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FREE Pattern:  Scroll This 3-D Snowflake Ornament

FREE Pattern: Scroll This 3-D Snowflake Ornament

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 […]

by August 28, 2009 Patterns
T-Rex Dinosaur Puzzle

T-Rex Dinosaur Puzzle

This popular design is simple to make This whimsical dinosaur puzzle is sure to be a hit with any child—and many adults as well! The finished puzzle looks equally nice painted or cut from hardwoods and left natural. The simple lines make it easy for scrollers of any skill level […]

by August 27, 2009 Patterns
Nostalgic Sleigh Centerpiece

Nostalgic Sleigh Centerpiece

Timeless holiday design shows off your fretwork skills Click the article attachment to download an Alternative Sleigh Runner pattern. See SSW Holiday 2007 (issue #29) for full step-by-step instructions for completing this project. Attachments Alternative Sleigh Runner pattern

by August 27, 2009 Patterns
Historic Window Tracery Designs

Historic Window Tracery Designs

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 […]

by August 27, 2009 Patterns
12 Piece Intarsia Nativity Set

12 Piece Intarsia Nativity Set

Versatile design collection can be used as decorations or ornaments Create these beautiful Nativity ornaments from leftover pieces of expensive hardwoods. You can create a full set for everyone on your list. Another option is to give the ornaments individually or in groups over several years. Your family and friends […]

by August 27, 2009 Patterns
Rubber Ducky Step Stool

Rubber Ducky Step Stool

Easy-to-cut design produces a fun and practical project Click the article attachment to download the rubber ducky step stool pattern. See SSW Spring 2008 (issue #30) for full step-by-step instructions for completing this project. Attachments Rubber Ducky Step Stool pattern

by August 27, 2009 Patterns
Hawk G4 Scroll Saw

Hawk G4 Scroll Saw

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 […]

by August 27, 2009 Product Reviews
Cut Down to Size

Cut Down to Size

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 […]

by August 26, 2009 Techniques
Military Tribute Plaque

Military Tribute Plaque

Easily customized plaque honors the armed forces By Steven Westfall Font by Sylvia Mendiola Support the men and women in uniform with this plaque honoring your hometown heroes. You can stack cut several soldier portraits at one time, and then personalize each plaque with the individual’s name, rank, and dates […]

by August 26, 2009 Patterns
Pocket-size Tangram Puzzle

Pocket-size Tangram Puzzle

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 […]

by August 26, 2009 Patterns