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Nicely done Denny, it's a cute play on words. Len

Chuck, this same question gets brought up about every month, Have you checked the archives to see what might be in there for info? To properly answer your question, we need to know what you plan to cut, and what materials you plan to cut also. Personally, I use Flying Dutchman blades, but, I do that partially out of loyalty. And also because they are such a nice cutting blade. I used to sell Flying Dutchman blades, plus, I've never found a replacement blade that cuts better. The thing about blades, is that one might work for me, but, you might not get the same results from that blade as I do. I like for people to try many brands of blades, I did, and that's how I settled on FD blades. With you just starting out, I think you should do some trial and error cutting to find which blade best suits your needs. It may be FD, but, it could be one of the other popular brands also. They all cut well, it's just a matter of preference. Len

Very nice. Len

Kevin, I like the sentiment behind this cutting, but, if that's what it looks like once stained in the second picture. Then I agree, it probably would look better if painted white. It looks to be very blotchy, almost like if the plywood surface was pine. Len

Randy, this one looks like it would be a lot stronger than the other one was. Len

Learn, especially if you're looking to get into a very enjoyable hobby. Len

Dan, to say that you've been busy, sure would be a bit of an understatement. All of these items are amazingly good looking pieces. I especially like the tree bandsaw box, and that glass etching is really something else. Thanks for sharing these with us. Len

Steve, what a lovely gift, your aunt is a lucky lady to be getting this. Len

Dave, as per your usual results, these are perfect as well. Len

Kevin, it's good to see that your as busy as ever. Len

Truly a heartwarming story Stu, thanks for sharing it with us. Len

Charlie, I've been scrolling for over 15 years now, it's been a learn as you go hobby for me. A lot of it was practice practice practice, and then some more practicing just in case I needed it. When I wasn't practice cutting, I was reading, reading everything there was to read about the hobby. Nowadays you can learn a lot on the internet and You-Tube, it's a great place to pick up some tips. Plus, by joining places like here on the Village, is a very smart move, it allows you to ask questions like this one Good luck, hope you learn lots about the hobby. Len

Kevin, I think that your "so slow" may still not be slow enough. It's like been stated, you have to let the blade do the cutting without forcing it. Where did you buy your blades from, is there any chance of returning them for a refund or exchange for the UR type blades? Len

Wow, what a bunch of mathematicians here. Len

Brian, any venue is a good venue, they all get your work out there for others to see. Sure you might not sell as much at one as you do at another, but, you still have people viewing your work. When they see what you have on display, they may get in touch with you to see if you could do a special cut for you. To me, word of mouth is one of my best sellers, and most of those words are generated from work I had on display. The price you've been quoted for display space and commission, seem to be a fair deal as long as you make enough money to cover your cost. I used to pay $20.00 per month to display my work, the space I got for that money was a 5'x8' wall display unit that had sliding glass doors. I displayed a fair amount of things there, and I sold a good amount based on that display unit. There was no one to look after it, that's why I didn't pay any commission. I had done up a nicely scrolled sign with my contact info on it, and a short message about what I would cut. So, if I were you, I'd display my work to see what happens. It'll only cost you a few bucks, and you probably could withdraw your work at any time if things don't pay off. Len

Fred, your fretting over something that may never happen. I know of lots of scrollers who have never had to change-out a bearing on their saws. Plus, even if it does happen to need a new bearing, it wouldn't take all that long to get one. And if the bearing is going bad, you'll know about it in lots of time to order a new one. If your anything like me, you'll lose the replacement bearing before you used it. Stop fretting and enjoy your saw, you may never have a bearing issue. Len

Perry, your right, free is good. I'm sorry I can't help with any info on this saw, but, I do hope it works well for you. Len

Ralph, I use the box fan and filter system, it does a pretty good job of collecting dust. I have it sitting about 12" from the saw, that's where it seems to work best. Len

Kevin, no matter what type or style of blade you use, you will not be able to speed cut the birdhouses. They are something that take time to cut, trying to cut them out to fast will result in poorly cut ornaments. Len

Ralph, what's the rush? Just because you've had it for a couple of years, doesn't mean that you have to use it now. You could keep it a while longer, then you might find the perfect pattern for it. Len

Nicely done Tony, they look great. I was checking out the cancer color chart, it would be hard to make one for lung cancer. I suppose you could cut one out of plexiglas, but,I wonder how would it look on display? Len

Nicely done Dave, it looks just like the picture. Do you display both the picture and the cutting, what are people saying about it? Len

Dan, it's an outstanding piece, Jeff's fan will love it. Len

Nicely done Dan, I'm sure the recipient will appreciate you making it for them. Len

Way to go Dick, stepping outside the box really has paid off for you. It's a very unique cat cutting, will you be keeping it? Len