Kent, Look great. At 21:35 or so you speak about not getting the flute of the opposite side to dig in...a catch waiting to happen. Try a fluteless spindle gouge! Works great.
I've been working on some ornaments recently and have been using standard open end wrenches to gauge my tenons. They are not as thin and sharp as the piece of tin and they can be held in place as you get close to the size you want. When it slips on, you are done. Love the bowl ornament. I'll have to try some. Thanks for the idea!
What??? Hears me making the small succulent flower pots and now you confuse me with this exquisite little Christmas tree decoration... Oh well, I guess I will have to make some these too. 😁. Fortunately there is still quite a bit of time to get them done. 😎
Excellent video Kent. The closeup photography really illustrates the various cuts well. A great look at the tool work that is often hard to see clearly in videos. Thanks, Jack
, I have to thank you. As a newer turner, what I haven’t learned on my own, I’ve learned from your channel. After watching one of your videos, I learned probably the most important information to date, which is NOT to use a spindle gouge as a bowl gouge. No one every told me that and I guess I got lucky. I appreciate all the time, money, talent, filming, editing, that you put into these videos. It feels like we’re learning from a friend. At the risk of sounding like a dork, your making a difference on TH-cam with stand alone content and you are helping to add some pretty amazing wood turners out into the world by your instruction.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Sound like a dork??? No way! You sound like a rock star, to me! ;) LOL Thanks again I appreciate you and I'm glad you are having fun turning. That's the whole point. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Nice job and great tips. Just finished turning my first three snow men, all different sizes and a couple ornament bell and tree. Nice to turn something relatively quick for a change.
Love it. 11:07 “putting a hole in bottom of bowl, something we don’t normally do”. Oh WE DO, just not “intentionally”, and we never, ever tell anyone ; ) Great vid as usual. Thanks!!!
Great new design ( for me anyway ) for an ornament ! I'm gonna give er a go! I do quite a few boxes and turn finials for most and use my 1/2" skew chisel for the majority. Works for me and rubbing the bevel is the only way to go. Thanks for sharing another great video Kent! Take care, Dave
Great video Kent. I will be trying this. When using a bandsaw to cut a small log, I hold it with a clamp now. One caught and spun on me, tore up my pinkies because of it. Off the lathe for about 6 weeks, bummer.
Kent, what a great project! I have a lot of small wood from my days of only having a small lathe, and have been trying to figure out new projects for it. This is something I will have a lot of fun with! Thanks for sharing!
Nice video. I love seeing different peoples use of this ornament. I dont know if you used it but I wrote the article on this in the AAW magazine in December of 2020. Keep up the good work. Kurt
Thank you, Kurt. I did see that. I loved the fact that it uses a miniature bowl. Send me your full name and I'll give you credit in the description. Happy Turning!
#TurnAWoodSpindle 🤣😂🤣 I like it Kent. I love making Christmas ornaments, I'm gonna give this a try. 😎 As for a gauge for the tenon, I use an open end wrench. 😉 -Tim
Kent. This looks like a very nice Christmas ornament. I’d like to make some for family members but I’m having some trouble starting the turning. I’m using cherry to make the ornaments. I am having quite a bit of trouble with catches, and my ends are really chewed up. What is the length and width of the initial piece you start with. Can you help. Thank You very much. Keep the great turnings coming
Thank you for the "turners view" shot. I realize it is harder for you but to be able to see the same view as when I am turning is great! Keep up the videos. Now a philosophical question: If a bowl is upside down is it still a bowl?
Thanks for a helpful video - exactly the kind of project I'm looking to make. As time goes by, will the live edge begin to detach? Can that be prevented? I was thinking maybe CA glue could penetrate and secure it for longer, but I don't know if that will work or if it's necessary. What about the live edge and small amount of movement due to variations of humidity?
Thanks and great question. It has to do with the tree species and moisture content. I have a new Tree to Bowl Online Course coming out soon that will address this topic in detail. Stay Tuned. Happy Turning!
For my bark edges and bark inclusions I apply a sanding sealer then use a thin CA glue with a fine tip. Sanding sealer prevents the CA from wood staining. I try to limit the thin CA to the attach points and let it soak in only as much as needed to do the job. Hope that helps, it still allows for wood movement.
I see from time time you are using "shellac" as a finishing coat. When I look this up I see it listed as a "sanding sealer". Is this, in fact, a finishing coat or should I look for something more refined?
Great video. Your voice overs are perfectly timed and are very descriptive. Lathe speed is missing. Would you consider doing a Picture in Picture with a camera on the lathe speed? Oh, I forgot, does the Robust even have a lathe speed indicator? Thanks and Stay Safe.
