Woodturning | $120 Bowl From Scrap Wood - A New Way to Make a Bowl From a Board / Economy Bowl

In this video I laminate some shop scrap into a 12"x12" x 7/8" board and come up with a new way to cut rings and center the base. This was a complete experiment after a failed attempt at cutting rings on a scroll saw due to the thickness and hardness of the stock. I really had fun with this project and got a great looking piece out of it! I hope you enjoy this video, thank you to all who watch!
Link to Yorkshire Grit - Woodturners Abrasive Paste:
yorkshire-grit.com/product-page/
Link To Red Creek Wood Designs - My resin supplier -Use discount code TKC10% for a discount!
redcreekwooddesigns.com/
Link to Woodslee Summercraft - Canadian distributer of Yorkshire Grit, Hampshire Sheen and Mylands products:
www.woodsleesummercraft.ca/

[@adriancook2179]

Really inspiring! Thanks, going to try it.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Adrian! I would love to see what you make! Thanks for watching!

[@severinosilva9056]

Excellente project Idea.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@harveygoodman8078]

Most excellent!!!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Harvey!

[@dougkinney4521]

Just awesome.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Doug!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

That is gorgeous, Lewis and a great repeatable method. Great job.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Copper, I appreciate it!

[@williampeak8851]

Awesome congratulations 👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you William!

[@TheWoodenRider]

Absolutely love this project and how it turned out - thanks for sharing

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching!

[@scottcates]

Pretty slick, Slick.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Scott, I appreciate it.

[@davidnickell9381]

Wow. Thanks for sharing this experiment.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching!

[@brendacolter368]

I am in awe…. Great results, love it!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Brenda!

[@rsitch1]

Outstanding!!! Bob

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Bob! I appreciate it!

[@gaylegreer9798]

Simply, Stunning!!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Gayle!

[@jeaniedyer282]

That was amazing! Thank you for your detailed explanations. It would never have occurred to me to make a bowl that way! Excellent job👏

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jeanie, not an original idea, just how I choose to make them. Thanks for watching!

[@doomin8tor]

Excellent work, thanks for showing us this

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching Dom!

[@sandraanderson217]

Stunning!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Sandra!

[@browill9]

Beautiful

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@ianb1482]

A beautiful piece Lewis, plus a cleverly thought out way to cut the rings. Thank you for sharing it.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ian and thanks for watching!

[@tonysmith3143]

Amazing and beautiful bowl Lewis. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Tony, I appreciate to!

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Great idea.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Brad!

[@TanyaBecherWoodturning]

This bowl is absolutely perfect! Loved watching you make it.
Take care 🙂

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Tanya, I appreciate you watching!

[@lindseyrae8339]

Beautiful bowl, thanks for sharing your idea.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Lindsey!

[@evilcartmensolo7198]

Never would have thought of that. Very cool! Thanks.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Certainly not a new concept, just my take on how it is best for me to make them. I appreciate you watching!

[@loucinci3922]

Turned out great. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching Lou!

[@AllenOxendine]

Beautiful Piece, interesting process. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Allen!

[@jackburton6085]

Beautiful!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jack!

[@brianlong2154]

Very beautiful! I can only hope. Just got my lathe together, looking forward to attempting to come close.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Brian, enjoy your lathe!

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

LEWIS THAT IS A AWESOM JIG .I LOVE IT THE BOWL .THANK YOU MY FRIEND

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Doug, I really appreciate you watching buddy!

[@mikenelson4136]

Wow that came out nice

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Mike

[@jackthompson5092]

Absolutely beautiful bowl.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jack, I appreciate it!

[@wantlessobject]

Yup, very cool. Glad that I was able to catch the premiere.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I appreciate it! Thanks!

[@brendancolvin8360]

fantastic experiment cool bowl

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Brendan, I was happy for a first go! Thanks for watching!

[@hasanalsaffar8386]

Very beautiful and creative bowl, thanks for sharing this video with us 🙏🏼

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching Hasan!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

It is absolutely stunningly beautiful and magnificent.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks so much Kobie! I appreciate it!

[@richardschaffling9882]

Looks gorgeous

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Richard!

[@steveerickson6337]

Once again beautiful as always !

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Steve!

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Gosh that's lovely! Such an interesting method you used! It makes me want to try it, sometime. Thanks for sharing this piece with us!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Very welcome Stephanie! I appreciate you watching!

[@steveellis8746]

Great technique.. wonderful result.. well done Lewis.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate it!

[@kathrynseaman6482]

so impressed a bowl out of a flat shape, very cool and looks great!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Kathryn. I appreciate to watching

[@user-el5zm5hu7x]

Great job!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@josephlynch3507]

What a beautiful bowl, and a great process.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Joseph, I appreciated it!

[@jackthompson8019]

Gorgeous piece.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I appreciate it Jim!

