Wood Turning NEW Bowl from Board Cutting Jig 2.1 READ UPDATE

UPDATE
(One thing I meant to mention is using a piece of HDPE is an option for the wood piece in this jig.)
I was ask to show how I made my cutting jig for a bowl from a board.
I showed how I made it and also showed how one can be made without metal working machines.
I purchased the Nova Modular Tool Post and Nova Box Rest:
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Both items show up on this page.
You can also get a Robert Sorby version. You need to get the one that fits your banjo.
Robert Sorby parting tool with handle:
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Robert Sorby Micro Parting Tool blade only. This is what I bought.
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I bout everything on Amazon.
If you decide to make one of these you are responsible for how it is built and how you use it.
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You are watching how I do things and not suggesting others should do it the way I do.
You need to know your machines and how to use them. Follow how the manufacture says to use them safely.
Look up other turnings I have done:
Dizzy Twister Turnings Segmented Turnings
Feature Rings Staves
20 minute bowl
Great gift or a craft show sales
Star bowl Block bowl
Tumbling bowls Emerging Bowls Black Locust Vase
Droop Bowl Offset Bowl Barrel of Blocks Star Bowl Bowl in a Bowl
Droop Bowl Lathe modifications Lacquer Shellac Friction Polish
Abrasive Paste Polishing Paste Wipe on Poly Black Locust Hollow Form
Multi Axis Square Bowl Siberian Elm Hollow Form
Dodecahedron Soccer Ball Sphere Olive Wood Turnings Illusions Segmented Vase
Tangent Stave Turning

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

No board will be safe from the lathe now, Gary! Can just see all the 1x material cowering in the corner every time you walk into the shop! And now it's spreading to your students, professor and their boards are cowering. I hope you are proud of yourself young man! LOL! Well done, my friend, very well done! And now, I see you've put out a bonus video this week. Sheesh, what an overachiever! I'll be on my way over to see what is what with that little gem! 😊 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Well everything in my shop is hiding. I can't find half my tape measures and only one of the 100 pencils out there. And I think my table saw is buried under a pile of lumber LOL. The bonus was to make up for all the assignments I didn't get done in school! And that's the truth LOL. Thanks all the smiles I got from you comments my friend. Take care, Gary

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

The people that share their knowledge so readily are a special breed. You are a great ambassador for the turning world Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Todd, I appreciate your comment. Watch for a short video in the middle of next week. Another request I have gotten around to doing. Then of course a new video that Friday as welll. Take care, Gary

[@joshblumenthal4873]

This comment is about character, not woodworking. Gary, I appreciate your generous spirit. You created something we can all use and not only gave the idea away but also took the time to make a video to show us how we can make one without metal woodworking tools. You really went the extra step, or mile!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Josh for your kind words. I am happy this video has a lot of interest. I was not sure but made it because of many request. Thanks for watching and your comments. Gary

[@johnvon3786]

Papa, I just finished making my jig. My platform was shorter and not as wide but it didn't matter. I tapped a 8-32 thread both in the wood and metal platform and used machine screws. I would send some pictures but I don't know how to do it with KZbin. However, the more important thing is to say thank you for producing this video. It was a great help. John von

[@ThePapa1947]

You can find my email in my About Page

[@brewingturtle2712]

I hope this is not too long. I mad a jig and to test it I ran to Home Depot and picked up a piece of pine 3/4" x 10" x 4'. I made rings for two bowls with 9" circles. I must say the rings came out perfect. I have glued one set up, no turning yet. This may be the last rings I cut with this iteration of the tool. After four plunging cuts the wood portion of the tool is wallowing out. Silly me, I used pine I had in the garage. The good part is that before making the ring cutting jig I set up a jig on my belt sander at 27 degrees so this will make redoing the tool easier. On making the first tool the belt sander assured that the angle on the box rest and wood were identical. I used a 60 grit belt to shape the rough saw cuts on the wood and a 36 grit belt to totally shape the box rest (no sawing at all). It went smooth, but a mask is advised. I plan on replacing the wood with aluminum. I purchased a piece of 1-1/4" x 1" x 3-5/8" for only $6.31. The block of aluminum is the perfect size for me I will not have to change it in the least. I will have to shape the aluminum and I have it in my mind that I can do it using a drill, hack saw, file, and belt sander. I am feeling pretty confident about that part. What I wonder about is how I will cut the kerf as a hack saw only gives me .033" which is short of what I need for a 1/16" parting tool. I do not think a needle file will be healthy enough for the job. So let me ask you to throw out any ideas you may have to cut the kerf. Should I be looking for someone that can mill it as that should be a small job once everything else is done. I really do not know if a router or die grinder (Dremel) would be an option. I would love to hear your thoughts and let me say thank you. Thank you for making the information available. I have just had a grand time the past week thinking about how I would approach this project and then actually following through. It is joy I derived from your kindness of sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

