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Title: New naive member
Post by: smokey1945 on February 13, 2015, 01:20:07 pm

Hello all, I am new here and know NOTHING about the scroll saw.  But have wanted to try it out for a long time, so here we go.  I bought the ShopFox 16" and ordered several books and different blades.  After a lot of study I'm going to try my hand at it.
I won't be saying much, just watching and reading and learning.  So thank you for all you post and any tips.
I do have a couple of questions.  I would appreciate a list of reputable supply stores.  And it appears that the magnified light that Rockler has is the one to get, but it is EXPENSIVE!  Is there a cheaper, better one? 
Thank you again.
Smokey
(in Kettering, Ohio)

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: pddesertrat on February 13, 2015, 01:42:42 pm

Smokey, welcome to the forum. I am Paul from Washington. 

After much research, I bought my light from Harbor Freight.  It is normally around $40 but cheaper if caught on sale or you have a coupon.  I clamps to my cabinet as opposed to a magnet. I am very happy with it.

Scroll saw blades, I and a lot (maybe most) recommend Flying Dutchman blades from Mike's Workshop.  Great price, super blades, great service.  http://mikesworkshop.com/   You can call Mike, he will answer all question about blades.  Great guy to deal with.

For patterns, wood, etc.  there are many many sites.  Most are very good to deal with.  If you have any doubts ask here before making a purchase.  Steve Good (owner of this site) has hundreds of great patterns and all free.

Jump in and have fun!

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: smokey1945 on February 13, 2015, 01:47:37 pm

 :) Thank you Paul!  I have not been able to find a light with magnification on HF site.?

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: gordster on February 13, 2015, 01:51:27 pm

Hello Smokey, welcome aboard, lots of free patterns and help here.you should enjoy it.

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: tommyb43 on February 13, 2015, 02:23:25 pm

Hi Smokey Welcome  :)

These people on here are GOLD, very help full and friendly (Newbie to Newbie) Enjoy your stay

Regards Tom Ipswich Suffolk UK

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: smokey1945 on February 13, 2015, 02:42:39 pm

Thank you Gordster and Tom!

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: Ben on February 13, 2015, 06:06:51 pm

Hi and welcome smokey. Im Ben from Australia.
Any advice you need youll find it here.

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: Rover2 on February 13, 2015, 07:54:35 pm

Welcome to the forum Smokey.  I'm Al from TN. 

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: pddesertrat on February 13, 2015, 08:14:27 pm

Here it is.  Took a while for me to find it, they call it a lamp, not a light....  go figure!

http://www.harborfreight.com/fluorescent-magnifying-lamp-60643.html

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: Russ C on February 14, 2015, 04:24:50 am

Glad you found us and joined Smokey. Russ from Florida here, welcome to the Scrollsaw Forum.  :)

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: wombatie on February 14, 2015, 04:45:15 am

G'day Smokey, welcome to the forum.  I'm Marg from Australia

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: julief on February 14, 2015, 07:11:08 am

Hey Smokey and welcome to the forum.  I'm Julie from Texas.  Glad to have you.  Mikes workshop is the best place to get your blades.  As previously stated, he is amazing at helping you get just what you need.  Jump in there and practice, practice, practice.  Have fun making sawdust.

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: Robert H. Bigart on February 14, 2015, 09:53:42 am

Hi Guy

I bought my light from Target for $11.00 or $12.00 and modified it to be bolted to my machine.

Bob

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: smokey1945 on February 14, 2015, 03:33:03 pm

Thank all of you for the warm welcome!  Makes me feel like I belong here!
And Paul thanks for going to the trouble of looking that 'lamp' up for me. :)

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: busco on February 14, 2015, 07:55:27 pm

You might also try Hobby Lobby, Home Depot or Lowes and if you have Menards close by I know they have lights also

Title: Re: New naive member
Post by: Toneman on February 15, 2015, 03:22:45 pm

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