beautiful piece, RJ

Ahhhh Hobby Lobby clearance, 12 years ago, thanks to Penny's contribution to our kitchen remodeling! She knew they'd come in handy one day down the road... Don. Don.

I have these on the "big equipment" bandsaw etc. they work great.. when needing moved you flip the lever and it raises / lowers so the wheels are on the ground and then you can park it and it sets up off the wheels. This is kind of pricey but you could easily build something out of wood for a scroll saw.. I think Harbor Freight has something similar too but much cheaper.. I don't think you're going to want the wheels permanently fixed to the ground because I think it'll cause some vibration unless you have a perfect level floor and so far in my life I've never seen one that is perfect.. https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-bear-crawl-heavy-duty-mobile-base/t28000

That really turned out great Charlie

Very nice! I like the top one a bit better.

That's a good looking saw. I noticed the wrought iron type of handles on the front and back of your table,, I used those same ones for a BBQ tray.

Try this video. Steve Good jigsaw puzzles

Another great on I do not know what it means, but it is a great piece!

Interesting discovery for something different. Very impressed with both the "different" selection and the execution. To me finding something new is the hard part. I like the 2nd one more. It shows action. The long boots are twisted a bit and indicates she is changing direction. Me. Mark Eason

Nice, work. I like the colors and could I say with the exposure you gave them I would not mistake them for males.

Again a couple of stunning pieces Frank. Thanks, also, for the full description of how and why.

I took print thanks

awesome work

very nice set-up

Way to go!

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

Congrats, alway fun to unpack any new tool.

Beautiful work.

amazing job, it's beautiful

That is really amazing. I am sooo inspired!

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

Wow!

Congrats on the new saw! Enjoy.

I need you to cut three more Pete… Lol. Very beautiful cutting of a great pattern.

Great job, RJ

More time in the shop with my Shop Partner and wife, Penny. A few rabbit and egg decoration blanks for the Easter holiday completed. We are both learning as we travel this scrolling journey together. Warm weather this week and three evenings in our shop side by side. Love this lady and our lives together. 17 years so far strong. Don. VID_20230227_185251660.mp4

My wife & I will celebrate our 45th anniversary this June. She rarely sets foot in my basement shop. I'd be afraid that if she hung out with me, she would start putting stuff away and cleaning up.

Terry (my hubby) and I share our garage. He's at the front making classic cars and construction vehicles (plus he's a carpenter, retired) and I'm at the back scrolling away and singing to the radio. 51 years together. Marg

This wood tank consists of ten wooden gear wheels. When you move the tank, the wheels turn and make a sound similar to the sound of a tank tracks. It is an automata toy in which ten gears turn on a tank with the power of gear wheels. Wooden Gear Tank.mp4

Hey Everyone! In this scroll saw project we make an awesome Leo The Lion Zodiac Puzzle (I'm A Leo!) from the Zodiac Puzzles For Scroll Saw Woodworking book by Fox Chapel Publishing. I use 3/8 inch Red Oak in for the puzzle. Hope you all like the video! #ArtisanPirate

Welcome back! Have fun with your new found skills

That's just cute as a bug's ear! Love to hear how the little puppy works for you. Don

Bought it off Amazon. It's a LianDu Belt Sander. Had good reviews so I thought for the price it was worth trying.

Welcome! I just joined so I am stumbling through scrolling and just made my first project (not too successfully) so I do get being discouraged. Anyway, I am asking questions from all these knowledgeable folks as I journey through this in hopes to be a better scroller. Welcome back!

Well come back. No one knows if you have stuck to the lines, only you. We can be our own worst critic. Marg

Another Tennessee welcome back.

Do we give refunds for returnee's. I probably joined during your away time. There has been some really nice stuff made. Painting is a big step of progress. In general adding color have various methods. Remind us what saw(s) you use, blades, etc... These guys and gals here helped me get through my struggles, frustrations. Let the community help.

Thanks for the welcome (back...LOL!).

So glad to have you back with us, I have stepped away a few times and found it helpful.

Welcome back Sherry! Part of the fun of scrolling is not following the lines...unless your are doing intarsia. Returns are always welcome here.

John, Glad my instructions were helpful. I really like the cranes in the second photo.