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I'm not a puzzle maker. However, I found a nice Puzzle of an Elephant that I thought would be nice to make for my soon-to-be-born Great-Grandson. His nursery is all decked out in Elephant's on his crib blankets, a hanging mobile etc. I did not have any nice solid wood, so I decided to cut it in a piece of 3/4" thick premium pine, since I plan to paint the puzzle pieces anyway... Airbrush Elephant Grey of course using Artist Acrylic paint with a Polycrylic protective coating. Thinking I needed a wide kerf I used a Pegas #1 spiral blade. This proved to be the wrong choice. Although it goes together easily it is very loose and the cut edges are not very smooth. I have since found out, from replies to my Q&A, I should have used a standard blade. I had used a drill hole to start the perimeter cut which left a solid boarder. I added a backer to the border, mounted the boarder - tilted back about 12 degrees - to a base and I’m able to use it to display the puzzle that won’t stand up by itself. I stained the Pine stand with Minwax Sedona Red and finished it with multiple coats of Clear Gloss Lacquer. Although I did not do things the best way and the results could have been better, I think the finish project came out OK. Comments and Critiques always welcome.

It sorta looks like a jet, maybe they are making them for Rikon, RJ

Yes Kevin , the 2 wood ones shown there are made from rosewood and yellowheart strip for accents. It also has a blue acrylic mirror for accent behind pens. I will include a photo here. As you can see there is a back rest that the pens lean against and a small corresponding hole for the nib to rest in so it does not slide off. the round one is also a spinner in that I placed a lazy susan rack under it so all pens can be viewed. Just last week I decided to buy some display boxes to make it easier for me to display and carry my pens. I have over 200 pens. These boxes have a couple shelves that are easily taken out and people can pick from them. When I find a few shows I want to do it will be just pen sales so will be able to display using the boxes as well. I started a display cabinet for my home for those real special pens that I probably do not want to sell but never finished it. Over the years I have made some interesting single pen display boxes that I have yet to make the pens to compliment the boxes but which I will get to soon. Those will forever be one of a kind and rather valuable. Now that I got my house just about 75% done I am getting closer to finishing that cabinet. Will hang in my Den. Believe me carrying 200 pens is a whole lot easier than carting my scrollsawn stuff as you can see from the photos of the display I shown here. I do not know why sometimes double photos show up. I tried this twice and same thing happened. Oh well.

Yea that is alot of stuff and still not all. I use to make over 900 different items. I tried to have something for everyone and it usually was a good plan. I did well over the years and glad I followed my heart with scrollsawing. It was a rewarding and fun hobby in many ways. I have a creative mind and sometimes it gets out of control and I want to do too much. My pen turning adventures has taken me in another direction and it too is rewarding and fun. I like making one of a kind pens and again try to touch various fields and interests. But one difference is I can make a $500 pen and sell it faster than I can make $500 worth of scrollsawn stuff. I need to take a look around the site some being I have not been here for awhile and see what others are into these days.

...for my sister. #5 MGT, De Walt 788, and a Dremel for the ball's dimples. Poplar. My first project that turned out good enough to show.

A person had shared this on another site so I thought I would share it here. Woodcraft has it.

It has been record breaking heat here and today and yesterday are no exception. It is still in the 100 plus teens here. we are supposed to find some relief in about 2 more days. I can't wait. I have another request for a new project and I need to be able to work in my shop as it is for a wedding taking place this soon. I found this pattern on a paper cutting page of the computer and knew when I saw it that i just had to cut it. this is how it came out. My wife took it off the wall the second day it was finished and gave it to our granddaughter who was at our house helping my wife wife her meds and doctor appointment coming up in a few days. Dick heppnerguy

I made this for my wife from Opal, mahogany and ash wood.

This custom duct collection port from BigRiverWares / Etsy fit the Pegas saw exactly and greatly improved dust collection. Well worth $20.

Some ornaments I am working on.

