Thank you for taking the time to produce the two beginners scroll-saw videos. They have been a great help and inspiration to me as a 69 year old novice. Much appriciated.
I'm glad that you found them useful Charles. During your scrolling, please don't hesitate to reach out of you have any questions. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Fantastic video, I have had my Scroll Saw and use it regularly for over twenty years and have learned more from this video than in the past 20 years .Thanks
That's quite the compliment Mike. I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave your kind words. It's truly appreciated.
I will take that as a compliment. Thank you for tuning in to the show and if you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
Only wish I had found the two "Scrolling for Beginners" videos sooner, like when I first bought my scroll saw. So much better to see and hear things explained than trying to figure it out from a book or on your own. Thanks for making these videos and looking forward to more of them.
I hope that you can still take the knowledge from these videos and apply it today. I am always available to answer any questions you might have so please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show.
Got my scroll new scroll saw for Xmas and decided to start with a puzzle of a squirrel. Needless to say I was one of those guys mentioned in your first video. What a friggen disaster. Thanks so much for your 2 videos, I learned so much and will practice and practice and correct all the mistakes I made!
Good luck with your scrolling. It's a lot harder than it looks. Thanks for tuning in to the show and if you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask.
I am a beginner scroller. Your two part videos is the most informative and instructive of all the ones I have ever seen. I even paid and went to a course and the instructor was useless. Thank you so much for your very excellent videos. Keep up the good work!
Well I am glad that you found the show useful. Helping people such as yourself is exactly why I continue to produce the show. Thanks for tuning in and if you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help you out if I can.
You are very welcome. Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and if I can, I would be more than happy to help you out.
Hi again. I posted on video 1. This is awesome instructions. With your detailed information an a visual at the same time makes learning so easy. Can't wait til later when I can go practice. Thanks again!
I learned more about scrolling in your two videos than I did in a 2 day course at a very well known woodworking school here in the states. I had to take about an 8 month hiatus from the scroll saw due to rotator cuff surgery. This is a great…. Well I started to say “refresher” course but I learned so many new things that it’s more than that. Thanks for all the hard work and thought that you put into this!
I'm glad to hear that you found the video series to be useful Michael. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have along the way. I would be more than happy to help out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I've just ordered my first ever scroll saw. While waiting, I've been looking at various instructional videos and have found yours to be the most informative. Thank you!
You're very welcome Ruth. I hope you enjoy scrolling. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in.
I did a lot of woodworking with my dad in my younger years, just never got into Scroll Saw work, been a lot of years since I've been able to do any woodworking period. Dad passed away Nov. '19, I got all his tools and am going to get back into woodworking again, and one of the pieces he had was a scroll saw, I have watched a lot of videos and this 2 part video you did is probably the best I have come across for a beginner like myself, the way you described the blade types and uses for each was beyond helpful. I was always wondering how they kept the pattern flat on the wood and if they did glue it down, how did they get if off!?! I was impressed how you touched on in detail, just about everything a person needs to know to get started, you definitely got another subscriber!! Thank you!
First off Ben, my condolences on your father's passing. I lost my dad 5 years ago and it definitely leaves a huge hole in your life. It's never easy but I will say that it does get easier eventually. I'm glad to have you here as a subscriber and please don't be shy about asking questions. I'm only too happy to help out if I can. The show airs twice a week with the woodworking segment being on Fridays. The Tuesday edition of the show can be pretty much anything. Tool reviews, assemblies, rants, welding, pyrography, glass etching....you name it. Whatever doesn't fit into the woodworking edition ends up being aired on Tuesdays. There are well over 500 episodes of the show currently on the channel and I hope that you will take some time to browse through them and see if there is anything that interests you. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave the kind words. Once again, my condolences on losing your dad. I know how you feel.
You are such a breath of fresh air when it comes to learning how to scroll. I didn't understand on the 1st video why you couldn't use a fence guide for straight lines. Since then I'm reminded of my jigsaw that seems to always need a 5 - 10 degrees of angle to cut straight so this must be a similar type of drift. Practice, practice, practice seems to be the order of the day !!!! I can see that it's a craft that one has to learn . . . bit like plastering . . . either you can do it, or never get the hang of it. My brother is a mathematician and I gave up trying to teach him to plaster as he just couldn't get a feel for it. You say to use mineral spirit to clean the adhesive off wood when removing the pattern. I thought that it might leave a slight residue if using water based products on it afterwards. Would 99% IPA be better if using water based products like paints or varnishes to finish it.
I use water based finishes constantly on my scroll pieces. Once the mineral spirits or paint thinner is completely dried, and you are able to sand the scrolled piece, there is no residue left on the wood to interfere with the applied finish. While mineral spirits are my preferred removal substance, you can use anything that will dissolve the glue and clean the wood's surface. If you don't feel like cleaning the glue residue off the surface of the stock, you can always apply a layer of masking tape to your wood first before gluing down your pattern. You can then remove the pattern by removing the masking tape, therefore eliminating any glue residue and the need to clean it up. I hope this helps Richard. Thanks for tuning in.
Kenny, I have watched a bunch of scroll saw videos and as you know there are some great scrollers out there. However you are the only one I have seen that talked about speed/radius ratio. Thanks so much for that. As to softening the back edge of the blade, I have heard that from one other scroller however the reason that person did it was because it made making right angle (or steeper) turns easier. But I can see your point as well. And for the beginning scroller, (like me), remember scrolling is like driving a car with the front end out of line and about a half a turn of play in the steering wheel. :) Thanks again for a great video.
Good analogy on the car driving Katie. That is pretty much what it is like. I have been doing it for so long that I don't think like that anymore and to tell you the truth, I was having a hard time explaining what it was that I was doing to compensate for the drift because it is so second nature to me now. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and once again, I thank you for tuning in to the show.
I just watched part two of your video and it was most enjoyable and informative. I will keep reviewing part two as Im slow at learning but the more I watch it over and over it becomes clearer and clearer to me and gives me time to get new blades and get familiar to setting up the scroll saw. So I get a better idea for placement, use and comfort for convenience when using the saw. Hreat job good man
Great video series, Ken. When I started scrolling almost 30 years ago we didn't have the advantage of TH-cam, so everything came from books. Its so much better when one can see what is being done, it adds to the experience and understanding of the concepts. Thanks and keep going!
Thanks for the kind words Chuck. I've been scrolling for about 24 years now and I agree with you. All of my learning came from book from various scroll saw artists. There were no video tutorials and I just learned from books and trial and error. I only wish that we had these tutorials back then but then again, the journey may not have been as satisfying as it was. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for tuning in. I really do appreciate it.
You're very welcome. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Glad that you liked the video Teresa. If you have any questions, you can always contact me on the channel's Facebook page or via email at kennye@acutabovewoodworkings.com Thanks for tuning in .
I have learned to use my jig saw, and now interested in learning the scroll saw. I have not bought one yet, but researching them for what I will be doing. Great informational and technique video. Thank you so much. Love it!
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the show and found it useful Nancy. There are plenty of scroll saws on the market and they all have different features that can make choosing one a little frustrating and confusing. I produced a video about 6 years ago about the options available for scroll saws and what they mean and what to look out for. Although the Excalibur that I feature in the video is no longer in production, the features and content of the show is still relevant today. Here's a link to the program. th-cam.com/video/kBCdGKTaQms/w-d-xo.html I hope it helps you in your quest for a new saw. Thanks for tuning in and please don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have.
Me again. I think I picked out a scroll saw. Thought I'd see what you think about it. I saw it at Lowes. Comes with a table. It's a Porter Cable 18", 1.6 amp variable speed scroll .. item #432508, model PCB375SS. Not putting you on the spot. Just asking your professional opinion if that's allowed. Thanks..
@@Quiltertu1 of course that's allowed. In fact, that's what I'm here for and that's the whole purpose of the channel. I have to say that I've never worked on the Porter Cable line of scroll saws before but I've gone through the listing of features on this saw from Lowes website and I think it will suit you just fine as an entry level saw. Variable speed, accepts pinned and pin-less blades, left and right tilting table, no tools needed to change the blades etc. The fact that it has the work like and stand is a bonus for sure. I think that with the right amount of practice,you will do just fine on this saw. Nicely done Nancy. If you have any questions at all while you are learning, please don't hesitate to ask. If you don't wish to comment in the public comments section of this channel, you can visit the channel's Facebook page and send me a PM. facebook.com/kennyearrings1 or you can drop me an email at acutabove_woodworking@hotmail.com. I hope this helps.
I am practicing making an acrylic pickguard for an old late 80s out of production electronic guitar and this video is incredibly helpful. Thank you very much for the great tutorial!
You're very welcome. Just remember, that when cutting acrylic, you will need to reduce your speed to prevent heat buildup and melting of the edges of the pick guard. Glad to hear that you found the show to be useful. Thanks for tuning in.
You're very welcome Jay. I'm glad to hear that you found the show helpful and that you are ready to start scrolling. Just keep in mind that scrolling is a skill and a skill takes time and practice. Keep at it and you will do just fine. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help you out if I can. If you haven't done it already, and you have some time to spare, you might want to check out my show on blade selection. It's more of an overview of the different blade sizes and types and what they are used for. It might help you out when deciding what blade to select. Here's the link. th-cam.com/video/UG6S5tqx6bI/w-d-xo.html Thanks for tuning in.
This is so great!!! I'm getting a saw next month,I ordered a book this month. I want to do so many projects!!! And I know nothing! This is sooo helpful!!
