Alan Stirt: Woodturner, Artist and Teacher
Student 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 shear 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.