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This is my latest cut, this beautiful pattern by Russ Beard, double stack 1/4” Imported Prime Ply, approximately 25 hours I don’t rush things just one hole at a time. Cut on my highly modified Wen using mainly #0 and #1 Straight Flying Dutchman My finishing process is as follows, fist sand with 220 grit damp wipe clean blow dry dry with compressor and allowed to dry, second San 400 grit same process. The I use a flat “biscuit” baking pan pour about 2ml of Danish Oil and gently from tha side lay it in the pan, I leave it fit about a minute and the lift the wood to see if it’s soaking in we’ll lay the wood down again and leave for a few minutes carefully watching the the sides, depending on the dryness of the wood you will see the absorption amount. When I’m satisfied that the wood is nicely sealed I lift the cut out and hang it through a big cut about 2” from the tray to drip dry for about a minute. I then place the cut on four empty canned food tins and using a soft cloth wipe off all excess oil, I leave it like this for 24 hours so it dries and seals completely. If I’m going to apply any colour it’s done now then it’s sprayed with varnish, two to three coats depending on what finish you require. Then it’s the framing process, I make all my own frames.

Look at the choices you have, as opposed to the choices that have been taken away from you. Because in those choices, there are whole worlds of strength and new ways to look at things.-Michael J Fox

Here is my latest box. It is made out of a white poplar and some old mahogany for the top. I love cutting lettering and have gotten away from it some. This little saying (This too shall pass) is one of my favorites and isn't meant to go in the bathroom when constipated.

I was doing my morning walk and joined a neighbor on the last part of my walk home. He had a cute little dog with him and I remembered that I had a pattern of his dog's bread. So I told him I would make a cutting of it for him. He liked the idea. For the live of me, I can not recall the name of the bread but it is a very common one these days. Anyway, it was an easy cut and a nicely done pattern, so here is the one I cut. Dick heppnerguy

I crafted this plaque using ribbon striped (quarter sawed) sapele. When cutting the tree I set my saw at approximately a two degree angle. The tree worked well for this because it was one continuous cut. I pushed the tree out about 1/2 way and did a lot of sanding with a sanding mop. I'm very happy with the look.

I have a small shop but will make room if you need a place to store it.

Hi Bruce: I feel your pain, the joys of trial and error Thanks for your message/post, you save others from going through the same process Deep breaths, a few choice words, get over it and get back on the horse People are waiting for their heirlooms Fab4

Paul, that is NOT a rabbit I cut. It seem very obvious to me that it is indeed a duck. How can you not see that? I never for a moment thought it so bad that one could not understand what the subject of the cut was. You surprise me some time..... Dick heppnerguy

Hey Everyone! In this scroll saw project video we make a beautiful Tropical Lobster to hang beside my Tropical Fish Tank! I used 3/8 inch thick red oak for the project and the pattern comes from the Ultimate Book Of Scroll Saw Patterns By Fox Chapel Publishing. Hope you all like the video! #ArtisanPirate

I started to cut this pattern and because I was planning on it for a gift, decided to stack cut a couple of them so I could have one for my shop wall. Well, I made the decided to cut it with 1/8 inch Baltic Burch and use a spiral to cut the eye first with it and then go to my #1 Pegas blade. There was a slight Bow in the wood so I placed both bulges facing each other so as to try and avoid the chance of breakage. Well that was a mistake as just as i finished the eye, it broke out. I was thinking that I would just go back into the shop, increase the pattern size a little but only cut the head out instead of the entire animal as then I could use the remainder of the wood I was going to use instead starting completely over again. I told my wife what I was planning on doing and showed the progress to the cut as I went along. She thought I was doing an OK job, at that point. When I finally finished it and took it into the house and showed it to her, she replied, " I don't like it." "What?" was my reply and it was because I had not included the entire pattern in the cutting.How could she have not noticed that all the other times I showed her my progress on it? Now, I can't give it as a gift and it has become another of my closet art pieces, you know, the ones you are too embarrassed to show others. Well I know here in the village, people are always complimentary at other's work, even when it is inferior to what they might be making, so because my wife caused it to become closet art, I will be looking for at least one person here to say something a little nice about it and make all my cutting time, not so much of a complete waste of my time. It is OK to lie this one time. Dick heppnerguy

Not yet. I have Dr. Appointments and other things to deal with. It's still there. I'm trying to figure out where I'm going to put it. The length is not much of a problem, but the width is.

