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Managed to get something completed for once: Fairly happy with the outcome, considering this is basically my second project, first involving any kind of more intricate fretwork. It’s not as clean as I’d like it to be but it looks okay from a distance. Not sure whether it needs a finish or not? It’ll probably be hanging on a wall so barely any touching or such. Maybe a clear coat of spray varnish? I do also have boiled linseed oil available…

When I was at my daughter's place, I noticed that their stockings were just being hung on a picture hook. Mom to the rescue!!! This is a Kathy Wise design that showed up in my FB feed recently. I cut this as segmentation from one piece of reclaimed elm, from our city's canopy. It is a little more than 1" thick. Used a(many) #7 Precision skip blade(s). Colour provided by watered down Unicorn Spit. There is one major cutting error that I turned into a design choice. This is just waiting for the Osmo satin finish to dry.

Hey Everyone! In my final scroll saw project video of the year, we make a beautiful Merry Christmas Shadow Box Designed By Steve Good! This project uses 1/4 inch material and the multiple layers add up to create a beautiful 3D effect! Hope you all like the video and I hope you all have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Years! #ArtisanPirate

"Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence."

I've amassed a veritable army of pallet wood Santas. World domination is within my grasp.

Not video but there is a lot of pictures and info from when I rebuilt mine..

I believe Carol Rothman has some in one of her scroll saw boxes books. here is an example: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/creative-wooden-boxes-from-the-scroll-saw-28-useful--surprisingly-easy-to-make-projects_carole-rothman/3293769/item/27703952/?mkwid=|dc&pcrid=77172150940733&pkw=&pmt=be&slid=&product=27703952&plc=&pgrid=1234751854563929&ptaid=pla-4580771612621121&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping+-+Low+Vol+Scarce+-+%2410+-+%2450&utm_term=&utm_content=|dc|pcrid|77172150940733|pkw||pmt|be|product|27703952|slid||pgrid|1234751854563929|ptaid|pla-4580771612621121|&msclkid=9e4eee2102ba11730a838ba1cbf4677d#idiq=27703952&edition=7974845

The saw looks great! as far as transporting it. I used to take mine to our annual woodworking show in my Jeep Grand Cherokee, Not sure how it would fit in the Outback. I put Cardboard on the floor of the Jeep with it hanginout the back a bit lean the saw on it lift the legs and slide it in. But it is a bit more manageable to remove the legs and transport it that way. Since Kevin mentioned the wheels, I took another look at the pictures. The wheels were an option along with the handle up front. It makes moving it around the shop a lot easier. It is still heavy. The handle is also useful for another reason. I clip a plastic bag to it with clothespins and drop my cut offs in it.

Let's just call it facial hair. I saw something similar at a craft fair a couple months ago. Even though I usually don't do a lot of Santa themed projects, I thought that one was unique and it struck my fancy, for some reason. I should've taken a picture. A couple weeks later, a bunch of long, rough sawn pine 1x6's appeared in the scrap pile at work. This project came to mind as the perfect use for them, so I salvaged them and brought them home. I couldn't remember exactly how the craft fair Santa's looked, so I searched Google images, presuming I would stumble onto a number of similar projects I could borrow from. Not so much. So, the design for these guys is mostly made up by me. I drew it out on a piece of paper, then made templates for all of the pieces out of 1/4" ply to make sure I liked the final proportions. This is what I came up with.

$275 is an absolute bargain!!! The saw sounds fine. I did buy my Hawk in May of 2005. I think Kevin is correct on the time frame. One big difference between the G4 and the rest of the Hawks is the body of the saw is cast iron instead of aluminum. The saw is about 100 lbs. Since 2005 I have only done a couple of minor repairs. It still has the original bellows even though I purchased a spare. It has paid for most of the tools in my shop, just in Christmas sales. The original saw had a slight crown in the table and Hawk sent me a replacement. I believe the G4 was the last model produced before the company was sold to Bushton MFG.

I did buy my Hawk in May of 2005. I think Kevin is correct on the time frame. One big difference between the G4 and the rest of the Hawks is the body of the saw is cast iron instead of aluminum. The saw is about 100 lbs. Since 2005 I have only done a couple of minor repairs. It still has the original bellows even though I purchased a spare. It has paid for most of the tools in my shop, just in Christmas sales. The original saw had a slight crown in the table and Hawk sent me a replacement. I believe the G4 was the last model produced before the company was sold to Bushton MFG.

