jimmyG Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Since I retired last year I decided to turn my one car garage into a little wood working hobby shop. Been trying many different things to find an area that would be the most and "safest" to learn. The addition of the scroll saw last week is something that I really want to dive into. I'm sure I can gather much useful information here. bobscroll, James E. Welch, heppnerguy and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Welcome to the Village forum from Tennessee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpburcham Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Welcome to the Village from Colorado! Lots of great advice to be gleaned in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Another Tennessee welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 The people here can and will really help you. You will enjoy. Jerry Walters from Colorado Kevin Krippel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Krippel Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 wish my shop was clear like yours! Welcome friend.Around here it,s ask and you shall receive as you already found out. Welcome my friend . I took a vacation from SSV and maybe I can keep coming back.physical problems limit what I do .welcome again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw81 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Welcome from Pennsylvania! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 You have yourself a very nice shop. Mine is about the same size, but not nearly as nice and neat. Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Very neat looking shop. Welcome to the Village. Dangerously addicting hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Welcome to the village. Be sure to ask questions and share your frustrations. Share pics also. We have some great people here many have helped Me. Me. Mark Eason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Welcome from North Carolina. Looks like you've set up a nice shop. Now to create some dust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr42 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Welcome from Western Maryland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 welcome to the village from Pa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 Welcome to the Village Jimmy. I wonder how long your workshop will stay that neat and tidy. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 Add Delaware to the list - Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Jimmy, you have a great looking woodshop. Welcome from Eastern Washington State! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Welcome from Ohio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctutor Posted September 2, 2023 Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 Hi Jimmy from Solomons Island area. glad to help if I can Scrolling is much fun although I started as a turner I'm torn which tools I want to play with at any one time. Darryl jimmyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyG Posted September 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 Greetings Darryl I started woodworking a little late in life trying to figure out what area I like the best. I'm starting to get the hang of scrolling and haven't messed anything up yet but I work at a snail's pace until I build more experience. I have proper seating and posture but my old back pays the price if I sit for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Welcome to the Village from Minnesota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 Good Morning this is Arun here from Bangalore India. Scrolling is new in India as a hobby. I am 53 years, have turned my garage into a small DIY temple. I learnt very late in life that I can't make anything but good at repairs. So here I am want to scroll saw and make some small and some things for now. So please help me out as much as you can. I want some basic A4 size templates to print out stick on wood (or) draw on to wood and scroll. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 Hello @Arun Welcome to the forum. Very glad to have you join us. May I suggest you introduce yourself using the This thread: https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/forum/46-introductions/. That way more people will see it. I do not think there are many, if any other members for your part of the world. Looking forward to knowing you and seeing your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 8/23/2023 at 3:44 PM, jimmyG said: Since I retired last year I decided to turn my one car garage into a little wood working hobby shop. Been trying many different things to find an area that would be the most and "safest" to learn. The addition of the scroll saw last week is something that I really want to dive into. I'm sure I can gather much useful information here. Welcome to THE VILLAGE where a lot of people from all over the world come together to enjoy each other's projects and learn from one another. Just for your information I am going to give you a couple of places where you can download a lot of scroll saw patterns to learn on. First is the pattern library right here in THE SCROLL SAW VILLAGE and another good one is www.scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com this last site has a lot of beginner patterns and also some advanced patterns as well. The other tip is do not buy your blades at the big box stores as they do not handle the ones you will need for scrolling. Those you will need to but on line. Ask about those sites and they will be given to you from the membership here. One last suggestion would be to find a wood store near you that sells Baltic Birch Plywood, as that is the best plywood for scrolling as it has not voids in the middle of the plys so it will keep you from messing up a project do to the voids in normal plywood. The most used thickness it 1/4 inch. Good luck on your new endeavor and take your time, with practice you will soon be doing projects you never thought you could handle. Dick heppnerguy jimmyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafairchild2 Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) Your shop looks great! I too use my garage as a shop, but I occupy one side of it about 20 x 6, as I still put my Mustang convertible in it too. One day, I might dedicate the whole garage as my shop, retirement is a couple of years away... I just spent the weekend installing ridged dust collection pipes and a two-stage vortex collector for my vacuum. I am still working out the top vac for my scrollsaw. The current setup as pictured does a good job, combined wit the bottom vac from James, I have nearly zero dust blowing around. Edited September 24, 2023 by rafairchild2 jimmyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyG Posted September 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 Looks good... I just have vac hook ups on sanders and saws. I mask up and use a leaf blower to blow out the sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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