Master Off-Center Bowls: 2 Essential Techniques

Learn two unique ways to woodturn stunning eccentric off-center bowls. This video covers essential techniques, from mounting your wood off-center to shaping and finishing these eye-catching pieces. Perfect for woodturners of all levels!
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[@flatflo]

That 2nd one was playing tricks on my eyes when turning at the end. Both turned out way cool in how they show the grain.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks, Laura, and thanks for watching!

[@davidrobertson1344]

That was a very impressive demo. Will watch more & “borrow” some of the techniques, thank you.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, David!

[@jimwatson2962]

Great explanation of what you were doing and planning to achieve . And really nice bowls .
The one which you said was Walnut reminded me a lot of Bubinga . 👍

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Jim!

[@William_Kenny]

Nicely done thanks for sharing, kind regards from Will 👍 😊

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, WIlliam!

[@jrobinclayton]

nice work!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertdunkley1009]

Well done. Two great bowls at the end. 👏👏👏

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Robert!

[@terrywolf]

Thanks!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thank you so much, Terry! This is my first Super Thanks and it's much appreciated! It all goes right back into the shop and into making videos

[@johnfrick9159]

Very clear and concise instructions. Thank you.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, John!

[@terrywolf]

Thank you very much. This was extremely informative. I only hope I can remember when I try it myself. Thank you.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

@@terrywolf thanks for watching, Terry! I tried to structure it so that you could pause at various stages and make this process work for you, but please let me know if anything is hard to understand - I'd love to hear your feedback!

[@rhegafd]

I LOVE the foot on this bowl.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks for watching!

[@s.l.makuka9219]

Excellent step by step tutorial for both types of offset bowl turnings. As a neophyte turner, I appreciate your method of presentation- clear, concise, and visually supported. I have subscribed to your channel immediately looking forward to more instructional tutorials. Thank you.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate you tuning in.

[@waltwhybrewwoodworking]

Thanks for the demo and nice result.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

My pleasure, Walt! Thanks for watching!

[@MASI_forging]

Beautiful piece of wood 💖💖

[@lyndaowen2154]

thank for sharing your talent -- both bowl are pretty but the walnut goes beyond & is gorgeous

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching, Lynda!

[@mikespaugy9566]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Mike! Happy turning!

[@crouchvalewoodcraft]

Great demonstration, really easy to follow. I'll have to give this a try

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching! If you don't mind, share your results with me on IG - I'd love to see what you come up with!

[@crouchvalewoodcraft]

Will do, just followed you on Instagram 👍👍

[@crouchvalewoodcraft]

Cheers 🍻

[@kenburnette1121]

Very informative.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Ken!

[@jonhockey7546]

Awesome and beautiful…my wife hates you because I’ll be back in the shop for a week. LOL!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

It's nice that she misses you when you're out there 😂 try this out and share the outcome with me on IG!

[@martinwatson2235]

My wife loves him for the same reason 😂😂

[@ronaldmaniaci9341]

Excellent presentation. Definitaly comprehensive. I watched the whole video just to see how you did it. Thanks

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching, Ronald!

[@HowardKloc]

Great demo; liked the second version with tilting the tenon better. BTW, I have the same Laguna as you and use the speed control to stop it (rather than the off button) just like you were doing. Most use the button.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Howard! I always forget to un-preas the big red button so I trained myself to hit the speed control button instead. Not sure if that's the right way or if I'm just a little slow 😅

[@johnpendergrass9191]

Thank you for the excellent demonstration!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@yourfirstturnwithgary3058]

Well done! I will try these!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Please do! Have fun and be safe! And don't forget to share the results with me on IG!

[@dannyhunter8327]

Great work!!

[@HeeJunKang]

Thank you.
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[@jimsimpson8663]

Thanks for your demonstration with the bowls , fascinating and beautiful regards , Jim

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching, Jim!

[@wrecks2007]

Very informative and well explained Thanks for sharing.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@delbertbohm2039]

l like both of them

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@steve-ip1cd]

Pretty damn cool!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks Steve! Let me know if you try it out for yourself!

[@edwardukleja4583]

Just discovered this video by chance. Your method seems much easier to understand and to use that others I have seen. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Edward! I'll keep posting tutorials at roughly a monthly cadence.

[@davefullmer2970]

Yeah, great demo. Like all the comments and the details. Going to try this myself on the next project.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Dave, and glad you found it helpful! Can't wait to see what you make!

[@tinaminahan772]

Excellent video. Love the results.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching, Tina! If you wind up giving it a try, please share the results with me over on IG!

