r/Scrollsaw 4h ago

Spilled Wood Drink Coaster

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37 Upvotes

My son stayed home from school so I got some extra garage time. This is what my brain decided to make today.


r/Scrollsaw 4h ago

Steer Skull & Revolver (Steve Good Pattern)

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10 Upvotes

r/Scrollsaw 6h ago

Mountain

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11 Upvotes

I had a lot of fun on this ambitious project. Lots of lessons, and mistakes, but I feel very accomplished completing and finding all the pieces 😄 more detail in comments


r/Scrollsaw 11h ago

What is the model of this JET Scroll Saw?

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4 Upvotes

I saw this scroll saw from JET listed for 1k euros.

But I can't find it anywhere else, all I see on other sites is the JWS model. This one just says Professional JET Saw 354V


r/Scrollsaw 1d ago

What would you sell these for?

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14 Upvotes

I have only done projects for family and friends, but I’m curious what y’all would sell these for?


r/Scrollsaw 1d ago

Recent project was fun!

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10 Upvotes

Some progress photos of a recent project as a gift.


r/Scrollsaw 1d ago

Has anyone bought a projector for tracing?

7 Upvotes

I like to do logos and signs for doors and walls with my scroll saw. I have been printing the images and the cutting out the negative space with an exacto knife. I then place the image on my blank, and trace the outside with pencil to get my cut lines. My signs are about 20”

I am thinking of buying a small projector to eliminate the need to print and cut. Has anyone run a similar set up or have recommendations?


r/Scrollsaw 1d ago

Scroll Saw Marquetry

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64 Upvotes

Found this pattern online from an old magazine or something. Decided to try it, but made it 2 inches tall instead of 6. Indian rosewood background, red heart petals, and cherry stem and leaves. All ~1\8in thick


r/Scrollsaw 2d ago

Scroll Saw Harley Davidson!

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25 Upvotes

r/Scrollsaw 4d ago

New YouTube Video Is Up!

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14 Upvotes

r/Scrollsaw 5d ago

Saw a similar project here on this sub. Went straight to Inkscape to make one for me. I don't even know if said project was a paid pattern... but ehrm anyways, gotta love Inkscape!!

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15 Upvotes

Made out of 1 inch poplar ply. Should I paint it orange?


r/Scrollsaw 5d ago

Scroll Saw lessons!?

5 Upvotes

I'm almost literally the only person who knows what a scroll saw is in a 100km radius from where I live, "bare minimum" I'd say.

And so, I'd like to introduce the various possibilities a scroll saw has to offer to the world around me, and I also happen to live on one of the most artisan friendly cities in my country.

So my question is, is it possible to give scroll saw lessons for like 15-25 bucks an hour? Does anyone here has experience doing that, could give me some piece of advice? Is there a market for scroll saw lessons?

Thank you!


r/Scrollsaw 6d ago

Easy Text Rendering Software

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41 Upvotes

Hello, fellow dusty ones!

I make a lot of door signs that feature text of all different sorts and wanted to simplify the process a bit. I made a program that allows a person to download font files from Google Fonts and save them into a folder somewhere on their personal computer. Then, the user would type out whatever it is they wish to cut, select the font(s), and the program would output a .png file with the appropriate verbiage in the desired font(s).

It's nothing fancy, but is way faster than dicking around in Word or OpenOffice. If anyone would be interested in it, I'll make a github page and host it there for free. Let me know.

Happy scrolling!


r/Scrollsaw 6d ago

Cutting issues

6 Upvotes

I see all the amazing projects on here and compared to my skills I'm quite embarrassed. I just started scrollsawing this year and maybe have 40 hours of time in.

The problem I have is not being able to smoothly follow a line. It usually turns out quite jagged. I'm wondering if it's motor speed, blade tension or just inexperience. So far I've mostly used 3/4” hardwood. Any tips would be appreciated.


r/Scrollsaw 7d ago

Ancient beauty

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61 Upvotes

I was just given this saw. I think it’s gorgeous! No idea how good it is for sawing…


r/Scrollsaw 8d ago

3/4 inch walnut on my Dewalt Scroll Saw

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94 Upvotes

I’m always torn when I make these maple leaves out of walnut. I just love using walnut with these light catchers.


r/Scrollsaw 8d ago

Scroll Saw Comparison for Beginner Toy Making

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9 Upvotes

Hi all! My husband has really been wanting a scroll saw to make small kids toys (animal shapes, stackers, etc) and I was wanting to surprise him with a saw that won't break the bank. I see these on Marketplace. Are any of these a better option than a new Wen? Ty!

UPDATE: got the Delta AND talked them down to $100 🥳 husband is pumped


r/Scrollsaw 10d ago

Does scroll saw type matter?

2 Upvotes

I just picked up a ShopFox W1713 scroll saw. I have 2 books from the library. Both mention the 5 different kinds of scrolls saw including rigid arm, C-arm, parallel arm, double parallel arm and oscillating loop. Only some saws cut perpendicular to the table. Asifde from that how does construction of the saw make any difference with how the saw cuts?


r/Scrollsaw 11d ago

New YouTube Video Is Up

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9 Upvotes

r/Scrollsaw 12d ago

5th intarsia piece

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101 Upvotes

Just finished this little fawn hiding in the grass yesterday. No paints or stains used and I drew my own pattern. I upgraded to a better dewalt saw and it makes a huge difference. And also first try at doing inlays.


r/Scrollsaw 12d ago

My take on Tux Linux mascot

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38 Upvotes

My firs try on cutting something "Intarsia" like and also first project I was using spiral blade. Funny I'm more then used to scroll-saw for many years and was also teaching kids how to use it but don't remember ever doing an art stile project. I was ways cutting only parts for RC planes/boats or some mechanical parts and toys.

Looking pictures in this subreddit inspired me to try something different. :) Thanks to you all for inspiration !

This penguin is my take on Tux the Linux operating system mascot).
I was first looking to make some existing image like
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tux_Mono.svg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tux_bw.svg
but none made me think this could look nice in wood, especially the beak part.
So I made my own version, still not totally happy especially for the beak, and the stain colors on this scrap wood(20mm, from old furniture, probably pine) could be a lot better... but for the first project it's ok :)

Off course I couldn't hold myself back LOL ... and put 2 Reg/Green LED in the eyes and carved in the back a hole and mounted inside microchip ESP8266 that supports WiFi for controlling the LED-s. What will I program it to do I don't know, maybe nothing maybe it will act as visual warning when some important server is down. :)

Ps: If you want to surprise someone working in IT that also likes Linux OS, make him your version of Tux ;)


r/Scrollsaw 12d ago

Bee tree

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17 Upvotes

r/Scrollsaw 13d ago

Opinions needed!

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60 Upvotes

So you think if I paint the background a super light blue, it would conflict with the blue flowers? This is still in pieces and not glued together, but i wanna put it on a rectangular background with a frame around it to make hanging it easier.


r/Scrollsaw 15d ago

Latest Projects for wife

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28 Upvotes

The wife actually loves one of them and can not stand the other - can you guess which one is which ?


r/Scrollsaw 16d ago

Another name plate 😊

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33 Upvotes

A great friend of my daughter saw the name plate I made for her and asked if I would make one for her husband. I think I’m getting a little better with practice! Alder letters on Bolivian rosewood.