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The Coffee Shop / Congrats Steve!

« on: May 19, 2022, 10:08:49 am »

Mr. Good has been showing us his amazing patterns for 15 years and I am truly grateful!

We really appreciate all your efforts Steve, with the patterns and tips and ideas you have brought forth.  I check the website everyday and find many keepers. 

Thank you so much for your dedication to this blog, and Patty, too!  She is a jewel to lend her support and be a "shop widow".   

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Noah's Ark

« on: March 27, 2021, 10:06:55 am »

What a beautiful (busy) pattern!  Thank you, Steve.

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The Coffee Shop / Survey?

« on: March 11, 2021, 09:00:50 am »

Am I the only one that missed the survey yesterday? 

I'm disappointed it wasn't put on the forum.

To look at it now you have to have a Google account.

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The Coffee Shop / Ok, Who Stole It?

« on: February 07, 2021, 09:47:41 am »

I am not seeing the tabs for Gallery or Mug Shots...

What did I miss?  Was it removed, renamed or just temporarily MIA?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Picture Puzzles

« on: December 07, 2020, 09:41:14 am »

Looking at Steve's new pattern today with the Christmas card puzzle, made me think that you could also use just about any pretty Christmas card top to make into puzzle-many are the size of the puzzle template.   

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Love My Cats/Dogs Pattern

« on: November 25, 2020, 09:13:09 am »

The recently posted patterns of cat and dog picture frames left me confused, as I'm not good at construction. 

I understand the main pattern of the frame cut out with picture of animal, and them I'm guessing the photo mount board goes behind that to hold picture in place-with what-glue?  Wouldn't that make it permanent and you couldn't change or replace picture?

Then the 2 figures on the following page are some sort of brace or stand parts?  That go where, how? 

Being blonde, I need a little more information to put this all together.  I'm sure everyone else gets this but me, so I hope someone doesn't mind giving me a few more details, thanks.

 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Which of Steve's Patterns Sold...

« on: September 09, 2020, 12:00:31 pm »

...at my recent craft show event.

I set up this past recent Labor Day weekend in a little town known for a large tourist presence and saw lots of customers-though due to the heat (100 degrees) and virus fears, not as well attended as in past events.   It's always a mystery as to what will sell.  Some projects you think are terrific get little attention and something you thought insignificant will go immediately.  All titles are how they are found in free catalogue should you want to see what they are. 

Anticipating upcoming holiday of Halloween, I turned out several of those themed events-the Pumpkin Lights and Halloween Ghost Tea Light Holder.  No takers.  Only one of the Halloween Boos sold (ghost with "I'm just here for the boos").

Also on display were a few Christmas items: Reindeer Sleigh, Winter Christmas Scene and Christmas Box, but no one appeared ready to buy for Christmas.

Probably biggest sellers were spiritual designs-Five Religious Word Art patterns (have custom order to make 4 more) , Jesus Loves Me plaque, The Lord is My Strength, All the Glory to God Cross, and Layered Cross Plaque.

Had 20 Switch Plate Toppers and sold 6. 

Butterfly Tray Puzzle was a hit, and I should have made more-note to self-puzzles are always popular.

Dog Hair Sign, Race Car Tray, Fish Come in 3 Sizes, Cowboy Welcome Sign, Countertop Wine Rack, Silly Signs (have order for more) were winners but my baskets-Stacked Ring Basket and Basket with Ribbon were not.

As you see, I like to make a variety of things, usually just one or two of each to see what is popular, and granted, price and skill level are factors, I'm sure, but I was happy that about half of my inventory went so I can go make some more! 

Anybody else have a report? 


 

   

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Clover Basket

« on: March 20, 2020, 09:49:21 pm »

Another question on the Clover Basket http://www.stevedgood.com/sawbasket.pdf, AKA "Stacked Ring Basket".

I'm not seeing any marks that designate starter holes in the rings to begin my cuts.  Usually there's instructions on the pattern for small entry holes for a starting place, such as this stacked basket http://www.stevedgood.com/2018stackedbasket.pdf.

I can pick any spot and figure it out, I'm sure, but I was just afraid I was missing something.  Anyone else done this pattern and just "dive in"   or is there some other step I'm not seeing?

Thanks.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Does anyone else...

« on: January 25, 2020, 02:24:29 pm »

...have a box or section of their workshop where they store all the "shoulda beens"?

When you cut and almost complete a nice piece and then a part breaks, or you drill a hole through it trying to put on a hanger, or find some blemish you didn't notice earlier, or it warped, or something that makes it not really fine enough to put in a sale or give as a gift, what do you do with it?

Do you mend it before you go on to your next project or does it go into storage or fireplace?

It's so hard for me to just toss a fine piece of nice wood I spent some time, money and sanding on.  So I put it aside in a pile thinking I will return and mend it another day.  Unfortunately, that pile is getting bigger! 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / What Glue?

« on: December 05, 2019, 09:44:44 am »

What do you all recommend for a glue that will be used on something that has outside exposure?
In other words what glue holds up under sun, rain, cold and snow?

Thanks.

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Pattern Requests. / Got Beaver?

« on: November 09, 2019, 04:36:12 pm »

Hi All,

Had a request to make a beaver-shaped sign.  The example photo I was shown, and would like to kinda copy, was metal, about 11-15 inches tall, and was affixed to a chain link fence.  Nothing fancy, not a lot of detail needed, but want the shape to be recognizable and large enough to also accommodate some address/lot numbers.

Anyone seen anything similar? 

Have kinda checked on line for some illustrations that maybe would suffice, but would feel much better with the guidance of a real pattern.

Many thanks. 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Has Anyone Made Signs...?

« on: October 23, 2019, 09:37:07 pm »

...as in Steve's pattern http://www.stevedgood.com/signs.pdf

I'm cutting some of them out and wasn't sure how to finish with colors or stain on front or backer board or what?  Just looking for something eye catching...thought they were clever. 

Would love to see some samples if anyone has done them or hear about recommendations. 

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The Coffee Shop / Neck wearable three-speed rechargeable fan...hmmmnnn

« on: July 10, 2019, 08:38:07 pm »

After reading Steve's blog this morning I checked out the little fan he was wearing.  It did look somewhat practical so I checked it out on the Amazon link.  Just as he said, sold for $11.99.  Okay, that's a possibility. 
Put it aside and thought more about it and decided later today to order a couple. 
Back to the Amazon link...interesting, price increase.  Now is selling for $12.99.   
Does that mean too many of us looked at it?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Hawk Saw Owners-Help!

« on: August 15, 2018, 07:00:38 pm »

I don't know if this would apply to other brands of scroll saws, but I'm having a terrible time keeping blades from coming loose from the top clamp when I saw.  Just went through about 10 blades just trying to cut one piece due to bending or breaking.   

I have a 220 vs model which I've had for 15 years, and it just seems like lately, I can't keep the blade in the top clamp from coming loose.   I'm sure I'm doing something wrong, but can't quite figure out what.  It seems like about 1 out of 10 tries it stays put and cuts fine, but otherwise, I'm reinserting the blade again.  And again (my fingers are getting sore).  Sigh. 

If anyone else has had this issue and has suggestions for a solution, feel free to pass them on-thanks.   

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Way to Go, Steve!

« on: August 05, 2018, 10:42:21 am »

Congrats to our fearless leader (we knew he was best all along).   

Wood Workers Guild of America  2018 BLOGGER AWARDS WINNER-best plans and projects.