JTTHECLOCKMAN

Good to hear these shows are all doing well. We scrollers need a break in sales.

Smart move. You will make sweet music with your new saw. I am sure you are going to love it. A little learning curve from the Dewalt but in no time you will singing along to the sweet music of the saw blade.

No pins except in the two pieces for the feet. I have seen these done with nails and to me looks cheap. The key is with each row they interlock to make it even stronger. believe me I have dropped these a few times and the worse damage was snapped the feet off but that is an easy fix. I use to make half a basket and put a flat back on it and it was able to hang on the wall. They did not sell as well as these. I also use to make a ton of those collapsible baskets that were trivets and they did well for awhile but i still have some that are about 20 years old. Stopped doing them too. The last of those style was this candy bowl basket that the basket part collapsed and the side pieces slipped apart. They too did well for some time but things go in circles. These baskets I have been making for a long time and they have stood the test of time for sure. Sold 2 at the last show. Sold one to a guy and he picked it up as soon as he saw it and no hesitation paid cash. I like buyers like that. Probably the quickest sale I made that day.

Hello Kieth, do you have a specific link to that flag and could you tell us how you did the photo?? Did you use special paper?? Something is making that flag stand out more as 3D than a normal photo and I like it alot. Thanks.

Flocking is sprayed on felt. It is used alot in small jewlery boxes and things of that nature. Easy to use and comes in many colors I used it when I made these pen display boxes. On the pool table is flocking and inside where the pen rests is felt. On the piano inside the box is flocking.

No not a scrollsaw touches these. They are all individual pieces cut on my table saw and then assembled and glued. There is 85 pieces in the small ones and 123 in the larger ones. I have had very good success with these and will always keep them in my line. I made the green and yellow one last year and sold 2 so I may expand the color line. All others are made from natural colored species of woods. The combination of mahogany and maple have probably been my biggest seller. Thanks for the kind words.

Thanks Rob. I think I am going to go with steps and they will have slots in the som I can just slide the boards in. These are going to be about 3 feet long so I get 2 sets on the table. I have made these before for my baskets that I sell but have always had to screw them together. Looking to make it easier and quicker. I will then add a shorter piece of either peg board or thin plywood behind it so I still will be able to hang some smaller items. I am trying to sell off my shelves and mirrors now so I do not have to deal with them any more. I am revamping the product line quite abit.

That came out very nice. did you use felt behind the pattern or was that flocked?? Nice touch.

I would be very interested in that flag photo if you could share a link. May want to use on other projects such as military plaques. I have been looking for a realistic photo. Did you use decal paper or any special paper to make it stand out like it does. It looks real. Thanks

Thanks Dan Yes and that is why I asked the question. They would look good on the front door.

Dan they all stand out well. Nicely done. Are these meant for outdoor use?? Thanks for showing.

Does this help you Kevin?? http://online.rapidresizer.com/make-name-patterns.php or how about this http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/25696-scrollsoni-font/

Thank you I just ordered a couple things from there.

I am throwing this question out there in case someone has come in contact with a pattern maker that makes 3D train patterns with alot of detail. Not looking for a portrait style pattern but something with depth and looks like the real thing. If my memory serves me well I think I have seen something like this but can not think where or who may have done it. I figured this would be a good place to start looking. Thanks.

That came out really nice. A combination of different skills and you are talented in all fields. Thanks for showing.

Thanks everyone for the kind words and glad you like my latest projects. I love scrolling but most important love creating.

Right now that is your space Mark. I do not belong on line. People are always texting and have to say my chiropractor was telling me the other day there will be and he has seen it an increase in his business because of people's necks going out of wack. Where we have come as a society and their phones is disgusting and disturbing. Will come up with something and if not I can always fall back on the design I use now.

I have been giving some thought into revamping my display methods for next years shows. I usually have a few tiered shevles for my baskets that I display. I then have a backboard that I hang all my wall hanging projects and the rest of the projects I lay out on the tables. There are certain secret rules in selling at craft shows and basically anywhere in stores and one is put your best stuff eye level and this usually commands top dollar in the retail markets. People have a tendency to basically look straight ahead and the looking down and up is not a huge occurrence. Over the years I have noticed this to be so true. I always am talking it up at my shows encouraging people to look all over. But being I have alot of product and adding more now it gets crowded on the table and people overlook things. I had to point things out to a few folks and glad i did because it led to sales. I figure if I add shelves I can show things in a less crowded way. But my thoughts are I have basically stopped selling certain items that I hang on the walls and will try to sell these off in other manners. I want to eliminate the board system and go with all tiered shelving system. I can make something I am sure but thought I would throw the question out there and look for suggestions. What do you all use to sell items on a table??? Do you stack shelves and display that way?? Do you have a system that breaks down easily?? Did you make it or buy commercial?? Can you post photos and a little description of what it is. Thanks.

That is actually a pure copper coin that has the OHM'S Law for direct current and alternating current on opposite sides. It is a set of rules that basically all electricians follow when calculating circuits and electrical loads. I did not make it but just added to the display. Each owner gets one.

One more suggestion if I were doing this i would do the glue up on top a piece of wax paper so the glue does not stick to it. i also would have the wide opening on the bottom. Easier to slip a rubber band or two around the smaller end.

No in my opinion. Nothing stronger than fresh wood glue. Hide glue could be but messy. It is just 2 joints so I believe you do not need more open time or else I would suggest Titebond III. As I said the tape will help you not worry about getting glue where you do not want it.

All projects look great and I really like the snowmen. I do know about the cramming things in on short rest but you did well. Thanks for showing.

Dan thank you very much. I tried to show off all the work the pattern makers helped me with and this lead to needing to do quite a few posts but they deserve the recognition. I love scrolling and creating things and hopefully have a few more good years left to share my ideas and projects with you good people. Thanks again.

I wear basically the same one. Different brand. http://www.amazon.com/3M-8511PB1-Particulate-Respirator-10-Pack/dp/B0002YKBV2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543801160&sr=8-3&keywords=face+mask+for+dust I basically wear it all the time in the shop if doing any cutting. I have an air cleaner system set up so that helps. I use a dust collector at the source for large chips. They are not efficient for dust collecting perse. Never used a vac on any scrollsaws but some people swear by them but that noise for hours would ruin my ears and then I need ear protection Like suiting up to go to space to enjoy a hobby.

He I am still looking for a rain coat.