Follow directions. Make sure your project is on a very level surface. Practice on several small items. Generally a little goes a long way. My two cents.

What ever brand of epoxy you use, you have to follow their recommendations, I.e is it a deep pour(greater than 11/2” deep). You can use good quality packing tape but I prefer Tuck tape myself. The measurements for ratio hardener to resin are extremely important in order for the epoxy to settle. As far as adding color that is really easy you don’t need much. The stirring to get rid of bubbles is very important and also either a hair dryer or heat gun will help (not too hot and close with the heat gun) I would recommend start with a small project and have fun. P.S. you can find a calculator for the amount of epoxy require for your project, it is important because if you mix too much, it will be wasted and epoxy is not cheap.

I think whatever you use to color the resin/epoxie it can not be water base. https://acrylgiessen.com/en/epoxy-vs-resin/

did you watch that Finola Kingdon go to around the 1 1/2 minute part. I have don little pieces and I just used 5 min epoxie with some paint for coloring (enamel). And i just put tape on the back. for larger project you should follow what she does and get slower acting epoxie. She doesn't state the brand she used, there are many different brands for different thing, If I was going to do it on a big scale I would call 3M, explain what you have in mind and they can direct you to the best solution. An they have a pretty neat quarterly magazine you can subscribe to that gives lots of info on epoxies. I have been receiving it for years, it is free. Raka is another source. I use their epoxy in by boat building days, good sturr. Raka.com

I also have never used it but have toyed with the idea of using it for the last couple years. So I look forward to seeing some more on this topic.

Dave, I get 16"x24" panels from Cherry Tree 1/4" Poplar Plywood | Cherry Tree Toys I physically can't handle full sheets of plywood anymore, so these work out well for me. As with buying any wood product on-line the shipping is a killer, but as your piece count goes up the cost/sheet goes down. I cut 100+ puzzles/year and have never had an issue with core voids with this product. Additionally I've found that it's much easier to cut than BB and easier on blades. Bob, according to their description all 5 plys are poplar. I'd be careful with plywood from the big box stores. Their 1/4" plywood typically has a single ply core. This is what burned me on my military plaques.

Great idea. Looks beautiful. I am going to try that.

Our HD, Lowes and local hardwood suppliers carry poplar ply in 4X8X5mm sheets.

Thanks for the framing idea. I see several others agreed with you. It happens that I went to a garage sale last Saturday and purchased 18 frames for $7. I could not believe the great buy. I just grabbed one that was the correct size and placed it over the cutting but never even secured it. just for the photo. I am now planning on taking your advice and making one for it myself. I never really thought much about a certain kind of frame actual having an importance to the picture it was framing. From now on I will keep that in mind. You see, one is never too old to learn something. Dick heppnerguy

Great work. I really like that.

Jolly good job you did there Dick, and very well finished! Thank you for letting us see your work! Bob

Been busy lately. The black and white bunny (1/4") was a special request to go with the Collingwood plaque, (1/2") all made out of pine. Collingwood is a AFL, Aussie Football. A second Collingwood is being made now. Fred the Reindeer is one I made for myself, always wanted to make him. Made from 1/4" marine ply Used #3PGM blades. And finally Rude Batman, (sorry can't remember the name of the pattern maker) made for my grandson for Christmas. 2.5mm bamboo ply. I made 6 more Christmas sweaters, 3 with colored paper and 3 with glittered card, glued to scrap pieces of wood Marg

Well BadBob, what was the outcome of this saw? Did you jump in your car and head over to buy it? I, for one, hope so.

Very nice, Tbow. I've never tried finger joints because I try not to embarrass myself that badly. I need to learn from you. I I know you said you sign wasn't for the bathroom but it seems the older I get, the more that sign would apply in the bathroom.

Well Done!!!!! Note to self: add this technique to your "to-do list" of things to try.

I'd say Yorkie also. (Yorkshire Terrier) And, by the way, excellent cutting, Dick. With your talent, I believe any pattern would be easy for you.

