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Create a Family Heirloom. Download The Jigsaw Puzzle Template Book. Only $7.00

Create one of a kind jig saw puzzles. Imagine how thrilled they will be when you create a hand cut wooden jigsaw puzzle of their photograph. Wedding and anniversary photos, birthday or special occasion. Watch this video demonstration to see of the templates being used to create a wedding puzzle. -

You will be directed to the download page after your purchase for instant download.

This pattern book contains the following size patterns

5x5 25 piece

4x6 24 piece

5x7 35 piece

8x10 80 piece

4x6 96 piece

5x7 140 piece

8x10 320 piece

Important: On the successful payment page click the Return to Merchant button to be directed to the download page. This pattern book contains only the puzzle patterns. No pictures are included. The book is in Adobe pdf format and requires Adobe Reader to view. This is a download only. If you wish to pay by check please include an email address and I will send the file to you. I can not mail a disk or print of the book.

Scroll Saw Keychain Pattern Maker

Use the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker to start a small keychain business. Build yourself a nice display and make up severl keychains with common names. Sell at craft shows, on Ebay or at work. Everyone needs a keychain. Take custom orders. Heck just make them and give them away as gifts. It's all made easy with the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker. Watch the video demonstration then download the file below and get started with the fun.

The following link will start the download process. After the file download is complete just click the setup file and the program will be installed.

Download Version 1.01

Please consider a $5 donation for the program.

Download the Oval Keychain Pattern Maker.

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This DVD contains all the patterns from the Scrollsaw Workshop blog from May 12, 2007 to December 2, 2012. There are 1113 pattern books many with multiple patterns. These are the patterns that are available in the free online catalog. This DVD is for those who wish to have all the patterns and don't wish to try and download hundreds of patterns. Use the DVD for club meetings, sharing with friends and customers, Archiving etc.

No returns are accepted. No refunds. Defective DVDs will be replaced. Please watch the instruction videos to understand what you will receive.

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

2013 Woodworking and Crafts Scroll Saw Buyers Guide.

I receive a lot of emails asking my opinion about which scroll saw is best. The answer is that it depends on what your needs are. Luckily Bob, over at Scroll Woodworking and Crafts magazine has done all the research you need to answer the question. His 2013 edition of this article is available at this link. 2013 Scroll Saw Buyers Guide.

Bob lists the three Editors Choice picks for different price ranges. His picks for under $200 and $200 to $600 are solid picks. The over $600 selection gets really tough but his choice of the Excalibur EX21 won't get too much argument from me. If you are just getting started in the hobby this is an invaluable aid for making you first purchase. If you are looking to upgrade it lets you compare you choices in one convenient location. Check it out.

You might also want to consider a subscription to the magazine. The magazine is first class and put together by people who care about the hobby. Nice people also.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Scotty McCreery Concert.

Patty and I had the pleasure of attending the Scotty McCreery concert tonight. After the concert we met with Scotty and his family at the meet and greet. Scotty put on one hell of a concert.

We have been American Idol fans for years. I think I'm the only guy I know who actually admits to being a fan of the show. I just like to be entertained. Carrie Underwood and Scotty are our two favorite Idol winners.

The concert was at the Horseshoe Casino in Indiana. As you can tell from the picture we had good seats. We were dead center first row about two feet from the stage. Scotty played for a solid hour and a half. He sang several songs from his latest album. He played a couple songs slated for his next album. One of my favorite parts of the show was when he covered several legends hits including Hank Williams Sr, Johnny Cash and Elvis.

For such a young artist he is very mature on stage. He had the audience standing and very much into the show.

Hope I didn't bore you all too much with the non scroll saw post but I'm sitting in the Casino hotel trying not to go lose any more money in the slots. They only got me for about $70 and I don't want to give them any more:)

Fast way to repair broken fretwork.

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You know the feeling. You just spent hours cutting your scroll saw project and it breaks. Either you drop it or it just breaks at a weak spot. It happens to everyone sooner or later. Don't worry it can almost always be repaired.

The first attempt most scrollers make is to use yellow wood glue to repair the break. It works but has limitations. Yellow wood glue has a long set time. Most of the time when fretwork breaks it's difficult to clamp the pieces while the glue sets. You have to hold it in place for several minutes and hope the bond is good enough. Many times with a little handling it will break again.

A better method is to use CA glue(Super Glue). I highly recommend purchasing a CA glue that is designed specifically for wood. I like the Titebond Instand Bond wood adhesive and activator. It set in seconds and the bond is better than yellow wood glue. In most cases after you sand the broken area the break will be next to invisible.

Check out the video above to see how well this product works.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Prayer Sign.

Prayer sign.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Pattern from David Thorne. Thanks David.

This pattern was sent to me from David Thorne. He used my CorelDraw tutorials to get started learning how to make patterns. Designing your own pattern can add a lot of fun to the hobby. I know not everyone is interested in designing but if you are I encourage you to jump in and give it a try. Thanks for sharing your work David.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Service Before Self Plaque.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Welcome Horseshoe Scroll Saw Pattern.

There are two different backer boards for this Welcome Horseshoe Pattern. You can make the choice depending on how you plan to display the project.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Bob Hope Scroll Saw Portrait Pattern.

Bob Hope scroll saw portrait pattern.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Welcome Sign Scroll Saw Pattern.

Welcome Sign.

Just a reminder that I have my patterns DVD for sale.

This DVD contains all the patterns from the Scrollsaw Workshop blog from May 12, 2007 to December 2, 2012. There are 1113 pattern books many with multiple patterns. These are the patterns that are available in the free online catalog. This DVD is for those who wish to have all the patterns and don't wish to try and download hundreds of patterns. Use the DVD for club meetings, sharing with friends and customers, Archiving etc.Just click the image below to go to the order page.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Segmentation Bird Scroll Saw Pattern.

I am often asked the difference between Intarsia and Segmentation. In general a segmented pattern is cut from one board. The pieces are then usually lightly shaped by sanding the edges and reassembled to make a picture.

Intarsia is usually made from different species of woods. The pieces are cut to fit together like a puzzle. The pieces are often shaped to give an almost 3d effect. Different species with contrasting colors and grains give the assembled picture greater depth than most segmented pictures.

This pattern is segmentation. Because of the minimal shaping it is much faster to make than most Intarsia pictures.

You can frame this pattern like I did or use it to decorate a box lid.

The pattern book has the instructions you need to complete the project.

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