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Hello, I live in Nashville and I excitedly just got my first Scroll Saw. It's a $90 unit that does take pinless blades. I'm starting out there until I can try out some of the more expensive units. I make and paint Warhammer figures as well and like to make them into Diorama. To that end I'm going to try my hand at some plastic scroll sawing as well. So far I've made a Basket, done some practice sheets, and made a cat cut-out. Watched a lot of Youtube on Scroll saws and I'm trying to go through Scrollsaw Workbook 3rd Edition (which I promptly drilled 3 holes through and cut the binding off to put it into a notebook.) Currently challenge is finding reasonably priced 1/8 and thinner wood I don't fill guilty messing up and not snapping blades at the lower clamp. I'm going to tool around here and hopefully find some interesting items.

Hi, my makerspace has a couple of scroll saws, I'm just learning how to use them. So far, all I've done is fit some new shelves to some existing molding in my kitchen. Made a few mistakes, but the final results are pretty handy. I'd like to do more. and this looks like a good place to learn. Does anyone have any information about Eclipse scroll saws? I understand the the company is defunct, but I was wondering if anyone still sells parts. Ours needs a drive belt, but we have no specs.

Hi, Scroll saw village! My name is Hans and I am a scroll saw pattern designer . I just graduated from college and I wanted to use my degree to be helpful to the community. I started The Holz Brothers, a service to allow scrollers to personalize their patterns before downloading them. Here is the most customized scroll saw pattern of 2019 Before I created this website, I didn't see a lot of people using custom patterns because they are expansive, or hard to design, and it made me sad. I strongly believe making stuff by hand should allow personalization. So, I was thinking that if I can teach the computer how to make custom patterns, they wouldn't need to be so expansive anymore. Also, I believe making sawdust is more fun than sitting in front of Inkscape for most people. I design all the patterns myself in San Diego, California You can check my shop page on The Scroll Saw Village Shop Section or directly visit https://theholzbrothers.com Let me know which pattern is your favorite please so I keep doing similar patterns! Also, feel free to mention me anywhere on Scroll Saw Village using @Hans Holz if you need help with anything! I try to be responsive. Thank you all for reading! And of course: Have fun making custom sawdust! -- Hans Holz

hi all I am a complete newby from derby uk any advice to get me started after the new year would be great my wife has informed me that she has got me a scroll saw from santa ?? so don't no the brand think a basic to try it out as I have been wanting to try for a while best regards nidge

Hello, my name is Alexander, I work as a barman, almost all my free time I dedicate to cosplay and crafting of the necessary equipment for festivals. I craft not for sale, just for myself. I'm new to this and I can not boast of special achievements. I'm learning how to craft of tutorials that I find on the Internet from experienced cosplayers. At the last festival, I had to make a blade of Talon character from the League of Legends game. (In the attachment I add pictures of a blade, some photos as I did it and a photo from festival). I was advised to use a material called styrene foam. Simply the insulation sheets that are used when laying the floor. This is a very light material that is easy to handle. During the creation and during the festival, I noticed to my displeasure quite a few small things that made me think about using other materials. Pros of polyurethane foam - it is very light, you can do very large and huge things, huge swords, sledgehammers, etc. Not fearing that you can not then raise it. - It is very easy to form it, you can cut out the necessary details with a simple office knife, and give the desired shape using a trihedral file. - Availability - you can buy it in any building shop and it costs quite a bit. Minuses: -Very fragile and soft - it is necessary additionally to reinforce it with a primer or epoxy resin to give hardness. -Difficulties in painting - as easy it is to mold, as difficult to paint it after - ordinary paints corrode this material, you have to use a lot of layers of primer or spread a few layers of glue on a rubber base. Given all of the above, I decided to try to make the next craft of wood. From electric tools, I only have a drill and I have never worked other stuff. Therefore, I ask you for help in choosing the right tools that I might need for further crafting. As far as I understand it, I would need the scroll saw, I do not quite know how to use it and how to choose the right model. I`ve looked through several reviews, but still understand nothing. In late September, I will have another festival for which I need to make another blade and a few small items for dressing. I hope for you, and I ask you to help me to deal with all this) Possible saws(Hope that you`ll advise smth better and probably cheaper) https://www.bestadvisers.co.uk//scroll-saws My Facebook, if I`m not online right now. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005224757955

