This Joy Christmas tree is ~11" tall. I designed it for 1/2" thick wood but you can use 3/4" if that is what you have on hand. Just adjust the hole in the base to fit the tree.
California Wild Fire Victim Relief:
The current wildfires in California are devastating for both people and animals. It breaks my heart to think about all the victims who are suffering right now. The loss of property is unimaginably large and the loss of life horrible and getting worse. The death toll is still rising and the missing are in the hundreds.
To all of my readers in California who have been impacted please know that we are all praying for your safety. I know this holiday season will be difficult but I hope you can find some source of comfort with family and friends. Take care of yourself.
The American Red Cross has set up evacuations centers for residents and their pets. They are accepting donations that can be targeted to go to the victims of the wildfires. You can donate at this link and specify where you want the donations to go. You don't have to donate a large amount to be helpful. Small donations add up.
Amazon Sale on the Popular DeWalt DW-788 Scroll Saw:
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If you are looking to upgrade your scroll saw this Christmas this sale may be a good opportunity for you to buy the DeWalt DW-788. Amazon has the DeWalt DW-788 priced at $429 right now. That is a good price and nearly $70 off their normal price.
Amazon prices change all the time. They never give deadlines on price changes. It drives me crazy because I will mention a product and by the time you read it the price will have changed. At this minute the price is as stated.
The DeWalt is probably the most popular scroll saw ever sold. It might not be the best saw you can buy but it rates very high in my book. I still own a DeWalt along with my other saws and I still enjoy using it.
If you are used to an entry level scroll saw you are going to be thrilled with the DeWalt when you move up. Easy up-front controls, low vibration, simple blade change are just a few of the reasons to consider this machine.
Bear Woods Sponsored Giveaway:
Entries are going strong for the Bear Woods Giveaway. We have over 5,500 entries with 10 days left to enter. If you have not entered yet them click the link below and maybe you will be the winner.
Remember that you can enter every day.
Remember that you can enter every day.
The 1st Winner will receive a $100 Bear Woods gift certificate.
The 2nd winner will receive a completed Charles Dearing artwork
$12 per sheet of 12 coins plus $3.50 shipping
Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.
The perfect way to sign your work.
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Products for your consideration:
Scroll Saw Pattern Design Tutorial: DVD
Let me teach you to create a beautiful wooden portrait pattern. I will show you everything you need from start to finish. The video will show you the free software program you can download for Windows or Mac OS. I will show you how to install the program and configure it for best results.
Let me teach you to create a beautiful wooden portrait pattern. I will show you everything you need from start to finish. The video will show you the free software program you can download for Windows or Mac OS. I will show you how to install the program and configure it for best results.
Then I will show you the technique to take your photograph and make a pattern from it. When the pattern is complete we will go in the shop and cut it.
The DVD is $10 plus shipping. This is a data DVD that you will use on your computer to watch the video tutorial
Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2017 in DVD
Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.
This DVD has 2,300 patterns published from 2007 thru 2017.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.
If you use the DVD on a Windows PC there is a simple viewer program to browse through the patterns.
The DVD also works fine on a MAC. The viewer program is not MAC compatible but there is an included PDF with all the patterns shown as thumbnails for easy viewing.
Want to create beautiful wooden vases on the scroll saw?
My two "Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw" books make it easy.
The books are $12 each and available for instant download after purchase. Click for Video Demonstration.
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