Scroll Saw
Scroll Sawing or Fretwork has been a woodworking craze in the United States since the early 1800's. It came to other countries like Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, and England centuries before.
The essential difference between yesteryear and present-day is how we scroll saw. In the early years, they used a fret saw frame that was made of wood with some metal reinforcement. The blade was put in the saw and you worked it in an up and down motion. More...
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Classical Fretwork Lamp Plan
Wildwood Designs
$14.95Classical Fretwork Lamp Plan Imagine this beautiful lamp on your end table or nightstand. 19"H x 12"W Classical Fretwork Lamp Plan Suggested Materials (2 Options): 1st option- 2 Sheets of (7002 1/4" Plywood). 2nd option - 1pc-1/4" x 8 x 24...$14.95 -
Coffee Table Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$20.95This piece goes perfect with end table pattern # 10663. This is a full size scroll saw plan 42 1/2 inches long x 19 inches wide x 18 inches high. Wood Requirement: 2- 5/8 inch x 3 1/2 inch x 42 1/2 inch. 2- 5/8 inch x 3 1/2 inch x 18 3/4...$20.95 -
Cornacopia Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$2.95Cornacopia Intarsia Plan The Cornucopia Intarsia is the perfect fall decoration. Construct the Cornacopia Intarsia now and be ready for the fall season. The Cornucopia Intarsia Plan is one of our full size intarsia plans that provides you with full...$2.95 -
Corner Table And Etagere Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$20.95Corner Table And Etagere Scroll Saw Plan Designed to be made from 1/4 inch thick material, this piece is simple to put together and strongly constructed. Measures 20 inches wide x 56 inches high x 12 inches deep. Out of Plywood: 4 Pks of...$20.95 -
Deer Jumping Fence Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$14.95Deer Jumping Fence Plan This wonderful deer scene will certainly enhance your home's decor. This would be a great piece to have at your cabin or lake house. This beautiful Deer Jumping Fence piece will look great no matter where you decide to hang...$14.95 -
Fire Breathing Dragon Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$7.95Fire Breathing Dragon Intarsia Plan The Fire Breathing Dragon would be a great piece to go along with our Wizard plans. Folklore lovers will really enjoy this great intarsia Dragon. Test your intarsia skills with this fire breathing dragon...$7.95 -
Minaret Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$10.95Minaret Clock Plan Specifications Measures 7 inches wide x 14 inches high. Minaret Clock Plan Suggested Components 4 Quarter Chime Movement with 7/16" Threaded Shaft Length. 3 1/8" Wood Cuckoo Dial. 1 3/8" Hands. 2 1/4" Bob...$10.95 -
Parlor Table With Drawer Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$16.95This beautiful table is easy-to-make and comes with full details for constructing the drawer. 24 inches wide x 32 inches high x 16 1/4 inches deep. Out of Plywood: -1 sheet 4 feet x 8 feet x 1/2in thick Out of Hardwood: 1/2in thick except for...$16.95 -
Pedal Foot Switch
Linemaster
$38.95Pedal Foot Switch Low profile foot pedal switch. This pedal is great for operating scroll saws. It has steel housing with black electro-coated paint finish. Operation is very easy, you simply plug your saw into the unit and the cord into the...$38.95 -
Pride of Africa Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$7.95The Pride of Africa Scroll Saw Plan has the biggest most fierce lion. This scroll saw design is mesmerizing as you look into this majestic beasts eyes. This lion has short, rounded head, round ears, and piercing eyes. Join the pride...$7.95 -
Queen Bee Intarsia Plan
Wildwood Designs
$9.95Queen Bee Intarsia Plan Make this Queen Bee your next intarsia project. She will make a great addition to any room in your home! The Queen Bee Intarsia Plan is a full size woodworking plan that provides you with traceable patterns for the back board,...$9.95 -
Raising the Flag At Iwo Jima Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$5.95Raising the Flag At Iwo Jima Scroll Saw Plan Full Size Plan Finished Product Measures: 10" x 12 1/2" Use the wood of your choice to make this memorable piece This is a full size scroll saw plan that comes on paper. All plans are non refundable.$5.95
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The first power tools came to light in the late 1800's with foot-powered scroll saws. These included a stool and pedals attached to the work surface of the scroll saw. To operate the saw, you sat and pedaled the saw, making the blade go up and down. It was an exercise and hobby all in one.
Today, many scroll saws are available. They allow superior blade tensioning, variable speed control, and different throat depths starting at about 16 inches and going to about 30 inches. Most scroll saws have tilting tables that tilt up to 45 degrees for angled cuts, dust ports, and dust blowers.
Most scroll saws still feature a parallel arm that makes the intricate scrolling cuts. The pinless blades (regular scroll saw blades) change easily with a moveable upper arm. Cheaper saws feature pinned blades, but they both can make some pretty intricate cuts.
Speaking of scroll saw blades, there are a lot of combinations. Pin End or pinless blades are your first choice and are ruled by what your scroll saw can handle. If you have pinned scroll saw blades, you can get a scroll saw conversion kit to make it fit the pinless blades.
To do a scroll saw project, you'll need scroll saw blades, a scroll saw or fretwork frame (yes, we still have them), a pattern, a copy of the scroll saw pattern. Then, you'll either need to trace the pattern on the wood or go ahead and adhere the pattern to the wood. You'll need wood, a drill, and a drill bit to pierce the interior holes to cut them out.
Think about putting a nice finish on your scroll saw project. Sanding is king; sand your piece with at least 120 grit sandpaper. If you are applying a stain, you will need to sand up to 220 grit.
When you are ready to apply the finish, a spray finish works best. You can sand the flat surfaces between coats to keep the finished piece lovely to the touch.
There are thousands of fretwork projects to choose from. Start with simple ornaments, silhouettes, and shelves, then move up to harder silhouettes, boxes, baskets, and small clocks. When you're ready, attack those challenging pieces that you've dreamed of doing to amaze yourself and your friends. They will know that you are a master scroll sawyer.
Don't forget there are plenty of resources along the way to help you with your scroll sawing adventure. Take a look at the many woodworking books and scroll saw books that are available. You might even like to take a shot at Intarsia!
No matter what scroll saw part you need, Cherry Tree Toys has got you covered. Add our scroll sawing equipment to your cart today to create the project you’ve always dreamed of.