There are a few things that might be a good option. Using HDPE plastic the slot should last a long time. Or another plastic like that. For the aluminum a hacksaw would be a start and the maybe a carbide coated hacksaw blade. Or maybe a cutting wheel or bit on a Dremel tool i That should follow the hacksawed kerf. If you do not have a Dremel you could use a drill. Cordless or corded. So I think you should be able to get a slot in the aluminum. Let me know if that makes sense and if you have any other questions.

Hello my friend, good tool. I see you are doing a good job. Thank you for the introduction and detailed information. see you later. All the best.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching. Take care, Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Denis merci beaucoup. Je vous remercie de regarder et de commenter. Gary

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

I add my thanks as well to those below. This covers everyone that might be interested in bowls from boards. It doesn't get any simpler than that. Many many bowls can be made very easily and if one should wear the wood part out, just make another one. The steel won't wear. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and I hope you keep them up for as long as you can. Regards, and stay safe!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much! I meant to add the option of using HDPE which will last a long time. I plan on lots more videos. But today we planted a large arborvitae and after that I might have to rest for a half a day! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

One thing I meant to mention. I would use HDPE plastic instead of wood. I just did not have a piece around at the time.

[@mdaley3102]

Thanks a lot Gary, it was very nice of you to purchase the parts to demonstrate how to make this jig.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael. I am sure I will find plenty of uses for it. I have another type of jig in mind. Plus it will be a handy rest for some turnings. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@louisjcharlett5804]

I too am thrifty (cheap) Gary. I've expanded a bit on your idea. I used 1" steel bar stock (Amazon) and 1.75 x 1.75 X 5 oak block (tree). I made a "T" ...forstner bit & epoxy. Then I cut the guide mortise tool guides at a variety of angles, along the block. The oak block is setup parallel to the work piece. Thank you for the idea. Oh, and I made the parting tools from HSS tool blanks (Amazon). Easy & cheap!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Louis! Always nice talking ideas with another thrifty(cheap) person. You have an excellent design as well. Take care, Gary

[@billy19461]

Not many people would show how they made this. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Billy and thanks for watching. Gary

[@berendbentlage6263]

Really, really nice tool or jig you made, but I've to say, i'm so glad the most of us Europeans use the metric system, . . .! Thx for sharing anyway 😎💪👊

[@ThePapa1947]

Glad you like the tool jig. As far as the metric system goes I am happy that you have it and find it easy to use. I had no choice in the matter. I was born with the system we use. I learned it and know it very well. And used it at work everyday. We would get drawings in metric and had to have special metric shirnk rules for making those patterns. Or convert the dimensions to something that could be understood. When I get comments in another language I use a translator to read them and then I reply in the same language. Not all that hard to do. Sorry my dimensions do not work for you but I would be happy to convert them for you. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Bramsshed1913]

That was a very interesting video Gary and it gave me some food for thought. Cheers mate, Bram

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bram, happy you enjoyed it. Cheers my friend, Gary

[@jean-louishoules5198]

Thank's Garry for your great skill in "make it yourself". It is one of my pleasure too; and even if I don't finish all my ideas, I have a huge pleasure in conceptualizing. We won't forget that ancient wood turners were used to make their tools themselves instead of buying finished ones. Have a good weekend my friend. 😃👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jean Louis. I am not quite ancient but in my trade we made all kinds of special tools and fixtures to get the job done. I have always loved that part of the job. Take care my friend, Gary

