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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Arabian Nights Scroll Saw Clock Pattern
Wildwood Designs
$5.95Introducing the Arabian Nights Scroll Saw Clock Pattern: Embark on a Magical Timekeeping Journey Are you ready to add a touch of enchantment and whimsy to your home decor? Look no further than our mesmerizing Arabian Nights Scroll Saw Clock Pattern...$5.95 -
Baseball Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$9.95Baseball Intarsia Plan The baseball lover is sure to enjoy this great intarsia piece. Your little slugger will want it in his room so you may have to make two so one can go in the game room too! Intarsia is fun and challenging but it sure does add to...$9.95 -
Bass Scroll Saw Pocket Knife Plan
Wildwood Designs
$9.95Bass Pocket Knife Plan Show off your woodworking skills with one of our one of a kind pocket knives! The Bass Pocket Knife would surely make a great gift for that special fisherman in your life! The Bass Pocket Knife Plan is a full size scroll saw plan...$9.95 -
Bouquet Vase Pattern
Wildwood Designs
$5.95Use your scroll saw to build a beautiful wooden scroll saw vase using the Bouquet Vase Pattern. This scroll saw vase will surely be a favorite for many years to come. You will be inspired by this unique design. It may look...$5.95 -
Dura-Grit 360° Carbide Scroll Saw Blade
Dura-Grit
$14.95The 360º Carbide Scroll Saw Blade is a game-changer for scroll sawing. This innovative blade allows for cuts on both the up stroke and the down stroke, in any direction - all without rotating your work piece. Dura-Grit 360° Carbide Scroll Saw...$14.95 -
Flower Petal Cross Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$5.95Flower Petal Cross Scroll Saw Plan Specifications The finished cross will be 12 3/4" x 7 3/4" You will need a 2 3/4" clock insert. Introducing the Flower Petal Cross Scroll Saw Clock Pattern: A Timeless Masterpiece Are you on...$5.95 -
Harvest Patch Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$7.95Harvest Patch Intarsia Plan Celebrate the fall harvest with this terrific intarsia piece. Corn, pumpkins, and gourds always symbolize the arrival of fall, and all are included in this wonderful scene. Make this intarsia piece your next project...$7.95 -
Jesus Loves You Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$5.95Jesus Loves You Scroll Saw Plan 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" Suggested Components: #27196 Heart Insert This is a Full size Scroll Saw plan that comes on paper. All plans are non refundable$5.95 -
Light Blue Bud Vases (Pkg. of 12)
Cherry Tree Toys
$4.29Light blue 12-sided beveled acrylic bud vases. 6" long x 3/4" wide. Sold in packages of 12.$4.29 -
Lord's Prayer Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$19.95Lord's Prayer Full Size Scroll Saw Pattern Keep your loved one's in your prayers with this beautiful Lord's Prayer. Great for your home, a special gift or displaying at church.21" x 33 1/2" This is a Full size Scroll Saw plan that comes on paper...$19.95 -
Renaissance Chandelier Plan
Wildwood Designs
$15.95Build an elegant scroll saw wor piece with our Renaissance Chandelier Plan. Individual statues hold each light. Perfect for hall or dining room. We recommend cutting this project out of plywood because of the large pieces. Two patterns are...$15.95 -
Soccer Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$9.95Soccer Intarsia Plan Your soccer star is sure to love this great intarsia wallhanging. This would be perfect in a bedroom, game room or even in the family room! Intarsia projects are unique and attractive and you'll just love the way they add to your...$9.95
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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.