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Cutting Sharp Corners
Practice this basic technique to produce crisp sharp corners by Dave Van Ess Step-by-Step Photos by Ben Fink and Scott Kriner This article was first published in issue 39 of Scroll Saw Woodworking...
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Adapting Patterns
Converting a line drawing to a scroll saw pattern by Sue Walters This article was first published in issue 23 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. To transform a line or shaded pattern into a series...
View ArticleOak
by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 29 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Ask five different suppliers for oak, and all five may offer you a different species. Even if you are...
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Quick Reference For Using Technical Drawings
How to read plans, lines, views, and more by John A. Nelson Technical drawing is a simple “graphic language” that has its own special rules and standard practices. Drafters and designers around the...
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Short Cuts – Issue Seven
Welcome to the seventh issue of Short Cuts! Our quarterly e-newsletter Short Cuts is our way of staying in touch with you between issues of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Here we share projects,...
View ArticleGluing Wood Together
Choose the right glue for your wood and joint by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 53 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Two factors contribute to the success and longevity of a...
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Selecting Intarsia Wood
Preserve the beauty of your work by understanding the effects of time by Mike Mathieu This article was first published in issue 34 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. For me, the best part of an...
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Blades
Always pick the right blade for your project Choosing the Right Teeth Use skip tooth blades when you need a fast cut and are not concerned about splintering on the bottom. Use reverse-tooth blades...
View ArticleWorkshop Dust Collection
by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 46 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. The tools used to create most wooden projects make dust. The scroll saw makes fine sawdust. Sanders...
View ArticleHickory
Of the woods I’ve cut on the scroll saw, hickory is one of the hardest by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 26 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. According to the Woodworker’s...
View ArticleSanders for Scrollers
Basic tools to create smooth wood by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 54 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. When you work with wood, chances are good that you’re going to need...
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Creating Designs from Reference Material
Use tracing paper to draft your own patterns without a computer by Toni Burghout Pattern based on design by Ed Sibbett Jr. Cut by Ben Fink This article was first published in issue 34 of Scroll Saw...
View ArticleManufactured Woods
by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 27 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. While there is a wide variety of both hard and soft woods suitable for scrolling, there are several...
View ArticleSawdust: Types of Finishes
Narrow down your selection of finishes by knowing what results you want This article was first published in issue 33 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Oils Pure oils used as finishes, such as...
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Understanding Wood Movement
Take the natural expansion and contraction of wood into account when making joints by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 53 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Wood is porous, so...
View ArticleOsage Orange
Bright yellow hardwood is excellent for scroll sawing by Kevin Daly This article was first published in issue 32 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Osage orange is readily recognized by its...
View ArticleSawdust: Patterns
This article was originally published in issue 30 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Printing Large Patterns (Existing Software) Most spreadsheet programs (like Microsoft Excel) automatically...
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Outdoor Finishes and Glues
Use the right products to ensure your outdoor projects last by Bob Duncan This version of this article was published in issue 55 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. When you build something for...
View ArticleBlack Cherry
by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 28 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Black cherry is one of the most beautiful and valuable hardwoods. The rich, reddish-brown color of the...
View ArticleFancy Finishes
Easy techniques to add color and shine to your Christmas ornaments by Mindy Kinsey This article was first published in issue 53 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. For most projects, scrollers use...
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