Good luck with your new saw and with your projects. Practice. Practice. Practice. That's the key to successful scrolling. Thanks for tuning in and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Very informative videos thank you. Will be getting my new Grizzly scroll saw in a few days . Would have been totally lost if not for these videos. Thanks again.
Good luck with your new scroll saw Kevin. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.
Glad to hear that the show was helpful. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have while you are learning. I would be happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
You're very welcome. I'm glad that you like them. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way while learning to scroll. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Gosh, you make it look so easy!!! I am completely stymied. I feel like a toddler on this thing. This thing is like a helicopter - maintaining direction is a challenge when your piece can rotate around the axis.
Blade selection is a huge part of successful scrolling. You might want to check out my video on scroll saw blade selection. (it's long but it's packed with information). th-cam.com/video/UG6S5tqx6bI/w-d-xo.html I make it look easy because I have approximately 28 years of experience on the machines. Keeping your cut on the lines can be a challenge if your saw is not set up correctly. I have commented on the comment that you left on part 1 of this series. I am more than happy to help you diagnose your problems with scrolling if you want to start by answering the questions that I posed on your other comment. We can figure this out together but remember, patience and practice have no substitutes with scroll saw work. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hi Kenny, as a beginner to scroll saws I found your videos very informative indeed. They have been a great help in getting me started. You are quite right, it certainly is not as easy as it looks!!!! Once again, many thanks.Regards Phil
Glad to hear that you found the show helpful Phil. Please, don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have while you are working with the saw. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in and good luck with your scrolling work.
Thanks very much, I have to be honest, I am a very beginner trying to learn to use the Scroll Saw, with tutorials like these I think is going to be a lot easy, thanks once again. Please keep going
You are very welcome and I am glad to hear that you found the program useful. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I appreciate the repetition of the feed-rate-to-rotation-rate advise as you demonstrate the where and why (even for the sharp corners). That helps. Love the outside corner loop hint. Those stop-&-rotate corners make me cringe, thinking you'll break the blade. Then I remember that this is not a bandsaw, with a blade many times wider than it is thick. (But I still cringe.) The heat gun removal of the pattern was yet another great tip.
Don't be afraid of breaking blades Stuart. Blades are consumables with a scroll saw and you will break many of them over your scrolling lifetime. The spinning of the blades like that works with the smaller sized blades, but you will never be able to do it with thicker stock and thicker blades. Good luck with your scrolling adventure and please don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have. Thanks for tuning in.
Thank you for doing these vids. I just bought a scroll saw to just to do as a hobby and was not understanding what the other vids were saying. Your's is really great at explaining the turn v speed. Thanks for a lesson that I would of had paid for!
You're very welcome Vic. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show and found it useful. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Yeah I subbed and now going through your content. What I think I like is how you take your time and not worried about how long a vid is. A lot of creators speed everything up, play obnoxious music and you really do not learn anything. Most creators would of either cut or did a speed up with this, but I learned a lot by listening to you and watching you.
@@Victriol It's difficult to decide what ends up on the show and what ends up on the cutting room floor. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed my decisions. LOL. Thank for the kind words. I truly appreciate it.
I just bought a scroll saw a few days ago and haven't had a chance to put it together. I was so glad to see you say something on blade drift. I would have been massively frustrated for it not to cut "straight" and probably obsessed over what was wrong.
Just the nature of the blade vs the wood Terry. You will learn to compensate for it in no time. Good luck with your learning adventure and if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than willing to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks. And Holy Crap still replying to comments after three years that is impressive. I've seen CGI tutorials only a few weeks old with hundreds of unanswered questions. Awesome connectivity there.
@@terryrhuebottom I do my best to answer all comments. I do occasionally miss some, but for the most part, that doesn't happen. If people are nice enough to watch the show and comment, then the least I can do is take the time to answer them.
Well I'm glad that you found the show to be useful Peter. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have and I would be more than happy to help out if I can. Thanks for the kind words and thank you for tuning in to the show.
You are very welcome Ricardo. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help out if I can. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
Thank you for the very kind words and for tuning in to the show. If you have any questions as you learn to scroll, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help if I can.
Perfect timing then Robert. I'm glad that this video is of some use to you and hopefully, it will help you along in your scrolling journey. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out. Thanks once again for tuning in to the show.
Again very useful, you are a natural teacher who seems to understand what we already know and what we need to know :) So, do the spinning on the waste side? Got it :D Obvious when you know. But not before. I can do jointing etc. and bought a scroll saw specifically to do double bevel cutting for inlays and marquetry, though I do have use cases for simpler stuff like sign cutting. Of course I knew I would have a learning curve for basic technique, and your vids have been better than the rest for that. Really a cut above. So, thank you 🙂
So glad to hear that you found the video to be useful. Thank you for tuning in and for taking the time to chime in with your comment. I truly appreciate it. Good luck with your scrolling. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
Glad that you found the show to be useful Ben. I'm sure your Christmas present was just fine. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave the kind words.
You're very welcome. Thank you for the kind words on the show and for tuning in. I truly appreciate it. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Glad to hear it Junior. Thanks for tuning in. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have along the way and I will do my best to answer if I can.
Great lesson Kenny thanks for sharing. I have been known to just cut the saw off to reverse and go another direction. Sometimes the full stop can give you maybe 10 or 20 seconds of rest for your eyes and hands. Have a great day. God Bless my friend.
Absolutely nothing wrong with that method Frank. I've said it before and I will say it again.......one of the best things about this hobby is the multiple methods that are available for each task so that if one method doesn't suit you, there are plenty more to choose from to find one that is comfortable for you. Thanks for tuning in again my friend. Always great to hear from you.
Ken, I enjoyed part 2 as much as the first part. That was a great tutorial not only for the beginner but I think there was something for all skill levels. For me the hardest thing to overcome is not applying lateral pressure against the blade. Like you said, the only way to become proficient is practice. Paul / paulsmessyworkshop
Thanks Paul. I think that lateral pressure is an issue for all folks, especially the beginner. It just take practice and concentration to overcome that problem and once you get the hang of it, scrolling is just second nature. Thanks for tuning in my friend. Great to hear from you.
I wish you luck on your adventure Elizabeth. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have along the way. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in.
I have been watching a ton of “basic” training scroll saw videos to help me get started with this new hobby. NONE of them have explained techniques or shared need to know (blade drift, feed rate, turning rate, mounting the saw, blade differences & much more) as you have. I am more confident in my pursuit. Any recommendations for an economical beginner scroll saw that will get the job done? Thanks for sharing these tips! Great job!
Thank you for the kind words on the show and I'm glad that you enjoyed it and found it useful. As for me being a master though...I truly don't believe that anyone is a "master" of anything and we all have something to learn. I'm just a guy who cuts wood and enjoys what he does. Thanks for tuning in and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to share what knowledge I have.
You're welcome Vito. Glad that you liked them. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'm sure that you know that I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Good luck on the scrolling.
You're very welcome and I'm glad to hear that this video helped you out. If you are purchasing your first scroll saw, you may want to consider watching my buyers guide video, which explains some of the options available out there and some of the pros and cons to these options. It's an older video from the show but it is still relevant today. th-cam.com/video/kBCdGKTaQms/w-d-xo.html Thanks for tuning in and I look forward to your future comments on the show.
kennyearrings1 yes. I watched it the other day and kept me right. Would have bought a scroll which only took pinned blades if it wasn't for your video guide. So thanks for that too.
You're very welcome Francisco. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Ok, so I'm late to the show (sorry). But this was very informative. What saw blade were you using and what would you recommend for such intricate patterns? There are a ton out there. Thanks.
Better late than never Rey. Blades are chosen according to the thickness of stock that you are cutting, not the intricacy of the pattern. I am partial to Olson brand blades and I prefer a reverse tooth pattern. A PGT grind (precision ground tooth) is also fantastic but again, it depends on the thickness of the material. I would suggest that you check out my scroll saw blade selection video. It's a long one, but it will give you more specific information about blades, their uses and the thicknesses that they are rated for. Here's a link. th-cam.com/video/UG6S5tqx6bI/w-d-xo.html If you have a specific thickness of material that you would like the information as to what blade to use, feel free to ask and I can provide you with more suggestions. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Videos are great to watch and they will give you an idea of what to do but there is no substitute for practical experience. So in a nutshell, you're right. LOL. Thanks for tuning in.
Wow, literally bought a scroll (second hand) yesterday - and cleaned it up, tried to do a straight cut - after second go, was confused why my board was crooked, but got a very straight cut. When you did your demo, I couldn't stop laughing - because it went against all my logic; but thank God for your expertise. I'm watching video part 1 - see what other dumb things I've done. Thank you..
Not dumb things at all. We all have to learn at some point in time. Glad that you found the show to be useful. I hope you enjoy part one. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Kenny, I am by no means a beginner, however your teaching methods are awesome. I have an rbi Hawk model 226 that was purchased back in the early 2000’s, although I did use it when I first got it, it has sat dormant much of the time until several months ago. I am going to be retiring shortly and want to get back into it again. Do you have a part 3 or 4 for your beginner scroll saw series? Keep up the good work. I appreciate what you do!
This series never went past part two Joshua as I was just covering the basics. There are plenty of scroll saw project videos on the channel that I hope you will search out. Thank you for the kind words on the show and for tuning in. I truly appreciate it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. For the record, I wanted an RBI Hawk many moons ago but they weren't available for sale in my area anywhere. At the time, I ended up with a DeWalt DW788 and used it exclusively until I got my Excalibur EX-30.
