Wilson's Woodworking Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hello from Stanton Nebraska! I have been scrolling for years but just found this wonderful forum. I am a CNC machinist during the day and find working on the scroll saw a wonderful way to chill out after a rough day at work. I am looking forward to seeing what everyone else is doing and learning from people that know so much more than me about scroll saw work. Phantom Scroller and Huntter2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Welcome home DANNY ,this ones yours now .Show us what you know about cnc's were very interested in a machine that replaces us,lolJump on in and make plenty of scrolling friends here, were happy to have you! Welcome again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hello Danny and welcome to the village, We have plenty of free patterns for you to take a look at, See ya later Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 a Big welcome to you Danny, We are all interested in seeing your work whenever you widh to post some. Feel free to check out all the places here. There are many scollers from all over the world here and everyone is so quick to be helpful to one another. Everyone has something to give to others. Come back often and post yor comments and ideas. Before you know it, you will start knowing the regulars and feeling a part of us. Any questions about getting around or posting a photo or pattern, just ask, Glad you found us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaPa50707 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Welcome to this forum. I think you'll find a lot of good people here willing to share what they have learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Welcome to this forum. I think you'll find a lot of good people here willing to share what they have learned. Lee, we are happy to see you getting involved here. Keep in close contact and post on a regular basis. that is the key to understanding how everyone here is interested in including you in our world wide family here in The Village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Show us what you know about cnc's were very interested in a machine that replaces us,lol I am a machinist making parts for industries such as the steel, medical and food industries. I work with steel, plastics, brass and aluminum at work. But wood is my true passion. I have software that can take a regular picture and make a 3D solid out of it. Then I plan on making a one of a kind lighted picture engraved in Lexan (kind of like Plexiglas) out of it for my customers. I have one almost finished for my son’s wedding and would be glad to post a picture of it when it is finished if you would be interested in seeing it. As far as replacing the art and talent of hand crafted scroll saw projects I don’t believe that CNC machines will ever be able to do it. I have worked with end mills as small as .005 inch in aluminum and steel and it just takes too long and breaks too many end mills to be truly productive. I can put so much more detail in my fret work with my scroll saw with a fine blade and it is much more gratifying. Scroll on my friend you cannot be replaced by a machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Danny You said a mouth full about CNC, I was a machine tool rebuilder before I retired and the machines can do a lot but they can't replace hand crafted. Welcome to the forum. You can post anything you like as we all want to see it. Thanks God Bless Homer & Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Here are a couple pictures of the engraved photo. It looks much better in person. First picture is the one I scanned into the computer. Second is without light and the third is with the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Welcome to a fellow Nebraskan, keep scrolling, and keep posting. Your work is great. My talent is limited but my enjoyment is from scrolling is enormous. My work is best characterized as poor quality folk art by an old man with bad eyes and shakey hands; best seen at a distance in a poorly lit room. Most people I know have not seen quality scroll art so my work is acceptable to them and children are the least critical and usually get the most joy out of things I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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