7 Scroll Saw Tips For Beginners

I had the idea to make this quick and easy video showing all the things you'd need to know if you were just starting out on the scroll saw because when I started I made a ton of mistakes. Hopefully you can avoid that!

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[juliemiller]

Just got a scroll saw, for valentine's day. ❤. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can be in the garage with it. Thank you for these tips before I begin.

[mikebraden]

How about a video on different blade types and their uses. I've only used pinned blades so far

[louislandi]

These tips are keepers. I own a very old scroll saw but haven’t used it for years. All of your tips were new to me and I will save them. Many thanks!

[theguitarpicker]

Contact paper (shelf liner/peel and stick) works as well as blue tape and is a lot cheaper and lasts longer.

[artsylady]

awesome tips ...I will do the blue tape first next time...great idea....

[mariofriggieri]

Thanks for this wonderful video, although I have been using scroll saw for many years there is always something to learn. I keep this video and never loose it.

[argentorangeok]

I use an old Richards Electromatic to modify flatbed dies and make stripping boards for die cutting paper cartons. If you're using mdf, it's really easy to remove the paper pattern in one piece with acetone. Then rub the piece down with the saw dust. The fine saw dust sticks to the adhesive and makes it easier to sand completely off if you have a piece large enough to sand after scrolling. And 3M Super 77 is the best spray adhesive I've found so far. Also I use a crap-ton of that Starbond.

[fdort]

@TheReformationWoodshop thanks for the tips...what about blades? What are the best/worst?

[dsigetich]

Great video - thanks! I print my patterns on full-page sticky labels to avoid the mess of adhesives. Then I stick them onto wood covered with blue tape, as you suggest. But I have my wood jumping all around and chattering when I turn it. Rats.

[alangeorgebarstow]

Far better than using strips of blue painter's tape is to get a roll of clear contact paper which can be attached in one piece, negating the possibility of the gaps or overlays that you invariably get with painter's tape. Contact paper also has the advantage of being see-through so you can see the workpiece throughout the operation.

[maryelizabethbush]

Found a scroll saw at a thrift store. I didn't know what it was or what one does with it. But now I'm glad I have it. This is going to be fun!

[ritam]

This is fantastic, last night I used my scroll saw for the first time, im the second owner to have it, and it was pretty scary. Wish I had your video sooner😂😂

[allenteele]

Recommendations for a budget friendly saw for a beginner, ? Been playing around with woodworking for a couple years, But never used a scroll saw.

[pollypowell]

Great video! Best affordable scroll saw for a beginner. Value your opinion.

[KaliBlaz]

the most important tip is the blade size for the project.

[goldeneddie]

Thanks, very helpful, I learnt a lot from your video.

[mattfisher]

Tip #1 ditch the pinned blades and get pinless. much easier to maneuver than pinned and necessary if you plan to do fretwork. thanks for the informative video!

[thisoldman]

Another tip….when stacking, use clear packing tape to connect your pieces. Besides the Obvious…it’s clear, it also lubricants the blade.

[lenshandcraftedwoodsigns]

Blades matter, there lots of different ones. Smaller, larger, skip tooth, reverse, ultra reverse. Try different brands and different types and find what works for you and your style of cutting.

[Mark-fs]

How do you choose a blade? What’s the rule of thumb?