Susan Loar

Susan Loar

I am a self taught DIYer. I do many crafts from sewing, quilting, soapmaking, cement crafts, woodworking, and of course scroll sawing. I wanted to help others who might be starting out in their hobbies.

Scroll saw a wooden vase

Scroll saw a wooden vase

Scroll saw fretwork deer

Scroll saw fretwork deer

Scroll saw a toy truck

Scroll saw a toy truck

Building a mason bee hotel

Building a mason bee hotel

Scroll saw puzzle boxes

Scroll saw puzzle boxes

Beginner routed sign

Beginner routed sign

Seyco ST 24 My new tool!

Seyco ST 24 My new tool!

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  • @jiml5381
    @jiml538114 күн бұрын

    This is great! I just purchased a scroll saw, for which I am planning to begin with making scroll-saw bowls & vases. Admittedly I wasn't keen on buying an inflatable sander, because right now they run $50 to $100 at least. I was so glad to find your vid! It's a wonderful idea, and I've subscribed so I can watch your other vids. Can't wait!! Thank you!

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar12 күн бұрын

    Thanks. Have fun scrolling!

  • @costoncheatham7025
    @costoncheatham702524 күн бұрын

    Thanks - good, useful tips.

  • @stephanieprice5780
    @stephanieprice578025 күн бұрын

    That’s awesome!

  • @stephanieprice5780
    @stephanieprice578025 күн бұрын

    I’m just getting started learning to scroll. I’m loving your videos!

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar24 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much. Enjoy scrolling.

  • @MartyRaaymakers
    @MartyRaaymakers27 күн бұрын

    Great vid, thanks. I can make those pretty easily

  • @gaylewilliams7353
    @gaylewilliams735327 күн бұрын

    This is a great idea! Thanks! I've been trying to figure out how to safely hold a small cross to round over the edges with a router. I think this will work. I'll give it a try. Thanks again! 🥰

  • @rayscrafield2106
    @rayscrafield2106Ай бұрын

    Very well done. I like it. The only suggestion I would make is to put some washers under the heads of your hinge screws to give them a larger area to grip.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoarАй бұрын

    Thanks for the advice. I may give that a try next time. Thanks for watching.

  • @jeffd1294
    @jeffd1294Ай бұрын

    Very nice work.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoarАй бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @maggienelson4437
    @maggienelson4437Ай бұрын

    oooo Scotland, you lucky dog, you! Your box is beautiful! Did you play the background music?

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoarАй бұрын

    Scotland was beautiful. Thanks for the compliment about the box. Yes that is me playing the Skye Boat Song.

  • @rayscrafield2106
    @rayscrafield2106Ай бұрын

    You are very good at instructional videos. You really ought to think about doing very basic training using Inkscape. I've watched a ton of them and they are are in a foreign accented tongue or way above most people's abilities to grasp the basics. And they always go way too fast moving the mouse around and clicking on the different tools while trying to explain what the tool is for and how to use it. You mentioned in the beginning of this video how you did what you did but I'm sure that many folks who are following you might like to gain a bit more knowledge on the program. I an 81 and have been trying to grasp it for about 5 years. I'm getting better at it but it's been a real fight. Please, give it some thought.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoarАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching. I may do more Inkscape videos in the future. I am by no means an expert on the subject. TJFree does a nice job giving lessons. You might check out his channel too!

  • @lynettewilson7421
    @lynettewilson7421Ай бұрын

    Oh, I love these! Thank you!

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoarАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @giorgioconcardi6980
    @giorgioconcardi69802 ай бұрын

    Congratulation, you can do the same thing with 0,6 mm. wood. It is more difficult to make the package and you have to use very fine Scrollsaw blades. Your wonderful work.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoarАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @maggienelson4437
    @maggienelson44372 ай бұрын

    New to scroll saw here, and I've just found your videos. Definitely subscribed! Simple and not so simple things to practice on. Thank you!

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Have fun scrolling.!

