Hello from flyingduck

[flyingduck]

Hello everyone, I joined a little while ago. I am retired Air Force (1985) and will retire again on 1 Feb of 2012 from my present job on Vandenberg AFB. I have dabbled in scrolling a little up to now, but I needed to fined a hobby to keep me off the streets and my wife happy after retirement. So, I cranked up the old scroll saw and the more I did, the more I liked it. And, as an added bonus, I found out we have a huge cabinet shop in my town and they gave me permission to dumpster dive in their scrap bins whenever I want. I have found Oak, Popular and laminated plywood in thicknesses from 1/8 up to 1 inch in different lengths and widths. Sometimes I come home with a trunk full. Made 11 desk pen sets for Christmas gifts just from scraps. I bought myself a Ryobi 16inch saw and have it set up in a corner of our garage and am having a ball. It's relaxing and fun, I can't wait until I can do it full time. Thanks for listening and have a great day. Flyingduck.

[wood-n-things]

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[oily]

Let's see 'em. We love pix.

[dgman]

Hey Flyingduck, Welcome to the forum! Do you live in Lompoc or Santa Maria? I'm down in Moorpark in Ventura Co. I also teach scroll saw at the Woodcraft store in Ventura.
Welcome aboard!

[pmac53]

Welcome to the site and forum. Help is just a question away. Enjoy the patterns, information and project pics.

[PatteM]

Hi! Wow, you REALLY dove right in there! And it looks like you don't limit yourself as to the type of project -- sure would love to see some photos, if you haven't given everything away already! Glad you joined!

[daveW]

.Welcome, I too "graduated from the airforce and V A F B " back in 65...shoulda stayed in, loved my work.(motor pool mechanic , 47151 )...lotta great guys and memories....returned to Indiana after i got out....stayed with the automotive field approx. 43 years .took up woodworking as a relaxation. like to hear more about VAFB..........
Dave

[Wood Dog]

Welcome flyingduck.......I assume you flew air craft by your screen name? Glad you re-found your saw.
Great fun, and lots of information here............btw would love to see some of your project photos.

[Daddy's scroller]

first i would like to thank you for your service in the air force, second i would like to say welcome aboard, i'm glad you found your scrollsaw i't is a relaxing hobby. please show pictures.

[stephenD]

Good to have another former Air Force scroller with us. Welcome