RabidAlien Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) Guess I should probably say "hi"! I picked up woodworking again not too long ago, since I had a couple of tools for the job ("inherited" a table saw and jig saw from my wife's grandfather, and his bandsaw that needed a lot of TLC but is back up and running...mostly...) and it didn't look like I'd be able to get to any blacksmithing classes anytime soon. So I started simple, by making flags out of old fence sections (seems like everybody had their fences replaced last year...y'all need fence panels? I have tons!), then I picked up a 1970's-ish Dewalt scroll saw. I don't think I've pulled out the table saw since then. Been lurking around various scrollsaw forums and Pinterest for several months, just looking at patterns and picking up tips, and generally annoying the neighbors on the weekends with my noisy fretwork. But I've been loving it, and look forward to learning more! ETA: I hang my hat in Hurst, Tx, somewhere between Dallas and Fort Worth. And cedar pollen sucks. Edited March 22, 2018 by RabidAlien new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 welcome to the village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Welcome to the Village from East TN. Glad you have spoken up and joined us from the nearby village of lurkdom. I am the same, tend to lurk and learn for a bit before I join in. I joined in almost two years ago and found a great group of guys and gals here who are more then willing to help out with any and all questions and love to see pictures. Thanks for sharing some. These look nice and I look forward to seeing more of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedo scroll Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Welcome from central Tennessee to the village! Its a great place to lurk, watch, see, post and ask. Really like your pic's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Welcome from Montana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hi Kirk and welcome to the village, Thank you for the intro, I think you can hang your hat here a spell and take in quite a lot things in the old brain box lol, Thank you for the photo's of your scrollin! See you later, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Glad you are joining us, nice looking work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Welcome to the Village, Kirk !.....Thanks for sharing some of your work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted March 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Thanks, all! I hope to get back into scrolling/fretwork more in the future, things are kinda crazy at work right now and I get home and just want to disappear into a cloud of sawdust, but good quality wood tends to be pricey and the honey-doo's are stacking up. So....maybe on the weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 BTW, I'm seeing some interesting stuff done with multiple layers of scroll, like 3-dimensional pictures (mountains in the background, trees, etc up closer). What I haven't been able to find, though, is what this process is called other than "awesome" and "3-D". Any ideas on the proper terminology? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Thanks for the pics' Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapper John Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Glad to see your growing interest and participation. Folks here are super friendly and have been quick to help this rookie and I'm sure you will enjoy the same. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Glad to hear you found that you liked to use the scroll saw and searched around enough to find the Village. This is one of the best places to hang out as all the people here are friendly and helpful. Hope to see you logged on often. Be sure and explore all the places here as there are many interesting and informative things for you to see Dick heppnerguy RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 On 3/21/2018 at 9:51 PM, RabidAlien said: Guess I should probably say "hi"! I picked up woodworking again not too long ago, since I had a couple of tools for the job ("inherited" a table saw and jig saw from my wife's grandfather, and his bandsaw that needed a lot of TLC but is back up and running...mostly...) and it didn't look like I'd be able to get to any blacksmithing classes anytime soon. So I started simple, by making flags out of old fence sections (seems like everybody had their fences replaced last year...y'all need fence panels? I have tons!), then I picked up a 1970's-ish Dewalt scroll saw. I don't think I've pulled out the table saw since then. Been lurking around various scrollsaw forums and Pinterest for several months, just looking at patterns and picking up tips, and generally annoying the neighbors on the weekends with my noisy fretwork. But I've been loving it, and look forward to learning more! ETA: I hang my hat in Hurst, Tx, somewhere between Dallas and Fort Worth. And cedar pollen sucks. 1 Welcome friend! Looks like your a born natural in scrolling technique .I'm sure we'll be learning from you shortly, Welcome again and try to be a regular.Everyone's opinion is welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted March 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Thanks, Kevin! Not sure about the "born natural" part, my parents swore I was hatched. I'm more of a "jack of all trades, master of none" kinda guy. Scrollin' sure is fun, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) Welcome Kirk - nice work and thanks for posting and contributing! I know the "layering" projects you are talking about, I have a few of those patterns saved to do one day when I don't suck so bad. As far as wood, I use a lot of Pallet wood for thick cuts and other wood working projects and jigs - it's free and it's everywhere. You just have to be careful with the quality of the pallet. Here is a guide I use when I pick them up - DB HT are the ones I look for - they are usually stamped somewhere on the pallet - if not leave it where it lays I did an entire Cleat system with pallet wood and also am in the process of finishing a few scrolled portrait with a pallet backing Also, there are some really good wood deals on ebay for about $40-50 for 1/8 inch BB ply or 1/4 inch BB ply Also a nice box of 2nd's at the bottom of this page for both domestic and rare scroll all the way to the bottom Edited March 25, 2018 by new2woodwrk RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Welcome to the Village, Kirk! Bruce Minnesota RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Thanks, Blaughn! And a quick ::salute:: from a Navy submarine guy! Blaughn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 12 hours ago, RabidAlien said: Thanks, Blaughn! And a quick ::salute:: from a Navy submarine guy! And a salute returned. It is always a pleasure to connect with another veteran!! RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Welcome to the forum from another Navy Veteran. I think the projects you were inquiring about are most generally just called Layered. Post some pics when you get a chance. God Bless! Spirithorse RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 "Layered". Knew it had to be something simple and logical like that. LOL Thanks y'all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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