Hi there everyone!!

[Grey Owl]

I'm new to this site and I've never tried saw scrolling before so I'm looking for advice on how to get started. I am currently watching a scroll saw up for auction and am considering bidding for it. Its a Poolewood 22 inch. Very good condition although I haven't actually seen it in action, (I live 400 miles away). Is this a good saw or should I look for something else? What blades do I need to start on my first project? What is a good beginner project?
Hope to make some good friends on this site.
Take care.
Grey Owl.

[Pajaro]

Sorry, I don't know anything about a Poolewood 22 saw. And as far as "What is a good beginner project? ". That's up to you. The same with blades, the smaller blades are normally for the more complicated patterns.


I started out making strange shaped bird houses that I designed myself. Then found an endless supply of web sites that sell or give away patterns. This message board is one of the great sits where you can get patterns and some the best advice and tips anywhere in the world from Pros to novelist. Look around and see if there is anything you would like to try. If the pattern looks simple, it probably is. The main thing is to just try it, and enjoy it. With scroll saw, even mistakes can look great.

[michaelK]

Hi, Sorry I've never heard of this make of saw either. For getting started, thats as close as your local library. See if they have any books on scrolling, then if you like them you can purchase them. The first book that I bought was "Scroll Saw Workbook" by John A. Nelson, very good book, has info on how to select blades, materials, history of scroll saws and some basic projects. I also sent for a free copy of ScrollSaw Woodworking & Crafts magazine and have been a subscriber since then. The magazine has lots of great projects and features how to books by Fox Chapel publishing (I purchased several on wood burning)

If you haven't bought any blades yet, stay away from the local hardware stores, I was in the _ _ _ , you know, that helpful place the other day. They are charging $8.00 - $10.00 for a pack of twelve! You can do much better online, even with shipping. I purchased my first blades at Sears, they had a variety pack at the time which contained 6 different types of a dozen each for under ten bucks. Mike's workshop, sells Flying Dutchman blades, sells such a pack. This way you can get a feel for the different blades available without spending a fortune on blades you may or may not like.

You found this site, there are a lot of nice people here who are very talented and willing to help. What ever kind of saw you buy, have fun.

[FRETDUST]

Hi Owl
You found a wonderful site, with many great people to help you out. As the others have said, I have never heard of that brand of saw. I have a Dewalt Dw788 which is variable speed and 20". Many people in this form have this brand of saw. You could get one for under $450.00 Not sure how much you want to put into a saw. Might want to find a friend that has a scroll saw, to see how you like it. That might help you decide how much to put into a saw. Hope this help's you out. Come back soon.

Steve in Mi.

[Tor]

Can't say that I have heard of the saw you mentioned. As for a beginner project, what kind of thing would you like to make? The way I would go is to look at what you would like to make, make a simple one to get used to the saw, then make any pattern you like (admittedly, too complex and you may get frustrated.) As for blades, the three makes best regarded around here are sold at: www.mikesworkshop.com for Flying Dutchman, www.sloanswoodshop.com for Olson, and www.bensscrollsaw.com for Pegas.

Tor

[Huntter2022]

Welcome Grey owl !
as everone else I have not heard of that type saw I would say not a good ideal to get it .
As for blades I use Flying dutchmans
Olson have used them but do not like that and would not suggest them
Pegas I have not used
it is your preference on blade get a sample of different blades and see what works for you the best .
David

[Will]

I've never heard of one either. Did find this info. I'm on the wrong side of the pond to understand the price and dimensions.

http://www.poolewood.co.uk/acatalog/...co_Tronic.html