By Dave Van Ess Transform a chunk of scrap wood into a custom blade holder. Measure in 1/2″ (1.3cm) from the edge on all four sides. Buy inexpensive rare earth magnets around 1/2″ (1.3cm) in diameter (the size doesn’t really matter). Choose a Forstner bit slightly larger than the rare […]
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 […]
Follow these guidelines to choose the right wood for your project By Staff of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Two types of material are commonly used to make scroll saw projects: natural wood and manufactured wood. Natural wood is milled from trees and dried. Manufactured wood, such as plywood and […]
For projects that will be exposed to UV rays, be sure to select the right paint, stain, and finish combination By Staff of SSW We’ve all experienced finishes fading or discoloring in the sun, but how much to do they actually change? To test this, we created two boards with […]
Heed these simple instructions to keep your saw in working order By Charles Hand, with Rolf Beuttenmuller This may be hard to believe, but in over 15 years of scrolling, I have never replaced a clamp or thumb screw. I’ve been able to keep my various machines—my oldest saw is […]
Shop made jigs make it easy to cut small pieces on your scroll saw By Gary MacKay There are times when the hole around the blade on your scroll saw is big enough to interfere with your cutting. To avoid small pieces falling down through the hole or to support delicate fretwork, […]
With these helpful tips and tricks, there’s no need to fret when scrolling a delicate piece By Rolf Beuttenmuller and Charles Hand Beginners and seasoned scrollers alike often find fretwork intimidating. High-hole-count patterns can seem impossible at first glance—but in reality, they are simply large collections of holes. If you […]
Check the blade, angle, tension, and speed before scrolling By Tom Thompkins We’ve all experienced those perfect moments at our scroll saws when the blade seems to glide effortlessly through the wood, following the cutting line as if it had eyes, and the project is cut out almost before you […]
Reduce the time you spend sanding and produce a flawless finish By Staff of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts “Nothing affects the final finish as much as sanding does,” says furniture maker Mark Love. That is true regardless of the finish you apply. But there are all sorts of questions […]
Pre-sand blanks or refine scrolled projects without breaking a sweat By Carole Rothman When you consider how many different types of sanders have the word “drum” in their name, you can appreciate how confusing the terminology can be, for both novice and experienced woodworkers. Even if you know this tool […]
