Woodturning Easy approach to end grain turning
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- I believe if you use this approach it will make your end grain turning as easy as any other. I was disappointed with the choice of wood but the lesson I believe will be a huge help to some.
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Another great video Al, you are really a great instructor, I appreciate your comments that we should be careful when turning but not to be terrified of catches etc as some individuals have stated.This allows us to learn and enjoy our time at our lathe so we can both learn and enjoy our time.Really also enjoy your videos on making our own shop tools, not everyone can afford to buy all the tools needed.Looking forward to more of your videos.
Don Campbell
Hi Mr Al. I love your videos. I love wood. One day I hope to be able to wood and see the beauty come out. I m a lady probably a lil older than you love working with my hands. I hope it’s not to strange to get a note from a woman who wants to learn this art. Your bowls are beautiful and thank you for showing everyone how to do this.
It was interesting and instructive!
Thank you my friend.Take care Happy turning
Very nice Al. I enjoy your videos and although some of the projects are complicated I learn a lot as a beginner. Just one question. Most people take out the pith while you often leave it in. When can it be left in without cracking the bowl with shrinkage? Thanks in advance.
Finally, someone put up an instructional video with closeups and a good explanation - I learned a lot. Thank you !
Thank you Glen I am glad you learned something from this tutorial, and thanks for the nice compliment. Take care Happy turning
Exactly what I am looking for in a video...too many UA-cam turners forget to explain what they are doing. You have me hoping my neighbors bottle brush tree gets blown over or struck by lightening 😉
Thank you very much Louis. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and giving such a nice compliment as well.. Stop eyeing your neighbors bottle brush LOL. Just offer him to cut it down LOL.Take care Happy turning.
That was some beautiful wood. This is one of the best videos I've seen for end grain turning. Your are a great teacher my friend 🇺🇸
Thank you so much!!!
Al, one of your best instructional vids yet! The end result was quite good and I thank you for the referral to 2Sand.com.
Thank you Earl I am glad you liked it.Take care Happy turning
Beautiful piece Al, and another enjoyable and "tip" filled video my friend.
Take care
Mike
Thank you very much Mike. You rock.Take care
Just bought my first lathe this week. I have watched a ton of videos for guidance and yours have to be among the best. You are a great teacher. Thank you.
That is awesome Welcome to the wonderful world of wood turning. I am glad you liked my videos and that they helped in some way. Take care
amazing peace Mr. Al , u had sum nice looking ribbons coming off that peace, and I know money is hard to come by but I think u would make a wonderful teacher ,u explain how, and y u choose to do sumthing in a certain way , but u also put a little bit if urself into it as well, and that's what I believe makes u different and I enjoy and respect that , have wonderful father's day and a great week
Thank you very much Roscoe. I hope not too different LOL but I doubt I would make a good teacher I yell too much LOL
Rebel Turner haha yelling , ur just making sure ppl r listen, and it's ok to yell at urself , u expect more from urself ,cuz u believe in urself to reach that goal ur after, u take care friend and be safe
Roscoe Leyda schal dragen
Wrong on several points. First, the chuck jaws you are using are too small. If you switch from 50 mm jaws to 100 mm jaws, the tenon will be FOUR times as strong and you can get the tailstock out of the way because that in itself creates a poor turning technique. You turned the outside of the bowl okay, BUT to do the inside you are using the wrong tool. You need a hook tool and start from the middle and work out going WITH the grain direction. A bowl or spindle gouge has the cutting edge on the wrong side!
You sharpen every once in a while? That shows you are a beginning turner. Pro's sharpen all the time. I sharpen every finish cut!!!!
A matter of opinion is alway good
Thank you Al. Feels like a personal lesson down to the finish. After church turned an end grain on a 8" green poplar. Made dust. Tomorrow will start pushing. Have watched you push many times, but this how too is the cats meow. Happy Fathers Day, and Grandpa day too.
WOW thank you my friend I appreciate such a nice compliment. I hope you find it useful on your next one. Let me know how it went but remember it takes time.Take care Happy turning
use diamond crystal clear finish....glossy....its water based and dries hard as diamond and never yellows
I think the problem people have with end grain is if they turn an irregular shape they use a scraper or maybe a carbide tool which will cause tear out, the correct way is as you have shown, I usually use your method and maybe refine the shape or remove tool marks with a negative rake scraper at a higher speed.
End grain turning is definitely much less forgiving for an amateur turner in terms of getting a nice finish on punky wood. Great video as always.
Pete.
