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I’m not sure you read through the entire thread. We did lose Les, but you could be confused if not following the full thread throughout. This thread was originally started by Les, Rockytime, to say he and his wife were dealing with Covid. It progressed to where he was hospitalized, went to rehab, then had to be intubated, and then where he tragically passed. Once he passed, and someone had shared that in this thread,Travis updated the title of the thread to say that we had lost Les. Since then, the posts have been notes mourning the loss of him. One would need to read through the full thread to discover all of this. If you just read the title, and then the first few posts, you probably would be confused easily enough I am sure.

Ray, thank you for the update. Like so many, my heart is saddened at the loss of our friend Les. I was greatly concerned this might be the outcome when you all said he was being put on a vent unfortunately. My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to his wife Faye and their daughters and their family. He was a regular contributor here in the Village whose wit and wisdom will be greatly missed by me and I know many of us here. I pray that his family can find peace and comfort in this trying time and I am glad to hear that Faye is doing better and hope she continues to heal. Ray, I am glad to hear that you have gotten your vaccine.

I’m glad you have been able to communicate with Les Ray. I’m sorry to hear that he and Faye are not doing well and they were going to need to give Les a breathing tube. Prayers continue for them both. Please let him know if anyone communicates with him that we are praying. Let us know if anyone hears further,

Nice work. Glad to hear you are doing better and doing your PT. My newly graduated PT daughter would be happy to hear as well. Glad you are feeling up to more time in the shop. Looks like time well spent. I think all 3 look good. Any Batman/Joker fan would love him I am sure. We tend to be our own worse critics. I love that eagle each time I see it done. Very patriotic piece. I’m partial to the butterfly bush for multiple reasons. I have several in my yard. Attracts lots of beautiful butterflies. Purple is my favorite color. You have done a good job cutting the small details. I like the long and narrower size of the piece and the frame. It enhances the beauty of it.

Sorry to hear you have been sick and unable to scroll for a while. Glad you are doing better. Nice work on the red roses.

Les, thank you for the update. I, sure it’s not easy for you right now. I’m sorry to hear that Covid hit you and your wife so hard. I am glad you were able to get to the hospital and get the care you needed. I pray that your both continue to recover and heal with no lingering issues. I hope you will be able to leave rehab soon. Keep us updated as you feel up to it.

@Rockytime Les, I hope you and your wife are doing better and you are home, out of the hospital, and on the mend. I just checked and it shows you were just on the forum within the past few minutes so I take that as a good sign. I’ve been worried about you with out any updates. Prayers Said for you both. Let us know how you guys are doing when you can.

Another Tennessee welcome.

Welcome back.

Sorry to hear that Les. Prayers for you both to make a quick and full recovery with no lingering issues.

Excellent work.

A girl knows what she wants.Nice work. I’m sure loves it and you for making it.

A beautiful piece and sure to be treasured. Like you, I prefer to cut and create for my own Enjoyment.

It is a beautiful piece Brenda. The recipient will love it.

Another Tennessee welcome. Look forward to your participation.

Welcome to the Village. Many have given you the basics on the primary saws to consider.As Ray, Octoolguy, noted to help you zero in on the best saw for your budget, we would need to know what the budget is. What one person can afford to spend on a saw, versus another can vary greatly. Also, as also pointed out, how frequently and how much daily you think you are going to use it can also impact recommendations. Many of us are hobiest and don't cut everyday, or don't cut for hours and hours on end. Others do cut everyday and for hours at a time. The saw that works for each of those may not be the same. Finally, since you mention you want to get one to start to cut "puzzles" there are some key things you need to learn to do to make sure you are cutting a puzzle that can be put back together. Couple of keys is that you want to use a blade that doesn't remove too much kerf as Dan pointed out. This means the thinner and smaller the blade the better. However, you also need to make sure you are cutting square which means among other things, you are not "pushing" the wood into the blade, but letting the blade cut the wood. You will also want to make sure that you are properly tensioning the blade. Any flex to the blade and you will not be able to cut the pieces square. Being square is extremely important in cutting puzzles because if you are not, you will find you cannot take the puzzle apart and/or put it back together. Pieces will not fit and slide back in forth in both directions. The puzzles you indicated you are looking to cut, you said almost solely jigsaw puzzles under 1/2" thick - but you didn't say exactly what type of puzzles beyond that. There are lots of different types of puzzles cut with a scroll saw. Some are true, thin picture style puzzles that lay flat and have a few or many pieces while others are thicker "object" puzzles like animal puzzles like @Iguanadon Iggy (Scott) cuts and sells. Knowing what type of puzzles you are wanting to cut can also help people give you the bst help and advise.

Beautiful work on it all. Really like that oval frame.

Nice work Frank. I see today is the day for your surgery. Prayers said all goes well and you are able to check in soon as you begin recovery,

Rolf, I answered you over on the magazine forum. Only ones I have located with that name is a bandsaw box and a compound cut, bird in a cage, in the Spring, 2013, Issue 50 by Sue Mey. It is not on Sue’s website that I found. here is photo of it from the magazine.

Excellent job and I like both colors as backgrounds.

Well clearly you aren’t answering your phone, they call all the time from Nigeria and other countries saying I’ve won, multiple times - don’t you check your messages. beautiful cutting work of the car.

Excellent work as usual Pete. Love the boxes.

Excellent work. Sorry to hear about your fall and injury to your shoulder. Glad it is on the mend and you can get back on your saw.

Glad you got it worked out. The nice thing about going directly to the Boelmans’ own website https://theartfactory.com there is no middleman taking a cut so his family gets the full proceeds from the purchase. I have gotten several things from Karen there in the past, and she has always been prompt and helpful. Note that Karen has told me before that not all of Dirk’s patterns are listed on the website but that if there is one not there you are looking for, she can usually provide it with a few details of what you are looking for. As pointed out, you have to have the word “the” in the website name, no spaces.

Welcome home Ralph, figuratively and literally for you. Glad things are starting to get a little settled for you. Enjoy the new digs.