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Got these two finished today.

A couple of dog portraits for friends

How about a little flower power.

From time to time I met such projects as US states with their borders and symbols, but they were quite simple: just contours or not detailed. I thought it will be interesting to make such layered patterns in one style. But I doubted for a long time: this is a huge amount of work and I do not know how popular scrollsawing is in different states. After all I decided to do it - it was a real challange for me. Last two weeks I was working non stop to be in time for the Midwest Scroll Saw Trade Show (August 4 and 5, 2023). By the way special thanks to Jim Ellenberger, who helped me with some usefull information and link, also he will present this US state set patterns at this Trade Show. Do you recognize symbols of your and other states? Interesting your thoughts, even if you will not plan to make these projects. Each pattern consists of 4 layers (3+background). There is no floating areas (one layer - one piece). Recommended thickness is 1/8 inch. All patterns are available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexFoxUA

Here are the dropouts from a tealight stand. I positioned the pattern to get the light colored ears. Quarter for scale. 1/4" elm, FD #1 polar blades, no finish. Pattern by Steve Good. This is why I like the small blades; I can get a twofer.

Table plaque made from 1/2” Cherry. Cut with Flying Dutchman UR #3 blades. Finished with my 50/50 blend of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits, then top coated with spray semi gloss Laquer. I don’t remember where the pattern came from.

Welsh Love Spoons...

My brother gave me this piece awhile back. I’ve seen this drawing of a cross before. Cindy did the pattern drawing it on the wood for me. Pretty piece of cherry. Semi gloss poly for the finish. The walnut piece, we did the same thing. I’ve had that walnut since about 1992. It came from some rotting worm eaten trees on my sisters property. If you give that wood long enough it will tell you what it wants. Thanks for looking.

I'm stack cutting this so I can donate one to a local charity. LOTS of cuts so far, but I finally finished the cat. Work in progress.

Here's my latest work. Old cedar fence boards and a cedar crawfish.

I cut a fret work box a few years ago that I really liked. It was made out of Bubinga wood and had a great looking redish color. I have used up most of my Bubinga and come to find out it has become very hard to get. I had some 1/4" Mahongany left over from another project and decided to give a try. The pieces I had were not as wide as the original project, so I had to go a little smaller. Lots of repetitive cuts and I liked adding the funiture style feet. I dadoed the edges 1/8" on all side but the top for a stronger fit and glued in place with CA glue including the bottom. I recessed the hinges 1/8" on the base and flush on the top and used my 2 sided tape technique for positioning the hinges. Waxed and pretaped the screws and then ground down the screws for the top so they would not pass through the the 1/4" material. Finish is Shellac and Gloss lacquer.

Seems like all I am making lately are memorial items for friends and family. A good friend up in Kentucky Mom passed away recently. We had trip planned to go North with Kentucky being one of the stops. I saw barbs "Wings" plaque and thought that it would be nice for her. Made from 5/8'' Maple with 1/8" BBply for the backer. Used my go to blade FD UR1. The first pic was when it was laying out to dry, second pic was hanging on my shop wall,, pics didn't turn out well. I swear I spend more time finding the correct placement for patterns than cutting! I was trying to get the birds flying into that "light", ( the lighter spots of grain)

This is a tough challenge for sure. So it might take a bit of thinking and loose association....LOL. Here's mine. I made this for my son when he was little. He liked playing with matchbox cars, so I made this wavy rainbow so that he can run his cars through the tunnels. it's kinda hippy-like. He actually played with it a fair amount, which surprised me. Sometimes the simplest toys are the best toys.

Well, as people have noticed I have been quite the Welsh Love Spoon maniac of late... All thanks to James WeIch! I said I was going to take a spoon break (I lied and posted those) and do some clocks. Well, here is one that I just completed yesterday, just waiting for the finish to cure so I can do a 3000 grit final sanding. I also decided to fit the brass finish clock insert vs the silver. It is made out of oak, ang finished with Old Masters satin polyurethane gel. Rocking chair clock measures 6h x 5d x 6w Pattern comes from the Fox Chapel book: Miniature Wooden Clocks for the Scroll Saw ps: I have four more clock inserts, so I need to make some more

A client commissioned me to make a jewerly box for his wife for their anniversary. He gave me a picture of some hibiscus he wanted inlayed into the top which I made a pattern for. He also wanted the message put under the lid. I got it done way ahead of schedule but this time of year I start getting super busy with shows.

The 60's were about acceptance, this is the closest I've done. Not my best work, I was asked to make something for a fundraiser a day before it was happening. I think it was a take on a Sue Mey pattern.

Here is the best you can get for what you want, in my opinion. I have this one: https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/routers-and-bits/routers/precision-router-base/ it is smaller than dremels, I think. I also have the parts to make it a plunge base if I want. Simple conversion. Or you can go all out and get this one: https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/routers-and-bits/routers/stewmac-plunge-router-base/. It's own light where you need it and a blower to blow the dust away. Nice deal on it right now two bases for the price of one. If I were going to be making a lot of models I would get their plunge. I could see all kinds of uses for it in model making. I bought mine for making cigar box guitars. I use it a lot.

