Router Bowls

[Richard Dragin]

I made a bunch of these last year and thought we could use them for presents during the holidays so I'm making more. There was an article in Woodsmith that described how to make them and it's relatively easy. I used my new Freud 3-1/4hp router, that has been on sale everywhere for $125, and between the dust collection and variable speed (no burning) it has been a pleasure. I have a lot of 8/4 scraps from building chairs so this is the perfect use for them but thinner stuff can be used and glued up to make some interesting bowls.

The first is Walnut and Curly Maple, the second is Zebra.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j147/DraginRichard/bowls001.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j147/DraginRichard/bowls005.jpg

[frank shic]

richard, those are beautiful! could you describe the process of routing out those hollows?

[Keith Starosta]

Frank, take a look at this video from Woodsmith.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EZgb_L7YHE

Like Richard said, it looks relatively easy, and produces a beautiful end product. I've got my collet extension ordered, and can't wait to pop out a few of these for the Holidays!

- Keith

[Gary Keedwell]

Frank, take a look at this video from Woodsmith.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EZgb_L7YHE

Like Richard said, it looks relatively easy, and produces a beautiful end product. I've got my collet extension ordered, and can't wait to pop out a few of these for the Holidays!

- Keith
Keith...Do you remember where you purchased your extention and bit?

Gary

[Jim Becker]

Very nice!

[Lori Kleinberg]

Those are beautiful looking bowls, Richard. I saw that article in Woodsmith magazine. Thought I would save it for future use, like when I have good looking scraps to work with:rolleyes:.

[frank shic]

keith, thanks for the link. i figured there had to be some way to extend the reach of the router bit but i wasn't sure how.

[Lance Norris]

I made a few also. These are Red Elm and Maple.

http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb97/weblance/?action=view&current=woodshoppeanut2.jpg

http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb97/weblance/?action=view&current=woodshoppeanut.jpg

http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb97/weblance/?action=view&current=woodshop30011.jpg

[Lance Norris]

Keith...Do you remember where you purchased your extention and bit?

Gary

Gary... I got my extension throught MLCS Woodworking. Bit is a Whiteside from Hartville Tool.

[Keith Starosta]

Gary... I got my extension throught MLCS Woodworking. Bit is a Whiteside from Hartville Tool.

Same for me, except I got my bit from Woodcraft a while ago.

[Gary Keedwell]

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Gary

[Rick Levine]

I've had one of those bit extensions for some time and haven't put it to use for awhile. Thanks for the idea, Richard.

[larry fredric]

I have made a few of these based on the woodsmith
article. It was advised to use a forstner bit to remove
most of the inside waste. Using an extension puts a lot of side pressure on the collet and bearing. DAMHIKT.
NB: These are beautiful pieces, show us some more.:o
Larry