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Finally finished this little guy. Had to deal with a snow storm among other chores, but he is now complete. I started the 2nd planter - the bull dog. He's turning out pretty cute so far.

I made this for my older son. It took my 2 days but i hope it is good now..

I was looking at patterns on ETSY and ran across this ship. I think these paddle wheelers are so cool and always enjoy it when I see one cruising a river. I immediately knew I needed to get this pattern and cut it. So I bought this pattern for just over $4 and set about seeing how I was going to cut it and how. I have to say, I did do a little bit of changes on the pattern as I cut it because I did not like everything about it but I wanted to keep it as close to the original as I could out of respect for the pattern maker. I really did not understand what the strange shapes on the windows were and decided not to cut everyone of them but did most of the them. Because I had so many comments about the frame I used on the recent moose pattern I cut, I decided to try and make the frame match the object within it. I decided to groove the frame on my router and insert a rope in the groove. My thinking on this was the connection of an anchor and anchor rope. The next problem I had was where the rope ends met at the bottom of the frame so I decided to cut me an anchor to help cover the rope connection. I was going to make my anchor outline of a different color for accent but really was not satisfied with the look so I left them the same color. I cut this with a #3 MGT Pegas blade on a 3/8 BB Ply. I put a shellac finish on the frame and just waxed the surface of the rest of the project. I have to say that I am not completely satisfied with the end results and if I ever make another one of these I think I would not put the rope in the frame and I would cut all the windows in their natural shape and forget whatever is going on in them, in the pattern. Dick heppnerguy

I wanted a Captain America hitch cover and since they cost around $60 and lots of reviews I read said they rust pretty quickly I decided to have some fun making my own. I put 4 coats of spar urethane on it. When it wears out I'll be ready to make a different one.

We just returned this past Sunday from an eight day/seven night cruise to Nassau, Ocean Cay, Balize and Costa Maya. We were very lucky, although quite windy every day, we had Sunny Skys and no rain for the entire week. There was a formal evening on Wednesday where we got to dress up and it was a good opportunity to have a nice picture taken of us in our dress up attire. Of course, we had to buy a package of five Photos, one of which was a large 10” x 14” print which I used for this project. Steve Good recently sent an email with a Scroll Saw pattern of a frame for a 5” x 7” photograph that caught my attention. It took me quite a bit of time to convert his pattern to fit an 11” x 14” Frame. I also had to modify the oval to suit the print. Did a lot of cutting of the paper prints of the pattern to make sure things lined up correctly. The biggest modification to the pattern was reducing the width of the edges down to 3/16” so they are hidden under the frame. I did most of the cutting with Pegas #0 Spiral while the long straight edge cuts and the oval was done using a Pegas #1 MGT R Blade. The Oval is cut in what was the 1/8” thick hard board back panel of the commercial frame I used and primed and painted rattle can gloss White. The fancy corner filigree panel is cut from 5/32” thick solid core Maple, primed and painted rattle can Flat Black and attached to the White panel with just a bunch of dots of CA Glue. The picture is mounted to a 1/4” thick BB Ply backer, that was sealed with clear lacquer, with just some photo mounting tape in the 4 corners. The three layers are fitted in the frame under Glass and mounted to the frame with 1/8” frame mounting clips since the total thickness of the panels and glass is greater than the depth of the rabbet in the frame. I also installed a wire hanger on this piece as it is really about the photograph and not the scroll work. This framed photo will hang in our home if I can rearrange hanging pieces to free up some wall space. Comments and critiques of the Scroll Work welcome. OK, if you must you can make fun of us in the photo also! Don’t forget I’m going to be 81 next month.

A few of my resin color fills.

Rattle snake rattle Native to North and South America, rattlesnakes are large venomous snakes, that are experts at hissing as well as their bone-chilling rattle. The rattle itself is hollow and is made of keratin (just like human's fingernails) that is located at the end of the serpent's tail. When the rattlesnake erects its tail and vibrates its muscles, these segments collide with each other, thus producing the rattling sound. 'Mark Twain Tree' sequoia section with historical notations from year 550 to 1891 The first documented sighting of the giant sequoia took place in the spring of 1852, when a hunter named Augustus T. Dowd, entered North Grove woods while chasing down a bear. The trees gained a lot of popularity and a lot of people came forward who wanted to make money out of these wonders of nature. In 1891 the giant "Mark Twain Tree" was cut down. A slice of its trunk was sent to the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and another slice to the British Museum of Natural History in Kensington, London. Tortoise skeleton Tortoises as well as turtles are in fact the only reptiles with hard and bony shells. To no surprise, the shell works as a protective armor from the harm of the environment. The outer layer - carapace - is the shell that we see on the animal and beneath it hides the inner bony layer, then followed (looking down) by the rib bones. The lower shell of the tortoise is called plastron. If you ever were wondering why these lovely animals walk so slow - try imagining walking around yourself with a heavy protective armor, as it most certainly weighs the animal down. Military tank Most us are familiar with the concept of the military tank - however, it is not widely known that the polite Brits were the ones who introduced it during the World War I. By the early 1916 the prototype of the future tank was introduced. The heavy armoured vehicle was used in combat for the first time in the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on 15 September 1916 A 1930s Mickey Mouse Costume Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character that was created by Walt Disney in 1928. Mickey, created as a replacement for another Disney character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, has since become one of the world’s most beloved fictional characters and has long been a popular fixture at Disney theme parks. The Mickey Mouse costume has gone through several design changes over the years. Earlier versions, like the ones from the 1930s, have often been described as “creepy” or “unsettling,” a far cry from the friendlier-looking costumes that we see now. The Texaco Doodlebug In the 1930s, Texaco introduced the Texaco Doodlebug, a futuristic-looking tanker truck. While the Doodlebugs did what they were supposed to do – carry gasoline to and from gas stations – they were also a publicity stunt to modernize Texaco’s brand look. The exact number of Doodlebugs produced is unknown, though some sources claim that only six units were ever made. Due to its shape, some people at the time said that the Doodlebug reminded them of either a pill or a loaf of bread.

