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Title: Pretty new
Post by: Igglepud on June 14, 2016, 08:06:04 pm

I bought a little Ryobi scroll saw a few months ago. My first project was a Nicholas Cage portrait. Then I managed to make a Rob Zombie lamp (horribly, my neighbor took a router to it to make it somewhat cube shaped) and it actually looks like Rob when you turn it on. Made some hammer and sickles to annoy my co-workers, and then my blade clamps failed.

Long story short, I spent way too much energy trying to get the saw to work and ended up returning it. Now I have a Delta 465 and OH MY GOD! This is how the hobby is supposed to be! I can now finish multiple projects in a day, and I dared to attempt a stack cut today (because I forgot to put painter's tape between the wood and the glue.)

I am working on a Punisher skull now, and with using the saw as a sanding station, my paint jobs are starting to look less like plastic moulding. I have some thin boards, Flying Dutchman blades, and Photoshop. The future looks good!

Title: Re: Pretty new
Post by: Igglepud on June 14, 2016, 08:08:38 pm

That's a lie...I forgot, my very, very first project was a rabbit with a flower on it from Steve's blog.

Title: Re: Pretty new
Post by: dunk on June 15, 2016, 11:13:12 am

You are definitely hooked.  Welcome to the world of scrolling.

Title: Re: Pretty new
Post by: Toneman on June 28, 2016, 04:35:34 pm

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

Title: Re: Pretty new
Post by: DWSudekum on June 28, 2016, 11:09:37 pm

Sounds like you are really hooked.  Scrolling is one of the best hobbies I have come across.  It allows you to express your creative side, relieve stress, and have fun.  We are looking forward to seeing your work as you progress... pictures are always welcome.  Oh and before I forget Welcome! I am DW from Mentor, OH.


DW

Title: Re: Pretty new
Post by: Dannyb on July 06, 2016, 09:09:33 am

Welcome!  Would love to see pics of the rob zomblie lamp

Title: Re: Pretty new
Post by: herrwood on July 06, 2016, 12:02:39 pm

I also started with a ryobi its about 20 yrs old and in the basement on a shelf with other tools that have been upgraded. I now use a delwalt and as you have found out a better saw is more fun to work with and fun is what it is about.

Title: Re: Pretty new
Post by: gbickham on August 04, 2016, 11:55:25 am

welcome from another newbie, I also tried the ryobi first, used it once and took it back, bought the dewalt and what a difference, does not pay to buy a cheep saw, lol