yes- all the above. Often, I'll just tape the paper down to the wood.
If it is an intricate pattern, I'll use 3M "77" I think it is called,
a high class contact cement. If I will have to make more than one of
the same profile, I'll cut one on the scroll saw using 1/4 inch
plywood, or maybe masonite. Than, I mark from that. If you want some
sort of accuracy, and a nice surface finish, use that hunk of 1/4 inch
plywood along with a flush trim router bit.

If you can not print out full size off your computer, print out small
than use the old system of grids. Draw a series of lines on the
pattern, than a larger series on lines on your workpeice.

What a crummy explanation that was. email me if you need further
enlightenment. Though I bet you will have 10 other replies by
morning.


-Dan


On Tue, 04 Nov 2003 04:31:19 GMT, "Pops" wrote:

I am building a cabinet and the top has a scalloped look to it. I drew it on
my computer to actual size. Now I need to transfer it to my wood.

How do you guys do that? Do you print on thick stock, cut out the pattern
and then use it as a stencil? Do you tape the pattern to the wood and cut
the pattern? Do you free hand off of what you did on the computer?

I will be using my Bosch jig saw to make the cut.

Thanks
Craig Orput
Cave Creek, AZ