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

How to Make a Climbing Bear Toy

 This classic child's toy is the perfect project for Proxxon tools.

Supplies and Equipment

• 6" x 7" x ½" MDF or hardwood
• 56" length of cord 
• 2 ¾" wooden beads or candle cups
• Climbing Bear Pattern
• Proxxon Scroll Saw DS 460
• Proxxon Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E
• Proxxon Drill Stand MB 200
• Proxxon Delta Sander OZI/E

Instructions

1. Mount the climbing bear pattern on the MDF. 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 made removal of the pattern easy without leaving any sticky residue.
   
   
   
2. Cut the bear on the scroll saw.
   
   
   
3. The hash marks on the bear's paw indicate the channel for the cord. Mark the center between the hash marks on the edge of the paw.
   
   
   
4. Adjust the angle of the drill stand to 55°.
   
   
   
5. Drill a hole in each paw to follow the direction of the hash marks.
   
   
   
6. Cut hanging rod 7" long x ¾" wide. Measure and mark holes for cord.
   
   
   
7. Drill holes in the hanging rod using a piece of waste wood under the rod to minimize tear out.
   

   

   
   
   
   
8. If necessary, sand edges with Delta sander.
   
   
   
9. Paint with FolkArt acrylic paints. Optionally, add facial features.
10. Cut cord into two 25" lengths and on 6" length. Thread the 25" cords through the end holes of the hanging rod, bear's paws, and candle cups, tying knots to secure them in place. Thread the 6" cord through the center hole of the hanging rod and make a loop for hanging. Secure in place with knots.
11. Make the bear climb—hang by the center loop and alternately pull one cord then the other. Continue until the bear has "climbed" to reach the hanging rod. Release the cords, and the bear slides back down.
    
    

Carole

Pot Vent

This handy little gadget is a great addition to my kitchen tools. This pot vent is perfect for those times when I need to let off a little steam!!

I started by adhering the pattern to my plywood blank.

I covered the plywood with painter's tape, sprayed the reverse side of the pattern with spray adhesive, then mounted the pattern on the tape-covered wood.

I used my Proxxon Scroll Saw to cut out the pot vents.

Next, was a quick sanding session using my Proxxon Delta Sander. The sanding discs mount on the sander with hook-and-loop backing, so swapping out sanding discs of different grits makes it easy to use. And, the triangle shaped sanding head makes getting into tight spots a breeze.

Since these little duckies are going to be exposed to moisture, I coated them with resin to complete seal the surfaces, and hung them to dry. I inserted a corsage pin into an unobtrusive area so I could coat all the surfaces at one time, and suspend them for drying.

These cute little pan vents are a great addition to any kitchen, and they make an unusual gift.