Great Video, and as usual Kenny a very informative and helpful one at that. I am sure at one point my eyes were going a bit funny, i was concentrating that much on those swing around curves, and sharp cuts you were doing. Keep up the great videos my friend. Barry (ENG)
You think your eyes go funny watching the video.....you should see how funny my eyes go after a couple hours on the saw. LOL . thanks for the kind words and for tuning in again this week Barry. As always, it's great to hear from you.
Discovered you today and i'm on Pt. 2 of the beginner videos your teaching style is very good and as a guy with a learning issue your speaking directly to me and I could not be happier. My question is set speed halfway and use a foot switch is that the best setup for a new scroller? Thanks for the info i am also enjoying watching your other videos also what about hold down feet? seems most don't use them
Thanks for the kind words on the show Mike. The setup of your scroll saw is completely personal and you should set it up in a way that is comfortable to you. The foot pedal, in my opinion, is a must have for any level of scroll saw ability. As for the speed of the saw, I give the half speed suggestion as a starting point but if at any point in time, you feel that is too fast or too slow, there is nothing wrong with adjusting that speed to allow you to gain better control of your cuts. The half speed is just a great starting point for most beginners on most saws. I hope this helps. Good luck on your scrolling adventure and please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have along the way. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hey Kenny, I like your scroll saw for the ease of changing the blade. Mine isn't as easy and more time consuming. I scrolled out the Lord's prayer and ended up using the scroll saw for the bigger parts and using a hand scroll saw for the more intricate parts. I had more control that way. I've been putting off making 2 clocks that have to be scrolled. Have to make my wife a cabinet for her sewing machine I've been putting off as well. Guess it's time to get more wood. Thanks for the video.
You're very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show and were able to gain a few tips from them. Good luck on your future projects. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask and I will do my best to help you out in any way I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Nice instructions on cutting Kenny, when i started my scrolling years ago i did know about youtube for help, it was just pictures and words, didn't think of youtube.
Thanks for the kind words on the show. I'm glad to hear that this show is being so well received and that it is being helpful to some of the viewers. Thanks for tuning in.
Glad that you found the show to be helpful. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in.
You're very welcome Neil. I'm glad that you found it useful. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
The best practice piece is a map of a California silhoutte. You have numerous fine curves and bays, including SF Bay, on the west coast then straight sections on the Mexican, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon borders. I've cut out dozens of California maps and it's great practice and you get a cool result for your effort...
Being Canadian, a map of California really doesn't interest me but it's a great suggestion for other who may have an interest in that sort of thing. If you want a real challenge, try a map of Newfoundland, Canada. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestion. It's appreciated.
There is no way in hell I would have figured this out on my own. No TH-cam channels that I know to explain this. With great gratitude, thank you! I should also add from my own experience is that it is imperative that you have exceptional lighting to eliminate shadows lest the shadow confuses you from your line.
Good lighting (and magnification) can go a long way to assisting you in your scrolling without a doubt. I'm glad that you found the show useful. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
As an ex seamstress this feels a lot like sewing of sort, I feel you are using a foot switch, it makes it seem a bit less scary to me, I am starting out with what I thought would be easy, some straight and slightly curved lines, fingers crossed I can do this, I enjoy slow, relaxing projects. Thank you so much for putting together a well done tutorial.
Glad that you liked it Jessica. While it might seem that the concept is like a scroll saw, a sewing machine is quite different. With a sewing machine, you don't have to worry about blade drift or the density of the wood changing the speed of your cuts. As well, the foot pedal on a sewing machine is a variable speed unity whereas the foot pedal on a scroll saw is either on or off and the speed is set on the saw's controls. There is only one way to get good at scrolling and that is through practice. Don't be nervous, just jump right in there and work away. If you have any questions along the line, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Drop me an email at kennye@acutabovewoodworkings.com and I will be happy to send you the pdf of the practice patterns. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Glad that you liked the show Gary. Thanks for tuning in. If you need a practice cutting sheet and can't find one, you can always contact me via my website and I would be more than happy to send you one. acutabovewoodworkings.com
Glad that you liked the show. The hole for entry for a pinned blade should be large enough to easily fit the pins of the blade through. There really is no set size. Heck, as long as it doesn't interfere with your design, you could even drill a 1/4" diameter hole. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Just finished watching part 2. Appreciate it. And I had the feeling scroll sawing is more like art! What in your opinion is a cheap scroll saw. I purchased a Harbor Freight Central machines, $80 bucks Just to get acclimated. Really wanted the Dewalt. Does a cheap 1 make work more difficult? Blade changes, lack power, cutting difficult? And thanks again
$80 and the words Harbor Freight usually go hand in hand for cheap but there's nothing wrong with going cheap to see if it is something that you will enjoy before you start spending higher amounts of money on a higher quality machine. Cheaper saws can be a nightmare but they can also be quite functional. One of the biggest issues is vibrations and noise. The vibrations can make it difficult to control your cuts and the noise is just annoying. LOL. Ease of blade changing is usually something that the cheaper saws don't take into consideration and it can be cumbersome and awkward to change the blades on the cheaper saws. This can make fretwork an absolute nightmare. Tensioning, variable speed, air blowers, lights, table adjustments and features are all things that can be questionable on a cheaper saw. That being said, I started on a cheaper saw and never looked back. It's not that you can't make projects with a cheaper saw, it's that it is more enjoyable on a quality saw. The cheap ones still cut just fine because it is the blade that does the cutting, not the saw. I hope this helps a little. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
You are very welcome Stacey. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
Fantastic. Congratulations on the new toy. Be patient though because no one is great at it right out of the gate. It's all about practice. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. When you get some projects done, I'd love to see them. You can send them to me via the channel's facebook page if you like. Good luck on the new adventure.
Thanks for the kind words on the show Mark. They are appreciated. As for beginner projects, you really want something simple until you learn how to get control of the work and the blade. Somethings simple with simple shapes and wider curves. Something like a nameplate or a small Christmas ornament. Whatever you decide to make, be sure to keep it, no matter how bad you think it is and that way, in a year, when you are much better at cutting you will have something to show where you began. Here's a simple name plate project that you could make. It's more difficult that you would think but it's a great beginner's project and I usually bring kids into the shop to make these for themselves. Give it a try. th-cam.com/video/O-qbFCpA8ck/w-d-xo.html
ok I got a Porter Cable 18 inch Scroll Saw for Christmas. I am astonished at how easy you make it out to be. Are you using a foot pedal ? I have a switch at the top of the machine which makes it difficult to stop and start. is there a "generic foot switch i can buy? It is hard to get the blade to seat in the lower clamp (just need more light as I have bad eye sight i guess) a lot easier than the instructions say of unclamping the upper part and then trying to feed the blade up under the the workpiece as the instructions of Porter Cable read...Thank you very much million dollar company for the advice) Pleas let me know about how you made a foot switch thanks I subscribed looking forward to more tutorials you are awesome. Oh and happy New Year!!!!
Most people (myself included) thought that scrolling was an easy thing when they first started. I have been scrolling for about 28 years now and I can't say enough about the importance of practicing. It's not an easy thing to do and the more you practice, the better you get at it. I make it look easy because of the years of scrolling that I have under my belt and that's why I feel confident in posting "how to" videos when it comes to scrolling. I do use a foot pedal and it makes the whole process a lot nicer. I might suggest that you check out my top ten list of scroll saw accessories. It might help you a great deal when you are first learning. th-cam.com/video/ZNso4hITeq4/w-d-xo.html I use one like this www.busybeetools.com/products/switch-foot-120v-12a-max-60hz-1ph.html and have had great luck with it over the years. You have to remember that a foot pedal will only turn the saw on and off and that the speed is controlled by the saw controls. Either way, it will make your life a lot easier. As for the blade changes, try to change the blade "blind". In other words, don't look at the blade retainer or under the saw while clamping or unclamping the blade. It will be extremely awkward and frustrating at first but in no time at all, you will be able to do it just by feel and I will tell you from experience, that it will be much better on your back and eyes. It will also increase your speed when working on more intricate cuttings. Again, it's all about practice and getting good habits right from the start. I only wish that when I started scrolling, that I had the internet but back then, the internet didn't exist so it was all library books and trial and error. I hope this helps. Thanks so much for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave your comments and questions. If you have any other questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help out if I can. Good luck on your adventure. It's worth it.....honest.
Thanks! I'm a newbie and this video helped me a lot. In line 3 when you back up then reverse the direction of the blade relative to the stock by rotating the stock 180 degrees. I've watched it a dozen times and I cannot duplicate that trick. My attempts just twist the blade. I try pulling back ever so slightly but the blade is wider than the width of the cut. I'd welcome anyone's insight into what I need to do differently to accomplish this feat.
Let's start off with a little more information Don. What size blade are you using and what thickness of stock are you cutting? I can better diagnose the problem after I have that information. Thanks for tuning in.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks for the reply. 1/4" bass wood. I was using a 20 tpi Bosch blade. It's plain end. I gather the .110" on the package refers to the blade width? UPDATE: I tried again and managed to rotate the stock 180 degrees (to reverse the blade direction), creating a small notch in the waste wood side in the process. Virtually invisible (to me) at 480p but when I increased the playback resolution to 1080p and looked at the underside of the wood (31:00) I can see similar tiny notches in your line. Whew! If I've reached any incorrect conclusions please let me know. Thanks again for your videos and your reply. Cheers!
@@donwaller8955 You have not reached any wrong conclusions here. The size of blade that you are using seems to be fine for the work that you are practicing on. I was going to suggest increasing the speed of your scroll saw just a touch and making sure that you have no forward movement in the stock while rotating but you seem to have figured it out. It can be a little nerve racking because there is the fear of damaging the saw or breaking the blade. Once you realize that breaking blades is just part of scrolling, you might have a bit more confidence to spin that blade the 180 degrees in the stock. Now I wouldn't try a blade spin that aggressively in thicker stock but for this type of thing, it's just fine. I'm glad that you were able to get some successful spins Don. Feel free to ask any other questions you might have.
