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Meet Liam my grandson, our youngest and arguably most adorable staff volunteer here at Poppy's Workshop! This little dynamo has already claimed the title of our official toy tester [and taster]. Armed with an unbridled enthusiasm for all things that can go in his mouth, Liam fearlessly dives into a world of wooden wonders, giving each creation his rigorous "baby-approved" test. With every giggle, coo, and chubby-handed exploration, he unknowingly becomes the heartbeat of our workshop, infusing each toy with the purest form of joy and curiosity. In the bustling realm of creativity and craftsmanship, Liam reigns supreme as the pint-sized ambassador of play. His discerning taste and boundless energy keep our team on their toes, ensuring that every hand-made wooden toy passes the stringent Liam Test with flying colors. Who knew that a ten-month-old could wield such influence in the world of artisanal creations? Here at Poppy's Workshop, we celebrate the tiniest team member with the biggest heart, making playtime a serious business (according to Liam, at least)! #LiamsToyTime #PoppyApproved #TinyTester https://poppysworkshop.org/

Here is the last of my "Must do" Christmas gifts. The phone stands are Steve Good pattern that is enlarged a bit. 1/4" poplar cut with #5 blade. I am most proud of the names as it is the first time I really used Inkscape properly. These are for my nieces and nephew. The wand is an Al Baggatta pattern from Scrollsaw woodworking magazine. I believe it is cherry with a 7/8" dowel as the pointer. This is for my grandson. He is also getting a magic kit. The cats are maple/walnut with a cork backer. Cut with a #2/0 blade. Another Steve Good pattern. This was a special request.

Got three more finished now just 5 more to do. Thanks Fab4 for the patterns.

Made an entertainment center last year and my wife wanted shelves that matched

"Nestled Back By The Creek"........Fieldstone fireplace, sasquatch is watching too, made for a friend/co-worker who likes sasquatch

My Sister aske for a special Christmas gift. She has a lot of Jewelry chains that always get knoted up in her regular jewelry box and asked if I could make her a case where she could hang her chains. I looked a several boxes on the web to get some ideas and came up with my own design (on the fly!) I would have like to use an exotic wood but it is getting very expensive so I went with 1/2" Poplar since it would be painted. Built the doors first since that would determine the final size of the box. Routered the recess for the front plaque first and then cut the miters. I used my Peacock pattern (Stack cut) 1/8" BBPW and used an 1/8" backer painted black and felt on the inside. Used picture frame hold downs to hold it all in place. Built the frame based on the dimensions of the combined doors. Added a 1/4" backer into the recess of the frame. Went 1/4" but should have gone a little wider. Not much room for the screws. 3M sprayed felt and applied to inside of backer. Bought hinges and hangers and french cleat from Woodcraft. Got very thin magnets from HD. Finish was several coats of black lacquer. Gold paint was from Hobby Lobby for the peacocks. I'll be sending it off this week and hope it get there before Christmas.

Here's the first of seven angels I'm making for the girlfriend for Christmas, when done they'll spell out " Let It Go" ( her favorite saying ) I'll also get 7 snowflakes .

Pattern was just released, so I jumped grabbed it.

Well, I've pondered long enough on deciding what ones of the 150+ ornaments that I sell to post on here,LOL.. Honestly some of the best ones I like are actually done on the laser but I didn't want to offend anyone on the scroll saw site so I'll stick to the scroll sawn ones.. My favorites to make and most popular sellers are mostly career themed.. so I'll post a few of the more popular ones.. and a couple that I really like but really not popular sellers..

Here is a sample of some Christmas ornaments that I either sold or gave away.

I made a batch of these photo frame insert ornaments this year. The photo is not very good because my printer fuser roller was bad and the inkjet printer was clogged again.

I made and of the Submarine Service plaques at the request of my neighbor to give to a good friend that was a submariner. The last one of these will make more of just the emblems for giveaways.

Finished this piece up few days ago. Thanks to Paul (grampa) for the great pattern. It's 16x20 made for 1/2" plywood.

I know many of you have seen these, but there are new members. Four Miniature Birdhouse Ornaments pattern by the late Diana Thompson. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #6 Super Skip blades. After assembly, sanding with a Mac Mop, dipped in diluted Shellac and another light sanding. Comments welcome.

Got a request to make a MAN CAVE sign putting the words not a wrench handle but on the side of a handsaw. Sure no problem. I knew Steve Good and others have those patterns - but - not in the desired font. They were really wavy fonts. So, not being wanting to take the time (relearning) making the changes with Inkscape or Publisher, I started with a Steve Good pattern and went the manual route: enlarging/printing, reducing/printing, taping, until I got it right. I think she and her Father will like it.

Here is todays project. IESUS NAZARENVS REX IVDAEORVM is what was written on a pice of rough wood above Jesus head on the cross. I cut it out of SUPER old pine from here on our property. I did a little chiseling to make it look as I wanted and then slightly stained it with golden oak stain, trying to keep the wormholes unstained.

I was commissioned to make this plaque for a client who works for American Airlines. He plans to give it to a long time colleague who is retiring after the first of the year. I combined fretwork and intarsia. The lettering was so delicate that I decided to fill it with black wood filler. I used blue pine for the background and frame.

