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Hi Guys I'm looking for some info please. has anyone ever tried scrolling cork? if so, is it easy to work and sand??? Also what finish should I use?? Thanks in advance!! Brendan

Hi Guys Since I started scrolling I have tried many different blades and I find that the Flying Dutchman are the best for what I cut. I use to buy from America but I am not happy with the supplier since Mike retired and was wondering does anyone know a supplier of FD blades in Europe? I would...

Hi Guys This is a plaque I made for a music lover, the wood is ash and walnut. The lettering font is vijaya but I had to alter some of the letters As always any comments, criticisms or rants are appreciated Regards Brendan

Hi Guys Here is a plaque I cut for a wedding anniversary, the back piece is 20mm ash and the front is iroko 15 mm. I have invested in an sprayer and gave this 3 coats of Chestnut melamine lacquer. As always, any comments ,suggestions, constructive criticisms are welcome Regards Brendan

I really hate throwing out off cuts and for the last few weeks I have held onto every scrap of wood. Today I had a go at using different bits to contrast with each other. This is walnut and maple for the flower stand and the "love" and base are oak Its pretty basic stuff but I am pleased with...

Hi Guys Been cutting a lot of tractor related things lately, here are a few key rings .Cutting miniatures can be a bit tricky but they are great fun to cut once you get used to them. I use a sub table made from 6 mm ply with a 3 mm hole for the blade. Just for my own information I timed myself...

Hi Guys I don't normally post on this section but I need some advice. I do scroll work mostly in hard woods( beech, oak, walnut, maple and ash) and am looking for a decent finish. I sell what I make so it has to be a fast application and fast drying. I was using beeswax but I have noticed...

Hi Guys I have been cutting a lot of vintage tractor related items lately, I am going to a craft fair at a vintage show at the end of the month. Here is a key holder and rings that I made. As always, and comments ,suggestions and /or criticisms are welcome Regards Brendan

Hi Guys I have been playing around with logos as a craft fair that I am doing is at a vintage tractor show. Inserting one type of wood with another is new to me and I am having varied success, there has been swearing and the use of a mallet on numerous occasions today. With the amount of time...

Hi Guys Martinka recently gave me a pattern of a cat with a heart in its tail, It sold well so I copied it and made a dog with a heart as well. The eyes and nose are burnt into it and they are a good seller at the fairs. Thanks Martin!! Regards Brendan

Hi Guys I had my first fair of the year on Sunday and had a chance to try out my new stall, I made it in a hurry and although it worked well I have decided to modify it a bit. The day its self was a fine bright day and as this fair is outside that is a must. I had alot of new products on the...

Hi Guys Here is a Harp design I made using google images and cut it from 1 inch thick maple. Hope you like it Regards Brendan

Hi Guys I have finally made the breakthrough and am able to post pictures!!!!!! so be prepared to be bored senseless looking at my attempts at scrolling. These are a couple of hens I cut today from Piranha Pine and finished with a spray of wood silk. Piranha pine is an absolute joy to work with...

Hi Guys This is my umpteen time to try and upload photos so hopefully i have it nailed!!! A friend asked me to make "Hilda Ogden's" Ducks,( anyone who is the same vintage as myself will surely know who Hilda Ogden was) I used google images to get an idea of them and cut them out of 3/4 inch teak...

Hi Folks I think we are all in agreement that scrolling becomes additive and to be away from the saw for too long brings on the sweats and shakes and generally leads to an argument with your partner because you are in foul mood. I use a Hegner and while they are ultra reliable, they do break...

Hi Folks I think I have finally worked out how to upload pics so I would like to show you a pic of my table at a recent craft fair Any pointers, comments and/or criticisms gratefully recieved Regards Brendan

Hi Folks My sister is 50 this christmas and I am looking for some help on what to make her for her birthday. any ideas or pattern ideas would be much appreciated Regards Brendan

Hi Folks There was a recent thread here about a product called "wood silk" polish. I tried everywhere to get it and failed and as a last resort went to amazon. There it was at £4.50 a can plus p+p so I thought sod it! Living in Ireland means the postage would be huge. I was mooching around...

Hi Folks After several attempts to upload photos of my scroll saw work ,I have decided to admit defeat and announce that I am a computer silly person. If any one would like to see photos of what I have cut in the last year here is a link to my Facebook page...

Hi Guys I am looking for some help from anyone based in England. I need to get a couple of spare clamps and a packet of screws for my multicut 1 and being Hegner, they don't post to Ireland, they tell you to use a company in Dublin who acts as their agent. So far I am just mildly pineappled off so...