This Scroll Saw Template Trick Changes EVERYTHING!

There is a different, maybe better way, to use templates in your scroll saw projects. Here’s what I do to get the best looking scroll saw art…
Skip the painter’s tape. Skip using packing tape to stick your template to your board. Go with contact paper! Contact paper is the perfect thing for sticking a paper template to wood. It peels off the wood easily. It doesn’t leave a sticky mess. It’s clear, so you can see the wood grain. Contact paper is also large. That means you don’t have to use a million painter’s tape strips to cover a large board. Apply contact paper, spray your paper template with adhesive, and then stick onto your contact paper. Cut out the template or shapes with your scroll saw. When you’re done, simply peel off the template and you are left with a perfect surface.
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[@ronhochhalter3491]

Great idea with the contact paper, I recently purchased some inexpensive vinyl adhesive printer paper. Basically skipped the step of having to glue the pattern to the contact paper. My first reservation was how strong the adhesive would hold to the wood. I actually tried it first on MDF for some small letters I was cutting for a sign. To my surprise it did not lift even in tight fret work spaces. It was super easy to remove the pattern and left no residue. It's super frustrating when I get deep into a project and the pattern starts to lift off my material. Just as frustrating when the patterns twist and tear when you drill access holes for fret work, I do a lot of detailed fret work pieces that require lots of holes. I can lose parts of the pattern if the pattern material lifts durning the drilling process. I often take the time to chamfer the holes in the pattern to prevent the material from rolling up. This is only an issue with very tight detailed patterns. Thanks for your ideas for scrolling, enjoyed the video.

[@josephhargrove4319]

Thanks. Great tip. I'll try the clear contact paper but I'll still always cover my template with packing tape. It keeps the template paper (inevitably white inkjet paper) from fuzzing at the edges where it's cut by the blade or the spindle sander I use to clean up edges. richard --

[@NewtonMakesArt]

Totally agree! In another video, I'll talk about when I do and do not put tape over it.

[@WizzardofOdds]

Just like spray paint, turn the can upside down and spray it. It should clear the nozzle.

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Once again thought I knew everything about the subject but watched anyway cause I like the presenter. Cardboard box and long handled forceps (I already have them) bingo, another good reason to not scroll past a “Newton Makes”. You make my shop life better in so many little ways.

[@markbuccowich8239]

How hard is it to remove the contact paper once piece is cut?

[@SmoothAlf]

Thank you for the tips & tricks, especially the cleaning ones. Most times I get lazy on looking up the best cleaning methods, and they don't normally get included in kids, so thank you!

[@patmfitz]

Thanks! I immediately ordered some contact paper.

[@0330Scooter]

It also some how cools the saw blade while cutting

[@mikeyeary6257]

I wasn't aware that there was clear contact paper. Thanks for the tip!

[@migz980]

I can't wait to see that Deadpool project you're working on

[@MCsCreations]

Thanks a bunch for the tips, Billy! 😊 But I hope you never need to build an rc airplane in the experimental airlines style! 😂 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@johnconklin9039]

Completely agree with contact paper. Definitely the easiest way. I cheapest I've found is ordering a case at a time from the dollar store.

[@NewtonMakesArt]

Great suggestion!

[@michaelgray4601]

Ever try "Transfer Tape" for vinyl graphics? It comes in different sticky-ness. Is that a word? Anyway... Suggestion.

[@NewtonMakesArt]

I haven't but it could be worth trying!

[@michaellevine6019]

Can you print the image on the contact paper?????

[@NewtonMakesArt]

You might be able to. I've never looked for printable contact paper. That could be useful.