Making a Scroll Saw Rose

[@barry.w.christie]

Not only have you made something which is beautiful to look at, but your step by step process of making it and the description of how and why you do certain things, is quite simply outstanding 👍

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you like the show Barry. It's always difficult to film a tutorial like this because there is so much more that I could share and so much more that I could show but honestly, who wants to sit there for 2 hours while I talk their ears off? LOL. Thanks for tuning in this week.

[@mgb4memgb]

Thanks! I hadn’t seen or thought about it before! A must project!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you try this one. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@SawMadeGave]

Thanks for the great idea. It looks great and the manufacturing process is beautifully detailed. I will definitely repeat your project in the near future.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you do give this one a try. I wish you luck on your project and thank you for tuning in to the show this week. It's very much appreciated.

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Kenny, lots of trial and error along with some experimenting but wow, the results are sure worth it. Fantastic outcome.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Paul. As always, you have some very encouraging and kind words to add to the comments section. Thanks for tuning in sir.

[@dwightl5863]

I enjoyed seeing this done. I just finished a nativity scene using the scroll saw extensively for the first time. Quite happy with the results and has given me the confidence to give something like this a try. Inspiring video!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Dwight. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@fingerfeller]

brilliant, thank you for the lesson

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. Thank you for tuning in to the show.

[@dennishall9260]

Hey Ken, several years ago I took a scroll saw class at a local Woodcraft store. The project chosen was based on an intarsia pattern of a carnation which seemed impossible due to so many small parts. As you suggested, we started in the center and worked our way out. Something they had us do that you may consider next rose, was setting the table of the saw to three degrees. By doing this it added some dimension as we cut. The one thing that was crucial, you had to cut every piece from the same direction. It turned out... eh ok but there were a lot of dirty words coming out of everyone's mouths (including mine). I've wanted to try it again and maybe the rose pattern would be a better choice. As always, thank you for another great show Ken!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

As I stated in the video Dennis, it was a rookie move for me to cut from the outside and I don't know why I did that. I've done these roses for years and never cut from the outside. I like your idea of the angled cut. I may have to try it on a rose and see how it goes. Maybe it's worth visiting on a future show. Thanks for tuning in this week and for chiming in with your story and your suggestion. It's appreciated.

[@twopoolpeople]

Great job and video! This is perfect for this old guy to try with a piece of the ton of scrap wood I saved. A good project to be able to start and stop at will. Thanks........

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@Douglasfamilylifestyle]

Fully watch checking in for the first time thanks for sharing

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Hope you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in Douglas.

[@KENMCCRORIE]

That looks great Kenny. I have done something similar on cremation boxes. Yours looks way better. You are right about the mask. Everyone should ware one. You are a great teacher or should I say Professor? Thanks for sharing..Ken

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm no professor. I just play one on KZbin. LOL. Thanks for tuning in Ken and for the kind words.

[@DaPaVo358]

Nice little project Kenny. I think it would take a little practice to be able to get it cut out AND sanded to make it look good. Will try something like that, but I think I would do a little bit bigger project so it would be easier for me to accomplish. Good job on the rose though Ken I like it . David

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Enlarge it as you see fit David. It's not about how big or how small you make it.....it's just that you make it and try it. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.

[@keithdavison5578]

Wow mate that's awesome looks so real and so natural amazing many thanks ❤❤❤

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like it Keith. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

[@adamc3474]

I made a flower like that and glued it to the top of my 1st box I made as a pull for the lid. It has less petals than yours, but it looks good just the same. Excellent work. Be safe, keep making, merry Christmas, and stay awesome.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Adam. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your comment. Your box sounds awesome. Merry Christmas.

[@DanoSlingz]

Great looking little project! Thank you sir 🙂

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the project.

