Woodworker's Pattern Book, Updated & Expanded 2nd Edition

The ultimate collection of wildlife scroll saw patterns! Over 100 realistic, ready-to-use patterns based on the authors' photographic studies of live animals Expert advice for beginners getting started, plus scrolling tips & techniques Full color photo gallery of finish projects to inspire your creativity Patterns include exotic animals , plus big cats, predators, birds of prey, and more Create beautiful wooden animal portraits on the scroll saw! Are you a beginner woodworker? A lifelong enthusiast? There's something for everyone in Woodworker's Pattern Book, Updated & Expanded 2nd Edition . Inside, realistic ready-to-use patterns are provided for over 100 fascinating creatures, from exotic predators to familiar backyard friends. A full color photo gallery will inspire you with the range of impressive wildlife projects you can complete with this book! Father and son scroll sawing team Wayne and Jacob Fowler have expanded their list of gorgeous fretwork patterns which are based on their own extensive photographic studies of live animals, taken on location in the wild, in zoos, and in nature preserves. Each animal can be cut as a single, freestanding piece of wood. These high-quality vector patterns will give you a creative boost through every project. With 25 new patterns this expanded edition will quickly become a must-have for any scroll sawyer's shelf! You'll have everything you need to craft vivid, realistic wildlife: wolves, eagles, bears, zebras, foxes, lions, and more! Whether you want to learn expert tips and techniques for beginners or try more advanced patterns like exotic animals, Woodworker's Pattern Book has you covered from A to Zebra — including the high-quality vector patterns you'll need to get started. And if you need to catch up, you'll still find the critical sections on wood selection and preparation, blade selection, cutting, finishing, and displaying to round out your woodworking skills. This guide to creating beautiful wooden portraits of animals with your scroll saw contains over 100 realistic, ready-to-use patterns, including: Big Cats Sumatran Tiger in Repose Courting Lions Cheetah in the Shade Mother Cougar Jaguar Resting Watchful Leopard Predators Snarling Wolf Red Fox Polar Bear Black Bear with Cubs Florida Alligator Dire Wolf Birds of Prey Bald Eagle Perching Barn Owl with Mouse Red-Tailed Hawk Peregrine Falcon Osprey with Dinner North American Animals Big Horn Sheep Roaming Bison Black-Tailed Deer Wild Horse Galloping Free Bass-Voice Bullfrog Eastern Massauga Rattlesnake Jackrabbit Exotic Animals Wallowing Hippo Giraffe Mother and Child Shy Gorilla Wary Rhinoceros Savannah Zebra Indian Elephant Mother and Child Giant Panda Peacock Resplendent Don't miss this updated, expanded guide to the best woodworking ideas and patterns you can find in print!