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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hi fromBelgium

« on: March 23, 2013, 04:01:00 pm »

Hi Yves

A very welcome from another Belgian scroller.
Where do you live in Belgium?
I am from Zelzate.
Good to see more belgians here.

Greetings Glenn, Belgium.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: My Annual Craft Show came to an End.... :+}

« on: November 13, 2012, 02:58:22 pm »

Hi Danny

I have the same here in Belgium.
If i try to sell some scrollwork i almost have to give it away for free, or people just don't buy it.
And if you scroll a dog they want a cat, and if you make a cat they want a rabbit.
So i started to make wooden crates, just simple crates like apple crates.
And they sell like hot cakes.
I make them to the size people want, and since then i spend most of my time making crates in all sizes and shapes.
I keep on scrolling, but just to give as a gift or for myself.
Scrolling is too much fun to do, and i never had the intention to make money with it.
But the crates are also fun to do, and with the money i make with it i can buy tools, books about scrolling etc.

So i think i take the best of both, the fun of scrolling, and the pocket money of my crates.

Glenn, belgium

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hi from Spain

« on: August 22, 2012, 02:40:33 pm »

Hi Xavi

Glad you found us.
Have fun and don't be afraid to ask things.
Great bunch of people here.

Glenn Belgium

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Intarsia / Re: Santa Bear Intarsia

« on: August 02, 2012, 03:16:44 pm »

Great Job!!
This is awesome for a first intarsia.
Can't wait to see the second one, keep up the good work.

Glenn Belgium

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: blades

« on: July 23, 2012, 02:23:44 pm »

There is nothing wrong with a pinned end blade machine.
I used mine for about 8 years, and i could make pretty nice things.
But it's a fact, once i got my EX21 a new world opened up to me.
I can make much more fine projects.
But we all have to face it.
It isn't cheap to buy a new machine, specially if you want the top of the line.
I had to dig deep in my pocket to buy my EX21, but it's worth every cent of it.
Although it is good to learn on a simple machine and find out if scroling is something you really want to keep on doing.
If so, then i think start saving like mad and upgrade your tool.

More on topic, i don't know how it is in the USA, but here in Belgium we can buy pinned end blades in every DIY shop.

Glenn, Belgium

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: NEW HERE

« on: July 23, 2012, 02:10:46 pm »

Hi Jack, a big welcome

Glenn Belgium

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: excaliber ex21

« on: July 15, 2012, 01:25:23 pm »

I had the same problem, after 7 months.
Axminster (UK) sent me the spare part and i put it in myself.
I also got a very clear, detailed manual to set the machine again.
It's not easy to put it in, but the saw is running 100% again.

Now i wonder if i also had the "bad badge" because i have a european machine.

Glenn, Belgium.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New here and new to scroll saws

« on: July 10, 2012, 02:54:27 pm »

Hi Fletch

Welcome in the group.
I'm Glenn from Belgium

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: M&M Blade Holders

« on: June 19, 2012, 02:51:26 pm »

Very good Torsten,
And even the writing.
I understand, speak and read german, but i can't write it.... way to difficult.

Glenn,

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Summer Scrolling.... :+}

« on: June 19, 2012, 02:42:08 pm »

No AC or fan in my shop.
More need for a jacket or a raincoat.
It just doesn't stop raining here in Belgium.
Anyway, i deal with it and keep on scrolling, with the door closed or it gets to chill in my shop.

You're doing a great job guys to rub it in, sun, heat, AC, Fan....

Greetings Glenn

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