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Hi all, I started scrolling (and woodwork generally) towards the end of last year - I'm really enjoying the planning and cutting itself and I've since been able make a few pieces that I've been pleased with - some templated puzzles and some home-designed vehicles (train in progress). Approval...

@AES that was a much longer and much much more interesting answer than I expected - thanks for taking the time to write it! @SVB thanks :) I've been working through some of it during the evenings

Back again, next set of questions - will keep them all in this thread rather than making new ones. Based on the suggestions and links I've managed to get hold of a Workzone scrollsaw locally (still one of the "your brand here" models but less than retail price and a more sensible entry point...

Thanks everyone, will absolutely take the advice and look for some used machines and put the flex shaft aside in favour if a separate tool. Much appreciated

Hi all, I'm looking to buy my first scroll saw and wanted to get some experienced input before I take the plunge. One of the things I'm thinking on is getting one with a flex drive OR getting a rotary tool/dremel separate to cover sanding needs (I don't/won't have space for a bench sander and...

Absolutely agree with you there Steve, my starting projects are all rough pieces that can be unsightly and wonky and cheap so that I can build the skills without too much fear of error. I'll keep in mind comparing specialists and generalists like Wickes, thanks

Thanks everyone really appreciate the advice. Ian, I'll the one on Herries Road a try and let you know how it goes, thanks for the local knowledge!

Hi all, new starter to woodworking, learning some basic joins by building some small free-standing mini "bookshelves" to sit on my study desk (think CD towers but not quite a meter tall and with a few shelves to put figurines on). Looking for advice on where to source sheets of material from...