Find a finish that will protect your family and your work by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 48 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Woodworkers often want to apply safe finishes to pieces used with food, such as bowls, or toys that children may put in their […]
Vast array of colors provide infinite possibilities by Sue Chrestensen and Toni Burghout This article was first published in issue 30 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Acrylic paint comes in wide variety of colors. By mixing your own custom colors, you can create a broad spectrum of hues to meet […]
by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 30 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Many people can identify cedar just by smelling it. Most cedars, such as western red cedar, and aromatic cedar, come from an evergreen tree; therefore they fall into the softwoods category with pine and […]
Combine contrasting woods to create beautiful inlay magnets by Jim Collins Process photos by Marci Bileau This article was first published in issue 34 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Inlay techniques produce impressive projects, but the process is as simple as stack cutting fretwork. These small designs can be completed in […]
Three techniques to reduce wood movement and create more cost-effective large boards by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 54 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Some scrolling projects, like fretwork, puzzles, and frames, call for wide boards. You can find wide boards in a variety of thicknesses, […]
Easy techniques to add color and shine to your Christmas ornaments by Mindy Kinsey This article was first published in issue 53 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. For most projects, scrollers use finishes that accent, preserve, and protect the beautiful varieties of wood they choose. But Christmas calls for a […]
by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 28 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Black cherry is one of the most beautiful and valuable hardwoods. The rich, reddish-brown color of the heartwood looks wonderful with an oil finish. But cherry is not an easy wood to work with. […]
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 […]
