Your site is the one where I actually learn things. The other sites are mostly flash, and don't have a realistic showing of the real time needed, or even telling how or what they are doing. Is will soon start binge watching as the weather gets colder and drives me back inside.
Thank you, Kim. Your comments are a nice balance to the occasional people that ask me to speed up and stop talking. LOL All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Kent, thanks for your very thorough explanations on wood turning projects. I am 75 years old and have been turning about two years and learn something new every time i turn on my lathe. I am going to start using jam chucks and this helps me to move forward in a safe manner. I always revert to your videos for my first line of instruction and your manner of teaching is easy to understand and put into practice.
Kent, I love your instruction videos. You present your material in an easy thorough manner that separates you from other instuctors. I love your stuff!
Hey Kent, I am a craftsman, I do everything from fine wood working to building custom homes. I am now retired and always wanted to learn lathe work, I did it in college some but only a few projects on a lathe. I have ordered a lathe and am waiting for the delivery. So for now I am learning things by watching. Thank you for your lessons, You are very thorough and easy to follow, I appreciate your knowledge and time. John
Kent I always like your video. They are very educational. There are times when it's confusing which tool to use.Give your Expertise helps a lot. Thank you
I'm glad to help Matt. My rule is to use as few tools as possible. It's way too easy to have hundreds or tools and gadgets all around, but we really need to question what actually gets used. Happy Turning!
Just what I wanted & needed to learn, thank you! I turned my first green bowl 6wks ago and now it's time to remove the tenon and clean it up, the jam chuck is the perfect option for this!
I really appreciate your videos as they are so informative and easy to understand. You don't just use terms that only experienced turners will understand but you explain what it means. So helpful!
Thanks for the great video and excellent explanation of the “how’s and why’s”! You truly “shorten” the learning curve and increase the safety factor, all without having to learn it “the hard way”! Your site is one of my “go to” sites for instructional learning! You are super knowledgeable and an excellent teacher! That’s a great combination!
Sir Kent,,,, I just stumbled onto your YT video. I just wanted to say, Thank you. I am a very novice turner. Only so far have done pens. Today was my first ever bowl or wooden cup for my desk to hold pens. I did have a few bumbles, no injuries. So I am still groovy. I will be checking more of your vids and website out. Thank you again. TONS of info with "Reasons why", very easy to follow along. Good Man, Great Teacher.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you're still "groovy." ;) Yes, bowls are much different than most other turnings. Enjoy the videos and Happy Turning!
I will be making a jam chuck. I thought a screwed face plate was attached to each chuck. That would have been very expensive. In your videos I couldn't see how it was attached. Now I know how. Thanks. I love your videos.
Hi, Kent I’ve owned a midi lathe for over 20 years, and originally I turned lots of pens. I finally tired of this and got more active in other woodworking (furniture/cabinetmaking). Other than occasionally turning a small item such as a finial, knob or tool handle, I had not touched the lathe. However, during the pandemic, my 65 year old brother asked me if he could try his hand at turning, He had never had any experience woodworking but basically had nothing to do, as his job as a school bus driver had shut down. His interest sparked my wood turning interest, and he and I get together several afternoons a week and are turning bowls. I have never used a jam chuck, and after viewing this video, I am heading downstairs to turn one for our use. I have been following your videos for the last couple of months, and have learned quite a bit of the usefulness of the bowl gouge, as well as I have refined my sharpening procedure as well. Thanks for all the help!! Greetings from Birmingham
I have used them. Your video gave me some ideas as to expanding my collection software them to accommodate larger turnings. Thanks for the information.
Great video, I ain't no kid I'm 68 years old and have been turning bowls for 25 years or more, and you are a great help to me, and I appreciate you. You are a gifted teacher, where were you 25 years ago, Daycare.
You are a wonderful teacher, concise, well spoken explanations that communicate your knowledge and techniques. Your video quality, lighting and sound are also some of the best I've watched on UA-cam (and I've watched a lot of turners here). I subscribed after watching several of your presentations. I'm a novice turner using a Jet mini-lathe. It's been good to learn on but has limitations as my desire and skills have developed. I turn mostly cherry, pear and walnut into small bowls. My wife and daughters like these and I give away some as gifts to friends. I'm considering a Laguna Revo 15/24 lathe as I've limited room in my garage/woodworking shop. My daughter just had an old sugar maple removed and I have access to many feet of 12 to 15 inch diameter logs from major limbs. I've already prepared several bowl blanks with many more in the future.
Haven't to date had much luck with a jam chuck but you have inspired me to try again using a bigger piece of wood and shape it more like a bowl bottom. Thanks!
