Wood Turning - Beginners Guide #3 - A Bowl
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- The third in the Beginners Guide series shows one of the methods of turning a simple bowl. This lovely piece of Walnut was sent to me by Tom Wilcox of Kentucky. Thanks Tom.
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Perfect level of hints and tips for beginner like me...thank you.
Thanks Mike, been struggling with bowl turning, let's have another go.
thankyou for your Beginners Guide it has helped me out alot i am now enjoying wood turning for the first time
David Bradford I'm so pleased they have been of use to you David. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel.
Take care
Mike
Great demonstration the double zero steel wool and really made that baby shine.
Thanks David.
Thank you Mike. At the grand age of 65, am just starting to turn. That was very informative. Got my Lathe, got my Torby chisels, just got to make the first move. I know my way round a carpentry workshop........cannot wait to start.
Great news Paul, I personally think that it's never too late to start my friend, after all I was nearly 61, so not too far behind you! ;)
Cheers
Mike
Thank you Mike! I turned my first bowl out of oak by watching your video. Excellent instruction!
Glad the video was of some help.
I finally got the sealer mix formula and will give that a try. So far, I've been disappointed in my finish, but you explained why. I need to seal first, then wax. Thanks for a great video.
My pleasure Bill and thanks for watching.
My husband and I love how educational your videos are. We are just getting started in turning and they are a tremendous help.
+Rachelle Swordling
Happy to be of some assistance Rachelle, enjoy
your new craft
Cheers
Mike .
I am a 65 year old novice bowl turner in Michigan, USA. I have worked with wood (mostly oak, ash, and cherry) building kitchen cabinets, dressers, wainscoating, and detailed fluted door trim. I am very glad that you have shown me the techniques for basic bowl, spindle, coblet turning, as well as the position of the various tools, and speeds that you use... THANKS again....
Hi Randy, I am very happy that my videos have been of some use to you, and hope that your are enjoying your turning journey.
Take care, and thanks for your support also.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks for posting this.
As a newbie to woodturning, I've found your videos very helpful.
My pleasure James, I'm glad that you found it useful. Thanks for your support.
Take care
Mike
Mike, stumbled across your videos after my wife bought me my first lathe for Christmas. I have watched the first 3 so far and they have only wetted my appetite to get started. Thank you for making these videos.
Terry from Texas
+Terry Winge
Hi Terry, I am really happy to hear that you are finding great my videos of use, enjoy your new found hobby.
Cheers
Mike
Great video Mike, very well done covering all the basics. The bowl turned out beautiful too.
Take care, Carl
Thanks Carl, I did love turning the walnut, almost worth thinking about moving over the pond for ;).
Take care
Mike
Steve you are an absolute genius ,I am an old fart that just started wood working and I surf an awful lot to find you tubes that are like yours ,slow and easy ,I really appreciate the way you take the time to explain everything so that even an old goat like me can understand . I am really starting to enjoy my new hobby ,and its gentlemen like you that make it a lot more enjoyable . Thank you Steve for what you do ,and I hope you keep it up.
A new brother in the wood shop Sgt. Dave Thomas
+ddbt827
Thsnk you very much.
Cheers
Mike .... Mike ;)
Fine job and awesome looking bowl Mr Mike. Thanks for sharing with us..
Excellent video and a gorgeous bowl Mike. At least I'm not the only one that occasionally goes through a bowl or something.
Thanks Jordan, I can assure you mate, that it happens to all of us, when we least expect it too :)
Take care
Mike
Just starting to do wood turning I got given a lathe this morning watched the first four videos found them a great help .i just have to do a lot of practice before I start to use expensive wood well thanks for the help
+paul wilson
Glad you found the videos of some use Paul, enjoy your new found hobby.
Take care
Mike
Thank you i havent done wood turning since school 46 years ago .time to se if i can still do it
Thanks for this great series of videos, incredibly helpful for someone just starting out - hoping to go to my local hackspace and turn a bowl this week. This video has given me a lot more insight and confidence on where to start with that! Steve.
I must say im a little bit in love with this channel. My passion lies in luthiery however woodturning is also something i love. Thanks to your channel i have learned tons and dared to try things i otherwise wouldn't have.
Thank you Sir, I really appreciate it. If your into Luthiery, you should go visit my friend Ian Maude's channel, as he has the same passion as you :)
Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/q-mjzJzKbog/w-d-xo.html
Take care
Mike
I'm a 21 year old who had never worked with his hands once in his life, and this is the most fascinating thing I have ever watched in my life. Not only have you just got yourself a subscriber, but a person who is genuinely interested in what you are doing. Keep up the amazing work, and I look forward to watching your videos in the future. Thanks for the content.
