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Got a couple more finished. The mouse is a Janette Square design. Woods used Walnut, Wenge, Aspen and Spanish Cedar. The snowglobe was designed by Lori Jenks. Woods used Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Aspen, Elm. I ended up taking off the "glitter", couldn't get it to stick on. Third photo is the final of the snowglobe. I used a paint pen to put on the silver dots. Both were very quick and easy patterns.

Funny how plans change as you move through a project. A wall hanging that started life meaning to be a table trivet but is a little fragile for the purpose so what does one do? Put a hanger on it and there you go. A wall hanging.

I preparation for a class I am doing on Compound cutting I modified Steve Good bird house by adding a stand. I also modified so I that you have don't have to trap after cutting the first side. (see picture below for another sample) Cut with poplar. Bird unknown.

Rest In Peace. The pen turning forum I am involved with started a thing where we try to keep tract of as many members as we can and if anyone comes across an obit of a member we pass it on to the owner and he has set up a program where he can have a "In Memoriam" notice attached to their sign-on names because over the years many many members have past through our site. It was founded in 2004 and most of the info has been saved even though we have gone through a few different carriers for various reasons. Lots of times examples or threads are referred to which are older members that have past and the newer members did not know but they can now see the marker next to their names. It also honors those that have past through the site for many of these members have left behind valuable info and their knowledge that still today rings valid and gets past down. It is a very close knit family on that site and everyone is always willing to share. membership keeps rising every year. This site is not like that but maybe there is possibility to incorporate some sort of Memoriam or list of past members.

It looks kinda like I'm about done with it too, at least for a while. Not because I can't sell it but rather I've been having issues with vertigo / dizzy spells this entire year.. and something about sitting at the saw makes it worse so I've not been cutting much at all other than what has to be done for a order and I'm about to take off any made to order stuff and just sell off the inventory I have. Only machine I'm able to work at is the laser as I don't stir up any dust and the smoke is vented outside. I quit painting cars years ago for the same reason.. I have terrible sinus / allergy issues but never bothered me so long as I wear a mask, but now wearing the mask also bothers me. My ENT thinks I need surgery to fix my sinus. Just did a MRI and have follow up appointment in a couple weeks so I'll know more then.

If you don't care where they go, find a local charity (a LOCAL one, not a local branch of a national - those big ones are sketchy) and donate to them. They can use them at fundraiser sales for financial support. Locally for us, when I get to that point that I have extras, they will be sent to Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue or Journey Home; both are local animal rescues. Incidentally, if anyone near Grand Forks, ND is looking for a cat, we have are fostering a 1 year old that is good with cats, dogs, and kids, and just loves to be held and will even talk with you; we also have to 6 week old kittens who will be needing a home in about a month.

I think we all have gone through the dulldrums. Just nature. I stop scrolling ever since my shows were shut down with pandemic and never returned. there are no shows in my area that draw big crowds because scrolling projects do not sell well any more. I took up pen turning and making my own pen blanks. It is a wide open field that lends itself to the imagination because there are no specific patterns to follow. Also pens are so easy to gift, use as raffles and just sell. They take up so much less space and can be put in highend Jewlers stores if you have connections. So much can be done with a pen and I also on occasion use my woodworking talents to make display stands as well as display boxes. I believe my tooling will have to be sold or given away by the remaining members of the family when I pass on. Will it be a burden yes but if they want the $$$$ work for it is my motto. My scrollsawn project inventory is quite extensive also. Someday I will move much of it through auctions and things but I can probably say I too am done with scrolling for a hobby. Been there done that. As we age it gets tougher to do the things we use to and yes it is a relaxing hobby but there are other hobbies as well. Good luck to you and your future plans.

And this is why I make toys. I make them... box up a bunch... and give them away to police, fire, and hospitals to give to children in need. I just delivered 125 toys to an organization that helps kids with cancer. You can make artwork for organizations, give it away so they do fund raisers it is an item people could "bid" on.

