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I finished this one today. I forget who made that pattern They need to be recognized because it is such a great pattern. A lot of the branches are super fragile. FrankEV made the pattern. It was a fun one to cut.

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

I was able to finish and frame my two other puppies this weekend. I've posted all three so you can see the set as well as the pictures I made the patterns. They were cut on 1/4-inch maple stained Minwax Natural. The backers are all black construction paper. I'm curious as to how it will hold up. The frames are from framing material cut to fit and then given a corner spline for strength. The wife already has them hanging in the living room. The fire plaques are from Steve Good. I cut these as a request from a co-worker. The red is 1/4-inch Birch and the dark (Red Oak Stain) one is Maple. Both have Pine backers with Natural stain. The two flags, another Steve Good pattern, are Maple fronts with Birch backers. The dark stain is Minwax Espresso and the light stain is Minwax Natural. These are toppers for my welcome signs. Gosh darn it was nice to make a little sawdust this weekend. Weather was decent for change and I had honey-do's all caught up.

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!

Pattern from Sue Mey, never too early to start on ornaments

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

Here are two that I done a while back...

I have only made three, so far. Well really I have made 4, I build a Grandfather clock that has been ticking in my living room for over 40 years, but it was a kit build, took no scrolling.

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.

We're setting our clocks forward on March 12th! I'm really looking forward to enjoying a little more daylight in the evening (it's hard to grill in the dark!). So this month, let's do a clock challenge! I'm surprised we haven't had one already, so pay attention to the time and share your clock projects!

I have a 21+ year old Grandson, that calls me 4 or 5 times a week just to check on me and Grandma. It is really nice, and I really appreciate it. So I wanted to make him a little something to put on his desk where he works. I made this little clock. Hope he likes it. The clock in made with Canary wood and the backer, just to enrich the clock and show off the canary wood a little more, is bloodwood. This is a Steve Good pattern. Someone else on here made one and I liked it, that is what led me to it.

Haven't made too many clocks, but I did just finish one I found in the Pattern Library. One of these days I would love to make a grandfather clock, cutting the gears, escapement, etc. Plans for those, that I can find, are pricey.

Very nice work, RJ

Nice, Pete. I'll try some 3D cuts when my new saw arrives. I've done a couple with the WEN but can tell it struggles.

Very well done Pete

Nice!

We have the Wen momentary foot switches for our Wen and Jet saws. To avoid foot issues for us, I made riser blocks for us each with a fulcrum point that fits just before the heel of our shoes. penny's is different from mine as her foot is shorter. Our foot rocks on this fulcrum like a teeter totter easily and our foot stays relaxed. The rubber feet of the switch fit down into the flat bottom holes of the riser blocks, and the cord lays in the cut groove, helping the switch stay in place. The Wen switch is hinged at the front (corrected) of the metal switch body. Works for us well. Don

awesome job, love the way you used the split for the lamp post

Hey Everyone! In this St. Patrick's Day Scroll Saw Project Video, I make this beautiful Celtic Cross designed by Jerry Bair at Dedi Woodworks (Etsy). This project uses layers of 1/4 inch material to make a beautiful 3D image! Hope you all like the video! #ArtisanPirate

Very clever! wonderful work!

That is excellent Charlie. Love the use of the crack to make the lamppost. I have watched The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe back in 1982 (don't ask how I remember the year, ), but I have never seen the Chronicles Of Narnia Marg

A unique idea. You did an excellent job on both. 10/10 for you Sir. Marg

Excellent cutting, RJ

Its finished Added a little etched stencil on the door.

Oh buggers! I don't do clocks. Hmmmmm will have to think of something else. How about St. Patrick's day?????

Pattern by Dan and Raymond Wickens.

Yes, Papillons. My wife is training them but in obedience and not agility. They are extremely fast! The little one, Oreo, the one going over the jump, loves to chase squirrels out of the back yard. I'm just waiting until he catches one!

It also depends on who your intended user is. I make puzzles for small kids and I use a #3 or #5 so there is plenty of free play for the puzzles to go together,ie easy for kids to put together.

Really great work. Love the way you added a color highlight to the papillion. I have been using poster board for picture backer for years, Never had a problem.

WOW very nice excellent work

excellent work

terrific job

very nice patterns

Are those papillons? They are adorable...they are also crazy smart! I have seen them in agility and they are very quick and do very well. You have really captured their cute little faces...Well done!

Another good one Alex. Marg

Nice, Charlie. Great idea using the split in the wood.

Still a lot cheaper than the ones I bought years ago.. though I don't think HF had these at the time I bought mine. Can't remember the brand name on mine now but very well made and been very happy with them so far.

I've used these a couple of times. They work well. The cost does keep going up though.

Genius! LOL I could see the problem with that possibly is the stock stand has one leg in the back and two on the front. I think wheels on the front two would work best but with my set-up, it's not easy to get to the back of the saw. I will play around with your idea though. I thought about the wheels that lift up when not in use allowing the stands feet to be planted on the floor but those are pricey and probably too big,, unless they come in smaller sizes. (I only remember them in one size)

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.

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

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

Pattern by Marilyn Carrman 18” x 14” x ¼” Maple with a walnut finish. Moon ⅛” BB ply.

These are a Shiela Landry/Keith Fenton design. Made from 1/4” Cherry with a painted 1/8” Baltic Birch backer. I don’t do much word art. These sell well. I don’t send flowers when someone dies, I send one of these. I also keep at least one handy “Just in Case”

Cute! Canary wood is beautiful!

What a fabulous idea. You are doing a wonderful job. Marg

Looking good so far. Can't wait to see it finished.

very nice

Might add some scroll stuff to some where