From the US.
Troy Boyd Hi Troy, thank you for your kind words and support, they are very much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Another great video Mike! I find your videos not only informative but also very relaxing. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and skill. Take care.
Thank you for your very kind words Earl they are very much appreciated.
Still one of my favorite videos of yours to watch, for the simplicity and ease of explanation you have to make this beautiful bowl. Great work, Mike. You’ve come so far, and these older ones still hold up wonderfully, though.
Thank you Chef, I really appreciate you saying that.
Thank you for that Mike. My Missus has just bought me a mini wood turning lathe for my 57th birthday. Although I have done some wood turning at school, many years ago, I had forgotten most of it.
You provide clear and simple instructions, with good tips on finishing.
I will be attempting a small bowl tomorrow, from an old Teak stair tread.
My pleasure, I'm glad you found it of some use. Let me know how you get on with your first bowl, I would be very interested.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike. The 'bowl' sort of evolved into a 'lidded pot'.
I've no idea if I share photo's as a TH-cam reply, but I've posted a couple to my Facebook account.
I sent you a friends request on Facebook, so you can have a look at my first attempt.
Absolutely a beautiful bowl.
Thank you again again David.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills. You have given me the confidence to get started on my first projects. - Pinky from Australia.
Best wood turning videos on the internet. Thank you
Thank you Al you are very kind.
Great video Mike. Very good instruction.
Ken the blind woodturner
Thanks Ken, I'm glad you approve my friend.
Take care
Mike
Beautiful bowl! Thanks for including your recipe for sanding sealer, that may come in handy in the next few months.
Thank you, and I hope you like the finish when you try it out.
Take care
Mike
Great job Mike... Thank you for sharing and for showing the step by step processes... Much appreciated
+Greg Ouellette
Thank you Greg, I'm pleased that you found the video useful.
Take care
Mike
Booteful Mike.
8000 people think you are rather good to watch my friend. When you think 20 years ago it would have been unbelievable that 8000 could watch you let alone be able to interact. I didn’t even know of another turner in miles of where I live. Fantastic this TH-cam thingy.
Cheers Mike (yes just raised a nice cold pint to you Sir) and thankyou for sharing with us.
David
Thanks Dave, yes TH-cam can be a great medium. Please don't drink too much on my account......unless I can join you....lol.
Take care, and thanks for your support mate.
Mike (Hic!)
thanks a lot mike for your interessting chanel . i often retun to it . greetings from morocco
I'm very pleased that you find it of some interest.
Take care
Mike
Thank you for a great video Myself been into open turning for 7 years. The last two years my mentor decided I should try bowl turning. He sent me your web and I must say I am very impressed in your teaching process. Often I need to go back to basics n I come here to watch your posting . Again thanks again.
Great turning
Postalbob
Robert Helveston Thanks you for your kind words Bob, I really appreciate them, especially coming from someone with your experience.
Take care, and Happy New Year
Mike
Thanks for all your beginners guides Mike, they are extremely helpful to a beginner like me. I really appreciate the effort that you put into them, keep them going,
Cheers,
Cam.
Thanks Cameron, I am really pleased that you find them of use.
Take care
Mike
just wanted to say your channel is great, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience
+Matt Pictaggi
Hi Matt, and thank you for your kind words and support, I really appreciate it my friend.
Take care
Mike
Another REALLY HELPFUL video Mike. Thank You for all the hard work you put into making them. For me, as a NEW Turner, they are PRICELESS!
Thank you Keith, much appreciated mate.
Cheers
Mike
Beautiful piece of Walnut, love your videos.
+Gregory Edwards
Thank you Gregory
Take care
Mike
Another great video Mike. Thank you for making such an informative and simple film.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.
Hi Mike, this is a really great video. I think you should have titled it " How to make bowl turning look easy" Its always a pleasure to watch a real craftsman at his work.
All the best
Tony
Thanks very much Tony, it's very kind of you to say so. By the way this craftsman chappie, where did you see him? ;)
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Mike. I just got my first lathe and find your videos among the best for a beginner like me. Well done.
Hi Ron, and thank you. I'm very happy to hear that you find my beginners series of use.
Take care
Mike
You have to respect a woodworker! Thanks for teaching me basic woodturning.from norway
My pleasure Atle, and thanks for watching.
Take care
Mike
As always, inspiring, educational and entertaining. Well done Mike.
Thanks Phil.
Take care
Mike
Great job Mike! Love your videos. Keep 'em coming.
Thanks very much, I appreciate your support.
