Jo Norman Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hi I have been scrolling for a couple of years now, I enjoy it so much as soon as I finish cutting a project I'm ready to start another. My least favorite part is sanding the little fuzzies off and staining, but that's what makes it great in the end. I'm am living in PA, I wish there was a scroll sawing group close to me, the closest I have found is 2 hours away. I'm going to start turning some things soon,I'm setting up a lathe. If you are thinking about doing some turning do some research and find out whats its going to cost to get everything you need. I didn't and I am still buying things 😠I have a very small workroom/laundry room but I make it work Anyone have favorite blades? I like the flying dutchman blades, I hate the spiral blades they remind me of life, they never go the way I want Attachment is one of the last things I made hawkeye10, lawson56, bobscroll and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 welcome to the Village Nikki. my favorite blades are Flying Dutchman, I also hate spirals. I will use them if I have to but don't very often. Very nice cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Very nice cutting there Nikki !.....Welcome to the Village !....I also use FD blades.......Spiral blades are useful in portrait work and just take some getting used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hi Joanne ,Looks like the scroll saw bug bit you too.Your skill level is way up the ladder ,so no worrys about making fire wood projects,Stop in offen as you never know what you'll miss out on,Welcome friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 You are correct, the lathe is only the beginning of the expense of turning, but it is a great hobby also. Scrolling can be one of the "cheaper" woodworking hobbies, but they are all worth the price, Glad you are here, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Welcome to the Village. Scrolling as you have found out it very addictive. If you get lucky and find a good market your skills can essentially pay for the scrolling addiction. In know mine has. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. If you have any questions please feel free to ask as there is about 1000 years or more of accumulated knowledge here. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Welcome Nikki!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oooooooppppsssss ... Keys are stickingggg My favorite blade is probably Olson 2/CT .026 x .013 I also am a rejector of spirals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Norman Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks it's funny how I started scroll sawing, I saw a picture of a frog and it said it was made with a scroll saw. I wanted to try it, of course that turned out to be intarsia, I tried that but I didn't really care fot it. I'm so happy that I got the saw because I love fret work, people look at things I have made with comments like you have to have a lot of patience to do that, I say that it relaxes me. Here are a few other things I have pictures of, some older than others lawson56, woodknots, Jim McDonald and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hi Nikki, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. I love the dog puzzle and the wolf that you did, all great work though. Marg Jo Norman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 A Big Howdy from Southern Tenn,! Nikki. FDs are my favorite blade.Gave The Lathe some serious thought a while back,but I did do some research on it,found out it was a little out of my reach.Love your work.Your Flaming Wolf is Awesome. Jo Norman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 A big welcome from the Ozarks. I agree that FD's are my favorite blade and spirals are a negative. I have a few and only pull them out if I have a large project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Norman Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks it's funny how I started scroll sawing, I saw a picture of a frog and it said it was made with a scroll saw. I wanted to try it, of course that turned out to be intarsia, I tried that but I didn't really care fot it. I'm so happy that I got the saw because I love fret work, people look at things I have made with comments like you have to have a lot of patience to do that, I say that it relaxes me. Here are a few other things I have pictures of, some older than others Birchbark and bobscroll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Welcome to the forum from TN. It looks like you got the Scroll Saw bug. It is contageous but in a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodknots Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Welcome aboard Nikki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Welcome. I am also a newbie to this site and must say your work is beautiful! I really dislike sanding and use a Mac mop from Klingspore to gently take care of all the fuzzies . I like this style better tan the stacked sheet type. Gentler and seems to last longer. Regarding turning, it is a bottomless money pit. If you are new to it find an experienced turner to guide you or if that is not possible. Check out these videos done by a friend. the woodturning shop on youtube. These are also excellent SB Tools Videos on Vimeo vimeo.com/woodturning/videos For some reason I am having difficulty pasting links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryS Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Welcome to the forum Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don in brooklin on Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Welcome I so both scrolling and turning. As you say turning is a bottomless pit for tools. I did a lot of turning and bought lots of stuff is really didn't need but it was fun. I ran out of friends to give bowls, pens and pepper mills to so now I do a lot of scrolling. All my friends have Steve Goods cheese boards but I still have lot on the to do list. I am not sure where you are in PA but there are a few turning clubs around. I still turn Wig Stands for Cancer patients and I know that there is a club in PA that have picked up on those to give them to local cancer support centres. Pens are addicting too. don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Welcome from Michigan, and I am with you on the spiral baldes, tried them once.....only once.....Flying Dutchman all the way !!! Edited June 25, 2016 by Hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 I'm a newbie. I started turning pens. Thought it would be relatively inexpensive. After more than $2000 in equipment I showed down.I can only turn so many pens. I'm giving scrolling a try. I'm early in this new effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatereeCarpentry Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 wow, that is some impressive cutting! I've never been a fan of the spiral blades either. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Welcome Nikki. My favorite blades are also FD but I like the new 3/0 spiral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Welcome to the village. i prefer Olson's. easier to control and last longer before they get dull. and they are easier to get. I buy them at Marinades I have gotten the Spiral blades free and tried them but don't like them so I gave them away. they were FD brand b;ades.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFK48 Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Welcome aboard Nikki from a fellow newbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I used to really hate the dreaded spiral blades but asi looked at the cuttings by those that do prefer them, like Hans and Scrappile, to name a couple, I was amazed at the quality of work they were putting out and decided I would HAVE to take the time to learn to use them. It takes time to develope new skills and this one was that way for me, but I do have to say that though I have a long way to go with them I do see progress in my work and I am now constantly looking for 'delacate' patterns to cut that I would have stayed away from before. I see the finest pieces are produced by the spiral blade users so for me, I am willing to try and learn to use them. I also want to welcome you to The Village where everyone is friendly and helpful. Have a question on something just ask Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hi I have been scrolling for a couple of years now, I enjoy it so much as soon as I finish cutting a project I'm ready to start another. My least favorite part is sanding the little fuzzies off and staining, but that's what makes it great in the end. I'm am living in PA, I wish there was a scroll sawing group close to me, the closest I have found is 2 hours away. I'm going to start turning some things soon,I'm setting up a lathe. If you are thinking about doing some turning do some research and find out whats its going to cost to get everything you need. I didn't and I am still buying things I have a very small workroom/laundry room but I make it work Anyone have favorite blades? I like the flying dutchman blades, I hate the spiral blades they remind me of life, they never go the way I want Attachment is one of the last things I madeIMG_0382-1.JPG I like it Nikki!!! Welcome to a very fun place to hang out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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