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It is in the pattern making. John Old Dust
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This is popular in Bars. John Old Dust
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I do a l lot of compound cutting for my bar-hopping fundraising. I suspect that here in the US the compound cutting scrollers use 2X2 studs. (Actual size is 1.5 X 1.5") I have found that Home Depot has a 2X2 labeled "Select Pine". It is usually located near the craft wood display. It is a tight, knot free, clear stud and great for compound cutting. I use the scrap sides from compound cutting. I cut them as flat as I can and give them to preschool and kindergarten classes. The kids color them and also glue them to cards or drawings they make for their parents. The teacher can also use them as teaching guides. I get 1 for $7 or 3 for $20 donations for the compound cuttings. Not bad since it only takes on average 15 to 20 minutes for each cutting. If there is enough interest I will make up a tutorial on how I make compound cutting patterns. John Old Dust
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http://www.pinalcentral.com/coolidge_examiner/news/scrolling-through-wood-helps-coolidge-man-reach-expensive-goal/article_142c95c6-7961-59eb-a098-1a1a6119a8bf.html John Old Dust
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Sorry for the poor pix, but you should get the idea. John Old Dust
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As some of you know, I do all my scroll saw work as a fund raiser for the Arizona Lions Clubs Handicapped camp. As a matter of fact, this past weekend I was able to go their and give them a few thousand dollars of equipment they had needed. A friend yesterday dropped off these two solid oak wood doors to me ( boy, are they heavy) to do as I wish. I removed the center panels from one door so far. The panels are 1" thick in the center. The styles and rails of the doors are 1 5/8" thick. I need some ideas on what to do with them. One thought I had was to rip some of the rails to 3/4" X 1/2" strips for key ring names. (Should be a lifetime supply.) What ideas do you have? Thanks; John Old Dust
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Suggest you check out Sloan's Workshop websight to have good scroll saw wood shipped to you. Another site is www.wooddealsonline.com John Old Dust
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Over the years I have entered often in our county fair shows. Have gotten many 1st place as well as best of class awards. (I think because there are different class categories based on age and there are no other entries in my 'ol' fart age group.) Never the less, read the rules and if you can find another scroller who has entered before he would be your best adviser from experience. In any case, Just Go For It and have fun. John Old Dust
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Hi Marg; Well scrolling is like sewing on wood. John Old Dust
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These are patterns from Steve Good. Took less that 1/2 hour to cut both. John Old Dust
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One item I have found to often pay for my booth fee is a NAME SIGN. I also have a 3x5 card stating "YES! We Make Name Signs." A sample such as "The SMITH'S" shows what you can do and that frequent name will often sell off your table. "The JONES" also sells readily. I cut mine from ceder fencing and use Finnish Birch backing. My normal charge is $2 per letter or symbol (i.e. cactus, logo, etc.) plus $15 material. You can get $3 per letter too. Add shipping if you have to mail it. John Old Dust
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On some really big pieces that I could not cut on a smaller table I was able to finish the cuttings by installing the blade backwards. I suggest some practice first. John Old Dust
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The circle is a 20" salvaged table top. This is another sample of my "Torch Your Work" by highlighting with a pencil torch. John Old Dust
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Torch Your Work I normally use a small pencil torch to burn off 'fuzzies' from the back of cuttings. Then just have to slightly wipe with a 150 grit sandpaper to get all off. I have noticed that, by doing that burning, I can get some interesting highlighting for the cutting. So I have been torching the front of some cuttings and am pleased with the added art. Here are some Eagles that I have added the torching process to. HINT: When torching be sure to keep the torch moving and always have an extinguisher and/or bucket of water nearby if you have to DUNK a flaming piece. John Old Dust
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Have you looked at a "trim router"? They are only about $20 at Checker Auto. Since you are only looking at trivets, etc. John Old Dust
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No explanation needed. John Old Dust
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Steve Good has some on his site. John Old Dust
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I just returned from my local Dollar Tree store and they now have wood frames with glass for $1 in our sizes. 8 X 10; 8 1/2 X 11; and even 11 X 14. Saves a lot of time and energy. John Old Dust
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Any advice for first ever Craft Show !
Old Dust replied to pdmclardy's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I have cut down on doing shows but have done 30 to 50 shows during our 'winter visitor' season. Some tips I can offer: Have prices clearly seen. Have LOTS of $1 bills for change. If you can get a table next to a wall you can double or triple your display with a leaning grid to hang items on. Have business cards out on the table. Have a 3"X5" index card on table stating "YES! WE DO CUSTOM ORDERS.". Have a sample of a house name sign below that card. Have a order pad handy. Have some $1 to $5 items. SMILE! and talk to everyone. Have FUN. John Old Dust -
When I had an air blower go out I got an aquarium air blubber blower and it works fine. Just taped the hose to the old nozzle. John Old Dust
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I have done a good number of compound cuttings too and found that most of the patterns call for using 2" X 2". How I solved that was to copy the pattern into a publishing program and just reducing it to common 1 x1/2" X 1 1/2". I get $7 each or 3 for $20 donation. John Old Dust
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I use the "Certificate" frames from Dollar tree. They are 8 1/2 X 11". $1. For a backing I use black felt or sometimes red. Another backing I use are scrapbook sheets with a design that compliments the cutting. At times I will glue the felt to the frame backing and then glue the cutting to that, especially for 'loos' cuttings. John Old Dust
