Scrollsaw Logs -- Tips and Techniques for the Scroll Saw

On the following pages I'll describe the making of various projects, including tips, techniques (and mistakes :-)!)  I discuss each step, along with large thumbnail pictures.  If you need a closer look, click on the thumbnail and it will take you to the full-size picture.

I tried to get deep into the details and try to give insight on why I chose to do things the way I did.  This may be rather boring to some folks--I remember when I first started out and wished there where more pictures in the how-to articles.   I don't make any claims as to this being the best way.  I'm in no way a master craftsman and like to think I'm continuing to learn.  I try to keep safety in mind, but like all woodworking we are all responsible for our own actions--cut at your own risk! (insert standard legal disclaimer here). 

At this time I've started a log on the Cottage Clock, a design by Wildwood Designs.  In the future I plan on logs on other projects, including puzzles and (if I can get my courage up) the Iowan Clock.

• Cottage Clock (Last update: April 2005)
  • Introduction
  • Cutting the blank for the crest
  • Cutting a teardrop hole
  • Cutting a spiral hole (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3)
  • A hole with points (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3)
  • Small triangular holes (Part 1) (Part 2)
  • A more complex hole (Part 1) (Part 2)
  • Cutting the crest's outside (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4)
    
• Wooden Box with Sliding Lid (Last update: 21 May 2005)
  • Introduction
  • Wood Preparation
  • Cutting the Blanks
  • Machining the Blanks-Rabbits
  • Machining the Blanks-Dados
  • Cutting the Sides-Part 1
  • Cutting the Sides-Part 2
  • Cutting the Top and Bottom
  • Putting Them all Together
    
• A Small Jigsaw Puzzle (Last update: 23 May 2005)
  • Introduction
  • Cutting the Blanks
  • Paperwork, Part 1

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Last update: 23 May 2005