asyler Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 never could get the hang of scrolling,,but I've got it out and dusted it off, going to try again.. Rob Roy, amazingkevin, oldhudson and 2 others 5 Quote
Scrappile Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 Glad you are here. What kind of questions do you have about scrolling. I'm sure you will find answers here. Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 Welcome to the Village!.....Here's hoping scrolling sticks to you this time. The folks here in the Village are very helpful and have taught me a lot in my short time here!.....Enjoy! Quote
LarryEA Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 What do you enjoy doing? My scroll saw is dusty also but for a different reason. I hope you don't let the 'wrong' dust settle on the saw ever again. amazingkevin 1 Quote
ike Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 Welcome to the village. There is a lot help here it is yours for the asking. What ever your problem is some one here has an answer . I Give up is not in our vocabulary. Quote
browders Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 Welcome to the forum. As has been stated already, the amount of knowledge and expertise available is practically limitless. Also, there is no question that won't be answered multiple times (personal experience). A couple of things that I experienced when I began scrolling. First was quality of machine. I began with a bargain basement saw which was noisy and hard to obtain correct blade tension. Upgrading was the best thing that happened to me (it may or may not be a need or option). Secondly was blade selection. I never realized the wide variety of blade brands and types. It is so important to try a selection to find the brand and type which will work for you. This is the place to come for advice and opinions. Finally, starting out with relatively simple patterns will minimize the frustration component. There is a real satisfaction to finishing a piece correctly even if it doesn't include large amounts of delicate fretwork. Anyway, I hope it takes for you this time. It's a great way to spend a lot of time. Jim asyler 1 Quote
Around the corner Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 hi welcome from a newbie here.good to see the spirit is still there dont give up and take it slow and if you get bored try a different project and come back to it later even if its years,Need advise ask the many friends here even if you think its a funny idea or question. Damian Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 Allen a big WELCOME from me time to create dust. Roly Quote
asyler Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Posted January 7, 2015 thanks, guys,, i ve always had a scrollsaw, and sometimes used it, but couple of years ago got real serious and bought an ex21 ,, and a bucket of blades, cut one key chain, covered it up...going to try again, been turning mainly pens, and trinkets,, look forward to lurking around a bit..seeing what i can learn.. amazingkevin, Scrolling Steve and browders 3 Quote
Rover2 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 Welcome to the forum Allen. I'm Al from TN and glad to have you with us. Quote
amazingkevin Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 Bucket of blades!That's music to my ears! You've got my total attention now!Oh the thought of running my fingers thru them gross after gross.i'd like to wrap them in cloth so i could hug them.Whoa! a lifetimes supply of blades,that's the ticket!You sure put a smile on my face today.If i had that many they'd be truckin saw dust out of here!Welcome to the village! LarryEA 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 Well, you gotta cut until you wear out at least two blades... breaking don't count! Quote
Clayton717 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 welcome to the Village. if you have questions- need help just ask, someone will help Quote
John (JC) Posted January 12, 2015 Report Posted January 12, 2015 Welcome aboard Allen, I fairly new to both the site and scrolling myself and the folks hear have been willing to help and are friendly... I have had my saw for a couple of years myself and it has collected a lot of the wrong dust also ... I am still setting up shop now that I have moved and looking forward to making SAW dust. amazingkevin 1 Quote
wombatie Posted January 13, 2015 Report Posted January 13, 2015 Welcome to the Village Allen. I'm Marg from Australia. Hope the bug gets you this time. Marg Quote
herrwood Posted January 13, 2015 Report Posted January 13, 2015 New to scrolling myself been working wood a long time. While like you I am not totally addicted like many here. I do some work and leave it for a while but, there is something about the scroll saw that calls me back I think the main thing is it easy to use ,not much set up and materials are inexpnsive but mostly its just a fun tool to use. Quote
heppnerguy Posted January 13, 2015 Report Posted January 13, 2015 Welcome aboard Allen, keep in mind that no starts off on a new endeavor as an expert so I would suggest that you start with the easier patterns, so as not to get discouraged out of the chute and as you get more confident start to challenge yourself. This is a continual learning process and the more you challenge yourself and get into more complicated cuttings, the more you will understand that you do not know it all. One of the good things about The Village is we have many people with many ideas and skills here and each of us share what we know and have learned with the others and if you were to ask anyone if they think they now know everything there is to know about scrolling the answer would be the same. So dive in, ask questions whenever you have one. and answer any questions where you might think you can help someone else, because you probably will do just that. Come back often and get to know the family of scrollers that live here in The Village Dick heppnerguy Rob Roy 1 Quote
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