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CONTENTS
Volume 5 • Number 2 • Issue 15
April • May • June
How-To Magazine for Wood Crafters
PATTERNS
Stylized Butterfly Segmentation by Frank Droege

57
Piggy
An Intarsia Look at a Fraction of the Cost 11 Banks
Trout Puzzle by Jim Sweet
Unique Woodimals Are Popular for Gift or Sale 15
Octagonal Jewelry Boxes by Gary MacKay
Turn Contrasting Scrap Wood Into Easy-to-Make,
Attractive Containers 17
Wizard Nameplate and Switch Plate by Paula Wendland
Make Your Child’s Room a Magical Place 21 31
Kitty Cat
Grizzly Bear Portrait by Gary Browning Sailchimes
Hone Your Portrait-making Skills with Tips from the Master 24
Victorian Birdfeeder by Paul Meisel
Add a Touch of Elegance to Your Yard with This
Spectacular 30"-high Feeder 27
Kitty Cat Sailchimes by Gail Napora
Adding a Fabric Sail to Your Wooden Project Helps
to Catch the Breeze and the Eye 31
A Toy from the Land Down Under by Jim Stirling
You and Your Child Can Make Hoppy the Kangaroo 35
Golf Tee & Golf Bag by Sam Keener
Unique 2-in-1 Image Makes a Great Gift for Your Favorite Golfer 38
Milkweed Pods Wall Sconce by Joan West
For Less than $20 in Materials, Create This Beautiful
Fan-style Light for Your Home 42
Tool Clock Intarsia by Garnet Hall
A Fun Way to Tell the World You’re a Woodworker 45
Gambler’s Clock by Steve Greytak
A Perfect Addition to Your Game Room 48
15 Trout
Puzzle
2
CONTENTS
11 Butterfly
Segmentation
Volume 5 • Number 2 • Issue 15
Man’s Best Friend by Harry Savage

Boxer Portrait 51
White-tailed Deer Portrait by Rick Parsons
Woodburned Detail Gives This Piece a Rustic Flair 53
Piggy Banks Help Little Savers by Diana Thompson
Make Some for Your Neighborhood Toy Drive 57
Textured and Overlaid Celtic Cross by Patrick Spielman
Create This Stunning Cross in a Day 62
Welcome Plaque by Tom Zieg
The Perfect Housewarming Gift 70
Japanese Mantel Clock by John A. Nelson
Stylized Herons Adorn this Original Antique Timepiece 72
FEATURES
And the Winner Is…

21 Wizard Nameplate
Scroll-A-Fairy Contest Results Are In! 65
Wood + Vellum + Stained Glass + Paper = 1 Awesome Fairy
by Gail Jennings
A Homemade Drip Tank System Saves $50 68
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Column 4
Letters to the Editor 6
News & Notes 8
Info Exchange 10
Bragging Page 13
Beginner Patterns 14
Classifieds/Advertiser’s Index 78
53
White-tailed
Deer Portrait
42 Milkweed Pods
Wall Sconce
Scroll Saw Workshop • Summer 2004 3

EDITOR’S COLUMN
How-To Magazine for Wood Crafters
Variety is the spice of life. Why go
through life eating only vanilla pudding
when you could be enjoying foods from SUMMER 2004
around the world, all offering different Volume 5, Number 2 (Issue No. 15)
tastes and textures to please the palate? The “How To” Magazine for Wood Crafters
Internet: www.scrollsawer.com
In a similar way, you could make
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and make beautiful items for your home
“In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country”
and garden. An elegant wall sconce for
Our Mission:
your home and a Victorian birdfeeder To promote scrolling as an art form and enjoyable
are but two projects in this issue. You’ll pastime–for all ages and all skill levels.
find detailed instructions and complete Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alan Giagnocavo
Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cathy Hart
plans inside this magazine to show you Assistant Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Weinstein
how to turn ordinary wood into Editorial Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gretchen Bacon
something extraordinary. Art Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jon Deck
Contributing Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Burns,
Keeping with the food theme— Rick Hutcheson, John A. Nelson, Judy Gale Roberts,
maybe, I shouldn’t write this column Patrick Spielman and Diana Thompson
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Blades Knowledge Hooked on Scrolling
I read with interest your “Scroll Saw Buyer’s Guide,” Fall One year ago I purchased a Hawk scroll saw. I needed
2003 (Issue #12). In fact, I went out and bought a new data and patterns to get started. I got your magazine
scroll saw. I’ve been a woodworker since I was nine years from a newsstand and became hooked on scrolling and
old and my first power tool was a scroll saw, but I have your magazine. Every time I get your magazine, it’s like
not kept up with scrolling. Please write something for us Christmas. Keep up the good work. Thanks for every
novices about blades. All comments and advertisements issue.
speak of blades as if everybody knows everything. There Ron Lucas
are scads of blades. I’m probably not alone in this Snail mail submission
ignorance.
John Wolf
Phoenix, Arizona
Set It Straight
You’re definitely not the only Please note these updates and corrections to articles that
scroller with questions about appeared in Spring 2004 (Issue #14):
blades. We’re planning to
revisit the topic in an From “World’s Most Difficult Four-Piece Puzzle” by Jim
upcoming issue. By the way, Stirling, several readers mentioned that the puzzle came
“Blade Know-How,” Summer apart too easily.
2001(Issue #3), provided There should have been a third step for scrolling the
information on the seven puzzle, describing how to cut in from the four sides into
basic blade types along with a the center. This third step would result in each piece
skill-building practice having the form of a geometrical cone. You have found
exercise. The information and the correct angle to cut the pieces on 3⁄4" wood, when the
exercise were excerpted from pieces lock with about a 3⁄16" overlap without sliding
John A. Nelson’s Scroll Saw Workbook, now in its second apart. Cut each line of the puzzle from the edge to the
edition. See the Fox Books ad on pages 40 and 41. center, and then back out of the cut. Do not cut all the
way across the puzzle following the line.
Number Drills and Wood The pattern featured in “Graduate’s Clock” contained
To answer the question of where to purchase number extra lines on it. If all lines are cut, the project comes
drills, may I suggest your local hardware man at Ace apart. We apologize for this error. The corrected pattern
Hardware? If that fails, go to NAPA, AutoZone or an is available as a free download (www.scrollsawer.com)
auto parts store. While at the latter, get a point file. They or you may call or write our office for a printed version.
cost about $1.25 and can be used on heavy blades to Scroll Saw Workshop, 1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA
make turning faster and easier. Put the blade in your 17520, 888-840-8590.
machine, tighten it and start the machine. Then hold the
point file on the back corners of the blade to round and From Holiday 2003 (#13), three ornaments were
shape the blade. featured that should have been credited as designs from
I suggest that Mr. Kern, who has trouble finding WOOD Magazine’s November 2002 issue. They are Angel
wood in “Letters to the Editor,” Holiday 2003 (Issue with Horn (#4), Christmas Tree (#11) and Reindeer (#13).
#13), go to the local Goodwill and buy old dressers and
desks, and use the wood from those items. He also can
check with local cabinetmakers because when a board is
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NEWS & NOTES
Events, Contests and Clubs Saturday, July 3, 2004 in Branson, Club News
Second Annual Arkansas Missouri, hosted by Gail and Carole Southern California
Scrollsawer/Woodworkers Picnic Jennings of Quail Hollow Wood Scrollers Unite
May 21 and May 22, 2004 are the Arts. Diana Thompson will be one of
dates for the Second Annual several seminar instructors at the 8
Arkansas Scrollsawer/Woodworkers am to 4 pm picnic at the Ramada Inn
Picnic to be held outdoors at Devil’s Festival Grounds, 1700 W. Highway
Den State Park in Winslow, 76. For more details, visit
Arkansas, between Fort Smith and www.quailhollow-woodarts.com.
Fayetteville. The event will be from
4 pm to 9 pm Friday and 9 am to 3 Northwest Scroll Saw Picnic
pm Saturday. The picnic features a The Wooden Teddy Bear, Inc. is the
cookout for early arrivals Friday sponsor of the Second Annual
evening, vendors, bragging tables, Northwest Scroll Saw Picnic, to be
contests and demonstrations. held in the Portland, Oregon area,
Admission will be $5 per person. July 31, 2004, from 9 am to 4 pm at
For additional details, contact the Gresham National Guard
Marvin Shelley at 479-846-1987 or Armory in Gresham. Admission is Brenda Moore, a member of the San
$5 at the door or $4 if you pre- Diego Seaside Scrollers, assists a
email mshelley@arkansas.net.
young Make-a-Memory workshop
register and pay the sponsor by July
visitor with his scroll saw project.
SAW Expo 2004 in Pennsylvania 16. Children 11 and younger will be
Circle June 12 and June 13, 2004 on admitted free. There will be a brag Members of the Orange County
your calendar for the ScrollSaw table for people who wish to display Scrollsaw Association and the San
Association of the World annual finished items and intarsia and Diego Seaside Scrollers banded
Expo at the Lebanon Expo Center in scrolling contests. Pre-ordered fried together to volunteer their services
Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Activities chicken box lunches are available at the three-day WoodWorks show
will include seminars Saturday by for $5. For more information, visit held January 30 through February 1
Rick Hutcheson and Sam Willcox www.woodenteddybearonline.com at the Ontario Convention Center in
and Sunday by Gary Browning and or contact this alternate website Ontario, California. The two groups
Barry Gross. You also can attend http://groups.msn.com/NWScroller united to staff a Make-A-Memory
ongoing demonstrations, meet other sPicnic. Workshop for children and a scroll
scrollers and return home armed saw demonstration booth. Nearly
with more knowledge and creative Midwest Scroll Saw Picnic 100 children and a few adults tried
ideas about scrolling. Admission is The Midwest Scroll Saw Picnic will scrolling—many for the first time—
$6 per day at the door, or $10 for be held August 7, 2004 at the middle at the workshop, and donations
both days with your advance school in Richland Center, went to a local charity. At the
reservation. Show hours are Wisconsin. Dirk and Karen Boelman demonstration booth, club members
Saturday 9 am to 4 pm (followed by of The Art Factory and Floyd and answered questions from scrollers
a pig roast dinner and square Carol Hacker of Ocooch Hardwoods and would-be scrollers. Many
dancing, with advanced reservations are continuing the picnic’s tradition visitors said they had scroll saws but
and payment required) and Sunday by co-hosting the event. For details, did not know how to get started
9 am to 3 pm. SAW contest judging contact Floyd or Carol Hacker at with their hobby They were advised
also will be completed by 2 pm 888-322-2432. to join local clubs and other
Sunday, when awards will be organizations such as Scrollsaw
presented. For more information Association of the World.
about this event contact, Lucille Do you have something to
Brooke at 610-775-0871 or email share with SSW readers? Looking to Start a Club?
lucilleb@mindspring.com. Send your information to News & We can help you find other scrollers
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Questions, Ideas and Tips from SSW Readers.
Scroll Saw Maintenance Easy Pull-out Section Removal
I have a model DW788 De Walt 20" scroll saw and could As usual, I read the latest issue of Scroll Saw Workshop
not find where lubrication is needed, even through De from cover to cover. What a great magazine; keep up the
Walt. At Cathy Hart’s recommendation, I contacted Rick excellent work. My reason for writing is in response to a
Hutcheson. He told me that there are no letter in the last issue, Spring 2004 (Issue #14). Elmer
lubrication points on the Dewalt. Irwin says that he dislikes the staples holding the pull-
Everything is sealed bearings and when out pattern section in. My solution is to take a ball point
the bearings go bad, you just replace pen with the pen point retracted, slip it over the end of
them. I thought that Rick’s advice might each staple, and stand each end up until
help other scrollers with the same it is vertical. Then I lift the section right
problem. out of the magazine with no damage to
Email from Don Stih the patterns. Once I remove the pull-
out section, I carefully push the staples
back down.
Wood Sources Will Hockenbury
Ken Kern wrote a letter in Holiday 2003 (Issue #13) Belvidere, New Jersey
looking for places to find 3⁄4" wood. Constantines Wood
Center of Florida Inc. is a source he’s looking for. They Share your greatest idea or pose your
have an excellent catalog and can be found at 1040 E. most puzzling question.
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Ralph Wengler East Petersburg, PA 17520 or email us at
Goleta, California editors@scrollsawer.com.

PATTERN PROJECT
Stylized
By Frank Droege
Butterfly
Segmentation
An Intarsia Look at
a Fraction of the Cost
drum sander to
T
his beautiful plaque round the edges,
captures one of the but you can also
butterfly’s most character- hand sand the pieces.
istic traits—its color. Done using
the segmentation technique, a Step 6: Paint the pieces
technique similar to intarsia, the using the acrylic craft
design is cut apart, sanded, painted, paints of your choice. To get
and then glued back together. If you Step 2: Cut the inside border the speckled effect on this piece, a
prefer a more natural look, try using of the pattern using a #2 reverse basecoat of gold was applied, then
stains. With different stains, you can tooth blade. This border is also the white paint was dabbed on with an
produce an intarsia look without inside border of the frame. ordinary kitchen sponge.
spending a lot of money on exotic Step 3: Remove the inner pattern
woods. Step 7: Using the numbers as your
piece and set it aside. Glue the frame guide, glue the pieces in place inside
Step 1: Using temporary bond spray to the backer board with yellow the frame with yellow carpenter’s
adhesive, glue the pattern to the 3⁄8" x carpenter’s glue. Use clamps if glue. Finish with the clear, water-
11" x 9" white cedar board. This desired. Once the glue has dried, cut based satin varnish of your choice.
board is your pattern board. The 1⁄4" along the outside edge of the frame.
x 11" x 9" luan plywood board will Note that you will be cutting FURTHER READING
become your backer board. Set the through both the pattern board and
the backer board. Country Mosaics for
backer board aside. Scrollers & Crafters
Step 4: Set the frame aside. Cut the By Frank Droege
MATERIALS & TOOLS inner pattern piece into the parts Over 30 segmentation patterns
including hex signs, quilt
Materials: marked on the pattern and transfer blocks, signs and more.
• 3⁄8" x 11" x 9" white cedar, pine or the numbers to the backs of the $12.95 plus $3.50 S&H
softwood of choice (pattern board)
pieces. (parcel post)
• 1⁄4" x 11" x 9" luan plywood (backer
board)
• Temporary bond spray adhesive Step 5: Using 180-grit and then 220- Fantasy and Medieval Mosaics
• Sandpaper, 180 and 220 grits grit sandpaper, sand all of the pieces. for the Scroll Saw
Turn pine into beautiful
• Acrylic craft paints of choice I used a Dremel rotary tool with 1⁄4" segmentation art. Patterns
• Clear, water-based satin varnish include knights, castles and
of choice
dragons.
• Yellow carpenter’s glue $14.95 plus $3.50 S&H
(parcel post)
Tools:
• #2 reverse tooth blade Available from:
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• Clamps of choice (optional)
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• Dremel rotary tool with 1⁄4" drum sander Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885
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• Ordinary kitchen sponge or by using a rotary tool will add a nice Or check your local supply store.
touch to the finished piece.