You answered your own question. ;) Yeah I turn based on feel, sound, and vibration. Have you seen this video yet? th-cam.com/video/qkAwPg-fPN8/w-d-xo.html
@@TurnAWoodBowl I watched the video. I agree and yet I also disagree when it comes to TH-cam. Very few people tell what speed they are running a demo at or why. Now if you have hundreds of bowls or spindle work under your belt you know already what kinds of speeds are appropriate for which tool and wood. But to a new turner, who doesn’t have a clue how to handle the 20 variables at play when turning, then lathe speed is a critical variable. Is it 500 rpm? Or is it 2500 rpm? You can’t tell because of the cameras being used and their frame rate and 10 other video variables. But how a tool functions at those different speeds is vastly different possibly. To the point of being unsafe for the new turner. So either state up front that the video is for experienced turners only or somehow give a rough idea of lathe speed, especially when you change it and why you changed it. This also applies to tool handle height and position. So many TH-cam turners are constantly changing everything they are doing from one moment to the next and never explain why. Knowing what you are doing and why is critical to learning for the new turner. Especially for learning how to turn a bowl, which is probably one of the more challenging aspects of wood turning. So many variables, so little time to explain. Thanks and stay safe!
There is a double sided tape made for woodturning that is useful. It doesn’t leave residue like foam tape and is very strong. Please forgive me for being pedantic but I’m a pedant so it’s what I do 🥴
Donna, thanks for asking. I do not. Actually I make a few for our club and we decorate a tree that is auctioned off for a local charity. Happy Turning!
Kent, Look great. At 21:35 or so you speak about not getting the flute of the opposite side to dig in...a catch waiting to happen. Try a fluteless spindle gouge! Works great.
Jimmy, interesting. I'll check that out.
My Hubby wil be trying this!! Great tutorial!!!
Sounds great. Does he know yet? Lol 😆
I will have to try this.
Enjoy! Happy Turning!
awesome thank you for sharing. I love how you explain everything and give me hope to do this!
You are so welcome, Glen! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Excellent Job!!!
Thank you!
I've been working on some ornaments recently and have been using standard open end wrenches to gauge my tenons. They are not as thin and sharp as the piece of tin and they can be held in place as you get close to the size you want. When it slips on, you are done. Love the bowl ornament. I'll have to try some. Thanks for the idea!
Great tip, Jack. Thank you, and Happy Turning!
Very very very cool kent. Ur a genious
Thank you, Jeff. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
What??? Hears me making the small succulent flower pots and now you confuse me with this exquisite little Christmas tree decoration... Oh well, I guess I will have to make some these too. 😁. Fortunately there is still quite a bit of time to get them done. 😎
Yup, that's why I shared this now instead of in December. ;) Merry Christmas! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
very nice Kent, as ususal. Instead of making sheet metal gage, I just use an open ended wrench.
Yes Dean, I have a cheap set from about 6mm up to 17mm I use to size spindles etc.
Right on. I just needed a bit thin gauge this time. Thanks and Happy Turning!
Pretty cool stuff.good job.
Thank you kindly. Happy Turning!
Great idea! Thank you for the lesson!
Thank you, Susan! Happy Turning!
Brilliant video
Thank you, Graham!
Very cool. Thanks.
Thank you, Kenny. Happy Turning!
@@TurnAWoodBowl So simple yet so elegant. Nice job on the presentation and on the video. Thanks...
Very good video thank you
My pleasure! Thank you!
Excellent video Kent. The closeup photography really illustrates the various cuts well. A great look at the tool work that is often hard to see clearly in videos. Thanks,
Jack
Thank you, Jack! Glad you enjoy and Happy Turning!
Nice work Kent 👍👍👍👍
Thank you, Douglas! Happy Turning!
BEAUTIFUL and very simple to make. thanks Kent.
Thanks and yes! Have fun and Happy Turning!
great camera work showing the bevel of the tool VS> the outside of the bowl. excellent instruction
Thank you very much! ;) Happy Turning!
Very nice, it’s different that the typical globe.
, I have to thank you. As a newer turner, what I haven’t learned on my own, I’ve learned from your channel. After watching one of your videos, I learned probably the most important information to date, which is NOT to use a spindle gouge as a bowl gouge. No one every told me that and I guess I got lucky. I appreciate all the time, money, talent, filming, editing, that you put into these videos. It feels like we’re learning from a friend. At the risk of sounding like a dork, your making a difference on TH-cam with stand alone content and you are helping to add some pretty amazing wood turners out into the world by your instruction.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Sound like a dork??? No way! You sound like a rock star, to me! ;) LOL Thanks again I appreciate you and I'm glad you are having fun turning. That's the whole point. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Nice to see something different Kent, could be a family thing let the kids decorate the ornaments.
Agreed! Like making sugar cookies, but wood turning instead. Have fun and Happy Turning!
Nice different take on the usual type of hanging bauble. Nice filming too.
