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[MarieC]

Jimmy, I just started scroll sawing in February and I am crazy slow but am getting better every project that I have done (mostly).  I have my saw at a pretty slow speed (even though I have sped it up a bit, now) and I found if I gently move my wood into a sharp blade, things turn out pretty good.  I have learned so much from folks on this forum.  One of the most important things I have learned is to buy a lot of blades that you like so you can change them out when they even start to become dull and not to push your wood too hard into the blade.  I also have found a Magnifying glass-lamp works wonders as well as lots of light and a really nice comfortable seat!  All of these ideas I learned from these wonderful folks on SSV.  Welcome to the Village!

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Hard to say because I have made so many projects but this one was time consuming because scrolling the brass is a slow go. I cut that with jeweler blades . 

 

Cross is made from Redheart overlay wood. Red Oak sandwiched in between. The brass is bright brass about 1/8" thick solid. There is red stain glass inserted in the steps behind the cutouts. 

 

[OCtoolguy]

45 minutes ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Hard to say because I have made so many projects but this one was time consuming because scrolling the brass is a slow go. I cut that with jeweler blades . 

 

Cross is made from Redheart overlay wood. Red Oak sandwiched in between. The brass is bright brass about 1/8" thick solid. There is red stain glass inserted in the steps behind the cutouts. 

 

That's beautiful J.T.

[Bill WIlson]

On 9/27/2023 at 7:46 AM, Bill WIlson said:

The most complex and time consuming projects are simply a collection of individual cuts.

 

I just want to clarify my statement above.  By no means am I minimizing the talent & time it takes to produce the kind of work we see here.  I just wanted to give a little encouragement to those who are reluctant to try some of the more advanced projects.  Think of the old adage about how to eat an elephant...one bite at a time.  

[barb.j.enders]

10 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Barb, Wow here is memories. I remember when I was still here I had seen these when you posted and loved them then and still do. Not sure if I asked but where did you get the patterns??  What did you color them with?  They are unique and you just may have pushed my scrollsaw startup button again. The green is my favorite. What are the colors called. ??  Can I ask have you tried selling these and if so are they a good seller? There is some time there. You win

I will start with the easiest answer first - Not a good seller.  I have them priced at $200 and only sold one to my niece and a reduced price.  The patterns were from and Etsy shop and last time I looked (a couple of years ago), they were not open.  The brown/natural ones were done with  Minwax English Chestnut for the darker colour and Watkins Cherrywood for the lighter colour.  The green is Unicorn Spit.  I would probably have mixed some colours.  

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

1 hour ago, barb.j.enders said:

I will start with the easiest answer first - Not a good seller.  I have them priced at $200 and only sold one to my niece and a reduced price.  The patterns were from and Etsy shop and last time I looked (a couple of years ago), they were not open.  The brown/natural ones were done with  Minwax English Chestnut for the darker colour and Watkins Cherrywood for the lighter colour.  The green is Unicorn Spit.  I would probably have mixed some colours.  

Thanks. I just bought a few of the designs and man there is a ton of work in them to scroll out. I can now see why these are laser patterns. They do have some cool patterns. Thanks again and if I ever get back to the saw I want to try a couple and will post here. 

[crupiea]

On 9/28/2023 at 7:25 PM, MarieC said:

Wow!  That is beautiful and something I don't believe I would even try.  I would be on the floor forever looking for all my lost pieces.  Tony, How were you ever able to keep those tiny pieces from getting lost in the sawdust?

Thanks.

I have a dewalt saw so i made a little box that goes right under the hole in the bed where the blade goes through. it catches the tiny pieces.  Most of them anyway. There are always some that escape and I have to end up crawling around looking for them among the other million little other pieces of just regular scrap stuff on the floor.  Thats the worst part. If I cant find it I have to stop everything and try to make a new piece that fits just right which is a whole project in itself some times. 

