Making Scroll Saw Castles

[@garyfairbrother5532]

I’ve had a small driftwood burl in my shop collecting dust for 6 years now. Every time I have crafter folks over to pick through my scraps I have tried to give it away. They just smile and quickly change the subject. Now I know just what I’m going to do with it. I might even cut the windows all the way through and put a little bulb in it for a night light in my Great Granddaughter’s bedroom. Thanks for the great idea!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Sounds like a perfect piece of stock for this project Gary. Good luck on your cutting and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@hansonliu4766]

Great 👍 !

[@robertreeves3980]

Wow that looks amazing , and a very easy project.thank you for sharing this with us

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Robert. I'm glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Now that is really neat! I will dig through my fire wood pile for a good volunteer!😁🛫

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you are able to find a good candidate. Good luck on your project. Don't forget to send some pictures of your finished castle and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

Fantastic little project!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@hansonliu4766]

What a great great demo!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@yingchen3768]

I'just starting scroll saw fun and I watch tons of videos. You are the best as far as I am concerned: all the little tricks, ideas, advices really help me a lot. Thank you from Ottawa Canada. Gerry

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Gerry. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have along the way. I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in.

[@kenbrown542]

I watch a lot of woodworking videos and seldom see anything very new or unique, but this is really cool and so simple. Thanks for the idea!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Ken. I hope you give this one a try. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.

[@sawdust58]

Thanks for sharing. Supper job, must put a scroll saw on the wanted list.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you're able to get one Ron. They really are more useful than most folks think. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@frankorona1]

Amazing work!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for tuning in Francisco and for the kind words.

[@barry.w.christie]

A simple process with a fantastic result ... I love things like this ... will need to try it out. Thanks for sharing :)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Barry. I hope you do try it. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Kenny, very nice. I had seen these as the finished product but never the technique to get there. Much easier than I would have thought. Came out great, thanks.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Paul. I hope you will get the chance to try some of these sometime. Thanks for tuning in this week sir.

[@darrellnazar5940]

Cool project Ken. I can't wait to try it myself.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you're going to send me some pictures of your results Darrell. Thanks for tuning in.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

That’s right up my alley! I love free form art & whimsical stuff is delightful to look at. Waterproof it & it can be an outside addition to a faerie garden. Thanks!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Elizabeth. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@michaelmarchione3408]

What a fantastic project! Well I have a scroll saw with all kinds of different blades, a wood burning set, and glue. I just need a burl! I guess I need to take a walk in the woods or check put what my neighbor is cutting all the time. This was a great project. Thanks for sharing it. Very unique and an eye catcher. The best part is that no two will ever look alike. One's imagination can run wild. Take care my Friend!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It is definitely a great way to exercise your imagination Michael and they are a lot of fun to make because you never know how it's going to turn out. Thanks for tuning in this week. Good luck on your project.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Kenny looks fun

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in Joseph.

[@dgperforms1]

Love this Channel!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for tuning in and for the king words.

[@rafaelrestrepo2436]

Once again, a wonderful project. I was looking for new ideas for my scroll saw (Making Toys & Crafts) students. Thanks Ken.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Rafael. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show and good luck on your project.

[@kendellvinot3717]

This is nice. I am going to try my hand at this.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you do Kendell. It's a load of fun. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.

[@hansdegroot8549]

Wow, this is just amazing. A real piece of art. I enjoyed watching this video very much. I don't own a scroll saw (yet). Maybe in the future. But I guess this type of projects requires a lot of practice. I can imagine myself breaking 20 scroll saw blades on this.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

There is no right or wrong way to do this project Hans so this can be done even by the newest scrollers. The hardest part about this project is taking your time and letting the scroll saw blade's gullets do the work to clear the sawdust from the cut kerfs. Everyone wants to rush but this is a slow and easy project. Thanks for tuning in this week.

[@randyrockwell6136]

Neat project Ken! Your blade seemed to be working a little hard ….. what blade were you using for the cuts?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I was using a #7 PGT blade Randy. That maple burl was super hard. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@randyrockwell6136]

@@acutabove_woodworkings I really like the PGT blades …. Well worth the few Pennie’s more in cost! Thanks for turning me on to those blades 🤠

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@randyrockwell6136 They definitely leave a much nicer finish and cut much cleaner than the normal reverse tooth blades.

[@joelcopeland3018]

Nice project...

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad you liked it Joel. Thanks for tuning in

[@billinfarmington5189]

Hi Kenny! Loved this project. If the fit is too tight and you want to raise it couldn't you just put it on your belt sander and sand the bottom a little bit? Regards, Bill

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You could definitely do that Bill but there is a very fine line between "it's too tight" and "it won't stay in anymore" so just be careful how much you sand. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@robbiterry38]

another cool video, you always come up with neat projects, i love it..

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Robbi. I hope you will give it a try. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@JimLambier]

This looks amazing. I'm curious what blade you used and also do you only apply glue if the pieces are too loose or are all of the layers permanently fixed in place.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I used a #7 PGT blade Jim. The glue is optional. If you want it to be a "pop up" castle, then just add a base plate so the pieces don't fall out and leave the cutouts un-glued. It's completely up to you. Thanks for tuning in this week.

[@markduggan3451]

That looks awesome, I really need to get some burl.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I will work with just a regular piece of wood as well Mark. Doesn't have to be a burl. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@alancook303]

Brilliant

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad you liked it Alan. Thanks for tuning in.

[@randysmith3828]

Wow!!!!!! Did you glue each layer to keep it from falling down? That is really cool, now I’m going out to the woods to find burl.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

While it is not necessary to glue it Randy, I did glue mine to keep it permanently in place. Thanks for tuning in this week.

[@keithdavison5578]

That's fantastic very cleaver

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

thanks for the kind words Keith. I appreciate you tuning in to the show.

[@titianobsidian6549]

Excellent idea, as a ss noob, what blade were you using?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

For this one, I used a #7 PGT blade from Olson. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.

[@oges74]

Have always been fascinated with these, but thought they were much more complicated to make. My local timber supplier has lovely burl caps and I think they would be good for this project. I might have to grab one next time im there and give it a try. Will have to order some bigger blades too

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'd be interested to see what you come up with for this project Brett. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your castle.

[@cmarf86]

Would this work with a scroll saw that uses pin end blades or no?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It would still work but you may not be able to get the tight turns needed to make the smaller castles. You would also have to make sure that your blade entry hole is large enough to accommodate the blade pins. I would suggest placing those holes on the back of the castle towers to help conceal them a little more. I ope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@babaloo55555]

Welp...I know what's next on my "To Create" List. Thanks!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you have fun with it Colin. Good luck with your project and thanks fort tuning in to the show.

[@donsilver3116]

I like it!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it Don. Thanks for tuning in to the show

[@raider6511]

Wonderful project. Really like this one. Oh there's that "BEAR ASS". Just see the tip of it. hehe Really enjoy these.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked the project Karl. Thanks for tuning in.

[@rogertyler3237]

I Think using A Rotary Tool & A Spiral Saw Bit Wotks Way Better You Don't Have To Drill A Hole For A Scroll Saw Blade

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Again, the spiral bit would have too large of a kerf to allow the castle pieces to lock in place but if the spiral bit is the method you choose, then who am I to argue. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in.