Scrolling for beginners part 1

[@zigzag5805]

a big thank you to you sir. bought scroll saw 3 weeks ago tried it last nite and I was less than impressed with the cut. and then I watched your vid on setting up . this morning I've squared the blade to the table. and have the blade more central in the insert . and now I'm well impressed . THANK YOU

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome zigzag. I'm glad to hear that you show way helpful to you. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help you out. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@pgtips4240]

I learned a few things here but I had it on x2 speed and was skipping when it was something I knew. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That's the good thing about KZbin, you can skip what you need to and watch what you want to. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@hammangj]

You really GET how to teach the basics! Kudos to you for a solid beginner introduction. Thanks!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you liked it John. Thank you for tuning in and for taking the time to leave the kind words. It is very much appreciated. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have.

[@caroldees9075]

Thank you for posting this video. I'm getting my new Wen Scroll saw set up today. So excited! I really want to learn how to cut my craft projects with it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Scrolling is not a natural thing to do and it takes practice Carol. Take your time and enjoy the process. 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 to the show.

[@FrequencyHarmony]

Thank you SO MUCH for such a detailed video! I just got scroll saw yesterday, never worked with wood before, but already like it and was able to cut pretty accurate circles :) This videos are great helps for rookies like me.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you found the show to be useful Julia. If you have any questions while you are learning to work with the saw, please don't hesitate to ask and I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thank you for tuning in.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

The haters will say, "what a lame video, duh, I knew this stuff." To them I say, "SHUT UP!" I have been a woodworker for nearly 60 years in one form or another (kid robbing scrap piles from houses being built in the 1950's, carpenter doing framing and finish work, cabinet maker, you name it. But until last week the scroll saw that was given to me sat atop a stand in my woodworking shop with a broken blade and would occasionally receive a nasty glance from me with the veiled thought, "if eyes were knives," well you get it. Now because you took the time to present the basics I have a pack of blades being delivered tomorrow and I will know EXACTLY what to do with them and will add scroll sawing to my bag of tricks after some set-up and practice. Thank you Kenny, you are exactly what I needed to start something new. Your work here is very much appreciated.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well thank you very much for the kind words this morning Dan. I truly appreciate them. I produce this weekly show with one thought in mind and that thought is, that as long as the show helps one person then it was worth all the time and effort that it takes to film, edit and post it. I don't monetize the show so my viewers aren't subjected to advertisements and because I don't monetize the show, I don't make a dime from it and have no desire to. I do it because I love what I do and I love helping others by sharing what I know. I hope that you have some good luck with the scroll saw but just remember, that it takes practice. There are a couple of scroll saw for beginners videos on my channel as well as a show on scroll saw blades and their purpose and limitations. Please feel free to ask any questions that you might have along the way and I will do my best to answer them to the best of my ability. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave me a comment. I truly appreciate that.

[@contactlag]

Thank you very much on such an informative scroll saw tutorial. Just purchased a 20” Porte Cable scroll saw and this info..came in at the right time. I’ll be looking forward in learning from other videos you may have on this subject. Once again, thanks. Luis

[@kellyvcraig]

I agree wholeheartedly, Dan. I have a fair sized shop. In it can be found two high end bandsaws, one for scrolling and one for re-sawing. Also found there is a cabinet saw, 4'x6' carving machine, over-arm router, drum, disk, spindle and flat sanders, two lathes, about eleven routers, three dust collectors and on and on. Though I've been making sawdust since around 72 and have done a lot of things others haven't, it remains I, like others, haven't done a lot of things others have. I'd never so much as touched a lathe before a couple years ago, so knew nothing of operating one. Now I can say I've got several miles on one and have done unique things others haven't. The scroll saw, strange little machine that it is, was foreign to me too, but unlike the lathe and though I bought my first [used] Hegner about ten or so years ago, I've never really taken advantage of it. I, like Kenny and others, enjoy sharing. I dislike imbecilics who mock other for not knowing something they claim to know. In fact, a while back a fellow was mocking those who didn't know how to run a drill press in metal. Because of my dislike for bullies like him, I took no small amount of pleasure holding him out for his ignorance regarding my woodwork, copper plating, granite work, electronics and, of course, law. So, thank you Kenny, and the likes of Dan for his defense of fine work.

[@davidmg1925]

but when does the video start?

[@brumrunner15]

I would say to them, if you know all this stuff, why did you waste your time watching it? I found it to be quite good really.

[@brumrunner15]

Hi Mate from Australia, recently retired, and with all the other projects I have, I decided to try a bit of scroll sawing! so I appreciate the way you structured your vid mate. A bit of theory first then onto the practical. cheers.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Bob. Thanks for tuning in and please feel free to ask any questions that you might have along he way. Good luck on your new adventure. Congratulations on your retirement

[@MajorUpgrade]

I got a scroll saw for Christmas. I have FINALLY broken it out of the box and am going to try to learn it. Thank you so much for this video. I subscribed. This was VERY useful information and I look forward to more of your videos. My first projects will be some new pickguards for some of my electric guitars... I will eventually move into more elaborate projects, but I feel this will be a fun way to get started!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you found the show to be useful. 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.

[@cilla3636]

great tutorial im Learning i lost my husband suddenly recently im hoping to start a hobby to keep busy

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I am so sorry for your loss. Scrolling is a very relaxing hobby and I am sure that you will enjoy it. Take your time, take frequent breaks and remember how proud your husband would be of you, for learning something new. Please feel free to ask whatever questions you may have along the way. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thank you for tuning in to the show.