[@rebeccajones8921]

I just wanted to say you remind me so much of my grandfather God rest his soul he would set me down and show me so much he was just like you I really enjoy watching you your so willing to teach so much and I have really learned so much from you I really enjoy what you are doing GOD Bless you and your family

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rebecca that is a really nice compliment. My grandparents lived across the states from where I was born and never knew them. God Bless you as well. Take care, Gary

[@mikemikesell3897]

Your video was very kind of you to do. Thank you very much!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike, happy you enjoyed the video. Take care, Gary

[@gordroberts53]

Shoulder finally healed to the point I can start with light projects in the shop, this is perfect. Greatly appreciate the bonus footage of the drawing. Thanks so much for taking the time to show us how you got to this point. Cheers, Gord

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Gord. good to hear your shoulder is much better. My left elbow has been giving me issues. I am pretty sure it is not old age LOL. Have fun out in the shop. Gary

[@tomjpt]

Love your inventions Gary. I'll be making one. Thanks.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom. When you make the top piece that is the guide use some HDPE plastic or another plastic instead of wood. I wished I would have had a piece when I did this one. But the wood worked for demo purposes. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary... New techniques, ideas, fun projects. You are always very generous with all of your special inventive ideas. Your generosity creates many others to take projects to their next level if possible. It is all good, fun and sparks the creative spirit in us all....TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tuffy! I was getting some many request on this I thought I would slip it in. Now back to making some shavings LOL. Take care, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

I couldn't agree more Tuffy. Perfectly said. Huw

[@tuffymartinez]

@@WoodenItBeNice Thank You Huw...TM

[@dien2no423]

Thanks for the follow up to make the jig for us DIYers Gary, those of us without a CNC :). As usual, your content is very clear, concise and effective for the wood turning community!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Sometimes I feel like I am cheating using my CNC...but I get over that real fast LOL. Knowing others do not have the equipment I really enjoyed making this video. Gary

[@gregjohnson8486]

Thank you so much for this info. I'll be making one soon. Truly awesome of you to not only show your bowl cutting technique but to dedicate a video on making the jig itself. Thanks again!!! 👍🏾

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg, I enjoyed making it for the people who asked for the video and for all those who watching it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dougmajor381]

Awesome idea Garry!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug and thanks for watching. Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Excellent tutorial, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Valerie. I am hoping others will be able to make their own now.

[@michaelabarsamian9386]

Thank you Gary for your sharing of most valuable information..sure made my day easier devising the guide. Most appreciated. I tried the wood guide for the parting tool in your earlier videos. The idea worked great!!! my mistake was in using a slightly larger (height-width) parting tool. A slight disaster..the tool broke sending a section of the tool into the face shield..I tool was a thin diamond shape...which the quality must have been poor. Hence, made a purchase of HSS in 2mm thickness by 8mm height, placed into a new holder. This video is just what I needed to complete the cutter unit.. Thank you again Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Michael. The wide parting tools have been an issue. I actually made a drawing to show what size I needed to not bind up. That is how I ended up with what I have. What you have now should be great. Do you have a link to where you got the steel? I would love to have a look at it. Thanks, Gary

[@michaelabarsamian9386]

@@ThePapa1947 thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I found the HSS cutter blank on Amazon. 2mm x 8mm x 200mm in length ..in a 5 pack. I'm not at home so in the process of making a temp handle/holder til I return and devise a better setup. I will send a picture shortly.

