http://americanwoodworker.com/forums/5042.aspxenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)http://americanwoodworker.com/forums/thread/17191.aspxTue, 06 Mar 2012 16:21:12 GMTf5d4cb8b-9fb3-4c0a-bdc0-3814c4db8d93:17191wmfink0http://americanwoodworker.com/forums/thread/17191.aspxhttp://americanwoodworker.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=5042&PostID=17191<p>Cindyz, &nbsp;The tools I use evolved over a period of years working in other disciplines, particularly chairs where I adapted the use of tools that are often used for saddling a seat. &nbsp;The traditional method of bowl making was done with a hand adz or a more modern, sleeker sculptor&#39;s adz. &nbsp;I have even used a gutter adz on very large bowls. Eventually working my way to gouges. &nbsp;Trying to make a living using only traditional tools is difficult because it is it slow. &nbsp;</p> <p>Shaping the outside of your bowl can be done with hand planes, draw knives, large chisels and gouges. &nbsp;Like I mentioned, interiors can be wasted with an adze and refined with gouges.</p> <p>However, a grinder is a very modest investment. &nbsp;Off brands can be had for $15.00 or less at times. &nbsp;Donut wheels are expensive, but fast. effective and long lasting. &nbsp;Compass planes, scorps, shaves and other tools are techniques &quot;I&#39;ve&quot; developed, so other than a guide, don&#39;t limit yourself. &nbsp;</p> <p>One thing the article doesn&#39;t mention is that the wood will tell you where to go. &nbsp;Your job is a compromise between displaying the beauty of the wood and how best to get there. &nbsp;wm</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>http://americanwoodworker.com/forums/thread/16829.aspxThu, 09 Feb 2012 18:09:01 GMTf5d4cb8b-9fb3-4c0a-bdc0-3814c4db8d93:16829cindyz0http://americanwoodworker.com/forums/thread/16829.aspxhttp://americanwoodworker.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=5042&PostID=16829<p>The article in the Feb/March 2012 Issue on &quot;Free-Form Bowls&quot; presented some excellent alternatives for unique wood chunks rather than just firewood. Since I have a lot of that available - I cut and split my own firewood- this sounds like a fun project. </p> <p>However, though I have a pretty well stocked workshop, there are tools that Mr. Fink uses that I don&#39;t have like an angle grinder, a compass hollowing plane, and a low-angle wooden-bodied shave.</p> <p>Any thoughts or suggestions about alternative tools to use?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>