First off I want to thank you for allowing me to join this group. I've already found some very valueable information for a novice scroller.

 

My question is this. I made my first 3-D rose out of 3 x 1 1/2 inch x 1 1/2 inch piece of wood. It turned out okay for a first try, but I was a bit nervous that my fingers were so close to the blade while cutting such a small and thicker , than I am used to cutting, piece of wood.

Is there a jig or technique I can use to make me feel more comfortable with this or do I just have to be very careful?

 

I want to eventually make a chess set.

 

Thanks in advance for any advice.

James