Sculptured Box, self introduction

[SculpturedBox]

Hi

I have just discovered and joined this Forum and therefore wish to introduce myself. I make, as a full time hobby, bandsawn boxes.

I have recently added a "Diamond Heavy Duty Fretsaw" to my tool kit. This machine, manufactured by Mr. J D Woodward, of Leicestershire, England is amazing - it's depth of cut is more than 2", I've cut blocks up to 5" in depth with this fabulous machine!

Within a week or so I hope to be able to publish a number of images of sculptured boxes I've made using this machine in combination with my bandsaw, on this Forum.

Kind Regards
Tony Ward aka - Sculptured Box

https://www.tonyward.org

[Gill]

Hi Tony - it's nice to have you with us .

I've just taken a peek at your website and must say how impressed I am. Your stuff is superb! Would it be possible for you to take us through the production of one of your boxes, possibly illustrating it with photographs?

Yes, those Diamond saws are impressive, aren't they? I've got one which Mr Woodward re-conditioned for me last year and they're true workhorses. I recently had to cut a sign which was more than 3' wide; the ability to rotate the blade through 360 degrees really came into its own.

Gill

[urband]

Well, you've piqued my interest. Can either of you show us a picture of the "Diamond Heavy Duty Fretsaw" or point us to a website? Sounds like quite an extraordinary tool.

Thanks,
Dan

[CanadianScroller]

OOOO diamond saws....I am envious.
Gill will post the link I am sure. I don't have it right now.

If you want to see more about it check out Scroll Saw Bench Guide by Zachary Taylor.

I really did want to get one at one time but it is just outside my price range, by one continent, shipping and handling and money exchange.

[Gill]

The Diamond website is here.

Drool at your leisure .

Gill

[urband]

Very cool saw

Gill,
Thanks for the link. What an interesting saw! It has lots of features I wish I had available, especially being able to mount a wide variety of blades and being able to mount them in any direction. Very creative!

Too bad it's not marketed here in the U.S. of A.

Dan

[CanadianScroller]

Hey Dan they will ship it to US.

Just add £198.00

I really like those blade clamps.

[lucky788scroller]

I have made a few bandsawn boxes. There is a great book available "Building Beautiful Boxes With Your Band Saw " By Lois Keener Ventura Amazon link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/155...97701?n=283155


I even did make a few from scratch using my own ideas.They are a fun break from scrolling, and everybody loves them! Nice site Tony, and welcome aboard! Dale

[Little flower]

Welcome aboard Dan. Those boxes of yours are just beautiful! As for having a Diamond.... you lucky thing... I have two friends with one and just can't convince either that a Diamond would look better in my shed than their's... I wonder why?

[Gill]

Paul Woodward, the son of Doug Woodward, has just set up a forum for Diamond fretsaws users here. He's told me that any scrollers are welcome, not just those with Diamonds.

Gill

[CanadianScroller]

Paul Woodward is a great guy. I have made contact with him on several occasions.

Very helpful.

[herbert]

Hi from Diamond Fretsaws

Paul Woodward, the son of Doug Woodward, has just set up a forum for Diamond fretsaws users here. He's told me that any scrollers are welcome, not just those with Diamonds.

Gill

Thanks Gill, crikey, this is my first visit to this website, you really are all a very lively bunch, it's great to see such enthusiasm.
Gill you're a bit of a dynamo! I hope everyone will also enjoy our new forum if only half as much as they do in here, that would be great. Oh and yes they are sold in the states and Canada direct!
Have fun
Paul........
P.S.

Thanks to Gill and Bob's enthusiasm I have just persuaded Doug Woodward (My Father) to visit this forum as well and answer your questions directly.
Enjoy your Scrollsawing/Fretsawing

[CanadianScroller]

Welcome Herbert

Nice to have you with us, and an honour to have your dad visit too.

He is a brilliant engineer. I am sure there will be no shortage of questions!

[herbert]

Thanks

Good to chat with all you Scrollsawers, suppose I should use the correct word...(I don't think I would get away with Fretsaw here eh?)really interesting to hear all of your views on all sorts of things. The enthusiasm is great. Dad is very interested and will join us as soon as he can find a minute to spare from posting and packing all over the world and of course stop himself from compulsively having hand finish every saw!
Thanks for you kind observations, yes he is a perfectionist! (He will kill me when he reads this!) I only wish I were as good at editing a forum ...see latest whoopsie on web page!
LOL

Paul

[CanadianScroller]

Even though people who fret can scroll and those who scroll can fret I never could understand the difference between the terms.

I guess you are right in the "When in Rome do as the Romans do."
If I slip up on your forum, put me in my place


OK When do I call it a jigsaw