[@woodworks_and_foamcrafts]

As a beginner/hobbyist level turner with couple of years of experience I found this video very informative and interesting. Thank U so much for putting up the time and the effort of making it! The pieces came out beutifully too! Earned a subscriber, keep it up! Well done!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching! I hope you found it useful, and I hope it lets you try this out in the future!

[@redyak3292]

Nice, thanks!

[@stevegpsych68]

really nicely done and explained, I learned a great thank you!!!!!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Steve!

[@alancole6912]

Thank you so much. Super useful for the beginning turner that I am. Happy to Subscribe!!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Alan! I appreciate it!

[@elessar60]

Beautiful work. I'm definitely going to have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Go for it! It's a fun way to shake things up. Thanks for watching!

[@kreech68]

That was a great video - very focused on the task at hand, quick-paced, and a nice comparison at the end - thank you (liked and subscribed)
What lathe is that? I see Laguna. 15/24 or 18/36 ?

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching! It's an 18/36 in 110V

[@amirgharavi1581]

nice

[@Creative-Laminated-Woodturning]

Vey very intuitive, Thank you.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@rogerwoods1351]

they look great i must give it a go,,, thanks for sharing this video

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Roger! When you finish your first one, be sure to share it with me on IG!

[@rogerwoods1351]

@@qbranchwoodworks don't hold your breath , it won't be any time soon🙂

[@2511_woodworking]

Very cool projects, I will definitely have to give it a go!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Please do! It's fun and a good way to stretch your skills. Share the results after you give it a try!

[@kennyodernicht7324]

Really cool👌. Very well explained. I'll try that out too. Thanks😊

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching! I'd be interested to see your results!

[@KentuckyMusic]

beautiful stuff, need to try one soon!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Please do, and share your results! You can do it!

[@Audie1234]

Nice

[@johnwoods9995]

totally comprehensive video, very conciseinstruction much appreciated, great result, tasteful design. I'll try it soon, thank you.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching, John! I wish you luck on your attempt!

[@SpunbyGreenJeans]

Thanks for sharing. Niw to try one. Thanks.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Please do! And feel free to share with me on IG after you finish!

[@hayesrutherford9415]

Subd. Going to try this. I'm new to making videos and must say you do a great job.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching! I watched your spatulas video the other day - what a great idea for craft fairs. Can't wait to see what other videos you make!

[@laptoppoell8882]

Great!

[@AmyAnderson-fields]

The chatoyance in that second bowl is gorgeous.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Great stock from @calihardwoods on IG if you'd like some for yourself!

[@BobBlarneystone]

look good. On the second demo, how often do bowls break away from the chuck?

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching! I lost one once due to a tenon failure - I knew there was a small crack and I tried it anyway. If you go slow on the inside of the bowl, you shouldn't lose many as long as the wood is sound.

[@timothyjohnson7521]

Nice at what speeds in general do you use

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Usually under 1000 once it's off-center

[@JLang-bn3hs]

I’d turn the back as well and just have a rim about 3/8” that is eccentric on the first bowl.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

That would be cool-looking! I plan on doing a future video about variations on both of these types of pieces, I'll try that one out and see how it works!

[@RobertSchoenert]

"Oh my" is correct

[@johnchapin7707]

Great video (and thank you for not sharing minutes and minutes of sanding!).

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thank you so much for watching, and for appreciating the lack of sanding. I hate watching sanding - I'd much rather save your time

[@harken112]

How did you sand the rim of the second bowl? (Off camera)

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Slow speed and with a backing pad to protect my fingers. Thanks for watching!

[@justinfletcher7630]

What kinda lathe is thag

[@qbranchwoodworks]

This is a Laguna Revo 18|36 - I'll have a video coming out soon that talks about different price tiers of woodturning, if you're interested. Stay tuned!

[@Honeybees2805]

UGH!

[@qbranchwoodworks]

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[@stevenwoods8925]

What good are these other than dust collectors?

[@qbranchwoodworks]

If you get an adult to supervise, you can put stuff in them, Steve! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@MrAeglaeca]

I love the bowls, very cool idea.
However, as someone who has lost part of a finger, i would highly recommend you not wear that ring while working. Its not fun.

[@qbranchwoodworks]

I appreciate the watch and the concern! It's silicone, so theoretically it would tear away, right?

[@robertcornelius3514]

Witchcraft. Ha

[@qbranchwoodworks]

Thanks for watching! It's really not so hard, give it a go!

[@rustybell9814]

Interesting techniques.... but I cringe at the sight of that ring on your finger, it's like a scary movie... It scares me more than the wobbling

[@qbranchwoodworks]

If it makes you feel better, it's silicone that I've scored with an xacto knife - they break away easily. I break about half a dozen a year around the house