[@sambullard510]

Papa 1947 I take full responsibility for my build and use of this idea that you shared with our turning community, I just do not have the vision for these ideas. I also love watching Shady Acre's as I am 2.5 hours North of Phil. Both of you guys have Great Presentation presents, Great Job. I do have some HDPE on hand. R/ Sam I

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sam. I think HDPE is perfect for a guide block. I am about 2.5 hours south of Phil. Looking forward to the video he is putting out today. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@0602Jonboy]

Another project in the queue now Garry👍You really are a man of my own heart often conjuring up ways to make or improve on something You don't need to buy, keep up the brainstorming. Kind regards, Tony, (UK)

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tony. I have always enjoyed making something for the job at hand. Years ago I made a bushing puller for the transmission on my wife's car. When I went to get the bushing I was talking to the auto parts guy and he shows me a tool I could have rented. Ends up looking just like the one I made, And I had never seen one before. That was crazy! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@0602Jonboy]

@@ThePapa1947 no that ain't crazy, somebody read your mind or you talk in your sleep! 🙄

[@Frank18750]

Just found this video and it's exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you Gary as this is one of the best give away I have seen in a long time. Many many thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Frank. Glad you enjoyed the video. Take care, Gary

[@tommiller4233]

Thanks so much for sharing your design for the ring cutting jig. It’s very generous of you to share your Ideas and expertise with others.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@markbahlke9091]

Well this is what I would call a high value video. Not only does it show how to make a particular tool for a particular use, it shows dimensions, and gives many considerations for situations that are not yours, ie, possibly ours. That is really valuable. I am not ready to make a bowl in a board, but will be soon. It is good to know that I have a reference video to do that when I am ready. This was a big week for me, as I finally finished the lathe table I have been working on for over a year. I now have to just bolt down and assemble the lathe, sharpen some tools, and I am ready to turn. I am so excited. I will be able to join you in turning exercises each week. Thanks for the instruction, and the encouragement! Your video as always is excellent. See you next week!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mark. Very exciting that you are almost ready to get that lathe going. Look forward to hearing about how it is going. Take care, Gary

[@jimbalz3017]

This is absolutely, off-the-charts awesome. I don't know how I missed this back in Apr. Thanks so much for your effort; you clearly put a lot into this.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jim. I meant to add in the video that using HDPE plastic is just as easy as using wood for the tool guide. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jimbalz3017]

@@ThePapa1947 How about the screws that hold it to the box rest platform? Does HDPE hold screws well enough? I've haven't work much with that material.

[@ThePapa1947]

@@jimbalz3017 yes the HDPE is very strong. You could drill and tap the holes or just predrill for wood screws. I have some I made for camera mounts and drilled and tapped them for clamping against my camera boom. So for sure they will hold the parting tool guide just fine.

[@DanT1111]

THANK YOU for this excellent video, I'll be making this jig in the near future

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Daniel. Happy you enjoyed the video. Take care Gary

[@gordroberts53]

Brilliant solution for us non-metal folks. Also served to remind me that I haven’t received my tool steel yet so reordered. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gord, I like working with metal but that might be because I have the machines to do it. I am running out of 1" round bar stock and should order some. Take care, Gary

[@michaellionart4841]

How good is that. Thank You Chief 🙏

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael!

[@ramachandran8666]

This is a very useful and priceless (yes to the beholders) content for making one for ourselves Gary. Thanks and greatly appreciated as I was going to make one ( somehow without a metalworking machine) but now you have given us the cookbook so that even a "CAVEMAN" can do this 🤣. It is people like you and many who share their crafts and passions over the net that has enabled the IQ of our planet to go up several points over the last two decades!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rama for your very kind words. Much appreciated. Best of luck and thanks for watching, Gary

[@robertbiswanger3841]

Fantastic design

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Robert. Take care, Gary

[@pierregroleau9202]

Thank you Gary very good info Will make one pierre

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Pierre I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@carolriley8472]

Gary, you are such a great help to your audience and so kind to share your knowledge and info on how to make your jigs. You have been a big help to me. Thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Carol. Happy you find them useful. Take care, Gary

[@randycosgrove3608]

