Adv Turn: Sgmntd 'Polka-Dot' Bowl

Number of sessions: 3
Course Fee: $35

Prerequisites:

Materials: Included in fee

Objectives:

  1. Design, cut, glue-up, and turn an attractive bowl composed of individual wood segments. This project will provide practical experience in segmented design, turning techniques, and decorative enhancements. See this link for an example of the finished bowl:
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Description:

Design the geometry and composition of a segmented bowl, calculate and prepare a material cut-list, cut segments according to the cut-list using a jig for accuracy, assemble the segments into rings, assemble the rings into a bowl blank, and turn a finished bowl from the blank. Precision in design and stock preparation will be emphasized, and many aspects of bowl turning will be involved in completing the project.

Day 1: Discuss the theory of segmentation and the various approaches to cutting and assembling segments, design the geometry and composition of a Polka-Dot bowl, calculate and prepare a cut-list for each element of the bowl, and discuss selecting, mill, and gluing-up suitable stock. Use a precision jig to cut the required segments, then glue-up the individual segments into precise, gap-free rings.

Day 2: Clean up and assemble the glued-up rings into a complete bowl blank and mount the blank on a glue block ready for turning.

Day 3: Turn a completed bowl with polka-dot ornamentation from the assembled blank.

View an example by pasting the link below into a browser...

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