20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles

Scroll Saw20-minute

PUZZLES
JAEHEON YUN
Foreword by John A. Nelson

56 Easy Animal Designs for Beginners

110 Contents

Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Herd of Alpacas. . . . . . . . . . . 16
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Anglerfish Army. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Meet the Scroll Saw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Border Collie and Sheep. . . . 20
Materials and Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cool Camels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Colorful Chameleons. . . . . . 24
Choosing Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chipmunk Party. . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting a Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dachshund Stack. . . . . . . . . . 28
Choosing a Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Playful Donkeys. . . . . . . . . . . 30
Making the Puzzles: Step-by-Step Guide. . . . . 12 Folk Art Doves . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fairytale Dragons . . . . . . . . . 34
72 Rainy-Day Ducks. . . . . . . . . . 36
Watchful Eagles. . . . . . . . . . . 38
104 Cotton-Candy Elephants. . . 40
Family of Fennec Foxes. . . . 42
Vacationing Flamingos. . . . . 44
Ribbeting Frogs. . . . . . . . . . . 46
Gaggle of Goats. . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fluffy Gorillas. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Prickly Hedgehogs. . . . . . . . 52

Curious Hippos . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Happy Horses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Humpback Whales. . . . . . . . 58

Cackling Hyenas . . . . . . . . . . 60 Pig Traffic Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Squirrel Monkey Game
Jurassic World. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Chilly Polar Bears. . . . . . . . . 90 Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Cuddly Kittens. . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Puckering Puffer Fish. . . . . . 92 Sassy Squirrels . . . . . . . . . . 118
Koala See-Saw. . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Pugs on a Rug. . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Toothy Tigers . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Roly-Poly Ladybugs. . . . . . . 68 Rambunctious Rabbits . . . . 96 Soaring Toucans . . . . . . . . . 122
Standing Meerkats. . . . . . . . 70 Wily Raccoons . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Magical Unicorns. . . . . . . . . 124
Mischievous Moles. . . . . . . . 72 Grinning Red Pandas. . . . . 100 Wolf Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Woodland Moose . . . . . . . . . 74 Ragtag Rhinos. . . . . . . . . . . 102
Octopus Hug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Swimming Otters. . . . . . . . . . 78
Roosting Owls . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Seahorse Circus. . . . . . . . . . 104 56
Hunting Panthers . . . . . . . . . 82 Prancing Seals. . . . . . . . . . . 106
Beaky Pelicans. . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Penguin Pileup. . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Sweet Sea Turtles. . . . . . . . 108

Shark and Friends. . . . . . . . 110

Sleepy Sloths. . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Staring Squid. . . . . . . . . . . . 114

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Safety

Take the time to properly prepare
your workspace so that your scrolling
experience is safe and enjoyable.
Work in a well-ventilated space and surround
your setup with good, even lighting. Always
wear a dust mask and safety goggles, tie up long
hair, and secure loose clothing before beginning a
project in your shop. When using power tools such as drum sanders and
band saws, employ a benchtop dust collector to help keep your work
area clean and protect your lungs to ensure that you can scroll without
difficulty for years to come.

Choosing Wood

Each project is presented with a list of wood and drill bit Maple: Dense and light in color
dimensions, as well as a recommendation on which wood with a distinctive grain, maple is
and finish to use. Here, we’ve listed some common wood highly prized by woodworkers. Just
varieties you may find useful. make sure to apply clear packaging tape to the surface
of the wood before attaching a pattern, as maple can
Cherry: This hardwood has a rich, burn easily.
reddish hue and is similar to walnut
in hardness. Cherry burns easily Pine: Light-colored and beloved for
when cut with a power saw, so make sure to cover the its affordability and ubiquity, pine
wood with clear packaging tape before applying the is a great starter wood for beginners
pattern. In addition, you could use a large skip-tooth to scrolling.
blade, as this can reduce the amount of dust that gets
caught in the kerf (the cut path created by a blade). Poplar: Soft and easy to work
with, poplar often takes on a
slight greenish tinge once a finish
is applied.

Walnut: This durable wood is
prized for its workability and deep,
chocolatey color.

Whyiswooddusta health concern?

Wood dust is considered carcinogenic to humans. Exposure to certain kinds of wood dust has been
associated with health issues due to the natural chemicals in the wood, or substances in the wood such
as bacteria, mold, and fungi. Wood dust is also associated with toxic effects; irritation of the eyes, nose,
and throat dermatitis; and respiratory system effects including decreased lung capacity and allergic
reactions. It is imperative to wear personal protective equipment (see Safety above) while working with
wood. Always research a wood’s toxicity before beginning any project.

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Making the Puzzles:
Step-by-Step Guide

Each of the puzzles in this book can be made using the following process. Modify the size, wood type, and finishing
method as desired. You can even cut the pieces of one puzzle from a variety of contrasting hardwoods for added interest.

1 Prepare the blank for cutting. I recommend an orbital 2 Cut the profiles of the pieces on a scroll saw. Blade size

sander, but you could sand by hand if desired. Cover the blank with and type will depend on the variety and thickness of the wood
removable shelf liner or blue painter’s tape. Then photocopy the used; I do not recommend spiral blades, as the wide kerf could
pattern and glue it to the surface of the liner or tape. mangle some of the fine facial details.

