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Yup. 220 sandpaper with no noticeable indents makes for far easier finishing! "First good - then fast." is especially true for scrolling.

Keep on cutting, Kevin. You're on a roll. Bruce

Dave, as usual that is superbly cut and finished. Ummmm - if I get one of those will it help my memory?........

For those in the early stages of scroll sawing there is so much to learn that learning things the hard way can be discouraging. Those of us who have been scrolling for a while have learned some things that may prevent frustration and do-overs for those who are new to scrolling. I'll start with a couple: 1. When working with lumber (as opposed to Baltic birch plywood) inspect the face of your lumber carefully before applying patterns. Imperfections are far easier to correct before you complete your scrolling. Sanding a finished piece is risky. 2. Do not let the blade lift the scrap out of your work piece. Nine times out of ten it will be fine but the blade may grab and twist the scrap causing a delicate detail to break. By the way, Murphy's law dictates that the piece that broke off will ALWAYS find the vacuum with an audible clicking sound as it goes... 3. Those tiny drills we use to drill pilot holes DO NOT like to be rushed. If you are really unlucky the tip will break off inside the work piece. Start the hole and back the drill out to clear the flutes before drilling all the way through.

That is art created from what another man throws away. Well done!

A scrollsaw artist creates sawdust, chips and creates spaces in wood that delight the eye. A CNC/Laser cutter - a machine creates smoke and charcoal that delight the eye. A big difference.

I hope you are using a mask. I have just finally surrendered and begun to wear one while scrolling and especially sanding.

Great job. It will be treasured! Bruce

The grain patterns of the main picture and the frame add a lot to the beautiful piece. Well done!!!! Bruce

Your use of the grain is striking. Beautiful job! Bruce

Nice Job. I'll bet that was a bear to sand before Finishing!!! Bruce

Very neat. That antler tang looks wicked....... Bruce

Time flies? Nicely done!!! Bruce

Welcome to the Forum, Russell from Minneapolis! Bruce

Thanks, John. Anything that potentially stimulates creativity is worth the effort.

Thanks, Jerry. The oak used to make these was harvested and rough-sawn to 8/4 dimensions by the my father-in-law - the kid's great grandfather. I used tools inherited by their other great grandfathers and their great great grandfather. The note in the box goes into all of that so there are some unique details I hope they will appreciate.

Thanks, Frank. They were fun to make. The grandkids are all "Pre-career" but love to draw and design. I am trying to feed their creative hunger with non-electronic solutions.

Nice work, indeed. That is spectacular! Bravo Zulu!!

I would have chosen differently but "Nothing quite so curious as folks." You did a nice job with it!

Barb, I am in awe of the variety and volume of your cutting. Fantastic work! Bruce

I am tempted to shout "Oh Deer!" but I wouldn't do that.....oh wait.... Nicely done!!

I like them - a lot. Well done!!

Beautiful. The detail is very compelling!

I love the appearance of "action" having the tree bend to the ornament! Well done.

Beautiful. Well done!