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Having not been here for awhile, and after taking a look around the site to see what everyone is doing, I see that puzzles of all kinds are still popular. I did some of the money puzzles by Steve Good and they were a big hit when I was still doing shows before the pandemic. So my question is has anyone else tried these puzzles?? They are kind of fun to make. I make all denominations and the puzzle is actually 2 puzzles in one because I do the reverse side also on the same puzzle. So to mess with builder you can turn the pieces front and back. Take them a little longer to make. The movie prop money is so real looking too. In fact before one show there was an article in the papers that someone used this money in some sort of scam. Here is my version.

Bats and Moon puzzle by Al Baggetta found in the current issue of SWWC. I used 3/4" Hard Maple 8" square. Cut on the Pegas scroll saw using Pegas #3 MGT blades. After sanding, stained the bats with Saman stain and dipped in diluted Shellac. Then another light sanding with a Mac Mop. This puzzle is a little difficult as several bats are very similar in size. Careful assembly required. Comments welcome.

Last member to be added to the fleet for a little while. Wood used was maple and walnut.

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

Just finished installing The Lifter on my DW 788. Got a sign project with about 40 holes. That Lifter is going to be right handy. I can throw that block of ply in the scrap bin.

I hunger for all your shp space. I can't imagine having all that room. I have one of the 7 deadly sins, Envy!

thanks for the review. . . however there is a typo ~ the correct website for anyone else is papasworkshop.org

Thanks RJ. Got to do different items so as not to get bored.

Good work, RJ

nice work

Your Snowman is awesome!!!

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"

Here is another idea. I can change the name easily. Depending on the length of name maybe able to go inside circle.

It's so great to hear from you J.T. even on this sad note. Please consider rejoining us here on SSV. We need your sage advice more now than ever. Lots of new scrollers. ComeONBACK! I did not want to comment in the thread about Rick Hutcheson because that is not about me. So just a quick note to say HI to the villagers who remember me and to answer Ray's post. Just an update as to my doings. Since the great shut down of the pandemic, the shows I was attending never made a comeback so my scrolling days came to an end. I sold off my Dewalt788 and Hegner18" saws for a fairly cheap price and it sounded like the new owners were enthused to have them. I did keep my 2 RBI's 220 and 226. But they have been idle and I have shifted my focus to turning and mostly the making of pens. I found these are far easier to sell and to also give away. I have included a couple photos of my last show I did and my set up. I really do have alot of stuff to get rid of. as I have gotten older the desire to do shows like that is not there any more. Last year I did sell some things through FB market place and may at some time do a yard sale thing and sell things from the garage to lighten the load for my family when I pass. The eyes and hands are definitely not the same. It is good that there are new members joining the site and choosing scrolling as their hobby of choice. It still has its merits but not what it once was. I basically can not add any new sage advice that has not been given by the senior members here, I am sure. But did want to say a BIG HELLO to all and maybe I will poke my head in from time to time again. Hope all are doing well.

Late entry. You may want to check out the Fein. I have it and it does a wonderful job for me in my shop. It’s very quiet, and a bit less expensive than the Festool.

It is good to see you JT. You are a true artist in whatever you do. Please call in often we would love to see more of you. Marg

yes a lathe can be just as relaxing and enjoyable. Today with the VS models out there it is easy to change speeds when you need to. And that only really needs to happen if you are sanding, finishing, or drilling on the lathe. Any other turning is usually done at high speeds so no need to switch belts. Yes they can throw lots of chips and a dust collector is something that is handy. Being I turn alot of acrylic pen blanks I have to be careful about clogging the duct because the stringy material does stick to the sides. But I have done some birdhouse ornaments as well as tops and small items. Never did get the desire of getting into bowl turning but if a ever do it would be segmented bowls. Those are really cool. I know this is not a turning forum but here are some examples of what I turn along with some recent pens. If there is objections to this then Travis can just delete them. The spinning top is an example where I combine scrolling and turning. I make many different styles of this type of tops. Kids love them.

meflick: here are some pictures. I thought it easiest to remove the table, attach the port and replumb the dust collection system. I did have to grind two washers a little.

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.

another welcome from Southern Arizona. It will be very helpful for you to read other people's posts and even reply something to them, that way you will feel more at ease and also you will learn a lot from what others might say in the forums. Dick heppnerguy