intarsia92 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hi, My name is Al, I've owned scroll saws since I was about ten years old, which is quite some time!! But I never got serious at scrolling until 1992 when I saw a Intarsia article in "WOOD" mag. showing Judy Gale Robert's work. I had recently retired after 40 years working with the Power companies in Mich. and here in CA. and was looking for something to do that would keep me out of my wife's hair and the article about Intarsias was just what I was looking for. I've been hooked ever since. I started buying patterns from JGR but after seeing that everyone else was making Intarsias from her patterns I decided to make my own. I have over 100 original designs in a drawer begging to be made when I find the time. "I don't sell patterns" I specialize in special orders, one of a kind, from friends or word of mouth. I also make furniture ,oil paint and have done stain glass. Thanks for letting me join the group, Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hi Al and welcome to the village. There are a lot of great people here. I to have been hooked on intarsia, but have not been able to create my own patterns yet. We would love to see some of your work. You should set up a gallery. You can [tut]find a tutorial here[/tut] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messman Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Welcome aboard Al. Glad to have you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hi Al. Welcome to the Village. I think you'll have a great time here. Lots of friendly folks here and several intarsians (is that the right term?) too. I just started my first intarsia project. I'm only at the cutting stage, but I'm having a great time with it. Anyway, we'd love to see some of your work! Its very inspiring to see what others are working on. Anyway, we're glad to have you on board. Jump in and have some fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hi and welcome Al...........you'll love being part of this group! Everyone is so talented and so friendly. There's loads to do and see here too, so plenty to get the ideas sparking. I hope you will share your work with us.........we love to see the goodies! And, if you are so inclined, I'll be you could share some of your favorite tips and techniques too....hint hint lol. Thanks so much for introducing yourself..........we love meeting new friends. I think you'll fit right in. So...........jump right in and have a great time. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intarsia92 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Thanks for the warm welcome, I'll post pictures of some completed Intarsias if I can figure out how to post. I'm much better with a scroll saw than I am with the computer. lol Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Welcome Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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