Message board members work together to create wooden quilt for charity auction Members of three of Fox Chapel Publishing’s message boards, Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, PyrographyOnline, and Woodcarving Illustrated are joining together as a group to create charity quilts. Members are burning, carving, or scrolling designs onto 4″ x […]
Instead of glue, tape, or metal brads, I use wooden toothpicks to hold a stack of blanks together. Wooden toothpicks will not scratch your saw table and if you accidentally cut through one, it won’t break the saw blade. Most round wooden toothpicks are approximately 5/64″ (2.4mm) in diameter. I […]
With the pending arrival of Big Book of Intarsia Woodworking, we thought it would be fun to highlight some of our recent Intarsia “finds” on the internet. Scroll down to check out some video highlights, a few links, and a special bonus. Videos: […]
With the pending arrival of Big Book of Intarsia Woodworking, we thought it would be fun to highlight some of our recent Intarsia “finds” on the internet. Scroll down to check out some video highlights, a few links, and a special bonus. Videos: […]
The new Pyrography Special Issue is now available for $9.95 from Fox Chapel Publishing. The magazine hit newstands (Borders, Barnes & Noble, Chapters) in late November 2010. Be sure to scroll down and view the table of contents in the FREE PREVIEW to see how you can take your carved projects […]
Pinewood Derby-style Race Cars is the go-to guide for building a winning racer! Since the first car rolled down the track in 1953, Pinewood Derby’s popularity has grown into a yearly event that promotes craftsmanship, healthy competition and strengthens the bond between parents and children. Inside […]
Genesis Clock is specifically designed for first-time builders Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Issue #42 – Spring 2011 – Click here to purchase Making a chunk of wood move is fun; making it actually tell time is truly amazing. I love the idea of taking a piece of tree, hanging […]
Spray-finish nozzles that refuse to spray, spray sideways, or spit and sputter cause frustration and can ruin a project. To prevent this, I always remove the spray nozzle from the can and place it in a jar of appropriate thinner—usually lacquer thinner or paint thinner. When you need the nozzle, […]
Richard Frano uses woodworking to battle multiple sclerosis For the past 45 years, Richard Frano, a disabled veteran from Southington, Conn., has been waging a private war against the ravages of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is an incurable autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system. One of the unlikely […]
Fun design makes a great Valentine’s Day gift This simple project is easy to cut and makes a thoughtful gift. The idea originated when Rosalie suggested we make wooden hearts as Valentine’s Day gifts for our couples’ Bible study group. While hearts are an iconic symbol of the holiday, this […]
