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My daughter moved houses a couple of months back. I saw an idea similar to this online. I shrunk it and added the tree and the wreath. Feliz Navidad!
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Hey Guys, bit to cold here in th uk to potter in the man cave, plus other stuff getting in the way, ( so much for having plenty of time when retired,) so not upto much on the bench. still getting my head around inkscape, with all the you tube lessons, (indoor in the warm job) any how finaly got it stuck together, im happy with it,
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Been wanting to post some cuts I finished up but just be lazy in getting around to it. Waiting around for grandson to arrive today for the weekend and just said get it done Jim. Here they are my thanks to the pattern designers who did the work, I did the fun cuts. The family group is by jik the UCLA is from an old group of patterns from way back in the day. Tine is by Botas Helder not sure on the 2 horse heads. Th life of Christ in the head of Jesus is one I have had for years. The welcomes are by Jessica Borhm. The Bear is by Russ Beard the lion head is unknown, the wolf is by Botas Helder The wine saying is by Jim Blume.
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My ornaments for the Ornaments for Charity 2023
barb.j.enders and 3 others reacted to don in brooklin on for a topic
Before I submit my ornaments I always cut and make any modifications needed. Here are my entries for this year book. Check out the latest version as there are lots of neat ornaments. Thanks to Travis for all his hard work. This is Merry Christmas from Steve Goods "Fred" I stacked cut Joy to the World and when I did it I got an ornament with a backer and a free standing,
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I have my last show of the year coming up this week end, getting projects finalized.
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One down two to go
Scrappile and one other reacted to scrollerpete for a topic
Had my first show last Saturday at a church close to where I live, very well organized lot’s of traffic but with the economy not in a very good situation, everyone seems to watch their spending. Anyway I was please with the end result, I sold for $645. Have order for another $100.00 and the table cost me $60.
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Probably not, I believe some of the saws have a different link arm system and they don’t use the second bellows. If it’s not banging loud when running it doesn’t use the second bellows I assume.2 points
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Ornaments For Charity is a project from the members of Scroll Saw Village. For the last 13 years, our designers have donated their talents by creating wonderful ornament patterns for the Holiday Season. It has become so popular, and so big, we had to split it into 2 books! Book 1 covers our first 10 years; 2010-2021. Our newest book, Book 2, covers 2021-2023. Between the two books, we have 171 pages with 525 Holiday ornament patterns! So be sure to download both books! This popular eBook was featured in the Holiday 2014 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts (read the article here). Is it really free? Here's how it works. Download the eBook and take a look at what we have to offer. If you decide to keep it, all we ask is that you donate to your favorite charity. You get a ton of great ornament patterns, and you help those in need in return. Remember, this isn't about "buying" an eBook of patterns, it's about giving to a worthy cause. If you don't have a favorite charity, we have listed a number of national (and international) charities below that could use your help. Remember, the purpose is to raise money for those in need. So, please dig deep when donating. Please donate to one of these fine charities or a charity of your choice. Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which donates toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. By giving to Toys for Tots, you'll bring the magic of Christmas to children in need. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization that grants wishes to children (2.5 years to 18 years old) who have life-threatening medical conditions. It is a wonderful charity that brings a few moments of joy. Habitat For Humanity is an international, non-governmental, non-profit organization devoted to building simple, decent, and affordable housing for those who would not otherwise be able to afford their own home. A donation to your local food bank will ensure that the hungry will be fed in your own community. Make a difference in your neighbor's life.Free1 point -
Since I don't waste my time watching any sports I decided to do my new favorite time killer, working in the shop (Scrolling something) Decided on this SG rabbit pattern. Reduced in size by 20% to fit a scrap of 3/8" canary wood I had laying around.
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I have already made many layered scroll saw projects, but this one is my first shadow box scene pattern. I plan to make more such scroll saw patterns, I hope you like it Shadow box deer Pattern Video of making project
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A purchased SVG file that required some work to make the pattern scrollable. The Bee is a separate layer applied on top of the cut panel. The cut panel is 5/32” x 12” x 12” solid core Maple Ply affixed to a 1/4" x 12” x 12” BB Ply Backer. The Bee is also 5/32” solid core Maple Ply. Coloring was done using my Air Brush with Artist Acrylic Air Brush Paints. The assembled panel was protected with multiple coats of a Clear Gloss Acrylic. The Frame is 1/3/4” wide Poplar rails finished with Black Lacquer. Made this as a Christmas Gift for my, soon-to-be ,Grand-Daughter-in-law, who, besides being the mother of my Great-Grand-son, is a Bee Keeper. Comments and critiques always welcome.