Nativity Box done on 1/8" Baltic Birch, Sue Mey pattern edward

First let me say that, we...here on the East Coast of Central Florida..., weathered huricane Milton with all being OK. Never lost power, no damage other than a lot of rake-up branches and leaves from neighboring trees. Others here in Florida did not fare as well and I know a number of our SSV members may be amoung them. Our thoughts, prayers, and best wishes for a quick recovery, go out to all who may have been affected. Now to the post! This project was completed over the past week while waiting for Milton to arrive. I purchased a digital download (JPG) of a printable cartoon clipart wall décor of a Cute Turtle off ETSY. I imported the image into Inkscape and converted it into a scrollable segmentation 12” x 10” pattern. The conversion was mainly a manual trace. The Inkscape 'trace bitmap' command realy does not work well to produce this kind of pattern. This piece is also for my Lady’s soon-to-be Grandson. I used nominal 3/4" x 12” wide premium pine and cut the pattern with Pegas #1 MGT R blades. I used Intarsia techniques to shape the pieces and after painting, the pieces were mounted on a 1/8” thick BB ply backer with the edges painted black. Painting was done using my Air Brush with Artist Acrylic Air brush paints with some detail brush work. I’m still not able to do very fine detailing with the Air Brush. The painted and assembled piece was protected with multiple coats of a Clear Gloss Acrylic Finish spray. Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Relatively speaking, I am near GF! I think you are the closest scroller to me that I have "met"! I am doing two shows for cat rescues and one for rabbits/small animals this season.

It may be quite difficult to locate a manual for that. Dust collectors are quite simple machines, theres not much to be instructed on. Any bag or filter that is the correct diameter will fit. Flexible dryer hose will work, but there is a Powertec 4" dust hose that works better. Don't send big chunks through as everything it sucks up moves through the fan impeller. They can build a nice static charge so grounding the machine and the dust tube can help with static shocks. Thats about all I can think of that a manual might tell you.

That image can be found on Pinterest. It is a simple B&W image that could be used directly as a pattern. Using Inkscape, it can be made into a line and fill pattern. There are a bunch of similar type images available.

Rest In Peace my scroll saw friend. Thank you for letting us know. Marg

Sad news. Father time catches up with all of us eventually. May he rest in peace.

Thanks for the information.

My OCD makes any hobbies be short lived. To go a year is a milestone for me. Problem with me was once I started something it had to get finished and I would sit for many hours to hurry up and finish, just to pack it away. Think I just wanted to see if I could do it well and mission accomplished. This new hobby working with epoxy resin is more of a challenge because there's a short window of time you have to create something once the resin is mixed. Then there's that waiting until the next day to see if you created a gem or a turd. Time will tell how long this will last. Either way there will be some nice tools listed for sale soon!

Jim, don't give up yet, or never, like was said make things to give to needy kids, or to groups that can use for fund raisers, this is just my thought, RJ

@edward, I did that exact same scene and donated it to our church for a silent auction. The auction is tonight, and I am curious to see how much it will bring in. I added some inexpensive LED lights inside the scene. Amazon.com: ZSLAIFU LED Lights for TV LED Light Strip USB-Powered TV Lighting kit with Both Remote and Bluetooth Control Functionalities TV Lights That Change with TV LED Backlight (Multicolor, 9.84FT) : Tools & Home Improvement

These are all based on patterns I bought from Fiona Kingdon, with a few liberties taken and changes made for individual uses. The common denominator is that I did recessed cuts allowing the inner ring to slip forward 1/4” to allow the stained glass panels to fit enclosed behind the scroll work. The “Entwined Lovers” were all wedding/engagement presents.

Recently finished these up while taking a "use it or lose it" week off from work. The fidget-spinner came from some Etsy 3D print patterns, that one was fun as I had to modify the pattern a bit. It had 3D printed clips holding the top and bottom together. The other three patterns came from the Pattern Library, here. The two lovers were done in some live-edge oak, I had a small piece left from another project that I didn't want to throw away, and had been looking for something to use on it.