PATTERN PROJECT About the Author
Butterfly Segmentation
Frank Droege is a multi-talented artist who especially enjoys
painting, segmentation and painted intarsia projects. He
frequently exhibits at juried shows and spends time creating
his art. Though he keeps very busy, Frank still makes time
to write for Scroll Saw Workshop and to write books for Fox
Chapel Publishing. His most recent SSW articles were
“Nantucket Lighthouse,” featured in Fall 2003 (Issue
#12) and “Doves of Peace,” featured in
Spring 2003 (Issue #10).
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BRAGGING PAGE
Bragging Page!
“Goblin” By Dick Smith, Congress, AZ
One of the best friends of the Smiths’ dog is Goblin, a Border collie.
Goblin’s owner, Bev, takes care of the Smiths’ dog once in awhile. To
show his appreciation, Dick scrolled a portrait of Goblin for Bev,
using a pattern he made. Dick first used 1⁄4" oak plywood for a portrait
and 3⁄4" poplar for a frame. Then he made a similar version for Bev,
using birch for the portrait and oak for the frame. Primarily a
woodcarver, Dick began scroll sawing about four years ago.
“Home Show,
Kingsford, Michigan”
By Albert Munkacsy, Pembine, WI
Albert has been scrolling since 1946, when his brother bought
him a 24" scroll saw. Now, close to 60 years later, he is retired
and enjoys making scrolled and intarsia projects. He harvests
three kinds of pine, aspen, white birch, oak and soft maple from
his land in northwest Wisconsin. His favorite subjects are intarsia
hummingbirds, and he enjoys modifying patterns by putting
hummingbirds into different flowers. To save his patterns, Albert
puts waxed paper over them before gluing up his projects. He
still uses his old scroll saw, having replaced one belt, one pulley,
one brass bushing, upper arm and motor starter switch.
“Compound Cut Prairie Rose and Vase”

By Don Willenbring, San Antonio, TX
Using a mesquite firewood log, Don crafted the “Compound
Cut Prairie Rose and Vase” (left), by John A. Nelson and
Diana Thompson, Summer 2002 (Issue #7). After his
successful first attempt at compound cutting, Don cleverly
made the most of his waste wood by creating a log sculpture
(right), a couple of wooden desk plaques, some Christmas
ornaments and a dragon desk clock. All of the items were
finished with Watco Danish Oil, natural. Don has been
scrolling about seven years.
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BEGINNER PATTERNS
Scroll a Curious Cat

Practice Cutting Curves
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Materials: Tools:
• 3⁄4" x 41⁄2" x 51⁄2" pine • #5 skip tooth blade
• Temporary bond spray
I
n this article, our third installment of beginner adhesive or glue stick
patterns, we’re focusing on cutting curves. This
exercise is one of 25 in a terrific beginner book from
Fox Chapel, Scroll Saw Workbook. Step 3: Turn the saw on, relax and have fun.
Cutting the Pattern Tips

Step 1: Attach a photocopy of the pattern to the wood • Think of the pattern lines as a road. If, as you are
using temporary bond adhesive. Your wood should be at “driving” the blade along the “road,” you end up off
least 1⁄4" larger than the pattern. For this project, a 41⁄2" x the pattern line, don’t try to force the blade sideways
51⁄2" piece of wood will give you a lot of wood around the to get back on the line. Instead, gradually steer the
edges to hold on to. If you decide to use spray adhesive, blade back to the line.
be sure to spray the pattern and not the wood. Spraying • Take each project as an opportunity to improve your
the wood will make pattern removal difficult. skills. Once you have finished cutting the project, look
at the work carefully. Does the piece have bumps or
Step 2: Insert your blade, with the teeth pointing beestings (places where you’ve moved too quickly off
downward, into the blade clamps. Check the tension of and back to the line)? Are the lines smooth? Are the
and adjust as necessary. You should hear a crisp “ping” corners nice and sharp? If you feel that you want to do
and not a “plunk” when you pluck the blade. Make sure better, take another pattern and piece of wood and try
the blade is at a 90-degree angle to the table. again until you’re satisfied with the result.
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Trout
PATTERN PROJECT
Puzzle
By Jim Sweet
Unique Woodimals Are

Popular for Gift or Sale
TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
Consider Placement of Blade Entry Holes
When drilling blade entry holes, it is best to place them at a
point or corner. If that is not possible, place entry holes as close
as possible to your cutting line and not in the center of the waste
B
oth young and old anglers like this puzzle and cast area. You will save both time and wear and tear on your equip-
their eyes toward it at shows. It’s from my ment if you place those entry holes close to your cutting line.
Woodimal series of puzzles featuring the image of
an animal made from the letters that spell its name. To
Step 2: Photocopy the patterns found on the pull-out
use this pattern effectively, you can enlarge or reduce the
pattern section. Spray the back of the patterns with
size of the patterns by making photocopies to fit the size
temporary bond spray adhesive and attach the patterns
of the wood you choose.
to the wood. Do not spray the wood! (The patterns for
Sometimes, it is difficult to match pieces of a puzzle,
the wave and base are on the pull-out pattern section.)
so it is best to make the trout and the waves from one
If only one puzzle is being made, an alternate method
piece of wood. Doing so will help to ensure that the tail
is to transfer the pattern to the workpiece by using
of the trout will fit properly into the waves.
carbon paper and a stylus.
Step 1: You will need to ensure uniform thickness after
Step 3: Install a #5 skip tooth blade. Using a square,
the puzzle has been sawn out. To do this, before sawing,
make sure your blade is at a 90-degree angle to the saw
either plane both sides or sand them with 150-grit
table and ensure that the tension of your blade is set
sandpaper. If you sand each piece after sawing, you’ll
properly before cutting the outline of your trout and
wind up with pieces that are of unequal thickness.
waves. Improper setting will result in cutting at an angle,
and your puzzle will not come apart correctly. Feed your
MATERIALS & TOOLS work directly into the blade. If you push from the right
Materials: Tools: or left, you will create an angle cut and, again, your
• 7⁄8" x 141⁄4" x 8" hardwood of • #5 skip tooth blade
choice (puzzle and waves) puzzle will not slip apart easily.
• Drill press with #60, 1⁄8"-
• 3⁄4" x 16" x 2" hardwood of and 3⁄16"-diameter bits
choice (base) Step 4: For the inside cuts, create the blade entry holes
• Square
• Sandpaper, 150 and 180 grits with the 1⁄8"-diameter drill
• Hand sander or belt sander
• Temporary bond spray adhesive Patterns for
• Router with 1⁄4" round-over bit. Thread a #5 blade
• 3⁄16" dowel (optional) bit or ogee router bit Trout Puzzle on the
• Minwax Golden Oak (optional) through the holes and
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make your inside cuts.

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Trout Puzzle
Step 5: Add the detail lines around the mouth, eye and TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
gill area. Using a drill and a #60 bit, make the blade entry
holes. Using the #5 blade, cut the lines. Simplify Pattern Removal
One of my customers copies his patterns onto full-page labels,
peels the labels from their backings and applies them to his
Step 6: Using the ⁄8"-diameter bit, drill the eyehole.
1
wood. He says it makes pattern removal from a completed
project easier.
Step 7: Remove the pattern and lightly sand the
workpiece with 180-grit or finer sandpaper to remove
any adhesive residue. Step 10: Stain the puzzle with the color of your choice.
I prefer Minwax Golden Oak to complement the oak.
Step 8: To remove sharp edges from the 2"-wide base, Dip the pieces into the stain you have selected, remove
use a 1⁄4" round-over bit or ogee router bit. If you don’t and place them onto an old piece of newspaper, and
have a router, you can simply soften the edges with a allow them to dry. Before the pieces are completely dry,
sander. wipe each one with a paper towel or a rag to remove
excess stain and drip marks. Wait until the pieces are
Step 9: (Optional) For added stability, attach the puzzle completely dry before assembling the puzzle.
to the base with a 3⁄16"-diameter dowel. Drill a hole that
closely matches the size of the dowel you will place into
the bottom of the waves. Make a corresponding hole in
the base.
About the Author
Jim Sweet took up woodcrafts when he retired
in 1989 from a 40-year career in the aerospace
industry. He and his wife, Lois, worked the craft
show circuit for many years before deciding to
concentrate on
designing and selling
patterns. His most
recent article for
Scroll Saw Workshop was “Stalking
Panther Puzzle” Holiday 2002 (Issue #9),
and he was profiled in Fall 2001 (Issue
#4), in which he also provided a pattern
and instructions for making a bass
Woodimal. You can contact Jim by phone
at 417-272-8423 or via email at
sweetcreations@tri-lakes.net.
Jim’s trout puzzle is only one of

over 200 Woodimals from the
letters “A” to “Z” except for the
letter “X.” Jim has graciously
made the patterns for his puzzles
available to readers of Scroll Saw
Workshop.
Send your request to Jim Sweet,
723 Mark Twain Dr., Reeds Spring,
Missouri, 65737-8784. He’ll send
price lists for Woodimal and non-
Woodimal puzzles, plus include a
sample pattern.

PATTERN PROJECT
By Gary MacKay
Octagonal
Jewelry
Boxes
Turn Contrasting Scrap
Wood Into Easy-to-Make,
Attractive Containers
MATERIALS & TOOLS

Materials:
• 3⁄4" x 11" x 5 1⁄2" walnut for box
(alternatives include cherry or poplar)
• 1⁄4" x 1⁄2" x 5 1⁄2" walnut for box bottom
• 1⁄2" x 5 1⁄2" x 5 1⁄2" walnut for lid
• 1⁄4" x 5 1⁄2" x 5 1⁄2" poplar for lid liner
(contrasting wood color alternatives
include walnut, cherry, maple or oak)
• Pencil
• Temporary bond spray adhesive
• Woodworker’s glue
T
his simple but unique-looking Step 1 • Old newspaper
box makes a great gift on its • Masking tape
own merits or it can become a • Clear packaging tape
• Clear finish of choice
classy container for that piece of
• 8 1⁄2" x 11" poster board (optional)
jewelry your beloved has hinted • 8 1⁄2" x 11" felt or velvet (optional)
about receiving. • Sandpaper, 80 and 220 grits
To save money on wood, you can
make this box using surfaced poplar Tools:
and oak in dimensions and small • Olson #408 Thick Wood blade, 7 teeth
per inch (TPI) or equivalent #12 blade
quantities available in your local Step 1: Prepare the box piece of • #5 reverse tooth blade
home improvement warehouse. You wood. Use your scroll saw and a #5 • Drill with 1⁄16"-diameter twist bit and
can enhance the look of the box by reverse tooth blade to cut your 3⁄4" 1
⁄8"-diameter or larger diameter twist bit
lining the compartments, using walnut box piece of wood in half, • 2 each, screw-type bar clamps with
6" capacity
woodworker’s glue, felt and poster yielding two pieces that measure • 4 each, 1" x 6" x 1" scrap wood
board, all easy to find at craft stores. 5 1⁄2" x 5 1⁄2". Before gluing these two clamping blocks
Try experimenting with different pieces together, use 220-grit • Scissors
wood species or turn your scrap sandpaper to take off any wood • Old flat blade screwdriver
wood into this attractive, easy-to- fuzzies that will prevent the required
make project. wood-to-wood contact. Before

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Jewelry Boxes
gluing, place a single sheet of the box before placing your 1⁄4" x Step 5
newspaper on your clamps to 5 1⁄2" x 5 1⁄2" box bottom on the glued
protect the clamps and work surface surface. Then apply one piece of
from any excess glue that squeezes masking tape to each side of the box
out. Spread a thin layer of to secure the box bottom to the box.
woodworker’s glue on both pieces Using two screw-type bar clamps
and clamp together with the four, and four scrap wood clamping
scrap wood clamping blocks. blocks, clamp the box for about ten
Only tighten the screw clamps minutes. Remove the clamps and
with the force generated by your clean out the squeezed-out glue
thumb and two fingers. It is critical from the bottom of the three
that you do not screw the clamps so compartments with an old flat blade
tight all of the glue is forced from the screwdriver. Reclamp the box with
glue joint. You do not need to wipe your clamping blocks and leave Step 5: Put the lid liner on the
whatever glue is squeezed out. Leave overnight to dry. You can use 80-grit glued surface. Spread a thin layer of
the two pieces clamped overnight sandpaper to remove the glue from woodworker’s glue on the top of the
to dry. the screwdriver. box, being careful not to get any
glue on the three dividers. Place the
Step 2 Step 4 1
⁄4" x 5 1⁄2" x 51⁄2" lid liner on the glued
surface. Clamp the box with the
clamping blocks for ten minutes.
Remove the clamps, clean any glue
that squeezed out and reclamp the
box overnight.
Step 6
Step 2: Adhere the pattern.

Unclamp the box blank that you
made in Step 1. Apply temporary
bond spray adhesive to the back of Step 4: Apply the pattern to the lid
the box pattern and adhere the liner. Unclamp the box and remove
pattern to the box blank. Apply clear the masking tape and pattern from
packaging tape over the box pattern. the top. Spray the back of the lid
Step 6: Cut out the outside box.
Drill 1⁄8"-diameter or larger holes liner pattern with temporary bond
Unclamp the box. Using a 7 TPI
through each of the three spray adhesive and apply the pattern
blade or equivalent #12 blade, cut
compartments. With an Olson #408 to the 1⁄4" x 5 1⁄2" x 51⁄2" lid liner. Cover
out the outside box, and remove
Thick Wood 7 TPI blade or the pattern with clear packaging
the paper pattern from the top of
equivalent #12 blade, cut out the tape. Drill one 1⁄16"-diameter hole
the box.
three sections to create the divided between the rings on the pattern.
compartments. If you intend to line Using a #5 blade inserted through TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
your box with felt or velvet, save one the 1⁄16"-diameter hole, cut out the
Help the Glue Set Up
of the cutout sections and don’t outer ring, then insert the blade
Hold the glued round lid liner in position
remove the paper on it. back in the hole and cut out
for about one minute before clamping.
the inner ring. Using 220-grit sand- This gives the glue time to set up and
Step 3: Secure the box bottom to paper, sand the top of the box prevents the lid liner from sliding out of
the box. Apply a thin layer of dividers and remove any wood position when you clamp it.
woodworker’s glue to the bottom of fuzzies from the top of the box.

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Jewelry Boxes
Step 8
Design Your Own Box Step 7: Cut out the outside lid Step 8: Center the lid liner on the
The accompanying illustration profile. Spray the back of the lid. Apply a very thin layer of
shows how this project pattern lid pattern using temporary bond woodworker’s glue to one side of the
was designed and also indicates spray adhesive, and apply the round lid liner and center the lid
how to draw three other designs. pattern to the 1⁄2" x 5 1⁄2" x 5 1⁄2" lid. liner on the lid. Clamp the lid liner
You will only need a protractor, Cover the surface with clear pack- to the lid with clamping blocks, and
compass with lead point, sharp aging tape. Cut out the outside lid use a screwdriver to remove glue
pencil and paper to make your profile with a #5 blade. Using 220- squeezed out. Allow the clamped
own designs. grit sandpaper, sand the fuzzies from piece to dry overnight.
Quadrant A shows an eight- the lid and round lid liner.
sided box design based on each
side equaling 45 degrees. Set the Photocopy at 100%
compass width equal to the
distance where the angle meets You may make up to ten copies of
the outer circle and draw an arc this pattern for the personal use
of the buyer of this magazine.
outside the outer circle. Draw
another arc from the other point.
Move the compass to the point Box
where the two arcs cross, then
draw the arc that is the outside
profile of your box.
Quadrant B shows a 16-sided
box design based on each side
equaling 22 1⁄2 degrees. Quadrant
C shows a 12-sided box design
based on each side equaling 30
degrees. Quadrant D shows a
8-sided box design based on
15- and 30-degree divisions,
with the outside box profile
arcs drawn from the inner
circle point.

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Jewelry Boxes
Step 9: Sand the box and lid.

Unclamp the lid, remove the
paper pattern, and sand the box
and lid using 220-grit sandpaper.
Apply a clear finish of choice. In
this case, I applied one coat of
shellac.
Step 10: Line the compartments.

(Optional step) To line the
Lid Bottom compartments of your jewelry box
with felt or velvet, proceed this
way: Place a single half sheet of
newspaper on a flat surface. Place
an 8 1⁄2" x 11" sheet of poster board
on the newspaper. Cover one side
of the poster board with a layer of
woodworker’s glue. Roll up an 8 1⁄2"
x 11" piece of felt or velvet, then
starting at one edge of the poster
board, unroll the fabric over your
glued poster board. Place a single
Photocopy at 100% sheet of newspaper over the fabric,
then weigh it down with a few
Note to professional copying
services. You may make up to telephone directories or other
ten copies of this pattern for
the personal use of the buyer
catalogs. Let this work dry
of this magazine. overnight. Using one of the scraps
of wood you saved when you cut
out the compartments, place the
scrap paper side down on the back
of the poster board and trace its
outline with a sharp pencil. Trace
the outline for all three
compartments. Then use a sharp
scissors to cut out the outline.
Insert your linings into the bottom
of the compartments.
Lid Liner
About the Author

Designing and making
jewelry boxes on his
DeWalt 788 saw are Gary’s
primary interests since
moving with his wife,
Helen, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,
from Vermont in 1999. Gary has been
scrolling since 1992 and has been making
jewelry boxes on his band saw and table
saw since 1986. Gary also enjoys golf,
gardening and attending craft shows. He
is a retired programmer and tool designer.

PATTERN PROJECT
By Paula Wendland
Make Your
Child’s Room a
Magical Place
Wizard Nameplate and Switch Plate

Young Harry Potter fans will love this
matching set. Designed by Paula Wendland
and scrolled by Dale Whisler.
I
t all started in high school, when I read The Hobbit Step 2: Photocopy and attach the patterns. The
for the first time. Lately, my husband and I have been provided nameplate pattern allows room for short
happily enchanted with the Harry Potter books as names. For a long name—Jonathan, for example—make
well. Now that our daughter is old enough to read these two copies of the pattern and cut out the section
books by herself, we are even more obsessed with all between the dotted lines from one of the copies. Set this
things magical. section aside. Cut the second copy of the pattern at the
Maybe you know a young wizard who would like a second dotted line. Insert the section you cut from the
bit of personalized room décor to reflect a similar magic first copy into the second copy of the pattern. Position
craze. For starters, why not a nameplate and switch the insert to the right of the dotted line on the second
plate? After all, as any fantasy fan knows, names and pattern. You may need to make slight adjustments to the
light are magical things. cutting lines. Use temporary adhesive to attach the
pattern to your wood.
Step 1: Check door measurements. Before cutting your
wood, check the panel measurements of the door you
plan to mount the nameplate on to make sure the
nameplate will fit. Feel free, of course, to enlarge or
reduce the pattern as need be.
Similarly, for the switch plate, check to make sure the
pattern will fit the switch you plan to cover with it.
Adjust the location of the mounting holes if necessary.

