Mike, I was struggling today. Ultimately I decided I needed to go back to my basics. When I decided to do that, I came back to this video. Your video solved my issue and reminded me of the fundamentals. You are a scholar, and I appreciate you making these resources available for others as well as for me.
Mike, been watching your videos as I learn how to turn. Can't tell you enough how helpful they are. I was just struggling with making a bowl, watched your video, had a few "ah ha" moments and went back to the lathe to find it much easier with your instruction. thanks a million.
David Blehar I'm so pleased that it was of some use to you David, my "ah ha" moments usually come when I've turned through something.....lol. Thanks for your support mate. Take care Mike
Needed to watch this again. This time I can see that the first pass , as a scraper, yielded dust similar to what comes off a card scraper when doing 'flat work'. Learnin new stuff all the time!
Hello Mike. I am a newbie. Been turning about a year. Mostly end grain Boxes and finials. Made all my own Carbide cutters and deep hollowing tools. I just picked up a Henry Taylor 1/2" Bowl Gouge just for finishing cuts. What a beast! Love this thing. Thanks for all the great instructional videos. Ron
This has to be one of the best 'for beginners' videos I've watched Mike. Clear, concise & very enjoyable. Thanks for the valuable advice, it is appreciated very much & you along with many of the 'names' you can't remember have helped my journey into understanding this incredible craft more than you could possibly know. Regards ........ Geof
Thanks for another instructional video. I have only made a few bowls but in your last 2 videos I have learned so much about the importance of the bevel. I used what I learned on a cypress bowl blank. I am like you in that I work crazy hours so I was trying too hard to get my turnings done. This took away from the enjoyment of turning. I now understand what Cap'n Eddie meant by every cut being a practice cut.
I was also doing my scraping wrong so you taught me the correct way. I can never repay you for the information these videos have shown me. A sincere thanks!
Thanks James, it is really annoying how work gets in the way of turning ;) So pleased that you got some useful information from the videos. Thanks again for your continued support, and encouragement. Take care Mike
+Practical Wedding Photography Things very rarely go to plan, so I think that sometimes sharing them is fun :) Thanks for your kind words mate. Take care Mike
This is really useful. I'm making a bowl for my Mum for Christmas and the last one exploded in my face. I've now bought a Robert Sorby Bowl Gouge and it's gone better! I've got to finish it it tonight. This is really helpful. I'll try and show you the results. It's made of of concentric rings and turned inside and out. :-)
Hi Mike, Edinburgh calling, complete beginner. I have spent about 20 times more watching your (and others) videos than at the lathe (Draper mini) but have learned so much I think, it's just amazing. What I have found is you have to dive in with the new toy (or at least I did) , make a mess of your work (hopefully safely) and then go back to the instructors to see what happened. That's my experience this afternoon with my first attempt at a tiny oak bowl. Catch at the very end threw it off the glue chuck and that's that. There's just so much to take in. Anyway I just wanted to say an enormous thank you for the time and effort you put in to sharing your knowledge but also your focus on beginners as well. Cheers!
Mike, Thanks for the awesome videos. They've saved me a lot of headaches and trouble. Just finished turning my first bowl, and I kept coming back to this video to make sure my technique was safe and correct.
I’m new to turning and tear out is a bugger. Just about to give up. Just watched this you mike your the first person who I got. I get it now and wow your brilliant. It’s not 100% yet but since following this video I can say I’m 100% better than before. Can’t Thankyou enough
Very nice Mike, thank you, The close up views of gouge grind profile and whilst cutting are excellent, just what we need. If I got it correct, while on outside of bowl, pull cutting does not involve riding the bevel, whereas push cutting does require riding the bevel. Cheers Bill
Bill Wells Thanks Bill, actually you do ride the bevel on a pull cut, the video possibly doesn't show it that well, it's when shear scraping with the gouge, that you don't ride the bevel, but close the flute right up, and just use the wing, in a scraping cut. Hope this clarifies it. Cheers Mike
Thank you, Mike, for showing and explaining the various steps along the way. I am still a beginner and looking for information, help, as I go. I lucked into this #5 guide to start with and now have found the other videos in the series. I appreciate your making this series of training helps.
Perfect timing for this rookie. Thank you, Mike, I learn heaps from each video you make. Repetitive views and then repetitive practice. Then view again!
Mike Your beginner videos are so helpful. I am putting them good use. Keep up the good work. Watching these videos over and over and get a little more every time I watch. Thanks again. Richard Coyle
Thanks Mike, A very informative and helpful video. You beginners guide videos have explained and made techniques of turning much easier to understand. I look forward to the next one. Cheers, Cam.
I'm waiting for my first lathe to arrive and so I've been watching TONS of videos. This is the BEST demonstration video I have seen. The camera was always where it should have been and the close-ups give a good look at exactly what you're describing. Thumbs up.
