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Product Description Use this ultimate beginner's scroll saw guide to hone your scrolling skills to perfection!25 practice exercises to build your skillsStep-by-step cutting instructions and patternsEssential information on blades, accessories, equipment, materials and proceduresLearn scrolling techniques like stack cutting, relief, inlay, compound, segmentation, and moreObjective guide to today's best scroll sawsAuthor John Nelson has taught hundreds of students how to quickly and safely use the scroll saw to make practical and beautiful projects. Now it's your turn!This book is like having an experienced scroller in your shop, looking over your shoulder to tell you step-by-step how to get great results from your scroll saw.You'll find everything you need to know here, boiled down to the best and simplest methods. Practice a specific technique in each of 25 skill-building chapters, and then use that skill to make an attractive project. As you progress, each chapter builds upon the previous skills you've already learned. By the time you've completed the book, you'll be ready to tackle any scroll saw project with experience and confidence.Begin with the basics of cutting straight, curved, and jagged lines, and then progress to more advanced techniques like stack cutting, relief, inlay, compound, segmentation, and more. Project patterns include die-cut stationery, a fish silhouette, a butterfly with interior cuts, a hummingbird ornament, and a collapsible wooden basket.This new third edition provides an objective guide to all of the scroll saw models available in today's market, updated to include information on new scroll saw manufacturers. Book Description The ultimate scroll saw beginner’s guide to hone your scrolling skills to perfection. Practice a specific technique in each of 25 skill-building chapters, and then use that skill to make an attractive project. As you progress, each chapter builds upon the previous skills you’ve already learned. By the time you’ve completed the book, you’ll be ready to tackle any scroll saw project with experience and confidence. This new third edition provides an objective guide to all of the new scroll saw models available in today's market, updated to include information on new scroll saw manufacturers. From the Back Cover "The exercises are valuable confidence builders. Now I can tackle even a sharp corner with confidence."—Chris, Washington, D.C.Learn to UseYour Scroll SawJOHN NELSON has taught hundreds of students how to quickly and safely use the scroll saw to make practical and beautiful projects. Now it's your turn!This book is like having an experienced scroller in your shop, looking over your shoulder to tell you step-by-step how to get great results from your scroll saw.Dozens of skill-building lessons teach you everything you need to know, boiled down to the best and simplest methods. As you progress, each chapter builds on the previous skills you've already learned. By the time you've completed this book, you'll be ready to tackle any scroll saw project with experience and confidence.Inside you'll find:25 skill-building practice exercisesPatterns and step-by-step cutting instructionsBlades, accessories, equipment, materials, and proceduresStack cutting, relief, inlay, compound, segmentation, and moreUpdated guide to today's best scroll saws"By the end of the fifth lesson, I was cutting out intricate patterns and enjoying the saw immensely."—Mike, Chino, CA"This book explained how to do things I never dreamed of, and gave patterns and exercises to teach new skills."—David, Charlotte, NC"Great instructions, explanations, and fantastic exercises in logical order move you forward in expertise and confidence."—Gary, San Clemente, CA About the Author John A. Nelson is considered a master craftsman by scroll saw enthusiasts and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. He is the author of 10 books about scroll sawing, inclu
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