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10-15-2008, 05:15 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008
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|  Hello scrollsaw people! I am new to the world of scrollsaws,and have began at a relatively old age!ha! I am already hooked,and will/have found this forum invaluable already! I live in Scotland and do not have access to the amazing array of tools and blade suppliers that are found in the U.S.A. Anyone out there who knows of U.K. or European suppliers,could you please let me know of any usefull addresses! baldybob!: |
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10-15-2008, 05:58 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lewisville, N.C.
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|  Welcome baldybob, You came to a great place with great people. It was easy to get hooked wasn't it! Just ask and you'll get the answers you need here. David |
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10-15-2008, 07:30 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada
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| From a fellow Scott welcome to the crew. I don't have any answers for your questions but keep asking and I might find one to answer. Alan. |
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10-15-2008, 07:43 PM
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| Pajaro Studio Dallas  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin.
Posts: 1,441
| Welcome aboard. We have several people on that side of the pond that can probably help you. Once they see your post. When you get started be sure to post some pictures of you work.
__________________ Pajaro Pete Blue Bird of Happiness Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "If you work real hard, and you get everything you've always wanted, is it worth it? Not if your dog doesn't like you" (Charles M Schulz)  |
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10-16-2008, 01:02 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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| Baldybob, You should get in contact with Gill on this forum. She is on your side of the Atlantic and will have lots of good contacts. Rhys |
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10-16-2008, 01:56 PM
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| 'Senior' member - no way!  Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico
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| Hi Baldybob Welcome to the board. I'm a Brit living in Mexico and I share your problem with sourcing materials and accessories. Blades I get from Mike's Workshop English featuring: my life story, a cancer survivor, scrollsawing samples and tips, community service, list of favorite sites and Flying Dutchman fretsaw blades for sale. and he ships internationally - just mail him for shipping costs which are very cheap since the blades weigh nothing. He's also extremely helpful regarding info on choice of blades As to all material suppliers you could try the hobby and craft shops that specialize in stuff like aircraft modeling where you can probably find thin ply. For timber, that shouldnt be too much of a problem - apart from obvious sources try the home wreckers and junk yards where you can often find hardwood scraps Ref the more exotic tools. I tend to get by on ingenuity and make most of mine or adapt useful tips from the folks on this board - they are a mine of useful information if you ask the right question. It costs a bit more time and work but I find I can get by without most of all purpose made accessories even though I wouldn't say no to a number of items! Good luck and have fun
__________________ _______________________ Jim in Mexico Don't fret.... keep scrolling! Favourite movie quote: Tony from "Snatch" You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity! |
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10-18-2008, 12:35 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bedford, IA
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| Well Bob , I started at 60, and thats no spring chicken. As for blades You might try Mike's Workshop selling Flying Dutchman brand fret and scrollsaw blades and see if Mike ships international. He has some very good prices. There are others, except I'm having a senior moment right now. Any way welcome the this forum . It is the best(mho). Ask all the questions and don't forget to post photos of your work.. Kind regards Richard aka thumbs 
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10-18-2008, 03:29 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas
Posts: 540
| Welcome Bob, don't feel bad, I started this year at the tender age of 57 so you are not alone. Come around often and stay late....Enjoy
__________________ Mike...Ft. Worth, TX EX-21 with Bandaids by Curaid |
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10-18-2008, 05:01 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: High Desert Arizona
Posts: 443
| Hello Bob, and welcome. I too, just started the wonderful art of scroll sawing and never knew it could be so much fun. Folks here are just great and really helpful as you have already experienced. KathyRo I've been using Flying Dutchmen blades and have been very pleased
__________________ Really New Scroller NEWMy Website, Robbins Nest Creations www.robbinsnestcreations.com My WCI Scroller Gallery http://www.scrollsawer.com/gallery/s...0/ppuser/12025 My WCI Wood Carving Gallery http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.co...00/ppuser/3480  Measure twice cut once
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10-19-2008, 10:24 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california
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| welcome Baldy bob. Gill probley could lead you to some places. Im in Calif, usa. mean while kick off your shows, and join us . Evie |
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