Thanks for your detailed videos on your methods of making a bowl from a board. I'd made several but only using straight 45* angles and was tired of the look of the straight funnel bowls. Using the different angles offers a new area to explore. I made your jig using materials I had on hand, 1" OD aluminum tube and a piece of 3/4" OD aluminum bar that nicely fit into the tube. Drilled and tapped the end of the 3/4" to take a 1/4-20 bolt, epoxied the rod into the tube and then formed the top piece from some un-named but very hard and dense tropical hardwood. Worked as expected but I found that my first effort was more work parting than I'd hoped. My 1/8" parting tool has no flare at the tip so I got a lot of heat build up in the tool from friction in the parting cut and had to sharpen several times. Maybe pushing too hard. I do tend to do that. And the final cut through had quite a bit of exit splintering. Perhaps I should explain that I used an assortment of small cut offs that yielded a blank that was 1 1/8" thick and made almost exclusively of some very dense wood such as pau marfim ( Brazilian maple ). What thickness blank do you normally use? I'm assuming 3/4" but could be wrong in that. Are your woods particularly hard? What speed do you use? I was running around 650 RPM. The bland was 12 1/2" OD at the start. Part of my problem may be expecting more than is reasonable. Another part might be the thickness of the blank or the wood choice. Or if it's not those it may just be operator error. Need more practice. Any light you can shed from your experience would be appreciated. Again, thanks for your videos. I do enjoy watching what you do.

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Randy, sounds like what you made will do the trick. A lot like the I use now. So it does sound like you might be pushing a bit hard and turning a little fast for the real hard wood. I use a variety of wood. None are what I would consider extra hard. I would say Purple Heart being the hardnest. Most of my boards are around 15/16 the way I purchase them. When you start cutting angles the cut gets much farther than that. I tend to pull the tool out a few times during the cut to clear the cut and let the tool cool down. On the harder wood I may touch the edge up again with a diamond card just to get another burr on it. Once a burr is gone you are no longer cutting. Hope that helps and if I missed something let me know. Gary

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

It took me a while to realize you were making 2 tables. Slowly dawned on me though. Nice and simple is a good design choice. Thanks for sharing Elias ! Take care. -Mike

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike. Yes I mentioned I did not want to cut up the new platform I bought for making this video. I probably never would have bought one because I could have made one if needed. But I am sure I will find a place to use it. If the Elias is who I think it is I will do my best to live up to the new name I have been given. But that will be a very big task indeed. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

@@ThePapa1947 Oops, how did I give the comment meant for his snickeri channel to you ? Just one of those mysteries of YT eh ? Living up ? That's why we watch ! Nonetheless Gary - Thanks for sharing. Take care. -Mike

[@ThePapa1947]

@@mpart_woodlathe-stuff if you say so. I am still confused. Guess I have not have enough coffee!

[@trurex007lee7]

Thank you Gary for all the effort you went through to instruct us. Very valuable, glad the parts you purchased for this illustration can be used by you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lee, yes I will make use of the parts. I am very curious how the Robert Sorby post would fit. My banjo does have a lower adjustment to tighten the tube up. If I do that it clamps fine. But then the Laguna tool rest is tight. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@trurex007lee7]

@@ThePapa1947 Oh, btw I purchased a Laguna 1836 220V. It was available at my local woodcraft store so could pick it up w/o shipping charge. Now just waiting for the electrician to put in 220v circuit, then sell my HF lathe. Thanks for the advice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Fantastic Lee! You will love it. When I rewired my shop years ago I ran a number of 220V lines. Good thing I did as I have 4 machines that run on 220 which I did not have back then. When you get your lathe setup check out this video. I can not do with out this mod I made. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6uoqZxneZ2ml80&ab_channel=ThePapa1947

[@graemewood4796]

Hi Gary, Your description and instructions are elegant in their simplicity! From what you have shown and described my own version of the tool jig can be transformed to approximate yours with nothing more than a few simple modifications. Thank you for your generosity in sharing. Regards, Graeme Wood.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Graeme! Now you have me wondering what your jig is like. Take care, Gary

[@tomcoker9882]

Thanks Gary for putting all this info out for your viewers. Stay safe and well to keep them coming. Cheers, Tom

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom! I have a list of things lined up to do and every time I get a few done I add to the list. It is endless what you can make on a wood lathe. Take care, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

That is one informative video Gary ! It doesn't get much clearer then this . A thousand thank you's !Cute bowl too !

