ModShapes Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 I'm Alex. My background is in 3d printing, 3d modeling, CAD/CAM, and animation. I am a software engineer, and I really enjoy this as a way to relax. I'm relatively new at scroll sawing. I started with a budget based saw from HF and just purchased a Porter Cable 18 Inch Scroll Saw, after a small struggle to get the handle on toolless blade changes (which were 1000 time better than the HF way) and about 11 spiral blades breaking - on the twelfth blade, I found my groove with this and I finished cutting my first portrait with it. Now I am in the process of choosing how to finish that and attach it to a backing surface, and I have so many questions about how to do this correctly. I'm constantly learning something new with this and I find that thrilling. Hello everyone! I look forward to learning from and one day contributing something to the benefit of this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Welcome to the gang. Lots of good info here. Looks like you dove in with both feet into cutting and your background should be very helpful in designing patterns. Look forward to seeing some of your work. In another life, I used to hang out at that airport down the street a good amount and actually got my A&P license there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 A big WELCOME from me.Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Welcome to the forum from TN. WOW starting with a portrait and spiral blades. Show some of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Another Tennessee welcome. Glad you joined us. Look forward to your participation here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Welcome to the Village, Alex !.....Glad to have you aboard ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 So glad to have you join us. Looking forward to seeing some of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Welcome from Montana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hi from Germany and Welcome to the village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Hello from Arizona. Glad you chose us to join up with. if you go the the forum you will see where to post questions. Everyone is helpful and friendly. only a few bite. I was in HF yesterday and looked at their saw. I can see why it is not the saw to purchase as I think it would discourage a lot of people. However. you sound like you have a handle on things now. The important things in scrolling is the wood, blades and saw. If you have any questions about any of these.....ask away. Hope you log on often as that is how you become familiar with the regulars and quickly understand that you are more than welcome here Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Welcome from Oklahoma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Hi Alex, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Hi Alex! Welcome to the Village from Minneapolis. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 8:39 AM, ModShapes said: I'm Alex. My background is in 3d printing, 3d modeling, CAD/CAM, and animation. I am a software engineer, and I really enjoy this as a way to relax. I'm relatively new at scroll sawing. I started with a budget based saw from HF and just purchased a Porter Cable 18 Inch Scroll Saw, after a small struggle to get the handle on toolless blade changes (which were 1000 time better than the HF way) and about 11 spiral blades breaking - on the twelfth blade, I found my groove with this and I finished cutting my first portrait with it. Now I am in the process of choosing how to finish that and attach it to a backing surface, and I have so many questions about how to do this correctly. I'm constantly learning something new with this and I find that thrilling. Hello everyone! I look forward to learning from and one day contributing something to the benefit of this group. Welcome.With all your knowledge your going to be a real asset here for us.I'm staying tuned to your posts to learn from you .Welcome again friend! ModShapes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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