Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts: Victorian Fretwork Cross

Victorian Fretwork Cross
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John Nelson on 08/12/2009 17:11:00
 
The large open frets and sweeping curves make this beautiful cross a good
project for both novice and experienced scrollers. The design allows you to make
large blade-entry holes to minimize time spent threading the blade through tiny
openings.
Cut the cross from ¾"-thick hardwood for a striking wall hanging or choose
¼"-thick stock and add a contrasting backing board. Mount the cross on a solid
piece of wood and enclose the project in a frame for a stunning shadow-box
effect, or cut the frets first and stack a piece of contrasting wood or colored
acrylic with the cross blank when cutting the perimeter. The colored acrylic
produces a stained-glass effect perfect for display in a sunny window. Apply an
oil finish to the project and glue the contrasting backing board or acrylic to
the fretwork with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue.
MATERIALS & TOOLS
MATERIALS:
*¼" to ¾" x 8" to 10" wood of choice 	*Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue 	*Oil finish
of choice 	*¼" x 8" to 10" wood of choice or colored acrylic (optional backing
board)
TOOLS:
*#5 reverse-tooth blades or blades of choice 	*Drill with 1/16"-and
3/16"-diameter bits 	*Rags or paintbrushes to apply finish
Click the article attachment to download the pattern for this project (PDF
required).