new2woodwrk Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) I know there are many aspects/topics to scroll sawing. but one thing I find common among them is the term "Fun Cut". So I ask, what does that mean to you? How do you identify if a cut was "fun"? I think for me, a fun cut is any one I can get to final finishing without breaking is a "fun cut". However, my favorite thing to cut at the moment are Dragons. I really like cutting them! You? Thoughts? Thanks in advance Edited September 14, 2020 by new2woodwrk amazingkevin, lawson56 and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Love adding personalized names etc to the military clocks I make as well as the cars.. I've made a lot of personalized items for our service men / women and try to include a ornament themed toward the clock they ordered as a gift from me.. The thought of them being stationed out of the US away from family/friends and receiving these gifts I made makes a warm feeling in my heart.. It also puts a little $$ in my pocket with family buying these gifts for there military family / friends so it's a win win for me.. but money aside.. I really just enjoy doing this for them.. amazingkevin, OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 To me it is making something for a surprise gift to tell someone thanks! OCtoolguy, amazingkevin, new2woodwrk and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 All scrolling is fun. Some is funner than others. amazingkevin, OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 I scroll what interests me, so I enjoy every project I do. I don’t sell I just scroll and give away. The fun for me is as I’m scrolling a project I’m anticipating the persons face when I give it to them. new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 To me a fun cut is either a funny () pattern, or something so easy it could almost cut itself. Marg Dave Monk, new2woodwrk, amazingkevin and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 A Fun cut is one that Not only complete without breakage,but one that takes awhile to cut.Be it car, animal, person,I prefer Person.They are my Favorite. amazingkevin, new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) A fun cut to me is one that is relatively simple and quick to do, but one that produces a good looking final project. A large, intricate, challenging cut may be satisfying to do as well, and something I really enjoy, but they normally require a lot of concentration and patience so therefore, not what I call a "fun" cut. Edit: I have to qualify my statements as it is what your definition of "Fun" is. IMHO there is a big difference between "Fun" and "Enjoyable/Satisfying". A "Fun" project is most likely enjoyable and satisfying but a "Enjoyable/Satisfying" project may not be "Fun" to do. Edited September 15, 2020 by FrankEV new2woodwrk, amazingkevin, OCtoolguy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 For me a fun cut would be the current project. I do prefer more intricate patterns. Also any thing that presents a challenge. amazingkevin, new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 I don't cut anything that is not fun or appeals to me. But the Segmented gnomes (Bruce Worthington design)that I made really put a smile on my face. new2woodwrk, amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Any project that has more time cutting and less time changing entry holes would be more fun. But with that said, any scroll project is fun if you derive pleasure from doing it and are stressfree. I do what I do to relieve stress from everyday life. new2woodwrk and amazingkevin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 I generally make stuff that appeals to me, even if it ends up being given to someone else. I don't make things to sell, so most of what I make is of a pattern, style and material of my own choosing and on my own schedule. Thus they become "fun cuts" sort of by default. Building an inventory of items to sell them does not appeal to me at all. I admire those who are disciplined enough to do that. A good example of what I consider a "fun cut" is Christmas ornaments. I make dozens of them every year and have been doing it for many years. It's become part of my annual holiday tradition. Even though I am making large quantities of the same ornament, I choose the pattern and material that appeals to me. I listen to Christmas music non-stop, while in the shop. The whole effort serves to put me in the spirit of the season. Giving them away and seeing the reactions of the recipients is the pay off. While I'm glad when I'm all done with them each year, I always look forward to doing it again next year. new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy, amazingkevin and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 My most enjoyable or fun cuts are when I am making a project for a young child. Putting a smile on a young face is my favorite thing to do. OCtoolguy, new2woodwrk, amazingkevin and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleguy Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 To me a fun cut is something thats extremely challenging - sometimes even something very simple is fun - depends. At the moment almost anything is fun -as long as Im on a saw ! amazingkevin, OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 A fun cut, to me, is usually one that I am planning for a particular person that I know will love the final project. The anticipation of making something someone is sure to love is enjoyable. It is also a fun cut when everything just clicks, the radio plays the right song and the sawdust flows, the blade stays on the line... OCtoolguy, amazingkevin, new2woodwrk and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 I guess the Miniature Birdhouse Ornaments. I normally don't like making more than one of anything, but I made over 300 of these birdhouse ornaments. amazingkevin, OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 Compound cutting just about anything. OCtoolguy, new2woodwrk and amazingkevin 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdneal Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 A fun cut for me is the one I just discovered and want to do, but don't have the wood or I have a backlog of other projects that have to get done first. new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy, Roberta Moreton and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 I'm always looking for a project that will challenge me and be useful when it's done. There are so many boxes, bowls and baskets that I want to make and so little time left. new2woodwrk and Rolf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) My "fun" projects are: 1. get through it without breaking or really messing it up. No designer firewood! 2. comes out really nice after finishing or a good outcome on a finish I haven't tried before. 3. It sells and I make money on it! Major Bonus fun and pride: Something that will be a keepsake for someone!! I've done several wedding/anniversary signs this year, so now they pretty much meet the three criteria above every time. But the major bonus is that 99% of the couples will hang it on the wall and get "a warm fuzzy feeling" every time they look at it. THAT really makes me happy. Edited September 19, 2020 by OzarkSawdust new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Something that doesn't require a lot of prep work or time finishing. And it must be something that makes me think. new2woodwrk and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 I have been Scrolling for a couple Decades and mostly with STACKING to get many at the same time. Lately I ran across H. Botas Patterns and from the first one till I guess over a dozen I fine his way of designing mostly Easy, but decided to only cut ONE AT A TIME (with the wood) and to cut a piece of 1/4" to me became down right FUN.... Honest...........................More Fun than Usual............Danny :+} new2woodwrk and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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