Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Fretwork Candle Holder Scroll Saw Pattern.


 
 
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Download the Pattern Below

This candle holder will hold up to a 4.5" diameter candle. All the parts are 1/4" thick. There are nine upright pieces. You can reduce the cut time considerably with stack cutting. If you are new to stack cutting I put together a basics video to show you some options.

Assembly/Parts

Sovol SV01 Pro 3D Printer Update 


Back in early January I purchased the Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer. I mentioned it on the blog back then and a few folks have asked for an update. 

This 3D printer costs $359. That is an entry-level 3D printer. It does have auto bed leveling and filament runout sensor which are more common on entry level printers these days. The touchscreen is pretty responsive and I like the user interface.

The provided slicer software is Cura. When I first started using Cura I was not a big fan. I normally use the Simplify3D slicer which I am more familiar with. After spending some time with Cura and understanding it's features better it has grown on me. 

I did have some issues with build plate adhesion. After some tweaking I have most of that solved.

I like this printer slightly better than my QIDI 3D printer simply because it has more up to date features like auto bed leveling.  

My typical use of a 3D printer is mostly utilitarian. I print things I need in my shop or around the house. Examples are Shop Vac hose adapters, Shelf bracket replacements, boxes for electronic projects, desk accessories etc... 

The Sovol SV01 Pro is perfect for those applications. With some tweaking of the settings I can get very good quality prints but I often just print in a lower quality mode for speed. A Shop Vac adapter does not need to be perfectly smooth. It just needs to fit.

If you are looking for a first 3D printer this is a decent option. It is best if you learn to design your own 3D models but there are thousands of free models out there. Thingiverse is one place to download free models.

Here are some examples of things I have printed. 
 
A few of my 3D prints. 
The basket and Cowboy scene are from my patterns.
The Superman was a model I downloaded for testing.
I use the phone holder(my design) on my computer desk.
3" wide name plate.


$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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Over 3,900 Digital Pattern Books. Many with multiple patterns.

Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2022 on USB drive, or Instant Download. Over 3,900 Patterns!

Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.


You will never run out of fun patterns to cut.

Two delivery options.

 

After payment, you will receive an email with the download link. This is a large file. You should not attempt to download it on a tablet or smartphone. It is a compressed file that will need to be extracted to your hard drive. Basic computer skills are necessary to extract the file.


The USB drive will be shipped to the US only by first-class mail. Shipping time varies but you will get a tracking number. I normally ship within three days. USPS shipping normally varies from three days to a week.

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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Naytical Art Scroll Saw Pattern.


 
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Download the Pattern Below

If you cut all seven layers you will have a substantial piece of art at 1.75" thick. The pattern comes in two sizes. The large pattern is 8" wide and the small pattern is 6" wide. Yes, I know that this pattern will take a lot of wood but I believe plywood will work fine for this project.

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There are seven layers but you can choose the ones you want to use. The piece below is only two of the layers.

 
Layers

Dust collection is important even in a small woodworking shop.

Woodworking can be messy and hazardous if you don't take precautions. Almost every power woodworking tool creates dust. 

A few years ago I learned a good lesson. I was building a desk out of exotic wood, bubinga. The desk build took a few days and I did not use any dust collection or dust mask. I ended up being allergic to that species of wood and I spent about a week with a sore throat, congestion, and itching. I had a bubinga splinter in my hand and it turned red and hurt like crazy. I recovered from those symptoms but who knows what that did to my lungs.

I knew at that point that I needed better dust collection and protection. I purchased a small Jet dust collector, a WEN air filtration system, and two styles of dust masks. I still use all of them today.

I can't find the Jet dust collector I purchased online now but it is similar to this WEN unit. I use this on all my major dust-producing tools., table saw, planer, band saw, and router table. This greatly reduces the dust at the tool and helps keep some of the dust out of the air. It absolutely helps keep my shop cleaner.

I don't use this dust collector with the smaller tools. I use shop vacs on my scroll saws and sanding tools.
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It is very important to remove the small dust that hangs in the air. That is the dust that ends up in your lungs and causes so many health problems. I use the WEN air filtration system mounted to my ceiling. I don't own an air quality meter so I can't give you facts about how well this works but I can say this. When I run this unit I see much less fine dust on top of my tools. It comes with a remote and other than cleaning/replacing filters it has needed no maintenance.
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When I have a job that will produce lots of dust I wear this respirator. When I empty the shop vac or dust collector this is what I use. It has built-in filters and is reasonably comfortable for short tern use. I would not want to wear it for longer than several minutes.
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When I am cutting at the scroll saw I need a more comfortable mask similar to the one below. I have purchased several type and brands and for the most part, they have all been fine.  
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$12 per sheet of 12 coins plus $3.50 shipping
Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.
The perfect way to sign your work.

- -

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. 

Over 3,900 Digital Pattern Books. Many with multiple patterns.

Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2022 on USB drive, or Instant Download. Over 3,900 Patterns!

Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.


You will never run out of fun patterns to cut.

Two delivery options.

 

After payment, you will receive an email with the download link. This is a large file. You should not attempt to download it on a tablet or smartphone. It is a compressed file that will need to be extracted to your hard drive. Basic computer skills are necessary to extract the file.


The USB drive will be shipped to the US only by first-class mail. Shipping time varies but you will get a tracking number. I normally ship within three days. USPS shipping normally varies from three days to a week.

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.
Home of Pegas scroll saw blades.


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