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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Rose Tissue Box Cover Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$9.95Rose Tissue Box Cover Scroll Saw Plan The Tissue Box Cover Plan features a Rose design on this fretwork box without a bottom. This scroll saw box is perfect to cover that plain old tissue box. This scroll saw plan is not only easy to follow...$9.95 -
The Snowflake Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$15.95The finished clock measures 19 1/2 inches high by 9 1/2 inches wide. The Snowflake Clock Plan Suggested Components: Mini Quartz Movement with 7/16" Threaded Shaft. 4" Non-Hinged Glass Bezel Dial, in Arabic or Roman Numbers. 1 3/8"...$15.95 -
Trophy Buck Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$6.95Trophy Buck Scroll Saw Plan Have you ever had the trophy buck get away from you? With The Trophy Buck Scroll Saw Plan, you can create your own trophy buck that doesn't have a chance to run away from you! This great pattern depicts a beautiful buck that...$6.95 -
Alpine Wall Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$14.95Alpine Wall Clock Plan Dimensions Approx. 14 inches wide x 22 inches high x 5 inches deep. Alpine Wall Clock Plan Suggested Components 4 Quarter Chime Pendulum Movement with 7/16" Threaded Shaft. 5 1/8" Non-Hinged Glass Bezel Dial, in...$14.95 -
Bird Cage Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$12.95Bird Cage Plan The Bird Cage Plan is a really nice plan to show off your scroll sawing skills whether you have a bird or not. Bird Cage Plan specifications: Finished Product: 19 1/2" x 13 1/4" Use 1/4"...$12.95 -
Elegant 23rd Psalm Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$19.95Elegant 23rd Psalm Scroll Saw Plan The Elegant 23rd Psalm Scroll Saw plans is one of the most intricate plans you will find. The detail and design make this one of the masterpieces. The outside frame is made of separate pieces that are...$19.95 -
Floral Hummingbird Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$6.95Floral Hummingbird Clock Plan Specifications - Smallest size: 4 3/4" wide x 4 3/4" high- Largest size: 8" wide x 8" high Suggested Components: - Large Hummingbird clock: 2 3/4 inch clock insert- Medium size Hummingbird clock: 2 inch clock insert-...$6.95 -
Fretfish Scroll Saw Pattern
Cherry Tree Toys
$6.95Fretfish Scroll Saw Pattern The Fretwork fish pattern is definitely intricate, for the advanced woodworker. The scroll saw patterns are printed on three sheets of 24" long x 11" high. There is also a base plate pattern included for...$6.95 -
Graceful Faith Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$5.95Elegant Cross Measures 6"w x 11 1/2" h This is a Full size Scroll Saw plan that comes on paper. All plans are non refundable$5.95 -
Leaning Bent Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$7.95The Leaning Bent Scroll Saw Clock Plan has two different sizes for you to make The large is 8 3/4" high x 9" wide. The base for the clock is 10 1/2" long x 2 1/4" wide. The smaller clock is 7 1/2" high x 7 1/2" wide. Its base is 8 3/4" long x...$7.95 -
Liberty Eagle Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$17.95Liberty Eagle Intarsia Plan Our Liberty Eagle Intarsia Plan is known to be very popular! Not only is the Liberty Eagle Intarsia Plan popular but it is a good challenge! Show your patriotic side with our Liberty Eagle Intarsia Plan! Liberty Eagle...$17.95 -
Scroll Sanders Plain End 1/2" Sampler Pack
Olson Saw
$8.85Scroll Sanders Sampler Pack 1/2" Sampler Pack contains 1 each: 80 grit; 120 grit; 180 grit; and 220 grit Plain ends Package of 4 As easy to attach, and remove as a blade.Sands narrow internal cuts. Removes bumps, burn marks, gouges, and...$8.85
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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.