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New Puzzle Pattern Added

Posted by Thomas Haapapuro on Tuesday, August 21, 2012,
We have had requests from a few of our customers for a new puzzle pattern. So we sat back, thought about it a bit, and came up with another new pattern. Carved and shaped as before, and with the same fun and challenging organic puzzle pieces, but this time we decided to think outside the square. I mean after all, one of the best things about a scroll saw is that you are not restricted to rectangular forms. So we created a puzzle shaped on the outside to mimic the shapes on the inside. And if ...
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Scroll Saw Book Nearing its Release!

Posted by Thomas Haapapuro on Saturday, August 11, 2012,
Our first book is nearly ready for release. It can be pre-ordered already at Amazon (click here for a direct link.)  The book is filled with a wide variety of new and exciting patterns for the scroll saw that will teach through example, starting with basic projects, and working up to complex and beautiful works of art. All of the patterns are new and never released, and include a wide variety of project types, from boxes to wall art, business card holders to flower vases.

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Newspaper article about our Founder released!

Posted by Thomas Haapapuro on Saturday, August 11, 2012,
Thomas Haapapuro spent several hours being interviewed for the Charlotte Observer's Arts Alive section. It was a fun interview where many aspects of Thomas' art were explored, including his first experiences with wood, learning the tools, development as an artist, and where he hopes art will take him. The interview also explores Thomas' goal to make art only from salvaged trees from around his neighborhood. To read the article, follow this link:

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/08/01/342...
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Artist Interview in Scroll Saw Magazine

Posted by Thomas Haapapuro on Wednesday, February 29, 2012,
Many of you may know that Thomas Haapapuro has written several articles for Scroll Saw Magazine over the years. In the current special issue, now on stands, you can find three of Thomas' patterns, and a two page interview with the artist. Two of the patterns are a special preview of patterns that will available in the new book by Thomas, available in July 2012.

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Featured in King Arthurs Tool Ad in Scroll Saw Magazine

Posted by Thomas Haapapuro on Wednesday, February 29, 2012,
Thomas Haapapuro has been using the products from King Arthur's Tools for several years now. These great guys from Florida make some truly liberating tools, which we have been using for several years now. Earlier this year, KA Tools approached Thomas about using one of his signature carved bowls in an advertisement, to showcase just what incredible things you can do with their tools, in particular, the Guenevere sanding system. Needless to say, we jumped at the chance to be associated with th...
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