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Here's a fun video with some funky wooden gears.

Total scam. They are a collection of pirated patterns from magazines and plans collected all over the internet. They change their name every once in awhile and repackage it. But it's all the same thing. I got a hold of one of these DVDs and it's worthless. Here's Steve's explanation:

Here's one for you clock makers.

That was a lot of fun. I had a really great time and it was nice to put a face to a SSV member. Thanks for the lumber and great conversation! Since there's a few of us out this direction, maybe next summer we can plan an informal meetup for those of us in the northwest.

I think you can do whatever you want. Put 1 picture on 1 side, and another on the adjacent side. When you cut them out, they'll automatically connect. To see the image, you have to look directly onto the side.

I'm sad to see them go too. The were a large part of the scrolling hobby and will be missed.

I'm guessing they are looking for a calligraphy style font with nice flourishes. You can find some nice calligraphy fonts here: http://www.dafont.com/theme.php?cat=601

One of my favorite actors/comedians died today. Robin Williams has died at the age of 63. You can find the news story here. He was a major part of my youth. He had the talent to make you laugh no matter what, and his dramatic roles were equally impressive. He had his struggles, and I'm sad to see him go. I thought it would be nice if we could come up with some patterns to remember this amazing comedian. Be sure to post your patterns to the Pattern Library and link to them in this thread. RIP Robin. You'll be missed.

I'm sad to see them go. I've always enjoyed their magazine. Many print magazines/newspapers are struggling to keep up with New Media. Especially when anything you need to know is a click away. They had great designs and great designers. It certainly will be a hole left in the scrolling community. Sheila Landry posted a great blog article about their closure: http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com/blog/post/3641544

I think $60-100 is reasonable. Since you're framing it too and it is a custom order, I think you're spot on.

I don't know what you call them, but people throw blocks of cedar into their drawers to keep bugs/moths away and to make the laundry smell good. I bet you can make a few decorative cutouts like butterflies, flower, or even a cutout of a pair of socks. Make good Christmas gifts or even a seller at a craft show. Once the nice smell goes away, hit it again with a bit of sandpaper to "renew" the cedar.

Oh wow. I'm so sorry to hear that. Dirk is a well known scroller. He's done amazing work and a huge contributor to the scrolling community. I'm sad that he is gone and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Karen.

Yup. They make great patterns for cutting. The art of papercutting is called scherenschnitte. Google it for lots of great ideas and patterns. I've posted about it in my blog a few years back. You can find my posts here for some scherenschnitte links.

The smaller the blade, the more squirrely it behaves. I'd increase your blade size to a #3 or a #5 (depending on the sharp corners). Slowing the machine helps too. If you're still having trouble, I'd add a 1/4" backer to it and stack cut them. Much easier to control. You'd have to throw away the 1/4" backer, but on the plus side, you won't have as many fuzzies to clean up.

1.5" is a tough one. Problem with smaller blades withthat thickness is that the teeth are too close together and can't clear the sawdust away. You might want to look for a skiptooth blade. I'd guess #7 or so. Not a real tight turning radius, though. You can try a #5 and take your time. Mike from Mike's Workshop would be able to give you solid advice too.

I don't have one personally. But what I've read, the electric ones heat more evenly. The torch ones will heat one area hotter than others, so when you stamp your work, part of your stamp will be burned darker than the other part. This can cause a distortion and maybe some letters not being that legible. But it does give a more rustic and authentic look to a brand. Not sure if that will play a part in your decision or not. If it was me, I'd spring for the electric version.

Our Pattern Library broke 2,500 patterns this week! Right now we're sitting at 2,527 free scroll saw patterns, all neatly organized by subject. Many thanks to all the great pattern designers who have shared their talents with the rest of us!

I still use a Craftsman 16" saw I bought in 2007 for $120. It's my only saw and it still works great. You have a lot of great projects. Nicely done!

So I'm tracking this pattern down because I really want to make one for myself. It turns out that Woodworker's Journal has all of the magazines from the year 2000 on CD for only $4.99! They have other collections for the same price too. Might want to check it out if you're interested. http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/Main/Store/2000-Annual-Collection-606.aspx I think this is a limited time offer. I know I'm buying the CD just for that pattern.

We have a list of Clubs & Organizations here. If we're missing any, let us know and we can add it to the list.

If you want to design your own, here are 2 tutorials using Inkscape that should get what you need. Creating Word Art with Inkscape Printing Oversized Patterns

Ha! I want it for me! Well, I'm not sure if I'm past that stage yet.

I subscribe to SSW&C. I like to see what's being made and where the trends are. I think they have a pretty good mix of all kinds of scroll work with all different levels of expertise. I think intricate/compicated patterns are hard to describe in an article, which may be the reason you don't see to many. I rarely cut projects from magazines, though. I usually design my own, taking inspiration from magazine projects, stuff others do, stuff at retail stores, etc. That way I can tailor it specifically to my personality. Designing is part of the hobby that makes it fun for me. Others aren't too interested in designing, so they rely on other's designs. I find books are a great place to find cuttable patterns if you're drawn to a specific type of scrolling; puzzles, compound cutting, wildlife portraits, bowls, etc. If you're drawn to a specific designer's style, you can follow them through newsletters, blogs, and social media. Lots of inspiration there. Forums and social media are good ways to see what others are making. Pattern clearinghouses like scroller ltd, Wooden Teddy Bear, Windfield Collection, etc are good places to browse. If you like intricate victorian fretwork with some challenge, check out this website and their patterns: http://www.finescrollsaw.com/

That's beautiful. Where can I buy the pattern?

There's a few free scroll saw fonts here: http://www.scrollcrafters.com/Pages/FreeStuff.aspx