Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Wooden Laundry Detergent Scoop Scroll Saw Pattern.


Of the two laundry detergent scoops above which one works better? Yes, it's the plastic one. 
Which one comes free in every box of detergent? Yep, the plastic one.
Which one makes me happy? The wooden one. :) I like to make stuff. Sometimes it may not make much sense but who cares. 

The project is not always the primary reason that we spend time in the shop. Sometimes it's just for the relaxation and enjoyment of using our tools and working with our hands. That is good enough for me.

This project is easily made from scraps of leftover wood. You can tell that I just grabbed what was at the top of the scrap bin. I used three different species and whos to say that was not my intention. Okay, your right there was no pre-thought of the wood I would use. Like I said I just grabbed what was available. No one needs to know. It's our secret, right?

Magnifying light for your scroll saw:


Some scrollers like to use a magnifying lens when they are cutting scroll saw patterns. I have one on each of my saws but I only use the magnification for some patterns. I mostly use them for the light. If you are interested in trying a magnifying lens here are a few things I have learned.

These things come in a wide range of prices. You can spend between $40 to well over $100. I purchased two from Amazon that were over $100 a piece and they both were terrible. The one I purchased from Harbor Freight was $39.99 and actually works very well. 

You can get different magnification levels. I like the ones that are listed at 3 diopters. I tried a 5 diopter and it was too much magnification for me. A few of the more expensive magnification lamps have the replacable lenses so you can choose the level of magnification. These are often much more expensive.

You can get different sizes of a lens. I find that at least a 5-inch lens is best for me. You can get a round lens and rectangle lens. All of the lenses have some distortion near the edges. Some are worse than others. For the most part, this distortion is not a problem because you focus your eyes near the middle where the blade is cutting the wood. One of the magnifying lamps I purchased from Amazon had a terrible lens. It was distorted even near the middle and was unusable for me. 

You can get fluorescent light or LED light. I thought I would like the LED light better but the two I bought were not bright enough for me. I have tried the one from Seyco and it is an LED. I used it in a bright location but it seemed to be bright enough. They are all different so it's very helpful to try it out first if possible. At the very least buy it from a place with a good return policy.

The fluorescent light on my Harbor Freight model gives me plenty of light. I like the white light from LEDs but this HF fluorescent lamp is acceptable. The lens on my HF model is only fair. It has more distortion than the one I used from Seyco.

The last important feature is the lamps ability to stay in place. All of the ones I bought have been decent. The one I have that had a magnetic stand and flexible gooseneck is a bit of a pain because it tends to vibrate more than the spring counterbalanced lamps. It's also harder to get into place.

I have only tried a handful of the available lamps but from my experience, there are two that I like.
For $40 the Harbor Freight lamp is a good deal. It's not perfect but I would buy another one if I had the need.

The second one that I would recommend is the one from Seyco.com.
It is over $100 but the lens is much better than the Harbor Freight model. I also prefer the white light from the Seyco model
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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. 
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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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.

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. 

Unique Wooden Vases:
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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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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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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.
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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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