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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PATTERNS
ON THE COVER
Steve Malvolta shares his creations and
techniques for making layered marquetry
16
Layered Marquetry
puzzles in this special 8-page section. Puzzles
24
Fantasy and
A Legend’s Passing
SSW Pays Tribute to the Late Patrick Speilman 15
Legends Layered Marquetry Puzzles by Steve Malvolta
Stack Cutting Landscapes to Produce Beautiful Puzzles 16
Vasilissa and the White Horseman by Terry Lawrence
Cutting and Painting Different Layers
Creates Unique Effects 41
Scrolled Interiors by Robert Duncan
Brad McFarland’s New Career in Scrolling 54
48 Cow
Puzzle
DEPARTMENTS
Publisher’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Info Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bragging Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Advertising Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
PUBLISHER’S COLUMN
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BRAGGING PAGE
Ted was nice enough to share his award winning fretwork pieces
with us all the way from Australia. This piece won first prize in
the complex fretwork, first prize in the complex class and first
prize in best in exhibition at the First National Exhibition of the
Australian Scroll Saw Network. The piece was designed by Dirk
Boelman. The Jesus portrait and religious overlays were made of
silky oak and quandong. The frame was recycled western red
cedar, Tasmanian oak and pine with a walnut overlay. The
backing was burgundy velvet board and the background was
New Guinea rosewood. For more on scrolling in Australia, see
our summer issue.
The two frogs were made using the natural colors of aspen,
poplar and western cedar. They measure about 7" x 10" and
were made using an intarsia pattern by Robert Hlavacek. The
frogs won first place in the “artistic” division of the 2004
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A Legend’s Passing
Patrick Spielman,
scrolling legend and
author of more than 65
woodworking books,
Scrolling World died Oct. 27, 2004.
Mourns Death of
Patrick Spielman
I
n any field, one person stands head and shoulders above the “He was a generous individual who definitely liked people,”
rest. October 27, 2004 was a sad day when the scrolling Jim said. “He was a common, ordinary kind of guy. He would
world lost a great leader. talk to you about virtually any subject, but he loved scrolling.”
Patrick Speilman who was the founder of Home Workshop Jim said that Patrick made a lifelong contribution to
News, the predecessor of Scroll Saw Workshop, died of an appar- promoting scrolling as an art and past time. In fact, SAW
ent heart attack at his home in Fish Creek, WI. He was 68. honored him with its first lifetime membership award for his
A prolific author, who wrote more than 65 woodworking contributions to the scrolling world.
books, Patrick began his first book at age 24. He was working Dale Whisler, the “grandfather” of the scroll saw picnics, said
on two more books at the time of his death. that Patrick’s outspoken nature was a real benefit to the scrolling.
He started writing for Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. in 1978 “I always looked up to him as a leader in the scrolling
when his first book, Making Wood Signs, was published. Two of industry,” Dale said. “I still remember one of the scroll saw
his other books, Scroll Saw Handbook and Router Handbook, picnics where a youngster took him and said ‘Mr. Spielman, can
both went on to sell over 1 million copies. I show you what I did?’ The little fella took him over and showed
Alan Giagnocavo, SSW publisher and president of Fox Chapel him a train he made and a scrolled Maryland state map complete
Publishing, said Patrick will be missed in the scrolling world. with county lines. Pat stood there with tears in his eyes.”
“Pat’s scroll saw creations were leaps and bounds above Charles Nurnberg, president and CEO of Sterling
what other people were producing” he said. “I think he was Publishing Co. also said Patrick will be missed.
responsible for the growth of scrolling as an art. The high “We have been with Pat since the beginning of his
quality of his patterns and excellence as a teacher really raised publishing career, and are devastated by this loss,” Charles
the bar for scrolling worldwide. said. “He was a pioneer in the woodworking books industry
“Pat was also such a positive and encouraging force—I and his talent and passion to create books on the subject was
know the he mentored many scrollers who went on to build hands-down the best in the field.”
their own reputations for high quality work,” Alan added. “He In addition to his wife and often co-author Patricia, he is
will be missed.” survived by a son, Robert, two daughters, Sherri and Sandra;
Fox Chapel Publishing purchased Home Workshop News in and several grandchildren.
early 2000. At the time, Patrick said he wanted to spend more Funeral services and burial were held in Fish Creek.
time working on the creative ends of scrolling and not have the Memorial contributions may be made to the Patrick
business worries. Spielman Memorial Fund c/o Baylake Bank, Attn: Judy Smith,
Jim Barringer, president of the Scroll Saw Association of the P.O. Box 46, Fish Creek, WI 54212.
World said that Patrick will be missed.
LAYERED MARQUETRY
A challenge to create and
a greater challenge to
assemble
By Steve Malavolta
Photography by Pat Berrett
PUZZLES
Puzzle making philosophy Steve uses his
marquetry techniques
My 26-year interest in woodworking has
to create a landscape
a lot to do with wood itself. I find it to scene puzzle. He uses
be a material that contains workable different woods for
qualities—variations of color, shapability different colors and
and textile qualities when finished—that embellishes the work
compliment the pieces that I make. with sterling silver
and small stones.
My puzzles have evolved over the
years. My earlier pieces were only nicely
colored and figured slabs of wood, cut
into somewhat undefined pieces and
then framed out. Currently I am
incorporating my previous inlay abilities
in a style similar to Intarsia and creating
landscapes, abstracts, and 3D archi-
tectural puzzles.
All of my woods are hand picked for
both consistency of grain, coloration and
figuration. These aspects all lead me, as
This puzzle uses
the designer, into creating the individual Steve’s layering
piece. The inlay work and the piece technique to
cutting is done on a scroll saw with a simulate flames.
jewelers blade.
I have always incorporated function
into my artwork and the puzzles
have become very important to
me because they allow people
to experience not only
visual gratification but
tactile enjoyment as well.
Each puzzle is made
with the intent to be
played, creating both
entertainment and
intellectual challenges.
I take pleasure in
knowing that I have
passed these aspects along
with each piece.
My goal as a woodworker is
to present my puzzles as an
enjoyable, playable, piece of
heirloom quality artwork. I recommend
you practice some of these woodworking
techniques and enjoy the pleasures that
the process of creating and the use of the
finished piece returns to you.
A
self-taught woodworker, for the
past 24 years I have been
primarily involved in the
production of hand-cut wooden jigsaw
puzzles. In the beginning of my career I
was making lap dulcimers and guitars
and incorporating a good amount of
inlay on these instruments. With
holiday gift making being a tradition of
mine, I made a stand up serpent puzzle
for my nephew. This seemed to be the Colored
start of a new career and what I stone
sometimes consider an obsession. highlights
dark wood Lobes and sockets Mix and match
skies on each side pieces from stack-
Wood Selection and
increases difficulty cutting various
Preparation
woods
Making my puzzles starts with the wood
selection. I usually use nicely figured,
consistently dense and colorful woods. I
buy most pieces in 4⁄4" to 8⁄4" stock and
re-saw them to approximately 5⁄16" thick. wood I need surfaced. The 5⁄16"-thick density of the wood, teeth-per-inch on
I use the Delta 14" band saw fitted with stock is reduced to 5⁄32"-thick and the blade, and just what kind of control
a height extension, which allows me to finished with 220-grit sandpaper. I need.
re-saw stock up to 12" in height. At the Thickness planers can do the job, but One important feature on a saw that
speed my saw is running, I have found a because of the thinness of the wood, I look for is a quick-change blade setup.
1
⁄2" 4-hook tooth blade to work the best. chipping can occur, especially with the Since most blades last me an average of
Because of the thinness of my denser, figured grains. A backing board only ten minutes, I prefer blade clamps
finished woods, density and tightness of helps in this situation. Alternately, you that tighten by an Allen wrench or a
grain are an important factor. Once cut can purchase pre-finished thinner stock thumbscrew.
into the puzzle pieces, woods with from some wood suppliers. Also, pay attention to your blade
irregular density—such as oak—make tension. A blade that is too tight will
for weak spots. This increases the Tools and Equipment break prematurely. On the other hand,
possibility of breakage. Softer woods and I use a whole shop worth of tools to one that is too loose will give a beveled
checked, or cracked, woods also have create a puzzle from start to finish, but cut, producing pieces that will not slide
breakage problems. the scroll saw is my main tool and the in and out of each other freely. Once you
Once re-sawn, I take the one worth offering some advice on. Most find the proper tension of the blades in
material to a finish sander. I use a 36" reciprocating scroll saws will do the job your saw, pluck them like a guitar string.
dual drum and most manufacturers offer very By remembering these notes for each
sander at my useable and affordable choices. I am size blade you will have the correct
shop, but often currently using the Delta Variable Speed tension for your next blade installation.
rent time on a C Arm model, with some personalized You need to make sure that you keep
54" overhead modifications. I also like many of the the blade in the center when pivoting the
belt sander, parallelogram models. wood through its curvy path. If this is
depending on I find the variable speed adjustment not done you will stress the blade
the amount of to be very helpful since I work from 600 sideways, either beveling the cut or
strokes-per-minute to 1400 strokes-per- breaking the blade.
Re-saw and sand the four pieces of wood
minute, depending on the thickness and
to 5⁄32"-thick.
