Popular Post Foxfold Posted September 3, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) Not too many weeks ago I bought a cheap and cheerful PinEnd scrollsaw and quite enjoyed cutting out silhouette type things and was quite happy with what I had. I joined this forum as it seemed to be a friendly place to learn what else could be done on a scrollsaw. Well !!! I now have an Axminster saw, that is to be put in situ by my long suffering husband, I've had a pattern made for me by a generous member of this community, I've received help and advice that has been invaluable, I've ordered new blades for the aforementioned machine, I've bought a magnifier with light, I've ordered a stool on which to sit whilst scrolling, I've seen patterns that boggle the mind, I've got a load of wood stashed in one of my kennels, a host of new friends and life will never be quite the same again. To say I only joined so that I could see what could be done, I think I can safely say that you folks have changed my life. Thank you all. Brenda Edited September 3, 2018 by Foxfold wombatie, Karl S, bobscroll and 8 others 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, Foxfold said: Not too many weeks ago I bought a cheap and cheerful PinEnd scrollsaw and quite enjoyed cutting out silhouette type things and was quite happy with what I had. I joined this forum as it seemed to be a friendly place to learn what else could be done on a scrollsaw. Well !!! I now have an Axminster saw, that is to be put in situ by my long suffering husband, I've had a pattern made for me by a generous member of this community, I've received help and advice that has been invaluable, I've ordered new blades for the aforementioned machine, I've bought a magnifier with light, I've ordered a stool on which to sit whilst scrolling, I've seen patterns that boggle the mind, I've got a load of wood stashed in one of my kennels, a host of new friends and life will never be quite the same again. To say I only joined so that I could see what could be done, I think I can safely say that you folks have changed my life. Thank you all. Brenda Brenda, I came here 3 years ago and have never left. There are other forum sites out there but I find that this one is the most active and has the BEST group of folks you will find on the planet. Along with great knowledge, advice and most importantly comraderie. Welcome aboard. I look forward to seeing some of your work. And, if you have time, show us a few pics of your countryside. I have always wanted to visit England. amazingkevin, Scrappile and meflick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Welcome to the World of Scrolling! It's Here! Catch you later, Bob Foxfold and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted September 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 31 minutes ago, octoolguy said: Brenda, I came here 3 years ago and have never left. There are other forum sites out there but I find that this one is the most active and has the BEST group of folks you will find on the planet. Along with great knowledge, advice and most importantly comraderie. Welcome aboard. I look forward to seeing some of your work. And, if you have time, show us a few pics of your countryside. I have always wanted to visit England. I have put some photo's of our home and surrounding countryside on the 'Introductions' page for you. I must admit that Yorkshire is called 'Gods own country' for a reason. It's gorgeous. Cold in the winter though OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Hi Brenda. This is without a doubt the friendliest site I've been on. I belong to two other scroll saw sites but this is the only one I visit. Much of this is due to Travis and the way he runs the site. Also it's easy to make friends here. Glad to have you here! Foxfold, amazingkevin, RabidAlien and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Looks like you have been hooked by the scrolling bug. When I first started scrolling over twenty years ago, all I had were some books and magazines. No forums or internet. Indeed, this is a great place! amazingkevin, Foxfold and RabidAlien 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmansbike Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Welcome to scrollsawing. Looking forward to seeing your work. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 That's awesome everyone!!! We Did It Again!!! We got another scroll sawer hooked.. LOL Congrats, on all the new equipment too.. sounds like you've got a good selection to start playing around with.. enjoy.. and show off some pictures of your work... amazingkevin and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) That sounds awesome, it is addicting as you will find. Kevin you making the trip to the wood expo this weekend? Edited September 4, 2018 by Woodmaster1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 So glad you are enjoying it. I have been seriously scrolling for several years now and I have really just scratched the surface of what one can do. Intarsia, compound cutting, jig saw puzzles, fret work, clocks, boxes, baskets, toys, inlay, Marquetry, the list goes on. I have more patterns and projects lined up that there is no way I will get it all done in my life time. I'm leaving it all to my daughter, when she get through raising a family and working and has some time to for herself, she will be an awesome scroller. She loves it, just too much other life right now. Got to say I have ventured into all kinds of wood working, furniture making, house building, boat building, lathe turning, lots of other things involving wood, and I really find the scroll saw the most fun and relaxing. Only other thing I want to do wood related is learn some carving. Foxfold and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Welcome to the dark side -- We have cookies! Glad to hear you've found an enjoyable hobby. A good hobby is one that allows you to continue to learn and a scroll saw will definitely do that. Enjoy and welcome to the hobby. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 29 minutes ago, Woodmaster1 said: That sounds awesome, it is addicting as you will find. Kevin you making the trip to the wood expo this weekend? Yeah I sure am.. can't afford to miss it.. I've been out of Cherry lumber for quite some time... I'm hoping to go Friday morning after I take my kids to school.. That said. I might have to make another trip on Saturday .. You planning to go? Really hoping the rain and storms we've been having here along with the heat and humidity are done before the Expo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I am going both Friday and Saturday. I really like going for the workshops and the deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Welcome to the great world of scrolling. It's more then an addiction Foxfold and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I tried all the other 'womanly' crafts and to be honest I was pretty useless at most of them or just basic at the rest. Until my husband got himself a scroll saw..............that was over 20 years ago and I still love the time I spend at the saw and what I can accomplish. I joined this group almost from day one I think and I have never regretted it. They are the happiest, friendliest, and generous bunch you could ever come across. If you stay as long as I have you will see a lot come and go but they are all the same the same they are scroll saw artists and love the smell of wood. Enjoy all your new equipment and take a photo of everything you make, its good to look back. Marg Foxfold and bobscroll 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 My story is fairly similar. I love this place and the friends who share so willingly and give such great advise. I started out wanting to do Intarsia work. Thanks to this group, I have expanded out into other areas and have enjoyed it all. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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