[@cilla3636]

thank you 😉💗

[@zulfiqarhussain9786]

😭

[@judyherpel5270]

I’m so sorry, keep busy with a hobby you love. It will help heal your soul

[@ninafalana7561]

I pray all is well🤲🏾 I’ve found woodworking to be so therapeutic for me. Much love to you and your family ❤️

[@richardbouchard5568]

That was awesome you’re a very good teacher, picked up important tips that I had not come across

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you found the show to be useful Richard. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show

[@richardbouchard5568]

I have another question for you is the blade supposed to turn sideways with the wood as you turn or am I adding to much pressure on the blade. Help. Thanks. ​@@acutabove_woodworkings

[@VanaheimrUllr]

Aah, thanks. I've inherited a scroll saw but could not for the life of me, find any instructions on tension.. Now I have something to follow, and a lot of other good tips =)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope they help you. 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.

[@Tehan1]

This is a pretty basic video but for someone new to the scroll saw this is just what you need. It is explained and shown in easy steps and i think one of the best beginner videos I've seen. You explain things in simple and easy to understand way that will get any beginner off to a great start. I recommend this to all beginners. Thanks for taking the time to pass your knowledge to others. Great video and now to part 2.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show Thomas. I hope that you enjoy part two. Thanks for tuning in to the program.

[@rosemarysmith1121]

Thank you so much. Have some craft projects want to do it right I’m a bit afraid of it I will go slow.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@rosemarysmith1121 No need to be afraid of the scroll saw. It is probably the most user friendly tool in the shop and with the scroll saw, although you may get the odd knick or cut, you wont lose a finger with this one. Just practice, take your time and have fun. Good luck and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for tuning in.

[@freddysmom3467]

Thank you for this. It’s been extremely helpful for me as a beginner.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you found it helpful. Thanks for tuning in and if you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.

[@johnnydangyoung]

Thanks for making this my woodshop teacher told us to watch this video

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That's great. I love to hear that wood shop teachers are directing you to my channel. I appreciate you tuning in and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.

[@aqybaba6424]

Thank You Kenny you are a great teacher!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. I'm glad that you liked it. Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show. It's very much appreciated.

[@sweettooth5737]

As a beginner I truly appreciate the time and effort you have taken to make these videos! ❤️❤️❤️

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm really glad that you are finding these videos helpful. That is the whole reason that I make this show is to be helpful to others and it always make me glad when I hear that I've helped someone out. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave me a comment. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. If I can help out, I'd be more than happy to.

[@whoru3485]

Thank you for the video! I JUST bought a scroll saw and am anxious to learn the tips and tricks that can be beneficial to me as a “very” beginner. Your video is so informative! I look forward to more!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you liked it and found it useful Mimi. Scrolling, is by far, the most relaxing form of woodworking there is and I just know that you are going to love it. It takes practice and time to learn, but as long as you are patient and have a positive attitude towards the learning curve, you will do just fine. Check out Scrolling for Beginners part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ6rpoerhN55kNE and Scroll Saw Blade Selection kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iZhGiqpt1pmKs on my channel for more lessons to help you along. Of course, I am always available for you to ask questions if you are having problems so please feel free to chime in at any point in time and ask any question you may have. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. If you would feel more comfortable asking your question away from the public access area of KZbin, you can feel free to send me a PM over at the channel's Facebook page and I will be sure to answer as soon as I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show and good luck with your adventure.

[@whoru3485]

kennyearrings1 Thank you so very much for the links to the other videos and for the offer of help down the line! It can be frustrating to try something new and have a problem but you’re not sure what you’re doing wrong, so I appreciate very much the offer to bend your ear.

[@rockyoutcrop100]

Great content, very understandable and practical. Loved the material manipulation section, just the info I needed.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you found the show to be useful Fred. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have along the way. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave the kind words.

[@karenbrooks2116]

I appreciate everything you taught in this video. My husband always wants to jump right into things on his own, whereas I like to start with the ultimate basics and learn from there. This had so much useful information that will give me the confidence to get started. Thank you!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the show Karen. 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

[@eagle3351]

I enjoyed it too. I've always jumped in, usually deep. I'm multi crafted with a lot of experience but this is a new tool for me. Because I want to build this project soon, I'm 71 in a couple of weeks. It's complex, with different species of woods, glass, copper, zinc and brass. I appreciate your lesson and the quality of the teaching. I'll be back. Lol. Thank you for all your help. I like the trick about the tape/lube. That's a Great one! Be blessed, by The One who is The Blessing.

[@stuartdavey]

For an absolute beginner on the scroll saw, this was a wonderful help for me. Thank you.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you found it helpful. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in

[@claywesthaver8087]

My scroll saw arrives Friday. Thanks again and keep it up bubb

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you enjoy it Clay. 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 to the show.

[@madfan45]

Thank you for the awesome and informative video!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You are very welcome. Good luck with your scrolling 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. Thanks for tuning in.

[@bhonestestheticsnails4640]

thank you for this informative series, my saw is one its way. I will get a stand and calibrate it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. Good luck with your new saw and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@MissLoriAAnne]

Thanks for this, I just bought a saw and need to learn all these tips.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Good luck with your new saw. I hope you enjoy it. 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. Thank you for tuning in.

[@MissLoriAAnne]

kennyearrings1 I probably will asking thank you!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@MissLoriAAnne Ask away. I have no problem with that.

[@geraldturley1497]

Hi Thanks for the Video. You got me to a 'T'. Running before I can walk. UK

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

A lot of us are like that Gerald. Good luck with your scrolling. 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

[@bigsparky65]

Very interesting video, i just purchased a WEN scroll saw

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Wen used to make a good product. Hopefully their quality standards are still intact. Good luck on your scrolling adventure. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and I will be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@jackjfb8439]

Great video! I learned a ton. Now I’m off to watch part 2

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Jack. I hope you enjoy part 2. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@normandbanville1250]

thank you Great as a beginner! ITs like having a personal instructor. Now off to practice.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Normand. Please feel free to ask any questions you might. I will try to help out all I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@susie7121]

Thanks you this was extremely helpful. I want to get into using a scroll saw and this gave me a lot of info. Good job!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you found the show useful Lorie. 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.

