Tom-in-Ashland Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Had a DeWalt scroll saw long ago. Made lots of jig saw puzzles and a few other things. Then after I retired moved to a place with a 24’ X 40 shop and 36 acres (my wife wanted horses), filled it with equipment and started making custom furniture. Then in about 2010 had to have 3 vertebrae fused. That help for about 7-8 years then problems returned and nothing more can be done. Sold all the tools and property and now live in a much more reasonable property in Ashland Oregon. Needed something to do and since the new house has a 8 X 12 shop area in the garage I bought a new scroll saw since that can be done sitting. (More than5 minutes on my feet and I’m in considerable pain.) Re-learning to use the saw has been reasonably fast so I’m about to embark on a real project - not sure what yet. Have ben looking through some online designs and may go with one of those. However, couple weeks ago a large truck (based on tire tracks) did lots of damage by driving in planted area between curb and sidewalk. The only damage on our property was a destroyed street number sign so maybe I’ll make replacing that the first real project. By the way I’m 81 and hope to show everyone old dogs can learn new tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Hello Tom and welcome to the village from East Tennessee. Glad you found us. No doubt, you can always teach old dogs new tricks and look forward to hearing and seeing what you do with your new saw. Be sure to checkout the pattern library here as it is chock full of patterns provided by different designers for free. Also, if you are not familiar with Steve Good’s blog, check it out here : https://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com he has been providing free patterns for scrollers for a number of years. He also has done many articles and videos to help people learn how to scroll. You can search his blog, or you can find them here in his pattern catalog as well: https://www.stevedgood.com/catalog/index.php amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Welcome from SE Washington.... Been by Ashland. many times.. beautiful area.. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Welcome to The Village and back into scrolling. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Welcome to the forum, Tom, Sorry to hear about the medical issues. I am also in considerable pain but, enjoy doing as much scrolling as I can when I find projects I like and time to do them. Looking forward to seeing your crafts. God Bless! Spirithorse amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Welcome! amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Welcome to the Village Tom! Another old timer here at 82. Lots of nice folks here to help and share information. Glad you found us! amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Welcome to the Village Tom. You will find lots of free patterns here and lots of friendly advice. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Welcome to the Village Tom. Enjoy ! It's a great place to be. Don't forget to look up 'Router Signs' they are great fun and can be done sitting down too. I did this one for the front of my house. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Welcome to the village. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Your an inspiration for us,Keep coming back!!! Welcome friend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Welcome to the Village forum from TN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Welcome to the Village from the east coast (Delaware). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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