Carefully cut along the lines for the cut into pieces, so don’t make these
At this time I often add in highlights.
landscape. sections too small or delicate. Also
Sterling silver wire works great for stars
Layout when drawing the landscape design,
in the darker sky blanks. To do this, drill
Each style puzzle has its own process, remember that you will want to have
but for the most part I work in a manner
very similar to marquetry.
Start by choosing up to four pieces of
differently colored wood and cut them
all to equal length and width. Today I
will focus on setting up for a single layer
landscape puzzle. Once the four pieces
of wood are cut, position them so the
more exciting section of grain is always
in the upper section and facing up. This
will orient them in the sky area of the
inlay drawing.
The next step will be to stack them,
with the lightest colored piece on top,
Using the different cut-out elements, mix and match to make four different puzzles.
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This project is among more than 25 in Judy and Judy started cutting the
Dave Peterson’s new book, Fantasy & Legend Scroll fantasy figures because of her
Saw Puzzles, available in February 2005. Mermaid
own interests—she bought her
is made from aspen and stands about 61⁄2" tall.
first copy of Edith Hamilton’s
Mythology when she was ten.
Like any artisan, though,
customer demand drives her
choices. When a customer
asked for a Welsh dragon, she
designed a pattern from a
Welsh flag and liked it so well,
she made it the logo for her
business!
Judy has a personal
preference for cutting on the
right-hand side of the blade, so
all of the patterns in the book,
including Mermaid and
Rearing Unicorn, are set up to
be cut that way.
The book takes you
through cutting out the Welsh
Dragon step-by-step and
includes information on
sanding and finishing
completed puzzles. The patterns are
T
he freestanding unicorn puzzle sits MATERIALS & TOOLS grouped by ease of cutting, from easy to
there on the table at the art show. advanced. Some of the puzzles contain
Materials:
Your want to touch it, but there is • Temporary bond spray adhesive small pieces so any of the patterns can be
something about picking up a puzzle (repositionable) enlarged and probably should be if the
that makes you hesitate, but Judy and • Clear 2" packing tape puzzle is for a child under the age of 3.
Dave Peterson say go ahead—as long as • Sandpaper, 220 grit
In addition to the unicorn and
• Sanding disks
you keep it vertical, and don’t tip it over. mermaid pattern, there are patterns for
• Flat trays
The Petersons are sharing their • Glue box creatures straight from classic Greek
mythological creature puzzle patterns • Metal tray mythology, European folklore and some
and techniques in their new book • Paper towels Chinese dragons included in the book. A
Fantasy & Legend Scroll Saw Puzzles • Plastic bags, gallon resealable few landscape puzzles round out the mix!
from Fox Chapel Publishing. The book • Rubber gloves
Much of the cut line detail in the
• Rubber finger pads
will be available in February 2005 book’s patterns involve cutting in and
• Board of approximate dimensions and
In addition to providing incredible 7
⁄8" to 1" thick backing out of the cut. Among Judy’s tips
patterns for fantastic creatures, such as • Danish oil are two ways to cut a sharp point: make
unicorns, dragons, a mermaid and a • Various stains, if desired a sharp turn if you have the skill or make
griffin, Judy designs the patterns with a turn in the waste wood, assuming there
Tools:
interlocking pieces so they can be picked is waste beyond the point you’re cutting.
• Scroll saw with dust blower
up. She uses hardwoods, such as cherry, • Skip tooth or reverse tooth blades #5, The next issue of Scroll Saw
maple, walnut and aspen in addition to #7 and #9 Workshop will include Judy and Dave’s
the exotic woods redheart, lacewood, • 2" square tips on how to make a living scrolling
and paduk for her puzzles. She prefers • Disk pad
and how to present your scrolled works.
• Drill with variable speed lock
hardwoods because there is less
• Drill stand Order Fantasy & Legend Scroll Saw Puzzles from:
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Jesus
in
Prayer
An Italian Scroller Creates
this Gentle Jesus in Wood
By Santomarco Enzo
S
croll saw portraits are always
popular across the United States,
but this timeless image of Jesus
comes to us all the way from Italy.
Scrolled out of Baltic birch plywood, it
can be framed for all to see.
By Tom Sevy
Design by Volker Arnold
T
he four projects in this article all
feature the image of Germany’s
famous Neuschwanstein Castle.
You might not be able to pronounce the
name, but you’re sure to recognize the
image as it served to inspire Disney’s
Sleeping Beauty Castle.
These projects offer a substantial
challenge to the experienced scroller,
and there is a less intricate pattern, with
fewer interior cuts, for those with less
Figure 1: Night Light Assembly
experience. Also, if you look carefully,
you’ll find some surprises—but I’m not
telling what they are. I know that
scrollers like to modify patterns and like TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
to come up with creative ways of
displaying them. Attaching patterns
Use packaging tape on the project to help
I have taken these two patterns and simply making an ornament to hang in a
lubricate the blade. You can attach the pattern
developed four different projects, which window using a transparent suction cup,
and then cover the entire pattern with packing
are in the German tradition. The first is or framed on a wall. Then, there are two tape. However, I suggest you cover the wood
window lights. One window light has with the packing tape, and then attach the
Did You Know? the castle front and back. The other pattern to the tape. If you apply the pattern
window light has a castle as the back, directly to the wood, you will usually have
The Story of the
Neuschwanstein Castle
and a “frame” made by eliminating the some of the adhesive residue to remove from
castle from the pattern and keeping only the wood. If you apply the pattern OVER the
When you look at Neuschwanstein Castle,
the details on each of the four edges tape, you can easily remove the tape without
it is easy to see why Walt Disney chose this
castle as the inspiration for the Sleeping of the pattern. You might want to try leaving any residue.
Beauty Castle, which is a central attraction this technique of creating a three-
in all Disney theme parks. Located in the dimensional effect by making a “frame”
German State of Bavaria, the castle was built with other patterns. The fourth project, Cutting the Castle and Frame
by King Ludwig II, between 1869 and 1886.
and my personal favorite, is a night lamp Step 1: Decide the project you want to
The official website (in English) for
Neuschwanstein Castle is: that can be placed on a table or shelf. make. Remember there are two versions
www.neuschwanstein.com/english/index.htm. My night lamp version of this project of the castle pattern, Beginner and
won a Blue Ribbon at the Utah State Fair. Advanced. For the Night Lamp and the
Window Lights projects, use the pattern need. You Additional patterns for
very small drill bit like a #70 to create
in the pull-out pattern section at full can attach Walt Disney Castle on the the blade entry holes. All projects are
size. For the window ornament, reduce the pattern PATTERN PULLOUT backlit, which means the vein lines will
it to the desired size. To hang it on a to the wood be quite prominent. They should be
wall, you will probably want to put it in with a temporay bond spray adhesive, or neatly cut and be an even width for
a frame or attach it to a backer. use clear packaging tape (see TIP). maximum appeal. I highly suggest using
a spiral blade since it will create a wider
Step 2: Prepare for cutting. Photocopy Step 3: Drill 1⁄16"-diameter holes and vein line than a single cut of a regular
the desired pattern in the size that you make the cuts. For the detail lines use a blade.
white string around the top-center open. The cord can exit either side of the Step 4: Center the light holder on the
support. Make it long enough to place holder or through the 3⁄8" slot as shown back, and make it flush with the bottom.
the window light in the desired position on the pattern. Attach with Aleene’s Tacky Glue or with
in the window. Put a nail or screw in the screws. The use of screws will allow
top of the window frame to hang your Step 3: Assemble the night lamp. Cut removal of the light holder so you can
window light. four 1⁄4"-diameter dowels 1" long for more easily put the night lamp in a box
spacers and two pieces of any light- for mailing or storage. Use two small
Making a Night Lamp colored wood—I used pine—3⁄4" x 1" x diameter 1" screws. You’ll need to drill
The night lamp requires two frames and 7" for the base. First glue the bases two 1⁄4" holes in the light holder where
one castle. The frames are in front and centered from side to side and flush with indicated on the pattern. These holes are
back, and the castle is in the middle. the bottom. The pieces will be in this to allow you to insert a screw driver to
Stack cut from 1⁄8" Baltic birch plywood order: Plexiglas backer-frame-base- attach the light holder to the base of the
using a #2 skip tooth blade with reverse castle-base-frame (see Figure 1). Clamp Night Lamp. Make sure you first drill
teeth to reduce fuzz. For the “veins” use or weight until the glue is set. Then, glue pilot holes to avoid cracking the
a #1 or #3 spiral blade, preferably with the 1"-long dowel spacers about 1⁄2" Plexiglas with the screws. If a finish is
reverse teeth to reduce tear-out. below the tops of the trees on each side desired, apply to wood parts only when
to hide the spacers. The dowel spacers the glue is dry.
