Had my first scroll Yesterday

[stevebuk]

Having been invited via a member from this forum ( uk-scroller) to ' have a go' at scrollsawing, i took him up on the offer and duly went around to his house for a go, he took me to his workshop where he had made allsorts of items there, jigsaws, lorries, silhouettes, santas, snowmen etc etc.
Being somewhat weary of the machines i stood and watched him cut out a few items first, for some reason, as i stood there watching, i thought, how come this doesn't look has hard as i thought it would be, then he offered me my turn, fortunately he went to make the Tea whilst i attempted to cut something, my biggest fear was turning the wood on the spot, but after a couple of attempts i felt more confident than ever, and was soon twisting my way through the wood.
All in all i had a great night and learned loads, he also lent me a scrollsaw video, which i duly watched upon arriving home.
Thank you frank
cant wait to order mine now..
steveb

[PuzzledMoose]

You'll be addicted soon Steve ..lol.

[PeteB]

Certainly, the scrollsaw is the most benign power tool ever. I often surprise visitors by touching the blade while the saw is running, always gets a gasp.

Nothing but minor flesh wounds...

[CanadianScroller]

I am glad you had an oportunity to try the saw out. Any power tool is intimidating if you have never used it. The scroll saw can be a pleasure to use once you know how. It can also be a source of exsaperation if you don't.

You have had your initial rush now and it will be hard to stay away.
Thanks uk scroller for showing him what fun it can be!

[Daryl185]

Steve you've taken your first step in many more to come congrats on your first scrolling now go get your saw and make lots of sawdust

[stevebuk]

hi guys
many thanks for the comments, i have been told my cabin wont be with me until the end of Jan, i have already waited over 2 months for it, still, at least i can have a good look around at scrollsaws and various sites too.
steveb

[Marsha]

Originally Posted by stevebuk

hi guys
many thanks for the comments, i have been told my cabin wont be with me until the end of Jan, i have already waited over 2 months for it, still, at least i can have a good look around at scrollsaws and various sites too.
steveb

Steve, it's really great you've been able to try a saw before plunging in. Scrolling is one of the most pleasurable hobbies. Have a good look at all saws while you're waiting for your cabin, but why would you waste your time looking at other sites, you've already found the best on the internet.
Marsha

[stevebuk]

Originally Posted by Marsha

but why would you waste your time looking at other sites, you've already found the best on the internet.
Marsha

totally agree marsha, a great group of people..

[Green Frog]

Next thing you know you will be me and I am sure some of the others sleepless nights finds me at scroll saw . One of those projects that you can T figure it out till about 2 am than it comes to you as you are sleeping next thing i am at the saw And it all comes together just the way it was to be lol

[chrispuzzle]

Hey steve, glad you finally got to use a scrollsaw that didn't bite back at you!

The scrollsaw is such a pleasant tool to use that I'm sure if a thing can be done with a scrollsaw, that's what I'd choose to do it with.

Chris