Jim Lorriman, Wood Turner
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Methods of Work

Overview

Pretty well all of Jim's pieces with the exception of chargers and platters are made using the concentric ring lamination technique.  While somewhat difficult to explain, the animation at the right will give you the basic idea.

What follows are explanations and a series of videos showing the construction of Jim's bowls and vases.
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Here are reasonably detailed instructions on how to make a Stick Vase

The videos on this page give instructions on how to make Stick Vases.  It is assumed that you have some skills, both in wood turning and woodworking.
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How to Make a Smudge Box

Detailed step by step videos on how to make a round smudge box.
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Stylized Canoe Experiment

Examining the thought process and steps taken to make a stylized canoe.
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Tips, Tricks and Techniques

These videos show the methods that Jim uses to construct, turn and finish his pieces.  Also, Jim is starting to use his blog to explain some of the many tips, tricks and techniques that he has learned over the years.

Detailed explanation on gluing up the concentric rings in a bowl

This page and the videos on it will deal with the methods and details of constructing a concentric ring bowl.  These videos are primarily for those who wish to study my methods and who wish to avoid some of the problems associated with making these kinds of turnings.  Although these videos can be viewed for entertainment their main purpose is instructional.


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