Carole Rothman - Scroll Saw Wooden Bowls, Revised & Expanded Edition

Many people have helped and inspired me over the yearsespecially the staff at Fox Chapel, the members of its scroll saw forum, and my books readers, whose advice, support, and feedback have been immensely helpful. Im grateful to my best friend and partner, Joe Ilardo, for his continued and invaluable support, and for the many hours hes spent editing my work; my family, whose confidence has always been a comfort; and Dave van Ess, for his wonderful design apps and utilities. Sadly, shortly before this revision was begun, the scroll saw community lost one of its most ardent enthusiasts and mentors: Hanns Derke was a long-time friend and supporter, who convinced me early on that it takes a quality saw to do quality work.

Some photocopiers and home printers may not reproduce patterns accurately. To be sure your patterns are sized correctly, a test bar like the one at the right is given with each pattern. It will measure exactly 1" when the page is printed at the percentage designated for the pattern.

2009, 2019 by Carole Rothman and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

Scroll Saw Wooden Bowls, Revised & Expanded Edition (ISBN 978-1-56523-961-6) is a revised edition of Wooden Bowls from the Scroll Saw (ISBN 978-1-56523-433-8), published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. This revised edition includes nine new projects. The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

All photos have been provided by the author except for the ones , which are by Mike Mihalo Photography.

Print ISBN 978-1-56523-961-6
eISBN 978-1-60765-649-4

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Rothman, Carole, 1945- author.

Title: Scroll saw wooden bowls / Carole Rothman.

Other titles: Wooden bowls from the scroll saw

Description: Revised & expanded edition. | Mount Joy, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., [2019] | Revised edition of: Wooden bowls from the scroll saw. 2009. | Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2018059794 (print) | LCCN 2019000463 (ebook) | ISBN 9781607656494 (ebook) | ISBN 9781565239616 (softcover)

Subjects: LCSH: Scrollwork. | Jig saws. | Woodwork--Patterns. | Bowls (Tableware)

Classification: LCC TT190.6 (ebook) | LCC TT190.6 .R683 2019 (print) | DDC 684/.08--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018059794

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Its been almost ten years since the publication of Wooden Bowls from the Scroll Saw. Since that time, Ive tried many new designs, profiles, and laminations, without ever losing my fascination with scrolled bowls. The variety and beauty of the objects that can be made from small pieces of wood is nothing short of astounding.

Ive discovered tools, both virtual and actual, that open doors to new types of projects and to a greater level of precision. Ive fine-tuned my skills and increased my appreciation of the importance of seemingly small details. The overriding goal for this revision is to share what Ive learned with my readers by incorporating it, wherever relevant, into project instructions.

The publication of a new edition of this book has made it possible to add updated material in an organized and systematic manner. , originally titled Getting Started, has been completely revised. It now includes both basics essential for new bowl makers and material of interest to those with advanced skills.

The book retains 21 of the projects that appeared in the first edition, and has been expanded to include 9 additional ones. Some of the new projects have never been published; others have appeared in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. They all reflect growth and innovation that were still on the horizon when the first edition was published.

Whether youre new to making scrolled bowls or have many under your belt, youre sure to find projects youll enjoy and challenges that will help move your work to the next level.

My ongoing love affair with scrolled bowls lies somewhere between a passion and an addiction, and I wouldnt have it any other way!

- Carole

Basic Bowl and alternate, see

Scrolled-Top Bowl, see

Double-Swag Bowl, see

Embellish a Bowl with Plywood, see

Spalted Sycamore Flared-Rim Bowl, see

Basket Duo, see