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Got the finish done this morning. Two generous coats of shellac with a thin coat of beeswax/mineral oil over top. Over 120 pieces. Janet Square design. Woods used: Spanish Cedar, Quilted Maple, Poplar, Rainbow Poplar, Cherry, Pine, Aspen, Bamboo, reclaimed Elm, Walnut, Spruce. Mostly cut with MG #5. Some #1 & #3's. You can see the progress pictures in Work in Progress - Next on the Saw.

My second 3D geometric project, consists of 50 pieces. Each piece is not large, so you can use scraps of wood to make it, project size is about 4 inches diameter, I used 1/8 inch birch plywood. Video of making project Pattern - https://alexfoxua.etsy.com

Normally I would have put this into the "Other Woodwork" but I did do some scrolling on this project. I I did the cutout for the 2 draws in the front and the funiture feet also. My wife said she had enough black Jewelry boxes and wanted to try and paint a pattern on white. The frame is 1/2" poplar. I've made enough of these that it went pretty quick. I used my I-Box jig to cut the sides. I did cut out the draw dividing piece in case one of the draws got stuck. Steam bended the top with 1/8" BBPW and used Titebond III to glue it down to the top. I always build a second joint box section for the top. Mark out the radius on the ends and cut the correct angle on the front and back on the scroll saw, then assemble and glue the pieces. I used this to clamp (many clamps) to connect it all together. Lots of spray white paint and my wife used her one stroke painting technique on the top and inside of top. Back to regular scrolling for my next project.

Kevin can afford a shop like that, but I could not afford the scraps cut out for the windows. He makes a bunch each year off of scrolling-- or he married into a bunch of money!. Maybe he makes it off his good looks. Either or whichever I do not have. But good on him!

One old trick I did when I had a shop that I did not heat (as I live in Michigan as well) is I had an old refrigerator that did not work and I rigged the switch to keep the light on and I used an incandescent light bulb and it keep the glue and paint warm ware as not to freeze them and they could be used any time . I only cost pennies to leave the light on and old refrigerators can be gotten for free, and you can get a smaller one so it doesn't take up a lot of space and can be used for shelving for tools and other things that you would store in the shed as well heated or not. Or even a cooler with a light in it.

Thanks. I am really enjoying the intarsia. The rope wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I also was thinking, if it is old rope, it isn't always symmetrical!

I am in southern Pennsylvania and worked in an enclosed unheated pavilion for many years. I used a small propane heater when I was working in it. I never had a problem with rust or condensation on any of my tools, but I always stored my glues inside the house to keep them from freezing.

You sure have stepped up your game. Nice work.

Looking great!

I can only hope I never have to know the answer to your question.

Barb, as i said before you are a real artist with intarsia, excellent craftsmanship, RJ

Before I was making enough money to heat the shop I just used a small space radiant type heater only when I was scrolling. Then I got a wood pellet stove and basically keep it running and the shop stays around 50.. I just run it on low but when working I'll crank it up during the day to around 60 - 65.. My shop is a little more than a small shed though as it's 24 x 32 downstairs and the gable type roof upstairs is all open and only insulation currently is in the roof upstairs part I have 4" R-32 foam sheet stuff that I got a great deal on.. LOL As for glues.. I do keep those inside and always have for the most part.. paints etc are fine out there but I ruined a new bottle of glue years ago and just habit to keep in the house. Photos of the shop when it was being built. Have 4 windows upstairs and 3 downstairs. Upstairs is mostly my storage of lumber, inventory, and the laser machines are up there.. downstairs I mostly try to keep one bay empty in case I need to pull a car inside to work on it etc.. Old 24 x 24 shop is used just for storage now with several hundred live edge slabs.. more lumber and the mowers and tractors etc.

