Scroll Saw Lesson #1- How to cut straight lines effectively (Mustache Mike)

[richardclowes]

Got to hand it to you Stumpy. Having watched so many tutorial videos, done by so many different people, on using a scroll saw I have got to say, without doubt, that you are the best teacher out of all of them. It's like learning from your Grandpa, you know, the old guy that you'd trust your life with, that magical wizard of wonderland type. It's as if you have all the time in the world, even for the smallest of things. Scrolling is a rush job and your delivery and approach to it is so calming. Keep it up Gramps !! (I wish you'd been my Grandpa xx

[BillyDiamond]

What a fantastic teacher and very calming to watch. I see too many instructors breeze and rush through things. Once of the things I was always taught is what you slow... step back when you need then go back. Big applause! Thank you so very much for this great content!

[LAZERA]

I’m a guitar player turned woodworker so the advice on practice is spot on. Great video. Thanks!

[mckvb]

Thank you so much Mike. I just got my first Scroll Saw. It’s used and a little rough looking but I’m cleaning it and hoping to get it going in a few days. It is a Craftsman 16” variable speed. I put some WD-40 on it and plugged it in and it didn’t work so I’m hoping after letting it sit overnight it will work in the morning. Your tips, ideas and easy way of talking is very calming and certainly easy to understand. Thank you very much for making these videos.

[ragtie]

as someone who has recently restored an old grizzly scroll saw... and has absolutely no clue as to proper techniques I sincerely appreciate this Mike and James. Thank you looking forward to all the tutorials you guys are great!

[carlomartelli]

MIKE NO MORE TO SAY, YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER EVER IN SCROLLSAW TECHNIC. ( I AM FROM AUSTRALIA )

[petershevlan]

Great video not only showing scroll saw skills but the discipline and patience needed to be a good woodworker.Cheers.

[TopshelfEnglish]

I usually watch this type of video at 1.75 speed, but in preparation for using my grandpa's old scroll saw for the first time tomorrow, I watched at regular speed. I like to this that is good preparation for the patience needed for this tool. Baby steps. Thanks for the tips and explaining the "dumb stuff" for beginners.

[SenhorRomantico]

Oh yeah, that's what I like. So much can be learned not only about cutting straight lines but also how to make an instructional video. Great job. Thanks!

[chrismalcomson]

As a proffessional marquetry maker I had to teach myself. I wish I'd watched your video. I love the way you try and descibe the action of the saw and the set up. Its one of those things where judgement plays a big role. I've had the same fretsaw for 25 years and I know it like the back of my hand. No other saw will do.. Practice makes perfect..

[wcody]

Mustache Mike, love your moniker.  Excellent tutorial on scroll saw basics.  You're an excellent teacher, you're thorough and you concentrate on the subject, rather than make extraneous comments about fan requests, etc.  I look forward to watching a lot more of your videos.

[markanthony]

Thanks for the tips Mr Mike, I got a scroll saw for my birthday so I'm just starting out. I'm going to watch all that you have to teach. 👍

[amygray]

That was a really nice walk-through - thank you. I look forward to learning more from you.

[Sebastopolmark]

All GREAT stuff Stash. Practice Practice Practice
As Mike says, the content this month has been top notch. Thanks

[mikewest]

The content and abundance of the videos this month has been amazing. Test, tips and tricks, jigs, reviews and Q and A. Thank you all.

[tomfafard]

I missed having a "dad" give me directions on how to work with wood.  I am self taught (other than a woodshop class in Jr. High).  Your dad did such a great job teaching here.  Please keep these types of videos up (in addition to all your other stuff).  And tell "dad" I appreciate it...thanks.

[richardclowes]

I'm new to scrolling but thinking about not running a pencil line inside the cut out bit makes me think about the days of using a jigsaw. I always used the original cut as a master to mark all other parts and then cut on the outside of the lines to keep them consistent. This way I found them to be equal. Just a thought !! Love your videos and boy, am I learning !!! Thanks.

[lindachandler]

I appreciate your clear instructions. I am brand new at scrolling and am doing practice cuts; curves, straight and sharp turn cuts. I am having trouble know how to push correctly with the line. Do you have any videos where the camera is behind you so as to see what you see? I'm wondering if it will help me to see how you are turning the wood. I'm not doing very well getting the rhythm. Thank you for your help.

[gregchambers]

Thanks Mike just started this and I bought a cheep saw and wondering if I should have gotten a better one?

[Zombieslag]

For something like this I'd use a forstner and chisels, but it's definitely a great way to practice straight lines. Great video!