How to use a Scroll Saw | Tutorial for Beginners

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0:24 What wood to use for the scroll saw?
1:10 How to select a scroll saw pattern for beginners.
2:09 How to select the right blade on a scroll saw.
2:45 How to keep the wood from bouncing on the scroll saw.
3:36 Where should my hands be when I'm using the scroll saw?
4:29 How hard should I push and how fast should the blade be going?
5:30 The easiest scroll saw technique for cutting.
7:17 Higher level techniques to use on the scroll saw.

[seheabol]

I have an OLD scroll saw dad gave me. Cannot wait to try it out! Gonna make a decorative front for my birdhouse.

[andrewgoodall]

Better vid than the last one I watched, cheers

[DianneElliott-fe]

Excellent video, plain and simple language. Thanks :>)

[stephenwilliams]

I found this so interesting. I've had a scroll saw for a number of years but NEVER used it and now am looking for some help getting started. I want to go slow and will be watching your other videos, thank you

[blandry]

Great video, I’m new to the scroll saw an was looking for a place to start. Bonus for supplying the practice templates.

[Craftedinsteel]

thanks!! definitely helped lol just got one given to me and was not going to use it until i watched this video now ive got my saw dialed in and it runs great!!!

[stevecaballero]

Thank you for the video it’s great I do woodwork I’ve taught myself so far I have the exact same saw you do I have not used it yet but I will soon because I’m always making things my wife bought it for me so now it’s time for me to learn and get busy with it I look forward to seeing all your videos I’m excited now to start

[pauldattilo]

What kind of safety glasses do you wear, are they prescription ? like the video, thanks for sharing.

[james]

Straight up, I watched a few videos and they are either been doing it for 40 plus years or have thousands of dollars worth of tools to cut a 3 dollar piece of wood. I used to be a GC and knew a guy that rarely used a power tool, all hand work. But you used a miter saw, quick and inexpensive and then a inexpensive scroll saw and said what all beginners face and that is the bouncing of the wood. You made it look more like a hobby not a job. My money goes to my children not a tool made in China. Thanks for making it look like a hobby and not a job, which we don't get paid for.
God Bless brothers and sisters.

[dondale]

Been cutting a while now! To apply my patterns to the wood I like using 2'' masking tape on the wood then use temp spray adhesive on the back of the pattern and stick that on the masking tape! The masking tape comes off the wood easier and cleaner! After you've scrolled out the details of an eagle's feathers you don't want to risk breaking a piece while removing the pattern, , , Patience!!

[Rebel]

In a shop that big a truck might be a better option than a car. I have a fairly old Craftsman variable speed scrollsaw, but I seldom use it anymore as my cuts aren't all that intricate and I can usually get the results I'm aiming for on my bandsaw. I've also found it difficult to find a nice straight piece of lumber at the big box stores and so usually just go to my local lumber yard, that way I can also pick what specie of board I want, whereas for the most part Lowe's, etc, all have that fir whitewood or pine and occasionally red oak, but that's about all.

[Blah-blah-sure]

Even though this video is 2 years old. I appreciate it. As I might be interested in a scroll saw. The story is that I have a bench top band saw. And I’m figuring that a scroll saw will allow me a much better turning radius. Btw when you were cutting the square; depending on the blade kerf. Wouldn’t it make somewhat of a small circle at the squares edges. Hopefully I’m describing it as best as possible.

[nskmda]

3:18 does Google require u 2 only blur 'promotion info' like the URL printed on the paper only 1/vid? :)
It's totally [censored] practice 2 make authors blur it (unless authors verbally promote it as well).

[Rebel]

I love rubber cement, but I hate how quickly the stuff dries out inside the bottle after the first use. Seems like every time I go back later to use it again the stuff in the bottle has all turned gummy.

[daringetae]

Please tell me how it's this different from a bandsaw where I can attach a really thin saw to cut anything I need. I have to understand where the advantages and disadvantages are here. Thank you.

[SoRealSoReal]

I have this exact scroll saw. How do you deal with the flex in the plastic center plate when your wood piece is small?

[kathymoser]

Recommendation on what brand of Scroll Saw to buy?

[JanineMKartist]

I just bought a Ryobi scroll saw today. I’m thinking getting a foot switch will be easier . Do you think it makes it easier ?
Actually the first piece I need to do has no inner detail cuts because I’ll be gluing a laser cut piece on top but it will have curves . I’ll have to use a rectangular piece of wood to fit the shape. The thickness I’ll want to do is 1/2 inch . What speed to you suggest for 1/2 inch? I’m thinking of getting small size craft wood from Home Depot.

[BloodSweatandGears]

I use clear, removable shelf paper on the board, then sray adhesive on the back of my template paper, and then stick it onto the shelf paper. This allows for a smooth template that sticks, easy removal and there is no residue.

[bickleberry]

Great video mate. I have a mac allister scroll saw. Do you know how to upgrade it to pinless blades?