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Wizard Kid’s Room Set
Nameplate
Do not cut the red
lines. These lines are
reference lines for
pattern extension.
Photocopy at 100%

of this magazine.
MATERIALS & TOOLS

Materials:
• 1⁄8" x 7" x 7" Baltic birch plywood (switch
plate)
• 3⁄8" x length to accommodate name x 5"
Baltic birch plywood (nameplate)
• Sandpaper, 150 grit
• Saral wax-free carbon paper
• Stain as desired
• Clear coat finish spray
Tools:
• #2 reverse tooth or #2 spiral blades
• Drill with 1⁄16"-diameter and 1⁄8"-diameter
bits
• Palm sander
• Woodburning tool

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Wizard Kid’s Room Set
Switchplate
Photocopy at 100%

of this magazine.
Step 3: Drill the blade entry holes and cut. Using the
1 Switchplate
⁄16"-diameter bit, drill all blade entry holes as indicated If you don’t want to use a woodburning tool, you can
on the pattern. On both patterns, drill your entry holes buy self-stick vinyl letters at art or craft stores, or you
and work the interior cuts first with the #2 reverse tooth could use paint as desired.
blade. Drill the mounting holes with the 1⁄8"-diameter
bit, and then cut the outside pattern lines, again Step 6: Add the finish. Before you finish your projects,
using the #2 blade. Make the outside cuts in one you may want to countersink the holes for the screws.
continuous cut. Then stain your pieces, if you like. A spray or rub-on
varnish would work nicely to complete the finish. If the
Step 4: Sand your pieces to remove burrs. Use 150-grit finish gets in the mounting holes, you may have to clean
sandpaper to sand both sides of the piece. them out with a needle file, just so your mounting
screws don’t get “gunked up.”
Step 5: Personalize the door plaque. Before you stain
and finish your nameplate, use a woodburning tool to
About the Author
draw the name onto the plate. I have suggested an Paula Wendland is a crafts designer, and artist and
informal, freehand lettering style to suggest a “lightning an illustrator of children’s books. Her last article for
bolt” effect. If you are not comfortable with drawing Scroll Saw Workshop gave instructions for making a
your own letters, consider using a computer with a word faux patina decoration for the garden. “St. Francis
processor to create your own lettering template. Open a Garden Stake” published in Spring 2004 (Issue
#14). Her Nighthawk Studio can be reached via email,
document, select your font and font size, then type and
pzwend@comcast.net.
print your template. Then trace the template onto the
nameplate using the Saral carbon paper.

PATTERN PROJECT
By Gary Browning
Grizzly Bear Portrait Walk-Through

Hone Your Portrait-making Skills MATERIALS & TOOLS
Materials:
with Tips from the Master • 1⁄4" x 11" x 14" Baltic birch or oak
plywood
• Sandpaper, course, medium and fine grits
C
apture the majesty of the cut your wood blank to size, transfer • 11" x 14" frame (or custom frame)
grizzly bear in this large the pattern onto the wood. • 2" clear packaging tape
portrait project. If you are Because I find it distracting when • Painter’s tape
new to making portraits on your the pattern lifts up or tears,
• Clear coat finish spray
scroll saw, use this walk-through to especially on tight cuts, I cover the • Black felt or dark background material
help you learn some of the basic entire wood cutting surface with
techniques. Those not-so-new to painter’s tape. This tip is a great one Tools:
portrait making will take away not that I got from listening to other • #2/0 spiral blade, #2 reverse standard
or blade of choice.
only a bear portrait to keep or to scrollers. Painter’s tape is commonly
• Drill with #61 bit or a bit that is smaller
give, but also tips for making their blue in color and leaves little to no than the cutout areas
next projects. residue when it is removed. Spray • Palm sander (optional)
the back of your pattern and the • Hot-glue gun
Step 1: Prepping and adhering the surface of the painter’s tape with a • Rotary tool with mini drum sander bit
pattern. Select your project size and heavy coat of temporary bond spray
photocopy the pattern accordingly. adhesive. Place the pattern on the
(The full-size pattern is on the pull- top of the painter’s tape right away blade entry holes. A larger-than-
out pattern section.) Once you have for a good solid bond. Once you’ve normal blade entry hole will make
chosen the size of your project and finished cutting, the painter’s tape blade changes easier, especially
will easily peel off. If I’m stack when you are steadying your project
TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP cutting, I simply place a few pieces with one hand.
of wood blanks under the top piece
Sizing It Up
and tape the surface of the cutting Step 3: Cutting the pattern. Begin
The pattern sizes I recommend for this
project are 11" x 14" and 16" x 20". area with 2" clear packaging tape. I to cut out the pattern using a #2/0
When you are choosing the size of your wrap about 2" around the backside. spiral blade, a #2 reverse standard
project, remember that the depth of your The packaging tape sticks well and blade or your blade of choice. Cut
scroll saw’s throat (distance from the will hold a stack together. It also out each area, starting from the
blade to the back inside arm edge) will helps to lubricate the blade while center of the pattern and working
determine the size of the pattern and you’re cutting. out to the four edges of the pattern.
wood that you can accommodate. After each cut, move to the piece
I choose 1⁄4" or 1⁄8" wood because these Step 2: Making blade entry holes. closest to the one you just cut out.
thicknesses fit best in a frame. Frames Next drill your blade entry holes in If you are cutting a larger piece,
only have so much room for the glass, each cut-out section of the pattern such as 16" x 20", it helps to stack
the wood and a backer. If the wood size cut two pieces at once for more
using a #61 bit.
is thicker than 1⁄4", it will not fit the
To ease frustration, choose as support, especially if you are using
frame rabbet or groove.
large a bit as you can for drilling plywood. Stack cutting not only

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Grizzly Bear Portrait
Patterns for
Grizzly Bear Portrait on the
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helps to support the fragile pieces

but also yields a second project
without dramatically slowing down larger projects because you don’t
your feed rate (the rate of speed that have to move the wood around the tape. On the backside of the portrait,
you feed the wood into the blade). It blade. remove any burrs of wood caused by
also cuts your saw time in half if you After cutting a large inside the blade.
need to cut two of them. section, it may be helpful to keep the I use a rotary tool with a small
It’s also a good idea to take a waste wood inside the project, using drum sander attachment, held at an
break once in a while to vacuum up clear packaging tape to hold it in angle to the wood, and lightly go
the dust that gathers. A large project place. This technique will help to over each cut-out area. Wear safety
generates a lot of sawdust, so if your minimize the stress on the fragile goggles and a dust mask if you try
shop area is not well ventilated, you pieces especially if you flex the wood this technique.
may be breathing in more dust than while threading a blade. If you do
you would like to. Cleaning as you make a mistake and a small piece Step 5: Sanding the project. With a
go will help control the dust. breaks off, don’t panic. Try to glue it palm sander, lightly sand the front
If the pattern is larger than your back on after the cutting is complete surface of the wood with a few
saw’s throat depth, give a spiral blade or try to smooth the break point grades of sandpaper.
a try. Because they have teeth on all with your scroll saw to make it look Because the weight of the palm
sides, spiral blades give you greater more natural. sander is distributed, it does not
flexibility than a regular blade and tend to break the fragile pieces of the
can dart in and out of tight spaces. Step 4: Removing the burrs. Once project. Just be sure that you don’t
This flexibility makes it easier to cut all of the cutting is done, remove the push down with too much pressure.

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TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP Honoring Fallen Soldiers

Selling Your Wares Many of you may be familiar with Gary’s involvement in making portraits
How to price. Pricing your work is of the Columbia crew members to give to the families of the astronauts.
always difficult to master. Things that Currently, Gary is working with a group to make custom-designed,
sell well in one location may not sell well
handcrafted, wooden portraits of fallen American soldiers of the Iraqi
in another. When you are pricing your
conflict for the soldiers’ families. To learn more about the project or to
work, keep a few important things in
mind. participate, visit http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPortraits/homepage.
Do you want to fund your hobby or
do you wish to have a supplemental
income? If you are funding your hobby, if desired. Using a clear coat keeps FURTHER READING
you will not need as large a return on the wood light in color. With a dark
By Gary Browning
your work, but don’t sell yourself short. background and light-colored wood,
Try to price your work to reflect the time the portrait has dimension. If you Scroll Saw Portraits
and effort you put into it. If you wish to stain the wood too dark, the Innovative, step-by-step pattern-
making & cutting techniques
supplement your income, you have to dimension will not be as noticeable enable you to turn any photo
consider the overhead that is involved in and will detract from the effect of into a pattern. 55 patterns.
the process. How much time did it take the portrait. $14.95 plus $3.50 S&H
to make the pattern? How much time did (parcel post)
it take to do the cutting? How much did
Step 7: Framing the piece. Finally Scroll Saw Civil War
you spend on materials, from the blades
you need to hot-glue the Portraits
and the wood to the glue and the frames?
If it takes you two hours to design and background felt or material to the Scroll your way through Civil
an hour and a half to cut, you need to wood on the backside and insert the War history with more than 50
portrait into a frame behind glass. historic patterns. $12.95 plus
determine what your worth is for the $3.50 S&H (parcel post)
time you have taken to cut and design. If you purchase your frame, I
Where to go. Craft fairs are a very suggest you choose black to create Wild West Scroll Saw
good source for sales. Take plenty of more dimension in your finished Portraits
business cards and hand them out for piece. Choosing a dark frame is Scroll cowboys and Indians,
future orders. Word of mouth is also a especially important if your project rodeo riders and bulls. Includes
great boost for your work. Try making a is large because you will not be able more than 50 ready-to-cut
portrait of an animal and donating it to patterns and cutting
to mat it in black. Because light instructions. $12.95 plus $3.50
a local veterinarian hospital or try
wood against a dark background S&H (parcel post)
making a portrait to donate to your local
adds dimension, a dark frame helps Available from:
church, club or organization. Once
people see your work, they will inquire achieve this effect. A light-colored Fox Chapel Publishing
about it and possibly want to purchase it. frame will not give you the same Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885
The price of the portrait you donated will look. You may also want to try using www.FoxChapelPublishing.com
a dark background, light-colored Or check your local supply store.
more than pay for itself in future sales.
wood for the portrait, a black mat
and a light-colored frame. About the Author
Usually the weight of the sander If you are using 1⁄4" stock and the Gary Browning is known
itself is enough pressure. I start with wood bulges out from behind the for his portrait pieces and
150-grit sandpaper and finish with frame a bit, try installing a wire frequently contributes to
220. hanger and two self-adhesive Scroll Saw Workshop. An
interview with Gary
cushioning tabs on the bottom two appeared in Holiday 2003
Step 6: Applying a protective corners of the back of the frame (Issue #13), and his last article was “Back
finish. Spray a clear coat on the opposite the wire hanger. This will to the Front,” featured in Summer 2002
surface of the wood to protect it lift the frame away from the wall (Issue #7). Around May, Gary, his wife,
from the sun or leave it as it is. slightly to make room for the bulge Jennifer, and his son, Robert, will welcome
Spray a light coat of clear finish a new member to the family—a baby boy.
of the back of the frame. Don’t forget
Gary says that he will be sending the
over the portrait and wait until it is to sign your piece of art and show it children down the sawdust-covered path to
dry. Then spray on additional coats off to your friends and family. their own saw one day.

V ictorian
B
PATTERN PROJECT
By Paul Meisel
irdfeeder
Add a Touch of
Elegance to Your Yard
with This Spectacular
30"-high Feeder
E
legant, inexpensive and easy to make. Could there Step 2 Step 2: Cutting the
be features more appealing in a scrolled project? plywood. Use a
The ivy leaf scrollwork and the all-white painted table saw to cut the
finish are reminiscent of a 19th-century Victorian home. 4' x 8' sheet into
Yet it’s made from 1⁄2"-thick exterior plywood so the manageable pieces.
project is inexpensive to make. Begin by ripping a
For simplicity of construction, the roof pieces do not 12" x 8' long strip
require bevels. When the roof pieces are assembled, the to make the four
gaps where the roof boards meet are covered with wood Side and the four
dowels. The last component to add to the feeder is the Bottom Trim
tray. It’s important to note that the tray diameter cannot pieces. Note that
be larger than the 101⁄2"-diameter access hole in the 45-degree miters
sidepieces. are cut on the
Be the envy of your neighborhood when you hang opposite sides of each of these pieces. I prefer to cut the
this beauty for all to see. miters after I rip the 12"-wide piece of plywood. The
reason is that the 4' x 8' plywood sheet is cumbersome to
Step 1: Gather the materials. Except for the 3"-diameter handle even if you have a helper. Although you could set
wood ball finial at the top of the project, all parts are cut your saw blade to 45-degrees and then cut the 12"-wide
from 1⁄2" exterior plywood. Purchase a 4' x 8' sheet. strip, I feel this would make it even more challenging to
Finding a sheet that is not “curled” is sometimes saw it.
difficult. MDO (Medium Density Overlay) works quite
Editor’s Note: Due to the overall size of the birdfeeder, the
well. This plywood has resin-impregnated paper on one
Side and Bottom pieces are at 100% on the pull-out pattern
or both sides, which makes it extremely smooth. See TIP
section. Roof Support #2 also appears on the pull-out, but at
box for sources of MDO.
50% reduction. All other patterns are included with the
article at a 50% reduction in size.

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Birdfeeder
Top piece. Attach the Top/Roof

Step 3: Bevel the edges and Support assembly to the top of the
cross cut. After you cut the 12"- Side assembly.
wide strip, tilt the table saw blade Pre-drill screw holes and attach
to 45-degrees and cut the bevel the wood ball to the Roof Trim
along one side of the plywood piece with a wood screw. Attach
strip, then turn the strip end-for- the Roof Trim piece to the top of
end and cut the bevel on the the Roof Support pieces. Attach the
other side. Roof pieces to the Roof Support
Once you’ve completed the pieces. Bevel the ends of the
bevels cuts on each edge of the dowels so they fit up against the
12"-wide strip of plywood, bottom of the Roof Trim piece.
“cross-cut” the four 14" Glue the dowels in the creases
Sidepieces and the four 33⁄4" formed by the Roof pieces.
Bottom Trim pieces. Paintable exterior caulk works well
to hold the dowels in place as it
Step 4: Scroll saw the ivy leaves. will fill any gaps and will also serve
With these pieces now of a as an adhesive.
suitable size to be scroll sawn,
transfer the ivy leaf patterns and Step 8: Prime and paint the
the circle in each of the assembly. Begin by painting a coat
sidepieces. Cut to the finished of white acrylic latex primer over
shape on your scroll saw. You can the entire project. This primer is
either make photocopies of the available in most hardware stores
pattern and spray them with and is intended for priming wood on
temporary bond spray adhesive, or simply use transfer the exterior of houses.
paper to get the patterns onto the wood. Sand the primer with 220-grit sandpaper for a
Continue to cut out the remaining pieces as listed in smooth finish. Now paint the topcoat with exterior
the Materials & Tools list. Again, it is easiest to cut some acrylic latex paint in the color of your choice. This paint
pieces on a table saw. is sometimes sold in hardware stores as “Trim and
Shutter Paint.”
Step 5: Prepare for assembly. Drill the 1⁄4"-diameter
drain holes on the Top and Bottom pieces. Cut four 111⁄2" Step 9: The finishing touches. Your feeder is now ready
lengths from 1⁄2"-diameter dowel rod. Finally, sand a flat to place outside. You can drill a pilot hole in the top of
spot on one side of the 3"-diameter wood ball. the wood ball and insert a screw eye to hang the project
or you can mount the project by attaching the bottom
Step 6: Assembling the main box shape. Use water- piece to the top of a 4 x 4 wood post.
resistant glue for the principle attachment method. Wire A 10"-diameter plastic or clay pottery tray is set
brads can also be used on corners and other accessible inside the project to hold the bird food. Use the type of
areas, if desired, to help hold them while the glue dries. tray commonly sold for drip trays under large plastic or
Start with the Sidepieces. Coat the edges with a clay flowerpots. They are available at lawn and garden
generous amount of glue and clamp the four Sidepieces centers and greenhouses.
with strap clamps. Masking tape can also be used to help Place the birdfeeder saucer inside the project and add
hole the corners together. Check the assembly to be sure birdseed. Stand back and enjoy as your feathered friends
it is square. fly in for their treats.
Assemble the Bottom Trim pieces in the same manner
to make the Bottom Trim assembly. Glue the Bottom About the Author
piece to the Bottom Trim assembly and the Side As the owner of Meisel Hardware Specialties,
assembly. Paul Meisel is quite busy, yet he still finds time
to write for Scroll Saw Workshop. His last article,
“Jack-O-Lantern Light” appeared in Fall 2003
Step 7: Assemble the roof. Interlock the Roof Support (Issue #12.) In Summer 2003 (Issue #11), he
#1 and Roof Support #2 pieces and attach them to the wrote “Keepsake Trinket Boxes.”

