Rockytime Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 This does not qualify for bragging rights so it is in the General section. I finally had the opportunity to try my little "project" scroll saw. This is rough, needs sanding, fuzzies removed off the back and some of the round areas cleaned up. It is just scrap 1X4 pine. I used FD #7 PS blades. It has been a lengthy process getting the little 14" Hawk ready. First supplying a motor to power it. It works altho it becomes a single speed saw. Next was reworking the top clamp to get rid of the need for an allen wrench. Then I made three new bottom clamps. The original requires two wrenches and is quite clumsy. I'm finally ready to go. I'll go to Home Depot for thinner material and start practicing. I'm a pen turner so I have included a pen to show relative size. The next photo is of the new blade holder. amazingkevin, lawson56 and Falcon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Looks like it qualifies for bragging rights to me! keep practicing it will get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenie Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Looks like bragging rights to me . good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Both are well worth bragging about. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Well done Les! Welcome to the addiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Looks great! Might I say, if you don't mind, don't underestimate yourself. To down yourself & your work is pavin' a road for failure. Your pencil turning looks awesome! I'm somewhat of a turner myself. I don't turn pencils, but, I turn chair pieces, things like that. Getting back to your project, my advice would be try getting some thinner material to start with. Even with a single speed saw, you can do any project you want to do. Thinner material requires smaller blades, & be easier to control. Keep practicing, & great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Les, this is a posting that was more then qualified to be placed in the Bragging section. It's qualified in three different ways, first it's your first cutting, second, we all like looking at other things people make. And finally, it's well worth bragging about being able to make your own clamps. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 This does not qualify for bragging rights so it is in the General section. I finally had the opportunity to try my little "project" scroll saw. This is rough, needs sanding, fuzzies removed off the back and some of the round areas cleaned up. It is just scrap 1X4 pine. I used FD #7 PS blades. It has been a lengthy process getting the little 14" Hawk ready. First supplying a motor to power it. It works altho it becomes a single speed saw. Next was reworking the top clamp to get rid of the need for an allen wrench. Then I made three new bottom clamps. The original requires two wrenches and is quite clumsy. I'm finally ready to go. I'll go to Home Depot for thinner material and start practicing. I'm a pen turner so I have included a pen to show relative size. The next photo is of the new blade holder. I'm envious of your lettering skills,Keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Nice job. looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Hey I'd Brag.It looks Great Good to hear your getting everything working properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 You need to keep one not the pen sell that. It will be something to look back on as you progress to higher things. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 My first cutting is on the wall of my shop, I did not take any pictures of it.....You did good !...Be proud ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Definitely worth bragging about! Great job on the bottom clamp. I love it when people solve problems.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clem Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Looks great. I also think it is worth bragging about. Clem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 very nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Glad to hear you have gotten the saw mother and everything setup and working. Look forward to seeing more of your work. You are doing great. Thanks for showing your pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfreddy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Looks pretty good for your 1st piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 You keep that up and you will be in with Keven as king of names. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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