Thursday, January 30, 2020

I Give You All Of My Love Heart Scroll Saw Pattern.



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This is a three-layer Valentine Heart. The heart is 8.5 inches tall. Each layer is 1/4" thick. You could paint the back layer red to give it more of a Valentine feel. 

The easiest way to hang this on a wall is a sawtooth hanger. If you use 1/4" layers then you have 1/2" of thickness to install the hanger. Just make sure you buy one with the appropriate length nails or screws.



A beautiful and expensive commercial woodworking workbench or an economy DIY workbench: Which is right for you?


You need a surface to work on when you are building projects. The surface needs to be flat. It is helpful if the bench is sturdy and does not move around while you work. You may need it to be mobile. You often need a vise or other holding devices. Storage under the workbench is a nice feature. A simple shelf or cabinets are options. Maybe you like a tool holding tray. There is a lot to consider and it is nice to get what you want/need the first time.

You can build or buy. Both options have advantages and disadvantages. This writeup has a few options to start you thinking about what will work for you.

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  • Includes four unbreakable 1'' round steel bench dogs that can be used in both the benchtop and the trestle
  • Knot free tongue and grove European Beech Tabletop surface is 35-1/2" off the floor
  • Workbench top is 71" long and 23-5/8" wide
  • Maximum clamping distance is 72"
  • Vise opening is 5-3/4" and are 29" wide


Most of us will build our woodworking workbenches to save money or to get certain features. Some woodworkers are in small shops and don't have room for a full-size workbench so building custom is the way to go. If you would rather buy, here are a couple of options from high-end to entry-level.

Top of the line.....

If you have the room and frankly a nice fat wallet then you may like the Sjöbergs line of workbenches. These are professional workbenches made in Sweden to very high standards. 

These workbenches are serious overkill for 99% of us but if you are building furniture and do a lot of hand tool work then these workbenches will hold up to the stress. The Elite 2000 shown above weighs 370lbs. When you fill the drawers with tools you are looking at 400 plus pounds. This bench is not moving around while you use your hand plane.

Watch the Video


Entry-Level Commercial Workbench



This small Olympia workbench is under $150. This is a very light duty workbench. It will be fine for small assembly and light hand tool work. This is a 4 foot X 2 foot top so it will fit in most small shops. You could probably build a workbench that would be nicer for the same money but if you want a bench that you just assemble and go then check this Olympia out. 


DIY Workbench

Okay, we can now come back to reality for most of us and talk about building a nice workbench that is much easier to afford. Sometimes under $100.

This first video from Modern Builds shows a sturdy workbench made from home center Douglas fir. The benchtop is glued up in sections to make flattening easier. He shows the techniques for each step.


Here is a video from Woodworkingworking for Mere Mortals that features a plywood top. It may not look as nice but the top will be nice and flat.



This video shows a top of the line DIY workbench build by The Samurai Woodworker. There are many expert-level techniques used in this build. If you have the skill, time, and money this is a great bench. I believe he has plans available for this workbench.

Need some ideas and plans?


This book of workbench projects from the experts at American Woodworker magazine offers lots of detailed plans and information to build the workbench that is just right for you and your shop. 

$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.

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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.


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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Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw Book $12 Each

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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.
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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
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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.
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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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