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I had my back fusion surgery (L4-L5) 12/13 but have not been scolling since late November. This is my first attempt since then. I scoll standing so I can't do it for too long before I have to take a break. I have a neighbor that is always talking about the '59 Chevy Impala his dad used to have so I thought I would surprise him. The funny thing about the 59 is that both the front and back are interesting with the big grill in the front and the wide "V" shape in the back. I did the front with elements of the V back also. If he likes it the other way, the back is actually easier to cut and I'll do that too. My wife greyscaled a picture I found and added some bridges. Frame is 16 x11 on BBW with shellac and gloss lacquer. I'll update once I get it to him.

A couple clocks I did a while ago..

I'm with you Judy, I don't do clocks Wanna know why? Because I have no time..... ok, I'll let myself out Fab4

Made these out of old scratched LP's ..cut the vinyl and glued to 3mm hardboard

Of all the scroll saw projects I have designed throughout the years, clocks were always my favorite subject. I especially like them because they are "alive" and they serve a function. By the response to "CLOCKS" this month, it is a very popular subject. My very first and favorite was the original 1880, NORMANDY model from Italy. . Here are a few of my favorite clock designs. (The grandfather clock below is over 6 feet tall and designed to be made with a 16" scroll saw.... )

A few of the things I have been working on the last couple of months. This is my current project.

This is a clock that I make with my first year sobriety chips.

Patterns from Uncle John animals patterns

For the 3rd day, my Beloved Penny spent time in the shop with our Wen 16 inch model. Yesterday was a 4 hour session. I urged her to take all the time she wants. She didn't stop until I had our supper on the table. These are just a few of her creations, and she's modeling her new shop apron. I found a pack of two just alike. one for each of us in matching teal color. She says scrolling is "addictive" to which I agreed. Don.

Maybe you should "Make Time"

Some really nice clocks posted. I really like the Dragon designs whose patterns are they? I have just finished two more clocks as a test cutter for SSWWC magazine (no pictures yet). It was a bit of an eye opener seeing the prices on the larger inserts. 4-1/2" I have made many clocks, three of them actual gear clocks. My first one was just after joining our local club it is about 10" tall. The rest have all been cuts for the magazine. I have only kept 3 of them , the first and the Flying pendulum and electromagnetic one.

Couple of my favorites. Both were my entries in a scrollers design contest. The regulator included compound cut finials. Both received honorable mentions.

Clock samples

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.

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!

I think a better tool is a mac mop or sanding mop.

There is a whole lot of beautiful work here. I haven't done any clocks, yet!! I am also intrigued by the gear clocks.

Harbor Freight Abrasive Balls https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/drill-driver-bits/abrasive-attachments/4-in-180-grit-abrasive-ball-61184.html

I was going to suggest that @kmmcrafts Kevin just post a link to his Etsy page since he is the King of the Clocks (and ornaments) i believe I have made one clock since I started scrolling. Clearly not competing with Kevin. Was not even sure I had ever taken a picture of it, but looks like I did. I made it for a friend's daughter who graduated from law school. It is a Dirk Boelman pattern. It can be found here: https://theartfactory.com/product/scales-of-justice/ Edited to Add: Oops - looks like I made two I think I gave this one to my niece or nephew both who play the guitar.

Clocks theme huh? Since I have made over 250 clocks which ones do I choose? Desk clocks are my favorite so I only put in one wall clock.. I have more of those too.. Hope someone here likes cars since the desk clocks is a bunch of cars. LOL Gotta say it was hard to choose which ones to post up.. I tried to do some Fords ( not a Ford person myself ) and Chevy's and now I see I left out Dodge.. which is one of my favorites.. what the heck.. Also left out a bunch of the imports.. oh well can't post them all.. but if you have a request to see something I probably have it if it has wheels.. Then I left out the entire sports line like hunting, golfing, running etc.. Oops, I forgot all the dog breeds... I gotta post one of those.. some make them as puzzles.. I make them as clocks... so see last photo Did I mention I've made over 250 clocks?

I like to make clocks. Years ago I started making clocks as wedding presents for nieces and nephews. Here are just a few.

Here are a couple of Steve Good patterns.

