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Sometimes, the most basic of things give a huge amount of pleasure. Made this for one of my granddaughters who's starting to learn the alphabet and she loves it. Now we're both having fun playing with it and learning :) Chris

After a couple of months of owning my new scroll saw, the pile of used blades sat at the side of it was growing. I've tried a number of different blades while trying to learn how to use my new saw. I'm now starting to realise that I can't remember which blade is which, especially if I've slept...

Hi, I'm new to this scroll saw stuff so would appreciate any hints and tips that anybody can throw my way, particularly in relation to a few specific questions I have... 1. Beginner's Drift I've done quite a lot of these since getting my scroll saw as they seem to be pretty good practice and...

...I'm still having far more fun than I ever imagined I would, and I've come to the conclusion that I really need to get on with organising my retirement to allow more time with my new hobby. I had intended spending the evenings last week making something for my wife for Valentine's day, but...

Yes, it's true, my wife actually likes my new scroll saw! Not to use it herself, but for me to make her things, simple names or words cut from pine I had laying about in the garage to be precise. Cut the following for her last week and she's decorated them.. Chris

Inspired by Carter Johnson, I decided to have a go at a Christmas card jigsaw. Unfortunately, I made a real mess of gluing the card on the plywood so I used this piece as an experiment. The first experiment was to see how well the picture had been stuck to the wood - as the top layer of the card...

Well, one week on from getting my first scroll saw, I think I'm addicted. I've never done any scrolling so it's all new to me, but it seems such a relaxing hobby and I'm really enjoying learning how to use my new toy. The only problem so far is finding the time to play - work is a pain, I need...

... For valentine's day, for a complete novice to make? Any ideas? My Christmas present should arrive this week and I'd like to make my wife something to show how much I appreciate her for buying me a scrollsaw and for putting up with me. Thanks in advance for any ideas, Chris

Hi, Following on from my question about mortise joints in the house, I've constructed a saw bench but would like some advice: It seems extremely solid already and I'd rather avoid bars that restrict where I stand or how I store it if possible - it takes up very little space in its current form...

Hi, I would like to be able to cut mortise joints in the house rather than have to brave the cold of my workshop in the winter. After all, cutting them doesn't create too much mess, so surely SWMBO can't complain too much, can she? :| The question is, what do you think would be the minimum...

I posted last night on the secret Santa thread from last Christmas and mentioned a plane, so, if you don't mind, I'll nick a bit of that post to set the scene... Since joining these forums in February I've learned an enormous amount, particularly about the use of hand tools and finally bought...