On 25 Jan 2006 13:11:18 -0800, wrote:

Is there any type of tool on the market that I could use to cut out
small wooden designs from some of the thicker balsam woods or thin
pine? Want to cut shapes such as stars, reindeer, etc. Either something
hand held or a small scroll saw? Tried experimenting with a neighbor's
scroll saw and it was too much for me to handle..
Tried using my dh's Dremel, but the cut was too wide and I went to
Lowe's and HD and was told no Dremel bit would make a clean cut so that
is out. Thanks Liz

If you don't need to make internal cuts there are small band saws.
You may find it easier than a scroll saw because of the larger blade
and only downward motion of the blade. The larger blade doesn't
require as much technique, but can't make as tight of curves. Have a
look at the Rikon 10" at woodcraft.com.

There are small scroll saws, such as the Microlux at micromark.com.


-Leuf