heppnerguy

Travis. BINGO It just so happens that I needed this exact tutorial right now. Perfect timing....thanks for all you do .

I too like your pattern. Nicely done too. Why can't I figure out that patterns don't have to be difficult, they just need to fit the need of someone. Way to go Jesse

Thanks for the good tips, both on pricing and on cutting. I too have trouble making my boxes fit nice and square. I did a craft show once and I took a lot of intarsia, My experience was the same as yours. People oooed and awed at the work but it was way too high priced for the show. I did sell one piece for $175.00 but that was it. I was recently asked to participate in an art show and when I showed the person what I had to sell, he said your stuff is too cheap. I thought he was referring to the quality of my work, so I went on my way. Later, when the event came and gone, he wondered why I did not enter anything. He was just referring to my prices not my work. So there you go. You price according to where you are selling

challenges.... challenges... that what makes the greats....keep going.. you are almost through and then you will be so glad you spent all that time drilling holes and cutting.

I enjoy both intarsia and scrolling. the thing I like most about scrolling is that I can start and finish one two or maybe 6 items in an afternoon and intarsia takes me about 2 days to cut, shape and sand and 2 days to finish. most of my family prefers the intarsia, if they had to make a choice. intarsia is really easier to do because you don't have all the holes to drill and the blade to undo and redo with each cut. there is my take on things.

I really do not use any dust collection system., nor do I wear a mask. Maybe not a good idea, but I don't feel very threatened from the small amount of dust the scroll saw makes. Outside of my sanders, the saw dust just seems to fall harmlessly to the table below my saw. Doug you obviously feel a lot different about this than I do.. What about it gang ? Am I really foolish about this ?

A really great cutting job.. It looks super. thanks for posting. inspiring me to get more ambitious.

Nicely cut. I am sure she loves it. You did a wonderful job. she looks like a sweet girl.

Homer and Carol Bishop.... I know this is not one of your patterns and I did not mean to imply that it was. Sorry for the confusion in my notes. I just wanted to let others know that you write for this magazine and often share patterns within. I thought because so many others here on the Village benefit from your talent, wisdom and willingness to share with so many in such a helpful way that I would let them know some of the work you two also do that many here might not be aware of.

Nick, We are all really glad that you remember all of us who are always waiting to hear from the rest of our busy family here on The Village. Nice to see you chime in. There are a lot of great scrollers here from the UK. You guys and gals are a really important part of our Village, that's for sure

A fun piece. I know I would have struggled cutting something that thick. Nice job and very nice addition to your garden too.

I made this cougar from a pattern in the last issue of Scroll saw Woodworking. This magazine posts features and pattern from our own Homer and Carol Bishop, right here on The Village. We have so many talented people here who are so willing to share their knowledge with all of us. A big "THANK YOU TO THE BISHOP'S". Who have helped me on several occasions.

Here are a couple of items that I cut a couple of weeks ago just before rodeo and then did Nothing with them. Most are Steve Good's patterns. Most of these are only about 30 minutes to cut things so I banged out several in an evening. We have a lot of rodeo and horse people in our area so it probably will not be too difficult to find someone that might like to have one or two.

Hi Bob, Welcome to The Village. I would find this sight interesting if I were not even into woodworking. There are many fun things to explore and even before you buy your saw, you could go to the Village University, which you can find when you click on the 'forum' tag and scroll down. There are several good pattern making free tutorials that should interest you. come back often so all of us to get to know you and you us. check out the free patterns and if you get a little lost as you explore your way around here. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have or share your advice that you think might help someone here, because we all know that everyone has something to offer to someone else. Hope to see you around here a lot. heppnerguy

I like it too, Bill. It has some simplicity yet a lot of appeal. Is doesn't need to have a lot of fretwork in order to be great to look at. Nice job..

Hey Keith, A great idea. I would like to make some for our family Thanksgiving dinner. Are you sharing a pattern with us, or do I just have to figure it out for myself?

I have never scrolled outside. I just open the shop door and the window on the opposite wall and let the breeze blow through, unless it is too hot of a day, then I close things up and enjoy the cooler, well insulated shop.

Hi John, I really enjoyed your introduction. Your woodworking history is very interesting. I am glad you found us and I hope you chime in often. I too would enjoy seeing your saw and your shop and most of my wood is what people give to me too. I am looking forward to seeing any posts you make. I hope you are willing to share some of you older fret work patterns. I love them but I am not able to find many on line. Roly is right about the Village having many UK people here. I love that there are people from all over he world here. Our Village family is world wide and growing. Get to know everyone here and get the feeling of belonging.

Welcome Chris, Glad to have you on board, (as they say in the States). If you are truly a beginner then I would suggest that you start with simple patterns and slowly challenge yourself with more difficult ones. Here is a little tip that works for me. When I am cutting a pattern in thin wood like 1/8 and 1/4, I have found that the blade sometimes wants to cut where I really don't, and the smaller blades are more apt to wonder some, also they tend to sometimes work loose on the upper blade clamp, (unless you have pinned blades), this usually is evident by the saw getting a little louder during the cuts. Then they break. I usually try to stack cut or use a 1/2 inch scrap taped on all out edges. This gives me a 3/4 inch piece to cut and then I can use a bigger blade like a #3 or #5, it is way easier to cut and the blade is stiffer so it does not wonder as I cut. That is just me, maybe others here will disagree. All I know, is it works for me, I hope you come back here often so that we can all get to know you better and you us. We are like family here, so feel comfortable to agree or disagree and know we are here to help each other. heppnerguy

Thank you everyone for all of your tips and encouragement. I am not sure when I will attempt my next pattern but I hope it will not be too long. I am a little busy right now, but things should slow down soon, I hope. Christmas is coming and that will keep me busy. we are going on a three week vacation at the end of Sept. so it might be interesting between now and the end of the year.

very well done, as usual for you. I like this pattern, it is not too difficult to cut and it is a very good likeness.

nice cars..be sure and let us know how the public liked them too

you could get sued for making pictures of me and putting it on your tree, you know. But then, I won't be suing you because I need the publicity

it was a learning experience. I did have a pretty good face in my pattern but it was really too small to cut into it so I skipped that part. Maybe I will try to work on this same pattern and see what happens. I am not discouraged because I know I can improve on it.

You are making some very nice pieces. We, here at the Village are so glad you have become a contributing member of our little family