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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Angel Silhouette Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$6.95ANGEL SILHOUETTE PLAN 12 3/8" x 10 3/8" x 4 3/8" This is a Full size Scroll Saw plan that comes on paper. All plans are non refundable$6.95 -
Flatbed Truck Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$9.95Flatbed Truck Plan The Flatbed Truck Plan is a Scrollsaw version of a nostalgic truck. A great display piece along with our truck planter. Build a one of a kind hand made piece of art that holds a special place in your heart. Making this...$9.95 -
Noahs Ark Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$7.95Noah's Ark Intarsia Plan It may have rained for 40 days and 40 nights but it won't take you that long to build this great intarsia piece. The Noah's Ark intarsia is a terrific piece for any child. Kids will love the Ark with all its animals decorating...$7.95 -
Sea Turtle Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$14.95Sea Turtle Plan This Sea Turtle intarsia will look great in your pool house! Ok so maybe you don't have a pool house or even a pool but don't let that stop you from making the Sea Turtle intarsia you're next project. A wonderful plan for the...$14.95 -
Sweetheart Bud Vases Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$8.95Sweetheart Bud Vases Scroll Saw Plan Four patterns - a heart, two floral, and one Victorian style. Each approximately 5 to 7 1/2 inches tall. All designed around our three bud vases. Wood Requirement: 1/4 inch, 5/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/8...$8.95 -
The Iowan Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$20.95Introducing the Iowan Scroll Saw Plan: Unlock Your Creativity with Exquisite Craftsmanship Are you a woodworking enthusiast looking for a new project to showcase your skills? Look no further than the Iowan Scroll Saw Plan. This meticulously crafted plan...$20.95 -
Violin Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$12.95Violin Clock Plan Specifications: 9 inches wide x 24 - 1/2 inches high. This Scroll Saw Plan does not include materials or components. Violin Clock Plan Suggested Components: 4 Quarter Chime Movement with 15/16" Threaded Shaft Length. 4"...$12.95 -
Wall Shelf Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$9.95This elaborately detailed shelf is a perfect example of fretwork of French inspiration. We suggest using 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch thick solid wood or good quality plywood. 16 inches wide x 20 inches high x 7 1/2 inches deep. Out of...$9.95 -
Deer Hunting Scroll Saw Knife Plan
Wildwood Designs
$8.95Deer Hunting Knife Plan This is a full size scroll saw plan that comes on paper$8.95 -
Floral Mantel Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$16.95Floral Mantel Clock Plan Dimensions: 18 1/8" Wide x 24" High x 6 1/2" Deep. Floral Mantel Clock Plan Recommended Components: 4 Quarter Chiming Pendulum Movement, or Non-Chiming Movement with 7/16" Threaded Shaft Length. 4" Glass Bezel Dial, in...$16.95 -
Geese Intarsia Plan
Cherry Tree Toys
$14.95Geese Plan Everyone will love this intarsia piece! The Geese intarsia is such a wonderful scene that you can't help but being drawn to it! You may want to construct more than one of these because when friends and family see this piece they're...$14.95 -
Leaf Scroll Saw Wall Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$9.95Leaf Wall Clock Dimensions: 10"" x 19 1/2". Leaf Wall Clock Suggested Components: Compact Quartz Pendulum Movement with 7/16" Threaded Shaft Length. 4" Non-Hinged Glass Bezel Dial, in Arabic or Roman Numerals. 1 3/8" Serpentine Hands...$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.