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RAIN MAN · 12-17-2009, 02:15 AM

Ok-gonna get yelled at but I have to admitt I have never subscribed to Scroll saw mag. I have seen a couple but if I remember correctly they mostly had intarisa patterns. I do fretwork only. Does it have fretwork patterns on a regular basis or is it mostly intarsia? Always looking for new fretwork patterns. Thanks, Rain Man

lucky788scroller · 12-17-2009, 02:42 AM

Its a mix, but there are more fretwork projects than other projects. You know you can request a free trial issue from them, I believe they still offer that.Even if you happen to recieve an issue that doesnt have any projects that you like, theres still tons of great info in the text, definatly worth reading. Also, its nice to help support the magazine since Fox Chapel does so much to support us in our hobby.

wood-n-things · 12-17-2009, 02:44 AM

Well said Dale!

If you sign up give them my account number and you will get $100.00 and I will get $100.00 oh wait that's direct tv....NEVERMIND!!!--Now back to your regularly scheduled.....rofl

greatdane2 · 12-17-2009, 03:29 AM

Just be carefull, the magazine is as bad as this forum for showing us all how many other ways there are to make beautifull things. And even if you manage to stick to fretwork you will still learn a lot, from how to get more from your saw to finishing tricks.
This is the only magazine I have bought a subscription for. Money well spent.
The only complaint I have is its not monthly.

Steviegwood · 12-17-2009, 11:58 AM

Hi Rain Man, I am also only into fretwork but I always get the two year deal for the extras. I do a few shows every year and have found enough patterns that sell well to more than pay for my subscriptions. I will get this mag until either I die or they go out of business. Hope this helps in your decision to subscribe or not. Steve

normded · 12-17-2009, 12:15 PM

oh wood-n-things did you forget your medication again. ROFLMAO

Jerry

HAMMER · 12-17-2009, 07:10 PM

There is a varity of patterns and I haven't seen a issue yet that doesn't have at least one fretwork pattern in it. Then again I have converted several intarsia patterns into fretwork and fretwork patterns into intarsia. just takes a little time....You are missing out but thats your choice....

There were fretwork crosses in the holiday issue.....

Hammer

Sally · 12-18-2009, 08:01 AM

Rain Man - your loss.

RAIN MAN · 12-18-2009, 02:02 PM

Thank you all for your info. I have just never really had the oppurtunity to see but one or two of the issues. Dont understand Sallys remark(Rain Man - your loss) I hear a lot of people state in here that we are a family and I get a remark like that. My question was no different than someone asking whats a good saw. I was just looking for informed feedback about a magazine I have'nt seen very much of. Sorry to offend. Thanks, Rain Man

12-17-2009, 02:15 AM	#1
RAIN MAN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kentucky-across river from Cincinnati Posts: 397	scrollsaw magazine Ok-gonna get yelled at but I have to admitt I have never subscribed to Scroll saw mag. I have seen a couple but if I remember correctly they mostly had intarisa patterns. I do fretwork only. Does it have fretwork patterns on a regular basis or is it mostly intarsia? Always looking for new fretwork patterns. Thanks, Rain Man

12-17-2009, 02:42 AM	#2
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,338	Its a mix, but there are more fretwork projects than other projects. You know you can request a free trial issue from them, I believe they still offer that.Even if you happen to recieve an issue that doesnt have any projects that you like, theres still tons of great info in the text, definatly worth reading. Also, its nice to help support the magazine since Fox Chapel does so much to support us in our hobby. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

12-17-2009, 02:44 AM	#3
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 8,205 Blog Entries: 1	Well said Dale! If you sign up give them my account number and you will get $100.00 and I will get $100.00 oh wait that's direct tv....NEVERMIND!!!--Now back to your regularly scheduled.....rofl __________________ The Mike There's nothing wrong with revenge - it's the best way to get even ! - Archie Bunker Mike's Wood-n-Things Festival Network Online Find Craft Shows in Your Area & Nationally Click here

12-17-2009, 03:29 AM	#4
greatdane2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,299	Just be carefull, the magazine is as bad as this forum for showing us all how many other ways there are to make beautifull things. And even if you manage to stick to fretwork you will still learn a lot, from how to get more from your saw to finishing tricks. This is the only magazine I have bought a subscription for. Money well spent. The only complaint I have is its not monthly. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog!

12-17-2009, 11:58 AM	#5
Steviegwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arthur, WV Posts: 2,158	Hi Rain Man, I am also only into fretwork but I always get the two year deal for the extras. I do a few shows every year and have found enough patterns that sell well to more than pay for my subscriptions. I will get this mag until either I die or they go out of business. Hope this helps in your decision to subscribe or not. Steve __________________ If This HillBilly Can't Fix it Then it Ain't Broke!!! My Gallery steve03@frontiernet.net

12-17-2009, 12:15 PM	#6
normded Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 411	oh wood-n-things did you forget your medication again. ROFLMAO Jerry

12-17-2009, 07:10 PM	#7
HAMMER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KATY, TX. (WEST HOUSTON) Posts: 508	There is a varity of patterns and I haven't seen a issue yet that doesn't have at least one fretwork pattern in it. Then again I have converted several intarsia patterns into fretwork and fretwork patterns into intarsia. just takes a little time....You are missing out but thats your choice.... There were fretwork crosses in the holiday issue..... Hammer

12-18-2009, 08:01 AM	#8
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,951	Rain Man - your loss. __________________ DeWalt user. ONE THING AT A TIME - to the finish.

12-18-2009, 02:02 PM	#9
RAIN MAN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kentucky-across river from Cincinnati Posts: 397	Thank you all for your info. I have just never really had the oppurtunity to see but one or two of the issues. Dont understand Sallys remark(Rain Man - your loss) I hear a lot of people state in here that we are a family and I get a remark like that. My question was no different than someone asking whats a good saw. I was just looking for informed feedback about a magazine I have'nt seen very much of. Sorry to offend. Thanks, Rain Man

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