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A non-protected stencil image I found on-line. Nobody’s pet-in-particular. Resized it in Inkscape into an 8”x 10” pattern. Cut the pattern in 5/32” Solid Core Birch Ply and affixed to a 1/4” BB Ply backer. Decided I would color it as a Chocolate Labrador and used a photo of a Chocolate Labrador, with a similar pose, as a coloring guide. The coloring was done with an Air Brush using Artist Air Brush Acrylic Paints. The Brown was easy, but trying to get the highlights correct from an apparent light source shining in from the left side was VERY difficult. After a lot of doing and redoing, I think I finally got it close, and I hope it looks halfway decent. For this 8”x10” panel, the frame is a simple 3/4” wide rabbeted Poplar rail stained Minwax Early American and protected with multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Lacquer. Comments and critiques always welcome. PS: This will be the last new posting I put up this year since nothing new is ready for the saw. Edit: Deleted this paragraph due to security concerns. Sufice to say we are busy for the next month. So, it looks like my shop is going dark for the rest of the year but, hopefully, I’ll be back in front of the saw by the New Year. Happy Holidays to all…I'll pesters you all with new posts in 2024!
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Mini Birdhouses are addictive.
JTTHECLOCKMAN reacted to jamieline for a topic
Having fun cutting these birdhouses. Been using scrap material of what ever I have and cutoffs from the hardwood dealer. Have cut 50+ with at least the same waiting to be cut. I like the different colors in some Cedar pieces and the grain in the Cypress is nice. Even tried something different with the sock shaped one. Painting the birds different colors and cutting some from Purple Heart and other woods.
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Scrollsaw Artists
Greatgrandpawrichard reacted to JTTHECLOCKMAN for a topic
Thought I would get a conversation going about some of the past and present scrollsaw pattern makers we all have encountered. I will start with my story and this will probably be long because I have been scrolling for over 50 years now. Started on an old 2 speed Dremel saw back in the day and then bought a hegner 18" and a Dewalt 788 that basically fell in my lap when Home Depot was selling them out. Paid $80 brand new with stand. How do you pass that up. Then it was on to 2 RBIs. 220VS and 226VS and the rest is history. I started following Rick and Karen Longabough and did hundreds of his patterns over the years. Then it was Dirk Boelman and his beautiful patterns. Then it was Dan and Ray Wilckens and man their work was beautiful too. I also followed John Nelson and in fact I worked on many projects for him testing his designs for Steebar Corp. back when the owner was a great guy. when he passed that company went down hill but many of my projects are still featured in his catalog. I have done many of Sue Mey patterns as well. I have done a few of Steve Goods patterns over time. I never did many of Pat Spielman patterns. Must mention the great pattern makers here on this site that have helped me over time also. Shout out to them. I bring this up for a reason because I ran into an old thread on another forum where we talked about a couple of these greats. here is the thread and interesting read. I have to say the clock that Dirk Boelman had many scrollers complete was a site to see as he use to bring it to the scrollsaw picnics they use to hold every year. those that are old enough and go back to those days remember what I am talking about. Walk down memory lane folks. Check the photos out. You will notice I mixed the artists up and was questioning others about it and then it became clear. https://forum.scrollsawer.com/forum/scroll-saw/general-scroll-saw/848105-put-those-minds-to-work1 point -
A second saw is an excellent idea if you are depending on it. If I have trouble with my saw, it always happens at the worst time. I don't have a lower bellows in my EX-21. I've had the whole thing apart, and there isn't one in there. Do I need one?1 point
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How about a piece of high density foam rubber instead of a bellows that really just serves as a bumper?1 point
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Detail Sanders
ChelCass reacted to Greatgrandpawrichard for a topic
I bought a MicroLux Micro Sander on Amazon.com. It was an expensive little tool, but I absolutely Love it! It fits in super small areas with ease and it works GREAT! Dick
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Happy Thanksgiving to you all as well. I’m glad that was all the issue was. I’m not sure what you could use for a band aid for a few days until the correct part can placed in there. I know some ATV’s have CV boots that are close to the same thing but you would have to cut it down to size. Auto parts stores may have something.1 point
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And Advanced Machinery has a special on right now for a Hegner.1 point
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EX-21 help needed - Urgent
OCtoolguy reacted to rafairchild2 for a topic
So true. I know it is difficult for people space and $$$ wise to have a backup. This applies to anything, but if you are a business, always remember... "Two is One... One is None..."1 point -
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Keep sake ornament
Charlie E reacted to Jim McDonald for a topic
That is absolutely neat!1 point -
Bill, now that you have figured out what your problem was, it’s time to think about a spare saw. If you’re like everyone else, you don’t have room for a second saw, but if you had a spare saw, you wouldn’t be in such a panic like you are now. When I purchased my current saw, I decided to keep my old saw just in case of such an event.1 point
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EX-21 help needed - Urgent
