Scroll Saw Workbook: Learn to Use Your Scroll Saw in 25 Skill-Building Chapters

Rating:
Summary: Supportive book for beginners
Review: I am a beginner with a scroll saw and was very pleased to find Mr. Nelson's workbook. Although I have not yet begun the exercises (I intend to start this weekend), I have read all the chapters and am very excited. He starts out with just the basics (following lines and making turns) and works on up including stack cutting and creating a cute fish puzzle. Each lesson teaches you something new and in practicing the lesson you produce a finished project. I definately recommend this book.

Rating:
Summary: The only reason it doesn't get five stars..
Review: Is because of the misleading book design -That is, that the cover photos show the book as if done in a "lay flat" spiral design, when actually it's a fake-out piece of artwork on the cover. I know this sound's too picky, but many times the selling point for an instruction book is the ability to lay flat on the bench to allow for easier hands-on instruction.
All else considered, John Nelson is well known and respected for his imaginative scroll saw designs, and the book is very concise and would be a help to anyone.

Rating:
Summary: The only reason it doesn't get five stars..
Review: Is because of the misleading book design -That is, that the cover photos show the book as if done in a "lay flat" spiral design, when actually it's a fake-out piece of artwork on the cover. I know this sound's too picky, but many times the selling point for an instruction book is the ability to lay flat on the bench to allow for easier hands-on instruction.
All else considered, John Nelson is well known and respected for his imaginative scroll saw designs, and the book is very concise and would be a help to anyone.