Easter Rabbit and Stand Is an Easy Beginner Scroll Saw Project

This cute Easter rabbit with its own stand is a great beginner scroll saw project. 

Here are the supplies that you'll need for your Easter Rabbit and Stand:

• Rabbit and Stand Template
• Wood blank to fit the template
• Proxxon DS 460 Scroll Saw
• Proxxon Delta Sander OZI/E
• Proxxon Precision Vice FMZ (optional)

Let's make the Easter Rabbit and Stand:

Note: The pattern template includes three sizes. The large and medium rabbit are designed for ¼" thick wood. The smallest is designed for 1/8" thick wood. Other thicknesses can be used, but the receiving slot in the rabbit and stand must be adjusted to the thickness of the substrate that you are using. Make these adjustment on the pattern before cutting the shapes.

1. Cover one side of the blank with painter's tape. Mist the back side of the pattern with spray adhesive, and mount on the taped blank. The painter's tape makes removal of the pattern easy without leaving any sticky residue.
   
   
   
2. Cut out the rabbit and stand shapes on the scroll saw.
   
   
   
3. Use the Delta sander to sand and smooth all surfaces. I have mounted my Delta sander in the precision vice which allows me the use of both hands in manipulating the piece for sanding.
   
   
   
4. If necessary, finish with hand sanding with a fine grit of sandpaper.
   
   
   
5. Here are my cut and sanded pieces.
   
   
   
6. The pieces are now ready for the finish coat. I chose FolkArt Milk Paints, but the rabbit and stand could be finished with wood oil, paste wax, or acrylic paints.
   
   
   
7. Enjoy your Easter rabbit and stand.
   

Carole