Yes the tree of life was to heavy to scroll 36'',i tryed but it was too much and resorted to a jig saw with a narrow fine blade .a few pieces of the spruce branches broke of from vibration .i cut it vertical in my lap.the dewalt jig saw got heavy quick it took 27 hours of cutting just for the tree.The letters i cut 14" and 18 " on the dewalt scroll saw.