Thank you very much for your kind words Leslie, I really do appreciate them. Glad you found the video useful. Take care, and enjoy your turning. Cheers Mike
Thank you again for the details on the bowl gouge. I really do appreciate the way you explain the position of the your body and tool to the bowl and why certain things happen as my end grain roughness because of not rubbing the bevel.... I also have made four goblets from your video on them... I made a 9" tall oak down to a 3" , 1- 1/2" diameter one... thanks again
Thank you ever so much! I only have the internet to learn from. There is no one in driving distance that I can learn from. You answered a lot of questions for me in this video.
thanks for the video. I've recently bought my first "proper" bowl gouge and I've found that it's not exactly a beginner chisel. I mean to say that it's not entirely self explanatory. so this video is a very useful guide.
Thanks for the series Mike , it's great for us who think we should know all this stuff but don't and are now too embarrassed to ask!! Now I can act like I knew it all a long !!! Looking forward to the next one, thanks again . Trev
Hi Mike, I am just starting out with wood turning and I wanted to thank you for your instructional videos. Can't tell you enough how much it has helped me personally. Thanks again for dedicating your time for us beginners!!
Thank you Mike for all the time you give making these videos that are so informative and in my opinion essential for beginners when you do not have a club nearby to join. I have learned so much from you and I like your style of instruction. I will watch them several times until I too can produce a finish to be happy with. Best wishes from a fellow Taff.
Love your videos Mike I have just watched bowl gouge for beginners as I have been having real problems thanks for restoring a modicum of confidence in myself. All the best Richard
Hi Mike, This was so explained. It gave me a new insight into using the bowl gouge. I have had reasonable success ( enough that i have been able to do stuff) but this has given me such a greater insight into using it well. Many thanks Paul
Have not even started turning yet so just trying to get some ideas on what lies ahead. This series is at an ideal level for me and have downloaded so will re-watch when that lathe gets delivered. Fantastic series Mike and if I was not inspired enough before.... I certainly am now so many thanks. p.s. the bloomers are also brilliant. You have a very natural, no nonsense approach. I like that. Cheers Mike.
I was wondering when you were going to do another video. I thought you had took up needle point work or knitting. Finally bloopers! I knew you weren't perfect. I laughed and laughed. I could watch you screwing up for days on end. Great bowl gouge video. The Irish grind is my go to tool. That was your best instructional yet I did enjoy watching it. Can't wait until the next one. Thanks for your time and effort Mikey.
Well done Mike! All of your Beginners Guide videos have been excellent and this one is no exception. Great presentation. And of course I don't have any bloopers... why's my nose growing?!?!? Have a good one, Kevin
Hi Mike thank you very much for taking the time to do these videos, I have just been given a perform ccsl wood lathe and was bought a set of Robert sorby chisels for Christmas, watching your videos have been a god send for me as, I am a keen woodworker but never delved into turning into now. I think it always scared me but now I have had a go its not so scary. I am limited at the moment as I do not have a chuck so I will have to turn a bowl using my faceplate. I have successfully following your videos cut a few spindles with coves and beads. Anyway I am waffling now thank you again and keep up the good work as I enjoy your videos
Hi James, I am really pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new found craft, and that I have contributed a little . Once you get a chuck, a whole lot more options open up for you. However, there are some pros that never use a chuck, so they are not essential...but I like them :) Cheers Mike
Thank you for this video like I said before I'm just starting to use the lathe again after a few years off. This will really help me to turn some bowl. Thanks again. Dale
Very informative video.I"ll have to watch it a few more times. The hamster that live's between my ear's falls off the mill and has a seizure or is in the corner with his leg up in the air cleaning his unmentionables. And as i get older i don't get blonde moments i get Gray one's. Next year i think i"ll be able to hide my own easter egg's at this pace. As we all get forgetful ,It was fun watching the bloopers. Thanks for sharing. I love watching your video's. I still chuckle about the cleaning video. Best use of sarcasm I've seen in a while. I enjoy your beginners videos for the great tip's.On the bright side I'll wake up some mourning and make a new friend in the mirror. All in fun. :)
Lol....all in fun???? What you say is so true of me, I think you must have known me for some time! When I shave in the morning I sometimes think "I know that face, but can't remember the name" ;) Take care, and thanks for your support Mike
Mike great videos for beginners. Your videos have helped me to know how to hold my tools and what part of the tool I should be cutting with. Thanks so much.
Beautiful turning Mike and a good refresher for those with some experience and a great lesson for beginners. As an aside I noted that someone kindly sent you some wood and among it was a length of mahonia. I spotted 4 similar pieces on ebay about a year ago and bought them as I have friends whose house is named mahonia. I turned 2 candlesticks for them as a surprise with Ahem! captive rings which I learned how to do from you. The wood is amazingly yellow and when I had the candlesticks finished I set them aside for a few days and on my return they had split along the full length and even cracked my beautiful rings. They were obviously far too fresh so I must get round to trying the other two. It's just to let you know really that mahonia must be the most yellow coloured wood there is. Best wishes, Alan.
Thanks Alan, Keith did tell me that the Mahonia needs quite a while to dry, it is waxed, so before I turn it I'll make sure the moisture content is right down. Thanks for the "heads up" my friend. I couldn't believe how yellow it looks, quite stunning. Take care Mike
Love your videos, I took a couple classes 4 years ago and then couldn't get to my shop for a couple of years and am trying to sort things out as to what it what. Showing Spindle gouge next to a bowel gouge and point out the differences would be helpful.
