no1texan Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 About me: retired aerospace accountant but still working in non-profit~like a second career but keeps my brain challenged I hope (if there is a brain up there). How did I get into scrolling. My first exposure to woodworking was long ago in junior high school when I took a woodworking class. Several years ago I wanted to have some kind of hobby that did not require a computer and mainly use of my hands. I looked around and chose to get into bronzing. Did this for several years and did ok. But I was buying the wood base to put the bronzing items on and they were costing around $8. So my kids gave me a router for my birthday~dangerous gift since I did not have a clue how to use it. I joined a local woodworking group, met lots of nice and willing to help people. I learned to use the router, still have all my fingers and then I was introduced to the scroll saw and the rest is history. Started with a small Delta then moved to the DeWalt 788. bobscroll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 hi Phil. welcome to the village and your new addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Scroll saw addiction 101, there is no treatment or rehabilitation. No cure or recovery from scrolling. Permanent permeation of sawdust and wood 'aroma' are two of the signs of the wont. Phil, you have now entered the arena of scroll saw 'enablers'. Your bronzing experience could become an asset and your router will be a useful tool. Welcome on board. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hi Phil Welcome to the Village and a lot of talented people. 'Merry Christmas' to you and family and may your 'New Year' be filled with joy and laughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hi Phil, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. I too started with a small Delta then upgraded to a DeWalt 788 but then I upgraded again to a Ex21. I still love my DeWalt though. Welcome to your addiction. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Welcome to the mad house Phil you'll have fun here, there are so many people to learn new skills from around the world. Don't forget to upload some pics of your work. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabry Sawyer Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hi Phil well now I'm no longer the newest ! Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Your family now so grab a cup of coffee and make your self at home,Glad to have you, :santa:MERRY CHRISTMAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Welcome to the Village Phil. Take time to look around and view all the awesome work our fellow scrollers do and be sure and check the gallery for some fantastic patterns. I am Chelcass from Michigan, glad you joined us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hello Phil and welcome to the village, Thank you for the intro, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Merry Christmas Phil ...................................From Lubbock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hello Phil, I too wish to welcome you to The Village. The secret to enjoying this sight to it's fullest potential is to come back often, make posts in response to what other people post and make your own posts. then in the mean time, explore, explore, explore, You have just received you scroll saw village 101 lesson.. hope to see you often. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Welcome to the club. I have learned more from hanging around this place than anyplace else. There are some amazing craftsmen (and women) here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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