Gordon Halliwell Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Hello I am new to this forum and to scroll sawing, since retiring i've been looking for a new hobby and invested a little money in buying a Proxxon DSH Scrollsaw. I have upgraded it by smoothing and polishing the table and buying a selection of Swiss saw blades. I have been bought a few good pattern books for Christmas and i am now looking forward to getting proficient in its use. I have done general woodwork all of my life and remember my dad making lots of items on his treadle fret saw and still have some of his patterns from the 1930s. I holiday a lot is the USA where there is a lot of woodcraft done, pity is not the same over here in the UK unless you know better and if do please share! Looking forward to many hours of scrolling! Phantom Scroller and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Welcome to the Village Gordon! We have several members from your part of the world, so don't feel alone. We are all here to answer your questions. So, come on in and join the fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcier Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hello and Welcome to the Village Ward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Welcome Mister H. Pleased to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 A big WELCOME from me . Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Welcome to the Village !.....Visit often and show us some of your work when you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Glad you joined us. Seems to me there are members here that live in England. This is a world wide hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hello Gordon and welcome to the village, Thank you for the intro, You came to the right place! I'm from Lancashire as well! By for now Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hello I am new to this forum and to scroll sawing, since retiring i've been looking for a new hobby and invested a little money in buying a Proxxon DSH Scrollsaw. I have upgraded it by smoothing and polishing the table and buying a selection of Swiss saw blades. I have been bought a few good pattern books for Christmas and i am now looking forward to getting proficient in its use. I have done general woodwork all of my life and remember my dad making lots of items on his treadle fret saw and still have some of his patterns from the 1930s. I holiday a lot is the USA where there is a lot of woodcraft done, pity is not the same over here in the UK unless you know better and if do please share! Looking forward to many hours of scrolling! You've found a home and will have lots of friends soon enough .Welcome friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Gordon, I think you will find that scrolling is a very rewarding hobby. I also started scrolling after I retired and I have grown to really love it. My only suggestion would be to start with rather simple patterns until you become comfortable with your saw. then venture out into more challenging pieces. After all, no one can be a great artist the first time they pick up a paint brush, no matter how hard they try. Scrolling is a learning experience as well so take it easy on yourself. Remember to always have fun at it and be open to asking for any help on anything that may come up that might puzzle you some. Everyone here loves to help others and see what other are making too. Dick hepppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi Gordon, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Halliwell Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Gordon, I think you will find that scrolling is a very rewarding hobby. I also started scrolling after I retired and I have grown to really love it. My only suggestion would be to start with rather simple patterns until you become comfortable with your saw. then venture out into more challenging pieces. After all, no one can be a great artist the first time they pick up a paint brush, no matter how hard they try. Scrolling is a learning experience as well so take it easy on yourself. Remember to always have fun at it and be open to asking for any help on anything that may come up that might puzzle you some. Everyone here loves to help others and see what other are making too. Dick hepppnerguy Thanks for your advice, thats what i need to do as i am prone to be a little hard on myself it i cannot do it right straight off. I will keep your words close. Bye Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Welcome Gordon !! Get ready to have some fun !! Look forward to seeing some work soon.. Interesting "icon" for your profile picture. Perhaps one of your projects could be Popeye !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Welcome! It's great to see another new face. You'll definitely love it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Welcome! I hope you enjoy yourself here as much as I do. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm161 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Hi Gordon, welcome to SSV and hope you enjoy it. Like you, I have retired and although my hobby was photography at that time, woodworking took over a couple of years ago and I soon got interested in bandsaw box making, which has gone well. Now I am interested in trying more scrollsaw working to make Intarsia, but the scrollsaw I have is an old Record model that we inherited with a load of other tools and I want a new Excalibur EX16 for my birthday in a couple of weeks time when I'm 75. It all looks interesting and another challenge to keep me busy. This SSW looked good and it certainly has a lot of very good scrollers as well as the UKworkshop to which I have been contributing for a while. Good luck and keep in touch. Us Old-Uns need support! Malcolm http://www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk Edited January 28, 2016 by Malcolm161 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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