[Tomanydogs]

On 9/27/2023 at 6:23 AM, barb.j.enders said:

These were stack cut - 4 1/8" bb ply.  Total of 6 layers.  I don't remember, exactly, how long but it would have been about 30 hours.  I have another mandala that I started a couple of years ago.  Had a couple of "oops", so put it aside to work on another day.  That day hasn't come about yet!!!!  Does that count.  You can see progress on it in Works in Progress tab.

Barb those are fantastic !!! I love the colour combinations that you choose. 

[Tomanydogs]

This one took me the longest.
114 hours, 499 pieces, 30 colours. It measures 23.5” X 21” without the frame. 

 

Edited October 1, 2023 by Tomanydogs

[barb.j.enders]

10 hours ago, Tomanydogs said:

This one took me the longest.
114 hours, 499 pieces, 30 colours. It measures 23.5” X 21” without the frame. 

 

Right back at you.  I know I commented on this when you first posted.  It is an amazing piece of art.

[Rolf]

When I started scrolling 20 years ago It took me about an hour and 1/2 to cut a six stack of these Volker Arnold ornaments. It now takes me 1/2 hour. Better saw better blades, lots of practice. 

I think my longest time on a project was this intarsia piece as I did the design and project.  Most satisfying project ever so far.

I still enjoy getting focused and the relaxation scrolling and actually any woodworking provides me. 

Edited October 4, 2023 by Rolf

[Scrappile]

2 hours ago, Rolf said:

When I started scrolling 20 years ago It took me about an hour and 1/2 to cut a six stack of these Volker Arnold ornaments. It now takes me 1/2 hour. Better saw better blades, lots of practice. 

I think my longest time on a project was this intarsia piece as I did the design and project.  Most satisfying project ever so far.

I still enjoy getting focused and the relaxation scrolling and actually any woodworking provides me. 

I remember you posting the intarsia one.  Alway loved it.  Great picture.

[jimmyG]

Guess it will take some time before I acquire the confidence to scroll anything and be calm enough to enjoy the process.  Worrying as I make every tight turn and pressing hard on the foot pedal thinking this is where I ruin it. Hobbies should not be nerve wracking but this is just who and how I am unfortunately and why all of my endeavors are short lived.

[OCtoolguy]

7 hours ago, jimmyG said:

Guess it will take some time before I acquire the confidence to scroll anything and be calm enough to enjoy the process.  Worrying as I make every tight turn and pressing hard on the foot pedal thinking this is where I ruin it. Hobbies should not be nerve wracking but this is just who and how I am unfortunately and why all of my endeavors are short lived.

Lol. You may be more suited to knitting.

[jimmyG]

5 hours ago, OCtoolguy said:

Lol. You may be more suited to knitting.

I'm probably more suited for a padded room...

[Tomanydogs]

16 hours ago, jimmyG said:

Guess it will take some time before I acquire the confidence to scroll anything and be calm enough to enjoy the process.  Worrying as I make every tight turn and pressing hard on the foot pedal thinking this is where I ruin it. Hobbies should not be nerve wracking but this is just who and how I am unfortunately and why all of my endeavors are short lived.

@jimmyG Hi Jimmy I was the same as you when I started scrolling, and frankly I wasn’t having fun. However I tried a spiral blade and everything changed. I know most people don’t like spiral blades, but it got me hooked on scrolling. Now I can use straight blades better and I’m loving it.  If you do try spiral blades use at least 1/2” to 3/4” thick wood at the beginning, spirals are very fun to use as well. 

[OCtoolguy]

9 hours ago, jimmyG said:

I'm probably more suited for a padded room...

That too.

[Rolf]

On 10/4/2023 at 2:09 PM, jimmyG said:

Guess it will take some time before I acquire the confidence to scroll anything and be calm enough to enjoy the process.  Worrying as I make every tight turn and pressing hard on the foot pedal thinking this is where I ruin it. Hobbies should not be nerve wracking but this is just who and how I am unfortunately and why all of my endeavors are short lived.

Use scrap wood and practice. relax and take your time. Draw a series of lines and curves etc.