I have always held the bowl gouge as you described, with my right hand near the ferrule and handle against my waist. As a small woman this was the most comfortable and stable position for me. However, I experienced much criticism for this from other turners and some instructors tried to make me hold the end of the handle with my right hand. Your video is a vindication for my preferred technique. Thank you.
Ho boy ho boy ho boy, what a revelation for me that 3 points of contact with the Bowl gouge , when I saw you doing that, i ran to be bassement, to try this technique instead of the 2 points of contact, and WOW, so stable, less stretch on my right hand side shoulder when holding the gouge, I'm so glad I Watch your vidéo, Even more glad you showed us all your personnal techniques. Please keep them coming!
Tomislov this video could not have come at a better time. After watching this, I spent a few days in the shop turning and your tips about placing the end of the tool at your waist really helped me. I will be having tendon surgery in my right wrist next week and your techniques helped relieve a lot of discomfort. Another tip I put into practice was from your video on using scrapers. Once I started “trying to not touch the wood” and keeping the tools sharp the difference in my cuts was amazing. Before your videos, I was about ready to give up on scrapers! Thanks again 🤠🇨🇱
UA-cam education at its very best. I've been turning for over a decade, and there was plenty here for me to learn or at least think about. Thank you, Tomislav.
This makes so much sense. And yet, so many others are either silent on this or zoom in so tight that this subtly is missed. Thank you. This is another “whole body” endeavor.
Excellent video! I have been woodturning for more than 25 years, and this just shows that there is always something more to learn. 🤔 Thanks, just subscribed.
Using the large muscles relieves fatigue. If you work at the lathe for long periods then trying to muscle the work with your arms & shoulders would leave you exhausted. This is a very smart way to work! Another great video Tomislav!
neprocjenjivo korisno , poučno i inspirativno ! čak i da nemam ništa od opreme poželio bih krenuti u ovaj " slow dance " s drvetom i nabrušenim alatom jer nakon ove lekcije sve izgleda skladno , čisto i logično . Hvala Tomica za upute i savjete . srdač poz Miro
Your teaching about body movement is really very, very helpful. I wonder why this important aspect is barely mentioned by all the other UA-camrs that try to teach turning...
Tomasic, I have probably watched all of your videos for the last couple of years. Every time I watch one I see something new. Your patience, teaching style, and tool control are really inspiring. Before you were on Facebook, each time a new turner appeared looking for assistance, I always referred them to you and Richard. I have so many hours watching you two and applying things that you have shown, I feel like I almost know you. Thank you so very much!!
Tomislov, I do so appreciate you teaching your techniques. They have been so helpful to me. I'll be watching you for a long time. Thank you so very much.
My Friend, thank you. I really needed this video. At times, I’ve gotten so frustrated/ disappointed in my tools because I felt “THEY” weren’t doing the job. As you’ve shown, it was me, all along, that wasn’t using them as correctly as I should. I always wondered how you were able to get your surfaces so smooth. Thanks again!!!
Excellent video! Under standing the movement and angles is critical for a good result, not to mention the safety aspect. I’ll refer to this video when I need a refresher…thanks
The skew section was very helpful. It was something that I have struggled with and couldn’t figure out how high or low to set tool rest. Thanks for the change in view
Despite being a semi-experienced turner I still enjoyed and found value in this video. Good stuff. Sometimes bad habits can form or you lose sight of a technique or two that really works. Thank you.
This information is so useful I’m saving the video in my UA-cam woodturning videos collection. I live in a warm climate and I turn barefoot. It’s best for my balance. I’ve known of other turners who do this but most are horrified and warn me not to do it. I’ve been woodworking barefoot for 40 years or so and still have all my toes. I wear anti vibration fingerless gloves to turn or to use angle grinders or chainsaws. They’ve never caused a problem. Everyone has to find what works best for themselves. It’s important to know the rules so that when you break them you understand what you’re doing. Thank you for another great video, Tomislav. We appreciate them!
