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Use the right products to ensure your outdoor projects last by Bob Duncan This version of this article was published in issue 55 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. When you build something for outdoor display, you want it to last. Ordinary indoor finishes will not stand up to rain or […]
This article was originally published in issue 30 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Printing Large Patterns (Existing Software) Most spreadsheet programs (like Microsoft Excel) automatically break down documents that are larger than 81/2″x 11″. Cut and paste large patterns into a spreadsheet. When you print it out, the software will […]
Bright yellow hardwood is excellent for scroll sawing by Kevin Daly This article was first published in issue 32 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Osage orange is readily recognized by its distinct yellow color. Unfortunately, the vibrant color usually turns a light brown when the wood is exposed to oxygen […]
Take the natural expansion and contraction of wood into account when making joints by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 53 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Wood is porous, so it absorbs moisture from the air around it. As the amount of moisture in the air changes, […]
Narrow down your selection of finishes by knowing what results you want This article was first published in issue 33 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Oils Pure oils used as finishes, such as linseed oil (not boiled linseed oil) and pure tung oil, cure slowly compared to other finishes. They […]
by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 27 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. While there is a wide variety of both hard and soft woods suitable for scrolling, there are several manufactured woods that deserve a mention. Manufactured woods range from expensive commercial flooring to economical medium-density […]
Use tracing paper to draft your own patterns without a computer by Toni Burghout Pattern based on design by Ed Sibbett Jr. Cut by Ben Fink This article was first published in issue 34 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. The simple art of tracing is a valuable skill for many […]
Basic tools to create smooth wood by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 54 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. When you work with wood, chances are good that you’re going to need to do some sanding. In general, any sander you use on a woodworking project will […]
Beetle-damaged wood is a boon for intarsia artists by Janette Square This article was first published in issue 35 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Blue pine, sometimes called denim pine, isn’t an actual species of wood. Blue pine is a term coined to describe pine lumber, usually from lodgepole pine trees, […]
Add texture to your projects with an inexpensive rotary tool by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 50 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. With a simple rotary tool, like a Dremel, and some basic bits, you can add details, dimension, and shaping to your scrolled projects. Inexpensive […]
