So, what is a ‘Lidded Bowl’. In my mind a lidded bowl has two characteristics that distinguish it
from a box. The first is that it is not turned end grain but cross grain. The second is that it is
usually wider than it is tall. Almost never does a lidded bowl have a tight-fitting lid. Lidded
bowls can be used in the kitchen or on the dining table or just as storage for stuff that
accumulates, say, on a desk or dresser.
In this class you will learn the process of turning a bowl and lid from the same block of wood.
This will involve some careful planning and process but will ensure wood grain and color
compatibility. We will discuss some design variations such as an inset lid or an overhanging lid.
We will also discuss finial design as a distinguishing as well as a functional element. This part of
the class should be applicable to many turning endeavors such as finials on boxes and
ornaments. The finials we will be discussing are pure spindle turnings but usually at a small
scale.
This is not a beginner class. The students must have some level of bowl turning experience and
at least a modicum of spindle turning experience. Jim prefers that the turners primarily use
cutting tools and not scraping tools for the class. Of course, scrapers can be used for clean-up.
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Jim Leary