Working With Wood Books

History comes alive with more than 50 patterns for portraits of Civil War soldiers and battle scenes.  Scroll saw enthusiasts and patriots will enjoy making their own art of such famous figures as General Robert E. Lee, General Ulysses S. Grant, President Abraham Lincoln and of famous flags from the North and the South.  Each pattern is published at full-size, measuring 8 ½ by 11 inches per page.  For those who enjoy making every facet of their artwork, author Gary Browning includes two patterns for borders to frame the portraits.

Novice woodworkers will find a section on basic cutting instructions, including advice for selecting the right kind of saw blade and how to finish the project.  Some of the patterns included are suitable for inexperienced craftsmen, being simpler in design, while there are also complicated patterns offered to challenge even a master.  Special cutting notes are included where necessary to instruct on complicated techniques.