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General Scroll Saw Talk / Help needed with deciding on blades

« on: July 09, 2016, 09:48:42 am »

Hi Everyone

I will be placing my first order for blades. I would like to know more about the various spiral blades on offer. I am not sure which will be best.

I have a bottom feeding Hegner, with the standard blade clamps. Would the spiral blades with the straight/flat ends be the best fit? I wish to embark on portrait work. I have one set of normal spirals I obtained from someone. They are not flat end and break all the time, even after just 5mins of use.

I also intend getting some ultra reverse blades fit the first time. I am excited about my purchase but nervous I may take the wrong blades and regret it.

Thank you in anticipation
Tyrone

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Wood Grain

« on: June 28, 2016, 09:53:15 am »

Hi

When cutting silhouettes, using plywood, in what direction should the upper layer grain be? I did a cutting with the grain going horizontal, whereas I was considering it could be vertical. Is there a rule or standard to be followed?

I have some oak ply as stock for the new direction my hobby is going.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Tyrone

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Introduce Yourself. / New to the Forum

« on: June 18, 2016, 01:59:04 pm »

Hi Fellow Scrollers

I am an inexperienced hobby scroller, from Cape Town, South Africa. I have a very limited space to work with wood, and searched for a hobby that would match. Needless to say, I discovered scrolling and about 20 months ago I bought a used Hegner Multicut2, single speed. 

I then started watching all the available youtube videos on scrolling.  I have made a few name plates, and name key rings, and various other starter patterns.  Now I am exploring working on portraits.

My biggest problem is obtaining scrolling resources.  There is no local presence for anything and virtually everything must be imported. This increases my costs, and makes the hobby very expensive. 

However, the fact that I am here means I am forging ahead, and trying to make the best of the situation.  I have a very stressful job, and watching the blade follow the line as I cut through wood has been very soothing and rewarding. And I get to make something, including a small heap of wood dust! What more can I ask for?

Thanks everyone for being part of this forum and allowing me to be a new member.  I look forward to our future interactions.

Kind regards
Tyrone Ford, Hobby Scroller!