[@ronb2505]

Amazing you have awesome patience well done can’t wait to try it thanks for sharing your work TCB

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Ron. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Once again, with no intension of ever cutting a rose, I watched because I always get something from your videos. This time it was keeping a newspaper around to hold patterns while spaying adhesive. Also I have had a sandpaper cleaning block around for years to use on my belt/disc sander but have never thought to use it on my Dremel drums. Also, I may just try cutting a rose too. You are the “Mr. Rogers for the adult woodworking community! (Highest praise I could think of at the moment)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you were able to take something positive away from the show Gary. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words. It's very much appreciated.

[@OzarkArtsandCrafts]

Beautiful I'll have to try one of of these.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you do give it a try. It's a load of fun. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@dutchy751]

Beautiful rose, good explanation. Fun to make if there is time. Thank you!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you give it a try. Thanks for tuning in Dutchy. It's appreciated.

[@robbiterry38]

hey Kenny, nice job. always love watching. keep up the good work.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that here that you are enjoying the show. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your comment.

[@markduggan3451]

That looks fantastic.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like it Mark. Thanks for tuning in this week.

[@bobwebberkc]

Great project!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Bob. Thanks for tuning in sir.

[@dlednirg]

Outstanding ! You really did a great job of capturing the details of the adjoining petal edges. You know what I can sense .. a lite touch of rose in the air. Now, that is really good. Thank you.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words. It's appreciated.

[@521farmer]

Wow ya got this l,ve been watching you for some time now and these projects are very amazing work is greatly appreciated too show us how ya do it thks for this l,m not here yet still working on your swings when that gets done this will be next hopefully from Canada 🇨🇦 SK later keep them coming mighty fine Sir 😊

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You will get there. Keep practicing. This project is pretty forgiving because the individual petals can be any shape and if you deviate from the drawn lines, it won't make any difference to the project. I hope you give this one a try. Thanks for tuning in.

[@raymondbradford1642]

The rose looks beautiful Kenny, what a great project thank you for sharing with use .

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Raymond!!! Haven't heard from you in quite a while. Glad to see that you are still tuning in to the show. Thanks for the kind words on the project and for tuning in. Great to hear from you.

[@partygirl178]

Great video. Thanks for the shaping tips. I have been struggling with the "how to" part. I will have to try that in the new year. Merry Christmas.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope you do try it in the new year. Good luck with your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@newtonmiller8810]

Kenny, Happy Christmas to you and your family. I hope you all have a wonderful family time together. Regards Newton

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well Newton. All the best. Thanks for tuning in.

[@edcarbone241]

Thanks Loads! Love it!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@dlednirg]

I forgot to mentioned my piece red heart that is waiting to be a rose. It's been in queue for years .. really. I have the rose pattern but house duties get in the way. You made it look easy so maybe today I can get it started after I trim the hedges.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's time consuming more than anything but if you take your time, I'm sure you'll get it. Good luck on your project.

[@bobsmith3790]

What a great project! And so beautifully done. And your new idea really worked. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in Bob. It's very much appreciated.

[@aaronlingenfelter1055]

If anyone is looking at purchasing a Dremel, they might want to check out Harbor Freight's 1/4 hp rotary tool. I've used both (including a Dremel with the extension rotary handle), and the HF one and its included variable speed footswitch wins hands-down. At only about $50 (including a spare set of brushes), I now realize I should've bought one sooner.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Almost makes me wish that we had Harbor Freight here in Canada Aaron. Thanks for chiming in with the information. I'm sure that a lot of folks are going to find that very useful. Thanks for tuning in.

[@dennismitchell5276]

Interesting job. I'd retitle your video, "How to turn all your fingers into thumbs". I have to give it a try. I really haven't explored what I can do with a scroll saw.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I think you meant "how to turn all your fingers into NUBS". LOL. Thanks for tuning in Dennis.

[@donsilver3116]

Beautiful.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@TheJkaeser]

First time viewer to your channel and I'm very happy I did. This is a fantastic project. Your step by step instruction makes it easy to follow and your enhancements made this project pop. I'm new to scrolling and would love to take this project on. Is it a good starting point for a newbie ????