3 Clamp each puzzle piece securely in a drill press. Then 4 Carefully remove the patterns. Do not scratch the wood

drill any eye and blade-entry holes needed, following the bit size with your fingernails.
guides on the patterns. Return to the scroll saw and cut the fine
details on the pieces.

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Projects

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Projects 15

Grain direction Herd of Alpacas: 6 pieces
Body side: 11/16" - 7/8" (1.7–2.2cm) thick
©2022 FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING, 20-MINUTE SCROLL SAW PUZZLES, JAEHEON YUN Eye hole diameters: 3/32" (2.4mm), 1/8" (3.2mm)

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Herd of Alpacas

This puzzle may not include any fuzzy wool, but
it’s still the spitting image of an alpaca family.
Take extra time on the facial details, as they
can be intricate.

Puzzle dimensions: 613/16" x 79/16" (17.3 x 19.2cm)
Wood shown: Maple
Finish shown: Natural Danish oil

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Grain direction Anglerfish Army: 6 pieces
Body side: 11/16" - 7/8" (1.7–2.2cm) thick
©2022 FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING, 20-MINUTE SCROLL SAW PUZZLES, JAEHEON YUN Eye hole diameters: 3/32" (2.4mm), 3/16" (4.8mm), 19/64" (7.5mm)

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Anglerfish Army

While this puzzle doesn’t produce light like a real
anglerfish does, it will still light up the face
of anyone who sees it (and scrolls it)! Use a
blade with a small kerf to help with the tight
curves in the largest fish’s teeth.
Designer’s tip: To help keep the smallest
fish (far left) in place, make the largest
fish’s bottom tail fin a little longer.

Puzzle dimensions: 51/8" x 81/2" (13 x 21.6cm)
Wood shown: Maple
Finish shown: Natural Danish oil

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Grain direction Border Collie and Sheep:
10 pieces
©2022 FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING, 20-MINUTE SCROLL SAW PUZZLES, JAEHEON YUN Body side:
11/16" - 7/8" (1.7–2.2cm) thick
Eye hole diameters:
3/32" (2.4mm), 5/32" (4mm)

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Border Collie and Sheep

Time to herd up your supplies and cut this pastoral puzzle! Because
of the curves in the sheep’s backs, make sure the blade is square to
the table before cutting, as this will ensure that the pieces slide in
and out of place with ease.

Puzzle dimensions: 513/64" x 10 1/4" (13.2 x 26cm)
Wood shown: Maple
Finish shown: Natural Danish oil (sheep), dark
walnut Danish oil (border collie)

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Grain direction Cool Camels: 5 pieces
Body side: 11/16" - 7/8" (1.7–2.2cm) thick
©2022 FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING, 20-MINUTE SCROLL SAW PUZZLES, JAEHEON YUN Eye hole diameters: 3/32" (2.4mm),
1/8" (3.2mm), 11/64" (4.4mm)

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Cool Camels

To put a twist on the familiar saying, it is easier to cut
this puzzle than it is for to get a camel to go through
the eye of a needle. Plan which lines you are going to
cut first to keep the lines on the individual pieces as
fluid as possible.

Puzzle dimensions: 61/2" x 10" (16.5 x 25.4cm)
Wood shown: Maple
Finish shown: Natural Danish oil

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Grain direction Colorful Chameleons: 7 pieces
Body side: 11/16" - 7/8" (1.7–2.2cm) thick
©2022 FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING, 20-MINUTE SCROLL SAW PUZZLES, JAEHEON YUN Eye hole diameters: 1/16" (1.6mm)

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Colorful Chameleons

Be creative with this mesmerizing puzzle! Pay
especially close attention when cutting the
chameleons’ swirly eyes and curly tails.

Puzzle dimensions: 59/32" x 91/2" (13.4 x 24.1cm)
Wood shown: Poplar
Finish shown: Natural Danish oil

Designer’s tip: When working
with a soft wood, be aware of
the difference in density between
spring wood (lower density) and
autumn wood (higher density).

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The ultimate project guide for beginners, 20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles features
56 easy and adorable animal family puzzle designs that consist of no more than
10 pieces each. After opening with detailed sections on scroll saw basics, safety,

child-safe finishes, and more, this book then provides a helpful, step-by-step
tutorial to show you how to make a puzzle project from start to finish. From

there, be inspired by high-quality, full-size scroll saw patterns and make a
collection of classic yet one-of-a-kind wooden toys and puzzles, consisting
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Super simple and crazy cute, this menagerie of interlocking animals
is a recipe for endless fun!

A must-have guide for quick, easy, and fun beginner-friendly
scroll saw projects

Includes 56 patterns of stackable and interlocking animals
that can be cut in 20 minutes

Features a complete step-by-step tutorial for cutting a
pattern and making a puzzle project

Also includes opening sections on basic scroll saw materials,
tools, techniques, safety, and finishes

Skill-building projects result in engaging puzzles and
toys for kids

“Jaeheon’s work stands out as truly amazing.”

—John A. Nelson, bestselling author of Scroll Saw Workbook

“This wonderful book is filled with detailed tips and drawings for creating
wooden puzzles with detail and expression. I invite everyone who is young
at heart to enjoy the process of building and playing with them!”

—Dmitry Bogomazov, Author of Colorful Toys That Stack, Rock, and Roll

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