Mr_Measure_Twice Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Hello fellow Scroll saw Villagers! I'm Jim from California, reintroducing myself to scroll sawing after 40 years (high school) with a Jet JSS-26 26" 2-speed scroll saw. I've been woodworking since my dad let me cut a 2x4 with his ALL METAL Black & Decker circular saw at the young age of 7 (with a little help). I was already hooked just by watching the things he and his handyman friend Orville could do in a weekend. Anyway, I took woodshop from 7th grade through 12th grade and even a year in Junior College before I went into the Navy. I continued woodworking even in the Navy since my home port had a huge woodshop and a huge metal shop too. When not on deployment, I usually got 5 hours or more a week at the 'shop' - both wood and metal shops. After 8 years, I left the Navy, but the sawdust continued to flow through my veins and I quickly tooled up the garage with the essentials - table saw, miter saw, circular saw and a variety of accessories. Fast forward 28 years from leaving the Navy and I am still at it, playing with sawdust. And, I recently acquired a few more machines and tools this past weekend, including the aforementioned Jet JSS-26 26" 2-speed scroll saw. Oh, you want to know what else I got, huh? I picked up a 100% complete Walker-Turner 6" jointer (pre-Kearney & Trecker), a Porter-Cable dovetail jig system, an oxy-acetylene torch set with tanks and a nice carry cart + 3 sets of regulators and 3 torches, and a few other doo-dads and thingie-ma-bobs (clamps mostly). But, what I am here for is welding advice... JUST KIDDING... I'm here to reacquaint myself with scroll sawing and to find other owners of the Jet JSS-26 26" 2-speed scroll saw. OK, that's probably more than you bargained for, huh? :-) Photos of the scroll saw are attached - it runs perfectly, cuts very nice, and it came with a custom made stand from the previous owner. Sadly, the guy did not have the manual for it any longer, so I am looking for that as well as a source for parts, just in case I ever need a part, maybe like the bellows to blow the dust aside??? :-) OK, that's it ----- for now. ~Jim OCtoolguy, FrankEV, munzieb and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyred Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Welcome to the Village. Good to have you here. You will find a lot of information and (mostly) good advise here. Tom OCtoolguy and Mr_Measure_Twice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Welcome to the Village. Great to see new faces here. Hopefully you'll fine some answers here. Mr_Measure_Twice and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Measure_Twice Posted October 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks Rocky & Jolly! I read a lot of the introductions and the replies and it was clear to me that it's a pretty good crowd of folks that had a lot of offers for help, guidance, etc. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) Hello Jim,Welcome friend!! Well you talk the talk and walk the walk you are now a full fledged member of SSV!!! Your going to have a great time conversing with Scrollers from around the world here! Thanks for the shop pictures. We love pictures. And say that c- arm saw you have is a workhorse and should last a life time.great saw. Well just don,t be a stranger ever , everybody's comments are needed and welcomed.hope you become a regular,welcome again!!! Edited October 7, 2020 by amazingkevin Spelling OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Welcome to the Village from our side of the pond too.. It's a great place to be, full of great people - Enjoy OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Welcome from the East Coast of Central florida. I did a lot of woodworking when I lived in NC in my dedicated 24X30 Woodworking shop with all the major equipment. When I moved to Florida Had to give it all up. However, i'm able to make sawdust again, even if it is only a dustpan at a time, in my mini workshop with very limited equipment. Great people here in the Village with a wealth of knowledge and the willingness to share. Looking forward to see your work. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 welcome to the village OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Welcome to the Village Jim! Where in Ca are you from? I’m in Ventura Co in So. Ca. This is a great place to come and learn and get questions answered. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Welcome to the Village from East Tennessee. Glad you joined us and look forward to your participation. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Welcome to the Village forum from TN OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Welcome to the Village Jim. Seems like you got yourself a work horse of a saw, we all start somewhere. Just remember, practice, practice, practice. Marg OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted October 18, 2020 Report Share Posted October 18, 2020 Welcome to the Village from another Navy vet. Thanks for the nice introduction! Looking forward to seeing some of your projects. Enjoy yourself and God Bless! Spirithorse OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Welcome to the Village Jim. I'm in Huntington Beach, Ca. so we might be neighbors. I too had a full shop at one time but now I'm in a 9 x 13 storage room in our mobile home park. Just big enough for me to get myself in trouble from time to time. As for your manual, there are many manuals available right here on SSV but if not, do a google search for yours online. They are out there in PDF format and so far, I've found every manual I've searched for. Best of luck and be sure to show us your stuff. We all love pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedido Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Welcome to the village! I see you also have a king kong miter saw in Dewalt. I love mine. Chews up wood, logs and maybe small children. Glad your getting back to scrolling. I started about a year ago and it has been amazing! Ask away with questions. I am sure I dont know the answer, but someone here will. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Welcome to the village. if you have any questions ask and we will answer them, we hae a good crew here. IKE OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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