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THE BASICS ON BOWL TURNING | |
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Bowl turning is normally performed at the swivel rest side of the lathe (see below). This is because the lathe operator uses a gouge to remove wood along the ‘blanks’ length, forming the external shape and to a depth, forming the internal shape. Working on a blank at the ‘end’ of the lathe, makes this process easier and safer. | |
WOOD TURNING USING A FACEPLATE | |
A faceplate is used to
securely hold a ‘blank’ piece of wood, so that it can be turned into a
product such as a bowl. All wood turning requires training by an instructor, as lathes can be extremely dangerous if misused. |
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