Good stuff. I've been watching all your videos since my awesome wife bought me a little WEN table top lathe. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
I have watched as many of Your videos (classes) as I can and I'm continuing that even now. So far, I will use every bit of information You have given me. Thanks, David
like your videos. straight to the point, is perfect and so is the audio. Your descriptions are easy to follow. great job narrating. will definitely be making one of your bowl jams,,, thank you.
It's still a great pleasure to look at your explanations; even if we think ne know, there is always a little detail for learning or remember. Continue like that Kent. We love your job and your teaching.
Kent, thank you for all the great videos! i just made myself three jam chucks of different sizes. I'm looking forward to putting them to use as I have a number of friends requesting bowls. Time to get turning!
Ken, I’m working on my second bowl. This time with your guidence. Used your microwave drying video and now ready to make a jam chuck using a 3” rolling pin from a thrift store. I love this stuff.
I just received my chuck this week and I can see where I will be using much more than I had anticipated. Thanks for the great info., and the great instruction............................rj
Thanks Kent, I made a jam chuck based on your instructive video. Then, not finding an appropriate foam, I ended up with covering it with some hot-melt glue. Not easy to apply it evenly, but well, it doesn't need to be perfect after all. So far so good, my Kent-inspired jam chuck works nicely for me!
Kent, thanks again for your instructions!! This week I was turning a 7" Ash Bowl. At 3" deep, I got catches, the piece was still to heavy. So I made a "jam Chuck", then trimmed off about 1" off the bottom. It worked great,&saved a nice bowl with no injuries, two pluses!!!
Thanks to you and this video, I'now made 2 jam chucks of differentszizes, and I'm looking forward to testing them as I finish two yarn bowls due to be finished ss gifts this week.
I have not done a live edge bowl yet so I've been using a round piece of plywood on a mounting plate. I drew circles on it to help get the bowl centered when I bring up the tailstock. It has worked to this point, but I will make a jam chuck this week.
Hi Kent. I want to compliment you for (all of) your video's, especially the audio. You have a very pleasant voice to listen to, and your comments are very well articulated (English is not my native language). With my eyes closed it's almost meditative (you should consider making guided meditations). More important, your content is always well made and a source for answers to many questions beginning with 'Why?' (lots of content outthere adress only 'How?'). I have still a lot to learn, your content is a very big help, so thank you! Kind regards, Ray.
Thank you, Ray. Hm? Woodturning meditation lessons. LOL When doing live demos, it's common to see several people dozing off. LOL I'm glad you find these videos useful. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I just watched making tenons and then this one on the jam chuck. Very informative. I've made 3 bowls now and 2 of them went flying off the lathe. If you could add some approximate measurements while demonstrating it would be helpful. I'm guessing the jam chuck was about 6 x 4? I can't wait to get my own woodshed set up. You've made it seem doable. Thank you
I made 1 jam chuck and it worked well the first time but broke the second time. I didn't really know what I was doing and had a glue block on it and that's where it broke. This video will help the next time I make a new jam chuck.
I love your videos and clear instructions! I have one, very minor, suggestion but it helps me. Once I fine the center of a piece I use a punch to mark it. That makes getting it onto the lathe super simple.
Great idea. I made several types of jam chucks that are different sizes. Some similar to what you turned, others to fit inside of holes drilled with forstner/drill bits.
been woodturning for the past year but basically learning as I go. Had some nice successes and some epic fails! Spent the evening watching your videos and feel like I've learned so much and love the detail and level of instruction you provide. Ive subscribed and will continue to check in....Thanks :)
Great information, explained in a way that is easy to understand. I just started turning recently and have yet to purchase a chuck for my Jet 1221 VS lathe. I have been practicing spindle turning first but am really excited to start turning bowls and other hollow forms. The few videos I have watched thus far are very enlightening and educational. Thank you!
Attachments. There are different shaped contact points that can be purchased to fit there. I've made custom sphere cups that thread to that live center as well. Good question. Thanks!
Thank you. I am amazed at your skill as a turner but also you ability to make educational videos both from a content and technical standpoint of such a project.
I like how you emphasize safety all the time I have a question do you have some type of vacuum system to suck all the Dust I've been using a respirator because I have figured out a vacuum system do you have a video for a vacuum system
Good question Elden. No I use the respirator to keep the dust out of me and then I sweep up after. I've found that the lathe is nearly impossible to position a vacuum system to collect even a small portion of the debris. I do use a ceiling mounted dust filter to grab small particals. You could bring a vac up while sanding, but for the most part I end up sweeping. ;) Happy Turning!
