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    Novice update and looking for sanding advice

    Hi all, I started scrolling (and woodwork generally) towards the end of last year - I'm really enjoying the planning and cutting itself and I've since been able make a few pieces that I've been pleased with - some templated puzzles and some home-designed vehicles (train in progress). Approval...
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    First time scroll saw purchase (also rotary tool!)

    @AES that was a much longer and much much more interesting answer than I expected - thanks for taking the time to write it! @SVB thanks :) I've been working through some of it during the evenings
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    First time scroll saw purchase (also rotary tool!)

    Back again, next set of questions - will keep them all in this thread rather than making new ones. Based on the suggestions and links I've managed to get hold of a Workzone scrollsaw locally (still one of the "your brand here" models but less than retail price and a more sensible entry point...
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    First time scroll saw purchase (also rotary tool!)

    Thanks everyone, will absolutely take the advice and look for some used machines and put the flex shaft aside in favour if a separate tool. Much appreciated
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    First time scroll saw purchase (also rotary tool!)

    Hi all, I'm looking to buy my first scroll saw and wanted to get some experienced input before I take the plunge. One of the things I'm thinking on is getting one with a flex drive OR getting a rotary tool/dremel separate to cover sanding needs (I don't/won't have space for a bench sander and...
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    Newbie sourcing materials

    Absolutely agree with you there Steve, my starting projects are all rough pieces that can be unsightly and wonky and cheap so that I can build the skills without too much fear of error. I'll keep in mind comparing specialists and generalists like Wickes, thanks
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    Newbie sourcing materials

    Thanks everyone really appreciate the advice. Ian, I'll the one on Herries Road a try and let you know how it goes, thanks for the local knowledge!
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    Newbie sourcing materials

    Hi all, new starter to woodworking, learning some basic joins by building some small free-standing mini "bookshelves" to sit on my study desk (think CD towers but not quite a meter tall and with a few shelves to put figurines on). Looking for advice on where to source sheets of material from...
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