Thanks John. I'm not sure that fret-sawing will ever be my thing but I certainly enjoy watching you doing it. It looks expert to me anyway! Your sacrificial board is a very good tip, applicable in lots of different situation where tear-out is almost inevitable otherwise. Thanks again mate, that was fun.

@scrimperuk

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your kind comments Mark. Fret-working started it's demise during the 1930's and by the 1950's it had all but disappeared although for some odd reason I have always had an interest in the art. Recently with the arrival of powered fret-saws (now called Scroll-saws) it has become of a little more interest again.

That is a nice pattern. I've done only four pieces of Fretwork in the last three years. I use the scroll saw for whirligigs, and other projects. I have some nice fretwork patterns and others too. But, I like drawing up my own patterns by hand. I'm working on a full size (mostly to scale) Canadian Goose that looks like it is flying. The body is going to be 43 inches and each wing on each side with a hub in the middle will be 73 inches tip to tip. My wife thinks I'm nuts hahaha! I want my neighbors to have something to talk about. I've never seen one nearly life-size. I've got to try it lol! It is enjoyable to watch you and others doing the fretwork. They all look so great when finished. A big thumbs up to you John! Take care! Be safe on your side of the pond!

@scrimperuk

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael. I agree that scroll-saws are ideal for whirligig making. Top credit to you for drawing your own patterns, ( I am hopeless at drawing) You goose sounds really impressive and large size items do attract more attention. I get lot's of ideas but often lack the motivation to get started on doing them.

@michaelmarchione3408

2 жыл бұрын

@@scrimperuk You are better at creativity, drawing, and putting your ideas to paper than you give yourself credit for. I enjoy seeing what you and others create. Take care!

Hi as I watch your video on scrollsaw work you got a nice pattern there. I would like to have your expert advice on the hegner scroll saw, I am going to upgrade my present entry level saw to a hegner multi cut 1 second hand ,from all the reviews I read and watched hegner seem to be highly recommended,! I have my eye on 1997 model seller says its working as well when first purchased , my principle question for you is is the multicut 1 suitable for very detailed work. Your reply will be greatly appreciated Thank you in advance. Regards.

@scrimperuk

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Thomas, thank you for watching. I will try to answer your question as best I can. First if you haven't done so I would advise you to watch my videos on choosing a scrollsaw (2 parts) I have also done a review video on the Hegner machines. Two things about Hegner saws, 1) they are expensive and 2) they are superb well built machines that should last a lifetime. All Hegner models are well built and any will do for normal fretwork, however you mention a 1997 multicut No1 and the main issue with this saw is that it will not have a quick blade tension release and that is a problem if you do lot's of internal cutting, you will find it hard work and you will wish you had bought one with quick tension release. I won't go into the reasons why as I explain it in my videos (in my KZread channel). There are two other issues that might be important. The first one is does your prospective saw have variable speed? I would not buy one without this feature as it is invaluable when doing fine fretwork, as Hegner uses Induction motors (which are the best, as explained in my videos) you cannot add variable speed it is a factory fitted option and built into the motor. The other issue is Does it have the quick blade release clamp? As with the quick tension lever the quick blade clamp is a must when doing lot's of internal cutting. the lack of this clamp is easily rectified as you can buy one from Hegner if any saw you buy does not have one. So summing up my three musts are 1) Quick tension release. 2) variable speed and 3) quick blade release. If any saw you are looking to buy does not have these features I would look elsewhere. Hegner machines are extremely reliable but the spares prices are horrendous so make sure any saw you buy has been looked after. My Hegner is 23 yrs old and still as good as new and a pleasure to use, I have never regretted buying it.

@thomasanderson2248

2 жыл бұрын

@@scrimperuk Thank you very much for your very helpful advice, i will take all the points you covered on board and maybe compare to other saws. As you mentioned Hegner are expensive but apear to be the best .anyway thanks again.