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Great job and nice painting.

Excellent job. The piece really looks "clean."

Nice job. All being ocean/sea themes, someone will probably want them pretty quickly.

Come on, admit it. That's what you had planned all along. Nice idea for repurposing. I'm needing to do the same to my table saw.

Welcome back and glad you made it through the hard times.

Being this was the first box I've cut, I wanted to use a lesser expensive wood to test my skills and to find out if I would actually like doing this. The other reason I used this pine is because it was a true 1/4-inch whereas the other materials I had (Birch, Maple, Oak) are not true 1/4-inch. The inside of the box does have liners as the pattern Steve Good designed. I originally painted them red but there wasn't enough contrast between the dark stain and the red backer so I painted the backers an off-white using artist acrylic paint. I do plan on adding Flocking which is similar to the felt lining. I would have preferred to use a solid exotic wood rather than plywood but I'm working on a budget. I have to make due with what I can afford.

This is the first time I've attempted a box. The pattern is from Steve Good and he called it a Cameo box. The box is 1/4-inch pine, the inter liners are Oak ply and the Cameo on top is Birch. The box was stained Minwax espresso and the emblem is birch and dipped in 50/50 Linseed oil and Mineral Spirits. I still have to spray the finish which will be Polyacrylic and I'm considering of adding Flocking to the interior. While it was fun to cut and build, it was rather time consuming. Hope you enjoy.

Very nice, Danny. The contrast between the three colors makes it pop.

Excellent job, Roberta. The frame and matting really makes the piece stand out.

Some people always comes out smelling like a rose. Great score, Kevin!

I must say these type bowls use to not impress me but they have grown on me. I'd love to cut one but have so many other projects I also want to cut. Just not enough hours in a day and time behind the saw. By the way, excellent job. Really like the way you stained it to make the spiral.

Awesome piece, Denny. Just wondering, do you cut those on a 90-degree or do you give it some angle? And how in the world did you get a #1 blade to go through a #86 drill hole? You must have lubed it up first.

Very nice work, Jessie. Nice flower bed also. Concerning fret work, just remember you're cutting one hole at a time. No more, no less.

If there were boo-boo's, you must have put a band-aid on them because I sure don't see any problem areas. Fantastic job!

Shhhhh! Don't tell anybody! Just say you cut it exactly how you wanted it cut. I think you did a great job. Love the grain pattern in the wood.

Welcome to the Village from North Carolina. And welcome to the wonderful hobby of scrolling. As Jerry said it is very addictive. The members here are very friendly and have a vast knowledge about scrolling and other wood working. Don't hesitate to ask questions and please post pictures of your work. It's inspiring to others. Don't forget to check out the Village Library. There are hundreds of patterns ranging from beginner level to master. Also, Steve Good Scroll Saw Workshop Catalog (stevedgood.com) is another place to get great patterns. He literality has thousands with may being relatively easy.

Nice piece and a great choice of wood.

Very nice, Don. Thanks for your finishing process. I also like the more complex patterns but mine usually have a western theme. It is greatly enjoyable and, for me, relaxing. Isn't this a great hobby!

Very nice, Tbow. I've never tried finger joints because I try not to embarrass myself that badly. I need to learn from you. I I know you said you sign wasn't for the bathroom but it seems the older I get, the more that sign would apply in the bathroom.

I'd say Yorkie also. (Yorkshire Terrier) And, by the way, excellent cutting, Dick. With your talent, I believe any pattern would be easy for you.

I've often thought of the same. My question is... watching videos of people using epoxy on Youtube, they seal the edges of the pour area to keep the epoxy from leaking through nooks and crannies. How would you do that with a scroll saw piece that has, say, many cuts. I think it would be awesome if possible, not to mention you wouldn't have to worry about fragile areas. The epoxy would definitely stabilize any delicate spots. If you come up with a way to make it possible, please share your technique.

Another masterpiece, Charlie.

I have to pretty much agree with the consensus. You did an outstanding job on the cutting. I was going to comment on the beauty of the frame and agree that it should be attached to a more delicate piece (gentler or prettier). I think it would be wrong to stow it away never to be seen again. My opinion is your lady doesn't much care for a moose theme project. I seen a picture that "spoke to me" and knew I had to get a pattern done and cut. I have done so and every time my wife sees it, she has a negative comment of some sort to say about the piece. I may never sell it, and it may never be displayed in our house, but I like it and enjoyed cutting it. For that matter it was well worth the wood, time and effort I put into the piece. I've never posted a picture of it at the Village. For some reason I've wanted to keep it personal. It is not risque or "adult" in any form, but the impact it had on me when I first seen the picture was strong. Apparently this piece had some type of impact on your or you wouldn't have attempted to cut it. If you like it, smile at your lady and say, "Thank you," and gift it to your friend or hang it in your shop. Nuf said!

Nice, Frank. I'm partial to #1.

Brillant idea and a beautiful piece. Well done.