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Two craftsmen cover the capabilities of the scroll saw, giving a buyer's overview of the newest models on the market, surveying wood materials in depth, providing projects and above all teaching the reader many basic and specialized scroll-saw techniques. ... Read more

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Good...but
Most of the patterns are duplicates of ones published in the magazine.So if you have all the past issues and patterns, you already have these.If you do not there are some very cool patterns here.

Great instructional book
Being new to scroll sawing, I appreciate the fact that this book has lots of pictures, diagrams and detailed instructions.It explains techniques, tips and tricks from project beginning to finish in easy to follow language.It also includes a lot of great patterns that go from simple to very detailed. If you're new to scroll sawing, I highly recommend this book.I believe skilled scroll saw workers will find useful information in this book as well.

Excellent Book
For someone starting to get serious about using a scroll saw, this is a fine book. It's well illustrated with close up color photos; it has several different types of projects, most of which I'll never use. I purchased it because I build RC planes and ship models. It replaced am older, smaller saw. Notice the title "woodworking". It's not just about the saw. Excellent book!

Great!!
This is a great book.I wasn't sure if I should get it, because I couldn't find any reviews anywhere.I decided to go for it, because it was written by the people at scroll saw magazine.I'm glad I did.I've only read the first chapter so far with basic "how to" info.I'm already seeing a huge improvement in my projects.I'm getting smoother cuts and crisper corners, and doing it at a faster pace.I can't wait to do some of the projects they provide.The only improvement I would suggest is making it spiral bound for easier photo-copying of the patterns. ... Read more

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Patterns for a variety of easy-to-make clocks: a teddy bear; a footbal helmet; a teapot; a cat; an elegant Victorian silhouette; and more, are included in this book. ... Read more

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Nice unique designs
I have a number of scroll saw pattern books and many have similar patterns, where this book is all unique that I haven't seen anywhere else. I would say they are beginner to intermediate in nature. While there are many good patterns, none of them blew me away.

With that said, I was shocked when I saw the current price. I sure don't understand why it's so expensive. I've had it for a couple years so I don't remember where I got it or how much I paid, but I know it's was no where near the current $120+ price.

Unless you have money to burn, I personally wouldn't have paid this price. It's a great book, but not that great. ... Read more

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Tom Zieg has put a fantastic selection of 300 never-before-published designs that help express faith and spread encouragement. These artistic patterns can be cut with any scroll or jig saw. ... Read more

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Great patterns
My dad was looking for a variety of cross designs to do some scroll work.We had a hard time finding any until we came across this book.The designs are both interesting and "do-able" for the woodworking hobbyist. ... Read more

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Step-by-step instructions for one standard model provide the groundwork for 16 elaborate basket designs in this introduction to basket carving. Carvers learn how to use their scroll saws and the provided base pattern to create basket "levels" that, when glued together, form the base for a complete basket. This set of fundamental principles provides the jumping-off point for hundreds of basket designs. Patterns include small and large market baskets, a candy dish, and a tissue box. This new edition includes four new projects. ... Read more

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Nice book for making wooden baskets!
This is an easy to understand book. It has some very nice ideas for making different kinds of wooden baskets.These baskets make nice gifts.Just fill the baskets with something, use your imagination, and you just made a very original special gift.

Great Book
I love this book. The patterns are easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. I only wish there would have been more patterns. Everyone was amazed that the baskets were not carved from a solid piece of wood. I would recommend this book for beginners to advanced.

Step-by-step instructions from start to finish
Now in an expanded second edition, Making Wooden Baskets On Your Scroll Saw by woodworking experts John A. Nelson and William Guimond reveal just how simple and straightforward it is to create custom wooden baskets on the scroll saw. Showcasing wonderful projects with nicely illustrated, step-by-step instructions from start to finish, even the most novice woodworker can turn out professional quality market baskets, oval baskets, round baskets, square baskets, tissue boxes, candy dishes, jewelry boxes, and more.

