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Bowl rims, rounding over
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I am new to turning and have just made my first small bowl (well,
nearly!). I did quite well until I tried to change the flat top (rim)
into a rounded over shape. I wasn't sure how to tackle it so I used a
bowl gouge more or less on its side as I had done successfully for
hollowing the inside, and I approached the inside edge very carefully,
but I got a catch and the bowl came out of the dovetail chuck,
damaging the base. I was able to glue it and try again but the same
thing happened. Can anyone help, please?
Bill:
The time to get the right shape on the rim is early in the process, not
after the bowl has been hollowed -- especially if it is thin. The rim
will change shape and when you go back to it -- well, you know the
result.
Generally, work from top to bottom and try not to go back up when
working on the inside of a bowl.
Also, why do you want the rim rounded? A rounded and sanded-over rim is
the mark of a machine-made production bowl. I'd suggest you give the
rim some character -- it should have two edges (not sharp, though) and
slant either inward or outward -- not straight across. It can be
slightly rounded rather than flat. That way it looks to be a well-
thought-out design element.
Bill
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