What is the best tool for cutting shapes in wood?
A jigsaw is used for larger pieces, and shapes. For smaller shapes, letters, crafts, etc. the best saw for the job is a scroll saw. This saw consists of a table for your stock to rest on, with a vertical jigging blade which operates as you feed the wood into it. Scroll saws allow you to keep both hands on the stock (wood) making it much easier to control and handle very fine cutting.
