Simple design is easy to cut and has many uses By Brian Dahlen Cut by Dale Helgerson Designing is an obsession for me. As a kid I sat on the beach in Wisconsin and sketched to the sound of the waves. Now, years later, my options have increased thanks to […]
This clever, pocket-sized device combines six scrolling tools in one. There are some tools a scroller uses every day. In an organized shop, they are always within easy reach. Unfortunately, my shop is not that organized. I designed this project to combine several of the most useful tools into a […]
Use this clever design in a scout’s Pinewood Derby® or as a working wooden car By Troy Thorne While designing diff erent cars for my son’s Pinewood Derby scouting event, I came up with the idea of a Jeep that meets the offi cial rules for the derby. If you […]
The Winter 2024 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of fascinating features and techniques, as well as wintry-themed projects and patterns. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112. Features Treasure from Trash […]
Spell out your name—or a cozy holiday message—with a stylish set of letters By Dave Van Ess Cut by Steven Gazes This classic string light alphabet, while simple, is a great way to practice cutting sharp curves. Scroll initials for family, friends, and coworkers. Getting Started Photocopy the patterns. Cover […]
Freestanding deer puzzle makes a perfect trophy By Judy and Dave Peterson Unlike most of my patterns, this project comes with a lesson. I developed my original deer pattern many years ago, and it wasn’t very successful. A couple of years went by, and I signed up for a wildlife […]
Stunning seasonal design brings the feeling of spring inside By Alison Tanner Cut by Dale Helgerson Butterflies are colorful reminders of spring and symbols of the rebirth of the spirit. These fretwork butterfly designs look great framed or hung directly on the wall. You could also stack watercolor paper or […]
Channel seaside vibes with these beacons of hope By Sarah Lyn Chamberlain If you are a fan of the beach, you probably have a fondness for lighthouses, too. These giant towers have welcomed ships and attracted tourists for millennia. I’ve included a bonus pattern; you can use the below instructions […]
A quick and easy solution to unwanted wood scraps By Carl Hird-Rutter My shop is full of scraps, which I find hard to throw out. I thought of a way to remedy this problem with doorstops that can be cut from 3/4″ (19mm) scraps or even 2×4 offcuts. To make […]
The Spring 2024 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of fascinating features and techniques, as well as nature-themed projects and patterns. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112. Features Wood Profile: Purpleheart […]
