Thank you from the bottom of my heart! We are all self-taught to a certain degree. Internal desire is required to stay focused and learn this skill! So glad to help! Thanks again! Happy Turning!
I am a beginner and this was exactly what I needed. I could not figure out why some cuts were great while others kicked back. Cannot wait to do it the right way!
Hello bro, I learn a lot from you today new things regarding gauge shapes , thank you very much for teaching us, am from tiny ZANZIBAR ISLANDS, EAST AFRICA , I hope to learn more n more from you , thank you
I am very grateful for your videos. The way you explain how the tool works as well as how the others parts in the process connect together is very descriptive and easy to understand. The only thing left for my to do is practice following your advices. Thank again
Thank you very much! You might like my online courses over at TurnAWoodBowl.com they are even easier and will have you up and turning in no time. Thanks and Happy Turning!
A little background .. I took a turning class last year and the instructor was exceptionally good. However I was called away an hour before class was done to respond to a flood in my town. After 20 hours and 63 rescues later I made it back to my shop and found every tool was underwater and the building had to be torn down. I’ve since rebuilt in higher location but the knowledge didn’t stay with me from the class. I want to thank you for what you have done here. For without your videos I probably wouldn’t be able to start turning. Your style is perfect and it has made a difference in my life thanks .
That is just the right information and the camera angle really helped, I had the situation where every time I engaged the gouge it started to skip backwards at me, spiraling a big nasty cut into my piece and scaring the life out of me. I think I need to take some blanks and just turn them into shavings...
Again, a very helpful video. AND, a most important side benefit, it emphasised that one needs to see the cutting operation clearly. So I went out and bought a little spotlight to brightly illuminate the work.
Very good .you would have been a very good wood shop teacher.kind of like richard raffin he just love to teach others .God bless you.keep up the good work
I have been turning for about a year having learned from a book and my limited experience at school 60 years ago. I learned to ride the bevel for spindles and skews but sort of learned it for bowls. This was a revelation to me that I had almost been doing it right. Practiced today hollowing a bowl and wonders - it worked. All those snatches gone. Never too old to learn, this old dog can learn new tricks.
Nice, simple, explanation. It took me a bit to figure out what riding the bevel meant until I found your website. This video would have made it even easier to learn.
thats the first time I have actually been shown and now understand riding the bevel and I have been trying to turn for 2 years now. Thank you so much for this great demonstation, cheers
excellent vid, maybe you can demonstrate how to ride that bevel when creating more complicated shapes. I know turning is a skill and it takes time for a shaky hands to calm down and make a nice clean cut....:)
before I found your channel I thought an in person day's instruction was mandatory. I am glad I did it but I am learning far, far more from your highly detailed videos. many, many thanks
Very informative! I have a bowl gouge and made a platter/bowl out of some 8/4 maple. I had trouble getting it to cut smoothly. I think it was a combination of needing to sharpen, and bad technique. I mostly turn pens so didn’t have the correct techniques for a bowl gouge. Once it’s warm again, I’ll get back out there and try to make a bowl now that I know how to properly “ride the bevel”. Your videos are awesome btw!
Thank you again for an excellent tutorial. I've used carbide for a year, and now want to make cleaner finishing cuts. Your teaching methodology is on point.
Thank you, sir. I hope you get a chance to go through my Bowl Gouge Mastery course. I think you'll enjoy the knowledge and new skill sets. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Wow! No one has been able to explain it this well. Can’t wait to put it into practice. I was guilty of using just the tip and trying to clean it up to no avail.
Thank you for this tutorial!! I’ve been turning for a little over a year and the bowl gouge gives me fits. I can’t wait to get back at the lathe to try this out!!’ BTW, my dad’s name was Kent
Kent, I am so thrilled turning but I am definitely a beginner! So, I am subscribing to your TH-cam site & website. I loved this video as I have a bowl on my lathe and really get what you are saying. You are a gifted teacher! I am going to practice what you taught!
