Popular Post Loskoppie Posted December 5, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) Hi from Barbara As growing up I was always in trouble for been to slow. Now I have a hobby were the slower I go the easer the work is. My first job with hard rose white teak wood is putting my skills to task enjoying it so much. Just so different a experience to ply wood but just fun as well. My motor I am worried it will blow so I am taking it slow but loving every moment. Thanks to all who helped with tips and reminders as ply is different skill level. Edited December 5, 2021 by Loskoppie don watson, OCtoolguy, FrankEV and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 You seem to have the cutting right, 'slow and steady' will see you through the hardest of woods. (and a sharp blade) OCtoolguy, danny and Loskoppie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Slow and steady is the key. Don’t try to cut any faster than the blade will allow. I made some crosses out of Purpleheart, that was some very slow cutting. Loskoppie, don watson, OCtoolguy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Slow and steady wins the race every time. No good pushing the blade too hard all you will accomplish is lots of broken blades. Marg OCtoolguy, don watson and Loskoppie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loskoppie Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 HI always trying to improve don watson, OCtoolguy and Fab4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Fengstad Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 I was always told "first you get good then you can get fast" Loskoppie, Rolf, OCtoolguy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Number one is to enjoy the cutting. I have been at it since 2004. I stack cut my ornaments 6 at a time (1/16 BB) When I started it took me almost 2hours and a lot of broken blades to cut the on pictured. I used Olson 2/0 R 28 TPI blades because of the details. The ornament is 4". It now takes me about 40 min (lots of small holes) with a faster cutting Pegas 2/0 R 15TPI blade and no broken blades. The first saw was the Delta SS350 and now I use either a Hawk G4 or and EX 16. So the bottom line is you will get faster with experience but as the other have pointed out speed is very dependent on the type of wood and blade and a biggie is the amount of detail. munzieb, OCtoolguy, don watson and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Learn to feed and steer with just your fingers, not your elbows. Your precision and your arms will thank you for this, and the quality of your cutting will greatly improve. Rest your palms on the front of the table, when you can, and just use your fingers. No, it doesn't work for all cutting, but it sure improves intricate work. Charley Loskoppie, don watson, Dak0ta52 and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 I enjoy the cutting so much that I'm always sad when I finish and the drudgery of sanding and finishing begins. I'm not one to have projects all lined up and prepped but I may have to start so that I always have something ready to scroll. danny, Loskoppie and don watson 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loskoppie Posted December 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 Lots of good wisdom on this forum. Thank you. The older folk or people say you are never to old to learn is so true. Barbara don watson, OCtoolguy and Roberta Moreton 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Loskoppie said: Lots of good wisdom on this forum. Thank you. The older folk or people say you are never to old to learn is so true. Barbara Barbara, I have so many varied interests. My wife and I share the morning paper so while she is reading it, I started doing the crossword puzzles. There are 4 of them everyday. I've learned a ton of new words & facts and can now answer many of the Jeopardy questions. So what you say is true. Gotta keep the mind working all the time. I've got 2 books going all the time too. I love reading. Norm Fengstad, Rolf, don watson and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/8/2021 at 10:52 PM, OCtoolguy said: I enjoy the cutting so much that I'm always sad when I finish and the drudgery of sanding and finishing begins. I'm not one to have projects all lined up and prepped but I may have to start so that I always have something ready to scroll. I pre sand all of my surfaces. and after I am done cutting a light kiss on the MAC mop (240 grit) finishes it. I hate hand sanding that is why I have pretty much one of every sanding tool. Norm Fengstad, don watson, NC Scroller and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Rolf said: I pre sand all of my surfaces. and after I am done cutting a light kiss on the MAC mop (240 grit) finishes it. I hate hand sanding that is why I have pretty much one of every sanding tool. Besides Rolf, you like gadgets. OCtoolguy, Roberta Moreton and meflick 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 59 minutes ago, NC Scroller said: Besides Rolf, you like gadgets. If I had the space for all the gadgets I want, I wouldn't be able to afford them. Once I get all my stuff made up, I'll have