Didn’t think plywood could do this… @MichaelAlm
Didn’t think plywood could do this…  @MichaelAlm
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This week I’m following the audience suggestions from my last week and making a bowl out of Patterned Plywood. Since I don’t have a lathe in the shop I found something called a stave bowl. Often made by wood turners, these bowls are made from flat panels that are ideal for patterned plywood. There are a few charts that I found to make this project a TON easier.

Matthias Wandel’s Tapered Polygon Miter Cut Table - woodgears.ca/miter

Malcom Tibbetts’ Tables for Compound Miters comes from his book “The Art of Segmented Woodturning” tahoeturner.com/book
I found this chart through Anduril Design’s video “Making a Tulipwood Stave Bowl, Part 1” youtube.com/watch?v=hn_Z63NBjtE&t=23s Both are great guides if you want to dive deeper into bowl making.

Ducan Hooper Helped me a ton during this build. Follow his work on instagram @firewoodcreatons2

How to draw Dodecagons - youtube.com/watch?v=HZR2YtbBTOM

Thanks Rockler for sponsoring this video!
Rockler products featured:
Rockler Precision Miter Gauge - rocklercompaniesinc.pxf.io/gOvgev
Rockler Precision Miter Gauge Fence - rocklercompaniesinc.pxf.io/WyxRzO
Rockler Silicone Project Mat - rocklercompaniesinc.pxf.io/DyjO1d
Rockler Glue Application Kit - rocklercompaniesinc.pxf.io/zx6rGW
Rockler Marking and Measuring Pouch - rocklercompaniesinc.pxf.io/LKz4EO
Dyed Wood Veneers - rocklercompaniesinc.pxf.io/APqnRj

Affiliate links to all the tools used in this video
ISOtunes - OSHA approved hearing protection ear buds -isotunes.com/ALMFAB (code ALMFAB for 10% off)
Digital Protractor - amzn.to/3H4F6ZD
Bevel Gauge - amzn.to/3GYrjUj
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Table Saw Blades I use (affiliate links)
Note because I have a 3 hp saw I use “ industrial” 1/8” kerf blades. If you have a lower power saw you'll want to use "Thin Kerf" Blades.

Favorite all around table saw Blade
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Cutting splines, crosscutting, and general usage | Freud 10” x 50T Combo Blade
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Ripping and milling | 10” x 30T Glue Line Ripping Blade
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Plywood | 10” x 80T Freud Ultimate Plywood Blade
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