Dave Monk Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I don't know how I got the title "Pro Scroller". If anyone knows how I can change that please tell me. It is far from the truth. I would like to thank Paul for the pattern and Doug for the suggestion of putting the name on it. This is the second project I have made on my scroll saw. I can see I need a lot of practice, improvement and help. I made it out of 5/8 Cherry and finished it natural. I started out using a #5 Flying Dutchman Spiral blade. I think it looks OK where I used it but when I tried to go straight I had no luck at all so I switched to a #5 regular. I struggled with it also. I am not satisfied at all how my lettering and bow came out. It seemed like I could not cut straight at all. Is it the cherry wood, lack of experience, inexpensive saw or all of the above? Thanks for the suggestions. dave DeenaKay, Scrolling Steve, Birchbark and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I don't know how I got the title "Pro Scroller". If anyone knows how I can change that please tell me. It is far from the truth. I would like to thank Paul for the pattern and Doug for the suggestion of putting the name on it. This is the second project I have made on my scroll saw. I can see I need a lot of practice, improvement and help. I made it out of 5/8 Cherry and finished it natural. I started out using a #5 Flying Dutchman Spiral blade. I think it looks OK where I used it but when I tried to go straight I had no luck at all so I switched to a #5 regular. I struggled with it also. I am not satisfied at all how my lettering and bow came out. It seemed like I could not cut straight at all. Is it the cherry wood, lack of experience, inexpensive saw or all of the above? Thanks for the suggestions. dave Very very nice scrolling sir, the title is well earned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Ditto very nice scrolling! I am pretty sure you get different titles the more you post. Don't let it bother you we can all learn something new every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Excellently cut my friend. That will be well liked I am sure. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 That is a real nice job on that project! You are well on your way now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 For this being your second project Dave I have to say you've done a fabulous job. Very well done. GrampaJim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 As a beginner, your second piece came out nice! If you are having trouble going straight or staying on the line, you probably need more tension on your blade. You want to hear a high "ping" when you pluck the blade. This project is best using flat blades. I suggest you learn to use flat blades first. Once you have mastered flat blades, then go on to learn spirals. By the time you have mastered spirals, you will know where spirals are appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Very nicely done for a second or a 100th project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Listen to dgman he gave good advice. dgman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Nicely done Dave, your title changes the more you post. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Dave.. I know I'm just a newbie here but my 2 cents for what it's worth.. 1) Don't be so hard on yourself. Your piece came out great. Remember, we scroll to have fun. If you enjoyed doing it, fantastic !! No one knows if you followed the pattern to the 'T' anyway. There are no mistakes... . It's healthy though to be critical of our own work. That's what drives us to be better. 2) I also found that spirals are harder to work with while trying to keep a straight line. When I do use them, I make sure I go a bit slower for more control. So don't think it's you. I've read that many others have a problem with spirals. 3) The only way we all get experience is by "playing" more and more. I bet that once you get more projects under your belt and then try this again, you will be pleasantly surprised ! Keep up the good work. We're anxious to see more. Btw - What saw are you using ? dgman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Dave you really did do an excellent job. Some of us have done worse that that on our 5 and 6 projects. Don't be so hard on yourself. Listen to Dan (dgman) he knows what he is talking about he teaches scroll sawing so he is not leading you astray. Marg dgman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi, Dave, You are being much too hard on yourself!That project is great!Thanks for sharing and God Bless!Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thank you for all your comments. I have become obsessed in a very short time with scrolling and using Inkscape. In my past I had a large shop where I built furniture and cabinets. It was a totally different type of work. Not much was actually done by hand. I probably am expecting too much to fast from myself. I have a Porter Cable Scroll saw. I have never been around any other Scroll Saw to see the difference. I'm sure they are like any other piece of equipment.....the more it cost the better it is. Again.....Thank you for the feed back, dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Turned out great , Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Dave, that came out WAY better than my second (or twenty-second) project. Like everyone has said, practice and have fun! Lettering is the hardest thing for most people, so don't be too hard on yourself - you did great. One thing that helped me overall was to find a pattern that I loved and make a bunch of them - I don't mean stack cutting, just cut it few times. It helps to keep you focused on the cut you are doing and not be thinking about figuring out how to cut it. (if that makes sense) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 ........ I have a Porter Cable Scroll saw.......... Same here... Got mine as a Christmas present from my Wife.. I see an eventual upgrade in BOTH of our future's but I'll hang on to this one for a while for sentimental reasons.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleJScroller Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Dave it came out great! As many others have said, don't be so hard on yourself. Your doing just fine, I don't remember my second project but I'm quite certain it didn't look half as good as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I think you should be very proud of your second project Dave! Good scrolling and well finished! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Very nice work, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Dave, that came out pretty good foe the second one. I also have problem with the spiral blade. I mostly use #3 reverse blade from Mikes workshop for a lot of stuff like your doing. Try one of those blades. I think you'll like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 That looks like it was done by a pro. Way to go. Great looking item and you can easily see the work in it. Enjoy seeing it. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Practice makes perfect. Your already there Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Scroller Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 for your second project that looks really great, if you saw my second project you would laugh, thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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