Step 1: Cut the Plexiglas about 1⁄8" are important to reduce the chance of
smaller than the outside of the castle breaking. Step 5: Insert the light, turn it on and
frame using a #5 or #7 blade at a low to enjoy. This project will provide a
medium speed. Leave the paper cover on comforting glow in any bedroom or a
the plastic and also put packing tape or nice highlight in a living room.
masking tape on both sides to reduce the
likelihood of the plastic melting as you MATERIALS & TOOLS
cut it. (See TIP box for hints on cutting Materials: About the Author
plastic.) Attach a copy of the pattern • 1⁄8" or 1⁄4" Baltic birch plywood to size and the Designer
needed for project
with adhesive spray and cut the plastic Tom Sevy is a Licensed Clinical
• 2 each, 3⁄4" x 1" x 7" pine (Night Lamp)
about 1⁄8" smaller than the outside lines. Social Worker who relies on
• 1⁄8" x 81⁄2" x 11" white translucent
Plexiglas (Night Lamp) scrolling for relaxation. He has
DO NOT cut any of the detail. Remove been scrolling for over 12 years,
the tape and pattern. Smooth the edges • 1⁄4" Baltic birch scraps (for Night Lamp
and for window lights but had his first exposure to scrolling at age
with fine sandpaper. Attach to the back • 1⁄4"-diameter dowels or Baltic birch scraps eight (that’s 54 years ago) when he helped his
of one of the frames with Aleene’s Tacky • 2 each, small diameter 1" screws for mother make animal figures for a church
Glue so it doesn’t show on the edges. Use Night Lamp (optional) Christmas fair. Tom enjoys trying new ideas in
• Temporary bond spray adhesive scrolling and also enjoys coming up with new
a heavy book or other weight while the
• Clear packaging tape ways to use patterns. This is Tom’s fourth
glue sets. • Sandpaper, 220 grit contribution to Scroll Saw Workshop magazine.
• Aleene’s Tacky Glue or wood glue
TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP • Watco or boiled linseed oil diluted
50/50 with paint thinner (optional)
Volker Arnold lives in Dresden,
Germany. After being laid off from
Cutting Plastic • Clear fishing leader (6- or 8-pound test) his job as a Design Engineer, he
Heat buildup from the saw cutting the or strong string for hanging ornaments expanded his scrolling and pattern
or nightlights
material can cause plastics to melt. design to the point where it has
• White Snap-in Light set with 7.5-watt
Experiment on a scrap piece of Plexiglas. If bulb, plug and on/off switch #140-634-
become full-time employment for
it melts when you cut, try a #5 and slow the 08, $1.95 each with minimum order of Volker and his daughter. He works many craft
saw speed. five. Other light sets are available, but I fairs, and has a store in Dresden. Volker is very
think this type is ideal for these projects. creative in developing new patterns and
innovative ways to display his patterns. This is
Tools: the third time that Volker’s patterns have been
Step 2: Make the light holder. Cut out • Drill with 1⁄16"-diameter and #70 bits featured in Scroll Saw Workshop.
the pieces for the holder patterns on the • #2/0 reverse tooth blades If you have any questions, send email to the
pattern insert. Cut the hole with a • #1 or #3 spiral reverse tooth blades author, Tom Sevy, sevy99@mstar2.net, or send a
Forstner bit or cut with a scroll saw. • 1"-diameter Forstner bit (optional) letter to Tom Sevy in care of Fox Chapel
• Needle files Publishing, 1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA
Assemble the light holder with Aleene’s
17520.
Tacky Glue or wood glue. Leave the ends
Man in
Brighten a Child’s Room;
Stack Cut to Make More Than One
Moon
Mirror
THE
By Liz Starnes N
T
he Man in the Moon Mirror is a great baby shower gift. It’s Step 6: Apply a finish. Spray with clear coat finish until the
a terrific, colorful addition to a child’s room. If you want to desired sheen is achieved. Allow each layer of finish to dry
make more than one, stack cut several of the layers, which completely before adding another layer. Avoid spraying the
will reduce the time you’ll need to make multiple presents. area where the Plexiglas layer will be glued. When the finish is
no longer tacky or cool to the touch, you may
Step 1: Drill the entry holes. Make a copy of the pattern, continue constructing the project.
reserving the original for future use. Spray the back of the
pattern copy with temporary bond spray adhesive. If you wait Step 7: Add the Plexiglas layer. Once your finish is complete
a few moments before adhering the pattern to the wood, it will and dry, glue the Plexiglas layer to the back of the project.
usually stick much better. After
Additional patterns for
Man in the Moon Mirror on the
ensuring the pattern is MATERIALS & TOOLS
adequately adhered, drill blade Materials: • Sandpaper, 150-grit
PATTERN PULLOUT
entry holes where necessary. • 1 piece, 1⁄8" thick x 81⁄2" long x • Temporary bond spray
81⁄2" wide mirrored Plexiglas adhesive
for backer
Step 2: Cut the interior. Make all the interior cuts, working • Clear coat finish spray
• 1 piece, 1⁄8" thick x 3" long x 3"
• Wood glue
from the center to the outside. Your last cut should be the outer wide oak for five stars on Man
in the Moon (I prefer the look • Masking tape
edge of the design. Continue working in this manner until all of solid wood, but plywood • Blade wax
pieces are cut. may be substituted, small scrap
pieces may be used.)
Tools:
• 1 piece, 1⁄8" thick x 9" long x
Step 3: Sand all pieces. Using 150-grit sandpaper, sand 8" wide solid walnut for the
• #5 blades
each piece. Man in the Moon overlay • Drill with 1⁄16"-diameter bit
• 1⁄4"- to 1⁄2"- thick x 11" long x • Palm sander
14" wide oak for the clouds • Router with desired edge bit
Step 4: Cut the mirrored Plexiglas backer. Do not remove
the protective film from the Plexiglas until after you complete
your cut. The heat from the blade during cutting can fuse
TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
Plexiglas back together. Several measures can be taken to avoid
having this happen. Use masking tape to cover the cutting line. Be Cautious With Elements That Won’t Need Finishing
The pattern lines should show through the masking tape. After adhering the pattern for the Plexiglas layer, cut the layer out but
reserve the paper cutaway. Spray the paper pattern cutaway again with
Waxing the blade also can help keep the blade cooler. It may
temporary bond adhesive and adhere it to the back of the project where
be necessary to lightly sand around the edge of the Plexiglas the Plexiglas layer will be glued. Then, you can spray clear coat finish
after the cutting is complete. without worrying that it will over spray into the area where you will
glue the Plexiglas layer. Always be careful when there is an element of
Step 5: Glue the pieces together. Once all the pieces have your project that won’t require finishing. Sometimes the finish on the
been sanded, assemble the project. Following the diagram, glue other pieces will prevent the glue from sticking well or later the glue
the wood pieces where indicated. DO NOT glue the Plexiglas will “pop” away from the wood.
layer at this point. Allow the project to dry.
N N N
TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
A Colorful Alternative
Instead of cutting the mirror frame and inserts out of hardwood and
staining them, cut them out of plywood and paint them to match
the décor of a child's room.
Photocopy at 100%
TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
SPECIAL SOURCES Cutting Tight Corners
Test cutter John Martin has the following advice when cutting the stars
• Mirrored Plexiglas, plywood, hardwood and blades and wavy elements out of the clouds: Saw into the tight corners then
Sloan’s Woodshop, 3453 Callis Road, Lebanon, TN 37090, back out and reverse the cutting direction to provide the sharp corner.
888-615-9663, www.sloanswoodshop.com. Turning into such corners tends to give a rounded effect.
Champion Cyclist
Scroll and Personalize for All Cyclist Fans Patterns for
Champion Cycist on the
I
enjoy watching cycling on television Step 1: Sand the blanks. Using the palm along the grain of the work piece at a
and never miss the ‘Tour De France.’ sander, sand all wood pieces both sides to slight angle.
Having won this race for the sixth 320 grit. This reduces the amount of
year running in 2004, Lance Armstrong is hand sanding to be done after cutting. Step 5: Square the bottom straight
a phenomenal athlete and an inspiration edge of the cyclist. I use a disc sander. If
to many. This is not only a project for Step 2: Photocopy the cyclist pattern you are adding a name to the base, sand
cycling enthusiasts, but also a good seller at 100%. Then attach to the wood, the bottom edge of the 5⁄8" hard wood to
at craft shows and cycling events. using temporary bond spray adhesive. a level edge. Use the 3⁄4" x 10" x 4" piece
of hard wood and square the four edges
TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP Step 3: Drill the blade entry holes. on the disc sander.
First drill with the 1⁄8"- diameter bit.
For simple patterns such as this one, transfer
Carefully drill the holes in the small Step 6: Personalize the cyclist by
the pattern to the work piece by using carbon
paper and a stylus. Keep the pattern in place areas using the 1⁄16"- diameter bit. adding a name. Using ‘Microsoft Word’,
with two small pieces of masking tape. Step 4: Remove the burrs created by type the name you would like to add.
drilling the holes. I use a scraper blade Highlight the text and click on ‘Format’,
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scrollsaw for odd jobs and very few
when cutting the wheels, to ensure
scrollers make a living from their craft;
better control. Then cut the outlines of
the market is just not large enough to
the cyclist. For the name: do the inside
cuts first, then the bottom pieces, and support it. A variety of scrollwork can
lastly the outlines. be found for sale by hobbyists at craft
markets.
Step 8: Remove the patterns. Then sand The best imported scrollsaw
the work pieces by hand with 320-grit,
available in South Africa is the Hegner,
then 500-grit sandpaper to a smooth
which is also my personal saw of
finish. Be careful when sanding the name
pieces, as they are very fragile once cut out. choice. The DeWalt saw is no longer
imported, but I was fortunate to have
Step 9: Round over the corners. I use MATERIALS & TOOLS been asked to put it through its paces
the router with the 1⁄4"- diameter round- Materials:
for a few days. Many low end scroll
over bit to add a decorative edge to the • 3⁄4" x 8" x 6" maple or hardwood of saws are imported from the East.
choice for the cyclist
base. If a router is not available, soften Scrollsaw blades, the better quality
• 3⁄4" x 10" x 4" maple or hardwood of
the edges with 150-grit sandpaper. Sand choice for the base sandpapers and finishes such as
the base by hand with 320-grit, then • 5⁄8" maple or contrasting hardwood of Danish oil, are, of course, also
choice for the name (optional)
500-grit sandpaper. imported items and very expensive.
