Work flow

[jimmyG]

How many have more than one project going at a time.

I tend to get one pattern applied and scroll until it's done.  I haven't done anything that was too time consuming. 

[rafairchild2]

For me, it is one or two projects.  However usually the projects are related, for example, the two "scrapwood" puzzles I did last week, and now two Welsh spoons this week.  This way, I do my steps together... For example the puzzles (8 and 12 pieces), I selected the wood since I needed 12 different species and applied the patterns, and then I cut each piece on the scroll saw with #5 ultra reverse bllades. Next, I pivot my stool to the drill press.  Back to the scroll saw for thicker accent lines using a spiral blade, then to my carving/sanding station (next to my drill press) to profile the edges and do final sanding, then finishing in this case raw linseed oil.

I find when I do one thing I am pretty efficient, I get into a groove.

I will add a PS.  I do have one Intarsia project I started a while ago, but put it up on my shelf unfinished.  I will get back to it.  I also have some wood selected, and a pattern just laying on it for what I am thinking I might do next.

[jimmyG]

8 minutes ago, rafairchild2 said:

For me, it is one or two projects.  However usually the projects are related, for example, the two "scrapwood" puzzles I did last week, and now two Welsh spoons this week.  This way, I do my steps together... For example the puzzles (8 and 12 pieces), I selected the wood since I needed 12 different species and applied the patterns, and then I cut each piece on the scroll saw with #5 ultra reverse bllades. Next, I pivot my stool to the drill press.  Back to the scroll saw for thicker accent lines using a spiral blade, then to my carving/sanding station (next to my drill press) to profile the edges and do final sanding, then finishing in this case raw linseed oil.

I find when I do one thing I am pretty efficient, I get into a groove.

I will add a PS.  I do have one Intarsia project I started a while ago, but put it up on my shelf unfinished.  I will get back to it.  I also have some wood selected, and a pattern just laying on it for what I am thinking I might do next.

Very nice.....  I'm light years away from projects like that!

[FrankEV]

I usually cut one Art panel project at a time.  However, I  can only scroll for a 2-3 hours in one session. So,in between cutting sessions, I will often make frames or do coloration of a previously completed cutting.

Occasionally I make other type projects like lamps, boxes or sculptures.  These kind of projects usually require less scrolling and more assembly time.  This may allow me to start another project while glue or finishing is drying.

So, although I only cut one piece at a time, I can have multiple progects underway at one time.

Also, I  spend a lot of time on the PC to develop patterns for projects.  This time is significant and is also done in between cutting, asembly or coloration sessions.

Edited September 25, 2023 by FrankEV

[BadBob]

I always have multiple projects. It is very easy to get me to jump from one to another. I can never seem to stay on track.

[TAIrving]

I also tend to have multiple projects in the works, some scroll saw projects and some other woodworking projects.  Right now I am refinishing a table for our breakfast room and have a couple of SS projects in the pipeline.  I have finished cutting 2 related SS projects and they are awaiting finishing.  And I have one segmented project cut and in the process of sanding/rounding out the edges before painting and gluing to the backer.  I am like BadBob and have trouble staying on track.  But I always have something to work on.  

[barb.j.enders]

I tend to do one from start to finish.  That being siad, I had a bunch of stuff cut but not yet finished  and it seemed to overwhelm me so I couldn't do anything!!  Got those finished last week.  Now I feel I can move forward. 

[jerry walters]

I have a one-track mind, can do only one thing at a time. I generally do fret work. Prepare the wood, glue the pattern to wood, cut it, then finish it. Then start on the next. I cut maybe 2 hours a day, that is all my back can take. Right now, got hooked on the mini birdhouses because of all the posts on this site. Cut one birdhouse, then do another. Do the little birds separately, then will do the finishing. 

Jerry

[Scrappile]

I can't even find all the ones I have started but not finished!  I did not use to be that way, but as I get older I get more muddled!  

[Wichman]

17 hours ago, jimmyG said:

How many have more than one project going at a time.

I tend to get one pattern applied and scroll until it's done.  I haven't done anything that was too time consuming. 

I try to do one at a time. But life and custom orders get in the way. If I start a project and have to put it away half done, I'll put all the parts and pieces in totes or other storage until I can get back to it.

[Millwab]

I find that if I have multiple projects in a queue I try to set a workflow so that I can be cutting one while glue is drying on another or finish is drying. That way there is always something waiting for the saw. 

[Norm Fengstad]

I usually have several projects on the go. 

[OCtoolguy]

My  shop is too small to have more than one thing going at a time. I'd love to have 2 or 3 things all in different stages of completion but not gonna happen. 

[Gene Howe]

It seems that I have some of those 3 letter afflictions. The most significant being a g e. followed close behind is ADD. I've found that multiple projects going at the same time doesn't work for me. I'm too easily distracted and, it seems that one or all of the projects suffer. One at a time, to completion, isn't efficient but, it's easier to stay on track. Do you ever forget what you're doing in the middle of a job. I do. Drives my wife nuts. 

[jimmyG]

I don't forget what I'm doing but I try to tune everything out around me when I'm on a mission.

This little guy I made a few days ago was a test to my patience...

[Scrappile]

19 hours ago, OCtoolguy said:

My  shop is too small to have more than one thing going at a time. I'd love to have 2 or 3 things all in different stages of completion but not gonna happen. 

That is what the dinning table is for!  That is not me, that is my wife and her quilting.  She need a ANOTHER sewing room.  She has a nice one next to my shop in the basement, but she cannot go up and down the stairs anymore.

[Millwab]

On 9/27/2023 at 6:01 AM, Gene Howe said:

I'm too easily distracted and, it seems that one or all of the projects suffer. One at a time, to completion, isn't efficient but, it's easier to stay on track. Do you ever forget what you're doing in the middle of a job.

Being able to queue up projects is one of the things I love about scrolling.  On almost any scrolling project I do I can stop and come back in an hour or a day or a week and not lose the continuity of the project. I can’t say that about some of my other woodworking projects. 

[James E. Welch]

I'm all over the place. Sometimes it's nice to have options though. I can look around the shop and pick which project that I feel inspired to work on. 

[stevan]

On 9/24/2023 at 8:20 PM, rafairchild2 said:

Please tell us (or at least tell me) Where did you get these patterns?

 

 

[rafairchild2]

4 hours ago, stevan said:

 

On Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/woodtoyworking?ref=l2-about-shopname

[stevan]

Thank you very much.

[crupiea]

I can do 3 at a time.

I have this giant box from when I bought a guitar.  Each side of the box holds one set of pieces for painting. 

This way they stay together and dont get mixed up.  I can then work on cutting a third piece and keep the rotation like that.

 

[JessL]

I always have more than one going, usually at different stages.  Right now I am sawing some ornaments, staining some ornaments, prepping wood for 2  new fret work pieces, and putting some finishing touches to a fret work I just completed.  I love having lots of projects going.  So when I'm ready to get to playing, I have a choice of what I can do that day - what happens to be my mood at the time. Plus I also have some beaded spiders that I need to make for a Holiday shop I am participating in these next 2 months. 

I see I am not alone...