Birthday score-beetle bits etc

15 years ago

Hey all,

I hit the jackpot on my bday. DH bought me a Hitachi scroll saw to cut shpaes for MDF AND a complete Beetle bits system!! I knew about the beetle cuz I sent him a not so subtle link BUT the scroll saw I had ben coveting for some time.

I just played around with the saw and it is going to take me some time before I am cutting out my own sea turtles, butterfly's gecko's etc.. but it works just like a sewing machine and I don't have to worry about cutting my hands off. LOL

Now that I have the Beetle bits I can finally cut equal pieces and not spend so much money buying already cut shapes. Course that is how I rationalized wanting this baby.. It came with a really good instructions .

I am one happy camper, can't wait to start cutting.

Comments (11)

siriusmosaics
15 years ago
That is great! I just received a beetle bits and it's amazing how fast you have your pieces cut out instead of buying precut or me, using a ruler and cutting them out by hand, wasting a lot.
cindiloo
15 years ago
Congrats on the new toys! And a belated Happy Birthday!
Now, get cutting and let's see what you can do....LOL!
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daisyme
15 years ago
Happy Birthday, Mermaid! What a GREAT gift! HAve fun and we'll be looking for your projects.
shrty411
15 years ago
Happy Birthday and congrats on the great gift!
Mermaid
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks Gals.
Sirius, glad to hear it is easy, it looks that way. I am headed off to try it righ tnow. Think I will need a bigger table though, my worktable is piled up with stuff ..

Cindilu, next time I will be wishing for a ring saw like what you have. Sounds really great.

Daisy and Maria, thanks for the bday wishes.
bluestarrgallery
15 years ago
Congratulations on your new tools & happy birthday - another Gemini. I had to do a search to find out what a beetle bits was - didn't think it was related to some insect - can't wait to see all the new things you create with your new tools.
glassgunner
15 years ago
Happy Birthday Mermaid !

Your friend,
ray Mfr. Beetle Bits
Mermaid
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks Ray and Springville.

By the way, Ray.. funny it rhymes . How small can you cut squares?? I am thinking of the mini 3/8th . Will Mr. Beetle cut that small?? And what about triangles???
nicethyme
15 years ago
Mermaid, Cacbeary did a tutorial on this... let me see if I can find the link
nicethyme
15 years ago
Cac describes the diamonds she did as 3/8ths. She also links a page that she made about the system

Here is a link that might be useful: Beetle bits
Mermaid
Original Author
15 years ago
NT, I'm sorry I didnt' get back to you. Yes, I read what Cac described. So glad she kept me from making the mirror glass mistake.

Now I am seriously thinking i need the circle attachment and since DH said you need to buy it, without seeing the price, I think I will take advantage of his generosity be4 he sees the sticker shock. LOL.

But first, I have to try my hand at triangles and those diamonds, and if that is as simple as the squares.. well..