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

Does it need to be powered?

How about a coping saw? Depth of cut about 6". Doesn't cut any faster
then you want it to either.

Roy

writes:

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


A fret saw.

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Juergen Hannappel writes:

writes:

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


A fret saw.

.... like
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...54&cat=1,42884
Are these not common household items, or at least tools used at school
almost everywhere?
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Phone: +49 228 73 2447 FAX ... 7869
Physikalisches Institut der Uni Bonn Nussallee 12, D-53115 Bonn, Germany
CERN: Phone: +412276 76461 Fax: ..77930 Bat. 892-R-A13 CH-1211 Geneve 23

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


Are we talking about a hand held scroll saw or a bench mounted scroll saw?

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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

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Tried experimenting with a neighbor's scroll saw and it was too much for
me to handle..

If you get a decent scroll saw and give your self a little (won't take long)
time to get used to it I'll betcha you'll find it just as easy (maybe
easier) as driving a sewing machine. They are really a piece of cake to
operate, my 8 yr old grand son loves to cut out stuff on mine. I have it
drilled into his head that if there is a problem, just let go and hit the
switch. I make sure he has safety goggles on. RM~

PS, My parents gave me a Craftsman 36 in jig saw for Xmas when I was 9.

I've never used one, but the Micromark mini jigsaw seems like it might
work well. Anyone here ever use one of these?

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...oduct&ID=15226

Also, there are some other ones reviewed he

http://www.jkstacydesigns.com/minireview.html

Josh

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"Josh" wrote:

I've never used one, but the Micromark mini jigsaw seems like it might
work well. Anyone here ever use one of these?

Cool! Runs off a transformer! You can even get a car adaptor for
it....for that scroll project on the go, or whilst in gridlock.

I think you can add attachments for beard, nose, and ear hair trimming
as well.

sorry , I should have mentioned that I would like something electric