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

This project, while it looks complicated, is excellent for a newcomer to scrolling because it isn't so important that you follow the lines of the rose perfectly. If you deviate from the shape of the petal a little, who's gonna know? Give this one a try. It's small and even if it messes up, you will have wasted next to nothing and gained experience to make your second attempt a success. I'd love to see your version of this project. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week.

[@sanddollar-ray9125]

thank you God Bless

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@collettelemons8892]

On the center part... I would have made a snail shell shape in the middle. I have a master carver and a Foredom but when I have to do really tight fixes my go to is a simple engraver. it's like holding a pencil so you have more control. Another option is also to use a wood burner to give it more depth to the contour. This guy does awesome work and it's simple enough to do a lot of things to it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate you chiming in with all your suggestions. Like you stated, it's pretty simple to add your own touches. I have always promoted taking the ideas that I present here on the show and changing them to make them your own and your example are perfect ways to do that. Thanks again for tuning in.

[@sweetkoiyo]

Got this one playing on Replay Crew

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope that's a good thing. Thanks for tuning in.

[@sweetkoiyo]

@@acutabove_woodworkings I was watching it twice. Great work!!! ♥️🤗

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@sweetkoiyo Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in......twice. 😂

[@VinceEspositoJr]

Very nice. The "3rd dimension" work really made the rose pop. I wonder whether a "4th dimension" could be added by subtly reducing the height of the peddles starting on the outside and working progressively inward to give the rose a slightly convex shape. On sanding, per a class I took, I've several sanding sticks by gluing sand paper to 1/4 inch plywood in various widths. They are a bit flexible and I bet sticks 1/4-3/8" wide might make edge sanding easier.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I've wondered about that next dimension as well and another viewer suggested cutting the pieces on a slight angle to allow them to to sit in the way you described. Great idea on the sanding sticks. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your thoughts.

[@alanwasserman8176]

Great job Ken, when I get out of Rehab because of my back surgery I want to try that rose, it looks great, Ken where did you find the line drawing of the rose, Ken have a great weekend Thank you

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I just googled "rose line drawing" Alan and then chose the one I liked from there. Wishing you a speedy recovery sir. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@anthonyseiver7000]

Fascinating project and nice looking result. Instead of PVA, would CA glue and quick set spray be a good alternative for sticking the petals together?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I have never been a fan to CA glue Anthony. Sadly, I find CA to be a temporary joint. Would it work on this project? Yes. Would it last? Probably not. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your question.

[@Intarsia82]

It's always a good idea to number each part. I number the master copy before making the working copy. After the parts are cut with the working copy, I transfer the number to the bottom of the piece. If the work gets accidentally scambled, it can be reassembled by following the numbers on the master copy.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Not a bad idea at all. Thanks for tuning in and thanks for chiming in with your suggestion.

[@DarlingDarla16]

Looks great! 😊What product did you use to clean off the sanding drum?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That "product" is a crepe block. They are available at most woodworking suppliers or on Amazon. They do an amazing job of cleaning your sand paper, sanding belts and drums and prolonging their life. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

[@MultiMig29]

Hi Ken I started the Christmas bear that you showed how to make,beatiful work by the way,i would like to make this rose my next project and i wonder what would look like if the finish was flock red or yellow, what do you think..Please forgive my spelling i´m writing and enjoing your projects from Argentina,thank you Oscar..

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I think the flocking would look amazing Oscar. I hope that you give it a try and that you will consider sending me some photos of your finished project. Thanks for tuning in.

[@MultiMig29]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Hi Ken thank you for responding so quickly i started one and it´s not easy but I´m working on it,the thing is i dont know how to upload photos yet jajaja

[@victorhopper6774]

i wonder if it was cut from a end grain blank if it would look different?. its a pretty piece anyway.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It would look a little different but it would also be extremely fragile and each piece would be a nightmare to shape or sand due to the fragile direction of the grain. Thanks for tuning in .

