Woodturning - Monster Walnut Bowl!
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- Woodturning - In this video, I will show you how to turn a monster size walnut bowl. This is the largest bowl that I've made in my turning career! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel to be eligible to win the 15K subscriber giveaway bowl! As always please like and share and if you feel its worth, please give it a thumbs up, thanks!
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Outstanding!!! That is one big honker piece of wood. Ingenious things done to prevent damage to lathe & accessories. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks 🙏
This video is a great illustration for how to stay out of the line of fire.
Totally, lol. Thanks
Super cool! I've only discovered your channel about a week or so ago and I am just loving going through your videos, hearing your descriptions/tips and then seeing your beautiful finished pieces. Sweet!
Thanks, Jim!👍
Great! Welcome aboard! This bowl is actually in the kiln and will finish it on the channel in an upcoming video. Thanks
Just ran across this one today, great job on that one. My shops in my basement so I don't do resin or inlays because of smell. Most of my bowls are in the 6 to 10 inch size so it almost hurt when you started cutting it down to size at the start and didn't take the corners off first, they would have made a couple nice bowls in the sizes I usually do. Happier when you showed what you did save at the end. Even though I don't do resin work I can appreciate the work involved and enjoy your videos.
Thanks so much!
Jim, once you got it set up on the lathe and started turning it I hit the pause and went down to my workshop to get my face shield to continue watching… good thing because your camera angle had the chips flying right at me. Great work, a very impressive turning.
Lol, thanks it was a beast!
Wow. What a massive bowl! Chainsaw work was pretty good as well. Awesome.
Thanks Boris! It’s a beast!
Wow, the shop looks clean. Must be summer or spring. I always cleaned my shop in the late spring and maybe late winter if it was slow. Not a wood shop. That is one big piece of walnut, damn. I'll bet that's hard on your hands. That is one good looking piece of wood sir. Fantastic work sir, just outstanding. I'm glad it all went well other then the number it did to your body. Thanks much for sharing this with us. Again, thanks so much, just great work sir. 🌿 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you very much!
That's a gorgeous piece of Walnut!
Yes, I wish I could of cored it. Thanks.
I'm glad you were able to turn that project without any injuries to yourself or your equipment. I was thinking that you needed to brace the banjo right before you did it, lol.
I was sad that you had to turn away the inside of the bowl, but completely understand the necessity of working within the limitations of the equipment.
Thanks for watching!
Massive piece, you did really well to turn it, good to watch you at work,
Thanks for posting
Thanks Michael!
Looks great. I’ve turned 34” bowls just for the challenge. One blew up. That was extra exciting. Thanks again for sharing. Keep um coming.
34”, that’s crazy. You would of need a forklift to put it on, thanks.
I can already see that this is gonna be fantastic! And I can tell you are having lotsa fun.
This was a beast! Thanks 😊
OMG This was spectaculor all theway.
Fantastic Jim
Thanks 😊
I LOVE big bowls!!!!! Beautiful 😍 Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks 😍 Kim.
That is a big bowl. All I can say is Great job Jim.
Lots of popcorn for that one, lol. Thanks.
That was great watching you turn that big of bowl wonderful job
Thanks, it’s a beast!
Awesome Awesome Awesome! 👏👏👏It was really great to see how you processed a log down to into one really BIG piece and several smaller usable, and managed, pieces. While it was not inlay, it was still great to watch. Don’t be afraid to show us your full repertoire of skills! 💫
What is the next step for that large green bowl? Does it go to the customer that way or do you dry it down to 9% then finalize the processing? If more processing is necessary, you should make it part two 😃
This will sit in my drying shed for a year and then I will see if I can get in my kiln, it might be too big. I will make a finishing video on this as well, thanks K
That was incredi-bowl! I would have been as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Whew, that was great. Congrats on a milestone in your career!
Lol, thanks. It wasn’t that bad just heavy!
I am jealous - i love black walnut. Your piece is beautiful. You do awesome work. Keep it up - thank you
Thanks Kerry!
Looking at the log to see where the bowl/planter will come from - the how to securely mount - overcome the cracks - just getting it on the lathe - you have earned your skills for sure and I thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you so much!
Congrats on your largest bowl. You did an Awesome job.