Thank you Malcolm! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thank you Kent. Your subtle comments/tips continue to answer a turner’s nagging questions that they have but don’t have any one available to ask.
Glad to know and help. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Beautiful !!!
Thank you and Happy Turning!
A fun gift for family and friends. I made two today. The second went much faster. Thanks for the idea and great instruction.
Wonderful! Good for you! Happy Turning!
Nice job and great tips. Just finished turning my first three snow men, all different sizes and a couple ornament bell and tree. Nice to turn something relatively quick for a change.
Thanks Rick! Simple is usually more fun. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Nice job Kent I've been turning about 25 years now and I'm finding I like to turn small spindle turnings very relaxing and fun
I can see that. Although, I'm still hooked on bowls right now. Happy Turning!
Great idea and can be a beautiful gift. Thank you for your wonderful presentation.
Thanks Sylvie! Happy Turning!
nice demo on "rub the bevel." when done right little if any sanding is needed.
Little sanding is always good. ;)
Nice project. I'm going to try it. Thanks!
Awesome. Have fun! Happy Turning!
Love it. 11:07 “putting a hole in bottom of bowl, something we don’t normally do”. Oh WE DO, just not “intentionally”, and we never, ever tell anyone ; ) Great vid as usual. Thanks!!!
LOL. Shhh we don't talk about those bowls. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!
You make it look so effortless, thanks.
So nice of you. Thanks and Happy Turning!
I love the way it looks. It's very beautiful.🎅🌲🎅⛄🌲⛄
Thank you! Cheers!
Turned out nice. Some great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks. You are so welcome! Happy Turning!
Awesome Christmas ornament, been marking some gnome today. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks and have fun making yours. Happy Turning!
Great new design ( for me anyway ) for an ornament ! I'm gonna give er a go!
I do quite a few boxes and turn finials for most and use my 1/2" skew chisel for the majority. Works for me and rubbing the bevel is the only way to go. Thanks for sharing another great video Kent!
Take care, Dave
Sounds great! Thanks and Happy Turning!
Woo good job friend
Thank you! Cheers!
Totally amazing. Learned basics of a bowl I wanted to learn plus ended up with a totally unique heirloom ornament. You are the BEST!!!!!!!!
Wonderful. Ila! That's awesome! Isn't that small sized bowl fun?!! So glad you enjoyed. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
cute piece, pleasant to do. 👍
Thanks. Enjoy!
Great video Kent. I will be trying this. When using a bandsaw to cut a small log, I hold it with a clamp now. One caught and spun on me, tore up my pinkies because of it. Off the lathe for about 6 weeks, bummer.
Agreed! Need to be super cautious with cutting round stock. Stay safe and Happy Turning!
The idea is good, the execution is wonderful! But I think it would be easier to make a needle with a meisel!
Thanks, I think. ;) Happy Turning!
Kent, what a great project! I have a lot of small wood from my days of only having a small lathe, and have been trying to figure out new projects for it. This is something I will have a lot of fun with! Thanks for sharing!
Sounds perfect. Enjoy and Happy Turning!
You should make atleast one small wing bowl with that log ☺
I agree. ;) Happy Turning!
If you still have this three-winged bowl should make a two-winged cousin: th-cam.com/video/3iqoWY5nUBc/w-d-xo.html
Hi Ken, greetings again from Austria. Which type of wood did you use for this project ?
Hi Fritz! This is Drake Elm for the umbrella and I believe the same for the spindle. Happy Turning!
Nice video. I love seeing different peoples use of this ornament. I dont know if you used it but I wrote the article on this in the AAW magazine in December of 2020.
Keep up the good work.
Kurt
Thank you, Kurt. I did see that. I loved the fact that it uses a miniature bowl. Send me your full name and I'll give you credit in the description. Happy Turning!
@@TurnAWoodBowl Its Kurt Wolff-Klammmer. I love seeing people putting there own spin on it keep up the great work.
#TurnAWoodSpindle 🤣😂🤣
I like it Kent. I love making Christmas ornaments, I'm gonna give this a try. 😎
As for a gauge for the tenon, I use an open end wrench. 😉
-Tim
Great idea. I needed something a bit thinner however. Thanks and Happy Turning!
Kent. This looks like a very nice Christmas ornament. I’d like to make some for family members but I’m having some trouble starting the turning. I’m using cherry to make the ornaments. I am having quite a bit of trouble with catches, and my ends are really chewed up. What is the length and width of the initial piece you start with. Can you help. Thank You very much. Keep the great turnings coming
Thank you for the "turners view" shot. I realize it is harder for you but to be able to see the same view as when I am turning is great! Keep up the videos. Now a philosophical question: If a bowl is upside down is it still a bowl?
