Introduce myself - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

spark1051 · 09-23-2009, 01:40 PM

Hello I'm an Electrician. I have been scrolling with the scroll saw for about a year and half. I fell off a ladder about 2 years ago and broke my back. So I have been on restriction's at work. So I thought I would give the scroll saw a try and I really do like the hobby. I have made a lot of things. Mostly word art. Thanks David

tony coleman · 09-23-2009, 01:48 PM

welcome dave,
sorry too hear about your accident,
hoppe you like it here on the site,and do post some pictures of your work,
would love too see them,...

bubbantenn · 09-23-2009, 01:54 PM

Welcome David!
I'm glad to read that you are recovering from your terrible accident. I'm sure you'll read here somewhere that raising the back of your saw about the thickness of a 4X4 (tilting it toward you) will greatly reduce the stress on your back. I love scrolling, but it can be hard on the back unless you achieve the proper posture.
We'd love to see some of your work if you have the capability of sharing.
I hope you like it here as much as I do. There are so many good people here...good in so many ways.
Do a lot of poking around and ask as many questions as necessary and above all, enjoy!

BubbaNTenn

Woodworking Plus · 09-23-2009, 02:40 PM

Hi David
Being an electrician myself,I know all too well the perils of working in the trade (bad knees and back problems).Hope you recover soon.Glad to have you in the forum. Visit here often and don't be afraid to ask questions. Also , we all like to see pics of some of your projects.Welcome

Wood Dog · 09-23-2009, 03:19 PM

Welcome spark1051 (David)....love the screen name. Sorry to learn about your fall, that must have been scary. Would love to see some of your projects, pictures gives food for thought. Come by often, we love new members.

georgewoodie · 09-23-2009, 04:18 PM

spark1051:

Welcome to a great site.

Sorry to learn about your injury, never good what ever it might be.

I have had back problems ongoing for many years but exercise has been a great help.

When I bought my scroll saw, I was advised to raise the rear of the saw as well. I was told to go for 23º tilt and I did. I find it quite comfortable and not stressful to my back.

Also, I do my scrolling sitting and I think that helps too.

You will find lots of great information on this site, lots of help and kind replies.

So again, welcome.

Woodie

wood-n-things · 09-23-2009, 04:21 PM

David,
Welcome aboard. Look around and make yourself at home.

lucky788scroller · 09-24-2009, 03:08 AM

Welcome Dave. Glad ya joined us!

09-23-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
spark1051 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dickson TN Posts: 1	Introduce myself Hello I'm an Electrician. I have been scrolling with the scroll saw for about a year and half. I fell off a ladder about 2 years ago and broke my back. So I have been on restriction's at work. So I thought I would give the scroll saw a try and I really do like the hobby. I have made a lot of things. Mostly word art. Thanks David

09-23-2009, 01:48 PM	#2
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 674	welcome dave, sorry too hear about your accident, hoppe you like it here on the site,and do post some pictures of your work, would love too see them,... __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

09-23-2009, 01:54 PM	#3
bubbantenn Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 704	Welcome David! I'm glad to read that you are recovering from your terrible accident. I'm sure you'll read here somewhere that raising the back of your saw about the thickness of a 4X4 (tilting it toward you) will greatly reduce the stress on your back. I love scrolling, but it can be hard on the back unless you achieve the proper posture. We'd love to see some of your work if you have the capability of sharing. I hope you like it here as much as I do. There are so many good people here...good in so many ways. Do a lot of poking around and ask as many questions as necessary and above all, enjoy! BubbaNTenn __________________ "The worst evil that could be inflicted upon the youth of the land would be to leave them without restraint and completely at the mercy of their own uncontrolled inclinations." ~Calvin Coolidge~

09-23-2009, 02:40 PM	#4
Woodworking Plus Having fun gettin it done Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 200 Blog Entries: 3	Hi David Being an electrician myself,I know all too well the perils of working in the trade (bad knees and back problems).Hope you recover soon.Glad to have you in the forum. Visit here often and don't be afraid to ask questions. Also , we all like to see pics of some of your projects.Welcome __________________ Mike "Why buy it if you can build it" www.midlothianwoodworks.com

09-23-2009, 03:19 PM	#5
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,445	Welcome spark1051 (David)....love the screen name. Sorry to learn about your fall, that must have been scary. Would love to see some of your projects, pictures gives food for thought. Come by often, we love new members. __________________ WD

09-23-2009, 04:18 PM	#6
georgewoodie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 123	spark1051: Welcome to a great site. Sorry to learn about your injury, never good what ever it might be. I have had back problems ongoing for many years but exercise has been a great help. When I bought my scroll saw, I was advised to raise the rear of the saw as well. I was told to go for 23º tilt and I did. I find it quite comfortable and not stressful to my back. Also, I do my scrolling sitting and I think that helps too. You will find lots of great information on this site, lots of help and kind replies. So again, welcome. Woodie

09-23-2009, 04:21 PM	#7
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	David, Welcome aboard. Look around and make yourself at home. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

09-24-2009, 03:08 AM	#8
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	Welcome Dave. Glad ya joined us! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

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