Thanks 🙏
This was a awesome turn what a great piece of wood it has some fabulous grain and the colour is also brilliant. I couldn't believe how big the piece was but you was able to turn an awesome mega bowl and where you finished at s fantastic. Thank you for a great video and your information was really interesting I enjoyed it. Amanda xx
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Now that’s the biggest bowl I have ever seen turn on a lathe. You did a fantastic Job on that one. Will be great to see you finish in a year.
Thanks Jon!
A very massive piece of wood for sure. Looks like you are getting through it. Will be interesting seeing it when it is all done.
Largest bowl shape I have turned was 6 foot in diameter. It was a plug for making a fiber glass hot tube. It was built out of segments and not solid so it probably weighed about what your piece here started out as.
How long will you let this one dry?
Impressive! This will sit for a year and at that time I will see if it’s ready for the kiln. Actually I don’t even know if it will fit, lol. Rule of thumb is one inch per year. This is two inches thick, so two years if I can’t get it in the kiln. Jim.
Wow Jim I am not sure if I could wait that long. I have a large pile of fresh cut English Walnut that is the nicest I have seen. I look forward to turning it but not waiting for it to dry. That is why I like to turn it extra thin at times. But I will turn one for a twice turned bowl and use my make shift kiln on it.
Take care,
Gary
That is amazing. That will make a great planter.
It just seem wrong, lol.
That is some achievement! Thanks for sharing your skill. And thanks for all your other videos. 🇬🇧
Awesome, thanks 🙏
That is one huge candy dish...big enough to have it's own zip code🤣🤣...lots of stress on the spindle bearings...nice work... stay safe...press on 😎
Thanks, it was a challenge!
That’s one massive salad bowl! I’m truly amazed and loved it.
Me too!! Thanks
Wow! Congratulations on your largest bowl ever!! That thing is massive! Really, really pretty though. Great work! Cheers, Paige C.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Never saw ANYTHING like this on YT.... Wow...! Thanks for the thrill.
Mt pleasure, thanks 🙏
That is a massive bowl! And you did a great job. Love to watch you turn.
Thanks Billy!
@@SpragueWoodturning Wish I could have watched you turn in real life. Just to far from Louisiana to Canada. Lots of beautiful wood.
The bowl turning was impressive, but the chainsaw work really can't be overlooked here either. Handling a chainsaw with a 42" bar is not easy, and you did a fantastic job with it. Great job all around. Really enjoyed seeing the process for something this large.
Thanks Robert, my hats off to the people that can sling that chainsaw around all day, it’s a beast!
Dig it! Finally someone with balls of steel!!
Haha, thanks. It was a little unnerving, Jim.
That thing is huge. Nicely done Jim.
Thanks 🙏
Wow that is the biggest bowl I have ever seen. Really pretty.
The grain in it is really nice, thanks.
You just answered my question. Why didn't you take out the core for bowls? I get it. That thing is crazy big. Thank you as always for what you do. Can't wait to see it completed.
Thanks for watching!
Now that's a REAL cereal bowl!☺️
Sure is, lol.
I love this planter, but would have loved to see the bowls come out first because of the color and extra wood. Great job!
Thanks 😊
I haven't got through this video yet but want to mention before I forget. I would love a big washing basin with a matching pitcher for display, where I can slap anyone who actually tries to use it. Now, back to the video! lol
I can do the basin, it so sure about the pitcher, lol. Thanks
Thanks for all the commentary throughout the turn. Your incidental insights, e.g., what the black stain may indicate(metal or bark), greater personal effort with tool overhangs. Those little things are the ones that nag an inexperienced turner. Question: how frequently did you need to sharpen the bowl gouge? Like every 10 minutes to maintain an edge?
When it needs it. For this bowl three times I think. The bark is the thing that really dulls the edge and there was none on this piece. Jim
STUNNING!!!!!!Love that piece.👍❤️
Thanks 😊
GREAT GOOGLEYMOOGLEY ----- That is impressive!
Lol, thanks!
What an amazing monster turning. Beautiful grain, hope I get to see the finish in a year.
👍👍
Thanks 🙏 Jim
That is one gorgeous bowl
It sure is, thanks!