Cheers
Mike
Nice clear instruction and handy tips, great for beginners like myself thanks
Glad you found it useful Slevin.
Cheers
Mike
I've done a bit of woodworking/carpentry for years, but have always wanted to do wood turning. I'm approaching retirement and recently bought a cheap Harbor Freight lathe, just to see if I really liked it. I've been turning, or destroying wood, every time I get a chance. I wish I had not waited this long.
There are no turning clubs or such near me, so I'm relying on youtube to be my instructor. I really appreciate these videos.
One suggestion might be to do a video on tools, accessories, etc. There is a real learning curve there.
I do have several videos on tools etc. David. Enjoy your turning journey.
Absolutely perfect video. Thank you, sir, from across the pond!
+Vaughn Blaylock
Thank you for your kind words Vaughn, I really do appreciate them. Glad you liked the video.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike, I'm really looking forward to getting to work on my new lathe, I will try to follow the instructions you have given. Plenty of mistakes to make but can't wait. Thanks for sharing
hasdrubal121 Just remember that we all make mistakes, that's how we learn :)
Merry Christmas
Mike
Great video.One of my friends is a wood turner but he isn't very good at explaining
what he is doing and why.You explained the steps very well,Thank's.
Nice shape and finish.
Thank you, I'm very happy that you found the video of some use.
Take care
Mike
Mighty slick bowl you made there mike, love the meticulous finish. I've just bought myself a scroll chuck and have ordered a bowl blank, a finger chisel and bowl gouge and hopefully will get the bits to try turning my first bowl next weekend. Thanks mike your videos are very educational.
stuart w Hi Stuart, and thank you for your kind words. best of luck with your new hobby, and if you need any advice on something, don't hesitate to let me know.
Take care
Mike
Well done Mike, this was an excellent video and the bowl turned out beautiful.
Regards,
Bob
Thanks Bob
Take care
Mike
Its a very useful informative tutorial on turning a bowl.
I may have said this before but the video is worth watching more than once.
Cheers
James
Thanks James, I really appreciate your support mate
Cheers
Mike
Another great video. As a beginner I find your videos a great help.
Thanks Martin, happy that you find them of some use.
Take care
Mike
I have many walnut trees. Great wood to work with. Nice bowl!
Thank you, and you are very lucky to have access to such a great wood to turn.
Take care
Mike
Nice 1 Mike. As always you take the lead. Love these video's, and we too have a lot of wood here in the Carolina's.. lol. Mostly pine. Some hard wood's, 1 I like is Pecan.. Turn's well, How ever if not stored and dried correctly the wood ant's love to hollow it out..
Thanks Dave, I am very envious of all my friends across the pond, as you seem to have an abundance of beautiful woods to choose from.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike. Another great Beginner's Guide on Bowl Turning. Tomorrow I am going to try my first attempt. I have already turned a Goblet with a singlle captive ring ( my pride and joy !!) I need to improve on my finishing and the goblet is a little robust but all in all I am pleased with things so far. Thanks for your videos, you are an inspiration. Take care Ken
Ken Wilde Hi Ken, let me know how you get on - and well done with the captive ring. Finishing is a very personal thing, keep experimenting, and you'll eventually find a process you like, and that is the one to work on :)
Take care
Mike
I found this video extremely helpful. I started to turn my first bowl today & I was getting catches & tares so I watched this video & noted how you were holding the bowl gouge. I correct my angle of attack and all went well. Just the inside to tomorrow. I've posted a little video and mentioned your name.
Thanks again
Miss Tee
Glad you found the video of some use Miss Tee, and happy to hear that you overcame in the end. Thanks for the shout out as well, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Informative and well filmed, great video Mike and as you say a stunning piece of wood. As for the Rugby well it’s getting better.
Take care.
Thanks Archie, I am impressed how nice Walnut is to work with. As far as the Rugby is concerned.....I'm holding my breath :)
Take care
Mike
This looks like such a rewarding hobby, and the result is gorgeous!
+Cetoniinae
It is, one day hopefully you'll try it out.
Take care
Mike
Another nice video Mike. Should prove very helpful to the turners that are just getting started in turning. I really like the finish that you achieve on your pieces. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks Bill, appreciate your support.
Take care
Mike
Another great video Mike and a beautiful finish on the walnut.
Thanks Chas
Cheers
Mike
Lovely bowl, nice basics video. Very helpful for new turners like myself!
Thank you Thomas, I'm glad you found it of some use.
Take care
Mike
Mike, thank you once again for explaining your steps. I thought I had been messing up with using a ruler to find the center of whatever blanks. You cleared that up for me. I have a center finder like the one you use and now it will get a lot more use.
