Scrollsaw Workshop Community -Please register to enable posting.

General Category => Introduce Yourself. => Topic started by: TGamel on December 04, 2012, 07:02:55 am

Title: Hello From Texas
Post by: TGamel on December 04, 2012, 07:02:55 am

My mother has many beautiful scroll pieces hanging on the walls of her home that her father made more than 20 years ago. He was an exceptional carpenter and craftsman, building two of his own homes, one more than 2500 sq ft with his Shopsmith Mark V; and he even did his own brickwork.The fact that he was not a contractor or in the building trades made quite an impression on me. By trade he was a salesman, but in his heart I believe he was a true artisan.

While I am a decent carpenter, I am not sure I have the heart of an artisan that he had. The one thing my Shopsmith has been missing is the scroll saw attachment. While I would love to have and use a Dewalt or Excaliber, neither is in my budget right now. And after watching Steve's videos I was convinced that I could learn to do some basic work with an entry level saw. As Shopsmith discontinued this accessory, I purchased an entry level Porter Cable scroll saw as I have always wanted one and finally have the time and place to enjoy it.

For some reason when I am in the shop a feel a strange bond with the man I never knew well enough as he died before I became a man and could appreciate his love and passion for making things of wood. I hope that one day my skills will allow me to make things that I can pass on to my family and friends that will make them smile the way I do when I look at pieces that he created.

First, however I need to spend more time on the scroll saw, because Steve sure makes it look easy! I have watched all the scroll saw school videos Steve has done here and have purchased a couple dozen Flying Dutchman #3, #5, and #7 blades. Still using the cheap pin blade that came with the saw, funny thing is, I do not even know what size blade it is. Anyway looking forward to learning some new skills.

Todd

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: Russ C on December 04, 2012, 07:24:11 am

Glad you found us Todd. Hi I'm Russ from Florida. Welcome to the Scrollsaw Forum. A day without saw dust is like a day without sunshine.  :)

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: Billy in Va on December 04, 2012, 08:43:12 am

Hi Todd  Sounds like you are like most of us here  * hooked on scrollin'  *  Welcome to the group

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: countryscroller on December 04, 2012, 09:09:28 am

Welcome to the forum, I'm Dustin from Ohio. Glad to have another one with us.

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: Al W on December 04, 2012, 09:10:02 am

Greetings from South Dakota Todd, and welcome to the addiction.  

Al

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: Toneman on December 04, 2012, 09:11:19 am

Welcome Todd! I am Tony,aka,Toneman from Paris, Texas.

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: heiko rettberg on December 04, 2012, 09:22:12 am

Welcome frome Germany, i'm Heiko

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: dgman on December 04, 2012, 09:55:20 am

Hey Todd, welcome to the forum! I'm Dan From Southern California. You have come to the right place. We have folks from around the world willing to share their knowledge to all that ask! Come on in and join the fun!

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: Judy Hunter on December 04, 2012, 11:02:38 am

Hello Todd, Welcome from North Dakota

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: rob roy on December 04, 2012, 11:40:14 am

Hello Todd, I'm Roy from Scotland. Welcome to the fun house. Anything you need to know?. Well Todd, you'll find the answers here. I speak from experience. I'm an old newbie. lol.
Rob Roy.

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: Keefie on December 04, 2012, 12:55:53 pm

Hi Todd, welcome to the forum, I'm Keith from Cornwall U.K.

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: SheGold on December 04, 2012, 01:26:43 pm

Hello Todd, glad you joined us... I'm Sheila from Texas... Happy scrolling

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: newfie on December 04, 2012, 03:08:43 pm

welcome to the forum Todd I'm Todd from NL canada

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: jrpeteo on December 04, 2012, 06:09:04 pm

Hi Todd, welcome to scrollworld. You will be frustrated at first, but hang in there. You will find that you are your own worst critic.
Pete from Minnesota

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: king310 on December 04, 2012, 10:03:00 pm

Welcome Todd!!!!! I also am just starting out in the scroll saw world using my Porter Cable Saw. I started using the blades that came with the saw and bought Olson blades. I then bought some flying dutcman blades and now I do not want to use up my other blades. Like I said before it's like cutting a steak with a butter knife then you switch and now you are cutting warm butter with a steak knife ;D
I have made a few changes to my saw and learned a lot from this blog and reviews.

Have fun :) Being retired I never have enough time with my saw.

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: wombatie on December 05, 2012, 05:38:46 am

Hi Todd welcome to the forum. I'm Marg from Australia.

Marg

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: julief on December 05, 2012, 06:41:22 am

Hi Todd and welcome to the forum.  I'm Julie from Texas.  Glad you've joined us.  What part of the state are you in?

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: Tomsunnu on December 05, 2012, 10:10:45 am

Hi Todd, Welcome to the forum! I am Mahendra from India

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: daliclimbs on December 05, 2012, 10:34:32 am

Welcome aboard! I'm Scott from West Virginia. Any questions you have feel free to ask!

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: mickey357 on December 23, 2012, 05:14:06 am

Welcome !!!! I'm John from Huntsville,Texas.

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: rteubner on December 29, 2012, 08:32:54 am

Welcome from North Dakota Todd. Enjoy the forum, there is tons of experience and knowledge on here and dont be afraid to ask any questions. Everyone is very willing to lend a hand

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: chelcass on December 29, 2012, 01:37:49 pm

Welcome Todd, from Chelcass in Michigan.  The more you practice the easier it will get and there are a great bunch of people who are always willing to help with any questions you have.

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: ShadowB6 on December 30, 2012, 11:39:40 am

Welcome Todd from Cornwall, Ontario Canada. The group on this forum board are the most amazing people and craftsmen you will ever find. They go above and beyond in being helpful. You will learn lots from them as I have been doing. I cannot say enough good words about them. Enjoy.

Mike

Title: Re: Hello From Texas
Post by: mickey357 on January 08, 2013, 08:46:39 pm

Welcome !!!  I'm John from Huntsville,Texas.What part of Texas are you from?