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This little box is about the size of a ring box. The key needs to be removed before the lid will slide off. The box in this picture was the test cut. I modified the final pattern to change the shape of the key. The round key rotated inside the cut which did not work well.
The block of wood for the box is 1.75" X 1.75" X 1.75". This makes for a thick cut. Don't select too dense of a species of wood. I chose cherry which was also not a great choice because cherry has a tendency to scorch. It did and I had some sanding to do. Sanding changes the fit of parts and is not desirable on this project. Something like walnut would be a better choice.
The sequence that you cut this box is important. Follow the instructions in the pattern book.
Would you like to add carving to your woodworking skills?
Some of you are in parts of the world where it's too cold to go into the shop and cut on the scroll saw. Why not turn to a hobby that will let you cut wood and stay in the house? Carving can be tons of fun and you do not need God-given talent to carve a small character. At some point, you may even be able to combine your carving with other woodwork including the scroll saw projects you make.
I bought this book a few years ago. The carving above was one of my first attempts at carving one of these Little Guys. The book takes you cut by cut to the finished Little Guy. Once you learn the sequence of cuts you can change up the characters and make dozens of different Little Guys and Gals.
If you think you cannot carve then this is a good book to gain some confidence. You can get started with one knife and a tiny piece of carving wood.
You can buy the book, knife, and wood on Amazon for under $35. That's a small price for a hobby that just may give you many hours of fun.
$12 per sheet of 12 coins plus $3.50 shipping
Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.
The perfect way to sign your work.
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Products for your consideration:
Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2018 in DVD
This DVD has over 2,600 patterns published from 2007 thru 2018.
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.
Don't have a DVD drive on your new computer. No problem. Buy the catalog on a USB thumb drive.
All the same file but on an easy to use a thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.
Don't have a DVD drive on your new computer. No problem. Buy the catalog on a USB thumb drive.
All the same file but on an easy to use a thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.
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
Want to create beautiful wooden vases on the scroll saw?
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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