Sunday, October 29, 2023

3D Eiffel Tower Scroll Saw Pattern.


JUST A REMINDER:
The Holiday season is very busy for my blog. I do my best to keep up with my email but frankly, it is just not possible. I limit my email to two hours a day. I will miss some emails. My priorities are getting orders shipped and answering customer emails. Even those can be slow. I generally do not respond to requests for personal patterns. Don't hesitate to send me an email. Just understand that it is really busy now. Thanks for your understanding.

  
 

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Download the Pattern Below

Let me start out with this information. When I was drawing this Eiffel Tower pattern I did not attempt to make a realistic pattern. This is a decorative design. Adding realism would be fun but also make the pattern difficult and large. 

The tower stands 14.25" tall and is cut from 1/4" thick wood. The tower pieces will be somewhat delicate until you get them glued together. 

 Here is a short video with cool facts about the Eiffel Tower.
What's inside of the Eiffel Tower?

2023 Personalized Christmas Ornament Patterns are open for orders.


I am taking orders for this year's personalized Christmas Ornament Patterns. The price is the same as always. Five names minimum for $5. $1 for each additional name. 

The order form will accept up to twenty names. If you need more than twenty then start a new order form. PLEASE double-check the spelling of names. PLEASE, make sure that you select an ornament style for each name entered. After the order form is complete scroll to the bottom and hit the SUBMIT Button.

I will complete the order and email you the patterns as a PDF just like all the patterns in my catalog. You will not need to pay for the patterns until they are delivered. If you are pleased with the patterns there will be a payment link in the email. There will also be an address to send cash or check payments

My goal is to complete the orders within three days. As the holiday season gets into full swing I may need more time. I will keep times posted on the blog.

 Pet ornaments are $2 per name. There is no minimum order.

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

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

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Decorative Snowman Vase Scroll Saw Pattern.


 
 
 
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Download the Pattern Below

This Snowman Vase is 10" tall. It is made up of four layers. The front and back layers are 1/4" thick. The two middle layers are 3/4" thick each. 

I was not able to get the edges rounded over in the rendered images but the vase looks better with rounded edges. Here is what they look like rounded over.
  

This is one of those patterns where the more accurate you cut the less time you will be at your sanding station. You want to have the seams of the layers as flush as you can get them. This always requires sanding. I am not a big fan of sanding so when I cut these vases I try extra hard toy stay on the pattern line.

How to get better with the scroll saw for new scrollers.


We have all heard the old saying, "Practice makes perfect!". For most arts and crafts that is just not true. We don't make perfect art. Perfect is boring. Our minor flaws just give the art character. Do not shoot for perfect. You will be disappointed.

The above statement does not mean that we don't have quality standards. The standards vary depending on your own judgment. There is a difference between entering a craft show to sell a product and just enjoying sitting at the saw to relax. So how do you get better at cutting on the scroll saw?

Naturally, practice is how we improve but how you practice can make a huge difference in your results.
Practice needs to be intentional. When you practice you need to pinpoint problem areas and intentionally work on that area. 

To pinpoint a problem area you need to recognize that there is a problem. This requires an analysis of what you have cut. Let's say that you look at a cut and see that you are having difficulty staying on the pattern line. You need to take that issue and try to understand the cause. Are your blades dull, are you straining from fatigue, are you having trouble seeing the pattern line, or do you just need to concentrate on that issue while you are cutting?

For most of us the scroll saw is only a hobby. We don't want to work at the scroll saw, we want to play with the scroll saw. Because of this, we may be thinking about almost anything while sitting at the scroll saw. We may not be concentrating on a problem area. In reverse, we may be concentrating on a problem area so hard that we get frustrated. If you feel frustration you need to stop and take a deep breath. If the frustration does not go away then you need to take a break and come back to the saw later. Practice needs to be relaxing. Signs of frustration are forgetting to breathe when the cut gets difficult. Another sure sign is gritting your teeth. Frustrated practice almost always slows your improvement.

Also, consider that some problems may have nothing to do with your skill on the scroll saw. The saw itself can cause problems. If you are breaking blades it may be a saw that is out of adjustment or poor quality. The wood you are cutting may not be well suited for what you are cutting. You may be using a blade that is not ideal for the pattern you are cutting. These hardware-related issues are the toughest for beginners to recognize. A misadjusted scroll saw will almost always be recognized as a skill problem when it is not. We like to blame ourselves.

Everyone has different abilities when learning to use the scroll saw. If you have arthritic hands or other motor skill issues you may take a little longer to improve. In general, most people start to feel comfortable cutting on the scroll saw after only a few projects. With intentional practice, you can reach the expert level much more quickly than you expect. I have seen folks scroll very complex patterns after only a few days of practice.

The absolute number one tip for improving your scroll saw skills is to have fun. 

2023 Personalized Christmas Ornament Patterns are open for orders.


I am taking orders for this year's personalized Christmas Ornament Patterns. The price is the same as always. Five names minimum for $5. $1 for each additional name. 

The order form will accept up to twenty names. If you need more than twenty then start a new order form. PLEASE double-check the spelling of names. PLEASE, make sure that you select an ornament style for each name entered. After the order form is complete scroll to the bottom and hit the SUBMIT Button.

I will complete the order and email you the patterns as a PDF just like all the patterns in my catalog. You will not need to pay for the patterns until they are delivered. If you are pleased with the patterns there will be a payment link in the email. There will also be an address to send cash or check payments

My goal is to complete the orders within three days. As the holiday season gets into full swing I may need more time. I will keep times posted on the blog.

 Pet ornaments are $2 per name. There is no minimum order.

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

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.
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 2:44:00 AM

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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.
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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 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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