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The Making of a Bowl

This first page shows the initial roughing process from log to round bowl blank. Blanks are turned to a 1 to 2 inch wall thickness.These are then put away to dry for a period from six months to two years.  Once properly dried, the finish turning begins.

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Starting out
Sawing out the pith
Trimming the Corners
Installing Face Plate to Hold it to the Lathe
Rough Blank Mounted to Lathe
Rough Turning of the Bowl
Preparing for Hollowing Inside of Bowl
Starting the Hollowing Process
Rough Hollowing Completed

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