dansnow Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hi Folks, My name is Dan, currently living in the Sacramento area. I started scroll sawing last autumn after getting laid off. One of my wifes friends suggested I make wooden toys as a sideline to bring in a little extra cash. Why not, I thought. I used to build and fly RC planes, so how hard could this be? Right! Anyway, I had a table saw, a band saw, a bench top drill press and a small belt/disk sander. And with that I started. Then a friend from church gifted me with a Dremel 16" 2 speed scroll saw and I was hooked. Over the next 10 months I tried like heck to wear that thing out. I ordered an Excaliber 21" saw in February, but it wasn't until early June that I received it. What a joy it is using that over the Dremel. I'm starting to get ready for the fall craft fairs, have a shop on etsy, zibbet and delighted, and every day I learn how much I don't know about woodworking and finishing. Regards, Dan Snow bobscroll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrybritner Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Welcome Dan, I think scrolling is like the art we create which is a work in progress, meaning that every project is different than the one before it with its own challenges. This is perhaps one of the things that keeps us coming back for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multitom Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hi Dan, Welcome! I am Mahendra from India with all the right machinery in your shop what can stop you from making anything:-) come in and join the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hi Dan, Welcome to the Village, I'm Keith from Cornwall U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hello Dan, Thank you for the intro, It sounds like your well tooled up and ready to go!, You will find plenty of help and patterns on here if you need any, Bob from England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntter2022 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hi Dan Thanks for the intro. Take your time and check things out alot here . I been scrolling for like 43 years and I'm still learning . I love my EX21 David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hi Dan, Welcome. Sounds like you are hooked..... , what a great hobby. Chelcass from Michigan U.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hi Dan a big WELCOME from me. As David before me said i love my EX-21 . Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clozy Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hi Dan, welcome from Durban South Africa, I am sure you will feel at home here among scrolling friends it's a great place to be. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Welcome to The Village. A place filled with skills of many wonderful and caring people. It is truly a family here and we all welcome you with open arms. Your scrolling experience will grow if you come back here often and get to know everyone. If there is something you would like to accomplish with scrolling and are not sure about how to go about it , just ask, but be prepared to get bombarded with answers and help. Glad you found us. Dick (heppnerguy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I'm with you Dan,best thing I ever did was try a scroll saw .I can't stay away from it! Second best thing I did was order the rapid resizer .com program .Adds to the ease of doing what you want very quickly.i couldn't make money till I got the program.Once you learn the simple steps you never forget how to use it.i too wore out many many cheap saws and finally got the dw788 for some of my practice intarsia pieces,go figure!Welcome to the village ,lots of friends to be made here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hi Dan, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. As long as we keep learning we keep breathing. Scrolling is an addiction that does not really ever go away. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi Dan welcome to the Village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luperez548 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Dan, welcome to the Village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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