Thank you I like the the way you explain why you do the things you do his very helpful I'm learning how to turn always be safe we really appreciate everything you do
Your videos are always a help to everyone. Thank you for the good information. I use jam chucks quite often. I have made a variety that I keep in my supplies drawer.
Great explanation and detail. I would call this a friction chuck. Jamb chuck is where the piece is jambed into a sacrificial piece of wood and not supported by the tail stock.
Thank you for the simple and in-depth video. I have been using a regular tennis ball and a larger tennis ball but now I want to try making one out of wood. I can not always get the bowl to be perfectly round using the tennis ball because as I tighten the the tail drive the tennis ball can be a little off. but appreciate your help.
Hi Kent, love your videos. Have learned a lot. Being in South Florida where any type of quality lumber is scarce, do you see a problem with creating a jam Chuck from glued-up soft wood, like pine? You know what I’m getting at, glued up 2x4’s. 😉 Thanks.
I've made a few jam chucks and use them on certain occasions. I also use cole jaws, especially when I have an undercut rim either inside or outside. I've not seen any of your videos where cole jaws are used. Do you ever use them? why or why not? I know there are certain safety precautions for the use of cole jaws and I use them only when the purchase on the rim is very secure. A video on cole jaw use and safety would be a good one to do sometime. Thanks again.
Good question. I don't use cole chucks only because I turn a lot or irregular edged bowls, natural and live edges. I find the jam chuck is best for almost any bowls. Happy Turning!
Great teaching. Question: Why not using blocks of glued scrap baltic birch plywood? Couldn't we produce multiple types of chucks cheaper than using nice wood? Or is it too soft to hold in the chuck being used later? In that case could we glue to it a 1 inch piece of hard wood to reinforce the hold in the metal chuck?
Thanks Kent, I always learn something valuable from your videos. I wish I had found your channel before I tried turning. I didn’t know ANYTHING, tried using a roughing gouge on a bowl blank and still have not found the 1/3 piece of the blank that went flying. I’ve found it better to learn from you and others rather than trial and error. Tex
Thanks Tex. Be safe! A quick additional tip, don't use a spindle gouge on a side-grain bowl blank to remove large amounts of material. The spindle gouge can not handle the force of the end-grain fibers and can also break. A spindle gouge can be used on a bowl blank for small work like tenon shaping or rim details.
I did the same thing with a nice bit of newtonia lol. Chunks flew everywhere. My chisel starter box said the roughing gouge was for turning sqaure to round. I figured i was presenting the tool wrong, so i had attempted all manners of idiocy before i took to the internet and learned the error of my ways. The bowl turned out lovely in the end, albeit a little smaller than i had hoped for.
I am contemplating getting a lathe in my retirement and have watched many of your videos, they are super clear and have helped me understand what is involved, how ever the one question I always ask myself is , how do you know what speed to use , you seem to know intuitively ,but I have no idea. Maybe you have done a lesson on speeds , but if not what speeds do you use for what? Thanks Keith Mann
You are right on two counts; intuitive and I have a video for that. ;) Check it out ua-cam.com/video/qkAwPg-fPN8/v-deo.html All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I've started watching your videos recently. I have been turning for the last year or so, though I have mostly used carbide tools. It was cheaper to buy them than to buy gouges and sharpening system at the same time. Though I have been buying bowl tools and a grinding system. I have been nervous to change over from the idiot-proof carbide to the learning curve of gouges. Covid has killed all of our local group meetings, so it has been really nice to watch these videos. When you turn bowls, do you prefer a tenon over a mortise? I started with a mortise and tend to throw bowls the couple of times that I used a tenon.
I have pieces that I have removed from the lathe, and now I'm learning about friction polishes. I'd like to be able to put them back on the lathe to try this, and jam chucks seem to be the way to do this.
Great idea. And if the bottoms are already complete, you can make a small wood spacer on the tailstock side so you don't mark up the bowl base. Happy Turning!
Kent, your videos are so easy to understand for us newbies to woodturning... thank you so much! My son and i used our new 4 jawed chuck for the first time yesterday and put your advice on making the perfect tenon to good use.. it worked perfectly!! Unfortunately the chuck seized onto the headstock... aarrggh!! A bit of lube , a long lever in the chuck jaws and a bit of mummy muscle managed to free it... any advice on how to stop that happening again please? Warm regards from Melbourne, Australia
Glad the tenon worked. Sorry the chuck stuck. Do you not have a way to lock the headstock? Usually you want to lock the headstock and use the allen wrench in the chuck to pull it free. Be careful prying inside the jaws because you might reposition them and make them not true. See if you can use locking pliers or a bar on the headstock, either directly under the chuck or at the hand wheel side and lock the headstock first. Let us know how it goes.
