CWG Library Item No. 32
 
See just how versatile and enjoyable your scroll saw can be - a "wonder tool" that will make all your woodworking projects simpler, more craftsman-like, more beautiful than you ever thought possible.
For starters, your teacher is the best-selling, most qualified author in the field of woodworking, with eleven popular books on every aspect of the craft. With easy-to-follow instructions and over 500 photographs and drawings, Patrick Spielman takes you through every secret of every type and brand of scroll saw, plus an incredible array of outstanding jigs and fixtures for every purpose. You'll quickly become an expert at sizing up the abilities and limitations of scroll saws, light-duty scroll saws, and pedal saws, including the following popular brands: Hegner, Excalibur, RBI, Woodmaster, Strong, AMT, Jet, Delta C-arm, and Sears. You go on from scroll-saw basics and safety guidelines to eye-opening insights on cutting techniques. Spielman shows you how to master the touchy work of inside openings and the delicate aspects of sawing small pieces, thin stock, and joints. You also get a master craftsman's advice on compound sawing and bevel sawing, as well as little-known tricks of the trade for mastering inlays and reliefs, recessing, and marquetry plus some helpful hints for using a scroll saw to cut non-wood materials. There's even a section on transferring patterns to wood. And dozens of projects you can use to show off your new skills! You'll find literally thousands of tips for making better use of your scroll saw. Scroll Saw Handbook is an "accessory" that will literally transform this essential tool into a whole new workshop.

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