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Good morning everyone (or good evening for our fine folks on the other side this big blue ball). I was sitting at my saw last night and kept thinking about how much being a member of this site has really made me fall in love with this art form. I bought my first saw last march on a whim and joined this site shortly after. I haven't looked back since. The knowledge I have gained from everyone here has given me the confidence to try things I never would have thought of on my own. I make it a point to look here everyday to see what useful tip is being discussed and not many days have gone by without me learning something new (or at least getting a chuckle from Jerry' s cartoons). So to everyone that has ever posted ANYTHING on this site, thank you.

As we remember this Veteran's day, let's also remember our firemen, police and all emergency services. It's good to know when we dial 911 there is someone there to help.

I wanted to do a Dinosaur Puzzle as a scene and with shaping of the pieces like Intarsia and this is what I came up with. None of the woods have been colored or stained. It is a scene of a T-Rex with its dinner a small Dinosaur at its feet. The background is green poplar, ash, cherry and blue pine for the sky. The small tree, top of larger tree, and both dinosaurs are green poplar. The trunk of the tree and volcanos are walnut and the lava is cedar. This shows the puzzle with the parts out. And here are the puzzle parts. The puzzle parts and background were shaped with a pneumatic drum sander and smaller parts with a Dremel and carbide cutter.

This is a Steve Good pattern. John Old dust

I wont be able to get to a comp, this weekend,I will be at my Parents house.So I wanted to take this moment to say Thank You Job Well Done to all Past and Present Vets.I Salute You All.

This is what I designed this year for my name ornaments......they measure 3x5......red elm planed down to 3/8".....comments always....thank You.

Someone asked for something Iron Maiden so came up with this for them I will let them have the pick of either as I stack cut 2 out of 5.5 ply frame is frame reclaimed materials cut with #3 Pegas Modified

I decided to try doing fretwork. I used Steve Good's pattern. This is my first time ever trying this. My wife wanted a remote control holder. She liked the grey (not me) but as they say " A happy wife a happy life" I used 1/4" Birch plywood and a #3 blade for the bigger cuts and #1 for the fine cuts.

This year I am asking people to consider not watching NFL games this weekend. African-Americans certainly have a good point. Often treated unfairly, and have a legal right to protest. However, a football field is not the time or place for that. If you disrespect our flag & anthem, you might as well spit in the face of a person who is or has fought for your right of Freedom of Speech. Also, go up to the grieving members of a fallen soldier and slap them in the face as long as you are at it. jerry, Army volunteer 1959-1961 (1 year north of the Artic Circle)

Thank you, and to all my fellow veterans thanks for your service, Vietnam 1967- 1968, RJ

Yes, thanks to all the Vets and their families here and around the world who have given so much so we can all be safe and secure.

That's how Mrs. Iggy describes me... But take a look at this... I thought it was cute and will make a few for my upcoming shows. And I'm including the pattern, it was a freebie from a friend. Iggy Nativity.pdf

I, too, want to say thanks to all the vets who have served our country admirably. They are the glue that binds and protects us. I also ask that this weekend we boycott the NFL to let them know just how we feel about their foolishness. Ray

Thanks both for the thoughts and for all the other folks that gave some or all for freedom. Fred fret US Navy 1973-1993

Thank you to all the veterans across this great land.It has been a honor to serve before, during or after you. Thank you for you service and dedication. U.S. Army 1973 - 1976

Thank you, fellow vets that have served and are now serving. And a great thank you to all of you for your support for us. Larry Davis (US Army, Sergeant Major, Retired)(1965-2005)

I use beeswax and mineral oil on most all my work other than my portraits.. why I use it? because there is no strong smell.. and.. once applied I can package the item right away and ship it out.. I bought a 5lb. block of beeswax ( would get pellets next time ) I mix 1/2 cup packed firm shaved ( I use a cheese grader.. try it then you'll see why I say I'll get pelleted next time LOL) to a 16oz bottle of mineral oil.. and as stated above cook it up just enough to get the wax melted..WARNING: use a cooking thermometer that clips onto the pan and set it 1/4" above the bottom of the pan.. DO NOT let the temp get above 150F as the oil and wax can cause a flash fire.. I put it into some plastic containers and let it cool then screw the tops on for storage. When dried it turns into a paste type wax.. I like it a little thinner.. first time I made it.. I think I use 1/2 cup to 8oz mineral oil and it set up pretty solid.. I used to pack the wax quite firm.. now not quite so much.. If it get too solid add more oil and cook it again or vise versa.. I apply it to my work with small metal handled acid brushes from Harbor Freight.. Try to push it into the cutouts as best I can but what can't get back in the small areas.. I leave a little glob of it.. then take a hairdryer / heat gun and heat it slightly to melt the wax into the areas.. while it's still all melted.. I use paper towels to wipe off the excess and also somewhat polish it.. I use the blue shop type towels as they work better.. get a big bundle several rolls from our local Sams club..