Even though I have good seating and posture, if I sit for more than a few hours my OLD back let's me know that's too long. I worked a few hours on "Missed Opportunities" another Steve Good design yesterday and a few today to finish it. I'm quite sure seasoned scrollers could have knocked it out in half the time but hopefully I will get faster as I keep practicing. At least I haven't ruined anything "yet"

It is the same in my area. Scrolling was alot more popular years ago but the lathe work has taken over by far. People doing bowls and segmented work as well as pen turning. I found we went through phases with my scrolling. When I first started I have mentioned here many times I was a huge fan of the Berry Basket and Rick and Karen's designs. They had a lot of projects that were geared to home decor and that is what I did mostly. The shelves, mirrors, tissue boxes, planters, table lamps and what they became famous for the collapsible basket/trivets. and so on. Then I added magazine racks and plenty of wall hanging items. They did sell and then they started to peter out and that is when I got huge into clock making because we all need clocks and the Victorian style of wood items faded. Unfortunately the I phone camera thing was not around back then so whatever photos I took were film style. I tried a few times to transfer some to digital and get them on my computer but not really good at that. I did put up a few photos of past work I did. here not sure how well they show up. As you can see, who uses magazine racks any more? Who collects spoons any more? I use to make those shelves 2 and 3 times as long depending on an order. And I made many other varieties of these items. This is just an example. Man back in the day I went thru alot of oak. I use to do many of these same items with a darker stain on them These are all natural finish. All finish with Watco Danish oil. Man went thru alot of gallons of that stuff too. Trip down memory lane. The wheel barrel and the tricycle are made from Mahagony and I just sold those last year thru FB. I had 5 of each left and just wanted to get them out of the basement so sold cheap and was surprised they went as quick as they did. Sold a couple of those shelves too. I have a few more large items such as wishing wells that I need to sell and get them out of the basement. I need to complete them first. Have all the pieces cut but need to assemble. they have to be at least 20 years old.

Not too loose in the stand. Too loose to stand up like a sculpture by itself. Also the pattern does not have a flat bottom to stand on.

I have found that in my area there are a lot of turners and not as many scrollers at the shows I do. Your work is awesome.

Very cute. You could always put hook and loop on the back of each piece if they are too loose..............Maybe??

The only thing I disliked about that map thing was it didn't have my planet listed on there.. so I just had to pick a spot.. probably great thing for the earthlings though.

Unless you are into selling projects speed is of no concern. Scrolling for me is a hobby and the main objective is to enjoy it. Why hurry? I have a very bad back but have a great tall office chair that provides excellent support. It was not cheap but worth every penny. Your chair, tilt of saw, height of saw and others will make it a bit easier on your back. Also taking breaks is important.

That is very good work. What kind of lighting did you use?

outstanding piece of work.

That is one heck of a collection.

WW 2 P 51 Mustang fighter. Wood used walnut and maple.

Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean/24601 from Les Misérables. Cut in an interesting piece of cherry.

Beautiful

Perfect piece of wood for your great work of art. Well done. Marg

I always try and get the things I want to make for Christmas done early. This is one I saw on sues site last year and decided to give it a shot. All is birch with a cedar base. All cut with 0 spiral blades. 5D65FA2C-67AC-4B98-A2B8-DF9703F073F8.MOV

Rick has been a mentor for many in the scroll saw world. Prayers for his family and friends. If you didn’t know about Rick do an internet search. https://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Rick-G.-Hutcheson/Grimes-Iowa/1891238#obit-services

A small rose. Pattern by Steve Good, 1/8 inch unknown wood, #2/0 Polar blade throughout (1 blade). One coat BLO, two coats shellac, uncut quarter for scale. These sell well at the market, but are a misprint on the size, and I hate to print anything and then not cut it. I was able to get some stuff done over the last couple of weeks, more in my gallery

Thanks for your reply J.T. I for one would appreciate you spending some time here as I learned a lot from you and it was always nice to know that you were close by to answer my inane questions. I'm happy to know that you are still active even if it's not scrolling. Do stop by as often as you can. Nice to hear from you and I'm amazed at the amount of creations that you showed us. Stay well, and see ya around.

Only started scrolling this summer, here is my interpretation of something I saw on Pinterest.

Welcome John. I'm glad to see you and hope you will poke your head back in from time to time. Beautiful work you have shown from your shows.

It’s good to hear from you JT, hope you visit often!

Welcome home John T.

I like the project and the wood you used for it. I do not think I would have chosen it for my project if I was cutting it, but live and learn, I always say. Dick heppnerguy