How to Cut Large Words on a Scrollsaw

The size of your saw doesn't limit the size of your project. In this video, I show you how to cut a 32" script word on my 20" DeWALT scroll saw with straight cutting blades.
What you need to #DIY:
Scroll Saw ( I use the DeWALT DW788 20" Saw)
Drill
#5 MGT Blades
Painters Tape
Printed Design (see how to print large format designs video)
Spray Adhesive
1/2" Birch Plywood (approx 12" tall and 34" wide - cut to size of your word)
Stretchy Arms (Just kidding, but they do help!)
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#scrollsaw #woodworking #dewalt

[@georgeburchett5798]

Very inspiring! I am 74 and still learning every day. This reminds me of my Mothers favorite saying "Where there is a will, there is a way!" Thank you for inspiring us.

[@anitawinders3646]

*This is my second WEN tool and they are both great **MyBest.Tools** I needed to do some trim work around the house and needed a scroll saw for the intricate work. No complaints so far.*

[@YKATO871]

Lol this comment is on EVERY scroll saw video! Trolling!

[@heatherholdren4490]

​@@YKATO871 I've noticed that as well 😅

[@d1027j]

thank you so much for being so thorough. You did a fantastic job on learning to cut large signs. I always started my cut on the outside and when you showed to use a pilot hole instead it made so much sense. Loved your video. Thanks!

[@bernardmcmahon7434]

Love your video, thank you for this. I probably would never have attempted to cut a large sign such as yours. Now I'm enlightened.

[@Theojopanoramico]

You must be a school teacher, great way to explain your methods!

[@mrgsartclass]

Excellent video. Applying tape to the already cut side is a complete game changer! Best tip ever! Love your accent too, by the way.

[@newnarratives]

This actually answered a question I hand. Brilliant video

[@AnthonyFrancisJones]

Excellent! Really helpful. Thanks for making this.

[@leonarddavis3684]

Always see new tricks, thank you.

[@yemenibritishculturalforum1744]

So amazing job & explanation

[@fuzzylimefairy]

Glad I found you! Great tips! Thanks

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

thanks for watching!

[@wild_coast_designs]

Excellent tips, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

You are so welcome!

[@poultonprojects]

Such a great video and explanation!!

[@andreshernandez4642]

Great job !!! Excellent explanation, I’m gonna learn a lot with you , thanks !!! You’re awesome !!!😉👍

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

That makes me so happy to hear!!

[@martinarett3460]

So cool. I would love to try this! Thanks for sharing!

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Thanks for watching!

[@photocreativity]

Very nice. Thank you for the great tips. 👍

[@praserthomrod1143]

Very nice! I love it! From Thailand

[@trethtower]

Some great trips and tricks! Thanks a lot for this.

[@ralphsteven3283]

Great technique, I'm learning something new, awesome thanks Leslie...

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

You’re welcomeb

[@Airedale721]

Thank you! Very good tips here. I learned a lot and you gained a subscriber 👍

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Awesome! Thanks so much!

[@backwooddesignco]

Awesome video, Lesley!!! More, more, more 😍🙌🏼

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Thanks so much!

[@barbmchenry6983]

Great video. I learned so much!

[@alihobby]

Brilliant video! Cheers 👍

[@Min2BeDesigns]

Thanks for this tutorial! First timer here and this was super helpful

[@rusthedicaseideias6069]

Boa dicas! Obrigado por compartilhar seus conhecimentos!

[@Rock.N.Scroll.Co.]

Thank you so much for making this video or helped me out so much!!!

[@BobWhiteCanada]

Another excellent set of tips, Lesley. Well done, as usual.

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Thanks so much Bob!

[@KE4YAL]

Great video this is something that really needed to be covered it isn’t covered very often an you did a really great job explaining

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@Muhsinah.Nadeem]

This is so good. Thank you.

[@theplaidwoodworker1007]

Great Job definitely need to get mine set up so i can try this.