Your tutorials are extremely good for me. I am getting one for my birthday and am excited to start. What kind of table do you recommend for me to put it on?
Some of them come with a stand. Depending on what model you get, it may already come equipped with one. If not, you want to place it on a bench or table that will allow your forearms to be parallel with the floor while cutting. As long as the scroll saw is securely bolted down to the table's surface to limit any vibrations, any table or bench will do. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
It's hard to recommend a machine when I don't know where you are geographically. That being said, if you can get your hands on a DeWalt, DW788, it's a mid range machine that is built well and performs well. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
What’s your thoughts on the Dewalt machine versus the Excalibur ? Obviously you like the Excalibur lol I am kinda torn between the two , I think the features of the Excalibur seem better but I am just not familiar with the brand , I know from experience DeWalt makes very sturdy power tools.
The Excalibur is no longer in production. If you find one, you'd be fortunate. The design and specifications for the Excalibur were sold to King Canada and are now manufactured under the name Excelsior. With that being said, the DeWalt DW788 is a solid saw that I worked on for many years and it never did me wrong. It has an ample throat depth, low vibrations, easy to access tension control and a nice, cast iron work table. You honestly can't go wrong with the DeWalt scroll saw. If it wasn't for shop space limitations, I would still have my DeWalt. As for the Excelsior, I only know of a couple people that have one and they seem happy with it. I can't speak on that one from personal experience though. I hope this helps Lisa. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hi! I loved both of your tutorial videos. I am just about to buy a scroll saw. These two videos were very usefull. I have one question. How did you stick the paper on the wood surface. Did you used any glue or something? Thanks a lot!
When sticking patterns to your stock, I usually coat the surface of the wood with masking tape. Then, I photocopy my pattern and apply a generous coat of spray adhesive to the back side of the photocopy. Allow the adhesive to dry for 3 minutes which will give it a chance to tack up and then you can rub it down onto the masking tape. From there, you can just cut right through the photocopy and when you are done all the cutting, the pattern and masking tape will peel off without leaving residue. Alternatively, you can just glue the pattern directly to the wood without the masking tape, but that will leave glue residue that you will have to clean off with mineral spirits or paint thinner. If you use that method, be sure not to sand anything for at least 24 hours to give the thinner a chance to completely dry. I hope this helps Arpad. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hey, Kenny - sorry for the late comment. I really appreciate your video and perhaps I missed something but do you slow the speed of your saw as your back peddling in your cuts? Obviously you use a foot pedal (which I don't have yet) but I wasn't sure if yours was allowing you to ramp up the speed or if that even mattered while moving the blade through previous cuts.
I do not reduce or increase the speed near the end of the cut. In fact, the entire cut is made at the same speed. I might reduce the feed rate of the stock, but I don't change the speed of the saw. The foot pedal that I use is either on or off and has no speed control capabilities. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
maybe this question has been answered, but do you use a foot pedal? I watched part 1 but don't remember this being mentioned? It seems that at certain parts of cutting, the blade slows down and is this because you have a foot pedal? Sort of like how you can control the speed of a sewing machine. Thanks!
I do use a foot pedal Clare. You have to realize though, that a foot pedal on a scroll saw is a normally open switch that either turns the saw on, or off. There isn't a pedal available to control the speed of the saw. It is an on or off situation and the speed is controlled by the saw's speed control only. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Kenny, in California selling mineral spirits is not legal. For the applications that you are suggesting using the mineral spirits (cleaning nozzles of your spray adhesive, and for removing remaining adhesive from your work etc) is there another material that you would recommend instead of mineral spirits? I know there are probably many wood workers out here that wind up buying mineral spirits across the border somewhere and then bringing it somehow into California, but I am not really wanting to do that. Any suggestions you have would be helpful. I have listened/watched your videos many times, and I think each time I learn something new. I appreciate your time and effort. Joshua Prager
I've never heard of mineral spirits being illegal Joshua. Either way, the spray adhesive is easily cleaned up with any kind of paint thinner. If varsol, turpentine, paint thinner etc is available in your area, any one of these would work just as well. If there are no forms of paint thinner available, there is another method that you could use. Before applying your pattern, you can coat your entire project with masking tape and then apply your pattern to the masking tape. After cutting, the pattern can be removed with no residue left behind so nothing to clean up and no need for mineral spirits. I hope this helps you out. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to ask your question.
@@acutabove_woodworkings FYI From a friend I heard that mineral spirits were banned in California, due to California's clean air act. Basically they are saying that it pollutes the air and supposedly contributes to global warming. He also went on to say that California is much more strict about air pollution than a lot of other states (also a lot more ridiculous than a lot of other states too) He said they do allow a new formula for mineral spirits here but it is pretty much junk. We tried purchasing some mineral spirits through Amazon but not real sure if this is the real stuff or if its this cheap no good imitation. This same friend has said he thought about going on a road trip to Arizona or Nevada to pick up a couple of gallons of it.
@@joshuaprager8011 It's funny how the politician will ban anything in the name of air pollution but yet still continue to spew their political promises. Isn't that air pollution as well? LOL. Good luck on your mineral spirits quest.
Kenny a while back you had recommended using mineral spirits for soaking nozzles from spray adhesives cans for keeping them from getting gummed up. I finally got hold of some mineral spirits. Many of your followers probably already know the answer to this, but mineral spirits are toxic I wanted to know what is a proper container to use for soaking these nozzles in, and the proper way to dispose of mineral spirits.
I'm glad that you found it informative Sue. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help out if I can. Thanks for tuning in.
Great video Kenny! You narrated to match your scrolling perfectly. Is there a particular brand of blades you prefer to use? Or?....any brands you really avoid? Thanks!
I pretty much stick to Olson blades Rick. I prefer their PGT blades as they are quick cutting and leave an incredible finish. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.
@@rickmelcher6845 I like them. They give a cleaner cut with less tear out by cutting from both sides of the board. The are also aggressive enough to cut quickly. Don't be fooled into thinking that a reverse tooth will yield a cut that has zero burrs....it doesn't work that way. I hope this helps.
You're very welcome Stephen. I hope you enjoyed this show as much as part 1. As I replied on your comment on part 1, please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have along the way. I would be more that happy to help you out if I can.
Thank you for taking the time to produce the two beginners scroll-saw videos. They have been a great help and inspiration to me as a 69 year old novice. Much appriciated.
I'm glad that you found them useful Charles. During your scrolling, please don't hesitate to reach out of you have any questions. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Fantastic video, I have had my Scroll Saw and use it regularly for over twenty years and have learned more from this video than in the past 20 years .Thanks
That's quite the compliment Mike. I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave your kind words. It's truly appreciated.
You're like the Bob Ross of woodworking and i love it
I will take that as a compliment. Thank you for tuning in to the show and if you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
@acutabove_woodworkings definitely a compliment. My scroll saw will be here this week, i will surely return for questions should I have any, thanks 😊
Only wish I had found the two "Scrolling for Beginners" videos sooner, like when I first bought my scroll saw. So much better to see and hear things explained than trying to figure it out from a book or on your own. Thanks for making these videos and looking forward to more of them.
I hope that you can still take the knowledge from these videos and apply it today. I am always available to answer any questions you might have so please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show.
Got my scroll new scroll saw for Xmas and decided to start with a puzzle of a squirrel. Needless to say I was one of those guys mentioned in your first video. What a friggen disaster. Thanks so much for your 2 videos, I learned so much and will practice and practice and correct all the mistakes I made!
Good luck with your scrolling. It's a lot harder than it looks. Thanks for tuning in to the show and if you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask.
Brilliant instructional video, packed with info. Not only guidance, but explained some of my mistakes!
Glad that you found it useful. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave the kind words. It is very much appreciated.
I am a beginner scroller. Your two part videos is the most informative and instructive of all the ones I have ever seen. I even paid and went to a course and the instructor was useless. Thank you so much for your very excellent videos. Keep up the good work!
Well I am glad that you found the show useful. Helping people such as yourself is exactly why I continue to produce the show. Thanks for tuning in and if you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help you out if I can.
Now this has to be one of the most useful instructional videos on TH-cam ever. Thank you very much for your effort, Sir!
You are very welcome. Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and if I can, I would be more than happy to help you out.
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Hi again. I posted on video 1. This is awesome instructions. With your detailed information an a visual at the same time makes learning so easy. Can't wait til later when I can go practice. Thanks again!
I learned more about scrolling in your two videos than I did in a 2 day course at a very well known woodworking school here in the states. I had to take about an 8 month hiatus from the scroll saw due to rotator cuff surgery. This is a great…. Well I started to say “refresher” course but I learned so many new things that it’s more than that. Thanks for all the hard work and thought that you put into this!
I'm glad to hear that you found the video series to be useful Michael. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have along the way. I would be more than happy to help out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I've just ordered my first ever scroll saw. While waiting, I've been looking at various instructional videos and have found yours to be the most informative. Thank you!
You're very welcome Ruth. I hope you enjoy scrolling. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in.
I did a lot of woodworking with my dad in my younger years, just never got into Scroll Saw work, been a lot of years since I've been able to do any woodworking period. Dad passed away Nov. '19, I got all his tools and am going to get back into woodworking again, and one of the pieces he had was a scroll saw, I have watched a lot of videos and this 2 part video you did is probably the best I have come across for a beginner like myself, the way you described the blade types and uses for each was beyond helpful. I was always wondering how they kept the pattern flat on the wood and if they did glue it down, how did they get if off!?! I was impressed how you touched on in detail, just about everything a person needs to know to get started, you definitely got another subscriber!! Thank you!