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jon, I figured I should glue the rings together and show it. Happy you enjoyed the video. Take care, Gary

[@54lespaul3]

Always a treat to see your project plans and tips. That jig is becoming more and more doable!! Thanks Gary. Cheers, Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick. I would say it should be pretty easy now. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@johnnyspropshop]

Gary, very nice. Thanks for sharing, added to my list to make.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John and thanks for watching. Gary

[@timothyhatch4985]

Gary This is awesome, I made your last jig for ring cutting and put in a 45 and a 50-degree angle and thought that it could not be beat, however this one allows you to change the angles just by adjusting the tip to the board... You Sir are Amazing.. Thanks for sharing your talent and ideas to make us all better wood turners... When I get back to the house this is one of the next shop jigs on my to do list for sure... Thanks Again

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Timothy! The other works fine but I have to say this one is not only fun to make it is fun to use. Let me know bow it goes. Gary

[@timothyhatch4985]

@@ThePapa1947 Will do... it will be a month or two based off my work schedule but in the que for sure...

[@jeffeltiste4323]

thank you gary for a new idea for a tool holder and thank you for your awesome videos

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Jeff and I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Dr you always impress me with your knowledge and imagination 👍😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Luie I truly appreciate your comments. Take care, Gary

[@larryhill6187]

Simple, easy built thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Larry and thanks for watching, Gary

[@garyp8471]

Excellent Tutorial be good when shed warms up and i can put some of your ideas to practice thank you. All the best from Lincolnshire UK

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gary, it is warming up here which is nice. Warm enough to plant the last large arborvitae we bought. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@billhatcher2984]

I really enjoyed this video you could show more of your homemade jigs and tools I'm interested and I don't even turn wood

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill, as a matter fact there is a very short mid week video coming. Take care, Gary

[@maxinefritz3956]

I just finished making the 2-1 cutting jig. Haven’t used yet but am looking forward to do so. Thanks for a great presentation. You are the best and i am pretty much a beginner.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Maxine. Good to hear you have made the jig. Have fun turning I know I still do. Take care, Gary

[@davehaskett9268]

Thanks very much for sharing this and all your other videos. I’ve been meaning to try your bowl-from-a-board technique since I first saw this last year. I finally got around to making the jig and a Sorby clone parting tool (from a reciprocating saw blade). I cut an inch off of the 5 inch Nova tool post because I have the Laguna 12/16 lathe (12 swing). I had to shorten the post anyway to make it work with the Nova modular tool rests I have. So no extra work. To the best of my knowledge Nova the shortest 1” diameter post Nova makes is 5”. I guess most midi-lathes use a ⅝ diameter post.

[@ThePapa1947]

Very nice Dave. Let me know how it goes. Gary

[@brianjoneswoodturning3682]

Really good - Thanks Gary for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Brian and thanks for watching, Gary

[@WHATAGIRLWANTS2009]

Gary, Fantastic, Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Creig and thanks for watching. Gary

[@jackthompson5092]

As everyone before me has said, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge Gary. I will be making a variation of this jig to fit my 50 year old delta lathe.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jack. A perfect addition to a good olé lathe. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@brewingturtle2712]

Your instructions are clear the board width and length will be determined by the box rest platform size. The height of the board will be determined by the depth of the parting tool and handle combination in order to allow clearance for a deeper plunge with the parting tool. I have ideas and am sure I can make this work, but I am not trying to reinvent the wheel so I am going to ask that you please share the height of the board you used. It will make things easier for me as I will be using the same parting tool you use and I doubt my handle can be any larger than yours as I have a Sorby micro handle. Once again I thank you!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Happy my information on how I made mine was clear. I have the Sorby Micro parting tool blade. I did not buy it with a handle and what you are seeing it hooked to is a metal handle that I can change tools out in. I started with a wood block that was 1.125" tall. I removed .75" leaving a flat end that was .375" thick. From the very top of the end piece I cut a slot that was .25" deep .5" below the slot to the tail end of the piece which is .375" thick. Not having the Sorby Micro parting tool with a handle I am not sure what those dimensions are. If you told me the maximum diameter of that handle I could tell you the dimensions you need. Hope that helps. Gary

[@oneturnatatime6309]