Yes, Thank you to all who have served or are serving our great country.. I've never supported the sports so not watching will be a normal day for me and the News Media.. is going to start getting that same attention from me.. The way the news people have to get ranking on stories sometimes make me wonder if they don't have their hands in a lot of the stuff they report.. Sort of like paying off a hit man to do something at a certain time etc so they can report first.. because they know it's going to happen, LOL... Crazy world we live in.. thankful not only for the military but the police, fire, EMT's and Nurses

I hate to say it but that's what the younger generation has become in many cases. I will say though that I joined a few forums on electronics and 3D printing and have found them to be pretty good and most folks are polite. I have no idea whether this is truly the case but I have found that young folks have no patience and are quick to cut you off. I'm not saying all of them so please don't climb my tree.

Hello All, I'm from the Pittsburgh, PA area, and I'm 67 YO. I was a welding instructor up untill 2012. I now make Copper Items for sale on the interweb. When things were slow I thought I would try doing some scroll saw work. Seems OK, I've made some things, and believe I will continue this for a while. Also since I have some left over Copper, I thought I would mix...Copper and Wood. Of course I will Never be accused of being a photographer...LOL ---> 8-)

Great idea. I like it.

I am in awe of how when someone asks a question (from something simple - difficult - technical) at the speed it will be answered by multiple people sharing different options. Great work everyone. Give yourselves a pat on the back.

Great post. I am very thankful for this forum too. I love scrolling and learning because of all helpful people on this site.

I agree this is a great forum with great members. I usually check in daily when I can. Sometimes I actually have something to say that might be helpful. So I would like to thank everyone who contributes to our continuing success. Also a special thanks to Travis for all he does for us.

For myself if the blade still has some life left I will put it on the wooden platform, 4" x 4" with self stick magnet strips and the platform is attached to the top of the saw and it is numbered 2/0 up to 9. This is also where I keep fresh blades that I will be using for what ever I am cutting at the time. This has worked for me but normally I discard the blade after cutting the project and if it shows a dark blue on the blade which to me is starting or is dull. Erv

This is a great place to be. Lots and lots of support, encouragement, advise and friends. Larry

During your learning curve, I would think it's important to mark the slightly used blades in some way as to distinguish them from new ones, so putting them back in the new blades may not be optimal. Reason being, if the next time you try that blade, you may not realize it's used and wonder why it didn't cut as well and thus skew your impression of that particular blade. I occasionally save slightly used blades. I usually set them off to the side somewhere and once I get a variety of blades, it's not easy to tell which is which. I like the suggestion above of marking the slightly used blades with a piece of tape. When you put it back in the pack with the rest of the new blades, you can tell what it is as well as that it's used. It seems simple and effective.

I agree - love everything and everyone here for all their help, information, encouragement that has been offered since I joined up about a year and a half ago. Like you, I have done things I would never have done without having found the village. I too am thankful for the Village and my friends here.

I set up a test tube rack. Label a test tube with the blade name (say FD 3) and put the new blades into it. Next to that is another test tube which is where I store my slightly abused FD3 blades. Works for me. As to the question of how long a blade lasts, there are so many variables to that it boggles the mind and most have been mentioned in this thread or others similar. It comes down to the old adage "I know pornography when I see it". You will develop that sense when to toss it into the garbage can. Personally though, I don't think a timing method is to good if you are cutting different woods such as yellowheart versus cedar. But to each his or her own.

They look terrific. I too like the second one. Great work Frank. Marg

Never fails Murphy's law!

Great outcome Marg!

For the used keeper blades, I fold a piece of painters tape around the top teeth slip it back into the package with the new ones. It is right there when I go to that size blade again and it can be the first out of the package. Larry

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/14904 But I personally use scrappiles method:)

Nope, you are a pro! That is what us pros do.....

It's real simple Ray. I tell my students this: when the blade no longer does what you want it to, it's time to change the blade. I buy blades by the gross, a single blade is pretty cheap. When I'm done cutting with the the blade, I toss it. I never save them for reuse. It's as simple as that!

Ray after you have been at this addiction for a while you will get the feel for when you need to trash a blade. I have a magnetic strip on the frame of my saw that I will occasionally put a blade that is still cutting well but I changed for another size or type. I do not use any type of timing method most of the time I can tell by how the blade is performing when its time to trash it.

I do something similar... except usually once I set the timer.. one of the kids come out to ask me something or the wife comes out and starts talking.. had a few blades I had to trow out that never even got use Hahaha.. then I started just using a blade until its not cutting as it should.. depending on the wood.. some blades I can get 30min.. and others 5min.. so I just run them until I feel like I'm having to push though harder than I should.. Now.. on delicate work.. I do change them often.. like you say.. a bad blade can ruin several hours worth of work and some lumber real quick..

I used bees wax on all my bowls that I made, mine came in a container just like paste wax. I used a paper towel and apply a very good amount on the bowl rubbing the wax in, let it dry overnite and reapply 2 more coat and buff in between. All my bowls sold with the condition that they are safe for food

Nice! Well done, Marg!

Great job Marg Thanks for showing us I can see why they also want one

fantastic job

Great job, Marg. With follow up business to boot

Marg, Great job on a super pattern. Love the bamboo.

Awesome job on that cut Marg.

Great job cutting a great pattern Marg...

A Most Excellent job.Joleet did a Fantastic job with the pattern.

Looks great, Marg.

Nicely done Marg, who was he, a family member of their's? Len