I made this one a couple of years ago. I bought the pattern and planned on making for my Mom for Mother's Day 2017. I didn't get around to making it for her so I thought that I would make it for her for Mother's Day 2018... I lost her a couple of weeks before Mother's Day. Shortly after she passed away I made it. It now sits in my entertainment center. The base is Leopard wood and the top part is Walnut.

Well here is my feeble effort ! The clocks shown so far are just outstanding, wonderful work everyone.

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.

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

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

My goodness, but that is awesome. Happy you are back at the saw. Take care.

I have had 2 Lower Back surgeries, I know how ya feel. I scroll setting down. Glad to see your back. That car is Awesome. My Uncle had one. Red with fender covers. Beautiful car. You did and Awesome job!!! Thank for the trip down Memory Lane.

I have a cheap walmart floor lamp with a bright bulb and flexible neck next to my saw. Its not attached to the saw or table so doesnt vibrate or anything. Have a bright white bulb in it that I can see great with.

Great to have you back. The 59 Impala takes me back many years. When I was in college my uncle was a salesman for a Chevrolet dealer. If I had a particular hot date, he would let me borrow a demo car. The best one was the 59 Impala; my date was impressed. Jerry

LOL. Pun intended??? LOL I don't do them as I have no use for them. I'll just sit back at look at everybody else's beautiful clocks. Sigh!

That's what I was trying to find.. I guess I used the wrong search term.. These work pretty good other than in tight spots..

Here is what I use for scroll saw projects: Shopsmith 6" Belt Sander - Useful for curved edges and flat surfaces that I want to remove material quickly. The best tool I have for sanding wheels to size. Delta 1" belt sander - It does a great job on outside edges and can be used for some inside curves. I also have the Shopsmith version, which does the same thing and lets me do inside sanding. Klingspor Sanding Mop - Expensive, but worth the cost. Removes most fuzzies and leaves a silky smooth surface. Klingspor Mac Mop - Similar to a sanding mop but a bit more aggressive. Ridgid Spindle Sander - Great for sanding inside curves as small as a 1/2 inch radius. It also has an oscillating belt sander. Random Orbital Sanders - I use these for sanding flat surfaces, such as prepping wood for the scroll saw and sanding puzzles. I have four sanders, one Hitachi, and three Bauer random orbit sanders. I have this many sanders, so I don't have to change the sandpaper for each grit. I have the Bauer sanders because the dut port is round. Quarter Sheet Palm Sander - I only have this because I have a huge stack of 80-grit sandpaper that fits this. I would not recommend buying one. Grizzly Flex Shaft Rotary Tool - I use this with an assortment of drum and flap sanders for sanding inside curves. You can do this with a held rotary tool like a Dremel, but this is lots better. If it ever dies, I will probably buy a Foredom. I have other sanding tools that don't get use for scroll saw projects, yet. These are only the power sanding tools. At some point, you will need to resort to hand sanding.

I have this same one.. talk about being a bitch to get that case closed with everything back in it. You have to make sure that all of the attachments are in place.

Good to see you. Hope your back is healing nicely. That is a fabulous looking car, you nailed the pattern and the cutting, well done. Marg

It's never to early to start on holiday ornaments. We all seem to run out of time just before Christmas. They all look terrific, well done. Marg

Love that. Love your frames.

Those came out great. Love the painting.

Those are really neat. I love the halloween ones.

Kevin, I have both of the units you show. I take the backer off the 1" belt sander so that there are no "hard" angles to it. I also use a lot of wooden dowls of different diameters with sand paper either loosely rolled up or glued to them. I have a Dremel multi-tool that I originally bought for the cutter blade aspect. I wanted to cut some wall panelling in our bathroom to install a medicine cabinet. I did find later that the sanding part was pretty useful and I found a place on Amazon that sold the precut paper with velcro backing at a bulk price. As mentioned above though, you have to give your hand a break every once in a while to let it recover. Because of where the air vents are on the tool you can't hold it where it would be most comfortable. That's my only complaint.

I have only made two clocks. These dragons were made as Christmas gifts.

Very well done Timothy

awesome job

Nice job. I think this is a pattern from @FrankEV but he calls it a raven

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.

Seems to me that would just make me walk in circles! Well that is what I do most the time anyway.