fishing n autograph Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hey All, As some of you know, I've started to do some carving, which is actually turning out great (pics to follow when I have time lol). Anyway, I'm running into a bit of a problem, I'm in need of some place to cut my wood. I have limited funds so I can't run out an buy a scroll or band saw to cut out patterns. I'm wondering if anyone on this board and is close to the KW area that could help me out - either let me use their equipment or could cut my stuff out. I'll pay in beer if necessary Let me know! Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hey All, As some of you know, I've started to do some carving, which is actually turning out great (pics to follow when I have time lol). Anyway, I'm running into a bit of a problem, I'm in need of some place to cut my wood. I have limited funds so I can't run out an buy a scroll or band saw to cut out patterns. I'm wondering if anyone on this board and is close to the KW area that could help me out - either let me use their equipment or could cut my stuff out. I'll pay in beer if necessary Let me know! Thanks Dave Dave i just seen a sale on Delta scroll saws at homehardware...reg price was 129.00 and it was on sale for 69 bucks...thats only 29 dollars more than beer ...and you would have it at your disposal as required... just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 where? I checked out the website and didn't see it on sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 If oakville is within ur travel area. Bring ur wood. 10"table saw and scroll saw and loads of hand tools. Beers on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I have a scroll saw that I never use, or if you go to a pawn shop they always seem to have them for cheap. Use mine in my shop, of pick up a used one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Iv'e been carving 8yrs now and because of limited space, I have had my blanks cut by Club members. They are very experienced and know how to make the easiest cuts. Mind you !! you will get more pleasure from carving, if you can start from scratch What have you startted carving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Iv'e been carving 8yrs now and because of limited space, I have had my blanks cut by Club members. They are very experienced and know how to make the easiest cuts. Mind you !! you will get more pleasure from carving, if you can start from scratch What have you startted carving? Well, I picked up a starter kit from Chipping Away that had 3 "projects" to carve....an apple, a boot and a dog....all three came out and I'm working on a teddy bear, but right now it looks more like an alien than a bear lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 but right now it looks more like an alien than a bear lol Make into a night stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Make into a night stick. And use the night stick to hold the donuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) Hey, there's a woodworking club close to you in Waterloo! I think you can join for something like $100 a year and you can use all their equipment whenever you want. Here's the website: KWWCC.org Here's the phone number: (519)513-9782 Edited September 1, 2010 by Mike Pike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 I took some advise and went on Kijiji and I'll be picking up a new (used) scroll saw tomorrow afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 I took some advise and went on Kijiji and I'll be picking up a new (used) scroll saw tomorrow afternoon Are you sure that a scroll saw is what you want? I would have thought that a band saw was what you'd need for the thicknesses you'd be cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 I have scroll saw you can have.. it is small and for a hobbiest such as yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Are you sure that a scroll saw is what you want? I would have thought that a band saw was what you'd need for the thicknesses you'd be cutting. A band saw is too big and too expensive...for small cut outs a scroll saw will be fine and i won't be cutting anything more than 6" thick anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 A band saw is too big and too expensive...for small cut outs a scroll saw will be fine and i won't be cutting anything more than 6" thick anyway I don't think I've ever seen a scroll do more than 3". My band saw costs less new than my scroll....not doubting your decision here, just telling you what I know from my experience with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=199234949 is this the wrong saw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 http://kitchener.kij...?AdId=199234949 is this the wrong saw? That one will cut a maximum of 2". An entry level band saw will get you a 6" cut and you can probably get a new Craftsman at Sears for $69 or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 really? I looked at sears and the bandsaw there was something like $469 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 My mistake...Mastercraft band saw at CTC. They're not well rated but they'll do what you want them to do. Get it on special and you can probably sell it for what you paid for it when/if you upgrade. I'm using one of those at the moment and so far I've made several hundred muskie baits not to mention a lot of work for around the house with no issues. I use the scroll saw for thin work...mostly lexan diving lips on baits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 must have missed the sale because the mastercraft is $159 lol...hmm....time to go hunting for a deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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