[@SKKrafts]

Lewis stunning piece mate. Love the effect with the three differ woods. Nice job mate thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate it Buddy!

[@ericwinckler5142]

After retrying to watch the video I was able to see it Lewis , thank you, first time no picture.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Very odd Eric. Thank for watching!

[@daveporter2555]

The first thing I thought of was to make a matching bowl for the nest cutting board I make. I like the technique and may be implementing it. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

That is a great idea Dave!

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

That finished really nice, great process for turning a bowl from a board, I’ve not turned one of those
Take care
Rob

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Rob!

[@paulmelanson1527]

Wow excellent video. Great idea. Beautiful bowl.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Paul, I appreciate you watching!

[@jerrystark3587]

Very cool technique. Thanks!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you John, I appreciate it!

[@LarryDMitchell]

Beautiful work and the jig is a great idea!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Larry, I appreciate it!

[@RatedRWoodturning]

Very cool technique

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Brad!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Lewis, That is beautiful and I really like the jig. One tip I learned a long time ago is to sprinkle a little salt on the glue joint between the layers. It doesn't affect the glue at all but stops the rings from moving around when pressure is applied.
Great video Lewis.
Take care mate.
Cheers, Huw

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Huw!

[@daviddeadman8455]

Great job, Lewis.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you David!

[@GordonRock1]

Brilliant method, Lewis. Great video, my friend. Enjoyed this very much! 👍👍👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks so much Gord. I’ve never seen it done this way and since I published this a few people have linked a couple channels of something close. And I thought I had an original idea! Take care buddy!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Clever. And pretty. Winner!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Valerie! Appreciate you watching!

[@billjones393]

Lovely bowl. Well done.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Bill!

[@roncooney8526]

Yet another beautiful piece Lewis. Great job!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks so much Ron!

[@jackknows6509]

For your first attempt, thisis excellent. even if this was your 10th it is still pretty damn awesome. I like this method, thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jack

[@carsonwells1785]

Beautiful creation and an ingenious route of achieving it. Thanks for sharing it with us. It was an amazing experience to watch your plan come together in such an amazing result!t. I hope you enjoy doing these videos because I, for one, sure love watching them.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hey Carson, I do enjoy making videos. I have been renovating my sons house lately and that is taking all my time. Hopefully back in the shop soon! I appreciate you watching!

[@rogermartin7346]

It appears that nothing but quality craftsmanship is produced in your shop. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Roger, Ive been fortunate that things are working out well lately! Thanks for watching!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Don't you love when a plan comes together? Looks great!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Hodge, I appreciate it Buddy!

[@raydriver7300]

It’s beautiful 🌞

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I appreciate that Ray!

[@brianhill1294]

That’s a beautiful piece 👏

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Brian, I appreciate you watching!

[@jameswallace7351]

That was a lot of work for you but with what you ended up with I'm sure it was well worth it that's a beautiful bowl thank you for sharing this. James

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks James, I have the jig now so much faster going forward!

[@richardcollins8130]

Great video. Beautiful piece. Like the jig. Will probably try that soon.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Richard, I appreciate you watching!

[@hughcawley473]

Absolutely stunning bowl, thank you. Very clear directions and instruction - once I sent up my lathe again in the new place / workshop (in Yorkshire, of the Grit fame), I shall certainly be giving it a whirl, and trying to benefit from the lessons of today - even economical of the wood, so it’s ‘awesome’ as I believe you say on that side of the Atlantic! Thanks again. Best Hugh

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Hugh. Thinking about more intricate designs now! I appreciate you watching

[@laurencebugeja4160]

You have made a great job Lewis well done and it was also well explained thanks for sharing. Bye hand have a wonderful day.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Laurence!

[@richardedwards3098]

that’s a gorgeous bowl!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Richard

[@robcpwoodturner]

Great work Lewis 👍👍👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Rob!

[@tcgrier]

Thanks for sharing this. My wife and I both watched it through and enjoyed it! What a beautiful bowl! Conceivable, you could make smaller versions of that bowl that would match, creating a set! Anyhow, we loved the results! Thanks again!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ted, you certainly could make a set very easily. I appreciate you watching!

[@gerryharris5613]

Love it

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Gerry!

[@wayneblake6982]

Fine job

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Wayne!

[@jptazzairbrushingjprice7250]

Great job sir

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Tazz I appreciate it!

[@TournageDubois]

Excellent project, my friend!!!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks DD!

[@stevenlobello2289]

Genius!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Steven, you are too kind!

[@im4dabirds]

great idea.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Vince!

[@lyndaowen2154]

It turned out, absolutely gorgeous! The color of the wood is just out of this world. I really appreciate you sharing your talent but also the talk. The talk is very educational, especially for us newbies. Thanks again.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks so much Lynda, I appreciate it!

