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06-03-2008, 01:06 AM
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|  Just realized that I own a scroll saw!! My uncle passed away several years ago and I was going through his shed today. I decided to take a closer look at the odd looking device in the back corner that I have always ignored due to the clutter blocking the way. It turned out to be a Craftsman scroll saw! I have never used a scroll saw before and it has no instruction booklet with it so I tinkered with it for a few moments to figure out how to load the blade and get the thing working. I plugged it in and turned it on and it whirred to life! I tried out a few simple curves and fell in love with the device! Now I can start on the rocking chair that I have been wanting to build but had no way to cut the curves for the rockers.  I look forward to learning the ins and outs of using my new toy and sharing my progress with the kind people of this forum! Rev. R. Farrier |
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06-03-2008, 01:17 AM
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| Member  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey
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| Reverend Welcome to the group! You will find that the people here are willing to help with any questions and share their knowledge openly. Making dust is fun and relaxing, enjoy your saw! |
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06-03-2008, 04:32 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin
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 | Cool! Im looking forward to seeing you become addicted to scrollsawing.Its such a great way to spend time.Welcome
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06-03-2008, 05:07 AM
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| Problem is that I already have so many addictions!! lol My current major project is "steampunking" an old Presario v2000. (altering it to look like a Victorian jewelry box) I always have a dozen or so other smaller projects of different sorts going on at the same time. The scroll saw should actually enhance my other projects though. (which is a good thing since I don't have time for any new hobbies) I am already thinking about putting some type of simple scrollwork inlay around the edges of the laptop to remedy the rather plain edge of the lid as well as something for the center of the lid.  This is only a rough mockup. (yes, that is the laptop, not just a box) It still has a long way to go before I can call it finished. First things first though, I need to get out there and practice by creating "custom firewood" as I saw it called elsewhere on the forum. Rev. R. Farrier Last edited by Rev. Redmond Farrier : 06-03-2008 at 05:10 AM. |
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06-03-2008, 05:11 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin
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| Yup, have fun with it.designer firewood is what we all do, and its always better then working, so its all ok!
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06-03-2008, 01:14 PM
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| Pajaro Studio Dallas  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin.
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| Well Reverend, one good thing about this addition, it's not a sin. IS IT!!?  I like the idea of the wood laptop. Might be a big hit among the Geeks of the world. Keep up the good work.
__________________ Pajaro Pete Vermont Yankee in Texas Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "You can question the sincerity of almost all of the people in your life, but you don't question your dog's!" . |
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06-04-2008, 07:58 PM
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| With the wonderful find of a scroll saw, I decided to look further into the shed to see what else I could find. There was also a band saw that looked brand new, a handheld router that also looked as though it had never been used, and a very nice jigsaw. I already have plans to mount the router in a table to make it a hand/table router, but I have no idea how to set the band saw up for use. All in all, good finds. Rev. R. Farrier |
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06-04-2008, 08:00 PM
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| Technical Editor  Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa
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| I think you will find both the bandsaw and the router to be useful in your steampunk modding work. With the bandsaw, you can resaw thick wood into thin planks (like what you used to cover the laptop with. I absolutely love the steampunk style, by the way. It just brings the game Myst to mind for me! Bob
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06-04-2008, 08:05 PM
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| Pajaro Studio Dallas Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin.
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| Keep looking Reverend. May be you will find some more timber to work with. Seems you have found a treasure chest. 
__________________ Pajaro Pete Vermont Yankee in Texas Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "You can question the sincerity of almost all of the people in your life, but you don't question your dog's!" . |
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06-05-2008, 04:09 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california
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| Gosh, I bet your uncle will be pleased that you even took the time to look and find his treasures. and also, that you are willing to use them. I love the lap top box, I bet you will finish that in no time. and make it grand. I am so glad you joined us. there is alot of really wonderfull folks hear. and there is always room for one more. I have injoyed reading your post, and looking forward to more. injoy the jearny. carpenter. mmmm whats that tell ya. your friend Evie |
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