ichibob Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I too am new to this forum - I'm located in Marietta, GA (just northwest of Atlanta). I served 21 years in the USAF, then worked 24 years at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics on the F-22 stealth fighter program. I will hopefully fully retire in another year or so and devote my free time just being grandpa and making more sawdust. I started scrolling about 5 years ago because of my grandson. One day, I went out to get a wooden toy for my grandson, but couldn't find one! When I finally did, it was made overseas and I didn't know what it was finished with, so I decided to make it myself. It started with a car - then a truck - a puzzle - then a scooter, well you know the rest of the story. Now, besides the toys and puzzles, I make trivets, bowls, boxes, signs, word art and custom portraits. I started with a Porter Cable scroll saw, however, now use an Excalibur EX21. I am sure I can learn a lot from all of the seasoned and experienced scrollers on this forum and look forward to getting to know you. Here are a couple of my latest projects... lawson56, bobscroll and amazingkevin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Welcome to the village! Lots of knowledge here and from your work you will be able to help others also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Just another ols sawman! Happily --come aboard! The boat sways some but still floats! Fun bunch-- not all sane; but, what fun would that be. Ask for patterns/ideas or just about anything! Make a "nest" to work form that fits you! Make things you want to make and LIKE! Do NOT care what anyone else at all thinks;if you like it make it! Please the person in the mirror and have fun! Ideas are always welcome as we "borrow/modify/ work from each other's triumphs and learn from our own and others screw-ups!" We always lkike pictures! A.K. like sawdust PICTURES! ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Just another ols sawman! Happily --come aboard! The boat sways some but still floats! Fun bunch-- not all sane; but, what fun would that be. Ask for patterns/ideas or just about anything! Make a "nest" to work form that fits you! Make things you want to make and LIKE! Do NOT care what anyone else at all thinks;if you like it make it! Please the person in the mirror and have fun! Ideas are always welcome as we "borrow/modify/ work from each other's triumphs and learn from our own and others screw-ups!" We always like pictures! A.K. like sawdust PICTURES! I too am new to this forum - I'm located in Marietta, GA (just northwest of Atlanta). I served 21 years in the USAF, then worked 24 years at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics on the F-22 stealth fighter program. I will hopefully fully retire in another year or so and devote my free time just being grandpa and making more sawdust. I started scrolling about 5 years ago because of my grandson. One day, I went out to get a wooden toy for my grandson, but couldn't find one! When I finally did, it was made overseas and I didn't know what it was finished with, so I decided to make it myself. It started with a car - then a truck - a puzzle - then a scooter, well you know the rest of the story. Now, besides the toys and puzzles, I make trivets, bowls, boxes, signs, word art and custom portraits. I started with a Porter Cable scroll saw, however, now use an Excalibur EX21. I am sure I can learn a lot from all of the seasoned and experienced scrollers on this forum and look forward to getting to know you. Here are a couple of my latest projects... Sssssh! when you say the word trivet,BOBSCROLL is listening lol :rofl: :rofl: he will load you up on an array of fantastic trivets of all sizes and shapes quick.!Do you like or love the ex21 compared to the porter cable? Just another ols sawman! Happily --come aboard! The boat sways some but still floats! Fun bunch-- not all sane; but, what fun would that be. Ask for patterns/ideas or just about anything! Make a "nest" to work form that fits you! Make things you want to make and LIKE! Do NOT care what anyone els at all thinks;if you like it make it! Please the person in the mirror and have fun! Ideas are always welcome as we "borrow/modify/ work from each other's triumphs and learn from our own and others screw-ups!" We always lkike pictures! A.K. like sawdust PICTURES! Ah yes! the saw dust pile,you gotts?Oh how we thrive on picture's of someone else s treasures. ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Welcome to the village! Lots of knowledge here and from your work you will be able to help others also! I absolutely love the cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hi Bob, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Marg ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hi Bob, welcome to the Village. That is some very nice cutting there. I particularly like the box, was it cut from a pattern? If so, could you tell me where you got it from? Thanks, Rob ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 A BIG Howdy from Southern Tenn.And Welcome to The Village Bob.Love your work.Like it was stated above.we may be asking you for some advise.but were always here to help. ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Welcome! Very nice scrolling! ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichibob Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I absolutely love the cat! Thanks ...the cat was from a snapshot emailed to me from a woman who said they had the cat for 15 years and it had recently passed away. She said it was like their child. They were devastated over the loss and asked if I could do a rendition of Alex in wood that wouldn't ever fade away. I made a pattern from the snapshot blew it up to an 8 x 10 and cut it on my EX21 primarily with a FDUR#3 blade. When it was presented, they cried, so I think I did Alex justice. Scrolling Steve and Mimi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Welcome to the Village Bob .........Glad to have you aboard !.........Very sweet scrolling there, and really love the cars and carrier! ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichibob Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hi Bob, welcome to the Village. That is some very nice cutting there. I particularly like the box, was it cut from a pattern? If so, could you tell me where you got it from? Thanks, Rob Hi Rob - I believe it was a SSWC pattern a while back - I'd have to go look for it...but I modified the size to fit a particular antique wine bottle my friend had, and I modified the plain top cover by adding the person's name and the date to commemorate a certain occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichibob Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 A BIG Howdy from Southern Tenn.And Welcome to The Village Bob.Love your work.Like it was stated above.we may be asking you for some advise.but were always here to help. What part of Tennessee are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichibob Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Sssssh! when you say the word trivet,BOBSCROLL is listening lol :rofl: :rofl: he will load you up on an array of fantastic trivets of all sizes and shapes quick.!Do you like or love the ex21 compared to the porter cable? Ah yes! the saw dust pile,you gotts?Oh how we thrive on picture's of someone else s treasures. The Porter Cable was a very nice, and economical starter saw; I actually still have it, but the quality cannot compare to the Excalibur. I absolutely love my EX21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichibob Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Welcome to the Village Bob .........Glad to have you aboard !.........Very sweet scrolling there, and really love the cars and carrier! Thank you. The car carrier and cars were actually made for my grandson. It's one of his toys he plays with when he comes for a visit. There's usually always some kind of surprise at Grandpas house when he comes over. Scrolling Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichibob Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hi Bob, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Marg Thank you Marg. I traveled the world when I was in the military, and got very close to going 'down under', but unfortunately never made it there. It is still on my 'bucket list' of things to do though. wombatie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I made a pattern from the snapshot blew it up to an 8 x 10 and cut it on my EX21 primarily with a FDUR#3 blade. When it was presented, they cried, so I think I did Alex justice. Really glad you have joined us. I think the best we can do for you is just remind you of what you forgot and you do the same for us. ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Welcome. You have some very nice work. Good to know your addicted to your scroll saw! ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichibob Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Really glad you have joined us. I think the best we can do for you is just remind you of what you forgot and you do the same for us. [/quote Sounds good Larry. Thanks for the acceptance to your forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Welcome to the forum. Some very nice projects you are showing. Glad you joined us. ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hello and welcome Bob! You can certainly scroll! I'm sure you will like it here, See you later, Bob P.S. I love your box as well! ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Excellent work and I too love the the box. Roly ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I'm in Lawrence County,That is on the Ala,border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichibob Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Not really that far...I am in Kennesaw/Marietta area (Cobb Co.), To put it in perspective, about 1 1/2 hrs. south of Chattanooga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Welcome aboard. Glad you joined us. Hope you decide to log on in a regular manner. You work it very nice and you have done yourself well in only 5 years. I too made one of those wine boxes. It was a fun project for me too. Take a look at our pattern selection, all of them are free for you to download and cut. I hope to see your log on numbers grow quickly because that must mean you like us here. We are a friendly bunch too Dick heppnerguy ichibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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