Thank you Gary for sharing your skills and knowledge. You're a great teacher! 👌

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much for your kind words my friend! Take care, Gary

[@Ronalcock1]

Nice one Gary, I'm sure you have helped a lot of turners including me.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ron I appreciate you watching. Take care, Gary

[@ahpdebeer]

Thanks a lot for sharing this and detailing all the information to make it simple to understand. I'm a big admirer of your knowledge and skills.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@terryreed1421]

Thank you Gary. A perfect explanation on how to make the jig!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Terry and thanks for watching. Much appreciated! Gary

[@michaelmckenney7214]

Pretty slick! You must have been an engineer in your previous life. Great job, I can’t wait to try it

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael. Not an official engineer but I had to engineer how the patterns I made were to be made so the foundries were able to use them. And I worked with lots of engineers as well. Thanks for watching and best of luck. Gary

[@charlesreicks648]

Thanks Tim

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim!

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Thanks for this Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris and thanks for watching. Gary

[@kevinbooth2063]

Gary you are just simply amazing. I want to thank you for sharing and giving us warnings as what to look for.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kevin, I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching, Gary

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Thanks Gary for the tutorial on making that jig! Looks quite easy and simple and will keep it in mind for the future! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Al, I appreciate your watching. Gary

[@gregj2647]

Thanks for explaining the process for making the jig.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank Greg and thanks for watching. Gary

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

Wow, pretty ingenious there Gary. If I was turning more these days, I would definatley build one of those.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Tom, happy you enjoyed the video. Take care, Gary

[@victorprimack2070]

Thanks Gary. Very helpful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Victor and thanks for watching. Gary

[@mikeyoung8126]

Wow another great tool you are so talented you amaze me Gary you take care and God bless my friend

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mike, I just love doing things like this. And God has blessed me with out of my friends here. Take care, Gary

[@paulcoffey-windycitywoodwo1073]

Hi, Gary. I've made a few tools over the years using the trial and error method. Your video will take all of the fun out of it! 🙂 Seriously, your tutorial is exceptionally detailed so that anyone can make it work right the first time. It's a clever jig with reliable, repeatable results. That's what we're all looking for, i.e., some assurance that our projects will end up looking like we envision them. Thanks for sharing your expertise! Take care, --Paul

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Paul. I also like the trial and error method. the first one I made that clamped to the tool rest was a trial. It did work and had its own features. It was quick and I needed it. I actually had the aluminum one in mind but I knew it would take longer. That was a single build with no modes. This last version was for non wood workers and it works great as well. I will be using the aluminum version. And keep the other for another tool rest that should reach into openings my other ones will not. But I do have another tool in mind that should really help. In the thinking stage right now. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@charlesridley1606]

Another excellent video thanks Gary and happy Christmas and healthy new year Charlie

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Charlie and a Merry Christmas to you as well. Gary

[@ralphbennett6065]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I used the Nova products to build one and cut my first bowl yesterday. It was amazing! Now to build the press.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ralph, happy you had success. Have fun with the press and let me know how it goes. Gary

[@pjseiber2774]

Got to have one. Thank you so very much.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching. Gary

[@MrDilmaher]

thanks Gary great information as usual three different way to make it just brilliant thanks again

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks you Daemon and thanks for watching. Gary

[@MrDilmaher]

@@ThePapa1947 I've ordered the nova post and robert sorby box scraper rest and I will let you know how I get on

[@woodworkingskillwithsagar8802]

ring cutter jig tool is awesome work take care my friend

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sagar! Take care buddy! Gary

[@barryerdman6285]

Thank you. You never disappoint!! Have a great weekend.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Barry. Take care my friend, Gary

[@josephcraft2845]

That’s cool. Thanks Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Joseph, happy you enjoyed it. Take care, Gary

[@charlesdeshler202]

I like that Gary. Nice job

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Charles and thanks for watching. Gary

[@dottyharbison7156]

What a great informational video! Step by step and easy to follow. Thank you so very much for sharing this how to video! Your Florida friend, Dotty ❤️ 😎 🙃

