Yes, we can supply you with the equipment and materials you need. Please call to make arrangements (808) 982-9987.

Yes, we can cut patches from wood that you send to us. Please call to make arrangements (808) 982-9987.

After routing the recess, apply a very light coat of sanding sealer to the surface of the bowl around the recess.  Then apply the glue and install the patch.  The sealer will help to [...]

Use a sharp utility knife. With the blade facing upward, insert the tip into the corner, then align the blade with the desired cut direction and raise the handle to cut the wood fibers.   [...]

Yes, we also supply “rounded-corner” butterfly patches. Select this option during the checkout process.

It is possible but if the sander bounces off the proud portion of the patch it can land on another area of the bowl as it turns on the lathe and create a slight depression. [...]

The best time to install the patches is during the final sanding stages of the outer surface of the bowl. Starting with your dried rough bowl blank, turn to the final form and sand down [...]

Not in most applications.  The full strength of the patch is realized by adherence not only to the patch edges but to the flat bottom of the recess generated with the guide template and [...]

Dremel tools are not recommended.  Theoretically, it might be possible to set one up with a base plate and the bushing set, but all attempts that we are aware of have not worked out. [...]

We recommend using a quality aliphatic wood glue such as one of the Titebond products.  CA glue can be used, but although it can be dried instantly with an accelerator, it tends to be [...]