One more newbie - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Lois from Mississauga · 11-28-2007, 11:50 PM

Hello all,

Just thought I would say hi and introduce myself. Although I have been playing with a scroll saw for about a year now, it has been in fits and bursts. When it comes to a scroll saw, I think of myself as a Jack of all Trades (and yes, master of none so far). I have completed 2 intarsia projects, one segmentation, one portrait and a few dozen Christmas ornaments. The better I am getting at it (and the faster I can finish projects) the more enjoyable it is becoming. I am using a small Delta (16") and can't wait to upgrade, but that will have to come in time. I figure if I can get skilled on a small saw, then when I get to a large one, I'll be really good.

Can't wait to pick up lots of tricks and skills from others who really know what they are doing.

Cheers,
Lois

Huntter2022 · 11-29-2007, 12:05 AM

Welcome Lois
just take a look around your bound to learn some tricks and skills here and if you can't find it , just post a message and surely someone will try and help you out .
Now for bigger saw is not always a good thing . It does let you use a bigger piece of wood .

David

Steviegwood · 11-29-2007, 12:06 AM

Welcome to the family Lois. It is quite an addiction. Glad that you decided to join us. Steve

Tor · 11-29-2007, 08:52 AM

Welcome Lois. What a name to come home from Chorale rehearsal, to find as a new member (the Chorale is directed by another Lois). This is a great site, and the people are wonderful.

On the saw, there is a definite advantage to a good saw. The throat only affects the size of the piece you can run through the machine. That being said, I went for the largest throat I could get the saw I wanted in (25"), and for me and my work, I would be most disappointed to go to anything less. Depending on the work you do, a 16" saw may be more than enough throat for you (but good saws seem to commonly be about 20").

Tor

Wood Dog · 11-29-2007, 03:05 PM

Welcome Lois from Mississauga.....you've found a great forum as I did a few months ago. Ask and you shall recieve....you won't be able to stump these members. Great people here.

Mike Crosa · 11-29-2007, 03:31 PM

Welcome, I know you will enjoy your new "family"

Mike C.

minowevie · 12-01-2007, 12:58 AM

Lois, guess I am alittle late in welcomeing you. sorry been off playing. but I wonted to wecome you for sure. I would love to see your ornaments. bet they are great. fun at least. glad you are here. stay around. we love new memmbers to are little family. your friend Evie

11-28-2007, 11:50 PM	#1
Lois from Mississauga Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 509 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One more newbie Hello all, Just thought I would say hi and introduce myself. Although I have been playing with a scroll saw for about a year now, it has been in fits and bursts. When it comes to a scroll saw, I think of myself as a Jack of all Trades (and yes, master of none so far). I have completed 2 intarsia projects, one segmentation, one portrait and a few dozen Christmas ornaments. The better I am getting at it (and the faster I can finish projects) the more enjoyable it is becoming. I am using a small Delta (16") and can't wait to upgrade, but that will have to come in time. I figure if I can get skilled on a small saw, then when I get to a large one, I'll be really good. Can't wait to pick up lots of tricks and skills from others who really know what they are doing. Cheers, Lois

11-29-2007, 12:05 AM	#2
Huntter2022 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brockport,Ny Posts: 612 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Welcome Lois just take a look around your bound to learn some tricks and skills here and if you can't find it , just post a message and surely someone will try and help you out . Now for bigger saw is not always a good thing . It does let you use a bigger piece of wood . David __________________ David Excalibur 21

11-29-2007, 12:06 AM	#3
Steviegwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arthur, WV Posts: 2,110 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Welcome to the family Lois. It is quite an addiction. Glad that you decided to join us. Steve __________________ If This HillBilly Can't Fix it Then it Ain't Broke!!! My Gallery steve03@frontiernet.net

11-29-2007, 08:52 AM	#4
Tor Mad Marqueteur Join Date: May 2007 Location: The "Green Side" in Hawaii Posts: 1,379 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome Lois. What a name to come home from Chorale rehearsal, to find as a new member (the Chorale is directed by another Lois). This is a great site, and the people are wonderful. On the saw, there is a definite advantage to a good saw. The throat only affects the size of the piece you can run through the machine. That being said, I went for the largest throat I could get the saw I wanted in (25"), and for me and my work, I would be most disappointed to go to anything less. Depending on the work you do, a 16" saw may be more than enough throat for you (but good saws seem to commonly be about 20"). Tor __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. - Thomas Jefferson Garden Island Marqueteur http://www.fineartmarquetry.com

11-29-2007, 03:05 PM	#5
Wood Dog Senior member...Sweeet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 7,748 Thanks: 13 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	Welcome Lois from Mississauga.....you've found a great forum as I did a few months ago. Ask and you shall recieve....you won't be able to stump these members. Great people here. __________________ WD aka: Gloria My Gallery " Two difficult things to say in life are Hello for the first time and Goodby for the last"

11-29-2007, 03:31 PM	#6
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome, I know you will enjoy your new "family" Mike C.

12-01-2007, 12:58 AM	#7
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Lois, guess I am alittle late in welcomeing you. sorry been off playing. but I wonted to wecome you for sure. I would love to see your ornaments. bet they are great. fun at least. glad you are here. stay around. we love new memmbers to are little family. your friend Evie

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