Low Quality typesetting
I just received this book, and the typesetting and illustrationquality leave a lot to be desired. It appears that the publication master was typeset on a low quality laser printer. Twenty years ago I would have expected as much from a limited audience publication like this, but in this day and age there's really no excuse not to take the time to publish a book with high quality printing. (ever heard of Kinko's?)

I have not yet had a chance to try the patterns, but because of the low resolution, I am concerned that when I try to photocopy them for sawing, the quality of the working patterns may not be very good.

very very ingenious,
This book has idea very good about you use your scroll saw, the patterns are easy to follow, they are simple idea but very very ingenious, excellent, buy it, you won't waste your money ... Read more

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65 color illustrations & 190 b/w illustrations! Welcome to the scroll saw project book that will never leave you wondering what to do next or how to do it. Each project uses only a minimum of tools and equipment along with the scroll saw itself. You can adapt most pieces to suit your own preference for size and type of material. Projects include: Love Spoon, Plant Pot Screen, Scrollwork Shelf, Collector's Cabinet, Hanging Basket Bracket, Magazine Rack, Curtain Brackets, Picture Frame, CD Rack, Tool Caddy, and 10 more. The step-by-step photographs were taken during the actual construction, to show how pieces go together and in what order things should happen. The sawdust and waste material in some of the pictures may remind you of your own workshop! ... Read more

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Scrollers of all skill levels will delight in these scroll saw patterns that celebrate wildlife from around the world. Sixty patterns for 45 species of wildlife are provided, including antelope, elephant, gorilla, jaguar, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, panther, seal, tiger, whale, and zebra. Each of the patterns has been carefully drawn with crisp, black cutting lines, making the patterns easy to follow. A smaller, black-filled image details the cuts. The patterns are arranged alphabetically by species and a six-page gallery featuring finished animal scroll saw patterns is included. ... Read more

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SUPER
Great addition to the library and anyone interested in scroll saw work would do well to have this one. Beginner and expert, alike. ... Read more

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Great patterns, easily customized!!
You don't have to scroll saw to use these great patterns!My wife and I have adapted several of the patterns into carved goose and ostrich eggs, as well as engravings on glass!This is a super easy to use book with many great Christmas ideas! ... Read more

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With the help of a computer or a copy machine, a photograph of a loved one, pet, or movie star can be turned into a pattern from which a scroll saw craftsman can make a strikingly accurate portrait in wood. This guide explains how to create the patterns and how to cut for the best results. It also includes full-size patterns for portraits in wood of John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, and Judy Garland. ... Read more

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scroll saw portraits by browning
I think this book could be outstnding but is very vague on the do it your self portion and programs that can accomplish the desired pictres! I think the author wrote tis book to sell his scroll saw patterns, and not to provide the information the title suggests.

Not much Help.
If you want to turn your photographs into patterns you might look else where. There are no instructions telling you how to use software. You are told to get a software product that will let you work with pictures. In one photo you are shown a dog with one ear being dark. You are told to copy the ear from the other side onto the dark ear. You are not told how to do it---just do it.
Ther are many patterns already made. If you are looking for premade patterns then you may enjoy this book.

A new scroll saw concept
I gave this product as a gift to a relative who is very good with scroll saw tecniques.He was unaware of this book.It gave him a new perspective particularly in creating his own designs.Thanks.

Excellent - Informative & Useful, Value-Packed
The author compressed his vast knowledge and experience into simple tips and instructions.I was able to immediately make several excellent scrollsaw patterns.Plus, the patterns he provided add tremendously to the value...and his patterns are highest quality.One of the best craft books I've come across.

Very Informant
I Loved the Book Scrollsaw Portraits! I just started scroll sawing & I can do the portraits. I think Gary is very talented & should make another book! A must for any scroll sawer! ... Read more

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Boring, not for this century
This book is a word for word transcript from a professor about 70 years ago.Very boring, the patterns are rough drawings and not usable.

