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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Scroll Sanders PinEnd 1/4" Sampler Pack
Olson Saw
$8.85Scroll Sanders 1/4" Sampler Pack Sampler Pack contains 180 grit; 220 grit and (2) 120 grit Pin ends Package of 4 As easy to attach, and remove as a blade.Sands narrow internal cuts. Removes bumps, burn marks, gouges, and feathering. Designed for pin...$8.85 -
Serenity Prayer Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$12.95Serenity Prayer Scroll Saw Plan Scroll saw the Serenity Prayer with this full size scroll saw plan. The completed project is 11 1/2" x 18". Serenity Prayer Scroll Saw Plan wood suggestions: Use 1/4" to 3/4" thick material for...$12.95 -
Defender Arsenal Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$24.95Challenge your scroll saw skills with the Defender Arsenal Scroll Saw Clock Plan and Unleash Your Creativity and Craftsmanship! Are you an avid DIY enthusiast looking for a unique project to showcase your skills? Look no further than the Defender...$24.95 -
Russian Forest Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$14.95Introducing the Russian Forest Scroll Saw Clock Plan Are you a woodworking enthusiast looking for a new and exciting project? Look no further than the Russian Forest Scroll Saw Clock Plan! This intricately designed clock plan will take your scroll saw...$14.95 -
Wheel Construction Plan
Wildwood Designs
$7.95The Wheel Construction Plan can be used for horse drawn toys or toy vehicles.This instruction chart describes a well-proven method, which requires no special skill or facilities. Once the jigs have been made up it only takes two - three hours to make a...$7.95 -
1800's Style Secretary Cabinet Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$29.951800's Style Secretary Cabinet Plan If you are looking for a vintage secretary cabinet to add that special touch to your home, then you need to make this desk cabinet. The 1800's Style Secretary Cabinet Plan is a full size scroll saw plan that will...$29.95 -
Corpus Christi Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$6.95Corpus Christi Scroll Saw Plan Figure of Jesus designed to fit on the crosses pictured. One size for each cross. Out of Hardwood: 1 board 6 inches wide, any thickness. . This is a Full size Scroll Saw plan that comes on paper. All plans...$6.95 -
Lord's Prayer Scroll Saw Pattern
Wildwood Designs
$17.95This scroll saw pattern of the Lord's Prayer is a dynamic and innovative woodworking plan. If your scroll saw is your favorite tool why not scroll this inspirational message to share with all your acquaintances. You will have them all talking about...$17.95 -
Mom and Baby Raccoon Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$7.95Mom And Baby Raccoon Plan This adorable intarsia is sure to draw smiles from all who see it. Mom and baby raccoon will be a fun project that will look great in any home! This is an intermediate skill level intarsia project but why not challenge...$7.95 -
Scroll Sanders PinEnd 1/2" Sampler Pack
Olson Saw
$8.85Scroll Sanders 1/2" Sampler Pack Sampler Pack contains 80 grit; 120 grit; 180 grit and 220 grit Pin ends Package of 4 As easy to attach, and remove as a blade.Sands narrow internal cuts. Removes bumps, burn marks, gouges, and feathering. Designed for...$8.85 -
Treasure Chest Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$12.95The Treasure Chest Plan features a curved roof and intricate details that are easy to build and will be a great conversation piece! Scroll saw enthusiasts never tire of creating works of art as well as practical keepsakes for family and friends...$12.95
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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.