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Great job Frank! Super pattern and very well executed. My thoughts on contrast: the contrast between the body and the belly is greater than the contrast between the body and the background. It might be better if that were reversed, maybe by using a different wood for background as you suggested. Is the dragon raised above the background? I could not tell from the picture.

Dave, My prayers are with you and your wife. Thurman

Thank you for taking on stewardship of the site. It is a treasured resource for all of us scrollers.

Wow, amazing!

It is also known as Bois d'arc. I also like working with it and it is good for intarsia as it has such a unique orange color. Unfortunately, the color all too soon fades to brown. I wish I knew how to preserve the color.

Love the Running Horse! Can't wait to see the Bulldog!

These are the sewing machine lights I use for my scroll saw. They attach magnetically to the side of arm, provide bright light and do not get in the way. Add in the OTC readers and I can see the work very well. EVISWIY Sewing Machine Light LED Lighting (30LEDs) 6 Watt Multifunctional Flexible Gooseneck Arm Work Lamp with Magnetic Mounting Base for Workbench Lathe Drill Press 2 Pack Silver - Amazon.comI use drugstore reading glasses for the magnifier part of it and they work fine.

I cut that one a few years ago, it is a real challenge. I learned a lot about cutting fretwork.

First time I have seen this.

Woohoo! I just downloaded my copy of Snowflakes, Scarves, and Gingerbread. Looking forward to reading it.

Wow Yam, that is quite impressive! Very cool design and great detailed cutting work! When I look at it, first I see the tree and then the elephant. Both are easy to see.

I loved the first 2 books. I am anxiously awaiting the release and will grab my copy as soon as it is released.

I bought a can of 3M77 at Lowes last week. The can does look different. I have not tried it yet.

Vern, Looking good so far. I can see where you had your faceplate attached. To answer your question, a #5 blade should work for this. Or even a #7. Practice on a scrap to see what you are comfortable with. Go very gently on the turning. You could snap off the stem or one of the outer pieces of the leave if your gouge should catch. Please show us the bowl when you finish it.

Very nice Joe! The cutting is precise and the stained glass backer with bubbles is a nice touch. This pattern allows one to cut ever smaller features to the limit of how far one wants to go. And you have done it well. I cut the similar Fiona pattern a few years ago. It was my first use of the 2/0 blades. I honed my skills at cutting the very small.