How to Make A Bowl with a Router

How to make a wooden bowl without a lathe. If you're familiar with making cutting boards, this is definitely right up your alley. In the video I walk you through all the steps for making bowls with a router and some jigs.

—⏱Timestamps⏱—
00:00 How to Make a Router Bowl
01:20 Wood Selection
03:26 Making a Bowl Blank
06:32 Segmented Wood Ring
10:18 Circle Cutting Jig
11:46 Routing Circles
15:24 Material Removal Options
16:42 Drill Press Material Removal
18:44 Making Router Plate
20:04 Flattening Bowl Bottom
21:34 Bandsaw Waste Removal
22:05 Flush Trim Bowls
23:19 Edge Profiles
24:54 Sanding Tips
27:24 Raising the Grain
28:18 Finishing Options
32:16 Final Tips

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