Bowl from a Flat Board (with 3 woods)

This is the full process of making a multi-wood flat boat and then by clever cutting and assembly, the flat board becomes a bowl.
All aspect of this process are covered in detail.

[@scottstubberud1137]

Is that a homemade bandsaw I see. Very nice! Impressive

[@jamesrvs]

Yes indeed. Made from plans and I'm happy to report it cuts thru an 8 inch log quite easily. I've also fine tuned it to cut thin veneers.

[@SilverBack.]

WOW that is a Great result

[@jamesrvs]

@SilverBack. Thanks for your comment!

[@DebraJoyW]

Great to see you dip your finger into the glue as just today I did the same.

[@jamesrvs]

@DebraJoyW. Thanks for your comment. Yes, dipping and spreading it on does work on narrow pieces. Sometimes I use a flat piece of wood to stress it smoothly on wider pieces

[@tobyssawdust2498]

how far apart are the pin holes on your board and thank you for the video

[@jamesrvs]

Hi toby's sawdust, Thanks for your question. I used 3/4" spacing for the angled cuts on the band saw. This works fine for 3/4" or 13/16" thick boards. Hope this helps? I can also give advice if your boards are a different thickness or the band saw is set at other than 45 degrees.

[@tobyssawdust2498]

@@jamesrvs thank you and i hope your friend is doing ok

[@CharlesByler]

@@jamesrvsit😢

[@DebraJoyW]

Just one more question, how do we entice you to show us newer woodworkers the step by step of making that circle bandsaw jig??

[@jamesrvs]

@DebraJoyW I will keep your request in mind. Quite busy now with other projects

[@Vrsetter]

I'm new to lathe - did you glue a second base to the bottom circle to attach it to the lathe?

[@jamesrvs]

Hi @Vrsetter Thanks for your comment. Yes, I did. I created the second base and made it round by turning it. Then with the centering holes, glue it to the bottom. There is an alternate method to accomplish this, namely use a Forstner bit to cut a circle into the base. I didn't do so since I did not have Forstner bits of the right size.

[@Vrsetter]

Great idea! I’ll try the Forster approach. Really appreciate the fast response. Really nice product!

[@jamesrvs]

@vrsetter please subscribe and ring the bell. I would appreciate it!

[@josvanhoof7616]

Hi James, I enjoied your video but still have some questions. How do i calculate the thickness of the wood and the width of the circles to make a bowl at 45 degrees? Thanks in advance

[@jamesrvs]

@josvanhoof Thanks for your comment and question! Are you living in Holland? I'm always interested in connecting to people who share my Dutch heritage. Here's what you do (for boards 3/4" thick): Make your board 10 1/2" (26.7 cm) x 10 1/2" (26.7 cm). Make the jig with the pin hole a radius distance away from the band saw blade when the board in mounted (this is so much easier to see visually). Cut the circle (diameter 9.5" (24.1 cm) on the board with the board flat (cut is at 90 degrees). Your next several cuts will be at 45 degrees. Drill 4 holes in the jig (each 3/4" (1.9 cm) from the centered hole, then move 3/4" from the last hole and drill hole, then move 3/4" from the last hole and drill hole, then.....). Tilt the table to 45 degrees and mount the board in the closet to center hole and cut a circle. Move to the next hole, cut a circle, ........ until done. Let me know if this is clear and understood? Adjust for different thickness boards - I could create a formula for this but have not so far.

[@josvanhoof7616]

Hi James, yes I am living in the Netherlands in Weert in de provincie Limburg. Thank you for your help. I will give this a try and let you know how it worked out.

[@josvanhoof7616]

Hi James, Sorry for the late response. Last week I received my bandsaw and i am setting it up now. Oce I get all setup I will make the board with the pvot holes and try it out. I will keep you informed. Next week I have to go to the hosputal for an operation n y back so i will bee out of my wood shed for a coupke of weeks.

[@jamesrvs]

@@josvanhoof7616 Take it easy with back operations - I hope you have a great surgeon! Love to see what you come up with for your project - please send pictures!

[@josvanhoof7616]

@@jamesrvsThank you James. I will take my time.

[@nigellee9824]

Just make the frigging bowl...not interested in your life, or that of your friends