Thank you Sir, much appreciated. Good point, I am doing a revisiting the beginners guide series and will try and remember your suggestion to include in one of the videos. Take care Mike
Hello, mike thanks for sharing as usual. I have been intimated by the bowl gouge after repeatedly not being able to use the one I have. I use a round carbide cutter tool that I made my self and it works really well except, tool marks. after watching your video I will try and tackle the bowl gouge again, I will watch Brendan's video before I attempt. I will be practicing tomorrow on a few bowls so wish me luck
Thanks very much for your descriptions of the correct use of the gouges. I am a beginner at turning, and I found the spindle gouge very daunting at firrst. But thanks to your video's ( and others) I am finally beginning to understand the concepts. Thanks for your insight to the beginner,s problems, I am more confident now, but have a very long way to go.! (By the way good to see your Bells Palsy is improving greatly.!)
hi Steve, i am really happy to hear that you find the beginners series of use. Thanks for your kind words and support, they are very much appreciated. Take care Mike
Hi Mike, very helpful video (s) ive been turning for a little over a year and your videos have answered many questions keep up the good work happy holidays. Rich
Hi Mike Great tutorial as usual Your gouge sharpening looks really good!! Its something I must work on but at the moment I do not have a jig. My gouges look like faceted diamonds!! So many things to buy and so little money. It makes the job so much easier with good sharp tools. Love the out-takes
Thanks Andy, sharp tools are essential, and a lot safer too. If you watch Brendan Stemp's video on free hand sharpening, it'll give you some food for thought, I'll put the link below :) Take care Mike Sharpening Woodturning Tools Freehand
great video Mike , very informative , only starting out turning on a cheap lathe but hoping to upgrade , great tips you are giving , keep them coming , Mick
Excellent tutorial. No wonder my attempts with the bowl gouge always catch; I've been trying to use the tip instead of the edge. The push cut is my downfall. So much to learn!
Mike I love your video's I have a new lathe just need to set it up in my workshop, top man I am learning a hell of a lot from you thank you for that please keep it up
Great video, informative, detailed and to the points, it does not matter how much I use the bowl gouge, I'm still a little scared of it at times, especially when I use it to hollow (don't have other hollowing tools, for now), but I did just ordered my first 5/8th bowl gouge, to supplement my 3/8th deep fluted bowl gouge which I used so far for just about everything.
Thanks Yuval, enjoy your new Bowl Gouge :). If your not sure of the cut your about to make, turn the work slowly by hand, and present the tool until you get a nice shaving, that will give you an indicator of how to proceed. Take care Mike
Great video mike. I actually saw some things in a different light and learned something. Keep up the videos and as we all jnow turners never make mistakes only design changes. And I just loved the bloopers, sound like me most of the time.
Great videos Mike! I took a beginning class this weekend. And this video reinforced some of what I learned.....especially about riding the bevel.....:-)
Thanks Mike. I am a subscriber and watch you regularly. This was very, very helpful. The grind was where I was going wrong. I had a concave grind! Cheers
As always, well explained and informative. Your videos are getting better and better. I love the outtakes, glad it's not just me :D It's actually *really* hard to explain how to do something in this way. When you do anything regularly, you get the feel for it. Very few of us analyse how it actually happens. I am guessing you are learning loads in the making of the beginners series just by having to analyse what you do. Many thanks as always. I have a lathe now and my workshop is almost there. Just need a chuck and some turning chisels and I will have to start at the beginning of your videos again!
Thanks Ian, I really appreciate your continued support, and encouragement. I think it's true to say that I learn a little, every time I fire up the lathe. I am one of those annoying people that like to know the reason for things, so when I get a catch, I want to know why, not just the solution to stop it, if you see what I mean :) Looking forward to hearing from you when your shop is up and running my friend. Take care Mike
well done mike Interesting video thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge i love the bloopers so i am not the only nut out there trying to talk to a camera and the mind goes blank some times i just walk out the door for bit and come back worst you wouldn't believe the amount of crazy stuff i cut out LOL All the best Robbie
Thanks Robbie, I don't think it matters how long you do videos, the blank mind, the massive editing and cutting never seems to get any better....lol. I'd love to see your bloopers matey;). I still remember your sharpening video a while back, and you were laughing after saying "I'll show you how to sharpen your tool" ! Take care my friend Mike
Thanks Mike I need to check if my hair is blond. I have struggled with accessing the inner wall of a box, leaning over the lathe wishing I could get to the back. You made the very simple suggestion of turning the head stock, dur mine is very easy to turn and lock in any position. I have only thought of turning it at 90 deg.
Lol Allan, I still sometimes forget, and both my first lathe AND this one have swiveling head stocks!! One serious point though - don't forget to re align the centers, before you do any spindle work, I forget sometimes,and wonder why things vibrate slightly. Take care Mike
Mike, I was struggling today. Ultimately I decided I needed to go back to my basics. When I decided to do that, I came back to this video. Your video solved my issue and reminded me of the fundamentals.
You are a scholar, and I appreciate you making these resources available for others as well as for me.
Glad to be of service Sir.
