I like these wood optical illusions. There are two patterns in this book. Both have a painted black backer board. One is negative space and the other is positive space. They are both 10" X 8". I think they look neat together.
Is this the best $100 scroll saw?
The WEN 3921 16" scroll saw sells between $90 and $130 on Amazon. The price jumps around just like everything else on Amazon. In this video, I will show you the saw and do some comparisons between it and a higher-end saw. If you know someone who does not think they can afford to get into the hobby then show them this video. It may change their minds.
I will show you the saws strengths and weaknesses. I will try to show ways to improve its weaknesses.
Am I recommending that you run out and buy this saw? Maybe. If you can afford a better saw then you should consider getting the best you can afford. If you are on a tight budget or just are curious about the hobby and don't want to put out big money then this video may help.
There are compromises. The quality is not as good and it is less convenient to use. There are some more advanced projects that this saw is not made for. I have over 3,000 patterns in my free catalog. I guess you could cut 95% of those patterns with this saw.
Watch the video even if you are not considering this WEN 3921 entry-level saw. Most of the information is relevant to all entry-level saws.
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Personalized Christmas Ornament Patterns:
I am still making good progress on ornament patterns. I should be able to get caught up today. If you have orders in the queue, keep your eye on your email inbox.
The price is $1 per name with a 5 name minimum. I keep the price as low as possible
because I want everyone to have a chance to make these ornaments for family and friends.
You only pay after you have received the order and are
100% satisfied with the patterns. Invoice included with
the pattern email. Pay by credit card(secure Paypal), check, or cash.
The patterns will be emailed to you after they are completed.
Please allow up to a week for delivery.
You can use last names on the ornaments if you like but remember that the more letters the more
difficult they are to cut. Ten letters and up gets pretty small. If you need to you can enlarge the patterns by 10% to make the interior cuts larger. No special characters are supported. I can get a hyphen in there but it looks odd. It has to connect the two letters so it does not just fall out.
$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 in 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 in an easy to use a thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.
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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