Scroll Saw Magazine Fall 2021 - Issue 84

Best Budget Scroll Saw on the Market

28 All CRAFTS
New
Projects & FALL 2021
ISSUE 84
Patterns
DISPLAY UNTIL OCTOBER 11, 2021
Easy Turkey
Plaque
Turn Craft
Wood Rounds
Into Bowls
Cute & Creepy
Jack-o’-Lantern

PLUS

Scroll a Pile
of “Stained
Glass”
Leaves!

woodworkingFALL2021 ■ ISSUE84 INTHIS ISSUE
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woodworking FEATURES
12 Product Review: WEN® You Need It
Introducing the WEN 3921, a budget
CRAFTS saw that really delivers

51 By the Staff of Scroll Saw
Woodworking & Crafts

49 Betting the Farm
Kendra Chura’s woodworking universe
is expanding—thanks to ingenuity and
help from some farmhouse friends

By Kaylee Schofield

PROJECTS

34 Hardwood Tow Truck

Teach kids to pick up their toys in style
with this sturdy playroom essential
By Brad Anderson

63 Rustic Bowls from Craft Store Rounds

Easily transform simple wood rounds into
elegant serving vessels
By Carole Rothman

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PATTERNS 56

19 All Mine DEPTS.

Bring this cute critter to life with 4 Editor’s Note
warm wood tones and power- 6 Letters
carved fur texture 7 Coming Features
By Judy Gale Roberts 9 Postcard Challenge

26 Filigree Halloween Ornaments Winner
10 Artists To Watch
These eerie-yet-elegant 11 Tips & Techniques
baubles are a blast to create 14 News & Notes
By Keith Fenton 18 Stay Connected
71 Ad Directory
29 House Cat Fretwork 72 Sawdust

Mesmerize your friends (even TECHNIQUES COVER
the four-legged ones) with a
hyperrealistic feline portrait 23 Compound-Cut Autumn Leaves Best Budget Scroll
By Wayne and Jacob Fowler Saw…12
Backfill these beauties with tinted epoxy Easy Turkey Plaque…51
58 32 Phoenix Puzzle for an explosion of colors and contours Wood Rounds Into
By Clayton Meyers Bowls…63
Rise above the rest with this Cute & Creepy
fierce winged design 51 Thanksgiving Turkey Jack-o’-Lantern…61
By Sarah Lyn Chamberlain Segmentation “Stained Glass”
Leaves…23
40 Mountain Lodge Get into the harvest spirit with this
sweet, colorful design
Escape to the woods in a homey fretwork By Kendra Chura
perfect for the changing seasons
By Charles Hand 58 Blustery Day Scene

42 Kangaroo Coin Bank Celebrate sweater weather with a cozy
segmentation perfect for fall
Store your rainy day pennies in this By Anatoly Obelets
freestanding treasure vessel
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54 Love Birds
a wood round into a rustic serving tray. website to read about artist
Cut a complete project for your loved John Sensenbaugh’s unique
one using just a piece of scrap wood • Extra Pattern – Scroll an additional wooden hangings.
By Charles Hand
epoxy-filled leaf (page 23) to add to your
56 Trio of Magic Wands autumn displays!

Make short work of hardwood scraps
with these quick-scroll patterns
By Al Baggetta

61 Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern

Skull eyes and a bat grin give this
adorable animal puzzle a spooky twist
By Jaeheon Yun

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COMPOUND–CUT

Autumn
Leaves

Backfill these beauties with
tinted epoxy for an explosion
of colors and contours

By Clayton Meyers

I designed these leaves specifically for a nice fall
decoration to scatter over a table or hang in the
window. The compound scroll work in this design is
simple and easy to execute, while the epoxy backfill adds
another layer of color—especially on sunny days. Whether
you have worked with epoxy resin before or not, this is a
simple project with a unique and beautiful end result.
Getting Started
Unlike many other compound scrolling patterns, this
project only requires a single view, placed on one side of
the blank. You'll draw on the second view later (or attach
it), based on your preference. Attach the patterns to their
respective blanks with repositionable spray adhesive.
Then, using a drill press, drill pilot holes in all of the inside
cut areas.

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MAKING THE LEAVES

1 2
Cut out all inside areas on the leaves. Use a scroll Prepare the epoxy. I used a thick-pour two-part acrylic epoxy.
saw. Blow out excess sawdust using a can of compressed air. Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast casting resin works well, as do most tabletop
After the first round of scrolling, you will use the workpiece epoxy resins. Mix the epoxy carefully according to the manufacturer’s
as a mold for the epoxy pour, so any residual dust will float instructions; being off on your measurements in one direction or the other can
inside the epoxy while it is setting, making for a cloudy cause the epoxy not to harden fully. Once the epoxy is fully mixed, add dye to
appearance. Place a few layers of packaging tape along the your liking. I used a transparent resin colorant meant for use in UV light. This
bottom side of the blank to create a tight seal. ensures the colors will last even after hanging regularly in the sunlight.

