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My own pattern for a segmented Jimmy Buffet tribute.

Lockheed Jet Star II Thought it was time to visit the “Way Back Machine” and look at the Jet Star II. Back in the mid 70’s and 80’s I worked as an aircraft mechanic at White Plains, NY (HPN) It was a major hub for business aviation aircraft 45 minutes north of NYC. One of the most familiar aircraft on the airport was the Jet Star I and Jet Star II. Companies like Xerox operated a fleet of these aircraft along with Reader Digest, Avco Lycoming and Texas Gulf Sulfur. It had 4 Honeywell 731 Turbo fan engines and fuel capacity of 18,000 lbs. with a range of about 2,500 miles. It could carry 10 passengers and 2 crew. It had inflatable leading edge boots on the wings for deicing. The original Jet Star I (P&W JT-12 Engines) was first produced in 1961 as part of a Gov program and the Jet Star II’s were produced from 1976 to 1979. A total of over 400 of both models were manufactured. The Jet Star I model has been retired but there are still some Jet Star II’s still flying.

Don't get much scrolling time anymore, but I did squeeze in one over a 5 week period. This is a pattern by Jacob and Wayne Fowler. Book titled "Woodworker's Pattern Book, 78 Realistic Fretwork Animals" The pattern is made to be done with one piece of wood, but I figured out how to at least make the head with White Aspen. the body and stand are Black Walnut. I/2" thick.

I've been on a Christmas topic for a while. This another Sue Mey pattern to share.

Heceta head lighthouse intarsia.

Various projects for the market; drying in the shop. I have several lengths of rebar, so I utilizing it for drying projects.

Did two spoons out of the same slab of Cherry. Have not been in the shop much due to the heat, and also extra hours at work.

Personalized enitials.

Project complete Team Tokens. 27 inlay tokens for engineering team I work with. I wanted some inlay practice. See my other long post for what the symbol is. Warning I kinda got too technical.

So, I had the thumb book holders on display last week, and actually remembered some books. I just need something to display how it works....something......something... ! some "thing". Due to the interconnectedness of the universe, Steve Good had a pattern this week of a hand holding a heart. A little work with Inkscape and I made a "thing" :

This is one of my projects for today. Started carving at 3/4" thick blank stock, I was only going to go to 1/4" on the leaves, but I wound up going REALLY thin after I did shaping and sanding. Also working on my undercutting technique to get more dimension and shape. Still a bit more sanding before laying the Old Masters clear gel finish on it. My inspiration is the calla lilies in my garden.

I ran across this pattern, which by the way was not a scroll saw pattern, and liked it so much I printed it so my wife could look at it later that day. Immediately she said that she really liked it and wanted me to cut it. I told her that it was not a scroll saw pattern and it was not a really clear photo of it anyway. Well my wife usually gets her way, so I told her I would try to look it up again and see if I could get a clearer look at it, but I could not find it again, so I enlarged it and gave it a go. I was going to make a frame for it and make a rectangular background but she did not want one like that. So I made an extended background and painted it with three different colors, as I did. So this is how it came out. Reminds me of something from a kids story book about witches or something like that. Dick heppnerguy

I cut this skull and crossbones for my grandson. I cut it from baltic birch plywood. We are still debating how to finish it.

I am trying to use a stack of random length and thickness wood pieces. I pick up a piece of wood and think: What can I cut from this?

Cut from 1/2" Red Oak. #3 MGT Pegas blades.

You always do such a great job on the patterns and cutting. Always look forward to you posts. Love the commentary you give on each plane. Great picture.

Pictures, or it didn't happen.

...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.

Love the work. If you will allow me I would like to also add a plaque I made back then to commemorate that event. The tragic loss of life continues on even today as we look back to that horrific day. We Must Never Forget !

Beautiful piece, excellent cutting, between you and Ron you have the sky covered, RJ

10X8 BBPLY cut with spirals

This project was done on a new wood for me from Uruguay called Red Grandis, It was nice to work with. This is the natural color, a light reddish tone.

Looks great Paul. Brilliant idea to use the Aspen on the head.