@@TurnAWoodBowl Hi again Kent, thanks for your speedy reply! The chuck was so stuck that i bent the end of the bar that came with the lathe to lock the headstock! And also the wrench that came with the chuck was too small to get any leverage on.. So had to resort to using a long piece of timber in the chuck jaws, hope i haven't damaged them : / To lock the headstock i put an allen key in the hole and wedged it against the body of the lathe while pulling down on the timber lever... i saw this method on a youtube video by That Woodworking which luckily worked for us! I have bought some antiseize spray to hopefully prevent it happening again... not sure whether to try a plastic washer between the chuck and the headstock as well? Thanks again for your advice... much pprecisted!
Your site is the one where I actually learn things. The other sites are mostly flash, and don't have a realistic showing of the real time needed, or even telling how or what they are doing. Is will soon start binge watching as the weather gets colder and drives me back inside.
Thank you, Kim. Your comments are a nice balance to the occasional people that ask me to speed up and stop talking. LOL All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Kent you are awesome. Your a great teacher. Thank you
Thank you, Robert! Much appreciated! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Kent, thanks for your very thorough explanations on wood turning projects. I am 75 years old and have been turning about two years and learn something new every time i turn on my lathe. I am going to start using jam chucks and this helps me to move forward in a safe manner. I always revert to your videos for my first line of instruction and your manner of teaching is easy to understand and put into practice.
Kent, I love your instruction videos. You present your material in an easy thorough manner that separates you from other instuctors. I love your stuff!
Thank you kindly, Ross! Happy Turning!
Hey Kent, I am a craftsman, I do everything from fine wood working to building custom homes. I am now retired and always wanted to learn lathe work, I did it in college some but only a few projects on a lathe. I have ordered a lathe and am waiting for the delivery. So for now I am learning things by watching. Thank you for your lessons, You are very thorough and easy to follow, I appreciate your knowledge and time. John
Thank you for writing and sharing, John! I think you will enjoy your new journey! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I've never used a jam chuck, but I'm looking forward to making and using it. Thank you very much. I love your videos
My pleasure, Frank! Happy Turning!
Kent I always like your video. They are very educational. There are times when it's confusing which tool to use.Give your Expertise helps a lot. Thank you
I'm glad to help Matt. My rule is to use as few tools as possible. It's way too easy to have hundreds or tools and gadgets all around, but we really need to question what actually gets used. Happy Turning!
Kent i would like to see a video on angles, it's mostly confusing for most wood Turners. Angles and bevels
Just what I wanted & needed to learn, thank you! I turned my first green bowl 6wks ago and now it's time to remove the tenon and clean it up, the jam chuck is the perfect option for this!
Glad it was helpful! Happy Turning!
I really appreciate your videos as they are so informative and easy to understand. You don't just use terms that only experienced turners will understand but you explain what it means. So helpful!
Thank you kindly! I'm glad you like! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thanks for the great video and excellent explanation of the “how’s and why’s”!
You truly “shorten” the learning curve and increase the safety factor, all without having to learn it “the hard way”!
Your site is one of my “go to” sites for instructional learning! You are super knowledgeable and an excellent teacher! That’s a great combination!
Thank you, Paul. Yes, no need for "the hard way" if it can be avoided. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I'm newer to turning and I was always looking for a way to remove a tenon instead of sawing it off. Thank you.
My pleasure, Lori. Welcome and All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Sir Kent,,,, I just stumbled onto your YT video. I just wanted to say, Thank you. I am a very novice turner. Only so far have done pens. Today was my first ever bowl or wooden cup for my desk to hold pens. I did have a few bumbles, no injuries. So I am still groovy.
I will be checking more of your vids and website out. Thank you again. TONS of info with "Reasons why", very easy to follow along. Good Man, Great Teacher.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you're still "groovy." ;) Yes, bowls are much different than most other turnings. Enjoy the videos and Happy Turning!
I will be making a jam chuck. I thought a screwed face plate was attached to each chuck. That would have been very expensive. In your videos I couldn't see how it was attached. Now I know how. Thanks. I love your videos.
Glad this helped Barbara! Happy Turning!
Ken, you are spot on I appreciate your explaining how to use the tools correctly!
Excellent! Thank you, Ray! Happy Turning!
Love your videos , I have learned a lot about turning a bowl. Thank you.
