Recent content by bodgerbaz

Well I always print my patterns into an A4 address label. They stick well and are easily removed after cutting without leaving any residue. I have bought several packs of these...

Well, what about the picture you’ve already posted? Is there a pattern for that bear family you could buy? Failing that, try searching for “bear family scrollsaw pattern” or something like that. As you seem to only want one for your sister I wouldn’t bother with creating a template - unless you...

3/4” pine is fairly inexpensive and can readily be available at your local DIY store like B&Q etc in various widths and lengths. If you know of a local furniture manufacturer they may have a bin of offcuts and be only too happy for you to take them off their hands.

The postage from Europe is largely to do with the “B” word. You’d be lucky to avoid import duty too 😉

This may help? https://en.niqua-shop.de/en

Wow, I didn’t realise there was a national shortage of blades. I’ve found in the past (it may have changed now) that the stores you’ve listed were amongst the dearest outlets around. Personally speaking, I wouldn’t touch Flying Dutchman blades with a barge pole. I’ve purchased some sets from...

Absolutely 👌😄

Sorry I’ve just had a dizzy spell 😬🤣😄

I’m sure that if they were ever offered as an add-on the cost would be H-U-G-E judging by the horrendous cost of their spare parts.

Ah sorry my mistake. At some point you could invest in some #3 blades too. They would give you a finer finish but it depends largely upon the wood density. I have some lovely Baltic birch but it’s much denser than some packs of ply I can get at my local Baumarkt (B&Q equivalent).

They don’t look much like Olson blades?

👏👏👏👏 I’ve known people who have scrolled for a long time and never produced such good results. That’s some lovely clean work. Well done you and keep up the great work.

You’re very welcome Bernard. I’m glad that through our combined experience we’ve managed to help you and we look forward to hearing about your progress. BTW, which pattern are you cutting? Just being nosy really 😄

Oh yes that can be a quite a jolt to the concentration. I’m glad the cutting is better and you’re starting to make progress. It’s all part of the learning process. It will become second nature picking the right blade and setting the correct tension. I still get the occasional break and it’s...

That sounds much better. Have you tried cutting the 6mm ply yet?