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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello all!!

« on: February 15, 2019, 05:15:21 pm »

Welcome to the forum! I agree with the others, buy a better saw if you possibly can. Also, buy good blades; I started out with a good saw but cheap blades and might as well had a cheaper saw. Believe me , good blades are  a must if you plan on scrolling much.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from California

« on: February 09, 2019, 05:52:15 pm »

Welcome Angie! I am Tony,aka,Toneman from Paris, Texas.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: hello

« on: January 19, 2019, 11:08:37 am »

Welcome to the forum! I am Tony, aka, Toneman from Paris, Texas. Glad to have you aboard!

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Scroll sawing fonts

« on: January 15, 2019, 05:58:29 pm »

I downloaded a font called Scroll Beach Italic and use it for most of my projects. Found it on google search

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: What do you seal pine with?

« on: January 05, 2019, 12:00:37 am »

I use Zinsser Bulls Eye spray shellac purchased at Home Depot and Wal Mart. It seals the wood fibers and the paint will go on evenly.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Older newbie from Southeast Alaska

« on: January 04, 2019, 11:55:23 pm »

Welcome to the forum! Another suggestion is make sure your blade is square to the table. I like to take a small piece of a 2 x 4 and using my scroll saw cut a line on one side. then place the wood behind the blade and see if it matches. Of course, you can use a small square tool also.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Took the plunge and bought a scroll saw

« on: January 01, 2019, 05:06:32 pm »

Welcome Mark to this forum and site. Congratulations on your purchase of a scroll saw and I know you will enjoy scrolling! Please don't hesitate to ask questions ( there are no dumb questions); there are many experienced scrollers on the forum who will gladly help you out. Good luck and please post pictures of your new creations!

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Good Morning from Florida

« on: December 12, 2018, 01:00:21 pm »

Welcome! I am Tony,aka,Toneman from Paris, Texas.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New to forum from Colorado

« on: December 05, 2018, 04:13:11 pm »

Welcome! I am Tony,aka,Toneman from Paris, Texas. I miss Colorado; lived in Lakewood, Co. for several years.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello

« on: November 14, 2018, 05:07:23 pm »

Welcome Scott! I am Tony,aka,Toneman from Paris, Texas.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from alabama!

« on: October 24, 2018, 04:05:05 pm »

Welcome Jim! I am Tony,aka,Toneman from Paris, Texas.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: hello from Colorado

« on: October 24, 2018, 04:03:50 pm »

Welcome Mark! I am Tony Cunningham, and live in Paris, Texas. I lived in Lakewood, Colorado for several years and really miss the mountains, rivers, etc but not the traffic now! I live on a small ranch, raise a few horses and have been retired for sixteen years. I really love scrolling! I have an EX 21 saw and love it. I purchased it from Ray at Seyco in 2011. I use Flying Dutchman ultimate reverse blades, ;primarily no. 1,3, and 5. My advise is get a good saw that you can afford and use good blades, such as FD, Pegas, Olsen, etc.; not ones purchased at HD, Lowes, etc. I buy most wood from Ocooch online, and there are other online wood vendors, and I use mostly Baltic Birch plywood. Do real well at craft shows close to Christmas selling ornaments and crosses. Make sure you have good ventilation for the dust also. I have an air purifier above my saw. hope this information helps and remember, there are no dumb questions; and there are many good scrollers on this forum that are willing to answer your questions. 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Wood for Christmas Ornaments

« on: September 24, 2018, 03:53:09 pm »

I sell Christmas ornaments at craft shows and do very well. I cut mine out of 1/8"Baltic Birch, stacked cut 4 at a time. This saves a lot of time  and more profitable.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New to the forum

« on: September 13, 2018, 05:19:41 pm »

Welcome! I am Tony from Paris, Texas.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Introducing myself

« on: September 10, 2018, 09:45:38 pm »

Welcome! I am Tony from Paris, Texas.