Hi, Kent I’ve owned a midi lathe for over 20 years, and originally I turned lots of pens. I finally tired of this and got more active in other woodworking (furniture/cabinetmaking). Other than occasionally turning a small item such as a finial, knob or tool handle, I had not touched the lathe. However, during the pandemic, my 65 year old brother asked me if he could try his hand at turning, He had never had any experience woodworking but basically had nothing to do, as his job as a school bus driver had shut down. His interest sparked my wood turning interest, and he and I get together several afternoons a week and are turning bowls. I have never used a jam chuck, and after viewing this video, I am heading downstairs to turn one for our use. I have been following your videos for the last couple of months, and have learned quite a bit of the usefulness of the bowl gouge, as well as I have refined my sharpening procedure as well. Thanks for all the help!! Greetings from Birmingham
Excellent! Great for you guys! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thanks Kent I just made my first Jam chuck today and wow did it work out great! Thanks for sharing!
Great job Dan! Yeah, I think you'll like it even more over time. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I have used them. Your video gave me some ideas as to expanding my collection software them to accommodate larger turnings. Thanks for the information.
Kent, your videos are excellent and very informative. I’ve learned a lot by just watching. Thank you.
Thank you, Roger! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
New turner. Love this video. Taking weekend class on lidded bowl and will be using a jam chuck. So enjoy your videos.
Thank you, Linda! Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
This is something I really need to do and make. Thanks Kent I learn so much from you.
You can do it Jane! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I am new to wood turning and have just started watching your videos and then go and practice on my lathe. Really informative information.
Great! Thank you, Ian! I'm so glad you are turning. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Great video, I ain't no kid I'm 68 years old and have been turning bowls for 25 years or more, and you are a great help to me, and I appreciate you. You are a gifted teacher, where were you 25 years ago, Daycare.
That is awesome! Thank you for your kindness!!!
You are a wonderful teacher, concise, well spoken explanations that communicate your knowledge and techniques. Your video quality, lighting and sound are also some of the best I've watched on UA-cam (and I've watched a lot of turners here). I subscribed after watching several of your presentations.
I'm a novice turner using a Jet mini-lathe. It's been good to learn on but has limitations as my desire and skills have developed. I turn mostly cherry, pear and walnut into small bowls. My wife and daughters like these and I give away some as gifts to friends. I'm considering a Laguna Revo 15/24 lathe as I've limited room in my garage/woodworking shop. My daughter just had an old sugar maple removed and I have access to many feet of 12 to 15 inch diameter logs from major limbs. I've already prepared several bowl blanks with many more in the future.
Paul,
Thank you for the kind words. It sounds like you're going to be making some nice large maple bowls. Awesome! Happy Turning!
Haven't to date had much luck with a jam chuck but you have inspired me to try again using a bigger piece of wood and shape it more like a bowl bottom. Thanks!
Good to hear. Give it a try. Happy Turning!
Good stuff. I've been watching all your videos since my awesome wife bought me a little WEN table top lathe. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
That is awesome! Thank you and you're welcome! Happy Turning!
I have watched as many of Your videos (classes) as I can and I'm continuing that even now. So far, I will use every bit of information You have given me. Thanks, David
Wonderful! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
New turner. I appreciate your videos like a garden that appreciates proper nutrients. I will be making a jam chuck, as I don't have one.
Sounds great!
Great job of explaining from start to finish. I enjoy your videos more each time I pull you up. Keep up the good work.
Awesome! Thank you!
like your videos. straight to the point, is perfect and so is the audio. Your descriptions are easy to follow. great job narrating. will definitely be making one of your bowl jams,,, thank you.
Halim, thank you and I'm glad you like the video. Be sure to Subscribe, I have many more on the way soon!
Thanks for this vid on jam chuck. I'm just beginning bowl turning and have watched a few of your videos, they're well done!
Thank you, Michael! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Great Job Kent!
Thanks 👍
I am just getting into turning and you are teaching me well.
Thank you
Garry
Fantastic! Welcome and enjoy the whole process! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Great video..thanks...husband just started using hid latrhe and loved this video!
You are an amazing teacher. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
Agreed!!! I'm learning so much about turning from him!
Really like your explanations...great job
Thanks a lot! Happy Turning!
It's still a great pleasure to look at your explanations; even if we think ne know, there is always a little detail for learning or remember. Continue like that Kent. We love your job and your teaching.
Many thanks! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Kent, thank you for all the great videos! i just made myself three jam chucks of different sizes. I'm looking forward to putting them to use as I have a number of friends requesting bowls. Time to get turning!
Great, Rob! Glad you enjoyed this. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Ken, I’m working on my second bowl. This time with your guidence. Used your microwave drying video and now ready to make a jam chuck using a 3” rolling pin from a thrift store. I love this stuff.