3
Pour the epoxy into the leaf block. Do this slowly, making sure not to trap
large air bubbles; a syringe or eye dropper can be helpful here. Overfill it so the
epoxy domes slightly over the top surface. Doing this will help counteract shrinkage
as the epoxy cures. Use a small blowtorch or hot air gun to pop any bubbles that
rise to the surface. Allow the epoxy to cure for two to three days. Even if the surface
feels dry and hard after sitting overnight, the inside will need longer to set.

4 5
Cut the side profiles. Attach the provided side view pattern to the Make the final cuts. Flip the block 90° and cut the
block, or draw several wavy lines along one of the blank sides like I did. Cut perimeter of the front leaf view. Remove the leaf slices and
along these lines to create several curved slices. Stack them back in order, and discard the waste wood. If you wish to hang the leaves, drill
then tape them together (along with the waste wood) to create the original 1/32" (1mm)-dia. holes where indicated on the stems, and
block shape. Use clear packaging tape. display using thin lengths of decorative thread.
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Filigree
Halloween

ORNAMENTS

These eerie-yet-elegant
baubles are a blast to create

By Keith Fenton
Cut by Robert Carpentier

T hese timeless decorations are a great way
to challenge yourself with creating tiny,
symmetrical frets. Hang them in a corner and
watch each piece cast dramatic shadows against
the walls for double the fun.

Cutting and Finishing the dotted sections on the patterns.
Prepare the wood for cutting. Sand the blank smooth Cut the frets, going slowly and letting the blade do
with an orbital sander, moving up progressively the work. Once you’ve made all interior cuts, cut the
through the grits from 100 to 220. Wipe off excess perimeters. Remove the patterns and sand the surfaces
dust with a tack cloth. Cover the surface with blue gently with 220- and then 320-grit sandpaper. As
painter’s tape, and then attach the pattern to the tape before, wipe off excess dust with a tack cloth. Finish as
with spray adhesive. Drill the blade-entry holes for the desired; I used an ebony stain for two of the pieces and
frets, using a 1/32" (1mm)-dia. bit for the smaller frets a clear semigloss spray lacquer for the rest. Let dry and
and a 1/16" (2mm)-dia. bit for the larger frets and the hang with decorative ribbon or string.
hanging holes. Note: If not hanging the pieces, ignore

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Filigree
Halloween
Ornament
Patterns

© 2021 Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts

Hardwood Tow Truck

Teach kids to pick up their toys in style
with this sturdy playroom essential

By Brad Anderson

The cab is roomy
enough to fit small
toy people.

A movable crane T his sturdy tow truck is a blast to build and
arm and hook offer even more fun to play with. The durable design
endless towing includes a movable crane arm, functional wheels, and a
possibilities. reinforced wooden hook—making it perfect for rescuing
and transporting vehicles in need. The entire truck is
made from 3/4" (1.9cm) thick lumber, so you don’t have to
manage multiple thicknesses. This means you can spend
less time at the store and more time in the workshop.
Getting Started
Sand the blanks with 150-grit sandpaper, and then cover
them with blue painter’s tape. Photocopy the patterns
and attach them to the surface of the tape with spray
adhesive. Note: A table saw is needed for some elements
of this project.

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3 4
Cut the grill grooves. I used a table saw, but you could use Profile the front edge of the roof. Use a 1/4" (6mm)-dia.
the scroll saw, if preferred. On one end of the cab hood, mark five roundover bit in a router; you could also use a pneumatic drum.
evenly spaced grooves for the grill. Cut the grooves. Then cut the Leave the roof and back attached until the front edge is profiled.
block so it measures 21/2" (6.4cm) long. Sand the surface smooth; Then cut both pieces to length.
I used a belt sander with a 150-grit belt.

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Make the fenders. Use the scroll saw to cut out the the Assemble the truck cab. Use the chassis as a reference
fenders. Profile the edges with a 3/8" (10mm)-dia. roundover bit in while gluing the cab sides, hood, back, and roof together. Note: Do
the router. Then cut the cab steps on the scroll saw at a 15° angle. not glue the chassis to the cab at this time. Clamp and let dry.

7 8
Add the assembly dowels. Cut eight 11/4" (3.2cm) long Add the wheels. Insert a 7/32" (5.6mm)-dia. axle peg into the wheel.
pieces from the 1/4" (6mm)-dia. dowel. Insert them into the Then insert the peg into the axle hole, using the hammer to secure it. Glue
dowel holes and secure them into place with a hammer. Sand on the fenders and truck steps. Then cut two 1/2" (1.3cm)-long pieces from
the surface smooth with 150-grit sandpaper. Then glue the the 1/4" (6mm)-dia. dowel for the headlights. Add glue to the ends, and then
chassis to the truck cab. Clamp and let dry overnight. lightly tap them into place with the hammer (you'll tighten them later).
36 Scroll SawWoodworking & Crafts Sand the assembly with 150-grit sandpaper.

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Pattern for Love Birds
is in the pullout section.

