Tiger graphic Designed by Freepik
Edited for the scroll saw by Steve Good
I found this tiger head graphic on Freepik.com. They allow personal and commercial use of this graphic with attribution. It needed quite a bit of editing to make it able to be cut on the scroll saw. I also added the silhouette figures to the bottom.
Most portrait style patterns are cut using a spiral scroll saw blade. That is not a requirement but it often makes the cut easier. This portrait is only 8" X 10" so you could cut this with a flat blade if you are more comfortable using flat blades.
Aleen's Tacky Glue Wet/Dry:
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I mentioned Aleen's Tack Glue in yesterday's post. One point I made was that Aleen's glue dried clear. This helps hide squeeze-out. The photo above shows both Aleen's Tacky Glue and Titebond original wood glue. On the left are both types of glue right out of the bottle. The right shows them after 12 hours of curing.
I think you can see why Aleen's Tacky Glue would be easier to hide. You still want to try to avoid squeeze out but when you can't then Aleen's glue is a nice option.
Peachtree Woodworking and Supply: Not an Ad.
I want to mention a resource that I use fairly often for woodworking supplies. This is not an ad. I have no affiliation with Peachtree Woodworking. I have met the owner and had a very nice conversation a few years ago while I was visiting Atlanta for a show. He took me on a tour of the Norcross retail store and warehouse. That was really interesting. The retail store is impressive. I also did a presentation there for the Gwinnett Woodworkers Association. The classroom facilities are outstanding. If you are within travel distance of Norcross Georgia you should make the trip to the store.
They also have a store on Amazon. That is an affiliate link for me so this part is an ad. Feel free to use their regular web page if you don't want to use the affiliate link. They don't carry everything in their Amazon store so the web page is more beneficial.
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Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.
The perfect way to sign your work.
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Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2019 on DVD
This DVD has over 2,900 patterns published from 2007 thru 2019.
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 thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.
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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.
My two "Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw" books make it easy.
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Safety Woodworking Push Block and Push Stick Package 5 Piece Set In Safety Orange Color, Ideal for Woodworkers and Use On Table Saws, Router Tables, Jointers and Band Saws
- This 5 piece safety kit is designed to be your essential safety protection to help from getting to close to the cutters or blades on a router table, shaper, band saw, table saw and jointer. From the narrow v-style push stick, to the beefy long push block, this kit has all the bases covered in regards to many different woodworking applications.
- Each device in this kit is intentionally made in the SAFETY ORANGE color for high visibility when in use. This provides the user the ability to see exactly there hands are at during the cutting or milling process. Being SAFETY ORANGE also allows for you to easily find the device when its not in its normal location.
- The general idea behind these safety devices is to help you guide and control your stock when feeding through a table saw, band saw, jointer or a router table. The push blocks are generally used on jointers and some router applications, while the push sticks are primarily used on table saw projects. All five devices help prevent kickback and protect your fingers and hands during your cutting process
- Soft, receptive, rubber foam pads line the bases of the two small push blocks and the large push block. The rubber soles make pushing and controlling your stock much easier and safer then when doing it by hand. The soles are also washable with with warm water. Must let the rubber soles dry for 24 hours prior to using them again.
- The 5 piece safety kit includes 2 each small push blocks (1 angled handle and 1 offset handle small push block), 1 each long or large push block, 1 each standard width push stick and 1 narrow width safety-v push stick.