And finally we have a decorative tissue box. This is the one where I discovered that not all tissue boxes are the same height. Anyway, who would not want to dress up a plain looking tissue box with a few birds and flowers.

Not all seniors have a universal remote control. Some still have two or three so I made this “Remote Home”. One place to store all of the remotes, or other items, in one place.

Next items I found as a search of the internet. Some playing card racks. Sometimes there are 300 seniors playing cards a once. I know that their hands can hurt, they may want to free their hands to hold coffee or snacks, or just for some finger pointing as the game gets wild.

The next items is a wobble bowl. A multi use item. Again, could be a dresser tray, a fruit bowl, a place for some dried flowers or lots of other uses.

First a short explanation of all of the following posts. One of the areas where I sell my scrollsaw items is at a local senior center. Now this is one interesting challenge. The item must be well made, good quality, nice appearance and LOW cost. Those are some interesting qualities to put together but I try. The crafters that sell at this senior center had a meeting and mostly decided to try and refocus our items more on the clients and not just what we want to make. So I did a little research and came up with this and all of the following posts.

The first item is a dresser tray. A place to put all of your change, keys, rings or anything else. A nice item for any senior who has problems keeping up with things.

A friend of mine, and now a customer, saw this Classic Rebecca basket on my FaceBook Scrollsaw page. She said that she wanted one but ask an interesting question. That being, “can you make it bigger”. After some discussion she said she wanted it TWICE the normal size. I put an E-Mail in to Keith, at Shelia Landry Designs, and got an immediate reply and great support. Thanks Keith. He said make sure you measure and cut. That is check every piece before you cut it which proved invaluable,

The basket is made out of ¾ Walnut for the top ring and bottom and ¾ Maple for the slats. It measures 22 ¼ inches by 22 ¼ inches by 8 ¼ inches tall. I ask her several times if it would fit on her dining room table and she said, “O yes it will fit fine”. Plus she is a photographer and I am sure that a few babies will be placed in it.

It has two coats of Tung Oil at present and could get some more.

Thanks for looking.

This is a lidded basket I made for a pattern by Sue Mey in one of my mag’s. Interesting pattern and design. The top I made for 1/4 inch walnut. The center round part for 2 pieces of 3/4 oak (thus 1 1/2 thick and the bottom is 1/4 Baltic birch ply. This could be used as a jewelry box, accessory box of for potpourri.

The basket measures 4 3/4 inches in diameter.

Thanks for looking

This is my latest cutting. It is a Self-Framing Fretwork cross from Shelia Landry Designs. This one was designed by Keith and all I can say is ” keep them coming pal”. It measures 9 inches tall and 7.7 inches wide. This one is made from 3/8 thick maple and the center is dropped down 3/16 of a inch. When my wife saw it she says, “I will take one” however she prefers oak. So you know she will get one.

This one has a bit of detail cuts, see picture number 2. However this is what I love about scrolling. It is really easy to cut if you take your time.

This one will be placed in the store where I sell my products.

Thanks for looking.

After using a scroll saw for about three years and having lots of “I wish” ideas built up I used a vibration issue to make most of them happen. My DeWalt starting vibrating more than I thought it should. So I quickly turned to Rich Hutchenson’s web-site and found information from him and also posted, information from Ron Brown. Well generally is was disassembly time, check and lubricate all connections and joints. and then “O YES” reassembly.

The main picture shows the saw in it’s current condition as of today. NO more vibration out of norm AND O YES a few of those “I WISH” items added.

First of all I use a surge protector as the main on/off control for everything on the saw. I was positioned where I had to stand a reach to use it. No more. The picture below shows it repositioned higher and at a 45 degree angle that I can reach from my stool

Next, I wanted better control and mobility with the saw. As I have posted before, I purchased on old cabinet and refitted it to serve as my base. Now I have added corner rollers from Rockler and widen the base. Much better control.

Having already had sinus issue this spring I said it was time to install a dust collection system. I researched Lumberjocks, the web, blogs and anywhere I could find information. Most everything told me to come up with a good idea and it may need modification later. What I came up with was using some 1 inch PVC pipe with various fittings. The tee is where I plug in the hose from my buckethead vac. Under the table I used a wide nozzle fitting from my larger shop vac. Can’t really see in the picture but I had to chop off on corner of the end of the fitting so it would clear under the table. On the back of the manifold I put a threaded connection for a piece of clear flex hose that runs over the saw to the top of the table. The system works fine in initial test but I sure there will be a few changes.