Thanks Pete I agree but even those that use the traditional gouge struggle until they get it just right.Take care Happy turning
I get my Velcro sanding pads 2 and 3 inch from a site called geek.com. around 3$ for 10 pieces, that includes shipping
Thanks for the link..........I think that 2sand is a bit cheaper. you might want to check him out. they come in packs of 25 for around 5 bucks if I am not mistaken
I like what you do,but I was wondering if a set of trammel points and a Bandsaw wouldn't have gotten rid of a lot waist wood and sped up the whole process? Jim
Thanks for watching but in some cases especially if you're doing a natural edge there is noting to take away as in this case
I enjoyed that turning, but I noticed that you did not wear any dust masks. Is that because you are talking?
Thanks Geoff, seeing I talk nonstop yeah it becomes an issue second is that it gags me. OSHA calls it clot phobic reaction.Take care Happy turning
Hello Al, That was a superb demonstration /tutorial! I certainly picked up a few pointers there mate, Thank you for sharing this great video!!
Take care my friend, Bram
Well my friend I don't think that was meant for someone in your skill level but than you I appreciate the support.Take care
you certainly make it look simple hun. never get ribbons rarely for me but soft wood only
Thank you for watching and commenting my friend Not all wood gives you ribbons you'll soon see that
Fantastic advice on your turning. Good video Thanks
Thank you my friend I think it's only good advice if someone can use some of it. Take care
Al, have you ever tried using carbide tools? Would you take the same approach if you were using a rounded carbide cutter when hollowing out the bowl? Nice video. Thanks
Hi Ian Thanks for watching. I do use some carbide tools on a rare occasion the work great but unfortunately you can't use it to follow the bevel, you are relying on a free form type cut.. It will pose a bit more tear out but it can be done.Good luck, Take care Happy turning.
Excellent tutorial Al you just produced the most informative and concise video for beginners I have seen and I thank you
Thank you for such a great compliment. I'm not trying to out do anyone just show what I feel that perhaps I take for granted.Take care Happy turning
Kevin Fall
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Thank you. I always say you can do it with any tool good or bad. Hurricane tools are good and very inexpensive. Carter and son Top Quality you can Google them.
Rebel Turner 👍
As always, you gave me things to think about. There are some good lessons not found in the books here, such as feeling your way into a piece!!! Being an old guy I try not to get beat up, since it hurts for a long time. Thanks for the lessons!!!
Thank you again John. I just hope it sheds some light on a few that have not gotten the technique yet. We old fogies are ike babies we just cry louder LOL.Take care Happy turning.
Nice job! I too buy from 2sand. They are always consistent and work well.
Thank you very much Yeah they have been very punctual with delivery. I order quite a bit on each order.Take care Happy turning
nice video al good for the novice turners very helpfull
Thanks Kevin I am glad you liked it and hope you can use it.Take care Happy turning
Very educational Al, thank you so much. Your explanation of end grain v side grain approach answered a lot of questions for a novice turner like me 😎. First opportunity I will practice that approach
Thank you my friend. Just remember to go slow. Look at what is happening with every cut and adjust till if feels right.Take care Happy turning
I just subscribed, will start trying wood turning soon... Can you elaborate on the things that could go wrong in wood turning, the things I as a beginner need to watch out for?
Thank you my friend for watching and commenting. I look forwards to seeing your turnings soon. Hmmm I might have to dedicate a video just for that. I will think about it but I can say that speed is without a doubt the most dangerous factor in wood turning. It is needed at times but it's always a compromise. Take care.
Ah, my messages got mixed up. :) A video about the biggest mistakes and risks in wood turning would most helpful. :)
Al brother you are an invaluable source of knowledge. Thank you for sharing it with all of us and keep them coming, please I hope you have a great father's day
Thank you very much my friend I appreciate that. I will try for as long as I can.Take care Happy turning
Hi Al,
You're absolutely right about learning how to turn
An example,,,,You can read all about ice skating forever,,,watch videos forever and listen to experts telling you how it's done but you will never learn to ice skate until you get out on the ice and fall on your butt a few times!
You won't learn how to turn wood either!
Thanks for a great video Al!!!
Tom
Thank you Chris that statement is very true. Take care
Well Al, you certainly gave a great presentation instructional video show by dissecting your every move....!
Awesome....! Absolutely awesome video show for beginners.....!
Thank you my friend I am glad you think as such. I hope everyone can take a bit away from it. take care
Thank you so very much. Loved the video
Thank you my friend
Hacer un bello objeto de un pedazo de madera es algo muy hermoso para las personas que amamos el arte y la madera.Muy bien explicado.Muchas gracias y felicitaciones!
