Charles Hand - Circular Scroll Saw Designs: Fretwork Patterns for Trivets, Coasters, Wall Art & More

For all the times I interrupt your day to say, Debbie, do you have a minute? Come see what I am working on. You are my biggest fan, and without your constant support and encouragement, this book would not have been possible. Thank you for giving me that nudge I needed to do this. I love you, Deborah Jean, with all of my heart. This is your book as much as mine.

2021 by Charles R. Hand and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

Circular Scroll Saw Designsis an original work, first published in 2021 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

Wood grain images for select projects courtesy of Shutterstock.com and the following creators: Leszek Maziarz, yoshi0511, wk1003mike, Guiyuan Chen

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Print ISBN 978-1-4971-0150-0

eISBN 9781607658740

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My journey with and love for the scroll saw began in 2005 when I was looking for something to do during those long winter months in Canada. I discovered I could combine my love for graphic design and photography in wood via a scroll saw. I learned everything then, from fretwork to intarsia to segmentation. Before long, I was making gifts for my entire family and designing my own patterns. Ever since, Ive been continually inspired by the endless possibilities waiting at the tip of my saw blade.

Im excited to share that passion with you here, in Circular Scroll Saw Designs. In this book, I share everything you need to know to get started with fretwork, along with 27 of my favorite scroll saw patterns suited to a wide range of skill levels. I cover essential materials, provide a tool guide, and walk you through basic techniqueswith great tips and tricks Ive gathered over the last fifteen-plus years. I also include information on finishing for a beautiful end result.

Ive sized most of the designs provided to 8 (20.3cm), which is perfect for a trivet, but you can enlarge or shrink these patterns to create so much more. You can cut coasters, wall art, plaques, serving traysjust about anything! What better gift to give your loved ones or friends on special occasions than something that is both beautiful and functional?

All it takes to create these projects is a good piece of wood, some sharp blades, a steady hand, and a little bit of patience. Follow the lines and you will be pleasantly surprised with the end results. Scroll sawing is a very rewarding and fun hobby for me, and I know that it will be (or already is) for you as well.

I hope you enjoy cutting these patterns as much as I enjoyed designing them.

Charles R. Hand
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada