Scroll Saw Village

I just want to introduce myself before really plunging into the content of this blog. My name is Travis. I live in Billings, MT with my wife Nicole and son Gavin. I’ve only been scrolling for a few months. I’ve been interested in woodworking and have been trying to build up my shop. I came across a copy of Scrollsaw Woodworking and Crafts that had plans for a cryptex similar to the one in the movie Da Vinci Code. I thought it was really cool and bought the magazine. As I flipped through the magazine and seeing the cool projects that can be accomplished with just a scroll saw, I decided I needed a scroll saw for myself. My birthday was coming up, and I asked for Sears Gift cards. My research said that the 16″ Craftsman Scroll Saw from Sears is a pretty good saw for how inexpensive it is. Well, that was good enough for me.

When I brought home my new saw, I cut my my son’s name out of some poplar I had laying around. I must admit, it looked pretty bad. I also tried my had at a puzzle. That didn’t turn out well, either. I ended up buying some quality blades from Mike’s Workshop. He had an assortment pack so I could try several different kind. I must say, buying quality blades makes all the difference in the world! I also bought some baltic birch plywood from Sloans Woodshop after using the garbage that Home Depot sells. The end product is so much better with quality wood.

I really enjoy scroll sawing because the projects usually go pretty quick. I have a very short attention span and getting to the end product quickly really gives you motivation to dive into the next project. I also like scrolling because the lumber is cheap. I can finish a project for a few bucks each. And lastly, the tools needed are pretty minimal. A scroll saw and a drill and perhaps a palm sander and you are set! I really enjoy it. I bet you can get a good setup for under $200!

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Happy Scrolling.

I created this blog to post all of the scroll saw goodies I find on the internet. There are so many great resources out there at our disposal. So many creative new ideas, cool tools, and great techniques that will better our projects. And lets not forget the free stuff! Free scroll saw patterns, free software, scroll saw tutorials and so much more! I’ll be posting reviews, tips, tutorials, and links to great scroll saw patterns. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this great world of scrolling!