Make the Right Choice the First Time If you equate scrolling with a clunky saw from your junior high school woodshop days, you may be in for a very pleasant surprise. Today’s scroll saws are easy to use, quiet and very safe, making scrolling an activity the whole family can […]
From the Amazon Jungles to Your Home When my wife, Joyce, and I traveled to Africa, there were birds everywhere. We thought for sure when we went to Peru that we would see lots of birds, too. As it turns out, that wasn’t the case. The ones we had the […]
This particular project provides a solution to a very common problem: keeping track of keys. More and more people are taking to the highways and byways in all manners of recreational vehicles. You might have one yourself or you probably know someone with an RV. It’s no surprise, then, that […]
A Wild Country Christmas Wreath Capture the simple, calm feeling of the Western outdoors with this country Christmas wreath. Its natural earth tones set it apart from the glut of red and green decorations sure to flood craft booths and mall shelves this holiday season. Wildlife lovers, too, will be […]
Make an Ornament in a Morning Add a little German crafts-manship to your holiday traditions with this ornament from Volker Arnold. Volker is a marvelous German artist who has developed a wide range of ornament patterns and 3D scenes for scrollers. I’ve chosen a pattern from Volker’s Church Bells pattern […]
Two simple designs for traditional Hanukkah fun Dreidels have entertained people for centuries. Typically played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, the Dreidel game is fun for everyone, regardless of age or religion. Each side of the four-sided top is labeled with a different Hebrew letter: Nun, Gimmel, Hey, […]
Create the look of lathe-turned bowls with your scroll saw. At every craft fair I’ve attended recently, I’ve been drawn to displays of beautiful lathe-turned bowls. Having had some experience with cutting steep angles on the scroll saw, I thought it might be possible to replicate the look of these […]
Scroll saw artist specializes in cutting jigsaw puzzles without the aid of a pattern—and you can do it too! Carter Johnson began cutting jigsaw puzzles in 1993 after moving to a larger home with room for a workshop in the basement. Both Carter’s and his wife’s families have been interested […]
Add another chapter to your anniversary memories. Pattern designed by Chuck Bookbinder St. Patrick’s Day is coming, and here’s a project that can turn the day into a romantic one for you and your significant other. Present him or her a token of your affection: a wooden wedding anniversary plaque […]
A Perfect Gift for Those Heading Off for College or Their First Job Take a careful look at the MATERIALS & TOOLS list for this project. You won’t see any wood glue listed because none is required. It’s not a mistake. It’s glueless! A woodworking friend saw one of my […]
