Aedinger Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hello! I'm new to scrolling. I must say I was a little intimidated by what seems to be a group of people who have been scrolling for a long time but I enjoy reading your posts and figured I would jump in somewhere! I retired last October from the Marine Corps and my husband suggested I may enjoy a scroll saw and he was right! Love it! Here is my first piece can't wait to start another project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hello and welcome to the Village. Don't be intimidated, we were all beginners at one point. There are lots of great people here, so if you have any questions just ask. We are more than happy to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Welcome ! i stayed i the shadows for a year and finally joined in.Nothing to it! It's the best thing i ever did too.were here to help you any way we can and soon you'll be helping others like your self.Load us up with pictures ,we love them.Thanks for joining.Plenty of freee patterns here too.thanks again for finding us! P.S. there's a few marine corp patterns in here too just for you!Make your self at home here .search every where in the village ,ypu'll be amazed! Rob Roy and Phantom Scroller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Welcome to the Village Antonia. I'm Marg from Australia. We all had to start somewhere so please don't be intimidated, we are a friendly bunch I can assure you. Any questions just ask. Marg Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Semper Fidelis ! God bless you for your service. I'm glad you dropped in. The sawdust here is just great. I might scroll one of these too Welcome Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Welcome Antonia, just watch out for the pile of sawdust at the door. If you need help, all you need to do is shout, mind you, you will have to shout LOUDLY as I live in Scotland. You will find all manner of things here and most importantly you will make many friends just as I have done. You will also have to be an expert at making coffee and tea. I have been in the woodworking trade for over 40 years, now retired but I'm still learning. So come on in and enjoy yourself. Rob Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aedinger Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm a sweet tea drinker having converted from being a New York City slicker to settling in the South as also could drink coffee non stop all day long without losing sleep...a trait I guess comes from the a Marine Corps for sure! Haha Larry yes my upload didn't quite work for me but I do have a great sense of humor which is actually what made me join right in! You all seem great and easy going! Ok here it is... Rob Roy and Wilson's Woodworking 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Good morning Antonia Welcome to the village. I see you all ready have the talent by looking at the beautiful rose you've done. Excellent. Looking forward to seeing more. Have a beautiful day. Aedinger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hello Antonia, that is a lovely rose you cut, especially for a first attempt. There will be no stopping you now . Rob Roy. Aedinger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Antonia a big WELCOME from me. Don't be afraid to ask the stupid questions because there's a lot of people here that can answer them as we always say there is no stupid questions they're all valid. We are here to help so don't be a stranger and most of all have fun.. Roly Rob Roy and Aedinger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Antonia, I want you to know that you are not the only 'beginner' here. Several of our new members are just starting out too. Please feel free to check out the pattern library and they are all free to download. In fact roam all over this sight and check out all of it. there are some great tutorials here that will help you to learn a lot. Our 'chief cook and bottle washer' (Travis), as he likes to call himself, has made several tutorials that are in the 'university' tab in the forum. My suggestion would be to log on here often and you will soon feel like you know the regulars here and you will find them to be helpful and friendly. As you saw from Marg's post and most of the other posts, we are an international family. What kind of saw and blades are you using ? If you continue to challenge your abilities but don't pick anything way too advanced for you, then you will enjoy our sawing efforts and not get discouraged. Have fun and a big WELCOME to you. We are all glad that you have found us. Dick heppnerguy Phantom Scroller and Rob Roy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aedinger Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I am using a craftsman 16 inch scroll saw. As for the blades hmmm. I have the ones that came with it and I bought some Bosch blades 18.5 TPI??? If that helps any. Thanks again for the welcomes. I really have enjoyed reading and admiring all the fabulous pieces on this forum. One day when I grow up... Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I like your first cut. It's a keeper! Your blades are standard Sears blades. I have those blades. Depending on what you cut, you may want a wider selection of blades. I think I will put out a new post asking " Blades for a new scroller " Look for it. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I am using a craftsman 16 inch scroll saw. As for the blades hmmm. I have the ones that came with it and I bought some Bosch blades 18.5 TPI??? If that helps any. Thanks again for the welcomes. I really have enjoyed reading and admiring all the fabulous pieces on this forum. One day when I grow up... Hi Antonia, you must remember that... growing old is Inevitable.... Growing up is Optional Aedinger and Wilson's Woodworking 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I HAVE BEEN SCROLLING ON AND OFF FOR THE LAT 20 YEARS. WHEN YOU START WITHA CUT START ON A STREIGHT LINE FIRST IF POSSIBLE AND THE MOST NOTICED MISTAKES ARE ON A CURVE OR CIRCLE, YOU GET THEM AND ANY THING ELSE CAN BE FIXED. THIS IS NOT AS HARD AS SOME PEOPLE THINK IT IS WITH A LITTLE PRACTICE YOU WILL BE OK. BILL Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendita Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi Antonia, welcome to the village Indeed a lovely piece that rose you'll treasure it for a long time, I've scrolled for a long time and still have pieces in my house I did 30 years ago. Hang in there and enjoy what you do but be really careful Scrolling isn't a hobby its an addiction and there is no cure. Have fun with it. My name is Hans and I live in Mexico Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hello Antonia, Welcome to the village, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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