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patterns from all available sources and has collected a vast array of designs, including a lot of patterns he ! designed or re-designed for his own I use.

Joe proudly proclaims that he has : never sold a project. He loves to make things for family and friends as well as for charitable organizations and fund raisers who are very happy to receive such fine hand-crafted donations. Joe also notes that he doesn't like to cut out a project more than once. He would rather move on to a new projcct to add to his collection.

Joe recently purchased a new 16" Delta Variable Speed scroll saw and says he loves it after a few slight modifications. However, Joe is quick to add that, "When I want to get it done fast, I just use my hand frame."

When asked what advice he might have for new scrollers, Joe replies, "Just relax and take your time. Don't rush the project. Remember, scrolling is supposed to be fun, and the best part is you don't have to spend a lot of money to have a very-enjoyable and satisfying hobby."

Sounds like good advice to me from a true Old World craftsman!

Joe has more than two hundred projects on display at his house—amazingly each one is cut by hand!

At the age of thirteen, Joe cut out a replica of the Eiffel Tower.