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Title: Hi from Malta
Post by: thealley on April 16, 2013, 05:54:32 pm

Hi all,

Did some fretworking when I was at school, but unfortunately my creations that included an Eiffel Tower and a windmill didn't last that long probably due to not giving the wood (3 ply) the required finishing.

Anyway, I've recently decided that I should regain some knowledge. I discovered that it isn't even called "fretwork" anymore, but rather scroll-sawing... am I right? I used to do all with the fretsaw, and I'm seeing that nowadays it's done with a scroll-saw! :)

I think I need to read a lot before beginning my works again since it seems I'm quite behind!!  8)

Cheers!!

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: countryscroller on April 16, 2013, 06:15:22 pm

Welcome, I'm Dustin from Ohio. Glad to have you with us.

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: dgman on April 16, 2013, 07:27:11 pm

Welcome to the forum! I'm Dan from Southern California.
Fretwork is a technique done with a fret saw or a scroll saw. There are many types of projects that can be done with a scroll saw such as fretwork, Intarsia, jigsaw puzzles, marquetry, inlay and even bowls and boxes. So you can call it fretwork if you like!
Start reading here and you should be able to catch up real fast. So, come on in and join the fun!

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: Intarsia92 on April 16, 2013, 08:29:43 pm

Hi, welcome to the forum. I'm from California.  I spent a few days at Malta, when I was in the Navy.  Our ship conducted gunnery exercises. there. Loved it.

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: wombatie on April 17, 2013, 02:15:34 am

Hi, welcome to the forum.  I'm Marg and I'm from Australia.  You will soon learn what you need to know and if you have any questions even if you think they are silly it doesn't matter just ask and you will soon get an answer.

Marg

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: julief on April 17, 2013, 06:53:43 am

Hi and welcome to the forum.  I'm Julie from Texas.  Glad to have you.  Like Dan said, fretwork is just one type of cutting that can be done on a scrollsaw.  Any help you need is right here.

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: Marcellarius on April 17, 2013, 07:32:30 am

Hello and welcome on board,
I'm Marcel from the Netherlands.

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: rob roy on April 17, 2013, 07:42:17 am

Hello, and welcome to the forum. I'm Roy from Scotland and I reiterate DGman's advice.
Rob Roy.

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: thealley on April 17, 2013, 07:54:34 am

Thanks to all your replies of encouragement  :)

@dgman: I understand the difference now, cheers!

@Intarsia92: Glad you loved it. I'm sure you prefer California though!! ;D

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: newfie on April 17, 2013, 08:24:07 am

welcome to the forum i'm Todd from NL Canada

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: Keefie on April 17, 2013, 01:21:21 pm

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

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: jrpeteo on April 17, 2013, 06:16:27 pm

I'm Pete from Minnesota, welcome to the madness.....

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: Al W on April 17, 2013, 11:54:17 pm

Greetings from South Dakota, USA.  Yup - welcome to the madness and the addiction.

Al

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: Russ C on April 18, 2013, 09:29:34 am

Glad you found us. Hi I'm Russ from Florida. Welcome to the Scrollsaw Forum. There are people from all over the world here.  :)

Title: Re: Hi from Malta
Post by: rteubner on June 06, 2013, 11:43:08 am

Welcome to the forum, I'm Rocky from North Dakota