Sunday, May 31, 2020

Large Flower Pot Stand Scroll Saw Pattern.


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This is a larger stand. It is 10" tall and 7.5" wide. There are two patterns. The first pattern is for 1/2" thick wood and the second pattern is for 3/4" thick wood. You can use almost any material to make this stand. If you want the beauty of a hardwood that works well. If you plan to paint the stand then use less expensive material. If you will only use the stand indoors you could even use MDF and paint. 

This stand will hold a pot with up to a 5" diameter foot.

The pattern has no interior cuts. There is a bit of a challenge to get the top round. If you have trouble with cutting curves don't forget that the disk sander is your, friendly correction maker. 

The pieces are all joined with slots. You want to carefully cut the slots for a good fit. It is best to undercut the slots than to overcut them and get a poor fit.


Stencil fonts and where to get them:


When we cut text into a board with the scroll saw we normally want to use stencil fonts. The two fonts in the picture above are the same font only one has been turned into a stencil font. If you look at the O's in my last name you will see the difference. 

If we cut the bottom font the center of the O will wall out. The prevent that problem we need bridges to hold the center of the O in place. You can see those bridges in the top font. 

When you wish to add a name to a project you will want to install stencil fonts on the computer. You can then use most word processing software to print out the name at the size you need. 

There are thousands of fonts on the web that you can download for free and many that you can purchase. I get my fonts from many sources but one decent source is www.dafont.com. This link will load up many stencil fonts for you. Not all stencil fonts work well on the scroll saw. Look for ones that have large enough bridges that the sections of the letters will not be too weak.

You are concerned primarily with the characters.... Q,O,P,A,D,B,6,8,9,0.  All these characters have floaters that will fall out when cut on the scroll saw.

The image below is just a few samples of the fonts I use. I can't share them because some of them are commercial fonts. I have had some of them for years and I can't remember which ones are free and which ones I purchased.

If you do a Google search for "stencil fonts", you will find other font sites but you need to be careful. Some of the sites are less than reputable. 



$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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Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2019 on DVD


Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.

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.
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.


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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Saturday, May 30, 2020

Door Hook / Button Pusher Scroll Saw Pattern.


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Let me get this out of the way first. I am not a doctor or a virologist. I do not have any research that says this thing works to help prevent you from catching a virus of any kind. 

These door hook / button pushers are all over the place and I am getting requests for patterns. Just take a look at Etsy for how many of these are being sold

You can push or pull a door handle. You can use the tip to push the elevator buttons and some ATM machines. They will not work with touch screens.

As you can see in the picture above I cut them from four different materials. All four passed my limited strength test. I was able to pick up a bucket with about 5lbs in it. Obviously, the aluminum one is the least likely to break in your pocket. Cutting 1/8" thick aluminum is not too difficult with the right blade and technique.  Here is a link to Bear Woods where you can find metal cutting blades.

You can find aluminum on Amazon at this link. Amazon aluminum link. You may also have a local metal supply store. If you have it local you can probably get it cheaper.

When you cut aluminum, do not place it directly on your scroll saw table. It will scratch the table. You can stack it with 1/8" plywood and wrap it in tape. You can also just wrap the aluminum in a couple wraps of blue painters tape.

WEAR EYE PROTECTION when cutting metal. The chips that the scroll saw blade makes are very tiny. I have never seen one fly off the blade far enough to hit your eye but I don't chance it either.



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Products for your consideration:


Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2019 on DVD


Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.

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.
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.


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. 
https://www.stevedgood.com/donate2.html

My Sponsors:
Support the businesses that support our community.
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Friday, May 29, 2020

25 Sign Shapes Scroll Saw Patterns.



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There are many scroll saw projects that can use a plaque/frame. This pattern book has 25 shapes, each can make three different sign types. You will have to print out the desired pattern twice if you want the two-layer or framed plaques. 

If you look at the picture above you see the pattern. The three individual pieces you can cut from the pattern and the three ways you can use those pieces. 


 One Layer
 Two Layer
Framed

Included Shapes


$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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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. 

Products for your consideration:


Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2019 on DVD


Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.

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.
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.


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. 
https://www.stevedgood.com/donate2.html

My Sponsors:
Support the businesses that support our community.
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Free Pattern Catalog. 1000's of free patterns.

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Thousands of FREE scroll saw patterns. No registration or signup required.

The projects form these patterns can be sold without restrictions. The patterns cannot be sold.

Click here for the Free Online Catalog.

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Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw Book $12 Each

http://www.stevedgood.com/woodenvases.html
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.
http://www.stevedgood.com/swpd/swpdorderpage.html
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.

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1
Download the Free Scroll Saw Pattern Printer Version 1.1. Create name patterns in seconds. Windows PC only.
Download Version 1.1
Please consider a $5 donation for The Scroll Saw Pattern Printer v1.1.

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.
The following link will start the download process. After the file download is complete just click the setup file and the program will be installed. Please consider a $5 donation for the program.

Download the Oval Keychain Pattern Maker.

Enjoy designing and printing these great personalized key chains. Give them as gifts, make them for fun or sell them at craft shows. It's easy, just watch the video demo then download and install the program. You will be designing these fun projects in minutes. Windows PC only.
Download the Free Oval Key Chain Pattern Maker. Create Oval key chain patterns in seconds.
Download Version .9a
Please consider a $5 donation for The Oval Key Chain Pattern Maker.

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.
Buy This Wonderful Heirloom Puzzle Pattern

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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