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I am still learning about working with epoxy. The Tree of Life is my second attempt. The wood is 1/4" mesquite. Drips & Dragons is a Fiona Kingdon pattern I had cut a year or so ago. I had been trying to figure out how to finish it and this sounded right for it. The wood is 1/4" Monkeypod.

They say when you get older, you build birdhouse.....well here's mine....a wren birdhouse......church themed.....1-1/8" hole....left a gap under the roof for ventilation.....side swings out for cleaning.....scrap 3/4" plywood......I cut the steeple with my DW

About a year ago I made several planets, stars and rockets for my grandson's wall to match his bedding. He has recently become a huge Star Wars fan so I'm making some space ships from the movies and my son is secretly adding them to his wall one at a time. Here he is when he first saw the X Wing fighter. Last night they added the Bow Tie Fighter. I'm working on the Millennium Falcon. So much fun being a Pop!

A new coffee or tea coaster. The last one I gave away to a my wife coworker. Again made from alder, with a fretsaw, scrollsaw blades Antilope #2, unfinished on the photos. And the knife is a real Swedish knife Mora. I hope this coaster will stay with me a little more than one week as a last one.

This project was created on a cut-off from another piece of tiger maple with a defect in the left upper corner, A knot with a hole in the center was used to create the moon. The mountain simulation used tracings of the wood grain. Dick

Very nice clock. I want to make this one.

I ordered some blades from Artcrafters last Friday evening and I received them today. Thats pretty fast shipping from Tennesse to Iowa with a holiday throwed in there.This is the first time I ordered from them and I will be ordering from them whenever I need blades.

Coffee or tea cup coaster for workshop. Or sometimes can be used as a beer coaster, not very often. Made with fretsaw, Antilope #2 blades. An attempt to use celtic cross design.

I must be getting old as I am looking at building a bird house. Odd themed one Barbara

The why could be just a matter of opinion.. like, why do some prefer to use a slow cutting speed and why do some like to run a saw full blast. In my case, back in the day I always wondered what was so special about a DeWalt and then I got one and learned why for myself and at the time most were saying stay away from the type 2 saw which is what I bought. Then I wanted to know what was so special and why was Excaliburs were so highly spoke of over the DeWalt since there isn't much difference in the set up and build of them.. Same for why everyone raved over the quality of Hawks and Hegners.. The only "real" way you're going to know is borrow a saw that has them or buy a set to try.. Your opinion of them may not be so substantial as they are for many of us that have them and love them. I have seen postings on FB where there were some ( very few ) that don't really care for them and wished they had not spent the money. Scott ( Iggy ) bought a new Pegas saw and didn't like it so he sold it or gave it away which is what he also did with the new Hawk he bought some years ago.. He likes his DeWalts... It'd be nice if each town had a scroll saw dealer like car dealerships where we could go test drive different saws and have different options for dust collector set-ups etc. etc. but we don't.. most of us just have to bite the bullet and buy things to try.. and hope we like it or would be able to recoop most our money reselling if we don't.. which is why I mess around with so many saws.. which most are used and at a great deal where I can get a profit if I resell it.. Something I've learned a great deal about in the scroll sawing hobbies is... take everyone's suggestions for blade types, saw types, project types with a grain of salt because maybe I'm the only oddball of the bunch but many times people say to run the saw slow or use this small #1 or 3 blade to cut 1" thick material.. what I've learned is just dive in head first and find what works for me because I seem to like just about the opposite of what everyone else suggest,

Denny is my go-to man for blades. Excellent to deal with. Don.

What a cute smile! It says "Come on world, I an ready for you!"

I became a "Poppy" almost 3 months ago. been making various toys and such for my grandson. This was taken last week. My favorite. Made that toy on a whim. This smile makes it all worthwhile!

Couldn't agree more! That's pretty much been my philosophy for everything, not just woodworking.

I stumbled upon this video of Fiona Kingdon doing epoxy pours in her scroll saw projects. Those of us interested in epoxy pours in scroll saw projects might get something out of this, I certainly did.

Latest cuttings. Stack cut 1/4" bb ply. Cut with #3 mg blade. Finish is Danish oil - Fruitwood colour. Backer is card stock.

I am sure some of you have seen Fiona Kingdon’s work, but I never had until a couple of days ago. The detail, the extensive collection, the artistry, just all of it blew me away. Personally, her work is my favorite scrollsaw style that I have ever come across! If you’ve never seen her unique work, check this site out: https://www.fionakingdon.com/

Ditto to all the comments. I've purchased many blades as well as a few other minor items and one major item. Denny always packages his shipments well and gets them sent to you usually the next day. The one major item I've purchased, the Pegas 30-inch scroll saw, isn't due until July and will most likely be dropped shipped from the distribution center straight to my address. Denny's merchandise is quality products but his customer service is stellar. Additionally, his support to the scroll saw community is unquestionable. Thanks Denny!

Thanks for the endorsements. I now have a coupon code for the month of June. When ordering, go to the checkout page and on there is a Promo Code Box. Enter SUMMER16 for a 16% discount. Link to the website is below my signature.

Great looking boy and cool car!