Thank you my friend ......... Merry Christmas
Thanks this has been really a good video on small tips of bowl turning.
Thank you very much my friend. Take care Happy turning
Very useful especially your comments at around 14.40.
Thank you Deborah I appreciate you watching and the nice compliment,What did I say at 14:40? LOL
That part of the video struck chord with me, had a very serious catch recently. It happened as I was scraping and working at the top of the rim. The handle bumped something and the top edge caught the job and dug in. As a learner I didn't realise I was taking a risk.
You are right, there is only so much that can be taught. At the end of the day, a club member helped me fix the bowl and I have since developed better strategies that suit me and my comfort level.
Gidday Al, very informative, very clear and easy to understand for us beginners. What you call the flute of the tool, we call it the bevel. Have a great day and terrific job! Thank you for passing on your knowledge. Cheers Sean
Thanks Sean, Thank you for clearing that up for me. I am glad you liked it.Take care Happy turning
Difficult to process such a workpiece. The original thing!
Thank you very much. yeah the piece was hard to do but I thing the steps taken can be applied to the easy stuff. Take care Happy turning
Hi Al, might be a stupid question but I'm a beginner so just wondering if this is green wood your turning or has it been well seasoned for a few years
It's a good question. As you will see in most of my videos the wood is pretty freshly cut. I turn green 90% of the time
Thanks Al, Do you finish the final turning with oil or put it into storage for a final finish next year. The world is a lot damper here in Ireland so would worry about the bowl warping. But thanks , I have been a bit more adventurous after watching your video's.
I let whatever the wood want to do alone. Very rare does a piece of mine go back on the lathe. Florida is very humid too
Very informative maybe a little aggressive for a beginner. But good job.
Thank you David. Yeah perhaps a bit too aggressive but I hope some just take the pointers offered not the subject.Take care Happy turning
thanks for posting. imo, ANY technique, where tool pressure causes a Noticeable REDUCTION in rotation rate, is NOT RECOMMENDED. cheers googletranslate
Very nice technique . Everything you said made sense to me...Thank you. I will have a bowl on the lathe today
Thank you for watching my friend.
really appreciate tips for the novice!
Thank you Keith.Take care Happy turning
Thank you so very much for the wise advice!
Thank you my friend. Take care Happy turning
Rebel, as always I rush in with my size #9 mouth and get myself embarrassed.
I was trained at the KC Art Institute in Oil Painting and Design. Worked all my life
as a woodworker. After watching the video that I rushed judgement, which I
realized exactly where you were heading. I bow to you in respect! JIM
Great tutorial my friend. Awesome tips for beginners like me. Added to my favorites so I can find it easier when I try a similar project. Thanks for being you and sharing your experience.
Thanks I am glad you liked it and plan on using it as a guide.... Take care my friend. Happy turning.
Nice tutorial Rebel! The tips and reinforcement of good technique is appreciated. Was this piece dry to start with?
Thanks for watching and commenting Stevie but no. This piece had just been cut off the tree, Very green.Take care my friend. Happy turning.
Great video on turning end grain Al. Looks like you are a 'disciple' of the David Ellsworth school of wood turning. I spent a lot of time watching his DVD & understanding the how's & why's. I learned how important bevel contact was & cutting down hill early on & it's proven to be invaluable.
Thanks for sharing my friend. All the best from the UK.
WOW Thank you my friend for the nice compliment. Sorry I didn't post something like this before you invested into the DVD set but I am sure you learned much more than I was able to offer, I think I need to invest on some of his DVD's as you say I am a disciple so I should know his stuff LOL.Take care Happy turning.
Rebel Turner
I've owned it for years Al. I bought an Ellsworth gouge basket for doing my swept back wings ar the same time. Even though I have a Sorby belt driven sharpening machine I still prefer using the Ellsworth 7+4+2 method. Looking forward to the odd shape vase project.
Geof (UK).
did you ever turn a pine Log? great video, watched it twice
I have a few times. some pine is very sappy so hard to sand but doable.
Thank you Al
At last someone who says you have to do it like this but you need to learn for yourself.
Had a try with the bowl gouge on a bit of Yew and all went well so as you say more practice
Thank you and I am glad you approved of that comment. I live by it.Take care Happy turning
thanks very much for taking the time to talk to us, helping us progress and learn, it mism a big help, outlaw turner, or responsible teacher. thanks
Gorgeous. The wonkier the wood starts out, the more beautiful the piece is. Thanks for sharing.
i was learned from day 1 to never ever use a roughing gouge on anything else but spindle turning. Isnt it dangerous and prone to snap at some point?
Great work, wonderful channel!