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

thank you!

[@TraderG007]

Excellent video. A great amount of substance and not too lengthy..... Plus you're easy on the eyes! Lol. I'm a new Subscriber looking forward to more videos.

[@lllpearlslll]

Great tips 🤩 thank you for sharing !

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

thanks for watching!

[@bigronshobbies8209]

Pretty cool and nice job.

[@KellyPKramer]

Good job! Thanks!

[@loridoumont455]

This was fantastic Leslie! I really appreciate you showing how to do this! I’m really hoping to incorporate wood words on top of my resin backers! This is a good start on how to do it! Thank you so much!😊

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

That sounds awesome!

[@charliedilisio3116]

Lori, can you show some of your work? My Wendy does resin work as well and I would like to incorporate the scroll saw to make things 3 dimensional. Any thoughts?

[@jejkobprodukcje9060]

Awesome!Great video!

[@kathymoriarty8790]

Great video, thank you.

[@bakrihadi]

Yes, this is very nice and helpful Appreciated

[@markdmaker3173]

Awesome video!!! Love you Work💓. New subscriber

[@denicabishop]

I needed you in my life 4 hours ago!!! Glad I found you! Thank you so, so much for sharing these tips!!!

[@mordieng8550]

A mm m

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Haha yay!!

[@kentmerrill8925]

Thanks, Great video learned a lot.

[@lisascott947]

Thank you for this video!

[@adamb2619]

Thank you for this amazing video. I did a piece last night with 1/4" and got about 75% done and realized just how unstable the piece was. Simple tape on the back would have done wonders for me. Also, I made the mistake of not putting down tape before I glued the paper on. I was able to peel and sand it back luckily. Doing it all on a vintage Delta 24"

[@2HME]

Nice video, well done.

[@andreespinoza5902]

thanks, this tutorial was really usefull !😃

[@bkm6175]

Thank you I learned something new

[@lmiranda7355]

Just started using a scroll saw. I have come to the conclusion that I need a lot of practice!!!! Your videos are great!!

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Practice is key!!

[@manelgt]

Ya tienes un suscritor mas! Hola desde Valencia - España

[@-Harman-vlogs-]

Great job

[@jericochavez209]

Works just fine.

[@scottoconnor]

Great technique!

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

thank you!

[@oneshiftmaui3606]

I learn all this in 1980, 8th grade wood working class! You make it sound so difficult, it's not! You can even use a jigsaw and clean it up with sand paper. Done!

[@TRIPLERRS]

Karen

[@ColdWarVet607]

Nicely donw, thank you.

[@shiltzy00]

Great video! Have you ever tried spiral blades? You don't have to worry about turning the piece with those. I love watching People's projects on the scroll saw.

[@fishtank5050]

Love spiral blades ,I don't use anything else..👍

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

I have! Honestly they aren't my favourite just because I find for more detailed pieces they are harder to control and are a bit too aggressive, but they for sure can be helpful!

[@guidocoila1445]

En español desde Bolivia, felicitaciones; trabajo y explicación muy didáctica, no hablo ni leo inglés.

[@bonenfant96]

Thanks for helping me a lot.

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

You’re welcome!

[@bonenfant96]

@@OakAndFeatherDecor With your help I could cut the photo of Chief Sitting Bull which is 22 inches long. Thanks again.

[@nateswoodcraft6715]

Nice job 👍

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Thank you!

[@intarsia48wood]

very nice i like your workwood

[@samanthaf5333]

Taping the cut side to prevent catching is the missing piece I needed in my work haha

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

So glad it could help!

[@rosea4381]

Thanks👍❤

[@creativisan]

good job

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

thanks!

[@FranksDIY]

My saw uses the pin blades and I find i break a lot of them. I sent the tension and do everything right I hope but maybe it's the blade selection. What do you think.

