courdorygirl Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hello everyone! I asked for a received my very first scroll saw from Santa for Christmas, and have used it so far to make a couple of badly cut puzzles, and practice my lines. I'm getting better every day though! I'm not sure how I got into it. I think I saw one of Steve Good's videos on youtube while looking for something unrelated (Well, not totally, I believe I was looking for how to make a puzzle template for one of my other crafts... but, I digress.) I'm looking forward to checking out the posts and getting to know everyone! Angel keefie and bobscroll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Welcome to the village Angel!....Make yourself at home and be sure to show us some of your projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Courdory,,,you should like westerns and horses Welcome to Scrollsaw Village! Well girl, you have lots to read and hopefully, lots to to tell and show us. We love pictures. Tell us which scrollsaw you have. Now as to patterns, you got your pick including puzzels, baskets, bowls, protraits, and so many I can't name them all. And it looks like you can design you own. You ask, we help. Like to chat? Visit with us at the Coffee House. Well Angel, others waiting, so I'll go. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome Angel. Wishing you many years of enjoyment scrolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrylee Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Just keep at it,with time you be scrolling like a master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Angel, Well to The Village where everyone is friendly and helpful whenever they can be. You did not give us much information about your saw but because you are new at this scroll saw stuff, I am going to take the liberty to send a couple of tips your way that may help you, or maybe you already know these things, but never the less, here they are 1. The blades you use are very important and will make all the difference in the world. If you are currently using blades purchased from the big box stores, you will be struggling to obtain the outcome you are after. 2. The wood you use is probably the second most important aspect to achieving your goals. 3. If you have a variable speed saw then I would suggest using a slower speed to start with, but not the slowest. This will aid in being able to make those tight corners you have in puzzle making 4. Don't use your blades too long of a time. Dull blades will continue to cut, usually before they break, but they do not track well and make it very hard to stay on the pattern lines. (Depending on the hardness of your wood and the thickness of it, your blade may be good for as short as 1/2 hour. ply wood also will dull your blades quickly ) 5. Don't start with very difficult patterns, as it will probably discourage you if you do. Cut the easier patterns and then challenge yourself a little at a time these are five of the things that I think are the most important things a new scroller needs to know. Other people here may through out some other ideas. You can be assured that we are all glad that you have found us here. Take your time and explore all the places you can get to . Post some of your project and keep in mind that we all started at the beginning and we are not critical of anyone's work, we only give positive encouragements. If you have any questions.....ask Dick heppnerguy Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome ,I have been told I need a bullet proof angel to keep me straight ,so if thats you hang on your in for a ride ! just kidding ! ( maybe Not the Lord works in mysterious ways ) keep an eye on a couple others here too ,we get carried away some times !Carl Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome Angel,You did good finding the village,any help you need is a click away. You'll get more answers different ways so take your pick .More than one way to skin a cat.Glad to have you here!We'd love a new cook in the coffee shop here,same ol same ol ,lol Let's see what you can drum up for breakfast for the gang once in a while,heck everyday if you want .Yes we love pictures too.Need machine repairs we can set you straight.You won't regret finding us ,Thanks for joining .P.S. don't miss a day to much free info ,laughs and loads of finished projects show up everyday! :) Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome to the Village Angel. I'm Marg from Australia. Scrolling is addictive so be warned. Now all you need to do is practice, practice, practice. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 A big WELCOME from me Angela your in the right place for a heap of help just ask. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hello Angela, Welcome to the village and thank you for the intro, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome Angeka. I was about your age when I started scrolling. I am now 75 so you have a hobby that will last you for a long time The best advice I have is Use a good saw blade like the flying douchman or Olson bot are good bladesand you can't find them in a big box store. som buy them off the internet, blut I have a woods craft store where i get them. Keep your speed down till lyou get a little better it won't take long. and wax your table. and finally if you have any questions post them We will answer them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 welcome to the dark side angel , you will find this hobby is a addiction more than a hobby. welcome enjoy and ask we all need information and these guys and gals like fellow scrollers as much as scrolling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendita Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hello Angel welcome to the village. .../Hans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hi Angel, welcome to the Village. I'm Keith from Cornwall UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courdorygirl Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Hello back to everyone! I'm sorry it took me so long to reply, I forgot to bookmark the website! Anyhoo, I'm really enjoying scrolling so far and getting better every day I get to saw. Unfortunately, my husband and I are renting a duplex and we have no shop or back yard, so my workstation is currently on my parents back porch (They live about 3 miles away,) so I can't saw all the time like I want to. Let's see, I forget the brand...I know my saw was bought at Harbor Freight because I'd never done woodworking before (didn't even take wood shop in school, I opted for art classes instead, because that's what one of my majors is. The other is French, for those curious.) I have discovered that I really like making puzzles (and I have both a craft fair and two conventions coming up and I'm hoping to make a little pocket money, of course!) Both jigsaw and children's. I found some Olson brand spiral blades at Lowe's, but I think next time I'm going to order the Flying Dutchman ones. Unfortunately, there are no Woodcraft stores in Arkansas. The closest one is in OK, a four-hour drive away. Maybe I'll make a day trip of it some day. I like doing the children's puzzles on 1/4" poplar, and the jigsaw puzzles on 1/4" Baltic Birch. I tried to saw some 3/4" pine originally, but it was thick and slow going and I was way too tense! I think I answered everyone's questions about me. I have pictures of everything I've made so far, but they are still in my phone. As soon as I move them to the computer, I will upload them here! Thank you for the kind welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 She's Back!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whew, thought we'd lost you. Puzzels,,, That's a good area. I'm glad you like scrolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courdorygirl Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Nah, now that I know where I'm going you'll never get ride of me :P bobscroll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Hi Angel, I'm a Newbe to the Village too but I've had a great welcome from the group and they have offered lots of helpful tips already. I do have a Woodcraft nearby and I do get blades there along with sanding strips. I occasionally buy some Baltic Birch and Bubinga boards there also but I usually order my wood online. I have had a lot of success with Scroller online. I buy patterns and their "Superior Puzzle Blade" #BLFDPZ makes the tightest turns. The blade will pass through a .002 size drill hole. They are perfect for puzzles. BTW, Woodcraft does have an online store. Happy scrolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronx Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Welcome aboard. Your going to love the folks here that make up The Village. They would love to help you in anyway they can. once again...welcome to the Village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vott1 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Welcome to the Village Angel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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