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Automated Piano Player Video 1

Steve from scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com shows how to start making your own automated piano player musical toy.

by September 1, 2009 Videos

Cutting Acrylic

Tips for cutting plastic and acrylic Steve from scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com shows how to cut acrylic and plastic on your scroll saw.

by September 1, 2009 Videos
Star of David Puzzle

Star of David Puzzle

Quick and easy project makes a great Hannukah gift Finding a pattern suitable for those of the Jewish faith can sometimes be difficult. I designed this puzzle when I realized how many of my customers wanted Hannukah gifts. You can cut it from any wood, but as you probably know, […]

by August 31, 2009 Patterns
Rotating Christmas Pyramid

Rotating Christmas Pyramid

Tips for making your pyramid spin better Deb, who is excited about getting her Rotating Christmas Pyramid to turn under candle power, shared the things she did to make it work: 1. I assembled the top section and dry fitted it then drilled the 7/16″-diameter hole in the roof and […]

by August 31, 2009 Techniques
Rotating Christmas Pyramid *correction

Rotating Christmas Pyramid *correction

Create Holiday memories with this instant heirloom that combines delicate fretwork and old world charm The dimensions on three parts of the Christmas Pyramid Fan article are incorrect. The Lower Ceiling platform should be 3 5/16″ x 5¾”. This will mean that you need to re-center your hole for the […]

by August 31, 2009 News, Projects
Reindeer Ornaments

Reindeer Ornaments

Changing the size of the pattern gives you endless variations with these designs The obvious uses for these patterns are ornaments or gift tag holders, but there are a variety of other possibilities. -Enlarge the pattern, cut it out of plywood, and add holiday lights as a window decoration. -Make […]

by August 31, 2009 Patterns
In The Best Light – Photographing Your Artwork

In The Best Light – Photographing Your Artwork

Affordable tips and techniques for better quality photos Many contests and shows require you to send in photographs of your project along with your application. But not everyone can afford to hire a photographer to take professional photos of their project. A poor-quality photograph can make an excellent project look […]

by August 31, 2009 Techniques
Fretwork Easter Ornaments

Fretwork Easter Ornaments

Interchangeable inserts and delicate egg frames give a 3-D effect to these interlocking ornaments. Pattern designed by Volker Arnold This set of interchangeable Easter ornaments will be a great addition to your spring decorating—and since they can be stack cut, they make ideal sale or gift items. They arent difficult […]

by August 31, 2009 Patterns
Fretwork Hummingbird Plate

Fretwork Hummingbird Plate

Contrasting woods and multiple layers add depth to this collector’s plate. Cut by Dick DeFelice of the Blazing Blades of Western PA This piece is easily customized by choosing contrasting woods for the different layers. Select pieces that compliment your décor as well as each other. This example was cut […]

by August 31, 2009 Patterns
Freestanding Fretwork Photo Frame

Freestanding Fretwork Photo Frame

Intricate details highlight this vintage Louis XV photo frame Click the article attachment to download this pattern. The full step-by-step instructions for completing this project came from Scrollsaw Workshop Issue 23 Spring 2006. (Unfortunately this issue has sold out. Hopefully there will be a digital edition available in 2011) Attachments […]

by August 28, 2009 Patterns