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Signmaker · 10-20-2007, 09:53 PM

Hello from Quebec Canada.

I found this Website purely by chance and I am quite happy to have subscribed to this forum after finding answers to questions I had regarding scrollsaw problems.

Since I am new at handling a scroll saw, I am however a signmaker by trade for over 22 years now.

Plus I enjoy drawing freehand since I'm a toddler which got me often in trouble in school since drawing came easier than learning my ABC's LOL!

I did manage schooling after all and did learn quite a few things along the way.

My love for signmaking has brought me to a new level now; "victorian style", baroque, renaissance, Celtic, etc. I find those particular styles to be classic.

And with that new learning from books and real-life objects, am able to draw my own patterns. I do have a signmaking machine, a PC etc., yet that actual "handmade" look could never be reproduced by any machine.

I tend to wanting to hold on to the old ways of signmaking, yet signs are not the only thing I am going to limit myself to.

I look forward to coming back to this forum to see what I can learn and hopefully add to topics which I feel comfortable with in helping in any way I possibly can.

Thanks for reading and have a "safe" and pleasant journey!

The Signmaker

minowevie · 10-20-2007, 10:13 PM

Signmaker, all the way from Quebec Canada, WELCOME. we have many memmbers from Canada,

So glad to have you with us. I tottaly agree, that Victorian,(my favorite) Baroque, Renaissance, Celtic, (another favorite) are Classic for sure, I hope you can show us some pictures of some of your work, I bet they are grand. don't be shy, and will look forward to some more of your post. Im Evie, southern California. Usa.

JohnB · 10-20-2007, 10:27 PM

G'day Signmaker.
You couldn't have come to a nicer place.
Look forward to sharing info.

ozarkhillbilly · 10-20-2007, 10:34 PM

Welcome aboard signmaker! Glad to hear you found some useful information, and better yet glad you decided to join in.
If you have any pictures of some past projects, I'd sure like to see them.

Enjoy your stay and visit often!

FRETDUST · 10-20-2007, 10:36 PM

Welcome Signmaker. I too would like to see some of your signs.

Steve in Mi.

Huntter2022 · 10-21-2007, 01:54 PM

Welcome Signmaker,
can you post some pictures for us Please

David

KeithM · 10-22-2007, 01:39 AM

Welcome Signmaker

Keith

SNAPPER · 10-22-2007, 04:29 AM

Welcome Signmaker.

Please post some pics.
Dean

10-20-2007, 09:53 PM	#1
Signmaker Signmaker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 11	Signmaker says hello! Hello from Quebec Canada. I found this Website purely by chance and I am quite happy to have subscribed to this forum after finding answers to questions I had regarding scrollsaw problems. Since I am new at handling a scroll saw, I am however a signmaker by trade for over 22 years now. Plus I enjoy drawing freehand since I'm a toddler which got me often in trouble in school since drawing came easier than learning my ABC's LOL! I did manage schooling after all and did learn quite a few things along the way. My love for signmaking has brought me to a new level now; "victorian style", baroque, renaissance, Celtic, etc. I find those particular styles to be classic. And with that new learning from books and real-life objects, am able to draw my own patterns. I do have a signmaking machine, a PC etc., yet that actual "handmade" look could never be reproduced by any machine. I tend to wanting to hold on to the old ways of signmaking, yet signs are not the only thing I am going to limit myself to. I look forward to coming back to this forum to see what I can learn and hopefully add to topics which I feel comfortable with in helping in any way I possibly can. Thanks for reading and have a "safe" and pleasant journey! The Signmaker

10-20-2007, 10:27 PM	#3
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,186	G'day Signmaker. You couldn't have come to a nicer place. Look forward to sharing info. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, Stuck in the middle with you. Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

10-20-2007, 10:34 PM	#4
ozarkhillbilly Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,224	Welcome aboard signmaker! Glad to hear you found some useful information, and better yet glad you decided to join in. If you have any pictures of some past projects, I'd sure like to see them. Enjoy your stay and visit often! __________________ Bill DeWalt 788 A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. aut viam inveniam aut faciam

10-22-2007, 04:29 AM	#8
SNAPPER Dino Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fergus Falls,MN Posts: 814	Welcome Welcome Signmaker. Please post some pics. Dean

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10-20-2007, 10:13 PM	#2
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,297	Signmaker, all the way from Quebec Canada, WELCOME. we have many memmbers from Canada, So glad to have you with us. I tottaly agree, that Victorian,(my favorite) Baroque, Renaissance, Celtic, (another favorite) are Classic for sure, I hope you can show us some pictures of some of your work, I bet they are grand. don't be shy, and will look forward to some more of your post. Im Evie, southern California. Usa.

10-20-2007, 10:36 PM	#5
FRETDUST Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central Michigan area Posts: 176	Welcome Signmaker. I too would like to see some of your signs. Steve in Mi.

10-21-2007, 01:54 PM	#6
Huntter2022 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brockport,Ny Posts: 438	Welcome Signmaker, can you post some pictures for us Please David

10-22-2007, 01:39 AM	#7
KeithM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 41	Welcome Signmaker Keith