This is an early Steve Good pattern. He used Stencil font A better alternative is Stencil 2 font or Scroll Beach Beach Italic The only Bridge required is the R. See below. First line is Stencil and second is Stencil 2 last is Scroll Beach Italic If you have questions please post and I am sure some one will have a good alternative.

Nice! Very clean looking.

Haven't tried any others yet. They are all great until they aren't. If there's a 10% chance of getting a dud, I'm usually in that group, just the way it's always been... Maybe I'll get lucky on the next online order from one of the recommendations here.

Awesome idea Paul. The aspen worked out great. Nice job!

that's why I only use ooch woods good comp-and excellent wood of all kinds

Very nice indeed, a wonderful Eagle.

Jus finished this Eagles plaque in new colors

That is different. Kids would love that.

very nice

Lovely. You did a terrific job, well done. Marg

I love this pattern. It is on my to do list also. you nailed this one. beautifully done Dick heppnerguy

Excellent cutting, RJ

Good job, RJ

Very nice.

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

So this one I like. Just a nice pattern from Sue. The base is actually a limb from an old plum tree. Cool how nice that wood turned out. One is painted an off white color and the other is just covered with linseed oil.

That is so beautiful, I can understand why your wife wanted it. Excellent work Dick. Marg

Yes Norm, I wrote the poem. I did the pattern a few years ago and took the time a few days ago to clean it up a little. Thank you.

Hey everyone, decided to have another go at some 3D compound cutting. This is my 4th attempt so far, it says LOVE on one side and WOOD on the other. Just a piece of pine 1 1/2" square and about 4 1/2" long stained with dark oak. Pattern courtesy of the Scroll saw Workshop, sorry about the quality of the picture ! Regards, Alan.

I love the way a compound cut item actually works. I have cut several and they still amaze me. Nicely done project for you Dick heppnerguy

as I said previously, I am almost never happy when I color my work and I did try again on a project I had painted before just to see if I could do any better. Here is the results....and this is an improvement over what it was like before this one, so maybe I can get the hang of it if I keep trying. I hope so, anyway. Dick heppnerguy

Drinking enough water is something I do not do very well but I am trying to improve on it. Takes time to make new habits, I quess. Dick heppnerguy

I found it http://www.stevedgood.com/teetime.pdf

Very beautifully done Alan. Love compound items.

actually, do to the extreme record braking heat here in Southern Arizona..I choose to not make a frame for this one and just use the pattern's 'kind of' frame instead. However I do agree on using a frame and as far as painting goes, I told my wife I wish I had the talent to paint but everything I try to paint, at least for the most part, I wish I had not tried as I most often become very discouraged with the outcome. That said, I did purchase some paints that I am anxious to try and see if I can master it enough to begin to be happy with the results. So I have to agree with all you said but I hope you will begin to see some of what you are talking about in the very near future. Thanks for your hints. I love to see your work as the frames and painting are done so well. I certainly agree that color when done properly add a tremendous amount of interest and beauty to any project, if done well Dick heppnerguy

Finished a couple pieces over the weekend. The Eagle is a Arpop pattern double stack cut in 1/4-inch ply Birch. One is finished Natural stain while the other is Ipswich. Both have 1/4-inch Pine backers painted black. The frames are custom fit using framing material. The Lab with Duck was at the request of my wife and is a pattern by H. Botas. I double stacked 1/4-inch Maple ply and again finished one with Natural and the other Ipswich. I used 1/4-inch Birch for the backers and painted one black and the other is stained with Espresso. Again, the frames were custom cut using framing material. All the pieces were sprayed with four coats of Polyacrylic with light sanding using 320-grit sandpaper between coats. I used Pegas 2/0, 0, 1 spiral and 2/0 MGT blades. The wife plans to gift one of the Labs with the duck to her dog training instructor. Obviously, she has a Lab. I'm almost finished with a Papillon piece she plans to gift one of her dog training classmates. She and my wife are the only two training Papillons. Both were fun and relatively easy cuts.

Very nice project. Not only are your dogs well done but I love the way you made the frame for them. I is very pleasant to look at and enjoy. Dick heppnerguy