First off Ben, my condolences on your father's passing. I lost my dad 5 years ago and it definitely leaves a huge hole in your life. It's never easy but I will say that it does get easier eventually. I'm glad to have you here as a subscriber and please don't be shy about asking questions. I'm only too happy to help out if I can. The show airs twice a week with the woodworking segment being on Fridays. The Tuesday edition of the show can be pretty much anything. Tool reviews, assemblies, rants, welding, pyrography, glass etching....you name it. Whatever doesn't fit into the woodworking edition ends up being aired on Tuesdays. There are well over 500 episodes of the show currently on the channel and I hope that you will take some time to browse through them and see if there is anything that interests you. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave the kind words. Once again, my condolences on losing your dad. I know how you feel.
You are such a breath of fresh air when it comes to learning how to scroll. I didn't understand on the 1st video why you couldn't use a fence guide for straight lines. Since then I'm reminded of my jigsaw that seems to always need a 5 - 10 degrees of angle to cut straight so this must be a similar type of drift.
Practice, practice, practice seems to be the order of the day !!!!
I can see that it's a craft that one has to learn . . . bit like plastering . . . either you can do it, or never get the hang of it. My brother is a mathematician and I gave up trying to teach him to plaster as he just couldn't get a feel for it.
You say to use mineral spirit to clean the adhesive off wood when removing the pattern. I thought that it might leave a slight residue if using water based products on it afterwards. Would 99% IPA be better if using water based products like paints or varnishes to finish it.
I use water based finishes constantly on my scroll pieces. Once the mineral spirits or paint thinner is completely dried, and you are able to sand the scrolled piece, there is no residue left on the wood to interfere with the applied finish. While mineral spirits are my preferred removal substance, you can use anything that will dissolve the glue and clean the wood's surface. If you don't feel like cleaning the glue residue off the surface of the stock, you can always apply a layer of masking tape to your wood first before gluing down your pattern. You can then remove the pattern by removing the masking tape, therefore eliminating any glue residue and the need to clean it up. I hope this helps Richard. Thanks for tuning in.
Being a real neophyte with the scroll saw, I find these videos priceless!
I'm glad that you like them Nancy. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way. Thanks for tuning in.
Good one again Kenny, Love the way you taught this. Always something to learn.
Glad that you were able to take something positive away from the video William. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Great tutourial. I am litterally as new as they come to scrolling and I've learned a lot from it. Thank you
Kenny, I have watched a bunch of scroll saw videos and as you know there are some great scrollers out there. However you are the only one I have seen that talked about speed/radius ratio. Thanks so much for that.
As to softening the back edge of the blade, I have heard that from one other scroller however the reason that person did it was because it made making right angle (or steeper) turns easier. But I can see your point as well.
And for the beginning scroller, (like me), remember scrolling is like driving a car with the front end out of line and about a half a turn of play in the steering wheel. :)
Thanks again for a great video.
Good analogy on the car driving Katie. That is pretty much what it is like. I have been doing it for so long that I don't think like that anymore and to tell you the truth, I was having a hard time explaining what it was that I was doing to compensate for the drift because it is so second nature to me now. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and once again, I thank you for tuning in to the show.
I just watched part two of your video and it was most enjoyable and informative. I will keep reviewing part two as Im slow at learning but the more I watch it over and over it becomes clearer and clearer to me and gives me time to get new blades and get familiar to setting up the scroll saw. So I get a better idea for placement, use and comfort for convenience when using the saw. Hreat job good man
Glad that you liked it Billy. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your scrolling.
Great video series, Ken. When I started scrolling almost 30 years ago we didn't have the advantage of TH-cam, so everything came from books. Its so much better when one can see what is being done, it adds to the experience and understanding of the concepts. Thanks and keep going!
Thanks for the kind words Chuck. I've been scrolling for about 24 years now and I agree with you. All of my learning came from book from various scroll saw artists. There were no video tutorials and I just learned from books and trial and error. I only wish that we had these tutorials back then but then again, the journey may not have been as satisfying as it was. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for tuning in. I really do appreciate it.
Excellent instruction and demonstration. Great for beginners. Thank you.
You're very welcome. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thank you for these! I'm a beginner with no-one to help me. This video will be extremely helpful as I learn to scroll.
Basics I really need to know.
Glad that you liked the video Teresa. If you have any questions, you can always contact me on the channel's Facebook page or via email at kennye@acutabovewoodworkings.com
Thanks for tuning in .
the best talk I have listened too, looking forward to more, thanks
I'm glad that you liked it. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you may have. Thanks for tuning in.
I have learned to use my jig saw, and now interested in learning the scroll saw. I have not bought one yet, but researching them for what I will be doing. Great informational and technique video. Thank you so much. Love it!
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the show and found it useful Nancy. There are plenty of scroll saws on the market and they all have different features that can make choosing one a little frustrating and confusing. I produced a video about 6 years ago about the options available for scroll saws and what they mean and what to look out for. Although the Excalibur that I feature in the video is no longer in production, the features and content of the show is still relevant today. Here's a link to the program. th-cam.com/video/kBCdGKTaQms/w-d-xo.html
I hope it helps you in your quest for a new saw.
Thanks for tuning in and please don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have.
Me again. I think I picked out a scroll saw. Thought I'd see what you think about it. I saw it at Lowes. Comes with a table. It's a Porter Cable 18", 1.6 amp variable speed scroll .. item #432508, model PCB375SS. Not putting you on the spot. Just asking your professional opinion if that's allowed. Thanks..
@@Quiltertu1 of course that's allowed. In fact, that's what I'm here for and that's the whole purpose of the channel. I have to say that I've never worked on the Porter Cable line of scroll saws before but I've gone through the listing of features on this saw from Lowes website and I think it will suit you just fine as an entry level saw. Variable speed, accepts pinned and pin-less blades, left and right tilting table, no tools needed to change the blades etc. The fact that it has the work like and stand is a bonus for sure. I think that with the right amount of practice,you will do just fine on this saw. Nicely done Nancy. If you have any questions at all while you are learning, please don't hesitate to ask. If you don't wish to comment in the public comments section of this channel, you can visit the channel's Facebook page and send me a PM. facebook.com/kennyearrings1
or you can drop me an email at acutabove_woodworking@hotmail.com.
I hope this helps.
Thank you for your help Kenny. Your the best.
@@Quiltertu1 You're very welcome. Any time.
I am practicing making an acrylic pickguard for an old late 80s out of production electronic guitar and this video is incredibly helpful. Thank you very much for the great tutorial!
You're very welcome. Just remember, that when cutting acrylic, you will need to reduce your speed to prevent heat buildup and melting of the edges of the pick guard. Glad to hear that you found the show to be useful. Thanks for tuning in.
Thank you for putting together these tutorials. They were a tremendous learning experience for me. I'm ready to do some scrolling!
You're very welcome Jay. I'm glad to hear that you found the show helpful and that you are ready to start scrolling. Just keep in mind that scrolling is a skill and a skill takes time and practice. Keep at it and you will do just fine. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help you out if I can. If you haven't done it already, and you have some time to spare, you might want to check out my show on blade selection. It's more of an overview of the different blade sizes and types and what they are used for. It might help you out when deciding what blade to select. Here's the link. th-cam.com/video/UG6S5tqx6bI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for tuning in.
This is so great!!! I'm getting a saw next month,I ordered a book this month. I want to do so many projects!!! And I know nothing! This is sooo helpful!!
Good luck with your new saw and with your projects. Practice. Practice. Practice. That's the key to successful scrolling. Thanks for tuning in and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Very informative videos thank you. Will be getting my new Grizzly scroll saw in a few days . Would have been totally lost if not for these videos. Thanks again.
Good luck with your new scroll saw Kevin. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.
Again, awesome. Thank you Kenny! I am excited to get started in this hobby.
You're very welcome. Thanks for tuning in to part 2 of the series.
Thank you for these videos. These have really helped me a lot.
Glad to hear that the show was helpful. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have while you are learning. I would be happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
These arent starter videos; theyre good college classes! Thank you so much!
You're very welcome. I'm glad that you like them. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way while learning to scroll. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Excellent tips Ken, thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent with us. Great job!!
Glad that you enjoyed it Dale. It's always great to hear your comments on the show. Glad to have you along as a regular viewer. Thanks for tuning in.
Gosh, you make it look so easy!!! I am completely stymied. I feel like a toddler on this thing. This thing is like a helicopter - maintaining direction is a challenge when your piece can rotate around the axis.
Blade selection is a huge part of successful scrolling. You might want to check out my video on scroll saw blade selection. (it's long but it's packed with information). th-cam.com/video/UG6S5tqx6bI/w-d-xo.html
I make it look easy because I have approximately 28 years of experience on the machines. Keeping your cut on the lines can be a challenge if your saw is not set up correctly. I have commented on the comment that you left on part 1 of this series. I am more than happy to help you diagnose your problems with scrolling if you want to start by answering the questions that I posed on your other comment. We can figure this out together but remember, patience and practice have no substitutes with scroll saw work. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thank you for these 2 beginner videos - clearly presented and very informative I’m eager to revisit my scroll saw with new enthusiasm and knowledge 👍
I'm glad that you liked them Cathy. Thanks for tuning in and please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have.
Hi Kenny, as a beginner to scroll saws I found your videos very informative indeed. They have been a great help in getting me started. You are quite right, it certainly is not as easy as it looks!!!!
