Chippendale Cabinet Project #7: One Happy Scroller

Wow! You’re really pulling this off. Spectacular.

-- You can't control the wind, but you can trim your sails

Looks great William! I really like what you did with the feet as well.

Be Well

Shawn

Dang! That’s intense! Looks really good.

-- “Once more unto the breach, dear friends...” Henry V - Act III, Scene I

WOW William, once again so much in so little time.
Does that scroll saw buzz in your head while you sleep.
And yes I understand blurry, I see it all the time. Mine is eyesight yours is tired.
Hey it is really going well, did Murphy pay his visit today or did you send him my way.
I had some shop time managed to cut a few dovetails.
At this pace, buy the first of the week you will have it woopt.

-- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com

Yup, you did a lot today and I’m in awe of how much you got done! I would not have done a third of what you did!

Erwin, Jacksonville, FL

-- Erwin, Jacksonville, FL

I guess Murphy left. I had no problems today. As a matter of fact I had a great day. I love it on those rare days when I look up and can’t believe myself just how much I’ve gotten done.

-- http://wddsrfinewoodworks.blogspot.com/

Nice looking cabinet.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

William, you have every right to be tired!!! Great scrolling, and a wonderful cabinet!! You accomplished a lot more than I did today.

I’m looking forward to your next blog entry.

-- Verna -- Indianapolis, IN

WOW you are good. very nice work William.

WoW^2!! You must love sawing ;-)

-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence Wake Up America!! Please read; http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/26-0

It really looks like you are rolling right along! Everything looks so clean and precise! I am happy to hear you are feeling well and it really shows in the progress you are making. Great cabinet! :)

Sheila

-- Contributing Editor, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Sheila Landry Designs http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com "Knowledge is Power"

Hi William;

That is some clean looking scroll work. Very straight lines, very consistant.

What kind of scroll saw are you using, and which blades?

You sure did get a lot done.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Lee, I use a Delta SS250 scroll saw. This is what most consider an “entry level” saw. It is not a top of the line by no means. It is a 16” saw. I bought it on clearance for $69 after I completely wore out my first saw, a Ryobi. I liked it so much that I bought a second saw before the store run out of them just in case this one ever tore up. It has torn up, a couple of times. I work my saws in rotation now. I’ll keep one as a backup. If the saw I’m using tears up, I’ll bolt the backup to my scrolling table. Meanwhile, I’ll find parts to fix the other one so it can then be the backup.
As for blades, that is a broad subject. Most times though, my blade of choice is Flying Dutchman #3 spiral blades. I order them by the gross from Mikes Workshop. On real large pieces, I sometimes move over to an old Craftsman saw I have that uses pinned blades. On it, I use Olson 14011 blades. I buy them locally because I have not found a bulk source for them that is much cheaper than what I can pick them up for here in town.

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