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Rolf · 02-19-2011, 02:09 PM

There will be an article by our friend Carole, the one that got us hooked on making bowls, in a future issue of Woodworkers Journal. In all probability this will cause another wave of addiction to bowl making so anticipate a shortage bowl making supplies.

Congratulations' Carole, quite the accomplishment.
woodworkersjournal.com/woodworking_blog/index.php

That should say accomplishment I cant edit the title.

I can edit the title and did--- just for you!

millwab · 02-21-2011, 12:27 AM

I got my issue this weekend. Thanx, Carole, for a very nice presentation of the "gospel of scrolling" to the woodworking masses. You never know who you might convert

handibunny · 02-21-2011, 12:48 AM

Glad you liked it, Bruce. I still haven't seen the actual article yet. Maybe we'll get some converts from people who have no idea of the great stuff people can do with the scroll saw.

I tried to choose a project that could be done by someone without a lot of scrolling experience, but also one that looked like it could have been made by a "serious" woodworker. We'll just have to see what happens ...

Rolf · 02-21-2011, 01:52 PM

Are you saying we are not serious woodworkers.?

handibunny · 02-21-2011, 02:40 PM

Rolf, have you seen the new General Tools ad? They've picked up the Excalibur, but it looks like a joke they way they've positioned it with the other tools. In a world where bigger and powerful often trumps finesse and elegance, the scroll saw doesn't hold up too well.

Both Fine Woodworking and Popular Woodworking don't touch the scroll saw--I know, having queried both of them. As I've often complained, the morons in our community shop call it the "sissy saw" and make fun of any guy who uses it. That's why I'm so tickled that Woodworkers Journal asked me to do a piece for them. Apparently this was not always the situation--old FWW issues do have scroll saw reviews and articles, mostly marquetry.

OK, I'm done venting. My fantasy is that FWW will ask me for a piece, and I'll tell them what they can do with their offer . . . . .

rippersmom · 02-24-2011, 03:03 PM

Carole,

I received my copy of Woodworkers Journal and your article is great! Your picture holding the bowl is very attractive and the WIP pictures are well done. Congratulations! Amazing what your "sissy saw" can produce when used by you. Be sure the "boys" in the shop get a look at the magazine.

Nancy in AZ

Rolf · 02-24-2011, 04:25 PM

I agree with Nancy regarding the "boys" in the shop. I would leave a copy laying around just to tweak them a bit.

WoodCarverOH · 02-24-2011, 04:55 PM

Like leave a signed copy open to the article on the cutting table.
Ask them, "When was the last time you got paid for using the sissy saw"?

Marsha · 02-24-2011, 05:05 PM

Now wait a minute, sometime it pays for guys to think the scroll saw is a sissy toy. That's how I got my 788 almost new saw. The guy who pought it, used it a couple times, decided it was for sissy's and traded me a Hitachi router for it, not a bad deal considering the Hitachi was 1/2 the price he paid for the 788.

Congratulations on the article Carole, I haven't read it yet, but I'll be picking up a copy of the mag on my way home from work.

Marsha

wood-n-things · 02-24-2011, 05:22 PM

Carole,
Good for you!

02-19-2011, 02:09 PM	#1
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 5,878 Thanks: 7 Thanked 103 Times in 94 Posts	Kudos to a friends accomplishment. There will be an article by our friend Carole, the one that got us hooked on making bowls, in a future issue of Woodworkers Journal. In all probability this will cause another wave of addiction to bowl making so anticipate a shortage bowl making supplies. Congratulations' Carole, quite the accomplishment. woodworkersjournal.com/woodworking_blog/index.php That should say accomplishment I cant edit the title. I can edit the title and did--- just for you! __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Woodworkers Club And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association Last edited by wood-n-things; 02-24-2011 at 05:20 PM.

02-21-2011, 12:27 AM	#2
millwab Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 624 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I got my issue this weekend. Thanx, Carole, for a very nice presentation of the "gospel of scrolling" to the woodworking masses. You never know who you might convert __________________ Bruce . . . because each piece will be someone's heirloom someday. visit sometime Hawk 220VS, Delta 40-570

02-21-2011, 12:48 AM	#3
handibunny cute and crafty Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 10 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Glad you liked it, Bruce. I still haven't seen the actual article yet. Maybe we'll get some converts from people who have no idea of the great stuff people can do with the scroll saw. I tried to choose a project that could be done by someone without a lot of scrolling experience, but also one that looked like it could have been made by a "serious" woodworker. We'll just have to see what happens ... __________________ Carole Follow me on my blog: www.scrollsawbowls.blogspot.com

02-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#4
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 5,878 Thanks: 7 Thanked 103 Times in 94 Posts	Are you saying we are not serious woodworkers.? __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Woodworkers Club And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

02-21-2011, 02:40 PM	#5
handibunny cute and crafty Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 10 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Rolf, have you seen the new General Tools ad? They've picked up the Excalibur, but it looks like a joke they way they've positioned it with the other tools. In a world where bigger and powerful often trumps finesse and elegance, the scroll saw doesn't hold up too well. Both Fine Woodworking and Popular Woodworking don't touch the scroll saw--I know, having queried both of them. As I've often complained, the morons in our community shop call it the "sissy saw" and make fun of any guy who uses it. That's why I'm so tickled that Woodworkers Journal asked me to do a piece for them. Apparently this was not always the situation--old FWW issues do have scroll saw reviews and articles, mostly marquetry. OK, I'm done venting. My fantasy is that FWW will ask me for a piece, and I'll tell them what they can do with their offer . . . . . __________________ Carole Follow me on my blog: www.scrollsawbowls.blogspot.com

02-24-2011, 03:03 PM	#6
rippersmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,106 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Carole, I received my copy of Woodworkers Journal and your article is great! Your picture holding the bowl is very attractive and the WIP pictures are well done. Congratulations! Amazing what your "sissy saw" can produce when used by you. Be sure the "boys" in the shop get a look at the magazine. Nancy in AZ __________________ A clean house is a sign of a broken scroll saw!

02-24-2011, 04:25 PM	#7
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 5,878 Thanks: 7 Thanked 103 Times in 94 Posts	I agree with Nancy regarding the "boys" in the shop. I would leave a copy laying around just to tweak them a bit. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Woodworkers Club And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

02-24-2011, 04:55 PM	#8
WoodCarverOH The WoodEraser Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Liberty Twp (Cincinnati), OH Posts: 581 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Like leave a signed copy open to the article on the cutting table. Ask them, "When was the last time you got paid for using the sissy saw"? __________________ Eric Liberty Twp (Cincinnati), OH If today were perfect, there would be no need for tomorrow!

02-24-2011, 05:05 PM	#9
Marsha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 1,838 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now wait a minute, sometime it pays for guys to think the scroll saw is a sissy toy. That's how I got my 788 almost new saw. The guy who pought it, used it a couple times, decided it was for sissy's and traded me a Hitachi router for it, not a bad deal considering the Hitachi was 1/2 the price he paid for the 788. Congratulations on the article Carole, I haven't read it yet, but I'll be picking up a copy of the mag on my way home from work. Marsha __________________ LIFE'S SHORT, USE IT WELL

02-24-2011, 05:22 PM	#10
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,541 Thanks: 49 Thanked 379 Times in 280 Posts	Carole, Good for you! __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

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