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HOW TO: Better Scrolling with BATS

HOW TO: Better Scrolling with BATS

Check the blade, angle, tension, and speed before scrolling By Tom Thompkins We’ve all experienced those perfect moments at our scroll saws when the blade seems to glide effortlessly through the wood, following the cutting line as if it had eyes, and the project is cut out almost before you […]

by August 22, 2023 eNews: Short Cuts, Shop Tips
Super Sanding Tips

Super Sanding Tips

Reduce the time you spend sanding and produce a flawless finish By Staff of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts “Nothing affects the final finish as much as sanding does,” says furniture maker Mark Love. That is true regardless of the finish you apply. But there are all sorts of questions […]

by June 2, 2023 eNews: Short Cuts, Shop Tips
The Drum Sander: A Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed

The Drum Sander: A Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed

Pre-sand blanks or refine scrolled projects without breaking a sweat By Carole Rothman When you consider how many different types of sanders have the word “drum” in their name, you can appreciate how confusing the terminology can be, for both novice and experienced woodworkers. Even if you know this tool […]

by September 19, 2022 Shop Tips
DIY Plywood

DIY Plywood

Making Your Own Plywood By Bob Duncan When you’re doing a project that requires durable, stable, attractive parts, it pays to skip commercial products and make your own plywood.   There are many kinds of plywood, but they are all made basically the same way: by gluing layers of wood on […]

by March 7, 2017 Techniques