One of the helpful things you do, Kent, is give a check on mental/emotional health for turners. In this video, you note that we don't have to master the grand sweep on the entire exterior or the entire interior. So helpful, because there are some turners on the internet who are out to impress more than to teach and many of us need that balance you provide, a reality check. Thanks!
Thanks for the clear , easy to follow instructions. Something that is lacking from most of the other "experts". It's one thing to know how to do it. It's another to teach it. You got it!
I started out with only homemade carbides and did this style of cut riding the tiny bevel of the round cutter lol. It hogs out a lot of material really quickly and also leaves a TON of stuff to sand. I finally got a bowl gouge and it's a crazy amount better. I still do the single push as a final step, but not a bunch to sand anymore and way less tear out. The single pass seems to give a consistent surface as a last cut, and less dust than my old scrapers lol. Thanks for all your videos and information you have put out! I have learned SO much from watching your videos!
Jacob, Thank you for writing and sharing! Yes, each tool has advantages and disadvantages, and I agree with your assessment. I'm glad you are learning from the videos. Thanks for watching and Happy Turning!
I think I know that famous woodturner that makes finish cuts in one pass. :) On the outside of a bowl, I find that a pull cut works best until the out-of-round bowl is trued up. After that, the push cut works nice and smooth in one pass without any bouncing. I don't worry about one continuous cut on the inside until maybe the last pass or two. Depending on the depth of the bowl, I might use a 5/8 (40/40) grind for the 1st inside third and then finish with a bottom bowl gouge. I also find that a 3/8 bowl gouge, ground to a 40/40 grind (made famous by that expert push cutter) works better for finish cuts on the outside due to cutting less material. Thanks for your take on the technique!
@@TurnAWoodBowl Yes, Kent. I've turned a few. :) You know, every time I turn a bowl, I can't help but think of other professional turners and their techniques. What really gets me is their insistence on the best bowl gouge profile/angle. They all want one "do-everything" gouge. I have several at my ready all the time. For heavy roughing, I prefer a swept-back grind of 40-45 degrees. I grab the 55-60 swept-back about halfway into the inside of a bowl. If it's very deep, I'll grab my bottom feeder (60 degrees). For facing work, tenon work, and finish cuts, the 40/40 is my go-to. I have them both in 5/8 and 1/2. So, what I've learned is that you can use the best technique from each professional and have a full arsenal of tools. To me, that speeds up the process and makes it more enjoyable. From watching your videos, I gather you came to the same conclusion. I don't miss any of your videos. I like your approach to the process and sure appreciate your efforts in sharing the art. Take care!
Nice video - as always. The slight bounce seen at 4:30 and again about 5:30 can be prevented by using the left hand as a “depth gauge”, while providing down pressure on the rest, and avoiding any pressure against the bowl.
Ok. Just because I rarely make one cut from bottom to top on the outside doesn't mean I'm a bad turner.....thank you for clarifying! 😊 I thought something was wrong with me haha! I learn so much from you, and gain reassurance too.
Happy to help! You're doing just fine and I'm glad you now know this is unnecessary to make "showy cuts" to create a great bowl. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Please try this in a chair or borough a wheel chair. I make all my turning from my wheelchair and have a lot of trouble using my bowl gouge. I almost always use my carbide turning tools. It make it easier from the wheelchair. But I need to find a way to use the bowl gouge. Thanks for reading this.
Hello Robert, Yes, I can imagine it would be difficult to use a bowl gouge while in a wheel chair. I think to have more mobility, you might need to be positioned up higher than usual. If the headstock is at or slightly below your elbow height you might be able to get more gouge movement. I do know Robust makes the Scout lathe which can be tilted towards you. The Scout lathe is designed for turning while seated. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent
@@TurnAWoodBowl Thank you for your feed back. I have a Jet 1221 and I made a stand 15 inches high so my lathe Is just right for turning. My trouble is I got cheap tools and I need to spend money on some good tools.
Of course you need to try to accomplish this cut. Imagine the patience and commitment it takes to “master” this cut. Now, that said! I don’t try to make a push cut all the way through the inside of the bowl. The 4040 gouge does not like the bottom third of a bowl. I regularly try to do this “hero cut” from the bottom to the rim on the outside of my bowls.
I hate (not really) to be a skeptic, but I think in the age of video editing, some of those miraculous end-to-end cuts may have involved more than one take. Nevertheless, it's impressive to watch! Thanks for all your very instructive videos!
