Basics on beginning with a scroll saw!

In this video I answer many questions for a beginner learning to use a scroll saw. Questions including👇👇
Links to products I used below👇👇
Which direction do I load my blade?
What is the correct tension and speed?
Is a scroll saw safe to use?
What do I need to get started?
Stay tuned for my bonus tips on not giving up too quickly!
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Products I used in this video: If I missed something, send me a comment and I will be happy to add it!
Scroll Saw
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Work Apron
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Pegas Modified Geometry Blades
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PPE
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Other useful Prep Products
Painters tape
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Contact paper
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Adhesive spray
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Starbond super glue
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Wood glue
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[@peterclifton7069]

Lovely clear instructions. Thank you.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

You’re welcome 😊

[@smoking745]

This is some great tips and a great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wingman115]

Some great tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Yw, thanks for watching 😀

[@michaeldouglas1877]

thank you for the tips. really enjpy your presentation.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Your welcome, and glad you enjoyed it!

[@miaassi986]

I love your videos!! I enjoy watching them. You really explain everything I sooo appreciate that!!

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Glad you enjoy them! Thank you! 💝

[@Litehamer]

Great video. Thank you

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Glad you liked it!

[@jasonrichelhoff4249]

I am love it Dewalt scroll saw

[@stevioclark]

Great video. Thanks

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@clemp3010]

Best beginner scroll saw video I have watched. I just got a scroll saw and am looking forward to trying it out. Thanks!

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Awesome, and thank you!😊

[@bryangriffith6509]

well done!

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Thanks!😊

[@jewricanugent4838]

I love that you put so much detail into your videos but stay on task. Thank you. Still considering if I want to invest in a scroll saw.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Thank you!! It's so much fun😊.

[@normancoutts]

Very helpful for me - a complete beginner awaiting delivery of my first saw. :-). Thanks.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Awesome and glad it was helpful! You will love it!

[@user-22-]

😂 *MY* saw has NO tension adjustment & NO speed dial either... but then again it was $10 at a garage sale & about 20+ yrs old. I couldn’t afford a $1000 unit.. 🙁

[@user-yj2ff3po1l]

i think you did a great job at explaining ,,,especially the part about giving up,,i just bought the dewalt scroll saw,,should be here in a few days,,,,im really looking forward to getting good on it,,there is so many things i would like to make

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Thank you, and good luck with your new adventure! 😊 I love scrolling!!

[@bijan4727]

Hi very nice presentation. You make an excellent teacher. I subscribed and I am looking forward to see more of your videos. Thanks.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Thank you!

[@bobnicholas5994]

You convinced me to save my money and buy the Dewalt. You are doing great job and giving reality advice. I am proud about being cheap and a scrounger!!

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Thanks, I love my Dewalt!

[@MarthaMontes-vn4gj]

Hola saludos, me encanta su trabajo. Pero no se inglés 😢 y lo que beo me encanta 🥰 ❤❤

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

😁

[@jvmiller1995]

I have a pretty highend hawk 26in saw. I got lucky and found it at a auction for $125. I like it but the absolute best saw I have personal ever used is the Shopsmith one. If you ever see one online used for cheep grab it. You can get them free standing that do not require the Mark 5. But I do love the shopsmith mark 5 too. I even made my own back before I got the hawk. It is one of the only videos on my channel. Scroll saws are a lot of fun. I started on a scroll saw at age 8 40 years ago

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

That's sweet!

[@sandiekelley8513]

Great beginners video and I Love your shirt. Us girls Can use power tools just as much as the guys can. That is not to mention our being good at working on cars to, but that is a different story.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Thanks, and yes we can😉

[@vinnieromano1336]

I also use the Pegas modified blades. Seems like I use #5 the most.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

I use #5 and #3 a lot.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Eminently safe. A table saw will remove your fingers in a split second. A scroll saw while it can cut the inattentive finger will not sign your home over to a neurosurgeon to reattach your fingers

[@JaneDoe-ft8sz]

My husband has a table saw and I won't go near it when it's on. We have a band saw that might do the job I'm wanting to do but it scares me as well. Lob a finger right off with that thing.

[@MikeySocks]

Great videos. I’ve had pin blades but looking to get pinless. What are your thoughts of the modified skip reverse compared to the modified reverse that’s on the package you have in this video the 5R. Thanks

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

The only reverse tooth blade I have tried is the Olsen PGT double reverse tooth blades. I found they cut mdf easier, but dull, really fast.

[@garylushman615]

Apparently to get a good blade tension when you ping the blade, it should be in the key of C

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Yes, that is correct 😊

[@vinnieromano1336]

You can buy lumber at Home Depot’s for 70% off. They have a cart called culled wood which have bad spots. If you can work around the bad spots it’s a good deal. I have bought probably a hundred boards that way

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Sweet!!

[@margaretcunningham7146]

Any tips for lefties?!

[@user-ji1ir2tb9w]

Thank you, by the way nice bandsaw.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Thanks for watching!

[@ms13352]

I have the Dewalt DW788, I cannot seem to stay on a line, and corners, well that’s just not working out. I was so inspired to scroll, but after trying so many things for the past two weeks, I think this isn’t gonna work out. So bummed.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

Sorry to hear that! Few things to try... check your tension. If it's too low, your blade will want to drift. Look ahead as you cut. Also, you could try a higher speed. I think you can be more accurate going faster versus too slow. Corners can be a little trickier. Have you watched my short on cutting corners. I am using modified geometry blades. Different blades can also provide different results. I hope this helps, and it does take alot of practice.😊 What type of wood are you cutting?

[@belindaotterson8123]

Great video, my question is how are you getting the arm to stay up like that on your scroll saw? I have the exact same one but I have to use something to hold it up. I was about to purchase the lifter on Amazon but I don't see it on your saw.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

I tightened the bolt at the end of the arm just enough to hold the arm up. I was going to purchase the lifter as well, but saw someone else do this. I tried it, and it worked! I thought over time I may need to tighten it again but it's been fine.

[@belindaotterson8123]

@@StrongerByGraceDesigns I just read about that this morning after asking you I went and researched. The only thing I could find about not doing that was having to retighten it and another said something about it could cause damage to the mechanisms inside. How long have you been doing it that way? I am in Canada so the lifter is more than I would like to pay for a piece of metal haha.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

I would say about 9 months or more.

[@belindaotterson8123]

@@StrongerByGraceDesigns thanks for all the info! I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend!

[@sumeetpaste7874]

Hello ma'am i have bought a scroll and it vibrates too much

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

What kind did you buy?