I purchased a new lathe a few months ago and just now getting into turning again. Most of my projects have been pens and pepper mills and small bowls, starting my first segmented bowl soon. Good luck with your turning Matt.
Awesome video Matt. Its a great tutorial on making a bowl. There isnt alot of good quality bowl turning videos that I have found on youtube but yours is great. I am in the process of running electricity to my shed I built this fall which will be my woodworking shop and when that gets done I will be getting a lathe. I never got the chance to turn anything in high school carpentry class and I am very intrigued. I also have alot of people ive made cutting boards for that want bowls to match. Keep up the great work please! happy new year
Nice start to your turning experiences. Spend more time with traditional lathe tools. All carbide tools are scrapers vs. traditional gouges which slice the wood and give a beautiful finish.
Matt... you're a great guy! To expound on what Mark H said, carbide is great for roughing out. I made a homemade carbide square tool and mainly use it for roughing...turning square blanks round. In 2017, there is no need for a gouge. You could use a round or half-round carbide insert to rough stock on the lathe. There is still no substitute for hss turning tools for a final cut. Good luck bro.
Great video Matt. Venturing to the dark side myself.haha Instead of putting the piece between centres you can use a Forster bit to create a mortise. Then turn the outside first, complete with a mortise , turn the piece then turn the pre drilled hole away.
I love watching your videos Matt, and am stoked about you catching the woodturning bug! Its a great craft, and the wood turning community here on youtube is awesome and very supportive! There are countless videos on tool usage and technique that have really helped me grow as a wood turner, and have saved me from making many mistakes. ... Having said that, are you standing on the side of the lathe opposite to the power switch while turning? I also couldn't help but notice that when you were detailing the mortise, you were cutting on the upswing side of the piece... that might be dangerous, and you don't get any control with your tool if it isn't using the tool rest for support. It only takes a split second for a catch to grab the tool, swing it out of your hand and throw it into the air. (or whatever/whoever is in the path) A face shield can only protect you from so much. I really don't mean to be critical, but I would hate for you to get injured, knowing I could have said something that could have prevented it. I just want you to be safe and keep making great videos Matt!
+Jerry Paul I have grimaced a few times watching my turning videos. I need to get comfortable holding the tools in either hand. Thanks for the feed back!
I noticed your face shield fogging up almost immediately. Handy tip. Shaving Cream. Smear some shaving cream (50 cent piece sized blob), on the plastic shield and wipe it off with a dry towel.
I don't know what its actually used for, I have heard rumor that "men"? Put it on their faces to make hair removal easier. Personally I think its a myth. I mean, who would do something like that?
Very cool to see you exploring different avenues to keep the channel fresh. Turning is definitely addictive. Was that spalted piece stabilized? I received a spalted maple pen blank which had been stabilized with cactus juice b/c from what I understand, spalted pieces are weaker and are prone to exploding or crumbling. Also while you claim that your cuts are not as aggressive, the lower speeds are causing your tool to catch. Lower speeds tend more for finishing while light cuts at higher speeds are better for roughing.
You have fallen to the dark side but it may not be too late. Leave turning and come back to the light side. Oh am bring your M&M's. Seriously. Wanted to thank you for everything you have brought to the craft of woodworking and all the work you have put into the bringing others in through your videos, podcasts and blogging.
A beautiful turned vase. A very beautiful wood. Like!
That's the best part of turning. Start and finish something awesome in a few hours out of random wood!
Kind of can't wait for my next project to get started!
I purchased a new lathe a few months ago and just now getting into turning again. Most of my projects have been pens and pepper mills and small bowls, starting my first segmented bowl soon. Good luck with your turning Matt.
+Steve Lyde segmented bowl is on my list, I just need to find time to cut and glue up the segments.
Awesome video Matt. Its a great tutorial on making a bowl. There isnt alot of good quality bowl turning videos that I have found on youtube but yours is great. I am in the process of running electricity to my shed I built this fall which will be my woodworking shop and when that gets done I will be getting a lathe. I never got the chance to turn anything in high school carpentry class and I am very intrigued. I also have alot of people ive made cutting boards for that want bowls to match. Keep up the great work please! happy new year
Thanks Matt!
