munzieb Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Glad to join the group. I had a old Sears scroll saw for several year and never really used it until I retired 2 years ago. I got hooked! Follow the line! Now, I have to have some project in the works all the time. This summer I finally retired the Sears for a Excaliber. What a difference! Thumb screw blade tightening and really quiet! I have been building several types of boxes (scroller designs) and various plaques. I was working with padauk but dust was not good. Also use Bubinga, oak and ,of course, Birch Plywood. Interested to hear from other members what type of woods they have worked with. lawson56 and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Welcome from Montana. Looks like you've taken to scrolling like a duck to water. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Welcome to the Village, Bernd !...You may benew to this forum, but you know your way around a scroll saw !...That is some pretty work ! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Very nice work! You're doing quite well for someone only in the hobby for 2 years. Those aren't easy projects. I've scrolled most of the locally available, domestic hardwoods; cherry, red & white oak, maple, walnut, sassafrass. As for imported woods, I've used a little purpleheart, African mahogany, sapele and of course, plenty of Baltic Birch plywood. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Welcome aboard, very nice and intricate cutting, very close to expert category munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 WOW some very beautiful scrolled pieces. Glad to have you join us. Like said, you certainly know which end of a scroll saw to sit in front of. Other than the woods mentioned I have used White Genia rose wood, bloodwood, walnut, popular and basswood. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Thanks all (ya'll) for the warm welcome. There are some woods mentioned, I have not used before and need to give them a try. I'm have lots of fun using my EX-16. I am thinking about Christmas projects. Has anyone seen some plans for a German Christmas Pyramid? I have seen some videos on YouTube of the ones they build in Germany. Very intricate but oh! so expensive. I'd like to try my hand at one. (small one) Thanks again for all your input. This website has some great scroll saw information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) I just finished a Volkner pattern and he has patterns for pyramids. I have his pattern for a nativity pyramid I plan on starting soon. I purchased his patterns from here: http://woodyoubelieveshop.blogspot.com/p/patterns-on-cd.html Also, there is a gentleman that is a member here that does those types patterns. He may speak up. I found his bog spot. He has some neat German type patterns. I want to order some soon. http://schwibbogenbyhelmut.weebly.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html Edited September 19, 2016 by Scrappile munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Welcome from Colorado. You are a busy scroller. Your work looks very nice. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Great work on the boxes. Really like the bird box in second and third pics Thanks for the pics. Jeff munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Bernd, have you check out this site for box patterns and such? I have several of his patterns, have cut the "Five Dragon Box" but have a lot of sanding to do in it. He is in Spain. Great to do business with. Can get the patterns electronically or shipped hard copy. http://www.finescrollsaw.com/order.htm Edited September 19, 2016 by Scrappile munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbala Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Now,, those boxes are something I'd like to try. Very nice. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Glad to join the group. I had a old Sears scroll saw for several year and never really used it until I retired 2 years ago. I got hooked! Follow the line! Now, I have to have some project in the works all the time. This summer I finally retired the Sears for a Excaliber. What a difference! Thumb screw blade tightening and really quiet! I have been building several types of boxes (scroller designs) and various plaques. I was working with padauk but dust was not good. Also use Bubinga, oak and ,of course, Birch Plywood. Interested to hear from other members what type of woods they have worked with. Think i'll turn in my saw blades.Compared to your work ,My thousands and thousands of project can't compare to your fabulous workmanship.Looks like i've just been making saw dust,lol.Your very gifted in your work.Keep them coming ,maybe you'll create a spark in me to do better .Thanks for showing :cool: munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 A SIG Howdy and Welcome from Southern Tenn,Your work is just Awesome Love it.I myself use White Pine but just recently went to using BB Plywood,Love it. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 This is a great site. I have already done one of the boxes. I've done The Lady's Box twice. Once in Bubinga with red plexi glass interior and one in oak with 1/8th in. walnut interior. I'll have to find more projects on this site. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 The Bird box is a Carolina Thrush. I got the plans through Scroller.com. We have a few Carolina Thrushes around. They are a precocious bird. Sometimes when I'm working in the garage with the door open, they will fly in and hang out for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Thanks for the Volker site. I purchased Book 21. I need to get started soon if I want them ready for Christmas. Don't think I'll do the really big Pyramid but may consider just doing 3 layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Welcome to the site. You are doing some beautiful work! If it hasn't already been said wear a good quality dust mask when you are scrolling. Check out this site http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/wood-allergies-and-toxicity/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Thanks Rolf, Padauk started to give me problems so I do use a mask when I work with it. The color is beautiful but it eventually darkens. Leaning more to Bubinga now. Nice color with no changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Welcome to the forum from TN. You have some beautiful work. Enjoy the EX16. I have an EX21 and after a repair very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. Wow that is very impressive work. I don't see much saw dust on or around your saw I think you had better rectify that immediately. Marg munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I downloaded and printed Book 21. Prints are reduced by 41% so I took them over to the local copy store to have them enlarged an additional 20%. The large one at 95cm, would be about 3 feet tall.! Starting on one of the small one first. Local copy store has been very helpful. They have set up a file for me in the store computer since I have several enlargements and reductions from other projects. They are cheap too. Book 21 with double copies on card stock was under $5! I am stack cutting one of the small pyramids with 1/8" BBP so I will have 2. Should be done by the end of the week. My wife with do all the painting of the figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Welcome to the village from another TN member and a relative newbie here and to the saw. Your work looks great. Love the boxes. Thanks for showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vott1 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Welcome to the Village. You'll fit right in here, that's some great cutting your doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 A big WELCOME from me. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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