Thank you! He likes the peace it gives him. I understand that because that's what woodturning does for me. He is on Instagram if you're interested in following him. steve_becher
I started out hand carving years ago without having a lot of success. As I'm over 70 I love the abilities of turning on the lathe. He sure has a good feeling about the wood.
He absolutely likes carving bowls. He just never has enough time to make knives, milling wood for me, and on top of working a full-time job on the railroad.
Nice job indeed. Before my health went bad I was a member of the SCA and made these for a friend to take to the Pennsic war every year. Lots of work involved.
Hi Tanya, was a pleasant surprise, I was sure I tapped on your woodturning video.Now I understand how committed both you & hubby are for your channel. Mr Becher is excellent in carving, created a very beautiful dough bowl. He was very determined to give only his best in such short short time. Thank you so much for this video.
He surely has a lot more patience and talent then I do!!!!! I power carve bowls with a 4" grinder and Arbor Tech carving wheels and I thought that takes a long time!!!!!
When Steve gets started on a project he doesn't stop until it is done. I kept telling him to take a break and he wouldn't. He just like doing all the carving by hand.
"Wow" Bowl making before lathes. Your husband is like me. You want to do something, then do it and teach yourself. O'l school learning. His bowl making technique complements your bowl turning
Thank you! A lot of time goes into carving, but the end result of it is amazing. We added a second lathe to our shop so my husband can turn as well. Carving and turning are both great side hustles.
Nice, I fully sympathize with the hand,arm and shoulder pain that comes with hand carving. At 70, it takes me quite awhile to work through a larger piece in order to rest. I don't have a lathe but do use my angle grinder and die grinder alot. I whittle and hand carve small stuff too.
Amazing Tanya and Steve. I ordered and awaitng delivery of my adze to try this procedure. Changed platforms hence my new email. Still following you, Ken
Thank you so much, Ken! I can't wait to hear how you like it. I know Steve likes his a lot. I appreciate that you are still following me. Thank you for that🥰 Have a blessed rest of your weekend. Take care, Tanya 😊
i now can appreciate the amount of pain caused by using the adze after finishing my smaller bowl in DRY black walnut, Second verese in Black Wild Cherry. CUL8R
A beautiful piece of work. Some comments: You mentioned Steve was sore after doing this. I appreciate the dedication to hand tools. I am 71 and there’s no way I would attempt this. I use the Arbortech line of tools and highly recommend the ball gouge for the inside of the bowl. It would take about two hours. If I did what Steve is doing, my elbows and shoulders would be ruined. There’s a lot to be said for technology. Also, I noted a significant jump in the editing when suddenly, the outside corners have been cut off. With a chainsaw, perhaps? If so, maybe you’re not averse to the convenience of modern tools. Again, your final product is gorgeous. All I’m saying is, you could have achieved the same result in much less than half the time and you wouldn’t be hurting.
Thank you, Larry! I will pass this along to my husband. I sure the modern technology would make it easier for him but Steve likes the art of doing it the way he does. He does use a chainsaw to get the rough shape. He is stubborn in a good way....lol! I had mentioned power carving but he just loves this technique.
I have just acquired a nice lump of bay wood that came down in the wind last week in a customer’s garden. It’s about 14” diameter with a bit of rot in the middle. I have already carved a spoon from a smaller piece and it is quite easy to work when green, so I will have a bash at roughing out a smaller one of these bowls while it is still fresh. I make a point of hand carving/whittling and finishing all of my work so can appreciate the hard graft involved. Normally the only power tooling is the initial chainsaw cut from tree to log. This means I give my work away when completed as I can’t believe that there are many who would fork out for the true cost in time if I charged a reasonable hourly rate. Saying that, I enjoy the hobby for making gifts and I’m still pretty new to it so probably quite slow. Great video and lovely bowl by the way.