Good Job! I turn sitting in my wheelchair. If there are any turners that are in your chair when turning… make a video! I am a pro woodworker. I am now a woodturner. BIG difference, BIG change. I think there are a bunch of us out there? YES! This video helped me a lot. But body language is hard. For those that are in your chairs… I bought my new lathe so I can turn offboard. That way my spine stays in alignment and I am not leaning and turning. I have HUGE pain issues. I NEVER run machinery when taking my meds. I am totally clean and free of all pain medacation when in my shop. Plus I ALWAYS ware my crash helmet. To many cast iron edges to smack my head on. DIG?
Sorry to hear about yor condition,its hard for me to do a video on that as I really don't have experience turning like that, But there are several turners on Instagram that does turn sitting down and they will be much better choice. Jay Scott Creations comes to mind and he is excellent turner.
Great video. Not just turning beautiful items on the lathe, you explain why and how you are making a cut. Your videos have helped me as I am a beginner turner.
Tomas - I use a thick rubber matting from a Camping & Caravan shop to be used in awnings. They come in squares and they interlock and fit easily into odd sized floors. I presume there will be similar shops in your country.🥳
Not familiar with dapper but I feel like I always belonged in this shop, Everything happens for a reason, with the move and everything its like it was fate😀
Awesome as always, very well explained I have learned a lot from this video I'm a newbie to turning and been struggling with the skew, the angle you filmed at was perfect for me to see were I am going wrong. Keep up the good work it's appreciated thank you
Moving your body when turning is referred to by some turners as "doin' the dance." I've learned it is essential to successful turning, especially with some tools like the skew. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and knowledge! 👍🏾
Tomislav, I have been following you from your former workshop, to the renovations and build-out to your new shop. You have significantly improved your lighting and photography. This video is a wonderful summary for new turners and older turners (like me!) on how to position your body and the gouge for a perfect non-catch, ready to finish bowl. You are doing VERY WELL among us turners. Keep up the EXCELLENT videos. Labai aciu (did I get the translation correct?)
Great video thanks. I was also influenced by Stuart Batty amongst and others, when I started turning. One thing in addition which would really enhance your method would be to move the head stock to the right hand end of the bed, and turn off the end.
Excellent - i also hold things far up (not as far up as you) - with my elbow contraction it is just way more comfortable and i have better control. Holding at the base of the handle seems to put way more pressure on my elbow/shoulder. Turning when having a physical disability requires modifications.
Thanks for sharing your techniques. I’ve learned some of this by trial and error but glad learn more from a professional like yourself. Quick question: how do you like the smock you were wearing in the video? Is it too thick for summer use?
Thanks buddy Smock is great,its from craft supply usa and its ok during summer, there is company in Germany DNS woodturning that sells also good smocks
Great video by showing the combination of body movement and tool rotation. I have been turn for a while but I am really interested in improving my use of the skew. If you would do a dedicated skew video that would be awesome.
I have several videos but 2 indepth on skew, ua-cam.com/video/eSGu0kTdlds/v-deo.htmlsi=ep37TdwjBmViGQq7 ua-cam.com/video/p8dLBraFmhc/v-deo.htmlsi=3QrzBUDYKOIXQKAu
Excellent video again. It seems that these days my memory is “good but short” so I think I need this video on tap by the lathe while I attempt to build the muscle memory. One question I’ve been meaning to ask, is there any difference, or advantage, of shear scraping with a bowl gouge compared to a dedicated scraper? I have some heavy 1½” scraper set that I really like and it seems to me I’d be better off using them. I still need to work on angling them for shear scraping, that’s the next objective. Many thanks for all the experience you share, and the clear and genuine way you present it.
I thought I was the only one that chokes my bowl gouge handles! I hold my tools exactly the same when I turn bowls and whatever like spindle turning. ✌🏼👊🏼Happy Turning!
Bonjour Tomislav, Encore une vidéo utile et pas courante sur YT. Ta chaine est vraiment une des plus importante pour l'enseignement du tournage à distance alors un grand merci. As tu des nouvelles pour commander tes outils ? Merci
I really enjoyed the video Tomislav. Very informative. Just wondering what you use to keep your tools so close. I'm always looking to improve in this area. Thanks in advance
I would like to see what you use as a tool holder for your lathe tools. I don't think you have ever shown what you use. You are really efficient when you change from tool to tool. Sorry about the confusion
@terryyancy3957 ohhh no worries, I keep all my tools in 5 draws,and I keep on the bench behind the lathe tools I need, turn table bucket like Richard use is a great solution to keep most used tools at hand...