OCtoolguy reacted to Bill WIlson for a topic
First off, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Got up early this morning and began disassembly of my scroll saw. Kevin, you were right! I removed the bottom rocker arm and when I pulled out, the bellows was in pieces. Now all I have to do is get a replacement and I should be back in business. I'm tempted to try and attach a small piece of thin rubber sheet inside the tube to supplement the cushioning but not sure how or if that will help. I've been cutting stand up puzzles out of 7/8" thick IDKWII wood and running the saw at full speed, which I rarely ever do. That may have contributed to the self-destruction of the bottom bellows, but I feel better at least knowing what happened. Again, thanks so much Kevin. You are the man! Have a great holiday!1 point -
I try really hard to think / make something a laser or a cnc machine can Not do. My wearable cowboy hats, laser cutters can not cut 3/4" wood. Especially at at a 9 deg angle in a oval. The cnc can but takes multiple boards or a big chunk of wood. My inspiration was youtube lathe videos showing a cowboy hat. They start with a 100lb stump. I just start with a 3/4" board and (3) 1/8" thick strips of 18" x 2ft long. I try to make stuff the new machine can't. So my hats are all hand scrolled. 20 hours of work. Bowls also fall into this category. But lathes do bowls very well. Is scrollsaw bowls competing with lathes? Before thinking of hats I made a hollow nfl football. just 2 bowls glued together. Lathes can do this also. But most wood workers have solid wood footballs. Functional scrollsaw projects are a challenge to compete with new fancy tools. That is why I like scrollsawing hard projects. It shows fancy tools can't do everything yet. I have wore my hats for over a year and a half. I get a lot of questions about selling my hats. But no one actually hired me yet. So I answered my own question ... no competition. But the product is so unique and really non functional, read that as not safe to wear. So I don't really expect to sell any. One guy, a wood worker, asked me about the wood pattern leather hat. He got a kick that it was actual wood. Inlays using cnc are a way different technique. I feel scrollsaw is easier than cnc. Intarsia is also hard. So using a cnc for intarsia might be a bit easier getting perfect fit and carved to show depth. But still difficult with either tool. Sorry for the long post. But some of this discussion touched on why I started scrolling in late 2020. This village showed me it is fun and satisfying. Me. Mark Eason1 point
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Scrollsaw Artists
OCtoolguy reacted to rafairchild2 for a topic
There was something JTTHECLOCKMAN wrote in that 2017 post that rings so true today. In particular when you add in the small CnC's and Lasers that have flooded the home workshops. (and yes, even they have their place). But more so... the cheap, mass-produced goods from overseas have changed the paradigm of what people are willing to pay. Even in the farmers market you have scrollers trying to compete with that work, so you see a lowering of their quality as well. With my own scrollsaw work, my mindset is changing every time I sit down at my workbench/saw. I am trying to raise the level of the quality of every one of my pieces. I suppose that is why I am a slow cutter. From the right selection of quality hardwoods, the patterns I use, and of course the accuracy of my cuts and finish. I am striving to create heirloom-quality pieces that will live on long after I am gone. I seem to gravitate towards some of the older German designs. Final thought: I will say I am sorry I missed those days of scroll-saw picnics and those "community" projects like the clock, it sounds like it was a tight community. My career was taking me around the globe, my hobby was on the back burner. I wonder if anything like that could be pulled off today.1 point -
Nice job and Happy Holidays!1 point
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Bee and Honeycomb
FrankEV reacted to Ron Johnson for a topic
Beautiful work Frank.1 point -
Keep sake ornament
danny reacted to Ron Johnson for a topic
Beautiful idea Charlie. Well done.1 point -
Wow what a neat idea. She will be over the moon with it. Marg1 point
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Chocolate Labrador and a PS to all
FrankEV reacted to Ron Johnson for a topic
Very beautifully done Frank. All the best to you and yours for the holidays.1 point -
The look on his face is priceless, "Who Me???" Looks great Frank. Happy holidays and safe travels, see you in the New Year. Marg1 point
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Looks great. I go along with the Christmas bunny theme, Santa's new little helper. Marg1 point
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Gary Browning was the one to get me into portraits, the first being John Wayne in a new magazine in2000, I had been scrolling less than a year. But over the years I have cut patterns by, Patrick Spielman, Sheila Landry, Sue Mey, Steve Good and many of our own pattern makers. My favorite apart from the ones on SSV is Sue Mey, man I could spend a fortune on her site. Where would we all be without the fantastic pattern makers. Marg1 point
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Wow! That's a lot simpler than what I did. Looks like it can/could break down for easy transport too. And something most anyone could make.1 point
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Let me tell you, those bellows can be a bit of a pain to get back in the tube without knocking them off the rocker arm or getting them twisted up.. I told myself the next time I do it I'm putting some soapy water or something a little slick to help them slide into the tube better.. they seemed to want to catch on something and pull them off the little nub or get all cockeyed in there.. so maybe a tip to save some frustration maybe coat the rubber where it would want to touch the inside of the tube with a little soap or something.. Let me know if that helps, LOL.. maybe just my saw that I struggled with but anyway.. just a heads up that it might be tricky to put back in..1 point