Kent, that was awesome! I’ve been turning for a few years and honestly just didn’t get what I was trying to achieve with the gouges. Your explanation about the fence brought it completely into focus for me! The up-close video shots were extremely helpful! Thanks for sharing this and the work you do!
Thanks much, Kent! Finally I understand what that phrase means. Great camera work, too. Exactly the right angles and presentation to illustrate. Well done, sir!
I have done spindle turning for several years and learned the art of "riding the bevel" on spindles. I want to turn bowls and your guide on riding the bevel is very helpful. Thanks for all you do to help us "newbies" learn bowl turning.
GREAT UP CLOSE VIDEO... I can't see close enough in my own work......... with a face shield, it's hard to see all that.. I finally got a smooth bottom of my bowl....several times practicing got it on a round blank....WONDERFUL...
Great video! Any suggestions for riding the bevel on a curved surface? I frequently lose the bevel and get chatter when turning the outside (or inside) of a bowl and can’t figure out 1. What I’m doing wrong and 2. How to get that bevel back on track Thank you!
Thank you for this video. My bowl gouge does not have that angle of grind which makes really difficult to ride the bevel. Can I reshape the tip of my bowl gouge so that gives me more bevel to ride?
at about the 2:48 mark you reversed the lathe to turn the right way ..... smooth move 😂😂 all silliness aside, damn good instructions for the gouge .... thanks for the knowledge
Great, clear video explanation? I am a new wood turner and have read about ABC (Anchor, Bevel, Cut). Is what you were showing different from that concept? Thanks.
Thank you Kent! All the things I am doing incorrectly (well most) all in one video. The kickback on introducing the gouge, introducing it slightly open.... What a noob. Now I've seen this i have zero excuses.
Hi, I'm à beginner as turner, and I would like some tricks for a left handed, like me, because I must admit that is a kind of probleme when times come To hollow a bowl. By the way, I love your vidéos, very well explained and clear. Cogratulation, kent.
OK, while I have not done this myself, you can turn from the opposite side of the lathe. BUT, (there's always a but) you MUST be sure to use a faceplate or chuck with a set screw in the headstock collar. Some don't have set-screws - don't use those. You will need to attach the chuck and then on the chuck collar there needs to be a set screw you will tighten into the headstock spindle. This MUST be done because turning in reverse will unscrew the chucks and faceplates. Other than that you should be good to go and can turn in reverse mode on the opposite side of the lathe. All the best to you! Happy Turning!
Took a class, first time making a bowl..i needed you class before, but know i can better understand what your saying..that was all he kept saying to me..ride the bevel..shoot i never if i was or not. I learned i was pulling and not pushing.. Learn as you go..it frustrated
Fantastic! I have probably watched hundreds of hours of videos on turning in an effort to better understand how to do it right and get better at using traditional turning tools instead of the carbide "easy-turn" tools I have been using. Your explanation of these techniques is by far the best I have ever seen. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Another perfectly explained video. Would you please give some guidance as to the importance of the height of the tool rest. I’m never quite sure if I’ve got it right. Thanks
Robert, I go through all the different gouges, both shaping and sharpening in on online eCourse Tool Sharpening. Learn more here TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Very helpful, I'm a beginner who knows he has to eventually get off the carbide and learn the gouge. Question: does it make sense to to invest in a decent gouge if I can only sharpen on a common cheapo bench grinder? Should I wait till I have a whet grinder? Sharpening is a world I wish I knew better.
Hello Whit, Guess what? I know how difficult it can be to understand and learn to sharpen. That's why I'm currently developing a Tool Sharpening Course for wood bowl turning. Be sure to go to my site www.TurnAWoodBowl.com and sign up for my emails. You will be in line to signup early at a substantial discount. I'm going to show you all the ways to sharpen every tool for bowl turning and I'll even show you using different sharpening systems. Long story short, your sharpening questions and concerns will all be addressed and answered.
