Paul L Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hi everyone, I am very new to this...in fact so new that my scroll saw I bought will finally be here tomorrow. I bought a Dewalt 788 and ordered it through Lowe's to avoid shipping costs. I am looking forward to scrolling as I have been watching endless you tube videos on the subject and watching many make their wonderful projects. Since I am retired, I wanted a good hobby in the winter and I do enjoy working with wood. I have a few books now on patterns and how to learn to scroll. Found this site through the Inkscape tutorial (which is greatly appreciated). Again, hi to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hey Paul, You'll have plenty of questions and this is the place to get answers. One of the first things to consider is blade choice. The ones that come to mind are Flying Dutchman, Pegas and Olsen. My personal choice is Flying Dutchman Polar, been using them for more than a decade now. I would suggest getting a sample pack of each kind to find what works for you. Other than that...scroll on....... Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Well you picked a good hobby for the long winters.... Glad to have you join us. Be sure to check the pattern library, there are many really great ones there. Keep you busy for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Welcome to the Village, Paul !...Glad to have you join us ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotsdad Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Welcome to the village from Canada. If you have a question (and you will) this is the place to get answers. Great ,friendly and knowledgeable people here more than willing to share Dick aka spotsdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Welcome to The Village Paul! You have chosen a great saw to get you going. Please visit often and share some pictures of you work. Where in Alaska are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta Paul. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Posted May 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thanks all for your kind words...I know I will have many questions as I get going but I am looking forward to scrolling. It is something that looks fun and relaxing. Will be setting up a temp area this weekend for my saw. Then I will use various blades as suggested, to start the practice patterns for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 welcome to the village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Welcome to the Village from East Tennessee Paul. Congratulations on your new saw. Enjoy it and be sure tp participate here regularly. Lots of experienced users more than willing to help out as someone needs. Lots of projects and inspirations here to try from the beginner level to the advanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Somebody put more water in the soup , Company's here! Welcome and make yourself comfortable.Your going to have a ball scrolling with our help, Welcome again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hi Paul, welcome to the Village. Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Woodie Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hi from another newbie, I have the same Dewalt saw and have had it for around a year, but still learning and this looks to be a great place for support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Welcome to the Village, Paul. Bruce Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Welcome from sunny and warm Arizona. You have the right idea about learning the saw with some practice patterns. It should give you a good way to get to know your saw. Blades are the most important part in gaining confidence and success with your new venture. So glad you chose our site to join up with. Once you start knocking out some scroll pieces you will find that you will be amazed at how well you can do with it. Scrolling is a continual education. One never gets to a place where he or she knows everything there is to know about this subject. That is the part that I enjoy because it keeps one humble. Just have fun. Explore all the corners of this site and most of all ,,, log on often so everyone can know more about each other. I guarantee that you will be glad you did that, Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luperez548 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 On May 10, 2018 at 9:56 PM, GPscroller said: Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta Paul. Jeff Nice place where you live Jeff, I have been there's couple of times, I had good time even though I was working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luperez548 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 On May 9, 2018 at 8:38 PM, Paul L said: Hi everyone, I am very new to this...in fact so new that my scroll saw I bought will finally be here tomorrow. I bought a Dewalt 788 and ordered it through Lowe's to avoid shipping costs. I am looking forward to scrolling as I have been watching endless you tube videos on the subject and watching many make their wonderful projects. Since I am retired, I wanted a good hobby in the winter and I do enjoy working with wood. I have a few books now on patterns and how to learn to scroll. Found this site through the Inkscape tutorial (which is greatly appreciated). Again, hi to everyone! Paul, welcome to the village, good choice, the only thing is that you can stop once you have started, LOL, I have a couple of DW-788, it is a good saw. Try to get good blades, Flying Dutchman are excellent, patterns are available in the Village gallery. Steve Good has a good pattern catalog as well, welcome on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Posted May 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Thank you all...I have been to Steve Good's website looking through his free patterns there. My Olson and Flying Dutchman blades just arrived. I also been looking through this website's patterns and there are some very nice ones here. I have some wood now to practice with. Don't worry, the questions I have will come as I go along and I appreciate everyone's help. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Luperez548 said: Nice place where you live Jeff, I have been there's couple of times, I had good time even though I was working Thanks Luis, if your ever back, let me know. Jeff Luperez548 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Welcome Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 A big WELCOME from me. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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