• Sandpaper, 150, 320 and 500 grits
• Temporary bond spray adhesive
Step 10: Remove all sanding dust. • Wood glue
Most of our indigenous woods are
Then glue the cyclist to the center of the • “Super Glue” or crafter’s glue very hard due to the harsh weather
base with wood glue. Glue the name in • 4 felt pads for bottom of base conditions and therefore not ideal for
place on the base in front of the cyclist. • Clear finish of choice scrolling. Native woods include yellow
Apply finish of choice. Using a small wood, stink wood, iron wood, wild
Tools:
drop of “Super Glue” or crafter’s glue, • #7 Reverse tooth blade olive, red ivory, tambotie and teak in
attach felt pads underneath the base, to • Drill press with 1⁄8"- and 1⁄16"- diameter bits certain regions. Other wood types are
protect the surface of the desk or • Disc sander and palm sander
indigenous to Southern Africa, i.e.
showcase where it will be displayed. • Router with 1⁄4" round-over bit
T
he lion is one of South Africa’s “Big Step 2: Drill the blade entry holes with
often have voids in between the
5” animals, together with the the 1⁄8"-diameter bit. Carefully drill the
layers, making it less than ideal for
elephant, leopard, buffalo and holes in the small areas using the 1⁄16"-
scrolling. Furthermore, the thinnest rhinoceros. There is nothing more diameter bit. Remove burrs created by
ply available is 1⁄8" and these boards adorable than a baby animal, especially a drilling the holes—use a scraper blade
are only good on one side. I buy lion cub, with its erect ears, huge paws along the grain of the work piece at a
imported Birch ply from a hobbyist and whimpering, snarling little cries for slight angle or sandpaper.
store to produce scrolled book marks food and attention. This project will be
and key ring holders. popular with the young…and the not so Step 3: Cut out the pattern. Using the
young—how can you not love that face? #2 or #3 reverse blade, thread the blade
I draw inspiration from nature through the blade entry holes and cut all
and am never without my digital Step 1: Preparing the wood and the black areas on the pattern. Start with
camera when I travel. Wild animals pattern. Sand the wood before applying the inside areas and finish with the
and pets are my favorite subjects. the pattern, using the palm sander. This straight cuts which form the inside
Sometimes a beautiful piece of wood reduces the amount of hand sanding to frame of the portrait. Slow down the
with interesting grain patterns will be done later as well as the risk of speed of your saw when cutting fragile
inspire a special project like a breaking fragile pieces when sanding parts like the eyes and whiskers and use
keepsake box or hand mirror for a after cutting. Photocopy the pattern at a zero clearance insert to reduce the risk
particular person. 100% and attach to the wood, using of breaking these parts.
temporary bond spray adhesive.
Photocopy at 100%
Note to professional copying services.
You may make up to ten copies of this pattern for
the personal use of the buyer of this magazine.
Vasilissa
and the
White
Horseman
Layered
Technique
Produces
Impressive
Results with
Minimal Effort
By Terry Lawrence
S
crollers are constantly on the Russian fairytale Vasilissa and the White
lookout for projects that look Horseman. Biliban's style also makes the
impressive, but don't require project easy to paint. Biliban's painting
hours of commitment or expensive techniques, like most of the other
materials. In this multi-layered project, illustrators of his time, did not use any
Terry Lawrence showed that a shading, and instead relied on flat colors.
spectacular project can be made using Constructed in colorfully painted
inexpensive Medium Density Fiberboard layered pieces, the finished piece is quite
(MDF) and craft paints. showy, but not difficult to recreate.
The piece is based on an early 1900s
illustration by Ivan Biliban of the
Vasilissa and the White Horseman Scroll Saw Workshop • Spring 2005 41
521-Calico Cat Intarsia 12/14/04 11:34 AM Page 42
CALICO CAT
The Cat’s Out of the Bag and On Your Wall for All to Enjoy!
I
f you’re looking for a purr-fect intarsia project, this calico
or tortoiseshell cat makes a welcome addition to the art
collection of any cat fancier. The different species of wood
used will form the beautiful combination of black-, white- and
rust-colored fur. I used mahogany, black walnut and basswood.
The eyes and nose were cut out of locust wood. The black eye
insert is ebony. You also can customize the pattern for other cat
colors and markings, perhaps
Patterns for even to match your own pet.
Calico Cat on the
PATTERN PULLOUT Side view shows layers on this calico cat intarsia piece.
Step 1 Step 2
Make about ten copies of the pattern. Always keep a master copy Select your wood color. It is very important to pick a good color
to use later. Cut out and group pattern pieces together by color: and grain pattern for each separate intarsia piece. Your finished
Dark, medium, light and so on. Adhere color groups onto legal size calico cat will be much more appealing with careful planning. Pick
paper with glue stick. Copy each set of color-sorted patterns; save wood colors that will be close to a real calico cat’s coloring. Peel
a copy for future use. Tape contact paper flat on a board. Spray and stick the pattern pieces on your selected pieces of wood. The
adhesive on the pattern and contact paper and put together. Cut contact paper will enable you to reposition your pattern piece if
out each paper pattern piece. Contact brand contact paper seems you change your mind on grain direction.
to work better for me than other brands.
INTARSIA
Step 3 Step 4
Check your blade angle. Make sure your #5 blade is square to the Cut out your backer board using 1⁄4" plywood. Use a full pattern
saw table. Equally important is having flat wood for a good cut and cut inside of the outside lines about 1⁄16" all the way around.
and fit. Plane any wood that is not perfectly flat. Using a scroll Sand and stain just the edges. Mark your glue side. For this project
saw, cut out all the pieces using 3⁄4"-thick wood. it’s pretty clear which side is the front, but some projects are more
symmetrical and you can easily make a mistake and glue to the
wrong side.
Step 5 Step 6
Lay out all the cut pieces as you get them done on a full pattern To make shaping easier, group body sections together and glue
taped to a work board. Check for fit and make adjustments as with “Super T” glue using an accelerator to set up in ten seconds.
needed. Now is the time to make any wood color or grain This super glue technique is only temporary for sanding and
direction changes if you do not like the overall look. On this shaping large sections and will break apart to sand the inside
project, I decided I did not like the direction of the grain pattern on edges of each piece. See the Tip box.
two pieces. I recut and replaced both. Keep in mind the entire
piece will darken with the finish. It is a good idea to test the color
of your wood before you start to cut. Take a small sample of the Step 8
wood you plan on using and put some gel varnish on it, to see
what your final color will be.
Step 7
Lay out the shaped pieces on a full pattern. Make any final
sanding adjustments. Lay out on backer board to check fit. Any
trimming of overhanging edges can be done with a Dremel
sanding tool after the pieces are glued to the backer board. Then
simply retouch up the bare edges with dark stain.
SPECIAL SOURCES
• Kathy Wise Designs Inc. is happy to present
You can make your intarsia project come alive by carefully shaping the Cat Collection Intarsia Series. Eleven other
your pieces to achieve varying depths. I did most of the shaping cat patterns, including a Siamese, Persian and
and sanding using a pneumatic drum sander. I used an air tool American Shorthaired Tabby, are now available.
with a 1⁄2" sanding band to get the small details and round inside Patterns are $10, plus $2 shipping (in the U.S.A.,
edges that I couldn’t reach with the big drum sander. As you work Sitting Black & $4 in Canada). For a free catalog sheet showing
with the pieces, try to visualize the different levels of a real cat’s White Cat #406 the New Cat Series and other patterns, contact:
body. If you have a cat in the family, take a look over its face, legs
and ears. The careful shaping of the varying levels will give a nice Kathy Wise Designs Inc. • To see Kathy’s Intarsia
3D feel to the finished piece. Don’t be afraid to experiment. You PO Box 60 Catalog and Order
can always recut another piece. Form On-line, go to
Yale, MI 48097
the website,
Fax: 810-387-9044 www.kathywise.com
kathywise@bignet.net
Sitting Siamese #403
Step 9 Step 10
Apply varnish finish. Using a soft rag, hand wipe Bartley’s White Glue together and finish. I like to tack together sections of my
Base gel stain on the white pieces. Let set a few minutes and wipe project with 100% silicone glue. This prevents them from sliding
off with another clean rag. Let dry overnight. Put a coat of gel and moving when I glue. Group together the head, leg, body and
varnish on all white pieces and let dry overnight. Apply final coat of tail sections. Place a small drop or two of glue in between your
varnish. Using a soft rag, hand wipe natural gel varnish on all other pieces, press together and arrange on a pattern board for correct
pieces. Wipe off with a clean rag. Let dry, put on a second coat. placement. Let dry overnight.
Step 11
Use Super Glue to Hold Sections Together for Sanding
Try using “Super T” glue with “Quick Set” accelerator to hold small
or large sections of your piece together for shaping. Hold your two
pieces together and put one or two tiny drops of Super glue on
the bottom, add a quick spray of Quick Set to the bottom area. Set
down on a piece of scrap paper and make sure your two pieces are
completely flat and fitting tightly. Do this quickly as it will set up
in about ten seconds. Add other pieces to your section one at a
time, making sure they are flat. Do not use too much glue, as it will
be difficult to break apart and will run down and stick to the paper.
