When my eyes become fatigued I stop and take a break. My eyes do tire after focusing on the lines too long. Scrollbob's patterns are always posted with red lines which make it much easier for me. A fine black line and a small black blade tend to merge into one when my eyes are tired. The contrast of red and black prevents this. I often take patterns to an office supply store and have the patterns copied in red. It is worth the trouble and expense.
I've worked on many humpback clocks . The hump being made by making numerous cuts close together in the wood, then bending it and covering with veneer. Furniture is also made this way.
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!
1/4" BB, #1 FD Ultra Reverse, 50-50 BLO. Backer 1/8" floor underlayment, Minwax Gunstock stain. I had the opportunity to use my home made circle cutter. Now to pick up a quartz movement and hands.
I sit at my Hawk. I am unable to stand for long lengths of time. My saw is raised due to casters front and back and I sit on a 24" stool. My face is fairly close to the table. I need magnification to scroll. I'm thinking of raising the back of my saw. I think I would like that.