Videos

(Short Videos on Various Subjects)

Below are short-form videos, with no editing, rather raw and on the amateur side of things.  Sure, YouTube has many fancy production videos on the scroll saw, Intarsia, and other subjects of interest.  I am just trying to give you bite-sized, down-and-dirty information. 

Let's just say, I have been there on the fancy videos.  Nope... no more.  The time it takes to do a video would be time taken away from the scroll saw.

Do note many of the videos here will also appear in blog posts that expand on the content.  Just look for the 'video' label on the left menu for those blog posts.

Laying down the scroll saw pattern
In this video, I am showing how I use clear shelf liner, and 77 Spray Adhesive to set my scroll saw patterns down.

Intro to a scroll saw cut
In this video, I give a short introduction to what I use, and a straight cut and curve.

Prepping the Scrollsaw Blade
In this video, I show you a couple of the things to help my cuts be a little more accurate

Simple Instructions on Pierce Cuts
When you move into more intricate work, "pierce cutting" or inside cuts, will become a common practice in your work.  Here are a few tips on getting precise pierce cuts. 

 Using the Rotary to Shape Your Intarsia Project

 
Using a rotary tool to carve and shape multiple pieces as one.

Laser Engraving my Logo
I like to add my logo to the back of my art pieces. It is an indelible mark.  Perhaps it is the marketing guy in me, as I have worked radio, newspaper and also for an advertising agency. Here's a video showing a little bit of the process.  No real instruction in this video.

Video that reflects my philosophy of toy making.



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