[@frankherring6253]

Hey Ken! My wife was a Veteran of the United States Navy and I intend to make a display case for her flag out of some 3”X 3” cedar I have. I think the rose on it would look great. Any suggestions on working with cedar such as glue and finish? Thanks for the great videos Ken!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Cedar is a pretty forgiving wood to use Franks but it is also fragile so you will want to be careful with the smaller parts. Any wood glue will work perfectly with cedar as the glues are not species specific. As for the finish, cedar looks great with a regular varnish applied to it. It really brings out the colour of the cedar and only looks better and better as it ages. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show. I'd love to see your project when it's done.

[@RockingKRanchTX]

Assuming the crate block is the same as a sanding belt cleaner stick?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It is actually called a crepe block and yes, it is the same as a sanding belt cleaning stick...which by the way, is a crepe block. Crepe is basically the material that it is made of. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your question.

[@ronniefields4166]

What is that you used to clean your sandpaper?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I use a crepe block Ronnie. It works really well and extends the life of your sandpaper. You can get them at most woodworking suppliers. Heck, even Amazon carries them. www.amazon.com/Abrasive-Cleaning-Sanding-Sandpaper-Skateboard/dp/B08CNNM96B/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3C4VJZDI1C5CL&keywords=sandpaper+cleaner&qid=1704109978&sprefix=sandpaper+cleaner%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-9 I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@mozpogson3639]

Try shortening the pieces from the inside out so you get a more rose shape.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You can definitely do that as well. You can even cut your pieces on a slight angle so that they slide a little and recess toward the middle. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestion. It's appreciated.

[@debbiestrotz6917]

what glue and glue dispenser are you using?

[@debbiestrotz6917]

also, what sandpaper cleaning block are you using?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Hi Debbie. The glue that I used for this project is just normal, every day yellow wood glue. Any brand will do. As for the glue dispenser, I use a glue bot. You can find them here. www.amazon.ca/FastCap-02182-HighBot-6-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B073WPJX2R/ref=sr_1_8?crid=G4HZ2IGK9MSK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cr7yOo4sWkJ2dksXcYC8kdLhZFVK1ksnTRXFNwtyKlU0L4S-2pOhCvE8VRy5287UpHyJkjwmvwrpC4DjYfY2nBI9VkcTJBG_1g2ii8s-lu1UYFZ0YgrYa4RuPYQddrGb7-YjV5TwU2sfnlnotGWVT5Khh7pvaUXGb92ty0kDustqKIV0RCY_gU5c1HN0wPtGt5DbaEaX8vhgaDyHbwFYka3ImbdfxcdR4bwKnGfEwRWIamTkuaZGp-s_ZkCMnRgeB3BemmGmqxCS1HdeecYRlgaW4ouO0Y-iQENP51PHxNtyRz21487qc7L-6PjHYNATaxHWjX4lPrneChGCwAsCoBTuc3MD8iVNjbnKTloQLFqS8oOsm5IGK7cLCrOdT-U9_WGDnNBMaUqLXxwhhW2l5-JG79-7zx600GAuJdg095Fo6tQgie6EJSKm0kC_8Juq.pzJ9aAjrha-WXbhE4LSHrvw3DaTkaNBmbd0rilpX6FI&dib_tag=se&keywords=glue+bot&qid=1738894750&sprefix=glue+bo%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-8 They are also available at Lee Valley tools as well. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Just saw your second question. The crepe block that I am using is this one. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/supplies/sanding/accessories/20192-crepe-blocks I hope this helps.

[@lawrencealdridge-yk6dm]

JUST A HINT I USE AN SIPHON STYLE AIR BRUSH TO DO SOME OF MY PROJECTS AND CLEANE MINERAL SPIRITS

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for chiming in with your advice. It's appreciated. Thanks for tuning in.

[@rickobrien1583]

Where do you get a "crate block' what is it made of? TY in advance if anyone knows..

