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Thursday, August 30, 2007
Posted by Steve Good at 10:40:00 PM
Email from Dick
Thanks Dick. Great info about Frys. Keep us posted on your experience with the student teacher version.
Posted by Steve Good at 10:23:00 PM
Email from Spring
From: Spring in Sydney, Australia
Hi Steve
I've attached 2 pictures of your patterns that I've completed.
The bowl is made of Qeensland Maple and New Guinea Rosewood.
The golfer is Qeensland Maple.
I had to be very careful with golfclub and the flagpole as they are very thin, I may make them
a little thicker next time to make them a bit stronger.
thanks for the patterns they were a lot of fun to make.Spring these are very nicely executed and the wood is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pictures and the comments about the golfer pattern should be helpful to others. Thanks.
Posted by Steve Good at 8:14:00 PM
Interactive Contour Tool in Corel Draw
I wanted to post another tutorial for creating scroll saw patterns with Corel Draw. This video will explains the Interactive Contour Tool. The contour tool is used in almost every pattern I create. If you are one of the many readers trying to learn Corel Draw check out this video.
I have to keep the videos under ten minutes so I go a little fast in some places. Watch it a couple times and it should start to make more sense.
This is a tool that you almost can't do without if you plan to create patterns so jump in and give it a try.
Posted by Steve Good at 1:00:00 AM
Monday, August 27, 2007
Letter Opener Pattern
These letter openers are easy patterns to make and they are easy and quick to cut. I was just doodling around in Corel Draw tonight and came up with this pattern. Hope you guys like it.
I usually cut these from a dark colored exotic wood. I sharpen the edges with a belt sander. Take your time with the sharpening. To make these look good the edges need to be neatly contoured.
Posted by Steve Good at 11:46:00 PM
Nice email form a reader in Australia
Thank you Juvy. It looks like you guys had a fun weekend. I sure wish I could have been there to thank you guys form visiting my site. Nice to hear some of you guys found something here useful. I hope they have even more to talk about next year.
Steve
Posted by Steve Good at 10:14:00 PM
Sunday, August 26, 2007
The Dixie Clock
One last clock pattern for a while. The Dixie Clock is a 5" x 5" clock that fits nicely on a desk. I again used walnut for the body and maple for the back and trim.
I spent the whole day in the workshop today. I got allot finished and made a bunch of saw dust. What better way to spend a Saturday. I sent my daughter who is my only child off to college last week. I have to admit I've been missing her and working keeps my mind busy.
Visit clockparts.com for the insert
Posted by Steve Good at 1:22:00 AM
The Abney Clock
This free scroll saw pattern is named The Abney Clock. The clock stands 10" high and 6" wide at the base. I used walnut for the body and maple for the back and trim.
The Abney requires a 3 1/2" clock insert. The hole for the clock is 3 1/4". I used a hole cutter in the drill press to cut the center hole. The clock body needs to be at least 1" thick to give the clock good proportion. The trim is 1/4" thick.
Enjoy the pattern. I have another clock almost ready to post. It will be smaller to fit nicely on a desk.
Posted by Steve Good at 12:32:00 AM
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Reader Pattern Request
I had a request for womens softball trophies. Here is a book of trophies for you to cut. 00 - 99 plus a blank trophy for you to add a name.
These trophy pattern books have been more popular than I expected so I think I'll work on a few more sports. If you have a sport you would like to see drop me an email.
Posted by Steve Good at 8:14:00 PM
Small Shelf
This small shelf is 9 3/4" high and 5" wide. I used all 1/2" thick oak for this project. With 1/2" material you can easily stack cut two at a time for a matched set.
My shop is down to 86 degrees today. That's down about 10 degrees from the last few days. I'm going to spend all day working on patterns. It feels great to be getting some work finished.
I'll see if I can get a couple more patterns posted this weekend so check back. I might even have enough time for a video.
