The Turner's WorkshopWoodturning by Richard Findley
Turned Wooden Bowls
The Turner's Workshop will make bowls to any size or shape, from any variety of wood. This page shows a selection of the most popular shapes that I make and a short description.
The turned wooden bowl has been used for centuries as a functional item from which to eat and to store food produce in. This has changed with the advent of mass produced, cheap pottery plates, bowls, jugs etc.
Today people are once again beginning to appreciate hand crafted items, both for decoration and every day use.
I can make bowls in any of these shapes or to your own design, in any size and any type of timber. Please remember that stocks and supplies of timber may vary so do check before ordering. Just click on Price Guide to see the price list.
In-curving bowl with foot
Approximately 9" x 3" and made of Chestnut
In-curving bowl with no foot
Approximately 9½" x 2¾" and made of Sycamore
Ogee style bowl with foot
Approximately 8" x 2" and also made of Sycamore. The small foot on this bowl adds stability
Simple bowl
This is a simple shallow bowl in Ash and is approximately 12" x 2"
Simple bowl with footThis bowl is a similar shape to the above but has different dimensions and features a small foot to lift the bowl up. It is approximately 8" x 3" and made of Sapele
Elm Platter
There is a wide range of designs available for platters but they tend to be wider and flatter than bowls. This example is 13" diameter and 2" thick and will be used as a collection dish in a church.
