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  1. 10th March 2009, 05:50 AM #1
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    Default Homemade scroll saw

    Hi there. I'm new to this site and to scrolling and was wondering if any one has made a scroll saw.
    I know you can buy them fairly cheaply but I thought about making one for the enjoyment of making something from something I'd made.
    Possibly out of an old sewing machine (treadle type) or something like a Pole/treadle lathe.
    I've seen a few treadle types at gypsy fairs and was wondering what "expertise" is required.
    The ones I've seen have a detachable blade and some of the scroll work was really good.

    Any help appreciated
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    There have been some plans available online at times
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    I made 1 some time ago the plans came from wildwood designs in the US.
    Was made from ply and it has pedals like a pushbike. Fun to make and use and no electricity needed just good leg muscles
    I still have it stored away somewhere in the old shed ...
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    Thanks for the info guys.
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    Here are FREE plans for making a scroll saw - also a scroll saw table
    not spectacular looking, but functional

    http://1nailbender.tripod.com/full.htm


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    Thanks for the help guys
    In my spare time I might have a go at making the scrollsaw and post pics of the outcome.

    This forum is a really great help.
    Thanks
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