Turning An Ambrosia Maple Bowl with a 40/40 Bowl Gouge

This video shows all the steps on how I turned a large bowl from a piece of Ambrosia Maple log. I turned this bowl with a 40/40 grind bowl gouge and a bowl bottom gouge. The bowl gouge I'm using is a Thompsons 1/2 inch V groove gouge. The bowl bottom gouge was purchased from Ashley Harwood. The Bowl Thickness gauge used in this video was made by Keith Tompkins
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[@russelldyess561]

Great video Scott. I wish I had found your videos earlier. You are an excellent teacher.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Wow, Thank you very much. I should have a few more uploaded soon. And thanks for watching!

[@tinkerv1383]

excellent Scott! beautiful bowl and great technique as usually! Thanks for taking the time and post the video.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks for watching veronica!

[@user-fv2yc7bf6w]

First time I've seen your videos. Very good and informative. Keep it up.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks! Much appreciated, and thanks for watching!

[@turningprayersholly_fry5054]

Great Looking bowl, Scott!! 😎

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks Holly!

[@dblandshark]

Wow pretty neat and interesting. It actually looks fun and very relaxing.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks Dave. Woodturning is great therapy

[@samriddle3591]

Great job thanks

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Very nice.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thank you!

[@heidigresh2743]

How many times did you sharpen your tools making this particular bowl? I have never been given true guidance about it.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Great question. I sharpened the bowl gouge before I started, before the last pass on the exterior, and again before I made the finishing cuts on the inside. So a total of 3 times. Sharpening the bowl gouge before the final pass helps keep sanding to a minimum.
The bowl bottom gouge was just sharpened once. The bean and skew only get sharpened when they stop cutting properly