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