Circle Perpetual Calendar Scroll Saw Pattern.

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Let me start out by saying that I did not test cut this project. I tried to inspect the parts closely so I feel comfortable it will work. You will need to sand the pieces so the circles rotate freely. This was a request project from a reader who uses a laser cutter to make his projects. 

If you are cutting this on a scroll saw then pay close attention to getting the circles accurate.

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Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.

The perfect way to sign your work.

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Products for your consideration:

Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2018 in DVD

Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.

This DVD has over 2,600 patterns published from 2007 thru 2018.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.

Click here to Order. 

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.

Now Available on USB Thumb Drive

Don't have a DVD drive on your new computer. No problem. Buy the catalog on a USB thumb drive.
All the same file but in an easy to use thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.

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Unique Wooden Vases:
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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WEN 3420T 8 in. x 12 in. Variable Speed Benchtop Mini Wood Lathe

This is another WEN brand entry-level tool. This mini-lathe is priced under $300 and is great for pen turners and other small projects. Even small bowls can be turned.

Here is a link to a YouTube video unboxing/demo I found. https://youtu.be/cn4YAp96StM

• Perfect for pens, chess pieces, and other small workpieces
• Soft start variable speed motor adjusts anywhere from 750 to 3200 RPM
• Includes a 5-inch face plate for turning non-spindle workpieces
• Fits workpieces up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide (max recommended working diameter: 5 inches)
• Features a 2-amp motor, an MT1 spindle and tailstock taper, and two interchangeable tool rests

 

Snack Tray Scroll Saw Pattern.

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These snack trays are 8" X 10". They are cut from 1/4" thick Baltic birch plywood. Using BB ply makes these trays inexpensive to make. As you can see above there are four design options. Another option would be to use Inkscape to delete the "SNACK TRAY" letters and replace them with the name of the person who will use it.

Many of the projects we make on the scroll saw are art pieces. Sometimes it's fun to make some useful projects. They don't have to be complex to be useful and these are certainly not complicated to make.

After cutting the parts and gluing them together you want to do a good sanding job. The finished tray needs to feel good in the hand. Sand everything smooth and break all the sharp edges.

I wanted a round over on the bottom of the tray. You could sand it but it is much quicker if you have a router, I installed a 1/4" round-over bit and that gave the bottom a nice feel in the hand.

We are going to put food on this tray so let's talk about the finish. This tray will not be dishwasher safe so we need to give it a good finish so we can wipe it clean with a damp paper towel.

Food safe finish. This is always a topic of concern. The truth is that all modern finishes are food safe once they are cured. Cured is different from dried. I used spray acrylic and it dries in minutes but it takes a few days to cure. Just let it sit for a week and it will be fine.

I needed a heavy finish to make it easy to clean and be less susceptible to moisture. I applied

several coats of spray acrylic. After every coat, I buffed it with 000 steel wool. This gave a very smooth and heavy finish. You can't see it in the picture but it is high gloss. 

Compound Cut Name Patterns. $5

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It has been a while since I advertised these 3D compound cut name patterns. When you give one of these to a friend they will not have any idea how you made it. They always get looks of wonder. The complete instructions are included with the pattern.

You will need a blank that is 1.5" X 1.5" X length. The length is normally 7" but for short names, I may make the pattern shorter. I normally use construction grade 2X4's and cut them to size. 

You can use any two words. First name/last name. Boyfriend/girlfriend. Husband/wife. Just remember that if you use something like " I BELIEVE" as your two words the pattern will look very odd because one side has many more letters than the other. Something like "BOB ROBINSON" does work okay because I stretch out the BOB side.

Sample

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$12 per sheet of 12 coins plus $3.50 shipping

Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.

The perfect way to sign your work.

Video Demonstration Link

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Email Newsletter Readers: Remember that the Newsletter is just a copy of the daily blog post. To see the post in its proper formatting click this link. If you ever misplace a pattern or any item you see here you can always find it on the blog. Everything stays on the blog forever. 

www.scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com

Products for your consideration:

Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2018 in DVD

Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.

This DVD has over 2,600 patterns published from 2007 thru 2018.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.

Click here to Order. 

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.

Now Available on USB Thumb Drive

Don't have a DVD drive on your new computer. No problem. Buy the catalog on a USB thumb drive.
All the same file but in an easy to use thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.

