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Cut this one for my son who is as big a fan as I am. The text is a line from his song "Souvenirs" which is definitely worth a listen. Cut in 1/2" alder.

This is my latest Intarsia piece. Pattern found in the issue # 54 of Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, designer Gary MacKay. Woods used Tigerwood, Maple, Canarywood, Quilted Maple, Sapelle. One generous coat of shellac. Used many #5 MG blades.

This is my latest Intarsia piece. Pattern found in the issue # 54 of Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, designer Gary MacKay. Woods used Tigerwood, Maple, Canarywood, Quilted Maple, Sapelle. One generous coat of shellac. Used many #5 MG blades.

This subject is much to complicated for me so I am moving on to the next topic as there may be some sanity there

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

I make military emblems for veterans I meet. I have a size I like to do of a pattern. In the past I have always printed them on my printer which will not handle the size I need. So I printed them on software that allowed half on one page other half on a second. I cut and taped the two together. It worked but some good some bad. So today I printed the two halves out, taped them together has I always have, then took them to a copy shop. Had my taped copies printed on larger paper, same size pattern, but all together... It is beautiful, a great cost for 10 copies, $.30ea. And so much easier than cutting and pasting each separately. I Will be doing this with all my other military or other patters that I cut multiple times. It amazes me how cheap it is to go to a copy shop and make copies on any size paper or card stock . And it will also cut down, some of my cost in ink and paper.

I would never let just one person chase me off.. but you see, the whole scroll sawing community has this box they stand on called the soap box and they puff the chest out and say I made this with their own two hands.. rightfully so as it does take skill and talent to scroll saw as it does with any other form of crafting. I've been there done that with many different forms of scroll sawing been on that soap box myself over the years too, and again rightfully so. The issue is I have changed, haven't even touched my scroll saw this year.. yet anyway. Sales have slowed way up so I've been taking advantage of that extra time playing with the laser and CNC projects.. you'd think after 7 years I'd learn where that button is that is so easy to push as everyone puts it, on these machines that make you not need any talent whatsoever to pump out some chinese trash looking projects. But I guess I'm as bright as a burnt out lightbulb because I can't seem to find that button and am having to do more hands on and learning than that.. The sad thing is I've got a lot of friends and online family here on SSV.. many would like to see the things I'm making or at least they say they would like me to post the some of the laser and cnc stuff. Yet I post some things and the negative nellies come out of the woodwork and talk trash about just pushing that button.. discrediting any skill it took for me to get that project made and the whole subject turns into a handmade versus machine made topic. Why would i keep doing that and feeling I have to defend that it's more than that. Easier to just step out.. some may have noticed I haven't been posting as much. Funny thing is I can show my friends on the laser and cnc sites my scroll saw projects and nobody gets all bent out of shape and says anything about it.. JT, I did do the craft shows in the mid 80's through the early 2000's but it wasn't my things I sold.. it was my fathers stuff I helped him sell so I have seen that movement as did Dad. Dad always said he couldn't compete with them but sold very well despite they were there. He never trash talked the laser / cnc but rather was amazed at the detail and what they could do with them machines. I think if he'd of had the money he'd have bought one and messed with it.. as Rolf said, just another tool and he is a tool junky just as my father was. JT, the original poster mentioned a dislike for the laser machines too so it's not just about you all the time.. Again..I never addressed YOU! Thing is in the "other woodworks" section you're supposed to be able to post "other woodworking projects" nobody trashes lathe work or any other forms of woodwork, but open up a can of worms posting a CNC or laser item.. that's the hatred those of us that do have and use these tools in our shops get.. It's you all that chase us out.. maybe rightfully so too. I don't know. Just seem pretty harsh when 40 years ago people ruined the minds of so many because of the competition they created.. Clearly anyone that says there is no skill or no hands on work when using these machines have no idea what they're talking about. Sorry for the rant and changing the subject of the topic at hand. I'm stepping out on this one. Photo of my most recent fraud made product. $30 upcharge to engrave and hand paint the text.. Sad that just because i used a machine to help enhance the product for the customer it throws the whole thing out the window as being handmade now

