Lathe-less bowl maker
CMT Bowl and Tray Router Template Kit
No lathe? No problem. With this kit, all you need is a plunge router, drill press, bandsaw, and some scrapwood to make dozens of bowls and serving trays for your kitchen, or to give as gifts. The kit includes two CNC-fabricated templates, a bowl and tray bit, a collet extension, and an instructional DVD. To make the bowl, fi rst trace the desired recess on your blank using the template, then remove the bulk of the material from the center using a drill press and Forstner bit. Next, rout out the interior using a round-bottomed bit. (The bit extension included in the kit provides an extra 31/2" of cutting depth for deeper bowls.) After routing, cut the exterior to shape and sand smooth. The templates can be used to make several different styles of bowls and trays, but it’s easy enough to make your own to rout custom designs.
