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Quick story. My Lady went to NC to be with her daughter to help during recovery from hip replacement surgery. Her Granddaughter also came to help. Her daughter also has a son and their house has only two beds and a sofa for sleeping purposes. Fortunately, the next-door neighbor had a spare room and offered it to my Lady to use at no cost for the nineteen days she was there. This neighbor has visited Africa, and they have a collection of African Art pieces on display. Upon returning home, my Lady asked if I could make a Scroll Saw African Elephant, that she could send them as a thank you for their hospitality. I searched, found, and procured a ‘Woodenmann’ Intarsia Pattern of an African Elephant bust that I felt was appropriate, and I interrupted a Christmas project that was in progress to make the Elephant. A finished ‘Woodenmann’ piece was shown online, that was done in two contrasting, dark and light, colored wood’s. I decided I would prefer to do it in a single, “more” Elephant colored, wood choice. I had just gotten a few pieces of Teak in the box of cutoffs I purchased, and it seemed like it would be a good choice. Of course, the Tusks are Aspen, and the Eyes are ‘Sharpie’ Black - sorry, no Eboney in my wood collection. Due to the limited amount of Teak that was available, I was not able to arrange all the grain-direction as I would have preferred. However, the wood has enough character that it is not too distracting or noticeable to an untrained eye. As I’m sure you are all aware, Teak is quite hard, so the cutting was slow. I did a decent job of cutting as the fit-up was quite good, with just some minor sanding adjustments needed. However, even though I attempted to cut to the outside edge of the lines to maintain the pieces full size, due to the fit-up shrinkage of this “top to bottom” pattern, the length of the Tusks had to be adjusted significantly. Shaping and fitting of the two Tusks took more time than almost all the other pieces, put together. I did add a 1/8” thick shim to elevate the head and trunk. I tapered the shim towards the bottom of the trunk. The backer is 1/8” thick BB Ply with edges painted Black. The assembly was protected with five coats of Clear Gloss Acrylic Finish spray with light sanding and buffing between coats. This will be shipped out early next week with a thankyou note from my Lady. Comments and critiques always welcome.

just finished this evening. Lettering is cherry , back board is Walnut and I framed the walnut with oak on the back. I had purchased the walnut from a widow years ago and when I planed it down I was disgusted when I hit a nail I did not see , it’s the first nail I had ever hit with this walnut so I was not expecting it. I of course ruined my planer blades but in my mind as I looked at it , the holes and black spots in the wood reminded of the nails on the cross .

When you just finished what you were working on, it is too late to start on another project and too early to stop for the day.

Good way to spend the time. Now clean up the shop. Marg

I'm 54 and have been enjoying naps more and more the last few years!

I saw this LED on Pintrest and I tried to find it using google & Amazon, there was no information on the supplier or the price. I think this would be a great light to use in a Nativity scene that I am cutting for my niece. In my search on the internet, I found a gazillion other lights,but not one like this, has anyone seen this. Thanks for your help Rick

Done by request for a favorite niece.

Saw a picture of this sign on the internet several days ago. I modified it to fit my Nephew's Garage. He and his day drag race and build drag cars for some other people. I just thought it would fit he garage well.

That is beautiful piece, you are excellent with the intarsia, how long have you been doing intarsia, RJ

Very good project and a great thank you present.

Welcome to the forum. A few years ago, I was going to do something similar. I found out that the parents did not always receive it well. I understand a stranger giving something to their children. Kinda sad, but I quit. Maybe someday I will try again. If you do it, speak to the parent first and show/tell them what you are sharing. I cut these little teddy bears and filled the hear with red epoxy. I thought they were cute.i

WOW Frank. The recipient of this gift is going to be impressed. What you do with wood is magical. I'm sure it will be in a very prominent place in the home. Jerry

great job

Magnificent work on this one. As Barb said, you seem to have a firm grip on the technique.

Frank, I think you have this Intarsia stuff down pat. That is beautiful. It seems to me I had read that someone else had the same issue with the tusk. I did go back to look closer at the grain. Not sure what you would have done differently. I couldn't detect any "errors".

Stunning

I'm sorry! I can't hold my breath that long. This is one awesome cutting. It would take me a month to try and cut this. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Very nice!

Just got a picture back from the recipient of these coasters (gift for a high school friend). 1/4" elm laminated to cork coasters, one coat BLO, #1 Polar blades for most of the cutting, #2/0 Polar blades for the man. Thin coaster is the drop out from the thick. ( I love twofers ).

Very nice. Marg

That could be someone's homemade version. Easy to do with the right parts and a little knowledge. Just get one of the others making sure you have what you want.

Beautiful piece, Wayne. Something to be very proud of.

Great intricate cutting would have taken a while for sure.

Too beautiful to have to look at it sideways. Great piece.

It is on page 208 in Scroll Saw Handbook With Patterns by Patrick Spielman. isbn:9780806968728 You can find this book used for $6 or less.

If my wife read this, she you say, "Clean up the shop!"

Start another project. It's never too late.

Hey everyone! In this fun scroll saw project video, we make a beautiful Candle Holder for Thanksgiving. This older Steve Good design is mainly cut from Pine material and would be a great centerpiece for that delicious Thanksgiving Meal! I am indeed Thankful for you all and I hope you all like the video! #ArtisanPirate

Hey Everyone! In this fun scroll saw project video, we make a 3D Werewolf Portrait! This Steve Good design is cut from upcycle plywood and is my final Halloween Project of the season. Hope you all like the video as we make this iconic spooky character. Happy Halloween my friends! Stay Spooky! #ArtisanPirate

When I used my Dewalt, the Dewalt stand had a shelf that was perfect for mounting a foot pedal. I was able to drill holes in the wood to fit the pedal, then was able to use zip ties and a clamp to secure the pedal. A few months ago I purchased a Pegas and Pegas stand. I have to set my foot pedal and wooden mount on the floor. The problem is that it will not stay still and sometimes becomes awkward to use. Any suggestions on securing a foot pedal that is on the floor. Thanks in advance.