Hi, I'm Jim, and I've been scroll-sawing for about 3 years now. I mostly do wood-cut versions of old video game sprites. I do a big Super Mario World-based Halloween display every year, do some commissions and art shows, and have done a big public display once now. I've been mostly focused on the design of the pieces and painting aspects but I'm a mediocre to poor cutter and am looking to improve. I attached some samples, happy to be here!

Being inspired by the amazing chess sets by @Dave Monk, I have decided to do my own set(s). Being that I work in an international alliance, I will do a Paris-themed chess set for my first one... Yeah, I know ambitious, but the cuts look easy and I am not one to back down from a challenge, and if I don't screw it up, I might be able to sell it to a French Officer! Then I can do an Italian-inspired set! That being said before my stock of wood blanks comes in, I am going to practice. My first order of business was to create a jig to hold my blanks securely. This is version 1, and I am already planning on v2. I used 3.5" 1/4-20 bolts ... I need to go to 4" to give me a bit more leeway with the spring tensioning and larger blanks if I want. I am also thinking of making the holes for starting inside cuts a bit bigger, and also using self-adhesive 180-grit sandpaper on the inside of the jig to give a better hold on the blank, thus reducing pressure. With the springs my idea is to simulate the pressure of the hand, but still have fine pressure adjustment. I have to consider the physics during the cut, as I need to maintain a steady pressure to hold, but not so much that the kerf gets pinched thus binding the blade during the cut. The other part of the spring tensioning is so I do not have to keep adjusting the hand nut as I cut. I glued up some 'scrap' wood to create some 1.5"x1.5" blanks to practice with. So I will start with the golfball/clubs, Jesus/Mary-Joseph, then do the ballerina/swan compound cuts. I most likely will add to this thread as I move through this process, make a v2 of the jig and make a boatload of mistakes!

I was going to ask just what you needed a user manual for. They are a simple device. Ask specific questions and you will get answers here.

Thanks for checking Kevin and letting us know. Prayers for his family during the loss of Jim.

That is so sad. At least she could donate them, or drop them off at the local Salvation Army (or equivalent) store, so it can live on with some other child. I am making a few heirloom pieces for my grandson (and soon to be another). The everyday type toys, when outgrown I would expect some to be donated, and a few to be put away for the great-great-grandchildren after I am gone from this world. I hope when my GS reaches 6 or 7, he can be working by my side learning how to make toys and other wood art.

Throws them out?!?! For me it all boils down to just wanting to try a new hobby and see if I could actually make anything. I made hundreds of things now it's off to a new quest, working with epoxy resin!

It actually isn't wood. It is broken bits of larger beads/crystals. I was going for a shiny "glitter" look. I tried spraying shellac on top, but they didn't stick. Then I sprayed my glue on top but it didn't dry clear. It was kinda fuzzy. I may try an idea my neighbour had - spray hairspray!

Very nice Barb you sure keep busy

Both are great but really love the mouse. Wat wood did you use for the snow on the Christmas tree? Cool

OK, version 1.3 (don't ask how I am numbering) I added 180 grit sandpaper pieces to each side to minimize any sliding. I did use self-adhesive sandpaper. I also drilled a couple of 1/4" holes so I can dry fit a dowel into it. The idea is to give me another place for my fingers. I started with two and might add another two. The dowels pop right out if not needed. And I made the starter notches a little bigger. I just ordered some 4" bolts, and mulling if I need to go to 3/4" wood or not for the full v2. So far I like the design on the fly.

That's a great idea. do you still use the air blower? or the suction is strong enough without the blower? Thanks

I use two plastic spring clamps. I like them because they don't loosen as I cut, and no tape is required.

I have also used the method @don in brooklin on uses. A couple of small clamps and boards. I should add some sandpaper to the boards.

I love Sue Mey designs. You do have to look over her design pattern before cutting as there are some really delicate bridges at times, I tend to pencil in where I will make a little fillet to add strength.