Thanks for sharing as usual i learn so much from you i have a question my lathe had no stand i was eye balling your center to the floor.but its hard to tell what do you recommend i want to make a stand.i have it clamped to saw horses but it seems to high
A good rule of thumb is that your headstock spindle should be same height as your bent elbow. Try that as a starting point and modify to suit your personal style.
Great video Tomislav. I would strongly recommend you DO NOT BUY RUBBER MATS! Instead, make duck boards, which are just slats of wood mounted on widely spaced runners. The flex of the wood slats between the runners give you way more comfort than anti fatigue mats. I learned this trick from a Fireball Tool video a few years ago and I haven’t used the other mats since! And you can make them for almost free if you get creative!
Thank you very much my wife went after I post this video and bought me 3 recycled matts, so far they are great but I like your idea and one day I'll make it😀
Another video that was posted just for me 😅. How much of your technique do you feel is the direct result of training vs. Just the evolution of your own technique?
Glad to hear that 😀, interesting question. Honestly I think its combination of absorbing all the lessons I have learned over the years with proper beginnings as these were foundation, adding tones of wasted wood,mistakes , ruined bowls to reach a point where you don't think anymore about how to turn something, but rather what to turn.... Let me add that I think I still have soon much to learn, but I really like my job and I always look for a way to improve.... I did have Richard to guide me ,but only thorough emails and pictures and video calls ,the rest was hours and hours of sacrifice and dreams of how to get this done right..... all in all nothing can replace experience that I still at age 33 have to collect... But I'm young 😁 Long answer and not sure if I answered it😅
I have always held the bowl gouge as you described, with my right hand near the ferrule and handle against my waist. As a small woman this was the most comfortable and stable position for me. However, I experienced much criticism for this from other turners and some instructors tried to make me hold the end of the handle with my right hand. Your video is a vindication for my preferred technique. Thank you.
Ho boy ho boy ho boy, what a revelation for me that 3 points of contact with the Bowl gouge , when I saw you doing that, i ran to be bassement, to try this technique instead of the 2 points of contact, and WOW, so stable, less stretch on my right hand side shoulder when holding the gouge, I'm so glad I Watch your vidéo, Even more glad you showed us all your personnal techniques. Please keep them coming!
Awsome to hear that and to help out fellow turner.... enjoy 😉
Tomislov this video could not have come at a better time. After watching this, I spent a few days in the shop turning and your tips about placing the end of the tool at your waist really helped me. I will be having tendon surgery in my right wrist next week and your techniques helped relieve a lot of discomfort.
Another tip I put into practice was from your video on using scrapers. Once I started “trying to not touch the wood” and keeping the tools sharp the difference in my cuts was amazing. Before your videos, I was about ready to give up on scrapers! Thanks again 🤠🇨🇱
UA-cam education at its very best. I've been turning for over a decade, and there was plenty here for me to learn or at least think about. Thank you, Tomislav.
Thank you 😊
This makes so much sense. And yet, so many others are either silent on this or zoom in so tight that this subtly is missed. Thank you. This is another “whole body” endeavor.
Excellent video! I have been woodturning for more than 25 years, and this just shows that there is always something more to learn. 🤔 Thanks, just subscribed.
Thank you sir
Using the large muscles relieves fatigue. If you work at the lathe for long periods then trying to muscle the work with your arms & shoulders would leave you exhausted. This is a very smart way to work!
Another great video Tomislav!
neprocjenjivo korisno , poučno i inspirativno ! čak i da nemam ništa od opreme poželio bih krenuti u ovaj " slow dance " s drvetom i nabrušenim alatom jer nakon ove lekcije sve izgleda skladno , čisto i logično . Hvala Tomica za upute i savjete . srdač poz Miro
Hvala Miro puno😀
Your teaching about body movement is really very, very helpful. I wonder why this important aspect is barely mentioned by all the other UA-camrs that try to teach turning...
