Simple design is easy to cut and has many uses By Brian Dahlen Cut by Dale Helgerson Designing is an obsession for me. As a kid I sat on the beach in Wisconsin and sketched to the sound of the waves. Now, years later, my options have increased thanks to […] The post Making a Floral Trivet appeared first on Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts ..read more

By Dave Van Ess Transform a chunk of scrap wood into a custom blade holder. Measure in 1/2″ (1.3cm) from the edge on all four sides. Buy inexpensive rare earth magnets around 1/2″ (1.3cm) in diameter (the size doesn’t really matter). Choose a Forstner bit slightly larger than the rare […] The post Stay-Put Blade Holder appeared first on Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts ..read more

The Spring 2025 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of fascinating features and techniques, as well as nature-themed projects and patterns.   This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112.    Feature […] The post Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Spring 2025 (Issue #98) appeared first on Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts ..read more

This sweet design is a treat to cut and assemble By Sarah Lyn Chamberlain This time of year, there’s nothing better than a fresh batch of cookies baking in the oven. My family and I would always bake together, and gingerbread cookies were my favorite. This puzzle is an ode […] The post Gingerbread Man Puzzle appeared first on Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts ..read more

This clever, pocket-sized device combines six scrolling tools in one. There are some tools a scroller uses every day. In an organized shop, they are always within easy reach. Unfortunately, my shop is not that organized. I designed this project to combine several of the most useful tools into a […] The post Scroller's Aid appeared first on Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts ..read more

Use this clever design in a scout’s Pinewood Derby® or as a working wooden car By Troy Thorne While designing diff erent cars for my son’s Pinewood Derby scouting event, I came up with the idea of a Jeep that meets the offi cial rules for the derby. If you […] The post Off-road Racing Jeep appeared first on Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts ..read more

The Winter 2024 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of fascinating features and techniques, as well as wintry-themed projects and patterns. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112.  Features Treasure from Trash […] The post Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Winter 2024 (Issue #97) appeared first on Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts ..read more

Spell out your name—or a cozy holiday message—with a stylish set of letters  By Dave Van Ess Cut by Steven Gazes This classic string light alphabet, while simple, is a great way to practice cutting sharp curves. Scroll initials for family, friends, and coworkers. Getting Started Photocopy the patterns. Cover […] The post Classic String Light Ornaments appeared first on Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts ..read more

Freestanding deer puzzle makes a perfect trophy By Judy and Dave Peterson Unlike most of my patterns, this project comes with a lesson. I developed my original deer pattern many years ago, and it wasn’t very successful. A couple of years went by, and I signed up for a wildlife […] The post Buck Season Puzzle appeared first on Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts ..read more

Follow these guidelines to choose the right wood for your project By Staff of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Two types of material are commonly used to make scroll saw projects: natural wood and manufactured wood. Natural wood is milled from trees and dried. Manufactured wood, such as plywood and […] The post Wood Selection appeared first on Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts ..read more