Newbee introduction

[Rocketcaver]

That looks like VERY NICE wood!  It must be a pleasure to work with.
I got my 9 ply Baltic Birch today and it's SOOOO much nicer than the Home Depot stuff.
I cut a gear from it tonight and it doesn't shred on the bottom layer at all like the other stuff did.
And no voids, that's really nice.
I talked to my uncle today and mentioned my clock project.  He offered to let me borrow his DeWalt scroll saw.
Seems it's just gathering dust, he has barely used it since he bought it a few years ago.
I have no idea what model it is, but beggars can't be choosers.
It's nice to have relatives with money.  Next best thing to having it yourself.
Les

[bobledoux]

You will like the Dewalt.  It is vibration free which is important for precise cuts.  It is considered, by many, to be the best value for the money on the market.  It matches scroll saws that cost more than $1000.

[Rocketcaver]

I am looking forward to using the DeWalt!
Now that I am ready to get started I have another question.
When cutting gears using the plans as a template should one cut & file "to" the line, or should the line be gone when you are finishde?
The plans I have do not say.
Les

[BrianC]

Generally speaking, if the plans don't say otherwise, remove half of the line.

BrianC

[Rocketcaver]

Oh, I see.
Thanks.
Les

[joguilt09]

I am brand new here. It appears to be a
 fantastic place

Im glad.

And to think I wound up on this forum
as I was searching for google images How uncanny is that?

I hope  to share my thoughts here

Best of luck