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06-25-2008, 05:30 PM
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| Junior Member  Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kitchener, Ontario
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|  First time posting I just picked up a DeWalt DW 788 last week and just got my first shipment of blades on Monday so I guess you could say I'm a real newbie to scrolling. i've been a woodworker for a looong time so I know and understand wood. I build mostly furniture like coffee tables and cabinets but have also dabbled in boxes for jewelry and keepsakes. I used to do some carving many years back but arthritis in my thumbs and wrists make that a little too painful to be enjoyable anymore. I got the scroll saw because we just had our first grandchild arrive in March this year and I'd like to make some toys and puzzles for him. I also think scroll sawing could be an enjoyable way to spend short amounts of time in the shop without spending a lot of money on wood. I'll likely be asking lots of questions so bear with me.  Blaine |
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06-25-2008, 05:49 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arthur, WV
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 | Hi Blaine and welcome to the forum. Ask all of the questions that you like. There are some very talented folks here that can give you some excellent advice. Again welcome and congrats on the grandchild. Making things for him will be a treat for you. Steve
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06-25-2008, 06:50 PM
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| Member Join Date: Feb 2008
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| Hey Blaine Welcome! Great bunch here! Congrats on your grand child, the fun starts now! You get to give them back when they start acting up, take it from me, I have 3 ages 5,2and 10months, would like to see some of your work that you have done. I have the 788 which I like a lot. Mike |
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06-25-2008, 06:55 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kitchener, Ontario
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| Thanks for the welcome Steve. BTW here is my first try at a puzzle. It is taken from the current issue of the magazine and is cut from a scrap of 3/4" white oak I had left over from a keepsake box I had made recently. I only had one blade at the time which I think was a #7 so it is a little loose but all in all it came out not too bad I think. I have not put a finish on it yet. If anything it may get a coat of shellac wiped on.   Blaine |
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06-25-2008, 09:52 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada
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| Blaine ,welcome and enjoy your saw . Roger |
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06-25-2008, 10:40 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california
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| Welcome Blaine. I can see you just jumed right in there and got a project done or almost done. and oak. that is not the easyest wood to start scrolling on. but looks like you did a nice job on it. so how do you like it. and does your arthritis hurt doing scrolling. I find if I were a glove it helps. glad your hear. your friend Evie |
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06-26-2008, 12:15 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: washington state
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| when making the first puzzles for my grandkids i figured out real quick to make them fit real loose. . for the first ones. if they didn't go together real easy they would give up to quick. . . now the boys (11 yr twins) come into the shop and make puzzles. . i like that a lot also!!
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06-26-2008, 12:54 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln, RI
Posts: 533
| Welcome Blaine! Your off to a great start. And the saw you have will doubtless provide for many hours a enjoyment. I've had my 788 for about 9 years, and I love it! There are a lot of very helpful and knowlegable people here, so ask away. And post pics often, (we love that here).
__________________ JimSawyer Life is great with a 788 The limits of the imagination are imaginary. Rock and Scroll |
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06-26-2008, 07:22 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 114
| Welcome Blaine. Now scrolling can be and is addictive. You will find yourself being in the shop more than just a short time. Hehe. DW |
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06-26-2008, 10:55 AM
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| Member  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South West Ontario, Canada
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 | Welcome indeed Blaine! Good to see you jump right in, make yourself at home, and share your successes. I'm in Ridgetown and get through Kitchener quite a bit. There's a scroller in your area who does exceptional work. If you ever get hung up and need help locally, let me know and I'll get you in touch with Tom. He's a GREAT guy and TONS of help. Andy
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