I have had my lathe for 3 months and my mentor told me ALWAYs ride the bevil. NOW, thanks to you , I know what the hxxx the bevel is and how to present it to the wood.
Good to hear, Gerald! Yeah, it can be hard to understand, especially if people say it like everyone is supposed to already know what they mean. "Just ride the bevel." LOL All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Garry not Linda. I'm new to your channel so bear with me. One point that wasn't covered was tool rest placement and height adjustment for best cut. I've watched a lot of turning videos, I'm still new at it. For every five videos there are seven ways to set the tool rest. This video covers roughing in a blank. I've seen guys lower the rest and drop the handle way down. Others place the rest on center. What is a good rule of thumb for a newbie to start with to build experience. Let me put it this way, the bowl gouge and I are not friends right now.
Hey, Garry (not Linda), Welcome! You bring up a good point. However, I'm also trying to not cram every topic into one video like is often done. I do have other videos that cover your question. Check out my Tool Rest video - th-cam.com/video/9Ew0Xj8hTaw/w-d-xo.html and watch my Bowl Gouge Beginner Guide video - th-cam.com/video/txMcZ4yFOfA/w-d-xo.html That video will help spell out many details for you. Let me know what you think. Happy Turning, Kent
Thank you, great video and accompanying piece on your web site. I finally know what the bevel actually is now. The bit about the bevel being a fence was excellent.
Great video. I was afraid of my bowl gouge because I kept getting catches on the wood due to the wrong technique. I am going to start practicing from tomorrow.
Glad it was helpful! Yes, it can be scary if not used properly. Please watch the other videos in my Bowl Gouge Playlist. th-cam.com/play/PLoJyGhc4_JBELkkEKhRb-05iJ_6U2uKXB.html Happy Turning!
G'day Kent. Thanks for this video teaching about riding the bevel. now I know why I get lots of lines and how to correct this. I have recently bought 2 bowl gouges and have bought a tormek sharpening center which is near the lathe. I am so glad I bought a cover for it as I get shavings all over it. It has a water cooled stone and also I am learning how to use it too, also I now know why they put a packet of band aids in the parcel when it comes. I learned to never touch the blades just after sharpening. You are a fantastic teacher of this craft and I appreciate what you are doing very much. I hope you do well with your channel and I wish you all the very best possible with it.
William, Thank you for all your kind words. I hope you enjoy the whole turning process and see the bowls you are imagining soon. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent
Kent, I have never done any wood turning but have now ordered a lathe etc. There are no clubs near me in England so I have been watching your videos. This one and the other about bevel angles have helped my understanding a lot. I am now not so nervous about trying for the first time. Many thanks, Jim.
Wonderful Jim. Yes, no need to be nervous. Be alert and aware, but not nervous. Check out my courses for quick skill building www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/courses. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent
Brilliant video , probably the best camera angles I've seen to demonstrate this 👍, I'm struggling with bevel bounce through the cut and can't seem to shake it, Im led to believe this is pushing too hard into the wood ? I try to conciously put downward pressure into the tool rest and put light pressure up the length of the tool but still seem to get the bounce, any advice ?
Glad you like this one. Yes, put more pressure down on the tool rest and open the flute a bit. Just let the cutting edge of the gouge "shave" the surface. See if that helps. Happy Turning!
Kent, for some reason I don't have much problems with bowls, but spindle work is a mess. If I can make a 1" cut I am good, after that it seems like all I do is bounce. I have to start over for the next cut. I lose the bevel. Hopefully this will help me to watch the bevel more closely.
Hi Joesph, You're probably coming off the bevel when you start to feel the tool bounce. Try spreading your feet apart a bit and center up before you start. Don't move your feet, just bend your knees slightly and shift your upper body weight. See if that helps.
Thank you! I have just started bowl turning and my poor instructor was not getting through to me on how to use the bowl gouge so she sent me this link. So hopefully tomorrow I can make progress!