Mike, been watching your videos as I learn how to turn. Can't tell you enough how helpful they are. I was just struggling with making a bowl, watched your video, had a few "ah ha" moments and went back to the lathe to find it much easier with your instruction. thanks a million.
David Blehar I'm so pleased that it was of some use to you David, my "ah ha" moments usually come when I've turned through something.....lol.
Thanks for your support mate.
Take care
Mike
Needed to watch this again. This time I can see that the first pass , as a scraper, yielded dust similar to what comes off a card scraper when doing 'flat work'. Learnin new stuff all the time!
Thanks for watching Bob, glad you liked the video.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks again, you are a good teacher ,I learned a lot ,not only about woodturning but also about english speaking ,yours is especially fine ,
+Youenn
That is much appreciated, thank you
Cheers
Mike
Hello Mike.
I am a newbie. Been turning about a year. Mostly end grain Boxes and finials. Made all my own Carbide cutters and deep hollowing tools. I just picked up a Henry Taylor 1/2" Bowl Gouge just for finishing cuts. What a beast! Love this thing. Thanks for all the great instructional videos.
Ron
Enjoy your new toy Ron. :)
I love the gag reel at the end, just like the movies!
I could not for the life of me remember the word "blooper"
😂😂
By FAR the best explanations, Mike!!👍👌
That's very kind of you Roy much appreciated.
This has to be one of the best 'for beginners' videos I've watched Mike. Clear, concise & very enjoyable. Thanks for the valuable advice, it is appreciated very much & you along with many of the 'names' you can't remember have helped my journey into understanding this incredible craft more than you could possibly know.
Regards ........ Geof
Hi Geof, that's very kind of you to say so, and I'm very happy that you found some use in it.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for another instructional video. I have only made a few bowls but in your last 2 videos I have learned so much about the importance of the bevel. I used what I learned on a cypress bowl blank. I am like you in that I work crazy hours so I was trying too hard to get my turnings done. This took away from the enjoyment of turning. I now understand what Cap'n Eddie meant by every cut being a practice cut.
I was also doing my scraping wrong so you taught me the correct way. I can never repay you for the information these videos have shown me. A sincere thanks!
Thanks James, it is really annoying how work gets in the way of turning ;)
So pleased that you got some useful information from the videos.
Thanks again for your continued support, and encouragement.
Take care
Mike
I love all these beginners videos, but the bloopers at the end of this one have made it my favorite.
+Practical Wedding Photography
Things very rarely go to plan, so I think that sometimes sharing them is fun :)
Thanks for your kind words mate.
Take care
Mike
This is really useful. I'm making a bowl for my Mum for Christmas and the last one exploded in my face. I've now bought a Robert Sorby Bowl Gouge and it's gone better! I've got to finish it it tonight. This is really helpful. I'll try and show you the results. It's made of of concentric rings and turned inside and out. :-)
+Templar7832
Glad to be off some use to you. I would really like to see the finished piece as it sound really interesting :)
Cheers
Mike
Well it's finished how can I get a picture to you? :-)) Did have some issues with it or rather the gouge..
Best darn video on turning a bowl
Thank you very much 🙂
Hi Mike, Edinburgh calling, complete beginner. I have spent about 20 times more watching your (and others) videos than at the lathe (Draper mini) but have learned so much I think, it's just amazing. What I have found is you have to dive in with the new toy (or at least I did) , make a mess of your work (hopefully safely) and then go back to the instructors to see what happened. That's my experience this afternoon with my first attempt at a tiny oak bowl. Catch at the very end threw it off the glue chuck and that's that. There's just so much to take in. Anyway I just wanted to say an enormous thank you for the time and effort you put in to sharing your knowledge but also your focus on beginners as well. Cheers!
Hi Ian and thank you very much for your kind words. Enjoy your turning journey.
Mike, Thanks for the awesome videos. They've saved me a lot of headaches and trouble. Just finished turning my first bowl, and I kept coming back to this video to make sure my technique was safe and correct.
My pleasure, I'm really pleased that you find my videos of some use. Congratulations on turning your first bowl as well :)
Take care
Mike
Hello MikeI am a green horn at this game and starting out at 53 and appreciate your skills. Thanks so much for the excellent videos
Hi Su, we were ALL green at one time my friend.
Thank you for your kind words and support, they are both much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
I’m new to turning and tear out is a bugger. Just about to give up. Just watched this you mike your the first person who I got. I get it now and wow your brilliant. It’s not 100% yet but since following this video I can say I’m 100% better than before. Can’t Thankyou enough
My absolute pleasure Wayne, happy to hear that the video was of some use.
Great video Mike.... And the outtakes were fab! Regards, Scott.
Thanks Scott, and glad you enjoyed a couple of my "mess ups" :)
Take care
Mike
love the bloopers Mike, gave me a good chuckle.
Hi Tom, glad that you enjoyed it.
Take care
Mike
Thank you for this video - it is by far the most informative and clearly demonstrated version of how to use a bowl gouge I have watched yet
That's very kind of you to say so, thank you.
Take care
Mike
Very nice Mike. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Best view of "riding the bevel" I have seen. Cleared up many questions for me.
Thanks Richard, pleased to be of some use to you.
Take care
Mike
This video was great at explaining how to use a bowl gouge and filled in some of gaps in my knowledge. Thank you for the great content you create.
+Martin Emptage
Hi Martin, glad you found this video of some use.
Take care
Mike
Very nice Mike, thank you,
The close up views of gouge grind profile and whilst cutting are excellent, just what we need.
If I got it correct, while on outside of bowl, pull cutting does not involve riding the bevel, whereas push cutting does require riding the bevel.
Cheers
Bill
Bill Wells Thanks Bill, actually you do ride the bevel on a pull cut, the video possibly doesn't show it that well, it's when shear scraping with the gouge, that you don't ride the bevel, but close the flute right up, and just use the wing, in a scraping cut.
Hope this clarifies it.
Cheers
Mike
Mike Waldt OK, thanks Mike. Between you and Brendan I will get it right.Bill
Love the 'blooper reel' at the end. Thanks for the pointers and help.
Thank you, Mike, for showing and explaining the various steps along the way. I am still a beginner and looking for information, help, as I go. I lucked into this #5 guide to start with and now have found the other videos in the series. I appreciate your making this series of training helps.
Hi Winston, I'm happy that you find the videos useful.
Thanks for watching my friend.
Take care
Mike
Perfect timing for this rookie. Thank you, Mike, I learn heaps from each video you make. Repetitive views and then repetitive practice. Then view again!
Thanks Keith, glad to be of some use to you. Boringly, I always say " practice and mistakes are the key".
Take care
Mike
Mike
Your beginner videos are so helpful. I am putting them good use. Keep up the good work. Watching these videos over and over and get a little more every time I watch. Thanks again. Richard Coyle
I'm really pleased that you find them useful Richard. Thanks for your support.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike,
A very informative and helpful video. You beginners guide videos have explained and made techniques of turning much easier to understand. I look forward to the next one.
Cheers, Cam.
I'm waiting for my first lathe to arrive and so I've been watching TONS of videos. This is the BEST demonstration video I have seen. The camera was always where it should have been and the close-ups give a good look at exactly what you're describing. Thumbs up.
Thank you very much for your kind words Leslie, I really do appreciate them.
Glad you found the video useful.
Take care, and enjoy your turning.
Cheers
Mike
Another great video in the beginners series. Very informative. Thank you for your continued contributions.
Thanks Jim, my pleasure, and thank YOU for your support.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for the great explanations on these videos. My turnings have gotten much better.
I'm very pleased that they are of some use to you.
Thanks for watching.
Take care
Mike
Thank you again for the details on the bowl gouge. I really do appreciate the way you explain the position of the your body and tool to the bowl and why certain things happen as my end grain roughness because of not rubbing the bevel.... I also have made four goblets from your video on them... I made a 9" tall oak down to a 3" , 1- 1/2" diameter one... thanks again
+Randy Kniebes
Hi Randy, really pleased to hear that you find some of my videos of use.
Cheers
Mike
Excellent job... Even though I'm not a beginner, I still love to watch you videos... You do an excellent job, cheers...
Thanks Adam, for both your kind words and support.
Take care
Mike
I am becoming quite good at making catches - thanks for the teaching.
+jason w
Lol....we're all good at that my friend ;)
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike, enjoyed the simplicity of how you explained your technique for bowl turning. Keep up the great work with your videos, cheers!
+Alpine Pen and Wood Craft
Thanks "Alpine", glad you liked it......it must be said that I excel at simple ;)
Take care
Mike
Great video. Hilarious outtakes.
Thank you ever so much! I only have the internet to learn from. There is no one in driving distance that I can learn from. You answered a lot of questions for me in this video.
Hi Billy, glad you find some of my videos of some use.
Take care
Mike
thanks for the video. I've recently bought my first "proper" bowl gouge and I've found that it's not exactly a beginner chisel. I mean to say that it's not entirely self explanatory. so this video is a very useful guide.
Glad to have been of some help Brian, and thanks for the nice comment.
Take care
Mike
Good show Mike, very well done. I really like how you show the how to do it with the why to do it. Thanks.
Thanks Tom, appreciate your encouraging words.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for the series Mike , it's great for us who think we should know all this stuff but don't and are now too embarrassed to ask!! Now I can act like I knew it all a long !!! Looking forward to the next one, thanks again . Trev
Pleasure Trev, and believe me I am the same as you, many times I do a quick Google search to find the answer to my lack of knowledge ;)
Take care
Mike
Mike I am watching this series again and I have to say I still have a lot to learn.
Great video for any level turner
Cheers my friend
Albert
Albert Furtado Thanks Albert, your support and comments, are always very much appreciated mate.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike, I am just starting out with wood turning and I wanted to thank you for your instructional videos. Can't tell you enough how much it has helped me personally. Thanks again for dedicating your time for us beginners!!
Dennis Asher Thanks for your very kind words Dennis, and the pleasure is mine.
Take care
Mike
Great instructional video Mike.
Thanks Ken
Cheers
Mike
Good video, I did pick up a few tips on grinding and how to avoid catches, this is valuable for new turners.