Hi All. I'm updating and organizing SSV and I'm looking for some feedback. I want to go through the forums and clean it up a bit. I would love to hear what you have to say. Thank you for your time. Without you, SSV is nothing but a bunch of code sitting on a big dumb server. New Patterns & Requests - I'm thinking of combining New Pattern Announcements and Pattern Requests into a single forum. I still prefer folks to upload patterns to the Pattern Library and link it. But I don't see a need for two separate forums since they're basically serving the same function. Scroller's Q&A - I might change the format of this forum. It's supposed to act similarly to Reddit or a support board where members upvote the best answer when folks have a question. But I don't think anybody really uses the upvote function. I guess I need feedback on two questions I have. Should I keep it as a separate forum for a quick Q&A for those new to the hobby? Or should I fold it into the General Scroll Saw forum, which often gets used to answer questions? Business Side - I'm trying to decide whether to keep this section as a part of the main forum, or move it to the Groups area of SSV. On one hand, there is good information for folks who sell their wares. But on the other hand, it may not be interesting to general members. If I move it to the Groups section, it will only be available to Silver and Gold SSV Patrons who are interested in the subject matter. It would be a good way to encourage new Patrons and keep the website paying for itself. But I also don't want to take away something that was free from folks who find it interesting and valuable. Other Woodworks - I'm also considering moving this to the Groups area of SSV, since it is off-topic. Currently, in the groups section, we have a section for woodturners, crafters, and laser/cnc. So this would fit in with the Groups section nicely. But it is a fun place to show off your other woodworking projects. Hot Deals & Announcements - I'm planning on changing the title to "Hot Deals, Buy, Sell, & Trade". If you can think of a better title, I'm open to suggestions. Coffee House - I'm not changing anything! I need a place to drink my coffee and read my jokes.

Continuning with my Miniture kick that I am on I found these old buildings I had made years back when I had my HO scale railroad,forgot I had them. So I decided to cut the doors out and make some Garages for Hot Wheels I found some old signage online cut a pasted them on the sides, The Logo is hand painted. Hot Wheels not Nascar. I will be going to the Flea Market in the A.M. Keeping my fingers crossed.

From 1984 til 2013, I taught Ballroom Dancing as a side job. Each year we attended dance conventions where we demonstrated dance routines. A Black tux and a White Dinner Jacket was common attire for these proformances and the formal Galas that were held. Since retiring from teaching dancing, my white dinner jacket kinda turned a bit yellow from hanging in our closet for 10 years. So I baught a new one with the Black collar to take on this past cruise and some future cruises and vacations we have planned. I really don't mind getting gussied up for the appropriate occasion...otherwise Florida garb is almost exclusively shorts and Tee shirts.

It was fun and pretty quick to make so my plan is if someone comments on it I’ll give it to them and make something different. Already got my next idea. Love this hobby.

Lots of very nice projects posted! A few of mine;

You made your grandson so proud

My Mother In Law had 3 photos that she wanted me to cut out for her. She is putting the 3 photos in a photography show and needed another version of her photos. All wood started from rough cut wood that has been in the tractor barn for years. Much of it cut and rough milled by my father in law.

I cut our welcome sign from a sliced ACQ treated fence board. Backer also out of fence board was painted with a black acryllic then sign coated with Thompson water seal; had no effect on the acryllic paint . Sign gets completely covered over in snow last 3 winters . Unfortunately this year the sign couldn;t withstand pressures of the snowplow so will have to be replaced!

Sorry for the slow response. It is a similar technique as doing an inlay only using the same piece of wood. If I used different species of wood I would want to use thinner wood and do it exactly like I would an inlay only using a different angle.

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.

Well as some of you know I had a heart procedure a month ago. My stomach started hurting last week pretty darn bad. Come to find out I have a really bad bacterial infection in my abdomen. I have been poked, prodded, stuck, scanned and looked at. All is good just an infection. All that being said, I spent some time in the shop and finished this Sam Elliot (H. Botas Pattern). I cut it out of a 1/2" Acadia cutting board. I was wondering if I should frame it or leave it as is. What do you all think?

