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Another subject I have been searching for, for quite some time, is a Pirate ship. Most of the ship images are great to look at but I was unable to find any that were suitable to convert into a scrollable pattern due to all the fine details. I found this Tattoo Image posted by Holy Trinity Tattoo Studio with no indication of copyright or use restrictions. The image is not very cluttered with a lot of fine details, but it took a lot of work to convert the image into a scrollable pattern. Inkscape did a pretty good job of making a usable SVG. However, since the image was really of a simple line-type drawing, Inkscape made the somewhat thick/wide lines into very narrow long open cutout areas. This required me to add a bunch of bridges. The result was in an 11 x 17 inches pattern that was a difficult cut. The pattern was cut in 5/32” solid core ply using Pegas #2/0 and #1 Spiral blades. The backer is ¼” BB Ply painted black. At this point I need to state that I am not happy with my cutting. The very close together parallel cuts and tiny bridges did not make for a neat clean cutting. I think I should have taken a different approach when converting the image to a pattern. Areas like the Spars and Mast should have been fully open to the backer. Might have made cutting easier and cleaner. Although the cutting was not as good as I would have liked I knew painting the cut panel would hide a lot of the flaws. I also knew I would be painting the cut panel like doing a coloring book, with the black lines showing. I decided ahead that the Flag would be Black with a White Scull and Cross Bones, Sails an Off-White canvas color, Ship and Spars Brown and the Waves Aqua Green with White foam (dabbled with a brush). Wasn’t sure about how to handle the wind effects but knew it could not be white so decided on a VERY Pale Blue to add to the effect. Painting was done mostly with my air brush using Artist Acrylic Air brush paints with some brush work on the Flag and Spars. The assembled panel was finished with multiple coats of Clear Gloss Acrylic. All in all, the finish product does not look tooooo bad but as much as I feel this is not my best work, I decided to mount the panel in an old existing frame that has some dings and dents and has been lying on the shelf for a long time. Kinda suitable for the subject. Just cleaned it up with a fresh coat of a rattle can Gloss Brown paint. Just showing it because of the amount of work I put into completing it. You can be the judge of the work quality.

I saw this project posted by the designer a little while back along with the pattern. So first of all I wish to thank Dave Monk for so generously sharing his pattern. I know my project does not stand up to the talents of Dave but I still want to post what I did so you all know I am not simply sitting in the sun and not at all in my shop. My wife liked it so at least that more than made it worth while for me to make the effort to cut it Dick heppnerguy

dgman, great job. I made some of those people a while back...

Another SG pattern finished... Didn't want to add any wood to the back for a hanger and take away from the clean lines. Couldn't be free standing since it was front heavy. So, I glued black felt to the back (Glue stick) found the easel back of an old picture frame, cut it to fit the back and used double stick tape to mount it. Not unique or high tech but it is what it is...

I'm a little late for this, but this is my first attempt using acrylic for color sandwiched between basswood. Chris

For Christmas I made one of my grandsons a "soccer" plaque with shaker pegs. The daughter asked me to make the granddaughter something similar with a cheerleader motif. Here's what I came up with. Top layer 1/2" Baltic for all the inside cuts, FD Polar #1 blades throughout the interior cuts. 1/2" Baltic laminated to the top with polyurethane glue. All outside cuts made with FD #3 Polar blades. Name painted white and then with glow in the dark paint, for the cool factor. Steve Good pattern modified with the name and the shaker pegs. Mounting holes hidden under the lower team logos. The cheer team.

Just finished this one. Idaho plaque, pattern by BoB scroll . Wood is a repurposed plaque ( 6" X 23" ) from a thrift store, 3/4 pine; blades FD Polar #1 throughout. Second Picture is the piece on the saw with a " 1 2 3 block" as a counterweight, nonslip pad underneath. Started cutting in the center to reduce the weight when I got to the ends.

Steve Good pattern

Still on the learning curve with acrylic. I got this pattern from a coloring book, acrylic sandwiched between 1/8" ply.

Here is the one I made for my wife. I made the pattern from a photo on Pinterest. The wood is Eastern Red Cedar, finished with rattle can lacquer. Of course, I got it done the day before Valentine's Day, which is unusual for me, as the finish is usually still drying the morning of Valentine's Day. Tom

I have just 2 Easter patterns, so this year I decided to make a set. It contains 12 Easter Eggs patterns: 3 signs, 3 ornaments, 3 crosses and 3 animals. Also I added a stand (optional) Easter Eggs patterns

I made two for my wife this year. The first is a Steve Good pattern. Done in 1/2” Cherry. The backer and base is Sapele. The beard is 1/8” Aspen. The nose is 1/4” Ceader. The second is from the Spring issue of ScrollSaw Woodworking and Crafts. The girl is 3/4” Poplar, the base is 1//2” Cherry. The birds are Purpleheart, Cherry, Redheart, Mahogany and Wenge. Every wood was from the scrap bin. Everything cut with FD Ultra Reverse #1 and #3.

This a Steve Good Design. I made it from 1/4-inch maple veneered MDF (left over from some floating shelves I made), this was the first time I ever scrolled anything MDF, and I was shocked at how evenly you cut through it. I have excellent dust collection so that was not a bother. Being MDF I had to paint it. I like to place things like this around the house somewhere and wait to see how long it takes my wife to notice it.

These are a few projects that I made for my wife a few years ago.

Did these back in 2019. I wonder where they are now....................lol

A couple from recent years.

Wanted to make some small gift boxes and ordered some mahogony. 6 each 24 x 4" 1/8" boards (should have ordered 5-6" wide boards to better fit pattern). Stack cut 2 at a time. finish with gloss laquer. I had done the 2 center boxes with bubinga wood previously but it is getting very expensive. (twice as expensive as mahogony) Fun cutting.