[@alcolm1]

Excellent video. I am a total amateur DIYer and looking for something new to play with thought of carving with a scroll saw. Knew nothing about it until I found these videos and they have been both extremely helpful, from a technical point of view and encouraging from creating enthusiasm perspective. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into these videos with superb camera works alongside informative and understandable dialogue. Cheers from Belfast Northern Ireland

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well a big cheers from Canada, right back at ya. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate the kind words. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the show. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have.

[@lisalovelylpa]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks so much for the fast reply , glad you are still publishing videos , I wasn’t sure given this video was four years ago. I thinking of getting a scroll saw lol Your video is a great help.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@lisalovelylpa You're very welcome. As I said, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate. You can ask them here, via the channel's Facebook page or via email. Whatever you are comfortable with.

[@nvcsmith]

Thanks for the video, excellent presentation and a big help for this newbie.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Curtis. Good luck on your scrolling adventure and if you have any questions along the way, 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.

[@ajaykarwal]

This is great information. I bought my first scroll saw this week (Clarke CSS400) and can't wait to put some of your tips into practice.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you found the show to be useful Ajay. 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 to the show

[@teresagilchrest3042]

I just picked up a used but new to me 156" Delta scroll. I of course watched all these "beginner" videos and not one told the story of how not easy scrolling really is. Thank you for being real with us. I dove into the saw with a very simple pattern and butchered it because of the "look how easy it is" videos. However, now I know just where I went wrong. I'll be coming back for more content!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Scrolling is the most relaxing form of woodworking there is Teresa, but it takes practice. There are very few people out there who have a natural ability to do this well on the first try. People will claim that they are naturals at it but I find it hard to believe. I'm glad that you found the show useful. I try to give a realistic approach to woodworking and that includes showing mistakes and errors and how to correct them. I'm glad that you recognize the realistic approach to this video. Thanks for tuning in to the show and if you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help if I can.

[@inkwia]

Great tutorial, Thank You

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

[@masonbillington2641]

great vid mate thank you just got my scroll saw today wanna make some jigsaw type puzzles for my little girl the first thing i did after getting it out the box was jump on youtube and watch this vid

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you found it useful Mason. You may want to check out part 2 of this series as well as my show on Scroll Saw Blade Selection. It's a longer show but there's a ton of information in it. Good luck with your scrolling and don't forget to ask any questions you might have along the way. Thanks for tuning in. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iZhGiqpt1pmKs

[@dougprentice1363]

A friend was selling a new in box craftsman 23618 for $50. I figured hey, why not? I know nothing about scroll saws so I came to Kenny's channel.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you found the video to be helpful Doug. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@dougprentice1363]

@@acutabove_woodworkings I'm watching part 2. Very informative. Thanks so much for all the information.

[@frankingram3382]

Great instructions Kenny I told my wife to pay close attention and I hope she did. Seven years ago I bought her (on her request) a second scroll saw for the shop. She puttered with it for maybe an hour and couldn't keep the stock down on the up lift of the blade. She got scared of it and has less than two hours total on the new saw now. She knows I like watching your channel and respect you as a woodworker with skill so maybe now I can get her out into the shop with me. Did I say that I enjoyed the video? Well I did. God Bless my friend.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed the show Frank. While most woodworkers find the shop to be a place of masculinity and testosterone, I rather enjoy it when my wife comes out to work on a project. There's something special about sharing your passion with the person that you already share everything with. I hope that your wife does, in fact, get back at the scroll saw and that she excels at it. As I've always offered to everyone on my show, you wife is more than welcome to ask me any questions that she would like if she has problems with her scrolling that you are unable to guide her through. Please encourage her to get back at it. I would love to see some of her creations.

[@megaman692]

Thank you for this video, I'm just a beginner and this was a very helpful video for me....

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that the show was useful to you Gene. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@megaman692]

@@acutabove_woodworkings your very welcome, and I did get a free stand but ended up building my own stand.....have a great day

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@megaman692 Sometimes, building your own is the only way to go as it gives you the chance to tailor the stand to suit your own specific needs. Good luck with the scrolling. Just remember, practice, practice and more practice is the only way to get good at it.

[@1988redeemed]

Excellent video. Thank you so much. I am totally new to scroll sawing. Haven’t even taken the saw out of the box yet. You’re teaching style is superb.

[@gregc3255]

Awesome video. Easy to follow, great video angles, content well organized, and perfect for somebody just getting into scroll saw work. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Greg. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the show. It's a lot of work to produce, film, edit and post a show twice a week, plus hold down a full time job as well and to get comments like yours, makes it all worth it. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment. I appreciate your support.

[@wood4nothing284]

Excellent tutorial you really know your stuff , thanks for sharing Cheers Tim from Wood 4 Nothing

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show Tim. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the program.. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment. It is very much appreciated.

[@duplaformaformacao5179]

Very useful 👍thanks

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you found it useful. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have. Thanks for tuning in and good luck with your scrolling.

[@babysaho9576]

Excellent tutorial, thank you.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have.

[@babysaho9576]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Thank you for responding. l just ordered a scroll saw. I have not received it yet. Once l start using it l believe l would have more questions. In the meantime, l saw someone using the saw to cut coins and l want to use it to cut dried coconut shell. Would a special blade be needed to do those or can the same blade used on wood be used for metal and coconut shell?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@babysaho9576 Coconut shells can be cut using any blade that you would normally use for cutting wood. While I have had some success with cutting metal using blades designed for wood cutting, you may want to research some metal cutting blades in your area. They are designed for cutting metal and are made of a higher strength steel so you wont break as many. Also something to keep in mind, you need to turn your scroll saw down to a very slow speed to cut metal. Otherwise, the blade will heat up too much and break. I hope this helps.

