Travis
-
Posts
7,006 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
33
Content Type
Store
Profiles
How-To & Articles
Scroll Saw Reviews
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations International
Pattern Shop
Suppliers
Village University
Help Desk
Forums
Gallery
eBooks
Everything posted by Travis
-
I saw a post from heppnerguy where he made a farm sign, but didn't know what to do with it. It got me to thinking. I make a lot of things without knowing what I'm going to do with it. I make it because I either think it's a neat project, or to see if I can do it. Do you do the same? Or do you always have a plan for the final piece? What are some examples of your projects without a purpose? Why did you make it? What did you eventually do with it?
-
I let the lemon oil dry for a day or two. I usually dry them on cardboard or a bed of nails. Then I use a clear acrylic spray. I don't remember having any trouble with it staining. What's your humidity like. Perhaps that's slowing the drying time.
-
3 day weekend and I threw out my back picking up a stick. I was looking forward to some shop time.
-
How weird my wife did the same getting up out of a chair, shes been sat in front of a heat lamp since Friday but a bit better today. Just shows you how easy it is to pull them old muscles. Take it steady Travis I know it hurts get in a hot bath. Roly
-
-
Is this the one? If so, it was featured in the October 2004 issue of Wood Magazine.
-
Thinking about getting a lathe - Help wanted
Travis replied to Luperez548's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I have this one: JET JML 1014VSI 10-Inch-by-14-Inch Variable Speed Indexing Mini Lathe. It looks like this has been discontinued and a newer model is out: Jet JWL-1015VS 10-Inch X 15-Inch Variable Speed Wood Working Lathe. At any rate, I'm really happy with it. I also bought the Barracuda 2 Chuck with it and really like it. It only has a 10" swing, but I only do small projects anyway. -
Just my iPhone. Instagram is a app for any smartphone. It has a number of filters you can add to it before publishing to the Instagram website. they give some really cool effects and make the pics look nice. Instagram is a social media service in itself, but also intergrate into Facebook and Twitter.
-
Hahaha....yah. That takes a bit of explanation. So I did this project called 100 Paper Clips where I photographed every paperclip in a box and posted it to a website. I used Instagram and their auto-publisher to Tumblr. It is an absurdist art project type of thing. Think of it as internet graffiti. You can find my website here: http://100paperclips.tumblr.com/
-
Anybody use Instagram for their scroll saw projects and woodworking? I'm just starting to use it. You can follow me at http://instagram.com/bytravis I'd like to follow other scroll sawers, woodworkers, crafters, and artists.
-
I've done the same. I think I'm caught up with everybody.
-
Oh My! I'm so sorry to hear about that. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
-
Ha! That's too funny.
-
Portraits are a tough one to sell unless people can actually see what it is. They have a tough time wrapping their head around the fact that it is a single sheet of plywood that's self contained. I'd keep a couple in your trunk with the original picture tucked in the corner of the frame so people can see it first hand. If you're relying on internet sales, perhaps make a video really showing what it is. If nothing else, some closeup pics at different angles, perhaps the ply without the backer, etc. Really drive home the "magic" of scroll saw portraits.
-
Feel free to post links to the site. Sharing great info is what SSV is all about. Plus, I'd love to see the tutorial.
-
Think that's quick? Watch me build it! Here's the followup to the previous video as I build these Bunny Cars.
-
This post might help. It has a couple of image transfer techniques for woodworkers. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/9224-transferring-images-to-wood/?hl=transfer
-
Make these cute Mama Bunny and Baby Bunny cars for the little ones in your life. They also make awesome Easter decorations. They're super simple to knock out, so make a whole batch of them. Enjoy! Step 1 With spray adhesive, attach your pattern to the wood blank. I align the bunny ears along the grain to give it extra stability. I also added some packing tape to the top to secure the pattern. Step 2 At the drill press, I'm using a 1/4" bit to drill the axle holes for the wheels. Step 3 I'm using the same drill bit to drill a shallow divot where the bunny's eyes are. This is optional. Step 4 At the scroll saw, I cut out the perimeter. I'm using a #3 scroll reverse blade. Step 5 With some sandpaper, I soften the edges for little fingers. Step 6 You can choose to paint the bunnies before assembly. I'm using standard craft paint. Step 7 I'm using a clear acrylic spray for added protection. Step 8 I cut down some 1/4" dowels to about 2" long. These are longer than you need, but we'll cut them down later. Step 9 You can make your own wheels, but I find it's easier to just buy them premade. You can find those here. Step 10 We're going to glue up the half of the axel/wheel assembly. With a toothpick, I apply glue to the inside of the wheel. Then with a hammer, I tap the axel into the hole so it's flush with the other side. Clean up any excess glue, and set aside to dry. Step 11 I made a couple of jigs for the last part. The first is scrap wood with a hole in it. This allows you to tap the axel into the other wheel and have clearance for it to protrude from the other side. The second is a credit card with a V notch cut into it. Put this between the wheel and the bunny to create the perfect spacing for the wheel. Add glue to the inside of the 2nd wheel, put it on top of your scrap wood jig, thread the axel assembly through the axel holes in the bunny, put the credit card spacer between the wheel and the body, then tap the axel into the 2nd wheel. Use a scrap board so you don't damage the wheel with your hammer. Step 12 With a flush-trim saw, trim the protruding axel flush with the wheel. Final -
I decided to make some Bunny Cars for my son for Easter. I was able to squeeze out two videos out of this project. The first video (above) is the designing of the Bunny Cars. Next episode, which I hope to publish tomorrow, will show the building process. The final pattern can be found here. On with the show!
-
Looks like a good program. The thing with graphics programs is that they are more-or-less the same, in concept anyway. The difference is where the buttons are located and sometimes what the buttons are called. You can go through the Inkscape Class and get a feel for the designing process, then look for some tutorials specifically for Serif Draw Plus X5 to learn the interface.
-
Source: The Wood Database It sounds like it is unlikely to have adverse effects. Maybe some eye and skin irritation at the most. I'd just monitor your reaction as you work with any new wood. If you have severe allergies, it might be a good idea to have someone around in case you need more urgent care.
-
Jesus, Elvis, and Marilyn Monroe.
-
Been rebuilding Scroll Saw Goodies website. New store software installed. Updated the themes. Lots of dials and knobs to turn.
-
I keep the glass in mostly because I hate dusting them.
-
I've added Likes on all of the pages so far via Scroll Saw Goodies and Scroll Saw Village. It's nice to have that network going and seeing what everybody is working on.
