State Pride patterns for the 50 states. Born Raised and Proud. These can be hung from chains or add hangers to the back.
Happy Father's Day. I received my father's day gift a day early. My daughter enrolled us in a basic pottery class. I have always wanted to try my hand at throwing pottery on a wheel. She knows I love anything in crafts so it was a cool gift. I had a good time. It was challenging but I felt like I could get the hang of it with a little practice. We both finished a couple of bowls. They were far from perfect but we are having them fired anyway.
Not great by any stretch but I learned the basics.
Sometimes it's fun to hang out with friends: Let's Talk Shop with Russ.
One thing that is often missing from our hobby is having friends to share it with. Most of us work alone in our shops. Maybe our spouse or kids will check in to see what we are making but other than that we work alone.
If you are really lucky you may have a local woodworking club. That's great and you should seek those out if they are available. Let me give you another alternative.
Every Wednesday and Saturday night Russ Claridy of Simply Wooden Creations hosts a video get together for like-minded makers. Saturday nights show is general topics with a panel of guests. Wednesday is all scroll saw related and normally without a panel.
There is a chat section where you can type in questions if you want. You can also just stay silent and watch the show.
It's often educationals and sometimes silly but always fun. These are all folks just like you and me. They want to get together and talk about making things with wood.
I am occasionally on the panel with the other guests when I have time. When I miss the live show I watch the replay later. Just visit the link above to the Simply Wooden Creations YouTube channel and hit the subscribe button. If you click the little bell beside the subscribe button you will be notified when the show is ready to begin. You don't have to subscribe it just makes it easier to remember.
You will soon come to know the panel members and think of them as friends. Once you feel comfortable you can join in the chat. Don't worry, there are no dumb comments. Everyone is friendly.
You can watch the show on your computer, smart TV, iPad or even your smartphone. The shows usually last for about an hour.
If you have ever set in your shop and wished you had someone who enjoyed the hobby as much as you do to talk to then I highly recommend you stop by the Simply Wooden Creations Channel.
Hope to see you there.
$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:
Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2018 in DVD
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.
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.
All the same file but on an easy to use a thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.
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 on an easy to use a thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.
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
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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