Woodturning Cross Grain Bowl With Matching Lid

www.AsWoodTurns.com
This piece of elm has been underfoot in my shop for several months. Another club member harvested it some unknown time ago and sealed the ends with latex paint. It feels dry.
After rounding, I parted off the top two inches of wood to serve as the lid. Making a lidded bowl is essentially two projects in one: the base bowl and the lid bowl plus a abbreviated finial aka a knob.
My lidded bowl set is about 5 inches in height and 9 inches in diameter finished with walnut oil. The knob is walnut.
Enjoy!
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Music: Traumerei by Shumann performed by Becky Schlappi. Used with permission.

[@aaroncarey7209]

quick and to the point, but still clear. Thanks for the video, i subscribed. Fresh Air Woodshop- Kansas

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks for the sub!
Alan

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Beautiful piece, Alan!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Rick
Alan

[@watcherdude1330]

Well there’s nothing else to say besides WOW ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PIECE. The best part of this video was the knob. It showed a beginner like me that even PROFESSIONAL? turners even have difficulty with what seems a simple part. Thank you for showing us those issues. I myself learn by watching . And seeing you struggle with a project and sticking to it and not giving up is a great lesson learned. Please continue teaching us.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Will do - as long as you keep stretching your comfort zone.
Alan

[@TheMessyStudio]

Great looking piece, Alan. I like the grain of the elm.
Billy

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Billy
Alan

[@MikeWaldt]

That turned out beautifully Alan, the shape and finish are spot on.
Cheers
Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Mike. You're always there.
Alan

[@wb_finewoodworking]

That’s a great project. I love the lidded bowel and knob handle.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you
Alan

[@timhalcomb4041]

Thanks for taking time to share nice project

[@AsWoodTurns]

You are welcome Tim.
Alan

[@hraun2berg]

Beautiful Alan.
All the best, Júlíus

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you, Júlíus
Alan

[@Chef_PC]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you
Alan

[@ndshoreful1]

I like that bowl Alan. beautiful wood.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Desmond
Alan

[@joshuarigsby293]

Tried making my first top for a bowl over the weekend; you make it look so easy!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Wonderful! but practice helps.
Alan

[@leratonbricoleur]

It's beautiful.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you
Alan

[@alanmullock381]

Nice one Alan👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Alan :)
Alan

[@Lee-qp6gf]

That s one beautiful turn. I stopped cross grain, with lids, because of the expansion. I made a large box but was always fighting the top fitting the bottom. A bowel is one thing but making a top for it is quite another. lol

[@AsWoodTurns]

For a cross grain project, I make sure the wood is dry and make a very loose joint. Trying for a suction or tight fit is a guarantee of a problem when humidity changes.
Try again!
Alan

[@Scott8260]

It was nice meeting you at the segmented symposium a couple of weeks ago.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Likewise Scott, It was a great meeting.
Alan

[@annverleedowns311]

Who would have thought there was such a good looking bowl inside that piece of elm.

[@AsWoodTurns]

I'm frequently surprised at what is inside a chunk of wood. :)
Alan

[@markchoitz443]

nice work looks good!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Mark.
Ready for the Ornament Challenge?
Alan

[@rimar2000]

Hermosa pieza, Alan.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Muchas gracias Osvaldo.
Alan

[@myvoodooisstrong]

Beautiful

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Steve
Alan

[@jimremus9547]

Love the video

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Jim
Alan

[@casperscuts2627]

Very nice!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you
Alan

[@jackskelton6773]

Very nice !!👍👍👍

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Jack
Alan

[@jameslarrimore1419]

REALnice job.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you for noticing. :)
Alan

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent, very nice...
Cheers...

[@AsWoodTurns]

You are welcome Adam
Alan

[@williamellis8993]

I just found this video. I really like this one.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Great.
If you keep watching, I'll keep making videos.
Alan

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Great job 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Tomas
Alan

[@oneshotme]

Thumbs up for the video and enjoyed it

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Russell
Alan

[@donbomer5630]

Another beautiful piece Alan. Do you happen to know what variety of Elm that is? I have Cedar Elm here in Central Texas. It does turn well.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Sorry, I don't know the sub-species. I have to stick with elm.
Alan

[@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827]

Love it ! Just starting out how deep should a tendon be is there some kind of math for it compared to the diameter? .......THANKS. ...John

[@AsWoodTurns]

First, let's distinguish between a tenon and a tendon. This is difficult for many woodturners. A tenon is frequently used with a mortise to join wood. A tendon is connective tissue in the body that gets torn in football. :)
A tenon is a cylinder protruding from a surface - A mortise is a hole in the surface.
Diameter should be close to the diameter of the chuck jaws. Large projects would indicate larger chuck jaws. For most of my work up to 8-12 inches, I use my standard jaws.
Height depends on wood strength, tail stock support, and skill. 1/4 to 1/2 works for me. Less on special occasions.
Hope this helps.

[@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827]

@@AsWoodTurns yep that works ....thanks for the spelling lesson. ..lol.

[@Aniyannc33]

Beautiful work, Hard to get hold of large size chunks of wood.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Very true! Most often, I have to source green wood. That is another story.
Alan

[@CreatosStuff]

First again, my friends

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you. "Gold Star"
Alan