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Inspirational design is a beautiful symbol of faith By John A. Nelson The large open frets and sweeping curves make this beautiful cross a good project for both novice and experienced scrollers. The design allows you to make large blade-entry holes to minimize time spent threading the blade through tiny […]
Customize your Pinewood Derby car with a variety of options By Troy Thorne This project can be built as a racing Pinewood Derby® car, meeting all of the official rules, or you can build it as a toy and use the wooden wheel pattern. Just like a real hot rod, […]
Freestanding design can be customized for a fun gift By Sue Griffiths I was inspired to create this puzzle when I realized two of our friends would be celebrating their 70th birthdays in two weeks. I wanted to make them something personal, but with the limited time frame, it had […]
Use shaping techniques and dowels to create this impressive wooden boat This 3D sailboat makes a spectacular centerpiece for your mantel. It is a perfect gift for the special sailor in your life. I have crafted two sailboats and four clipper ships as gifts for family members. While you don’t […]
The intarsia master answers frequently asked questions Many people credit Judy Gale Roberts for reintroducing the art of intarsia to the public. Judy has devoted her life to creating intarsia designs and teaching others how to create intarsia masterpieces. She was one of the first ten people inducted into the […]
Fun and functional design is easy to cut By Dave Van Ess Cutting boards are fun and easy to produce, make practical gifts, and sell well at craft shows. This classic pig design requires only one inside cut, making it ideal for beginners. There are many advantages to a wooden […]
The basic premise of the Alpha Jack Clamp is similar to an ordinary quick-grip clamp: you tighten the clamp using a ratcheting pistol-grip style handle. But the tightening action is where the similarities end. Alpha Jack Clamps, manufactured by Lowell Thomas Tools Inc., can act as both a jack and […]
Dremel’s Multi-Max combines a triangular sanding pad (perfect for getting into nooks and crannies) with an oscillating saw and scraper system. Dremel’s Multi-Max combines a triangular sanding pad (perfect for getting into nooks and crannies) with an oscillating saw and scraper system. The tool makes a useful addition to any […]
Simple yet practical pin-end projects If you’ve been searching for a simple project that’s perfect for your pin-end blade scroll saw, your search is over. These napkin holders were designed for scrollers of all skill levels, and especially for those with pin-end machines. With a little planning and some stack […]
Winner announced for the 2005 pinewood derby announced Josh Mailloux, 7, of Mt. Prospect, IL, Hunter Watts, 8, of Brandon, MS, Josh McCracken, 9, of New Castle, PA, and Bryce Smith, 10, of Irwin, PA, took the top honors in the second annual Derby Car All-Star Design Contest. The contest, […]