After lots of head scratching my DeWalt scroll saw has a new home. It was just parked on a metal welding table my son fabricated. Not the handiest situation. Not the right height. No place for my feet. Just not a satisfactory location at all. So, I built a stand with a 15° front tilt and locking wheels. I'll sit on an adjustable height office chair with a high back and generous arms. That chair served to determine the height of the front of the table. I can rest my arms on the chairs arms and it's just right to manipulate the work on the saw table. It's really quite comfy. Now, the sawdust can begin accumulating.

Hey I Like it. Fantastic job!! Kinda makes me wanna go out and buy a Towing Kit for my Minivan.

WOW!!!! Who would have every guessed. I must admit Frank, you are one amazing individual.

I love the frame as it really set the great photo off nicely. Fun to continue building memories with your loved one. Dick heppnerguy

Humm I just remembered, the last time I wore anything like that was on Oct 7, 1967! Last day of freedom.....

nice job

White Oak, they built ships from it. Three of the most popular lumber choices for outdoor furniture include cypress, western red cedar, and redwood. Hardwoods such as ipe and teak are also rot-resistant and durable. Other options include acacia, black locust, cedar, and cypress. Ipe is dark in color and used for expensive decks and flooring. Kind of chocolate brown. The best protection is exterior paint and spar varnish. If you finish the wood, you will need to refinish it occasionally.

WOW on both pictures and cuts

Good job on the frame The picture inside is not to shabby either! Your wife must have cleaned you up before the trip! M wife ran me through the car wash before our trip a few years back took two tries to get all the glue and paint off

cute.

It is really cool. Love the colours on the first one.

Can anyone tell me who made this pattern. I like it and would like to cut a couple for my great grand children. Thanks for looking

Please, this is a double post. The original post was in Pattern Requests and I have mucked up somehow. I have (I think) got it sorted now I did get in contact with Bruce and purchased the 2 patterns I wanted. But did get some very sad news as well.

So cute, both of them. Marg

What a great idea. If I were you I would make up all the super heroes, ready for the, "could you make me" requests. Marg

You remind me a Col. Sanders (KFC) in your white suit. Fabulous photo and frame, well done. Marg

Hope that is the last of your health problems, glad you are feeling better. Great looking portrait. I say no frame. Marg

Travis The issue solved. Don Watson post the same topics twice. Once in pattern requests and once in general scrolling. I did not see that.

I cut this time-intensive piece this week. Pattern by me. 8x10x1/4 inch Baltic birch ply.

Yeah. At least if it does I’ll know it when I see it.

Are you talking about the clear plastic piece? On my Seyco and Excalibur I remove that and pointed a piece of PVC pipe on my dust collection to the opening. very little dust got past it. I also since I have left over cigar boxes from my cigar box guitar days, affix a cigar box under the table to collect any dust that gets by the DC. It also collect broken/warn out blades small scraps I toss in there as I scroll.

Old barn design from Judy Gale Roberts. The pattern is in one of her Fine Line Design books. I made it from red oak and haven't started the sanding and finish yet.

Not scroll saw related, my wife likes to collect the saucer and tea cup and after coming back from Florida, her friends brought some over as gifts. She said I need another display. As the saying say”happy wife is happy life”. I used red oak and minwax stain. She likes it so browny points for me. The first picture is the one that she purchased years ago, the next two are the one that I made.

Made these 2 recently Measure, s approximately 16 x16

nice work

I'm on team finish it all. That was how I learned, and still learning, to do a quality finish piece of art whether for myself and especially if I am selling it.

Like others, i try to always finish the back of a piece. To me, it is not "finished" with the raw wood on the back. That is clearly just my opinion and preference and plenty others do not see an issue with it. My niece bought a large round wooden sign with her newborn's name, first and middle, and date of birth on it. She changed the name of the child after she ordered the sign (they had agreed on one name before she was born, then they decided on a different one after she was born ). So, then she wanted to know if we could change the name on it. I agreed to do it and cut the name out on the scroll saw. When I got the round board to remove the original name done by the Etsy seller, I was appalled to find the back was not finished in anyway, it was simply unfinished wood on the back. Given what they charge for these signs - I couldn't believe they hadn't put any finish on the back side. Yes, it hangs against the wall and nobody sees the back - Until it is taken down. But to me it made the piece look cheap and not done. I personally would never buy a piece that did not have the back finished in some way with at least the stain or seal coat done. However, with this sign, I don't know you would have known until it arrived since she bought it off Etsy. I never checked the listing.

Dave, Do you keep your piece (on the saw table) that you want to be raised up opposite of what you discussed in the inlay technique (located in Resources>Articles & How-to>Tutorials>Scroll Saw Inlay)? I suppose you could do it in different woods, like you did for your Batman top of your box... Thanks

I'll be calling it Halloween mode. Spooky! Well, OK, Casper and Wendy aren't spooky, but I'll still call it Halloween mode.

So we don’t appear perfect. @Travis suddenly my emojis are not showing in a posted reply (even though I see them before hitting to post.) If I click on the emoji head, to find an emoji, it is all blank. Wasn’t sure if this was due to some update maybe.

I get a "low memory" error several times a day, but nothing due to the compurter!