herrwood Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Not new to wood working but not a scroll sawer. Had this older roybi on a shelf for about 10 years, my son use to use it. I cleaned it and will put it to use but I am not the artistic type so maybe a pumpkin I can paint orange or a something else simple. Stogies and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multitom Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Welcome to the Village and I am sure you will have fun in here . I am Mahendra from India. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Welcome to The Village, Take a look through the pattern library and find a simple pattern you like. Take your time cutting it. the biggest help you are going to find is in the blades you use. You will understand the difference in the blades you will find in the building supply houses and the ones found on line. You saw uses pinned blades and I also started with a Ryobe and it worked OK for about one year before I started buying replacement parts for it. fortunately the parts are not expensive for them. I did find that I was able to use non pinned blades in it, which surprised me and that helped some. Woodcrafters carries scrollsaw blades that will work for you saw. Come back often. Ask questions. have fun making sawdust and don't get discouraged because you will enjoy scrolling in a short time.. there are also a lot of simple and free patterns at www.scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com you might find something there too. come back often and discover the fun and helpful people here. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hi Ed, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. We all started simple, its where the journey takes you, if you want it to, thats the best part. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Welcome friend,I started out with letter in names and word art.No pumpkins yet, but maybe!,lol Best thing i ever did was find this club.It's loaded with and I mean loaded with tons of fantastic folks from around the world ready, willing and able to help your scrolling endeavors excell.Stop in every day and zoom thru the forum to see what's being talked about shared and asked for.Enjoy looking around everywhere in the village that's what it's for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hello Ed and welcome to the village, Thanks for the intro, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Hi Ed a big WELCOME from me Edited July 16, 2014 by Phantom Scroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrwood Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks for the welcomes , I have built the standard stuff most of us build, bookcases,tables shelves, and assorted small boxes and planters , however I tend to shy away from crafts and things that take some artistic talent but the saw was sitting there and looked lonely so I will take a shot at some simple projects . I started looking at the patterns on this site there are plenty to choose from. One complaint is I wish this forum had a spell checker !! Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I usually type it out in Microsoft Word and then cut and copy it into the reply area. I am the world’s worst speller. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hi Ed and welcome to the village don't worry about a spell checker we all know what you mean grabb a few patterns and start cutting you will soon get the bug........Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Hi, Ed, Hope to see some pics when you get the chance. One thing that a few people have mentioned previously is that you should keep some pics of what you cut with dates so you can check back later and see how much you have improved as you got more experience. Glad you found the site and hope you enjoy the new hobby. God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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