I remember seeing a tool that would create a number of rings that would stack to create a bowl. Does any one remember the name of the tool or the company that made the tool?
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"Larry Chapman" wrote: (clip)a tool that would create a number of rings that would stack to create a bowl. (clip)
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I have seen the tool demo'd at a show or two, but, I don't remember the name. I have done this without the tool, and I consider the tool unnecessary unless you are going to do production of this type of bowl structure. I have done several bowls by making the rings with a scroll saw. One reason I never carried the practice further is that you are limited in the shape of bowl you can make--flat bottom and straight sloping sides. Since the creative part of bowl turning is so closely involved with the SHAPE, this seems to me like a blind alley. If you are planning to sell a large number of salad bowls, all alike, and you have a lot of hardwood scrap boards available, it would make sense.

BTW, I recall now that our high school shop teacher told me he did this with a parting tool, held at the appropriate angle. He was not making bowls--he was making Xmas tree bases to be used on the tables at a holiday banquet.

I remember seeing a tool that would create a number of rings that would =
stack to create a bowl. Does any one remember the name of the tool

It (or at least one tool that did this) is called the Ringmaster. Been several
years since I have seen an ad for one and I don't know who the suplier is/was.
Recall an article in the early years of the AAW journal on how to make stacked
rings on the lathe: author was Andy Barnum.

Kip Powers
Rogers, AR

The Ringmaster Tool company is still in business. Here is a link to their
website: http://www.ringmastertool.com

Kevin Neelley


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The tool that you are talking about is a 'Marrison System ' sold in
the UK by
Craft Supplies UK. It is a grooved jig used with a parting tool and
will enable you to cut rings from a flat board at a 62 1/2 degree
angle and will produce rings up to 12" dia. When stacked and glued the
rings will form the shape of your bowl for final turning.They claim
that using this system, you will reduce timber wastage from 80 to less
than 5 per cent.

Jack.

Wow! Pricy little bugger. It looks like a drill press vice mounted to
the ways would provide the same functionality at a vastly lower cost.

BTW, I've been doing this freehand using 8/4" exotics. You have to be
careful, but it's not all that hard.

Interesting. Does anyone know if these folks are still in business? Looks like
the website hasn't been updated since '03.

BTW I called the 800 number and got a recording for a Cordinell Company. I'll
have to call during business hours EST to find out.

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:50:09 GMT, "Larry Chapman"
wrote:

Larry,
I tried emailing you but it bounced on me. I don't have
the answer but wondered if you get the answer could you please post it
here??? thank you
I remember seeing a tool that would create a number of rings that would stack to create a bowl. Does any one remember the name of the tool or the company that made the tool?

On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 06:57:03 GMT, wrote:

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:50:09 GMT, "Larry Chapman"
wrote:

Larry,
I tried emailing you but it bounced on me. I don't have
the answer but wondered if you get the answer could you please post it
here??? thank you
I remember seeing a tool that would create a number of rings that would stack to create a bowl. Does any one remember the name of the tool or the company that made the tool?


Here's the company link: http://www.ringmastertool.com

I had one of these and sold it last year. Its good for someone who doesn't know how to turn (at all), but a waste for someone who
does.

Peter Teubel
Milford, MA
http://www.revolutionary-turners.com

Thank you all! The Ringmaster is the device I remembered. As an FYI, it is
sold in the U.S.A. at http://woodenpost.com/products/ring_master.htm

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LARRY CHAPMAN
"Kip055" wrote in message
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I remember seeing a tool that would create a number of rings that would =
stack to create a bowl. Does any one remember the name of the tool

It (or at least one tool that did this) is called the Ringmaster. Been
several
years since I have seen an ad for one and I don't know who the suplier
is/was.
Recall an article in the early years of the AAW journal on how to make
stacked
rings on the lathe: author was Andy Barnum.

Kip Powers
Rogers, AR

I just sent for their free video to see how the thing works. Just got
it in the mail today. Only took about 2 or 3 days so they must be in
business.

Ted

(GALBAN) wrote in message ...
Interesting. Does anyone know if these folks are still in business? Looks like
the website hasn't been updated since '03.

BTW I called the 800 number and got a recording for a Cordinell Company. I'll
have to call during business hours EST to find out.

(Ted) wrote in message . com...
I just sent for their free video to see how the thing works. Just got
it in the mail today. Only took about 2 or 3 days so they must be in
business.

Ted

(GALBAN) wrote in message ...
Interesting. Does anyone know if these folks are still in business? Looks like
the website hasn't been updated since '03.

BTW I called the 800 number and got a recording for a Cordinell Company. I'll
have to call during business hours EST to find out.

Anyone tried using a coring rig (e.g. the Kelton with straight blade) for this?

-Steve

On 19 Sep 2004 04:46:08 -0700, (Steve) wrote:

Anyone tried using a coring rig (e.g. the Kelton with straight blade) for this?

You don't need a coring tool for that. A simple parting tool works.

Peter Teubel
Milford, MA
http://www.revolutionary-turners.com

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:50:09 GMT, "Larry Chapman"
wrote:
I don't have the answer to your question but tried to email
you but it bounced. If you have the answer could you please post it??
thank you
I remember seeing a tool that would create a number of rings that would stack to create a bowl. Does any one remember the name of the tool or the company that made the tool?

You might be refering to the Ring Master.
Here's a link to the company's site.
http://www.ringmastertool.com/
If you are really interested, order the VHS video from them, approx. 8 min.
It's free and they ship fast. I received mine in about a week.
I hope this helps.
Roy

You are probably referring to the Ringmaster. www.ringmastertool.com

Dave
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