Puzzles in Wood: Simple Patterns for Creating 45 Classics

Originally published in 1928, this classic reference presents more than 40 unique puzzles to challenge the woodworker’s hands and mind. Projects include bewitching cubes, caged balls, intricate banks, locked links, and perplexing burrs. Secret drawers and hidden locks will provide hours of entertainment for adults and children alike. Skills such as squaring stock, mortising, and mitering are developed through projects of various skill levels, each of which includes a detailed diagram to simplify the process of turning scrap lumber into a fun novelty puzzle.

About the Author

E. M. Wyatt is the author of Wonders in Wood and numerous other classic woodworking books.

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300 Christian and Inspirational Patterns for Scroll Saw Woodworking, 2nd Edition Revised and Expanded

Expressions of faith and love for the Lord abound in this collection of more than 300 unique scroll saw patterns for inspirational and Christian motifs. Perfect for scroll saw artists and applicable for any craft medium, these beautiful designs can be used to make wall plaques, nativity sets, holiday ornaments, gifts, jewelry, paintings, functional objects such as napkin holders, letter openers, and puzzles. The patterns included are The Last Supper, The Fish, The Lamb of God, Chi Rho, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, Moses Parting the Red Sea, Noah’s Ark, Praying Children, a church, and the Star of the Apostles. Also provided to crafters is the history and meaning behind the symbols as well as the traditional significance of different colors.

About the Author

Tom Zieg is a crafter whose work has appeared in Better Home and Gardens’ Wood Magazine. He lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Wooden Puzzles: 31 Favorite Projects & Patterns (Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Book)

Review

“Wooden Puzzles will provide hours of fun for anyone with a scrollsaw and represents good value for those interested in wooden puzzles generally.”  —Australian Woodworker Magazine”The authors do a great job of showing you how to make the various cuts and the materials that they used. A fun book for all.”  —Shortcuts.ns.ca

Collecting the most popular designs produced by Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, this authoritative guide offers 28 creative and colorful patterns for upright and interlocking puzzles. Separated by skill level for easy selection, woodworkers will find pieces ranging in themes from animal to religion—including cuddly cats, Jonah and the whale, a wooly mammoth, and the “world’s most difficult” four-piece puzzle. Each project features a color photograph of the finished piece, a pattern, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for easy completion.

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Creating Wooden Boxes on the Scroll Saw: Patterns and Instructions for Jewelry, Music, and Other Keepsake Boxes (The Best of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Cra)

Uniting form and function without complicated joinery or the need for a shop full of tools, this crafting guide offers step-by-step instructions and patterns for 26 unique, keepsake boxes, made exclusively with the scroll saw. Incorporating popular scrolling techniques like fretwork, segmentation, intarsia, and layering, the projects include a holiday card holder, a desktop organizer, a patriotic flag box, and themed ideas for hikers, patriots, cowboys, and poker players. Favorites from pattern designers such as John Nelson, Gary Browning, and Rick and Karen Longabaugh are included as well as many other celebrated favorites from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts.

About the Author

Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts is the leading magazine for wood crafters and scroll saw artists, providing step-by-step projects and original patterns from the world’s best designers.

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Chip Carving Patterns

Chip carving is the simplest, quickest, most portable form of woodworking there is. Over 100 patterns to make drawer fronts, chair backs, and clockfaces, and mix and match these dozens of designs in hundreds of combinations. “The largest selection of patterns in any book. Sure to delight all who do chip carving.”–Chip Chats.

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Wooden Puzzles: 31 Favorite Projects & Patterns (Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Book)

Review

“Wooden Puzzles will provide hours of fun for anyone with a scrollsaw and represents good value for those interested in wooden puzzles generally.”  —Australian Woodworker Magazine”The authors do a great job of showing you how to make the various cuts and the materials that they used. A fun book for all.”  —Shortcuts.ns.ca

Collecting the most popular designs produced by Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, this authoritative guide offers 28 creative and colorful patterns for upright and interlocking puzzles. Separated by skill level for easy selection, woodworkers will find pieces ranging in themes from animal to religion—including cuddly cats, Jonah and the whale, a wooly mammoth, and the “world’s most difficult” four-piece puzzle. Each project features a color photograph of the finished piece, a pattern, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for easy completion.

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