LumberJocks Woodworking Forum banner

Get a grip on that bowl

8K views 6 replies 6 participants last post by  SPalm 
#1 ·
Get a grip on that bowl

Sometimes I feel that a bowl needs a little help. Maybe a spout, a handle or just a little something extra. One way that I like to do it is by leaving extra material when I turn it, then removing most of it. Addition by subtraction.

Wood Machine tool Auto part Engineering Gas


That big fat lip on this bowl is now this leaf shaped handle.

Wood Flooring Floor Rectangle Hardwood


I think of what I want the handle to look like, then I think about how it looks in profile, the side view.When I have it how I want, I cut off what must go. I used a bandsaw, but it could be done with hand tools. In this case it looks this way.

Tableware Dishware Wood Serveware Mixing bowl


I use a combination of hand tools and a Dremel tool to shape the handle. Whatever works.

Grain orientation is important here. You want the long grain for strength in the handle.

These were done basically the same way.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/48540
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/34144

Another example.

Wood Chair Audio equipment Automotive tire Gas

Hat Wood Sun hat Chair Costume hat


You can turn a fat lip into whatever your imagination can dream up. I've got an idea for a bird bowl, but so far all I have to show is firewood.
 

Attachments

See less See more
10
#2 ·
Get a grip on that bowl

Sometimes I feel that a bowl needs a little help. Maybe a spout, a handle or just a little something extra. One way that I like to do it is by leaving extra material when I turn it, then removing most of it. Addition by subtraction.

Wood Machine tool Auto part Engineering Gas


That big fat lip on this bowl is now this leaf shaped handle.

Wood Flooring Floor Rectangle Hardwood


I think of what I want the handle to look like, then I think about how it looks in profile, the side view.When I have it how I want, I cut off what must go. I used a bandsaw, but it could be done with hand tools. In this case it looks this way.

Tableware Dishware Wood Serveware Mixing bowl


I use a combination of hand tools and a Dremel tool to shape the handle. Whatever works.

Grain orientation is important here. You want the long grain for strength in the handle.

These were done basically the same way.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/48540
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/34144

Another example.

Wood Chair Audio equipment Automotive tire Gas

Hat Wood Sun hat Chair Costume hat


You can turn a fat lip into whatever your imagination can dream up. I've got an idea for a bird bowl, but so far all I have to show is firewood.
Cool bowl.
 

Attachments

#3 ·
Get a grip on that bowl

Sometimes I feel that a bowl needs a little help. Maybe a spout, a handle or just a little something extra. One way that I like to do it is by leaving extra material when I turn it, then removing most of it. Addition by subtraction.

Wood Machine tool Auto part Engineering Gas


That big fat lip on this bowl is now this leaf shaped handle.

Wood Flooring Floor Rectangle Hardwood


I think of what I want the handle to look like, then I think about how it looks in profile, the side view.When I have it how I want, I cut off what must go. I used a bandsaw, but it could be done with hand tools. In this case it looks this way.

Tableware Dishware Wood Serveware Mixing bowl


I use a combination of hand tools and a Dremel tool to shape the handle. Whatever works.

Grain orientation is important here. You want the long grain for strength in the handle.

These were done basically the same way.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/48540
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/34144

Another example.

Wood Chair Audio equipment Automotive tire Gas

Hat Wood Sun hat Chair Costume hat


You can turn a fat lip into whatever your imagination can dream up. I've got an idea for a bird bowl, but so far all I have to show is firewood.
Thanks, Hairy!
wow, gotta say, I'd never heard of this technique but you can bet I'll be trying this in the future. I still think about your really cool ice cream scoops, and how by mounting your stock on a different axis you can achieve some great sculptural effects. I've got a request for some hog-scraper candlestick holders, and I've been putting it off because I did not feel too sure about turning separate finger-ring holders…with this technique I'm pretty sure I can turn the candlestick holders AND finger-holds from one integral piece of stock. I've got to wait for a chance to clear the decks, about 3 more pressing obligations, then it's back to the lathe, front and center. Thanks for the inspiration, Hairy!
 

Attachments

#4 ·
Get a grip on that bowl

Sometimes I feel that a bowl needs a little help. Maybe a spout, a handle or just a little something extra. One way that I like to do it is by leaving extra material when I turn it, then removing most of it. Addition by subtraction.

Wood Machine tool Auto part Engineering Gas


That big fat lip on this bowl is now this leaf shaped handle.