Thanks for putting up a video of this monster project, Jim. Personally, I can only watch so many inlay bowls. This was definitely a very interesting departure! And I learned about tannin! I used to think that was just Biff's last name in Back To The Future. Ha ha!
Lol, thanks Dave.
That is massive. Thank you to this video 😊
Thanks for watching!
It has turned out beautiful.It ids specialised work for sure but you did a great job ..Love the wood it’s got amazing graining throughout 🥰
Walnut is king! Thanks 🙏
Now THAT'S a bowl!!!!!!
Thanks!
Jim , I am so envious .
It’s a big one! Thanks
That's a big bowl! I love the grain in it and it will be beautiful when done.
It should be a beauty! Thanks.
Kudos Jim, you don't need a bandsaw when you are rounding up with the chainsaw - looked perfectly round from here, what a job on this bowl - great work.
Thanks Mark!
Holy smokes! That's one heck of a piece of wood! Spooky...
It was a giant, thanks
OMG that is a big chunk of wood. Thanks for filming and talking through your process Jim🙏 Can't wait for the finale!!
Uh, so you're saying it'd be overkill for my family of 4 who just loves their salad😁😁😁 Perhaps 1/4 inch walls and base would work ??? Stay safe. -Mike😷
Thanks, it might be a little overkill for a family of four, six is probably ok tho. 😉😉
@@SpragueWoodturning OK that's good news; I'll have to get some grand kids in that case👍
Wow 😳 That was amazing to watch. You’re a brave man Jim! 👏👏
Thanks Jeanie!
Very interesting! I have out board turning capabilities but haven't tried it yet. Looking forward to the finish of this bowl. Well done.
Thanks Ray!
awesome video! what a lovely chunk of wood
It’s a beauty!
Just wondered why you didn’t use the thingy to take out the centre portion to make another smaller bowl? I’ve been doing a Jim marathon, you are an impressive turner & great to watch! 🙂
Thanks for your kind comments, like I said in the video, this block of wood was brought to me and the customer wanted the largest possible bowl that he could get. That meant it need to be turned outboard and that made it too large to core. My coring knife set can only be used over the bed of the lathe. Jim
Mammoth bowl! It’s beautiful wood I love the interior. Be safe!
Thank you! Will do!
Nice technique for large bowls. I’m getting ready to upgrade my lathe to turn the “Big Boys.” Nice job!
Thanks 🙏
amazing, you are quite good at this job, the big bowl is very beautiful, that's amazing👍
It’s a beauty, thanks 🙏
Excellent video. That is massive.
Thanks James!
What a gorgeous loudspeaker enclosure, just need another one for stereo .
She’d be a heavy one, lol. Thanks
That is an impressive turning indeed. Beautiful grain.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Interesting project - would it be useful, as you start to clean out the centre, to use some two or three inch hole saws to remove material in bulk to save time and wear and tear on your tools as well as on yourself??? They could be cut in concentric circles, couple of inches deep, yes?
You could but how would you get the cores out? Along with that, you would need to stay away from the center, something this big needs lots of support, thanks.
That is impressive! Never seen one that big!
Thanks Ray
Now that's a bowl
Enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up
Thanks 👍
@@SpragueWoodturning You're welcome
What a monster of a bowl.n another great job jim.very pretty.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Great job Jim...couldn't help but notice you have a Trend respirator. I've heard they become uncomfortable over time. How do you like yours?
This is my third one. I’ve worn them for so long I don’t really notice it anymore, but I don’t have much of a neck, lol. Parts are super expensive and so are the batteries too. I make my own battery packs when I need them. Good clean air makes it worth it. I think the next comparable is the 3m but $1500 makes it a easy choice. Jim
That flat slab you cut off early on is some nice quartersawn wood for flat work!
I made that comment before the end of the video haha
Lol, thanks.
That bow would be great for newborn photos.
Agreed? Thank you very much!
That’s big. It could’ve been a basin or it could have even been a few coffee table tops too. Great job and that wood is absolutely beautiful. 😁👍🏼👏
It’s a monster! Thanks
Since it was going fo be a planter, do u just leave the amchor seal on the outside? Also do you put the anchor seal on the inside?
