jprincer Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 I found this and a couple other forums. I was introduced to scroll sawing by an older gentleman in a church in Northeast Iowa. Always wanted to give it a try. I bought a used scroll saw this summer. Another scroller (is that a term?) told me, after I bought it, it's older and may have some vibration issues but it'll work to give it a go. I am still making room for it in the garage. I am wondering what other tools I may need to get started. I do not have a drill press for making guide/starter holes but thought I'd try to find a used Dremel for that. Any thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Welcome to the Village, Jason !......Glad to have you join us ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Welcome from Montana. Looking forward to seeing your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Glad to have you move in. Great place to chat, learn, drink coffee. Enjoy,,, oh ya share scrolling info and projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hi Jason and welcome to the village! You will find plenty of help and advice here if needed, See you later, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Welcome to the Village from East TN. Look forward to your participation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Welcome to the village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Welcome to the Village, Jason. Bruce Minneapolis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Welcome to the forum from TN. Yes, a Dremel will work for making starter holes, but you may at some point need a bench drill press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 8/20/2017 at 4:20 PM, jprincer said: I found this and a couple other forums. I was introduced to scroll sawing by an older gentleman in a church in Northeast Iowa. Always wanted to give it a try. I bought a used scroll saw this summer. Another scroller (is that a term?) told me, after I bought it, it's older and may have some vibration issues but it'll work to give it a go. I am still making room for it in the garage. I am wondering what other tools I may need to get started. I do not have a drill press for making guide/starter holes but thought I'd try to find a used Dremel for that. Any thoughts A Dremil is perfect for any size projects,You found gold finding SSV! Please be a regular as everyone's comments are wanted and needed to make a great club.I sat on the side lines for a whole year before i felt confident to reply.Don't be shy .Jump on in and give your 2 cents worth friend Welcome! jprincer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Welcome to the Village Jason. I'm Marg from Australia. I agree with Denny, a Dremil is a good start but you may need a bench drill press when you have had more practice. Now pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Marg jprincer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 welcome, people are nice and friendly, I just joined a week or so ago. go hawks go...I should find the pics of the hawks logos I have made... jprincer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssjoe Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 A starter assortments of blades, blue painters tape or like product, spray adhesive and a pattern and you should be ready to go. jprincer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jprincer Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Thanks for all the welcomes and encouragement! I hope to set the saw up and play around Sunday. I'm on call Saturday so I can't tinker with the saw then, although I can look for patterns and do some reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Welcome to the village it's a good place to be. jprincer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmansbike Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Welcome from southeast Iowa. jprincer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 A big WELCOME from me. Roly jprincer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Welcome to our family of scrollers. We are glad you decided to join us here in The Village. An electric hand held sander is a must, but you can get along with out one if you need to for awhile. You can find a drill press for a reasonable price at Harbor Freight that will serve your needs. I would not use blades from the big box store but rather purchase them on line. There are several places to go for those. Ask if you need help with that and you will soon have a nice assortment of places to buy them. Does you saw take non pinned blades and is it variable speed. These are things you will want in the near future if you do not have them now. you will need to have a printer for you patterns and spray glue or you can use blue painter 's tape and a glue stick will also work. Good luck, and happy scrolling. Ask any questions you may have and I am sure your friend will be more than help you to get you started Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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