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You seem to always be in the right place at the right time. I've never been given anything of any value. Most everything that I get for free is junk or way beyond repair. That 14 in saw would have been neat though. They have become valuable just because of their size. There is a guy down in the San Diego area that has had one for sale in mint condition for over 3 years. He's asking $925 and won't budge.1 point
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Buy a new one. I guarantee 6 great used ones will pop up across the road from you. Lol1 point
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Scrollsaw Artists
OCtoolguy reacted to Bill WIlson for a topic
One of the founding members of our scroll saw club was Ernie Lang. His passion was searching out, restoring and cutting old scroll saw patterns from around the turn of the century. That was the main reason he started the club. He wasn't necessarily a pattern designer himself, but more of a historian and preservationist. He knew most of the major fretwork pattern designers of the day. Ernie passed away a number of years ago. Unfortunately, a lot of scrolling knowledge and history passed with him. Attached is an article from SSW&C magazine. Hope you find it an interesting read. https://scrollsawer.com/2009/09/02/ernie-langs-scrolling-scrapbook/1 point -
Check Sue Mey's site, she has a large selection of ornament holders.1 point
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Excellent work as usual, Frank. Happy Holidays to you and we'll be looking for your safe return.1 point
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Very nice, Marg. I cut some of the figurines as some of my first scroll saw projects. They were really liked and sold quickly. Guess I should cut some more. I know kids really like them.1 point
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Ya Done Good! I have cut the frog puzzle out and colored it using different shades of green cake food coloring (raided my wife's goodies) diluted with denatured alcohol.1 point
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Latest Projects - Scroll Saw Challenge
Peter Lampman reacted to alexiv11 for a topic
Good afternoon everyone. My name is Alex. We are a family of refugees from Ukraine. In Ukraine, my hobby was carpentry. I also kept bees. I really wanted to make something for the house in the shape of a hexagon like a honeycomb. I decided to make a watch. My family really liked this clock; it set the style in our kitchen. When we were getting ready to leave Ukraine, my wife wanted to take them with us as souvenirs. I told her that she didn’t need to do this. I'll try to make the same ones in the new place. We didn't know then where we would end up. With God's help we ended up in Quebec. I recently made a clock and it reminds us of our home in Ukraine, as if we were at home.
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Every one of those pieces made me smile. That is like giving you an A+ on all.1 point
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I've mentioned many times that I get request all the time for engraved ornaments.. Just thought I'd show How I modify the design of an ornament to do the engraving.. I should also note that I have also scrolled in names or dates in this area as well... and that is what I normally do for short names or just doing a year on it.. this is what I'm doing today as I have a order for 30 with the business name on it.. I won't show the name as someone might know someone and see the image so you get to see the blank samples.. Was going to finish up the clocks today but then I have a lot of sanding to do on those.. since I have an appointment with my financial adviser this afternoon I didn't want to get all dusty and dirty.. so going to knock out this 30 piece custom order before I go and then when I come back home I'll do some work on the clock order.. Last photo shows the original designs.. First one shows how I made the space to add engraving etc.
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Went To A Craft Show Yesterday And..
Juan Rodriguez reacted to rafairchild2 for a topic
Just had to say, I went and read this entire thread. Great conversation and I love reading about experiences and such. A very enjoyable thread to read. This is what I like about SSV vs say FB. Okay, back to our regularly scheduled programming. Keep it flowing.1 point -
dgman, I use a rack just like yours. Started cutting the patterns from Sue Mey as well. They are stand up birdhouses. I sold 25 of the birdhouses this past weekend. I don't glue the bird in when displayed. I give the customer the option to have whatever bird they choose. Once selected I glue them in before wrapping them. Probably have given away double that to family and friends and folks that just stop by wondering what I'm working on in the garage. Lots of fun to cut.1 point
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Mini Birdhouses are addictive.
JTTHECLOCKMAN reacted to rafairchild2 for a topic
I think we need to start an "addiction" thread. As I looked at your mini-bird houses, I was thinking about how I recently became addicted to Weslsh Love Spoons. I wonder how many other people veer off for a while and just obsess over one thing.1 point -
What awesome patterns, You all have really outdone yourselves. So many wonderful patterns to choose from. Thank you all so much for your generous contributions. This year we went to the Kent County Animal Shelter and adopts not one but two of their pups. They are semi-feral bonded sisters. they have a long journey ahead of them but they are learning fast that they are now safe and in a loving home. On behalf of Dallas and Sally we thank you.1 point
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