It’s all just one cut at a time Chances are, the first time you saw a fretwork piece, your first thought was, “Wow.” And the second was “I could never do that.” That’s where you’re wrong, my friend. With just a few pointers and patience, you can scroll even the […]
A thicker blank and two front-view patterns will increase your compound-cutting production. Recently, I was planning to compound-cut several classic reindeer. I usually cut them from 3/4″-thick stock, but I found some 1 1/2″-thick stock. I cut the blanks to the correct length and width, but instead of resawing the […]
Chase away the winter blues with these contrasting stack-cut puzzles By William Waite I have designed more than 300 puzzles, but this snowflake is special to me because it was my first. After discovering a complete set of hexagon-based pieces within certain mathematical parameters, I then looked for a pleasing […]
Everyone wins when you cut and donate these simple flowers In Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Spring 2012 (Issue 46) Tom Kantos introduces readers to the simple projects he cuts and donates to schools and groups. Scroll down for basic instructions and the pattern to make your own giving garden. […]
Beautiful handmade furniture can be built for any size doll In the Summer 2011 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts (SSW43), Kirk Ratajesak offers patterns for fretwork wooden doll furniture. Rolf Beuttenmuller cut the chair and quilt rack from cherry and the table from oak. Every little girl loves […]
Greet guests with a traditional symbol of hospitality In the Summer 2011 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts (SSW43), Gloria Cosgrove offers a pattern for a pineapple welcome sign. A time-honored symbol of hospitality, this pineapple includes charming flowers and butterflies with its welcoming message. Dale Helgerson cut the […]
A photo-illustrated look at the origins of this popular woodworking tool A lack of accurate record keeping shrouds the origins of the scroll saw in a veil of mystery. However, recently discovered records suggest the first patent for a saw using a reciprocating steel blade was awarded in 1829 in […]
M Power’s clever new tool combines a highly accuate traditional square with a saddle square and a small bevel square. Calibrated in both metric and Imperial, this is the only square you need to make frames and boxes or to create your own designs. Every woodworker needs a square, and […]
Wixey Digital Angle Gauge – An easy tool to duplicate table angles. The Wixey Digital Angle Gauge allows you to set the scroll saw table to an exact angle time after time. The angle gauge was designed for use with table saw or radial arm saw blades, where it is […]
Basic scrolling techniques to help novice scrollers Attaching Patterns Temporary-bond spray adhesive is the most common method used to attach patterns to stock. Photocopy the pattern. Spray the adhesive on the back of the pattern, wait a few seconds, and press the pattern down onto the blank. Rubber cement or […]