Now you can shape an entire leg or body section on the
sanding drum and get a nice, even flow from one piece to the
next. When you are done shaping and sanding, sharply rap the
section on a tabletop and it will come apart easily. Be careful
with small delicate parts because too much force will break the Arrange and glue pieces to backer board using Titebond glue. If
wood apart. If two pieces are stubborn and don’t break apart, you need to realign a silicone-tacked piece, simply pull apart. Glue
simply recut with the scroll saw on the parting line. Be patient as and weigh down with sand bags or clamp. Let dry overnight and
this technique takes a little practice, but the finished results of then put on one more finish coat of varnish on your cat. Saturate a
your intarsia piece makes it well worth the effort. cloth, squeeze out the excess and wipe a light coat of varnish on
the entire project. Attach a sawtooth hanger and your calico cat
project is finished. A special thanks to my father-in-law, Phil
MATERIALS & TOOLS MacDonald, whose help with cutting out this project enabled me to
Materials: finish it in time for the article deadline date.
• 3⁄4" x 12" x 12" dark walnut (D) • Super T glue
• 34⁄ " x 8" x 10" white basswood (W) • Quick Set accelerator
• 3⁄4" x 8" x 10" mahogany (M) • Gel natural varnish and base
• 3⁄4" x 2" x 2" locust (Y) white gel stain About the Author
• Wiping rags Kathy Wise started designing special dog intarsia
• 3⁄4" x 3" x 3" light oak or
other light wood (L) • Sawtooth hanger patterns for her father-in-law, Phil MacDonald’s, intarsia
• 3⁄4" x 2" x 2" ebony (B) • 100% silicone caulk business. When a customer asked for a hard-to-find
• 1⁄4" x 24" x 12" plywood breed or a special likeness of their pet, Kathy would
for backer Tools: make the pattern. She found that she enjoyed designing
• #5 blade original patterns and creating her own unique intarsia
• Roll of clear shelf contact
paper • Drill with 3⁄16"-diameter bit works of art. For over 23 years, Kathy has designed and sculpted
• Temporary bond spray • Pneumatic drum sander thousands of dog and animal figurines for the giftware industry.
adhesive • Dremel with sanding band
• Titebond glue • 1⁄2" sanding drum
THE ULTIMATE
Apply Black Paint and Cutting Lines Disappear
By Tom Zieg
Photocopy at 200%
PUZZLE
T
he making of this puzzle is quite
simple, really. But putting it together
will drive your friends mad. The
next time you want to create a stir, give this
puzzle as a present or get it out at a party.
How good are your puzzle-solving skills?
Check the handy chart to find out.
And for those of you who are not
satisfied with just a black puzzle, we
posted a different pattern for a red
puzzle on our web site at
www.scrollsawer.com.
Travel Size
Puzzle Provides
Hours of Toddler Fun
By Joanne Lockwood
T
o put it in county fair terms, this Step 2: Cut and Sand. Cut out the
project’s a blue ribbon winner. You’ll project. Remove the tape. Sand and seal
have a great time cutting the cow all the pieces with DecoArt DS17 Multi- How about making a locket in miniature if
puzzle, and children will have fun putting Purpose Sealer. You do not want to seal you really want to challenge yourself!
it together and taking it apart. It’s also a inside the holes, as the pieces will not
great visual aid showing youngsters the come out if the grain is raised. It is best line of glue on the underside of this piece,
many different types of food that come to do the sealing before the puzzle pieces align it with the 1⁄8"-thick bottom piece
from cows. This is a great gift, but it is not are cut. Let dry. Re-sand. and clamp. Using a wet cotton swab,
meant for tots who still put objects in their remove any excess glue. Do not put the
mouths. To avoid such a circumstance, Step 3: Trace all the patterns. Then pieces back in. Let dry.
enlarge the pattern accordingly. I used a adhere the pattern for the puzzle pieces to
thinner top layer but decided a thicker a 1⁄2"-thick piece of wood with spray glue Step 5: Sand all of the small pieces well,
one would be better, so there is more room or transfer paper. Do not use carbon paper! especially on the edges if necessary. If you
for the peg. use a new blade when cutting, sanding will
Step 4: Drill entry holes and cut puzzle probably not be necessary at this point.
Step 1: Getting Started. Cut all three pieces. Using your smallest drill bit, drill
pieces of wood to size. Sandwich them in blade entry holes next to each puzzle Step 6: Align all three pieces and use
the order given in the materials list, top, piece. Insert one end of a #5 blade into the the 1⁄4"-diameter bit to drill a hole in the
center and bottom. Use masking tape to hole you drilled by the cheese, re-tension ear for the axle peg, which is indicated by
secure around the edges. Adhere the cow your blade and cut the piece out. Repeat the X. Insert the peg through the top
pattern to the top piece with spray glue. this process until all the puzzle pieces are piece, add a tiny drop of glue to the tip of
Spray only the pattern, not the wood. cut out. Leave the pieces out. Put a thin the peg and insert into the hole.
CREAM
WHIP
CREAM
SOUR
BUTTER
O
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C
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C
A
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T
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COTTAGE
CHEESE
MILK
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FRIENDSHIP QUILT
Share Great Memories with this PICTURE FRAME
Unique Photo Display
By Brenda Herthel
G
ood friends are like a Step 5: Cut the outside of
quilt you can wrap the project. Cut the
around yourself for perimeter lines, then make
comfort. Now you can honor sure they’re straight.
those bonds with this lovely
photo frame project. Fill it Step 6: Add the finishing
with treasured memories, give touches. Sand as necessary to
it to your best friend and remove any rough edges in the
watch his or her face light up letters and other small areas.
with joy. Spray with a polycrylic finish
of your choice, sanding lightly
Step 1: Prepare the blank. between layers. Finish with
Make a photocopy of the several layers of spray, letting
pattern to attach to the wood. each coat dry well before
Keep the original for adding another. A piece of
reference. You can cover the crumbled brown paper bag can
block with clear packaging also be used as superfine
tape or just attach the pattern sandpaper. Once everything is
to the plywood with the embellished (see TIP), attach
temporary bond spray an 11" x 14" piece of fun foam
adhesive (See TIP). to cover all pieces on the back
Patterns for
for stability, and let dry.
Friendship Quilt on the A sawtooth hanger or
PATTERN PULLOUT other hanger of your choice
Step 3. Cut out lettering first. Work your will finish the project.
Step 2: Drill blade entry holes. In the way around the pattern, cutting out the
square picture cutouts, it is best to drill a lettering with a #5 reverse tooth blade. TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
starter hole near each corner. Drill a Make sure that you have free clearance to Embellishing the project
starter hole in each word, near the bottom be able to turn your project 360 degrees on Use your photos for the larger squares, filling
of an end of a letter to ease into the line. the table to easily follow the printed lines. some or all of them with memories. The
Stack cutting can give you more control. lettering and smaller squares can be backed
with fun foam, material, scrap booking
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Step 4: Cut the boxes. To help in cutting paper or felt. Attach items with small drops
Materials: of hot glue or Aleene’s Tacky Glue.
• 1⁄4" x 11" x 14" Baltic birch plywood straight lines on the inside of the picture
• 2"-wide packaging tape frames, use wide tape to attach a metal
• Sandpaper, 100 grit ruler or a straight piece of thin metal to About the Author
• Temporary bond spray adhesive the pattern along the line that you want to Brenda Herthel has been
• Spray finish, clear scrolling for about four years
cut. Cut from the starter hole to the
• Sawtooth hanger and designing patterns for the
corner and then continue down the line
last two years. She lives with
Tools: of the ruler. Stop when you get to the next
her husband and family in
• #5 Flying Dutchman reverse blade or corner, and remove your blade. Reinsert
similar blade
Lake Elsinore, California. Brenda has a website
the blade in the next hole. This technique that offers freebie patterns of all different kinds.
• Drill or drill press with 1⁄8" drill bit
helps with making square corners. Log onto www.bigwood2littlewood.com.
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From
North American
Wildlife Patterns
Design by
Lora S. Irish
By Bob Duncan
I
t all started when Brad visited Cindy’s Wine Cellar in
Bellbrook, Ohio. He saw the store’s logo, and it looked like
an interesting project to cut out with his new 24" Sears
Craftsman scroll, so Brad asked permission to use the logo. He
gave the completed work to the store.
It was this logo that inspired Tom and Lynda Mays to
commission Brad to do two years worth of scrolled interior
work—all in mahogany—in their wine room, The Grape
Escape.
The logo Brad cut out just for practice that led to a two-year
commission.
He shows
off the
gate after
it is
Lower right panel has been cut from the fitted blank.
glued,
screwed
and
clamped.
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s s ic T r acto
Stir Enduring Memories
la r
With This Popular Ford
By Troy Thorne C
I
learned to drive tractor on a 1952
Ford 8N Jubilee tractor, so this
project brings back fond memories.
This classic tractor design is presented
in its most basic form, but feel free to
adapt to a clock project or a shelf
design, too. Whether you live in a more
urban area and pine for the old spring
traditions, or if you live in the country
and see them every spring, this classic
tractor portrait is sure to become a
cherished addition to any home.