Buy Now. 

Unique Wooden Vases:
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.

The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this Button. Your support is greatly appreciated. 

My Sponsors:

Support the businesses that support our community.

Shop Bear Woods for your craft supply needs.

Home of Pegas scroll saw blades.

Visit Heritage Wood Specialties

for you scroll saw ready boards.

My Amazon Affiliate Link.

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BodyBoss 2.0 - Full Portable Home Gym Workout Package + Resistance Bands - Collapsible Resistance Bar, Handles - Full Body Workouts for Home, Travel or Outside

My doctor is all over me to begin an exercise program to help with my diabetes. I need something that is low impact and can give me strength training and cardio. I don't have a ton of room for exercise equipment so I was looking for something I could use in a small space.

After lots of looking, I came across the BodyBoss. Resistance bands are popular in my wife's physical therapy sessions so I thought it may work for me also. 

Check out the BodyBoss YouTube channel to see what this device has to offer. 

• Allows you to use as a squat system
• Allows you to stand on the platform and easily adjust band length through weaving
• Allows you to workout your upper body
• Allows you to workout your lower body
• Allows you to meet fitness goals and take it anywhere you like to train at any level

Flamingos at Sunset Scroll Saw Pattern.

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These guys are about 7.5" tall. The pattern calls for 1/4" thick wood but you can use just about any combination you have handy. If you plan to use hardwoods then Walnut and Maple are a good combination. 

The only pink colored wood that I know of is Pink Ivory. Here is an eBay auction if you are interested. A little over 500 board feet for $12,000 plus $500 shipping. :) Maybe not....

Link to Auction

The word flamingo comes from the Spanish word, 'flamenco', meaning fire, which refers to their bright colors.

There are six flamingo species. 

It is said that flamingos can detect rain many miles away. No one knows how they accomplish this but it is basic to their survival.

The bright color of the flamingo feathers comes from the presence of carotenoid pigment found in the algae and crustaceans they eat.

Baby flamingos are born on mud nests. They are grey colored at birth and gain a pink color from the food they eat. Young flamingos take up to three years to attain their full mature plumage.

Source: DiscoverWildlife.com

Scroll Saw Sanders: Are they useful?

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I get this question a couple times a year. What are scroll saw sanders and are they any good?

Spoiler alert. I find them nearly useless.

Scroll saw sanders are small strips of sandpaper with plastic tabs on each end. You install them into your scroll saw just like you install the blade. You then have a variable speed sander. The idea is that you can get into the interior fretwork and sand away the fuzzies. You could theoretically sand away cut errors and etc. The reality for me is that there are easier and faster ways to do these jobs.

Many times the sanders are too large to fit where you need them to go. 

I suppose that if you don't have any other sanders then maybe these could be useful. Personally, I would just hand sand before I would use these scroll saw sanders. These sanding sticks do come in handy sometimes.

I'm sure there are some folks who use these and find them useful. I am not one of those people but if they work for you then I don't see any harm. 

These are also fairly easy to make yourself. Here is a video of a guy who makes some for his pin end scroll saw. You could use the same technique with plain end blades also. I have just folded over

a thin sheet of sandpaper and put it in the clamps. I would not recommend doing this a lot but for quick jobs, I don't think it will damage the clamps.

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$12 per sheet of 12 coins plus $3.50 shipping

Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.

The perfect way to sign your work.

Video Demonstration Link

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Email Newsletter Readers: Remember that the Newsletter is just a copy of the daily blog post. To see the post in its proper formatting click this link. If you ever misplace a pattern or any item you see here you can always find it on the blog. Everything stays on the blog forever. 

www.scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com

Products for your consideration:

Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2018 in DVD

Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.

This DVD has over 2,600 patterns published from 2007 thru 2018.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.

Click here to Order. 

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.

Now Available on USB Thumb Drive

Don't have a DVD drive on your new computer. No problem. Buy the catalog on a USB thumb drive.
All the same file but in an easy to use thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.

Buy Now. 

Unique Wooden Vases:
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.

The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this Button. Your support is greatly appreciated. 

My Sponsors:

Support the businesses that support our community.

Shop Bear Woods for your craft supply needs.

Home of Pegas scroll saw blades.

Visit Heritage Wood Specialties

for you scroll saw ready boards.

My Amazon Affiliate Link.

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