Resources
Here are some files (in .pdf format) which students find useful.
Circle divided into 36 segments. (76 KB) This can be used as a template to divide a bowl into 36 equal segments. Print the image. Cut out the circle & tack it to a piece of plywood. Use the segments to mark the plywood. The lines from the center to the segment marks can extend as long as you like to create a divided circle of any size.
Circle divided into 48 segments. (78 KB) This can be used as a template to divide a bowl into 48 equal segments. Print the image. Cut out the circle & tack it to a piece of plywood. Use the segments to mark the plywood. The lines from the center to the segment marks can extend as long as you like to create a divided circle of any size.
Carving Jig. (19 KB) This is a quick & lightweight version of a carving jig I use to hold bowl for fluting & other types of carving. It is designed to be used with 2 lengths of 3/8" diameter threaded rod and 3/8" wing nuts.
Sources of Supply list. (23 KB) This is a list of hard to find tools and supplies that I mention in my demos.
Tool Shapes. (62 KB) Drawings of my two sheer scrapers and my detail gouge.
Bowl Driver. (31 KB) Drawings of a do-it-yourself bowl driver. Can used instead of a spur center to allow you to change the axis of a bowl on the lathe.