Great video. I just got my first lathe and am looking forward to trying my hand at something like this.
+Michael Lawing it took a little courage to dive into it, but I'm happy I have...and mildly addicted now.
Nice start to your turning experiences. Spend more time with traditional lathe tools. All carbide tools are scrapers vs. traditional gouges which slice the wood and give a beautiful finish.
+Mark Hazlewood Thanks for the tip!
Matt... you're a great guy! To expound on what Mark H said, carbide is great for roughing out. I made a homemade carbide square tool and mainly use it for roughing...turning square blanks round. In 2017, there is no need for a gouge. You could use a round or half-round carbide insert to rough stock on the lathe. There is still no substitute for hss turning tools for a final cut. Good luck bro.
Miss you on Woodtalk Matt but hope you are doing well. Enjoy the sickness that your developing. Turning is my favourite form of woodworking.
+chickenguru4 Thank you for the kind words, very much appreciated...and sickness is right, it's very contagious LOL!
Matt, thanks for another nice video. I was sorry when I found out that you left WoodTalk show...not the same without you.
+rob gggr thanks for watching and for the kind words, very much appreciated!
Great video Matt. Venturing to the dark side myself.haha Instead of putting the piece between centres you can use a Forster bit to create a mortise. Then turn the outside first, complete with a mortise , turn the piece then turn the pre drilled hole away.
I love watching your videos Matt, and am stoked about you catching the woodturning bug! Its a great craft, and the wood turning community here on youtube is awesome and very supportive! There are countless videos on tool usage and technique that have really helped me grow as a wood turner, and have saved me from making many mistakes.
... Having said that, are you standing on the side of the lathe opposite to the power switch while turning?
I also couldn't help but notice that when you were detailing the mortise, you were cutting on the upswing side of the piece... that might be dangerous, and you don't get any control with your tool if it isn't using the tool rest for support.
It only takes a split second for a catch to grab the tool, swing it out of your hand and throw it into the air. (or whatever/whoever is in the path) A face shield can only protect you from so much.
I really don't mean to be critical, but I would hate for you to get injured, knowing I could have said something that could have prevented it.
I just want you to be safe and keep making great videos Matt!
+Jerry Paul I have grimaced a few times watching my turning videos. I need to get comfortable holding the tools in either hand.
Thanks for the feed back!
I noticed your face shield fogging up almost immediately. Handy tip. Shaving Cream. Smear some shaving cream (50 cent piece sized blob), on the plastic shield and wipe it off with a dry towel.
Thanks for the tip! What's shaving cream?
I don't know what its actually used for, I have heard rumor that "men"? Put it on their faces to make hair removal easier. Personally I think its a myth. I mean, who would do something like that?
Very cool to see you exploring different avenues to keep the channel fresh. Turning is definitely addictive. Was that spalted piece stabilized? I received a spalted maple pen blank which had been stabilized with cactus juice b/c from what I understand, spalted pieces are weaker and are prone to exploding or crumbling. Also while you claim that your cuts are not as aggressive, the lower speeds are causing your tool to catch. Lower speeds tend more for finishing while light cuts at higher speeds are better for roughing.
The piece had some beautiful spalting, and I was a little worried about it, but it was solid without having to be manipulated.
Very happy!
You should be! All three bowls came out great and now (thanks to you), my wife wants one for her desk at work.
Did your lathe come with a faceplate? You can start off with a faceplate to create your first recess.
+Eric Blanchette it did, and I've been thinking I should use it also, not sure why I haven't lol?
Turned out nice - excuse the pun
You have fallen to the dark side but it may not be too late. Leave turning and come back to the light side. Oh am bring your M&M's.
Seriously. Wanted to thank you for everything you have brought to the craft of woodworking and all the work you have put into the bringing others in through your videos, podcasts and blogging.
+Cory Themilkhouseww Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words.
LOVE M&M's PEANUT!!!! EATING SOME RIGHT NOW!!!!...
Want some right now!
hold your hand out!!!!
You don't have a faceplate?
+Wulin Suo I do, and I plan to use it as an option going forward. As I said, I'm new to turning, I've got a ways to go.
i thought you were dead
My death is just a rumor I...I mean...someone started for ratings.