Probably one like this one. https://www.amazon.com/Leceha-Silicone-Jewelry-Casting-Placemat/dp/B08T1X6V6M/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=silicone+mat&qid=1685621469&sr=8-15

I need a clock for my shop. A few weeks ago I asked, in PATTERN REQUEST, if anyone had a pattern for clock face for a shop clock that depicted Scrolling. Did not get any usable responses so I decided I needed to make my own. I believe I adopted the pattern of a “Person at a Scroll Saw” from Steve Good’s library quite a while ago, which I have been using to make my “Scroll Saw Art by Frank” signs and I have also included it in my Logo. I figured I could adapt the pattern by adding some bridges to make it a negative cutting and wrap the clock face hour numerals around it. I found a simple clock face I liked on-line. This is what I came up with. The clock face is a 10” diameter 5/32” thick solid core Maple cut panel affixed to a 10” diameter 1/4” BB Ply Backer painted rattle can Flat Black. The Pattern starts out as an 11” x 11” square. I cut the disk out after the cut panel and backer are glued together. The numerals were cut using a Pegas #0 Spiral Blade and the center pattern using a Pegas #3 MGT R blade. The assembled disk was protected with multiple coats of clear spray Acrylic finish. I purchased a “High Torque Long Shaft Quartz HR1688 Clock Movement Mechanism Replacement Clock Kit with 5.4 Inch Long Spade Hands for DIY Handicrafts Repair Clock Parts Shaft Lengths 22.5mm / 0.89 inch” for $9.49 from Amazon. I had used this item for the Dragon Clock I made a while ago that had a larger diameter and made athe mistake of just reordering the same one. The hands are too long for this smaller diameter clock. I should order new shorter hands, but probably won't bother. I made this clock too quickly and there are lots of goofs in both the cutting and finishing, but it will do for hanging in my shop. I will post the pattern in New Pattern Announcements’. Comments welcome but you can skip the critiques.

No I have not, I'll try it the next time I get into the same situation. I can see where a sealer of probably anytype would help the situation. Thanks

I've also gotten good service from Denny

Denny is quick and a pleasure to deal with.

Reduce the size of the blade hole in your scroll saw table. I have a thin 3/32" piece of Baltic Birch plywood that I have drilled a small hole into that I place the scroll saw blade through as if going to begin cutting. Using the tensioned blade helps me get this piece of Baltic Birch positioned perfectly. I then apply a couple of pieces of double sided tape to the under side of this plywood and stick it down to the table. The close edges of this hole to the blade will help prevent the blade from splintering the edges of your project. Using smaller blades, and the "reverse tooth" blades with the lower inch or so of the blade toothed in the upward direction also helps. Keeping your blade waxed also helps some too, by reducing the friction on the sides of the cut. Cabinet makers use a "zero clearance blade insert" in their table and miter saws to minimize the gap between the table and blade for this same reason. Masking tape applied to the bottom of your project can hold the wood fibers as the blade cuts them and this can help too. Charley

Some of the saddest lyrics ever written. - "My child arrived just the other day. He came to the world in the usual way. But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay. He learned to walk while I was away." I read that the song, Cat's In The Cradle, is actually from a poem written by his wife. I just watched a documentary on Harry Chapin's life. He was an amazingly selfless guy with a passion to end world hunger. Like so many, he was taken too soon.

Travis I would like to see location maditory in profile. I find it odd when someone asks for where to buy something and you have no idea of where they live. Not even there country.

That is one nice shop clock....Well done!

Regardless of what you use, or how you use them, the finished piece is unique and perfect. Most of what we cut is not perfect but only we know why they are not. Excellent work. Marg

Thar coaster design is unique and very nice. And, your cutting is excellent.

Dear Scrappile, It is not a Swedish knife. This is a French made knife, it's name is Opinel. This is a folding knife, folder. The famous Swedish knives are fanufactured with name Mora. I have them too. Next time I will present a new pattern coaster with Mora.

I had a nice phone conversation with Paul, (Scrappile) and he told me about her. Paul posted me her link and I was immediately awe struck, just like everyone here is. Like Rocky said, some people seem to have all the talent. I am so pumped, just looking at her wonderful work. It is truly a notch up from anything I have seen before. Dick heppnerguy

Thanks for posting this.

I use a Hegner,,, my stuff doesn't look like that, I think I will sell the darn thing.....

Will do this guy is always there check this out http://www.imaginemirrors.co.uk/carvings.html

She uses virtually no patterns whatsoever. She mainly just starts cutting,working with what the grain, knots, etc of each piece of wood gives her to work with. Doesn’t have much use for plywood, Baltic Birch or otherwise.As best I can tell she doesn’t use tape, either.Also she has found selling patterns to me more trouble than it’s worth and personally said on her FB page that using someone else’s pattern is akin to asking a painter for paint by numbers patterns. I’m so taken by her work, unique style, and attitude that I am ready to rethink where I’m going with scrolling. Being closer to 70 than 60 Ithought I’d seen most of what was worth seeing. Wrong again!

All that and she is using a single speed Hegner and it doesn't have a Quick clamp. That is a true artist. Wow!!!

Next time you see her, tell her she has a lot of fans at Scrollsaw Village. Maybe she will join and share some secrets!!!!

I go to shows in Malvern UK and have seen her there very impressive work. Roly

terrific work

Slash, I feel like my stuff is but child’s play now.

I had never heard of Fiona Kingdon before. She is an amazing talent, blending creative artistry with impressive craftsmanship to create these unique and beautiful works of art. In the4 20+ years or so that I've been scrolling, I've been blessed and humbled to see traditional scrolling branch off into so many different directions. It truly has been a site to behold and Ms. Kingdon's work just takes it up another notch. I wonder if her work/patterns will ever make it into the scrolling mainstream? She deserves recognition for what she has accomplished.

I just can't seem to find the right word to describe the beauty and grace of those works.

Wow !....Thanks !

Unbelievable! Just amazing. I watched three or four times. Was more impressed each time. It was one of those slide shows that I didn't want to end.

Such an amazing artist. Marg

Some folks are just plain born artists. And then there are the rest of US!

My solution to this problem was to get a dogs squeaky toy, remove the squeaker and put the pipe in the hole, then glue the squeaker under the bottom arm.

Your best bet may be to get an aquarium air pump. I did this on one of my saws. Found one at resale shop for $1.00. Actually works better than the factory diaphragm did. Larry