Hello, everyone! I’m happy to be here…

[Michael B.]

Hello, all -

I’m a brand new member here, and I’m happy to have found this wonderful community. I live in Minnesota with my family and I have been a woodworker off and on for about 15 years. I have done quite a few projects but I am never going to be accused of being a “fine woodworker” and I’m more into function than form (read: “I’m a bit of a hack.” ) However, I really enjoy fixing things, and making things of all kinds, mostly out of wood. I have had a band saw for a long time, but I have almost no experience with a scroll saw. I have used other people’s scroll saws just a couple of times so this is mostly new to me. I am interested in making a couple of projects which require (or will be made way easier with) a scroll saw, so that’s what got me interested in scroll saws. After poking around here and other places on the web, I can see what a useful and fun tool it would be to have. So this weekend, I just picked one up! I bought one of the new Bauer 22” scrolls saws from Harbor Freight and I’m looking forward to getting it set up, tuned up, and put to use. I’m also excited to learn from all of you and maybe someday I can get enough experience to help other new people.

Best regards,

Michael

[Denny Knappen]

Welcome to the Village forum from Tennessee.  I spent the first 60 years of my life in Minnesota.  As a Pegas dealer, if you have any questions, give me a holler.

[Scrappile]

Welcome to the forum.  Glad you have joined us.

[Dak0ta52]

Welcome from North Carolina. You're venturing into a very addictive hobby. Lots of knowledge on this forum so don't hesitate to ask questions. And by all means, be sure to post pictures of your projects.

[wombatie]

Welcome to the Village Michael.  May your addiction begin.

Marg

[preprius]

Welcome to the village. I am Mark from California.

The experts in the village has helped me many times.  When I got stuck I asked questions and attached pictures. 

Having functional scrollsaw projects makes for good challenges. Please share your projects. I would love to see them.

 

Me.

Mark Eason

[Wichman]

Welcome to the village  

[daveww1]

welcome to the village

[ChelCass]

Welcome to the village. Be sure to check out the pattern library, some great patterns there.

[Hawk]

Welcome from Michigan, getting the saw now is perfect timing with winter coming on! let the saw dust fly...

[Michael B.]

Thank you, EVERYONE, for the very warm welcome! I'm so impressed already by how welcoming, friendly, and helpful everyone has been. I really appreciate it!

[Randyw81]

Welcome from Pennsylvania! Don't be afraid to ask questions even if they seem dumb to you.  We've all been there and some of us still are there.  I've been making sawdust for many years with my saw and still learn a lot here. 

[Scrolling Steve]

Welcome to the Village!......Do let us know how you like the Bauer saw.

[JJB]

Welcome!! We're glad you are here

 

[joel brinker]

Welcome to here I started with a harbor freight scroll saw (lasted a week before breaking), then got a Wen with pinless adapters. I got hooked in just a few months, now i have a 22" Excalibur. Have been able to find good ppl here great patterns and learn how to make my own in just a few years. Have fun and I'm sure only going to see you here at night when to dark to use your new toy

 

[Blaughn]

Hello, Michael from a fellow Minnesotan!  You will find this forum extremely valuable for all of the questions you may have.

Bruce

Bloomington MN

[Dan]

Welcome from Ohio!