Once again, many thanks.Regards Phil
Glad to hear that you found the show helpful Phil. Please, don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have while you are working with the saw. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in and good luck with your scrolling work.
Thanks very much, I have to be honest, I am a very beginner trying to learn to use the Scroll Saw, with tutorials like these I think is going to be a lot easy, thanks once again.
Please keep going
You are very welcome and I am glad to hear that you found the program useful. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I appreciate the repetition of the feed-rate-to-rotation-rate advise as you demonstrate the where and why (even for the sharp corners). That helps. Love the outside corner loop hint.
Those stop-&-rotate corners make me cringe, thinking you'll break the blade. Then I remember that this is not a bandsaw, with a blade many times wider than it is thick. (But I still cringe.)
The heat gun removal of the pattern was yet another great tip.
Don't be afraid of breaking blades Stuart. Blades are consumables with a scroll saw and you will break many of them over your scrolling lifetime. The spinning of the blades like that works with the smaller sized blades, but you will never be able to do it with thicker stock and thicker blades. Good luck with your scrolling adventure and please don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have. Thanks for tuning in.
Thank you for doing these vids. I just bought a scroll saw to just to do as a hobby and was not understanding what the other vids were saying. Your's is really great at explaining the turn v speed. Thanks for a lesson that I would of had paid for!
You're very welcome Vic. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show and found it useful. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Yeah I subbed and now going through your content. What I think I like is how you take your time and not worried about how long a vid is. A lot of creators speed everything up, play obnoxious music and you really do not learn anything. Most creators would of either cut or did a speed up with this, but I learned a lot by listening to you and watching you.
@@Victriol It's difficult to decide what ends up on the show and what ends up on the cutting room floor. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed my decisions. LOL. Thank for the kind words. I truly appreciate it.
He's right; you do an outstanding job.
I just bought a scroll saw a few days ago and haven't had a chance to put it together. I was so glad to see you say something on blade drift. I would have been massively frustrated for it not to cut "straight" and probably obsessed over what was wrong.
Just the nature of the blade vs the wood Terry. You will learn to compensate for it in no time. Good luck with your learning adventure and if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than willing to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks. And Holy Crap still replying to comments after three years that is impressive. I've seen CGI tutorials only a few weeks old with hundreds of unanswered questions. Awesome connectivity there.
@@terryrhuebottom I do my best to answer all comments. I do occasionally miss some, but for the most part, that doesn't happen. If people are nice enough to watch the show and comment, then the least I can do is take the time to answer them.
.....and then you come across the video that answers every beginner question you have! Well done, Ken.
Well I'm glad that you found the show to be useful Peter. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have and I would be more than happy to help out if I can. Thanks for the kind words and thank you for tuning in to the show.
Very nice video for beginners as myself! Many thanks for sharing your experience with clear and detailed explanations. Really appreciate it.
You are very welcome Ricardo. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help out if I can. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
thanks for all the tips and training advice Kenny I do appreciate it for one. thanks for sharing.
You're very welcome. Thank you for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave me a comment. I truly do appreciate it.
I wish if I could meet such an highly skilled human being and shook hands with him. No word to express my appreciation. Best regards,
Thank you for the very kind words and for tuning in to the show. If you have any questions as you learn to scroll, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help if I can.
Wow very informative Ken. Funnily enough I only bought a scroll saw a few months ago, this series of videos are a real help.
Perfect timing then Robert. I'm glad that this video is of some use to you and hopefully, it will help you along in your scrolling journey. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out. Thanks once again for tuning in to the show.
Thank you Ken that is very much appreciate,
You're very welcome. I hope you take me up on it.
Again very useful, you are a natural teacher who seems to understand what we already know and what we need to know :)
So, do the spinning on the waste side? Got it :D Obvious when you know. But not before.
I can do jointing etc. and bought a scroll saw specifically to do double bevel cutting for inlays and marquetry, though I do have use cases for simpler stuff like sign cutting.
Of course I knew I would have a learning curve for basic technique, and your vids have been better than the rest for that. Really a cut above.
So, thank you 🙂
So glad to hear that you found the video to be useful. Thank you for tuning in and for taking the time to chime in with your comment. I truly appreciate it. Good luck with your scrolling. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
Watching this in Dec '21. Still great informtion and probably should've watched before attempting to make a Christmas present..
Glad that you found the show to be useful Ben. I'm sure your Christmas present was just fine. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave the kind words.
Excellent video and process. Also, great advise and tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome. Thank you for the kind words on the show and for tuning in. I truly appreciate it. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
I needed to know about scrolling, saw you had a tutorial, and went nowhere else! Thanks for both videos ( 72y/o newbie).
I hope you found them useful David. If you have any questions at all along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Really appreciate these videos!!
Glad to hear it Junior. Thanks for tuning in. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have along the way and I will do my best to answer if I can.
Great lesson Kenny thanks for sharing. I have been known to just cut the saw off to reverse and go another direction. Sometimes the full stop can give you maybe 10 or 20 seconds of rest for your eyes and hands. Have a great day.
God Bless my friend.
Absolutely nothing wrong with that method Frank. I've said it before and I will say it again.......one of the best things about this hobby is the multiple methods that are available for each task so that if one method doesn't suit you, there are plenty more to choose from to find one that is comfortable for you. Thanks for tuning in again my friend. Always great to hear from you.
Hi from Costa Rica! I loved your videos. You have tons of experience and you are great explaining everything.
I am glad to hear that you liked the videos. Thank you for tuning in and for taking the time to leave such kind words. I appreciate it.
Ken, I enjoyed part 2 as much as the first part. That was a great tutorial not only for the beginner but I think there was something for all skill levels. For me the hardest thing to overcome is not applying lateral pressure against the blade. Like you said, the only way to become proficient is practice. Paul / paulsmessyworkshop
Thanks Paul. I think that lateral pressure is an issue for all folks, especially the beginner. It just take practice and concentration to overcome that problem and once you get the hang of it, scrolling is just second nature. Thanks for tuning in my friend. Great to hear from you.
It looks a lot like sewing. I have to move my fabric just like you are moving the wood. I am excited to get started.
I wish you luck on your adventure Elizabeth. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have along the way. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in.
Kind of like free motion quilting.
I have been watching a ton of “basic” training scroll saw videos to help me get started with this new hobby. NONE of them have explained techniques or shared need to know (blade drift, feed rate, turning rate, mounting the saw, blade differences & much more) as you have. I am more confident in my pursuit. Any recommendations for an economical beginner scroll saw that will get the job done? Thanks for sharing these tips! Great job!
Great introductions to scrolling. You, sir are a master.
Thank you for the kind words on the show and I'm glad that you enjoyed it and found it useful. As for me being a master though...I truly don't believe that anyone is a "master" of anything and we all have something to learn. I'm just a guy who cuts wood and enjoys what he does. Thanks for tuning in and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to share what knowledge I have.
Thank you for making these Vids, it saved me a lot of time, money.
You're welcome Vito. Glad that you liked them. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'm sure that you know that I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Good luck on the scrolling.
Thank you Kenny! You have helped me out so much already.
Thanks Kenny. I learned alot. Been thinking of buying my first scroll saw and your video helped me alot.
You're very welcome and I'm glad to hear that this video helped you out. If you are purchasing your first scroll saw, you may want to consider watching my buyers guide video, which explains some of the options available out there and some of the pros and cons to these options. It's an older video from the show but it is still relevant today. th-cam.com/video/kBCdGKTaQms/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for tuning in and I look forward to your future comments on the show.
kennyearrings1 yes. I watched it the other day and kept me right. Would have bought a scroll which only took pinned blades if it wasn't for your video guide. So thanks for that too.
Glad to hear. If you have any question, please feel free to ask.
Thank you very much for the explanation and demonstration of the techniques in the two videos.
You're very welcome Francisco. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Ok, so I'm late to the show (sorry). But this was very informative. What saw blade were you using and what would you recommend for such intricate patterns? There are a ton out there. Thanks.
Better late than never Rey. Blades are chosen according to the thickness of stock that you are cutting, not the intricacy of the pattern. I am partial to Olson brand blades and I prefer a reverse tooth pattern. A PGT grind (precision ground tooth) is also fantastic but again, it depends on the thickness of the material. I would suggest that you check out my scroll saw blade selection video. It's a long one, but it will give you more specific information about blades, their uses and the thicknesses that they are rated for. Here's a link. th-cam.com/video/UG6S5tqx6bI/w-d-xo.html
If you have a specific thickness of material that you would like the information as to what blade to use, feel free to ask and I can provide you with more suggestions. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Fantastic videos … in other words we are not going to know how to do it until we start doing it ! LoL
Videos are great to watch and they will give you an idea of what to do but there is no substitute for practical experience. So in a nutshell, you're right. LOL. Thanks for tuning in.
Wow, literally bought a scroll (second hand) yesterday - and cleaned it up, tried to do a straight cut - after second go, was confused why my board was crooked, but got a very straight cut.
When you did your demo, I couldn't stop laughing - because it went against all my logic; but thank God for your expertise. I'm watching video part 1 - see what other dumb things I've done.
Thank you..
Not dumb things at all. We all have to learn at some point in time. Glad that you found the show to be useful. I hope you enjoy part one. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Kenny, I am by no means a beginner, however your teaching methods are awesome. I have an rbi Hawk model 226 that was purchased back in the early 2000’s, although I did use it when I first got it, it has sat dormant much of the time until several months ago. I am going to be retiring shortly and want to get back into it again. Do you have a part 3 or 4 for your beginner scroll saw series? Keep up the good work. I appreciate what you do!