[@babysaho9576]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Thank you very much, l will start researching the different blades.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@babysaho9576 You're very welcome

[@TheWyrwiflak]

really rally great guide keep up the good work Sir kudos to Ya

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in and please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you might have.

[@peterwells5059]

Great video I am wondering if there are tricks to avoid putting pressure to left or right as you feed the board

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

There's no trick for that Peter. Unfortunately, it's all about practice and experience. Being mindful of you actions at the saw can help immensely but paying attention to your feed direction and speed as apposed to just concentrating on following the pattern. But for the most part, it's practice, practice, practice. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to ask your question. It's truly appreciated.

[@peterwells5059]

@@acutabove_woodworkings thank you

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@peterwells5059 You're very welcome

[@craigjohnston5678]

What a great video for a beginner. My scroll saw arrives tomorrow. Very glad I found this.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're going to love scrolling Craig. It is by far, the most relaxing for of woodworking. Just remember that it takes practice and no-one is great at it from the start. 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 to the show

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Spray adhesive is too expensive now. $12 or $13 a can at Home Depot and you rarely get through an entire can before it gums up...I just use blue tape.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Elmer's spray adhesive has skyrocketed in price and Home Depot doesn't carry Elmer's product any longer for the most part. I don't venture through Home Depot's doors any longer because I don't work there and have no intention of having to go through the self checkout. I still think that the spray adhesive is the best bang for the buck though. I keep the spray can nozzles stored in a jar of mineral spirits (or paint thinner) and it keeps them clean an unclogged every time I use them. Absolutely zero waste this way. I hope this helps a little. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@eduardoespino1935]

This is amazing, I really apreciate this video.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you found it useful Eduardo. 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 to the show.

[@westleygaskins888]

I'm so happy to be one of the one in a trillion. But still great video for the rest of the video

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I guess that makes you a rarity. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@lucasbiaggini]

"Nobody is good at scrolling from the beginning ". I found that out within the first 5 minutes of using my scroll saw.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's usually a very humbling experience. LOL. I hope you enjoyed the show Lucas. Good luck with your scrolling and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@elmoblatch9787]

man those fingers get incredibly close to that saw.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I find that I get the best control with my fingers close to the blade. A scroll saw is extremely forgiving in that even if your finger do contact the blade, while you may get a little scratch, it won't remove fingers like a table saw. Feel free to get as close as you are comfortable with when it comes to gaining control on the scroll saw. Thanks for tuning in to the show. I hope you found it informative.

[@botch3936]

Thank you. I learned scrolling from my Dad back in the '60's, on a heavy cast-iron saw with a steel-spring "upper arm" which was (in retrospect) terrible, but even then we learned to keep the feed rate low, and it worked. Got myself a much better Craftsman about 20 years ago, and it worked fine. One thing I learned on the Craftsman, and never see mentioned on these new-fangled "videos", is to use the Variable-Speed feature to "dial in" a speed that makes the saw run smooth; the resonance of the saw. Other speeds (both higher and lower) would result in the saw vibrating, sometimes badly! I would dial in a smooth run, and then adjust my feed rate to match the speed of the saw. Is this normal, or is something out of whack on my particular saw?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's hard to say if it is normal or not. Every saw is manufactured differently and every saw has its quirks. That being said, I've never heard of a saw whose vibration was controllable via speed control. It's usually something out of balance that would cause vibration and so I think there may be other issues at play here in your saw. Without more information, it's really hard to judge. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@chrisalister2297]

I'm a beginner to scrolling. All the information you present is in a good pace and is very concise with other sources I have read/watched. Thank you for making this video!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you enjoyed the show Chris. 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.

[@garyfairbrother5532]

As always you teach in a sensible, relaxed and friendly way. I’m 78 and have not had great results in my occasional scroll sawing attempts over the years. I don’t have a lot of experience time left to make me better so I tuned in, lol. I figure that the few minutes I spent watching this video have saved me countless hours of learning by doing and making just OK, instead of very nice, projects. You have communication skills that equal your crafting abilities. Thanks, kid!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Gary. I'm glad that this video was able to help you. If you ever have any problems or questions, you can always feel free to contact me and I will be more than happy to help if I can. Good luck on your scrolling and thank you for tuning in to the show.

[@pbigguy]

As a newbie to scrolling I really appreciate the cadence and quality of the information being shared Kenny. I was easily able to digest and appreciate the practical wisdom in your instruction. Thank you so much for taking the time to look out for us newbies. I can't wait to get to work on my new scroll saw and feel well equipped to do so! I will move on to part two after I have done properly setting up practicing and getting acquainted with my new saw. Paul Hurley

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Paul. I'm glad that you find the show helpful. Please, during your learning, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask and I will do my best to help as much as I can. Good luck with your scrolling. Have fun.

[@AWIRELINK]

I have read a few comments posted in his videos, and I'm impressed at how this gentleman reads and actually takes the time to respond to in a pleasant way and even volunteers to answers any other questions they might have.. what a great guy and GOD bless him.. I subbed and thumbs upped the vid..

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thank you for the kind words. I do appreciate that. I try my best to answer each and every comment that is posted on the show. I don't see the point in having a fun and educational channel, if I am not willing to reply to the good people that take time out of their day to watch my show. I hope that you will continue to find the content on the show to be entertaining and educational. Thank you for subscribing and I look forward to seeing your comments on other episodes of the show. Thanks for tuning in. Glad to have you as a viewer.

