Separate layers give depth to this wildlife scene This design comes from the recently re-released book Wildlife Collector Plates. The beauty of these patterns is that you can mix and match the inner wildlife scene with your choice of rim designs to produce a variety of custom projects. For added […]
This model P-51 Mustang adds a whimsical touch to your yard or garden By Paul Meisel Of the various whirligig projects I have designed, the airplanes from World War II are my favorites. The P-51 Mustang was originally designed and built for the British air force. It first saw action […]
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 […]
Unique slotted design is easily stack cut for quick production Ornaments are one of the most popular projects for scrollers. These three-dimensional snowflakes can be stack-cut to speed up production, and provide an interesting alternative to the traditional flat ornaments. One word of caution about these patterns; the slots are […]
Versatile Gothic Designs showcase your fretwork skills These intricate designs have survived the test of time. Displayed in Gothic cathedrals all over Europe, they are as popular now as when they were first introduced in the 1100s. The flowing geometric patterns make beautiful ornaments and have a variety of other […]
The Hawk G4 combines size, power, and a choice of blade-feeding methods. With a 26″-deep throat, the G4 is one of the largest scroll saws available. The size allows you to cut large projects that would require the use of spiral blades on smaller models. The American-made saw can cut […]
Simple techniques to mill thin wood for scroll sawing Resawing is the process of cutting a board through its width, making it into two or more thinner boards. Resawing thick wood into a number of thin slices is a great way to get the most out of rare wood. The […]
Clever puzzle-in-a-box provides a portable distraction By Carl Hird-Rutter Tangram puzzles, which the Chinese also call the Seven Boards of Cunning, can create an amazing number of designs using just seven tiles. This project includes two sets of tiles; you can play alone, creating even more intricate designs or play […]
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 […]
Festive linking elves have their own handy storage box By Carl Hird-Rutter Decorative painting by Donna Lloyd What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys? A box of elves, of course! Put a fun holiday spin on the classic Barrel of Monkeys game with this Christmas version. The object of […]
