How to Turn a Raffan Style Scoop

I demonstrate how to wood turn a Richard Raffan style scoop using a variety of end grain hollowing including the scary back hollowing technique. I use a skew, spindle gouge and parting tools. I show a neat little centering jig for small projects.
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[@dougdeffenbaugh389]

That’s pretty much my first back hollowing experiences but now I’ve found the groove and it is sweet.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

That's awesome!

[@carsonwells1785]

Mike, I enjoy your videos sooooo much. As I watch them, I'm right there at the lathe beside you duplicating your moves and imagining when my lathe arrives and you'll get the heck out of my way.😇. I make each cut with someone in mind to receive the project when I finish. I learn so much from your mentorial (is that a word?) style. Your patience in explaining everything is greatly appreciated. Your love for your craft is evident and we are fortunate to have you, ready and willing to teach us.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I appreciate that!

[@markmywords99]

Thanks, enjoyable. I've also seen a different approach - you can leave the handle portion square when bandsawing the scoop shape which gives a stable flat surface on the saw table and ensures symmetry. Just needs care when remounting i.e mark the wood relative to the jaws and replace in same position.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the info!

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Mike I read all the comments and answers. And will say you are very diplomatic , noting the bottom comment . The old saying If you can't say something nice then STFU lol came to mind. why some will watch a generous video of skill and art then criticize it is beyond me . Anyway happy new year and thanks for all your work on here many hours of entertainment truly appreciated....firewood :(

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I can be a bit more composed when responding to a written comment than I can in person when my mouth engages faster than my brain! Thanks for watching.

[@acolyteturner]

I've tried Raffan's hollowing technique many times. I find it has the habit of inducing brown trouser moments. He makes it look so easy... ;-)
Cheers
Tom

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes, my reactions as well.

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Nice little scoop Mike, thanks for showing your technique.
Take care,
Harry

[@georgepostins5785]

Thanks, worked perfect

[@KE4YAL]

Great Job I like the scoop I don't think I could make a living making them thou
Thank for sharing

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Me neither!

[@MikeWaldt]

Great project Mike, well explained and filmed. I find that back hollowing method very effective...when you get it right...but quite devastating when you don't...which I tend to do more often than not! ;)
Cheers
Mike

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I am still on the fence whether to keep at it to get the technique down or consider it a "parlor trick" and let it go.

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Cool project. I might have to try it myself.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Go for it. They are fun.

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Ohh I was waiting for that catch, surely you don’t have tool rest support using the top edge of the gouge? Good job though working out the details

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@hawkeye10100]

Nice video but it would be nice to see the finished scoop.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I agree. I try to make a point of that in my more recent videos.

[@hawkeye10100]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning I didn't notice the date.

[@SparkeyDogfish]

Was that noise the top bearings? Is the saw a Jet?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

It is a Rikon and I think it was the blade bumbing against the thrust bearing.

[@georgepostins5785]

Mike, L have gotten my chuck on toooooo tight and need some advice on how to remove it..las tried holding my stop and that does not work ..Thanks for any input you might have.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Put a strong board between two opposing jaws and clamp. Rap the board hard near the end with a sharp hit with a hammer or mallet. Next time wipe on a bit of wd40 or paraffin on the face of the spindle.

[@jeffoldham735]

great video mike..what do you like in your skew angles

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

About 78 degreees so you can use for making a dovetail.

[@skottnielsen4936]

This is hack technique. Wall thickness is too thick. handle is too long and it must have a fair curve in the handle. note the flat. in this one. firewood in my shop.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for watching. I agree it is a bit thick. Keep watching and maybe you will find something you like.