e-Magazine Issue 2 - January 2015

Table of Contents
Basic Scroll Saw Procedures
Twelve steps - from preparing the saw to applying finishing touches, illustrated and described in detail. Included are tips and techniques, especially helpful to the beginner scroll sawyer.

19 Patterns & projects:
Decorative heart trinket box           Decorative heart plaque
Two heart-themed crosses             Detailed fret heart
Cross with heart & rose overlay      Slotted heart hanging ornament
Heart Trivet or wall plaque              Freestanding hearts tree   
Heart shaped vase                        Two heart-themed trivets
Intertwined roses on heart backer   Rose with pearls
‘Romance’ square plaque               ‘Happy St. Patrick’s Day’ plaque
Stylized four-leaved clover              Two ‘Luck O’ the Irish’ plaques

Instructions are included for all projects

Article: Using a disc sander to assist with making scroll saw projects
Since it is difficult to cut a perfectly straight line on the scroll saw, a disc sander can be very useful for certain projects like boxes, plaques, and shelves, as well as circles and oval shapes. Learn more about the features and use of a disc sander.

Article: Handy tips, tools, and supplies for the scroll saw
I have accumulated a selection of tools, and tips on how to use them over the years. Both simple items like toothpicks, and more expensive tools such as calipers, or an air compressor, can make your tasks in the workshop easier.