Thank you very much I am glad you like it and hope to see many future comments from you.Take care Happy turning
What a great technique, treating the piece like spindle turning. Al, you just gained another follower. Camera angles and your descriptions make the lessons very clear for these old eyes & ears. Thank you.
Thank you Bob I am glad you liked it. just a heads up even though that wood was green but the method is the same even though it will be harder on dry wood.Take care
Hey Al, Good instruction, thank you. I don't know if you have found the name of the tree which gave you the wood, but as far as I know it's the Callistemon - part of the Myrtaceae family (Myrtle). Hope that is useful.
Thank you very much my friend I appreciate the info. I have to say, trees should come with labels I do a lot of miss naming many of my woods LOL.
the good part of this is that you are not trying to terrorize us rookies with end grain cutting,,,,,,,,,,,you are showing a way and also saying that we have to make our mistakes and learn from them,,,,but don't be afraid.
Thank you for watching and commenting. I do believe there are a few factor that spell failure and one is fear and the other cocky. Respect what you're working with and practice
another great piece of work
Thanks Mel I am glad you liked it and thanks for the support/Take care Happy turning
Al - thanks again for another informative video! Love to watch you turn... Have you ever checked out woodturnerswonders.com for sanding supplies? I've been getting my discs from them and really like them.
Thank you Pete and thank you for the link Greatly appreciated. I think my next order on the sandpaper will be from them.Take care Happy turning.
I really enjoy your videos. Always something new to see and learn. I'm perplexed though by how you are able to sand and finish a green piece of wood. I understand short grain does not move as much as long grain but how can you sand and finish green? All the best
SG.
Thank you for watching Steve. The finish goes on well and holds up pretty well. It does tone down a bit but is not affected by any movement the wood does. The draw back is that it seals it and does not allow it to get any coloring that it would get through the natural process of drying. Take care
in this case leaving the bark is a mannerism it does not add to the looks of the piece and troublesome too.
I have watched lot of turning videos but no one took the time to explain the relationship between the tool and the wood, this is by far the best video I have watched and will continue to look for more of your videos. I especially like your instructions on end grain.
Thank you very much Bill for such a great compliment. I am glad you are planning on seeing more of my videos. I am sure you'll find a mix of what you might consider to be good and some that might not hold the same view. That's life my friend.
Thanks Al, very informative. What is your bevel angle on your Irish grind chisel? It does not seem as steep as 60-65 degrees such as an Ellsworth grind.
Thanks for watching my friend. If I told you you'd probably think I was crazy. I don't believe it should be anybody's angle it should be an angle you're comfortable with. I keep mine way swept back into the flute and very acute. not sure the angle as I really have never measured it. I just maintain it every time.
muchas gracias senor Al. i truely appreciate your great knowledge of turning & also your concern about safety. i have watched a lot of your videos & can honestly say i like them all. thanks again my friend
Gracias Amigo. I am glad you continue to watch my videos and mostly that you like them....... Take care
hello AL you are an excellent instructor. I so much enjoy your instruction. a great video. I just subscribed to your chanel. I love to watch a master at work.
Thank you for watching and subscribing but as far as a master. I think you meant that for someone else. I believe in every cut being a new lesson.Take care I hope you enjoy many more.
love, love, love your work and your a wonderful teacher as well. You are a Rebel and it's refreshing!!!!!
Thank you my friend
Excellent video Al.
Thank you very much
very informative... easy instructions, and a nice looking result. thank you for taking the time to do this. 1 more piece of info to add to my toolbox.
Thank you very much Kevin AI appreciate your support and your wonderful comments.
Finally, a tutorial that takes it step by step and shows how to use the tool. BRAVO!!!! First video on turning to see such fantastic instructions. Keep up the great work. I am going to subscribe.
BRAVO!!
Others edit out ,jump ahead, fast forward. Thank you. Love ur instructional techniques.
Thank you very much. I hope you enjoy and get a little bit from some of my other videos.
Mr. Al I would like to personally thank you for this very interesting, informative, tutorial. I've watched many wood turning videos from a number of creators with a true sense awe and amazement, the work is truly lovely in my eyes. But you sir have taken a curiosity into an inspiration. Thank you again. I've since subscribed to your channel, and I look very much forward to watching all of your work.
I am glad you liked what you saw and I thank you for such an overwhelming compliment. I hope you continue to enjoy. Take care
Beautiful work
Thank you
Very informative the best way to learn is by doing their is no teacher like experience.
Thank you David I appreciate you watching and the compliment. I agreeTake care Happy turning
Al, if you keep making pieces like that I'm going to have to get my own lathe. Truly inspiring work once again. Thank you for sharing with us and you make one h3// of a teacher.