Slope
Sided
Box
Create a Charming,
Rustic-Looking Container
from Found Wood
By Jim Stirling
Y
ou never know when and where
you might find a piece of wood
meant for your scroll saw. This
box was created from a stout, dry oak
limb found outside the Scroll Saw
Workshop office during my visit.
This box is made using the principle
of the sloping core cut. Tilting the table
while cutting out the core will produce a
conical piece that slips down snuggly
into the case of the box. Slicing this core
will then produce a base for the box and
a lid-retaining ring. The principle can be
used to make many other shapes of
boxes. Examples of pieces I have made
are a map of Australia and a maple leaf.
A heart shaped box is a winner for
Valentine’s Day.
Preparation
I cut a suitable section for the box off the
branch with a handsaw, then, I sliced
this horizontally on the band saw. The
first cut removes the bark and 1⁄4" of
material on one side to form the base of
the box. Using this flat surface against
the guide, I then sliced the material into
two pieces, one forming the case of the
box and the other the lid. Each piece
must be thin enough to be able to pass
under the arm of the scroll saw. In our
case, each piece had to be less than Boxes showing the shape of Australia and a maple leaf are other examples of
2" high. scrolling using the sloping core cut principle.
Step 1 Step 2
Before starting, make sure the height of the wood fits under your The piece that is flat on both sides will form the case of the box.
saw’s arm. The cutting height for each piece of this project should Place this on the table with the widest side up. Using a pencil and
be no more than 2". ruler, mark straight lines about 1⁄4" in from the bark on both sides.
Also mark similar lines 1⁄4" from the ends. Round off the corners to
make a rectangle on the top of the piece.
Step 3 Step 4
Turn the same piece over and, using a pencil, make a straight line Place the wood on the saw table in front of the blade. Using the
about 1⁄4" from the bark on the two long sides. On the ends of the back left hand mark as a guide, push down the right hand side of
wood, mark lines that connect the longitudinal lines on the top to the table until the blade is parallel with this line. Leave the block
the bottom longitudinal lines. These lines will be used to indicate of wood where it is on the table, and using a hand drill and a 1⁄16"-
the amount of table tilt when cutting. diameter bit, make a blade entry hole somewhere along the left
longitudinal line. You should be able to bore vertically. If the drill is
too short to go all the way through the wood, make a drill bit
from wire. Cut wire that is about the same diameter of the bit and
about 3" to 4" long. Sharpen the end on the belt sander into a
chisel shape and put it into the drill chuck. You should be able to
drill the remainder of the hole with this. Don’t drill into the scroll
saw table!
Step 5 Step 6
Insert a #9 straight, cutting blade into the blade entry hole and Remove the conical core from the box case and then remove the
install the blade in place. Cut out the rectangular core in a blade from the center of the case.
counterclockwise direction. Remember to be patient with your
cutting. With this thickness of wood, the blade is really being put
to the test. Too much pressure will break the blade, too little will
overheat it.
Step 7 Step 8
Push in the core piece into the case until it stops, and using a Remove the core piece. Mark off the base of the box. Using the
pencil, draw a line around the bottom of the case onto the pencil and your curled middle finger as a guide, make a
protruding base. There was about 1⁄16" protruding on my box, but rectangular mark 1⁄4" above the mark you made in the last step.
your results may vary, depending on the angle of the cut. Next mark off the lid-retaining ring. Draw a similar rectangular
line 1⁄4" down from the topside of the core. If the core is small
enough, slice it on the scroll saw; otherwise use a band saw. The
MATERIALS & TOOLS table will still be tilted at the proper angle, so that when the core
Materials: Tools: is placed on its side, the blade will cut vertical slices through the
• Handsaw • Band saw wood. Cut along all three marks. This will produce four slices of
• 1 piece, 21⁄2" x 6" x 3" dry • Drill with 1⁄16"-diameter bit or wood. Only the top and third from top pieces will be used.
branch wood, with bark still on just big enough to let the
• Pencil scroll saw blade through
• Sandpaper, 100 grit • Ruler
• Loctite Outdoor Wood • #9 straight, cutting blades
Worx-Easy Flow System or • Belt sander
any other wood glue
Step 9 Step 10
Cut the lid-retaining ring. Take the top slice, and using your pencil The lid-retaining ring will be glued onto the bottom of the lid to
and third finger as a guide, mark off a rectangle about 1⁄4" from hold the lid in place. This lid ring will fit snugly into the top of the
the edges. Drill a blade entry hole and cut out the core as done in box. Using 100-grit sandpaper, gently sand this piece smooth. Also
Step 5. sand the bottom of the lid.
Step 11 Step 12
Follow these instructions to help correctly position the lid-retaining Using the belt sander, smooth the 1⁄4"-thick rectangle piece, which
ring: Place the lid upside down, and place the box case upside will be inserted into the box and become the bottom. Glue the
down on top of this. Align the edges of both pieces. Then take bottom into the box. Push the bottom out until it fits snugly. After
your pencil and mark around where the inner edge of the case the glue is dry, you may need to use the belt sander to sand the
meets the underside of the lid. Using Loctite Outdoor Wood Worx bottom of the box.
glue or another wood glue, glue the retaining ring onto the bottom
of the lid. To ensure a good bond, apply some pressure. Put the
lid, ring down on a flat surface, and then balance something
weighing a couple of pounds on top. Allow the glue to dry for a
couple of hours. FURTHER READING
By Jim Stirling
Scroll Saw Castles
About the Author Create unique, collapsible castles with this unique scroll
This is the third article Jim Stirling has written saw relief technique. Includes cutting diagrams for eight
this year for Scroll Saw Workshop. His most projects.
recent article for the magazine was “A Toy $12.95 plus $3.50 S&H (parcel post)
from the Land Down Under,” Summer 2004
Available from:
(Issue #15). Born in Australia, Jim is known Fox Chapel Publishing
for his techniques to scroll collapsible castles 1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA 17520
and relief scenes. He lives in Norway, on Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885
Stirling Station, with his wife, Edel, and their www.FoxChapelPublishing.com
two children. Or check your local supply store.
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The sun pattern has two sets of four Finishing and Assembly
holes marked at the bottom (labeled a- Step 1: For the sun, brush on a
h). These are for attaching the four basecoat of thinned acrylic gold paint.
chimes. You will use two holes to hang Thinning the paint makes it easier to
each chime so they hang freely. The cover all the cuts without clogging them.
larger hole at the top of the sun is for When the basecoat is dry, mix a lighter
hanging the finished piece, and the shade using white and gold. Sponge this
larger bottom hole is for attaching the on lightly over the darker basecoat.
bird clapper. These holes are indicated When the second coat is dry, sponge on
on the sun pattern by the heavy, bold a few touches of metallic gold highlights
dots. The bird pattern has one hole overall.
H
ere’s a project that’s not only shown in a similar manner, for attaching Sponge paint the piece. First,
interesting to cut but creates the bird to the sun. moisten your sponge in water and wring
soothing music for folks who the sponge nearly dry. Lightly dip a
need to slow down for at least a few Cutting the Basic Pieces portion of the sponge into the paint.
minutes each day. I’m dedicating these Step 1: Photocopy and attach the Then, dab your sponge a few times onto
Sun and Bird Wind Chimes to those of patterns. Either transfer the patterns a piece of scrap paper. This distributes
us tending to jobs and/or children and onto the plywood using Saral Wax Free the paint evenly through the sponge and
an upcoming summer that will fly by too Transfer Paper or glue them to the wood prevents “globs.” Lightly tap the paint-
quickly. You’ll be proud to tell your with temporary bond spray adhesive. loaded sponge over your work. It’s best
inquiring friends that you made these to start out with a too-light rather than a
wind chimes. But beware, they’ll likely Step 2: Drill the blade entry holes and too-heavy application. You can always
ask you to make one for them. cut. Using a 1⁄16"-diameter bit, drill all add more paint later. Practice on scrap
blade entry holes as indicated on the wood until you get the texture you want.
Getting Started patterns. Then use a #2/0 Olson blade to
First, buy your wind chimes. (See cut out the pieces.
SPECIAL SOURCES.) I chose a four- TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
chime set sized 41⁄2"- to 6"-long. If your Step 3: Sand the edges lightly with Stain your pieces if you like
chimes are smaller or larger, reduce the 150-grit sandpaper to remove any burrs. Instead of sponge painting, staining this
pattern size accordingly. project is an option. But since the finished
If you decide to enlarge the pattern, a Step 4: Drill the hanging and chime project will hang outside, be sure to use an
bit thicker plywood for the sun piece holes. A 3⁄32"-diameter bit should be fine outdoor varnish to seal it. Since you will be
to drill these holes. Use a finer bit if you staining and finishing both sides of your
would be better, say 1⁄4" to 3⁄8". The bird
pieces, remember to wipe off any varnish
clapper should stay at 1⁄8" thick, because have one for the remaining holes. Insert
that seeps through the cuts right away, so
you want it light enough to sway in the toothpicks during painting and finishing your finish stays even on both sides.
breeze. to help keep the holes open.
