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Q: Can I get free
patterns from SAW? |
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A:
The Scrollsaw
Association of the World does promote patterns, and
the authors of such patterns. As part of this
promotion, we will from time to time publish a copy
of one or two patterns in each issue of "SAW
Dust" if they are available. These are
available to us to use that one time with the
permission of their authors. We are not in the
business of creating patterns, so we are dependant
upon pattern authors for their availability. If you
are a pattern author and would like to donate a
pattern to SAW for publication, please contact SAW
for further discussion. We do not promote pattern
sharing, or illegal copying for either sale or free
distribution. This can only hurt the one aspect of
the scrolling industry that so many of us are
dependent upon.
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Q: What is a Local Chapter? |
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A: A Local Chapter is a
woodworking club, specializing in scrollsaw work,
which is affiliated with the Scrollsaw Association
of the World. A Loal Chapter can be a unique
group, or a smaller subset of a larger woodworking
club. Large numbers of members is not necessary for
a Local Chapter. A chapter con contain as many or as
few members as are available in your area. Where SAW attempts to locate and
publish information about resources to be found
worldwide, a Local Chapter can strive to do the same
on a much smaller region. By contacting local
woodworking suppliers and lumber yards, they might
be able to get a discount for their members. By
working with the leaders of their communities they
can promote the art of scrollsawing to their
geographic area. Many additional activities can be
carried out in a Local area better than in a world wide area.
Demonstrations, exhibits, etc. can all be done
locally. The sharing of skills, techniques, and
knowledge is the biggest benefit in joining with a
Local Chapter.
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point out areas that you hadn't investigated before.
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Q: What benefits are there to
belonging to a Local Chapter of SAW? |
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A:
SAW can do a lot for you,
but not as much as a Local Chapter. We can find
resources which you can order from, a Local Chapter can
find resources you can drive to. They also provide a
network of other scrollers in your area where you
can obtain help when it is needed. You might find
your local hardware stores approaching your Local
Chapter looking for people to put on a demonstration
in their store, or for their scout group, or for
their church, or school. In addition you will meet
people you can readily call on for help, or who can
call on you for help. You can participate in
projects that will help your community directly. For
instance, your Local Chapter could undertake the
project of providing instructors for a Scout group,
or a disabled person. By combining your efforts you
could put on a craft show, or a contest, or
participate in a competition, decorate a community
Christmas tree, assist one or more of your local
churches, nursing home, etc. The possibilities are endless, and
the gratification is tremendous. |
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