Why is My Compound-Cut Project Lopsided?
By Carole Rothman
Compound-cut projects require a blank with faces that are square to each other; a saw blade that’s vertical; and a pattern that’s placed accurately. Once you have successfully set up your scroll saw, cut this elegant butterfly project. To ensure a successful result:
| 1. Use an engineer’s square to check all faces of the blank. If not square, you may be able to correct this with a belt sander and miter gauge. |
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| 2. Crease the pattern sharply on the fold line; place the fold line precisely at the wood’s edge. |  |
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About the Author |
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Carole Rothman of Pawling, N.Y., is a retired psychologist and college professor. She is also an award-winning cake decorator. Visit Carole online at scrollsawbowls.blogspot.com. You’ll find her books, Creative Wooden Boxes from the Scroll Saw and Scroll Saw Wooden Bowls: Revised & Expanded Edition, at foxchapelpublishing.com. |
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