Excellent Dale! Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Great job and very instructional. I have watched a lot of wood turning videos and you explained things very well. thank you
Awesome, thank you! Happy Turning!
I just received my chuck this week and I can see where I will be using much more than I had anticipated. Thanks for the great info., and the great instruction............................rj
You're welcome. Glad to help!
Thanks Kent, I made a jam chuck based on your instructive video. Then, not finding an appropriate foam, I ended up with covering it with some hot-melt glue. Not easy to apply it evenly, but well, it doesn't need to be perfect after all. So far so good, my Kent-inspired jam chuck works nicely for me!
Excellent! Thanks for sharing your solution. Happy Turning!
I’ve never used a jam chuck, but will probably try making one now. Love your videos. Very informative.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanx again for another great video.
You bet
Kent, thanks again for your instructions!!
This week I was turning a 7" Ash Bowl. At 3" deep, I got catches, the piece was still to heavy. So I made a "jam Chuck", then trimmed off about 1" off the bottom. It worked great,&saved a nice bowl with no injuries, two pluses!!!
Oh great. So glad this helped out. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Great video that explains the jam chuck very well. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks. Another great video. You do such a terrific job of these explanations. I'm learning a lot from you.
Awesome, thank you! Glad to help. Happy Turning!
Thanks for explaining Jam Chuck.
Any time! Happy Turning!
Thanks to you and this video, I'now made 2 jam chucks of differentszizes, and I'm looking forward to testing them as I finish two yarn bowls due to be finished ss gifts this week.
Fantastic! Great for you! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thanks for teaching this, I’ve been avoiding doing this and your video showed me how simple it is!!😃
You are so welcome! And you can do it!
Great tutorial, as a noob, I appreciate the advice on how to work with the grain
Glad you enjoyed it! My pleasure!
I have not used a jam chuck before. Will turn one soon.
Go for it! Thanks and Happy Turning!
Very needed info , thanks I will be making some jam chucks soon.
Rock on!
Always informative and simply explained. Thanks Kent. Stay safe.
good stuff I've been wondering about how to remove the tenons thanks
Happy to help! Happy Turning!
Thanks for sharing your video.
I have not done a live edge bowl yet so I've been using a round piece of plywood on a mounting plate. I drew circles on it to help get the bowl centered when I bring up the tailstock. It has worked to this point, but I will make a jam chuck this week.
Enjoy. I think you'll like the jam chuck. Happy Turning!
New to turning. Love your great content. Thanks for sharing these great lessons, tips and tricks.
Have not used a jam chuck before but I will try one now, Thanks
Hi Kent.
I want to compliment you for (all of) your video's, especially the audio. You have a very pleasant voice to listen to, and your comments are very well articulated (English is not my native language). With my eyes closed it's almost meditative (you should consider making guided meditations).
More important, your content is always well made and a source for answers to many questions beginning with 'Why?' (lots of content outthere adress only 'How?'). I have still a lot to learn, your content is a very big help, so thank you!
Kind regards, Ray.
Thank you, Ray. Hm? Woodturning meditation lessons. LOL When doing live demos, it's common to see several people dozing off. LOL I'm glad you find these videos useful. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Fantastic teacher! Thanks. Happy I found your channel. :-)
Awesome! Thank you! Happy Turning!
I usually use a recess but I have done a few tenons with a jam chuck. Thanks for the video.
Rock on!
Good info on how to make a universal jam chuck.
Glad you liked it!
I just watched making tenons and then this one on the jam chuck. Very informative. I've made 3 bowls now and 2 of them went flying off the lathe. If you could add some approximate measurements while demonstrating it would be helpful. I'm guessing the jam chuck was about 6 x 4? I can't wait to get my own woodshed set up. You've made it seem doable. Thank you
Never used one but will give it a go
Great, enjoy Dennis! Happy Turning!
On my long list of items to make for the lathe. Plan to make a few different widths and lengths.
Sounds like a plan! Happy Turning!
I made 1 jam chuck and it worked well the first time but broke the second time. I didn't really know what I was doing and had a glue block on it and that's where it broke. This video will help the next time I make a new jam chuck.
Excellent. Yes, made them from a solid piece of relatively dry wood and you'll see good results. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I love your videos and clear instructions! I have one, very minor, suggestion but it helps me. Once I fine the center of a piece I use a punch to mark it. That makes getting it onto the lathe super simple.
Sounds good, thanks for sharing.Happy Turning!
Always good informative information, Thank you
You bet Bill! Happy Turning!
