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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Pollen Bee Intarsia Plan
Wildwood Designs
$9.95Pollen Bee Intarsia Plan Look at this cute little guy collecting pollen! This bee is surely one that you won't mind being in your home! The Pollen Bee Intarsia Plan is a full size woodworking plan that provides you with full size traceable patterns for...$9.95 -
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 -
Windmill Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$24.95Amplify your creative expressions with our Windmill Scroll Saw Plan A fantastic Windmill scroll saw clock with propellers that turn! The Woodworking Windmill Scroll Saw Plan is a must-have piece for any scroll saw artist that...$24.95 -
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 -
Rotary Anniversary Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$11.95Rotary Anniversary Clock Plan specifications: 5 1/2 inches wide x 11 1/2 inches high x 5 1/2 inches deep. This is a full-size Scroll Saw Plan which does not include materials or components. You will receive the plan printed on paper. We...$11.95 -
Scroll Sanders PinEnd 120 grit x 1/4"
Olson Saw
$8.85Scroll Sanders 120 grit x 1/4" 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 end or pinless scroll saws. Each sander lasts many hours...$8.85 -
The Salzburg Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$26.95Introducing the Salzburg Scroll Saw Clock Plan: Unleash Your Creativity and Craftsmanship! The Salzburg Plan is a beautiful church clock. Scrolling this pattern will be a delight with all the amazingly intricate designs that will catch your eye...$26.95 -
USMC Emblem Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$5.95USMC Emblem Plan The USMC Emblem Plan is a full size silhouette plan that provides you will full size traceable patterns to make your own USMC Emblem. This silhouette portrait of a USMC Emblem will surely make a great gift for your favorite Marine!...$5.95 -
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 -
Majestic Spires Scroll Saw Clock Plan
Wildwood Designs
$14.95Introducing the Majestic Spires Scroll Saw Clock Plan - A Timeless Masterpiece of Craftsmanship The Majestic Spires Scroll Saw Clock Plan is a breathtaking work of art that seamlessly combines the precision of woodworking with the elegance of a classic...$14.95 -
Mustang Muscle Scroll Saw Car Plan
Wildwood Designs
$5.95Mustang Muscle Scroll Saw Car Plan Mustang Muscle Car Full Size Plan Remember the muscle cars of yesteryear with these resemblances. Great for the car enthusiast, rec room and garage. Approximately 7" x 12" This is a full size scroll saw plan that...$5.95 -
Scroll of Hope Chest Scroll Saw Plan
Wildwood Designs
$19.95We used heavy 1 inch oak stock to build this one-of-a-kind treasure. Place mirrored plastic behind the scroll work if desired. 19 inches W x 19 inches H x 36 inches L. This is a full size Scroll Saw plan on paper Suggested...$19.95
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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.