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Birdfeeder
FURTHER READING
By Paul Meisel
NEW!
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Available
How-to Book of September Materials:
Birdhouses & Feeders 2004 • 1⁄2" exterior plywood (4' x 8'), • Sandpaper, 220 grit
Includes 30 clever and practical projects, bills of cut as follows: • Masking tape
material, measured drawings. 208 pages. 1 each, 1⁄2" x 31⁄2" x 31⁄2" • White exterior acrylic latex
$19.95 plus $3.50 S&H (parcel post) (Roof Trim) primer
4 each, 1⁄2" x 33⁄4" x 12" • White exterior acrylic latex
Making Lawn Ornaments In Wood (Bottom Trim) paint
Detailed instructions cover from choosing wood 1 each, 1⁄2" x 61⁄4" x 131⁄2" • 10"-diameter saucer
to painting. Includes over 20 ready-to-use full- (Roof Support #1)
• Water-resistant glue
size patterns. 1 each, 1⁄2" x 61⁄4" x 131⁄2"
$14.95 plus $3.50 S&H(parcel post) (Roof Support #2)
Tools:
4 each, 1⁄2" x 91⁄4" x 143⁄4"
Available from: (Roof) • Table saw
Fox Chapel Publishing 4 each, 1⁄2" x 12" x 14" (Side) • Drill press
1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA 17520 • 2 each, Strap Clamp
2 each, 1⁄2" x 131⁄2" x 131⁄2"
Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885 (Meisel Specialty
(Top/Bottom)
www.FoxChapelPublishing.com Hardware #4221 or
Or check your local supply store. equal)
• 4 each, 1⁄2"-diameter x 111⁄4"-long
• Olson #446-R (12 teeth per
wood dowel
inch) reverse tooth blade
• 1 each, 19⁄16" Screw Eye (Meisel (Meisel Specialty
Specialty Hardware #3290 or Hardware #446R or
equal) equal)
• 1 each, 3"-diameter Wood Ball
Finial (Meisel Specialty
Hardware #1350 or equal)
Additional patterns for

Birdfeeder on the
PATTERN PULLOUT
Scale: 1⁄2" = 1"

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Birdfeeder
Sources of Medium Density Overlay (MDO)
If your lumberyard doesn’t carry it, ask them if they will special
SPECIAL SOURCES order it for you. If they can’t, look
Meisel Hardware Specialties under “Sign Painters” in your yellow
Contact them at 800-441-9870 or visit their website at pages. Sign painters typically use MDO
www.meiselwoodhobby.com. plywood and will likely order it for you
or tell you where you can purchase it.
Photo courtesy of Harbor Quality
Products (www.harborsales.com).
Scale: 1⁄2" = 1"

Birdfeeder on the
PATTERN PULLOUT

Kitty
Cat
PATTERN PROJECT
By Gail Napora
Sailchimes
Full pattern for
Kitty Cat Sailchimes on the
PATTERN PULLOUT
Adding a Fabric Sail to Your

Wooden Project Helps to Catch
the Breeze and the Eye
C
ombine chimes, wood, fabric and the
image of a cat, and the result is my Kitty
Cat Sailchimes, a popular sale item at
shows. This cat with a fabric sail moves in the
breeze better than solid wood and attracts buyers
who like a softer look. Learning how to combine
wood with fabric to create a distinctive look will
not only add to your skills but also earn you more
money from sales at shows and your website.
Because it is a different technique, follow the
instructions before trying to vary them. Do not
cut the wood band until you are sure you can
install the fabric. This procedure is necessary
because the hardwood will move when cut and
the band may not fit once it absorbs or loses
moisture.
Step 1: Select wood. Choose a high-quality

hardwood, such as walnut or mahogany, with a
tight grain because the Sailchime is not suitable
for plywood. This project can be made from
cherry or maple once you gain experience in
gluing the fabric.
Step 2: Select fabric. Choose a thin polyester

fabric that looks nice with your wood. Polyester TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
is the best fabric for this project; cotton is too Another Source for Chimes
heavy and absorbs moisture; nylon cannot be Instead of buying standard chimes, why not use your cat’s old
glued through. Pin the fabric pattern to the fabric rabies tags as the chimes? Chain link a few together for a really
and use scissors to cut it. interesting look.

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Kitty Cat Sailchimes
Step 6: Cut the fabric area. For the fabric area, use the
MATERIALS & TOOLS #5 reverse skip tooth blade, first cutting the line closest
Materials: to the hole in one continuous cut. Leave the wood in the
• 1 piece, 1⁄2" x 9" x 5" tightly grained walnut, mahogany or space, keep a finger on it, and in one continuous cut, cut
poplar
• Sandpaper, 150 and 220 grit
diagonally downward to the second line. Note that any
• 1 piece, 7" x 5" thin polyester fabric in a color that suits your blade smaller than #5 will not leave enough kerf, or
wood width from cutting for the fabric, and any blade larger
• Wooden toothpicks than #7 will leave too much kerf in the diagonal area.
• 1 piece, 3⁄4"-long screw eye
The diagonal cut through the band provides the
• Size 3 black barrel swivel (among fishing supplies)
• 12" of 20-lb. test fly line backing (among fishing supplies)
flexibility needed during gluing but, if the kerf is too
• 2 pieces, 1⁄4"-diameter aluminum chime rods 4 3⁄4" long (from a large, the diagonal might not meet. If you went off the
craft store) line making the first cut, simply maintain the distance
• Woodworker’s glue between the two lines. You are going to use the thin
• Inexpensive paintbrush
wood band, so be careful as you remove the assembly
• Wipe-on polyurethane or finish of your choice
from the saw as you finish. Keep the inner cutaway piece
• Masking tape because it is critical to future steps.
Tools: Step 7: Prepare the fabric opening. Barely soften the

• #5 reverse skip tooth blades (no smaller than #5, no larger edges of the fabric opening in the kitty with a quick wipe
than #7)
• Handheld Dremel rotary tool with 3⁄8"-wide flapwheel, 120 grit
using 220-grit sandpaper. If necessary, now is the time to
• Drill with 1⁄16"-diameter bit finish sand the entire surface with 220-grit sandpaper,
• Fabric scissors keeping all of the pieces in place while sanding to avoid
• Palm sander breakage. Set the middle cutout piece and band aside,
• Utility razor blade or straight razor then shape or soften the outer edges of the kitty using a
• Artist’s paint knife
handheld Dremel rotary tool with a 3⁄8"-wide flapwheel,
• Hammer
120 grit.
Step 8
Step 3: Prepare the wood. Using 150- and then 220-grit

sandpaper, prepare the wood by finish sanding it on both
sides. Then apply one coat of wipe-on polyurethane to
both sides of the wood to minimize splintering and ease
pattern removal. Allow the wood to dry.
Step 4: Attach the patterns. Photocopy at 100% the

patterns found on the pull-out section. Using temporary
bond spray adhesive, attach the pattern to the wood.
Orient the pattern on the wood according to the grain-
direction arrow on the pattern. Remember that grain
can make or literally break your hardwood project. Step 8: Drill holes. Using a pushpin, mark the four drill
Align the design to keep the grain parallel with narrow holes in the tail like the pattern of dots on the “four” side
areas like the kitty’s hanging tail. of a die. The chimes will be suspended through these
holes. Support the tail on scrap wood and, with a 1⁄16"-
Step 5: Drill then cut. Using a drill and a 1⁄16"-diameter diameter bit, drill four holes through the tail. The
bit, make all three blade entry holes. Cut out the inside direction to drill the holes is shown by the four arrows
detail of the tail with a #5 reverse skip tooth blade, on the tail end of the pattern. Adjust for the grain.
staying on the line to create the illusion of the tail.
Continue using the #5 reverse skip tooth blade to cut Step 9: Apply polyurethane. Avoid sealing the inner
out the outline of the kitty in one continuous cut. Wait band area, but apply a second coat of wipe-on
to cut the fabric area if you are not going to complete polyurethane to both sides of the wood and allow it to
the project in one day because the wood will absorb or dry. The inner area will be glued and should not have
lose moisture, and the band may not re-insert. sealer on it.

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Step 10
Design Your Own Sailchimes
You can take your favorite design and easily turn it
into Sailchimes. Even the most complex fret design
or an intarsia pattern will work if you can draw a
perimeter shape for a design that depends on fret
cuts to represent an object. Follow these five steps
to customize your sailchimes.
Step 1: Create a recognizable perimeter like the

outline of the Kitty Cat Sailchimes. A shape that is
at least 4" x 6" will work best.
Step 10: Raise the surface. Using two scrap 2 x 4
Step 2: Decide what area can be taken out of the
pieces, create a raised surface on which to place the
design so that a sail will add to, rather than detract
kitty cat, back side up, making sure the fabric area does
from, the object. The shape of the “sail” area does
not touch the scrap boards. Cut your fabric and tuck it
not have to be oval, but it must seem like an
through the opening. If your fabric has a front and a
opening and not be elaborate.
back side, remember that you are working on the back
side of the kitty. Using masking tape, temporarily attach Step 3: Draw your band line inside your proposed
the fabric to the back of the cat: You should tape 1⁄4" or opening by going 1⁄8" in and following the shape of
3
⁄8" of fabric to the back, allowing single folds where the first line. Now that the sail is determined, add
unavoidable, but not allowing fabric to bunch up. Keep any detail cuts that will enhance the Sailchimes,
lifting the kitty to see how the fabric looks until you taking care not to place them in band area.
have a plump-looking kitty. Do not worry if you have
more than 3⁄8" of fabric on the back as you work because Step 4: Assuming you are working with 1⁄2"-thick
you will trim off the excess fabric at the very end of the wood, draw the pattern for the fabric by tracing the
project. area to be cut out and then drawing two more lines
around it, each line 1" apart from the other line,
Step 11: Put in the fabric. Once you are satisfied with generally following the shape of the previous line.
the look of your kitty’s fabric belly, place a small 2 x 4 You could go out 2" from the centerpiece cutting
scrap underneath the center of the belly for support. line immediately if you are doing a very simple
Holding the band and cutout as one unit, put them in shape, but for less standard shapes like the kitty cat
place, being careful that you have not reversed it. If the belly, I prefer the two-line method. It is possible to
band/cutout assembly will not go in easily, you may use the enlargement feature of a photocopier for
have bunched the fabric, used fabric that is too thick, or this process, but you must enlarge 300%. Then you
cut the wood with a blade size smaller than you need. must round out the outside lines or you will not
The kerf is what makes the space for the fabric. Smooth have enough fabric.
out the fabric. If you used a fabric that’s too thick or a
blade that’s too small, find a thinner fabric. Step 5: Decide where to position the chimes based
on balancing the design. If there is a lot of wood to
Step 12: Try the technique. Practice using toothpicks the right, select a spot for the chimes on the left. I
to wedge the band against the fabric as a final check for suggest trying everything with scrap wood first to
bulges and to see where wedges are needed. If you used see how it works before deciding exactly where to
a #5 reverse skip tooth blade and thin fabric, the drill for the chimes.
assembly will already be pretty tight, with perhaps one
area near the diagonal cut in the band needing a wedge.
Insert the tip of a toothpick there and see if it takes up TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
enough slack. If you have difficulty inserting the
Don’t Forget the Whiskers
toothpick, remove the band and center, put the tip of a To add interest to your kitty, use a #2 reverse blade and cut
toothpick at the diagonal wedge area and reinsert. whiskers into the face of the cat. Using a 1⁄16"-diameter bit, drill
Another helpful tool is an artist’s paint knife. a starter hole and cut an x sideways.

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If you used a #7 blade or thin fabric, more wedges TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP

will be necessary. Insert a toothpick about 1⁄8" deep at 12
Sales-Oriented Production Ideas
o’clock, then insert a toothpick at 6 o’clock, then 3
These two suggestions can save you money and time while
o’clock and 9 o’clock to balance tension. Keep going
making several Kitty Cat Sailchimes to sell at shows. Save
until all areas are wedged. You will notice that adding a money by making your own inexpensive chimes by using 1⁄4"-
new wedge may loosen others. For some scrollers, diameter welder’s aluminum, a hacksaw, a drill press and a
working with the kitty in your hand will be easier than metal reamer. Following are a few musical notes and the
working on a surface. approximate lengths of welder’s aluminum needed to achieve
them: A–5 1⁄16", B–4 3⁄4" and C–4 1⁄2". After polishing, seal the
Step 13: Push back the fabric. Once you are aluminum with acrylic sealer to limit tarnishing. Save time by
comfortable with the technique used in Step 12, stack cutting the outline and tail of this project in “low grain”
carefully remove the toothpicks, centerpiece and mahogany. Then, complete the band and fabric process for
wooden band. Pick up the kitty and gently push the several projects all at once.
fabric back through the opening to the back side of the
kitty. With an inexpensive artist’s paintbrush, lightly
apply woodworker’s glue to the kitty just at the center of down through a second hole and tie on a chime. Repeat
the opening. Carefully feed the fabric back through the this step for the second chime.
opening. You may need to pinch the fabric to push it
through, but do not permit the fabric to touch the glue Step 16: Install the screw eye. With the chimes already
until the fabric is all the way in. Then, press the fabric on the kitty, determine where to install the screw eye by
into the glue. holding the kitty’s head between your thumb and
Keeping the band around the centerpiece, forefinger to see how it balances. I did not mark an
immediately brush glue onto the band side that will approximate hole on the pattern because hardwood
touch the fabric. Place a tiny bit of glue in the band’s density, fabric and chimes will alter the balance
diagonal cut so it will be glued shut. Be careful not to significantly. But the screw eye should go to the left
use too much glue because it will stain the fabric. Install between the kitty’s ears if standard chimes are used. Use
the band and centerpiece as a unit. Add the toothpicks a pushpin to mark the spot and aid in drilling.
until the band is wedged against the fabric all the way Add the size 3 barrel swivel to the screw eye first. The
around. Refer to the Step 10 photo. Carefully lift the barrel swivel will aid in the movement of the kitty. Lay
kitty and make sure the fabric still looks right and that the screw eye on a board, insert the tip of a thin
glue is not oozing. Correct any problems now. That early screwdriver at the joint, and tap with a hammer to widen
coat of polyurethane makes glue clean-up in a snap. the gap enough to accept the barrel swivel. With a 1⁄16"-
Wait 24 hours. diameter bit, drill a starter hole 1⁄8" deep and install the
3
⁄4"-long screw eye with the barrel swivel.
Step 14: Trim the excess fabric. Remove the toothpick
wedges after 24 hours to be sure that the glue is Step 17: Apply polyurethane. Add a final coat of wipe-
completely set. Using a utility razor blade or straight on polyurethane to your project, including the unsealed
razor, cut the fabric flush with the piece. I clamp the inner band. Carefully avoid marking the fabric. Hang
project to my table, protecting the project with wood or your kitty in a covered space where it can catch the
fabric scraps. Then, I pull on the fabric and simply run slightest breeze.
the blade around the opening, keeping the blade parallel
About the Author
to the wood so that the razor does not go into the wood. Gail Napora has scrolled gifts for 15 years.
Get as close as you can, but don’t worry if your fabric She sold her first pattern in 1991. Gail,
isn’t trimmed flush to the wood. Put the centerpiece who is raising four young children, also
back in to keep the fabric from being drawn up and use finds time to paint bed sheets for her
a palm sander to clean up the back of the project. This church to use as scenery when she is not
scrolling. Gail has lived in Pennsylvania,
sands away the small bits of excess fabric for a really
Missouri and Virginia and recently moved
clean look. to the west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This is her first article for Scroll Saw Workshop. You can reach Gail
Step 15: Tie on the chimes. Thread a piece of fly line at www.woodandwear.us.
backing from the bottom of the tail. Then, send it back

A Toy from
PATTERN PROJECT
the Land
By Jim Stirling
Down
Children enjoy playing with Hoppy the Kangaroo whether it
is painted or not. A finish for your kangaroo is an optional
step if you use medium-density fiberboard. Donna Lloyd
painted the version shown here.
You and Your Child Can Make

Hoppy the Kangaroo
I
f you want to work with a child
to make a unique and MATERIALS & TOOLS
inexpensive toy or surprise a The kangaroo can be made easily.
Materials:
youngster with a gift, have a go at I made this kangaroo from a piece of • 1 piece, 3⁄4" x 12" x 6" wood of choice
Hoppy the Kangaroo. Once you medium-density fiberboard (MDF) (main body)
complete this project, the kangaroo, during my visit to Scroll Saw • 2 pieces, 3⁄4" x 4" x 3" wood (back legs)
• Or one piece big enough to
powered by gravity, can hop down a Workshop. The MDF is hard and accommodate the body and two leg
board. He first rocks onto his front does not chip out. It is excellent for patterns
legs so that his back legs slide making toys. • 2 pieces, 1⁄4"-diameter dowel 2" long
forward. Then his body moves • Temporary bond spray adhesive
• Pencil
forward, his legs go back and he Step 1: Make a copy of the pattern • Sandpaper, 100 grit
rocks onto his front legs again. And that includes the body, head, tail and • Nail
so he goes, hopping down the slope. front feet and a copy of the patterns
Tools:
• Scissors
• #9 reverse tooth blades
• Drill with 1⁄8"-, 1⁄4"- and 3⁄8"-diameter bits
• Hammer
for the left and right back legs. Use

scissors to cut around the patterns,
leaving about 1⁄8" of paper around the
outlines.
Step 2: Cut the wood about 1⁄4" larger

than the size of the patterns.

