Southwest Scroll Saw Patterns [Paperback]

Patrick Spielman (Author), Dan Kihl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1994

More than 200 patterns inspired by the great early cultures of the American Southwest. Make pegboards, clocks, jewelry boxes, lampshades, shelves, and any wood project “extra special” by applying these marvelous designs. “Full size patterns...of ancient Native American traditions and lifestyles, as well as animals such as coyotes, eagles, horses, and buffalo.”—Creative Woodworks & Crafts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806906790
• ISBN-13: 978-0806906799
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #620,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Power Tools

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Spielman Presentation, December 3, 2001

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David Lindamood (Cadillac, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Southwest Scroll Saw Patterns (Paperback)

This is an excellent workbook / pattern book for both the beginner and intermediate scroll sawyer, another Spielman success with the contribution of Dan Kihl. There are about 150 full size patterns in the 154 pages, and with the suggested variations on each project, the possibilites are endless.

As usual, the first 22 pages deals with instuctional guidance with photos. Some good instructions on wood selection, transferring patterns, definition cuts, and stack sawing. Then, for the more experienced, Spielman gives advice on combining various metals, plastics and leather with the traditional wood projects. It takes an ordinary project to an extra ordinary project with the "simple" inclusion of different medias.

Also for the more advanced, tips on segmentation and inlaying are provided, again, with photos. Perhaps the most interesting chapter, is on finishing tips, including acetic-acid bath of copper combined with shiny copper inlays. The eight pages of color photos offer great assistance with how different finishing techinques can look.

The are some very unusual patterns in this book and with the combination of the various techniques discussed and presented with photos, makes this book a must to have and you will refer back to it time and time again, just like I do, for some different ideas to apply to other projects.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent traditional and comtemporary designs!, January 20, 1999

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[e-mail] (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Southwest Scroll Saw Patterns (Paperback)

This has very unusual patterns - some are appropriate for beginner and others for the more experienced. The patterns could possibly be used for sewing appliques, beadwork, or other mediums other than wood or metal.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible patterns, November 22, 2009

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Krun (Santa Fe, NM) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Southwest Scroll Saw Patterns (Paperback)

I have been scrolling for 12 yrs and this is always a favorite pattern book of mine. I work for Indian Health Service as a pharmacist, and cut out patterns to give to my patients that quit smoking. They absolutely love their woodcuts. The patterns are simple, yet very well done. This one is a MUST for any southwest pattern lovers. You will earn your money back in no time at all with great projects like the ones in this book.