Maggie,

A hole is first drilled in each of the areas of the pattern that need to be removed. Then one end of the blade of the scroll saw is inserted through the hole, the blade tightened, and the cutting is done from there. The blade is loosened and inserted in the next hole and so on.

 

Scroll saws come in styles that use pinned blades or pinless blades. Those that  use pinned blades are limiting in the type of pattern you can use, as a much larger hole has to be drilled in order to feed the blade through the wood.  

 

Hope this helps answer your question, and feel free to ask if you need further explanation or have any other questions. We are here to help.

 

Tom

Maggie,

Here is a link that may help explain things better for you. Just click here.

 

Tom

I have only been at this for a few weeks and possibly this idea has been brought up before. After drilling my holes I lightly sand the fuzz on the back and then lightly press each hole with an awl (prick punch to some). This gives a beveled entrance to the hole for guiding the blade in. Only works on pieces which one side is exposed on the finished product.

 

 

Mike