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Scroll Saw = Awesome!
This scroll saw has been sitting in a box in my basement for a couple months and today was the big box opening event.
Honestly, I don’t know what took me so long. (Aside from the fear of losing a finger or two.) It cuts wood like butter and has sent my crafty mind into a complete tailspin. I’m swimming in all the ideas and possibilities.
The best part of today’s power tool breakthru: I still have all my digits. I was really nervous about losing a finger using the saw, but discovered tonight that it’s relatively safe and really agrees with me. It’s super easy to operate. Even though the lamp on it seems to be missing a piece and the wood guide is positioned a little off-center, I think this tool is going to work for me once I increase my skill level. In the meantime, I’m going have fun and try to kick out some cool projects.
I have a feeling that before long I’m going to start shopping at hardware stores for tools. Normally I’m there because I’m trolling for bolts to make a necklace or something crafty like that. Oh, how times have changed.
Posted: May 23rd, 2008 under wood craft.
Comments: 6
Comments
Comment from Melissa H
Time: May 23, 2008, 11:23 pm
I see some puzzles in your kids’ future….you can paste one of their photos (or drawings) on wood and cut out the puzzle. My mom had some made for me when I was a kid :) Enjoy your new tool!!
Comment from Hilary
Time: May 24, 2008, 8:08 am
Awesome! So glad you finally took out the power tools! I’m so jealous.
Comment from Dulce
Time: May 24, 2008, 6:14 pm
That looks like fun, I am glad you are finally getting around to using it.
Comment from Turtle
Time: May 24, 2008, 6:58 pm
I had so wanted a scrollsaw for years than i found the rotozip (back when they were new) Of course after moving i now need to replace all my power tools! Was too expensive to pack and move them over seas. Congrats on your ten digit count! Have fun!
Comment from June
Time: May 28, 2008, 7:07 am
wow! someone else has discovered the scroll saw! is it just me or has this awesome tool has gone underground in the past few years after enjoying a decade of popularity?? check out what i do with mine at http://www.junepfaffdaley.com
Comment from mamaroots
Time: May 30, 2008, 10:33 am
yeah- be prepared for a wonderful woody crafty ride! I got my scroll saw in December and am so addicted. I make nature table animals with it, story inspired critters, kiddo influenced art, and last night a waldorf birthday ring- I seem to have developed a standard layer of saw dust on my clothes these days! Enjoy it!
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