[@BBQvibesLONGBOARDrides]

Great video. Thanks for the tutorial. Can’t wait to try this out. This may be a bit of a stupid question, but I need to ask. Sorry in advance…but how did you print such a large template? Did you section an image into “panes” to print on regular paper? Or did you have a print shop do a large print for you? Thanks for your time.

[@mo_wash]

Great question

[@lenandchrisszmurlo4230]

That was a great video. I've cut several over sized projects and have used many of the tips you described.My next challenge is to cut large slabs of wood. My first attempt was 6 foot wide and about 14' tall. It was a gorgeous piece of cedar with a live edge that I was afraid to ruin. So I backed out and made it a triptychs; cutting it in three easier to handle pieces. It turned out greater than I thought. Now I am ready to cut on an 8 foot cedar slab, keeping it in one piece. I plan to use a spiral blade and roller ball outfeed supports. Any other thoughts on this? Have you used spiral blades on larger projects? Thanks

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Wow that sounds awesome! I don't use spiral blades often but they can for sure be helpful when cutting larger pieces!

[@mahlenbrenda]

Just curious, where do you get the #5 MGT blades? Mostly I can only find that size in combo packs. Thanks for any info you can provide.

[@leighkrause8587]

Thanks Lesley! You are Canada's Cutie!

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

haha thank you!

[@euanmuir6402]

How do you take out the blade? Sorry if that seems really obvious but I just got one today and can't seem to work it out. 🤣

[@randonneurmasque]

Merci

[@daleparks6978]

I just started making scroll saw signs, great tips!

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Awesome!

[@brunosalinas7970]

excellent video, what wood to use in this project?

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

I was using 1/2" Russian Birch Plywood

[@joeburns9241]

What do you do after to hide the plywood edges?

[@isaacfernandez4629]

Do you use a plotter to print out the letters ?

[@garrettthomas9480]

How did you make the oversized pattern?

[@fanc1973face]

How do you make the letters so big ? I have a circuit 2….

[@ostafie333]

How do you get long sheets of paper like that, what program or device are you using. I'm limited to print off multiple sheets of paper and just taping them together.

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

I send mind out to a large format printer! Im in Canada, and I use TPH Canada. I get engineering prints which are just large rolls of paper!

[@djbosox]

What an awesome video. I'm a beginner scroller and I want to make a name exactly like this for my brand new granddaughter. This video is exactly what I was hoping to find and you showed so many things that I would've never thought of. Thank you very much and Happy Holidays to you and yours!!

[@amyhollingsworth9368]

Is applying the green tape under the printed work a crucial step? What happens to the wood if no green stuff is applied and it’s just the word print?

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

The tape is applied to protect the wood from the spray glue I use to attach my printed design. If you spray the glue directly onto on to the wood, it can be incredibly messy and hard to sand off. This can also create uneven finishes. You can also use contact Paper or something similar to protect the material

[@woodyoulove-reynaldguibone6890]

1:26 explaining this is a gold and needs to be treasured because I was thinking about doing it while watching your design.

[@chandaciaccio6669]

not sure if you already said this... but where do you get such large prints from?

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

I get mine done at TPH Canada!

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

What program do you use for printing your letters?

[@CORN-FED-COUNTRY-STRONG]

This is what I too need help with! ?

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

@Steel I don't know what she uses but I use Inkscape.

[@CORN-FED-COUNTRY-STRONG]

@@StrongerByGraceDesigns thank you very much! I will definitely look into that because I've yet to find something worth using for this! I'm new to sign making but not wood working so I'm excited to start this new journey 😃 thanks again for the help 🙏

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

@@CORN-FED-COUNTRY-STRONG It is free. There are plenty of tutorials on YT though if you get stuck. Good luck😊

[@CORN-FED-COUNTRY-STRONG]

@@StrongerByGraceDesigns 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@AnqieeFnBhadd]

hello I just started my business and I'm just wondering how do I print a large word like that to use as a template

[@fume5671]

What size of blade do you use and what kind ?