Living in Arizona, most of my turnings are quite dry. I often experience marked accelerations in my gouge progression, presumably relative to the density variations in the wood. Any tips in this regard? Thank you!
Call me crazy but on the inside cut I reverse my lathe and cut it from the other side. Like I said call me crazy but that works better for me. I'm left handed but I make this cut right handed. Yes i'm a beginner. Have been turning off and on for 10 years. I really wish someone made a left handed machine. I fell very comfortable turning left handed on my outboard set up. Ken let me know what you think about this. Should I stop doing this ?
Sounds fine. Do what works for you. Be sure to use set-screws for faceplates and chucks if you reverse the lathe. That will prevent them for unscrewing. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I’ve learned so much from your videos and website. Thank you for all the continued education. I’m still very new to all of this, but it’s helped me get some much needed self-care time. Anyways… on a more serious note… Where can one procure one (or more) of those snazzy shirts?
You are so welcome! I'm so glad to help. Oh, the shirts! Look at the area below the video on your computer or smart phone. Or check them out here. merch.turnawoodbowl.com/ Thanks and Happy Turning!
I think it's hard to say one person is wrong and another is right. If something is working for one person who are you to say it's show. I've watch a lot of your videos and have got good information for me as a new person in wood turning. But you do things different from the people I've taken class from. How's right and how's right.
Deb, I taught wood carving for 20 years. I always told my students there is not one Right way and one Wrong way, but there are This ways and That ways. I encouraged them to learn from as many different teachers as they possibly could. Even the worst teacher has some thing useful for you to learn. That being said, happy turning :-)
Great video Kent! I like Master moves it’s wonderful technique for sure! Guess what learned it from you ad thank you so much for the teaching, learning and Sharing! 🪵💫😎🤘🏼
Kent, another well done informative video and I thank you for it. Have 2 questions, what wood were you turning and what was the angle of the 2nd grind you did to modify the lower portion of the bevel on the bowl gouge?
Thanks, Dave. This is pecan and I did not have a set angle for the heel removal. Basically I split the difference at about a 45° from the bottom of the gouge partially up the front bevel. Happy Turning!
I tried to it in the outside the bowl and i cut 3/4 of the wood till could do it😅 The in side is no problem for me i'll do it every time with one pass😎 Tnx for the tips✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻 Happy turning🌹 By the way do you have an Instagram?
I have absolutely no problem doing this type of cut. I do it all the time. I also chunk the piece of wood onto the firewood pile. 😂. On the serious side, I tried this long ago trying to mimic those wood turners who use this cut. It always turned into a disaster for me. It’s a nice technique to know about, but agree with you that we don’t need to do it; NEVER! Difficult to master.
Thank you for writing and sharing! Agreed. If you make a hundred or more bowls, you'll be able to do this without much effort, but it's not necessary. Happy Turning!
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One of the helpful things you do, Kent, is give a check on mental/emotional health for turners. In this video, you note that we don't have to master the grand sweep on the entire exterior or the entire interior. So helpful, because there are some turners on the internet who are out to impress more than to teach and many of us need that balance you provide, a reality check. Thanks!
Thanks Kent, as a self taught novice, you've taught me 90% of what I know about bowls.
About the same here. I learned almost everything about turning a bowl from Kent.
Wow! Thanks for sharing! I'm honored to help you. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I think a good 50% of wood turner's have learnt something from our Kent!
Absolutely brilliant videos! 👍
Lyndoch ; down under, another great refresher on how to go about turning bowls.
Thank you, sir! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
You’re right it’s not as easy as it looks. Thanks for your instruction.
You’re welcome 😊 Happy Turning!
Thanks for the clear , easy to follow instructions. Something that is lacking from most of the other "experts". It's one thing to know how to do it. It's another to teach it. You got it!
Thank you, Cannon. Much appreciated! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I started out with only homemade carbides and did this style of cut riding the tiny bevel of the round cutter lol. It hogs out a lot of material really quickly and also leaves a TON of stuff to sand.
I finally got a bowl gouge and it's a crazy amount better. I still do the single push as a final step, but not a bunch to sand anymore and way less tear out. The single pass seems to give a consistent surface as a last cut, and less dust than my old scrapers lol. Thanks for all your videos and information you have put out! I have learned SO much from watching your videos!
Jacob, Thank you for writing and sharing! Yes, each tool has advantages and disadvantages, and I agree with your assessment. I'm glad you are learning from the videos. Thanks for watching and Happy Turning!