Posted by Steve Good at 6:21:00 PM
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Ornament Stand Pattern
Here is a free scroll saw pattern that was a request from a reader. It's difficult to see from the simulated picture but the base is an oval. The hanging height is 7". For smaller ornaments you can reduce the over all size or just shorten the height.
Hand cut 2d or 3d scrolled ornaments would look great with this stand. Sounds like another pattern project for me.
I'm still having problems spending much time in the workshop because of the extreme heat. We have been at or over 100 degrees for several days. I'm going to tough it out this weekend and get some work done. You can look forward to more videos and patterns soon.
I hope some of you ornament makers find this pattern useful.
Posted by Steve Good at 9:59:00 PM
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Use Every Scrap
Don't let even the smallest scrap of that exotic hardwood go in the trash. Throw every piece in a box and when you are bored make some key chains.
These are so cheap and fast to make you can give them away with every purchase. Customers love getting something extra they were not expecting. If you pay full retail in a craft store for the hardware you might spend 60 cents per key chain. Buy online and you'll pay half that.
I have included a pattern book with a few key chain patterns. These are really just to give you the idea. Make up your own. You can't find an easier scroll saw project.
These key chains can be a little fragile if you are not careful. I use a 1/4" split ring to connect the chain to the wood. If you just put the chain through the hole it's a little stronger but the ring looks more finished. When you drill the hole for the ring leave as much wood around the hole as possible. You can also super glue very small copper tubing in the hole for strength.
Posted by Steve Good at 6:41:00 PM
Email from Mike
I like getting emails from the readers. Here is one from Mike, with a great idea form his wife. Let's face it guys, most of our projects are purchased by women. If your smart you'll listen to what they say.
Thanks Mike.
From: Mike
Hi Steve, Just wanted you to know how much i enjoy your workshop and all the patterns that you post, also want you to know that the wife came up with another idea for your nascar patterns, she had me do a napkin holder from one of them, so am sending you a couple of snapshots of her idea. Tell the other scrollers to listen to their wifes once in a while,, they do come up with some good ides lol.. take care and god bless. oh yes --keep up the good work. Mike
Posted by Steve Good at 5:42:00 PM
Monday, August 20, 2007
List of all Patterns to Date.
Here is a list of the free scroll saw patterns that I have posted here at the Scrollsaw Workshop. Feel free to download any patterns you might have missed. I do recommend you go to the archive for more information and video demonstrations.
I hope every one is enjoying the site and is finding something useful.
I'm working on more patterns and video tutorials. This seems to be the two most popular posts.
I keep this site running with advertising and donations. To make this work I need large numbers of visitors. If you like the Scrollsaw Workshop spread the word. If you get a chance post a link, if you are in a woodworking club tell the other members. 90% of my visitors come from word of mouth only 10% from search engines. Thanks for any help you can give.
http://www.stevedgood.com/ballerina.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/baseball.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/basketball.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/bowl.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/Box.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/businesscardbox.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/businesscardstand.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/candleholder.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/catsclock.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/clockdial.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/clocks.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/dancerclock.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/demobasket.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/deskclock.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/dragonclock.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/dragonflytc.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/eaglehandsaw.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/golfer.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/handmirror.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/heartbox.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/jig.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/ladygolfer.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/letterbox.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/letteropener.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/mantelclock.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/miniclock.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/oldcar.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/pokercardbox.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/race.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/roundbox.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/sconce.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/soccertrophys.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/ssabusinesscard.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/supporttroops.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/tallclock.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/threebaskets.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/wordart.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/words.pdf
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Posted by Steve Good at 12:54:00 AM
Sunday, August 19, 2007
GWTW Candle Sconce
My wife is a Gone With The Wind fan and avid collector of GWTW memorabilia. I can always buy her a GWTW collectible for her birthday and be safe.
This candle sconce hangs on a wall and gives off some neat shadows when lit. The candle in the picture sits a little high for the piece. You might wand to look around for a smaller dish that sits lower to show of the characters better.
This piece probably violates copyright laws if you were to try to sell it. To be safe you might want to just make this one for gifts.