Scroll Saw Workbook: Learn to Use Your Scroll Saw in 25 Skill-Building Chapters [Paperback]

Joyce Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

This woodworking guide compares the 15 scroll saw models available in today's market and offers 25 exercises-with patterns and step-by-step cutting instructions-that will turn a novice into a pro. Beginning with the basics such as cutting straight, curved, and jagged lines, the book details progressively more advanced techniques including stack cutting; cutting metal, plastic, and paper; relief cutting; inlay; segmentation; and puzzle making. Project patterns include die-cut stationery, a fish silhouette, a butterfly with interior cuts, a hummingbird ornament, and a collapsible wooden basket. The content has been updated to include information on new scroll saw manufacturers.

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About the Author

John A. Nelson is the author of 50 Easy Weekend Scroll Saw Projects, Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks, and Making Wooden Baskets on Your Scroll Saw. He lives in Dublin, New Hampshire.

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing; 2nd edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565232070
• ISBN-13: 978-1565232075
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Power Tools

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars lessons for beginning scroll saw artists, March 28, 2005

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baidarkas "Chris" (Washington, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scroll Saw Workbook: Learn to Use Your Scroll Saw in 25 Skill-Building Chapters (Paperback)

The book is a good tool for me - I'm a raw beginner with my scroll saw. The exercises are valuable confidence builders. I actually did some of them several times. Now I can tackle even a sharp corner with some confidence. The book introduces different thicknesses of wood and goes into metal and other materials. Once you have worked your way through, you can produce complex pieces with good results.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Have for Scrollers, August 2, 2005

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Sandy Jahrling (Central California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scroll Saw Workbook: Learn to Use Your Scroll Saw in 25 Skill-Building Chapters (Paperback)

This book is like having an experienced scroller in your shop, looking over your shoulder telling you step-by-step how to get great results from your scroll saw. He is patient, he explains everything in very easy English, and the practice lessons are fun to do! You can proceed at your own pace, and learn to do some realy terrific projects. The only (slight) negative I have about this book is that John takes the somewhat elitist view that if you have a pin-end blade-only saw, you need a better saw before you start scrolling. As a financially-challenged scroller, I can assure you that almost all the exercises can be done with some level of success with a pin-end blade inserted in an economy saw. John is, of course, right - that it is all easier and better with a good saw and plain-end blades. Even with that teensy negative, I gave this book 5 stars for the excellence and clarity of the exercises. As for it not lying flat on the workbench, you can photocopy the patterns, and most of the instructions are so crystal clear that you will remember them all the way through the project.

46 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Supportive book for beginners, February 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Scroll Saw Workbook (Paperback)

I am a beginner with a scroll saw and was very pleased to find Mr. Nelson's workbook. Although I have not yet begun the exercises (I intend to start this weekend), I have read all the chapters and am very excited. He starts out with just the basics (following lines and making turns) and works on up including stack cutting and creating a cute fish puzzle. Each lesson teaches you something new and in practicing the lesson you produce a finished project. I definately recommend this book.