On this one I embedded a magnet on the left side so I could add the arrow. This would be helpful if you would be playing someone who is absent so they know it is their move.

I was just excited to get the replacement part (motor to arm connector rod) for my Hegner Multimax V-22 and ready for some work. A niece had a birthday pending and I wanted to get something special done for her. She loves the shore and ocean, so found this pattern from Steve Good's site. I have a tendency to jump into things whole hog and this really did test and develop my skills in a hurry (first scroll saw project). Was especially worried as I used a plank of Lowe's 1/4" birch ply and some practice cuts on a hummingbird pattern had me wondering if the top piece was going to explode on me. Went through 2 dozen Advanced Machinery #3 reverse double tooth blades on the two top layers. Used up a few #5's on the easy third layer. Simple spray on coat of Watco lacquer. Pretty sure I went through most of those blades because of the slow pace of my cutting. Think I spent about 8 hours on the top piece. I think spiral blades may have been more appropriate, but I ain't there yet.

Frank, that's a great looking piece, RJ

Another great piece. The nice thing about the flaws that you see, only you see them, to the rest of us it's a great piece! The colors really make it pop! Chris

Well Frank, I would be proud to hang your ship on my wall. It is beautiful and all the little flaws you see others would not. It's those little flaws that make a wonderful finished product.

Looks amazing.

terrific job

You are your own worst critic. I'm sure this would win first place in any art show. But what do I know? All I know is that it looks great. Jerry

Beautiful job Dave!

Looks terrific. Clean and crisp, the cutting not the potatoes. Marg

You did an excellent job, well done. The only way to test your skills and help you to improve, is to jump right in. Your niece will love it. Marg

Great stuff folks!

Nice projects. I have cut several fret boxes in the past and also enjoyed the outcome. Of course, you always do such a wonderful job on your scroll saw work. they look great. Dick heppnerguy

I think this is wood art, because I think protrait is normally people. Any way here is my latest project. This is the C-124-C manufactured by Douglas Aircraft. It was a cargo aifcraft used by the Air Force during the 50's and 60's. She flew low and slow with an average ground speed of 205 mph. Non-pressurized, so our altitude was primarily between 8,000 and 9,000 feet depending on which direction we were flying. Our mission was primarily supporting our troops worldwide and humanitarian missions. I was a navigator in this aircraft accumulating approximately 4,500 hours in the 4 years I was assigned to the 17th Military Airlift Squadron in Charleston, SC. I wonder if any of you veterans during the 50's and 60's may have hopped a ride. She could carry almost anything from tanks, fire trucks, helicopters (blades were removed) and any other large items that were needed by troops. She was affectionly known as "Old Shakey" because of the way she flew through the air, and sometimes as the "Aluminum Overcast" by Air Traffic Control. She served with honor from 1950 to 1974 before being retired. She was replaced by the C5A. This was cut on 1/8-inch plywood which I purchased many years ago from Home Depot. I didn't want to try the good stuff for my first project of this type. It was cut with Pegas number 0 skip tooth blade. I cut like this airplane flew, low speed and slow feed. I'm guessing I have between 30 and 40 hours in the project. One of these days I will attach an electric clock to check how long I spend on projects. I used poster board for the background. 1/8-inch plywood too thick for frame. I was going to try to make my own frame, but could not find framing material that didn't cost an arm and leg. Tried HD and Lowes, they didn't have any framing material. Tried Michaels and Hobby Lobby, didn't like what they had and more than I wanted to pay. I looked at ready made frames and found one at Michaels for $7.00. Exact size I needed. Maybe when it gets warmer , I will try making my own frames. I hope this isn't too long. I would love to hear from some of you veterans who served in the 50's and 60's who may have caught a hop. My time in the Air Force was mid-1963 to mid-1968. Jerry Walters

Interesting aircraft. I like your pattern for it. In the Army Paratroopers I flew and jumped mainly from C-123 and C-130's. Interesting aircraft also. Nice job on your project Dick heppnerguy

Here is the finished piece waiting for the weekend to give to her.

great job

Nice clean lines. Wonderful plaque.

Very nice cutting. Counterweight a great idea. What are your plans for a backer and finish?

This is my Valentine gift to my wife. I also posted it in the BRAGGING forum. Sorry for the duplicate posting. Thanks for looking. Rick

That looks great to me.

WOW!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! Jerry

Great work on an intricate pattern.

Pics of the table suction addition. I did not drill the table like a Jet or Excalibur.

Local military base restaurant owner asked for these. I found some but they were not all exactly what I was looking for so I adjusted as needed. He was quite pleased. Dewalt saw. About 18 1/2 inches tall each.

This is a Sue Mey pattern and it is a bit late for an Easter project but since she had a sell last month I bought this one. It's not glued together yet but wanted to jump in on this challenge and not be left out. I used spiral 0 blades and wood is birch. I'm not a painter, this was my first attempt

Happy spring everyone, lots of rain here in Pennsylvania. Happy Scrolling, creating saw dust makes me happy!

A recent cut (approx 11" x 8") for a local football club logo (soccer to most of you guys) - Aston Villa Football Club, currently riding quite high in the English Premier League

Thought I would add a color project to the list.

Recently finished this little guy as part of my wildlife collection. Dick

Another color filled eagle. Made from cherry. https://www.facebook.com/tjswoodshop

Darn I found one more, don't know why I forgot it, the most colorful project I hav done. It is an Alex Fox pattern that was to be a wall hanging but I turned it into a real bird house.