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's actually a crepe block Rick. You can get them at most woodworking stores, on Amazon or Lee Valley. Here's a couple of links. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/supplies/sanding/accessories/20192-crepe-blocks www.amazon.ca/WCIC-Abrasive-Cleaning-Sander-Woodworking/dp/B09STPCHKP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=26SDQIWOELU4O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TB8GdV6wtZu7nQTDlpBKpY9kcPTFASPp_xlRxHZTaP83N85vej_rA9tQExp3qG01bjEDKiRo2E-aSJXE4ASdm7zyGJM8japrSzwRNxNuIQ9hxsWYJh8IohRo0kMLgjGJ6-FUJ5KiVqr7GQLAchzs9bIGzpqX3r108J0FsvHGA7q3BGbuk0hwPLbfN9P0ZCPJW4fpPVk2AeVZiT3aVtZFSRQ5TSP0NetuXg_Sr6HDeZRFZolZTdKUbvvSm_BUNeMocBqSN9_vx8EYxhYzBT4NmJ1pc5oWM8Hz1EwXuRdOrbg.nWmA0hTXh4uMlmOwTwsIFStCBRZdPTMcc1zfshPlQoo&dib_tag=se&keywords=sand%2Bpaper%2Bcleaner&qid=1728297886&sprefix=sand%2Bpapaer%2Bcleane%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@rickobrien1583]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Ah I heard you wrong. No wonder I could not find a crate block lol The term is new to me. Thank you for the clarification I'm just a beginner. I'm currently shopping for a decent scroll saw and doing my initial research.

[@jackhaynes9864]

Inlay it back in to the board it came out of and make a jewelry box.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Great idea Jack. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestion. It's appreciated.

[@janehiatt1]

Could this technique be used to make a poppy?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You certainly can Jane. In fact, 9 years ago, I produced a show demonstrating exactly that. If you are interested in that older show, you can find it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKi0ZIGoj66Gn7c. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to ask your question.

[@FuzzyLiger]

Could you wrap the core in blue tape and drill a whole in a new block of wood to superglue it in to then continue placing out the center? Could you also do two thinner peace’s of wood on top of each other and then mix and match two different types of wood petals. Blue tape and super glue to hold them together?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The methods that I demonstrate here on the show are just a suggestion and there are many different ways of doing it and experimenting with it. Your suggestions sound like they would work just fine. You just have to give them a try. Thanks for tuning in to the show. Good luck on your project.

[@maxw9792]

What is the crate block? Can't find a item under that name

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It is a crepe block and they are available at most woodworking suppliers and even on amazon. Here's a link. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/supplies/sanding/accessories/20192-crepe-blocks I hope it helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@sturobertson9367]

Where do I get the plans for this I want to make one. Anyone made a thistle!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

There are no plans. As I stated in the video, I just used a "rose line drawing" that I found by searching it on google. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

[@brendapauli6647]

What is a crate block?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's not a crate block but rather a crepe block and it is used to clean sanding belts and discs. You can get them at most woodworking suppliers and even amazon sells them. Here's a link. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/supplies/sanding/accessories/20192-crepe-blocks I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@larrylcwoodworks.6803]

Hi Ken I reading injoyed this one, I had an idea to help with glue up what if since you have all the pieces in the main block of wood could you tape across the face of the pieces then flip over the block and using ca glue just glue the bottoms possibly using tooth pics around the outside cut to tighten up the pieces, just an idea let me know what you think.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Whatever method works Larry. I've never tried your method but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I may have to try it some time. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for chiming in with your suggestion. I love it.

[@rogertyler3237]

How About Using A Rotary Tool With A Spiral Saw Blade To Cut It Out To Cut

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You could, but the problem with that, is the amount of material that is lost due to the kerf of the spiral cutting rotary tool blade. The pieces of the rose would never fit back together properly. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

[@collettelemons8892]

If you mess up and start on the outside... Use painters tape to hold it together and just keep going. Some projects are too tight to drill a hole.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

There's always a way to correct mistakes to a certain degree Collette. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your great suggestion.