Hi y'all from Central Texas

[JimErn]

Santa decided I needed another hobby, so a scroll saw (well a picture of it -she had trouble lifting the box) was under the tree.  I'm third generation retired military, stubborn as hell, and so far am enjoying this new endeavor.  After looking at the pics some other newbies attached, I need to practice a lot more.

Jim

[dgman]

Well Jim you've come to the right place! Lots of folks here willing to help. So don't be afraid to ask questions!

[Sorcier]

Welcome to the Village.  You came to the right place to learn.

 

Ward

[LarryEA]

Welcome Jim. as Dan said, there are many willing to help. 

At least three answers to every question and all correct.

Scrolling is fun. The more you do the more you want to do.

[Ron Johnson]

Welcome Jim.

[Phantom Scroller]

A big WELCOME from me . Roly

[Scrolling Steve]

Welcome to the Village, Jim !......Make yourself at home and show us some of your work when you can !

[Scrappile]

Welcome Jim.  Thank you for all your years of service.  Glad you came to the village. 

[bobscroll]

Hello Jim and welcome to the village, Thank you for the intro,

See y'all later Bob   

[amazingkevin]

Santa decided I needed another hobby, so a scroll saw (well a picture of it -she had trouble lifting the box) was under the tree.  I'm third generation retired military, stubborn as hell, and so far am enjoying this new endeavor.  After looking at the pics some other newbies attached, I need to practice a lot more.

Jim

Show us lots of pictures of your shop,scroll saw and saw dust piles you make for lots of nice comments coming your way.I hope that tree was big to house  your saw!Welcome friend

[heppnerguy]

Welcome to The Village.  Start with easy patterns and you will be less discouraged. Take you time and remember that if yo use really thin wood it is more difficult to cut. I would suggest starting with 1/2 inch thick wood and you will find it easier to manage. Not sure what you have for blades and wood but every option has it's effect on our work. So, if you are not sure about anything.  ask....but most of all, log on often and participate in the comments. Go to the 'coffee shop' if you like to socialize.

A lot of fun is found there. 

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[FranMike Harley]

Welcome Jim. You came to the right place to learn and grow in the hobby. These folks are great.

 

Remember.. It's all about having fun.

 

On a separate note, thank you for your past service to our Country. I tip my scroll off to you, Sir..

[wombatie]

Hi Jim, welcome to the Village.  I'm Marg from Australia.  One thing to remember is, we all at to start at the beginning and like all of us you will have to practice, practice and practice. 

 

Marg

[JimErn]

Thanks to all, I appreciate the welcome.

[jerry1939]

Hi Jim,

 

Stubborn as hell you say?  That makes at least 2 of us. 

 

jerry    

Army '59-61'

[JimErn]

Jerry, good to hear I have company.  Personally I think it comes from that old style basic training where when you failed, you learned to succeed cause as one DI used to scream in my ear, "You @$@ #$ @!#$  %#@$#@ you are not allowed to fail."  ROFL

[Jim Finn]

Welcome from a fellow veteran from Texas (Lubbock)

[Dave Monk]

Welcome, you sure have found a great place to get a good education. dave