Jump to content

disabled not dead

Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    8

  • Joined

  • Last visited

5 Followers

About disabled not dead

  • Birthday 08/03/1956

My Profile

  • First Name:
    Doug
  • Occupation:
    disabled
  • Location:
    Dacula, Ga.
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Scroll Saw:
    Craftsman
  • Project Types:
    Just learning
  • Interests:
    Just learning. Have been making little toy animals for my grandchildren. Have made a few plaques.
  • Pattern Designer:
    No
  • Favorite TV Shows:
    Big Bang Theory, NCIS, Last Man Standing,
  • Favorite Movies:
    Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Young Frankenstein, Christmas Vacation,
  • Two Truths & A Lie:
    I once pitched in the little league world series.
    Family is most important in my life.
    I love to cook.
  • Quote:
    Be careful what you wish for, it may come true.

Recent Profile Visitors

591 profile views

disabled not dead's Achievements

Newbie Scroller

Newbie Scroller (2/11)

2

Reputation

  1. disabled not dead earned a Trophy Nod Of Approval
  2. disabled not dead earned a Trophy Ice Breaker
  3.    disabled not dead reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  4. disabled not dead started following Falcon
  5. Falcon started following disabled not dead
  6. Bill WIlson started following disabled not dead
  7. disabled not dead started following Bill WIlson
  8. disabled not dead started following LarryEA
  9. LarryEA started following disabled not dead
  10. Denny Knappen started following disabled not dead
  11. disabled not dead started following Denny Knappen
  12. disabled not dead started following bronx
  13. disabled not dead
    Dacula is about half way between Atlanta and Athens on Hwy. 316. I would guess about 40 miles ENE of Atlanta and 30 miles W of Athens.
  14.    disabled not dead reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  15.    disabled not dead reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  16.    disabled not dead reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  17.    disabled not dead reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  18.    disabled not dead reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  19.    disabled not dead reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  20.    disabled not dead reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  21.    disabled not dead reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  22.    disabled not dead reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  23. disabled not dead
    Don't know if anything I've made is worth posting yet. I am just beginning to learn. I do enjoy making little animals for my grandkids. So far I would say I have made about 70 various animals, birds and dinosaurs for them. I did get ambitious and make some plaques for them also for their walls. That is what got me started. I had a new grandson arrive a month ago and wanted to do something special for him. I made a plaque with his name, birth date and some childrens blocks on the bottom. Not perfect, but my daughter and son in law love it.
  24. disabled not dead
    Wow Cliff, thank you so much for your generosity. Porter Cable is what I was going to order on line from Amazon. It looks like a great saw. I believe changing blades on this would be much easier than the old craftsman I have. I could meet you anytime you would like. Just let me know what would be convenient for you. Again, thank you so much.
  25.    lawson56 reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  26.    amazingkevin reacted to a post in a topic: Newbie could use lots of advice.
  27. disabled not dead
    Hi Everyone, I am new to the world of scrolling. I have been on disability for 4 years. TV and shopping with my wife has put me on the brink of insanity. About 6 months ago I started doing odd jobs around the house to keep me busy. I bought a used table saw, which helped with shelf making and large jobs around the house. Then I found a Craftsman Scroll Saw at a pawn shop. I paid $40.00 for it, but more importantly, it has breathed new life in me. I absolutely love it. Since it is an old Craftsman, it is not in the best of shape. The holders for the plain pins don't want to hold any more. Even if they did, it is extremely combersome to put plain end blades on on standard cuts, almost impossible on inside cuts. I am hoping for enough Amazon gift cards for my birthday so I can get a new scroll saw. That is where the advice comes in. I know there is a wide range of prices and qualities out there. I know I will have about $200.00 to spend on a new one. I have been looking at the Shop Fox Scroll Saw. Does anyone have any thoughts about this. I am very new to scrolling and could really use some help. So far I have been making small animals and dinosaurs for my grandchildren to play with. I have also made a couple of plaques. I want to get into more complicated toys, such as trucks and puzzles for my grandkids. I'm not looking to sell anything, just give me something to keep me busy. Thanks for any advice.
×
×
  • Create New...