Overview

Learn how to make custom hardwood ribs for throwing or handbuilding. These specialized tools allow artists to create shapes tailored to their needs. The process involves designing and transferring a drawing, cutting and shaping with power tools, adding custom features, and applying a protective finish.

Examples:

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Materials & Tools Needed

—> We will be using wood from Home Depot and Menards, but if you are interested in trying some more exotic hardwoods, you could check out Woodcraft in Louisville:

Local supplier of specialty hardwoods: https://www.woodcraft.com/collections/dimensional-lumber

Process