Long time wood working, short time scroller here. Like most who start out I struggle learning all the ins and out of scrolling . For me the thing I had to wrap my head around was years of having wood stationary and moving the saw , now the saw is stationary and the wood is moved. Sounds like a no brainer but years of muscle memory make the change difficult. Once this is over come the rest came easier.
Hi there, I would love to see some of the woodwork you have been doing for a long time. You are correct. Muscle memory is hard to change. For me it's spiral blades. I am so use to flat blades. Find me on Instagram or Facebook and send me pics of you can. I am Mytoya Pritchett on Facebook and MytoyaNcalifornia on Instagram.
excellent work love those desk top names. i started scrolling about 3 months ago. you make it look easy. i hope i get better. i have a delta 40-640. very old machine. got it for $40. fixed the blade holder and Im now addicted to scrolling will follow you for tips and inspiration. hopefuly ill be able to get a dewalt. theyre expensive. keep up you beautiful work
Hi friend, Thank you for your kind comments! what kind of things are you making? I love doing fretwork. I've been scrolling since the year 2000. I've always made things that people ask for. As of this year I will no longer do custom orders. I'm going to go back to doing intricate scrolling which makes me happy. I'd love to see some of your work. I'm also on Instagram tiktok and Facebook. I will be posting again soon. Right now I'm working on a horse trailer. I'm trying to convert it into my mobile wood shop.
I love the idea of the larger scrolled projects. My tendency is things like Christmas ornaments with way too many insertions and blades like .5 pencil lead. Just curious where those patterns came from. I'd like to do something similar for my step daughter but don't know where to start. Thanks for the relaxing video!
The first butterfly was smoother. With the second name your hands were really close to the blade as you said they would be. Next time you could leave the board longer at the end so you can have something to hold onto. But your work is outstanding thanks for sharing.
hi i liked the frist one i think it is safer its was nice watching you cut it out i would love to do that am think about get a scroll saw what a nice video as well
I always love to watch your tutorials!! I need to get more practice in Scrolling. Seems like I always have something else I need to do and end up going days without doing anything on the Scroll Saw. Certainly appreciate the recommendations when it comes to what blades work best!! I'm going to try to make some puzzles out of Laminate Flooring. Seems to hold together pretty well even after being subjected to immersion for over two weeks. Anyway, I just wanted to Thank You for Your Tutorials and Suggestions for Blades. I'm assuming that Laminate Flooring and the material You're using are basically the same composite material. I couldn't remember the name of the material You're using for some reason, my mind went completely Blank... LoL
I will post another video this week. I have a question for you though. Where are you getting your patterns from? Or what program are you using to make your patterns?
Thank you so much for your clear explanations! I love to watch you work! My saw is still in the box and I am trying to learn from experts like you before I begin. My question is, what kind of wood should I start with? I want to do wall art, like words on signs for a 3D look.
Go ahead and pull that saw out of the box. I'm doing a video soon on the scrollsaw books and magazines I have. I will also explain the struggles I had when I started 20yrs ago. I recommend using 1/4 MDF or soft wood and practice the pattern in this link. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dX_dxffQHJ4.html if you need the pattern find me on Instagram. My name is MytoyaNcalifornia there. Once you get the hang of the scrollsaw you will be hooked.
No. I made them with the free Silhouette program I speak about on 2 of my other videos. If you find me on Instagram or Facebook I can make patterns for the 2 names and send them to you via messenger or in the Instagram direct messages. 🤗
How do you turn corners so smoothly. When i get to a corner my blade will try to turn with it or it doesn't catch at the right place. You make it look effortless
@@CALLSIGNSAWDUST Hi there, welcome to this scroll saw world! What kind of School saw are you using? What size blade? And how fast is your speed going? I need a little more info to answer your question.
I love how those names turned out. You do beautiful work! What "finish" do you like to use or do you leave them natural? Oh, I wrote a comment on your last video but think I forgot to send it because it didn't show up on the comments. You mentioned coming to the valley to visit your sister and sometimes attending the Pinterest event. I had such fun at that event when I attended a few years ago at West World. I was working a booth but still managed to do some walking around. I hope to meet you sometime!
I usually leave the names natural. Find me on Instagram. My name is MytoyaNcalifornia that way we can keep in touch. I will let you know the next time I'm out that way. 🤗
@@Mytoya2 I'm probably one of the only people left in the world who doesn't have an Instagram or Facebook account. Just don't have the time to spend on social media as I know I'd get hooked on it. :-) Do hope our paths will cross at some point though! Forgot to comment about cutting the butterfly out. Yes, it is definitely better to leave the extra wood on it. Best wishes!
@@robsmith3200 Hi there, no bother at all. Happy to help! I will post a video tomorrow of a name I cut and at the end I will show you how to get the butterfly onto your pattern. 🩷
Hi there, if you're just starting out scrolling you need to start with quarter inch. I usually suggest quarter inch MDF because it's soft. If you have an Instagram or Facebook find me there. I would love to chat with you and help in any way. I can't. On Facebook I am Mytoya Pritchett. On Instagram I am MytoyaNcalifornia
Hi there, I used a free program named Silhouette to make the pattern. I have a few videos on this RU-vid page explaining more about it and how to use it. I then print the pattern off , attach it to my wood and cut.
Hi there, I'm using a DeWalt 788 scroll saw. And that is precisely why I chose the DeWalt is because of the quick blade change. Also make sure that you get a foot pedal because then you can make sure that you keep your hands on your piece at all times and your eyes instead of having to move your hand to turn it off.
@@Mytoya2 Thank you very much for your answer. Here in Costa Rica I can't get a Dewalt jigsaw, it's a pity. I'll have to look for some other guy... Thanks again and your work is excellent!
@@eddieporrasduran3932 I've never used either of those machines. I'm sorry I can't help with suggestions. Make sure whatever machine you choose uses pinless blades. That way the blade can fit into small holes.
@@robsmith3200 Hi there, I use a program called Silhouette. It is free. It's the program that's usually used with the silhouette Cameo cutter. You do not need a cutter in order to download and use the program though. There's a video on my page where I show how to use the program to make the word or name Sabina.
I find that with 1/3 of the teeth pointing up, there is more sawdust working up to the cutting line. I feel that the scroll reverse blades do a better job of clearing the kerf.
Hello, I’m having trouble with making curves while scroll sawing how long did it take you to get good with staying on the line and making curves. Thanks
Hi there, find me on Facebook or Instagram. I want to video chat with you so I can see what you are doing with your hands when scrolling. I am mytoyaNcalifornia in Instagram and Mytoya Pritchett on Facebook.
Hi there, So sorry I'm just seeing your post. I make my own patterns using the silhouette program. The program is free. Look up silhouette Cameo program.
Hi there, I made the pattern using the Silhouette program. It's free. I have 2 videos explaining how to make a circle pattern. It's really easy to use. Again, it's a free program.
Hi there, find me on Instagram so we can talk in person. I need to know a few things before i can try to access the problem. I am MytoyaNcalifornia on instagram. Looking forward to chatting with you.
Hi there, I really don't care for spiral blades. About sanding, I have not done a sanding video because I've never carved a sign before. I look forward to doing one this year though. Sorry I couldn't help.
@@roberthossack286 hi there, I noticed you followed me on Instagram. I accepted your friend request. I also sent you a picture of some of the blades I've used and an explanation.
Very very cool. Good job. Nice technique. You don't rush thru it and actually back your blade in for a cleaner look. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-h_Xxs0zTzZI.html&feature=shares What brand of scroll saw do you use?
