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Nice work. You have been busy. Thanks for sharing.

Let me know when you get that figured out so I can convince my husband of the same.

Party, did somebody say party? Look forward to seeing how you like it.

Thanks for sharing the pics of your progress. I like seeing them. It’s looking great. As far as scrolling on the box, thst was my thought - scrolling on the box fronts thst would be flat once cut off but before reapplying. Look forward to seeing this box completed, did you find the pattern/instructions for this online or developing it yourself?

Congratulations. Look forward to seeing and hearing about your work with your new saw.

I recently ran across a "roll top box" when googling around/pinteresting/looking for bandsaw boxes for ideas. I thought it looked like a neat idea. Decided I wasn't ready to go there and give it a try just yet. Too much of a newbie with the bandsaw and boxes. Look forward to seeing yours. The grain on that looks awesome. Should really pop when finished. Thanks for continuing to share your progress. Make sure to tag me if I miss an update.

Mort, there is a thread or two on here from the slightly distant past where I asked about compound cutting and many people chimed in with great help and information. I will see if I can track it down for you. It is well worth a read through for anyone looking to cut compound cuts. One key thing that I learned from it, as already noted by several here, is that you want to have a skip tooth blade, not a reverse. You need the skip tooth blade so that it will work better to clear out the wood in the cut. This would be particularly true the harder the wood you use. Also, I have learned that there is no "perfect" blade for any one project or any one person. So the best thing to do is try out several and see what one you like and works best for you. The primary thing is you want the biggest blade you can get, that will let you make the turns you need - especially with a hard wood. You may need to order some new blades to work with. If I find the thread(s) I am talking about I will come back and post a link back. EDITED TO ADD: This thread has a discussion and a little ways down has a link to the one I was talking about where there was lots of information/help/instructions in cutting compound cuts in general from several members. https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/30749-i-need-some-blade-advice-for-this-compound-cut/?tab=comments#comment-343457

Both projects look great. That lighthouse was one of the first things I ever cut with my saw after I started doing it initially with Intarsia work. I gave mine to my husband. I am sure your coworker and friend and his mother will love your work. Thanks for sharing.

Sorry I missed your post on the 16th - we were out of town that week I know but I did try to check it but somehow missed that one. I like the curved leaves on the outside. Something you don't see often. Would be a little afraid of them being easily broken off though. I'm not clear on your most recent attempt exactly what you were doing. I think that you put the leave on a thinner piece, then cut it out and then glued it to the top piece before cutting the box. Is that correct? Did you then cut into the box from the top to cut out the drawers? If so, I would probably attempt to cut into the drawers in a different location - either further down on a side or from the bottom so that the area is more hidden. Also, with your grain so noticeable in the piece, I would try to make sure that my grain lines match up as best as possible. Yours look a little "shifted" on the sides where the cut lines are. (I know that's hard to do, trust me - i am no expert on that either.) Finally, another "trick" that I have seen successfully done when trying to hide a cut line or something is to take some of your sawdust and glue and mix it together and then rub it into and over your cut lines. Let it dry well and then sand back down and that helps to hide the cut/glue line. Looks like you are on the right track. I haven't tried doing any of that yet. Will have to remember to try next time I am getting some box blanks ready to cut. I have some in the process now but too far down the road to add the scrolling to the top. Another place to add the scrolling would be the drawer fronts perhaps. Good luck. Look forward to seeing more.

Sounds like it was meant to be. good luck.

I use plastic “test tubes” - these are the last ones I bought on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CSXXTF0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 i ordered them with different color caps so I could easily distinguish between blade brands that I had. They work well and fit the blades. Looks like they are also cheaper then the baby soda bottle ones. If you don’t like the colored caps, they have these as well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PD9ULS?pf_rd_p=c2945051-950f-485c-b4df-15aac5223b10&pf_rd_r=0GS9J20731MMPKSRHMYY

Like Clayton, I usually use Aspen for white.

Awesome job on that Charlie. One of my favorite books too. Another, when I was younger, was "Charlotte's Web." Want to tackle that one? You clearly have more patience then Ido. I'm thinking that picket fence would not have made it to any attempts I made at the cover of that one! I loved reading, still do. I spent most of my summers as a kid going to the library at the start of the week, getting as many books as they would let me check out (and I think one librarian even let me check out extras), reading them and going back later in the week for more. Good thing that library was within walking distance. I hope I passed that love of reading onto my kids. (They loved it when they were little I know.) Thanks for sharing your great work Charlie and bringing back some fond memories.

Thanks for showing what took first place JT. It's interesting looking. Not sure what the judging criteria was that is used. However, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder (or the judge) . Personally, while I find this one interesting to look at - I find your's much more pleasing to my eye. I think its because of the pop of colors yours have for one thing. Are there any "rules" that each of you must follow in developing your project(s)? I ask because they are clearly very different takes on the general overall idea of a pen holder.

They turned out great JT. I can see why you won 2nd and 3rd. However, if they are second and 3rd, what took 1st? Thanks for taking the time to show us and share the details.

Nice job Pete but not too sure how many people would agree that Spring is coming. The cardinals have been hanging out at my house all winter (and banging on my windows. )

Hi Jari and welcome to the Village from the Eastern Portion of the state of Tennessee in the USA. Glad to have you join us. Your english is good. Don't worry about it. Glad you found this hobby and look forward to seeing your work and having you participate.

Nice work. Thanks for sharing. Wanted to wish you good luck on your cataract surgery as well.

Hi Steve and welcome to the Village from East Tennessee. Glad to have you join us. Look forward to your participation. Lots of great help and users here so be sure to ask for help if you need it.

Hi Greg and welcome to the Village from East Tennessee. Glad to have you join us. We have several members who are from Texas - but given how big that State is, they may or may not be anywhere close to you. With 6 grandchildren, you will have lots of people you can scroll for. Look forward to your participation.

Welcome to the Village from East Tennessee. Glad to have you join us. Thank you to you and your wife for your service.

Lots of nice work there Jim, and definitely a mixed bag of different types of items. They all look nice. Thanks for showing.

Looks great and lots done. I assume you will be selling. Good luck. Thanks for showing.

@JTTHECLOCKMAN Now, that toboggan does not looked crocheted however. However, I think I would prefer that wooden one myself. Looks nice. @Charlie E now I am not sure you need either type of toboggan down there in Alabama. Hope it wasn't red though. Those coasters are great looking. Anybody would love to get a set of those. I think she may have gotten the better end of that deal, but I have't seen the toboggan so maybe not. I know my college son and some nieces and nephews who would love coasters that looked that good. Maybe I will try some sooner or later. Did you make a holder for them too?

Those baskets look great as all your others have Denny. Clearly, you are on a basket kick right now. Do you find that they are selling in the shop? Time to replace that valentine candy in them and put in Easter candy.