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First, let me say, I am not a practicing attorney, never practiced copyright law but I do know the answer to your question. I provide it here to respond to your specific question as I understand it, not to cause any debate or problems. There is always “gray” areas that are best answered by people well versed in such areas. They usually charge big bucks to do so. The simple answer is No, just because something is printed in a magazine, on a blog, etc. it does not lose its copyright protection. Copyright protections last a really long time too. If you check most magazines, they will show a copyright to the publishing company to the content in that magazine. As a result, “legally” it would be a copyright violation to make a copy of a pattern from a book or a magazine and give it to someone else. What they can do, if they wanted, is sell or give the book or used magazine to you BUT if they do, they cannot make a copy of the pattern and keep it for themselves. If they did, it would still be a violation. See these answers from an attorney who practices law regularly in this area: “Can I make a copy of a pattern for a friend? No. This would specifically be infringement because you are copying the work to deprive the author of a sale. You should have your friend buy a copy of the pattern for him/herself.” “If I own a copy of a pattern (such as from a magazine), can I post the pattern on my blog?” “No. The ownership of the magazine or other print is really just ownership of a physical copy, as opposed to ownership of the actual copyright. The owner of the copyright is the only person or entity that can rightfully make a copy of the copyrighted work. Entities that purchase the copyright for a work from others own the copyright just as if they were the original owners.” Can I post a copy of a pattern on my blog or on the Internet even if I do not intend to sell it? No, you can’t post the pattern or the magazine photograph of the completed garment. The right of “display” is an express right reserved to the copyright holder. Furthermore, you could be facilitating infringement by others as any screen can be captured on the Internet. Can I photocopy my purchased pattern? Yes, you can photocopy it for your own use, but no, you cannot copy it for others or to sell it. The line here is pretty clear: You can make copies of your purchase—that is, the physical item—for yourself because you purchased a “copy”; but you cannot make another copy for use by others or sell another copy. You can sell your purchased copy or give it to another as long as you then destroy your own copy. Found here: http://www.vogueknitting.com/magazine/article_archive/a_matter_of_principle another good place to read up is here: http://craftsandcopyrights.com/faq.html#16

Ok, first - let's clarify on what you mean by "3-D" ornaments - are you talking about compound cut ornaments? I think so, but just want to make sure. If so, there were a couple of threads over the past year or so discussing and giving lots of good tips and information on cutting Compound ornaments. If so, one of the big tips provided that I "missed" until I tried to cut my first ones is to "NOT use reverse tooth blades" but to use skip tooth blades. The polar blades are skip tooth blades. Here is the thread with most of the good help and tips from several members here, in particular CharleyL, Bill Wilson, and dgman. Charley gave detailed information with photos as I recall. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/24171-compound-cutting-wood/ It is well worth a read through for anyone who is just learning to cut compound cuts for sure. Then in this thread, I showed my first compound cuts and asked why use skip tooth and not the reverse blades, and Bill Wilson gives a great explanation (which is why I am sharing link to that thread - not to show my work again http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/27019-first-try-compound-cutting/?tab=comments#comment-298429 If you haven't found it yet, Steve Good has a 3-d or Compound Cut Birdhouse pattern - it is the first one I tried and show in that thread above. I tried it because I thought it looked simple enough for me to try. http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2017/12/compound-cut-bird-house-and-stand.html This same post on Steve's blog also has a link to his DIY clamp to help holding it while cutting out compound cuts as referenced by @bandaideman above

Glad you took the drive Dave. Look forward to hearing how you like it. Congratulations.

@Foxfold Brenda, based on the information provided by Scott, you can order that back issue from Fox Chapel Publishing's Website here: https://foxchapelpublishing.com/scroll-saw-woodworking-crafts-issue-34-spring-2009.html Presently, they are having a sale on back issues at $2 each if you order 5 or more using the Promo Code: SSW2Dollars. I do not know how long that will last. You will also have to pay shipping costs in addition. However, that is still a great deal on back issues that usually are I believe $7.99 each plus shipping.

Stunningly beautiful comes to mind. Congratulations on a wonderful piece you have crafted that will be a treasure. Thanks for showing.

I agree, gorgeous and I am sure your wife is thrilled with it. Not sure how many kids you have, if any, but if more than one, I think there may be a fight one day over who get’s mom’s chair hand made by dad. you have created a wonderful family heirloom that will be cherished for a long time.

They sell two sizes. They are sized Small/Medium and then Medium/Large. @Octoolguy - if no one else wants to take that one off your hand, let me know (send me a pm) and we can work out a deal. Never hurts to have a spare on hand. I will have to check and see what size mine is. I would assume its a Small/Medium. What size is yours?

I primarily use the same one as Kevin has shown, even though we have an air filter in the shop, and a complete dust vac system ducted for all the tools. I try to wear it whenever I am out in the shop working at the Saw, sanding, etc. I need to remember to turn the air filter on when I first go out into the shop. I do use the vacuum system (most) of the time. we also keep these in the shop, and I sometimes wear one of these instead: (less weight). https://www.amazon.com/3M-8511PB1-Particulate-Respirator-10-Pack/dp/B0002YKBV2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543801160&sr=8-3&keywords=face+mask+for+dust unlike some plain ones, it has the “valve” in the middle which seems to help as noted in the description. These were what I was wearing until I got the one Kevin showed above last year. It’s probably what hubby wears primarily unless he is turning, then he has the biggest face shield with air. I also have this battery operated one from Rockler that hubby bought me. https://www.rockler.com/power-air-respirator but I haven’t really used it much yet. Be careful if you get one of these, someone I know said she got burned from the battery pack when she had it in her back pocket.