[@PureBloodWNC]

Don’t consider myself a complete beginner, but as someone returning after 25+ years, this is just what I needed.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you were able to take something positive away from the show. Thanks for tuning in.

[@chadlowrance3999]

I really enjoyed the show,dude your saw looks like its a pleasure to use. I reluctantly use mine,its violent as hell,one speed,wide open is it. It has mashed my fingers so bad they bleed when the blade lifts the stock. Im very appreciative to have it since its a give me,but man its a beast. Another thing for beginners,if they are like i was,i went to lowes and asked for a number 5 blade,they looked at me like i was stupid,they go by tpi where i buy mine. I still don't know what the numbers mean as far as tpi. I just use same concept as a bandsaw blade,more tpi more curve,less tpi thicker stock,less curve. thanks for sharing kenny

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words Chad. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show. It would seem that with some stores and manufacturers going by the tpi standard, maybe it's time for me to produce on show that dedicates itself to nothing but the blade, blade selection and the use of each one. Sounds like it might be helpful for some folks. Thanks for tuning in tot he show again this week. Good luck taming your beast!!!!!

[@jonboysprowash7845]

Working on fall decorations with plywood and I kept breaking blades on my saw. It would be when I was turning a curve with a pumpkin etc? Are these made to cut smaller wood or maybe I was useing a wrong blade? New to woodworking thanks for any help

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

A scroll saw could very easily cut shapes in plywood but the blade will change, depending on what thickness of plywood you are using. For 1/4" thick, I would be using a #2 or a #3 blade. For 1/2" plywood, I would use a #3 or a #5 blade and for 3/4" thick plywood, I would be using a #7 blade or a #9 or #12 blades. All of these blades would be reverse tooth blades and they would all be PGT (precision ground tooth) if possible. I hope this helps. If you need extra information about the different blades, you could check out my other video on blade selection for the scroll saw. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iZhGiqpt1pmKs

[@daviecompton8539]

Trying to start a new hobby after losing my husband who was a lover of woodworking. Scrolling seems like something I, a crafter, could learn. I bought a Dewalt 788, thinking how hard can this be? It's hard. Your video made me feel so much more comfortable about the learning curve. Much appreciated. I will be watching the rest of the series.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Scrolling is not a natural thing and there are very few people who are good at it right out of the gate. You've got yourself a decent saw there in the DW788 and I encourage you to continue practicing to improve your skills. If you ever have any questions at all, please feel free to ask. Whether it be here on KZbin or privately via the channel's Facebook page or via email, I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thank you for tuning in to the show. It is very much appreciated.

[@gizmo7877]

Thank you so much for this informative video on the basics of scrolling. I just bought a used one, with no manual and no one to help me. I’m a female DIYer who loves working with wood, and smaller projects, and my table saw and old mitre saw aren’t helping. I’m excited to learn and create just the basics right now. The info you presented was so helpful for me, especially about the blades. Knowing the basics are important. If you don’t have a good foundation you can’t progress to bigger and better work. Having just done a test run, I can relate what I did wrong to what you explained. Your information is invaluable!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you found the show to be useful Sharon. Woodworking is a wonderful hobby that can give you years of satisfaction. I have been working with wood for 43 years now and I have no intention of stopping any time soon. Feel free at any time, to contact me with any questions you might have. You can reach me via email, commenting on the show or through the channel's Facebook page. All of that information is available in the channel's "about" section. I hope you will find other episodes of the show that interest you. The show airs twice a week with woodworking being the Friday episode of the show and Tuesdays can be anything that strikes my fancy that day. Good luck with your adventure and please feel free to ask questions.

[@gizmo7877]

If it took two months to get a reply, how can I be sure you’re still available to help? I have since gotten a new scroll saw and will need your help as often as possible. I haven’t gotten any videos from you at all. I don’t have Facebook and don’t like it so I need you tube videos to give me the information I will need to succeed.I’ll check my subscription again to make sure it’s active and the bell is on. Otherwise I’ll have to pull up your videos as needed. Thank you for getting back to me.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@gizmo7877 My reply to you on your comment was posted the very next day after you posted it. There are times that I miss replying to a comment but it's pretty rare. I don't know why you aren't getting notifications about the show being posted because it is posted EVERY Tuesday and Friday. They are not all scroll saw videos but there might be information to help you in them. A while back, KZbin changed the way they notified channel subscribers. They used to get an email every time the show was posted and now, KZbin has stopped doing that. They now deem that placing a notification dot beside my channel's name in your subscriptions section is notification enough. Sorry, but I don't control how KZbin does things. If you have any questions or need to contact me, you can always feel free to email me at [e-mail] . I hope this helps. I would also check your KZbin preferences to make sure that your permissions are allow notifications. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@RibbonsPink]

Thank you very much. Just unpacked my first scroll saw. I was not sure where to begin, as manual seems to be for those in the know already, at least now I get it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You are very welcome Donna. The scroll saw take some time and effort to learn, but once you get it, it is the most satisfying form of woodworking I know. Thanks for tuning in 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.

[@nebbarnes3404]

which one did you purchase? Wanting to buy one for myself too. Have never actually used one. I do all other crafts, painting, making signs, scrapbooking, wreaths, and so much more. I would like to start making my own shapes out of thin pieces of wood for ornaments and such. But so scared I wont get the one that is best for me. Also dont have a ton of extra $ laying around.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@nebbarnes3404 for smaller sized projects, you can't go wrong with the DeWalt DW788 model. It's a quality saw that will last you for years and years. You can quite often get them on sale or used on the internet. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

[@RibbonsPink]

@@nebbarnes3404 I got a Ryobi from Home Depot for like 70 or 75? They didn't carry it in store, I had to order it but it had free shipping. With extra blades and tax it was about 100 total. I think I will be getting a ban saw next. I think that might be super fun to.