LOL. You're cracking me up. Glad you liked that view. Hm? I think this is closer related to an umbrella. ;) Happy Turning!
👍👍🔥🔥Интересная штучка.
awesome
Thanks, Germain! Happy Turning!
Thanks for a helpful video - exactly the kind of project I'm looking to make. As time goes by, will the live edge begin to detach? Can that be prevented? I was thinking maybe CA glue could penetrate and secure it for longer, but I don't know if that will work or if it's necessary. What about the live edge and small amount of movement due to variations of humidity?
Thanks and great question. It has to do with the tree species and moisture content. I have a new Tree to Bowl Online Course coming out soon that will address this topic in detail. Stay Tuned. Happy Turning!
For my bark edges and bark inclusions I apply a sanding sealer then use a thin CA glue with a fine tip. Sanding sealer prevents the CA from wood staining. I try to limit the thin CA to the attach points and let it soak in only as much as needed to do the job. Hope that helps, it still allows for wood movement.
Neat video, Kent. Is there any limits to your talents?
Yes, I don't juggle, nor speak multiple languages, to name a few. Thanks! ;)
What bowl gouge and detailer gouge do you have? Did you add the side grinds yourself or did they come like that? They are very hard to find
that turned out very cute! I love your tee shirt too! Gonna have to get me one lol
You should! Thanks Jane! Happy Turning!
Hey, Kent. Could you please explain the mechanics of a rolling cut?
I'll see what I can do. Happy Turning!
Been watching you for a long time kent, as always very nice sir.
Thank you kindly! Happy Turning!
I see from time time you are using "shellac" as a finishing coat.
When I look this up I see it listed as a "sanding sealer". Is this, in fact, a finishing coat or should I look for something more refined?
It can be both. I use it for a variety of purposes. Check this out th-cam.com/video/TH5gldZqme8/w-d-xo.html Happy Turning!
That’s pretty cool
Thanks!
Those are super cute :)
Thank you! 😊
Great video. Your voice overs are perfectly timed and are very descriptive. Lathe speed is missing. Would you consider doing a Picture in Picture with a camera on the lathe speed? Oh, I forgot, does the Robust even have a lathe speed indicator? Thanks and Stay Safe.
You answered your own question. ;) Yeah I turn based on feel, sound, and vibration. Have you seen this video yet? th-cam.com/video/qkAwPg-fPN8/w-d-xo.html
@@TurnAWoodBowl I watched the video. I agree and yet I also disagree when it comes to TH-cam. Very few people tell what speed they are running a demo at or why. Now if you have hundreds of bowls or spindle work under your belt you know already what kinds of speeds are appropriate for which tool and wood. But to a new turner, who doesn’t have a clue how to handle the 20 variables at play when turning, then lathe speed is a critical variable. Is it 500 rpm? Or is it 2500 rpm? You can’t tell because of the cameras being used and their frame rate and 10 other video variables. But how a tool functions at those different speeds is vastly different possibly. To the point of being unsafe for the new turner. So either state up front that the video is for experienced turners only or somehow give a rough idea of lathe speed, especially when you change it and why you changed it. This also applies to tool handle height and position. So many TH-cam turners are constantly changing everything they are doing from one moment to the next and never explain why. Knowing what you are doing and why is critical to learning for the new turner. Especially for learning how to turn a bowl, which is probably one of the more challenging aspects of wood turning. So many variables, so little time to explain. Thanks and stay safe!
I always wait for you latest video
Thank you kindly! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
There is a double sided tape made for woodturning that is useful. It doesn’t leave residue like foam tape and is very strong. Please forgive me for being pedantic but I’m a pedant so it’s what I do 🥴
Oh that's good to know. I'll check it out. Thanks!
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Mr. Kent do you sell your Christmas ornament?
Donna, thanks for asking. I do not. Actually I make a few for our club and we decorate a tree that is auctioned off for a local charity. Happy Turning!
@@TurnAWoodBowl thank you for your time.
I think that your tool rest should be much closer to the piece you working on.
Thanks. I'll keep an eye on that. ;) Happy Turning!
John L, The Villages, FL, Wood Turning a Bowl
Thank you for entering! Happy Turning!
Can you turn hedge?
Most definitely! Osage orange is hedge where I come from and it's amazing! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Mount it upside down and you got a bird feeder
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Ken K. Guelph, Ontario Canada, Tree to Bowl
Thank you for entering! Happy Turning!
Yvonne H.
Loretto, Ont, Canada
Sharpening course!
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Walt L wilmington Delaware tool sharpening
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Just doesn’t look like a 1/2” drill bit. Looks more like a 1/4” drill
Love your videos… but my gosh man… way to long lol.
Come back when the coffee buzz has faded and you have a few moments to spare. There are some knowledge nuggets in these videos. ;) Happy Turning!