Anyone know of a Flying Dutchman supplier in East Anglia?

[jammie*dodger]

I know I can order online but i'd like to take a look at these in person and have a chat with someone in the know. Does anyone know if I can go to a shop and see scrollsaw stuff in the flesh?

Also i'm just getting into scrollsawing (just got a used saw of here) and was wondering what a good wood to start off would be? I understand Ply differs quite widely so what sort of thing should I be looking for?

Thanks for the help, Rob.

 

[stevebuk]

hi rob
you can use almost any wood you feel like so long as its the right thickness and you have the right blade to cut it with. I have used Mikes flying dutchman blades and they are brilliant blades, but you will have to order from the internet as i believe there is no one in the uk selling them.
if you contact him he will (for the price of postage) send out a sample pack for you to try, and if you let him know what you intend to cut, he will advise of blades needed.
I have used Oak, ply, MDF, beech and pine and they have there different finishes but are easy to work with.
HTH

 

[jammie*dodger]

Thanks Steve. I plan to start out with a few toys - I have a pattern for a VW camper I fancy trying and have seen a Landrover that looks fun too. I'll give 3 or 5mm ply a try first I think.

Cheers, Rob.