Easter is just days away. This two-layer Easter cross is ~ ten inches tall and seven inches wide and features a bouquet of Easter flowers.
This pattern is not too challenging. It would be a good pattern for someone who has been scrolling for only a short time. The lettering is going to be the toughest part of the pattern. Take your time and try to keep the letter crisp and straight.
Here is a strategy for keeping the lettering crisp. In the diagram, the black dot is the entry hole. Start the blade there and cut into the corner of the E. (Red line #1). Back the blade into the kerf just enough to cut into the waste area (Red line #2). When you reach the pattern line cut straight into the corner (Red line #3).
This is a basic technique for getting sharp inside corners. This can be easier for new scrollers than trying to make a tight turn.
If you want to make a gift for someone at church or a family member this project can easily be cut in one sitting. You do not need expensive wood for this cut. Even Baltic Birch plywood would be a good choice.
James Wright Scroll Saw Restoration:
James Wright is a woodworker and YouTube content creator. He works primarily with hand tools. His presentation skills in front of a camera are very good. He just has a likeable personality and is very well educated in the use of hand tools.
James just started a series where he will be restoring a 100 year old treadle powered scroll saw. If I know James he will do a fantastic job. He always does. I am a subscriber to his channel and I will bring this series to you through my blog. You can also visit his channel and subscribe for more of his great content. Check it out.
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Scroll Saw Pattern Design Tutorial: DVD
Let me teach you to create a beautiful wooden portrait pattern. I will show you everything you need from start to finish. The video will show you the free software program you can download for Windows or Mac OS. I will show you how to install the program and configure it for best results.
Let me teach you to create a beautiful wooden portrait pattern. I will show you everything you need from start to finish. The video will show you the free software program you can download for Windows or Mac OS. I will show you how to install the program and configure it for best results.
Then I will show you the technique to take your photograph and make a pattern from it. When the pattern is complete we will go in the shop and cut it.
The DVD is $10 plus shipping. This is a data DVD that you will use on your computer to watch the video tutorial
Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2017 in DVD
Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.
This DVD has 2,300 patterns published from 2007 thru 2017.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.
If you use the DVD on a Windows PC there is a simple viewer program to browse through the patterns.
The DVD also works fine on a MAC. The viewer program is not MAC compatible but there is an included PDF with all the patterns shown as thumbnails for easy viewing.
My two "Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw" books make it easy.
The books are $12 each and available for instant download after purchase. Click for Video Demonstration.
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Two Black Walnut Thin Boards @ 1/4" x 8" x 24" each
Do you need wood for a special project? Black walnut is one of my favorite species. It cut well and look beautiful once finished.
The price on Amazon for these two boards is $29.75 and include free shipping.
- You are buying a 2 pack of Black Walnut Boards
- Thin wood, great for scroll sawing, or other crafts. All are kiln dry
- Sanded both sides, ready to use
- Harvested and prepared by the hardworking Amish of upper Wisconsin
- Woodchucks Wood ALWAYS sustainably cuts wood, and replants, 2 to 1