I own a G426, and absolutely love it. I paid $400 for mine, and had to replace a few parts to get it cutting quiet. This one is in really good shape, and for that price, I would snatch it up. The nice thing is, you can still get parts for this saw, and it is very easy to work on. I do hear a slight rattle on that saw, so it may need a new cam bearing soon, but I think that'll be a few miles down the road. Mine sounded really bad, and with the cam and bearing replacement (and a few other parts), it pretty much whispers. Here's a link to my post about repairing my saw after I purchased it.   Anyhow, I am extremely happy with my G4, and if you are looking for a larger saw, you can't go wrong, in my opinion. Dan

Looking at the first picture it looks like it has the rear wheels option.. it does have the front handle to lift / tilt it back onto the wheels and roll it around.. These saws are heavy.. I believe the shipping weight of mine was 130lbs Having the wheels option is a big plus if you want to move it around. I don't remember what the option cost but guessing at least $60 - 80.. At times I wish I had the wheels.

They were orders that I received during my craft show, had to be done before Christmas. Mission accomplished

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.

They started around 2004 - 5 and I believe they switched to the BM-26 around 2011 ish.. but I'm not certain of the ending of the G426.. I do know it started 2004-5 though.. I think Rolf mentioned he got his new in 2005

I would say every 2 years is probably what I would do if I was to take the time to do it properly.. Maybe a weekend hobby person every 3-4 years.. but it does really boil down to how much use and abuse it gets.. so its difficult to really put a time frame without really knowing the run time of the saw..

Yes @Rolf has one and he probably could tell you more than I could on this specific saw model since I have not first hand with the particular model.. That being said the G426 is almost identical to the newest model saw ( a BM-26 ) which I do have.. Most of the parts for the BM-26 are shared with the G426 so really i think they're the same saw other than a different bearing set up on the motor itself. This saw was always known as the Cadillac of the Hawks and it sounds good to me in the video.. looks to be in good shape. I don't think it's been used much at all as there is no visible marks on the table top.. it looks to have the factory swirl marks on the top from being machined.. My new saw with almost 500 hours on it has worn the machining marks off so I'd say it has not all that much time on it. Not sure about your location.. but most of the G426 saws in my area are priced $600 and up so I'd say it's priced good. If it was close to me I'd be all over that.. I'd like to get a G426 just to mess around with and compare to my saw, LOL.. I would think if you didn't like it you should be able to get more than that out of it if you sold it.. Not sure how long she's had it listed.. but If anyone knows these saws in the area I would say it won't be there long.. At least in the market in my area..

I beleive Roft has one of those G4 saws, it is clean looking, RJ

I see a lady with a bad hair day. I also see a great project completed and nice work.

So, I am looking at this 26 inch Hawk that this person has for sale (I would like a larger saw). She is the second owner and she has not used it much and could not speak for the previous owner. I am really curious as to how you think it sounds. I had her take some pictures and a video of it because she lives quite far from where I am. She wants $275 for it. She said it doesn't vibrate (those are pellets being stored under the saw for her pellet stove - had that clarified earlier) and there is no rust on it... either on the saw or stand. I Would really like your opinion expecially you folks who own Hawks. Hawk video .mp4

Years ago I had seen many scrollsawn ribbon boxes and believe it was here. Does anyone know where I can get the patterns for these and if you do them could you post some examples. I have alot of lumber to use up and would like to do a few different things. Always liked the looks of them. Thanks.

I get emails from Brother ever since I bought my printer. This one came today and I think it is a pretty good deal.

I'd love to get me a color laser printer.. I only gave $99 for mine Brother BW laser printer and love it except I can't do my red lines for my patterns now.. But it's great for printing my packing slips and receipts etc for my sales. I did better this year than expected but I think I better stay a bit frugal and keep using the one I have for another year.. Sure glad you talked me into getting a laser one though.. I sure don't miss the inkjet and fussing with those dumb ink cartridge's or tanks

Yeah I'd probably plan to take the legs off. I can get some measurements from my saw if you like.. I would think with the seats down in the back of your outback would give you enough length to fit it in assembled.. If you try without taking it apart I'd take some old blankets or pillows or something to help protect the saw should it slide or move in case of a need for hard stop is needed. Or if you have some straps or tie downs of some sort in the outback.. I can't remember if they have the tie down spots on those.. Been a while since I've been in one of those.

my 26" hawk fit into my prius. But I had to remove the legs. Careful with the cord. The frame may cut or damage the cord. I stuck something under the frame so the cord was not under pressure.