to run over to Rolf's and have him show me how to sand them all. Loskoppie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Barbara, Scroll sawing is a journey, not a destination. Take the time along the journey to be accurate, and happy with the process. Eventually, the project will be finished and you will be proud of it. This is the destination, but if you enjoyed the journey, it is the beginning of the next journey. Strive for accuracy at moderate speed and enjoy the journey. Look constantly for ways to do better. If you come up with an idea that makes you more accurate or faster without sacrificing accuracy, then pleas tell us about it. People who don't love the journey of scroll sawing, usually give up quickly. (this is where I find slightly used good scroll saws cheap). Those who expect scroll sawing to be easy and fast give up quickly. When their scroll saw starts collecting dust or keeps getting in their way, they sell it, and I try to find their sale before anyone else does. Work at being more and more accurate, and continue to enjoy the scroll sawing journey. You will likely sell or give away the result (destination) anyway. Charley BadBob, OCtoolguy, Roberta Moreton and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 1 hour ago, CharleyL said: Barbara, Scroll sawing is a journey, not a destination. Take the time along the journey to be accurate, and happy with the process. Eventually, the project will be finished and you will be proud of it. This is the destination, but if you enjoyed the journey, it is the beginning of the next journey. Strive for accuracy at moderate speed and enjoy the journey. Look constantly for ways to do better. If you come up with an idea that makes you more accurate or faster without sacrificing accuracy, then pleas tell us about it. People who don't love the journey of scroll sawing, usually give up quickly. (this is where I find slightly used good scroll saws cheap). Those who expect scroll sawing to be easy and fast give up quickly. When their scroll saw starts collecting dust or keeps getting in their way, they sell it, and I try to find their sale before anyone else does. Work at being more and more accurate, and continue to enjoy the scroll sawing journey. You will likely sell or give away the result (destination) anyway. Charley Excellent Charley! Roberta Moreton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Rolf, your cutting is worthy of the craftsman of the Erzgeberge in Germany. Great job. Rolf and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 4 hours ago, munzieb said: Rolf, your cutting is worthy of the craftsman of the Erzgeberge in Germany. Great job. Ray, Checkout what I'm talking about. German Nutcrackers, Incense Smokers & Christmas Pyramids (erzgebirgepalace.com) OCtoolguy and Roberta Moreton 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 4 hours ago, munzieb said: Ray, Checkout what I'm talking about. German Nutcrackers, Incense Smokers & Christmas Pyramids (erzgebirgepalace.com) Nice stuff for sure. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 After my family moved to the US from Germany in 1955 our relatives continued to send us Christmas gifts made in the Erzgeberge. Until it became too expensive. As a teen my Mom worked in a bakery a few store fronts away from where Volker Arnold had/has? a shop in Dresden. His designs have been a major influence in why I started scrolling. The Ornament pictured in my prior post was my first ornament. Except I cut it out of 1/8 bb back then. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) On 12/10/2021 at 2:36 PM, NC Scroller said: Besides Rolf, you like gadgets. Don’t we all. Edited December 13, 2021 by meflick OCtoolguy and NC Scroller 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Rolf said: After my family moved to the US from Germany in 1955 our relatives continued to send us Christmas gifts made in the Erzgeberge. Until it became too expensive. As a teen my Mom worked in a bakery a few store fronts away from where Volker Arnold had/has? a shop in Dresden. His designs have been a major influence in why I started scrolling. The Ornament pictured in my prior post was my first ornament. Except I cut it out of 1/8 bb back then. I bought Volker Arnolds Book 21 of patterns. I did some of the smaller ones but his pyramid tower was huge, 4' tall. Would have been a great project but no place to store it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 2:36 PM, NC Scroller said: Besides Rolf, you like gadgets. LOL yes I do love my gadgets and tools. I think Santa my be bringing me a couple of new ones this year. In anticipation I will have to do some purging of stuff. NC Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 12/13/2021 at 11:35 AM, munzieb said: I bought Volker Arnolds Book 21 of patterns. I did some of the smaller ones but his pyramid tower was huge, 4' tall. Would have been a great project but no place to store it. Well, you could always build it and then donate it to a local museum or library or something. Just sayin......If you build it they will ???? munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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