You can use the internet to find more paper books. January 1, 1983, is the official birth date of the internet. There were no web browsers. We used things like Gopher, FTP, and Veronica.

Marg, thank you so much. I have learned so much from being part of the SSV.... your work and many others on here have truely inspired me. Thank you again!

Here is a piece I just finished. More sanding to shape than carving, just playing with different techniques. The only carving was the bowl. I included a couple of photos of the slab of 3/4" dark walnut I cut it out from. You can also see the amount of shaping and sanding I did in the last image.

I carved the larger spoon and the one with hearts with gouges by hand. For the smaller walnut spoon, I used a Kutzall burr on my rotary tool. I have been experimenting with different techniques with different types of wood.

My SIL sent me a picture of a case that one of her friends had with the quotation -- "Interesting". That is a hint hint. The one she showed me was done by a laser so I redesigned for the scroll saw. The sewing machine is from Steve Goods picture. Size is 3 3/4 by 2 3/4. 4 layers 1/8 BB. Swivels on magnets to open.

Hello all, I'm primarily a wood carver and I've been looking for a while for a scroll saw that would give me more precision in cutting out the "rough outs" I use for carving as well as letting me cut out internal areas. I finally found a used DeWalt 788 at a heck of a good price. I've started playing with the saw, trying to get some experience and build up some skill and I'm having a good time. Looking at this forum as also made me aware of just how versatile a scroll saw can be. Who knew you could make bowls with a scroll saw? Thanks for all the knowledge and tips I've already picked up and expect more questions in the future.

Peruvian walnut and Canary 3/4+ thickness wood. The tree has multiple layers. I again used Dave's @Dave Monk technique for layering the tree. If you look closely you can see an old fence in the distance. p.s. I painted the painting yesterday to compliment the tree...

Dave, I always look forward to opening your posts and see what you have accomplished this time. You have such talent for everything from designing a project, cutting it and your finish is always so wonderfully done. Thanks for posting your work for all of us to enjoy and up our own efforts. Dick heppnerguy

State projects always makes for a good pattern for someone. Most people enjoy living where they live, I believe. Dick heppnerguy

Good point, Alex. I did not think of that, I guess a person could modify each pattern to not have a name. Write the name on the back of each piece to keep it identified until it is put in it's proper place.

I got a message from Woodworkers Source, BB is available again. 60 x 60 x 1/4, $70.00 and free shipping in the US ground delivery. They will cut to size.

Just beautiful and a great mix of media. If it doesn’t win a blue ribbon, I want to see what beats it.

This is one the most amazing pieces of work I have seen in a very long time. The level of detail is incredible.!

Got a pattern from toys and joys for making a VW bus. Need to cut groves to highlight doors and engine vents. Like I said to small for trying to use a big router. And the groves don’t go from one end to the other so using a thin table saw blade is out.

They all look great! I think those patterns would definitely sell. So would the finished product.

Can you elaborate on what you are making? I have a thin kerf saw blade that would work for some things or a regular router bit in a 1/16th dia.

Look up string inlay on YouTube. Lots of information on what you want to do. Tom

coming along very nicely. Great job!

I'd like to see someone do them all and put them in a frame shaped like the border of the U.S. It would be an impressive project. Would me a massive project!

very nice

Fantastic finished product! I think you painted the perfect background picture to go with it. Love the fence plus the way you did the painted grass next to the wooden grass tied the two together well. I can almost smell hay.

You are a true artist. Did you paint the background?

I did not cut where the flower fit in at an angle. There are 3 pieces of 1/4". The top piece I cut to fit the intarsia into, the second piece is solid and the third I scrolled the message into and glued them all together.

Wow, that is an amazing box! I love the color of the mahogany. Very nicely done.

Been awhile scent I posted a picture. Been working on none scroll saw things. Seen these patterns on Sheila Landry web site a just had to make them. Used hickory and #5 pegas mg blades.

I am sure that will get plenty of use. You did an excellent job. Marg

Don, that looks great, RJ

Any and all criticism would be truly accepted, I want to be better at this.

your spoon sure came out well. It would be fun to take it out of the drawer and use it when you have guests and see the look on their faces when they look at your spoon for the first time and wonder where you got such a fancy wooden spoon Dick heppnerguy

beautiful job

Ron, that is just fantastic! And a nice size. Just AWESOME!

Just spent 15 minutes wiping oil into the pillar and the chuck and later I'll take the vacumn into the hard to reach corners of the shop and look for any more evidence of neglect. I had promised myself that this year I would actually decorate the rest of the house and buy some good furniture, but this is way toooo important to leave to chance.