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Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Delbert Short uses his imagination and ingenuity to create elaborate contraptions In the Summer issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts (SSW43, available in April) lifelong woodworker Delbert “Del” Short shows off what he likes to make the most: elaborate gismos, gadgets, getups, contraptions, and whatchamacallits—for lack of better terms. That’s because […]

by March 21, 2011 Features
Pineapple Welcome Sign

Pineapple Welcome Sign

Greet guests with a traditional symbol of hospitality In the Summer 2011 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts (SSW43), Gloria Cosgrove offers a pattern for a pineapple welcome sign. A time-honored symbol of hospitality, this pineapple includes charming flowers and butterflies with its welcoming message. Dale Helgerson cut the […]

by March 18, 2011 Patterns
Saltine Cracker Box Bird House Pattern

Saltine Cracker Box Bird House Pattern

Patterns to follow a step-by-step article On the Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board, Lora S. Irish has posted a tutorial on how to create a birdhouse around a saltine cracker bix. The idea behind this design is to create an easy to make side hole bird house out […]

by March 17, 2011 Patterns

Charity Quilt to Benefit Japan Relief

Message board members work together to create wooden quilt for charity auction   Members of three of Fox Chapel Publishing’s message boards, Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, PyrographyOnline, and Woodcarving Illustrated are joining together as a group to create charity quilts. Members are burning, carving, or scrolling designs onto 4″ x […]

by March 17, 2011 News
Attaching Blanks with Toothpicks

Attaching Blanks with Toothpicks

Instead of glue, tape, or metal brads, I use wooden toothpicks to hold a stack of blanks together. Wooden toothpicks will not scratch your saw table and if you accidentally cut through one, it won’t break the saw blade. Most round wooden toothpicks are approximately 5/64″ (2.4mm) in diameter. I […]

by March 17, 2011 Shop Tips
Intarsia Woodworking Fun – "Big Book" Coming Soon from SSW&C

Intarsia Woodworking Fun – "Big Book" Coming Soon from SSW&C

With the pending arrival of Big Book of Intarsia Woodworking, we thought it would be fun to highlight some of our recent Intarsia “finds” on the internet. Scroll down to check out some video highlights, a few links, and a special bonus.           Videos:     […]

by February 17, 2011 News
Intarsia Woodworking Fun – "Big Book" Coming Soon from SSW&C

Intarsia Woodworking Fun – "Big Book" Coming Soon from SSW&C

With the pending arrival of Big Book of Intarsia Woodworking, we thought it would be fun to highlight some of our recent Intarsia “finds” on the internet. Scroll down to check out some video highlights, a few links, and a special bonus.           Videos:     […]

by February 17, 2011 News
Pyrography Special Issue – Now Available

Pyrography Special Issue – Now Available

The new Pyrography Special Issue is now available for $9.95 from Fox Chapel Publishing. The magazine hit newstands (Borders, Barnes & Noble, Chapters) in late November 2010. Be sure to scroll down and view the table of contents in the FREE PREVIEW to see how you can take your carved projects […]

by February 1, 2011 News, Special Issues
Pinewood Derby Special Issue from WCI

Pinewood Derby Special Issue from WCI

Pinewood Derby-style Race Cars is the go-to guide for building a winning racer! Since the first car rolled down the track in 1953, Pinewood Derby’s popularity has grown into a yearly event that promotes craftsmanship, healthy competition and strengthens the bond between parents and children.         Inside […]

by January 20, 2011 Special Issues
Building a Working Wooden Gear Clock

Building a Working Wooden Gear Clock

Genesis Clock is specifically designed for first-time builders Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Issue #42 – Spring 2011 – Click here to purchase Making a chunk of wood move is fun; making it actually tell time is truly amazing. I love the idea of taking a piece of tree, hanging […]

by January 11, 2011 Videos