Thank you very much, 😀
Another superb tutorial, Tomislav. Will definitely keep beginners like me on the right track to mastering the tools and the cuts. Thank you.
So well explained and so helpful. Thank you!
Tomasic, I have probably watched all of your videos for the last couple of years. Every time I watch one I see something new. Your patience, teaching style, and tool control are really inspiring. Before you were on Facebook, each time a new turner appeared looking for assistance, I always referred them to you and Richard. I have so many hours watching you two and applying things that you have shown, I feel like I almost know you. Thank you so very much!!
Tomislov, I do so appreciate you teaching your techniques. They have been so helpful to me. I'll be watching you for a long time. Thank you so very much.
Thank you soo much for this lovely words
My Friend, thank you. I really needed this video. At times, I’ve gotten so frustrated/ disappointed in my tools because I felt “THEY” weren’t doing the job. As you’ve shown, it was me, all along, that wasn’t using them as correctly as I should. I always wondered how you were able to get your surfaces so smooth. Thanks again!!!
No worries, glad to be able to help out 😀
Really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to focus on body movement. Will definitely try stances out today
Let me know how it goes for you😀thank you for watching
Excellent video! Under standing the movement and angles is critical for a good result, not to mention the safety aspect. I’ll refer to this video when I need a refresher…thanks
The skew section was very helpful. It was something that I have struggled with and couldn’t figure out how high or low to set tool rest. Thanks for the change in view
Despite being a semi-experienced turner I still enjoyed and found value in this video. Good stuff. Sometimes bad habits can form or you lose sight of a technique or two that really works. Thank you.
Indeed,we all fall for bad habits but once you acknowledge that you will be able to change for the better
An absolutely wonderful primer on turning. Thank you so much for taking the time to record this and share your expertise with us all!
Thank you Johnny
What an excellent tutorial Tomislav. I have never seen turning from the perspective in a video. Thank you.
This information is so useful I’m saving the video in my UA-cam woodturning videos collection.
I live in a warm climate and I turn barefoot. It’s best for my balance. I’ve known of other turners who do this but most are horrified and warn me not to do it. I’ve been woodworking barefoot for 40 years or so and still have all my toes. I wear anti vibration fingerless gloves to turn or to use angle grinders or chainsaws. They’ve never caused a problem. Everyone has to find what works best for themselves. It’s important to know the rules so that when you break them you understand what you’re doing.
Thank you for another great video, Tomislav. We appreciate them!
Thank you very much 😊
Very informative and very well explained. Thanks!
Fast becoming the best woodturning resource on You Tube!
Thank you, glad to help out turners
Great vidio Tamislav 😊
Thanks
Very informative and explained in a very nice way .
God bless you 🎉
Thanks for yet another superb instructional video!
Good Job! I turn sitting in my wheelchair. If there are any turners that are in your chair when turning… make a video! I am a pro woodworker. I am now a woodturner. BIG difference, BIG change. I think there are a bunch of us out there? YES! This video helped me a lot. But body language is hard. For those that are in your chairs… I bought my new lathe so I can turn offboard. That way my spine stays in alignment and I am not leaning and turning. I have HUGE pain issues. I NEVER run machinery when taking my meds. I am totally clean and free of all pain medacation when in my shop. Plus I ALWAYS ware my crash helmet. To many cast iron edges to smack my head on. DIG?
Sorry to hear about yor condition,its hard for me to do a video on that as I really don't have experience turning like that, But there are several turners on Instagram that does turn sitting down and they will be much better choice. Jay Scott Creations comes to mind and he is excellent turner.
Great video. Not just turning beautiful items on the lathe, you explain why and how you are making a cut. Your videos have helped me as I am a beginner turner.
Thank you and glad to help out
Tomas - I use a thick rubber matting from a Camping & Caravan shop to be used in awnings. They come in squares and they interlock and fit easily into odd sized floors. I presume there will be similar shops in your country.🥳
Thank You Jim, my wife after I post a video went and bought me 3 Matt's, so far they are excellent 👌
As usual you’re video’s are simply the best.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you 😊
You're looking very dapper today! Good to see you are back in form with working lathes! Good tips!
Agree he looks more relaxed and happy in his shop.
