Four Gnome Musicians | Scroll Saw Woodworking

In this video, I cut a four-piece gnome band and walk through the techniques that make the project fun and approachable. Using 1/2-inch poplar and a #5 Pegas Modified Geometry blade, I demonstrate how to create sharp interior and exterior corners, tight points, slot and tab bases, and smooth flowing curves. You'll see how I handle tricky nose and beard cuts, make accurate 90-degree turns, and adjust base slots for a perfect fit when lumber isn't exactly "1/2 inch." This project is based on a free pattern by Steve Good, and it's a great confidence builder if you're newer to the scroll saw or just enjoy character projects like this gnome band. Let me know in the comments what you'd name this band! A direct link to the pattern is here: www.stevedgood.com/gnomeband.pdf. To check out Steve's daily blog, go to www.scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com. For a complete discussion on how to choose the right-sized scroll saw blade for any project, check out my video on the subject:    • Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right ...   Bear Woods Supply is my source for the Pegas scroll saw and Pegas Modified Geometry blades. Their website is www.bearwood.com/?aff=BHW. (This is an affiliate link; I will receive a commission on any orders placed through this link.) Timestamps: 0:00 0:41 Blade size choice 1:00 Cutting tip for sharp points 1:50 90-degree turn cutting tip 2:35 Cutting the beard 3:50 Cutting the tab 5:22 2nd gnome - vocalist 5:36 3rd gnome - drummer 6:39 Cutting the drummer's beard 7:52 Making the bases 9:24 Test fit 9:57 Alternate marking method 10:22 Completed project