Thank you so much! He carves only with wet wood as well. In between carving, he puts it in a black trash bag so it doesn't dry out. With that, you do want to check it if you are not working on it daily. This is because the wood will mold in the plastic bag. My husband told me that carving is therapeutic. Have a blessed weekend! Take care, Tanya 🤗
@@TanyaBecherWoodturning yes I too keep my pieces in plastic bags and had a problem with mould on a lump of poplar I was carving. Fortunately the mould didn’t go too deep, I was able to scrape it out, and as the main bulk of the roughing out was done, I have left it to dry out and season before I finish it off, so if it does split I haven’t lost too much effort.
Hi Tanya, I just ran across your channel and am new to carving. This is a very informative format, your husband did excellent carving and I’d like to thank you for sharing.
Hello Mark! Welcome to my channel. I am so glad you enjoyed watching him. I plan on adding more videos of him carving so please keep a look out. I want to do a live Q&A to where you will be able to ask him questions about carving and me about Woodturning. I hope this will be something that you may like as well. He is very knowledgeable about a lot of things. Thank you 😊
I am a beginner carver. Just carved my first dough bowl a few weeks ago. The part I am struggling with the most is the handles. It would be wonderful if you would do an in-depth video of how he carved the handles out. And I absolutely love watching this video. Thank you.
Kelly that's amazing!! Keep on carving. My husband loves carving when he can find time between work and forging knives. I asked him if he'd be interested in participating in a video of that nature. Maybe it could be informative enough to help you. Have a wonderful day.
I see the work sliding while he chisels. He might like bench dogs in the top of his carving stump. Drill 1" deep hole into wood block. Glue 3" peg into block. Drill 3" deep holes into stump. Sand pegs a little for easy removal. Place peg into stump hole. There you have it. I gave a rough description. You can adjust the peg size or block shape to suit your work.
Interesting video. Here's one comment I would make: It would have been a lot faster and easier (remember those aching arms) to do the initial hollowing and most of the outside shaping with a hatchet or carving axe. It would also have saved some wear and tear on those nice gouges. Also, a bent gouge makes it a lot easier to do the bottom of bowls. It's hard to get a good cutting angle down there with a straight gouge.
He has several bent gouges that he uses. This is the way he likes to do his dough bowls. It's calming and relaxing for him and he enjoys every step of "his" process. However if that's how you like to do your dough bowl please enjoy. Thank you for the pointers.
I do not at this time, but can have one in a week. I can do roughly 21 or 22" wide bowls. That's turned bowls. I have two hand carved dough bowls in my etsy shop TBecherWoodturning
Sorry for your inconvenience, but he doesn't have any available right now. If you are interested in one, feel free to email me at your convenience. tsbecher745@gmail.com or email my husband's email sbecher99@yahoo.com Have a blessed day! Take care, Tanya 😊
I've also recently gotten into hand carving bowls. I can appreciate how awesome he is to complete this in that time. Great job.
Thank you! He likes the peace it gives him. I understand that because that's what woodturning does for me.
He is on Instagram if you're interested in following him.
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W O W !!!!
Thank you 😊
Oh! so energetic , balanced with experience ❤️👍
It’s quite a treat watching him carve that big bowl!
So glad you enjoyed it David 😊 Thank you!
I started out hand carving years ago without having a lot of success. As I'm over 70 I love the abilities of turning on the lathe. He sure has a good feeling about the wood.
He absolutely likes carving bowls. He just never has enough time to make knives, milling wood for me, and on top of working a full-time job on the railroad.
No wonder your husband was aching!! That is a major effort in 22 hours👏👏 a bowl to last a lifetime👍. Hope you get power soon. Keep safe and well.👍☕
Thank you so much Clive 😊 he is very sore but is pleased he was able to do one that fast.
We are crossing our fingers we get it power tomorrow.
❤ I am learning how to make one so is my neighbor
That is so awesome! Let me know if you all have any questions.
That's a fine job , absolutely perfect 👍🏴
Thank you so much, Andrew!
I really appreciate it!
Have a wonderful day!
Take care,
Tanya 🤗
Comments for the algorithm and hard work.
Thank you so much, Allen!
Have a blessed weekend!
