What would you like to learn in a fretwork seminar

[Jediscroller]

I'd like to get input from the members here, particularly those just starting out. One of the seminars I'm giving at the PA Picnic is on cutting fretwork. I have 1 hour so I'm trying to determine what would be best to cover. My thinking is blade selection, wood type, cutting "V's," tight corners, and narrow bridges. I'd welcome any and all suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

[Steviegwood]

Hi Kevin, just thinking about when I started out. It would be a great help to know some tricks about attaching and removing patterns. What glues to use attaching backers and what material to use for backers. If it is to be assembled on a base the best way to do that. Framing and or matting a piece would be good info also. Just some things that would have helped me when I started out. Hope this is the kind of info that you were looking for. Steve

[Mick Walker]

Kevin, 1 hour is going to go by fast. The only thing I would add to your list is tension and not pushing the blade sideways.

[Jediscroller]

Thanks for the input gents! Anyone else?

[Plaquerd]

Kevin
Maybe entry hole placement and the use of tape on the piece while cutting.

[minowevie]

Kevin, when I started cutting , I loved the little fragil fretwork, but only had money for one layer. there is a benafit to stacking thin woods. maybe stacking thin woods. and how to tape or hot glue them together. and also. which blades to do both. the benafits, and hasards. maybe the differants between hard woods , and plywoods.
Also how to sand the project before, and after it is cut. the differant methads, on sanding fragil fretwork. grits and so. on. also how to finish. that is always a biggy. how to get the finish in the little holes. your friend Evie

[Ramjet]

Kevin . If your preaching to the converted then you'll not need to mention some of the scroll saw books out there. If there is a mix then perhaps some scroll sawing titles and samples of work for newbies . I have recently purchased one of Patrick Spielman & Reidle books . Full of neat info which I wish I had before . Glue ing techniques . Methods of holding wood . Stack cutting . Finishing methods . Perhaps an old treadle saw for comparison . Old and new . Don't forget the hand fret saw that apparently some people still use . I know you only have an hour . How about a display of the various Scroll Saw Mags.
Cheers . Roger

[Janette]

Finishing !! The few pieces of fretwork I do- I'm always wondering how I should be finishing them. The gel I use for intarsia would be murder on fret (and me). Spraying never seems to get inside all the cracks. Etc.

I've given a couple talks - and an hour will go by fast!

[CanadianScroller]

It would be nice to learn some of the styles of fretwork. Portraits, victorian, asian, gothic, etc.
Actual project types too, Clocks, pictures, shelves trivets, templates.
I would have like to have seen examples of interlocking projects too.
I agree with the pattern attaching, and the hole placement etc, All great suggestions

[doodle1]

I always had problems with delicate cuts and making sure to put the pieces back in place. I had no idea that you needed to do this and made lots of designer kindling in the beginning... wait a minute, I still make lots of kindling! Anyways, just a thought.