I need a younger back!!!

[jimmyG]

Even though I have good seating and posture, if I sit for more than a few hours my OLD back let's me know that's too long.

I worked a few hours on "Missed Opportunities" another Steve Good design yesterday and a few today to finish it.  I'm quite sure seasoned scrollers could have knocked it out in half the time but hopefully I will get faster as I keep practicing.  At least I haven't ruined anything   "yet"

 

[blondewood]

It just wants us to 'stir up the blood'.

Nice job, clean cuts, and it's not about how long, but about how much fun.

When I try to go faster I mess up and that ruins everything for me.

[Scrappile]

I hear you.  A couple hours sitting at the scroll saw and my old back will not straighten up until I move around for an hour or so loosening things up!  But you got it done and a nice job.  

[jimmyG]

I hear ya about what happens when you go faster.  I get on a roll feeding and turning and all is right with the world, until it isn't.  Gotta work on my speed and steering a bunch more!

[Sycamore67]

Unless you are into selling projects speed is of no concern.  Scrolling for me is a hobby and the main objective is to enjoy it.  Why hurry?  

I have a very bad back but have a great tall office chair that provides excellent support.  It was not cheap but worth every penny.  Your chair, tilt of saw, height of saw and others will make it a bit easier on your back.  Also taking breaks is important.

[daveww1]

very nice

[wombatie]

I find that if I stand up and do a couple of stretches or maybe a slow walk around the garden every hour or so my back is not quite so bad.
It doesn't matter how long a project takes, you are only competing against yourself.

You did a very good job, keep up the good work.

Marg

[Gonzo]

On 9/2/2023 at 7:13 PM, Sycamore67 said:

Unless you are into selling projects speed is of no concern.  Scrolling for me is a hobby and the main objective is to enjoy it.  Why hurry?  

 

I couldn’t agree more.