Take care,
Tanya 🤗
@@TanyaBecherWoodturning you too. Merry Christmas
That was great Tanya. The show must go on. And it did. Thank your husband. He did a great job. It was very enjoyable and entertaining. 😊
Thank you so much 😊 I will let him know you enjoyed it 😊
I really appreciate the work.
I love woodworking with hand toolz. 👍
Good job bro. I respect u. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much 😊
Have a blessed weekend!
Take care,
Tanya 🤗
Great bowl... your husband is a gifted craftsman.
Thank you so much 😊
Turned out beautifully
Steve said, "Thank you!"
Have a blessed day!
Take care,
Tanya 😊
Nice job indeed. Before my health went bad I was a member of the SCA and made these for a friend to take to the Pennsic war every year. Lots of work involved.
Thank you so much Arthur 😊 that was really kind of you to make them for your friend.
You are right it is a lot of work 💪
That is one beautiful dough bowl! I love that your husband made it without power tools. So much more authentic!
Thank you so much😊 He does an amazing job making them.
Thank you for watching 😃
Looks amazing. Feel the burn! Fantastic!
Steve said, 'Thank you!"
Pretty cool, my arms were sore just from watching it, lol. Great job.
Haha....his arms were killing him for days after this😊
Tell Steve I'm impressed and my arm hurts just from watching that. That's a gorgeous dough bowl.
I will pass this along. Thank you 😊
So well done. Thank you. Keep on praying... He answers. Great music at the 7:00 mark. God bless, Miles
Thank you, Miles!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Take care,
Tanya 😊
Outstanding! What a talent!
Norm my husband said thank you so much 😊
i really need to get started on my dough bowl, i have had my tools for some time maybe this video will inspire me to get started!
I hope it does inspire you to get started. I would love to see pics when your done with it.
Have a blessed weekend!
Take care,
Tanya 🤗
This video is quite amazing to watch. Thanks to you, and your husband for making this!
✌️💖🙏
Thank you so much 😊 I am glad you enjoyed it 😊
My goodness the talents you two have! That's a pretty awesome bowl!
He likes making these dough bowls. Steve doesn't give himself enough credit for the talent he has.
Thank you, Dan!
What a great piece. Thank you to your husband for sharing his craft with us.
Hope your electrics are sorted soon
Thank you so much Jiggsy's 😊 We cannot wait to be up and running again.
Great Job! Beautifully made
Thank you so much, Delane!
Have a wonderful blessed day!
Take care,
Tanya 🤗
Wish there was a way to give more than just one thumbs up. This was skill level A+!!
My husband Steve said thank you! 😊
Hi Tanya, was a pleasant surprise, I was sure I tapped on your woodturning video.Now I understand how committed both you & hubby are for your channel. Mr Becher is excellent in carving, created a very beautiful dough bowl. He was very determined to give only his best in such short short time. Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you 😊 He wanted to make sure I had a video and he didn't quit until he was done. He is a very determined man.
Take care,
Tanya 😊
He surely has a lot more patience and talent then I do!!!!! I power carve bowls with a 4" grinder and Arbor Tech carving wheels and I thought that takes a long time!!!!!
When Steve gets started on a project he doesn't stop until it is done. I kept telling him to take a break and he wouldn't. He just like doing all the carving by hand.
That's very cool. Great work.
Thank you so much Kevin 😊
"Wow" Bowl making before lathes. Your husband is like me. You want to do something, then do it and teach yourself. O'l school learning. His bowl making technique complements your bowl turning
Brent thank you so much 😊 We greatly appreciate it! We like teaching ourselves to do things it is so rewarding.
Take care 🙂
Beautiful. Lots of hard work.
Yup... IT'S AWESOME!! Get that power back. God bless 👌🤘
Thank you so much 😊 cross your fingers I am up and running this week 🤞
Awesome job!!
Thank you so much 😊
Love this as i am starting at 60 into the frey of bowl and spoon carving. Lathe to come.
Thank you! A lot of time goes into carving, but the end result of it is amazing. We added a second lathe to our shop so my husband can turn as well. Carving and turning are both great side hustles.
Wow that is a Awsome bowl!!! Nicely done brotha 👏
Thank you!
