wombatie Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 What are your tips and tricks that you would pass on to a newbie? Mine: Stay relaxed and do not push to hard into the blade. Its supposed to be a stress free hobby. When trying a new finish try it on a scrap of wood first that way if it doesn't work you haven't ruined what you have been working on. I learnt that the hard way. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 TAKE UP GOLF....LOL Apart from what Marg said don't try and cut a complicated piece at first, cut basic designs and get used to the feel of the saw, ornaments are a good starter project they will get you use to inside and outside cuts, but most of all be safe,enjoy, and don't rush........Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodburner63 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Great tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullyscroller Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 have fun , don't make scrollin a job !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Don't scroll with your tongue between your teeth. And don't ask why I talk with a lissstppp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD Mike Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 This is what I have on my site: http://www.mikesworkshop.com/Tips.htm FD Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 When I first started, I hobbled myself being too gentle with the blades. Was super careful and generous on curves and turns, I was paranoid of stressing them out and snapping them ,,, And the result was sloppy corners. Blades can generally take alot more stress than most people would think, and once I started pushing the envelope a bit, results were much better. So my advice would be, don't be too gentle with those blades. Push it a bit right from the git go. Sure, you'll snap a few. You'll do that anyhow. But you don't know what any tool or machine is capable of until you explore its limits - And if you tend always to err on the side of caution, your work will suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Another good one is to rub the ends of the blades with some sand paper to get rid of any grease that may be on them, that way the blades do not slip out of the holders and frighten the life out of you. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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