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Cut in 3/8 Alder using #3 FDUR#3 blades.......Thanks again for the pattern Charlie.....Thanks for looking, Steve.

I've been working to finish these two western pieces for a sale this coming weekend. They were both double stack cut and while one of the attached photos shows it is finished natural, the other is finished with ipswich. They have their mates but I wanted to show the difference between the two. They are cut on Baltic Birch with Birch backers stained ebony. The frames are knotty pine cut to size. The pieces are coated with several coats of gloss polyacrylic and the frames are done with satin. The patterns are by Jim Blume. The portrait piece was an easy cut but the landscape piece was a ... well, I'll just say it was tough. There are several areas that are bridged with single small pieces that made the piece very fragile. Regardless, however challenging, they were a lot of fun to cut. The door hanger is a Steve Good pattern and still has to be finished with polyacrylic. Wanted something a little easier to do after tackling the landscape Jim Blume piece. Finally, our new addition to our family. (My wife's Christmas present.) The Papillon, Chocolate "Chip," give us a total of four dogs. We still have the two cats and about 75 goldfish. Anyway, I did the pattern for Chip's piece which was cut from Baltic Birch and stained Ipswich. I added brown accents because he is what is called a Tri-color Papillon. It has a black Birch backer and the frame is cut from pre-fab framing material to match the ones I have done of the other cuts of the clan.

Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes And found my cleanest dirty shirt. And I shaved my face and combed my hair And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day. Kris has written some awesome lyrics. I'll add the pattern to the library.

There is a small trend of doctors offices that like little trinkets. So I had a foot doctor visit today and made a foot drawer. This I guess is part of a micro drawer series? She the Dr. loved it. The nurse assistant liked it also. So I guess I need to make 4 more. Started with 2"x2"x12" which ends up at 1.5" x1.5" and it fits in 4.5" long. Wood type is Mrytle. Finish is Arm R Seal. She did not say how she is gonna use it. She says it will be on her desk.

I used the same design on the chess table and the table top model. The drawer slides all the way through so there is access from both sides. I made a small difference in the pieces.

Wasn't going to cut this pattern because of the veining... I can mess up on some things and have sand paper bail me out but you pretty much have to get it right since there's no do overs. When I was cutting the hairline the blade was stuck when it was done so I cut it off rather than trying to back it out. All in all it wasn't too bad but the letters could have been better. Now I'm trying to decide if I want to add stain, wipe on poly or something else since the ply looks too light and plain. Then there's the deciding on a frame or something else for a backer other than black...

It has been quite some time since I have posted, I have dropped in and caught up on some reading. On one of those visits I found a pattern by Jim Blume(Thank you) and decided to cut it. This is my cutting of Jim's Yellowstone. I stack cut 3 out of 1/8" Baltic Birch. measures 16 x 20 and is framed using 100+ year old elm barn board. Just over 14 hours of cutting using spiral blades. Again, Thank you Jim for sharing the pattern.

Great pattern and cutting. Good song as well

I think eliminating vibrations is one of those things with diminishing returns. You get to the point where vibrations are quite low and anything more you try results in very small improvements. The question is when do you stop and start making sawdust. If it passes the nickel test, I would leave it alone. Does the small vibration cause any cutting problems?

Nice,Very Nice!

@barb.j.enders, thanks for the idea, I will definitely look into getting some of these!

I think someone was asking about this.

I hope you like it. I used scrollsaw, carving tools and sanding tools for this work.

After reading this thread, I realized how much my saw "walked" across the floor. Doesn't help that it is a sloped floor. I bought these blocks. Wow!!! They are working great. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08251YJM4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Never, Never, Never use a VS speed control footpedal with a scrollsaw that is VS speed control. You will burn the board out or possibly the motor. Speed controller can not control a speed controller. Get a on/ off foot switch and set speed by way of scrollsaw. I have always used the momentary ones where you need to stay on it to keep saw running. There are ones that is push to start and push to stop. But I found that just taking your foot off the footswich is faster than trying to panic and step on it again to stop for fear of stepping on it more than once and you now start it again. Especially when the blade breaks and the blade will break.

Excellent job and that wood works well with it! Thanks for sharing.

Excellent, RJ

@Sycamore67, I totally agree with that statement.

I Used to have your issues. Not now. I found using DANISH OIL (various colors) works perfectly. Just another way. But really just a Good Sanding and then two or three coats of Poly will make the piece look Great. Danny :+}

Well done.

Very nice work

Looks good from here!....Nice work!

The sanded version looks terrific. Marg

Excellent work on all of your projects, well done. Marg

A pair of happy feet. It looks fabulous. Marg

My Delta P-20 comes pretty darn close, but it's quite a heavy beast. The nickle doesn't even budge when it's running. Like you, I've found the sweet spot and pretty much leave it there.

