Scroll Saw Tips and Patterns

The scroll saw is a great tool for the automaton maker. It can be used to cut gears and cams, as well as the rough shapes for figures. Furthmore, it's a fairly safe and friendly saw for those new to woodworking. Frank Swoboda's scroll saw site has information on the following scroll saw topics:

• What about Wood
  
• Different blades for different jobs
  
• Patterns on the Wood
  
• Still cutting one at a time
  
• Use of wax to cool blades
  
• Which way to turn blades
  
• Stack, Multiple Layers, and turning
  

The site also has free patterns, reference material, and useful links.

Visit the The Scroll Saw Tips and Patterns site.

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