Not familiar with dapper but I feel like I always belonged in this shop, Everything happens for a reason, with the move and everything its like it was fate😀
Awesome as always, very well explained I have learned a lot from this video I'm a newbie to turning and been struggling with the skew, the angle you filmed at was perfect for me to see were I am going wrong. Keep up the good work it's appreciated thank you
Glad to help out and thank you for watching
Have learned so much from this kind of video that you do. Please keep them coming !!!
Moving your body when turning is referred to by some turners as "doin' the dance." I've learned it is essential to successful turning, especially with some tools like the skew. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and knowledge! 👍🏾
Thank You sir for watching
Wonderful class…
Tomislav, I have been following you from your former workshop, to the renovations and build-out to your new shop. You have significantly improved your lighting and photography. This video is a wonderful summary for new turners and older turners (like me!) on how to position your body and the gouge for a perfect non-catch, ready to finish bowl. You are doing VERY WELL among us turners. Keep up the EXCELLENT videos. Labai aciu (did I get the translation correct?)
Thank you very much for kind words 😀 I really appreciate that.
translation did not come through as it was intended 😂
Brilliant - learnt so much from this. A view of turning that I hadn't seen before and in such great detail. Thanks, Tomislav
Glad you enjoyed, thank you for watching
Great video thanks. I was also influenced by Stuart Batty amongst and others, when I started turning. One thing in addition which would really enhance your method would be to move the head stock to the right hand end of the bed, and turn off the end.
That is good feature but I'm somehow more comfortable doing like this
😀
Thanks , very informative and helpful .Have improved my skills greatly by watching your videos!!
Awsome to hear that 😀 thank you
Thank you so much for this video !!!!
Excellent lesson, thank you so much!
Very well done.
🕶very helpful video. Thanks Tomislav
You are right. It was a fun and informative video. Please consider showing your movements for inside the bowl.
I have it in plan 😀
Brilliant video Tomislav especially for a beginners.
Excellent - i also hold things far up (not as far up as you) - with my elbow contraction it is just way more comfortable and i have better control. Holding at the base of the handle seems to put way more pressure on my elbow/shoulder. Turning when having a physical disability requires modifications.
Glad you find the way and really is person preference but as you said even nessesity to grip different.
Thank you for watching
Great instructive video, totally unique unlike any others before, thank you
Such an excellent channel. Great tips and guidance. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you very much 😊
Thanks doesn,t do you justice. Very ellexplained
Thanks for sharing your techniques. I’ve learned some of this by trial and error but glad learn more from a professional like yourself. Quick question: how do you like the smock you were wearing in the video? Is it too thick for summer use?
Thanks buddy
Smock is great,its from craft supply usa and its ok during summer, there is company in Germany DNS woodturning that sells also good smocks
Thank you Tomislav!
Fabulous tutorial Tomislav!! 😁
Great Stuff Tomislav. Always something to learn
Great video by showing the combination of body movement and tool rotation. I have been turn for a while but I am really interested in improving my use of the skew. If you would do a dedicated skew video that would be awesome.
I have several videos but 2 indepth on skew,
ua-cam.com/video/eSGu0kTdlds/v-deo.htmlsi=ep37TdwjBmViGQq7
ua-cam.com/video/p8dLBraFmhc/v-deo.htmlsi=3QrzBUDYKOIXQKAu
Very good tutorial, thanks
We always learn watching your videos, thank you!
Very informative, thanks as always!
You’re a great teacher thank you.
Thank you Super Man 😊
Outstanding tutorial!
Thanks Tomislav! It is like a "dance" I found my Tai Chi helps to move smoothly.
I dance terribly so I would need to work on that😀
Excellent video again. It seems that these days my memory is “good but short” so I think I need this video on tap by the lathe while I attempt to build the muscle memory.
One question I’ve been meaning to ask, is there any difference, or advantage, of shear scraping with a bowl gouge compared to a dedicated scraper? I have some heavy 1½” scraper set that I really like and it seems to me I’d be better off using them. I still need to work on angling them for shear scraping, that’s the next objective.
Many thanks for all the experience you share, and the clear and genuine way you present it.
