Articles & Tutorials

[Travis]

Hi all.  I've been posting a few articles in the Articles section and tutorials in the Project Workshop section recently.  These were generously provided by SSV members.  I think they're really cool.

I found a pretty good process of converting these articles to SSV, so I thought I'd put a callout for anybody who wants to submit an article.  I'd love to build up our Articles and Project Workshop library.  The goal is to make SSV a great resource for all scrollers.

Here's a quick breakdown of article types and requirements.  It's actually pretty easy.  I just need your expertise, and I'll make it look pretty when I post them.

 

Articles

• Articles can be anything scroll saw related.  We're always looking for tutorials on techniques, references. beginner articles, advanced tutorials, finishing techniques, etc.  The goal is education and sharing information that is useful for new and seasoned scrollers alike.
• We want these to feel like a magazine article.  Don't worry, you don't have to be an amazing author.  Goodness knows I'm not.  But we do want it to read like an article with complete sentences and thoroughly explained.
  • Articles can be presented in step-by-step method too, if that is more appropriate.
• Pictures are worth 1000 words.  We want to illustrate what we're talking about the best we can.  So please include photos or other illustrations that reinforce what you are discussing. 
  • I can crop and color correct photos when I post the article. 
  • Most phones takes really great pictures, so don't feel like you have to have an amazing camera.
• Look through our Articles section for some inspiration and how we have created other articles.

Project Workshop

• Project Workshop is reserved for specific projects, not broad subjects.  For example, we're making a farm tractor toy.  The idea is someone can follow the instructions step-by-step to make this project. 
• These should be presented in step-by-step format.
• Each step should have a photo showing that step.
• Please include a pattern where possible.  (Note:  Pattern downloads for project workshop is limited to SSV Patrons)
• Include 2 or 3 photos of the final project to include for the conclusion.
• Look through our Project Workshop for some inspiration and how we format our tutorials.

How To Deliver:

• Please make sure the article you submit was written by you and they're your photos.  I can't post articles from other people or books, even if they're out of print.  It's a copyright thing, and I don't want lawyers on my lawn.
  • Keep in mind copyrights when putting together Project Workshop tutorials.  We can't make sports teams, or other licensed/copyrighted/trademarked projects.
• I can convert 2 types of documents easily:
  • Microsoft Word document.
    • You can PM or email me a Microsoft Word document.
  • Google Document
    • You can send me a link to the Google document by clicking the "Share" button in the upper right corner, then enter my email address (listed below)
    • Alternatively, you can click the  "Share" button in the upper right corner.  Then click "Copy Link" and send me the link via PM or email.
  • When you create your document, please embed your images into the document so I know where your pictures should go in the article.
• You can also send me the text and images separately through email or PM.
• I'll convert your article, crop photos, and make nice banners.  You will receive credit as the author.
• My contact info.
  • PM:  @Travis
  • Email:  travis[at]scrollsawvillage.com

[Travis]

Actually, if you written anything for a scroll saw or woodworking club and you don't mind sharing, I bet I can convert those too.  It has to be your article, though. 

[Dave Monk]

Thanks so much for what you do.

[Angelo]

Thank you very much for your continuous efforts and for all you do for us.

[OCtoolguy]

Yes, thanks are in order for all you do.

[meflick]

@Travis, thanks for all you do for the scrolling community here. 
 

there is a thread here in the village, from back in 2017 (has it really been that long ) that talked about compound cutting. Several of our members here gave a lot of good information and details in that thread that would be a great compilation perhaps for an article. CharleyL gave a pretty detail description post referencing that free compound reindeer as an example, but there is a lot of helpful tips and tricks from several sprinkled through out the thread. It was quite helpful to me and was the encouragement I needed back then to give compound cutting a try. It might be a good “article” that could be fairly easily compiled from that thread.

https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/24171-compound-cutting-wood/#comment-262796

several people in that thread also wanted to know how one creates a compound cut pattern. I have never seen anyone explain how that is done, so if anyone knows and can explain, it too would be a great resource for an article.

just throwing couple ideas out there.

[barb.j.enders]

Thanks Travis.  I look forward to spending some time with the articles.

[rjweb]

i don't know what we would do without you, you make a great home for all of us, RJ

[don watson]

Thanks Travis,

I like your helpful ways to keep this family together and I do really appreciate all the work you do for us.

[john nelson]

On 5/19/2022 at 9:43 AM, meflick said:

@Travis, thanks for all you do for the scrolling community here. 
 

there is a thread here in the village, from back in 2017 (has it really been that long ) that talked about compound cutting. Several of our members here gave a lot of good information and details in that thread that would be a great compilation perhaps for an article. CharleyL gave a pretty detail description post referencing that free compound reindeer as an example, but there is a lot of helpful tips and tricks from several sprinkled through out the thread. It was quite helpful to me and was the encouragement I needed back then to give compound cutting a try. It might be a good “article” that could be fairly easily compiled from that thread.

https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/24171-compound-cutting-wood/#comment-262796

several people in that thread also wanted to know how one creates a compound cut pattern. I have never seen anyone explain how that is done, so if anyone knows and can explain, it too would be a great resource for an article.

just throwing couple ideas out there.

It is VERY difficult to create a compound cut project .......I have tried many times and ended up with animals with two heads and 6 legs........Lol.     Dianna Thompson is a genius at this.   Check out her name on the web to find her work and books with Fox.   

[meflick]

@john nelsonThanks John. I agree with you about Dianna Thompson and her skill with creating compound cut patterns. I am very familiar with her from the older magazines where she regularly had articles as well as own several of her books. Unfortunately, it seems she retired from creating patterns a few years back and no longer has her website. What I saw, it seems she got a bit burnt out with it all. A loss for all of us, but definitely can understand for her.

what I have been wondering about, and believe to be correct, if you were the John A. Nelson who also has been published and printed in magazines and your own books (at least 10 I think I saw) with Fox Chapel. i have read many of your articles and some books as well if you are the same John Nelson (and I believe that you are one and the same.)  it is great to have you here and sharing your knowledge (whether it is the same John Nelson or not. ) Thank you for all you have done for the scrolling community as well.

When I got interested in scrolling about 6 years ago, I purchased the Scroll Saw Workbook to help get me started.

Edited May 26, 2022 by meflick
Typo (but I probably missed some 😉🤫)

[john nelson]

12 hours ago, meflick said:

@john nelsonThanks John. I agree with you about Dianna Thompson and her skill with creating compound cut patterns. I am very familiar with her from the older magazines where she regularly had articles as well as own several of her books. Unfortunately, it seems she retired from creating patterns a few years back and no longer has her website. What I saw, it seems she got a bit burnt out with it all. A loss for all of us, but definitely can understand for her.

what I have been wondering about, and believe to be correct, if you were the John A. Nelson who also has been published and printed in magazines and your own books (at least 10 I think I saw) with Fox Chapel. i have read many of your articles and some books as well if you are the same John Nelson (and I believe that you are one and the same. it is great to have you here and sharing your knowledge (whether it is the same John Nelson or not. ) Thank you for call you have the scrolling community as well.

when I got interested in scrolling about 6 years ago, I purchased the Scroll Saw Workbook to help get me started.

I am but don't tell anyone..........................   Lol

[OCtoolguy]

16 hours ago, john nelson said:

I am but don't tell anyone..........................   Lol

John, you sly dog! Take a bow. I've learned so much from doing your patterns I can't begin to thank you enough. I do look forward to possibly becoming one of you makers. I'm still waiting for the patterns to arrive.