Any percentage is good. See my new Tree To Bowl - Understanding Green Wood online course. www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/green We cover it all. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I have been turning for exactly 23 days, watched a bunch of videos but this is the first time I heard this topic explained so well. I had actually become so frustrated that I put aside the bowl and spindle gouges and purchased carbide tool and they ain’t cheap. Thanks, I will watch for future videos
You, sir, are one hell of an instructor. Thanks so much. We self-taught turners are in your debt.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! We are all self-taught to a certain degree. Internal desire is required to stay focused and learn this skill! So glad to help! Thanks again! Happy Turning!
Agree
I couldn’t have said it better. Yes, thank you.
Bravo! Most straight forward explanation. Nice job.
Thank you!
Clear and concise, excellent explanation of tool use, thank you.
You are welcome! Thank you and Happy Turning!
Just seconding steve-kindness & dejavu before us!
Thank you so much, Kent!
;) Happy Turning!
I’m new to turning and I really enjoy your videos
Excellent! Thanks for the clear explanation and videography.
You're very welcome!
This is great. Definitely increased my knowledge here. This was something I was completely unaware I was doing wrong. Thanks.
I am a beginner and this was exactly what I needed. I could not figure out why some cuts were great while others kicked back. Cannot wait to do it the right way!
Glad to help Angus. Happy Turning! Kent
I agree you have explained from the very beginning. Not a lot of beginner’s guide do this. I will be taking your lesson into my workshop. Thank you
Very well explained thank you
Thank you kindly! Happy Turning!
THE best video on riding the bevel. Just started woodturning and this was incredibly helpful - thanks so much
Thank you sir. I enjoy the way you give instruction. You tell it then demonstrate and that helps a lot.
I had a hard time hollowing out beer mugs. Your videos's made it less difficult for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Hello bro, I learn a lot from you today new things regarding gauge shapes , thank you very much for teaching us, am from tiny ZANZIBAR ISLANDS, EAST AFRICA , I hope to learn more n more from you , thank you
You’re so welcome Salim! I’m thrilled to be able to assist you all the way in Africa! Keep up the good work! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I am very grateful for your videos. The way you explain how the tool works as well as how the others parts in the process connect together is very descriptive and easy to understand. The only thing left for my to do is practice following your advices. Thank again
Thank you very much! You might like my online courses over at TurnAWoodBowl.com they are even easier and will have you up and turning in no time. Thanks and Happy Turning!
Really helpful, thanks, and well explained.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
This is particularly clear and helpful…
Wish I had seen this earlier! Excellent.
Glad you liked it! Happy Turning!
Very nice job. Have never turned anything, but will soon, and appreciate the good advice.
Glad to help! Happy Turning!
Excellent instructions. A complement from “The Tuxedo Turner” Joe Glassford
At last, someone who explains things so simply, thanks so much for your help
A little background .. I took a turning class last year and the instructor was exceptionally good. However I was called away an hour before class was done to respond to a flood in my town. After 20 hours and 63 rescues later I made it back to my shop and found every tool was underwater and the building had to be torn down. I’ve since rebuilt in higher location but the knowledge didn’t stay with me from the class. I want to thank you for what you have done here. For without your videos I probably wouldn’t be able to start turning. Your style is perfect and it has made a difference in my life thanks .
Will, I'm so sorry to hear about your lose and situation, but so glad you are back up and turning now. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I was so confused until you explained. Please continue with such clear basic explanations. Finally get it!
Awesome! So glad to help you make the connections! Happy Turning!
Thanks. New to turning. That was very helpful
Glad to help, Tim. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thank you for the details
You bet! Happy Turning!
That is just the right information and the camera angle really helped, I had the situation where every time I engaged the gouge it started to skip backwards at me, spiraling a big nasty cut into my piece and scaring the life out of me. I think I need to take some blanks and just turn them into shavings...
Thanks, I'm glad you appreciate the effort. Watch this video too th-cam.com/video/IbjjbKcQmSU/w-d-xo.html All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Very clear, thank you
You are welcome!
