Testing My EX-21 Scroll Saw Aftter Aome Major Repairs

Christmas Tree Ornament Cut From Reclaimed Plywood

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I recently had some significant problems with my scroll saw. I would up replacing the motor and the control board. The motor would randomly stop and finally quit for good. Leading up to this, it vibrated more and would break a #2 blade within seconds of starting the saw. I have been testing with  #2 blade since the repair.

These are cut from a piece of 1/8-inch thick reclaimed plywood I had on hand, with the idea that if they worked out OK, I would add them to my shop. That part could have worked out better. Looking closely at the photos, you can see several places where the veneer is coming off. And a few spots where the glue from the next layer is showing through.

They are dipped in a 50/50 solution of clear shellac as an experiment to see how well this works.

 

 

Wood Miniature Birdhouse Ornament, Handmade From Reclaimed Wood and Finished With Mineral Oil and Beeswax Collectable Christmas Tree Decor 912020017

 

Wood Miniature Birdhouse Ornament, Handmade From Reclaimed Wood and Finished With Mineral Oil and Beeswax Collectable Christmas Tree Decor

 

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I made this miniature birdhouse Christmas tree ornament in my shop using traditional woodworking tools from reclaimed wood. I glued together small pieces of wood to create a lock of wood large enough to compound cut the ornament in three dimensions using a scroll saw. The ornament is finished with a custom blend of mineral oils and waxes that I apply hot for deep penetration and durability. This ornament could become a family heirloom. There are many styles of birdhouse ornaments available in my shop. Follow the link to see more.

Collectible Birdhouse Ornaments
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I make items by hand from natural wood and wood products. They can differ from one piece to the next. The one you receive may differ from the item in the listing photos. Wood thickness may vary slightly from the stated size.

 

 

 

 

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Wood Toy Dog Cutout, Handmade, Unfinished, Unpainted, Paintable, and Ready to Paint, from the Noah's Ark Animal Cracker Collection

Wood Toy Dog Cutout, Handmade, Unfinished, Unpainted, Paintable, and Ready to Paint, from the Noah's Ark Animal Cracker Collection

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A wood toy I made in my toymaker's shop using traditional woodworking tools. I made the toy from unfinished wood, sanded it, and it is ready to paint. The toy is free-standing and makes a great stacking or pretend toy when combined with other similar toys.

I make small animals from wood cutoffs I have left from other projects. Because of this, the thickness will vary but never less than 1/2 inch. The type of wood and thus the color will vary if you want a particular type of wood, please don't hesitate to contact me.

These are available via Custom order if you want a complete set of several different animals. There are some cost savings, especially shipping.

My grandson has many small animal cutouts he loves to stack in many different ways. I think he plays with them more than any other toy I have made for him.

Approximate size:
Length: 1.6-inches
Height: 1.3-inches
Width: 1/2-3/4-inch

Other sizes and colors may be available via custom orders or in other listings in my shop.

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Small Animals
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All Animals
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Restocking Spiders From The Snazzy Spooks Collection

Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw

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Snazzy Spooks Collection

I made another batch of spiders today. I cut these on my Excalibur EX21 scroll saw using a Pegas #3R  Modified Geometry blade. Quality checks are done throughout the process, and defective spiders are discarded. One spider out of five was discarded this time.

The wood is pine and was prepared by sanding it before I applied the pattern. I print my patterns on a laser printer using Inkscape. I prefer to use 3m 77 adhesive to adhere patterns directly to the wood. The patterns and adhesive are easy to remove with mineral spirits, and there is no damage to the wood surface, as sometimes when I use blue painter's tape. After applying the patterns, I cut the boards into smaller pieces using a miter saw, with one spider per piece. Cutting the patterns apart is optional. I like to work with smaller pieces and find rectangular cutoffs easier to work with later.

Once the adhesive is removed, the spiders are sanded again using a sanding mop, belt sander, and random orbit sander. 

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