I looked for patterns for a long time and couldn't find anything I liked and there didn't seem to be anything for a large size dinosaur. Always work safe with the proper safety equipment and guards on your tools. SAFETY FIRST Always wear eye and hearing protection. I highly recommend using these resources for your safety and for the most efficient use of the tool. There are also local woodworking clubs that offer classes at very reasonable rates for beginners.

A lot of communities have classes at local colleges on the proper use of tools and machinery. If you are not familiar with a tool then you should ask someone who is to show you the proper way to use it. NOTE: If you plan on using any tool for a project please make sure you are familiar with the tool and all of the dangers associated with it.

Not all of the tools in this list are required, but will make the construction much easier. Sanding block with sandpaper - for some additional spot sanding when needed. Scroll saw - for cutting out the dinosaur pieces. Random orbit sander - for sanding the larger pieces. Oscillating belt and spindle sander - for sanding the faces of the smaller pieces and the edges of the pieces when needed. Band saw - for rough cutting the pieces into more manageable sizes. Printer - for printing out the template pieces. I used Autocad, but Sketchup or 123D should work as well.

Computer and computer program to draw the parts. Tools The tools I used on the project were as follows: 1. Spray adhesive for sticking the template pieces to the wood for cutting. All wood pieces were left unfinished as adding a finish coat like polyurethane could affect the tightness of the interlocking joints of the pieces.

Baltic birch plywood for the dinosaur pieces.

Steve good dinosaur scroll saw pattern