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Trio
of Magic
Wands

Make short
work of hardwood
scraps with these
quick-scroll patterns

By Al Baggetta

I f you lived in a fairy-tale kingdom and needed
a magic wand, you might have to go to great
pains to prove your worthiness–slay a dragon, cast a
powerful charm, or whip up a potent potion to rival
the greats. Here, there is no need. All we have to do is
fire up the scroll saw and we can make wands to fulfill
our every fantasy.
The three wands offered here are easy and fun to
make. Two of them call for the compound method of
cutting. (For a full step-by-step tutorial on compound-
cutting magic wands, check out my project in the
fall 2020 issue, #80. For even more wand projects,
check out the Compendium of Wooden Wand Making
Techniques, available through Fox Chapel Publishing
this fall.) The third wand is a simple two-dimensional
cut finished off with a ready-made dowel.

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Interlocking animals and
spooks make for a kids’ toy

full of personality.

Halloween
Jack-O’-Lantern

Skull eyes and a bat grin give this adorable animal puzzle a spooky twist

By Jaeheon Yun

I n Seoul, my country's most populous city, it is common to see FURTHER READING
Halloween celebrations spilling out from the marketplaces Adorable Animal Family
and into the streets. Little children trick-or-treat, people dress Puzzles in Wood
up in elaborate costumes, and shops hang paper lanterns and
colorful lights from their windows. I created this animal puzzle 25 Easy Patterns for the Scroll Saw
as a tribute to these celebrations. By Jaeheon Yun
Each piece is inspired by a different animal—with a few
spooky elements thrown in for good measure! While fun to Scroll a collection of 25 simple and
assemble as a puzzle, the pieces also function well as simple toys adorable animal family puzzles! From
on their own, as each is freestanding. sloths and koalas to hedgehogs, cats,
and more.

Item 02057. Available for $12.99 plus S&H (parcel post)
from Fox Chapel Publishing, FoxChapelPublishing.com,
800-457-9112, or your local retailer.

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Rustic Bowls

FROM CRAFT STORE
ROUNDS

A sleek rotating Transform simple wood rounds into
base provides added a trio of elegant serving vessels
functionality to this tray.
By Carole Rothman

I f you’re looking for a project that’s one of a kind,
consider a live-edge bowl. Made from a kiln-dried
round, the project is straightforward in construction,
and the bark itself creates a dramatic and attractive
top ring. Since each round is unique in size and shape,
the pattern is sized to fit, then carefully positioned.
I’ve provided detailed instructions for a bowl with
gently curved sides—plus two variations: a straight-
sided version to simplify sanding on the exterior, and a
single-ring tray that can be attached to a stationary or
rotating base.

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2 3
Cut the first circle. Mark a drilling point with Cut the second ring. Remove fuzzies from the bottom edge of the ring.
an awl where the cutting line intersects one of the Place it on the blank, aligning tops and registration lines. Then use a sharp pencil
registration lines. Use a shop-made angle guide (see Tip to trace its inner edge lightly on the wood. This creates the cutting line for the
below) and a #56 bit to drill a blade-entry hole, drilling second ring. The ring width should be even all the way around. If it is wider on one
directly toward the center of the blank. Note: The drilling side than the other, erase the circle, reposition the first ring, and redraw the line.
angle depends upon the wood thickness: use 27˚ for wood Mark a drilling point on the cutting line opposite the one for the first ring. Drill a
3/4" (1.9cm) thick; use 29˚ for wood 11/16" (1.8cm) thick; and 33˚ blade-entry hole, (the same for all wood thicknesses), drilling directly toward
use 31˚ for wood 5/8" (1.6cm) thick. Tilt the left side of the the center of the blank. Tilt the left side of the saw table down to 33˚, insert the
saw table down to the same angle. Use a #7 blade to cut saw blade, and cut clockwise around the circle. Mark the top on the ring and the
clockwise around the circle to complete the first ring. remainder of the blank. Remove fuzzies from the underside of the second ring.
Mark the top of the blank to correspond to the top mark Place it on the blank, matching tops and registration lines, and draw the cutting
on the first ring. line for the third ring. Drill a 40˚ blade-entry hole on the same side as the first,
insert the saw blade, and cut clockwise to complete the third ring and the base.
TIP Mark the tops. You will have one ring with bark, two plain rings, and a base.
ANGLE GUIDES
Use an angle guide made from a scrap of
wood to drill a hole at a specific angle. This
guide can also be
used to set your
saw table to the
desired angle for
the cut.

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Glue the second and third rings. Transfer top marks and
registration lines to the inner and outer faces of the second and third
rings. Remove fuzzies and pencil marks from the lower edges of both
rings. Remove pencil marks from the upper surface of the third ring. Then
stack the two rings, aligning the tops and registration lines, and check
for spaces. Note: Follow the instructions in the gluing sidebar on page 66 for
using selective sanding and pressure to eliminate spaces, and for applying
glue size to the gluing surfaces. Apply full-strength glue to the upper
surface of the third ring and place the second ring on top, maintaining
the alignment. Press down to secure the bond, then use a bowl press or
flat board with weights to apply pressure. Let the glue dry fully. If using
a bowl press, be careful not to over-tighten; this can force glue out of the
joint or cause the rings to slip or distort.
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