Great idea. I made several types of jam chucks that are different sizes. Some similar to what you turned, others to fit inside of holes drilled with forstner/drill bits.
Sounds great!
been woodturning for the past year but basically learning as I go. Had some nice successes and some epic fails! Spent the evening watching your videos and feel like I've learned so much and love the detail and level of instruction you provide.
Ive subscribed and will continue to check in....Thanks :)
That is awesome! Thank you and welcome! Happy Turning!
Always informative and helpful Ken, thanks. Stay safe and cheers from MT
Thanks and Cheers to you too!
Grat video, thanks! Why not glue a rubber disk at the top to increase the friction at the bowl-touching area?
Good question. The tension from the tailstock works fine. Also, the jam chuck needs to be reshaped occasionally. Happy Turning!
Great information, explained in a way that is easy to understand. I just started turning recently and have yet to purchase a chuck for my Jet 1221 VS lathe. I have been practicing spindle turning first but am really excited to start turning bowls and other hollow forms. The few videos I have watched thus far are very enlightening and educational. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Be sure to see my website too. turnawoodbowl.com/ All the best to you!
What are the external threads on the live center for?
Attachments. There are different shaped contact points that can be purchased to fit there. I've made custom sphere cups that thread to that live center as well. Good question. Thanks!
Very informative and simply explained, thank you for sharing 😀
I use jam chucks, but I find yours a bit more versatile - TNX for the info, Ernie.
Up until now I've been intimidated by jam chucks but now I'm on the hunt for a nice chunk of dry wood to make my first one.
Excellent. I think you'll like them with a bit of use. Enjoy and Happy Turning!
I use jam chucks…thanks to you
Fantastic Mike! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
about to make my first jam chuck.
Awesome! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Perfect video for me, I need to make a jam chuck currently.
Go for it! Enjoy!
Thank you. I am amazed at your skill as a turner but also you ability to make educational videos both from a content and technical standpoint of such a project.
@@jefflynch3946 Thank you, Jeff. I'm very grateful for your appreciation. All the best to you!
I like how you emphasize safety all the time I have a question do you have some type of vacuum system to suck all the Dust I've been using a respirator because I have figured out a vacuum system do you have a video for a vacuum system
Good question Elden. No I use the respirator to keep the dust out of me and then I sweep up after. I've found that the lathe is nearly impossible to position a vacuum system to collect even a small portion of the debris. I do use a ceiling mounted dust filter to grab small particals. You could bring a vac up while sanding, but for the most part I end up sweeping. ;) Happy Turning!
Thank you I like the the way you explain why you do the things you do his very helpful I'm learning how to turn always be safe we really appreciate everything you do
Excellent tutorial.
Matthew, Many thanks! Happy Turning!
Your videos are always a help to everyone. Thank you for the good information. I use jam chucks quite often. I have made a variety that I keep in my supplies drawer.
Glad to help. Yes, jam chuck are best in a variety of sizes and shapes. Thanks and Happy Turning!
Great explanation and detail. I would call this a friction chuck. Jamb chuck is where the piece is jambed into a sacrificial piece of wood and not supported by the tail stock.
I like that
Thank you for the simple and in-depth video. I have been using a regular tennis ball and a larger tennis ball but now I want to try making one out of wood. I can not always get the bowl to be perfectly round using the tennis ball because as I tighten the the tail drive the tennis ball can be a little off. but appreciate your help.
You're very welcome! I think you'll like this method. Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Hi Kent, love your videos. Have learned a lot.
Being in South Florida where any type of quality lumber is scarce, do you see a problem with creating a jam Chuck from glued-up soft wood, like pine?
You know what I’m getting at, glued up 2x4’s. 😉
Thanks.
I've made a few jam chucks and use them on certain occasions. I also use cole jaws, especially when I have an undercut rim either inside or outside. I've not seen any of your videos where cole jaws are used. Do you ever use them? why or why not? I know there are certain safety precautions for the use of cole jaws and I use them only when the purchase on the rim is very secure. A video on cole jaw use and safety would be a good one to do sometime. Thanks again.
Good question. I don't use cole chucks only because I turn a lot or irregular edged bowls, natural and live edges. I find the jam chuck is best for almost any bowls. Happy Turning!
very helpful thank you.
You are welcome. Happy Turning!
Absolutely I was wondering how or what to use to do this. I am such a rank amateur.
Glad I could help! Joe, we have all been there. Keep moving forward, practice, and make small improvements as often as possible. You're on your way!!!
Great teaching. Question: Why not using blocks of glued scrap baltic birch plywood? Couldn't we produce multiple types of chucks cheaper than using nice wood? Or is it too soft to hold in the chuck being used later? In that case could we glue to it a 1 inch piece of hard wood to reinforce the hold in the metal chuck?
