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  1. Fred Kile
    It has been quite a while since I last posted anything and it's due to selling a house, buying a house, moving, and the fact that my shop has been packed up for several months. Once the dust settles I will be eager to begin scrolling and posting again.
  2. Fred Kile
    I really like what you have done and applaud your ingenuity. Congratulations on a job very well done. Be proud!
  3. Fred Kile
    Thank you all for your appreciative comments. It's nice to get them from such talented and creative people as yourselves.
  4. Fred Kile
    Yesterday I finished my first 'box' of any kind. It's from a 1928 pattern of an Egyptian Biscuit Box offered by Hobbies at that time. For those of you who remember, my wife loves ancient Egyptian artifacts and art. So. I decided to try my hand at making something Egyptian for her birthday. It's made mainly fro 1/2 inch birch plywood with oak corner pillars and trim. The cartouche I copied from a bracelet my wife got from Egypt and is her name in hieroglyphics. The cartouche is the front and the winged scarabs are on the other three sides. The darker stain is English Chestnut from Minwax and the lighter woods are just clear satin finish. The main box is 7 inches square and the overall height is 10 inches.
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    My wife and I enjoy a local restaurant because of their good food, but mostly because of the employees. We go there about twice a week and everyone of them takes a second to acknowledge, not only us, but everyone who enters the restaurant. So to thank them for what they do and how they do it, I made them a sign with their logo. The restaurant is El Pollo Loco in Goodyear, Arizona. This is my contribution to the "For the Birds" Scrollsaw Challenge.
  6. Fred Kile
    Ralph, I really like your compositions and the fact that the simple framing allows me to enjoy and appreciate the subject matter. Not only that, but your scrolling talent is highly demonstrated in your work. Congratulations on" jobs well done". Fred
  7. Fred Kile
    Travis, you are blessed with a wonderful woodworking talent, and I thank you for blessing others with a demonstration of your knowledge and skills. SSV is my "go to" scrolling site!
  8. Fred Kile
    I like the arrangement of the "bear" picture, and I think the truck is absolutely terrific. Congratulations on doing some fine work.
  9. Fred Kile
    Since I originally posted my question I have purchased variety sets of Flying Dutchman blades, Bothe spiral and flat. But, I also injured my right elbow three weeks ago and haven't benign the shop since then. I've got some nerve damage the needs to heal before I can function safely around power tools. I'll let you know when I begin cutting again. Thanks for all the suggestions on cutting these exotic woods. I'm looking forward to the experience.
  10. Fred Kile
    Thank you for the advice. Before I start cutting I'll need the appropriate blades. I sure appreciate your input!
  11. Fred Kile
    Thanks for the explanation of the dates on the pages. This is such a wonderful idea, and great pattern contributions by everyone.
  12. Fred Kile
    Last year my son gave me six exotic woods for my woodworking. This year I would like to make him an ornament from one of them, Purple Heart or African Padauk. These woods appear to be very dense and I am looking for recommendations on the best approach to cutting them; type of blade, brand of blade, best TPI and speed of travel. Any and all suggestions would be most appreciated. Fred Kile
  13. Fred Kile
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    I am amazed at the variety of designs contained in this ebook. They really show the high level of talent and imagination the donor designers have. Congratulations on a stellar product!
  14. Fred Kile
    Hey Travis, I have a question regarding the 2020 Edition of the Ornaments for Charity. The footer at the bottom of each page notes them as a 2010, or 2016, or 2017 Editions. Is that a typo, or earlier sections posted by accident? Just wondering. By the way, I cut one of your ornament designs from page 62. The one on the right side of the page, not the "PEACE" ornament. It turned out quite nice.
  15. Fred Kile

    Hi, Ray,

    Here are six pictures of the leaf patterns I used for my Autumn Leaves wall art. I changed the sizes of the patterns I used to have a variety leaf sizes. You'll notice that leaf #1 was used twice, once as a small leaf in the center, and once as a large upside down leaf at the bottom. You may also notice that some of the patterns at pixelated as they were pretty small and I had to enlarge them. I used what stains and paints I had on hand to color the leaves and then sprayed a clear coat over them. When I put them together I first glued them and then screwed them to ensure the glue wouldn't fail on me at some time. I hope this helps.

    1-Center small and lower large leaf.jpg

    6-Large center top red-tipped leaf.jpg

    2-Large red leaf at lower right.jpg

    3-Small beige leaf at upper right.jpg

    4-Small white-washed leaf at lower lleft.jpg

    5-Yellow-tipped leaf at center left.jpg

    1. OCtoolguy

      OCtoolguy

      Thanks Fred. You have gone above and beyond my expectations. I'll download these and save them to my pattern file. If/when I make one similar to yours, I'll post a pic and send one to you also. Thanks again.

       

    2. Fred Kile

      Fred Kile

      Sounds great, Ray. I'll look forward to your picture.

  16. Fred Kile
    Ray, I gathered the individual leaf patterns from the internet, cut each one, then attached them in the configuration I liked for a wall hanging. I'll look in my files to see what I have in the way of patterns for you.
  17. Fred Kile
    This wall art is 28" tall and 18" wide and this time of year I really miss the changing colors of the trees, since I live in the Sonoran Desert
  18. Fred Kile
    This wall art is 28" tall and 18" wide and this time of year I really miss the changing colors of the trees, since I live in the Sonoran Desert.
  19. Fred Kile
    Wow! What a wonderful surprise! I haven't had this many birthday wishes since I was a child. You all have made this 73rd birthday a very special one for thinking of me. The Lord has blessed me through each of your birthday wishes. Thank you so much!
  20. Fred Kile
    I absolutely love how you've cut the '52 Chevy truck. It's wonderful!
  21. Fred Kile
    This is the extent of my "wheels" projects so far. Lately, with the Arizona heat, I haven't been in the shop at all, so I have to post what I have done in the past. I hope that's okay.
  22. Fred Kile
    That's a good consideration, thanks!
  23. Fred Kile
    Now THAT sounds intriguing.
  24. Fred Kile
    For my wife's birthday she received a "Geode Puzzle" from our eldest son. It's the most different type of puzzle I've ever seen. Once it was assembled she didn't want to just break it up and put back in the box. She wanted to see it periodically and enjoy its uniqueness. So I made a puzzle tray for it so she could display it. The puzzle web site is: https://www.uncommongoods.com/fun/games-puzzles/puzzles-brainteasers The site has a lot of unique items you'll find interesting, I'm sure.
  25. Fred Kile
    Kris, good job! I love what you have created with the lighting and the images are wonderful.
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