This series never went past part two Joshua as I was just covering the basics. There are plenty of scroll saw project videos on the channel that I hope you will search out. Thank you for the kind words on the show and for tuning in. I truly appreciate it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. For the record, I wanted an RBI Hawk many moons ago but they weren't available for sale in my area anywhere. At the time, I ended up with a DeWalt DW788 and used it exclusively until I got my Excalibur EX-30.
These tips are extremely helpful and valuable keep going so thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. =)
You're very welcome Bruno. I'm glad that you liked the show. Thank you for tuning in
Great Video, and as usual Kenny a very informative and helpful one at that. I am sure at one point my eyes were going a bit funny, i was concentrating that much on those swing around curves, and sharp cuts you were doing. Keep up the great videos my friend.
Barry (ENG)
You think your eyes go funny watching the video.....you should see how funny my eyes go after a couple hours on the saw. LOL . thanks for the kind words and for tuning in again this week Barry. As always, it's great to hear from you.
Never seen the stone trick before! Thanks Ken.
You're very welcome Robert. Glad that you were able to get something new out of the program. Thanks for tuning in.
Discovered you today and i'm on Pt. 2 of the beginner videos your teaching style is very good and as a guy with a learning issue your speaking directly to me and I could not be happier. My question is set speed halfway and use a foot switch is that the best setup for a new scroller? Thanks for the info i am also enjoying watching your other videos also what about hold down feet? seems most don't use them
Thanks for the kind words on the show Mike. The setup of your scroll saw is completely personal and you should set it up in a way that is comfortable to you. The foot pedal, in my opinion, is a must have for any level of scroll saw ability. As for the speed of the saw, I give the half speed suggestion as a starting point but if at any point in time, you feel that is too fast or too slow, there is nothing wrong with adjusting that speed to allow you to gain better control of your cuts. The half speed is just a great starting point for most beginners on most saws. I hope this helps. Good luck on your scrolling adventure and please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have along the way. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hey Kenny, I like your scroll saw for the ease of changing the blade. Mine isn't as easy and more time consuming. I scrolled out the Lord's prayer and ended up using the scroll saw for the bigger parts and using a hand scroll saw for the more intricate parts. I had more control that way. I've been putting off making 2 clocks that have to be scrolled. Have to make my wife a cabinet for her sewing machine I've been putting off as well. Guess it's time to get more wood. Thanks for the video.
You're very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show and were able to gain a few tips from them. Good luck on your future projects. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask and I will do my best to help you out in any way I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Nice instructions on cutting Kenny, when i started my scrolling years ago i did know about youtube for help, it was just pictures and words, didn't think of youtube.
Thanks for the kind words on the show. I'm glad to hear that this show is being so well received and that it is being helpful to some of the viewers. Thanks for tuning in.
Great Video helped me a lot in how to scroll saw .!!
Glad that you found the show to be helpful. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in.
Truely amazing, that is so helpfull, just need to go and do it myself. Thank you, also for No1 also.
You're very welcome Neil. I'm glad that you found it useful. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
An inspiring tutorial, thank you. Keep working.
Glad that you liked it. Thank you so much for tuning in and for taking the time to leave the kind words. It's very much appreciated.
Another video that is so helpful and informative for a new comer to scrolling!! 😀😀😀😀
Thanks for the kind words Rocky. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in sir.
The best practice piece is a map of a California silhoutte. You have numerous fine curves and bays, including SF Bay, on the west coast then straight sections on the Mexican, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon borders. I've cut out dozens of California maps and it's great practice and you get a cool result for your effort...
Being Canadian, a map of California really doesn't interest me but it's a great suggestion for other who may have an interest in that sort of thing. If you want a real challenge, try a map of Newfoundland, Canada. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestion. It's appreciated.
Thank you for your very helpful videos.
You're very welcome. I'm glad that you found them to be useful. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
There is no way in hell I would have figured this out on my own. No TH-cam channels that I know to explain this. With great gratitude, thank you! I should also add from my own experience is that it is imperative that you have exceptional lighting to eliminate shadows lest the shadow confuses you from your line.
Good lighting (and magnification) can go a long way to assisting you in your scrolling without a doubt. I'm glad that you found the show useful. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Great video for beginners,thanks ken
Glad that you liked it Steve. Thanks for tuning in.
As an ex seamstress this feels a lot like sewing of sort, I feel you are using a foot switch, it makes it seem a bit less scary to me, I am starting out with what I thought would be easy, some straight and slightly curved lines, fingers crossed I can do this, I enjoy slow, relaxing projects. Thank you so much for putting together a well done tutorial.
Glad that you liked it Jessica. While it might seem that the concept is like a scroll saw, a sewing machine is quite different. With a sewing machine, you don't have to worry about blade drift or the density of the wood changing the speed of your cuts. As well, the foot pedal on a sewing machine is a variable speed unity whereas the foot pedal on a scroll saw is either on or off and the speed is set on the saw's controls. There is only one way to get good at scrolling and that is through practice. Don't be nervous, just jump right in there and work away. If you have any questions along the line, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
Thanks for tuning in to the show.
On to part 2 ❤. You probably mentioned it in part 1. But where does someone get these practice patterns from?
Drop me an email at kennye@acutabovewoodworkings.com and I will be happy to send you the pdf of the practice patterns. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
great 2 part vid but the searches are different now for the beginner search but will basically work the same. Thanks for your time.
Glad that you liked the show Gary. Thanks for tuning in. If you need a practice cutting sheet and can't find one, you can always contact me via my website and I would be more than happy to send you one. acutabovewoodworkings.com
Excellent thank you... really going to help me
Glad that you liked the show Martin. Thanks for tuning in. Feel free to ask any questions that you may have along the way.
Great videos! That's the hole to drill for a pin less blade, what size to drill for a pin blade?
Glad that you liked the show. The hole for entry for a pinned blade should be large enough to easily fit the pins of the blade through. There really is no set size. Heck, as long as it doesn't interfere with your design, you could even drill a 1/4" diameter hole. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Just finished watching part 2. Appreciate it. And I had the feeling scroll sawing is more like art! What in your opinion is a cheap scroll saw. I purchased a Harbor Freight Central machines, $80 bucks Just to get acclimated. Really wanted the Dewalt. Does a cheap 1 make work more difficult? Blade changes, lack power, cutting difficult? And thanks again
$80 and the words Harbor Freight usually go hand in hand for cheap but there's nothing wrong with going cheap to see if it is something that you will enjoy before you start spending higher amounts of money on a higher quality machine. Cheaper saws can be a nightmare but they can also be quite functional. One of the biggest issues is vibrations and noise. The vibrations can make it difficult to control your cuts and the noise is just annoying. LOL. Ease of blade changing is usually something that the cheaper saws don't take into consideration and it can be cumbersome and awkward to change the blades on the cheaper saws. This can make fretwork an absolute nightmare. Tensioning, variable speed, air blowers, lights, table adjustments and features are all things that can be questionable on a cheaper saw. That being said, I started on a cheaper saw and never looked back. It's not that you can't make projects with a cheaper saw, it's that it is more enjoyable on a quality saw. The cheap ones still cut just fine because it is the blade that does the cutting, not the saw. I hope this helps a little. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Your amazing,, THANKS,,,Learned a lot,,,,
Glad that you found it useful Mike. Thanks for tuning in.
Thanks for the video! This was incredibly helpful!
You are very welcome Stacey. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
Thank you Kenny! my first ever scroll saw is arriving on Thursday and I can't wait to get started! your tutorials are great! :)
Fantastic. Congratulations on the new toy. Be patient though because no one is great at it right out of the gate. It's all about practice. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. When you get some projects done, I'd love to see them. You can send them to me via the channel's facebook page if you like. Good luck on the new adventure.
Great video! I like the skill building exercises. Makes so much sense. Do you have a couple of recommendations for beginner projects? Thanks again.
Thanks for the kind words on the show Mark. They are appreciated. As for beginner projects, you really want something simple until you learn how to get control of the work and the blade. Somethings simple with simple shapes and wider curves. Something like a nameplate or a small Christmas ornament. Whatever you decide to make, be sure to keep it, no matter how bad you think it is and that way, in a year, when you are much better at cutting you will have something to show where you began. Here's a simple name plate project that you could make. It's more difficult that you would think but it's a great beginner's project and I usually bring kids into the shop to make these for themselves. Give it a try. th-cam.com/video/O-qbFCpA8ck/w-d-xo.html
ok I got a Porter Cable 18 inch Scroll Saw for Christmas. I am astonished at how easy you make it out to be. Are you using a foot pedal ? I have a switch at the top of the machine which makes it difficult to stop and start. is there a "generic foot switch i can buy? It is hard to get the blade to seat in the lower clamp (just need more light as I have bad eye sight i guess) a lot easier than the instructions say of unclamping the upper part and then trying to feed the blade up under the the workpiece as the instructions of Porter Cable read...Thank you very much million dollar company for the advice) Pleas let me know about how you made a foot switch thanks I subscribed looking forward to more tutorials you are awesome. Oh and happy New Year!!!!
Most people (myself included) thought that scrolling was an easy thing when they first started. I have been scrolling for about 28 years now and I can't say enough about the importance of practicing. It's not an easy thing to do and the more you practice, the better you get at it. I make it look easy because of the years of scrolling that I have under my belt and that's why I feel confident in posting "how to" videos when it comes to scrolling. I do use a foot pedal and it makes the whole process a lot nicer. I might suggest that you check out my top ten list of scroll saw accessories. It might help you a great deal when you are first learning. th-cam.com/video/ZNso4hITeq4/w-d-xo.html
I use one like this www.busybeetools.com/products/switch-foot-120v-12a-max-60hz-1ph.html and have had great luck with it over the years. You have to remember that a foot pedal will only turn the saw on and off and that the speed is controlled by the saw controls. Either way, it will make your life a lot easier.