Thanks Kjell, I'm glad you found it of some use.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Mike for all the time you give making these videos that are so informative and in my opinion essential for beginners when you do not have a club nearby to join. I have learned so much from you and I like your style of instruction. I will watch them several times until I too can produce a finish to be happy with. Best wishes from a fellow Taff.
Hi Pamela, and thank you for your kind words, I really do appreciate them, and your support.
Mick Worland Thanks for your kind words Mick, they are much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Love your videos Mike I have just watched bowl gouge for beginners as I have been having real problems thanks for restoring a modicum of confidence in myself.
All the best
Richard
Hi Richard, glad you found the video of some use.
Cheers
Mike
Very helpful as usual. Thanks Mike.
Thank you Ted.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to do these videos Mike. They are all meaningful.
Regards, Newt
My pleasure Newt, and thank YOU for watching, and supporting me.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike,
This was so explained. It gave me a new insight into using the bowl gouge. I have had reasonable success ( enough that i have been able to do stuff) but this has given me such a greater insight into using it well.
Many thanks
Paul
Hi Paul, I am really pleased that the video was helpful. Thank you for watching and your support, they are both very much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
You are a great teacher Mike! Keep up the nice work. This makes me want to go out to the shop and turn a bowl. Much thanks, Brett
Thanks Brett, it's good of you to say so....get out there and turn!!!!!
Regards to your family.
Take care
Mike
Here I thought you did the whole video in one take. Lol learning a lot too! Bill
Bill Pettit The magic of editing Bill ;), thanks for watching mate.
Take care
Mike
Have not even started turning yet so just trying to get some ideas on what lies ahead. This series is at an ideal level for me and have downloaded so will re-watch when that lathe gets delivered. Fantastic series Mike and if I was not inspired enough before.... I certainly am now so many thanks. p.s. the bloomers are also brilliant. You have a very natural, no nonsense approach. I like that. Cheers Mike.
Hi Jim and thank you for your very kind words my friend.
Enjoy your turning journey.
Cheers
Mike
Most excellent video Mike, Great coverage of the bowl gouge and was well presented. Always a pleasure to watch your videos.
Thanks Stephen I appreciate it my friend, your videos are very enjoyable as well :)
Take care
Mike
Great video Mike, very enjoyable. The bloopers are a good laugh and a good add to your video.
Take care
Brandon from New Zealand
Thanks Brandon, I appreciate it, and some bloopers couldn't be shown....because of the language....lol
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Mike
Thanks Mike. Yet another very informative video. Still struggeling in using the bowl gouge when hollowing. I guess i just keep on trying! Take care.
You know the old saying Paul - Try, try and try again, and you surely will succeed" - ;)
Thanks for your support mate.
Take care
Mike
Another great video, and I wanted to say you look fantastic, I am glad you are feeling better............ Glen
Thanks Glen, I am OK now, if not still a little lop sided, that I can live with.
Take care
Mike
I was wondering when you were going to do another video. I thought you had took up needle point work or knitting.
Finally bloopers! I knew you weren't perfect. I laughed and laughed. I could watch you screwing up for days on end.
Great bowl gouge video. The Irish grind is my go to tool. That was your best instructional yet I did enjoy watching it. Can't wait until the next one. Thanks for your time and effort Mikey.
Lol...thanks Tom me ol' mate.
I could actually keep you entertained for days on end....if I showed all my regular screw ups! ;
Take care mate
Mike
Relaxing and educational. Nice job.
Glad you enjoyed it Sir.
Cheers
Mike
Well done Mike! All of your Beginners Guide videos have been excellent and this one is no exception. Great presentation. And of course I don't have any bloopers... why's my nose growing?!?!?
Have a good one, Kevin
Thanks Pinocchio sorry I mean Kevin, I appreciate your support and encouragement my friend. As the man said " Show us your Bloopers"!
Take care
Mike
Fantastic video, I just started turning a few months ago, and I am really enjoying your channel. Especially this series. Cheers
thank you Jerimiah much appreciated my friend.
Cheers
Mike
I have been learning a lot with the Beginners Guide Video's you are doing Mike..great job mate..Love the Bloopers as well :)
cheers Mick!!!
Thanks Mick, nice to know they are of some use mate. Bloopers...what bloopers, that's me every day!
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike thank you very much for taking the time to do these videos, I have just been given a perform ccsl wood lathe and was bought a set of Robert sorby chisels for Christmas, watching your videos have been a god send for me as, I am a keen woodworker but never delved into turning into now. I think it always scared me but now I have had a go its not so scary. I am limited at the moment as I do not have a chuck so I will have to turn a bowl using my faceplate. I have successfully following your videos cut a few spindles with coves and beads. Anyway I am waffling now thank you again and keep up the good work as I enjoy your videos
Hi James, I am really pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new found craft, and that I have contributed a little . Once you get a chuck, a whole lot more options open up for you. However, there are some pros that never use a chuck, so they are not essential...but I like them :)
Cheers
Mike
Thank you for this video like I said before I'm just starting to use the lathe again after a few years off. This will really help me to turn some bowl. Thanks again.
Dale
Thanks for the positive comment Dale, and I'm very pleased that you found the video useful.
