Here is an early Halloween pattern for you to cut. There are three layers. All the parts are cut from 1/4" thick wood.
Can the Scroll Saw become a full-time job?
Elwood Cook says yes. I have known Elwood and his family for a few years. We talk often over text messages and email. Elwood is one of those guys who is willing to work 20 hours a day to get the job done. He works his scroll saw business during the day and also has a full-time night shift job. Luckily he has a very supportive family who also helps keep the business going.
I received a very kind email from Elwood that I wanted to share.
Hello Steve,
I wanted to write to you to tell you a little more about our woodcraft business, Family Time Wood Designs. We just hit 6 years and 2100 fb group members and I owe you and so very many amazing designers huge thanks for all the many times I have picked your brain starting out and still tend to do that at times. Out of the 1800 plus creations I make that we sell, the portraits, especially the Memorial portraits I create are so very near and dear to my heart. We have a memory wall of portraits at our house of lossed loved ones I made & we cherish each one. I make and randomly give away 5 portraits every month to others as Memorial portrait gifts and it's a wonderful feeling to be able to do that. We charge full price for the first portrait and then if multiples are ordered at the same time, we offer a half price deal on any after the first & lots take advantage of that. I'm going to include some portrait pics for you to see that I've done these last 2.5 years. I appreciate your friendship and your amazing talent more then I can ever say. Making a difference in peoples lives with using a scroll saw is the best & most rewarding hobby & also full time job I've ever had. the first 2 pics I attach are of my, my wife and daughter and of our memory wall .
So the question should not be can a scroll saw be a full-time job? The question should be are you willing to work hard enough to make the scroll saw a full-time job? Elwood and his family have made the commitment to do the work.
$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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EANOSIC Setup Blocks Height Gauge Set, 8pcs Precision Aluminum Setup Bars for Router and Table Saw Accessories Woodworking Set Up, Bars Include Laser Engraved Size Markings (Extra Long 4 Inch)
- The setup blocks can easily set the height of the fence, blades bits and other cutters according to the needs, which is faster and more accurate than using a combined ruler.
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- Easy-to-read laser etched labels on each block. Fitted case included, so the combination square will be more tightly protected during transportation.
- 8 pcs Blocks Solid Aluminum Construction Black Anodized to better protect router bits and saws.