I think I know that famous woodturner that makes finish cuts in one pass. :) On the outside of a bowl, I find that a pull cut works best until the out-of-round bowl is trued up. After that, the push cut works nice and smooth in one pass without any bouncing. I don't worry about one continuous cut on the inside until maybe the last pass or two. Depending on the depth of the bowl, I might use a 5/8 (40/40) grind for the 1st inside third and then finish with a bottom bowl gouge. I also find that a 3/8 bowl gouge, ground to a 40/40 grind (made famous by that expert push cutter) works better for finish cuts on the outside due to cutting less material. Thanks for your take on the technique!
Sounds like you know your way around a bowl. Great explanation. Thank you for writing and sharing! Happy Turning!
@@TurnAWoodBowl Yes, Kent. I've turned a few. :) You know, every time I turn a bowl, I can't help but think of other professional turners and their techniques. What really gets me is their insistence on the best bowl gouge profile/angle. They all want one "do-everything" gouge. I have several at my ready all the time. For heavy roughing, I prefer a swept-back grind of 40-45 degrees. I grab the 55-60 swept-back about halfway into the inside of a bowl. If it's very deep, I'll grab my bottom feeder (60 degrees). For facing work, tenon work, and finish cuts, the 40/40 is my go-to. I have them both in 5/8 and 1/2. So, what I've learned is that you can use the best technique from each professional and have a full arsenal of tools. To me, that speeds up the process and makes it more enjoyable. From watching your videos, I gather you came to the same conclusion. I don't miss any of your videos. I like your approach to the process and sure appreciate your efforts in sharing the art. Take care!
Nice video - as always. The slight bounce seen at 4:30 and again about 5:30 can be prevented by using the left hand as a “depth gauge”, while providing down pressure on the rest, and avoiding any pressure against the bowl.
Thanks Brad
Perfect timing, educated and entertained. Love the clear instructions.
Glad you enjoyed it! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Ok. Just because I rarely make one cut from bottom to top on the outside doesn't mean I'm a bad turner.....thank you for clarifying! 😊 I thought something was wrong with me haha! I learn so much from you, and gain reassurance too.
Happy to help! You're doing just fine and I'm glad you now know this is unnecessary to make "showy cuts" to create a great bowl. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Great video! I need these bowl-gouge fundamentals!
Thank you, Fancy!
And my remark for the ending music. Was a remembrance of school back in the day! Kinda like Charlie Brown lol Rock on man
Ha! Love it! Thanks, Douglas! Happy Turning!
Hello kent thanks for the tips . I've been learned many thing's from you sir and know all of them helps me to creat a great work
So glad to hear this, Parsa! I'm honored to help. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Right on! The art is in the design.
Right on, Dennis! Happy Turning!
Great tips I do one cut on the inside all the time just easier for me
Yup, with time and practice its second nature. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Please try this in a chair or borough a wheel chair. I make all my turning from my wheelchair and have a lot of trouble using my bowl gouge. I almost always use my carbide turning tools. It make it easier from the wheelchair. But I need to find a way to use the bowl gouge. Thanks for reading this.
Hello Robert,
Yes, I can imagine it would be difficult to use a bowl gouge while in a wheel chair. I think to have more mobility, you might need to be positioned up higher than usual. If the headstock is at or slightly below your elbow height you might be able to get more gouge movement.
I do know Robust makes the Scout lathe which can be tilted towards you. The Scout lathe is designed for turning while seated.
All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Kent
@@TurnAWoodBowl Thank you for your feed back. I have a Jet 1221 and I made a stand 15 inches high so my lathe Is just right for turning. My trouble is I got cheap tools and I need to spend money on some good tools.
Kent has welcome gifts for all new subscribers!
I do? Ok, cool! ;) Happy Turning!
Of course you need to try to accomplish this cut. Imagine the patience and commitment it takes to “master” this cut.
Now, that said!
I don’t try to make a push cut all the way through the inside of the bowl. The 4040 gouge does not like the bottom third of a bowl.
I regularly try to do this “hero cut” from the bottom to the rim on the outside of my bowls.
Thank you for writing and sharing! Yes, the 40/40 gouge usually hits the side when the cutting edge hits the bottom. Happy Turning!
I hate (not really) to be a skeptic, but I think in the age of video editing, some of those miraculous end-to-end cuts may have involved more than one take. Nevertheless, it's impressive to watch! Thanks for all your very instructive videos!
Pamela P. Meridianville, AL. Bowl turning start to finish course.
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What size bowl gouge would you recommend for extremely hard woods
Sharp! Size is not the issue, sharpness is key. Happy Turning!
