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Well, it's been some time since I've posted here, so I apologize if this is a bit long. After seeing the awesome work some have done with epoxy fill on their work I gave it a try, several times (lol) and each time, in my opinion was an epic fail. I just couldn't get the epoxy to be bubble free. I really wanted it to look like stained glass. So then the little voice in my head went " just use actual stained glass". I really shouldn't listen to that voice, but I tried. I've learned that I suck at cutting glass, result..epic fail #2. Then while at work and pondering my dilemma about how cool the stained glass stuff is and how talented those folks who can create those awesome looking pieces and I really wanted to do something like that except with wood on my scrollsaw! So after many attempts I came up with this. As this is only a test I used basswood to keep cost down and colored acrylic, which I cut on my scrollsaw (win-win) ! The acrylic is in the middle so it looks the same from both sides. For me this is a success, so on to different woods and more complex patterns, I'm thinking that Intarsia patterns might be a good fit for this. Now to dig thru all my Intarsia patterns. Chris

Making a lamp for a contest at our wood turning club. The lamp was made on the lathe but the shade was made with the scroll saw.

These theads almost make me feel like someone wants me to justify why I have a Hegner. Not sure why. But I do not feel the need. My hegner will be with me as long as I can scroll. I'm very happy with it. Enough said.

My wife liked it so much that she displays it in a little stand in our kitchen.

Looks great. I wonder why he wanted six of them? Lets hope they are for his wife, mother and children. Marg

This was a request from my cardiologist this past year. Little did I know that he travels to an Indian reservation and treats heart patients. So after seeing what I do with the maple burl slabs, he requested one of a "Young Indian Boy Dancing". Since the doctor is of East India decent, I asked him, "Indian from India or Native American Indian?" Native American he said, so from a photograph of a young Indian dancing at a local powwow, here is the finished project. This was done on my 21" Seyco and the wood was one and a quarter inch thick. This was my most favorite piece I did in 2023. Jane Hiatt

A jewelry box for my only granddaughter. This project called for woodworking techniques I have never done before. From the hand cut blind dove tails to controlling chip-out on the curly maple - it has challenged (and frustrated) me beyond measure. The drawers are divided and flocked in black. The bottom drawer has a ring storage area. It is FINALLY done and I will be giving it to her at her birthday party today. It has a hidden drawer that is accessed by a sliding panel on the back. I am ready to get back to scrolling now.

BEAUTIFUL !!! Your completed project and the obvious love shared between your granddaughter and you. GOD bless you both. Rick

I just finished cutting that pattern and I think it will look very nice when completed. Thanks for sharing the pattern!

A more expensive saw makes a minor difference in that it is more solid, easier blades changes, etc. I started with a single speed Delta from a pawn shop, moved to a Hitchai, then a Dewalt and now a Pegas. The first two were purchased solely on price and immediate availability. The last two were a combination of price and reputation. Each change had something better or easier than the previous. But, was the saw better--or was I getting better? I did have the Dewalt apart a few times lubing bearings and adjusting the tension rod.

success !!!! Looks really good. colored Plexiglass will be cheaper in the long run. The store I bought the water clear resin has scraps of plexiglass for $1. A half liter of polyester resin was $25. I will do scraps before I do resin again. Me. Mark Eason

That is a very fine job!

All the best Sparkey. Beautiful work.

To answer the original ? I don't thing there is more stress on the parts. The linkage saws have more bearings. Rough count My Hawk G4 has about has 5 not counting the motor. A monster bearing on the motor, two in the pitman arm and one in each arm pivot. I think the upper pitman arm is a bushing not a bearing. My EX-16 has about 18 small bearings. The problem with them has been dry bearings from the factory. The Dewalts were notorious for it. I have rebuilt 3 EX saws for a couple of friends. The pitman arm bearing was seized completely on one. These saws were not in abusive environments. They also did not have many hours on them. As I writing this I think I need to look at how many hours I have put on my used EX. Yes I did tear it down when I got it and re-lubed all of the bearings.

Well I came down with the Flu, so what do you do? I decide after sitting and sleeping in the recliner to go out and paste a pattern for a bowl on a piece of wood. I guess it didn't stop there as you can see. Made out of 1 1/4 birch countertop plained down to 7/8 then cut and put together.

This has been a popular one over the years around Valentines day. Guy order 6 of these the other day... dude needs to slow down on the girlfriends.. Steve Good design from several years ago..

I just finished these 3 boxes, which incorporate several firsts for me: I wanted to try scrolling cheap wood, so these are glued-up white pine 1.5 inches. They are the first boxes I have scrolled. The fish is the first "fine" scrollwork I have done, would you call it Fretwork? not sure I don't know any other scrollers let alone experienced ones I can ask. What do I like about these boxes? The thin walls are amazing. The Oak tops of the round boxes. The ease with which the tops (oak) of the circular boxes swing (I waxed the dowels), The close but easy fit of the fish box, I like just taking it apart and putting it back together. What do I dislike? The plywood tops and bottoms look ugly to me. I like the pine but a solid hardwood would look better. The fish box would look better if it was not as tall, sometimes less is more. This scrolled fish needs to contrast the top of the box more. Some things I thought of doing (but didn't do this time): Flocking the inside of the boxes, painting or staining the walls of the boxes, and a magnetic catch for the round boxes to hold them in place when closed. Any suggestions or observations would be welcome I want to improve The fish box is a Steve Good design salt video.mp4 fish video.mp4

Beautiful work!