I completely cover the surface of the bowl with Anchorseal inside and out. I finished this just like I would do a normal bowl. Thanks
Brilliant thank you for sharing your wonderful video
Thanks Anne!
That is amazing! I really enjoy watching you work!
Laguna finally had UPS pick up my malfunctioned lathe and hopefully the new one comes in quickly so I can finish Christmas creations. I am going to try to emulate some of your inlay techniques. It would be so cool to win the bowl 👍🏼
Tex
Hope you get it soon, thanks Tex!
Wow! Fabulous job, Jim! There’s not a whole lot of people out there that could have pulled that off.
Thanks James! It was a challenge.
So inspiring! Thank you for showing the whole process, I really enjoyed this!
Great! Thanks!
Impressive, that would make a beautiful resin coated sink
It sure would, kind of deep tho, more like a soaker tub, haha.
Great job. Looks great.
Thanks Mac!
Wow....Jim! Hannibal may have crossed the Alps but I can't get over this....you really mastered that impossible hunk of walnut...bravo. I'm willing to bet it also earned you one of the best night's sleep you've ever had. Two questions: 1) does a piece that large and heavy have an adverse affect on your lathe's headstock assembly (including the spindle and chuck); and 2) is it true that your next video will be you turning a loaded Labatt's beer truck? Best to you and stay healthy.....eh!
It certainly can, this is an industrial lathe so it should take it, as you can see I was taking it pretty slow. I prefer 40 Creek whisky 😜😜
Appreciated, I have the same equipment, General, and look forward to taking on one of these big projects soon.
It did better than I expected. The blank was balanced well too so that helps.
Amazing job.
Thank you for your video
Thanks 🙏
Whoops pressed wrong button, I wa going to say be cored just before you said so. Like the end result. Well done. 😀
Thanks 🙏
That looked like a very scary but fun turn!
Yup, lol
Thanks enjoyed this , lifting such big blanks is backbreaking bin there done similar bye myself but not like that size .
It’s a beast! Thanks 🙏🏻
Massive! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jude!
Really beautiful bowl...
You are so amazing..
Thank you 🙏
Jim, just so good. I am so impressed. I am curious. Could you have cut out bowl pieces like you did in the burl video where you got 18 bowls?
ah If I had listened to the end before asking the question lol.
Too quick on the draw, lol. Thanks
Thanks for the video. I would like to see a walk-around video of your General lathe if you have the time. Thanks again.
I will try to work it in the next one or two videos.
Man I love walnut. A bowl this size with an inlay would take a lot of CA! of course you can use resin as well! I know that's not plan with this bowl, but would be cool to see
It sure would, thanks
beauty walnut once in a while u got to go BIG
Yup, thanks 🙏
Truly amazing Jim! Well done, and congrats on the milestone!
Look forward to seeing this one finished after it dries.
Seth
Thanks Seth. It was a beast!
Monster 👾 log monster wood grain brilliant wood, be safe
Thanks George!
Really enjoyed this vid, amazing to watch.
Thanks Jim.
You are very good wood man, good job.
Thanks 🙏
Would it be possible do make a bowl for food that you dip like Nachos or something? Like a small bowl within a bigger bowl. Dunno if that is understandable, but that´s what that giant bowl made me think about...
I guess it can be done. It would be heavy tho.
Again a great video. Thanks!
Thank you 🙏
You obviously use Anchorseal not only for ingrain, but also for sidegrain. So you paint the entire object. Have you made the experience that the wood then cracks less? Thank you!
That’s correct. Some only put it on the end grain and the rim of the bowl, I found I was having a lot of loss that way so I started coating the entire bowl and it seems to work better with less loss, Jim.
@@SpragueWoodturning Thank you Jim for your information. Then I will also coat the entire object in the future. Gerhard.
Dang, dude! Go big or go home! 👍. I've turned larger diameters, but NEVER that deep! Excellent work! How will you finish it to function as a planter?
I will mount it back on the lathe in a year or so and use 3/8” x 1” or 1.5” lag bolts and trim and sand it like a normal bowl. The guy I’m doing it for works with epoxy so he will apply it.
I do like my puddings so I was just wondering ......That was some bowl brilliant work.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Gr8 work👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That bowl makes u look so small when ur standing next to it 😁
Haha, yup it sure does, thanks.