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[WigWag Workshop]

Good Day Folks!

 

18 days till I get my first scroll saw, the plan is to purchase it on Saturday, September 18th. I have been reading ton's of articles, and collecting patterns. My plan is to purchase some #5 Flying Dutchman blades, and some Baltic Burch Wood. Anything else I should purchase over the next 2 weeks before I buy my saw?

 

Steven

[carlton4143]

2" square,packing tape,small drill bits from Mike,Scroll Saw Handbook by Pat Speilman

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[amazingkevin]

Now your cookin STEVEN.From experience i woul get some nice focused ligting if possiable shineing on both sides of the saw blade.When cuting patterns with dark black lines it's hard to see where the blade is .BUT with lots of white light ,it'll make seeing the cut line so easy just like cutting a gray line. If at all possiable use gray lined patterns as their the easyest to see your line and blade combo.Next i would get a foot switch to turn the saw on and off.Big lots here has them for 5 bucks , everywhere else i found they want 15 bucks for them .A scroll saw is only a couple of amps and the big lot switch handles 15 amp.over kill no problem!Then a fan to blow across the saw to keep dust off your face and your project.Then a creature comfort to add is an aquarium air pump connected to the saws air hose as the stock pumps kind of lack lots of air to keep your cut line clean.how about an adjustable chair.Also slant your saw trowardsou as it makes it much easyer to see what your doing.Even a 2x4 or 2 under the saw or saw table is a quick fix.stock your blades close at hand as you'll break a few as you learn a convenience is nice.i set up my table with the small band saw ,then the drill press, then the belt sander ,and then the scroll saw .Keep your saw clear around it by about30 inchs .I don't have room to do so and i am hiting the wall the drill press allways something hinders me but i love to scroll so i deal with it.

[WigWag Workshop]

2" square,packing tape,small drill bits from Mike,Scroll Saw Handbook by Pat Speilman

Have fun

 

Thank you Kevin and Carlton for all the information, I ordered the Scroll Saw Handbook, do you have a link for the drill bits? Also what brand of spray glue is recommended? What sizes of blades should I stock? What type of wood and thickness is recommended for the first few projects?

 

Thank You in Advance,

 

Steven

[amazingkevin]

Hi STEVEN,As far as wood goes if you use 3/4 you'll be able to control your moves easyaly and when you turn on tight corners go slow as that's where the heat and friction builds up the most and will want to cause the blade to break,then after a little practice go to thinner if you need to as they are more tricky to cut.Keep you blades tight like the thin e-string on a guitar.If they are not up to being tight when you stop to make a turn or just stop ,the force on the blade which causes it to bend will straighten up and cut a little more than you want if loose.Make sure the blade is tight before you turn on the saw ,if not it will hammar the blade loose and maybe break it to.The blades will break more from not being tight enough than the reverse.getting the right blades for the right job ,huum,that's a long story but have at least 4 teeth in contact with the wood at all times as a rule to go by.1" wood would like 4 teeth per inch .I've never used a blade that course,maybe 8 teeth.But any blade will work.Thinner wood it matters more.clean cuts both sides of the wood require reverse tooth blades to minimize wood tear out.Get an assortment pac of blades to try.And if you try spiral blades get the ones with flat ends for conveinience.they must be very tight to prevent wander when trying to do straight lines.temporary spray glues ,not the water soluable ones work great ,and clean up is easy with mineral spirits.mike@mikesworkshop has mini drill bit holders and all the bits for fret work. One of the best things i ever bought was the mini bit holder from him . I never new they existed.I'll let someone else chime in with their opinions too.Thanks for asking as that refreshs my memory for my self too.!

[WigWag Workshop]

17 Days,

 

Thanks again Kevin for the last post - I am making my list, and checking it twice I am trying to get all the little things purchased. I need to give my brother back home a call, I know he has a nice supply of wood.

 

Steven

[amazingkevin]

YOUR WELCOME STEVEN AND GIVE YOUR BROThER MY ADDRESS TOO,LOL

[WigWag Workshop]

16 Days,

 

I started a spreadsheet, to keep track of needed supplies vs purchases. Will post when I get more of it done, and maybe ya'll will have more stuff to add. I am the type of person, that likes to research, and make sure I have what I need to be successful to get started in the hobby.

 

Steven

[WigWag Workshop]

Good Day Folks!

 

I was so excited, I forgot about this post. I ordered the Dewalt-DW788 w/Stand and light, from the Grizzly.com website. Can't wait for it to get here.

 

Steven