Scroll Saw 101 - How to Use a Scroll Saw

In this video I show you how to use a scroll saw. I am calling this video scroll saw 101 because I go over the basics of using a scroll saw for beginners in the video. I have done many scroll saw projects in the past such as scroll saw letters and assorted scroll saw art. This scroll saw tutorial shows how to operate the machine, change out the scroll saw blades, and how to actually make cuts with a scroll saw. Some easy scroll saw projects for beginners include cutting out shapes and letters. The benefit of using a scroll saw vs band saw are that you can make inside cuts on a scroll saw. I hope my scroll saw 101 video can be of help and I plan on posting another scroll saw tips and tricks video in the future. In this video I use my Ryobi 16 inch scroll saw which I like because it is simple and easy to use.

Tools I Use and Recommend:

Ryobi Drill
Ryobi Impact Driver
Ryobi Miter Saw
Dwalt Table Saw
Ryobi Jig Saw
Ryobi Brad Nailer
Cheap Pocket Hole Jig
Ryobi Scroll Saw

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[jeffendicott]

Just a tip. Cover the wood you want to cut out with blue painter tape, and then glue the pattern to that. Makes it much easier to remove the leftover pattern.

[barbaraness]

I am new to woodworking, however I’ve been a seamstress for over forty years, and I found some similarities between the two. For example replacing the blade is similar to replacing a sewing machine needle, and the method of having the saw faster while working with thicker materials.
My husband has been building things since he was a teen so he’ll be able to help me, but I’d like to learn, and start out with a good knowledge of it.

[ashlaunicaalpari]

Awesome straight forward instruction for someone like me, who has no clue how to use this yet.

[The_Dirt_Merchant]

Great tutorial! I just picked this one up at a yard sale yesterday for $15 bucks! Ready to get back to wood working!

[cilla]

awesome channel.lost my husband 6 months ago suddenly we were together 20 years😔 I've been wanting to learn droll saw work

[KittysLifeAdventures]

I haven’t used a scroll saw since I was in school decades ago. This was so much simpler than back then. Maybe it was just complicated because I was a kid. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Thanks for sharing the video!

[tbarboza]

Just a Ryobi!? Show some respect! Lol I love me some Ryobi.

[RealTuckered]

Sweet, thanks for the info. I am about to go buy the same saw, started woodworking recently and it’s safe to say I’m addicted. Nothing like that smell!

[OldCowboySongs]

Based on your recommendation I just went to Home Depot and bought one of these Ryobi Scroll Saws! Thanks for the video

[irishchopper]

Thanks so much for this video! I just started and this is beneficial in many ways.

[stansigstad]

I just spent $200 on a scroll saw today and don't know what to with it yet but your video gave me the basics

[CookieEngineering]

Really great video. I love that it is straight to the point.Can’t wait to get started.

[yejiz_nuts]

thank you for this video! im new to wood working and was worried id new some expensive band saw but a scroll saw would do everything i need!

[jomama]

I have been dying to get one of these and make lots of stuff. Thank you for making this so much fun!

[robertnolan]

Thanks for this video. I'm having difficulty with the blade, getting it in and out.
The bottom especially when trying to find the slot and then with the top.
I loosen the know in the very back for tension relief but it seems I'm not able to insert the blade correctly.
A friend gave this Ryobi, same as yours, and maybe it's a bit dirty where the grooves are concerned?
I also liked, and appreciated the way to make cut outs drilling a hole then proceeding.
Happy schooling!

[brandinhaskins]

Thank you! Last year I was struggling to use one in design and build hopefully I don't have that problem this year

[napalmnacey]

Noooo, the getting the blade hooked into the bottom notch is what I needed help on, you edited it out! LOLOL. I never used this brand of scroll saw before and it's driving me absolutely batty trying to get the blade back in!!

[thomasgoins]

Just bought a used one at the flea market thanks for letting me know how to use it.

[RichyN]

I see that Ryobi saw, I just got a Wen from Amazon and its literally the same saw, just a different color lol, as in most these parts would be 100% interchangeable

[AbsoluteAbsurd]

Thanks, needed this for my woodwork class guitar project lol