Wood Flooring Floor Rectangle Hardwood


I think of what I want the handle to look like, then I think about how it looks in profile, the side view.When I have it how I want, I cut off what must go. I used a bandsaw, but it could be done with hand tools. In this case it looks this way.

Tableware Dishware Wood Serveware Mixing bowl


I use a combination of hand tools and a Dremel tool to shape the handle. Whatever works.

Grain orientation is important here. You want the long grain for strength in the handle.

These were done basically the same way.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/48540
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/34144

Another example.

Wood Chair Audio equipment Automotive tire Gas

Hat Wood Sun hat Chair Costume hat


You can turn a fat lip into whatever your imagination can dream up. I've got an idea for a bird bowl, but so far all I have to show is firewood.
Hi Hairy, thanks for showing how it is done, so easy really but still awesome.
 

Attachments

#5 ·
Get a grip on that bowl

Sometimes I feel that a bowl needs a little help. Maybe a spout, a handle or just a little something extra. One way that I like to do it is by leaving extra material when I turn it, then removing most of it. Addition by subtraction.

Wood Machine tool Auto part Engineering Gas


That big fat lip on this bowl is now this leaf shaped handle.

Wood Flooring Floor Rectangle Hardwood


I think of what I want the handle to look like, then I think about how it looks in profile, the side view.When I have it how I want, I cut off what must go. I used a bandsaw, but it could be done with hand tools. In this case it looks this way.

Tableware Dishware Wood Serveware Mixing bowl


I use a combination of hand tools and a Dremel tool to shape the handle. Whatever works.

Grain orientation is important here. You want the long grain for strength in the handle.

These were done basically the same way.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/48540
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/34144

Another example.

Wood Chair Audio equipment Automotive tire Gas

Hat Wood Sun hat Chair Costume hat


You can turn a fat lip into whatever your imagination can dream up. I've got an idea for a bird bowl, but so far all I have to show is firewood.
@ poopiekat. I've thought about candlestick holders like that, just haven't tried yet. It should work.

@Cher. If it wasn't easy, I couldn't do it. Have fun with it.
 

Attachments

#6 ·
Get a grip on that bowl

Sometimes I feel that a bowl needs a little help. Maybe a spout, a handle or just a little something extra. One way that I like to do it is by leaving extra material when I turn it, then removing most of it. Addition by subtraction.

Wood Machine tool Auto part Engineering Gas


That big fat lip on this bowl is now this leaf shaped handle.

Wood Flooring Floor Rectangle Hardwood


I think of what I want the handle to look like, then I think about how it looks in profile, the side view.When I have it how I want, I cut off what must go. I used a bandsaw, but it could be done with hand tools. In this case it looks this way.

Tableware Dishware Wood Serveware Mixing bowl


I use a combination of hand tools and a Dremel tool to shape the handle. Whatever works.

Grain orientation is important here. You want the long grain for strength in the handle.

These were done basically the same way.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/48540
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/34144

Another example.

Wood Chair Audio equipment Automotive tire Gas

Hat Wood Sun hat Chair Costume hat


You can turn a fat lip into whatever your imagination can dream up. I've got an idea for a bird bowl, but so far all I have to show is firewood.
That is one clever technique.
Thanks for sharing it.
 

Attachments

#7 ·
Get a grip on that bowl

Sometimes I feel that a bowl needs a little help. Maybe a spout, a handle or just a little something extra. One way that I like to do it is by leaving extra material when I turn it, then removing most of it. Addition by subtraction.

Wood Machine tool Auto part Engineering Gas


That big fat lip on this bowl is now this leaf shaped handle.

Wood Flooring Floor Rectangle Hardwood


I think of what I want the handle to look like, then I think about how it looks in profile, the side view.When I have it how I want, I cut off what must go. I used a bandsaw, but it could be done with hand tools. In this case it looks this way.

Tableware Dishware Wood Serveware Mixing bowl


I use a combination of hand tools and a Dremel tool to shape the handle. Whatever works.

Grain orientation is important here. You want the long grain for strength in the handle.

These were done basically the same way.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/48540
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/34144

Another example.

Wood Chair Audio equipment Automotive tire Gas

Hat Wood Sun hat Chair Costume hat


You can turn a fat lip into whatever your imagination can dream up. I've got an idea for a bird bowl, but so far all I have to show is firewood.
That is really cool.
You one clever dude.

Thanks,
Steve
 

Attachments

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top