Putting in this hole pattern is similar to the platform dowel pin holes I did earlier, in that I used X and Y coordinates for both hole locations. The starting point for these bands are in the center (left to right) and center (front to back). Once I had that, it's just making sure the number on my digital readout is correct according to my cheat sheet.
 

The hole patterns are slightly different for each band at the ends. I knew about this beforehand and thought I'd put the ends around the back where they won't show as much.
 

I'm going to use brass screws to hold the bands on, mainly for a nice contrast which should look pretty good. These are pretty small and I hope none of them break while I working with them because they're made out of soft material.

The bands need to be bent so they are somewhat round before they go on the base. But before I do that I'm needing to work on the base one more time before I remove my three jaw chuck so let's go back to work on the lathe again.
 

Working With Wood Again

I'm getting ready to machine the bottom of the base because I'm going to make a small removable plate that will be three inches in diameter.
 

Here I'm machining the three inch diameter, but I'm not able to machine the center because of the way I'm holding it. No problem as I'll machine the reminder on the mill.