  • @jasonrichelhoff4249
    @jasonrichelhoff42492 ай бұрын

    Thanks you good tips

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @dutchmans
    @dutchmans2 ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @stevedever5924
    @stevedever59242 ай бұрын

    Hi Susan- Great video! Very helpful and informative. Have you ever taped the bird segments together with painter's tape. I find this holds very well with minimum fuss. Keep up the good work. I appreciate your contributions.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar2 ай бұрын

    I do use painters tape for many things. I might give it a try next time. Thanks for watching.

  • @stevedever5924
    @stevedever59242 ай бұрын

    Hi Susan-What would be helpful to me and probably your audience is to mention specifics; i.e. sandpaper grits, scroll saw blade sizes, speed of scroll saw, like 1-5, slower is better unless faster is best, plus links to good double sided tape, preferred poly manufacturers, stuff like that. Also links to supplies would be helpful. Thanks.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the advice. I am going to get it into more specifics from now on.

  • @MartyRaaymakers
    @MartyRaaymakers2 ай бұрын

    Overseas…always exciting. Enjoy yourself. I like that particular blade as well. Polyurethane before I cut other off the board. Such a duh that didn’t pierce my brain before…

  • @nukebert1
    @nukebert12 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed the parts that I could see clearly. Unfortunately, there were far too many parts that were out of focus. Just when I seemed like you had it figured out, it would be blurry. Please, please make this presentable.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar2 ай бұрын

    I apologize for the blurry parts. I was in too big of a hurry to finish this episode before going overseas. It is a learning experience. Thanks for watching.

  • @whomadethatsaltysoup
    @whomadethatsaltysoup2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. I'm at the same stage as you, one year on. I'm looking forward to carving some lovely signs for myself and friends.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar2 ай бұрын

    That’s great. I do enjoy my little router.

  • @michelehanline5440
    @michelehanline54403 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar3 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @David.73Z
    @David.73Z3 ай бұрын

    My mother said: With the spoon you choose... you eat with that one... But what I didn't know was that I would make my own spoon. 😛😂.. Excellent project and very nutritious Susan...💖😍

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @user-ot8xd1hj9w
    @user-ot8xd1hj9w3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing lovely video

  • @neildunbar1231
    @neildunbar12313 ай бұрын

    I have a friend who is in her 70's and always losing her keys in the bottom of her bag, I used a similar design as you to make a key fob for her, she says she has no problems now, so a winner I think

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar3 ай бұрын

    Yes. That is a winner.

  • @Intarsia82
    @Intarsia823 ай бұрын

    Nice pieces. Clever use of an inexpensive design source

  • @Woodtoys3480
    @Woodtoys34803 ай бұрын

    Were you from

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar3 ай бұрын

    The midwest USA

  • @ferdbirdut
    @ferdbirdut3 ай бұрын

    Don’t be negative about your wares. You put a lot of time and effort into all of your work and it shows. I understand though if you haven’t done scrollwork, you don’t understand the labor that goes into such great artwork. I am a stroller and I appreciate all your work.

  • @regularguy6501
    @regularguy65013 ай бұрын

    Nice job.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @JoeCarvesWood
    @JoeCarvesWood3 ай бұрын

    Awe man.., your scroll saw is soooooooooo much better than mine 😂

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar3 ай бұрын

    This particular technique could be used on many different scroll saws. Maybe you could be happy with results on your scroll saw too.

  • @derekpeterson5123
    @derekpeterson51234 ай бұрын

    Great job cutting, thank you for sharing your time and talent. Those are wasps are they not?

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    I did my best to make them look like honey bees. Thanks for watching.

