May 2021 - John Beaver - Wave Bowl
A few scenes from John Beaver’s virtual demonstration on how he makes his signature wave bowl. For more photos of John’s work, visit http://johnbeaver.net/wood-turning.html.
A few scenes from John Beaver’s virtual demonstration on how he makes his signature wave bowl. For more photos of John’s work, visit http://johnbeaver.net/wood-turning.html.
John Beaver.
Concept showing cuts to be made to the blank.
Glueing in supports that will be drilled for dowels to help with the reassembly of the final piece.
Supports drilled for dowels.
Using a bandsaw jig to cut the top off of the blank,
Cutting a center slice from the blank. When reassembled later, this slide will become the oversized wave.
Center slice after removing from the blank. Note the alignment holes in the slice.
Waste wood slice that will be steamed and then pressure fit between the top and bottom of the blank for turning to final shape.
Fitting the waste wood “wave” into the middle of the blank.
Turning to final shape.
Reassembling the blank with the original slice, using the dowels to align the pieces together.
Inspecting the contour of the wave.
Using pliers to remove the glued in supports with dowel holes.
Final blank (unfinished).