{"id":523,"date":"2021-08-03T06:44:53","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T06:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainlywoodwork.com\/?p=523"},"modified":"2022-02-16T18:01:34","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T18:01:34","slug":"what-is-a-scroll-saw-why-you-should-get-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainlywoodwork.com\/what-is-a-scroll-saw-why-you-should-get-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Scroll Saw – Why you should get one"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what is a scroll saw? I didn’t understand the usefulness of one when I first got introduced to it. Was it just a weak band saw? Well, definitely not. A scroll saw has many unique uses that the band saw doesn’t have. After learning more about the scroll saw I figured I had to have one for doing my more detailed woodworking and that it would be a great addition to my toolset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A scroll saw is an electrically powered saw used to cut detailed and intricate cuts in wood. Due to the small size of the saw blades, a scroll saw can cut curves and turns better than most saws. Scroll saws are mainly used as a hobby saw for woodworkers. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact is, a scroll saw has many unique uses as a result of how it is designed. So let’s get into what a scroll saw is, what you can use it for and why I think you should get one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a scroll saw?  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main unique feature of a scroll saw is the ability to do such fine and detailed cuts. You can cut 90-degree angles and make unique patterns throughout the wood. The fine blades and cuts make sanding after sawing almost unnecessary. The scroll saw opens up a whole new category of woodworking, where we can make unique objects that would be a lot harder to make if we did not have one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A scroll saw uses small saw blades that go in an up and down movement to cut the wood. This means that it is designed to cut fairly thin pieces of wood. The thinner the piece of wood, the easier it is to saw. A scroll saw can be compared to a handheld coping saw, which also makes tiny detailed cuts into the wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Scroll Saw Used For? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A scroll saw is used for woodworking, woodcraft, fretwork, pendant making, puzzle making, wood art, intarsia woodwork, inlay woodwork, marquetry, toys, games, and generally any detailed work with wood. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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