Popular Post Joe W. Posted February 1, 2021 Popular Post Report Posted February 1, 2021 Well, I've gone and done it. Got sawdust in my veins now. After I got the DW788 fixed and outfitted with lights, I started on the practice exercises in the first edition of John Nelson's "Scroll Saw Workbook" (the library is a wonderful asset). Did ten of the exercises and decided to try my hand at this Steve Good pattern (Thanks Steve). Used luan I had on hand and stained the top layer with stain I also had on hand. I really like not having to make a trip to get materials/supplies - and using what I have on hand. It helps balance out those times when I have to make 3 trips (or more) to be able to fix/repair something. Anyway, if I remember correctly, I used a Pegas # 5 Skip Blade and lost all track of time while working on this piece. I picked this pattern because it looked simple enough that I thought I could do it. But in the process I gained more appreciation for what goes into fretwork. Oh, and my brother-in-law is a farmer and sells local, so I thought I'd give it to him. My next piece is going to be a horse puzzle made with 3/4 pine, but I have to wait on that for now, until my next order of blades arrives. amazingkevin, wombatie, RabidAlien and 15 others 18 Quote
RabidAlien Posted February 1, 2021 Report Posted February 1, 2021 Lookin' good! This one's got a bit of everything....lettering, straight lines, curves, and corners! Welcome to the obsess....er....hobby! amazingkevin 1 Quote
rjR Posted February 1, 2021 Report Posted February 1, 2021 Very nicely done sign. It is an addiction--The scrollsaw will even be used for things that the other shop tools can do. amazingkevin 1 Quote
dgman Posted February 1, 2021 Report Posted February 1, 2021 Looks good Joe! You are progressing very nicely! amazingkevin 1 Quote
meflick Posted February 1, 2021 Report Posted February 1, 2021 Nice work. No turning back now. Enjoy your new obsession. amazingkevin 1 Quote
Tomanydogs Posted February 1, 2021 Report Posted February 1, 2021 You have cut a very fine piece. Well done. amazingkevin 1 Quote
Rockytime Posted February 2, 2021 Report Posted February 2, 2021 That's some fine cutting. Now you're hooked and love it! amazingkevin 1 Quote
Ken Lotts Posted February 2, 2021 Report Posted February 2, 2021 Great looking project! Nicely done. Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 2, 2021 Report Posted February 2, 2021 HUMPH!!! I can't tell if this was CNC cut or scroll sawn!!! Your on your way no stopping you now, your hooked!!! Quote
Charlie E Posted February 3, 2021 Report Posted February 3, 2021 Great job! And welcome to Scrollers Anonymous. Quote
Joe W. Posted February 3, 2021 Author Report Posted February 3, 2021 THANK YOU all for your kind words. I've started another Steve Good pattern (I'm a Jeep Man) using 1/4" BB I picked up from the local box store (starts with an L). The smaller font is kicking my butt. I searched on the forum for inspiration, tips, tricks, and or shortcuts and it looks like the bottom line is PPP (practicex3)! So, like a good little boy, I'm going to work on my a, b, c, ezzz, (along with the rest of those hard to cut buggers! Quote
heppnerguy Posted February 3, 2021 Report Posted February 3, 2021 You are going strong now, no stopping you. I will be watching and admiring all your progress and sit waiting anxiously for your fret work to surface here in this forum. You go guy Dick heppnerguy Quote
wombatie Posted February 3, 2021 Report Posted February 3, 2021 You did a great job. All that practice paid off. Marg Quote
dragonkort2 Posted February 3, 2021 Report Posted February 3, 2021 I agree with everyone else YOU DID A GREAT JOB!!!! and now you have scrolling in your blood!!lol cant wait to see what you do next !!! Quote
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