Again, a very helpful video. AND, a most important side benefit, it emphasised that one needs to see the cutting operation clearly. So I went out and bought a little spotlight to brightly illuminate the work.
Glad it was helpful! Yes, good light is SO important!!! Thanks!
Great and informative
Glad you liked it Happy Turning!
Very good .you would have been a very good wood shop teacher.kind of like richard raffin he just love to teach others .God bless you.keep up the good work
Thank you kindly, Matt! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Hope it rains tomorrow. Good excuse to put this into practice. Great video by the way.
I have been turning for about a year having learned from a book and my limited experience at school 60 years ago. I learned to ride the bevel for spindles and skews but sort of learned it for bowls. This was a revelation to me that I had almost been doing it right. Practiced today hollowing a bowl and wonders - it worked. All those snatches gone. Never too old to learn, this old dog can learn new tricks.
Awesome! You are right, it's never too late to learn. You might also like to see my Spindle Gouge Vs. Bowl Gouge video. Happy Turning!
The illustration of the table saw fence and the bevel was an excellent example.... 👍👍
Nice, simple, explanation. It took me a bit to figure out what riding the bevel meant until I found your website. This video would have made it even easier to learn.
Thank you, for the kind words!
thats the first time I have actually been shown and now understand riding the bevel and I have been trying to turn for 2 years now. Thank you so much for this great demonstation, cheers
Great to hear! Knowledge is power. Happy Turning!
Brilliant thanks very much.
Very welcome. Glad it helped. Happy Turning!
Exactly what I was looking for, yet again. Clean, simple and informative
Great to hear! Thank you and Happy Turning!
Every time I'm ready to quit turning, I come watch one of your video's to figure out what I'm doing wrong. Thanks for the help Kent.
Glad to help! Never give up. You can do it!!! Happy Turning!
Kent, you video work and script are really top notch [high quality]. When I have an issue, I go back to your videos.
I appreciate that Bill! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
great job, thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it, Tom!
Thanks will give it a go
Sounds good Joe. Happy Turning!
Good video. This will help me figure out what I'm doing wrong. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, Michael. I'm glad this will help you!
Interesting comparison of a saw fence and the bevel. It works. Nice website.
excellent vid, maybe you can demonstrate how to ride that bevel when creating more complicated shapes. I know turning is a skill and it takes time for a shaky hands to calm down and make a nice clean cut....:)
Great suggestion! Thanks
Thank you Kent for explaining the actual mechanics of grain vs gouge. I was trying to figure out why the gouge always kicked back ,,, now I know!
Excellent. Glad to help Geoff! Happy Turning!
before I found your channel I thought an in person day's instruction was mandatory. I am glad I did it but I am learning far, far more from your highly detailed videos. many, many thanks
Thanks!
Thank you, so much! You're very kind. Happy Turning!
Very informative! I have a bowl gouge and made a platter/bowl out of some 8/4 maple. I had trouble getting it to cut smoothly. I think it was a combination of needing to sharpen, and bad technique. I mostly turn pens so didn’t have the correct techniques for a bowl gouge. Once it’s warm again, I’ll get back out there and try to make a bowl now that I know how to properly “ride the bevel”. Your videos are awesome btw!
Thank you, Ryan! Happy Turning!
Very good, like the simple and clear explanation. Got to keep practicing. Thanks. Can't wait for your next Tip.
Thanks, Kent, no more catches!!!!
Fantastic! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Educational. This explains a lot. Thank you.
Thank you again for an excellent tutorial. I've used carbide for a year, and now want to make cleaner finishing cuts. Your teaching methodology is on point.
Thank you, sir. I hope you get a chance to go through my Bowl Gouge Mastery course. I think you'll enjoy the knowledge and new skill sets. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Got it! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the explanation. New to turning bowls and any and all tips are greatly appreciated. You're saving us a bunch of aggravation. Thank You!!!