Take care
Mike
Very informative video.I"ll have to watch it a few more times. The hamster that live's between my ear's falls off the mill and has a seizure or is in the corner with his leg up in the air cleaning his unmentionables. And as i get older i don't get blonde moments i get Gray one's. Next year i think i"ll be able to hide my own easter egg's at this pace. As we all get forgetful ,It was fun watching the bloopers. Thanks for sharing. I love watching your video's. I still chuckle about the cleaning video. Best use of sarcasm I've seen in a while. I enjoy your beginners videos for the great tip's.On the bright side I'll wake up some mourning and make a new friend in the mirror. All in fun. :)
Lol....all in fun???? What you say is so true of me, I think you must have known me for some time! When I shave in the morning I sometimes think "I know that face, but can't remember the name" ;)
Take care, and thanks for your support
Mike
Mike great videos for beginners. Your videos have helped me to know how to hold my tools and what part of the tool I should be cutting with. Thanks so much.
Joan Busby Thanks Joan, I'm glad you find them useful. Enjoy your new craft.
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Mike
This is really helpful for a beginner such as myself . thanks for sharing Mike
Hi Martin, I'm glad you found my video of use. Thanks for watching, and your support.
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Mike
Beautiful sense of humor :-)
Mariusz Zaleski Lol....thanks.
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Mike
A good clear lesson with good explanation . R H.
Thank you Richard, glad you found it of some use.
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike,
great tutorial. Thanks for the time you put into sharing your wood turning.
Thanks Shayne, appreciate your support.
Take care
Mike
Thanks mike always enjoy. Thanks. Bob
Thanks for watching, and always being there with your support Bob.
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Mike
You are very helpful and descriptive with these videos. Much appreciated! Thank you so much for everything! You have inspired me.
Thank you Chris, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Beautiful turning Mike and a good refresher for those with some experience and a great lesson for beginners.
As an aside I noted that someone kindly sent you some wood and among it was a length of mahonia. I spotted 4 similar pieces on ebay about a year ago and bought them as I have friends whose house is named mahonia. I turned 2 candlesticks for them as a surprise with Ahem! captive rings which I learned how to do from you.
The wood is amazingly yellow and when I had the candlesticks finished I set them aside for a few days and on my return they had split along the full length and even cracked my beautiful rings. They were obviously far too fresh so I must get round to trying the other two. It's just to let you know really that mahonia must be the most yellow coloured wood there is.
Best wishes,
Alan.
Thanks Alan, Keith did tell me that the Mahonia needs quite a while to dry, it is waxed, so before I turn it I'll make sure the moisture content is right down. Thanks for the "heads up" my friend. I couldn't believe how yellow it looks, quite stunning.
Take care
Mike
Love your videos, I took a couple classes 4 years ago and then couldn't get to my shop for a couple of years and am trying to sort things out as to what it what. Showing Spindle gouge next to a bowel gouge and point out the differences would be helpful.
Thank you Sir, much appreciated.
Good point, I am doing a revisiting the beginners guide series and will try and remember your suggestion to include in one of the videos.
Take care
Mike
Hello, mike thanks for sharing as usual. I have been intimated by the bowl gouge after repeatedly not being able to use the one I have. I use a round carbide cutter tool that I made my self and it works really well except, tool marks. after watching your video I will try and tackle the bowl gouge again, I will watch Brendan's video before I attempt. I will be practicing tomorrow on a few bowls so wish me luck
+David Good
Good luck David, let me know how you get on.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks very much for your descriptions of the correct use of the gouges. I am a beginner at turning, and I found the spindle gouge very daunting at firrst. But thanks to your video's ( and others) I am finally beginning to understand the concepts. Thanks for your insight to the beginner,s problems, I am more confident now, but have a very long way to go.! (By the way good to see your Bells Palsy is improving greatly.!)
hi Steve, i am really happy to hear that you find the beginners series of use.
Thanks for your kind words and support, they are very much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Mike, thank you for another great video. I really appreciate the time and effort you spend to help others!
Thanks for watching Jim, and my pleasure :)
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike, very helpful video (s) ive been turning for a little over a year and your videos have answered many questions keep up the good work happy holidays. Rich
Richard Klingman Hi Rich, thanks for your kind words, and I'm very happy that you find some use from my videos.
Merry Christmas
Mike
Great video Mike, I feel I learned a lot about shear scraping with a bowl gouge here.
Thank you, I'm really pleased you found it of some use.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike
Great tutorial as usual
Your gouge sharpening looks really good!!
Its something I must work on but at the moment I do not have a jig.
My gouges look like faceted diamonds!!
So many things to buy and so little money.
It makes the job so much easier with good sharp tools.
Love the out-takes
Thanks Andy, sharp tools are essential, and a lot safer too. If you watch Brendan Stemp's video on free hand sharpening, it'll give you some food for thought, I'll put the link below :)
Take care
Mike
Sharpening Woodturning Tools Freehand
great video Mike , very informative , only starting out turning on a cheap lathe but hoping to upgrade , great tips you are giving , keep them coming , Mick
Excellent job Mike, I really like this series you're doing.
