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Title: Well, I may finally be able to use my saw soon...
Post by: sp5937 on April 26, 2011, 01:48:36 pm
I have been a woodworker for many years, but never a scroller...until about ayear ago when I found Steve's site. That put a bug in my saddle. I went out and found a very nice Craftsman VS 16" saw, got it for a song tho it was only a few months old, and it has been sitting in storage for all that time. I just moved into my new house, and am getting my garage shop set up, and may be able to actually try out scrolling soon. I want to make a clock, for a dear Pastor friend, out of some mahogany I have saved, and a business card holder for his desk. I want to practice some before cutting on the real mahogany. I downloaded Steve's keychain maker, was not able to get it to work properly, so will re-download it. Want to make some of those for acquaintances.

Anyway, just wanted to check in and let y'all know I am here and that I will be watching your posts to get ideas for my work. If I ever get as good as some of y'all, I will feel really good.Gotta learn about blades and how the saw works before getting good...never run one before.

And, by the way, I am located in beautiful Port Orchard, Washington!!! Where two consecutive days of sun and no rain is called SUMMER!!! And if you are fortunate, it falls on a weekend!!!!!!
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Post by: tux_linux on April 26, 2011, 02:17:18 pm
Welcome, have fun.
Yes, this is an inspiriting place. Keep your eyes open and you will find a lot of interesting projects.

regards
Torsten from Munich, Germany
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Post by: marmoh on April 26, 2011, 02:36:59 pm
Welcome from Mississippi .....
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Post by: Mainewoods on April 26, 2011, 02:53:42 pm
Welcome from Maine!  This place has more ideas flying around than I can keep up with, so you're sure to find something useful.  Just make sure you post some pics of your work in the brag section!
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Post by: Gabby on April 26, 2011, 02:59:58 pm
Howdy Neighbor from the liquid sunshine state of Oregon. Fifty two degrees of overcast, I might even get some cutting done today!
Gabby
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Post by: dgman on April 26, 2011, 04:01:31 pm
welcome from sunny Southern California. Come on in and join the fun.
Mahogany is my favorite wood to scroll. It cuts very nicely and finishes beautifully. As for blades go to www.mikesworkshop.com. He sell Flying Dutchman blades and will help you choose the right blades. Also, for Olsen blades, go to www.sloanswoodshop.com. They too will help you choose the right blade for the job.
Don't be afraid to ask question, and make sure you post pictures of your projects!
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Post by: SheGold on April 26, 2011, 05:17:49 pm
Hello and welcome from Texas.. Sheila
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Post by: Vince on April 26, 2011, 06:15:49 pm
Welcome:  Get that sawdust fly'in
                You'll only get better
                 By try'in

                 Wear out that saw
                 you have right now
                 It happens to us all

                 It'll be time for the newest one yet
                 It happens as you'll soon see
                 But buy it with no regreat

Vince
in Florida, USA
                 
     
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Post by: Russ C on April 26, 2011, 06:37:11 pm
Glad you found us. Hi I'm Russ from Florida. Welcome to the Scrollsaw Forum.  :)
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Post by: julief on April 26, 2011, 07:34:44 pm
Welcome from Texas.  I'm Julie.  Glad you joined us.
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Post by: kimb on April 26, 2011, 07:58:16 pm
Welcome from another Texan. I'm Kim. Glad to have you.
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Post by: RWEC on April 26, 2011, 08:48:13 pm
Welcome to the club.

Pick a pattern, start the saw and if it doesn't turn out exactly like you planned/hoped never admit that. Claim it was the design all along.

Works for me.

Lots of people here willing to pass on their experience. You'll like it.

Randy ( Beautiful Downtown Munster )
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Post by: chief on April 26, 2011, 08:49:30 pm
Hey sp we need to get together.  I live in Belfair, we just moved here in Nov and love it up here.  Hit me up some time and tell me where the good places are to get lumber.
Andy
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Post by: CNLNC on April 27, 2011, 02:33:58 pm
Welcome and glad you found the forum. As you can tell, great people here, friendly and willing to help, so don't be shy. If it wasn't for Steve and this forum I probably wouldn't be scrolling. Good luck on your new venture...
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Post by: bluesuede on April 27, 2011, 06:34:49 pm
Hello from Nova Scotia and welcome to the forum, what a great place to be....

Bruce ;D