Beautiful craftsmanship, RJ

I wouldn't wait to long, someone else will buy it, RJ

Question to @kmmcrafts @Rolf @DRugerH... I own a 2017 Subaru Outback, would I be able to transport this saw in that? Should I take the saw off the stand to transport it? Thank you!

That is beautiful. The colors really make it pop.

That is beautiful. You did a terrific job. Marg

Awesome piece, well done. Marg

Love it and so will your daughter. Well done. Marg

They are so cute. You should cut yourself a spare spare just in case you brake the spare. Marg

After deciding to scale down SG's "Dirty Harry" pattern and dealing with some serious sciatica issues, I finally finished scrolling my project this morning... Even though I was not pain free by any means I just wanted to get the last of it done. I feel it was worth it!

You did a terrific. Hope you are feeling better soon. Marg

In my opinion not what it is maybe worth.. But I do not know Hawks.

At that price I'd send a check.

A really nice project. I am going to try and remember to buy a pattern too. Dick heppnerguy

Looks quite nice to me. Keep up the good work and thanks for posting Dick heppnerguy

It was smooth but when I spray varnished it,it came out like that.

I use Valvoline synthetic grease. As for how often, it depends on how much you use it. I've done both of mine when I first got them. They were bought used so I did it just so I'd know that they were greased. Both of them are green so they are at least 10 years old. I may do them sometime in 2025 if I live that long.

Beautiful job! I would spray it with clear lacquer just to make it easier to dust. But I live in a dusty climate.

Not sure why I haven't posted this before.. Just in case you didn't know if you sign up for their newsletter email they give out a free ornament pattern every month.. sometimes they are a pretty basic ornament while other times they have some pretty nice ones.. This is a screen capture of this months ornament they just emailed me today.. You likely wouldn't get this one if you sign up now but it might be worth it for a free 12 ornament patterns every year.. Most I've never used as they are not my style but someone here might like them.. To sign up just go to their site and a screen pops up to subscribe... https://woodenteddybear.com/

Is there anywhere I can buy the rockercam? For an ex21

Frank, My daughter would love this! I will look for your pattern. Thanks for sharing.

Eye catching scene Frank! I agree with @barb.j.enders's hubby that it is "interesting." But I am the "hubby" and am wondering if it is also "interesting" from the special lady's point of view? I might have to cut this one myself. Update: I showed it to my lady and she said it looks "weird"; and from her reaction, not in a nice way. So much for the female point of view.

Thanks Frank. That will be cut soon(ish). Hubby just saw it and said "That's interesting!".

When I was an exhibitor at our county fair this year a man came up to me and pointed to a compound cut angel I had on display. It wasn’t for sale (I made it for my wife a few years before she passed away and wasn’t going to part with it) but just there to demonstrate what you can do with a scrollsaw. He asked me if I would make 12 of them for him. I was a little hesitant (I’m not much of a mass production type - rather do one offs) until he told me the backstory. His wife, who died around the same time as mine, would give the grandkids an angel every year for Christmas. When she died he decided to keep the tradition going. When he saw my angel he thought they would be perfect for this year, so I agreed to make them … all 12 of them! He was pleased and so was I. The bodies are walnut and the wings soft maple.

Dan I would say it's totally up to you on taking it further apart.. When I did mine I took a couple of the pieces apart to expose the bearing and there was plenty of grease so there was no need to add any more.. plus I had no idea what type of grease was originally used, and many grease types are not to be mixed.. some will turn into a almost glue like substance if you mix it with another type.. I don't recommend adding grease unless you're willing to use solvent to remove all the factory grease first.. On mine.. I just assembled it and figured I'd run it a couple years and pull it apart for a clean up and fresh grease if I keep it that long.. Without a doubt the factory grease is not a high end synthetic grease like I would use if I was doing a clean and re-grease job on it.. If you're not willing to have to take it apart in a few years for a maintenance / grease job.. then maybe worth the effort for you to clean it and replace it with a good synthetic grease now while it's apart.. I just don't recommend mixing the two types of grease by simply adding to what is in there now. Good luck