Loved the outtakes! I have hard time remembering my name sometime.....lol
Take care,
Carl
Thanks...er....um....what's your name again....ah yes Carl !! ;)
Take care my friend
Mike
Stevie Rodger Thanks Stevie, the out takes are the "normal" me I'm afraid....lol.
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Mike
I always struggle with the bowl gouge. so this video was very informative great lesson thanks mike
+stevie b
Glad you found it useful Stevie, and thanks for the kind words.
Cheers
Mike
Excellent tutorial. No wonder my attempts with the bowl gouge always catch; I've been trying to use the tip instead of the edge. The push cut is my downfall. So much to learn!
Thanks Joel, stick with it mate, and it will all fall into place with practice.
Take care
Mike
Mike I love your video's I have a new lathe just need to set it up in my workshop, top man I am learning a hell of a lot from you thank you for that please keep it up
dap2112 Thank you, I appreciate it. Welcome to this wonderful craft, and above all enjoy it.
Take care
Mike
I will Thank you so much
Great video, informative, detailed and to the points, it does not matter how much I use the bowl gouge, I'm still a little scared of it at times, especially when I use it to hollow (don't have other hollowing tools, for now), but I did just ordered my first 5/8th bowl gouge, to supplement my 3/8th deep fluted bowl gouge which I used so far for just about everything.
Thanks Yuval, enjoy your new Bowl Gouge :). If your not sure of the cut your about to make, turn the work slowly by hand, and present the tool until you get a nice shaving, that will give you an indicator of how to proceed.
Take care
Mike
another excellent video Mike, very informative. well worth waiting for. keep up the good work,
Keil
Thanks Keil, appreciate it.
Cheers
Mike
thanks for the tips Mike.........always helps
Glad to be of service Gerald, glad you found the video useful.
Cheers
Mike
Great video mike. I actually saw some things in a different light and learned something. Keep up the videos and as we all jnow turners never make mistakes only design changes. And I just loved the bloopers, sound like me most of the time.
Thanks Terry, I am continually changing my designs, I assure you ;)
Take care
Mike
Great videos Mike! I took a beginning class this weekend. And this video reinforced some of what I learned.....especially about riding the bevel.....:-)
+Barton Seven
Thanks Barton, i appreciate your kind words.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike. I am a subscriber and watch you regularly. This was very, very helpful. The grind was where I was going wrong. I had a concave grind! Cheers
+Yuval Yeoman
Hi Yuval, so pleased that it was of help to you.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for all you do Mike!
My pleasure Steve. Thank YOU for watching, and your support.
Take care
Mike
As always, well explained and informative. Your videos are getting better and better. I love the outtakes, glad it's not just me :D
It's actually *really* hard to explain how to do something in this way. When you do anything regularly, you get the feel for it. Very few of us analyse how it actually happens. I am guessing you are learning loads in the making of the beginners series just by having to analyse what you do.
Many thanks as always. I have a lathe now and my workshop is almost there. Just need a chuck and some turning chisels and I will have to start at the beginning of your videos again!
Thanks Ian, I really appreciate your continued support, and encouragement. I think it's true to say that I learn a little, every time I fire up the lathe. I am one of those annoying people that like to know the reason for things, so when I get a catch, I want to know why, not just the solution to stop it, if you see what I mean :)
Looking forward to hearing from you when your shop is up and running my friend.
Take care
Mike
Amazing video! I was having so much trouble with this tool and this was perfect for understanding how the tool works! Thanks!
Thank you Guz, I'm very happy to hear that you found the video of some use.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike, Great Teaching
Barry Frankel Glad you liked it Barry, thanks for watching.
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Mike
***** Thanks Cameron, I'm really pleased you find the videos of use.
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Mike
Love your vids. keep up the good work. I always look forward to seeing what you, Carl and Robbie are up too.
Thanks for your continued support Allan, it really is appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Mike, thanks for the video just learning how to use a bowl gouge so very useful, I have subscribed and watch a lot of your work, thanks again, Albert
+Albert Weastell
Hi Albert, glad you find them useful.
Thanks for the support mate.
Cheers
Mike
Great video Mike, I am planning to turn my first bowl this coming weekend
Thanks Steve, let me know how you get on.
Take care
Mike
well done mike Interesting video thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge
i love the bloopers so i am not the only nut out there trying to talk to a camera and the mind goes blank some times i just walk out the door for bit and come back worst you wouldn't believe the amount of crazy stuff i cut out LOL
All the best Robbie
Thanks Robbie, I don't think it matters how long you do videos, the blank mind, the massive editing and cutting never seems to get any better....lol.
I'd love to see your bloopers matey;). I still remember your sharpening video a while back, and you were laughing after saying "I'll show you how to sharpen your tool" !
Take care my friend
Mike
Thanks Mike I need to check if my hair is blond. I have struggled with accessing the inner wall of a box, leaning over the lathe wishing I could get to the back. You made the very simple suggestion of turning the head stock, dur mine is very easy to turn and lock in any position. I have only thought of turning it at 90 deg.
Lol Allan, I still sometimes forget, and both my first lathe AND this one have swiveling head stocks!! One serious point though - don't forget to re align the centers, before you do any spindle work, I forget sometimes,and wonder why things vibrate slightly.
Take care
Mike