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I started making Christmas decorations for family members a couple of years ago. We send it out early so they have a chance to add it to their decorations the same year as they get them. I pick rather simple items and I started them a little earlier this year so I would have a clear slate for regular Christmas items if someone wants to place an order with me. This year I am doing these little snowmen. I am planning on making 12 of them, so far I have finish 4 of them. Here are a couple of them so you can see what I am up to in my shop this year. Dick heppnerguy

When I can I'm still putting smiles on the girls faces!!!

Alex Fox Basket C03 Modified, I only cut 7 rings making the basket 2" high. I used 1/4" solid Cherry 8" square. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #1 MGT blades. After sanding and gluing each ring, I sprayed with two coats Lacquer Clear Gloss, Light sanding after each coat. Comments welcome.

I’m quite enjoying this art form . A lot different from all the toy making I usually do. More challenging in lots of way specially patience. as normal with me it’s all recycled wood.

I have cut these beautiful Russ Beard patterns before but gave them all away, so I decided to cut them again, one set will be in my workshop to remind me why I wake up every day. The remaining two are going to two unsuspecting parishioners in our parish. Patterns cut on 4mm Birch Ply, #1 Niqua Blade, treated with BLO and Mineral Spirits, and then a few coats of clear varnish.

I finally finished my Sue May design, the Ressurection Cross. Cut from mahogany. I first started this as a triple stack. However, reality hit me hard, and quickly. The intricacy and precision required did no favors in the triple stack and it became a source of immense frustration. Blades broke frequently, (I never break blades) accuracy issues arose with the blade drifting off the liines, and the whole process felt more like a battle than a joyful craft. My ego and self-confidence took a hit. It became clear that I needed to step back and reassess. Continuing down this path would only lead to more frustration and potentially compromised quality. So, I made the difficult decision to set aside the original multi-wood concept. The project was reimagined, simplified, and refocused. Two layers were then taken off. And I had most of the bottom done, so a lot of wasted wood. I might try and lay a stencil over those cast-offs, but that might be near impossible. Right now I do not want to see this design ever again! Soaked in raw linseed oil for the finish.

Puzzle Black Lab - Cooper. Yes, the dog's name is Cooper. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #3 MGT blades. The puzzle is made from 3/4" Poplar and the base is 3/4" Eastern Red Cedar. After a very light sanding with a Mac Mop, dipped in diluted Shellac and after drying, another light sanding. I glued the puzzle pieces together as this will be a shelf sitter. Comments welcome.

A couple of weeks ago at the Farmers Market a family came up on their bikes. One girl, about 10, had a recently broken arm and was "in a mood", just was not having a good day. I was the second booth in from the edge of the market, so I asked if she wanted to see some "woodworking magic". I had one of the reindeer cut out but still in the block, so I showed them the block, pointed out where I had cut both side and then took the 3D reindeer out of the center of the block. I didn't make a sale but it broke the girls bad mood and she (and her family) were able to enjoy the day at the market. That got me thinking. Now when I prep the deer for cutting I drill a pilot hole in both sides pf the block and then cut out the reindeer. I remove the deer from the block and brush off as much sawdust as I can and remove the small waste pieces from the legs and antlers. put it back together and sell the item block and all. And they are selling better than the deer by itself.

My latest project - Halloween box with hidden opening mechanism. "Trick or Treat" sign is moving element: if it in the lower position box is locked, if it in the upper position you can remove top of the box. Watch the video to see how it works and how it was made. Also pattern includes 2 variant: usual box and with hidden mechanism Halloween box pattern

Another attempt at an Intarsia project. For a detailed write up see my post in the Intarsia/Segmentation furum. Comments and critiques always welcome.

Bought my Dewalt scroll saw a year ago today and created hundreds of items with it. Scrolling was easy to learn, safe to do and it's a very rewarding experience to transform a piece of wood into something beautiful. I have so much more to learn but the helpful members in this group have made my progress much easier. Thanks!

You have come a long way in 12 months Jimmy but you will never stop learning. Marg

still some work to do, but Progress!

I have a granddaughter that lives in Montana and takes her time. every day to call her grandmother and also she loves my intarsia animals and requests new ones every year for Christmas. Her hallway it covered with my projects and she never seems to tire of them. I am one step ahead of her, as this bear will be her next addition. I am not sure of the wood used but it is extremely dense and making the fur lines on this peace was really difficult to do because of the density of the wood. It was also extremely heavy and took a few blades to get it cut, even with the simplicity of the pattern. I have more to post in the following days to come. Dick heppnerguy

Wow Frank, that is certainly impressive!

I made them from MDF so they were painted. I did ask everyone what their favourite colours are and did the scarves in that. I reduced them to about 80%. You can see them here. https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/50761-christmas-stuff/

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Welcome to the Village Bob. I have a DeWalt and an Ex21, love them both equally. Always been a bottom feeder. Marg

Just minor differences in blade tensioning, the mechanics of inserting blades etc. In a way, it was like learning the wiper and cruise controls on a different car. Unlearning one set of muscle memories and training new ones.

Amen to all.

Nothing like sitting behind the scroll saw and making something beautiful. As Jerry said we all continue to learn.

And the learning continues. I am with you, great joy when you finish a project. Scrolling is my safe place. And yes Jimmy, the folks here are very helpful. The picture of your work is beautiful. Jerry

I don't know for sure when I bought my first saw, but I was cutting Cub Scout Pinewood Derby cars for my now 30 year old son and I am on my fourth and final saw now nd treasure my time on the stool behind my Delta, Hitchai, Dewalt and Pegas. Scrolling is my tension relief, my calming influence and the folks driving saws across the world are family.

Very Nice job.

Thanks Tyler. Jerry

Have been setting up my shed shop these last few months and finally looks like I will start scrolling, (Yea!). I was going through a box and came up with these cuttings from long ago. The three Mahi Mahi was one of my first projects. At the time I had purchased a used Hegner and cut the fish on it. It was a good saw but I a quickly grew tired of the blade set up. So I quickly sold it and purchased a Hawk. I loved this saw. But due to medical issues and a bunch of other things, I had to sell it and everything else and moved back to Miami from Ocala. I was without a saw till a few months ago when I purchased a Pegas from Denny. The two Easter cuttings were from Sue Mey and I stacked cut at the time and gave them away at Easter. Looking forward to scrolling agin.