64 Scroll Saw Workshop • Spring 2005 Sun and Bird Wind Chimes
468-Sun & Bird Wind Chimes 12/14/04 1:20 PM Page 65
SPECIAL SOURCES
Aluminum Wind Chimes
Sunshine Discount Crafts
12335 62nd Street N, Largo, FL 33773,
800-729-2878, www.sunshinecrafts.com
This color palette contains metallic paint, gold paint, white paint and
a mixture of gold and white paint for the second color coat. The
photo at top shows how the sponge looks after the excess paint has
been dabbed off onto scrap paper. Photo at bottom, left, shows the
second coat of mixed colors being sponged onto the sun.
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Bowling
Trinket Box
You Can Make Nice Keepsakes
for Your League
By Timothy Lack
E
verybody likes boxes and here’s one you can scroll for
your high-rolling bowling buddies. These boxes can make
a nice season ending gift for league bowlers. Trinket boxes
such as this one are a bit more difficult to make than the napkin
holders I shared in the Holiday 2004 Scroll Saw Workshop (Issue
#17). But such boxes also stand out at craft fairs. Box: Use a darker 11⁄2"- to 2"-thick stock. Mahogany or black
The pattern I am providing here comes from my walnut is among my favorites. The 1⁄8" drill hole may break out
LackWood.com website. Using a #5 skip reverse tooth blade, the bottom but about 1" deep is enough. First, cut the inside of
you’ll need to cut three pieces for the box. I usually use a #58 the box. Then, glue a slightly larger square of 1⁄4"-thick stock
bit to start the inside cuts. The three pieces to be cut are: to the bottom of the box and cut the outside dimensions
through the two pieces. A 1⁄8"-diameter dowel that’s 1" long is
Cover: Use 1⁄4"-thick stock or plywood. I like to use maple or a glued into the bottom of the cover. Then slide the dowel into
light-colored wood for the top and bottom to contrast with the the hole in the box to act as a hinge.
darker box (see photo). Drill the 1⁄8" hole as far through the cover
from the bottom as possible without breaking out the top of the Bottom: Use a piece of 1⁄4" x 39⁄16"x 39⁄16" stock or plywood.
cover. Notice the cover plan is drawn in reverse with the “X” for As I mentioned, I like to use a light-colored wood that matches
“Strike” on the wrong side so it will be correct when assembled. the cover. The bottom is glued to the bottom of the box after
The cover will be pivoted on a dowel to open and close the box. cutting the inside hole of the box. Then, cut the outside,
You should leave the line on the outermost cut on the cover so you assemble the cover by inserting the dowel into the hole and
can sand it to fit exactly on the box after assembly. sand the whole thing smooth.
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Patterns courtesy of
LackWood.com
Cover (do not drill all the way through—see text) Box
By Jeff Paxton
W
ithout a doubt, Psalm 23 is one of the most popular TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
passages of the entire Bible. We hear it read at
Using The Pattern As A Wall Plaque
weddings, funerals, and see it printed on greeting
This pattern can easily be converted so that it can be hung on a wall in
cards, and also framed hanging in homes and churches. The
your home, office or church. Simply enlarge the pattern 130% to 150%,
comforting message of the psalm is what draws us repeatedly depending on the size you desire, and ignore the instructions for the base.
to this passage of Scripture. To hang the plaque on a wall, there is no need to attach any hangers to
You can scroll this piece to sit on a desk, or to place on a the back of the project. Simply place a nail in the wall, and hang the piece
bookshelf or mantle as a constant reminder of that comforting over the nail. Using the 1⁄2" oak will hide the nail very well. When you
truth that the Lord takes care of His own. Better still, scroll this stain the piece, keep in mind that the words of the project will look better
project to give to a friend or family member to remind them of and will be easier to read on a wall that provides contrasting colors.
this wonderful truth.
Step 1
section.) Use a premium quality temporary bond spray
adhesive to attach the pattern to the wood. Make sure the grain
of the wood is running in the direction you want before
securing the pattern to the wood. If the pattern lifts while
cutting, apply some clear packaging tape to keep the pattern in
place. The packaging tape will also lubricate the blade to help
keep the blade from burning the wood. It is not necessary to
cover the entire pattern with tape, just those places that are
smaller and tighter, thus requiring a slower pass in the 1⁄2" oak.
Step 3: Drill the blade entry holes. Use a drill or drill press
Step 1: Carefully select the wood for this project. Look for to make the blade entry holes with a 1⁄16"-diameter bit. As
some oak that has the grain visible with a certain character that much as is possible make the entry holes near right angles or
will stand out when stained. For this project, I purchased the corners in the areas to be cut out. By starting and finishing a
1⁄2" oak in a width of 6" x 2', which is common at most home cut in these places, you will ensure that your cuts turn out
centers. I then cut the wood in half, leaving me two pieces 1' smooth, and you’ll reduce wear and tear on the blade caused by
long x 6" wide. Using a premium wood glue and a clamping cutting through a lot of waste material.
workmate bench, I glued the two pieces together. If such a
workbench is not available, three bar clamps will work just as Step 4: Cut out the pattern beginning with the most difficult
well. By preparing your work piece this way, you get to select letters, and work to the larger and easier cuts. Make sure all
the wood that will look best, and save some money as well. inside cuts are made, as well as those that make the cracks in
the rocks at the bottom of the pattern, before making the final
Step 2: Photocopy the supplied pattern at 100%. Using outside cut. To make the outside cut, drill a blade entry hole
some scissors, cut around the edges of the pattern so that there near the bottom corner and begin here rather than cutting from
will not be any overlap when you the outside of the wood. By using a blade entry hole for the
Patterns for
Lord is My Shepherd on the glue the pattern to the wood. outside cut, you keep the entire piece intact until you complete
PATTERN PULLOUT (Find the pattern on the pull-out the final cut.
Step 5 mineral spirits to remove the glue residue. Allow the piece to
dry thoroughly before sanding. To remove any small splinters
or rough edges on the letters, use some 150-grit sandpaper
wrapped around a nail to get inside the letters. Final sanding is
done with 220-grit sandpaper.
TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
Getting The Wood Level Before Gluing
Since you are actually gluing two flat pieces of wood together for this project,
you must make sure the bottom and top of each piece are perfectly flat
before gluing. If not, there will be cracks or voids where the pieces have been
glued together. I suggest using a belt sander to get the proper fit. By holding
the pieces together and applying some pressure with your hands, you can see
any areas that are not perfectly flat, and smooth them down with the belt
Step 5: Remove the pattern from the wood using a hot air sander. Keep working the wood until the pieces fit perfectly together.
gun or mineral spirits. Use a small paintbrush with some
Step 6 Step 9: Apply the stain. Before staining the piece, check to
make sure that no glue seeped out when gluing the pieces
together. Any glue that did seep out should be removed with
sandpaper because the stain will not penetrate the glue and
will leave a yellow streak on your project. Blow all the dust
from the piece, carefully removing any debris from the inside
of the letters.
Use a small brush to apply the stain. Work the stain into all
the letters and crevices in the rocks. Working from both the
front and back of the piece will help get complete coverage in
those hard to reach areas. Allow the stain to dry for 24 hours.
Blow the entire piece again to remove any dust that make have
Step 6: Cut out both the smaller first tier of the stand and settled on it. Then apply three coats of a clear gloss finish spray
the base piece to the dimensions listed in the Materials & waiting at least 30 minutes between each coat. Allow the piece
Tools list. Sand both pieces with 150-grit sandpaper followed to dry at least 24 hours.
up with 220-grit. Check to make sure the top piece will sit
squarely on the base with no space or cracks showing. Also MATERIALS & TOOLS
determine the direction you want the grain of the oak to run. Materials: Tools:
• 1⁄2" x 11" x 9" oak • #3 Flying Dutchman reverse
After wiping the pieces with some tack cloth to remove the • 1⁄2" x 101⁄2" x 1" oak (stand, tooth blade
dust, glue the smaller tier to the top of the base, making sure first tier) • Drill with 1⁄16"-diameter bit
to center the top piece onto the base piece. Clamp the two • 3⁄4" x 12" x 21⁄2" (stand, base) • Clamps (2 bar clamps, and
pieces together and allow to dry for 24 hours. • Sandpaper, 150 and 220 grits small C clamp)
• Tack cloth • Scissors
• Temporary bond spray adhesive • Ruler
Step 7: Sand the stand to remove any glue that may have • Clear packaging tape • 1" paintbrush
seeped out. Do final sanding with the 220-grit sandpaper. Set • Premium wood glue • Belt sander (optional)
the piece with the shepherd and words onto the stand. Before • Medium brown stain • Hot air gun (optional)
gluing, make sure both pieces will fit together without voids or • Mineral spirits • Air compressor (optional)
cracks. Blow any dust off of both pieces with an air compressor • Clear coat finish spray (gloss)
or remove the dust with some tack cloth.
Available from:
Fox Chapel Publishing
1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA 17520
Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885
www.FoxChapelPublishing.com
Or check your local supply store.
SPRING BUNNIES
Segmentation Style—
Perfect Wall Art
for a Child’s Room
By Frank Droege
T
his colorful scene of spring
is another example of scroll
saw art I call mosaic
segmentation. You’ll end up with
a piece that projects a look of
intarsia but this segmentation has
a flat surface, and the numerous
colors are from paints, not
different colored woods.
Rounding the corners will give
the finished artwork the illusion
of a ceramic tile. This project can
hang as a plaque but if the loose
pieces are not glued, you can give
your child a puzzle.
