Kenneth Harvey Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hello All, just starting out in this interesting hobby. I'm here for advice an to learn more as I play at this. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hi Ken, welcome to the Village. There are lots of great people here, so if you have any questions just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Welcome Ken - you really couldn't have found a better place to learn. Kindest Regards, Nick - (East Coast UK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Good morning Ken Welcome to the village. Looking forward to seeing some of your projects. Hope you enjoy your new found hobby. The learning curve is endless as any hobby can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Your going to have more fun than a barrel of monkeys here.Welcome to your new home.here happy to set you straight and save you frustration of not knowing WHY of all the problems you'll run across scrolling.We've been there done that so you don't have to ! We'll get you set up so scrolling will me effort less and more enjoyable.I angle the back of my scroll saw 12" up so i can see where the blade is more easaly.Get a foot pedal on-off switch to turn you saw on an off.Do your self a favor and come back offen to see what you'll have missed.Welcome again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hi Ken a big WELCOME from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 You have found a great place! BIG Hi-HO! Among us we have really surpassed the level of screw-ups of anyone individual will ever be capable of. Most of us will admit that and help you avoid the same pitfalls. We do not think there are "dumb questions" sometimes we will give "dumb-answers-- not often and not deliberately! Also remember that you are going to miss the line sometimes. AIM for the waste areas, easier to fix. Also what works for one dose not necessarily work for you! Make your saw station fit YOU! Lighting seating angle all set your way. Many patterns and pattern help easily available! A $100 saw can make as nice of things as the $2GRAND one; tool SNOBS are still SNOBS! DO NOT LET THEM INTIMIDATE YOU! The cheapies can be great tools. Use what you have and only change to suit yourself! amazingkevin and Wilson's Woodworking 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Hi Ken ,Go with the blade ,any blade will only cut so fast ,let it do it"s work ,go slow , steady,& easy ,every blade is the boss! follow that and you will be amazed at what you can do ! You are just the Blade guider ,all forcing of any kind is your worst enemy .Control ,control ,control ,thats all there is to it anything else is just politically correct B.S. ! welcome ,Best advice I can give to a newbee ,lecture over ,Welcome !! As the little fellow said (It ain't what you got It's how you can use it !) Edited March 23, 2014 by Multifasited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Welcome to the Village... 'play away' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Harvey Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thank You all for the warm welcome. Got the saw set up, blade squared up and started playing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thank You all for the warm welcome. Got the saw set up, blade squared up and started playing.. photo(4).JPG Ah...that's pretty cool. It's looks spot-on to me. Only problem is...you need to be slightly "off-centre" to fit in around here LOL (just ask Roly) Kenneth Harvey and LarryEA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I love to try a gear,looks like you fit in already nicely ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Ok Ken, You're all geared up. Now start cutting your teeth on that saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Hi Ken ,Go with the blade ,any blade will only cut so fast ,let it do it"s work ,go slow , steady,& easy ,every blade is the boss! follow that and you will be amazed at what you can do ! You are just the Blade guider ,all forcing of any kind is your worst enemy .Control ,control ,control ,thats all there is to it anything else is just politically correct B.S. ! welcome ,Best advice I can give to a newbee ,lecture over ,Welcome !! As the little fellow said (It ain't what you got It's how you can use it !) Well, said.. slow, easy, the blade makes the difference. Welcome aboard, Ken. It looks like you are not afraid to "go for it". gears are a great practice item too because they switch directions a lot. Are you making a wooden gear clock or just trying things out ? The key to enjoying this sight is to log on often. That way you find you will fit in quickly and get to know who we are, We all like that too, because we become familiar with you as well..No Ken, not that kind of familiar......anyway explore, respond and post..Glad you found us Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Hi Ken, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. We have a great bunch of people here so if you ask any questions you are bound to get lots of answers. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Hello Ken, And welcome to the village, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Harvey Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Well, said.. slow, easy, the blade makes the difference. Welcome aboard, Ken. It looks like you are not afraid to "go for it". gears are a great practice item too because they switch directions a lot. Are you making a wooden gear clock or just trying things out ? The key to enjoying this sight is to log on often. That way you find you will fit in quickly and get to know who we are, We all like that too, because we become familiar with you as well..No Ken, not that kind of familiar......anyway explore, respond and post..Glad you found us Dick heppnerguy Figure the worse I can do is have to start over on another piece of wood so why not jump in with boith feet. I'm going to try a wooden gear clock, they look intriguing. But I’m going to do some other things first to get more used to making tight turns and cutting straight lines. I’m starting out with a Harbor Fright Special saw and Flying Dutchman – Ultra Reverse #5 blades to start out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Key Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Welcome ken happy to have you here.. just sit back and relax lol we were all new to the village at one time or another any questions you have just ask someone will have the answer God Bless and Happy Scrolling Kenneth Harvey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Ken, I have seen the saw but I have never used it. I might suggest that you pick up some #3 ultra reverse blades too, if you plan to cut anything thinner than 1/2 inch wood. I like to us a double tooth blade #3 or #2 for thin pieces pieces with small delicate cuts because they are not as aggresive and much easier to control...at least for me.. Keep up the good work, I love your efforts. Dick heppnerguy Kenneth Harvey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Harvey Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 All ready retiring the Harbor Fright Special, guy next door is moving and gave me an old craftsman. Pinless blade changes are much easier. need to make a hold down foot for it, I get material chatter once in a while, and a nozzel for the air blower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 http://pozsgaidesigns.com/ The link above is to a good source of scrollsaw blades and even advice. He gives good service and very good pricing. Frank is also a very easy person to like. I had found his site on the internet, realized it was close so, I went ot see him. Turned out I knew him from the local ACE hardware store. He will treat you right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Wood chatter often can be caused by a blade being put in with the teeth pointing up instead of down.. always check that out if it seems to happen very much in a row. Even after checking the direction of the teeth, I have still put them in wrong, sometimes Dick heppnerguy Kenneth Harvey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 When this happens ,the fuzzies will be appearant on the top of the cut ,you may not actually see the fuzzies ,but you will see a difference as the saw dust will start to clink at the cut edge ,and not have the sharp contrast and clean cut ,showing ! I have cut this way when down to my last blades of that size to be able to finish a project (getting double life out of a blade ,)it works OK and works in a jam ,but I would not reccomend it ! Extra work not much cost savings ,when you by your blades in bulk . Kenneth Harvey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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