6 Beginner Scroll Saw Mistakes I Made And You Should Avoid

Here are 6 beginner scroll saw mistakes I made, and you should avoid! The learning curve was tough for me, but I'm so gad I didn't give up. Hopefully, if you're just starting out, this helps you avoid the same mistakes! Happy scrolling!

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Don't Drive on Your Corners: 0:16
Don't Choose Bad Blades: 0:49
Don't Forget to Check Your Tension!: 1:49
Don't Choose the Wrong Materials: 2:33
Don't Forget an Air Compressor and A Mask: 3:15
Don't Give Up!: 3:47

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[davidguinta]

This is all very true, I also thought maybe this is not for me at times but the challenge keeps bringing me back!! Thanks for your useful info.

[hughtempleton]

Great video thank you for sharing your fantastic talent ❤

[hanztiogangco]

I just bought a second hand porter cable! I did some test runs yesterday, printed out your rose last night and will try it today! Wish me luck! Btw I love all of your videos. I’ll continue to watch and learn. Thank you so much!

[mdwms]

Great advice! thanks - loved the part about needing a break from the kiddos - been there!

[AnthonyFrancisJones]

Excellent - thank for this. I am just about to start on my scroll saw journey!

[LizsArtisanShop]

Enjoying your videos. Thank you for making them.

[christinereina]

You're great and very inspiring!! Thank you so much for your videos and for answering my questions on IG!! I really appreciate it!!!

[danburchett]

Great tips for sure, I just found your channel and I'm happy to see you are helping out. I have been scrolling for just over 10 years, and I do very small frit cutting. My go to for wood is Baltic burch. Form 1/8 inch up to 1 inch. It's a great wood to use.

[ahmedsaaf]

I love this informations, it's exactly what I face it 😁😁😁

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience

[otxdhjw]

Thanks for sharing good helpful video, I'm just starting the hobby

[mariagabrielafernandez]

Oh my god !!! I think exactly that right now. I’m trying ti get used to my scroll saw. I was so excited to have it with me and now that I do I find it hard to work with. I’m making mistakes with the blades and many other things. But it’s a challenge!!!! I’ll be the best scroller in Dominican Republic. I promise!!!

[Blah-blah-sure]

Thanks. I'm considering getting a scroll saw. Just to add to my bucket list of Woodworking tools. Sigh, don't know where to begin. But I'll try ❤

[someguyfromky]

Ive got the same porter cable scroll saw. Your story sounds like mine. Im still not very efficient with it. I recently discovered spiral blades. Love them. I keep breaking blades. Not sure if its tension or me pushing to hard and causing it to heat up and break. Love your content.

[DeenHussain-zzgs]

Hi Wendell after my bad experience with my last budget scroll saw the one thats online at the moment which for some reason looks all the same with the tension at the rear & bad blade change but for colour & brand just didn't want to buy another crap so as my interest for scroll saw was still on my mind i opted for the old Delta Shopmaster Scroll Saw 40-570 the same as the SS350 with the quick 2 blade clamp top & bottom & honestly its night & day compared to the bargain scroll saw with the cast iron base & tension at the front was very happy with the scroll saw but have been having problems with the top blade clamp which for some reason will clip back releasing the blade when working away plus once you clip the clamp back for the blade release will take a few goes to clip it back without keep on clipping back. Pls what ever information you can give me regarding the above matter would be much appreciated has its a wonderful old Delta scroll saw which would be great for another 20yrs if this problem is sorted or modified...

Many Thanks...

[geraldatrio]

Your videos are very interesting and practical. Could you do something with what software you use for design? Greetings from Uruguay. Thanks.

[fairdinkumozzy]

Great tips
The best way to get perfect tension on the blade is tune it to the key of C it’s the perfect tension on all blades

[AerialLensVideo]

THANK YOU for the video -- GREAT INFO!
I am a scroll saw newby and need to make some cut-out patterns with a few tight curves in masonite (for plasma cutting, so is an opening/negative of the piece to be cut out). I'm using a real nice (and HEV-VEY! Craftsman 16 inch saw with blade clamps that supposedly accomodate both pinned and pinless blades. Because of the detail needed, I'm trying to use an Olsen pinless spiral cut blade and find it comes out of the clamp too easily though really finger tightened. Any clues what to do? Lower the speed a lot?

[JanineMKartist]

My new ryobi is still in the box. Scared to start. Hope I can do it .

[cadystanton]

i need help! i’m working with a dewalt 788 scroll saw, and my tension rod keeps failing. after tightening it once i turn on the blade it automatically falls out of place and the tension falls down to 0. im trying to avoid totally taking it apart as it is school equipment, but i am alone with it all weekend and it’s due on monday🤯

[IrishSonofRocknRoll]

Thanks for the video.
Sorry for the basic question but what does size your blade down mean, is that more or less teeth per inch?