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    Travis

    Outdoor Scrolling

    Originally published in The Village Square - May 2010

     

    Now that its May, dreams of playing outside and enjoying the warm weather is becoming a reality. Thoughts of BBQs, picnics, camping are swimming in my head. But one other thing that I often think of is scrolling. One of my favorite things is having my scroll saw on the patio with an ice cold beverage, making sawdust, and listening to the birds chirp. A scroll saw is a pretty small tool and can easily be transported from the garage to the patio with little effort. I just set it on an old table, plug it in and go at it. I always have good light, and with a gentle breeze, you have an natural dust blower.

    If carrying your scroll saw to the patio seems too cumbersome, consider building a simple scroll saw stand on wheels. The stand can be constructed easily from 2x4 with a MDF or plywood top. Add a shelf to hold your project, scroll saw blades, and tools for added convenience. Now you can simply roll the scroll saw to wherever you need it. This is especially helpful when chasing after shaded areas.

    When you're ready to scroll, it is very convenient to have everything you need with you so you don't have to run back and forth to the shop. For this, I use an inexpensive tool tote. In the cleaning aisle of many stores, you can find a cleaning tote. Its nothing more than a plastic carrier, usually with a well on each side of the handle. This is used to carry cleaners, but it also makes a great tote for your most commonly used tools. Fill it up with spray adhesive, acrylic spray finish, blue masking tape, clear packing tape, scroll saw blades, scissors, a hobby knife, and a cordless drill with small bit. When you're ready to scroll, simply bring the tote with you and you're ready to go.

    I encourage you to try scrolling outside this summer. Its such a simple pleasure will enrich both your scrolling hobby, and your outdoor living.

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    Spring to autumn I try to work outside whenever its nice out. Nothing beats the natural light, and time seems to fly by when you're on the saw. One other thing to remember is to use sunscreen to avoid getting a sunburn on the back of your neck and ears.

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    Once the weather warms a bit I usually open the garage door and do some scrolling. My saw is not on wheels and with the stand weight almost 120 pounds, so I don't move it too far.

     

    Hey Chuck, any idea what the SPF is for sawdust? :lol:

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