[@salvador8157]

Excellent video! I just bought my first scroll saw and I’m excited to start using it for my woodworking projects. I’m subscribing. Thank you!

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Really explained and demonstrated well. I have had my grandfathers 1950 24in Delta for 25+ yrs and at now 70, going to put it in service to do knife patterns for our 13 yr old grand son. This will help him understand the uses of a scroll saw. I will start him out on a AMT 16in I was given last week, and work him up to the 24. Thx, and even though I am more into metal working, loved the early years spent in my grandfathers shop. He was a master cabnet maker for 40+ yrs. Bear in TX. Please check out our small channel here on YT.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Good luck with your grandson's scrolling. I hope he enjoys it and has fun. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask and I would be more than happy to help if I can. I will be sure to check out your channel. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@bethanylintner3322]

Thank you so much just got my saw and this is helping immensely.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Bethany. I'm glad to hear that the show was helpful to you and if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. I will do my best to help as much as I can. Good luck with your scrolling.

[@opasworkshop8373]

I just got into scroll saw detail work I'm enjoying these lessons can't wait for part 2.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That's great. I'm glad that my show was so timely for you then. If you have any questions at all while you are learning something new, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can.

[@vitodamico]

Wonderful video Kenny ( you are the Jedi Master of Scrolling) , this helps me big time!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks Vito. There's more to come next week and I'm pretty sure that next week's show will help you even further so get practicing and stay tuned for next week's show. Thanks for tuning in man and as always, if you have any questions, just ask.

[@kennethhaubert6301]

Outstanding presentation! Kenny (love the name) not only shows his preferred procedures and methods gleaned from years of experience; he mentions other modalities that might be a tad more effective or comfortable for others. I also appreciate his philosophy that this endeavor is meant to be enjoyable, not a race! A dear friend who introduced me to scroll sawing said that this activity is akin to playing a video game; relaxing, entertaining, rewarding... not work, so don't make it so. Although a novice at scrolling, I am quite experienced and skilled at other woodworking, yet I almost always learn something new when viewing a well produced tutorial; which is exactly what this is. Thank you so much.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you liked the show and found it useful Kenneth (love the name). I appreciate all the kind words and I wish you luck on your scrolling adventure. If you ever have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@sassygil6675]

Thank you so much for this video. I just found a nice Craftsman Scroll Saw at the Restore (Habitat for Humanity) stores for 35.00 bucks in great condition and with extra blades. Since I sew, I figured it would be pretty much the same. I broke 2 blades playing with it yesterday and today I was able to cut 2 zero clearance insert for my table saw. I am very satisfied with what I've accomplished just in 2 days. Just like I thought. It's just like a sewing machine, but on steroids. I freaking love it! :-)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Good for you for jumping right in there with both feet and giving this a try. The biggest difference between a sewing machine and the scroll saw is that with a scroll saw, there is blade drift and deflection through wood grain and other naturally occurring factors. It takes a little practice to use a scroll saw to overcome those factors. Keep enjoying your new machine. (great deal by the way). 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.

[@sassygil6675]

@@acutabove_woodworkings You are welcome. I went to print a template for practice and my ADD (my "hey look, a butterfly", moments) got it confused with paper cutting art. LoL I printed those instead of the template for scroll s(e)wing. LoL However, I rather learn to do this than cut paper. Never was fond of paper cuts. 😏

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@sassygil6675 Don't blame you. I'm not a fan of paper cuts either. I'm a bit of a wuss.

[@hyweltrick9276]

The best video I have ever seen on using the scroll saw. Thank you !

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you found it useful Hywel. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave the kind words. I appreciate it.

[@fancymcclean6210]

I have just bought a scroll saw and have never used one before. This information is gold- thank you. Flaxen Saxon.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. I'm glad that you found the information to be useful. Thanks for tuning in to the show and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.

[@philabraham658]

As a new scroll saw owner, I just want to say “Thank you” emphasising some of the stuff in the handbook , but also the practical feed and rotation linkage is something that has stuck 👍🏻

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that I could help Philip. Thanks for tuning in to the show. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than willing to help if I can.

[@pcorlis]

Ken, another great educational video. Most training videos assume that you have a basic knowledge of the operation of the tool. You do a real justice by starting at square one and going from there. Looking forward to the next part, good work. Paul / paulsmessyworkshop

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks Paul. I always have a fear that a show like this one will bore my regular viewers as it is such a simple show that starts right from the get go, assuming that the viewer knows absolutely nothing about the machine and its use. I'm glad that you enjoyed it and I'm sure that it will help those out there who have never scrolled before to get a grasp on what they can expect from a scroll saw and how to accomplish some great results through practice. Thanks for tuning in again this week sir. As always, great to hear from you.

[@syedsayeedurrahmanzaini4221]

Very informative video indeed. Thanks for explaining every aspect of scrolling in detail. Appreciation and best regard

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Syed. I'm glad to hear that you found the show helpful. Thank you for tuning in and for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate your support.

[@tonycalvert3426]

Thank You.....Nice that you are keeping it simple for novices like me.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Tony. Thanks for tuning in.

[@iwalanipettys9531]

Wow, I thought I could just take it out of the box and go to town with cutting. There's more to it. Very informative. I noticed your medic alert bracelet, too. I lived in Turlock, CA, down the street from where they were located.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

A lot of folks fail at scrolling because they think it's a simple thing that requires no practice at all. Blades selection, stock selection and cutting control take time to learn. 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. (interesting info about the Medic Alert)

[@robertwillis9705]

Great instruction and expertise brought down to my novice level of 1 wk scrolling. Thanks sir.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You are very welcome Robert. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help. thanks for tuning in.