Thank you sir 😉
Very ,very interesting. I have had many tell me and asking me about this style of bowl. Thank you for sharing your video.
Thank you and you are so welcome Mark 😊 I am glad you liked the video.
Truly amazing
Peterfc thank you 😊
Shoulder and arm pain!? I get that!
Nice, I fully sympathize with the hand,arm and shoulder pain that comes with hand carving. At 70, it takes me quite awhile to work through a larger piece in order to rest.
I don't have a lathe but do use my angle grinder and die grinder alot. I whittle and hand carve small stuff too.
Amazing job
Thank you so much Matt 😊 I will pass this along to Steve 😄
Great talent you have Steve! Really enjoyed watching you make the bowl. Turned out and looks great. Good job!
Thank you so much John 😊 Steve is really talented and we are so glad you enjoyed the video.
I see why he sells out fast, he did a fantastic job; the bowl is beautiful.
Thank you so much 😊
Great looking Dough Bowl!!!!!!
Thank you so much 😊
Amazing Tanya and Steve. I ordered and awaitng delivery of my adze to try this procedure. Changed platforms hence my new email. Still following you, Ken
Thank you so much, Ken!
I can't wait to hear how you like it. I know Steve likes his a lot.
I appreciate that you are still following me. Thank you for that🥰
Have a blessed rest of your weekend.
Take care,
Tanya 😊
i now can appreciate the amount of pain caused by using the adze after finishing my smaller bowl in DRY black walnut, Second verese in Black Wild Cherry. CUL8R
Oh my! I really want to try to make one of these! Awesome work!
Thank you so much 😊
A beautiful piece of work. Some comments: You mentioned Steve was sore after doing this. I appreciate the dedication to hand tools. I am 71 and there’s no way I would attempt this. I use the Arbortech line of tools and highly recommend the ball gouge for the inside of the bowl. It would take about two hours. If I did what Steve is doing, my elbows and shoulders would be ruined. There’s a lot to be said for technology. Also, I noted a significant jump in the editing when suddenly, the outside corners have been cut off. With a chainsaw, perhaps? If so, maybe you’re not averse to the convenience of modern tools. Again, your final product is gorgeous. All I’m saying is, you could have achieved the same result in much less than half the time and you wouldn’t be hurting.
Thank you, Larry!
I will pass this along to my husband.
I sure the modern technology would make it easier for him but Steve likes the art of doing it the way he does. He does use a chainsaw to get the rough shape. He is stubborn in a good way....lol!
I had mentioned power carving but he just loves this technique.
I have just acquired a nice lump of bay wood that came down in the wind last week in a customer’s garden. It’s about 14” diameter with a bit of rot in the middle. I have already carved a spoon from a smaller piece and it is quite easy to work when green, so I will have a bash at roughing out a smaller one of these bowls while it is still fresh. I make a point of hand carving/whittling and finishing all of my work so can appreciate the hard graft involved. Normally the only power tooling is the initial chainsaw cut from tree to log. This means I give my work away when completed as I can’t believe that there are many who would fork out for the true cost in time if I charged a reasonable hourly rate. Saying that, I enjoy the hobby for making gifts and I’m still pretty new to it so probably quite slow. Great video and lovely bowl by the way.
Thank you so much!
He carves only with wet wood as well. In between carving, he puts it in a black trash bag so it doesn't dry out. With that, you do want to check it if you are not working on it daily. This is because the wood will mold in the plastic bag.
My husband told me that carving is therapeutic.
Have a blessed weekend!
Take care,
Tanya 🤗
@@TanyaBecherWoodturning yes I too keep my pieces in plastic bags and had a problem with mould on a lump of poplar I was carving. Fortunately the mould didn’t go too deep, I was able to scrape it out, and as the main bulk of the roughing out was done, I have left it to dry out and season before I finish it off, so if it does split I haven’t lost too much effort.
@diogenesegarden5152 I wonder if you would mist it with bleach if that would keep it from molding?
Very cool bowl, Steve!
Thank you!
That is gorgeous!