Begin this project by making
multiple copies of the pattern while Step 5: Sand the project. Start by dry your choice, paint the sides and edges of
retaining the original one. Remember, assembling the pieces inside the frame each piece according to your color plan.
you can simplify the project by removing and sand them with the 220-grit
lines and decreasing the number of sandpaper. Then round over the edges of Step 7: Glue the frame to the backing.
pieces in any pattern. the pieces with the handheld grinder. Starting with a corner piece, carefully
Leave the outer edge of the frame square. assemble and glue the pieces in the frame
Step 1: Prepare the blank. Start by with yellow wood glue. Add any fine details,
cutting out a piece of wood a little larger Step 6: Paint the project. Use a tack such as eyes, with paint or a woodburner.
than the pattern you wish to scroll. Then cloth to remove any sawdust from the
glue the pieces. Then, using the acrylic paint of Step 8: When the glue has dried,
Patterns for according to the manufacturer’s directions,
pattern Spring Bunnies on the
onto the PATTERN PULLOUT MATERIALS & TOOLS apply a satin varnish to the entire piece.
board. Then hang the piece for display with
Materials:
• 3⁄8" x 11" x 9" white pine or white cedar sawtooth hooks or wire and eye hooks.
or softwood of choice (pattern board)
Step 2: Using the #2 reverse tooth • 1⁄8" x 11" x 9" (backer board) About the Author
blade, first saw the frame and then the • Temporary bond spray adhesive Frank Droege of Voorhees,
remaining pieces. • Sandpaper, 220 grit New Jersey, is an award-
• Acrylic craft paints of choice winning, multi-talented artist,
• Yellow wood glue who especially enjoys painting,
Step 3: Remove the burrs from the segmentation and painted
• Acrylic varnish
backs of the pieces with 220-grit intarsia projects. Between
• Sawtooth hooks or wire and eye hooks
sandpaper. exhibiting at juried shows and creating his art,
he writes articles for Scroll Saw Workshop and
Tools:
Step 4: Transfer the numbers to the • #2 reverse tooth blade books for Fox Chapel Publishing. His most
• Handheld grinder or micro motor tool recent articles for SSW were “Stylized Butterfly
bottom of each piece. Then carefully pull
with 1⁄4" sand band, for smooth edges Segmentation,” featured in Summer 2004 (Issue
the paper pattern off the wood. • Woodburner (optional) #15) and “Nantucket Lighthouse,” which
appeared in Fall 2003 (Issue #12)
DAYDREAMING CATS
F
eline lovers are sure to love this Step 3: Using 1⁄4"- and 1⁄32"-diameter bits, splinters that may have occurred during
whimsical scene of house cats in drill blade entry holes at a location on the Step 3.
their favorite spot—on a window pattern that you feel comfortable with for
ledge looking out. The portrait with the cutting out the unwanted material. I use Step 5: Insert the scroll saw blade of
hardwood base is classy enough to be the smaller drill bit in the tighter areas that your choice through the blade entry
displayed anywhere, and it looks a lot don’t give you much room and the larger holes and start cutting out the unwanted
harder to make than it actually is! drill bit where I have more space. material.
Step 1: Make a copy of the pattern. Use Step 4: Sand the back side of the stock to Step 6: Remove the pattern from the
scissors to cut the pattern to the 6" x 81⁄2" keep it flat on the saw. This removes any wood, and using 220-grit sandpaper,
size to fit your plywood piece. sand the burrs off of your piece. Sand
TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP the entire silhouette to your desired
Step 2: Using temporary bond spray Minimizing Splinters finish. Remember to always sand in the
adhesive, apply When drilling blade entry holes into a direction of the grain.
Pattern for
the pattern to Daydreaming Cats on the pattern, use scrap wood under your piece to
the plywood. PATTERN PULLOUT keep splinters to a minimum.
Cat Detail
CLIP-N-SAVE
By Joannie West
Controlling
This new column offers tips, tricks,
CH-CH-CHA-CHATTERING
techniques and troubleshooting advice you
can use today to solve common problems
experienced by scrollers on their journey
from a “new blade” to expert. In this
issue, we tackle the always-frustrating
subject of scroll saw “chatter,” and what
blades work best for thick wood.
H
ow many times have you been
sawing along smoothly and just
as you approach a delicate turn,
suddenly, the wood lifts out of your
hands and begins jumping rapidly up and
down, ripping the project out of your
Chattering, when the work piece bounces up and down on the scroll saw table, can easily
hands? This is called chattering.
damage delicate fretwork, but it is easily preventable if you take your time.
Chattering happens when the teeth
of the blade catch on the wood, drawing Wrap the wood in clear packaging Don’t use a dull blade. The life of a
it up and down with the blade’s tape. The adhesive provides lubrication blade can vary quite a bit among brands.
movement. Chattering is not only and allows for freer movement of the As a general guideline: if the blade has
annoying but can be potentially fatal to blade. It also reduces burning. One or been in use for more than one-half hour
your design. First, it can make your two layers wrapped all the way around or has signs of burning, it is time for a
blade wander off your line. Second, the project usually does the trick. new blade.
delicate pieces can break off when the
wood bangs against the table. Proper hand position and pressure is Go easy in the corners. Slow down on
What causes chattering? More important. Finding the balance between those corners. Again, it is a balance
importantly, what will prevent it? Keep applying enough pressure to prevent between going fast enough to prevent
this list near your work area and, for a chattering and little enough to retain burning but slow enough to prevent
chatter-free cutting session, review it fluid movement takes some practice. chattering. It is often helpful to position
before you turn on your saw. Keep in mind that the amount of at least one finger close to the blade on a
pressure needed will change with the tight turn. This puts the pressure right
Choose quality wood. Warped wood thickness and type of wood. Make sure where you need it.
will cause chatter because the cupped you apply even, downward pressure on
shape keeps the wood from laying flat the workpiece. Don’t force the wood into the blade. If
against the table. Buy quarter sawn wood the blade is bending and leaving a notch
when available because it is the most at the back of your throat plate, you are
stable. To reduce warping, store wood on exerting too much force. If the wood is
its edge so the air circulates evenly. forced into the blade faster than the teeth
can cut, then the teeth will catch on the
Remove burrs from the back of the wood.
wood. Drilling almost always results in
burrs. Liked warped wood, the burrs About the Author
keep the wood from laying flat against Joannie West is a frequent
the table. You can lessen their severity by contributor to Scroll Saw
Workshop. She also enjoys
using sharp drill bits, drilling slowly and sharing her love of
using a backer board. Lightly sand the Good hand position keeps steady pressure woodworking with others
back and remove all splinters before on the workpiece, reducing the chance for through classroom instruction.
cutting. “chatter.”
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Cutting
THICK
THICK WOOD
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It’s Slicing Butter
29440 with pin ends. These blades are TOP-RANKED Scroll Saw Blades
.100" wide and have ten regular-style for Cutting Thick Wood
teeth per inch. They cut well in wood up
to 11⁄4" thick but struggle with 2" stock. 1. Olson 408
or 40800
Delta’s plain end blades 40-193 and
40-194 are aggressive blades but are 3⁄16" 2. Olson 407
wide with 10 regular teeth per inch and or 40700
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1⁄4" wide with seven regular teeth per
utting thick wood is always
tough, but there are several inch, respectively. These wider widths 3. Delta 40-192
blades that make the job a little prevent the close radius cuts most
easier! I can recommend six blades from scrollers are used to. 4. Sears Craftsman
three different companies. While many scroll saw blades offer 29440 (pinned)
While it is obvious to me that few a narrow width to do close radius cuts,
scroll saw blades can ever clear out the tooth style (hook is most 5. Delta 40-193
sawdust/chips properly to avoid aggressive) and number of teeth per
burning, The Olson Saw Company’s no. inch (fewer is better) and set (ETS— 6. Delta 40-194
408 or 40800 Thick Wood™ scroll saw Every Tooth Set) combine to prevent
blade (tooth set range .027-.029) was the burning in the most stubborn and
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best blade, followed by Olson’s no. 407 volatile wood.
Frank (Csaba) Pozsgai has
or 40700 Thick Wood™ scroll saw blade Remember, the thicker the piece of been a consultant for several
(tooth set range .022-.024). Each of hardwood cut, the greater the chance of scroll saw manufacturers and
these two blades is .080" wide for close it burning. Hardwoods I have cut with continues to design, fabricate
radius cutting and has seven hook style these blades include white and red oak, and sell accessories making
Eastern maple, Eastern ash, purpleheart, scrolling easier and more fun. He
teeth per inch for efficient chip and dust has written several books on scrolling (including
evacuation. The no. 408 cuts through cherry, black walnut and Alaskan yellow metal and plastic) and has a business called
these hardwood pieces like slicing butter cedar. When cutting such woods, I Pozsgai’s Designs, www.pozsgaidesigns.com,
and without burning even in the tightest suggest placing 3M clear tape or any specializing in scroll saw innovations. He worked
turns. The Thick Wood™ blade is also clear packaging tape over the pattern. for Bethlehem Steel in the metallurgical department
This type of tape helps lubricate the for over 16 years, which has given him a great
available with pins—no. 41001.
advantage when selecting the type of scroll/band
Other blades include Delta’s 40-192 blade to further prevent burning when
saw blades in cutting various materials. He can
with plain ends and Sears’ Craftsman cutting with or against the grain. be reached at frank@pozsgaidesigns.com.
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