[@colinjenkins3654]

Just got my first scroll saw at the age of 70. Did most things with wood including turning, so thought I'd give it a go. Having watched your video I'm a lot wiser so thank you for posting.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

We are never too old or too wise to learn new things. Good for you for trying something new Colin. Good luck with the new venture 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. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@karentaylor89]

Great video for the beginner! I can' t wait to try it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show Karen. I'm glad that you found it useful. Good luck on your scroll saw adventure. If you have any questions along the line, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more that happy to help you out if I can.

[@TheWendyJohnson]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! I got a beginner scroll saw for Christmas and I'm just getting started scrolling. One question: I noticed you tip your spray adhesive can upside down and spray a bit after using. Does this keep it from clogging? (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpPCd4qbeMh5m8ksi=Mo-0GQMI1GdLPu81&t=1117) Thanks again!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I used to turn the can upside down to prevent the nozzle from clogging but I have since stopped using that method Wendy. I found that it wasted too much glue and eventually, the nozzle clogged anyway. I have a new method that I have been using for years and it works amazingly well. I describe that method in my Tips and Tricks episode 7 and you can find that episode here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpS6lY2nZ9KXas0 If you are not interested in viewing the whole program, the spray adhesive tip starts at the 11:35 mark so you can just scan forward to that point. 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. Good luck with your scrolling.

[@joesmith822]

Thank you for making this video, perfect for a newbie like me :-)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Joe. Thanks for tuning in. 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.

[@richardclowes6123]

Excellent video. Just what a beginner needs. I've just ordered the Dremel MS20 moto saw. I originally wanted a mini rip saw for my modelling but thought that this Dremel would tease me into a new hobby at the same time. I was somewhat disappointed when you said that you shouldn't use a fence to create a straight line cut. I'm guessing the drift is because the blade may have a chamfer on one side ?? If the wood is thin enough i.e. 3mm and it's pushed through on such a small point of contact I'm not understanding why it would drift. Looks like I'll have to wait till it's delivered and try it out and see the effect. I've just bought 20KGs of scrap offcuts of ply, mdf and other stock for peanuts and will be practising on these until I get the hang of it. Other than freehand how can I cut a straight line ???

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Not all blades drift Richard and when it comes to a scroll saw, you very well may have good luck using some sort of fence setup but with the inconsistency of the blades, I wouldn't want to count on it. For model building, the best way to cut a straight line that I have found is to free hand it and cut, ever so slightly outside the line. You can then use sandpaper mounted to a piece of 3/4" thick MDF and flatten and fine tune that line. It gives great results and with the smaller pieces of a model build, it is less aggressive and provides the opportunity to get more precise fitting pieces. I hope this helps. Good luck with your new saw and thanks for tuning in.

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

Lol! rehabbed an old delta. Beautiful machine. But it didn't work for me. Posted on Craigs List. People came from a fair distance, The woman started the saw and just ripped through some practice pieces. They bought the saw! Told them "glad to be your mechanic." Now I'd like to do better, with new 21 inch saw, and this tutorial has some great tips! Thanks!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked the show Thomas. Good luck with your scrolling and please feel free to ask any questions that you might have along the way. Thanks for tuning in.

[@rhudak4]

How do you get such tight intricate cuts? I have a WEN scroll saw and I try to turn around a corner and my blade won’t cut it. I have broken a lot of blades. How do I pivot a curve without braking a blade? Am I using the wrong blade? I am cutting 1/4 MDF....what blade should I use???

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

For 1/4" MDF, I would be using a #2 or a #3 reverse tooth blade. Anything larger than that will most likely bind and snap. Another common cause of blade breakage is applying too much pressure when cutting. It is very important to allow the blade to do the work. Applying extra force in order to cut the stock only reduces control and exerts unnecessary stress on the blade. I have an episode on my channel outlining the different blades and their uses. Although it is a longer video (39 minutes) it is time well spent in helping with your blade selection. Here's a link to that show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iZhGiqpt1pmKs I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have and I will do my best to answer them. Thank you for tuning in to the show.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

And I appreciate your video. And some of the videos I watched before yours were fast. Yours is quality IMO. And not boring at all, for someone that’s looking at getting into the scroll saw. Thank so much!❤

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks again for tuning in to the show.

[@robinritchey5905]

Thank you. I was thinking of getting a scroll saw. I’ll stick with my drill, jig saw and ridgid sander until this project is complete and then look again at scroll saws. It looks like a learning curve is needed. Thank you again for your teaching video.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Robin. While there is a learning curve to the scroll saw, it can be overcome by practice. I hope you do decide to get a scroll saw soon as it is the most relaxing form of woodworking, bar none. When you are ready, 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.

[@rollyserrano6353]

Thanks sir..

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Rolly. I hope you found the show to be useful. Thanks for tuning in.

[@scottmcgrath272]

Thank you I thought it was just me. I was about to give up on srcolling before I saw this video.. Thank you for your time and instruction with this post.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Scott. Don't give up. Giving up would deny you of one of the most relaxing forms of woodworking there is. Take your time, practice and more importantly, have fun. It seems like an easy sort of thing to do. After all, how hard could it be right? It's just like a sewing machine. Not even close. This is much harder than it looks and it takes hours of dedication and work to get good at it. Good luck with your learning and 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.