Thanks! Yes, I want to make this easy for everyone!
Thanks for the explanation!
Nicely done, good close ups of tool orientation and easy to understand explanation.
An excellent video on bevel rubbing, an art that must be understood fir turning.
Thanks
James
Wow! No one has been able to explain it this well. Can’t wait to put it into practice. I was guilty of using just the tip and trying to clean it up to no avail.
Thank you for this tutorial!! I’ve been turning for a little over a year and the bowl gouge gives me fits. I can’t wait to get back at the lathe to try this out!!’ BTW, my dad’s name was Kent
So glad this helped Fancy. Small world, but not that many Kents out there. ;) Happy Turning!
Kent, I am so thrilled turning but I am definitely a beginner! So, I am subscribing to your TH-cam site & website. I loved this video as I have a bowl on my lathe and really get what you are saying. You are a gifted teacher! I am going to practice what you taught!
Thanks for the kind words, Larry! Happy Turning!
Kent, that was awesome! I’ve been turning for a few years and honestly just didn’t get what I was trying to achieve with the gouges. Your explanation about the fence brought it completely into focus for me! The up-close video shots were extremely helpful! Thanks for sharing this and the work you do!
That's awesome. I'm so glad this helped you. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Great simple explanation. Best way I've seen riding the bevel explained. Cheers.
Great Video. Ed to ge practice !
Thank you, Sandy! Happy Turning!
Thanks much, Kent! Finally I understand what that phrase means. Great camera work, too. Exactly the right angles and presentation to illustrate. Well done, sir!
You are very welcome. Thank you! Happy Turning!
LOL, did you get a kickback when you started? the video is edited! 🤣 Very helpful instructions aside from the joke! Thank you!
Great skills in teaching. You have saved many turners from many hardships. My favorite site of all. Thank you
Wow, thanks a ton! Much appreciated! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I have done spindle turning for several years and learned the art of "riding the bevel" on spindles. I want to turn bowls and your guide on riding the bevel is very helpful. Thanks for all you do to help us "newbies" learn bowl turning.
Great video. I was wondering if riding the bevel also applies when using a spindle gouge doing spindle work?
Yes, indeed! Happy Turning!
GREAT UP CLOSE VIDEO... I can't see close enough in my own work......... with a face shield, it's hard to see all that.. I finally got a smooth bottom of my bowl....several times practicing got it on a round blank....WONDERFUL...
Fantastic!!!!! That's exciting. Good this to come for you. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Kent has an ability to explain complex things that demystify them - like no other!
Thank you kindly, Jack! Happy Turning!
Great video! Any suggestions for riding the bevel on a curved surface? I frequently lose the bevel and get chatter when turning the outside (or inside) of a bowl and can’t figure out 1. What I’m doing wrong and 2. How to get that bevel back on track Thank you!
Thank you for this video. My bowl gouge does not have that angle of grind which makes really difficult to ride the bevel. Can I reshape the tip of my bowl gouge so that gives me more bevel to ride?
Yes, absolutely. You might want to see my Tool Sharpening online course for all your needs. www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp Happy Turning!
excellent video, thanks for sharing
at about the 2:48 mark you reversed the lathe to turn the right way ..... smooth move 😂😂
all silliness aside, damn good instructions for the gouge .... thanks for the knowledge
Ha! Thanks and Happy Turning!
Your the man... Question: do you turning awkward gnarly pieces, or is your preference clean bowls...?
LOL, that's funny. Never thought of it like that. I like to turn ANYTHING! ;) Check out my Oak Burl Bowl video. ;) Happy Turning!
Great, clear video explanation? I am a new wood turner and have read about ABC (Anchor, Bevel, Cut). Is what you were showing different from that concept? Thanks.
Well, I pause and let the heel rub first, then the bevel, then the cut. Check out this video th-cam.com/video/pyPqB_ZqTTU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks again Ken, always learn something....appreciate your instructions and tips. Cheers from MT
Thank you Kent! All the things I am doing incorrectly (well most) all in one video. The kickback on introducing the gouge, introducing it slightly open.... What a noob. Now I've seen this i have zero excuses.
