Love the explanations! It’s easy to find inspiration for projects on TH-cam, but little people take the time to explain techniques. I’m still a newbie at turning after 2-3 years, but I learned everything from people like you on TH-cam. Please keep up the great work and help create the next generation of turners!
That was an excellent exposition of the roughing process, Josh. In particular I liked your explanation of proper use of the chainsaw -- I've seen too many people just lay the blade flat on the log, then struggle mightily. Nice bonus footage, too. I don't think I've ever seen a worm's eye view :-) Clyde
Glad you liked it Clyde. I always wonder if people actually use that same method or not. I forgot to mention that it also eliminates the annoying saw chain jamming associated with the really long wood shavings. Unfortunately the worms usually don't get to watch that long before they get cut in half during the turning... :)
Thanks Daniel! Yeah it really is a great wood to turn. It does present some challenges when turning dry but nothing a good sharp gouge and good setup can't correct for. Maybe I'll do a gouge technique video in the future. I think I need to upgrade my camera setup though first so I can get some close up shots.
I rarely twice turn mostly b/c I don't have the patience to wait for a bowl to dry but I'm starting to reconsider. When you rough turn, does the final shape need to be determined or is there opportunity to embolism with ribbons, beads or coves when you pull it back off the shelf? I've noticed bowls which are twice turned look production made standard salad bowls: very boring and utilitarian. When I turn thin, I can shift my focus to turn an artsy or utilitarian piece which may warp or go oval. I found that an oil finish on a green bowl will allow movement and remain pliable without it cracking. What's your experience?
I would say your final shape wants to be thought out at least somewhat. The final shape needs to lie somewhere in the blank obviously. My style is very utilitarian . I prefer a nice shape with a smooth surface and seeing the natural parts of the grain. But that doesn't mean you can't do details on the wood after it's dried. I will do most my natural edge bowls in one turning. But I always come back and sand them after drying, so there is still some wait time. Since I'm going to sand them after drying I almost never apply a finish to the wet wood. I'm not sure what that would do but maybe I'll try it base on your recommendation.
I know everybody has there own way of doing things, but I recommend you remove your live center from the tail stock once it is no longer in use. Will save you some pain in the future. Also it gets out of your way. I could see you having to maneuver around it. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah good call Michael. I thought the same thing when I did the editing. I almost subconsciously work around it when I ran across it with the lathe handle. My handle length on that tool is probably just a bit too long.
I think Bill Grumbine calls it "turner's elbow." Was going to post the same thing about the live center, only took one case of turner's elbow for me to always take it out after I was done with it. :P
Love the explanations! It’s easy to find inspiration for projects on TH-cam, but little people take the time to explain techniques. I’m still a newbie at turning after 2-3 years, but I learned everything from people like you on TH-cam. Please keep up the great work and help create the next generation of turners!
Marc, stay with the turning it’s a rewarding hobby. I’m still learning after turning for the last 5 years. Stay tuned for more.
Always enjoy your posts. This was a pretty good one. Keep it up Josh!
Thanks Don! Glad you enjoyed the video.
I'm enjoying your videos Josh. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Dave. And thanks for watching. Glad your enjoying the channel.
That was an excellent exposition of the roughing process, Josh. In particular I liked your explanation of proper use of the chainsaw -- I've seen too many people just lay the blade flat on the log, then struggle mightily. Nice bonus footage, too. I don't think I've ever seen a worm's eye view :-) Clyde
Glad you liked it Clyde. I always wonder if people actually use that same method or not. I forgot to mention that it also eliminates the annoying saw chain jamming associated with the really long wood shavings.
Unfortunately the worms usually don't get to watch that long before they get cut in half during the turning... :)
I really wish I had some of that walnut, it's beautiful. haha You're incredible with gouges, need to keep watching your technique.
Thanks Daniel! Yeah it really is a great wood to turn. It does present some challenges when turning dry but nothing a good sharp gouge and good setup can't correct for.
Maybe I'll do a gouge technique video in the future. I think I need to upgrade my camera setup though first so I can get some close up shots.
Very nice job 👍🏼
Thanks Tomas!
Марк здравствуй, что за породу дерева вы демонстрирует, красивая структура?
I rarely twice turn mostly b/c I don't have the patience to wait for a bowl to dry but I'm starting to reconsider. When you rough turn, does the final shape need to be determined or is there opportunity to embolism with ribbons, beads or coves when you pull it back off the shelf? I've noticed bowls which are twice turned look production made standard salad bowls: very boring and utilitarian. When I turn thin, I can shift my focus to turn an artsy or utilitarian piece which may warp or go oval. I found that an oil finish on a green bowl will allow movement and remain pliable without it cracking. What's your experience?
I would say your final shape wants to be thought out at least somewhat. The final shape needs to lie somewhere in the blank obviously. My style is very utilitarian . I prefer a nice shape with a smooth surface and seeing the natural parts of the grain. But that doesn't mean you can't do details on the wood after it's dried. I will do most my natural edge bowls in one turning. But I always come back and sand them after drying, so there is still some wait time. Since I'm going to sand them after drying I almost never apply a finish to the wet wood. I'm not sure what that would do but maybe I'll try it base on your recommendation.
I know everybody has there own way of doing things, but I recommend you remove your live center from the tail stock once it is no longer in use. Will save you some pain in the future. Also it gets out of your way. I could see you having to maneuver around it. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah good call Michael. I thought the same thing when I did the editing. I almost subconsciously work around it when I ran across it with the lathe handle. My handle length on that tool is probably just a bit too long.
I think Bill Grumbine calls it "turner's elbow." Was going to post the same thing about the live center, only took one case of turner's elbow for me to always take it out after I was done with it. :P
Invest in a bowl silver it's worth it don't waste all the insides of the bowl it's worth money