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What kind of a bit are you using to drill the hole? A brad point or forstner bit would is what I would use for that.

Bendita, someday people are going to be paying big bucks for your art work!

I have, been even afraid to try. When I made pens I was working for a flower shop delivering flowers, a great parttime retirement job, I showed the people I worked with some pens I had made. They wanted me to set up a display at the shop counter and they would sell them for me,,,,, until I would have to get $50 each for a pen to pay for cost and time... They were figuring $10 range,,, People in my area just are not willing to pay what it will cost.

That's a great one. Well done.

Those are great. I really love the sign. May have to make one for my shop...

Man, wish I had the time to join you guys in the build. I've been wanting to try something other than the pictures I have been scrolling so far. I have been eyeing this Ferris Wheel: http://www.finescrollsaw.com/ferris-wheel.htm But I bought the plans for the "Five Dragon Box'' instead. Maybe if I can do the box, I will try the Ferris Wheel. Good luck guys, I'm really anxious to see the end products.

That is really cool. Gator!

Looking great!

Looking very very good!

Great job. I really like what you are doing with your scrolling.

Really looks nice!

They even look better bigger. Super nice scrolling. The eyes of the NA maiden look like they are sparkling. I think I am in love!

Well done!

Thank you all, the nice comment are greatly appreciated.

You are correct, it "sucks" at times. I have a straight pointed metal tool, I don't know what if supposed to be used for or where I got it, I just found it in my tools one day. I can clear holes and round the edge of them over with it. I keep it on a magnet I have attached to my scroll saw cabinet. There are dental tools that would work good for this. This may be a dental tool. I have a small brush for sweeping the sawdust off the bottom of the picture so I can see the holes better. Marking tough to find holes with a pencil or marker helps. I have a light I can attach to my table top to shine light on the bottom of the picture when needed. I also start drilling holes with a 1/16" drill bit and drill all the holes I can with it. I only use a smaller bit in the areas that a 1/16" bit is too large. II think the drilling 10 - 20 holes at a time might be a good idea, I have not tried that. Standing on your head might also help at times..... But even with all this I still find it easier, for me, than top feeding. This is my setup. .

You have been much busier them me at the scrolling. Some mighty fine cutting, Steve, although you cheated is some on the size pictures of the prospector and the cabin.

Just finished scrolling this one. Charles Dearing pattern, 1/4"B.B. 16"x 10.5". I used 3/0 New Spiral Blades.

I've never seen any spiral blades with pins,,,, so I'm good to go.

PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION radio show I'm from Washington State pretty darn close to Heppnerguy.

Ver well done.

Just a note, these gloves fit tight, not as tight as, say, latex gloves, but tight. But yes not for everyone,

When I did a search on them to get a picture to use, they were available at Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart, Amazon, etc. Probably anyplace that sell Gorilla glues and tapes.

They breathe and the backs are a material, stretchy and tight mesh.

One item I received for Christmas was a pair of Gorilla Grip gloves. They are a very lightweight, tight fitting glove with a rubber like facing on the fingers and palms. I was not sure what I was going to do with them until today. I am working on scrolling an elk scene and decide to try out the glove. I've been having trouble gripping the wood with the pattern on it while moving the pattern away from me (using spiral blades). My hands would slip some. With the gloves on, no more problem. I like wearing them. Gives a firmer grip all the way around. Also I have read of people getting cold hands when scrolling. These gloves may help that some. I know some will argue that you should never wear gloves when operating machinery, and I agree on some machinery that is a concern, but on a scroll saw and tight fitting gloves, I feel it is not an issue. Just thought I would throw this out there for what it is worth..

Great one, Hans. Have you ever watched Jake play that on an Ukulele?