You've got this! Happy Turning!
Hi,
I'm à beginner as turner, and I would like some tricks for a left handed, like me, because I must admit that is a kind of probleme when times come To hollow a bowl.
By the way, I love your vidéos, very well explained and clear.
Cogratulation, kent.
OK, while I have not done this myself, you can turn from the opposite side of the lathe. BUT, (there's always a but) you MUST be sure to use a faceplate or chuck with a set screw in the headstock collar. Some don't have set-screws - don't use those. You will need to attach the chuck and then on the chuck collar there needs to be a set screw you will tighten into the headstock spindle. This MUST be done because turning in reverse will unscrew the chucks and faceplates. Other than that you should be good to go and can turn in reverse mode on the opposite side of the lathe. All the best to you! Happy Turning!
Amazing videos, I learned a lot. I'm from Poland but your english is so clear I understand everything, great job !
Thank you in Poland! So glad this helped. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Took a class, first time making a bowl..i needed you class before, but know i can better understand what your saying..that was all he kept saying to me..ride the bevel..shoot i never if i was or not. I learned i was pulling and not pushing..
Learn as you go..it frustrated
Glad to help! Happy Turning!
Fantastic! I have probably watched hundreds of hours of videos on turning in an effort to better understand how to do it right and get better at using traditional turning tools instead of the carbide "easy-turn" tools I have been using. Your explanation of these techniques is by far the best I have ever seen. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Wow, thank you for your kindness. I'm thrilled to be able to help you learn and expand your possibilities! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Another perfectly explained video. Would you please give some guidance as to the importance of the height of the tool rest. I’m never quite sure if I’ve got it right. Thanks
Yes, absolutely, see this video th-cam.com/video/9Ew0Xj8hTaw/w-d-xo.html
Hey could you share how you created that bevel. Mine gouge is sharpened more like a pencil. Yours is very flat.
Robert, I go through all the different gouges, both shaping and sharpening in on online eCourse Tool Sharpening. Learn more here TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Very helpful, I'm a beginner who knows he has to eventually get off the carbide and learn the gouge. Question: does it make sense to to invest in a decent gouge if I can only sharpen on a common cheapo bench grinder? Should I wait till I have a whet grinder? Sharpening is a world I wish I knew better.
Hello Whit, Guess what? I know how difficult it can be to understand and learn to sharpen. That's why I'm currently developing a Tool Sharpening Course for wood bowl turning. Be sure to go to my site www.TurnAWoodBowl.com and sign up for my emails. You will be in line to signup early at a substantial discount. I'm going to show you all the ways to sharpen every tool for bowl turning and I'll even show you using different sharpening systems. Long story short, your sharpening questions and concerns will all be addressed and answered.
I have had my lathe for 3 months and my mentor told me ALWAYs ride the bevil. NOW, thanks to you , I know what the hxxx the bevel is and how to present it to the wood.
Good to hear, Gerald! Yeah, it can be hard to understand, especially if people say it like everyone is supposed to already know what they mean. "Just ride the bevel." LOL All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Garry not Linda. I'm new to your channel so bear with me. One point that wasn't covered was tool rest placement and height adjustment for best cut. I've watched a lot of turning videos, I'm still new at it. For every five videos there are seven ways to set the tool rest. This video covers roughing in a blank. I've seen guys lower the rest and drop the handle way down. Others place the rest on center. What is a good rule of thumb for a newbie to start with to build experience. Let me put it this way, the bowl gouge and I are not friends right now.
Hey, Garry (not Linda),
Welcome!
You bring up a good point. However, I'm also trying to not cram every topic into one video like is often done. I do have other videos that cover your question. Check out my Tool Rest video - th-cam.com/video/9Ew0Xj8hTaw/w-d-xo.html and watch my Bowl Gouge Beginner Guide video - th-cam.com/video/txMcZ4yFOfA/w-d-xo.html That video will help spell out many details for you. Let me know what you think.
