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I thought about that Sparkey, but came down to the cans of compressed air that are available, which will do me for the time. If the production line gets going, it may be a different matter, but start small and then progress is my motto. Malcolm

Great start to the never ending supply of timber Dick. Now we all want to see photos of the first completed project. Malcolm

Hi Roly, I wondered if you ever moved forward on the spalted beech you were considering a year ago. It is a wood that I am particularly fond of and have used it several times to make my bandsaw boxes. I happened to get hold of a second lot of slabs (24" x 12" x 1") the other day, completly dry and ready to use, to add to my store and saw a post about spalted beech for breadboards and the thought of the spalting being a problem. That led me to this posting. This is what I recently bought Malcolm

Nice work Randy. Something unusual and attractive. Good idea for increasing the depth of the box using a scrollsaw as well. Which saw do you have. Malcolm

Wonderful work. You should be proud of your skills. Thank you for showing it. Malcolm

You have achieved lovely expressions on those dear kitens. Well done

Nice work, love the colours you have produced. Is the white wood Aspen? Malcolm

Purpleheart is one of my favotrite woods. particularly when it is finished off, love it with my boxes Malcolm

Hi Mike, welcome to SSV and hope you have fun Malcolm (UK http://www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk

Hi Rick, welcome to SSV. I am also a new mwmber, but across the pond in the UK. Not done a lot with the scrollsaw, but would like to get into making intarsia this year whilst still making a few of my bandsaw boxes. I am retired and only got into woodworking 2 years ago and it is so much fun. See you aroun Malcolm http://www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk

Hi Mike, welcome to SSV. I am a new member also, but in the UK and only been doing woodwork for a couple of years, mainly bandsaw boxes. I now wish to use the scrollsaw more and try my hand at Intarsia, so a new saw is wanted. I hope to get an Excalibur EX16 or EX21, as the reports are so good. Good luck with your new saw and 'power to our elbow' Malcolm http://www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk

Thanks all for your replies. It seems that there is a variety of positions that are used and the photographs are a great help.. Frank, thats a hell of a top table there. You must have some huge patterns to deal with,but it's a great idea for anyone wh does have larger work to do.. My scrollsaw, the one I want to replace ASAP, sits on the end of the bench, which is a wall bench along the back of the double garage. In view of the fact that I am looking to upgrade (when SWMBO is not looking ), I have decided to make a few changes to accomodate a new saw at some date. Today I decided to remove the end section of the worktop, so that I can either leave it in present position, or lower in to a couple of other positions lower down. That way I can try out what is most comfortable, either standing, waist height or chest height sitting down. Not too sure about sloping it down as yet, but I can give it a try and see if it feels better. I have started taking a few photos to show a WIP and will put them, up later on if it's a good job. Otherwise,forget I mentioned it! Malcolm

You may have been better off buying a magnifying light, which I have found to be a great benefit. It helps to see the smaller areas very clearly. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swing-arm-magnifying-lamp-SAM75/dp/B006N92KW8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1452979156&sr=8-6&keywords=desk+lamp+magnifier Malcolm

Thanks Roly, so you would have the table at chest height or chin height? Is your EX21 with a foot switch? Malcolm sorry foir duplication I cant see how to remove it.

Thanke Roly, I like your scrollsaw. So you would have the table at chest height, or chin height? Dont know if you are tall or short? Malcolm

I have not done very much scrollsaw work, but the little I have done, it has been whilst standing and using a foot switch. Our bench is rather high, but the scrollsaw feels comfortable in that position. I have also visited other scrollers who are standing to do their work, sometimes for many hours. Others prefer to have a sitting position with low table or high table. What is your preferred position for scrolling, sitting, standing, low table top, high table top (chest level, waist level,) How do YOU scroll?