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dotty, Happy it was helpful. Gary Oregon where we have a different ocean than yours.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Cool, Gary! That makes it simple enough. I recently saw another method using a scroll saw. I may try that as well.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Billy. I am sure the scroll saw would work great. I had one but never found a lot of use for it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@billflynn7407]

It looks simple enough to make and quite useful. I would note that my Nova toolrest fits quite in my Laguna 1836.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Bill, it slides right in mine but I have to clamp harder than normal to get it fixed in place. As you know there is a second threaded hole on the Laguna banjo and if I tighten it up just a little then the Nova post clamps fine. But the Laguna tool rest is a bit tight. If you have a micrometer I think you will see the Nova is about .002 thousandths smaller. I would be curious to hear what you come up with. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gilgrace1915]

Very well done on this video Gary. I will borrow a few of the ideas and adapt them to my mini-lathe, especially the box cutting tool rest. It is impossible to find any specialty parts for my lathe, so I design and make them myself. This project will have to wait as I'm busy with yard work that needs to be done before the summer heat moves in.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gil. Always nice to be able design parts for your own lathe. Sounds like you have that under control. I understand the yard work thing. We have one more large arborvitae to get planted. And this afternoon is the time to do it. Take care, Gary

[@franwilson2097]

hi Gary,I made one and will try it soon,seams people like stuff made so can buy,but easy to build,thanks again for brain work

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Fran, yes it is pretty easy to make. Let me know how it goes. Take care, Gary

[@HarveyCassidy-hz8cg]

I think ican make one now. Thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Good deal Harvey and let me know if you have any question. Gary

[@donspoor8367]

Thank You. I had the same idea using the box platform to make this. I will give a shot tomorrow. Thanks again.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Don. It does seem like a great solution. Not surprised that others have made use of the platform. Looking forward to seeing it Take care, Gary

[@bnaivar]

Thank you for making this jig. I've always had problems making angled cuts on my Band Saw. I think it will be much slicker to do it on the lathe.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill, for sure this will be my main way of cutting rings. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@SiamWoodShop]

Great video Gary, you covered everything we need to know about this great accessory. Take care, John

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John, I appreciate you watching and this is the final version for sure. Take care, Gary

[@tompuskar4426]

Thanks for sharing this, Gary. It looks simple enough that I may try making one soon. I have a modular rest system that has a post which screws on to various size rests. I think it should work. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks again for the inspiration.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Tom. Which brand are you using? The Nova uses metric threads and was aluminum if you did not want to buy the box rest. But the short one is not that expensive. Let me know how it goes. Gary

[@henrysscrollsawworks6917]

I find this very interesting I have hard making things like mainly because I don't really understand angles an math but love making things

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Henry!

[@henrysscrollsawworks6917]

@@ThePapa1947 you are so welcome

[@mikalaki1]

Excellent demo and explanation of this useful jig. Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael, I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@LindaRider-gg2zp]

thank you, I understand why you can't sell them, but your tutorial was very helpful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment and it actually is pretty easy to make one like this. Take care, Gary

[@rickhomer934]

Gary, thanks for another great informative video.👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick and thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaeljohnwilliams412]

Wow thank you so much for this info. I will make one of my own, I love you work,

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael, I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@garypryor6473]

Thanks for the information Gary. I saw the previous video and had been planning to build something similar. This video is a great help.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gary. For sure if you have a way work with metal that is the way to go. Otherwise this was another option I had when making mine. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dtork47]

Very helpful Gary, thank you! What a great design and clever idea, I need to make one for sure. Stay well and as always thanks for the inspiration.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you found it helpful. Take care, Gary

[@bretteee]

Thanks for the info I'm going to try your idea so thanks again 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bret I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

Good explanation Gary. Very helpful. I will continue to use version 1.0 👍Frank.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Frank, yes 1.0 works just fine! Take care, Gary

[@gppatnude]

This is amazing nd extremely well done. Going to make one for myself!! Already ordered the parts.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gordon and thanks for watching. Gary

[@tcgrier]

Thanks for sharing your ingenuity! Very helpful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ted, I appreciate you watching. Take care, Gary