128 Compound Scroll Saw Patterns [Paperback]

Sam Keener (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001

Compound figures are created when a single object is shaped so that two different subjects are revealed when the object is turned 90 degrees—from one angle it is an angel, from another a butterfly. This intermediate level scroll saw book provides 40 patterns for creating these objects and detailed instructions on how to execute the tricky scroll saw maneuvers required to cut them.

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From Library Journal

Scroll sawers continue to produce some of the most innovative and creative woodwork, and these titles reveal several possibilities. Keener shows how to make 128 three-dimensional sculptures by cutting a design, reattaching the pieces, and then turning the project 90 degrees and cutting another design. With all of the pieces removed, one can view a different scene from each side. Ideas include religious motifs (Christ from one side and a Nativity scene from the other) and sports scenes (a batter one way and a pitcher the other). Stirling shows how to make beautiful castles out of pieces of logs or burls by tilting the work several degrees when cutting, the wood telescopes outward (but not all the way through) and creates towers and spires. Instructions are provided for several castles, farms, and buildings, reminding one of the popular Department 56 buildings and towns. Both titles have numerous color photos and excellent, easily followed instructions. They are recommended for all woodworking collections.
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About the Author

Sam Keener lives in Canton, Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 57 pages
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565231392
• ISBN-13: 978-1565231399
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #927,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but Not Great, May 30, 2001

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This review is from: 128 Compound Scroll Saw Patterns (Paperback)

I have been scroll sawing for about 10 years and always looking for new books and patterns. The patterns in this book are easier than I generally use. For a beginner scroll sawer this would be a good starting book. For advanced scrollers most of the patterns are too simple. There are all new patterns and designs that I have not seen before and I will use the patterns. I hope author does more patterns in this style.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book but..., September 24, 2007

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This review is from: 128 Compound Scroll Saw Patterns (Paperback)

The book is Ok, with real good pictures and patterns but I prefer the Compound Cutting book by Diane Thompson. These patterns are actually 2 items when they are cut out. Turn one side and you have one thing and turn to the other side and you have something else. The idea is good but the plain 'ole compound cutting looks much better in my opinion.

3.0 out of 5 stars Just OK, November 11, 2010

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Steve in GB "In HD Heaven" (Roseville, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 128 Compound Scroll Saw Patterns (Paperback)

I think my expectations on what the finished products would actually look like were different than the reality. The instructions are clear and the patterns are fine, but in my opinion, you have to be looking straight on in each direction for the finished product to look good. If you look at the finished product at a 45 degree angle or from above, it's just not very attractive - again, my opinion.

Also, I'm an amateur woodworker, not an artist, so painting the objects afterwards might be good for some of you, but isn't for me. I think the pictures show objects that are much more attractive after they've been painted.