Happy Turning,
Kent
Besides your obvious skills, this photography was the best NICE 🔨
Appreciate that Gene! I feel it's important to really see what's happening. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thank you, great video and accompanying piece on your web site. I finally know what the bevel actually is now. The bit about the bevel being a fence was excellent.
Glad it was helpful! ;) Happy Turning!
Great video. I was afraid of my bowl gouge because I kept getting catches on the wood due to the wrong technique. I am going to start practicing from tomorrow.
Glad it was helpful! Yes, it can be scary if not used properly. Please watch the other videos in my Bowl Gouge Playlist. th-cam.com/play/PLoJyGhc4_JBELkkEKhRb-05iJ_6U2uKXB.html Happy Turning!
This video should make my bowl turning better. Thank you for your tips.
Happy to help! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
G'day Kent. Thanks for this video teaching about riding the bevel. now I know why I get lots of lines and how to correct this. I have recently bought 2 bowl gouges and have bought a tormek sharpening center which is near the lathe. I am so glad I bought a cover for it as I get shavings all over it. It has a water cooled stone and also I am learning how to use it too, also I now know why they put a packet of band aids in the parcel when it comes. I learned to never touch the blades just after sharpening. You are a fantastic teacher of this craft and I appreciate what you are doing very much. I hope you do well with your channel and I wish you all the very best possible with it.
William, Thank you for all your kind words. I hope you enjoy the whole turning process and see the bowls you are imagining soon. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent
Excellent video! Thanks very much for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it! Happy Turning!
Kent, I have never done any wood turning but have now ordered a lathe etc. There are no clubs near me in England so I have been watching your videos. This one and the other about bevel angles have helped my understanding a lot. I am now not so nervous about trying for the first time. Many thanks, Jim.
Wonderful Jim. Yes, no need to be nervous. Be alert and aware, but not nervous. Check out my courses for quick skill building www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/courses. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent
Easily the best instructor on TH-cam. I learn a lot every minute he's talking and showing
Great point Bob. Thank you for writing and sharing!
Brilliant video , probably the best camera angles I've seen to demonstrate this 👍, I'm struggling with bevel bounce through the cut and can't seem to shake it, Im led to believe this is pushing too hard into the wood ? I try to conciously put downward pressure into the tool rest and put light pressure up the length of the tool but still seem to get the bounce, any advice ?
Glad you like this one. Yes, put more pressure down on the tool rest and open the flute a bit. Just let the cutting edge of the gouge "shave" the surface. See if that helps. Happy Turning!
Kent, for some reason I don't have much problems with bowls, but spindle work is a mess. If I can make a 1" cut I am good, after that it seems like all I do is bounce. I have to start over for the next cut. I lose the bevel. Hopefully this will help me to watch the bevel more closely.
Hi Joesph, You're probably coming off the bevel when you start to feel the tool bounce. Try spreading your feet apart a bit and center up before you start. Don't move your feet, just bend your knees slightly and shift your upper body weight. See if that helps.
Thanks Kent, I will give it a try.
Thank you! I have just started bowl turning and my poor instructor was not getting through to me on how to use the bowl gouge so she sent me this link. So hopefully tomorrow I can make progress!
You can do it! Enjoy the process and Happy Turning!
quick question new to this and learning loads from your vids but one thing whats the best % moisture wood too turn as im having different answers
Any percentage is good. See my new Tree To Bowl - Understanding Green Wood online course. www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/green We cover it all. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I have been turning for exactly 23 days, watched a bunch of videos but this is the first time I heard this topic explained so well. I had actually become so frustrated that I put aside the bowl and spindle gouges and purchased carbide tool and they ain’t cheap. Thanks, I will watch for future videos
Thanks! So glad to hear this video helps you!!!