This post got me thinking. I have been a advocate of using a frame to complete an Art panel project. Frames can be either readily available commercial frames (such as those available from Walmart, Hobby Lobby, etc.) or custom made, like I do for all of my recent work. The big advantages to custom made are: lower cost to make than buy, and panel size is not of concern as a custom frame can be any size. Frame construction can be very basic or very ornate and complecated. Equipment to make custom "profesional" quality frames is very expensive and not suitable for the common hobby type shops most of us operate. Also, most Scroll Saw Art panels celebrate the wood we use to create the art and overly ornate frames are not often suitable. Therefore, I find the frames for my work need only be simple flat frames similar to the many quality commercial frames on the market at rediculous prices. I my case, as I produce a lot of Art Panels, it is absolutely necessary to keep the cost of framing my work to a minimum. I have developed a method to make, in my opinion, reasonably nice simple flat frames that celebrate the Art panel while keeping the cost per frame to a minimum. I have posted a short tutorial in the Learning Center in Works in Progress & Tutorials that show the step by step method I use to make my frames.

This has been hanging in my shop for many years. It's one of the first thing anyone coming in will see.

I can scroll only a short OP time and then need to get up. I am scrolling less because of arthritis and other similar issues. This thread is very revealing. Two major contributors have mentioned some changes away from scrolling. I really like scrolling and still do it but have also found another hobby. Last year, I bought a 10 watt Ortur Laser Master 3. It has been a real challenge but also fun. It is less stressful on my body except for the computer mouse. I do not scroll or laser engrave/cut for selling. The mental challenge of the laser is what I like. It is not just put something into it and turn it on. There is a lot of background stuff. I am certain that the CNC requires a lot of thought.

Great Idea for a Foot Doctor. Very well done.

Baseball glove with ball. Truly speaking I have never held it in my hands and created this pattern by photos, I hope it turned out natural. Pattern - https://alexfoxua.etsy.com

This is also a Russ Beard pattern, this is Crucified.

This is a Russ Beard Pattern, I have called it Condemned.

My Pegas saw came with a shelf made from 1-inch-thick oak. I was thinking about building the sandbox, so I put 60 lbs of aquarium gravel on the shelf as an experiment. As far as I could tell, it made little or no difference. I usually run my saws at their particular sweet spot unless a different speed is required. I don't see how you could have a scroll saw with zero vibration.

If your hanging it in your shop, a simple, narrow frame of contrasting wood would look nice. The veining looks great. As for staining, Minwax makes a pre-stain conditioner that seems to reduce the blotchiness. It helps but not perfect.

Great cutting and finish work. I can see this one would be very much enjoyed by a lot of people. Good to see you back again. Dick heppnerguy

Looks great, excellent cutting, RJ

Just a couple of charcuterie boards

Thanks, everything I've ever cut were Steve Good patterns

It looks very neatly cut and finished Jimmy, Thanks for posting, Bob

Great job and great imagination.

Some great cutting in all of those which look great.

Hey Everyone! In this fun scroll saw project video, we make a nice "Luck Of The Irish" piece for St. Patrick's Day! This Steve Good design uses 2 pieces of 1/2 or 3/4 inch material for both the scroll work and base, I use 3/4 inch pine. Hope you all like the video and I hope you all have a Happy And Safe, St. Patrick's Day 2024! #ArtisanPirate

This is my favorite version. Kris and Johnny together with The Highwaymen.

One of my favorite songs. I like his singing it better than Johnny Cash. Dick heppnerguy

Great pattern, great cut, great songwriter, terrible singer! LOL He has a couple that he does that isn't too bad, but I'm not fond of his singing. I have been wanting to do a Haggard cut for a while. I remember seeing yours quite a while back and others,, just haven't decided which one I want to cut. I will have to eventually cut a Willie for my sister,, she really likes him.

Thank you! I've been a Willie fan since I was a young teenager. He's made several appearances on my wall. Kris was the last of the Highwaymen that I've cut individually. I'm going to try and rearrange them to get them all together.

Thank you! This song would have to be in my top ten. I almost didn’t add the words but I’m really glad I did. I like that the text is “coming down.”

Excellent work all around, RJ

I have the Ex 30 which I purchased almost 25 years ago. At that time I upgraded from a 20” to this 30” and I have never regretted doing so. Cost was not a factor. Quality and service was all that mattered. I don’t need this size all that often but when I do I’m glad I chose the 30”. The saw operates, runs and looks as well as the first day I had bought it. I’m sure it’ll outlast me.