Well, I suppose you could do that. I'm utilizing cut off corners from large bowl blanks, which I have in great supply. Use what you have available.
Thanks Kent, I always learn something valuable from your videos. I wish I had found your channel before I tried turning. I didn’t know ANYTHING, tried using a roughing gouge on a bowl blank and still have not found the 1/3 piece of the blank that went flying. I’ve found it better to learn from you and others rather than trial and error.
Tex
Thanks Tex. Be safe! A quick additional tip, don't use a spindle gouge on a side-grain bowl blank to remove large amounts of material. The spindle gouge can not handle the force of the end-grain fibers and can also break. A spindle gouge can be used on a bowl blank for small work like tenon shaping or rim details.
I did the same thing with a nice bit of newtonia lol. Chunks flew everywhere. My chisel starter box said the roughing gouge was for turning sqaure to round. I figured i was presenting the tool wrong, so i had attempted all manners of idiocy before i took to the internet and learned the error of my ways.
The bowl turned out lovely in the end, albeit a little smaller than i had hoped for.
Another good video. I was expecting to hear something about how to center the piece back on the jam chuck so it spins without wobble. Good job.
Cool, thanks. Surprisingly, the bowl, if marked well on the tenon, usually centers pretty quickly.
I am contemplating getting a lathe in my retirement and have watched many of your videos, they are super clear and have helped me understand what is involved, how ever the one question I always ask myself is , how do you know what speed to use , you seem to know intuitively ,but I have no idea.
Maybe you have done a lesson on speeds , but if not what speeds do you use for what?
Thanks
Keith Mann
You are right on two counts; intuitive and I have a video for that. ;) Check it out ua-cam.com/video/qkAwPg-fPN8/v-deo.html All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I've started watching your videos recently. I have been turning for the last year or so, though I have mostly used carbide tools. It was cheaper to buy them than to buy gouges and sharpening system at the same time. Though I have been buying bowl tools and a grinding system. I have been nervous to change over from the idiot-proof carbide to the learning curve of gouges. Covid has killed all of our local group meetings, so it has been really nice to watch these videos. When you turn bowls, do you prefer a tenon over a mortise? I started with a mortise and tend to throw bowls the couple of times that I used a tenon.
I'm a tenon guy. More grip and more options for shaping/reducing after the bowl is complete. Watch this video ua-cam.com/video/yhUMF6PJ-HM/v-deo.html
Kent, thank you!! can I use pine, I'm surrounded by pine
have never used one, will build a coupe of sizes for future use
I have pieces that I have removed from the lathe, and now I'm learning about friction polishes. I'd like to be able to put them back on the lathe to try this, and jam chucks seem to be the way to do this.
Great idea. And if the bottoms are already complete, you can make a small wood spacer on the tailstock side so you don't mark up the bowl base. Happy Turning!
thank you Kent! Top tips as usual :)
Glad you enjoyed it! thanks!
Thank you for your video. Less comments and words would improve the production.
Ok, thanks
Kent, your videos are so easy to understand for us newbies to woodturning... thank you so much!
My son and i used our new 4 jawed chuck for the first time yesterday and put your advice on making the perfect tenon to good use.. it worked perfectly!! Unfortunately the chuck seized onto the headstock... aarrggh!! A bit of lube , a long lever in the chuck jaws and a bit of mummy muscle managed to free it... any advice on how to stop that happening again please?
Warm regards from Melbourne, Australia
Glad the tenon worked. Sorry the chuck stuck. Do you not have a way to lock the headstock? Usually you want to lock the headstock and use the allen wrench in the chuck to pull it free. Be careful prying inside the jaws because you might reposition them and make them not true. See if you can use locking pliers or a bar on the headstock, either directly under the chuck or at the hand wheel side and lock the headstock first. Let us know how it goes.
@@TurnAWoodBowl Hi again Kent, thanks for your speedy reply!
The chuck was so stuck that i bent the end of the bar that came with the lathe to lock the headstock! And also the wrench that came with the chuck was too small to get any leverage on.. So had to resort to using a long piece of timber in the chuck jaws, hope i haven't damaged them : /
To lock the headstock i put an allen key in the hole and wedged it against the body of the lathe while pulling down on the timber lever... i saw this method on a youtube video by That Woodworking which luckily worked for us!
I have bought some antiseize spray to hopefully prevent it happening again... not sure whether to try a plastic washer between the chuck and the headstock as well?
Thanks again for your advice... much pprecisted!