Hi Winston, glad you found it of use my friend.
Center finders are great, but do have their limitations.
Take care
Mike
Top Job as always Mike
take care mate
Thanks Harry, appreciate it.
Cheers
Mike
Great demonstration Mike, and a beautiful bowl as well as an amazing piece of walnut.
Thanks Erik, I really appreciate your comments. Walnut is a great wood to turn.
Take care
Mike
Just starting out Mike and your intro videos are really helpful and provide confidence to have a go.
Glad you find them useful Andy, and thank you for saying so.
Take care
Mike
once again mike a great vid and a lovely bowl to boot, keep e`m comeing
Thanks Gary, appreciate your kind words, and support.
Take care
Mike
Thanks very much for the excellent video, that's a beautiful piece of wood and a wonderful finished piece.
Thank you for your kind words Laura, they are very much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
beautiful work Mike I've seen a lot of woodturners on utube, you are my favorite. East Coast Turner, Bay Roberts NL, Canada. Keep the videos coming.
+East Coast Turner
You are very kind, thank you.
Cheers
Mike
great videos Mike, thanks a lot. It get's me itching to try out what you have shown!
Thanks you Christopher, I'm glad you found the videos a little inspiring.
Take care
Mike
Nicely done mate! A beautiful piece of walnut. I like the finish, shows the beauty of the grain.
Cheers,
Cip
Thanks Cip, glad you like it.
Take care
Mike
Dear Mike, I've only recently started woodturning after being given a lathe. And pretty-much everything I have "learned" is down to you my friend, so I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the amount and QUALITY of videos you have on here. Early on I bobbed around between different video creators - but I always found myself back on your page Mike. Your calm, knowledgeable method of sharing information comes across in a very easy going way... which is Ideal for me as I have difficulty in being lectured to.
It's taken me a while to get just the basic tools together. Christmas saw me ok, but for quite some time all I had was a decent skew chisel. Thankfully I'm quite proficient at sharpening, so I've learned to do all the basics so carefully with the skew chisel. Now I've got 5 decent brand new chisels, a decent stock of wood, LOADS of ideas on your wonderful videos. The only thing I need is a chuck. But I don't have a clue where to start? Money is ALWAYS an issue, but I have around 70 - 80 pounds. My Lathe is pretty basic, it's a Clarke 40" Wood Lathe.... I'M Really sorry to land this on you, but to be honest, you are the closest thing to a teacher I have... I really don't have anyone else to ask 🙁
If I've overstepped the mark, just delete this and accept my apologies.
If NOT please advise me what chuck to get? I'm at a loss?
Hi, I can only think of Charnwood as an option for near your price point. The other possibility is to search eBay for a used one that would fit your particular spindle. You could also ring Peter Helmsley at The Toolpost here in the UK, and ask his advice, as they do a Versachuck system which may be what you're looking for.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Mike
Mike Waldt
Excellent Mike thanks a lot. If it becomes a problem getting something decent within my price point, my dad will definitely help me out.
Thanks again and for all the information.
Stuart
Now because I am watching your videos... I was thinking of starting Wood Turning.
Mike.., it's been a while since I have been on you tube.., beautiful bowl.., see, English and American mix well! Good to see you mate. You look like you are doing well!
Well hello again Mark, nice to have you back in circulation, so to speak ;).
Thank you, and of course we compliment each other.....lol.
Take care
Mike
Loving these videos Mike. Just bought my first lathe and i'm finding these beginner lessons very helpful
Glad you find them useful Jules and thanks for watching. Stay safe my friend.
Thanks, Mike, another excellent video in your Beginner's Guide series. One suggestion for those of us new to bowls would be to add some discussion of the tool presentation to the wood to show how you ride the bevel on inside and outside as well as the scraping presentation. Really enjoy your approach and you'll be at ten thousand before you know it.
Thanks Geof, I will bare your suggestion in mind, for future videos.
thanks for the input, and support.
Take care
Mike
HEY Steve it's the old fart again ,I just wanted to tell you that walnut bowl was absolutely beautiful . thanks for sharing this video with all your followers Sgt. Dave
Thank you Dave .. but I must tell you that my name is MIKE not Steve ...lol
Thanks. Always good to refresh and learn.
Thanks for watching Daniel
Cheers
Mike
Another excellent video, very inspiring, well done and thank you
+Woodman Four
Thank you once again my friend.
Take care
Mike
Great video as always!
