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Got these done on Thursday. Pattern help from @don in brooklin on and @Fab4. Cut from leftover Cedar rail material. Finish is Walrus Oil.

Finished cutting, now on to painting and staining. I'll put this on the back burner untill the weather warms up a bit more.

Bayou Blue Heron pattern by Judy Gale Roberts and found in the current issue of SWWC. I used 1/2" Red Oak and backed with mat board. Cut in the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #3 MGT blades. After sanding, dipped in diluted Shellac and after drying, one coat of spray Lacquer Clear Satin. Comments welcome.

Got a few things on the go, Ying Yang box from Sheila Landry and also planing on making the “Dizzy” bowl from Carole Rothman

Yes, sir, it's beautiful early spring weather. But as always, we get this nice weather early, things start budding out, and then the freeze comes. Never fails. Anyway, it has really put me in a Spring mood. So I saw this H. Botas pattern. It was so springy that I had to cut it. I'm about 2/3rds done. Maybe can finish cutting it today. I should be outside doing Spring clean up.

Currently on the saw, and almost done, this is a combination of two patterns. The bear and mountains are from a pattern by Robb Barr with scroll saw adaptation by Patty Beach, the paw prints are from a different bear pattern by Patty Beach. 7/16" plywood plaque 9 layers thick. FD Polar #1 blades mostly.

Just finished preparing the wood for all my Mini birdhouses. Also I just got some special pen blanks that Denny turned me on to for all the little birds. Can't wait to try them out.

Yesterday I was working on a project to get started scrolling again. A fairly simple project with compound cutting. Compound cutting went fine. The final step was a simple base on 1/2 inch wood. Got everything set up and when I started scrolling wood started bouncing. Was bouning so hard pinced my finger between the wood and scroll saw table. Since the part I was cutting is fairly small decided to just hold down the piece with my hands. Finished cutting and starting looking. First thing I looked at was the blade, discovered I had the blade in UPSIDE DOWN. First time I ever did that and I have been scrolling for 20 years. One of the last things I normally do is when I install is new blade is to run my thumb up the blade to make sure the teeth are pointed down. Didn't do it this time. Lesson learned. Jerry

I got a little taste of spring the other day. It was so nice to be able to open up the garage door and enjoy the weather. It's been so cold lately, it was a welcomed change of pace. So, since things are starting to thaw, and we're looking to get back into our shop, this month's scroll saw challenge is about what is currently on your bench? Share a pic of a project you are working on, or about to start on. Then, throughout the month, post some progress pics. It's really a lot of fun to see a project come together!

The oak was more from an old yard fence a friend gave me. The whole privacy fence is oak. I used 321 but had to sand the cross down because you couldn’t see it. I then used semigloss poly. My wife did the finish for me. The walnut was a piece of scrap a friend gave me. My wife drew the pattern for me and did the finish w poly. We’ve been working on a bunch of stuff for the store where we sell for consignment. Thanks for looking.

now you have jinxed yourself.

I'm not an artist just a weekend wood warrior I can make planters and spray them but trying to simulate a hairy furry doggie is out of my league i I can respray them brown and someone else can paint face it can hold an 8 to 9 inch potted plant

Thanks Jerry. I posted this hint about 8 years ago and got no response. I guess you must be the only person who reads my stuff. LOL.

Did that several times but never admitted it.

I just want to give a Thank You Shout out to Sue Mey. She went above and beyond. Thanks Sue. Mike

A Lambeosauer Puzzle by Judy and Dave Peterson found in their book, Making Wooden Dinosaur Toys and Puzzles. Cut from 3/4" Poplar. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #5R MGT blades. After a light sanding, dipped in diluted Shellac, and after dried, another light sanding. Several pieces are really small. Comments welcome.

From one "dirty old man" to another. Nice work!

If you set up an account with her, you can access your past orders and re-download them if you should lose one.

I'm another old guy who forgets things too often. I ordered a pattern from Sue only to find out I bought the same pattern last year. I sent her a note asking if I could get a discount on my next one and she offered to send me a replacement pattern of my choice at no charge. I've bought many of her patterns over the years and she's been helpful but does get busy. I prefer patterns with lines rather than blacked out areas which are more the norm. With those patterns, I can't see the cut very well if the blade is in the black. My eyes aren't what they used to be.

Not damaged, just my feelings.

yes an assumption is made, if she is on the beach then she has a string bikini on and will be swimming soon. LOL.

I wasn't here 8 years ago, sure wish I were. Would have saved a blood blister. Jerry

Very well done

Thanks Dick. I needed a small one to fit the stock.

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@Fish Very well done!!! The fence wood looks as though it was waiting for someone to notice the beauty in it, you have a great eye. Rick

Excellent work on the shaping. A great idea. Marg

Excellent job, RJ

Thanks, Dick. Those colors were the restaurant's regular colors so I can't really take credit for that. I just copied what they had. It did turn out pretty good if I say so myself.

I like this little guy. Puzzles are fun and easy to cut while giving those who wish, a fun small project to put together at the same time. Well done. Dick heppnerguy

both are nicely done and appealing to look at. Dick heppnerguy

When installing one of the tiny blades we all use, I verify which way is up and then attach it to a pocket magnet. That makes it much easier to hold while mounting the blade in the saw. Try it. It works.

We all do this, but usually don't admit it publicly. I set up a saw for a student once, and wondered why he had not made any progress when I checked back. I had put the blade in backwards so no teeth in his cutting direction. Putting them in upside down is easy to do for me now when using the very fine blades, so I have learned to slide my finger along them to see which way the teeth point as they are being installed. "Old eyes" can't see the teeth of the finer blades unless with magnification any more. Charley

Great work in design and cutting. Kudos to you both!

Beautiful crosses!

How come it took you so long? I have done it several times. I have also tried to scroll with the blade in backwards several times.

nice work