Thank you Todd I am glad you liked it and that you would even consider getting your own lathe. So what brand are you getting? LOL.Take care
Jewelry is a no no while operating machinery
Thank for sharing the video,very good job
Thanks Tomas
Really liked this one Al. As a novice turner, I'm going to attempt my first bowl tomorrow. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for watching and the compliment my friend. Take care
Great vid. Al . Very informative and well explained . Thanks Al take care .
Thank you my friend I am glad you liked it and hope it was useful,Take care Happy turning
how fine do you sand. your pieces always
look nice and smooth and shiny
Thanks for watching. I sand to 400 g than steel wool most of the time (not on this one) I have been also using Yorkshire grit that helps a lot on the sanding. I failed to do that on this one as well.Take care Happy turning.
Wow! That is a great price. Thanks
Very informative,,and nicely explained. Could you comment on how you deal with the pith? How do you prevent crack from developing from it? Thanks!
Go for it! Thank you for watching Happy New Year In most cases the pit is not a problem once turned and sealed. If it is already cracked before you start it can be an enhancement and can be filled with several fillers or left as is. We should not be afraid to let nature do a little work to our pieces.
I can't tell what time it is on your watch
How do you deal with the pith, won't it rot out?
I didn't know Bottle Brush wood had so much red in it . Come to think of it I never saw a bottle brush that big... Great info Al
Thanks and Have a Blessed Father's Day
Thanks Dave Yeah the red is what attracted me the first time I saw one being cut. Here in Florida they grow HUGE. this one was about 25" diameter. Take care Happy turning
AL if you remember I am just up the road from you St.Augistine
Enjoyed all the information as you were turning. Keep them coming. 😊
Thank you! Will do!
Hi Al !!
Nice sounding video with great info for the beginners....Thank you !!
Take care.
Chris.
Thank you Chris I am glad you enjoyed it and I hope some of it was useful to you. Glad to have you here again my fried.
Hi Al !!
I find it very hard to get the time to listen to all my friends in the wood turning world.However I made a big effort to say hello and listen to some turning vids today.....: )
Cheers my friend.
Chris.
I really appreciate you taking the time here my friend.
No worries !! : )
Chris.
I learn a lot thank you so much
Enjoyed the post..... but, I can't get used to woodworkers with jewelry
I don't blame you. I can't either LOL
Thanks Al very interesting video great learning video
That looks a lot like Eastern Red Cedar to but the videos can be deceiving
Thank you my friend. Trust me it's not Eastern Red cedar it's bottle brush without a doubt. I know the leaf. bark and mostly the red flower it blooms shaped like a bristle bottle washer Take care Happy turning
Rebel Turner I wasn't doubting what it was it just look the the way the way some old cedar end grain I have turned
Thank you Al, I learned a lot from this video - most helpful.
Thank you for watching I am glad you find some of it useful. Take care
Excellent, very nice piece my friend...
Cheers...
Thank you for watching my friend. Take care
Very nice Al!
Thank you. Take care my friend. Happy turning.
Lovely little bown
Al. You make this look to easy. I would probably have tools shooting across the room.
Thanks again... Well in some cases it is easy if you understand and know certain rules. or should I say guidelines?
but all of that comes with time and practice
Great video, it helped a lot
Did you use a worm screw on this in the beginning
Thanks for watching. Yes I did
Al thank you SO MUCH🙏 for passing on you knowledge. alot of people that have a skill tend to what to keep the knowledge to themselves, but you freely give it and explain in detail. cant wait to put what you teach into practice. GOD BLESS.
Nice ☺
Thank you
Just starting out on my wood turning adventure, Stalker Steve recommended I check you out and boy was he right! Thank you for your vid which was well explained and very informative! Subbed and will be checking in regularly. :)
Hey there Al,
As far as your sandpaper is concerned, try Vince's Wood & Wonders. You can also try Woodturning Wonders which has amazing deals on your mandrels and sandpaper as well.
Nice Mr. Furtado. I've been having some trouble with some end grain turning. Got some nice perspectives from you on this video. Thanks! Have a great day!
Hi Al,
This is the 2nd time I've watched this video and still find it very informative!
One of the many problems I had was approaching the edge of a piece and almost gave up trying to turn a piece with a natural edge and /or a piece with cutting a lot of "air".After watching this video I found the correct approach with the bowl gouge and although I still need practice,I'm not afraid to try it.
This approach opens up a whole new world for me as I love to turn pieces with a more artistic look then something that is more "usable"!
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
Tom