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Bowl Horse Plan Set from North House Instructor Mike Loeffler
- Item Number
- 164
- Estimated Value
- 35 USD
- Sold
- 51 USD to jaschoenherr
- Number of Bids
- 10 - Bid History
Item Description
This is a 3 page set of 1:2 scale plans of to help you build your own foldable bowl horse. The plans walk you through the basic steps and critical details of the project. They include a cutting list, material notes, and scaled part drawings. The pages are printed on 24”x 36'“ paper and mailed in a shipping tube.
This design is was inspired by the creations of many talented woodworkers including Dave Fisher, Tim Manney, and Dawson Moore.
This seated clamping device offers versatility to any aspiring or accomplished bowl carver. Clamping your work with a foot operated treadle allows you utilize a draw knife to put final details on wooden, bowls and cups. It can be put to use for other applications as well. This versatile shop furniture is designed to fold flat so you can hang it neatly on the wall when not in use. This feature also makes this tool conveniently packable. As drawn this bowl horse can clamp bowls up to 18”. If you intend to make larger work the base rails and horse rails can easily made longer.
Mike is a woodworker and finds inspiration in natural forms and embellished wooden folk art. His last name, Loeffler, is a German occupational name given to spoon makers in the middle ages. This made spoons a meaningful entry point to the world of craft. Although he was always fascinated with wood, he had the opportunity to explore craft through an internship at North House in 2011. He later participated in the Artisan Development Program (2018-2019) at North House deepening his knowledge of craft and education. Mike has been exploring fågelskålar (bird-shaped ale bowls), small furniture design, as well as some traditional building techniques. He gets great enjoyment from “lighting the spark” and encouraging people to connect to themselves and a larger craft community through handwork.
Visit Mike's website to see more of his work!
Item Special Note
Item may be picked up on campus or mailed to the winning bidder for $5.
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