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My dad just made some frames for some of his projects. He used chair rail molding. This is great stuff because one edge is rabbited to allow an overlap for wainscoting. Put the rabbit on the inside of the frame and its perfect for holding the glass and matte in place! He just used a miter saw to cut the 45's. I think he used some water putty to fill in the gaps and then painted it black. They looked pretty good!
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Well, I was able to squeeze in a few hours to scroll this weekend. I moved the height of my saw up to about my collar bone. I really liked being close to the blade. I found I can see the cuts easier and it also seemed like I had a bit more control. Unfortunately, I think I raised it too much, because my back was strained the other way...LOL. I was on the edge of my seat and stretching to get a good view. I think all in all, I like having a higher saw. I think I might split the difference and lower it by 2 or 3 inches and maybe that will be about right. I'll keep experimenting.
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I can certainly help with patterns too. Just let us know what kind of patterns you're looking for and I'm sure several designers on this forum could help you out. If you need help coming up with ideas, I'm sure we can all put our heads together and come up with something.
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I love Mr. Bean. The guy cracks me up. Mr. Bean is a famous British goofball character played by Rowan Atkinson. He rarely speaks in the show. Its amazing how much comedy he can portray with minimal amount of words. I finished this portrait last weekend and finally got it framed this weekend. Cut with a spiral blade on 1/4" BB Ply with a felt backer. (sorry, the pattern isn't available as it was based on a poster).
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Hi Cateyes. Your album looks great. I really like your Betty Boop cutting. That turned out great! I look forward to seeing some more of your work. Welcome aboard!
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Boy, that turned out really cool! Its such a thrill to see one of your patterns cut. You did a great job too! Nice and clean cuts. I really like the pink color. Did you use 3/4"? What kind of wood? Thanks Linda!
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LOL...Scrolling is cheap. Its the toys that you "need" that gets expensive. I'd love to get a garage heater. I was sanding wood today and it was 6 degrees. You'd be surprised how quickly that gets old when you're sanding with numb fingers and extention cords that don't bend. Maybe in a few years, I'll insulate the garage and have a gas line run for a heater.
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Wow! I think you have my dream workshop! Give it back!
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Wow, that turned out great! You're niece will love it. Nicely done!
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Welcome, Scrolldog. I don't get in as much scrolling as I'd like either. But then, who does. I hope you enjoy the site. Lots of great and talented people here. I look forward to seeing some of your work! Happy scrolling!
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Welcome Chris! We're glad to have you on board! There are a lot of great people here. I think you'll have fun. I can't wait to see some of your work! Happy Scrolling!
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Hi Chris, It sounds like you have a great idea for a program! Scrolling is certainly a great confidence builder with a wonderful creative outlet. Hopefully somebody will be able to help you out with a saw or two. Where are you located? As far as course material, I know Ken Bruzda (kennybruzda) teaches a class for a Woodcraft Store. You can find his name in this thread. Maybe you can email him and see what he has to say. If you can't find course material, I bet you could brainstorm with the rest of us and perhaps come up with something. You also might want to look at Scroll Saw Workbook by John Nelson and The New Scroll Saw Handbook by Patrick Spielman, both available at Amazon or your favorite bookstore. That might get you started, too. Let us know if you need any help brainstorming!
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What is your dream workshop? Is it a huge warehouse with lots of space, or something more intimate where all of your tools are in easy reach? What would you put into the workshop? Are you the type that wants one of every tool, or just the tools you really need? Dream! Dream big! What's your dream workshop? Not that I can make your dreams come true. But maybe a very wealthy scroller signs up for the forum and sees your post and buys you everything you always wanted. What? It could happen!
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My wife figured out pretty quick she wouldn't be able to park the car in the garage...LOL. As far as having the saw in the house, its OK until we need that room. Then it's out in the cold garage for me. I always thought it would be fun to have a little sunroom/workshop in the back of the garage. I like the light and still enjoy the back yard.
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LOL...nah, just a few patents. The candle holder does look like one of Steve's patterns. I looked through his catalog awhile back, but didn't see it. I'm not sure if all of his patterns are listed in the catalog, though. It would take some digging through his archives to find it if it was his. I also think I've seen something similar in the Windfield Collection. But I could be mistaken.
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I just stopped by Walmart to pick up some frames. I usually buy their 8x10" frames for $3 each. They don't fit the 1/4" ply very well, but with a little duct tape coaxing it ends up working for me. I also buy their felt to use as backing. That runs about 20 cents a piece. So for about $3.20, I can present my cuttings pretty well. It got me wondering, what do y'all use to frame your work? Or do you frame at all?
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Those turned out awesome. The pictures of Christ really turned out nice. I especially like this one: I also like the wedding plaque. Or I can assume it was to commemorate a wedding. Very well designed with just the right amount of pictures. Did you put together that pattern yourself? I be the recipients really loved it. Nicely done!
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Thanks Blame. This is a good point to bring up. We need to respect the copyrights of fellow artists, no matter what medium. We may only share patterns that we have personally designed. Copyrights, usage, and distribution of patterns are covered in the User Guidelines and agreed to upon registering for this site. You can review the User Guidelines at any time. You can find the link is at the bottom of every page. You can also find additional information in the Pattern Request Forum Rules. With that said, if someone is interested in a pattern that you did not design, feel free to link or tell them where they can find the pattern for themselves. There are a lot of great patterns out there, and sometimes they get lost in the vastness of the internet. I hope this clears things up a bit. Happy scrolling!
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That turned out great. I like the backer you chose too. Makes it look more like a plaque. Plus the contrast makes the elk really stand out. Nicely done!
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You got a phone call...LOL Nicely done. Its fun to watch other scrollers work, especially when you're stuck behind a computer all day.
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LOL...I use the 2x4 trick too. I really like it like that. It tilts just enough to make it easier to see, but not so much that my work slides off.
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I hope I didn't offend. I realize your situation requires you to have the saw at the height it is. But seeing you saw at that height kinda gave me a "I wonder" moment and I thought I'd try it out. I definitely could see a couple of advantages to having the saw at that height. Namely, being positioned closer to the blade so I can more easily follow my cuts, and relieve a little back fatigue at the same time. This little experiment got me to thinking about the height/position other people have their saws. I find it interesting how many different ways there are to doing the same task. Hrmmmm. Anyway, I think I'll cut my next project at this height and see how I like it. I'll be sure to report back and let y'all know how it goes.
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What is your saw height? I have my saw so the bed of the saw is just below my ribcage. This way I'm pretty much looking down on the workpiece. But I noticed Handi in his videos has the saw pretty high so that he's looking really close to the cuts. It looks like it works well for him since he prefers tight and detailed cuts. I find myself slouching anyway to keep an eye on my cutting. And after a long session, my back is tired and sore. So I boosted my saw up about 8". Now the bed of the saw is about the height of my collar bone. It seems a little high...feels like I'm resting my chin on the bed. But I thought I'd give it a try and see how I like it. Maybe it'll save my back. How high is your saw?
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That turned out great! Making it to Eagle is quite an accomplishment. Getting that as a gift is awesome. You did a nice job on the cutting. The frame turned out great too. Nicely done.
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Welcome Fred! Sounds like you've been pretty busy. I know how that is. I'm only able to squeek in 2-3 hours a week scrolling. The rest of the time I live vicariously through others! Be sure to check out Scroll Saw Goodies blog. There's a lot of great stuff there too. Between that blog and this forum, you're head will be spinning just trying to figure out what to cut next! Enjoy the website. I look forward to seeing your first project!