Hello All, I'm from the Pittsburgh, PA area, and I'm 67 YO. I was a welding instructor up untill 2012. I now make Copper Items for sale on the interweb. When things were slow I thought I would try doing some scroll saw work. Seems OK, I've made some things, and believe I will continue this for a while. Also since I have some left over Copper, I thought I would mix...Copper and Wood. Of course I will Never be accused of being a photographer...LOL ---> 8-)

Hi fellow scrollers, The name is Travis and I'm new to this site after discovering it on Youtube. I've been slowing inching my way into woodworking then I found a new hobby in scrolling. I was given an old Craftsman scroll saw that used 3 inch blades and was able to cut a few rough pieces for a project my wife tasked me with. I decided to buy a new Ryobi 16" scroll saw from Home Depot to be better off in my hobby. Since I'm very new at this I know some will see my mistakes right off the bat. I welcome all input and advice on how to better my craft.

Hello everyone I am new to this site. I have been creating custom woodworking projects for 30+ years. I do a lot of large scale scroll saw projects as well as some small scale. I am a professional woodworker. I live in Brandon FL. and work for a company called S+L Millworks We are a hi end woodworking company. From this site I will show you tricks and techniques I have learned over the years. I hope to learn from you guys and gals as much as you can learn from me. Can't wait to meet everyone.

Hey everyone. It's good to see you're all well and still scrollin'. I've been keeping one eye on the village whilst keeping a bit of a low profile - the work load has increased, and I am also building up my show stock (as well as a completely new concept of segmentation that I'm working on...still in the early stages.) Anyway, with it being the Chinese New Year, I thought I'd share 2 new commission pieces with you. I'm not sure if any of you remember me mentioning a piece I cut for a local Chinese Takeaway, that was experiencing a number of undesirable customers? Well they wanted 2 more. The brief was simple...a horse in portrait (for the New Year) and a lotus flower in landscape. The rest was up to me (which is exactly how I love it!). Hope you all enjoy, and I'll keep dropping by in between work (when you guys have the coffee on!) Kindest Regards, Nick. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/gallery/album/274-miscellaneous/

Hey everyone. Hope you're all keeping busy. I just thought I'd share my latest with you. It only took around 3 hours, from image to pattern to finished cut - all went smoothly, 'without a hitch' Simply Baltic Ply, with a good quality finishing oil. I have been asked if I am willing to put on a small exhibition on the seafront, so I need to stock-up on a few new pieces. I'll post photo's of what I do, when time allows. Thanks for looking, and as usual, all comments are welcome. Kindest Regards, Nick @ tinkers-cove.com

Hi all, Just a note to introduce myself. I've been scrolling 6-8 years. I took it up to keep busy after my cancer surgery and I had to retire. I do mostly fretwork, and puzzles for my many great nieces/nephews. I don't expect to post much, as I am mainly a lurker. I am sure I wil learn a lot here. Charlie

The new User Gallery and Pattern Library is now open. Naturally, there's nothing in it right now. I'll be moving files over from the old gallery in the weeks to come. But feel free to create your own album and upload some finished projects. Here's a quick rundown on how to use the Gallery. Click "Upload" button (upper right corner) Two options: Create a new album to hold pictures of your finished projects. Click "Select Catagory" to upload patterns to the Pattern Library. [*]Click "Choose Files..." to select your files you want to upload. Then they'll begin uploading. You'll see the status and thumbnails of the pictures you're uploading. When you're done uploading, click "Review & Publish" button on the bottom right. [*]Fill in your details (title, tags, description, etc.). In the "Copyright" section, type in the pattern designer. [*]Click "Finish & Publish" Be sure to comment and rate other people's files. It adds a lot to the whole experience. The Old Gallery will be still available so folks have access to the whole pattern library, as well user galleries.