My favourite trick is leaving it at home when I am going to see someone for the first time and its miles away. No phone to call them up when nearby. It's definanely an age thingl. Like the sign, but perhaps a smaller one on the dashboard? Malcolm

Thanks for your reply Dick. Thats a nice story and it's always good to have a challenge. We have a fair number of people over here who do scrollsaw work and Intarsia, so I have people I can call on if necessary. I have purchased the book 'Intarsia woodworking for Beginners' by Kathy Wise and it gives several patterns for beginner to slightly more advanced levels. No problem with the inches and feet as that is what I learned originally and even though the UK has gone metric, many people still think in imperial measurements according to their agr group. I'm from the older set, so I think that way. I'm looking for a better scrollsaw at present and although I will still keep making my boxes, the Intarsia may also become another part of my small retirement hobby/business. Not sure if you are aware of the web site that is used mainly over here - UKWorkshop.co.uk and if you havent visited it, you may find some interest there. All the best to you. Malcolm

Hiya Dick, thanks again for the welcome. My interest so far has been in bandsaw boxes, which I started making 2 years ago when I took up woodworking. I now like the idea of scrolling to make Intarsia, so will give that a go once I get a better saw. My inherited REcoird 16 needs replacing with either a variable Hegner or Excalibur 21, but 'as used' if possible as new prices are rather high. Malcolm www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk

Hi Pete, just joined to see what this forum is up to. Interested in scrolling mainly to get into Intarsia. I have been making bandsaw boxes for the last2 years since starting woodwork and it's great fun. I am also a member on UKworkshop.co.uk, which also has a good scroll section, so pay a visit. Malcolm

Hiya Marge, I know West Brom and live just the other side of Birmingham in Wythall. Only starting scrollsaw work to get into Intarsia as I think that is wonderful. I have been making bandsaw boxes for the last 2 years since retiring 5 years ago and love it, but a ne challenge is always interesting. Happy New Year to you over there. Malcolm

Thanks for your welcome. Fort Lauderdale was one of the first places we stayed when starting our visits to the USA and really love Florida. Only starting scrolling to make Intarsia and need a better saw - Hegner or Excalibur 21. Malcolm

Thank you Larry, Im more of an interested scroller at present as I need a better scrollsaw to make Intarsia rather than the general art work of scrolling. Nedd a better saw - Hegner or Excalibur to get moving. Just been making bandsaw boxes for the last 2 years. Malcolm

Thanks Tony, Only just developing an interest inscrollwork as I am very taken with intarsia and want to have a go at that. Need a new scrollsaw as mine is inherited old Record 16 and would like a used variable Hegner ot an Excalibur 21. Malcolm

Hi Guys & Gals, thanks for the great welcome to the forum. I have recently been offered a Hegner Multicut SE, but it is from 1994 and although in very good condition and variable speed, it has no quick release, which I was looking for. It was bought by the owner in Germany, who lives in Scotland and makes musical instruments such as Violin, Viola and Base and has always been in his shop. The pictures he has sent look OK, but I think he is asking a bit much at £350. Need ton check with Hegner in the New Year when they are back after the holidays to see if it can be alrered and updated, then think if I want that or wait for something more modern. New prices over here are more than I really want to spend, but I do need a better scrll saw as the old Record 16 SSSD was part of a bulk purchase of uised tools. Its OK, but only just.. Once I get the hang of this site I can post photos which I hope I have. When I see one of these little boxes on messages, how do I open it to see the image? Hi Marg, West Bromwich has changed somewhat over the years, but everywhere does. Birmingham City centre is always a mess and never really 'quite right' Now the one thing I need to know is how come you have all the good weather over there with high temperatured in NY, which is usually covered in snow about now I believe? I am waiting to get my bandsaw fixed in the new year, I think the motor has gone, but the guarantee has supplied a new one to be fitted irst week of the new year. |It is a real pain as I am in the middle of 4 more bandsaw boxes with some new designs and had hoped to be showing them before Christmas. Cant grumble though as I sold 5 in December and although it doesn't really make money, it helps to replenish timber. All for now guys, will be looking further into the forum and will be trying Intarsia in the New Year. Hope you all had a good Christmas and trust that the New Year will be good for you all, Cheers Malcolm