Here's a screenshot from a Volker Arnold pattern book. Note the scalloping (right word?) on the roof. This pattern book was released in 2018, which I think was before engraving lasers became as accessible as they are today. Any idea how they made the roof pattern without a laser? I will admit to a bias against laser cutters/engravers. I enjoy the scroll saw cutting process, and get annoyed at the thought that someone will look at the result and think it's like five minutes of lasering and then some assembly/finishing. Basically the part I like becomes trivial, and the part I'm not terribly fond of becomes the focus. I know, I know, it shouldn't matter what other people think, and yet. Perhaps I'm the only one who feels this way? Matt

Just getting back into the shop after a lengtly absence. We were away on a long cruise. Then I needed to complete two significant yard projects. On top of all that I have been suffering with a stomach bug for over three weeks. However, when possible I have been doing some cutting on a multi-part project, but I had to interrupt it to do this Abstract Art piece that I found on-line as a free .SVG download. I still needed to do a little tweeking to make it work as a 12’ x 18” Scroll Saw pattern. Cutting the 5/32” solid core ply was very easy using a Pegas #1 Mgt R blade. All coloring was done with an Air Brush using Artist Acrylic Air Brush Paints. Due to the many different colors the painting and finishing time was long. Dry time…ugh! Typical 1/4" ply backer. The frame is a 3/4” wide rail Gallery Style Floating Frame, painted Silver. There are a lot of shadows in the photo and the color of the frame is washed out. It looks a lot better when hanging on a wall and viewed from the normal four feet away. I’ll post the pattern in Pattern Exchange for anyone who would like it.

A few new projects. The animal pics are going to be donated to The Farmer's House, a local non-profit which helps prepare mentally challenged individuals for integration into the community.

Finally, at home. From Germany to Southern Europe.

well done

great job

great piece thanks for sharing

Very nice, excellent choice of wood

Agree! Wonderful capture.

A beautiful rendering of a fantastic picture. Amazing detail on the guitar.

Gorgeous!

Very nice Paul. I want to make bird houses too.

From Wikipedia: The Green Man, also known as a foliate head,[1] is a motif in architecture and art, of a face made of, or completely surrounded by, foliage, which normally spreads out from the centre of the face.[2] Apart from a purely decorative function, the Green Man is primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of new growth that occurs every spring.

Kevin, that cross is beautiful, I enjoy looking at what you post done with a laser, RJ

I have been a member here for a while and don't post much. I do check in to see what people are making and enjoy the comradery. With that being said I do sell at a number of craft shows both scrolled items and laser engraved items. I soley use my laser to engrave items and never cut with it. When people are in my booth I do tell them what is hand made and what is laser engraved. I do mix both mediums and it does cteate unique items. Customers do enjoy both and they all increase sales. The laser is another tool and it does take talent to program them to get a nice looking product. Just my 2 cents and not trying to stir the pot.

Actually JT you could do wonders with a laser, you say that pen turning is your main hobby, well with a laser they could be personaized, people would really like that, it is just another tool to your use with your turning talents, RJ

I will wade in here. I agree with Kevin that the Laser is just another tool. I am a "Tool Junkie" personally love all tools. My mom bought a digital embroidery machine and got into computers in her late 70's. I had a heck of a time keeping up with her. Technology has its place. I do have a small desktop laser engraver. It's primary use is for personalizing certain ornaments and gifts. I used to do the engraving with my Colewood burner, but looked like crap especially on softer grainy woods. Also try engraving 1mm or less text by hand. Or tell me that the tears of joy are crap when I give a a laser engraved ornament to them that I created from a photo of their deceased dog. And for the record I have never been out sold by fully laser made projects even though my work is significantly higher priced.

Well said Kevin. But please don't leave the SSV. Your input is valuable to most all of us so don't let one person shut you down.

Excellent craftsmanship, RJ

Lots of construction going on around us these days (yay, progress...?), so its harder to hear the owls and coyotes at night, but we still have plenty of little critters, and the hummingbirds remember where my wife keeps the feeders. Oh, and let us not forget the Texas springtime thunderstorms....

I have shown this before but it is sitting close by and I thought it really looked like spring. And I have a real urge to make some birdhouses of I purchased some cedar boards a couple days age. Little late for this years brood of babies but start for next spring.

With spring comes working in the yard, as we get older it sometimes is a pain, literally, to get up. Here is a new pattern from Al Baggetta, his "Umph Bar" a devise to help you back on your feet. 7/16" Elm, #1 Polar blades for the details, #3 Polar for the outside cuts. Detail "leaf" from a Steve Good Pattern.