MarieC

I just read an article from Fine woodworking (Nov/Dec Issue 2024) by Seri Robinson, a professor of wood anatomy: Here is a few quotes from the article: "As a professor of wood anatomy, I’ve done quite a bit of research into food-safe finishes. The results might surprise you. One thing everyone seems to have missed is that wood doesn’t have a bacteria problem. Unfinished wood is naturally anti­microbial. In fact, when rinsed and dried properly between uses, it is self-cleaning. Wood finishes only serve to undermine this amazing property of wood.... Popular wisdom says that microbes multiply in raw wood, growing and waiting until—Whammo!—the listeria army attacks your charcuterie party. That’s not how raw wood and bacteria interact, and there are decades of research to back this up, as well as centuries of safe contact between food and unfinished wood. Here’s what is actually happening. Wood is constantly gaining and losing moisture from the air around it. In scientific circles we refer to this as wood’s hydroscopic property. Wood does the same when it comes in contact with any liquid, such as water from a sink or juice from an uncooked steak....So if bacteria is drawn into the wood with moisture, why won’t it come back out and wreak havoc? If you give your cutting board or spoon a rinse after use and let it dry on all sides, the drying action will continue to pull bacteria deep into the wood, where it will be trapped and die. Little to none will be left on the surface, at least not enough to transfer. This is what I mean when I say wood is antimicrobial." *One note she mentions is: "If you absolutely want the look of an oil finish, go with just one coat, and avoid raw or unrefined natural oils such as olive oil, grape-seed oil, and raw linseed oil. These can take months to cure if they cure at all, and they can become rancid.... The worst option for food- or kid-related items is any finish that is formulated for outdoor use, as it is likely to contain dangerous chemicals."

I had the same problem, so I stuck industrial sticky back velcro to the floor and the other half to the bottom of the pedal. It has never moved plus you can adjust the direction of it it if you need to.

Amazing work!

Don, That is an amazing piece of Art. I too agree the coloring is perfect. Excellent scroll saw work!

Paul, I really like all of them...Very nicely done and I, however, do enjoy painting ....I get it, though.

I like them all....not sure which one I like the best, they are all so different. Wonderful work....The Lovers one is really quite impressive though.

That is certainly impressive. I bet that took some time to cut!

Really nice work! Beautiful

They are both very nice but I, as well, do like your 2024 one better as well....nicely done

Wow Frank, that is really amazing! I bet is was a pain to put all those small pieces together. I would have been searching for them on the floor.

Charlie, nice idea. Very creative and beautiful color!

Wow Kris, You have out done yourself! excellent work.

Excellent work...wow you are really cutting a lot these days. Good for you. I am currently making a dining room table for my daughter which is taking way too long...I can't wait to be done so I can get back to scrolling!

Beautiful work in many ways!

I know, we drove right past your exit and I thought of you....but Steve was on a mission to get to Newport beach. It is about an 8hr drive from our place. If I was by myself, I surely would have stopped in to see you both. The ocean was very beautiful and the weather was perfect!

Yes, you are correct about the sign. No, I did not see the Charlie Brown rock....Not sure why I missed it. Probably because I was so excited when I saw your Heppner sign that I had to share with my hubby the significant about it. Do let @Scrappile and I know if you ever return there again.

Really nice! I have always lover your bird house ornaments!

Dick, Nice work! Do you use spiral blades very often? When I use them they get all squirrely. ...Look where I am! Just coming back from Newport Beach, Oregon and saw this sign....thought of you!

Really great idea!

There was a nice "write up" in the Fine Woodworking magazine on the Grizzy's new saw. I like the bigger table.....I wonder if the Pegas clamps would fit on either the Harbor freight one or the Grizzly https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-21-variable-speed-scroll-saw-with-foot-pedal/g0969?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBIf3jC4TB1j3x5b6jmWS8MKlZ15GPiYo53cNPa_5w8lwpAbFUKbanIaAgvmEALw_wcB Maybe @Denny Knappen would know.

Congrats Barb! I love it...One of your best works yet!!! Hey, did you see that the American's got third in the Olympics in syncronized swimming? It was amazing! Whoo hoo!..I know you are in Canada but thought I would give a shout out any way

I really like that box as well....Love the skeleton idea...did you paint the skeleton or is that out of Aspen?

Great work! I am sure those kiddos with love them!

I was at "Wow" on your initial piece....I would love to see it in the different woods, when you make another. Excellent!

Kris, that is a wonderful piece! nicely done as always.