Scrappile Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 There have been several threads started that relate to the future of your scrolling.. what you want for the new year of scrolling. I have been thinking of the past year and scrolling and trying to think of some categories of things that may have impacted ones scrolling the most. Here are some of my thought and responses. Others may have different categories but I think it would be fun to list and respond. - The biggest improvement I have made, to make my scrolling more scrolling enjoyable for me: My answer would be my improved dust collection system on my scroll saws. - The project I completed in 2017 I am most proud of: Boy, I have thought about this and it is so hard.. but I guess I will answer, the "Five Dragon Box". Reason, in the past I have concentrated on detail pictures. Doing the detailed box made me know I want to do more of that type of fret work like intricate clocks, and other boxes. Also branch out to into other boxes like Shaker boxes and boxes with inlays and marquetry. - What did I learn on this forum that really has been a help and change for me: I'd say a couple things: Pegas saw blades. The more I try them, the more I like them. Using the adhesive shelf paper instead of blue painters tape. New at this, but liking it. - What item brought you the most requests/business: Couple items I did got me the most attention responses from none scrollers/customers. The 2nd Amendment plaque. Hope I am finishing up my last one this week. The picture of Gus McCrea and Captain Call from "Lonesome Dove". I guess I have really had the most fun with the framing. On the original, I added to the frame a piece with a quote from the book/movie which was from the sigh Gus made for the Lonesome Dove ranch... "We don't rent pigs" and the Latin phrase he put on the sign (no one really seems to know what it means). I have required anyone else that wants a copy of the picture, to come up with a quote for me to the frame. That seem to be a real struggle for them, they have to re-watch the series or re-read the book to come up with one. I do not understand why it is so hard. I am 2/3's the way through the book for the third read of it and I find all kinds of possibilities. When I watch the series again for probably the 7th or 8th time I'm sure I will come up with more...! One of my fondest memories related to the forum and scrolling in 2017: I met and became friends with Heppnerguy. We really enjoyed our visits and phone calls. I hope he feels the same, although he did move to Arizona. Hope meeting me wasn't the reason. As an added bonus I met his daughter, Country Girl, who is a intrasia artist. So there are my "looking back" items. Maybe you have your own. I'd love to read them. Sorry this turned out to be a longer post than I planned. bobscroll, lawson56, Dave Monk and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Not to long Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Paul, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Paul, I really enjoyed reading your post. It sure made me stop and think. I can't thank many of you guys enough for how much you have helped me through this scrolling journey. Always willing to give advice and help whenever asked. I have tried a lot of new things and products this past year that many of you guys have mentioned. Weldbond Glue is probably the most valuable product that I learned about from a mention by someone on this board. It will stick great to painted, stained and raw surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Well stated and put out. Thank you so much. Got the old gears turning for sure ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 On 1/6/2018 at 8:01 PM, Scrappile said: There have been several threads started that relate to the future of your scrolling.. what you want for the new year of scrolling. I have been thinking of the past year and scrolling and trying to think of some categories of things that may have impacted ones scrolling the most. Here are some of my thought and responses. Others may have different categories but I think it would be fun to list and respond. - The biggest improvement I have made, to make my scrolling more scrolling enjoyable for me: My answer would be my improved dust collection system on my scroll saws. - The project I completed in 2017 I am most proud of: Boy, I have thought about this and it is so hard.. but I guess I will answer, the "Five Dragon Box". Reason, in the past I have concentrated on detail pictures. Doing the detailed box made me know I want to do more of that type of fret work like intricate clocks, and other boxes. Also branch out to into other boxes like Shaker boxes and boxes with inlays and marquetry. - What did I learn on this forum that really has been a help and change for me: I'd say a couple things: Pegas saw blades. The more I try them, the more I like them. Using the adhesive shelf paper instead of blue painters tape. New at this, but liking it. - What item brought you the most requests/business: Couple items I did got me the most attention responses from none scrollers/customers. The 2nd Amendment plaque. Hope I am finishing up my last one this week. The picture of Gus McCrea and Captain Call from "Lonesome Dove". I guess I have really had the most fun with the framing. On the original, I added to the frame a piece with a quote from the book/movie which was from the sigh Gus made for the Lonesome Dove ranch... "We don't rent pigs" and the Latin phrase he put on the sign (no one really seems to know what it means). I have required anyone else that wants a copy of the picture, to come up with a quote for me to the frame. That seem to be a real struggle for them, they have to re-watch the series or re-read the book to come up with one. I do not understand why it is so hard. I am 2/3's the way through the book for the third read of it and I find all kinds of possibilities. When I watch the series again for probably the 7th or 8th time I'm sure I will come up with more...! One of my fondest memories related to the forum and scrolling in 2017: I met and became friends with Heppnerguy. We really enjoyed our visits and phone calls. I hope he feels the same, although he did move to Arizona. Hope meeting me wasn't the reason. As an added bonus I met his daughter, Country Girl, who is a intrasia artist. So there are my "looking back" items. Maybe you have your own. I'd love to read them. Sorry this turned out to be a longer post than I planned. Keep on keeping on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Your post has given me something to think about. Good stuff. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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