Now the last, and perhaps overkill, was the light and fan mounting arm. When I had the saw stationed against the wall I had the system mounted on the wall and a little higher. Now with summer coming on I decided to try it mounted on the saw. Not real sure how it will work or how useful it will be but we will see. If it stays it will need a stiff leg to make the upright more sturdy.

Thanks for looking – now I need to get back to doing some fret cutting.

This is a self-framing wall plaque that I finished today. Looks similar to the candle trays but the wood is thinner and has detail in the center. This was made from birds eye maple. In photo number 2 you can see the detail of the wood pattern and the little dark spots are the “birds eyes”. This has two coats of mineral oil on it and will get about two more, then several thin coats of spray ploy. It will be placed in the craft store where I sell my items.

This is a Shelia Landry pattern but I do not think it is on her web page. If you are interested, E-Mail her about it.

Thanks for looking.

The is a simple Math Balance Beam that I made for our Church’s 1st. grade calss. The idea is that you put two washers on the number 4 peg on one side and one each on the number 5 and 3 pegs on the other side. The the beam, or equation, is in balance. This should be a fun learning items for the class to use. A fun project and easy to build.

Thanks for looking.

My wife asked if I would make her a new candle tray with a spring design. She was really wanting a votive size but chose the jar candle tray because of the butterfly design. The tray measures 7.5 inches across and the center is dropped down ¼ inch. There are four full size butterfly’s and six in profile, plus various leaves and other designs. I have one coat of mineral oil on it currently and it will get one or two more. After that several coats of spray polyurethane and then it is hers. I would say that his is the most detailed scrollsaw cutting I have ever tried but once finished I really enjoyed doing it.

The design for this tray is from Shelia Landry Designs and I can only say, thanks Shelia for making my wife happy again.

Thanks for looking.

This is a knob that fits on the blade tension screw on my DeWalt scrollsaw. The old version I had finally fell apart and I needed a new one to save my arthritic hands some abuse. I had made the old version as a tight fit on the screw head but this time I made this one as a slip fit. I do not always need or want it and I did worry a little about the extra weight on the end of the screw head.

Picture 2 shows the knob on the screw as I would use it, when needed.

The pattern for this and another version can be found on Steve Good’s blogspot.

Trying to reduce a little stress in life, I went to the shop and scrolled these crosses. Thet measure 4 inches tall by 3 inches wide and are made from 1/8 inch thick walnut. The width of the various cuts are between 1/16 wide to 1/8 wide. THese will be placed in the craft store where I sell most of the items I make.

Thanks for looking.

I had originally posted this LOVE YOU valentine item made from a 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 by 4 inch block of pine taken from Steve Good’s pattern page. When I took it to the craft store, where I sell my items, it sold the minute I took it out of my box. However I knew that I wanted to do something different. How about making it out of a 1 inch by 1 inch by 2 5/8 inch block of wood and put a heart shape in each end. Now I think I am getting there – I HOPE.

I spent today cutting these Valentine embellishments. After sanding and finishing tomorrow I will place them in The Crafter’s Co-op in Wylie, TX. This is the store where I sell most of the items I make. Thanks for looking.

I saw this pattern on Steve Good’s pattern page. Just had to scroll it to see how it would turn out. It is made out of 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 by 4 inch pine and I think next time I will drill a 1 inch through the center (long ways) to make the cutting easier. Anyway it was fin to do and thanks for looking.

This is part of a Valentine Scrollsaw Embellishment set that will be placed in The Crafter’s Co-op on Saturday afternoon. The completed set will be available one time and can be purchased individually. Make you Valentine flowers, candy or special gift even more exciting by adding one of these embellishments.

These are 2 Angels that I cut and finished over the past several days. They are basically the same pattern with various designs on the wings. Also, I painted on while the other just got a natural finish. The difference there is, the natural finish takes about four (4) minutes while that painting takes aboit four (4) hours.

THey stand about 6 inches tall and about 4 inches wide. I made these from 1/4 Baltic Birch Ply.

I will place these two in local craft store where I sell most of my items.

Thanks for looking.

For the New Year I decided to add a line of toys to my mix of items. Here, on the left, we have a crayola truck, and on the right a big rig car hauler. Lots of color to spark the minds of young ones and,. as always, they need no batteries. Added a lot of detail like the pipe stacks on the big rig. As always, totally food safe/child safe finish on all items.

Thanks for looking.