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ok_cntrygrl7 · 07-31-2012, 02:27 PM

Hi, everybody, glad to be a part of your community.
I got a scroll saw for Christmas a few years ago, even though I have issues, I've managed to do a few things. My biggest problem is getting the blade in and not breaking it when I'm working. Hopefully, I can get some guidance. I love working with wood and building things. Even though level and square doesn't seem to work together. LOL. My grandpa was a wonderful scroll sawer, making all his Christmas gifts. He made beautiful trinket shelves, he was and is my biggest inspiration.

3_M · 07-31-2012, 02:43 PM

Welcome to a great forum.
Remember that most blades have a burr on the right side what makes the blade cut to the right. You have to move the wood some degree to the right to stay on the line.
Have good tension on the blade, the blade should not move sideways more than 1/8" and that is almost too much. Have good speed, if not, you might push too hard into the blade and the blade will grab the wood instead of cutting it. Also you will lose control. Have low feed rate, if you push too hard into the blade, the blade will start cutting with a bevel. Let the blade do the cutting they say.
If you go to this site you might find some more help.
New Page 4
FD Mike

Toneman · 07-31-2012, 09:29 PM

Welcome to the forum! I am Tony,aka,Toneman from Paris, Texas.

Powakee · 08-02-2012, 06:08 AM

Welcome to the forum. What kind of saw are you using? Hope you post some pics of your work.
John

cpowell · 08-02-2012, 12:34 PM

Welcome to the bunch, be assured that these folks will give you all the help you need, just ask. If you think something is wrong, it probably is so ask that question.

oily · 08-02-2012, 05:46 PM

OK, Welcome to the forum. Your best teachers are time and your saw. Of cource ask questions but remember when it comes to scrolling there is really no wrong way to do anything but there are many ways to do it. If you are pleased with the result you did it right.
The only wrong is not showing us. We're a nosy bunch so post lots of pix. LOL

07-31-2012, 02:27 PM	#1
ok_cntrygrl7 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A beginner Hi, everybody, glad to be a part of your community. I got a scroll saw for Christmas a few years ago, even though I have issues, I've managed to do a few things. My biggest problem is getting the blade in and not breaking it when I'm working. Hopefully, I can get some guidance. I love working with wood and building things. Even though level and square doesn't seem to work together. LOL. My grandpa was a wonderful scroll sawer, making all his Christmas gifts. He made beautiful trinket shelves, he was and is my biggest inspiration.

07-31-2012, 02:43 PM	#2
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 1,434 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts	Welcome to a great forum. Remember that most blades have a burr on the right side what makes the blade cut to the right. You have to move the wood some degree to the right to stay on the line. Have good tension on the blade, the blade should not move sideways more than 1/8" and that is almost too much. Have good speed, if not, you might push too hard into the blade and the blade will grab the wood instead of cutting it. Also you will lose control. Have low feed rate, if you push too hard into the blade, the blade will start cutting with a bevel. Let the blade do the cutting they say. If you go to this site you might find some more help. New Page 4 FD Mike __________________ Home of the FD Blades

08-02-2012, 06:08 AM	#4
Powakee Electronically Neutral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern Edge of the Great Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,641 Thanks: 14 Thanked 34 Times in 26 Posts	Welcome to the forum. What kind of saw are you using? Hope you post some pics of your work. John __________________ I've Got A Lot More To Learn About Leaving Battlegrounds Alone ~~ Molly Venter

08-02-2012, 05:46 PM	#6
oily IM BACK SORTA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,485 Thanks: 4 Thanked 27 Times in 20 Posts	OK, Welcome to the forum. Your best teachers are time and your saw. Of cource ask questions but remember when it comes to scrolling there is really no wrong way to do anything but there are many ways to do it. If you are pleased with the result you did it right. The only wrong is not showing us. We're a nosy bunch so post lots of pix. LOL __________________ May the wind at you back ..... Not be from Lunch. Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive. Beauty is in the eye of the BEERHOLDER Visit My Gallery Oily's Gallery http://www.picturetrail.com/oily11

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07-31-2012, 09:29 PM	#3
Toneman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Paris, Texas Posts: 271 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Welcome to the forum! I am Tony,aka,Toneman from Paris, Texas.

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cpowell Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conroe, Tx. just north of Houston Posts: 400 Thanks: 182 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Welcome to the bunch, be assured that these folks will give you all the help you need, just ask. If you think something is wrong, it probably is so ask that question.

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