Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Yard Gnome Scroll Saw Pattern.


 
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I sprayed this gnome with textured paint. I'm not sure how it will hold up in the weather but it is such a simple pattern to cut I'm not too worried about it weathering poorly.

This gnome would also look nice if it were painted with colors. 

There are two sizes of this pattern included. The large pattern is almost 20" tall. 
 

 
Optional Paint.


How long will the price last? $399 on Amazon as of 11/30/2021

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Caution. Prices change fast.

The DeWalt DW788 was marked back down to $399 today. It was $628 yesterday. Prices are jumping around almost every day. If you are looking for a good deal on a mid-level scroll saw, this is it. 

The DW788 is the most popular scroll saw for dedicated hobbyists. You can buy a better scroll saw but not for this price. $399 is about what they sell for used. 

If you are looking to upgrade from an entry-level saw this would be a great Christmas gift to yourself.

If you own a high-end saw this would make a great backup saw.

 
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Order your Personalized Christmas Ornament Patterns:


Personalized Christmas Ornament patterns are $1 each with a five ornament minimum. Each additional name adds an extra $1 to the total. 5 ornaments = $5. 20 ornaments = $20.

After you place the order I will complete the patterns and email them to you with a payment invoice. You have to be completely satisfied before you pay. 

I do not offer blank patterns. This is one of the ways I support what I do. I ask that you please not use the template to create your own custom name patterns.

My goal is to have the orders complete in three days. I will keep you posted if there are delays.


Click to Order
$12 per sheet of 12 coins plus $3.50 shipping
Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.
The perfect way to sign your work.
Video Demonstration Link

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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 2007-2020 on DVD


Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.

This DVD has over 3,310 patterns published from 2007 thru 2020.
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.
Shop Bear Woods for your craft supply needs.
Home of Pegas scroll saw blades.


Seyco features the Seyco ST-21 scroll saw
Make sure you check out the Seyco Scrollers Drill



Posted by Steve Good at 4:57:00 AM

Monday, November 29, 2021

Nativity Star Scroll Saw Pattern.


 
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I have designed many Nativity scroll saw patterns over the years. If you search my free online catalog for the word "Nativity", it will display over 40 patterns. Today's Nativity pattern is a layered project in an open star. The parts are all 1/4" thick.
 

 
I have this one hanging from a small nail.


Crazy Prices: Shop with Caution! 


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I don't remember a time when it was ever more difficult to purchase tools. I monitor prices for many tools. The DeWalt DW788 is one that I track because it is so popular. Over the last six months, it has averaged around $550. That is a reasonable price for a pretty nice saw.

A few days ago The price started to rapidly drop. It hit a low of $399. That is a very good buy so I almost listed it as my affiliate link. Luckily I missed the post because the next day it jumped to $628.76. It did hit the low on Black Friday so that obviously had some bearing on the low price but how the heck does it jump to $628 the next day! It is still listed on Amazon for $628 so maybe that will be the norm for a while. I hope not. 

I'll be honest, I would not buy the DeWalt DW788 for $628. It is a nice saw but the value proposition gets wanky at that price. The current price on the Delta 40-694 is $392.87. That is a difference of $235 for two saws that are basically twins. The DeWalt and the Delta are basically the only two mid-level saws so their price should at least be comparable.

The high-end saws are also up in price but they don't get the crazy extremes. The prices of these saws reflect the current state of shipping and availability prices but at least they are kind of stable. My two favorite saws are the Seyco and the Pegas. The sellers of these saws have been under pressure but they have managed to keep the tools under $1000. The Jet is just over $1000. The 22" Hegner is over $1600. The 20" Hawk from Boston Manufacturing is around $1300. 

I like the Excalibur 21" saw at around $600. That would normally be a very good price but I am still not convinced that they have their quality control up to par after they moved to manufacture in China. For a while, I was receiving lots of emails about issues with the new Excaliburs. Those emails have slowed quite a bit so maybe things are getting better. It takes a while for me to get enough information to make a judgment so I am still on the fence with Excalibur. 

I'm not including any of the entry-level saws in this. It is almost impossible to monitor those saws because there are so many of them. Their prices don't normally jump around as much. My guess is that because of the low cost there is more inventory which is keeping the prices stable. 

If you are buying or helping a friend buy a new scroll saw just make sure you watch the prices. You may not be able to predict the prices tomorrow but it hurts when you find out the saw you bought yesterday for $628 was $399 the day before.

Here is a tool that is currently at a good price:

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This Rikon 12" disk sander is a tool I use almost every time I am in my shop. I have owned it for a few years and it has been very reliable. I had to replace the on/off switch last year but that has been the only repair. I did finally replace the sandpaper disk this year. It lasted for a long time.

The tool is well made and very powerful. It sent me to the emergency room one night. I did a stupid and let my finger get trapped between the table and the disk. In about 1 second it sanded the tip of my finger off. A lot of blood but no permanent damage. 

This Rikon disk sander is currently $259.99 on Amazon. If my memory is correct I believe I paid over $300 for mine. If it ever dies I will absolutely buy another one. 

This link is an affiliate link. Please make sure you check the price if you are interested. They could change just like the DeWalt in the above post. If you look at the chart below you will see that since the middle of September the price has remained stable and below average. Good deals are difficult to find right now so this may be a good Christmas gift for yourself.
  
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Order your Personalized Christmas Ornament Patterns:


Personalized Christmas Ornament patterns are $1 each with a five ornament minimum. Each additional name adds an extra $1 to the total. 5 ornaments = $5. 20 ornaments = $20.

After you place the order I will complete the patterns and email them to you with a payment invoice. You have to be completely satisfied before you pay. 

I do not offer blank patterns. This is one of the ways I support what I do. I ask that you please not use the template to create your own custom name patterns.

My goal is to have the orders complete in three days. I will keep you posted if there are delays.


Click to Order
$12 per sheet of 12 coins plus $3.50 shipping
Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.
The perfect way to sign your work.
Video Demonstration Link

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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 2007-2020 on DVD


Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.

This DVD has over 3,310 patterns published from 2007 thru 2020.
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.
Shop Bear Woods for your craft supply needs.
Home of Pegas scroll saw blades.


Seyco features the Seyco ST-21 scroll saw
Make sure you check out the Seyco Scrollers Drill



Posted by Steve Good at 5:21:00 AM

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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 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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