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Hoppy the Kangaroo
Step 3: Nestle the three pattern Step 6: Drill two holes, using a 3⁄8"- Step 12
pieces beside each other on the diameter bit on the inside of each of
wood to make the most economical the back legs as shown on the
use of the wood. Adhere the patterns pattern. Drill the holes 1⁄2" deep.
to the wood using temporary bond Using the same bit, drill a hole right
spray adhesive. through the body, in the belly
Alternate: A template can be region, as marked on the pattern.
made to ease replication of the toy. Using a 1⁄8"-diameter bit, make eyes
You can glue a pattern of the body on both sides of the head.
and one back leg onto thin plywood.
Cut the pieces out and drill 1⁄8"- Step 7
diameter holes to mark eyes and
places to be drilled. The templates
can be placed directly onto the wood
and traced around with a pencil.
Remember to turn the back leg piece
over to get both left and right legs. A bottom of the belly so the legs can
small nail can be used to mark the swing evenly without hitting the
places to be drilled. Step 7: Using the scroll saw, cut two belly. Leave about 1⁄8" of play
1
⁄4"-diameter dowels, each 2" long. between the body and the legs.
Step 4: Cut the two back legs and The dowels will be used to connect Now, it’s time for the kangaroo to
feet pieces first, using a #9 reverse the back legs to the body, enabling use his powerful back legs. Find a
tooth blade. those legs to move together. board about 3' long. You will need a
fairly rough surface on the board to
Step 5: Using the #9 reverse tooth Step 8: Once the pieces are cut and provide friction so that the kangaroo
blade, cut the main piece. To ensure the holes are drilled, sand lightly doesn’t slide. Put the plank on an
that the kangaroo will be able to around all of the edges with 100-grit angle, place the kangaroo on the
move, be especially accurate cutting sandpaper. top, pull his tail back and watch
on the belly between the back legs him go!
and on the bottom of the feet. If a Step 9: This is an optional step Adjust the angle of the plank
child is cutting the toy, it doesn’t regarding a finish for your kangaroo. until the kangaroo is rocking
really matter for the function of the I did not paint Hoppy but you can. forward and backward most
toy if he or she strays off the line For example, you can use brown efficiently. The optimum angle for
around the body as long as the other paint for a Big Red Kangaroo or gray each kangaroo varies, but a kid will
cutting mentioned in this step is paint for an Eastern Gray Kangaroo. have no trouble finding it through
accurate. experimentation.
Step 10: To assemble, first hammer
the dowels into the top and bottom
FURTHER READING of one leg.
About the Author
Scroll Saw Castles Step 11: Holding the back leg Australian-born Jim Stirling
By Jim Stirling containing the two dowels, insert is known for his techniques
Create unique, collapsible the top dowel through the hole in to scroll collapsible castles
castles with this unique scroll and relief scenes. He lives
saw relief technique. Includes
the kangaroo’s body. At the same in Norway, on “Stirling
cutting diagrams for eight time, the bottom dowel in the leg Station,” with his wife,
projects. should fit beneath the body so the Edel, and their two children. You are
$12.95 plus $3.50 S&H (parcel post)
leg can swing. welcome to visit him in beautiful Norway
Available from:
or on his website, www.stirling.no.
Fox Chapel Publishing A Fox Chapel Publishing book author, Jim
Step 12: Next, dry-fit the other leg
1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA 17520 authored his first article for Scroll Saw
Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885 onto the two exposed dowels on the Workshop in Spring 2004 (Issue #14). He
www.FoxChapelPublishing.com
other side of the body. Sometimes, presented the “World’s Most Difficult Four-
Or check your local supply store.
you have to trim a little wood off the Piece Puzzle.”
.

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PORTRAIT
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Golf Tee &
PATTERN PROJECT
Designed by Sam Keener/Scrolled by Dale Whisler
Golf Bag
Unique 2-in-1
Image Makes a
Great Gift for Your
Favorite Golfer
W
hile many compound cut
projects feature only one
design, this compound cut
project has a unique twist—each side
has a different design. From one angle,
you see a golf tee. Turn the piece 90
degrees, and you then see a golf bag. A
nice project that’s quick and easy to
complete, this finished piece makes a Painted by Donna Lloyd
great gift for the golf fanatic in your life.

MATERIALS & TOOLS
Step 1: Lightly sand all four sides of the Materials: Tools:
2" x 2" x 41⁄4" block, then bevel or round the bottom • 2" x 2" x 41⁄4" • #5 or #7 blades
• Sandpaper, fine grit • Adjustable square or 6" ruler
edges. The rounded edge will become your base and will
• Glue stick • Pencil
add more appeal to the finished project. • Cellophane tape • Hand press or drill press with
• Clear finish of choice 1
⁄8"-diameter bit
Step 2: Using an adjustable square or a ruler, measure 1⁄4" • Paints of choice • Scissors
up from the base of the block and draw a pencil line • Soft-bristle paintbrush • Can of compressed air
across the block. Repeat this process on all four sides.
You will use this line to position the pattern.
Step 6: Once you have finished cutting the first side, put
Step 3: Fold the pattern along the dotted line. Using a the two pieces of wood back together. Using strips of
glue stick, apply glue to the back of the pattern and place cellophane tape, cover the golf tee side and the opposite
the pattern on the wood block. Be sure to position the side of the block completely. The tape will hold the tee
pattern so that the dotted line aligns with one of the long in place while you are cutting the golf bag.
corners of the block and the bottom of the pattern lines
up with the pencil line you made in Step 2. Step 7: Begin cutting the golf bag pattern at point “B.”
Cut in a clockwise direction around the golf bag.
Step 4: Drill a blade entry hole for the golf bag handle
using a 1⁄8"-diameter bit. Step 8: Remove the tape from the block, and the finished
figure should come out easily. If it does not come out
Step 5: Starting at point “A” on the golf tee side, cut easily, carefully remove the waste areas by cutting from
along the pattern lines with a #5 or #7 blade. Cut the edges and moving toward the design.
clockwise around the tee.
Step 9: Once you have removed the figure from the
block, remove any saw fuzz with a piece of fine-grit
sandpaper. Use care when sanding, so you do not break
off any of the fragile pieces. When the sanding is
complete, remove the dust from the project using a can
of compressed air or a soft-bristled paintbrush.
Step 10: Finish the piece with tung oil, clear spray or the
tole paints of your choice.

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How to Get a 2" Block
To create a 2" pine block, take three 1 x 4 pine boards and glue
them together with yellow carpenter’s glue. Be sure to sand or
plane the boards before you glue them, so that the fit is tight.
Once you have applied the glue, clamp the boards and let them
dry thoroughly.
Photocopy
at 100%
Note to professional copying services. You may make up to ten copies

of this pattern for the personal use of the buyer of this magazine.
FURTHER READING
128 Compound Scroll Saw Patterns
By Sam Keener
Includes instructions for unique “two-in-one”
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PATTERN PROJECT
By Joan West
For Less
than $20
in Materials,
Create This
Beautiful
Fan-style Light for
Your Home
Patterns for Milkweed Pods
Wall Sconce on the
A
dd a unique decorative PATTERN PULLOUT
touch to your home with
this easy-to-make fretwork
wall sconce. The attractive milkweed pods
motif fits in with most decors. And best of all, Step 3
it costs under $20!
Step 1: Preparing the wood. All wood should be sanded,

so if you didn’t purchase sanded wood, then use an
appropriate grit progression, making sure you finish
with 220 grit.
Step 2: Cutting the design. The sconce consists of three

pieces, but there are only two patterns; both are on the
pull-out pattern section. The sidepieces are identical, so
you can use the same pattern to cut both of them.
Photocopy the patterns, keeping one set for future use.
Spray the patterns you’ll use with temporary bond spray
adhesive, and apply them to the wood.
Drill all blade entry holes with a drill bit that creates Step 3: Beveling the edges. Adding a slight bevel to the
holes large enough for the blade to go through. A 1⁄8"- or back, outside edges of each sidepiece will ensure that the
a 1⁄4"-diameter bit should do the trick. Thread the blade sconce hangs close to the wall. The angle should be at
and make all inside cuts first for both the centerpiece approximately 45 degrees. A stationary belt sander
and the two sidepieces. After finishing with the inside works the best. If you don’t have a belt sander, the edge
cuts, cut the outside pattern edges. can be shaved away with a carving knife.

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Step 4
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Materials:
• 1⁄4" x 11" x 20" walnut • Optional:
• 2 each, 1⁄2" eyehooks Tinted Plexiglas or glass
• 20" medium-duty wire Hot glue
• Danish Oil 1
⁄4" x 20"-long dowel
• Lightweight cotton fabric such
as muslin 3⁄4" x 20" Tools:
• Woodworker’s glue • #5 Precision Ground Tooth
• Sandpaper, assorted grits (PGT) blade
• Wall sconce light fixture • Drill with a 1⁄8"- to 1⁄4"-diameter
• Temporary bond spray bit
adhesive • Belt sander
edge you just followed, turn the board around and again
Step 4: Making the fabric joint. Cut two strips of cut at the 30-degree angle along the line. Ease all three
lightweight cotton cloth 3⁄4" wide x 10" long. Lay the edges. (“Ease” is a woodworking term that means to
sidepieces on either side of the centerpiece. If the ends round over.)
don’t match up perfectly, make the necessary Making perfectly straight cuts can be tricky on a
adjustments until they do so. Apply a thin but thorough scroll saw. After all, the thin blade is designed for twists,
layer of glue on the fabric and the wood. You want the turns and tight cuts. Be prepared to make a few attempts
fabric to adhere to the wood; you don’t want the wood until you get it right. It does not have to be perfect. Its
edges to stick to each other. A thin strip of wax paper only purpose is maintaining the angle and covering up
slipped between the edges will prevent this. Center the the seam. Also, the object is to highlight where the two
fabric over the joint. To ensure that the fabric is edges meet, not disguise it. Using a belt sander to
saturated with glue, apply another thin layer of glue on straighten up the edges is an option. Cutting the wedge
top of the fabric. Trim any excess fabric and let dry. a few inches longer gives you a handhold. You should
Note: The fabric joint allows for maximum flexibility have two 10" long triangles.
in getting an acceptable angle.
Step 6: Easing the edges. Before gluing a dowel or
Step 5: Finishing the joint. There are two ways you can wedge in place, ease the inside edges of each sidepiece
finish the joint with either the dowel method or the and each edge of the centerpiece. Since the cuts were
wedge method. The dowel method is the easiest. Glue a made on the scroll saw, slight imperfections are bound to
1
⁄4"-diameter dowel along the joint. If the sconce is made occur. If you ease the edges, these slight imperfections
of oak, you will have no problem finding dowels to are much less noticeable. To ease the edge, sand gently
match. I was unable to find walnut dowels so I made a with 150-grit sandpaper until the edge is very slightly
wedge to finish and stabilize the joint. rounded.
Step 5a Step 7
Step 5a: The joint made with the wedge method. Cut
two strips of wood, each 1⁄4" wide x 10" long with your
table tilted at 30 degrees to the right. Begin by cutting Step 7: Setting the angles. Because light fixtures vary in
along the outermost edge. Now, mark a line 1⁄4" from the depth, you’ll need to calculate angles based on your

PATTERN PROJECT
model. You’ll also want to make sure that the angles on TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
both sides are identical.
Prop the sconce up to the desired height, and Oily Rags are Dangerous!
Proper disposal of oil-soaked rags is very important due to the
measure the distance from your workbench to the edge
fact that they can spontaneously combust. Rags should be
of the sconce at each sidepiece joint to ensure the
disposed of by drenching in water and storing in a lidded can
measurement is the same. For my sconce, 51⁄2" gives just until they can be put out with the garbage collection.
enough clearance. The important thing is to have at least
3
⁄4" clearance between the sconce and the bulb.
entire project with the oil for 30 minutes. Reapply and
Step 8 let the oil absorb into the wood for another 15 minutes.
Wipe off all excess oil that remains. Let dry in a warm
and dry place for at least 24 hours. If you want a bit of
sheen, spray with a satin finish.
Step 11: Mounting the fixture. Hanging the sconce is

just a matter of screwing in the eyehooks where the
pattern indicates and stringing medium-duty wire
between them.
Step 8: Gluing the wedge or dowel. Apply a thin layer Step 12: Adding color. An optional step is to add tinted
of glue to each edge of the sidepiece and centerpiece and Plexiglas. Cut it slightly smaller than each panel, and hot
to each side of the dowel or wedge. glue in place. Don’t worry about the glue melting once
Clamp in place and let dry. Be sure to thoroughly you install the bulb. Its four watts won’t generate enough
remove any excess glue while it is still wet or your finish heat.
will be ruined.
Step 9
Wall sconce hardware is available at stained glass and

lighting supply stores.
Step 9: Trimming and rounding the bottom edge. Trim

the ends of the dowels or wedges so they are flush with About the Author
the bottom of the sconce and soften the bottom edge by Joan West of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, loves
working with wood. She especially enjoys
rounding toward the back. A belt sander works best. making projects that are functional. She
presented an excellent article for making
Step 10: Finishing. Two or three coats of clear Danish an acanthus leaf valance in Spring 2002
Oil are all that you need to finish this project. Soak the (Issue #6).

PATTERN PROJECT
By Garnet Hall
Tool Clock
Intarsia
A Fun Way to Tell the
World You’re a
Woodworker
E
very woodworker should have a handmade clock MATERIALS & TOOLS
that reflects his or her passion for creating beautiful
Materials:
art from wood. I hope this design, which includes • 3⁄4" x 10" x 4" aspen, holly or pine • Satin finish of choice
some tools commonly found in a workshop, fits the bill. • 3⁄4" x 6" x 6" black walnut • Sandpaper, 120 and
This project can be a bit challenging; it has 54 • 3⁄4" x 6" x 6" light western red cedar 220 grits
• 3⁄4" x 8" x 6" medium western red • Hanger of choice
pieces—which isn’t a lot—but many of the pieces are
cedar • Clock movement and
small. The number of open spaces also makes for a bit of • 3⁄4" x 4" x 2" medium dark western numbers of choice
a challenge. The following steps will walk you through red cedar
the project. I will share my intarsia technique; feel free to • 3⁄4" x 6" x 6" dark western red cedar Tools:
do it your own way. I’ve also listed my suggestions for • 3⁄4" x 6" x 6" gray boards of • #7 double tooth or skip
mahogany, pine or spruce tooth blade or #5
wood choice, but use whatever species you like or the • 3⁄4" x 4" x 4" pau amarillo hook tooth blade
scraps you have on hand. • 3⁄4" x 10" x 3" cherry • Small pneumatic drum
sander with 80, 120
• 3⁄4" x 10" x 3" ash
and 220 grit
Step 1: Select your woods. The woods you choose will • 3⁄4" x 8" x 2" zebrawood sandpaper
have a real impact on how your project will finally look, • 3⁄4" x 6" x 6" paduak or bloodwood • Pencil
• 1 piece 1⁄8" x 2" x 10" plywood for • Clamps of choice
so be creative. I started with 3⁄4" wood, F4S, or finished raising pieces
• Bandsaw (optional)
four-sided stock. F4S comes already smooth on all four • 1⁄4" x 16" x 9" Baltic birch plywood or
sides and is therefore a bit more expensive than wood of choice (backer board)
unfinished stock. • White or yellow carpenter’s glue
Step 2: Transfer the pattern to the wood. You can use

carbon paper to trace the pattern onto the wood, use the entire pattern onto the material of your choice. Cut
temporary bond spray adhesive to adhere the pattern to out all of the pieces and mark the grain direction and any
the wood, or make a template of the pattern using 1⁄8" necessary instructions on each piece. You can now use
Baltic birch plywood or the materials of your choice. the template to trace the pattern onto the wood. Once
(The full-size pattern is on the pull-out pattern section.) you have finished the tracing, you can use the template
I like to take the extra step and make a template of the as a guide for fitting pieces together in later steps.
pattern. I have always found that I get a better fit with
the template, and I also have the template to reuse if I Step 3: Cut out the individual pieces of wood. It is very
want to make another clock. To make a template, trace important to cut carefully. The more careful you are, the

PATTERN PROJECT TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
Intarsia Clock
Backer Board Options
better the pieces will fit and the less time you will spend Ordinary 1⁄4" soft-core plywood works well as an alternative to
fitting the project together. Baltic birch plywood. I generally use 1⁄8" for projects that are one
With so many blades on the market, it’s hard to square foot and under; use 1/4" for projects one to two square
recommend one brand in particular. Instead, I will talk feet; use 3⁄8" for four to eight square feet; and use 1⁄2" for projects
about tooth configuration. For the 3⁄4" material used most larger than eight square feet.
often in intarsia, a #7 blade will handle most cutting. If Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is also a good backing
you are new to scrolling, use a double tooth blade. More material. It stays, doesn’t tend to warp and is less expensive. The
experienced scrollers can use a skip tooth; veterans boards of MDF that come with one side painted also look good.
might try a hook tooth blade. Hook tooth blades are very
good for hardwoods. Because hook tooth blades are very you get too fussy and start to sand pieces to get an
aggressive cutters, you can usually drop a size and get airtight fit, the pieces become distorted. Further sanding
the same cutting rate, a finer kerf and a better fit. For will amplify the distortions, and the fitting process will
instance, I would choose a #7 if I were using a double become harder and harder. It’s much better to live with
tooth or skip tooth blade for cutting; however, I would a small gap than to create more problems. The
drop down to a #5 if I were using a hook tooth blade. rounding-over and shaping processes will disguise these
small spaces, which won’t detract too much from the
Step 4: Assemble the project and check for fit. Try not overall look of a project.
to worry too much about this fitting business. As long as
you are within a saw kerf, the project will look fine. If Step 5: Raise and lower any pieces according to what
the pattern or your imagination suggests. My patterns
mark raising and lowering in 1⁄8" increments. I raise
LEGEND pieces with scraps of plywood. To raise a part, place the
W=white: aspen, holly or pine
pattern part on the plywood and trace around it. Cut the
BK=black: black walnut
LT=light: light western red cedar
raiser board out. Be sure to cut inside the line so that the
M=medium: medium western red cedar raiser board is smaller than the piece you are raising.
MD=medium dark: medium dark western red cedar Once you have finished cutting, glue the raiser board to
DK=dark: dark western red cedar the pattern piece using carpenter’s glue. To lower pieces,
GR=gray: gray boards of mahogany, pine or spruce either saw or sand them down.
Y=yellow: pau amarillo
CH=cherry
Step 6: Reassemble and draw shaping reference lines
Ash
with a pencil. These reference lines will show how thin
Z=zebrawood
R=red: paduak or bloodwood
to sand each piece to transition from one piece to
O=open: This is optional. You can leave these spaces another. A general rule of thumb is wherever you have a
open or fill them as I did. I think they look best open. thick piece beside a thin piece, make a
= grain direction mark on the thick piece at the level of
L=lower 1⁄8" the thinner piece. Be sure that you
L1=lower 1⁄4" Patterns for do not sand below the lines you
L2=lower 3⁄8" Intarsia Clock on the
mark.
L3=lower 1⁄2" PATTERN PULLOUT
R=raise 1⁄8"
Use screws in the tape measure to Step 7: Shape your project. To
represent screws shape your project, sand each
Use 1⁄4"-diameter dowels piece to the desired shape and
in the handle of the height. Shaping is a very
screw driver. creative part of the project and
can include making dips,
waves or other effects with
the sander. The more time
you spend with this step,
the better your project
will look. Your goal is to
achieve smooth transi-

TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP PATTERN PROJECT
Intarsia Clock
Safety First
Intarsia is a very safe craft/art form for the most part. Scroll that helps to hold the pieces in place. If the backer board
saws and bandsaws are used for cutting. Scroll saws are very is flat, you shouldn’t need to clamp any pieces unless a
safe tools, but they do have a blade that can cut wood, so they longer piece hangs over the backer board on the outside
can also cut skin. Always take the appropriate precautions. of the project.
While a scroll saw is a reasonably safe tool, a bandsaw is a
different matter. Always use push sticks when holding a piece Step 10: Apply the finish. I prefer to wait until after the
near the blade. Be constantly vigilant, and never work when you glue dries to perform this step. However, some people
are tired. Use a sharp blade so you don’t have to force the saw. like to apply the finish to the pieces before gluing. That
Use common sense when using any woodworking tool.
technique works fine too; I use that technique when I
Sanding tools are also fairly safe, but accidents can happen.
want to use different finishes on the same project.
Keep your skin away from all belts and sleeves. Abrasive burns
happen when your hand accidentally strikes a working abrasive Any finish made for wood will work, but I have found
belt or sleeve. that most people like a satin finish. Brush, spray, wipe or
If you don’t keep your shirt tucked in, it can get caught in dip to apply the finish. I usually get better results with a
your work. That’s why I started to wear a shop apron. It keeps brush, but I have been using a spray system lately and
the dust off my clothes, and I am less likely to get caught in a like the results. Use whichever method you are
sanding machine. comfortable with. Put three coats on the front and one
The biggest safety hazard in intarsia and woodworking in on the back. Sand between first and second coats with
general is wood dust. Long term exposure to wood dust can 120-grit sandpaper and between second and third coats
impair your respiratory system and can lead to allergies. Taking with 220 grit.
the following three precautions will help to protect you. First, all
of your tools should be hooked up to a dust collector. Second, be
Step 11: Display the project. Once the finish has dried,
sure to have an air filtration device, and, third, wear a good-
attach a hanger and your project is complete. Hang the
quality dust mask.
clock on your shop wall and watch time fly as you enjoy
your favorite hobby—intarsia!
tions from one level to the next. I use a small pneumatic
About the Author
drum sander, but a variety of tools will work for the Garnet Hall has been a woodworker for his entire
shaping process. adult life and has specialized in intarsia for the last
Once you have finished the initial shaping, work several years. He has always been drawn to intarsia
through the grits to achieve the desired smoothness. I for its creative possibilities. Aside from designing
don’t sand with a grit finer than 220 because I don’t feel over 170 patterns, Garnet has also completed two
books and conducts seminars at wood shows across the continent.
it’s necessary and because I don’t want to create any
He especially enjoys teaching and particularly likes the look on
more dust than I have to. people’s faces when they see their completed projects. For more
Keep in mind that it is very important to protect information about Garnet, his work and his classes, visit
yourself from all of the wood dust you will be making. www.sawbird.com or call 800-729-2473.
See the TIP on safety.
FURTHER READING
Step 8: Make a backer board. I’ve found that 1⁄4" Baltic
By Garnet Hall
birch plywood works the best, but it is also the most
costly. (See the TIP box for more backer board options.) Art of Intarsia
Comprehensive guide adapts the ancient art of
Assemble the project on the backer board and trace intarsia to today’s woodworker. Includes explicit
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round over the board. carving, burning & more. Projects include
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Gambler’s
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By Steve Greytak
Clock
MATERIALS & TOOLS

Materials:
• 1 piece, 1⁄8" x 61⁄2" x 61⁄2" white Plexiglas
A Perfect Addition to Your Game Room (back, white dice)
• 1 piece, 1⁄8" x 1" x 6" red solid-colored
Plexiglas (red dice, heart, diamond)
T
eeming with dice, card suits Step 2: Cut the exterior shape of the • 1 piece, 1⁄8" x 1" x 2" green solid-colored
and dollar signs, the Gambler’s Back using the #3 double tooth Plexiglas (green dice)
Clock is sure to please fans of blade. Save the corner pieces to • 1 piece, 1⁄8" x 11⁄4" x 2" black solid-
colored Plexiglas (spade and club)
James Garner’s Bret Maverick or just make the white dice. • 1 piece, 1⁄8" x 11⁄2" x 3" green solid-
card and dice game buffs. Scrolled colored Plexiglas (dollar sign)
from different-colored Plexiglas, the Step 3: Use a 1⁄8"-diameter bit to drill • 2"-diameter clock insert
• Super Glue
clock is easy to make and requires the dots on the dice. Drill all the way
• Rubber cement or temporary bond spray
no painting. Once you’ve completed through the Plexiglas. Use both the adhesive
the clock, simply hang it in a game 1
⁄16"-diameter bit and the 1⁄8"-diameter • Sawtooth hanger or hanger of your
or recreation room for a fun and bit to drill blade entry holes on the choice
colorful decoration. dollar sign. Then cut out all of the
Tools:
shapes to be placed on the Back. • #3 double tooth blade (23 teeth per inch)
Step 1: Attach the pattern for the • Drill with 1⁄16"- and 1⁄8"-diameter bits
Back to the white Plexiglas with Step 4: Remove all of the protective • Shop knife or sandpaper, 100 grit
rubber cement or temporary bond covering from the fronts and backs • Clamps (as needed)
spray adhesive. Then, using a drill of all pieces. Use a shop knife or • 113⁄16"-diameter Forstner bit
with a 113⁄16"-diameter Forstner bit, 100-grit sandpaper to remove any
drill the hole for the clock insert. burrs from the edges.

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If you are cutting one piece of call Gretchen Bacon at 717-560-4703, write to
as his best critic on the choice of colors Plexiglas, 1⁄4" thick or thinner, the the above address, or email at
and design for his pieces. His last article, protective covering that comes on the Gretchen@foxchapelpublishing.com.
“Sweetheart Picture Frame,” was featured Plexiglas should do the trick. However, if
in Spring 2004 (Issue #14). When he’s not you are stack cutting or using Plexiglas Please include dates, location, hours, prizes,
busy scrolling, Steve enjoys playing the thicker than 1⁄4", it may be necessary to admission charges, show content, and contact
accordion, playing golf and spending time use paper or clear packaging tape in names with addresses and phone numbers.
with his four children, ten grandchildren addition to the protective covering.
and five great-grandchildren.

PATTERN PROJECT
By Harry Savage
Man’s Best Friend

Boxer Portrait
P
eople like dogs, so I’ve designed this
eye-catching portrait of a boxer that has sold
well at shows. I only needed to use a #2/0
reverse tooth blade to create this canine.
Step 1: Glue and center the pattern on plywood using

temporary bond spray adhesive.
Step 2: Using a #60 bit, drill the blade entry holes

into waste areas, which are dark on the pattern.
Step 3: Before sawing, sand the back with 180-grit

sandpaper to remove any tear out from the drilling.
Sanding also evens out the back surface to keep the
project level on the saw table.
Step 4: Using a #2/0 reverse tooth blade, cut out the

black areas starting in the center for easier handling
of the piece. Once the cutting is complete, remove
the dust with an air blower or a tack rag to be sure
all the dust is removed.
Step 5: Spray the piece with a clear coat finish spray.

Allow sufficient time for the spray to dry.
FURTHER READING
Step 6: Use Tacky Glue to adhere the black felt to the
back of the cutout pattern. Scroll Saw Portraits
By Gary Browning
Turn any photo into a pattern. Includes 55 patterns
Step 7: Attach a sawtooth hanger to the middle top back & step-by-step instructions.
of the frame. $14.95 plus $3.50 S&H (parcel post)
Step 8: Insert the portrait into an 11" x 14" frame. “Fine Line FREE
Designs” PATTERN OFFER!
Try 2 from the book at no charge!
Dog Breeds www.scrollsawer.com
MATERIALS & TOOLS By Judy Gale Roberts Click on Patterns and More.
Includes 45
Materials:
different breeds. $16.95
• 1⁄8" x 14" x 11" Baltic birch • Clear coat finish spray
plus $3.50 S&H (parcel post)
plywood • Tack rag
• Sandpaper, 180 and 220 grits Available from:
• 11" x 14" wood frame Tools: Fox Chapel Publishing
• 1 piece, 8" x 10" black felt • #2/0 reverse tooth blade 1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA 17520
material for the background • Drill with #60 bit Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885
• Temporary bond spray • Tacky Glue
adhesive Or check your local supply store.

PATTERN PROJECT
Boxer Dog Portrait
About the Author

Harry Savage, Port Jefferson
Station, New York, started
scrolling 11 years ago. He
was so intrigued by the
portrait making of Gary
Browning during the Fox
Chapel Publishing Open House in 2001
that he bought Gary’s book, acquired a
scanner and has been making portraits
ever since. Harry won a second-place
ribbon for a fretwork portrait of
Pope John Paul II. His work is on display
at a local cinema, card shop and bagel
store. This is his first article for
Scroll Saw Workshop. You can reach
him at http://harry.o.tripod.com.
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PATTERN PROJECT
By
ByRick
Author
Parsons
S. Name
Burning by Rick Parsons
Scrolling by Dave O’Brien
White-tailed
Deer Portrait
Woodburned Detail Gives
This Piece a Rustic Flair
MATERIALS & TOOLS

Materials:
• 3⁄4" x 7" x 10" knot-free poplar with mild
grain
• 1⁄4" x 1" x proper length for top and
bottom side of completed piece
weathered wood or other wood (frame)
• Clear coat spray lacquer, preferably
matte finish
• Backdrop of your choice
• Sawtooth hanger
• Glue stick or Elmer’s glue
T
ry your hand at woodburning residue. This residue can interfere • Graphite paper
with this scroll-and wood- with the woodburner’s ability to • Rubber cement or temporary bond spray
adhesive (optional)
burn project. Pyrography, or burn, and it can affect the quality of
woodburning, can be as simple or as the adhesion of the lacquer finish. Tools:
complex as you wish to make it. • #5 reverse tooth blade
This combination of different Step 2: Prepare for cutting. With a • Hand drill, power drill or drill press with
a #60 or #62 bit and a 1⁄8"-diameter bit
techniques results in a wonderful drill press or a simple hand drill,
• Woodburner of your choice
conversation piece that is warm and make the blade entry holes using a • Dremel rotary tool with a small sanding
inviting with a rustic flair. It is sure #60 or #62 drill bit for the smaller bit or a small carving knife or X-acto
to bring a few compliments from openings and a 1⁄8"-diameter bit for knife
friends and family and from those the larger openings.

who appreciate handmade works generally harder and can affect the
of art. Step 3: Cutting the project. Using a cutting process and weaken the
#5 reverse tooth blade, make the completed project. Remember that
Step 1: Applying the pattern. interior and exterior cuts. starting with good quality raw
Transfer the pattern to the piece of Poplar is durable, easy to work material has a direct effect on the
wood you are using for your project. with and has marvelous character- completed project.
I recommend using graphite paper, istics of color, grain and hardness for Sawing 3⁄4" wood goes a little
which leaves a light pencil-like mark burning and scrolling. Choose a slower than sawing 1⁄8" plywood but
to follow. You may also attach the piece of wood that is smooth and is easily accomplished. Because of
paper directly to the wood using free of knots because the resin in the thickness of the wood, faster saw
rubber cement or temporary bond knots can affect the burning of your blade speeds work better, par-
spray adhesive, but this may leave a project. In addition, knots are ticularly in the long, straight cuts.

PATTERN PROJECT
White-tailed
Article
Deer
TitlePortrait
Slug
the eyes are a slightly lighter shade, Heavy coats tend to sag and run. If
Step 4
so do not press hard or go too slowly you do spray too much on one coat,
or the burning will turn out too use fine steel wool to remove any
dark. For the nose, eyes and antlers excess lacquer.
only shading is necessary. Continue
the lines around the edge of the Step 7: Mounting your work. For
body to give the desired 3D effect. the backing, use a dark felt or
(For more tips on woodburning, see similar material or try something
the TIP box.) new. Get a photograph of trees,
woodland or a mountain backdrop
Step 4: Preparation for burning. Step 6: Applying the finish. When from an old magazine or calendar.
Next round off the sawn edges to you spray the lacquer finish, use You could even print out a photo
simulate the rounded portions of the moderately smooth, even passes and from your computer and glue it to
deer using a standard Dremel with a maintain about a 1-foot distance the back using a simple glue stick or
small sanding bit. This process gives from the project. You may have to Elmer’s glue. A unique backdrop
the completed piece a somewhat 3D vary the passes and the distance to enhances your completed piece of
effect. You don’t need to round off get the inside edges of your scrolled art. Attach a piece of cardboard to
the edges of the antlers because they portrait. I recommend a satin finish make the back more rigid.
may be a bit delicate, but you may because I feel it looks more natural,
round them off if you wish. If you do Hairline pattern for woodburning.
but choose the finish you prefer. Use the pattern as a reference for
not have a Dremel tool, you can just Remember to spray light coats and hairline directions. Add more lines
as easily use a small carving knife or let the piece dry between coats. and details as desired.
even an X-acto knife.
Step 5
Step 5: Woodburning the detail.

Begin burning the hairlines. I
recommend that you use a burner
with a wedge tip, as it is the most
versatile, and you can make the fine
hairlines and do the shading by
varying your angle of use. It also
saves taking extra time to let the
burner cool down to change to other
tips. When burning the hairlines, go
easy and relax. Look at a picture of a
deer from a magazine or calendar
and visualize the way hair lies and
flows over the body. The muzzle and
neck-patch under the chin as well as
the insides of the ears and around

PATTERN PROJECT
White-tailed
ArticleDeer
TitlePortrait
Slug
TIPTIPTIPTIPTIPTIP
Woodburning Basics
Woodburning Hairlines • When you are burning the project, do not hurry; take your time.
Remember that there are not many Especially if you are a beginner at using the burning tool, remember
straight lines in nature, so don’t burn a
that the iron is very hot, and fingers burn better and quicker than
lot of straight lines that go in the same
wood. It sounds so simple, but we all need a little reminding.
direction in a concentrated area. Vary the
length of the stroke and the direction of • Pull the burner rather than push, as if drawing a line from top
the lines. Also vary the angle to create to bottom.
lines. Hair generally flows from front to • Practice on a scrap piece of the same wood used for the project to
back or from top to bottom. familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the wood and the
process, noting grain, how slow or fast to go, and how hard to press
Step 8: Framing. Framing your to get different shades. The slower the speed and the greater the
work is a simple process using a 1⁄4" pressure, the darker the wood burns.
weathered wood. I cut 1" strips from • Vary the angle of the tip, using the side of the wedge tip for shading,
an old weathered 2 x 4 found the tip for detail and the sharp edge for fine lines. Do not force the
outside. Simply nail the strips burner; let it do the work. Remember, relax and take your time.
together with small brads at the edge • If you are a beginner, practice on scrap before you burn your project.
of the board. This homemade frame Wood is a little forgiving, but having a burned line where it isn’t
further promotes the rustic outdoor supposed to be can be hard to cover up or sand away.
appearance and helps your eyes Choosing a Woodburner
focus on the main body of your When I woodburn, I use a
work. Razertip SK Model, which is a
Add a simple hanger and you wonderful tool, but it is
have a unique and beautiful piece of somewhat expensive for the
art. It will be unique because each beginner at around $100. If you
one you complete may be similar in don’t want to spend that much
dimensions and pattern, but each money, you might consider the
line and shade will be different. X-acto model with
interchangeable tips and heat
About the Author
Rick Parsons (left)
shield. This model costs around
is a self-taught artist $25 and is a good beginner’s
who has been burner. Also, Walnut Hollow
woodburning for 15 makes an inexpensive model that is about $10 called the Value
years. His projects Woodburner, model # 5570. It has interchangeable tips and a hollow
often involve
handle for comfort when using.
wildlife, nautical
and Native American themes and have been Whichever model you choose,
sold all over the U.S. and other countries. I recommend that you use a burner
Published numerous times, Rick’s scores of with a wedge tip, as it is the most
scroll saw patterns are available for $10 and versatile tip, allowing you to make
less. For more information about Rick or the fine hairlines and to do the
his patterns, contact him at Rick’s
Pyrography, pyroricky@worldnet.att.net.
shading by varying your angle of use.
Longtime friends Rick and Dave O’Brien It also saves taking extra time to let
brainstormed this White-tailed Deer the burner cool down to change to
Portrait while visiting one evening. At age other tips.
54, Dave was introduced to scroll sawing
while visiting a friend. Since then, he has
Editor’s note: Don’t miss special
created many projects for his home, to give
as gifts and to sell. Aside from working woodburning information in our next The author’s choice of
with wood, Dave is an accomplished poet, issue, Fall 2004 (Issue #16). woodburner is a Razertip SK
and many people across the U.S. have Model, retailing for around $100.
enjoyed his works. For more information
about Dave and his work, visit
www.poetryinfocus.com.

