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I change the phone stand all the time. I had one class were the Lady wanted to learn how to do Celtic knots. So I put a Celtic know on her pattern. Made her day. That led to to ornament too which I still use.

For my wife's birthday, I went to Hallmark to buy a card. A cute card that pops up (her fav) was nearly $8 + tax CAD or $6 US The regular cards that are supposed to be funny but not at all were $5 -$6. So the cheapo in me said I can make a card. Done it before and she seemed to like them. So I then spent probably 3 hours or more designing, cutting and painting. Return is about $2 per hour. Not bad for an old retired guy. LOL She liked it anyways. Size is 5 x 8 to fit envelope PS: The heart and maple leaf matched the sweat shirt I had stitched.

Cut out really well. Like the name that way

I have taught scrolling lessons for many years at our club and we have all Dewalts. Not my favorite as I have and EX-21. I have found that I can only take max 4 students at a time as once they get scrolling it keeps you busy. I also have found that 3 hours is the about the limit. (for me and for them) I start with going over the basics as I do them. I found that if you teach all the options it takes too long so I try to do quick. I have attached the 2 hand outs that I talk to. The first is the basics and the second it the internet links that I use. I am a die hard Flying Dutchman Ultra reverse user as find them not as aggressive as MGT or similar. Each person gets a #3 and a #5 to start with. (If they break one it is replaced.) After the the basics, I then talk safety aspects of scrolling (ie dust) and the operation of the scroll saw. I used to do the practice pattern page from Shelia Landy which is great for practice but when you have real newbies they get bored and I found they want to do something to take home. Before they come to the class, I have them do homework by watching the video of Steve Good doing sharp corners. I use 1/4 BB for the practice pattern and phone stand. My practice pattern is attached. I first explain cutting straight lines and then cut in half. Then cut the square to do more straight lines and square corners. Then cut the cat to learn sharp corners on the ears plus follow the curves and if they come off line to ease back on. (tip when pattern come off no one know where the line was.) Get a key chain. We then cut the ornament. Teaches cutting "V" and a circle. I then do the simplified phone stand. Usually have to fix up with disc sander LOL Change blades to a number 5 and cut dog pattern. I have pattern attached to a piece of 3/4 maple or poplar. Use painters tape for attaching pattern and wrap with clear box tape. (Just a tip for hardwood cutting) That usually takes about 3 hours. Some are quicker and so I have a couple of puzzles ready on 1/2 plywood. This is my experience and if you have any question let me know. PS: I follow 101 course with compound cutting. DWC Scrolling 101 links.pdf DWC ScrolSaw 101 basics.pdf dogsmaller.pdf DWC Simple practice .pdf phone stand simple.pdf

Hi Ralph Here is a revised pattern. If any issue let me know, Also, if you need the name or date plaque let me know. wedding couple wth butterflies.pdf

That is the Wedding Couple on Steve Good site except the doves have bee replaced by butterflies. I would assume that the doves are fragile. If you want it modified let me know. Scan for wedding couple

When I do the beard on gnomes I use to use snowdrift paint. It works well but now I mix a little bit of drywall compound with white acrylic paint. I apply and streak with a small dowel or toothpick. Depending how looks I paint with white only .

Sue Mey has a pattern at https://scrollsawartist.com/proud-to-be-a-physical-therapist-physiotherapist/?searchid=377804 It says "proud to be" which could be changed or removed.

I really think these are cool. The pattern for a few in Issue 61 of Scroll Saw Workshop. I am going to give one a try so I can use as show and tell in the compound cutting course I do.

Looks great. I have lunch with a bunch of guys who are pen turners and a couple are going to bring me cutoffs. I had only one 2inch piece left over from a pen I did many years ago so I got 2 birds. I hope someone brings a chunk big enough for a Birdhouse as it is cool.

There is a little slide at the top. If all the way to the left the key chain come out at about 3/8 high. I usually have at 100-105 and the key chain is 7/8 high which is the size of the precut wood I use for key chains. I like the idea of the small ones and going to cut a couple that way (Heart and Canada). Thanks for the idea.

Barb what a great idea. I may steal your idea.

These are really great. Love the humming bird. What size are the boxes?

For all you Gnome-holics out there. This is a little different in that it has arms compound cut. I modified one of Diana Thompsons patterns of a Dragon. Also, the person who requested this wanted 2 signs so the sign is held on by earth magnets and can be changed easily. PS: Please no political comments as I have enough of those on Facebook to sink a ship.

I must try the craft ply again. I had a lot of trouble with break out on the back veneer when it was close piece. You have some really thin pieces. What size and kind of blades did you use.