njwade Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hello from Norma in White City OR. I am a retired person who hates to sit(or stand) and do nothing. When I first moved in here 11 years ago, I worked a lot in getting lawns and gardens, raised flower beds, fences and gates, etc, established. About 3 1/2 (or so) years ago, I mentioned to my brother - LA CA - that I wanted to do some scroll sawing. Well, he bought me one. Nice guy, my brother. Anyway, as usual one thing lead to another and I acqired a disc sander, an air cleaner and more goodies. I was doing all this in my "craft room", in the house. Needless to say, I ran out of room with sewing machine, computer desk and all in the same room. A friend, down the street is a woodworker and started cutting pieces of wood, helped me buy my first board of maple and just essentially get me started. He made a suggestion that I think he regrets to this day as to why I didn't take my shed and make it a wood shop. Well, I'll give you three guess as to what happened next........but the first two don't count. I lined the walls with insulation - ceiling, too, then put mdf up over that, put in two windows, painted the floor and he put in the electric, put the mdf ceiling up and the ends of the walls. Yes, he is still my friend (I think) cutting my wood for me (and do I appreciate it), his wife and I are good friends and I am proceeding to learn on each piece I do. After about 3 years, I felt confidant enough to show people what I am doing, and would you believe it? I have sold a few pieces. Surprised - and pleased - my socks off!!!! Any way, making boxes and even have "designed" a few patterns myself. Just came in from getting set up to do 2 more 5" boxes, some smaller boxes and a pair of owl trivets that are sold. I don't know of anyone in my area that scroll saws and if they are out there, they are pretty closed mouthed about it. So happy to find this web site and "talk" to a few people having the same interest. Norma LarryEA, Rob Roy, bobscroll and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Norma, Norma, you will get all the talk and chatting you can handle. Especially if you visit the Village Coffee House. Advice, help, assistance, questions, experimenting and more, it's all here. Pictures are a big part. We love pictures of your work, your shop and just about anything. Join in and give your opinion, help on questions and get to know each of us. Welcome! Larry Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 As a long time sawdust addict;(Over 6 decades) I understand! Welcome to the asylum! This forum wants to see projects-- helps with problems--gives new ideas-- gives advice-- SOMETIMES even useful; and all the other things you expect! Plus some things no-one expects! Ask away and POST Pictures PLEASE! Any needed pattern ask-- somebody has t or can make it! Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hi Norma, welcome to the club. You're gonna find plenty of conversations to join. The people in this forum are not only exceptionally talented, but also very friendly and accommodating. I have learned much from their expertise. As mentioned above, pictures are always welcome. I'm especially interested in your shop. Your description of it was intriguing. Again, welcome. Jim Wilson's Woodworking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multitom Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hi Norma, welcome to the Viillage I am Mahendra from India ,glad you found us and please share your wonderful expereince in scrolling. We all would love to see the pictures of your work. thanks Mahendra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hi Norma and your our newest member, congratulations, You get a door prize for that!I can't live a day with out finding out what someone else did or said in the forum.It's in my blood from day one.Scrolling is the most self rewarding thing i have found.Creature comfort!.I guess it's 5 years i've been a member here and have made more friends in that time than in my whole life here .This is my life now!Enjoy your stay here and check out all you can here with your mouse .There's way more than meets the eye !We will help you any way we can. machine repairs ,special patterns,ssv problems you name it ,help is a click away,ENJOY ! Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendita Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hello Norma welcome to the village, the friendliest club on the web, please show us what you've made so far we're all looking forward to it, anyway enjoy your time here I find I need to spend a little less time here and more cutting but then again I'm not the chatting type. Have fun. .../Hans Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Norma a big WELCOME from me. don't be afraid to join in and ask the stupid questions with love stupid on here ask Rob, Keith,Larry,Kevin etc to many to name I'm afraid and the rest of them. Don't forget to show us your work loads of encouragement on here with help. Happy Scrollin' Roly Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Well that is one intro Norma! Welcome to the village from me Bob, I think you will like it here, There are plenty of free patterns as well, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hello Norma, A big huge WELCOME to the Mad House. I'm (Rob) Roy, from Scotland. You will probably realise in a few days, or even a few seconds, that the lunatics run the asylum here, with the exception of Travis and Clayton they are the head haunchos. You will wonder what you have let yourself in for here, well I'l tell you. Magic pattern makers, Amazing Kevin, you'll find out soon why he's called Amazing. We also have PHANTOMS(watch out for him), and I have a funny feeling the Rob referred to is me. We have wonderful magic scrollers too, not to mention wood turners, if it's wood it's in here, or even PENS. We have breakfast every day which Larry usually makes. Is there any chance you could give him some tips so we can have a DECENT breakfast. Need to be careful as Amazing Kevin is a funny eater Look out for Keith too,he likes nothing better than taking the Mickey. I could go on and on, but I wont, too many super folks to mention but they know who they are and so will you very soon. There are occasions when we can be serious too, you know, but that usually only happens when the moon turns BLUE. So come on in and ENJOY yourself. Life is too short to be serious Rob Roy. LarryEA and Phantom Scroller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Welcome, Norma from one Oregonian to another. If you log on here on a regular basis you will find out quickly what a wonderful world wide scrolling family you have become a member of. Please feel free to explore as much of this sight as you can. there is so much here but best of all, it is the giving and fun people that are here almost daily that you will enjoy above all the patterns, ideas, tutorials, project photos and talent that reside here. Please do yourself that favor of taking a little time every week or more often, it you can, to log on here. I promise you will find it to be a real place of comfort and friendship. I too would love to see some of your work. If you have any problem with anything here, just ask Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hi Norma, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. You have probably already gathered that we are a very friendly bunch here and we all enjoy a good laugh. But if you have a problem please ask and you will get a serious answer I promise. So join in and have some fun. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hello Norma and welcome to the funny farm whoops sorry I mean Village, you don't have to be mad to join us but it really helps.....Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 After all of these people filled you in and Grampa let the cat out of the bag I guess all there is to say is WELCOME NORMA!!! Have a good time pocking around the village and Yes please share some pictures of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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