Hi there, newbie, erm by mistake!! - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

confusedone · 10-16-2009, 09:34 AM

hi to all thought id say hi and introduce myself. Well im not really the practical type (strange introduction i guess!!), was at a market a while back and seen a young lad (and i bought one for my son) knocking out name signs with a little teddy or doll to order at 2.50 a pop. was dead busy and i thought wow what a clever lad. about 2 years later, or 3 weeks ago, at a car boot sale i seen a similar peice of kit which the lad was using and bought it for the pricely sum of 15 pounds. found out a day or so later it was called a scroll saw. now my initial intention was to copy what this young man was doing a few years ago, cant be that hard i thought. the lettering was basic bubble style, im not that artistic but hey! 3 weeks later, bought some bits of wood to practice on (not a clue what wood is what either, im a nurse for gods sake haha), and i find ou there is a whole world of people that enjoy this art, and the standards are, well mind-blowing, the work i have seen on galleries on the net.
Machine is old, but it cuts, i am old but i can cut a bit haha. Anyway, started looking for templates as as said im no rolf harris. Read guides on how to cut, ways of lubricating blades (something i would have never considered in a million years), different types of woods, paints, pre-paints. All very very confusing, but i must say already pretty addictive.

So here i am and that is me. If there are any people here who are experienced with helping TOTAL beginners, i would love any pointers, or an idea where to get started properly, things to read etc. Ill be looking all round this forum obviously anyway. So hi again and pleased to meet you all!

alan.

scrollpup · 10-16-2009, 12:01 PM

Welcome to the forums Alan! Where are you from? There is lots of people who will gladly give a hand.About the best I can do is suggest you go to our "vault" and pick out a pattern you like and start making dust

In case you haven't found it yet, it will be down at the bottom of the page after you log in.Have a great time on your new journey!

Jerry

Back2Jake · 10-16-2009, 01:32 PM

Welcome to the group Alan.

What a wonderful introduction. I enjoy when people take the time to introduce themselves like you have. There's a wonderful group of people here who will help you with patterns and offer advice. Be sure to check out the blogs here on SSWC as well.

Toni

marshall · 10-16-2009, 01:38 PM

Welcome Alan and Jerry has the best idea on the patterns ..

.......Marshall

confusedone · 10-16-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by scrollpup

Welcome to the forums Alan! Where are you from? There is lots of people who will gladly give a hand.
Jerry

northwest england! cool i shall pick ALL of their brains lol.

and thanks i shall check out the vault and get stuck in im sure

thanks, alan.

scrollwizard · 10-16-2009, 11:35 PM

Hi Alan welcome to the forum, you will find everyone very helpful here. Where abouts are you? I live in Anglesey

Dennis

confusedone · 10-16-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrollwizard

Hi Alan welcome to the forum, you will find everyone very helpful here. Where abouts are you? I live in Anglesey

Dennis

Yes already feeling that! posted on another thread already and lots of help! and im in widnes, near to liverpool. anglesey is lovely i remember as a kid.

alan.

scrollwizard · 10-17-2009, 10:44 AM

Hi Alan,

You are not too far away from me. My advice would be to practice practice and more practice, there is no substitute for it. Try the local library, they often have starter books on scroll saw work and often have simple patterns for you to try. What make is the saw by the way.

10-16-2009, 09:34 AM	#1
confusedone Totally new, but bitten Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northwest, England Posts: 15	Hi there, newbie, erm by mistake!! hi to all thought id say hi and introduce myself. Well im not really the practical type (strange introduction i guess!!), was at a market a while back and seen a young lad (and i bought one for my son) knocking out name signs with a little teddy or doll to order at 2.50 a pop. was dead busy and i thought wow what a clever lad. about 2 years later, or 3 weeks ago, at a car boot sale i seen a similar peice of kit which the lad was using and bought it for the pricely sum of 15 pounds. found out a day or so later it was called a scroll saw. now my initial intention was to copy what this young man was doing a few years ago, cant be that hard i thought. the lettering was basic bubble style, im not that artistic but hey! 3 weeks later, bought some bits of wood to practice on (not a clue what wood is what either, im a nurse for gods sake haha), and i find ou there is a whole world of people that enjoy this art, and the standards are, well mind-blowing, the work i have seen on galleries on the net. Machine is old, but it cuts, i am old but i can cut a bit haha. Anyway, started looking for templates as as said im no rolf harris. Read guides on how to cut, ways of lubricating blades (something i would have never considered in a million years), different types of woods, paints, pre-paints. All very very confusing, but i must say already pretty addictive. So here i am and that is me. If there are any people here who are experienced with helping TOTAL beginners, i would love any pointers, or an idea where to get started properly, things to read etc. Ill be looking all round this forum obviously anyway. So hi again and pleased to meet you all! alan.

10-16-2009, 12:01 PM	#2
scrollpup Avatar by Casey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 1,732	Welcome to the forums Alan! Where are you from? There is lots of people who will gladly give a hand.About the best I can do is suggest you go to our "vault" and pick out a pattern you like and start making dust In case you haven't found it yet, it will be down at the bottom of the page after you log in.Have a great time on your new journey! Jerry __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right....they just even the score...

10-16-2009, 01:32 PM	#3
Back2Jake Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a house ... but I might move. Posts: 1,133 Blog Entries: 16	Welcome to the group Alan. What a wonderful introduction. I enjoy when people take the time to introduce themselves like you have. There's a wonderful group of people here who will help you with patterns and offer advice. Be sure to check out the blogs here on SSWC as well. Toni __________________ "Who I AM, is who I want to be."

10-16-2009, 01:38 PM	#4
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,106	Welcome Alan and Jerry has the best idea on the patterns .........Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

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10-16-2009, 11:35 PM	#6
scrollwizard Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 17	Hi Alan welcome to the forum, you will find everyone very helpful here. Where abouts are you? I live in Anglesey Dennis

10-17-2009, 10:44 AM	#8
scrollwizard Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 17	Hi Alan, You are not too far away from me. My advice would be to practice practice and more practice, there is no substitute for it. Try the local library, they often have starter books on scroll saw work and often have simple patterns for you to try. What make is the saw by the way.