Making bowls and plates

[don watson]

Hi All,

I was interested in making bowls and plates from 6mm (1/4") plywood and have been looking at Inkscape as a design tool. So far I have found it fairly simple to create a pattern but getting it as a cuttable pattern is a bit more tricky but doable. I am writing a set of instructions as my memory is rapidly disappearing and if there is any interest I may make them available to members here, they will explain how to make your own patterns, it is a very slow process as life keeps getting in the way. Anyone with an interest may PM me and I will see how far I get at writing the instructions.

Here is the first bowl I drew, I am refining the sizes so that it can be cut from a standard A4 or US Letter size sheet and I am working on the sheet size as well to get more for your money. take care and stay safe

Don W

[John B]

Looking good Don.
I am rather keen on the collapsible bowls, I made a few years ago and have some (I think   ) great ideas for them, however I can not find a program that allows you to draw odd shaped spirals and my geometry is about 50 years out of date

[don watson]

Can I just say these are not collapsible bowls rather the segments are all cut individually and stacked with a slight rotation and glued together. I am waiting on a piece of ply being delivered and will cut and see how this one turns out before I get too excited. Will post a pic when done. I will get to writing the instructions when I can.

[don in brooklin on]

I look forward to seeing the results.  Awhile ago I did lot of bowls and baskets.  Lots of fun.  Never did figure out how to draw in Inkscape.

One interesting site is http://www.scrollmania.com/

Polydraw will do a basket as you posted.  http://www.scrollmania.com/Tutorials/Tutorial_IV.pdf

Dave Van Ess is really helpful too.

 

[don watson]

Thanks for the information Don.

I drew up a bowl and cut it today and am just waiting until after tea to glue up. I will attach some pics of what is done so far.

I aim to start a set of instructions for this but life keeps getting in the way.

[don watson]

This is the bowl glued up. It is a bit heavier than I like at 1/4" ply, I prefer 5mm or 3/16" but I think it looks ok. I have written the instructions and have sent them for a trial and will now waiton the verdict. Thanks for looking.

take care and stay safe

Don W

 

[Dan]

Job well done, Don!