Gingerbread Templates
This book is the best money that I have ever spent on this subject! Of the many many books in my library on Victorian gingerbread, this is the only one with templates that allow you to recreat these wonderful designs. If you are plannining to reapply the lost gingerbread to your house, this is the book for you. The processes described are easy to follow and within the reach of most any "weekend" woodworker. ... Read more

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Not bad for the price I paid
I am very new to scroll saw work. I wanted some books to help me learn. I got this one for $1.00 plus $4.00 shipping fee at Amazon. Well worth the money. There is a lot of patterns. A little bit of instructions on how to get started.
God Bless YOU and have a wonderful day. Amen !

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Excellent response time. I received my book the next week. The book was well protected against damage.

Scroll Saw Fretwork Patterns
Book in in excellent condition, but content focus is on small cutesie stuff, that one might have collected two centuries ago unless you are designing a victorian Doll house.Patterns for archictetural use is a page or two. They are of limited use because of their small scale. There should be a pattern for each page rather than multiple ones per page.It is a small book 5x7. The enlargement required, if there was a pattern that anyone would even want to use, would require too much time and effort for enlargement.Rating- Useless purchase. ... Read more

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'Great Instruction
Everything you ever wanted to know about scroll saws.Originally checked a copy out of the library and after looking it over decided I had to have a copy.Every scroller should have one!!

Great book.... slow delivery
The book, "The New Scroll Saw Handbook" is great.The delivery for it was very slow and, in my opinion unacceptable.Any money that may have been saved in buying this through this service and this seller was wasted in the fact that it just took way too long for delivery.I ordered the book for my brother in law's birthday about two weeks in advance of the date.He didn't get the book until nearly a week after his birthday!Way too long and very unfortunate for all parties involved.

If ita not in this book, you don't need it
Great little book, covers a little more than i needed about the history of scrollsaws and various types/ brands, but and its a big but, this book does not skimp on technique and is packed other useful information, blades, speedds, how to cut a million different things. Probably the only scrollsaw book you'll ever need and that's something.

Very good reference book
This is a good-sized volume, and a nice reference book for this particular tool. It is exhaustive in its exploration of all of the different types of projects that the scroll saw can be used for. It also talks about routine maintenance and blade changes, how to tell if your machine is running properly, the pros and cons of different blade types and sizes, and what kinds of wood are appropriate for the scroll saw and won't waste all of the time and effort being put into the project at hand. All very useful information.

There is also a ton of information on the history of the scroll saw, which I found to be marginally interesting. The only thing that kept me from giving this book 5 stars is the huge section that is meant to help you choose which scroll saw is right for you. The saws are outdated. This is a 2002 edition of a book originally published in the 80's. I assumed that the models would be current, but they really aren't. Unless you are trying to buy a used saw that has been around for a while, the information in that section isn't particularly helpful.

Having said that, I still really like this book, and it is well worth the $7 or so I spent for it. I am inspired to try out a few different kinds of projects now. Of course the projects I am inspired to try are quite complex, requiring hundreds of precision cuts that are beyond my current skill level, so I am practicing up before wasting any expensive wood.

So much complete info in this book, and then more...
I thought I knew a little about the scroll saw and this book showed me how little really I knew.I know what projects that I want to build and this book has the answers on techniques that I need to accomplish them all.
Referencing the scroll saw machine features from the book, I bought the Hitachi 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw Model: CW40from Lowes [great value: $150, including table legs, vacuum port, 45` table tilt left & right, flexible blower hose, accepts plain or pin end blades, attached work light, and with a $25 rebate/gift card]Now I feel almost totally prepared to begin trying my hand at a new skill.

There is a lot of info in there, almost too much in some chapters like machine history, but it is very much worth the USED LIKE NEW book price. ... Read more

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A book devoted entirely to making shelves, featuring the designs of scroll saw designer, Loren Raty. ... Read more

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This collection of ten projects is aimed at the woodworker, experience or not, who uses, or is intending to use, a scrollsaw. The projects are presented with easy-to-follow diagrams and photographs, and topics include history and development, models available, and advice on materials and workshops. ... Read more

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A compilation of features from "The Scrollsaw Magazine", this collection offers the more experienced woodworking enthusiast a range of practical projects to make in a weekend. Projects include: Art Nouveau-style mirror; Swedish-style candelabra; Edwardian-style train set. ... Read more