As for the blade changes, try to change the blade "blind". In other words, don't look at the blade retainer or under the saw while clamping or unclamping the blade. It will be extremely awkward and frustrating at first but in no time at all, you will be able to do it just by feel and I will tell you from experience, that it will be much better on your back and eyes. It will also increase your speed when working on more intricate cuttings. Again, it's all about practice and getting good habits right from the start. I only wish that when I started scrolling, that I had the internet but back then, the internet didn't exist so it was all library books and trial and error.
I hope this helps. Thanks so much for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave your comments and questions. If you have any other questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help out if I can. Good luck on your adventure. It's worth it.....honest.
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You are very welcome. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
Thanks! I'm a newbie and this video helped me a lot. In line 3 when you back up then reverse the direction of the blade relative to the stock by rotating the stock 180 degrees. I've watched it a dozen times and I cannot duplicate that trick. My attempts just twist the blade. I try pulling back ever so slightly but the blade is wider than the width of the cut. I'd welcome anyone's insight into what I need to do differently to accomplish this feat.
Let's start off with a little more information Don. What size blade are you using and what thickness of stock are you cutting? I can better diagnose the problem after I have that information. Thanks for tuning in.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks for the reply. 1/4" bass wood. I was using a 20 tpi Bosch blade. It's plain end. I gather the .110" on the package refers to the blade width?
UPDATE: I tried again and managed to rotate the stock 180 degrees (to reverse the blade direction), creating a small notch in the waste wood side in the process. Virtually invisible (to me) at 480p but when I increased the playback resolution to 1080p and looked at the underside of the wood (31:00) I can see similar tiny notches in your line. Whew! If I've reached any incorrect conclusions please let me know. Thanks again for your videos and your reply. Cheers!
@@donwaller8955 You have not reached any wrong conclusions here. The size of blade that you are using seems to be fine for the work that you are practicing on. I was going to suggest increasing the speed of your scroll saw just a touch and making sure that you have no forward movement in the stock while rotating but you seem to have figured it out. It can be a little nerve racking because there is the fear of damaging the saw or breaking the blade. Once you realize that breaking blades is just part of scrolling, you might have a bit more confidence to spin that blade the 180 degrees in the stock. Now I wouldn't try a blade spin that aggressively in thicker stock but for this type of thing, it's just fine. I'm glad that you were able to get some successful spins Don. Feel free to ask any other questions you might have.
Your tutorials are extremely good for me. I am getting one for my birthday and am excited to start. What kind of table do you recommend for me to put it on?
Some of them come with a stand. Depending on what model you get, it may already come equipped with one. If not, you want to place it on a bench or table that will allow your forearms to be parallel with the floor while cutting. As long as the scroll saw is securely bolted down to the table's surface to limit any vibrations, any table or bench will do. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
thank you . you are right its practice as in most things . great video
You're very welcome Walter. Great to hear from you.
Can you recommend a scroll saw foe for me. I learnt a great deal from your video.
It's hard to recommend a machine when I don't know where you are geographically. That being said, if you can get your hands on a DeWalt, DW788, it's a mid range machine that is built well and performs well. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
What’s your thoughts on the Dewalt machine versus the Excalibur ? Obviously you like the Excalibur lol I am kinda torn between the two , I think the features of the Excalibur seem better but I am just not familiar with the brand , I know from experience DeWalt makes very sturdy power tools.
The Excalibur is no longer in production. If you find one, you'd be fortunate. The design and specifications for the Excalibur were sold to King Canada and are now manufactured under the name Excelsior. With that being said, the DeWalt DW788 is a solid saw that I worked on for many years and it never did me wrong. It has an ample throat depth, low vibrations, easy to access tension control and a nice, cast iron work table. You honestly can't go wrong with the DeWalt scroll saw. If it wasn't for shop space limitations, I would still have my DeWalt. As for the Excelsior, I only know of a couple people that have one and they seem happy with it. I can't speak on that one from personal experience though. I hope this helps Lisa. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I really appreciate this video
Glad that you liked it Matthew. I hope you were able to take something positive away from it. Thanks for tuning in.
Hi! I loved both of your tutorial videos. I am just about to buy a scroll saw. These two videos were very usefull. I have one question. How did you stick the paper on the wood surface. Did you used any glue or something? Thanks a lot!
When sticking patterns to your stock, I usually coat the surface of the wood with masking tape. Then, I photocopy my pattern and apply a generous coat of spray adhesive to the back side of the photocopy. Allow the adhesive to dry for 3 minutes which will give it a chance to tack up and then you can rub it down onto the masking tape. From there, you can just cut right through the photocopy and when you are done all the cutting, the pattern and masking tape will peel off without leaving residue. Alternatively, you can just glue the pattern directly to the wood without the masking tape, but that will leave glue residue that you will have to clean off with mineral spirits or paint thinner. If you use that method, be sure not to sand anything for at least 24 hours to give the thinner a chance to completely dry. I hope this helps Arpad. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thank you very much for your long, detailed answer. I appreciate it.
@@jocika1231233 You're welcome
Hey, Kenny - sorry for the late comment. I really appreciate your video and perhaps I missed something but do you slow the speed of your saw as your back peddling in your cuts?
Obviously you use a foot pedal (which I don't have yet) but I wasn't sure if yours was allowing you to ramp up the speed or if that even mattered while moving the blade through previous cuts.
I do not reduce or increase the speed near the end of the cut. In fact, the entire cut is made at the same speed. I might reduce the feed rate of the stock, but I don't change the speed of the saw. The foot pedal that I use is either on or off and has no speed control capabilities. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
maybe this question has been answered, but do you use a foot pedal? I watched part 1 but don't remember this being mentioned? It seems that at certain parts of cutting, the blade slows down and is this because you have a foot pedal? Sort of like how you can control the speed of a sewing machine. Thanks!
I do use a foot pedal Clare. You have to realize though, that a foot pedal on a scroll saw is a normally open switch that either turns the saw on, or off. There isn't a pedal available to control the speed of the saw. It is an on or off situation and the speed is controlled by the saw's speed control only. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Kenny, in California selling mineral spirits is not legal. For the applications that you are suggesting using the mineral spirits (cleaning nozzles of your spray adhesive, and for removing remaining adhesive from your work etc) is there another material that you would recommend instead of mineral spirits? I know there are probably many wood workers out here that wind up buying mineral spirits across the border somewhere and then bringing it somehow into California, but I am not really wanting to do that. Any suggestions you have would be helpful. I have listened/watched your videos many times, and I think each time I learn something new. I appreciate your time and effort.
Joshua Prager
I've never heard of mineral spirits being illegal Joshua. Either way, the spray adhesive is easily cleaned up with any kind of paint thinner. If varsol, turpentine, paint thinner etc is available in your area, any one of these would work just as well. If there are no forms of paint thinner available, there is another method that you could use. Before applying your pattern, you can coat your entire project with masking tape and then apply your pattern to the masking tape. After cutting, the pattern can be removed with no residue left behind so nothing to clean up and no need for mineral spirits. I hope this helps you out. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to ask your question.
@@acutabove_woodworkings FYI From a friend I heard that mineral spirits were banned in California, due to California's clean air act. Basically they are saying that it pollutes the air and supposedly contributes to global warming. He also went on to say that California is much more strict about air pollution than a lot of other states (also a lot more ridiculous than a lot of other states too) He said they do allow a new formula for mineral spirits here but it is pretty much junk. We tried purchasing some mineral spirits through Amazon but not real sure if this is the real stuff or if its this cheap no good imitation. This same friend has said he thought about going on a road trip to Arizona or Nevada to pick up a couple of gallons of it.
@@joshuaprager8011 It's funny how the politician will ban anything in the name of air pollution but yet still continue to spew their political promises. Isn't that air pollution as well? LOL. Good luck on your mineral spirits quest.
Kenny a while back you had recommended using mineral spirits for soaking nozzles from spray adhesives cans for keeping them from getting gummed up. I finally got hold of some mineral spirits. Many of your followers probably already know the answer to this, but mineral spirits are toxic I wanted to know what is a proper container to use for soaking these nozzles in, and the proper way to dispose of mineral spirits.
As usual, great video.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed it Mark. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thank you. Very informative
I'm glad that you found it informative Sue. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help out if I can. Thanks for tuning in.
Great video Kenny! You narrated to match your scrolling perfectly. Is there a particular brand of blades you prefer to use? Or?....any brands you really avoid? Thanks!
I pretty much stick to Olson blades Rick. I prefer their PGT blades as they are quick cutting and leave an incredible finish. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings thanks so much for your response. Another question please. What do do you think of the reverse/skip blades? Thanks
@@rickmelcher6845 I like them. They give a cleaner cut with less tear out by cutting from both sides of the board. The are also aggressive enough to cut quickly. Don't be fooled into thinking that a reverse tooth will yield a cut that has zero burrs....it doesn't work that way. I hope this helps.
@@acutabove_woodworkings thanks So much! Keep the tubes coming. Stay Healthy & well.
@@rickmelcher6845 You're very welcome.
Thanks for sharing this information.
You're very welcome Stephen. I hope you enjoyed this show as much as part 1. As I replied on your comment on part 1, please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have along the way. I would be more that happy to help you out if I can.