Fun & Easy Scroll Saw Projects [Paperback]

Patrick Spielman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2002

Renowned woodworking artisan and best-selling author Patrick Spielman presents an incredible collection of more than 235 decorative and functional patterns and more than 100 projects. Many of these projects are ideal for the beginning scroller and can be completed in an hour or less. Most do not require expert sawing skills or fancy equipment. Work with a variety of materials other than wood, including paper, plastic, and metal, and try your hand at using interesting finishes that make wood look like polished metal or an aged turquoise patina. Make key-chains, bookmarks, objects d'art, holiday ornaments, crosses, fretwork shelves, clocks, candlesticks, boxes, name signs, dimensional scenes, trivets, and more. The motifs used range from animals and people to Celtic designs to sports and holiday themes. A review of basic techniques and illustrated instructions help you complete these fun and easy projects!

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About the Author

Patrick Spielman is the leading author on woodworking throughout the world with over 65 books published, including the best-selling Router Handbook (0806905182) and Scroll Saw Pattern Book (0806947721), which have each sold over one million copies. Patrick, with the assistance of his family, owned and operated a wood product manufacturing company for 20 years. Most recently, he published and distributed Home Workshop News, a bimonthly newsletter/magazine dedicated to scroll sawing. He has served as a technical consultant and designer for a major tool manufacturer and he continues to pioneer new and exciting techniques for woodworkers as he has done for more than 45 years. Patrick lives in Wisconsin, USA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (August 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806993995
• ISBN-13: 978-0806993997
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Remodeling & Renovation

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for different levels of Scroll Saw People, May 17, 2007

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Cheryl Sterrenburg (Milwaukee WI USA) - See all my reviews
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Patrick Spielman does not let us down with any of his books. This one is no exception. The unique projects from making tops to unique designs helps fule the imigination of the beginning and expercienced scroll sawer alike. Detailed instructions and helpful hints makes this book a most for all scrollers.

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction, but..., October 14, 2011

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Kimberly Aronstam (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews
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This book is wonderful. I'm glad it was the first scrolling book I got. It's a perfect beginner book with a wide range of projects on a wide range of levels from beginner to advanced. It's full of tips along the way about how to cut different materials and how to set up your cuts. The only real beef I have with the book is the beautiful log scene project featured on the front of the book. I really wanted to make it when I ordered the book, but then once I got the book found out that it requires both a band saw and a scroll saw. I only have a scroll saw and had assumed that the cutting in a book on scroll sawing would be done with a scroll saw. They really needed to chose a scroll saw project to use on the cover to sell the book. The only other problem I've had with any projects from this book is that for some, like the bowl also featured on the front cover, you MUST have plain-end blades. Pin-end won't fit through the bitty holes the pattern requires you to drill for entry.