Australian Scroll Saw Specific Website
Hi,
I'm a scroller based in Brisbane, and have been disappointed to see how slowly our hobby/passion/profession has progressed here in Australia when compared to the likes of America.
I see three major problems with the progression of scroll sawing in Australia:
1. Lack of clubs/associations
No where for potential enthusists to experiment prior to purchasing equipment, and
no where to go to obtain training/encouragement.
2. Lack of promotion of the hobby
You always see woodturning groups demonstrating/recruiting at shows, festivals
etc.
3. Lack of affordable, easily accessable supplies
It can be hard to find suppliers either offline or online and uur consumables on
average are double what we should be paying. Our timber selections (species and
piece specific) is poor when compared to the likes of box makers and turners.
To do my part I am looking at establishing a website to promote not only the art of scroll sawing, but also as an avenue for entheusists to promote themselves and their products to consumers, galleries and retailers. (Thick cut works in art galleries overseas have price tags of $700+ and are surprisingly common).
I have also spent time talking to both local and international suppliers in relation to establishing what could be Australia's most comprehensive (and cost effective) source for scroll sawing supplies and Australian specific information.
What I would like to know is:
1. Do you currently buy your consumables (blades/timber etc) locally offline, or online
from Australia/overseas.
2. Would you consider buying online if not already.
3. Would you be interested in buying exotic American, African and South American
timbers. They would be around 50% dearer than local "exotic" timbers.
4. Would you like to promote your work to a broader audience.
I look forward to receiving your comments and hope to see scroling move forward in Australia.
Adam
Jim Carroll Sells Excalibur EX21 Scrollsaws
Quote:
Originally Posted by
oges
It is .. and has the price to match!!
Some great saws out there that we just dont see here in Australia .. Excalibur being one of them.
Jim Carroll Sells Excalibur EX21 Scrollsaws .I was playing with one there before xmas:2tsup::2tsup:here