A Steve Good pattern (thanks Steve) I enlarged. Sun = 10 inches by 3/4" thick Canadian Cedar Backer=11 1/2 inches 3/4" thick Poplar Shellac for sun & acrylic paint for backer Used 4 3/8" wooden dowels to mount the sun to the backer - drilled holes 1/4" deep into the sun, installed the dowels while praying. Borrowed some of my wife's lipstick and coated the ends of the dowels, then positioned the sun over the backer and pressed the sun down onto the backer, transferring the dowel locations to the backer. Drilled 1/4" holes into the lipstick markings (more praying). IT WORKED! The dowels lined up with the holes and I was able to press/tap (pray) the ends into the sun backer. Whew! Ended with a prayer of thanks. Now to see if someone likes it as much as I do at the next event.

Well I am just a tad older than you. Less than two months I will be 80. Now that is getting pretty well seasoned. In April '65 I was on a in Okinawa, getting ready to hit the beaches in VN. But you know lots of senior discounts start a 55. I have a son around your age that is retired after 22 years Navy working on his second career flying air bus for Fedex, so he hates to admit it also but shortly he can get senior discounts at McDonalds. I can remember the day he at 12 and I were talking he said Dad, I want to be a Jet Pilot when I grow up, and that is exactly what he did. He never weavered from that goal. Started in F-14 Tomcats, went to F-18 SuperHornets.. do I sound like a proud father. I enjoyed his career almost as much as he did.

Or chalk works too looks good. I don’t see it as a devil, nor do I see it as not a smile.

Hogan’s Heroes- Sgt Schultz (and I’m not that “senior” yet but watched plenty of reruns ) Glad you were able to “fix” your project Dave.

I took the picture out of the frame and cut off all of the wording. Rescrolled the message on a new piece of wood and glued it on. No one but us will ever know about my screw up. So happy it's done.

Neat idea and well done Charlie.

That turned out beautifully Jim

Beautiful work Paul, RJ

very nice, RJ

Ah yes - the price of success. And you know, the satisfied customer is going to spread the word about you. You may never sleep again. Next thing ya know, you'll need a warehouse and an appointment on Shark Tank.

As to parts, if there is nothing "broken" in the mainframe or other moving parts, and it's only worn bearings, you should have no problem finding parts. Now, if the bearing sleeves are badly worn, that could pose a problem. You will know once you get it apart and can inspect all the pieces and parts. Please do keep up updated as you move along and even still pics are better than none. Once I found out about downloading the video files, they played fine. Good luck on your journey, both with the saw and with scrolling in general. It's a great hobby and you found the right place to get knowledge.

Well then in that case, I do not know why you couldn't do with that saw, that you could do with a bigger newer one.

Well, they must have liked the clocks I made for them.... Now we get a second round of them to make, LOL...

Nice! Cutting that rope would drive me crazy.

Good luck on your endeavors. It is a saw certainly worth saving if for no other reason, than nostalgia. If you get real involved in scrolling I feel you will want to up grade to a newer version. But that one is a keeper, just for conversation if for no other reason. Does it accept pinless blades?

They were taken with an IPhone and the clips were converted to MP4 on my PC Windows 10 and then attached dragging to this window. The only thing that shows up is the progress bar and the sound. It should be straight forward but isn't working. I spent a lot of time this weekend looking for the original manual, I finally found it safely tucked away. The saw is circa March 1988. I also employed an endoscope and it looks like a reasonable disassembly. More accurate evaluation later. I will try and document the process as I go and will post accordingly. The big question that remains is finding parts. I will also make a PDF of the manual in case someone else needs it.

@Dave Monk it looks wonderful. What a great fix.

Good days, bad days. Tries to do too much, slow going. Next week will be 8 weeks since accident.

Terrific work on all but I especially love the cats. Marg

A woman never tells her age Paul, you know that. Especially on a public forum. Really depends on what you call a “Senior” - what I find says it originally aired from Sept. 1965 to April, 1971. So I could have watched some of the original episodes towards the end of that original run (and may have as my dad may have watched .) I would have been a toddler when it first aired and under 10 when it last aired. I do recall watching many reruns over the years though including some recently.

I know Nothing! What TV show was that from all you senior people.

Beautiful work!

awesome work

Great looking grandson!!! And you should be a writer.

very nice gifts. Yep the cats are really very well done. The detail on the ears, the red hearts are a great touch.

That is very sweet. I love it - and so will she, guaranteed. Nice cutting too!

Oh wow! I adore those cats! Nice job on all of it. Wish I was on your Christmas list.

I'm certain the gifts will be enjoyed by all. Nice cutting on all, I really like the cats. There is so much to learn with inkscape. I'm trying too, but don't use it enough. Every time I use it there is re-learning to do. Jerry

Very good Brian @Stretch. I was going to suggest these, but you beat me to it.

Ha. went to is if the book was on ebay at my favorite book store. It looked familiar. Checked my past purchases. I do have it now I just have to find it. Someday I have to get organized,,, another New Years resolution...2030!

colorful idea

WoW Dave. That is fantastic. I sure wish I lived closer to you. I could really learn a lot.