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This plaque of two snakes fighting is 14" wide. If you have not cut patterns this large before here are a couple of options.
You can cut the project with a flat scroll saw blade and just deal with turning the large board.
You could also use a spiral blade to cut the interior cuts of the snakes. The switch to a flat blade to complete the oval frame sections. The interior cuts of the snakes are organic shapes. The inaccuracy of the spiral blade will not be too noticeable in those areas and you won't have to turn the board.
You need accuracy on the oval sections of the pattern so switch to a flat blade. Most scrollers find that they can follow a straight line and curve much easier with a flat blade.
I know that there are some of you who have excellent control of a spiral blade. If that works for you then it will make the pattern easier to cut since you don't have to rotate the large board.
Bear Woods has a nice special offer:
Hi guys. I wanted to pass along the current promotions at Bear Woods. They are offering gift cards with the purchase of several products. This includes the Pegas Scroll Saw and the Pegas Chuck Heads.
Buy the Pegas 21" Scroll Saw and receive a $100 gift card. Use the gift card to grab some supplies for the new saw. $100 will buy you a nice assortment of scroll saw blades. It would be a good time to grab a footswitch for the saw. Free money is always fun to spend. :)
The links on these photos are affiliate links. Because this is a promotion I probably won't get a commission for these orders but Bear Woods has done so much for me and the community that I am always happy to be there for them. I trust Bear Woods and you can too.
It is my understanding that current orders of the Pegas Scroll Saw will start shipping in April. All of the tool suppliers are dealing with disrupted shipping from overseas. When April rolls around they may be sold out and you will have to wait for the next shipment. You can reserve a saw by ordering now. Trust me that they will sell 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 2007-2020 on DVD
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.
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.
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.
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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WEN 3421 3.2-Amp 8" by 12" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe $174.05
If you have always wanted to try your hand at lathe turning then the WEN 3421 Benchtop Lathe can get you started fairly inexpensively. One suggestion is that you don't go too cheap on a couple of turning tools. You need sharp tools when turning.
- Perfect for pens, bowls, cups, chess pieces, and other small workpieces
- Fits workpieces up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide
- 3.2-Amp motor provides over 50% more power than most 8-inch wood lathes
- Adjust the soft start variable speed motor anywhere from 750 to 3200 RPM
- Features a 2.3-Inch face plate, an MT1 spindle and tailstock taper, and two interchangeable tool rests