[@sandiekelley8513]

Thank you for this. It is a good refresher for me. I tried working with a scroll saw some time back and am getting back to it. I do have a question. Considering how much fine particles this work produces, is it best to use breathing protection when using a scroll saw?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I will be completely honest here Sandie. For many years while scrolling, I never wore any kind of protection as far as respiratory health is concerned. It was only after filming my show in 4K that I noticed exactly how many particles were floating around while scrolling and once I saw that, I decided that I would no longer scroll without a mask. So the short answer is, yes, it's always a good practice to wear a dust mask while scrolling. Scroll saws are not known for their dust collection abilities and their inherent lack of dust collection makes them a perfect candidate for PPE. I use Base Camp masks and love them. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to ask your question. It's appreciated.

[@StevenCookFX]

Blade drift is caused by improper tension. I have that exact saw and I can get almost 90 degree cuts using a clamped on stock. The blade has to be moving at its top speed. Its dangerous to do this and you should not be doing it with hard or thick material. My test was done with pine at about 1/4" thickness. The blade I used was large and had just under 1/8" width from teeth to back. The thicker the blade the less drift. If your going to cut things that need to have a strait edge then you should get a small band saw to do that. I have a bandsaw in the shop so what I did was only testing the saw capabilities.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Everyone's methods are different in the shop Steven. A bandsaw is also a tool that is meant to cut curves and mostly, will not provide a clean, crisp edge when cutting straight lines. A table saw is better suited for this but if the bandsaw is your tool of preference, then by all means, use the bandsaw. I won't deny that improperly tensioned blades can be a source of drift, but it is, by no means the only source and there are many factors that can cause blade drift. If the scroll saw was meant to cut straight lines, it would come with a fence. It's usually best practice to use the tool for its intended purpose. With 30 years of scrolling experience under my belt, I can definitely say that I've seen my share of blade drift causes. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your opinion and your test results. It's appreciated.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

I was making cuts and projects within a week on my Dewalt 788. Seemed easy to me. Never worked a scroll saw before. Common sense is all u need. You're acting like it's brain surgery. 🤣

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Not everyone is a natural at scrolling and there are a lot of people who have problems being able to make cuts. I'm glad that it was effortless for you. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@berryconway4296]

I just happened across this channel. What a great video. I thought there was lots of valuable info. I hope I can find part 2. As a suggestion I'd like to see one just on different blade types. Thanks.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Not sure if you found it Berry, but here is the link to part 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ6rpoerhN55kNE Also, I've already done a video on the various blade types. You can find that here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iZhGiqpt1pmKs If you check in the playlists of my channel, there is a scrolling section where you will find all these videos. I hope this helps. thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@brianmcgrath2565]

Thank you for the lesson. I bought a Wen scroll saw a year ago and have used it alot. I do know I would like to upgrade and have bee reading up on the King Industrial Excelsior scroll saw or the Dewalt. What brand of blade do you use, I have looked at Lee valley and they have the reverse tooth blade you mention but not in the small sizes . Thank you for the great content, really appriciate all the detail you share.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I prefer to use Olson blades Brian. In particular, I like the Olson, PGT blades. They provide a nice clean cut with smooth edges that really don't need any sanding. I'm not sure if you are aware of it or not, but the King Industrial Excelsior scroll saw is basically the General International Excalibur. The design and the rights to the manufacturing were sold to King by General International so they started manufacturing the saw using the exact same specs as the Excalibur but changed the name. The Excalibur is no longer in production. The DeWalt DW788 is also a nice saw and I worked on one for many years before upgrading to the Excalibur. I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for tuning in.

[@sheraberry3280]

Thanx so much for this! I'm completely new to this. I've never even plugged my machine up. This video is perfect! New subscriber for you!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked the show Shera. Scrolling is, without a doubt the most relaxing form of woodworking that there is and I hope you enjoy it. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have along the way while you are learning the craft. You can either ask your questions here, via email, or at the channel's Facebook page. I would be more than happy to help in any way I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for subscribing to the channel. I look forward to your future comments on the show.

[@tonyllamas6717]

Thanks a million for this video! As a beginner this is just what I needed. Again thank you sir!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. I'm glad that you found the show to be useful. Thanks for tuning in and please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have along the way.

[@kaybeemom]

Great tutorial, just purchased a used Dremel 1680 and gave it a shot yesterday, should have watched this first!!! I think I did ok though, I cut out the State of Minnesota

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Minnesota is a good start. A few straight lines to cut and some jagged lines in the north and east edges. Every bit of practice helps. Good luck with your scrolling. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave the kind words. I truly appreciate it. Feel free to ask any questions you have along the way.

[@johnhuggins5021]

What are your thoughts about releasing the pressure / tension on the blade when you are not using the blade at the end of the day for instance? I recently watched a scrollsawer on another KZbin channel state that is good practice to loosen (not taking the blade out of the upper or lower blade holder) the blade by simply releasing that pressure by flipping the switch like, for instance, on a saw like yours. In his opinion to leave the tension on the saw could cause too much pressure on the blade, causing it to stretch too much. Also keeping the tension on the machine could, over time, cause the bearings on the saw's rocker or head areas, to have flat spots on these bearings. Your thoughts?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I release the tension on all my tools when they are not in use John. The scroll saw is the same. Tensions on machines can gain a memory and that is the last thing you want. Always release the tension on any tool that you use in the shop when not in use. Band saw blades, scroll saw, belt sanders, drum sanders, table saw fences, drill press tables, etc. It will go a long way to prolonging your tool's life. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@PeterParker-k8l]

Hello. Thank you for your help in showing how to do the cutting. I have used a scroll saw loads of times but not with great success but now with your 2 videos I should get better results. Regards Peter Parker

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

If you have any questions along the way Peter, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your scrolling.

[@pjenslin1]

Thanks for the video. I am one of those who owned a scroll saw for a long time and never used it. It's time to get rid of the dust on the saw and start using it. I find your video very helpful and informative.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You are very welcome. Good luck with your scrolling 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. Thanks for tuning in.