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Piggy
STEP-BY-STEP
By Diana Thompson
Banks
Help
Little
Savers
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Materials:
• 1 piece, 11⁄4" x 7 1⁄4" x 5 1⁄4" • Assorted small paintbrushes
sugar pine or soft wood of
choice (bank sides)
• 1"-diameter nylon hole plug Make Some for
(optional, available from
• 2 pieces, 1⁄4" x 7 1⁄4" x 5 1⁄4"
sugar pine or soft wood of
Lowe’s Home Improvement
stores, stock numbers
Your Neighborhood Toy Drive
choice (front and back) 139486 and 139483)
• One small scrap of 1⁄4"
thickness (plug, optional)
Tools:
• 1 piece, 1 1⁄2" x 1 1⁄4" x 1 1⁄8"
sugar pine or soft wood of • #5 blade and 5 reverse tooth
choice (ears) blades
• Temporary bond spray • Drill and bit of choice
adhesive • 1"-diameter Forstner bit A “sandwich”
• Wood glue (optional) technique is used to
• Pressure sensitive two-sided • Drill press (optional) create the space for
tape • Drill press vise (optional) the coins. The coin
• 3⁄4" cellophane tape • Square (optional) slot is on the back
• Sandpaper, assorted grits • Ruler for ease of
• Pencil • Assorted small clamps construction.
• Water-based sealer • Scissors
• Craft paints • Sanding block (optional) Step 1
• Clear spray finish of choice • Woodburning tool (optional)
T
his past Christmas, our local Salvation Army
conducted a toy drive for needy children. The local
NBC affiliate in Mobile, Alabama, cosponsored the
event, and featured it on its morning news program. One
gentleman arrived at the station with over 150 wooden
toys he had made. My first thought was, “I want to do
something like that for next Christmas.”
A pig pull toy gave me the idea of making animal
Photocopy the patterns found on the pull-out pattern section.
banks, and “Piggy” is my first creation. I’ve since
Apply the bank sides to the 11⁄4" thick piece of wood. Note
designed several others and will be making lots of them that the bottom part of the pattern is aligned along a
throughout this year for the toy drive. Why not set aside straight edge of the starting stock board. I used sugar pine
some time to help out the less fortunate kids in your but other soft-wood substitutes can be used, such as spruce,
community by making banks for the next toy drive? basswood, white pine and any of the cedars.

STEP-BY-STEP
Piggy Bank
Step 2 Step 3
Make the plug hole. This hole will be made with a 1"- Using a small square, make a pencil mark even with the
diameter Forstner bit. For best success, you need to depth line. The square is seen at the top of the photo, with
carefully mark where the hole will be drilled. Begin by the ruler extending from it. Make another line in the middle
placing the block in a drill press vise. Use a square to check of the block in the opposite direction. When completed, you
the alignment of the Fostner bit depth line. should have a plus sign.
If you don’t have a Forstner bit, Step 6 describes an
alternate method for making the coin removal hole.
Step 4 Step 5
With the 1" Forstner bit installed in a drill press, drill the Drill a blade entry hole in the bank sides and, using the #5
hole to the depth line. blade, cut out around the inside line. Cut out around the
outside line and remove the pattern.
Step 6 Step 7
Apply the bank front and back pattern to one piece of the
1
⁄4" stock. Drill a blade entry hole and cut out the coin slot
using a #5 reverse tooth blade. The reverse tooth eliminates
tear out, which reduces sanding time. Step 7: Apply two small pieces of two-sided pressure
For the alternative plug opening, place the supplied 1"- sensitive tape to the reverse side; using too large a piece
diameter circle pattern onto the side pattern. Drill a blade will make it difficult to separate the stacked pieces. Position
entry hole anywhere near the inside of the line and cut out the tape so it is within the area covered by the pattern. You
the circle with the #5 reverse tooth blade before stacking might try double-sided carpet tape. I’ve heard it works, too.
the two pieces. Note: The coin slot and alternative opening Press the piece with the tape to the other 1⁄4" piece of stock.
are cut in one side only!

STEP-BY-STEP
Piggy Bank
Step 8 Step 9
Using the #5 reverse tooth blade, cut out around the outside Sand all pieces smooth except the pattern side. Use grits
line. You will be sawing through both thicknesses. After you have around the shop, and if you have one, use a
cutting, separate the two pieces but do not remove the sanding block. The block is easy on the hands, sands flat
pattern. and sands a large surface quickly and efficiently. Apply
wood glue to both sides of the bank sides.
Step 10 Step 11
Make a “sandwich” of all three pieces with the 1⁄4" pieces on

each side of the bank sides. If there you experience
difficulties with getting all three pieces to align, you can Cut out around the outside line using a #5 blade.
glue the back and front pieces to the bank sides one at a
time. Clamp into place and allow it to dry for about an
hour.
Step 12 Step 13
Make the ears. Fold the pattern along the dashed line. Cut the left side first. Use spare stock and small quick grips
Apply adhesive to the back and wrap around two sides of to hold the workpiece, making it easy to control while
the wood. cutting.

STEP-BY-STEP
Piggy Bank
Step 14 Step 15
Apply the pattern to the scrap piece of 1⁄4" stock. Set the saw
table to a 10-degree angle, tilting the table to the left. Cut
out the plug, sawing in a clockwise direction. If your table
tilts only to the right, reverse the sawing direction. The
wooden plug is inserted into the bottom hole.
The photo to the right is the
Pinch the block slightly and wrap around the entire block alternative plug–a 1"-diameter
with 3⁄4" cellophane tape. Clamp the workpiece with spare nylon plug available from Lowe’s
stock, as you did in Step 13. Cut the right side. Gently Home Improvement stores, stock
remove the ears from the block and glue them to the numbers 139486 and 139483.
assembled bank.
Step 16
FURTHER READING
By Diana Thompson
Custom Wooden Boxes
for the Scroll Saw
Step-by-step directions show you how to create
classical and whimisical boxes using just a scroll saw.
To complete the pig, you can paint it or you can woodburn
details. In either case, the first step is to transfer the detail Wooden Chess Sets You Can Make
Includes easy-to-cut compound patterns for 9 chess
pattern onto the wood. If you’re going to paint the pig,
sets including instructions for a segmented chess
apply a wood sealer and sand smooth when dry. Apply the
board.
base coat then trace on the detail pattern. $14.95 plus $3.50 S&H (parcel post)
Make a copy of the detail pattern. Cut out the detail
pattern, and with the side of a soft lead pencil, rub over the
detail lines on the reverse side of the pattern. Tape the
Compound Scroll Saw Creations
Make clocks, candlesticks & a wide array of
pattern to the bank and trace over the dashed lines. creatures using compound techniques. Includes 40
Remove the pattern. If lines are too light, darken them a bit & ready-to-use patterns.
with the pencil. $14.95 plus $3.50 S&H (parcel post)
Step 17 Available from:

Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885
About the Author

Diana Thompson, Theodore, Alabama, is a
frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Workshop.
If you wish to use only a woodburner to add the details, go The last issue featured “Swan Lake Keepsake
over the pencil lines with a burning tool. I used a writing Box” (Issue #14). Other recent articles include
tip. Glue the ears into place after burning. Apply a wood compound cut projects, “The ‘Nell Weston’
sealer, sand smooth when dry and apply several coats of a Clock” (Issue #13) and “Classic Chess Sets”
clear finish. I prefer Krylon but the choice is yours. (Issue #11). Visit her website, www.scrollsawinspirations.com, to
Painting the pig is another finishing option. Paint the see more of her projects and patterns. Wildwood Designs is carrying
details, then apply several coats of clear finish. her patterns (800-470-9090, www.myscrollsaw.com).

STEP-BY-STEP
Piggy Bank
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Coin Slot You may make up to ten copies of this
pattern for the personal use of the
buyer of this magazine.
Note: Coin slot and alternate opening

is cut only on one side, which will be
the back side of the bank.
Back and Front
Optional Opening in Place

of Using the Forstner Bit.
Piggy Bank on the
PATTERN PULLOUT
Ears
Detail Pattern Only!

Do Not Cut!
Sawing Direction
/4" stock
Plug
1

PATTERN PROJECT
By Patrick Spielman
Textured & Overlaid
Create This
Stunning
Cross
in a Day
T
hough it looks like a very complex project,
this Celtic cross is surprisingly easy to make.
It incorporates some overlay work, a special
spray finish, and a little bit of woodburning. The project
is so enjoyable that I recommend making at least two
crosses at the same time, so that you’ll have one to give
and one to keep.
Step 1: Enlarge the pattern 125 percent. Using

temporary bond spray adhesive, apply the pattern to the
top layer, and stack the overlay and backer pieces
together.
Step 2
The patterns, photos and instructions appear with

permission of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., NY, NY from Step 2: With a drill and a 3⁄8"-diameter bit, drill 16 holes
Fun & Easy Scroll Saw Projects by Patrick Spielman, entirely through both of the stacked pieces. (There are
© 2002 by Patrick Spielman. 12 holes for screw-hole buttons and four holes in larger
openings for blade-threading.)

PATTERN PROJECT
Overlaid Celtic Cross
Step 3: Saw out the four inside openings. Once the Step 7
cutting is complete, separate the backer and overlay
pieces.
Step 4
Step 7: Use a woodburning tool to make a separation

line terminating the curved portions of the borders.
Step 4: Set the backers aside and stack-cut the overlay

pieces and border(s). Step 8
Step 5
Step 8: Then taper the thickness of the overlays to

simulate the interlacing or the “over and under” effect of
the Celtic knot. Glue all of the overlays in place.
Step 5: Glue the outside border pieces to the backers.
Step 9
Step 6
Step 9: Apply the textured stone finish or the finish of

Step 6: Glue in the screw-hole buttons using carpenter’s your choice. Attach a sawtooth hanger to the back of the
wood glue. piece.

PATTERN PROJECT
Overlaid Celtic Cross
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of this magazine.
FURTHER READING
By Patrick Spielman MATERIALS & TOOLS
Fun & Easy Scroll Saw Materials:
Projects • 1⁄4" x 7" x 10 1⁄2" plywood (backer)
Illustrated instructions for more • 1⁄8" x 7" x 10 1⁄2" plywood (border and
than 100 projects. Includes more overlay pieces)
than 235 decorative & functional • 12 each, 3⁄8"-diameter screw-hole buttons
patterns. 192 color pages. • Textured stone aerosol finish of your
$17.95 plus $3.50 S&H (parcel post) choice
Artistic Scroll Saw • Carpenter’s wood glue
Patterns & Projects
By Patrick Spielman, Dan Kihl Tools:
Color photos will inspire you. • #5 skip tooth blade or blade of choice
Patterns are full-size but can be • Drill with 3⁄8"-diameter bit
sized to suit your needs. 144 pages. • Woodburning tool or rotary tool
Classic Fretwork Scroll About the Author

Saw Patterns Probably one of the most
Beautiful, intricate designs, from recognized names in
the Victorian era to the present. woodworking, Patrick
142 workable patterns with simple- Spielman has written over
to-follow outlines. 192 pages. 75 books. The Spielman
$14.95 plus $3.50 S&H (parcel post) family published Home
Available from: Workshop News, a newsletter that eventually
Fox Chapel Publishing became Scroll Saw Workshop when the
1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA 17520 Spielmans sold the publication to Fox
Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885
www.FoxChapelPublishing.com Chapel Publishing. When he’s not working
Or check your local supply store. on a project, Patrick enjoys playing golf,
traveling and spending time with family.

FEATURE ARTICLE
And the
Anton Hagen’s By Cathy Hart
Garden Fairy
won the Grand
Prize of the
Scroll-A-Fairy
Contest.
Winner Is...
This “multi-media”
fairy won the
People’s Choice
for Gail Jennings.
The piece was
Runner Up in
staff voting.
W
e threw down the creativity gauntlet when we
published a Lora S. Irish fairy pattern a few
issues back. The Scroll-A-Fairy contest
challenged scrollers to use that pattern as the basis for a winner. He receives a complete library of Fox Chapel
project made from any material and in any style. Publishing’s Lora S. Irish pattern books. The Runner Up
As you’ll see in the next few pages, those who was Gail Jennings; he receives Lora’s Great Book of
decided to compete rose to that challenge. An amazing Dragon Patterns and Great Book of Fairy Patterns.
variety of fairies came into our office, reflecting the The second tier was the online People’s Choice
imagination and skill our readers. Two tiers of voting voting, also won by Gail. Turn to page 68 to learn more
determined winners. First, the staff judged the entries, about how Gail crafted his multi-media fairy, including
and selected Anton Hagen’s fairy as the Grand Prize how he cut the glass.
Honorable Mention
Fairy Napkin/ Letter Holder Untitled Fairy The Exotic Wood Fairy
Mark Weyers, Grand Rapids, MI Frank Batson, Scotts Mills, OR Carl H. Roscher, Buffalo Grove, IL
71⁄2" x 71⁄4", fretwork 101⁄2" x 111⁄4", woodburned 71⁄2" x 61⁄2", intarsia

Woods Fairy Untitled Fairy Primrose Faerie
Fran Rafaiani, Cortland, OH
Freddie N. Starr, Connelly Springs, NC John C. Wenger, Des Allemands, LA
83⁄4" x 91⁄2", fretwork, relief carving,
7" x 7", overlay, painted 9" x 91⁄2", intarsia
woodburned, painted
Giving a Hand
to a Woodland Friend The Garden Fairy Irish’s Fairy In Negative Space
Ronald J. Appel, McKees Rocks, PA
Bea Hackler, Long Beach, CA Dale J. Terrian, Lady Lake, FL
91⁄2" x 12", intarsia style,
91⁄2" x 93⁄4", fretwork, painted 9" x 81⁄2", spiral blade work
painted
M y Pixie Estrella Copper Fairy

Raymond Tuman, Oaklawn, IL Keith Gudger, Soquel, CA Murray C. Newton, Durham, CT
61⁄2" x 61⁄2", segmentation, 9" x 10", intarsia 41⁄2" x 41⁄2", multi-media
stained
Woodland Fairy
Nature’s Fairy
David A. Rogerson,
Going Dancing Tonight # 1 Battle Ground, WA
Jeff Freeman, Bend, OR Glen C. Emerick, Hustontown, PA 10" x 10", fretwork, inlay, relief
11" x 111⁄4", intarsia 103⁄4" x 101⁄4", intarsia carving, painted
Fairy on Ivy Fairy Berry Pie Going Dancing Tonight # 2

Frederick Disario, Alturas, CA Murray C. Newton, Durham, CT
Jeff Freeman, Bend, OR
71⁄2" x 73⁄4", intarsia 51⁄2" x 51⁄2", overlay
111⁄2" x 10", intarsia
About Designer Lora S. Irish

