FranMike Harley

Very nice, Kevin.. And I have to agree with everyone's comments.. You put out some amount of work on a daily basis ! How do you do it AND still be so active in the SSV Community.. You're my HERO !!!

ahh !! That's clever, Kevin !! Nice job

Great job, Peter ! There's the start of your new Chess set !!

Wow ! Fantastic, Scott !! There's some great cutting there !! Awesome - that's some talent right there ..

Need your opinion, SSV.. If I can't get the size I need without "gluing", how does cherry plywood compare to hardwood in terms of finishing, longevity, etc ? Here's the project I'm working on.. My daughter is getting married in May and I want to make her a "collection" box for the reception. I have it designed out, patterns, etc.. and want to use nothing but the scroll saw to make it. The finished product will be 7 pieces and the overall dimension will be roughly 8" wide, 15" long and 14" high. The back will be hinged with a little heart lock on it. The top (with the slot) will be cut at an angle. Of course, scroll work will be done on the sides and in the front, then I'll use 1/8" backer board with a different color to line the inside. I just finished a "prototype" out of some 1/2" plywood stock I had left over but the final piece, I'm thinking 1/4". 1/2" just seems to bulky and heavy for this project. I want it to be more "elegant" than if I was making a tool chest But I want something that going to look great and last a very long time - so they have a keepsake they can always use for candles, etc.. If plywood isn't going to fit the bill, I don't want to use it.. However, if cherry plywood, finished with BLO (or whatever) will look great and will last them, then I'll spring for that.. Thoughts / comments appreciated...

Thanks Ron.. I don't have that particular lumber yard but I might have to take a trip to the closest one to me, just to see what they have. Lumber yard was my next choice if I can't find it soon.. Appreciate the comment, friend !

Hi Dan.. Thanks.. "Boards" is what I'm looking for but I was trying to avoid gluing them up (if I could).. I might not have a choice... Appreciate the comment..

Thanks Kevin.. Has already checked them out. They only had plywood in the size that I'm looking for and boy, their shipping charges are very expensive.... Thank you though, my friend...

Hi SSV.. My next project is going to call for roughly 3 sheets of 1/4" 16x24 Cherry (7 "parts" to the project) but I can't seem to find anyone that sells that big of a size other than in plywood (which I don't want).. Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance

Good go at it, Alex. Hey, this is how we learn. Lots of good advice here. The next time you do the same project, I'm sure you'll see a big improvement. Practice makes perfect and most important, Have Fun !!

Excellent job, Kevin !! As always, putting out some quality work there..

Very nicely cut, Tony..Thanks for sharing.

Awesome job, Denny!! Very, very nice.

Good thinking (and cutting), Jim

Very nice, Jim !! They came out great !!

Way to go, Todd. The saw makes a huge difference in the final product and makes scrolling even more fun ! Thanks for sharing.

Very nicely done and excellently presented !! No wonder they sold well.

Beautifully done, Keith. She'll love it. Thanks for sharing.

Welcome to SSV, Pete. You found the right place to hang out. Looking forward to seeing some of your work.

I haven't cut cedar yet. How is it to cut, Kevin? They all look great. Thanks for sharing.

Nice job, Kevin.. I'm sure she won't say "oh I wish this was symmetrical" she'll love it as it is.

Looks awesome, Dave. You're great at those inlays for sure. Nice job. Thanks for sharing..

Good luck with this, Travis.. Sounds like a great idea.. Hope it's a success. I'd definitely join in but it being Easter Sunday, we'll be out with family. Look forward to your next one !!

Just wanted to wish everyone here at SSV celebrating tomorrow, a Very Happy May you enjoy the day with loved ones.. The above is the recent Steve Good pattern.. I kept the egg "whole" so my Grand Daughter can color it Thanks for looking (p.s. I did this using a FD Spiral blade. First time doing an entire project with it because I wanted to experiment and get a better feel for using spirals - for future projects..)

Excellent job, Kurt !! Very nicely done, finished and presented. Thanks for sharing (A thumbs up for each one !!)