Gfhwoodwerks Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Hello all, glad to be joining you all here on the forum. I'm new to the hobby, just bought an old craftsman 16" from eBay, and ask inspired but what I've seen. Originally I planned on doing mostly toys, a few boxes and bowls, but the more i research this hobby the more i like the idea of intarsia. I'm from the metro Detroit area of Michigan, an engineer by training and an avid fan of crafted items. Due to medical reasons most of my hobbies are not vary viable, lost my left leg to infection, so I've decided to pickup woodworking as a hobby. My interests go beyond just scroll sawing, hope to get into furniture crafting long term, but I've found that saw at a good price, have grandkids starting to come and want to make stuff for them. I'll quit rambling about me and say I look forward to sharing with you all and hope to learn from your critiques. GFHWoodwerks (AKA Gregory) bobscroll and lawson56 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Welcome to the forum from TN. One of the primer intarsia artists, Kathy Wise, lives in Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Welcome to The Village! My second project with a scroll saw, about 15 years ago, was an intarsia design by Judy Roberts. She has put out several books for beginners and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Welcome from Montana. Looking forward to seeing what you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Welcome to the Village, Gregory ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 A Big Howdy and Welcome from Southern Tenn,Your gonna Love it here.Looking forward to seeing your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Welcome from a fellow Michigander. Nice weather we're having don't you think, good for scrolling. Tons of info here, so don't hesitate to ask. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Gfhwoodwerks said: Hello all, glad to be joining you all here on the forum. I'm new to the hobby, just bought an old craftsman 16" from eBay, and ask inspired but what I've seen. Originally I planned on doing mostly toys, a few boxes and bowls, but the more i research this hobby the more i like the idea of intarsia. I'm from the metro Detroit area of Michigan, an engineer by training and an avid fan of crafted items. Due to medical reasons most of my hobbies are not vary viable, lost my left leg to infection, so I've decided to pickup woodworking as a hobby. My interests go beyond just scroll sawing, hope to get into furniture crafting long term, but I've found that saw at a good price, have grandkids starting to come and want to make stuff for them. I'll quit rambling about me and say I look forward to sharing with you all and hope to learn from your critiques. GFHWoodwerks (AKA Gregory) Your in like flint now so grab a cup of joe ,Settle back and make lots of helpful frendly folks.Ask all the questions you like,we will answerv them all.We've made all the mistakes and can save you time and frustration of doing the same with our help.You've found a real home now for you interests in scrolling.Be a regular ,That way you won't miss anything ! Welcome aboard friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Welcome to the the Village from Minnesota. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Welcome to the Village Gregory. I am sure whatever you choose to do you will soon become addicted. Marg amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 welcome to the village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Nice to have you join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Another Tennessee welcome to the Village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfhwoodwerks Posted January 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 15 hours ago, amazingkevin said: Your in like flint now so grab a cup of joe ,Settle back and make lots of helpful frendly folks.Ask all the questions you like,we will answerv them all.We've made all the mistakes and can save you time and frustration of doing the same with our help.You've found a real home now for you interests in scrolling.Be a regular ,That way you won't miss anything ! Welcome aboard friend! In like "Flint", have you resided in Michigan before? Used to live in Genesee county, where Flint is located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Hi Gregory and welcome to the village! Thank you for the intro, You came to the right place! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Welcome to the friendliness village on the net. At least in my opinion. And welcome from Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 A big WELCOME from me. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Greetings, Gregory, I didn't mind what you called rambling at all. Seems a lot more friendly than some intros and lots of new members don't even bother to introduce themselves. They just immediately begin asking for a free pattern or answers about something. Look around to familiarize yourself with the site and then please show us some of your projects. God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 1/13/2018 at 1:12 PM, Gfhwoodwerks said: In like "Flint", have you resided in Michigan before? Used to live in Genesee county, where Flint is located. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Gregory, Glad you found that saw and decided to give it try. I think you will find it rather difficult to make furniture once you have some hours on that saw of yours. I hope you have a warm place to spend with your saw as many here are letting it go for awhile because it is just too cold to be in their shops. I am lucky enough to live in Southern Arizona and have my shop in a two car garage and usually scroll with the garage door open and enjoy the sun. Take time to look all through The Village as there is a lot to discover here. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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