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[OLScroler]

Im Chris and reside in Lawrenceville Ga. I've been scrolling for some 20 years or so, started out by trading a large compressor for a scroll saw. RBI Hawk 20 inch, you know the one that had allen screws on the top and bottom blade clamps with the adjusting tensioning leaver at the back. Sense then I've added a Excalibur also the other day a 26 inch Hawk, needs a little attention though. Have cut a fair amount of stuff but pretty much give most of it as gifts or if someone appreciates it away it goes, also as Sunday School white elephant gifts sure is a lot of fun watching those folks fight over something you can always cut another one. Don't get me wrong Im not the best around but its therapy, just me and my saw. Well its off to planing or cutting. Looking forward to meeting y'all and picking up tips as well. Will I better get to it, Figure if I don't have any cuts around then its time to build/cut something else.

 

 

[amazingkevin]

There,s a certain flair to your projects!!! High detail !!! I think we will have plenty to share with you and I antisapate the reverse. You,ve got lots of years of fine tuning your skills that I,m sure love to learn. My mouth waters at the managers of quality saws in your shop. We love pictures of shops too. I think most of us scrollers are givers. Some get cases of my work on the house,lol I hope you become a regular here . Welcome friend!!! See you soon!!!

Edited March 20, 2020 by amazingkevin
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[dgman]

Welcome to the Village Chris! I’m sure you have a lot to share with us!

[wombatie]

Welcome to the Village Chris.  Awesome work.

Marg 

[Scrolling Steve]

Welcome to the Village, Chris......Very nice  work !

[daveww1]

welcome to the village, very nice work

[Denny Knappen]

Welcome to the Village forum from TN.

[Rockytime]

That's some nice sophisticated work you are showing us. We may just learn a lot from you. Welcome to the Village. You'll find lots of camaraderie here! 

[OCtoolguy]

On 3/19/2020 at 6:33 AM, OLScroler said:

Im Chris and reside in Lawrenceville Ga. I've been scrolling for some 20 years or so, started out by trading a large compressor for a scroll saw. RBI Hawk 20 inch, you know the one that had allen screws on the top and bottom blade clamps with the adjusting tensioning leaver at the back. Sense then I've added a Excalibur also the other day a 26 inch Hawk, needs a little attention though. Have cut a fair amount of stuff but pretty much give most of it as gifts or if someone appreciates it away it goes, also as Sunday School white elephant gifts sure is a lot of fun watching those folks fight over something you can always cut another one. Don't get me wrong Im not the best around but its therapy, just me and my saw. Well its off to planing or cutting. Looking forward to meeting y'all and picking up tips as well. Will I better get to it, Figure if I don't have any cuts around then its time to build/cut something else.

 

 

It looks to me that you may be the "new kid on the block" but you are no stranger to the art of woodworking. Nice work. Welcome aboard. We'll all be learning from you it seems.

 

[meflick]

Another Tennessee welcome to the village. Some beautiful work you have crafted there. Look forward to your participation.

[Puzzleguy]

Chris,  your very talented -great job- welcome to the forum !

[Ron Johnson]

Welcome Chris. Beautiful work. 

[OLScroler]

Thank You working on some other projects. Will post when available.

Have been working on entry holes further than my drill press allows.

Chris H.

[Scrappile]

Thanks for joining us.  Very nice work you have shown.

[OLScroler]

Hay now I & my wife have been busy taking care of my parents and both have passed. Looking to retire April 2025 so some more projects will be coming sorry I have not been around for a while but here’s a picture of my tiny little place.

[OLScroler]

Hope all y’all had a Great Thanksgiving 

Be N Touch later

[rafairchild2]

Welcome from VA Beach VA.  edit... Oh my, didn't realize this was from 4 years ago!!!

You certainly are an "Old Hand" at the craft.  I look forward to seeing what other works and advise you bring, and hope we can do the same for you.

Although I do worry about those heavy chains on the drill press!  Is there something you want to share with the class?  

Like you I am getting ready for retirement, but made the decision a few weeks ago, to work at NATO for 2025 and then decide at the end of the year if I want to go another year.  I like what I do, who I do it with and the money.  It keeps me busy and is only 8 mile commute.  It gives me structure and purpose.

Edited November 30, 2024 by rafairchild2

[ChelCass]

Welcome back, sorry to hear about your parents.  Lots of new folks joined and a lot of the oldsters still here.  Lots of new patterns to check out.  Hope you have a great Thanksgiving.

[OLScroler]

Thanks for the replys and just ordered a pin nailer with 3/8 inch pins. Have been using 1/8 inch baltic birch for Christmas ornaments. I like to cut multiple peices of this plywood and have been using two sided carpet tape but sometimes it wants to stick to me more than the wood. I just used the last of a stick and release tape from the Winfield Collection and they still have this product I have been using this to adhere patterns to the wood, but I am going to look for an alternative due to the price tag. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Not sure how to turn the picture still learning. Have a Great Weekend!!!!!!

[Dan]

Welcome from Ohio!

You've got some beautiful pieces there.

[wombatie]

Welcome back.  Life tends to get in the way sometimes.  Love the Christmas ornaments, love the colors too.

Marg

[OLScroler]

Thanks for the reply’s from everyone I’ve thought about selling my RBI saw but I’m having a hard time bringing myself to do it. It is nice to have good folks to talk to about scroll sawing, I have something on the saw table maybe I’ll have it finished cutting and then painted, I’ll post pics when I get finished. Yall take care!!!!!!!

[heppnerguy]

I do not remember you from before but it I can get back to the computer a little more as things settle down from Christmas and Thanksgiving perhaps I will get to know you better. So I Welcome you from warm Southern Arizona and I am glad you choose to return here.

Dick

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