[@cgarcia2713]

What templates do you use for the lettering ?

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

I make my own! I have another video on my channel on how to size and print!

[@audreynicole2245]

I just bought a Ryobi scroll saw and the wood bounces a lot I have to hold it pretty firmly for it to not bounce cou,d it be my blade??/ 😫

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

It could be the blade, or it could be your speed. Typically if it's bouncing alot, it means the teeth are catching and pulling the wood. If you think you have the right blade for the material you are cutting, then I'd increase speed to see if that helps!

[@scottpowe4813]

Would a spiral blade work better?

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

A spiral blade would work but I find with plywood I get a lot of tear out. I also find them super fast cutting due to the higher TPI, and I haven't quite mastered them. If you are able to use them effectively, they would work for sure.

[@carolrandall6812]

do you only use plywood for large signs

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Typically I use plywood or MDF

[@hangingoutwithronwalters4505]

How do you like your 788?

[@fromthevaderporium]

Hi Leslie: If you cut as fast as you talk you must have a pile of finished projects....LOL Do you breathe when you cut? Thanks for that info - Keep up the great work/videos

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

hahaha talked too fast? I do for sure breathe haha I'll try to slow down

[@yemenibritishculturalforum1744]

How long it’s takes you ?

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Approx 1 hour of cutting

[@vibha2013]

It's time for cnc laser cutting

[@bobbirchmeyer1287]

Couldn't you use a spiral blade and eliminate all that movement?

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

You absolutely could use a spiral. However, I personally find the aggressive nature of spiral blades due to the higher TPI can really cause a lot of tear out, especially when using plywood. They also cut much faster which can be hard to keep under control when cutting larger pieces. But if you can master them for sure can make bigger pieces a bit easier!

[@user-bt5qt9pp4x]

I was going to buy a scroll saw but I accidentally came back with a laser cutter instead

[@deecee8108]

Just checked out your Amazon list. Looking for your mask?

[@supportteam6808]

Numbers just don't lie...the majority of fingers lost in workshops are by experienced workers who don't "need" or use safety equipment...i hope you continue to have the luck you are having until you wake up and start using the hold down clamp as the MANUFACTURER intends and RECOMMENDS on the VERY FIRST PAGE OF THE MANUAL in GENERAL SAFETY RULES!!!! Keep your fingers people...you will need them later.

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

Safety is important! With a scroll saw, dust mask, eye protection and ear protection are key! The hold down clamp on my scroll saw actually caused a lot more issues for me with it on, and I find it much easier to avoid the blade without it. Thanks for the comment and warning to others.

[@supportteam6808]

@@OakAndFeatherDecor lol...thank you for the reply and the huge belly laugh...you find it easier to avoid the blade without the device the maker WARNS you to use at all time to help avoide the blade...lol thank you really...thank you. As a retired paramedic I have see more severed and partially severed fingers caused by the same INSANE logic as you just presented. When you don't use safety equipment as intended it isn't if it is going to happen it is ONLY When is it going to happen. The warning wasn't to others it was to you. Hope you stop making excuses and use the tool as INTENDED by the MAKER!

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

@@supportteam6808 I do. The placement of my hands is important for how I cut and the positioning of the material clamp does force me to move closer to blade depending on the cut. Do you use this scroll saw? If it helps you that’s great.

[@OakAndFeatherDecor]

@@supportteam6808 ah didn’t see the whole comment. Warning received. Thanks for the comment.

[@pulpo439]

Con tu vocecita no se te oye nada... Se oye la Sierra, pero, a ti no se te oye... No hace falta que hables y menos con la maqui a en marcha. Si tienes que pedir S. O. S. , desde la otra acera, NO TE OIRÁN. NO PODRÁN SOCORRERTE PORQUE *NO TE OYEN* . TU VOCECITA CHIQUITITA Y NENUDITA *NO SE OYE* . Ojo pues.

[@nicolemacdonald3974]

What would you use to hang finished product on the wall?