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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Dawie on August 27, 2010, 11:48:24 pm

Title: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Dawie on August 27, 2010, 11:48:24 pm: As you might have read in another thread I just received my new clamp for my saw so now I can try out all the new blades I got. As was sawing away I kept on being amazed at how spiral blades work, at first I had trouble using them and now I just stand amazed at how great they are. To me for the moment this is an accessory that amazes me the most.
This made me wonder what amazes others so I started this thread.
David
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Rightarm on August 28, 2010, 07:49:13 am: David. What amazes me the most about my scrollsaw, is that I can scrollsaw at all. I'm a mechanic/firefighter by trade. I can't drive a nail in a 2x4! Dave 8)
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: julief on August 28, 2010, 07:58:59 am: I'm with Dave. It is amazing to take a chunk of wood and make something beautiful out of it. It still amazes me that people want to pay for my chunks of wood. I see the errors and where I strayed off the line, but all they see is the final product and are amazed. They generally think it is lazer cut or something.
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Russ C on August 28, 2010, 08:10:50 am: The Flying Dutchman blades. It amazes me long they last and how good they cut compared to other brands I have used. 8)
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Rapid Roger on August 28, 2010, 10:17:20 am: The most amazing accessory that I got for my saw was the 'Deadman/Foot switch' I bought. I can't believe how much easier it is for me to scroll.
The second best was the 'EZ lift' (Well, I made my own) it sure helps when threading the blade from the bottom like I do.
I have a DeWalt saw by the way.

Rog
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Dawie on August 28, 2010, 11:31:50 am: Russ I am totally with you on the Flying Dutchman Blades, they are great.
David
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: GrayBeard on August 28, 2010, 03:45:44 pm: I took a piece of 3/4" plywood, cut to size and "wedge" fit it between my Yeller Saw and the stand. I now have a place to set tools, blades and mount my magnifier/light.

I am amazed that only one other person has mentioned this but Dan used 'C' clamps and mine is cut so it just fits and needs nothing to hold it in place.
Will take pix later today for posting....Played poker last night and this morning until 6 a.m.!

Nap Time!!!

~~~GB~~~
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Russ C on August 28, 2010, 08:50:19 pm: The second on my list would be the magnifying light. Can not be without it. 8)
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: northie66 on August 28, 2010, 11:02:36 pm: I 2nd Rapid Roger's nomination of the foot switch.
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Barry on August 28, 2010, 11:24:02 pm: I concur with all the answers. Scrolling is a great hobby and having this website really adds to my enjoyment. Julief you really nailed it about the errors. They scream at you, but most folks don't notice them. I have a piece I just finished and when I was putting the hanger on the back I split the wood. I was so frustrated I wanted to throw it. It is quite small but seems large to me. It is oak, which is strong but splits quite easily, so I should have known better.

I am not sure whether to give it as planned or do another.

Barry
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: julief on August 29, 2010, 08:23:29 am: Hey Barry, How loud did you scream??? Been there - done that.
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Russ C on August 29, 2010, 08:42:49 am: I think everyone has went outside the line a time or two. LOL ::)
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: ChaplainRon on August 29, 2010, 09:25:25 am: The greatest accessory for me has been Steve's Youtube video's. Without them I would have never found out this is something I can do and enjoy.

Thank You Steve,

Ron
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: GrayBeard on August 29, 2010, 10:42:15 am: A nomination for # 1 'accessory'....

SUPPORT ... the support we get from our Fellow Scrollers.

~~~GrayBeard~~~
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Dawie on August 29, 2010, 11:00:57 am: GreyBeard I'll vote for that.
David
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Marcellarius on August 29, 2010, 11:59:23 am: have to agree with GB to.
It's great to see how all the scrollers come together on this forum!
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: dgman on August 29, 2010, 12:44:18 pm: Yeah, I agree with that one. Steve's blog and this forum has been the best accessory for me! I love sharing with all of you here!
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: GrayBeard on August 29, 2010, 02:52:21 pm: I've said it before and I will repeat it now....

"This Forum and you my friends have instrumental in pushing me to try things I would NEVER have attempted a year ago! The outpouring of advice, hints, tips, patterns, knowledge and SUPPORT has taken me places I would have never imagined! THANK YOU One and All!"

~~~GrayBeard~~~
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: carlton4143 on August 29, 2010, 04:44:11 pm: Without a doupt FD blades. Cutting a 36"x2" slab now. I get 25-30 cuts out of a #5rt blade.
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: dunk on September 01, 2010, 04:35:22 pm: I vote for CA glue...It sure can fix some mistakes. LOL Barry try it you'll like it and they won't notice.
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: cyclistjim on September 01, 2010, 04:46:29 pm: The internet. The amount of advice and info not to mention patterns available is amazing.
Title: Re: What accessory for the scroll amazed/amazes you the most?
Post by: Barry on September 01, 2010, 09:06:33 pm: Quote from: dunk on September 01, 2010, 04:35:22 pm
I vote for CA glue...It sure can fix some mistakes. LOL Barry try it you'll like it and they won't notice.

Thanks Dunk, I use CA a lot and it has saved me on a number of occasions from blowing a gasket! :o

Barry