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kaba · 07-07-2008, 09:44 PM

Good Day All,
This will be my first post. I want to thank all of you for the information that you've shared. It has already been of value to me and I look forward to learning much more.

I'll soon be 59 years old. Retirement is in the not too distant future. The idea of too much idle time frankly scares me. I've never been one for golf, fishing, boating, etc. I do enjoy gardening and crude woodworking. But I wanted a time-burner that was a little more sedate and wouldn't require a few thousand dollars in start-up cost. After viewing a few examples of scrolling on the Internet I decided to give this a try. Start-up cost for a reconditioned Dremel; an assortment of blades; and a two inch square has been less than $250. I built a work table from lumber I had on hand.

The creations that some of you have posted are absolutely beautiful and I have no hope of becoming that proficient. I would like very much to be able to make some acceptable pistol grips. I'd also like to make a few Christmas decorations and knick-knacks for my wife, kids, and grand-kids.

I look forward to learning from all of you.

Barefoot1 · 07-07-2008, 10:23 PM

Welcome to the site and your new addiction!

turningnut · 07-07-2008, 10:41 PM

Welcome and don't worry, that notion that it doesn't cost a fortune to scroll will soon pass....

You will find so much help on this site, unbelivable...

Enjoy,

Mike

groverd · 07-08-2008, 01:03 AM

"I'll soon be 59 years old. Retirement is in the not too distant future. The idea of too much idle time frankly scares me. "

I retired several years ago at the ripe old age of 51 due to cutbacks, i to was concerned with idle time, , , , didn't happen!! a company begged me to work part time as a analyst, then grand-kids, word working, yard, a couple years ago i figured the part time job was getting in the way so i quit, , , and i still do not have very much idle time, , and am enjoying every minute of it!~!

JohnB · 07-08-2008, 01:24 AM

G'day KABA,
Welcome to Scrollers Anon

I retired at about 45 due to illness and haven't had a minute to worry about not having enough to do.

Have fun, and don't be to concerned about the firewood pile. It usually starts of bigger than the keep pile but they change sizes as time goes on

Mike Crosa · 07-08-2008, 02:25 AM

Welcome to the group and enjoy. It is a fun ride.

07-07-2008, 09:44 PM	#1
kaba Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7	KABA reporting for duty! Good Day All, This will be my first post. I want to thank all of you for the information that you've shared. It has already been of value to me and I look forward to learning much more. I'll soon be 59 years old. Retirement is in the not too distant future. The idea of too much idle time frankly scares me. I've never been one for golf, fishing, boating, etc. I do enjoy gardening and crude woodworking. But I wanted a time-burner that was a little more sedate and wouldn't require a few thousand dollars in start-up cost. After viewing a few examples of scrolling on the Internet I decided to give this a try. Start-up cost for a reconditioned Dremel; an assortment of blades; and a two inch square has been less than $250. I built a work table from lumber I had on hand. The creations that some of you have posted are absolutely beautiful and I have no hope of becoming that proficient. I would like very much to be able to make some acceptable pistol grips. I'd also like to make a few Christmas decorations and knick-knacks for my wife, kids, and grand-kids. I look forward to learning from all of you.

07-07-2008, 10:23 PM	#2
Barefoot1 Wood Mauler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jordan Utah Posts: 806	Welcome to the site and your new addiction! __________________ Thomas The Barefoot Scroller ~ Thomas@barefootwoodworks.com www.barefootwoodworks.com

07-07-2008, 10:41 PM	#3
turningnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 626	Welcome Welcome and don't worry, that notion that it doesn't cost a fortune to scroll will soon pass.... You will find so much help on this site, unbelivable... Enjoy, Mike

07-08-2008, 01:03 AM	#4
groverd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: washington state Posts: 451	"I'll soon be 59 years old. Retirement is in the not too distant future. The idea of too much idle time frankly scares me. " I retired several years ago at the ripe old age of 51 due to cutbacks, i to was concerned with idle time, , , , didn't happen!! a company begged me to work part time as a analyst, then grand-kids, word working, yard, a couple years ago i figured the part time job was getting in the way so i quit, , , and i still do not have very much idle time, , and am enjoying every minute of it!~! __________________ Grover D RBI Hawk 226 and Dewalt 788 http://groverd.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php

07-08-2008, 01:24 AM	#5
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,197	G'day KABA, Welcome to Scrollers Anon I retired at about 45 due to illness and haven't had a minute to worry about not having enough to do. Have fun, and don't be to concerned about the firewood pile. It usually starts of bigger than the keep pile but they change sizes as time goes on __________________ 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

07-08-2008, 02:25 AM	#6
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,717	Welcome to the group and enjoy. It is a fun ride. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

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