Step 7: Optional: Drilling Entry Holes
Most traditional wood bowls start with a solid piece of wood. To start cutting the rings, entry holes must be drilled at the same angle that will be used with the scroll saw to allow you to start cutting. If you have a good drill press and a strong thin bit, you can use this method.
However, I don't have a good drill press, so I can't make consistent entry holes. Therefore, I came up with a way to avoid having to drill them. I simply make the laminate in even halves and cut semi-circles which are later glued together to give full circles. That way I don't have to worry about the accuracy of entry holes or putting on/taking off my scroll saw blade. See the second picture below to see exactly what I'm talking about.
However, I don't have a good drill press, so I can't make consistent entry holes. Therefore, I came up with a way to avoid having to drill them. I simply make the laminate in even halves and cut semi-circles which are later glued together to give full circles. That way I don't have to worry about the accuracy of entry holes or putting on/taking off my scroll saw blade. See the second picture below to see exactly what I'm talking about.
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