AK Moose Nugget Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hello, Another new scroller here. I am a retired USPS Letter Carrier living in Anchorage, Alaska. Been here 30+ years, so figure I'll maybe stay...see if I like it. I bought a Porter Cable 18" scroll saw a month or so ago and have finally got around to setting it up and using it. I spent the month looking at patterns, tips and tricks online. Also found this wonderful site and downloaded a few of the patterns. I just finished the "Creature of the Night" (Ace of Spades design) sign last night. I had scrolled a couple practice sheets and tackled this sign as a starter piece. I think it is a very good choice for a first project. It poses some challenging cuts, but is very forgiving given the overall design. I cut it out of .25 plywood using a #5 Reverse blade for the outer edge and most of the inside cuts. Also used a #3 spiral blade for the narrow inner cuts. Overall, I enjoyed it and now have to decide on my next project. I know, I covered a lot of topics here, but just excited to be part of a great, knowledgable group of people. Thank you ahead of time for the advice and help I will most likely ask for in the future. lawson56, Phantom Scroller, amazingkevin and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hi, Welcome! Scrolling is such a wonderful hobby. Even try to make a buck or two on it sometimes. You'll have to post a pic of your stuff sometime. Where did you find the site that offered free patterns. I'm always looking for patterns. Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 WELCOME from Texas, sounds like your going to enjoy your new hobby. Post some pictures when you can and yes ask your questions your right there is a lot of talent here ready to help. Use your saw a while then let us know how you like it I've read good reviews on it. Now about the mail I never get.......😂ðŸ˜ðŸ˜‚😠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Welcome to the village Joe !.....Glad to have you aboard ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hello, Another new scroller here. I am a retired USPS Letter Carrier living in Anchorage, Alaska. Been here 30+ years, so figure I'll maybe stay...see if I like it. I bought a Porter Cable 18" scroll saw a month or so ago and have finally got around to setting it up and using it. I spent the month looking at patterns, tips and tricks online. Also found this wonderful site and downloaded a few of the patterns. I just finished the "Creature of the Night" (Ace of Spades design) sign last night. I had scrolled a couple practice sheets and tackled this sign as a starter piece. I think it is a very good choice for a first project. It poses some challenging cuts, but is very forgiving given the overall design. I cut it out of .25 plywood using a #5 Reverse blade for the outer edge and most of the inside cuts. Also used a #3 spiral blade for the narrow inner cuts. Overall, I enjoyed it and now have to decide on my next project. I know, I covered a lot of topics here, but just excited to be part of a great, knowledgable group of people. Thank you ahead of time for the advice and help I will most likely ask for in the future. Glad to have you.Looks like the scroll bug bite you!Only cure is to keep scrolling.I'm at peace with the world scrolling.Good you tried spirals,Once you master these your on your way to happy scrolling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Welcome, pleased to have you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 A BIG Howdy and Welcome from Southern Tenn .Ya made a Great choice to start off with.We are here to help.A lot of Friendly Folk with a Whole lot of Smarts.(Wish I was one of them) But seriously .Looking forward to seeing your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 A big WELCOME from me. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 welcome from Pennsylvania, enjoy your new saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Welcome from SW ohio. this is a good site It and is vry educational You will enjoy it. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Welcome to the forum from TN. Looks like you are off to a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Welcome from Eastern Oregon take your time and enjoy all your cutting. It does not take very long before things gets automatic. If you do run into any sort of problem, just mentioned it here and you will receive more help then you imagined was possible. Try to get ahold of some Baltic Birch plywood and you will quickly learn how helpful it is when cutting something. I would also recommend you get ahold of some smaller blades for cutting 1/4 inch plywood. Maybe #3 and smaller. It will make cutting not only easier but with way less frizzies to clean up. Good luck and know we are really happy you decided to join us here on The Village Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Welcome to the Village, Joe Bruce Minneapolis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Welcome to the forum. Glad you are joining us. Like your username.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Moose Nugget Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thanks for the generous welcome and howdy-do's. Now to answer a cpl specific questions. Janie, I found the Creature of the Night pattern here at SSV. Tuner, 'bout the mail you don't receive, call 1-888-I'm-Retired. See if that helps. LOL. To all the rest of you...thanks again and I look forward to getting to know folks by name/user picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Welcome to the forum. Glad you found us and the plethora of patterns shared here. Lots to keep a retired postal worker busy I suspect. Took my first visit up into parts of Alaska last summer. Beautiful places. Hope to see more of it one day. Make sure you share pictures of your projects - everybody wants to see and the pattern makers love to see that someone used their work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lehner Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 welcome to the Village from Snowy North Dakota ... great group of scrollers with lots of good information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Welcome to the Village Joe. I'm Marg from Australia. Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Joe, you may have delivered my mail. I lived in Anchorage from 2001 to 2006. I was stationed at Elmendorf AFB. Alaska was my #1 place to live, along with Colorado. I would still be in Alaska if I could have convinced my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Moose Nugget Posted March 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 It would be a slim chance, Dan. I delivered mainly south of Tudor along Lk. Otis back then, the Abbott Rd area, more specifically. Alaska definitely grows on folks once they live here a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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