Very newbie from Colorado - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

PieGuy · 10-13-2009, 07:14 PM

Hello,
I just picked up a Roibi Scroll saw to do some cutting on some Kydex I'm making into gun holsters.
I know what a scroll saw can do but I've never cut any wood with it. I picked up a magazine with some patterns in it. I looked around on this site some.
Is there any threads that start with Scroll Sawing 101? Is there a good book to get that would get me in the right direction? I've seen several different types of blades. Is there any difference between some of them and what i can pick up at Home Depot?
That's a lot of questions to start off with.

Looking forward to making some projects.

Larry in Colorado

wood-n-things · 10-13-2009, 07:25 PM

Welcome to the forum

Here are a couple of links to get you started.
FAQ blades

Scrollsawing Tips, Tricks and help for newbies by Dave Gandy - Part 4

texaswoodworker · 10-14-2009, 06:40 PM

Welcome. If you have any questions about scroll sawing, just ask. We also love pictures. Good luck with your new hobby.

ubgoofy2003 · 10-14-2009, 06:49 PM

Well, Larry, it looks like you've got more than enough information there. That should keep you busy reading for some time, HA ! Now all you need to do is practice, practice, practice, and read some more. I would recomend Mikes workshop for blades. I haven't used anything else & they are fantastic blades. "Flying Dutchman". Get used to your saw & enjoy scrolling. Have any questions, just get on here & ask someone. Good Luck Perk

Back2Jake · 10-15-2009, 02:22 AM

Welcome to the group Larry.

You'll find all sorts of help, advice and patterns here and if you wish, I've posted a couple beginner's patterns/projects/lessons on my blog here on SSWC. Feel free to check them out.

Hope you enjoy your time scrolling and here with us.

Toni

10-13-2009, 07:14 PM	#1
PieGuy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakewood, Colorado Posts: 3	Very newbie from Colorado Hello, I just picked up a Roibi Scroll saw to do some cutting on some Kydex I'm making into gun holsters. I know what a scroll saw can do but I've never cut any wood with it. I picked up a magazine with some patterns in it. I looked around on this site some. Is there any threads that start with Scroll Sawing 101? Is there a good book to get that would get me in the right direction? I've seen several different types of blades. Is there any difference between some of them and what i can pick up at Home Depot? That's a lot of questions to start off with. Looking forward to making some projects. Larry in Colorado

10-13-2009, 07:25 PM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,478 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to the forum Here are a couple of links to get you started. FAQ blades Scrollsawing Tips, Tricks and help for newbies by Dave Gandy - Part 4 __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

10-14-2009, 06:40 PM	#3
texaswoodworker Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reno Texas Posts: 254	Welcome. If you have any questions about scroll sawing, just ask. We also love pictures. Good luck with your new hobby. __________________ Aaron

10-15-2009, 02:22 AM	#5
Back2Jake Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a house ... but I might move. Posts: 1,133 Blog Entries: 16	Welcome to the group Larry. You'll find all sorts of help, advice and patterns here and if you wish, I've posted a couple beginner's patterns/projects/lessons on my blog here on SSWC. Feel free to check them out. Hope you enjoy your time scrolling and here with us. Toni __________________ "Who I AM, is who I want to be."

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10-14-2009, 06:49 PM	#4
ubgoofy2003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 490	Well, Larry, it looks like you've got more than enough information there. That should keep you busy reading for some time, HA ! Now all you need to do is practice, practice, practice, and read some more. I would recomend Mikes workshop for blades. I haven't used anything else & they are fantastic blades. "Flying Dutchman". Get used to your saw & enjoy scrolling. Have any questions, just get on here & ask someone. Good Luck Perk