Leaping Frog Bookmark - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

1hamerhead · 10-16-2008, 02:48 AM

Question for John Nelson and Ben Fink (and anyone else who can help)

Hi, I'm new to the bb and need some help. On page 25 of the HOLIDAY2008 (ISSUE 33) is a pattern for a leaping frog bookmark. The materials list call for 1/32" Baltic birch plywood. Where can get Baltic birch that thin? The thinest I can find is 1/8" which is far to thick for a book mark.

I have found an excellent source for various thickness of "thin" plywood. Would you believe the local GROCERY stores! Usually in Dec. or Jan. throug March they get grapes and pears in PLYWOOD boxes from Argentina. Ask the produce manager to save them for you....you might have to be there at a specific time to pick them up but its well worth the effort. The plywood is just right (3/16" to about 3/8") for the Holiday Silhouettes on page 44 and Hardwood Ornaments on Page 62.

lucky788scroller · 10-16-2008, 03:03 AM

I am neither, Ben or John, BUT, you can get the real thin stuff at places like Micheals, or Hobby Lobby, or at hobby shops, ever some walmarts sell the 1/32 thick in the crafting dept.I think its usually finnish birch plywood actually, but it is the thin stuff your lookin for. Here is a look at that thin plywood FINNISH BIRCH AIRCRAFT PLYWOOD (METRIC) from Aircraft Spruce ,
oh, and about free thin ply from the grocery store... Sometimes they have some little tiny oranges called clementines that come in a nice thin wooden crate too

Cutting Cathy · 10-16-2008, 03:25 AM

I just ordered some from Sloan's Woodshop. It hasn't arrived yet, but knowing Sloan's I'm sure it will be great. There customer service is the best.

Cathy in NE

markdavd · 10-16-2008, 03:36 AM

I just cut a stack of those frogs tonight. I can usually find the very thin wood at Michael's craft store. It's more expensive than what's listed at Sloan's, but you don't have to worry about shipping.

If you have a Michael's nearby, look for coupons in the Sunday paper - Usually 40% off a regularly priced item which really helps.

1hamerhead · 10-16-2008, 05:08 AM

Thanks to all of you for your help!

Paul

sawdustus · 10-16-2008, 12:40 PM

I get mine from Wildwood at Scroll Saw Patterns, Plans, Scrollsaw Blades, Clock Parts, Woodworking Supplies A 12"x12" piece is 3.95 or 3.45 if you buy 10 or more. Easy to stack cut 10 of them.

sawdustus

Pajaro · 10-16-2008, 03:18 PM

I found some 1/32 solid white oak ( 18 to 24" long by 3 to 4 " wide ) a few months ago on Ebay. So I bought it. I have use some of for overlays. I am going to cut a couple of the bookmarks to see if the wood will hold up. I think it might be to thin.

Janette · 10-16-2008, 03:40 PM

Just an idea, but you probably could use thick cardstock paper or thin cardboard too and stack cut a bunch at once.

utbva · 10-16-2008, 03:52 PM

Janette just mentioned what I was going to say. I was also thinking that some type of thin plastic could be used too if it was sandwiched between cardboard or heavy paper.

Jim McDonald · 10-17-2008, 12:39 AM

I haven't cut any 1/32, but I did make some 1/16 bookmarks (walnut) last summer and had no problems. Have a small stick of 1/16 maple I'm hoping to turn into lighthouse bookmarks any day now.

I will be very interested to follow this thread and see how the "near veneer" turns out.

10-16-2008, 02:48 AM	#1
1hamerhead Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Leaping Frog Bookmark Question for John Nelson and Ben Fink (and anyone else who can help) Hi, I'm new to the bb and need some help. On page 25 of the HOLIDAY2008 (ISSUE 33) is a pattern for a leaping frog bookmark. The materials list call for 1/32" Baltic birch plywood. Where can get Baltic birch that thin? The thinest I can find is 1/8" which is far to thick for a book mark. I have found an excellent source for various thickness of "thin" plywood. Would you believe the local GROCERY stores! Usually in Dec. or Jan. throug March they get grapes and pears in PLYWOOD boxes from Argentina. Ask the produce manager to save them for you....you might have to be there at a specific time to pick them up but its well worth the effort. The plywood is just right (3/16" to about 3/8") for the Holiday Silhouettes on page 44 and Hardwood Ornaments on Page 62.

10-16-2008, 03:03 AM	#2
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I am neither, Ben or John, BUT, you can get the real thin stuff at places like Micheals, or Hobby Lobby, or at hobby shops, ever some walmarts sell the 1/32 thick in the crafting dept.I think its usually finnish birch plywood actually, but it is the thin stuff your lookin for. Here is a look at that thin plywood FINNISH BIRCH AIRCRAFT PLYWOOD (METRIC) from Aircraft Spruce , oh, and about free thin ply from the grocery store... Sometimes they have some little tiny oranges called clementines that come in a nice thin wooden crate too __________________ Dale w/ yella saws Last edited by lucky788scroller; 10-16-2008 at 03:07 AM.

10-16-2008, 12:40 PM	#6
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,975	I get mine from Wildwood at Scroll Saw Patterns, Plans, Scrollsaw Blades, Clock Parts, Woodworking Supplies A 12"x12" piece is 3.95 or 3.45 if you buy 10 or more. Easy to stack cut 10 of them. sawdustus __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

10-16-2008, 03:18 PM	#7
Pajaro Forever is a long time Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,048 Blog Entries: 1	I found some 1/32 solid white oak ( 18 to 24" long by 3 to 4 " wide ) a few months ago on Ebay. So I bought it. I have use some of for overlays. I am going to cut a couple of the bookmarks to see if the wood will hold up. I think it might be to thin. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "Never try to teach a pig to sing It is a waste of time and it annoys the pig. "

10-16-2008, 03:40 PM	#8
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,110 Blog Entries: 4	Just an idea, but you probably could use thick cardstock paper or thin cardboard too and stack cut a bunch at once. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

10-16-2008, 03:25 AM	#3
Cutting Cathy Proud Grandma Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 565	I just ordered some from Sloan's Woodshop. It hasn't arrived yet, but knowing Sloan's I'm sure it will be great. There customer service is the best. Cathy in NE

10-16-2008, 03:36 AM	#4
markdavd Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, Ga Posts: 65	I just cut a stack of those frogs tonight. I can usually find the very thin wood at Michael's craft store. It's more expensive than what's listed at Sloan's, but you don't have to worry about shipping. If you have a Michael's nearby, look for coupons in the Sunday paper - Usually 40% off a regularly priced item which really helps.

10-16-2008, 05:08 AM	#5
1hamerhead Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Thanks to all of you for your help! Paul

10-16-2008, 03:52 PM	#9
utbva Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Centerville, Utah Posts: 840	Janette just mentioned what I was going to say. I was also thinking that some type of thin plastic could be used too if it was sandwiched between cardboard or heavy paper. __________________ Bill I have an RBI Hawk 220-3 VS

10-17-2008, 12:39 AM	#10
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 944 Blog Entries: 6	I haven't cut any 1/32, but I did make some 1/16 bookmarks (walnut) last summer and had no problems. Have a small stick of 1/16 maple I'm hoping to turn into lighthouse bookmarks any day now. I will be very interested to follow this thread and see how the "near veneer" turns out. __________________ Jim Exuberance can be corrected; dullness is incurable. --E. Deters "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

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