In her childhood home, Lora S. Irish was always
surrounded by arts and crafts projects. Because her
entire family, including aunts and uncles, celebrated the
act of creating, she grew up steeped in the culture of
making things. It’s no wonder, then, that Lora pursued
a career in the arts.
A very prolific designer, Lora has produced well
over a thousand patterns. Fox Chapel has been
fortunate to work with Lora to publish collections of
her patterns, with her most recent efforts covering
two very popular subjects, dragons and fairies.
The pattern featured in the Scroll-A-Fairy contest Great Book of
is also in the Great Book of Fairy Patterns. Her Fairy Patterns
designs can be adapted to many disciplines By Lora S. Irish
including scrolling and carving. $17.95 plus $3.50 S&H
You can find more of her patterns, plus tutorials, (parcel post)
at www.carvingpatterns.com. The site has been Available from:
Untitled Fairy operating since 1997, when she and her husband, Fox Chapel Publishing
Phone: 800-457-9112
Frank Batson, OR Mike, decided to launch an online pattern business.
11" x 111⁄4", woodburned,
painted
1
FEATURE ARTICLE
By Gail Jennings
Photography by Dave Vanderweel
Wood + Vellum
+ Stained Glass
Awesome
+ Paper =
Fairy
A Homemade Drip Tank System Saves $50
Editor’s Note: Long before the votes were in for the Scroll-a-Fairy
Contest, I decided to ask Gail Jennings to write about how he
made this multi-media interpretation, with a focus on how he
handled stained glass. Look for more coverage of other entries in
future issues of the magazine.
I
ntrigued by the challenge of the
Scroll-A-Fairy contest, I decided
to expand my scrolling
horizons. Since the rules stated that
the project could be made of any
wood or non-wood material, and by
any technique as long as it
resembled the original pattern, my
creative thoughts jumped into Applied with a tapered hard plastic
overdrive. device, the 7⁄32" adhesive-backed
copper foil added a decorative touch.
Although I had never worked
with stained glass before, the wings beautifully with a #1 reverse tooth
Using a diamond-encrusted blade is
begged to be fashioned of opalescent blade, and even the veining cut
the only way to go for cutting stained
glass so they would shimmer. I glass. These specialty blades,
cleanly. I chose several shades of
found a beautiful sheet of 1⁄8"-thick available from various sources, are lavender scrap booking paper and
glass, and my research told me I available in 100 and 180 grits. frosted vellum paper for the
needed a diamond-encrusted 180- Photo courtesy of Barry Gross of “wisteria-like” flowers. Rounding
bgartforms.com. the petals on the flower patterns
grit scroll saw blade to cut it. I also
needed a drip tank to both cool the on the edge before finishing with slightly from the original, I
blade and keep the glass from copper foil. Centered on the edge cut extras.
cracking as it was cut. The two with the extra folded over the front Arranging the leaves to create a
blades set me back $18.50 apiece; and back, the copper foil created a solid base for the fairy body to be
the $50 price tag on their drip tank finished look. glued to, I pondered the actual fairy
system inspired me to create my Wanting the leaves to look next. Cutting the face, ear, and three
own. (The sidebar explains how you somewhat realistic, I used a pale sections of hair in different
can make one.) green suede-like scrap booking thicknesses of wood and shaping
The saw blade actually cut the paper, and with Elmer’s spray the edges gave dimension to her
glass very smoothly, requiring adhesive attached it permanently to features, and mahogany made pretty
minimal sanding with a diamond file 1
⁄8" Baltic birch. The paper cut red hair. Making separate patterns

FEATURE ARTICLE
1 Awesome Fairy
Make Your Own Drip

Tank System
I stacked about a dozen layers of

vellum and sandwiched them between
two pieces of 1⁄4" plywood. Masking
tape around the edges kept the stack Gail Jennings’
together. drip tank system.
The purple line
for her upper torso, arms and legs, I divides the top and
cut them in various thicknesses of bottom views of the
system. The close up
maple. Stack-cutting the striped photos show, clockwise
socks in yellowheart and walnut and from the top, the medicine
exchanging the stripes gave the bottle and C-clamp, the
effect I was looking for. The most copper tubing, and the
plastic container to catch
difficult part was rounding over the the water.
edges and fitting the pieces together
to give the illusion of depth.
Her dress was cut in five sections
MATERIALS & TOOLS
of purple vellum. Using a drop of Materials:
• Flat bottom plastic bottle at least 3" tall
Aleene’s Tacky glue to hold three • 1⁄4"-diameter x 30"-long clear plastic
layers of wisteria blossoms together tubing
at the top, the ends hung free. Using • Threaded nipple to fit in the tubing
• Threaded rod
Zig 2 Way glue on the top layers,
• Rubber washer
and a sprinkle of “fairy dust” (Ultra • Small C-clamp
Fine Transparent Glitter) to make • 1⁄4"-outside diameter x 2-3"-long copper
them sparkle, the blossoms added tubing
the final touch. • Plastic container
The project took as much time to

plan and gather appropriate Step 1: Drill a small hole the same Step 4: Add a small C-clamp on the
materials as to cut and assemble, but size as the nipple in the bottom of tubing to control the water drip.
the finished entry was worth the the bottle.
time and effort. It certainly gave me Step 5: Insert a short piece of
a new perspective on combining Step 2: Insert the threaded nipple copper tubing in the plastic tubing
other media with wood to create into the bottom of the bottle, add at the lower end to direct the water
an effect. a rubber washer and tighten the just in front of the blade.
About the Author nut inside the bottle. Attach the
Gail Jennings and his wife, clear plastic tubing to the nipple. Step 6: Position a shallow plastic
Carole, own Quail Hollow container under the saw table to
Woodarts in Hollister, Step 3: Attach the bottle to a catch the water and glass silt cut by
Missouri. Gail teaches threaded rod and fit into the the blade.
scrolling at his studio. On
July 3, the Jennings will host the Branson
threaded hole at the back of the
Scroll Saw Picnic. They are pleased to saw arm. (The R.B.I. Hawk saw Step 7: Begin the drip flow by
announce that Garnet Hall, Diana has this threaded hole for the drip loosening the C-clamp just a little
Thompson and John A. Nelson will be there system they sell. Your saw may or bit to get a slow, steady drip on the
to share their vast knowledge of scrolling may not have the hole. If it glass at the blade. You don’t want
and intarsia. More information on the
picnic may be viewed on their website at
doesn’t, attach the rod to the back so much water that it loosens the
www.quailhollow-woodarts.com or you can of the saw arm with a small pattern.
phone Gail at 866-334-3501 clamp.)

PATTERN PROJECT
By Tom Zieg
Welcome
Full pattern for
Plaque
Welcome Plaque on the
PATTERN PULLOUT
MATERIALS & TOOLS

Materials: Tools:
• 3⁄4" x 9" x 141⁄2" pine • Scroll saw with at least 16" throat
• Temporary bond spray depth
adhesive • #5 reverse tooth or #2 reverse tooth
The Perfect Housewarming Gift • Sandpaper, 100 grit
• Tack rag
blade
• Drill or drill press with 1⁄16"-diameter bit
• Clear spray finish or 1⁄8"-diameter if using pin-end blades
W
hat to give the new homeowner you know • Hanging device • Router and decorative bit
has never been easier. This simple yet elegant
plaque is the perfect gift. The instructions in stability to the lettering. Choose a contrasting color for
this article start with the cutting of the plaque shape. For the backing board for maximum appeal.
a real time saver, just purchase an 8" x 131⁄2" French
Provincial signboard at your local craft shop. Step 2: Adhere the pattern to the wood. Spray the back
Those new to scrolling will find this project easy to of the pattern with temporary bond spray adhesive; be
make, even with a pin-end saw. And the finishing certain to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the
options are endless: add woodburned detail or paint to spray can.
match any décor. You can even put a contrasting
background behind it. You’re limited only by your Step 3: Make the blade entry holes. Use the 1⁄16"-
imagination. diameter bit to drill the blade entry holes for each letter
and for each heart. If you’re using pin-end blades, you’ll
Step 1: Photocopy the pattern found on the pull-out want to use the 1⁄8"-diameter bit. Insert the blade in the
pattern section. The design of the pattern is such that first hole and cut it out. For better control, beginners
you can enlarge or reduce it to the desired size. Make may want to use the #5 blade.
sure you alter the starting stock, allowing about a 1⁄2"
margin along the outside edge of the pattern. If you Step 4: Add the decorative edge. This step is optional.
choose to use wood thinner than 3⁄8", you’ll want to glue A routed edge always adds a touch of class to plaques
the cutout on some type of backing board to help give and frames.

Step 5: Sand the board. A pad or a hand sander with
100-grit sandpaper removes tear out from the blade and
prepares the wood’s surface to accept the spray finish or
paint. Wipe away the sawdust with a tack rag. If you
wish to add a backing board, glue it to the signboard.
Step 6
Step 6: Attach the hanger. There are many different

hangers available at your local arts and crafts store.
You’ll want to attach the device to either the signboard
or the backing board, if you elected to use one. Do be
careful to place the hangers on the plaque so the correct-
reading words are on the opposite side. I’ve been in a
hurry to complete the project and have mistakenly
placed the hangers on the front side.
Step 7: Apply the finish. You may choose to use a clear

coat, as I’ve done with the project featured in this article.
But the choice is completely up to you.
About the Author

Tom Zieg, Lincoln, Nebraska, enjoys woodworking.
His interest shows in the projects he has presented
in Scroll Saw Workshop. Most of them have a
woodworking component to them. In the Summer
2003 (Issue #11), he wrote “Road to a Friend’s
House Plaque.” In the Spring 2003 (Issue #10), his
charming teddy bear shelf was a hit with readers. Learn more about
this talented designer by logging on to www.woodworkertom.com.
FURTHER READING
By Tom Zieg
300 Christian & Inspirational Patterns

Includes more than 300 patterns for the scroll saw
with a glossary of religious symbols & colors.
Christmas Scroll Saw Patterns

More than 100 ready-to-use, holiday patterns
designed especially for the scroll saw.
Available from:
Phone: 800-457-9112 FAX: 888-369-2885

PATTERN PROJECT
By John A. Nelson
Japanese
Mantel Clock
Stylized Herons Adorn
this Original Antique Timepiece
S
crollers looking for their next you’re going to give the clock
challenge often turn to as a gift or sell it at a craft show.
complicated fretwork clocks. With any type of project
The tight turns and sharp corners requiring assembly,
require superior cutting technique it’s important to
and will set your work apart from fit each piece to
other scrollers’. And the payoff is its mating part
tremendous. The compliments one as you go. Be
receives for a nicely done fretwork sure to make
clock are absolutely priceless. all notches just
If you’re looking for a pattern to a little wider
put you through your paces, try your than the thick-
hand at making this mantel clock. ness of the wood.
It’s based on a Russell catalog You want a snug
pattern, which back in 1895 cost a fit but not too
whopping 15 cents. I tried to stay tight of a fit.
true to the original pattern, but I
did modify it slightly to Step 1: Understand the plans.
accommodate a modern quartz Before starting, be sure you
movement with a pendulum. As completely understand how the Assembly View: Materials & Tool list
found on page 79.
with any delicate fretwork, straight- clock goes together. You should also
grained hardwoods such as make any adjustments to the pattern parts from a source other than
mahogany, cherry and maple are prior to making copies of the Wildwood Designs. The patterns
excellent choices. These woods are patterns. These adjustments may be presented on the pull-out pattern
both beautiful and strong. These due to using 1⁄4"-thick wood instead section were designed with
traits are especially important if of the 3⁄16" called for or using clock Wildwood Designs clock parts.

PATTERN PROJECT
Mantel Clock
Step 2 pattern and not the wood so the to remove all burrs created by
glue doesn’t get into the grain. drilling the holes, so the wood won’t
To save time, I suggest stack get hung up on the saw table as you
cutting the front and back pieces at make turns and cuts.
the same time. You can also stack
Step 7
cut the two sides. To make the stack,
simply line up the wood and tape
the pieces together using masking
tape around the outside edges of the
wood. Attach the patterns to the top
pieces of the stack of wood. The
front and back pieces are not exactly
the same, so glue the front pattern
Step 2: Cut all pieces of wood to to the stack, and make all the cuts
overall size. Try to make sure all that are in the back piece, except the
corners are 90 degrees. Sand the top notch and the large hole. Separate
and bottom surfaces with fine the pieces and continue cutting the
sandpaper. front piece. On the back piece cut
Step 3 out the notch and large hole.
Step 5
Step 7: Cutting the parts. When I

design my projects, I draw the
patterns and number them to
represent the best order for
assembly. I encourage you to cut the
parts in numerical sequence so
adjustments can be made to parts
that connect to each other. Make all
interior cuts with a #2 blade. Cut the
slots with a #9 blade. Finish up by
Step 3: Make copies of all patterns. cutting out the exterior cuts using
Cut out the individual pattern parts, the #2 blade.
allowing about a 3⁄4" margin around Step 5: Drill the holes. Carefully Step 8
each pattern’s outside lines. drill all blade entry holes with the
Step 4
1
⁄8"-diameter drill bit. Use the 1⁄16"-
diameter bit in small areas.
Step 6
Step 8: Make the center roof arc.

Step 4: Attach the patterns to the The best method is to shape a piece
wood using spray adhesive. Take Step 6: Remove burrs. Sand the of wood by clamping it in a wood
care to put the adhesive spray on the back with medium-grit sandpaper block. To use this method, get some

PATTERN PROJECT
Mantel Clock
scrap wood and glue it up to make a Step 12 Step 13: Apply the finish. Carefully
block approximately 3" x 4" x 6". add a coat of paste wax for a satin
Cut the block into two pieces with smooth finish.
an arc equal to the one shown on the
roof center pattern. Soak a piece of Step 14
wood 1⁄8" thick x 3" x about 6" long
overnight, and put it in between the
block pieces. Clamp for 12 hours.
The second option is to cut four
arcs out of 3⁄4"-thick wood and glue
them together, using the pattern
provided. Sand the pieces. The third
method is to make these from 1⁄16"-
thick plywood. Bend to the shape at
assembly.
Step 9: Cut the roof sidepieces. Saw Step 14: Check out the
the roof sidepieces and the two instructions. Completely check all
notches. Check the fit with front and clock components. Read the
back pieces. instructions that come with the
clock dial face and movement, and
Step 10: Complete all pieces. Finish assemble per the directions.
all pieces and sand with fine-grit
sandpaper. Wipe all pieces to Step 15
remove all dust. At this time, add
stain and finish to suit.
Step 11
Step 12: Assemble the case. Glue Step 15: Put it all together. Attach
the case together, taking care to the clock dial face and movement to
keep everything square. If using the the case using a center shaft nut and
Super “T”, make sure you use it in a washer. Add batteries and you’re
well-ventilated room. done. Enjoy.
About the Author

John A. Nelson frequently writes for Scroll Saw Workshop. He also
travels the world with his wife, Joyce. Their most recent trip took
them to Morocco. He is also an accomplished pianist, and when he
Step 11: Dry-fit all pieces. Trim to has the opportunity, will perform in concert. For a free catalog of
John’s clock patterns, write to Nelson Designs, PO Box 422, Dublin,
fit if necessary.
New Hampshire 03444.

PATTERN PROJECT
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Mantel Clock on the
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MATERIALS & TOOLS
Materials:
• 3⁄16" x 9 1⁄4" x 10 5⁄8" straight-grained
hardwood of choice (Part 1-Front)
• 3⁄16" x 9 1⁄4" x 10 5⁄8" (Part 1a-Back)
• 2 pieces, 3⁄16" x 3 1⁄4" x 6 1⁄2" (Part 2-Side)
• 3⁄16" x 2 1⁄4" x 4 3⁄8" (Part 3-Shelf)
• 1⁄8" x 3" x 5 5⁄8" (Part 4-Roof Arc)
• 2 pieces, 3⁄16" x 1 5⁄8" x 3" (Part 5-Roof
Sides)
• 3⁄16" x 4 1⁄4" x 9" (Part 6-Roof Trim)
• 3⁄16" x 2 1⁄8" x 2 3⁄4" (Part 7-Roof Brace)
• 4 each, 5⁄8" long brads (Part 8, optional)
• Dial 3 3⁄8" (Part 9-Wildwood Designs Part
#3616 or equal)
• Hands (Part 10-Wildwood Designs Part
#8901 or equal)
• Movement (Part 11-Wildwood Designs
Part #2634 or equal)
• 5 1⁄2"-long Pendulum (Part 12-Wildwood
Designs Part #2521 or equal)
• 2"-diameter Brass Bob (Part 13-Wildwood
Designs Part #2524 or equal)
• Masking tape
• Sandpaper, medium and fine grits
• Super “T” CA Glue (cyanoacrylate)
Tools:
• #2 and #9 skip tooth blades
• Drill with 1⁄16"-, 1⁄8"- and 5⁄16"-diameter bits
FURTHER READING
By John A. Nelson
Complete Guide to
Making Wooden Clocks,
2nd edition
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photo chapters. Features plans,
parts lists and instructions for
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patterns and measured drawings
for 5 antique examples.
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helpful photographs & easy-to-
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Victorian Birdfeeder

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Scale: 1⁄2" = 1"
Scale: 1⁄2" = 1"

Cut 1

Sconce - sides
Make two mirror images
Cut 2
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LEGEND FOR
WOODWORKER’S CLOCK
W=white: aspen, holly or pine
BK=black: black walnut
LT=light: light western red cedar
M=medium: medium western red cedar
MD=medium dark: medium dark
western red cedar
DK=dark: dark western red cedar
GR=gray: gray boards of mahogany,
pine or spruce
Y=yellow: pau amarillo
CH=cherry
Ash
Z=zebrawood
R=red: paduak or bloodwood
O=open: This is optional. You can leave
these spaces open or fill them as I did.
I think they look best open.
= grain direction
L=lower 1⁄8"
L1=lower 1⁄4"
L2=lower 3⁄8"
L3=lower 1⁄2"
R=raise 1⁄8"
Use screws in the tape measure to
represent screws
Use 1⁄4"-diameter dowels in the handle
of the screw driver.
Piggy Banks Help Little Savers

Coin Slot
Note: Coin slot and alternate opening

is cut only on one side, which will be
the back side of the bank.
Back and Front
Optional Opening in Place

of Using the Forstner Bit.
Ears
Detail Pattern Only!

Do Not Cut!
Sawing Direction
/4" stock
Plug
1
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