scroll saw

American  

noun

1. a narrow saw mounted vertically in a frame and operated with an up-and-down motion, used for cutting curved ornamental designs.

2. such a saw mounted in a power-driven machine.

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scroll saw British  

noun

1. a saw with a narrow blade for cutting intricate ornamental curves in wood

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Etymology

Origin of scroll saw

First recorded in 1850–55

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scroll saw

Using jigsaws, band saws and a scroll saw, carpenters then cut those shapes from plywood, medium-density fiberboard and Masonite.

From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2021

He installed a scroll saw next to the bed in his studio apartment in Los Angeles.

From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2020

Case in point: One of his prize creations was a 48-inch cathedral clock he made with scroll saw designs and donated to a fundraiser 20 years ago.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2018

Earley likened the scroll saw to a sewing machine.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 4, 2017

N. Y., a scroll saw with outfit, a pair of skates, a magnifying glass and a wood-carving outfit for a collection of minerals, a desk or a cabinet.

From Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891 by Elverson, James