Sunday, April 1, 2018

Small Vanity Mirror Scroll Saw Pattern. Happy Easter.

To all of you who celebrate the day, I want to wish you a Happy Easter. Please be safe on your trips. 


Small vanity/desk mirror. The mirror stands ~ 8.5" tall.  

This project is easy to cut and difficult to assemble.  It requires a sheet of acrylic mirror. You can purchase it at this link. Acrylic Mirror Link

There are two reasons that the assembly of this project would be considered intermediate. 

1. This project looks bad if the edges are not rounded over. You need a router(table) with a small round over bit to get the best results. It's also not easy to round over the small stand piece. If you are not proficient with a router table then this is a dangerous procedure and I suggest you use good old fashion sandpaper and elbow grease. It will take a while but it looks nice when finished so it's worth the time.

2. Drilling the holes freehand for the tilt pins can be tricky. They need to be drilled straight or the mirror frame will sit in the stand crooked. I freehanded the holes after the stand was cut but it's better to drill the holes with a drill press while the board is still square. 


I used Baltic birch plywood as a carrier to cut the acrylic mirror. 

Cutting the frame is a two-step procedure. Stack cut the exterior of the front and back of the frame. 

Remove the back of the frame from the stack and cut the interior opening.

Cut all the pieces carefully so you get a good fit.After you glue the front of the frame to the back you need to round over the back side of the frame assembly. The roundover needs to match the stand.

The beauty of this project is all about the details. The shapes are simple so they need to be finished with great care or it will just look bad. If you take the time to sand and sculpt the frame

New Product Review. General LS2000:


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I received a new product today and just finished setting it up for a test. This is the General LS2000 laser retrofit for the Seyco ST21 scroll saw. It replaces the blade with a 2000-watt laser capable of cutting through two-inch thick wood. It will be released sometime later this year. They plan to add other scroll saws to the list of compatible machines in 2019.

It took me about an hour to install the unit. The basic unit comes with the laser generator, water chiller, (to keep the laser cool) and smoke dissipation fan. The instructions were easy to follow and other than one mishap all went well. The first time I turned on the laser it cut through the wood, saw table and my left shoe. 

After a quick trip to the emergency room, I was back in the shop ready to calibrate the laser. They don't tell you in the instructions but the maximum 2,000 watts is the same power that James Kirk uses to slice aliens in half. I adjusted it back to stun and was ready for my first test cut.

This thing cuts like butter. It made easy work of 1/2" thick walnut. I'll test thicker woods later.

I think General has a hit on their hands with the LS2000. If they can get around the liability issues of slicing off fingers then I believe we will see this as a standard feature in years to come. 

List price is $65,998 including the chiller and fan. An optional 3,000 watt laser will cost you an additional $13,000. I was disappointed that for this price they did not include a sticker. I always get a sticker when I buy an Apple product. I have come to expect that from all manufacturers now.

WINNER

The Giveaway for March has ended and the winners are being selected. I have the name of the winner drawn from my half of the giveaway. As soon as I get the name from Bear Woods half of the giveaway I will announce them in a post. Thanks for all the entries and good luck.

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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  



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This DVD has 2,300 patterns published from 2007 thru 2017.
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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. 

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Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw Book $12 Each

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Each digital book is available for download immediately after payment.
The books are $12 per edition and contains eight unique patterns each.
Watch the following video to see how easy these beautiful scroll saw vases
are to make. 

Order the $3 pdf Catalog

This is a PDF of all the patterns in my free catalog. It is for Windows only and has a program to automatically download the pattern to your computer. Please watch the video below before you order. Click the picture to order.
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You do not need a PayPal account to order. At the bottom of the PayPal page is a button that will allow you to pay with a credit card. After successful payment click the Return to Merchant button for the download.

Stencil Printer 1.7

Stencil Printer Instruction Video.

The Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer 1.7 is my latest software for creating patterns. It will create key chain fobs, desk name plates and more. Click the image above to download the latest version. It is free to use donationware. This software is for Windows PC only.

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Download the Free Scroll Saw Pattern Printer Version 1.1. Create name patterns in seconds. Windows PC only.
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Scroll Saw Keychain Pattern Maker

Use the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker to start a small keychain business. Build yourself a nice display and make up severl keychains with common names. Sell at craft shows, on Ebay or at work. Everyone needs a keychain. Take custom orders. Heck just make them and give them away as gifts. It's all made easy with the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker. Watch the video demonstration then download the file below and get started with the fun.
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Download the Oval Keychain Pattern Maker.

Enjoy designing and printing these great personalized key chains. Give them as gifts, make them for fun or sell them at craft shows. It's easy, just watch the video demo then download and install the program. You will be designing these fun projects in minutes. Windows PC only.
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Philip Lowndes Noah's Arc Pattern Available. Watch the video below.

This video is from Philip Lowndes. He is the designer of this beautiful Noah's Arc puzzle pattern. If you would like the pattern follow the link below.
Buy This Wonderful Heirloom Puzzle Pattern

Think Safety

Remember to keep the safety of yourself and others in your work shop in your thoughts at all times. Always wear eye and ear protection. Follow all the manufactures warnings that came with your power tools. If I demonstrate something on this web site that you don't feel is safe, don't do it. Your safety is your responsibility. Fingers are handy things, try to keep all of them.
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