The Scrollsaw: Twenty Projects

A comprehensive guide to the scrollsaw, one of the most popular power tools today, with 20 projects that are decorative, practical and simple to make. All the basic scrollsaw techniques and necessary woodworking knowledge are covered, including: what to look for when buying a scrollsaw; choosing suitable material to work with; blade types and when they should be used; making and scaling cutting patterns; basic cutting, internal cut-outs, stack-sawing and bevel cutting; and safety measures. Each project is broken down into easy-to-follow, illustrated steps. The projects include a magazine rack, shoe rack, tool caddy, hanging basket bracket, wind vane, picture frame, mug tree, CD/tape rack, scrollwork shelf, and book ends.