Nice work. Yes, probably. EST to hide your work if you don’t want “requests.” Hope you get paid for all that work. Thanks for showing.

Nice work. Enjoy your business trip. Safe journeys.

Beautiful work John. I can see why your show went well for you this weekend. Thanks for showing your product.

Glad to hear that your show went well for you John and look forward to seeing some pictures.

Hey Toothpick, many use the wood from the big box retailers - as that is all they have available in their area. I myself get the poplar and oak from Lowes as needed. I have not noticed a problem with my poplar and I know @Iguanadon - Scott, Iggy - gets his poplar he uses for all his animal puzzles he sells at them as well. If you have lumbar stores in your area, you can also check those and get wood there. For example, we have Anderson Lumber and Christmas Lumber in the Knoxville area and I have gotten some wood there. I don't like going there unless hubby goes with me for a couple of reasons. Plus, they don't like to let you go back and pick your pieces out generally. If you ever travel over to the Knoxville area, there is Jefferies Lumber off of Chapman Highway in the Seymour area that a lot of people from out of town are even familiar with. They carry lots of wood, lots of sizes, and will cut to size for you. If you have local saw mills in your area, you can see if you can get wood directly from them as well. I haven't tracked any down yet in our area - well, I haven't tried to buy any directly from any of them yet but I understand some people do regularly. We will also buy from Rockler (When we visit our daughter in the Atlanta area) or from our local Woodcraft store but not generally as they tend to be higher I feel. Sometimes you can get a "sale" on it. Check your local craft stores for good baltic burch plywood - think Michael's, etc. Somebody in my area seems to hit up all the Michael's so I seldom can find it there though. Usually sold out of what I want when I check. Suggested maybe they needed to get more. They indicated this person would still buy it all! Finally, there are several online sources people use to get wood from. Couple I know about are The Handsome Woodsman, Bell Forest Products, West Penn Hardwoods, Ochoee and more. Problem with that can be the shipping expenses but can still be worth it. I am sure others will weigh in with more information and we will all learn more sources.

Nice work. Cannot miss with Steve’s pattern’s. You did great in cutting and finishing. Thanks for sharing.

Well, I think you will deserve the long winter nap you have earned. if you don’t do a discount, you will have less to need to cut and stockpile over the winter.

Great work Don and I know well appreciated by the recipients. It’s also nice to see some of rephrased free patterns from the ornaments for charity e-book being put to a good cause. Thanks for sharing.

Dan, looks like you are trying to get the part of the energizer bunny. Awesome work as you always do. Are these items you are selling or are the gifts?

Good for you Edward. Can probably never have enough stock. Never know what works for folks year to year.

I too love the idea and think that you do an excellent job with it. Many ideas jumping in my head as my daughter played college VB and my husband is a big College basketball fan. Maybe one day I can give it a try. Thanks for sharing your picture!

Looks very nice Brenda and I am glad so many people chimed in to give you, and all of us such good information. Glad you have figured out the tensioning of your saw and now have things gliding smoothly across it. You will now be making many more things much more quickly!

I liked that Idea when Steve posted it but never followed up on it. I would suggest that before ordering, you reach out to the seller and ask them to confirm which type of beam it is. Then you will know for sure you are getting the one you need. Just tell them you need the cross haired beam for a specific reason. If they cannot or won't answer the question - then don't bother ordering from them.

Thank you Travis for adding that. For those not seeing it (like me initially) I think you only see it when you are at the beginning page of the "Forum" like shown here: I agree, if you leave it there throughout the year - people can choose to use it if and when they want/think about it. It gives them one more way to give back to the Village. Plus, if someone cannot afford to be a supporter each year by making a one time donation - then this gives them a way to still feel like they can give back to the Village. Everyone likes to feel like they are helping in some way.

Welcome Hans and Good luck with your site. Nothing wrong with trying to help others out while helping yourself. I too looked at your site. Prices are very good in my opinion especially for those who want something right away and don't want to wait for someone to help them out for free. For those who struggle creating their own patterns and/or are not computer tech savvy with the programs needed, they may indeed be willing to pay your nominal fee for instant downloading. We are in the "instant gratification" generation after all! It won't be for everyone, as some know how to do this work easily for themselves but it is a good resource for those who might want it.

Hi Jason and welcome to the Village from East Tennessee. Glad to have another Tennessean join us. There are actually several here from different areas of the state. Several I know from the Middle Tennessee area as well. One day we are going to have to get all of us together some where to meet and greet! Love your story about digging out Grandpa's saw and already upgrading it. I bet Grandpa would be quite proud of you for taking it up. Lots of great folks and information in the village here and look forward to your participation. My day is not complete unless I have been here in the village checking things out once or twice! Since you are just getting into learning the saw and finding patterns and such. Make sure that you check out a couple of places here in the Village. The Patterns subsection and the Resources subsection. Both have tabs at the top of the page. Under the Patterns subsection - there is an "Ornaments for Charity" e-book that has a ton of Christmas ornament patterns in it for cutting by all levels of scrollers. Download it and look at it and give a few a try. No cost, other than they ask you make a donation of any size/kind to the charity of your choice to pay it forward. Also, if you are not familiar with Steve Good and his blog and FREE patterns - be sure to check it out here: http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com gets you to his blog where most days he shares a free pattern and other information related to the saw. Good to go back through his blog as time allows and pick up a lot of good information and tips. You can also find all his free patterns to download from his online pattern catalog rather than have to go through the blog looking. It is found here: http://www.stevedgood.com/catalog/index.php Look forward to your participation and seeing some of your work.

Glad to hear you got it all done John and are ready for your show. Look forward to seeing your pictures,