I cut this for my granddaughter for Christmas and she absolutely loved it. It's a Aussie A4 (8.3" X 11.7") cut from 1.5 bamboo in a shop frame. I think the blades were a 2/0 Reverse tooth. Jim Blume @Jim Blume made the pattern. Thanks Jim. Marg

Great work!

Nice job, Marg! I’ve cut that one a couple of times. So recognizable with a small amount of detail. I listened to one of my favorite Dylan songs today. Garth Brooks cover of To Make You Feel My Love.

Honestly, when I looked at the first picture I thought it was sort of unique but wasn’t crazy about it. Then I saw the second two pictures, wow, that’s beautiful!

Hi Rusty: This will take home a ribbon for sure, well done I'm glad I didn't enter the same contest as you, this lamp would have kicked my butt...lol Good luck and keep up the great work Fab4

Wow, just WOW!

Yes, you can remove the broken piece and a hair dryer is a good method to soften the links (if you don't overheat them) for removal and replacement. You can get more links as spares from DeWalt or parts distributors like www.ereplacementparts.com, or from a local industrial supply like Grainger, McMaster Supply, etc. Even Amazon offers them. Charley

Took me a bit to track it down on Steve’s blog as he shared it back in 2011, but here is a link to the pattern for anyone interested in making some for Valentine’s Day. (Hopefully nobody needs 6 for girlfriends or boyfriends though. (I have enough trouble taking care of 1 hubby .) https://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-love-you-this-much.html

Thanks, Bill, I am not upset about the things I didn't like, it's all part of learning as you point out. I got some great tips by mentioning them. Being relatively new at this I can't always foresee what the end product will look like. I learned a lot on these projects, one thing I didn't mention was the "trickiness" of scrolling thin Oak. I found the pronounced grain made it challenging, constantly changing resistance. It's a great hobby so happy I gave it a try again. I tried it in my thirties with a lousy scrollsaw, I had less patience then and it was very frustrating. Fast-forward 30 years and I have some patience and a decent tool; made a huge difference. It is a very underrated tool! Once again thanks for the input! Brian .

I've always liked that pattern. I printed it a few years ago and haven't gotten to it yet. I have to stop putting stuff off! Great job!

That is way cute.

I am part of the Herb Society of America and we love hummingbirds. I made a hummingbird plaque for the outgoing president. I enjoy segmentation and working with various types of wood stack-cutting. Hopefully it is a gift she will cherish for years to come.

Another one I'll have to add to my list. Thanks

I have to agree that the question is not if a better saw will make a better scroller. A better saw can make scrolling more pleasurable because it is easier to change blades and less vibration and things like that. But with that said there are people who do not have steady hands and no matter what saw they use will not correct that. Being able to relax at a saw for long periods of time is a plus. The Hegners and Rbi's do not get the press because they are highend production saws and are high $$. But you get what you pay for. The double link saws are all clones of one another. They all could come off the same factory line as far as I am concerned. Not much differences in the designs on them. Bottom line is if the saw is working fine for you than have fun and make some saw dust.

I think a lot of that also is to do with price range.

Awesome’’ Jane. Love the burl.

Thanks, R.J. It was a hoot to do, but the fact that it blew the doctor away, was so worth it. He told me that the image was exactly what he had in his mind.

Of course it did. I was done with the Flu after 2 days thanks to the scroll saw.

Nice work. Yes, the interior cuts on the fish would be considered “fretwork”.

All look great, very nicely done! The only thing i would do differently is the fish box. Instead of the box over box cover, I would have just made a lid keeper (1/4 inch thick) attached to the bottom side of the top. And, maybe, the bottom could have been inset so the edge does not show. The lid keeper and inset bottom could be stack cut as they would be the same. Just a little edge sanding on the lid keeper would let it drop in easily. No criticism, just suggestions as you requested.

Thanks, I was planning on giving the fish box to a friend who is battling cancer. I wasn't sure it was nice enough.

Such a beautiful heirloom. Great picture with Grandpa!

Great job. That will certainly be cherished for a lifetime and hopefully beyond.

Job very well done. I always love seeing projects like this that take you out of the scrollsawing norm and challenge you a bit. I am sure it will be treasured forever. Thanks for showing.

Bruce that is beautiful excellent craftsmanship, is it your design or did you follow a plan, RJ

Awesome jewelry box Bruce. Fit only for a granddaughter.

That is a beauty! Great job.

Oh my, what a wonderful treasure

WOW Bruce, that is beautiful. I am certain your granddaughter will love it. Jerry

I have three!, I have three! First and most important are the military emblems I make for veterans I meet. I will just show the latest one, but it was worth every bit of effort just to see the appreciation for them. Even saw some tear from a couple. Second, my street organ.. My most complicated build ever, taking the longest and most dedication and resulted in meeting some very talented wood working people and was very fun to share with audiences. Third, my kayak, not as difficult as the organ and did not take as long but I did need to use the scroll saw to cut out the framing. Could be done on a band saw but did not have a good enough one at the time, could not use the kayak because of back problems, but worth the effort/satisfaction just to build it. The picture is sent to me from the guy that bought it from me, paddling on beautiful Lake Coeur D'alene, Idaho. Hope he didn't sink! The main point for me is the scroll say is just not a tool for intricate, portraits, fretwork, it is a useful tool in other project, just like table saws, routers, and planers...

Here's one I've been going to cut. And another one in .pdf that I cut out of hickory. I've always been going to do it again but larger. Tree of life with ornate border.pdf

Very well done Steve.