something a new scroller could do? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

wonderwood · 12-11-2008, 11:03 AM

I am new to scrolling...been doing woodworking all my adult life, but never anything with the scroll saw. Wife bought a magazine the other day..was a scroll saw mag...inside it had free patterns... Santa's Workshop Ornaments
By Kathy Wise
Create your own mini-intarsia projects from scrap wood. Is this something that a newbi could tackle?

Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter · 12-11-2008, 12:59 PM

First I would cut out a fairly simple patter to just get the feel of the saw and then I would progressively cut more difficult ones. The more you cut and the more questions you ask the faster you will improve.

Just remember this is not only a hobby, but an obsession.

sawdustus · 12-11-2008, 01:08 PM

Welcome to the group wonderwood. I agree with Okie-Arkie. Start simple and work your way up to Kathy Wise. All saws and blades feel and act differently. Think about how different brands of the same type of hand tools, saws and planes for example, feel and work and you will get the idea. Try out a few brands of each if you can and you will be better able to judge what you like. This is definitly a hobby that calls for practice, practice, practice but it is fun and satisfying none the less. Enjoy.

sawdustus

f250 · 12-11-2008, 04:19 PM

If you are interested in intarsia, you certainly would benefit and could do the work in that book. I had scrolled for a while before I tried intarsia, but the way you cut fretwork is a lot different from the way you cut intarisa.

Get the book and go for it. With your experience as a wood worker it won't be overly difficult for you.

Tom

workin for wood · 12-11-2008, 05:07 PM

I have seen her ornaments and see no reason why a newbie couldn't build those. They are simple and a great practice exercise that requires very little wood.

Neal Moore · 12-11-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwood

I am new to scrolling...been doing woodworking all my adult life, but never anything with the scroll saw. Wife bought a magazine the other day..was a scroll saw mag...inside it had free patterns... Santa's Workshop Ornaments
By Kathy Wise
Create your own mini-intarsia projects from scrap wood. Is this something that a newbi could tackle?

The Magazine you refer to is the Holiday Issue Of SSW&C which is published by the very same folks that sponsor this site.

I just took another look at Cathy's article on page 80 and see no reason why you shouldn't give it a go. BTW...welcome to the forum. There are hundreds of helpful people here always willing to provide assistance and tips on just about any style of scrolling. You might also consider subscribing to the magazine. There are always enough great patterns in each issue to provide something for everyone!!

Big_red_S · 12-11-2008, 06:42 PM

I downloaded a free dolphin pattern from somewhere and did that as my first project (4 cuts). I also hear the teddy bears are pretty popular with beginners but I haven't actually done one.

wonderwood · 12-11-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Moore

The Magazine you refer to is the Holiday Issue Of SSW&C which is published by the very same folks that sponsor this site.

I just took another look at Cathy's article on page 80 and see no reason why you shouldn't give it a go. BTW...welcome to the forum. There are hundreds of helpful people here always willing to provide assistance and tips on just about any style of scrolling. You might also consider subscribing to the magazine. There are always enough great patterns in each issue to provide something for everyone!!

Im going to give it a shot...and as far as subscribing to the magazine,,( me think a set of twin daughters have done that for me for a christmas gift..

)
will let everyone know how it goes...thanks for all the support

pat c · 12-12-2008, 12:51 AM

I'm in the same boat WW and Scrolling wise. I bought the same magazine at a friends shop. It's honestly what got me going on this danged addiction. I started cutting the simple kids puzzles, The penguins, cats, mice. Then the the freestanding animal puzzles.Those along with the videos on Steve Goods site ( Scrollsaw Workshop ) got me off to a good start. I've probably made and given away two or three dozen Christmas ornaments and untold numbers of the simple puzzles to grandkids in the last month. I give it another few months and I may be looking for a 12 step program for scrollers.

Pat

lucky788scroller · 12-12-2008, 04:33 AM

YES, jump right in, you can do it!!! If you have questions, heres the place for help!

12-11-2008, 11:03 AM	#1
wonderwood Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: S.E Wisconsin Posts: 21	something a new scroller could do? I am new to scrolling...been doing woodworking all my adult life, but never anything with the scroll saw. Wife bought a magazine the other day..was a scroll saw mag...inside it had free patterns... Santa's Workshop Ornaments By Kathy Wise Create your own mini-intarsia projects from scrap wood. Is this something that a newbi could tackle? Last edited by wonderwood; 12-11-2008 at 11:09 AM.

12-11-2008, 12:59 PM	#2
Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SouthWest Arkansas Posts: 402	First I would cut out a fairly simple patter to just get the feel of the saw and then I would progressively cut more difficult ones. The more you cut and the more questions you ask the faster you will improve. Just remember this is not only a hobby, but an obsession. __________________ You can take the boy out of the hill country, but you can not take the hill country out of the boy. Okie's Cuttings and Patterns http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb24/okiearkie/ darrell, the okiearkie

12-11-2008, 01:08 PM	#3
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,975	Welcome to the group wonderwood. I agree with Okie-Arkie. Start simple and work your way up to Kathy Wise. All saws and blades feel and act differently. Think about how different brands of the same type of hand tools, saws and planes for example, feel and work and you will get the idea. Try out a few brands of each if you can and you will be better able to judge what you like. This is definitly a hobby that calls for practice, practice, practice but it is fun and satisfying none the less. Enjoy. sawdustus __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

12-11-2008, 04:19 PM	#4
f250 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,836	If you are interested in intarsia, you certainly would benefit and could do the work in that book. I had scrolled for a while before I tried intarsia, but the way you cut fretwork is a lot different from the way you cut intarisa. Get the book and go for it. With your experience as a wood worker it won't be overly difficult for you. Tom __________________ Hawk G4 http://www.scrollsawer.com/gallery/s...00/ppuser/4243

12-11-2008, 05:07 PM	#5
workin for wood Master Scroller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan Posts: 2,474	I have seen her ornaments and see no reason why a newbie couldn't build those. They are simple and a great practice exercise that requires very little wood. __________________ Jeff Powell

12-11-2008, 06:42 PM	#7
Big_red_S Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 722	I downloaded a free dolphin pattern from somewhere and did that as my first project (4 cuts). I also hear the teddy bears are pretty popular with beginners but I haven't actually done one. __________________ Living well is the best revenge

12-12-2008, 12:51 AM	#9
pat c Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Woodbine,Ga Posts: 433	I'm in the same boat WW and Scrolling wise. I bought the same magazine at a friends shop. It's honestly what got me going on this danged addiction. I started cutting the simple kids puzzles, The penguins, cats, mice. Then the the freestanding animal puzzles.Those along with the videos on Steve Goods site ( Scrollsaw Workshop ) got me off to a good start. I've probably made and given away two or three dozen Christmas ornaments and untold numbers of the simple puzzles to grandkids in the last month. I give it another few months and I may be looking for a 12 step program for scrollers. Pat

12-12-2008, 04:33 AM	#10
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	YES, jump right in, you can do it!!! If you have questions, heres the place for help! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

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