Very well done, Barb. I think maybe intarsia is your nitch. I like the rope the way you did. The next military I build, after I finish the four I am working on, is going to be for me. I have plans to make the border rope in pieces like you did the rope for your piece. Each twist being a single piece. Plus some other things to make it more special. That way I will not be so quick to give it away as I have been in the past. I seem to always end up not having one for myself.

I knew it would look great after seeing the WIP, but it came out better than I thought. The finish really popped.

A beautifully done project. Love the contrasting colors. Now get out to Nova Scotia or Maine and enjoy the real thing. I hear the Lobster and clams are great this time of year.

I am also in Central Michigan. I have an 8x16 wood She Shed I bought from the Amish. Hubby installed insulation in the walls and ceiling. Windows have storm windows he built, floor has laminate flooring. I have a ventless propane heater I run all winter. I turn it down to just keeping shed warm when I am not there. Usually around 50 degrees. I go thru a 40lb tank of propane every two and half weeks. Cost 20.00 to refill tank. I leave my stain, glue and all other freezables in my shed. By leaving the heat on my wood does not warp and my saws, drills and sanders stay rustfree.

My, Barb, that is a work of art. And over 120 pieces. Very well done.

Wow, Jess, I sure like your avatar.

That is beautiful, excellent craftsmanship of builder and artist, RJ

Beautiful work by both of you. Jeff

What a great team you two make, and what beautiful products you create.

I have a little wood shed that I scroll in. In the winter months I use a propane buddy heater to warm up the place. It is small so doesn't take too long to heat. I just go and turn it on then come back and have my coffee and what not for about an hour or so, really depends on how cold it is outside. When we hit negative 30-40 this last winter, I did not even bother to scroll. Like others, I bring all my glues inside. Our big shop is not heated either. We use a wood stove there and works fine for us.

awesome job

Bernd, a great job cutting and assembling the jewelry box. Your wife did and absolutely beautiful job finishing. Great artistic talent. Thanks for sharing your talents and those of your wife. Great job. Jerry

WHOW! Barb, that boat is a stunner. I am humbled. You always surprise me.

Thank you. I am really happy with how the finish made things pop. I am really liking just putting 2 - 3 generous coats of shellac on them.

Thank you. I am really enjoying it.

Thanks.

Thanks Dave.

Thank you. As are you!

Thank you.

I do get to enjoy the real thing. Our 36' Carver boat is going in the water today! Not the best picture.

Excellent work Barb. Marg

Very very nice. You are so talented.

Only time I ever had issues with condensation was the spring thaw.. Not much issues during the winter but when the warmer temps started melting in the spring the shop floor would be damp.. keep a good coat of paste wax on all my equipment did wonders from keeping the table tops from rust. No issues these days since I put in the heater and keep shop warm through the winter..

Thanks to all for your input. My thoughts on the glue and such are confirmed, Just exploring options as would prefer to be in daylight instead of a cave.

Maybe a rolling stool would keep your head from hurting

I'm not really big on moving outside, took a while getting the basement to where I almost got it where I want it scrolling wise. Moving outside I'd be starting all over again with set up and such, not to mention the temp swings. But I keep knocking my head into the floor joists and HVAC duct work. My wife says I should get a hard hat (lol). Which is what lead me to ask here on dealing with cold. But I agree with you , I'm concerned on what the temp swings would do to the saw.

Chris, I’m in a basement shop so I don’t have to worry about cold or warm outside. I don’t know for sure, but I would think that condensation on tools would be a problem constantly going from freezing to comfortable warm and back to freezing. Just my thoughts.

Kevin, that's a nice shop, RJ

Fantastic!!

Impressive! Those are very cute.

Excellent great pattern

awesome work

Really nice.

Excellent work. 3 Great looking pieces. Marg

Excellent craftsmanship, RJ

Wonderful Job on the cutting. Charles Dearing does a fantastic job on his patterns. I have done a few of his cars and the detail is always great.

DOUBLE WOW lot’s of nice sawdust here

Pattern by toymaking plans.com