Yorkie maybe?? Great cutting.

Looks good, RJ

I have had the same things happen to me as you just described to me. No two people are the same or have all the same likes or dislikes. I too have cut things once in awhile that I would normally not cut, just because they are so liked be so many other people. Often they too are the ones that sell the quickest. I no longer push sales as I used to do but still have several people that will purchase something from me on a regular basis. Your note to me, sounds like I had written it myself as we both see eye to eye on this subject. Thanks for taking the time to share your comments with me. I enjoyed reading them a lot Dick heppnerguy

Another portrait pattern for your wall, naturally it is a great pattern, as you have become the portrait pattern guy here in The Village. I am thinking it might be getting to the time when you are going to have to think about adding a room or two to your home so that you just might be able to hang your continued gallery of wood photos. Love you work, as always Dick heppnerguy

interesting and original way to cut your lid. I am always looking for original ideas of others for inspiration. You did for me this time. Thanks for posting it Dick heppnerguy

Good eye Ray, I haven't been inside one of these DeWalts since around 2010 - 11 ish.. and had no clue what I was looking at or for.. LOL

You don't give dimensions for that sweet little box but, from the shape, I'm guessing it's an index card file box. An excellent cutting job on the box joints. And, your sign is Really nice. Your use of reverse slanted lettering is unique and eye catching. What is that font?

You did a great job cutting this but personally I really do not care for the subject. I do not know if it is the eye or drips but..... Typically, people on the forum do not post anything negative but this topic shows an array of opinions. I would not say anything negative to a newbie but you are not one. As they say....Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder

I've never seen poplar ply. Where do you get it?

Thanks Bob. I just knew you would stick up for me. Dick heppnerguy

It was all in fun and I was excited to see what comments I got. Thanks for replying. I received a few good suggestions about the frame and i do plan on making one in the next day or two Dick heppnerguy

Thank you Rodney. I saw the great looking patterns you did in New Patterns. Nice job!

That makes sense as the date was for later THIS year. I was hoping and praying that it was not a mistake. That would have been terrible. For such a work of art.

I think it looks great as it is frame and all.. It's funny how people have so many various opinions on our craft projects. I have made some things that I didn't care for and my wife would be like " you're going to try to sell that!?? " LOL apparently she didn't like it either.. Funny thing is I have a handful of items that neither of us really liked and they are some of my best sellers, LOL.. On the flip side, I have showed patterns to her that I was thinking about cutting to get her opinion.. and many of these we didn't really like the pattern but the finished piece was wonderful. Just the opposite sometimes happens where we love the pattern but the cutting is less desirable. As for showing work in progress.. I have sold way more pieces showing photos and short video clips of works in progress and sometimes I sell the piece before it's even finished.. and I've gotten many custom orders from showing works in progress.. so for me.. showing my progress has been beneficial..

Each blade type has their pluses and minuses and both have a learning curve to be proficient in using them. I have never had good luck using spiral blade with plywood or stack cutting. I also quite often use both blade types on the same project, all the internal fret work with the spiral and all the external cuts that I want nice and crisp with regular blades.

Looks great to me! My wife and I have a good relationship, 40 years, but if I want to feel good about something I’ve cut I don’t ask her what she thinks about it. Brutally honest, and if she attempts a fake approval, after 40 years it’s easy to spot. Obviously, I know she won’t be reading this.

They all look real neatly scrolled Marg! And we'll finished, Thank you for posting, Bob

I found the chart. They changed from green to black in 2012. So with an 08 owners manual, it was from between 2008 and 2012.

If it was at the right price the trip wouldn't stop me. You do not see many of those around.

As the title says I've been MIA for awhile due to health issues and unable to saw for a few months. Being on light duty wasn't so bad as I got to play with my other hobby as a radio amateur even got a new radio or two lol. As I was away from the saw for so long I forgot a lot that I had learned and took awhile to get back into it and really I'm not back up to where I was even after a couple of weeks. Here's some stuff I've cut since I've got back at it, not sanded or finished yet and lots of mistakes as usual, but I'm told if I don't make them I'm not learning . Good to be back and thanks for looking

Well, I hope I make mistakes like you on my next project. Those are some nice pieces.