new2woodwrk Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 So I got a package in the mail Saturday: Woohoo! 23 sheets if 1/4" BB! Unfortunately, I had already made my first plate rim (1/4 ply not the bb ) and plate stand (from 3/4 pine) - should have used 1/4" on the stand :( Made my first plate today (unfinished) - stack cut 2 1/8" ply so I have an extra waiting for a new rim. Now I have my first plate - waiting for finishing and a backing Waiting for the rim and finishing then backing and mounting One thing is certain - these fretwork pieces can really be a PITA having to remove and insert the blade over and over - I don't see how you guys do those really detailed fretwork pieces. bobscroll, meflick, Lucky2 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 41 minutes ago, new2woodwrk said: So I got a package in the mail Saturday: Woohoo! 23 sheets if 1/4" BB! Unfortunately, I had already made my first plate rim (1/4 ply not the bb ) and plate stand (from 3/4 pine) - should have used 1/4" on the stand :( Made my first plate today (unfinished) - stack cut 2 1/8" ply so I have an extra waiting for a new rim. Now I have my first plate - waiting for finishing and a backing Waiting for the rim and finishing then backing and mounting One thing is certain - these fretwork pieces can really be a PITA having to remove and insert the blade over and over - I don't see how you guys do those really detailed fretwork pieces. Better saw. Many times the saw will be the key to enjoyment. The easier it is to do and undo a blade will be a factor. This is one of the reasons that top end saws are pushed so much. When you start getting into production work all aspects of cutting and working with the saw come into play. We do not push those saws because we have interests in the companies. The amount of room under the saw is also important especially if you have large hands. You are doing fine and the more you do this the more little tricks you will learn on your own. Hopefully someday you can step up to a better saw and really enjoy the fun. For now take your time and keep having fun. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 You are on your way with this hobby now, With each project you will see an improvement! Thanks for photo's Bob new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Looking Good ! new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 First, congrats on you delivery. It's always good to have lots of material. You seem to be moving right along with your projects. Second, no matter what you do enjoy it. If your not enjoying it then move on to the next. That's probably why I do so many different projects. I feel that if I do the same thing day after day I'm not gaining anything. Something new is always refreshing. new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy and JTTHECLOCKMAN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 You don't scroll like a newbie. Your work looks great. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 A Big Congrats, on your plywood.Your stand and your Plate looks Awesome.We do Love our Scrolling. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 have fun with the supply of wood, you're doing great new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Your work as come on in leaps and bounds. Hope you are enjoying it more now. That was a fantastic delivery to get. Have fun. Marg OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Real nice work! Looks like you've been scrolling for quite a while!! Do you have any problems using plywood? I seem to have a splintering issue with plywood......I've been using a 1/4 inch poplar wood from Home Depot. Only problem is that the widest width is only 6 inches...... OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Looks to me like you are well on your way. Where did you order the BB from? I am going to have to look at ordering, it is getting really difficult to find a good grade of BB locally. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, lew said: Real nice work! Looks like you've been scrolling for quite a while!! Do you have any problems using plywood? I seem to have a splintering issue with plywood......I've been using a 1/4 inch poplar wood from Home Depot. Only problem is that the widest width is only 6 inches...... Thanks, I've been scrolling for a very long month and half LOL - seems like forever! I no longer use ply from the box stores - it's really low grade. I get my ply from ebay and it's very good B quality ply - here are the 2 I get https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8-3mm-x-12-x-12-Baltic-Birch-Plywood-for-Laser-CNC-and-Scroll-Saw-40-pc/351972469846?hash=item51f331ac56:g:EKcAAOxyxnJR6A4O https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-6mm-x-12-x-12-Baltic-Birch-Plywood-for-Laser-CNC-and-Scroll-Saw-23pc/272247092328?hash=item3f6330f468:g:EKcAAOxyxnJR6A4O 7 hours ago, Scrappile said: Looks to me like you are well on your way. Where did you order the BB from? I am going to have to look at ordering, it is getting really difficult to find a good grade of BB locally. Thanks, I'm getting my good wood from http://ocoochhardwoods.com/plywood.php And my ply from https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8-3mm-x-12-x-12-Baltic-Birch-Plywood-for-Laser-CNC-and-Scroll-Saw-40-pc/351972469846?hash=item51f331ac56:g:EKcAAOxyxnJR6A4O https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-6mm-x-12-x-12-Baltic-Birch-Plywood-for-Laser-CNC-and-Scroll-Saw-23pc/272247092328?hash=item3f6330f468:g:EKcAAOxyxnJR6A4O It comes sanded (I still do a light sanding of 60, 150 and 220 before cutting) and get plenty in a box It's also nice that if I screw up a project, I'm only out $1.25 or $2.40 rather than $30 or more - ply is very expensive here and good ply is no where to be found Edited March 11, 2018 by new2woodwrk OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Nice cutting! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the e-bay links! God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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