Here's one for you guys, I'm thinking of building from plans for the first time. I have a few sets of plans I've collected over the years and have been thinking of trying it out since a neigbor gave me his old Dermal scroll saw he found in his attic a few months ago. By the way, I've heard that theres ways to improve the performance of the Dremal saw. Anybody know where I can find this info?

My main question deals with cost, is it more expensive to buy and cut the wood myself compared to buying a kit? I realise that some of the cutting will be more than just a little tedious . . . that paragon has about 50 ribs to cut. Yikes! But as I have alot of time on my hands, it's not that big of a deal.

I was thinking of the advantages of being able to buy the wood on the 'installment' plan, that is step by step buy whats needed to complete the next step. That'd make it alot more affordable for me providing I procure the wood localy and don't have to pay a fortune in shipping/handeling costs. There's a place not so far away from me (50 miles) that advertises in RCM but I'm not sure they sell everything I'd need. My wife goes out that way bi-weekly to see her folks so the 50mi part is no big deal either.

How do you estemate how much sheet wood you need for the ribs?

The plans I have are for somewhat advanced plans or that would make for a rather big project, I'd like to start with something small and simple for my first attempt . . . like a GL. Any of you guys have a set of plans for it you'd like to donate?
Rick K
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