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Secret Puzzle Box

Secret Puzzle Box

Easy to apply wall paper eliminates painting and finishing If you are not confidant in your painting and finishing abilities when you make the Secret Puzzle Box (featured in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Spring 2012, Issue 50), print out the attached patterns and attach them to the project with spray […]

by December 18, 2012 Patterns
Engineering a Marble Machine

Engineering a Marble Machine

Richard Browne’s marble machine is a mesmerizing artwork and an example of engineering at its best As he tells the story, Richard Browne has been an engineer in training since he was a child. “At age five I learned about electricity–by sticking jacks in the outlet,” said Richard with a […]

by October 25, 2012 Features
Compound-Cut Candleholders

Compound-Cut Candleholders

Solid wood stands support small candles In Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Holiday 2012 (Issue 49), Sue Mey shared patterns for two different compound-cut candlesticks. Scroll down for a convenient pattern download to get right started cutting these designs. Attachments: Candleholder Pattern Candleholder Pattern 2

by September 28, 2012 Patterns
Bouncing Buggy Toy – Finished Woodworking Project in Action

Bouncing Buggy Toy – Finished Woodworking Project in Action

See the Bouncing Buggy Toy in action – as featured in the Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts GIZMOS & GADGETS special issue. Gizmos & Gadgets | Woodimals | Wooden Puzzles Like this cool gadget? Be sure to check out Gizmos & Gadgets, the latest special issue from Scroll Saw Woodworking […]

by September 19, 2012 Videos
Rapid-Fire Rubber Band Gun

Rapid-Fire Rubber Band Gun

This hand-crank gun shoots rubber bands up to 25 feet – as featured in the Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts GIZMOS & GADGETS special issue. Gizmos & Gadgets | Woodimals | Wooden Puzzles Like this cool gadget? Be sure to check out Gizmos & Gadgets, the latest special issue from […]

by September 13, 2012 Videos
Making a Smoke Grinder

Making a Smoke Grinder

Practice accurate cuts by making this intriguing beginner project – as featured in the Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts GIZMOS & GADGETS special issue. Gizmos & Gadgets | Woodimals | Wooden Puzzles Like this cool gizmo? Be sure to check out Gizmos & Gadgets, the latest special issue from Scroll […]

by September 12, 2012 Videos
Wood-Splitting Whirligig – the video

Wood-Splitting Whirligig – the video

Here is a video of a working Wood-Splitting Whirligig – as featured in the Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts GIZMOS & GADGETS special issue. Gizmos & Gadgets | Woodimals | Wooden Puzzles Like this cool automata? Be sure to check out Gizmos & Gadgets, the latest special issue from Scroll […]

by September 11, 2012 Videos
A Marvelous Marble Machine

A Marvelous Marble Machine

This Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts exclusive machine is as fun and challenging as it is mesmerizing to watch. Gizmos & Gadgets | Amazing Marble Machine Pack | Wooden Puzzles Like this cool gadget? Be sure to check out Gizmos & Gadgets, the latest special issue from Scroll Saw Woodworking […]

by September 10, 2012 Videos
Wooden Puzzle Vault

Wooden Puzzle Vault

Clever design will keep them guessing While reading The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown, I was intrigued by the description of what he called a “cryptex,” or vault protected by a combination lock. After reading the passage describing the cryptex, I knew I had to design one in wood. The […]

by September 6, 2012 Patterns
It's Playtime

It's Playtime

Vintage toys taught children to work and play   For almost as long as there have been people, there have been toys. The earliest examples date back thousands of years. Toys were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, and yo-yos are clearly visible on illustrations dotting ancient Greek pottery. “I’m sure cave […]

by September 5, 2012 Features