making an aspis

[zugislander]

A wide open space, a sunny day and every type of sander you can think of are all handy. There are so many angles! Just grab whatever looks like it will do the job and try it. I think you can not make it too thin in a general sense. If you are a glutton for punishment and want a metal face, then dish it out before you put anything else on the bowl. The guy who used to do my metal work informed me in no uncertain terms that it is best to dish the bowl using the interior of the bowl as a general guide, then finish it off on the actual face. It did not make sense to me, but he was the expert so I followed his advice on the matter. But whatever you do remember Inner liner, then Inner hardware, then outer hardware/coverings. Oh and predrill all holes you plan on making in the wood. It leaves much more hair on your head.

Good luck.

Cordially,

Michael