Simple guidelines for matching the blade to the pattern and wood by Bob Duncan You can feel your blood pressure rising as the blades keep snapping while you cut. It’s equally frustrating when you try to make tight turns in a small fret, but the blade won’t turn fast enough. […]
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 […]
Don’t let its density deter you from falling in love with this tropical hardwood By Staff of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Redheart can refer to a number of wood species that boast a similar deep red color. The most common variety called redheart is also known as “chakte kok,” […]
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 […]
Want to make an instant Pinewood Derby winner? We can help From the staff of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Three basic principles govern how fast a car will go. Every worthwhile speed tip works to give your car the maximum benefit from each of these three principles. 1) Maximize […]
Bring luck to your scroll saw with this take on a Chinese New Year classic By John A. Nelson Get the pattern and check out the full article in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Issue #74. The dragon is a favorite of Tolkien-lovers, Game of Thrones fans, and students […]
We broke blades, burned wood, and said a few bad words. But we still think this scroll saw is the best on the market in the under $200 category By Jon Deck, Bob Duncan, Mindy Kinsey, and Kaylee Schofield Widely available, reasonably priced, and tricked out with a stand and […]
Here are a few words of wisdom to make your next scrolling adventure or pattern project a safe and enjoyable one! By Rick Hutcheson Note: This article originally appeared in our Spring 2001 Issue (#2). We buckle our seat belts. We’re constantly reminding our children or grandchildren to wear their […]
Learn color theory—and make a beautiful project—with just five paints By Lora S. Irish Overwhelmed by the paint aisle? Not sure of the difference between yellow-orange and orange-yellow? Completely confused when people talk about primary and secondary colors? This project will answer those questions by helping you create a […]
A beautifully white colored wood that is ideal for ornaments and intarsia work by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 25 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. ‘Tis the season when ornaments and holiday presents are popular. You also hear about holly—holly berries, holly leaves, but what about […]
Ornamental tree hides exotic and beautiful grain by Ben Fink This article was first published in issue 33 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Mimosa, a popular ornamental tree that sports fern-like leaves, makes a surprisingly good wood for scrolling. The light-colored wood is highlighted by a distinct dark grain that […]
