Scroll Saw Workbook: Learn to Use Your Scroll Saw in 25 Skill-Building Chapters

"This woodworking guide compares the 15 scroll saw models available in today’s market and offers 25 exercises—with patterns and step-by-step cutting instructions—that will turn a novice into a pro. Beginning with the basics such as cutting straight, curved, and jagged lines, the book details progressively more advanced techniques including stack cutting; cutting metal, plastic, and paper; relief cutting; inlay; segmentation; and puzzle making. Project patterns include die-cut stationery, a fish silhouette, a butterfly with interior cuts, a hummingbird ornament, and a collapsible wooden basket. The content has been updated to include information on new scroll saw manufacturers."

John A. Nelson is the author of 50 Easy Weekend Scroll Saw Projects, Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks, and Making Wooden Baskets on Your Scroll Saw. He lives in Dublin, New Hampshire.