Great learning video, thank you
Another useful one Tomislav++++++++
Great job. Thank you 😊
nice job, thank you
As always great informative video
Great video, yes you can teach an old dog new tricks 😅
I thought I was the only one that chokes my bowl gouge handles! I hold my tools exactly the same when I turn bowls and whatever like spindle turning. ✌🏼👊🏼Happy Turning!
There are a lot of us holding like that😀
Well Explained!
Bonjour Tomislav,
Encore une vidéo utile et pas courante sur YT. Ta chaine est vraiment une des plus importante pour l'enseignement du tournage à distance alors un grand merci.
As tu des nouvelles pour commander tes outils ?
Merci
Thank you very much 😊
Very shortly tools should be available for order, matter of days now😄
@@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Merci tomislav, j'avoue que j'aimerai bien ton racloir dédicacé pour mon noel
Another great video!❤🕊
Great video. Would really like a short video that shows a close up of the spindle gouge entry when making a tendon. I keep getting skates
Coming soon😀
Great Video!!
Very good!
I really enjoyed the video Tomislav. Very informative. Just wondering what you use to keep your tools so close. I'm always looking to improve in this area. Thanks in advance
Hi Terry, thank you very much
Not sure what you mean about what I'm using to keep tools close? maybe I read something wrong😂
I would like to see what you use as a tool holder for your lathe tools. I don't think you have ever shown what you use. You are really efficient when you change from tool to tool. Sorry about the confusion
@terryyancy3957 ohhh no worries, I keep all my tools in 5 draws,and I keep on the bench behind the lathe tools I need, turn table bucket like Richard use is a great solution to keep most used tools at hand...
@@tomislavtomasicwoodturning thanks for taking the time to reply I really appreciate it. Thanks again for taking the time you devote to your channel
hello. your videos are really very interesting. what is the sharpening angle that you put on your scrapper. good luck
Around 45 and if its asymmetric curve scraper then 45 on the nose and Around 60-70 on the side
Thanks for sharing as usual i learn so much from you i have a question my lathe had no stand i was eye balling your center to the floor.but its hard to tell what do you recommend i want to make a stand.i have it clamped to saw horses but it seems to high
A good rule of thumb is that your headstock spindle should be same height as your bent elbow. Try that as a starting point and modify to suit your personal style.
@deltacharlie152 thanks just got the new bearings in set it on the horses and rite where you said it should be that was luck thanks again
Most common setup is to have the center at elbow height , try that as you'll see from that point if you need to adjust anything
Another great video 🙌 Can i ask, how do you record your videos?
Thank you 😊
I use my phone, like xiaomi 11T
Thanks!
Thank you Dan very much 😊
Thanks, excellent video. You're a great teacher!
is the wood you are turning completely dry or rather wet? ? % humidity?
That's a dry bowl rough turned blank.
Correct, dry rough out bowl
Great video Tomislav. I would strongly recommend you DO NOT BUY RUBBER MATS! Instead, make duck boards, which are just slats of wood mounted on widely spaced runners. The flex of the wood slats between the runners give you way more comfort than anti fatigue mats. I learned this trick from a Fireball Tool video a few years ago and I haven’t used the other mats since! And you can make them for almost free if you get creative!
Thank you very much my wife went after I post this video and bought me 3 recycled matts, so far they are great but I like your idea and one day I'll make it😀
Another video that was posted just for me 😅. How much of your technique do you feel is the direct result of training vs. Just the evolution of your own technique?
Glad to hear that 😀, interesting question.
Honestly I think its combination of absorbing all the lessons I have learned over the years with proper beginnings as these were foundation, adding tones of wasted wood,mistakes , ruined bowls to reach a point where you don't think anymore about how to turn something, but rather what to turn....
Let me add that I think I still have soon much to learn, but I really like my job and I always look for a way to improve....
I did have Richard to guide me ,but only thorough emails and pictures and video calls ,the rest was hours and hours of sacrifice and dreams of how to get this done right..... all in all nothing can replace experience that I still at age 33 have to collect...
But I'm young 😁
Long answer and not sure if I answered it😅
How did you hold the bowl?
Little ridge on this inside of the bowl in which you expand tglhe jaws
👍👏
Thanks!