Thanks Mark that's nice to hear.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike !! Thanks for the tutorial, great video, beginners guide a bowl, Excellent Turning, lovely bowl and beautiful wood,
very well demonstrated and explained, Thanks for sharing.
Regards Harry
Thanks for the kind words Harry, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Very beautiful bowl Mike
Thank you Andrew
Cheers
Mike
mike that orbital sander really helps a lot I found out,,thanks to you,,,love your videos,,you explain things so well,,,,,take care
Thanks for your kind words Jeff, always very much appreciated.
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Mike
you sir are an amazing artist. I wish I had the skills that you do. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much Tommy, you are too kind.
Cheers
Mike
Excellent!! Thank you for this great tutorial!
Glad you found the video useful Jeffrey, and thanks for watching.
Mike,
Another good lesson, keep them coming.
Greg
Thanks Greg, appreciate your support.
Take care
Mike
Well Mike:
I think you covered all the bases quite nicely.
And that does look like wonderful wood!
But it still takes a good hand to make good wood look its best!
Thanks for the video
Larry
Thanks Larry, that's very kind of you to say so....means a lot coming from a Skew Meister!
take care
Mike
Cheers Mike,great video
Thanks Vespa, appreciate it mate.
Take care
Mike
Very nice guide !I never worked with wood but i like the ideea of turning wood.I have basic skills of metal turning but i always wanted to try wood.
Thank you Aurel. You will enjoy turning wood if you ever try.
Take care
Mike
Enjoyed that a lot Mike :) Lovely bowl and nicely filmed!
Glad you did Ian, and thank you.
Take care
Mike
Another great job, Mike! You made that piece of walnut turn into a beautiful bowl - well proportioned and a lovely finish! You are getting ahead of me, I am still doing between center work, haven't even got to turning a box from your earlier video yet :) Nice thing about this medium, though, when I am ready, I can watch again, make sure I have the techniques down pat. Hearty congrats on hitting 8000, that's quite an achievement! Looking forward to your next work!
Thanks for all the kind words of encouragement David, I really appreciate them. Don't leave the box and goblet too long....I am itching to see your work my friend.
Take care
Mike
Hello Mike, I am literally about as new as it gets with regards to wood turning but I have just purchased my first home and really looking forward to taking up the hobby in it, I would just like to say your creations and videos are great and appreciate the time and effort they take. Very helpful - kind regards. Nick.
Hi Nick, thanks for the kind words, and welcome to the wonderful world of turning. Enjoy your new hobby.
Take care
Mke
Mike, thank you very much I have found your videos excellent.
+John Le Page
My pleasure John, I'm glad you find them of some use.
Cheers
Mike
Nici job Mike, very well explaned and beatifull piece, congratulations.
Kind regards.
Thanks Miguel
take care
Mike
John Killeen Thanks John
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Mike
Thanks for all the tips you gave it was a help. I was one that was totally aginst using steel wool on a project until I try it and I love the finish it leaves.
Glad you found it of some use Troy, and thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Excellent work sir!
NBRwoodworking Thank you very much, appreciate it.
Take care
Mike
Great video mike we'll finish too keep up the good work
Cheers
Robert
Thank you Robert
Cheers
Mike
Mike,
Nice video,the bowl looks great.
To me you can't beat walnut,love the stuff.Congrats on your subscribers.
Thanks on all counts Steve. I agree that walnut is lovely to work with.
Take care
Mike
Good video Mike. I learnt to turn in 1989 at Craft Supplies, Derbyshire. It was a weekend course run by Jamie Walwin. There were 5 people on the course and we stopped in their own B & B for the 2 nights. 4 or 5 projects we made, one being the box. I've decided to return to turning after a period off of ten years and you kindly answered my question on what lathe to buy, Subject to the T.P.O. (Turning permission officer) i.e. my Lady wife. The front runner be an Axminster lathe for under a £1000 with chuck and tools etc. The only tools I have left is a Jacobs chuck and Sorby 1/2"....may I wish you and yours a happy New Year, and good health sir.........
Hi Ian, and thank you.
Great to hear that you are getting back into this wonderful craft ... good call... as they say :)
A very Happy New Year to you and yours as well mate.
Take care
Mike
I will be watching a few times each I think. Thanks Mike. Dave P.
Don't get too bored Dave ;)
Take care
Mike
Thanks mike stunning job as allways Lofty.
Glad you liked it Cyril.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
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Mike
It is allways grat to wotch your site as you xplan everything,Good on you .Thanks Cyril.
Another fantastic video Mike, hoping to have my own lathe one day.
Thank you Maze much appreciated.
Absolutely brilliant
Thank you Alec glad you enjoyed it.