Thank you!! I will pass your comment to my husband. 😊
Hi Tanya, I just ran across your channel and am new to carving. This is a very informative format, your husband did excellent carving and I’d like to thank you for sharing.
Hello Mark! Welcome to my channel. I am so glad you enjoyed watching him. I plan on adding more videos of him carving so please keep a look out. I want to do a live Q&A to where you will be able to ask him questions about carving and me about Woodturning. I hope this will be something that you may like as well. He is very knowledgeable about a lot of things.
Thank you 😊
I love it ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you 😊
Great job. Love the style.
Thank you! I will pass this along to my husband.
Have a blessed day!
Take care,
Tanya 😊
I am a beginner carver. Just carved my first dough bowl a few weeks ago. The part I am struggling with the most is the handles. It would be wonderful if you would do an in-depth video of how he carved the handles out. And I absolutely love watching this video. Thank you.
Kelly that's amazing!! Keep on carving. My husband loves carving when he can find time between work and forging knives. I asked him if he'd be interested in participating in a video of that nature. Maybe it could be informative enough to help you. Have a wonderful day.
I wish you could put a link to the web site for the various tools used in this project. Love the work.
Thank you! My husband ordered his adze from klensmide.se/en/axes-adzes/
22 hours. That is impressive
He is a carving machine.
I see the work sliding while he chisels. He might like bench dogs in the top of his carving stump. Drill 1" deep hole into wood block. Glue 3" peg into block. Drill 3" deep holes into stump. Sand pegs a little for easy removal. Place peg into stump hole. There you have it. I gave a rough description. You can adjust the peg size or block shape to suit your work.
Steve did an awesome creation. Will there be more of his work?
I am sure you will see him in more video's. I will pass your compliment along to Steve.
Thank you for watching 😃
Interesting video. Here's one comment I would make: It would have been a lot faster and easier (remember those aching arms) to do the initial hollowing and most of the outside shaping with a hatchet or carving axe. It would also have saved some wear and tear on those nice gouges. Also, a bent gouge makes it a lot easier to do the bottom of bowls. It's hard to get a good cutting angle down there with a straight gouge.
He has several bent gouges that he uses. This is the way he likes to do his dough bowls. It's calming and relaxing for him and he enjoys every step of "his" process. However if that's how you like to do your dough bowl please enjoy. Thank you for the pointers.
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Thank you so much Etevaldo 😊
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Is this green wood or dry? Thanks for sharing with us all.
He uses green wood to carve. If he doesn't get it finished he puts it in a black trash bag to keep it from drying out.
Qué madera es? Muy bonito.!!!
Nice work for sure. Why not use power tools though?
Thank you! That would take the fun out of a hand carved dough bowl.
@@TanyaBecherWoodturning it’s actually quite fun and gratifying using power tools.
We know power tools are fun. We use ours a lot. It is nice to step away from them once in a while. We enjoy doing this.
I don’t see a link for the adze. Can you tell me which link it is or add one ? Thanks
klensmide.se/en/axes-adzes/
You can buy them through Amazon as well.
Do you currently have any extra large bowls for sale?
I do not at this time, but can have one in a week. I can do roughly 21 or 22" wide bowls. That's turned bowls.
I have two hand carved dough bowls in my etsy shop TBecherWoodturning
How much for the bowl
Sorry for your inconvenience, but he doesn't have any available right now. If you are interested in one, feel free to email me at your convenience. tsbecher745@gmail.com or email my husband's email sbecher99@yahoo.com
Have a blessed day!
Take care,
Tanya 😊
Kind of wood? Wet? dry?
He used cherry wood. Green wood because it's easier to carve.
How much
your husbands hands looks like they took a beating on this build..
His hand was smashed by a log. The rest of the battle scars are just the hands of a very stubborn working man.
😊
@@TanyaBecherWoodturning sounds like it... Well, his dough bowl looked very nice. I checked your etsy shop was empty. is that how you sell?
@thomas reddick I closed it up over winter but plan on adding thing in a week or two. Please check back.
Thank you again Thomas!
I think I would have had to pull out my chainsaw. However good job.