Free Scroll Saw Gear Patterns | 1:1 Scale Printable Cutting Templates

Handcrafted wooden clocks and automatons are classic scroll saw woodworking projects. GearDXF generates crisp, high-contrast black-and-white 1:1 physical scale PDF patterns specifically formatted for printing and pasting onto hardwood and plywood blanks.

Key Features

• True 1:1 scale PDF patterns compatible with standard home desktop printers
• High-contrast crisp black line geometry for effortless scroll saw blade tracking
• Includes exact center crosshair punch marks for drill press hole locations
• Generous tooth root clearances to simplify tight scroll saw blade turns
• Beautiful classic spoke cutouts: curved arms, teardrops, and circular pockets
• Free instant download with no memberships or book purchases required

Frequently Asked Questions

What scroll saw blade is best for cutting wooden gears?

A #2/0 or #3 reverse-tooth scroll saw blade is ideal for 1/4" (6mm) to 1/2" (12mm) Baltic birch plywood, leaving tear-out-free cuts on both top and bottom surfaces.

How do I attach the printed gear pattern to my wood blank?

Apply a light mist of temporary repositionable spray adhesive (such as 3M 77 or 3M 75) to the back of the paper pattern, press it firmly onto your sanded wood blank, and cut through the paper.

How do I drill the center axle hole accurately?

Always drill the center hole on a drill press BEFORE cutting the teeth. Clamping the blank and drilling first guarantees that the axle is perfectly concentric with the tooth pitch circle.