[@trurex007lee7]

Really nice Lewis! A great way to conserve wood and make a artistic yet practical bowl.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@petewadner3568]

I did started a6 year apprenticeship in 1967 as a Centre Lathe Turner in one of the Best engineering companies in the South West of England. I was taught how to use a face on castings weighing at 1/2 a ton and held them on a faceplate with 4, 5 or 6 clamps. But with very thin pieces we always turned with the tool upside down and the lathe going backwards as this allows the swarf/chippings to fall away and not jam the tool. Our face plate also had six or 8 slots in them at strategic places so as not to weaken the face plate, this way gave easy access to clamp any shape any size. Please do not take any equipment at any size. Please do not this as any kind of criticism as I think you are one of the best teacher I have seen on You tube and even though I had a lot of time turning all sorts of metal, wood is totally different. many tanks again.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Pete, everything is very secure I assure you! Thanks for watching!

[@rubycler6221]

Excellent presentation Lewis

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks so much Ruby!

[@randyrenfro5907]

Beautiful color combination.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Randy!

[@wesleyhanna1124]

Beautiful bowl, well done sir!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Wesley, I appreciate it!

[@marcsenteney3160]

Beautiful work sir!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Marc!

[@normnicholson4689]

VERY interesting!
Looks like a translucent watermark marbling!
Beautiful!💖🤠

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Norm! I appreciate you watching!

[@georgepostins812]

Really enjoyed this technique thanks

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you George

[@TheDutchTurner]

Looks awesome and that jig is genius👏👏👏

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate id

[@serendipitynz]

brilliant

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Chris!

[@jeepfun5993]

Really nice looking bowl!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@lucyscottwalker2203]

Who's a clever boy! Love it.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

If only I were a boy and not an old man! Haha

[@ronnielloyd4514]

As always a beautiful job. One day I will attempt something like this.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank Ronnie, I appreciate it!

[@ericwinckler5142]

I was finally able to watch the entire video. I think it was a great way to make it, I did the half rings then glued them together. I wish I could have made it thicker also so I could have more to finish up with. I also staggered the rings , but I like the way you put yours in line . Great bowl.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching Eric!

[@billy19461]

I saw another bowl made in a similar way but he had a jig to align his parting tool and it was attached to his backplate with double sided tape. This was excellent video and bowl is beautiful! And yea it had some very interesting patterns in the bottom while spinning.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank Billy!

[@chrish8294]

Beautiful piece! Will be trying this at some point.

[@chrish8294]

Where do you get your Yorkshire grit and Hampshire sheen from?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I’m in Canada, I get it at Woodslee Summercraft. If you are in Canada please let Rob know you saw it on my channel. Thanks you for watching!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Chris

[@stevenshylo4419]

Great vid and has motivated me to try something similar... thanks!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks for watching Steven!

[@bcrigg9388]

Brilliant Solution to something I have been wrestling with myself for years. Well Done! I will attempt YOUR methodology this week! My sincere appreciation for sharing Sir.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks! Love to know how you make out with it! I appreciate you watching!

[@bcrigg9388]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman Worked pretty well. I would like to send you two photos. I slightly modified your procedure & to show you my result. If you have messenger, that would be great. I am “Bryan Rigg” on Messenger

[@ianhirons7762]

That came out really nice for an experiment well done,I enjoyed the video.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ian!

[@macmeikel618]

I clue paper between plate and shick,easy for loose with gnife, no damage on backside

[@jonpatchett425]

First time I've seen your channel, but I've subscribed. Your a real Gentleman in the fact you don't expect the viewer to watch the long tedious parts if your work and edit them out. I really like the bowl and look forward to watching more of your work. From the UK, best wishes.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jon, I appreciate it!

[@RyanRhodes123]

Thank you Lewis for sharing this learning process! A lot less messy and way more accurate than gluing dozens of small pieces of laminate and, for a first time out, amazing result. Slight misalignment possibly due to marginally uneven pressure and spread of a ring during compression after gluing? - the only time you weren't like a hawk on the piece. Beautiful work sir! 👏

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ryan, I agree on the pressure issue!

[@burttsbowls469]

The bowl is beautiful. I concur with another comment I read here I just finished watching Martin Woodhead do an economy bowl with a jig on his tool rest. I think that might help you. I know I couldn't hold a piece of plywood than move it and expect the angle to remain unchanged. But you did a great job.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Burtt! angle issue will be addressed on the next one!

[@deannapospolita5609]

Another amazing project Lew, might just have to get one for my collection :)

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Deanna!

[@jerryschmidt5292]

I like your jig, great idea. It might help if you put an “X” of double sticky tape on the back of your board before you cut the rings. Maybe less shifting of the rings as you cut. Great bowl.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jerry! I appreciate you watching!