The New Scroll Saw Handbook

Spielman offers a comprehensive reference that covers all aspects of the scroll saw. He offers advice on the latest machines, materials, methods of work, and accessories. All of the technical information has been updated, and there is extensive discussion of cutting techniques such as stacked, compound and bevel sawing, inlay, marquetry, intarsia, joinery, segmentation, and fretwork. Replaces the previous edition, The Scroll Saw Handbook.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Historical Overview Of Scroll-Sawing
Current Scroll Saws
Accessories
Selecting A Scroll Saw
Blades, Speeds, And Feeds
Safety Techniques & Guidelines
Patterns And Layout
Scroll-Sawing Basics
Stack-Cutting & Cutting Thick Wood
Sawing Thin & Small Stock
Compound Sawing
Bevel-Sawing Basics
Inlay Work
Marquetry Basics
Incise-Carving
Fine Fretwork
Appliques And Overlays
Joinery
Sawing Plastics
Sawing Metal & Other Hard Materials
Sawing Piper
Segmentation & Intarsia
Special Project Techniques
Finishing Basics
Scroll-Saw Books By Patrick Spielman
Metric Equivalency Chart
Index
About The Author