  • @user-ll4us6sv2w
    @user-ll4us6sv2w4 ай бұрын

    Спасибо за ваши работы, просто супер . ❤

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @bkrybabe
    @bkrybabe4 ай бұрын

    I have been scrolling for a very long time, but I still enjoy your videos and I still learn tips from you. Thank you Susan

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @johnryan1211
    @johnryan12114 ай бұрын

    Thank You, Susan, very useful information.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @johnryan1211
    @johnryan12114 ай бұрын

    Good Video. Thank You, Susan.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @larrystone5749
    @larrystone57494 ай бұрын

    Good job and project thx for sharing enjoyed it Keep building God Bless

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @Intarsia82
    @Intarsia824 ай бұрын

    I always use a clamp to hold the workpiece. It is easier to control the cut and it takes the pressure off your hands. Steve Good has a nice pattern for an adjustable clamp in his pattern catalog.

  • @MartyRaaymakers
    @MartyRaaymakers4 ай бұрын

    Good video

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @rayscrafield2106
    @rayscrafield21064 ай бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. I have spent years learning Inkscape and it is just now starting to penetrate my 80 year old head. Thanks for your videos. They are very well done.

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @kadeemccormick329
    @kadeemccormick3294 ай бұрын

    Thanks for video. Im an accomplished woodworker and novice violinist but making tongue drums even with different hardwoods beat me about a year ago. I made 5 but could never tune them even with various apps and tuners because I could not get notes to read consistently. Currently, making CNC projects to sell for the total eclipse. However, after April 8 I will try again thanks to your video. Thanks for confidence. I will try to find the apps and the handwritten sheets you show during the video to make another attempt. If jinga hardness marches, I Want to make one using Osage Orange top if I get where I can tune it. Thanks again - KaDee

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    Good luck. I am still struggling for that. Perfect sound.

  • @kadeemccormick329
    @kadeemccormick3294 ай бұрын

    My issue was with getting the tuner to determine the frequency (note). It would show a note with a strike. Without changing anything I would Strike it again and get a totally different note. It had this inconsistency in testing regardless if which tuner or app I used. Very frustrating. I've made dozens of instruments ( hurdy gurdy, hammered dulcimer, and bowed psalteries) but the tongue drum beat me because I could not get the tuner to consistently read the note. I would guess its a harmonic issue. Perhaps the aps you suggest will work and read it better. Cant wait to try it. Thanks again for responding and for the video. KaDee KaDee's Creations

  • @neildunbar1231
    @neildunbar12314 ай бұрын

    Excellent tutorial thank you

  • @bills1153
    @bills11534 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this tutorial. I can already see that a valentines enhanced name plate is my goal for today. I learned some new Inkscape features so I am eager to hit the shop and start cutting!

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help.

  • @lisastevens8688
    @lisastevens86884 ай бұрын

    Take the guides off the actual table under cutters and attach them to the table you made :)

  • @sandraclark8413
    @sandraclark84134 ай бұрын

    I just got a router anxious to learn

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    There is a bit of a learning curve, but I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

  • @CarlosAguilar-xc4ip
    @CarlosAguilar-xc4ip4 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar4 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @bearshield7138
    @bearshield71385 ай бұрын

    nice job

  • @johnduffy6546
    @johnduffy65465 ай бұрын

    Steve is a good guy!

  • @rosea4381
    @rosea43815 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing all your tips and tricks on your rooster puzzle. Nice Job!❤

  • @boxcarjimmy4671
    @boxcarjimmy46715 ай бұрын

    Great job, also you might want to invest in a pair of wood screw clamps they are wonderful in holding objects at the drill press and other tasks, please keep the videos coming

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip. I actually have a set of wood screw clamps that I made, but didn’t think of it.

  • @ahappygoluckyguy
    @ahappygoluckyguy5 ай бұрын

    What a fun project! I always love the stuff you make, Susan!

  • @3nertia
    @3nertia5 ай бұрын

    What song are you playing from 2:13-2:28 please?

  • @SusanLoar
    @SusanLoar5 ай бұрын

    It’s called “Those Magic Changes” from the musical theatre rendition of Grease.

  • @3nertia
    @3nertia5 ай бұрын

    @@SusanLoar Thanks so much! <3