Great video thanks for the good clear instructions
Glad it was helpful! My pleasure! Happy Turning!
Living in Arizona, most of my turnings are quite dry. I often experience marked accelerations in my gouge progression, presumably relative to the density variations in the wood. Any tips in this regard? Thank you!
Thanks for the lesson. 10/10 !!
Happy to help! Happy Turning!
What angle grind did you use to go from rim to center on the inside.
55° front bevel. ;)
Call me crazy but on the inside cut I reverse my lathe and cut it from the other side. Like I said call me crazy but that works
better for me. I'm left handed but I make this cut right handed. Yes i'm a beginner. Have been turning off and on for 10 years.
I really wish someone made a left handed machine. I fell very comfortable turning left handed on my outboard set up.
Ken let me know what you think about this. Should I stop doing this ?
Sounds fine. Do what works for you. Be sure to use set-screws for faceplates and chucks if you reverse the lathe. That will prevent them for unscrewing. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Is there a USA equivalent for Cellulose Thinners?
Congratulations on your work I really liked it👏👊🤝👍
Thank you! Cheers! Happy Turning!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it Carol. Thanks and Happy Turning!
I’ve learned so much from your videos and website. Thank you for all the continued education. I’m still very new to all of this, but it’s helped me get some much needed self-care time. Anyways… on a more serious note… Where can one procure one (or more) of those snazzy shirts?
You are so welcome! I'm so glad to help. Oh, the shirts! Look at the area below the video on your computer or smart phone. Or check them out here. merch.turnawoodbowl.com/ Thanks and Happy Turning!
@@TurnAWoodBowl thank you, sir! I think I need all of them!
I think it's hard to say one person is wrong and another is right. If something is working for one person who are you to say it's show. I've watch a lot of your videos and have got good information for me as a new person in wood turning. But you do things different from the people I've taken class from. How's right and how's right.
Deb, I taught wood carving for 20 years. I always told my students there is not one Right way and one Wrong way, but there are This ways and That ways. I encouraged them to learn from as many different teachers as they possibly could. Even the worst teacher has some thing useful for you to learn. That being said, happy turning :-)
Well said! I completely agree and often explain there are many ways to get the same results. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Greetings Kent, how long is your video course? (Video hours--not including practice on my own lathe).
Good question. There are 27 videos totaling about 3 hours and 45 minutes, plus text and graphics. Happy Turning!
Great video Kent! I like Master moves it’s wonderful technique for sure! Guess what learned it from you ad thank you so much for the teaching, learning and Sharing! 🪵💫😎🤘🏼
Glad you enjoyed it, Douglas! So glad you are learning and seeing your skills soar. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
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Charlotte, NC
Wood Bowl Turning Start to Finish
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Kent, another well done informative video and I thank you for it. Have 2 questions, what wood were you turning and what was the angle of the 2nd grind you did to modify the lower portion of the bevel on the bowl gouge?
Thanks, Dave. This is pecan and I did not have a set angle for the heel removal. Basically I split the difference at about a 45° from the bottom of the gouge partially up the front bevel. Happy Turning!
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This T-shirt makes you look very slim.
Thank you. My oversized smock does not. LOL ;) Happy Turning!
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Bowl
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I tried to it in the outside the bowl and i cut 3/4 of the wood till could do it😅
The in side is no problem for me i'll do it every time with one pass😎
Tnx for the tips✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
Happy turning🌹
By the way do you have an Instagram?
Sounds like a good plan. Yes, look me up as TurnAWoodBowl Happy Turning!
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Larry B. Shelbyville, IN. Wood bowl.
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I have absolutely no problem doing this type of cut. I do it all the time. I also chunk the piece of wood onto the firewood pile. 😂. On the serious side, I tried this long ago trying to mimic those wood turners who use this cut. It always turned into a disaster for me. It’s a nice technique to know about, but agree with you that we don’t need to do it; NEVER! Difficult to master.
Thank you for writing and sharing! Agreed. If you make a hundred or more bowls, you'll be able to do this without much effort, but it's not necessary. Happy Turning!
Thanks for sharing, I’m still trying. Lol
You can do it, Tony! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
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@@TurnAWoodBowl Thank you Kent, your videos are amazing 👏
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Kent, I’d love to buy one of your shirts - but first, get some girl shirts! We’re out here, we turn, we’re shaped differently. 😁
I'll take care of this soon, Lois. Check back soon and I'll have something for you! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
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There was an age question at the side before the video I’m 75
I’m 80. Is there a prize 😀?
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