Popular Post TRedd351 Posted January 14, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Hey Gang...I just found your site...I am Tom or better known as Grumpa, I think it should be Dude.... I recently retired and have always been a hobby oriented kinda guy. So built out my garage and added many tools - including a Delta Scroll Saw. Hadn't cut since grade school but it all came back fast and learned lots of new tricks on you tube. Below are some samples of my recent work. I do a lot of custom puzzles - from photos that people send me...complex pieces and my own whimsy pieces. My largest trouble lately - living in MI - has been finding a way to finish natural wood in the shop - no fresh air so fumes are too strong. Looking at adding venting to the shop ... or finding a finish that has much less odor. Biggest problem is finishing walnut pieces....walnut - the wood that hates me OK, I do ramble..Cheers and glad to be with da gang of wild Scrollers Tom heppnerguy, TexasDIY, Wichman and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old sarge Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome Tom from SE Arizona. I like your work. Workbench sized ducted paint booths are expensive. Maybe a range hood would work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 A welcome to you from Minnesota. I feel your pain on finishing issues. My love/hate affair is with Cherry. I have a project that has 5 area that are absorbing lacquer and refuse to be filled. Sigh!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRedd351 Posted January 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Blaughn, that is my exact problem with walnut....part absorbs the lacquer and other areas ignore it...I think it is that my dad loved walnut and used it all the time. He passed away and has cursed the walnut I touch....Viking gods and things...Oh, Minn...sorry Blaughn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRedd351 Posted January 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Hey Old Sarge, we just left Scottsdale...said I am done with the desert and I love snow, so Michigan it is.... I am gonna figure our some way to vent the shop..more news on that soon. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old sarge Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) I get up to the Gilbert area once in a while to visit my son and family. I cannot stand that traffic and congestion. The whole Phoenix metro area is stifling to me. My wife loves it though. I rebuilt an old captains desk many years ago and some of the wood took the finish and other areas did not. 4 0 steel wool dipped in the shellac and I just rubbed it/forced it into the 'iffy' areas. Might work with walnut, I cannot say. Might be worth a try on a piece of scrap. Good luck! Edited January 14, 2022 by old sarge spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome to the Village Tom. Great looking work, I love your Noel. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome to the Village Tom! Looks like you have a lot to offer here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome to the Village from SE North Carolina, Tom. Lot of great looking projects you have there. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome Tom from another Michigander. I have the same issues with putting a finish on wood. I have to leave the shop until it cures. I turn on my fan and let it help clear the air. Then I will go have a cuppa and by then it is fairly safe to return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome to the village from Winnipeg, MB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 welcome to the village, very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome to the Village, Enjoy, it's a great place to be. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome to the Village from East Tennessee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSull Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome from Montana, I have the same issue in the winter, do I let the warmth out or keep the fumes? I need to build a box with a fan and small pipe but I will forget as soon as it warms up here TRedd351 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome from Ohio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 From what I see, I think you are gonna fit right in here. Welcome from Delaware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRedd351 Posted January 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Thanks Joe...I fit in spaces where topics are focused on complex political issues - like why is a #3 blade more popular than a #5 blade and the #12 blades feel such discrimination.....lots of turmoil in the Scroll saw corner of my shop..... preprius, Dave Monk and Joe W. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRedd351 Posted January 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Thanks you'll! Glad to be here and scrolling' with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguarguy Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Welcome Tom from another retired newbie as well as another Michigander (A2). This is a great place with a lot of knowledgeable and friendly people. Nice work! heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 7:48 PM, TRedd351 said: Hey Old Sarge, we just left Scottsdale...said I am done with the desert and I love snow, so Michigan it is.... I am gonna figure our some way to vent the shop..more news on that soon. Through with the desert. So many people come to Southern Arizona every winter, as you probably know. Michigan is one of the most common states that dominate the majority of the license plate of the snow birds here in Casa Grande where I live. They can't wait to not have to put up with all the cold and snowy weather. You are moving the opposite that most people seem to want. All that said, I also want to welcome you to The Village and hope to see you around. I also hope you find a shop space where you can scroll when it is cold. Good luck on your move and when you get to Michigan let us know how things are going for you Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 Hey Tom, Another Michigander here. As the others have said, this is a GREAT place for those of us that scroll. Tons of knowledge here. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Welcome from Texas! Looks like you have been busy. Nice work. Hope to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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