Ray,I am So Sorry to read about your loss,I haven't lost anyone that close,so I can only imagine what you and you Family have gone thru,Rest assured this Family is here whenever you need us.
You did a Fantastic job!!!I have that Butterfly and Cat pattern,I am a Little Concerned about your plain end blade not staying clamped in.I have had several saws over the yrs,and I have never had that problem.What type of saw do you have? We may be able to help you find a solution.A lot of Smart Great Scrollers here in The Village.
2 Things.Muscles Cars.Western Actor's Sometimes it's The Duke,and then others,just depends on the customer's and their favorite.I have had request for newer cars,and younger actors.
Kevin all of your work is just Awesome,The one that stopped me in my tracks,was the toilet,Love itI sent a copy of that pattern to Bro,in Ky.He Love it.Excellent job.