I did, right after I took the picture. I was just having a little fun.

Fred: Thank you for watching. I have over 180 videos on my channel, so I am sure you will find many projects to build. I always give a link to the plans in the description, and I try to give as many tips as possible to those who are new to the scroll saw.

The layers give it great depth, and it stands out even from halfway across a room.

It's a fun project!

Yes, it is a beautiful design. Thank you for the comment.

That's a great suggestion! I'll keep it in mind the next time I make one of these, or something else where clamps won't work.

I'm not totally sure what you mean by the question, but the motor is powerful and I use the sander to smooth the hull of a Noah's ark. Like any power tool, you need to be careful with it because the disc can grab a piece out of your hand and send it flying.

I'm not very good at resawing on the bandsaw.

@ thank your for your helpful tips

@@raymondmarotta1790 You are welcome. Thank you for the comment

I appreciate your comments, Lori. I'll be more careful with music in future videos (if I use it at all). I'm still learning the editing process. I was trained in broadcasting and I do my own radio commercials for my retail store, so the narration part comes easily to me.

@@bobshomewoodshop7996 Ahhhh, no wonder your narration is always so good. You're a pro at it!

@@SawdustmakerLori Thank you for the compliment. I'm also a semi-professional still photographer, but relatively new to taking and editing video. At 76, I'm still learning new skills.

@@bobshomewoodshop7996 It's admirable to have the desire to continue broadening our skills at any age......good job!!!

Thank you. I have some more Valentine's Day projects in the works.

Thank you for watching and for the comment.

Lori: My son and one of my brothers are golfers, and I know many golf lovers are out there. That's why I chose the project. It will either make a great gift, or a great item to sell for those like me who operate a woodworking business.

Thank you, Lori. You are one of my most loyal subscribers.

Thank you for watching. I'm currently working on several Valentine's Day projects/

I think so too!

Thank you. I made two of them, and they both look great.

I admit it is a dusty mess because I don't sweep up after each job. Thanks for the reminder. Cleanup will be my first priority the next time I am in the shop.

To be honest, this project was over a year ago, so I don't remember the reason for sure. I resaw whenever I can, but with my tablesaw/bandsaw combination, I can only resaw up to a little less than 6 inch wide boards. This butterfly is about 10 inches wide. I know I could have broken it down into two sections each 5 inches wide, but at the time I may not have thought of that possibility, or I may have considered the extra breakdown of the pattern an unwanted step.

Those plans were from toymakingplans.com.

I don't know for sure, but it might work with multiple passes, only raising the blade a little each time.

Lori: I did a little research and found that LED lights are a better choice. They use less energy than fluorescent lights and last longer. I'm sure you've had fluorescent bulbs that sometimes flickered, and LEDs do not. Last, the magnifier will constantly be switched on and off, and LEDs are better for that use than fluorescent. I have both fluorescent and LED overhead lighting in my shop, and I have grown to prefer the LEDs. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

I just remembered that one of my earlier magnifiers had a fluorescent bulb, and I had to replace it more than once. They also have one of those little starters that I replaced as well. Both were a pain in the tuchus to replace. My current magnifier is LED, and it works flawlessly. It's bright enough that I rarely need to turn it up far from the lowest setting.

@@bobshomewoodshop7996 Thanks so much Bob! Those are excellent points that I wouldn't have thought of. I agree regarding the LED lights being superior after you mentioned the problems fluorescent lights have. Light and magnification are the two most important things for me in scroll sawing because I've got eye problems. I've been procrastinating on getting a better magnification lamp due to their cost but it's time to spring for a better one! 🙂

In general, if I cut long stretches of wood (such as the outside of a pattern), I will run the blade at full speed. I slow the blade to half speed or even less for more complex shapes and very tight turns. I have years of experience and hundreds of hours on the scroll saw, so I tend to work near full speed unless I am having trouble keeping the blade under control. If you're new st this, it would probably be best to start somewhere in the middle of the speed range until you get the feel for what works for you.

@@bobshomewoodshop7996 Thank you!

Thank you. It does make a great gift.

I agree. The animals are the star of the show in this project.

The optical effect of those different layers never ceases to amaze me.

Thank you. It's great to pass on some of the things I have learned over the years.

I'm happy to hear my suggestions are helpful.

Yes, it was a great design. It's amazing how much can be conveyed in such a small piece. This was a bit challenging, but it can be done with some skill and lots of patience. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

A quick internet search indicates they went out of business several years ago.

Thank you for the comment.

I use a lighted magnifier with my scroll saw, but I usually leave the light off when I am recording video because the white patterns are too bright. Occasionally I forget to leave the light off, but I don't think I did that here. Even so, I know that the picture can still be too bright. I'll do some experimenting with camera angles or find another way to tone down the light for future videos because I agree that the light level is too high. Another idea just came to me - maybe I can use paper that is less reflective. Anyway, thanks for the comment.

Thank you. I had a good holiday, and I hope you did too.

This will probably keep kids playing longer than with pencil and paper.

@bobshomewoodshop7996 they'll probably say, what's a pencil and paper? Lol

@@Rgreenacres I got a chuckle out of that response.

Needless to say, mine worked fine out of the box. It's great that you had the skills to repair the disc sander, but why didn't you return it if it was under warranty?

@bobshomewoodshop7996 Honestly, I'm not the most social of people so an hour of my time was well worth it to avoid the hassle of dealing with the swap out. Now if I have more issues I'll see about a replacement.

Lori: I always appreciate your comments. This didn't take long to make, so doing that might be a great idea.

You are welcome. I am a teacher at heart and I love passing on what I have learned.

I've never compared prices because scroll saw blades are relatively inexpensive. As far as other brands go, I used to use the Flying Dutchman blades until my source disappeared and found their performance to be very good. The Niqua blades are another brand I use and find to be excellent. Many of the brands have sample packs, and that is a good way to try the blades to see which ones you like best. The scroll saw is meant for very fine work, and I consider performance the top criterion for blade choice. I have never paid much attention to price. When I need blades, I buy them in quantity. I just received several dozen #3 and #5 Pegas Modified Geometry blades today.

Thank you. This was a fun project.

The pattern is from Steve Good's site: www.scrollsawworkspot.blogspot.com. I wrote on my original of the pattern that it was called "noel animals," but so far I have been unable to find it using his Pattern Catalog search. I'll keep trying and let you know when I find it. In the meantime, I highly recommend his site. There are something like 4,000 patterns available, and they are free.

Thank you for the comment.

Honestly, I do not know what advantage a cast iron table would bring. I have had the Pegas scroll saw over a year, and I have had no issues of any kind. The only improvement I would make would be for the table to extend farther out in front of the blade. For long pieces, a lot of the workpiece hangs out over the front of the table. Of course, I could also lose 30 pounds and that would probably solve that problem.

Thank you for the comment. The main reason I have the KZbin channel is so I can pass on tips and tricks. I'm not sure where that idea for cutting came from, but I think it made for a lot less twisting and turning.

@@bobshomewoodshop7996 I agree, it would be easier. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us Bob!

Thank you! Scrolling is a skill that can be learned like any other. It's best to start with simple projects and take on more complex ones as you gain skill and experience.

Yes, these would make a good gift item.