knightyme Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) Hello everyone. Well, I appreciate this introductory section, as it gives me the opportunity to see that I'm not the only newbie onboard. As stated, I'm brand new to the hobby, having purchased my very first scroll saw this past October. I live out in the country now, not too terribly far from the city in which I worked, as a police officer for thirty-one years. After retiring, I wanted to do something and I felt like I wanted to do something creative, with my hands and the proper tools. I visited a local craft show, whereas I saw a glossy, board mounted photo (city skyline) and for some reason that sort of stuck with me. The more I thought about it, the more refined I got in my idea as to what I could do. As such, I completed my very first project on my new scroll saw today. It's not intricate. In fact, I suspect a lot of the intermediate and advanced guys and ladies would consider it pretty easy. Well, that's what I was shooting for, to start. I thought I'd share my first effort with you folks. Hope you don't mind. It's my "retirement badge." Edited November 30, 2016 by knightyme Fish, amazingkevin and lawson56 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Welcome aboard. First of all int to thank you for all your years serving the people of your community. You will indeed enjoy your retirement as you go about exploring your skills with the scroll saw. Tell us what saw you purchased and also feel free to explore all the nooks and crannies on this sigh. There is so much to discover. Be sure and log on often so we all can get to know you and you us Dick heppnerguy knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Welcome to the Village Ron. I'm Marg from Australia. We all have to start somewhere. If you have any questions just ask, does not matter if you think they are stupid, to us no question is stupid except the ones you don't ask when you need help. So pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Marg knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Hello everyone. Well, I appreciate this introductory section, as it gives me the opportunity to see that I'm not the only newbie onboard. As stated, I'm brand new to the hobby, having purchased my very first scroll saw this past October. I live out in the country now, not too terribly far from the city in which I worked, as a police officer for thirty-one years. After retiring, I wanted to do something and I felt like I wanted to do something creative, with my hands and the proper tools. I visited a local craft show, whereas I saw a glossy, board mounted photo (city skyline) and for some reason that sort of stuck with me. The more I thought about it, the more refined I got in my idea as to what I could do. As such, I completed my very first project on my new scroll saw today. It's not intricate. In fact, I suspect a lot of the intermediate and advanced guys and ladies would consider it pretty easy. Well, that's what I was shooting for, to start. I thought I'd share my first effort with you folks. Hope you don't mind. It's my "retirement badge." looks like your one the right track.Nothing better than finishing a scroll saw project that's close to your heart. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 A Great Big Howdy from Southern Tenn,and Welcome to The Village,Your 1st project is Fantastic.Love the Shield.You did and Awesome job. Mine is not Gold.also different city.Looking forward to seeing more of your work. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Welcome to the Village Ron !.....Looks like you are off to a great start! knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 welcome aboard, your first project is fantastic knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightyme Posted November 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply! Heppnerguy, when I purchased my scroll saw, I kind of went in blind. By "kind of" I mean that a retired police detective, from Odessa, Texas showed me his saw and he loves it. So, I, too, purchased the Delta model 40-694, 20" scroll saw. Just as an added note, I started out using Delta blades, then quickly migrated to Olson's. My buddy from Texas enlightened me to a site called Mike's Flying Dutchman which looks promising for blades. Hi Wombatie! And thanks for the welcome! I must agree with you on the only stupid question being the unasked ones as well. I used to tell the police officers that I trained, that very thing. If you don't know something, don't pretend you do, and get yourself and someone else hurt. ASK. Believe me, I'm beyond being embarrassed about asking "stupid questions" as I'm full of them! Thank you for the reinforcement. Thanks Kevin, I agree!! Hello Lawson. I see you're from S. Tennessee. I hope y'all are safe from those fires that virtually destroyed one of my favorite places (Gatlinburg). Thank you for the welcome and the compliment. Thanks Steve! I hope so. I also see where this hobby can be downright addicting as well!! Looking forward to learning as much as I can. Thank you Dave! Edited November 30, 2016 by knightyme lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Welcome aboard from East TN. I'm in the Knoxville area so just a little bit away from one of your favorite places. The fires have been horrendous and a lot has been destroyed there but a lot, unlike early reports, has been saved. The good news is that we are getting some heavy rains in the area today so we are hopeful that will help a lot in extinguishing the remaining flames. We have been in an extreme drought in the area with little to no measurable rain since about the 5th of July. They had been fighting a large number of forest fires and high winds Monday night just sent everything spiraling out of control very quickly in about 15-20 minute timespan they have said. Unfortunately, that front did not bring in much if any rain and so things just went from very bad to devastating quickly. Still getting updates on what has and has not been destroyed. Conflicting reports are making things difficult to know as well. Congratulations on your retirement from your job as a police officer. Thanks for your service, and so glad that you made it to retirement and now have time to learn a new hobby. Looks like you are well on your way. Your badge looks great! I look forward to seeing more of your work. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 A big WELCOME from me. Roly knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I also want to welcome you. !!! knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Welcome from Montana. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Thank you for your service with the police. Welcome to the sawdust crowd!!! That is a wonderful project you did. Great job. Janie - woodpecker knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Yea Safe and Sound,I'm a couple of Hundred miles east from there,I do feel for them ,Been keeping up with it on the news. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Welcome from grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Visit often and don't be shy. Jeff knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
125 CSL Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Welcome, and hello from North Louisiana. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Welcome to the forum from TN. Great looking project. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfreeman Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Welcome from Wisconsin have fun with your new hobby we sure do . Bill knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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