Majestic portrait captures the spirit of the wild By Gary Browning Cut by Linda Helgerson The gray wolf is a symbol of nature’s free spirit and has been around since the Ice Age. The wolf is often miscast as a bloodthirsty villain in folklore and children’s stories. Wolves are most […]
Clever puzzle perfectly represents an avian prankster By Judy Peterson Native Americans credit the raven with giving humans light and fire. Some legends say he stole it from the creator, and others say he took it from the sun. Regardless, ravens are said to be the most intelligent of birds […]
The Fall 2023 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of fascinating features and techniques, as well as autumn-themed projects and patterns. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112. Features Why Does My […]
Roll along with this cute barnyard-inspired toy By Cony Zwahlen While cleaning a friend’s house one day, I discovered a funny chicken toy. I thought it would be the perfect gift for a friend’s daughter, so I recreated the toy and made it a rooster. My friend’s daughter was very […]
Creative design uses dowels to join the individual slats By John A. Nelson This whimsical kitchen accessory is sure to catch a smile at dinner, a cookout, or just by the grill. The spaces between the slats help dissipate heat, protecting both the table and the trivet from hot dishes. […]
The Summer 2023 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of fascinating features and techniques, as well as nature-themed projects and patterns. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112. Projects Old-Timey Tops Making […]
Adorn a postcard-sized piece with an elegant butterfly overlay By Charles Hand My wife and I are avid gardeners, and we both enjoy tending to the many varieties of plants and flowers on our small property. When designing this arrangement, I was inspired by the beautiful butterflies and other pollinators […]
Use a practice pattern to learn a new way to stack blanks By John A. Nelson To hold together a stack of blanks, scrollers often drive small nails into the waste areas outside the pattern. But you usually end up cutting off both the scrap and the nails, and you […]
The Winter 2022 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of fascinating features and techniques, as well as festive and holiday-themed projects and patterns. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112. Scroll down […]
Figural keys and assorted hardwoods bring this tree to life By Judy and Dave Peterson Cut by Leldon Maxcy At first glance, this puzzle is just a tree, but if you look carefully, you’ll find forest friends hiding among the branches. The woodland creatures are more than just cute additions. […]
