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Wood Profile: Maple

Wood Profile: Maple

Looking for variety and natural beauty? Make it maple! By Janette Square Maple is a broad term for roughly 200 species of trees of the genus Acer that grow all over the world. However, the North American lumber industry mainly uses two types: hard maple and soft maple. After learning about […]

by February 6, 2023 eNews: Short Cuts, Materials for Beginners
Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Spring 2023 (Issue #90)

Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Spring 2023 (Issue #90)

The Spring 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.  Scroll down for a […]

by December 21, 2022 Current Issue
Woodpecker Ramp Walker

Woodpecker Ramp Walker

Gravity helps this toy race to the finish line By Paul Fellay Cut by Rolf Beuttenmuller In addition to their striking features, woodpeckers are notorious for, well, pecking wood. They use their long beaks to peck, drill, and drum wood for hours, relying on their strong tail feathers to support […]

by December 21, 2022 Spring Scrolling
Composed from Scratch

Composed from Scratch

Musician Paul Daher constructs an instrument fit for a symphony  By Kelly Umenhofer At the beginning of 2020, Paul Daher was looking for a project he could tackle at home during the COVID-19 lockdown. With his late father’s tools, Paul decided to build his childhood dream project—a harpsichord.   Did You […]

by December 21, 2022 Features
Autumn Colors Puzzle

Autumn Colors Puzzle

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. […]

by September 19, 2022 eNews: Short Cuts, Projects
Sailboat Puzzle

Sailboat Puzzle

Freestanding puzzle captures the essence of the sea By Will Richards A swift wind ripples over the water. Spray surges up from the hull. The sun beams down, warming the water. All of these sensations can be captured in this sailboat puzzle.  A sure hit at craft shows or a […]

by August 10, 2022 eNews: Short Cuts
Ultimate Book of Scroll Saw Patterns Sneak Peak!

Ultimate Book of Scroll Saw Patterns Sneak Peak!

Check out this exclusive look at Wayne and Jacob Fowler’s upcoming pattern book  SSW contributors Wayne and Jacob Fowler’s upcoming book, Ultimate Book of Scroll Saw Patterns, contains over 200 fretwork patterns and designs for scrollers of all levels. Find inspiration for scroll saw projects year round from snowflakes and […]

by June 30, 2022 Product Previews
Midwest Scroll Saw and Woodworking Trade Show

Midwest Scroll Saw and Woodworking Trade Show

Two big days filled with classes, seminars, demonstrations, contests door prizes & much more! The 23rd annual Midwest Scroll Saw and Woodworking Trade Show will be held on August 5 and 6 at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds in Iowa. This indoor and air-conditioned event will run 9am to 5pm Friday […]

by June 30, 2022 Community, Show Events
Hanging in There

Hanging in There

Self-taught woodworker John Sensenbaugh gets his inspiration from an unlikely place By Kelly Umenhofer For years, John Sensenbaugh had no idea what his shop was missing—that is, until a friend introduced him to the scroll saw. Now he devotes all his time to making scroll sawn projects, especially wooden wall […]

by July 6, 2021 News
Cat-tastic Cat Puzzles

Cat-tastic Cat Puzzles

Cats. You either love them or you hate them. There are more than 600 million of them worldwide, and are found in almost every place humans live. Cats have been worshipped as protectors of possessions, seen as witches’ familiars, and shunned as bad luck. Some people collect items related to […]