In the newsgroup there has been a discussion about how to use the Termite ring tool. Here is a photo essay on the use of the Termite in a shallow bowl of red oak, end grain cut.

Keep in mind that using the Termite in a deep vase uses the same principles, but gets progressively more difficult the deeper you go.

The two files are the same. One is in MS Word format and the other is an Adobe file. If you don't have an Adobe reader, go to the Adobe Website and download the reader. If you have the reader, just clicking on the file below will open it. Right-click to save it to your hard drive.

Using the Termite - Adobe file

Using the Termite - Word file

Herm