Articles by: magassist

Making an Insect Condo

Making an Insect Condo

Protect pollinators using common materials from around the yard and shop By Kaylee Schofield See the full article in our spring issue, coming soon! Pollinating insects, such as bees, butterflies, and beetles, aren’t just pretty to look at—they’re vital to the life of our planet, acting as the “little gardeners” […]

by December 23, 2019 Features, Spring, Uncategorized
Compound-Cut Ornaments

Compound-Cut Ornaments

Combine fretwork snowflakes with wooden bulbs to make elegant ornaments By Sue Mey Cut by Leldon Maxcy Compound-cut ornaments look great but are quick and easy to make. In fact, you can complete each one with just a few cuts. The snowflake accents are equally easy to cut. You could […]

by December 9, 2019 eNews: Short Cuts, Winter Scrolling
A Better Sawhorse

A Better Sawhorse

The Bora Speedhorse’s folding legs make setup and storage a breeze! By Bob Duncan See the review in the Winter 2019 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts! Working height: 31.5″ (80cm) Weight: 17.9 lbs MSRP: $89 per sawhorse Boratools.com  Every woodworker needs a good set of sawhorses. A freestanding […]

by November 13, 2019 Product Reviews, Uncategorized
Scroll an Oak Leaf Box

Scroll an Oak Leaf Box

Celebrate Autumn with this easy-to-make keepsake box By Thomas Haapapuro This box reminds me of the flutter of leaves falling to the ground in the fall. Like many of my designs, this box draws its inspiration from nature, in particular, the leaf of a red oak tree. To develop this […]

by October 15, 2019 eNews: Short Cuts, Step by Step, Uncategorized
Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Winter 2019 (Issue #77)

Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Winter 2019 (Issue #77)

The Winter 2019 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques.  This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112. In This Issue  Scroll down for a […]

by September 4, 2019 Current Issue, Winter Scrolling
We Review Unicorn SPiT Gel Stain

We Review Unicorn SPiT Gel Stain

With 20 vivid color choices, this nontoxic gel stain is perfect for projects that need a visual pop By Danielle Schagrin, Kaylee Schofield, and Llara Pazdon Read the article in its entirety in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Issue #76, Fall 2019 Unicorn SPiT Contest: We’re teaming up with Unicorn SPiT to […]

by August 13, 2019 Current Issue, Halloween, Product Reviews
Judy Gale Roberts’ Moon Landing Intarsia

Judy Gale Roberts’ Moon Landing Intarsia

Parts of this NASA collaboration have literally achieved lunar orbit By Kaylee Schofield An extended version of this article will appear in the Winter 2019 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine.  When you think of space missions, astronauts sipping Tang—or maybe Apollo 13’s oft-quoted appeal to Houston—might come […]

by July 18, 2019 Features
Scroll Your Own Wooden Sunglasses

Scroll Your Own Wooden Sunglasses

Pay big bucks for wooden sunglasses? No way! Make your own for under $10 By Steve Carmichael The first time I saw a pair of wooden sunglasses, I knew I had to make some. After lots of experimentation, I made several pairs that I can actually wear. I began my […]

by June 26, 2019 eNews: Short Cuts, Summer, Uncategorized
Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Fall 2019 (Issue #76)

Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Fall 2019 (Issue #76)

The Fall 2019 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques.  This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112.   In This Issue  Scroll down for […]

by June 21, 2019 Current Issue, Halloween, Uncategorized
Behind the Scenes with David Best and the Temple Crew

Behind the Scenes with David Best and the Temple Crew

See David Best’s 500,000-piece Temple installation at the Smithsonian—before it goes up in flames at Burning Man By Danielle Schagrin See the full article in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Issue #76, Fall 2019 Purchase the issue HERE! “There are very few places in our society where people can address loss,” says California-based […]

by June 21, 2019 Uncategorized