MrsN Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I am the Vice President of a local scrolling club. The club has asked me and another guy to do a presentation on fretwork. I got nominated to do the presentation not because I am an expert, but because I like to talk and have done it before. So I have a question for you. If you were going to hear a talk on Fretwork, what big questions would you hope got answered? I hope that you guys can give me some idea of what I should cover in my presentation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 you got me on this one! Possibly choice and types of blades including spirals of blades ,blade care do's and don'ts with blades and all the things that you can say about blades, don't touch the ends of them .Enlarging patterns, finding patterns ,adhering patterns ,removing patterns ,backing up with scrap wood before drilling, correct teeth per thickness of wood ,blades , removing patterns .going only as close to another cut out on the pattern as you skills are capable of, doing the most critical spots first so if you mess up starting over won't be a great loss , machine speed ,pushing and pulling speeds ,proper lighting ,foot control, machine angle for best viewing of cutting process , color of patterns for ease of seeing where the blade is (Lt. gray.)fate of inhaling dust, dust collection ,sitting or standing scrolling, that's a start ! but you knew all this to talk about anyway . This sounds like a fun thing to talk about as with your experience no question goes un answered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Just think of all the things that you wanted to know when you started scrolling and I think you will have a very good draft to start with. Marg Fab4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Don't buy cheap you get what you pay for. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimper Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) you got me on this one! Possibly choice and types of blades including spirals of blades ,blade care do's and don'ts with blades and all the things that you can say about blades, don't touch the ends of them .Enlarging patterns, finding patterns ,adhering patterns ,removing patterns ,backing up with scrap wood before drilling, correct teeth per thickness of wood ,blades , removing patterns .going only as close to another cut out on the pattern as you skills are capable of, doing the most critical spots first so if you mess up starting over won't be a great loss , machine speed ,pushing and pulling speeds ,proper lighting ,foot control, machine angle for best viewing of cutting process , color of patterns for ease of seeing where the blade is (Lt. gray.)fate of inhaling dust, dust collection ,sitting or standing scrolling, that's a start ! but you knew all this to talk about anyway . This sounds like a fun thing to talk about as with your experience no question goes un answered! Think that just about covers everything! lol Edited September 3, 2013 by scrimper amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimper Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Don't buy cheap you get what you pay for. Roly That is probably the most important issue when buying a scroll/Fretsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Hi Katie: What type of wood should/do I use? How do I attach the pattern? Blade choice Where to start cutting the pattern - start towards the middle and work your way out or vice versa Buy what fits your budget and you will do fine Too much information will bore them to death - Stick to the basics for this one - KISS rule should apply to this presentation Good luck Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I think everything has been pretty well covered except if you are using thin wood that stack cutting if much easier and a whole lot more productive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 What time does the talk finish and what time does the bar open, lol amazingkevin, sullyscroller, wombatie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrpeteo Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 North Star Scrollers right? I was looking at their website and I can't find a meeting schedule. They are at the KC hall in Bloomington right? Might like to try this. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 How to make turns in tight spots Huntter2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coullion Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Just direct them to Scrollsaw village to get all the answers. :) Huntter2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Pete - I will check with the website guy and get our schedule up on the website. The NorthStar Scrollers meet the first Saturday of the month at the KC hall in Bloomington Minnesota. I can help with directions or details if anyone wants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdub4ever Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Don't buy cheap you get what you pay for. Roly It's just my opinion, suggest they start with an inexpensive saw. If they find that scrolling isn't for them, they won't be stuck with an $800 saw that they will never get there money back on. Edited September 7, 2013 by Tdub4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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