FranMike Harley Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Hi everyone. My name is Mike and I just found your Community. I am new to the hobby of scroll sawing having started less than a month ago. My Wife surprised me with a scroll saw for Christmas - she knew I was looking for a "hobby" and I've always enjoy watching people create such wonderful things with wood, whether it was carving, turning or scroll sawing.. Always scouring the web for new ideas, suggestions on blades, techniques, scroll saws, etc and happy to find this Community ! I'm looking forward to being a part of a Community that has the same interests, questions, concerns - sharing ideas, getting feedback, etc.. The saw my Wife got me was a Porter Cable from Lowes. It's a good entry level machine (to me, at least) and it's doing the job for me but I can see that as my fondness for the hobby continues to grow, I'll need to move "up" to a better machine. Been reading alot about DeWalts, Excaliburs, etc.. I'm also finding out that the blades make a huge difference in the steadiness of the cut, etc.. So I'm here to learn and share and get better and better.. Thanks for having me and look forward to being a part of the Community.. I'm attaching a pic of what I've done so far.. Have to give credit to Steve Good at the "Scroll Saw Workshop" (www.scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com ) for the patterns and really giving me the info. I needed to at least get started in the hobby. The last piece I finished just yesterday was the horse in the circle. I left it out for my Wife to see when she got home from work and at first she thought I bought it ! I guess that's a good sign that I'm getting better.. Starting out small and not so complicated but working on it !! Bye for now ! Mike amazingkevin, woodworker13403A, bobscroll and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Welcome to the village Mike! You are off to a great start in your new hobby! There are a lot of great folks here waiting to help with lots of advise and help. So, come on in and join thr fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Very nice intro Mike, pleased to have you join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 A big WELCOME from me. looks like your up and running already Mike, good present from the misses. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I'll tell you what Mike......You didn't hold back with your scrolling did you! And it looks like your off to a great start! Welcome to the village and thank you for the intro, Will see you later, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Welcome Mike, I am also a newbie at scrolling. I also purchased a Porter Cable in December and am hooked. The plate around the blade that came on my saw sat too low so I made a new one out of Oak. It works a lot better. I am sure as much as I am enjoying it I will upgrade in the future. Since i finished this project I bought new blades on line and it is working a lot better. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Hi, Mike, I'm glad to see you doing so well with the new hobby. Great projects, well cut!Also glad you found our site (Travis makes it feel like home so, I suppose it's okay to call it our site). Thanks very much for your intro and for sharing your work with us. God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 G'day Mike, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. You seem to be a natural with the scroll saw, just think of what you will be doing in 12 months time........Anyhow pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Very happy you joined the Village. Lot of fun here. Nice looking projects you have done. Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandito Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Nice looking projects, it looks like you are a natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Hi everyone. My name is Mike and I just found your Community. I am new to the hobby of scroll sawing having started less than a month ago. My Wife surprised me with a scroll saw for Christmas - she knew I was looking for a "hobby" and I've always enjoy watching people create such wonderful things with wood, whether it was carving, turning or scroll sawing.. Always scouring the web for new ideas, suggestions on blades, techniques, scroll saws, etc and happy to find this Community ! I'm looking forward to being a part of a Community that has the same interests, questions, concerns - sharing ideas, getting feedback, etc.. The saw my Wife got me was a Porter Cable from Lowes. It's a good entry level machine (to me, at least) and it's doing the job for me but I can see that as my fondness for the hobby continues to grow, I'll need to move "up" to a better machine. Been reading alot about DeWalts, Excaliburs, etc.. I'm also finding out that the blades make a huge difference in the steadiness of the cut, etc.. So I'm here to learn and share and get better and better.. Thanks for having me and look forward to being a part of the Community.. I'm attaching a pic of what I've done so far.. Have to give credit to Steve Good at the "Scroll Saw Workshop" (www.scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com ) for the patterns and really giving me the info. I needed to at least get started in the hobby. The last piece I finished just yesterday was the horse in the circle. I left it out for my Wife to see when she got home from work and at first she thought I bought it ! I guess that's a good sign that I'm getting better.. Starting out small and not so complicated but working on it !! Bye for now ! Mike Your doing way better than i did starting out!that's a good thing! My hands won't fit in a porter cable so i can't say what the machine is like but your doing fine with it.Glad to have you and come back often.you've found a home and we will help you be the best you can be! Welcome friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I just want to thank everyone for your warm welcome and your positive comments on what I've been able to do so far.. Very encouraging !! Looking forward to being a part of this Community for a long time. Have a great day ahead. Scrolling Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 A welcome from Oregon to you. I am glad you found us. You have done a lot of homework on your own and i already know you are a wise man by seeing how you are putting your wife first and making her gifts that show your affection for her. Many of us started by finding and using Steve Good's free pattern and tutorials. He is an inspiration to a lot of us here and many owe their love for scrolling to him. The Village is a community you will be very happy you found IF you continue to log on here often and participate to the posts and continue to post your wonderfully done projects. How can one Not love scrolling after they take a piece of wood and create things that make you look like an artist? I would venture to guess that next Christmas you will be making a lot of gifts for friends and family. Hav e fun with what you do and please ask any questions you might have. Oh, and if there is a pattern you are looking for and can't find, just ask and if it is something new, like say a wood portrait of you wife that you want to cut, You can get one made here for you, just be asking Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 A welcome from Oregon to you. I am glad you found us. You have done a lot of homework on your own and i already know you are a wise man by seeing how you are putting your wife first and making her gifts that show your affection for her. Many of us started by finding and using Steve Good's free pattern and tutorials. He is an inspiration to a lot of us here and many owe their love for scrolling to him. The Village is a community you will be very happy you found IF you continue to log on here often and participate to the posts and continue to post your wonderfully done projects. How can one Not love scrolling after they take a piece of wood and create things that make you look like an artist? I would venture to guess that next Christmas you will be making a lot of gifts for friends and family. Hav e fun with what you do and please ask any questions you might have. Oh, and if there is a pattern you are looking for and can't find, just ask and if it is something new, like say a wood portrait of you wife that you want to cut, You can get one made here for you, just be asking Dick heppnerguy You know what they say, Dick - "Happy Wife = Happy Life" !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodworker13403A Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Welcome to the Village Mike. There are a bunch of great people here to help and support you. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm161 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hi Mike, welcome to SSV and hope you have fun Malcolm (UK http://www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Welcome to the Village you will enjoy your time here and don't be afraid to ask questions. I grew up in the Syracuse NY area but live in Indiana now. Where is Poughquag? Like I said grew up there until about 22 but guess not paying attention to my surrounding areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi Mike! Welcome aboard the scrollsaw train. You never know where it will take you. I grew up in Western NY and went to school in Syracuse. I had to look up Poughquag, NY; had no idea where it was. But when I visited relatives in the Albany area I always flew into White Plains and timed it so I had lunch at the Mt Kisco diner Try a puzzle or two; they are addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi Mike! Welcome aboard the scrollsaw train. You never know where it will take you. I grew up in Western NY and went to school in Syracuse. I had to look up Poughquag, NY; had no idea where it was. But when I visited relatives in the Albany area I always flew into White Plains and timed it so I had lunch at the Mt Kisco diner Try a puzzle or two; they are addictive. Hi Brian.. Poughquag is north of White Plains a bit (folks might know Poughkeepsie, it's close to that) and about 1 1/2 hours south of Albany.. I have flown out of and into, the White Plains airport many a time and in fact, have eaten at the Mt. Kisco diner before as well.. Small world we live in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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