I have a project to cut 250 small pieces from 1/2-inch bloodwood. They originally wanted hickory but switched to bloodwood. It sounds like I will need 250 saw blades. BTW: I love the heart tree.

The arthritis in my hands and the 'trigger finger(s)' make holding small blanks a bit more problematic, so the jig I think will help with that as I can keep my hands flatter. I am thinking of adding a few short pegs on the top for my v2 or v3 jig, this way if I do need to use my fingers I can have some little helpers too. But I like your idea of leaving a little more at the base and cutting off the remains. What wood do you like to use for your pieces?

Like your clamp When doing compound with a base I have found that by adding a little bit extra to the base and then drilling 2 starter holes and holes to end the cut you don't have to use clamps at all. Cut first side and then turn and cut second side. Once cut straight across the base. I usually cut with band saw or table saw. I used to have a clamp but recently have been using small clamps with two blocks. I have sand paper on two sides to hold even. I have 2 different size blocks. 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 for most patterns and I have smaller ones that I use to cut small birdies. (2 at a time}.

Hickory is one of my favorite woods to cut. I usually do 1/4 inch. It's not bad cutting, just take your time. I find I have very little sanding to do with Hickory. I use a #5 ultra reverse blade.

Thanks for sharing. Jerry

The glue hasn't cured yet, and I am trying to decide whether to do anything else to it. I have never made anything like this before, and it was a bit more difficult than I anticipated.

Don't have to be in Enlish to understand what is meant.

Very nice carve job done there.. Since I can't read the language I'm assuming it's saying something similar.. I see the carved men have the fingers insinuating measure twice cut once, LOL Really cool piece

That is awesome!

My wife’s uncle, who is of Czech heritage, is an extremely talented carver and created this piece many years ago. This is one of my most precious pieces of his that sits in my office. Thought you might enjoy.

I had one of the laser artist folks I deal a lot with on etsy make this design for me.. I just had to make this as an ornament. I'm not sure yet if I'll do any painting on this one or not. The artist did paint her sample one and she also engraved it with my name as I asked for it to have a spot for personalization. IF you guys purchase the design it does come in different formats such as SVG, and PDF etc.. I think if you made it larger it could be scrolled maybe.. but not certain on how you'd do the tick marks in the ruller.. I suppose you could cut it and then cut again with a spiral blade so to not see the drill hole for the blade and it'd probably work well.. especially if you make it larger.. other areas would be some of the small cutouts around the text.. particularly around the S's those spots are quite small at the designed size but probably doable if you doubled the size. This is where you can purchase it if you want to give it a try. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1806127397/carpenter-gift-svg-measure-once-cuss?ref=yr_purchases

If you have ever seen something that you would like to cut on your scroll saw, but you could'nt because the lines were not thick enough, I came upon something that will help. I don't know how to inbed a link, so i'll just tell you to go to youtube and type in "how to thicken an image outline in inkscape." The girls name is Amber Renee. Just follow along and you will figure it out. Here are three pictures so you can see the difference. I'm going to cut this image out and fill with epoxy resin. I will follow up with pics of finished product. I hope this helps someone....forrest

Every project I make involves measuring using rules or squares and sometimes both. I don't see how anyone could scroll without measuring unless they buy wood that is an exact fit for your project. If I need a 1/2-inch piece of wood, I look through my stash, measuring the thickness. I am measuring to see if a piece of wood is wide or long enough for the pattern. I measure to see if I can get two or three pieces out of a piece of wood. I use Inkscape to size patterns to fit the wood I have selected and sometimes to arrange parts. Sizing patterns to fit is measuring. Just yesterday, I printed patterns on half-sheet shipping labels and measured their size. Using Inkscape, I resized the pattern to fit the label and measured the size of the smallest internal cut to be sure I could drill a hole small enough for this size pattern to work. I make puzzles. If I have made them before, they are usually sized to fit 1x6 wood. In this case, I use the pattern to measure, apply the pattern to a longboard, and then cut it to fit.

love the saying Measure Once Cuss Twice that is a good motto for me

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