A Workshop That Started with Steve

A Workshop That Started with Steve

Steve made the scroll saw feel approachable by giving beginners the patterns, instruction, and encouragement they needed to try. Craig’s story shows how one video and an inexpensive first saw grew into seven years of scrolling, tubs of finished projects, and a complete woodworking shop.

Here is Craig’s story:

I was scrolling the internet one day and looking at something on Etsy when I ran across a design Steve had put out there. I didn’t own any woodworking tools at that time.

I clicked on one of his videos on how to use the scroll saw, and I said, “I am going to try.” I bought a cheap one at Harbor Freight and realized I could do this—and it was fun. I went and bought a DeWalt seven years ago and have been scrolling Steve’s patterns and other designs from the web. I have tubs and tubs of finished products. I usually hand projects out as gifts to friends, family, and coworkers.

It was Steve and his website that got me going, and I appreciate all of his teachings and patterns. Super nice guy.

I buy all my blades from Bear Woods and bought my Marathon rotary from them. Now I have a complete woodworking shop that all started with Steve.

— Craig

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Thank you for continuing to share your stories with us as we create a living tribute and continue the work of a man who loved all of you, and scrolling, so dearly. 

Steve is known for his clever, inventive, FREE scroll saw patterns. As we work with our team to create new patterns, we would love to include you, Steve's community. If you have a pattern you've made and would be happy to share on the blog like Steve did, a story, or a piece of Steve's you cut, email ssworkshop@bearwood.com !