Good coverage on these tools and it's good to see you in your shop. You are right, a lot of new guys, as I, are into wood turning and it has a lot to do with guys like you helping us. I for one would have never started if this help was not available. Cheers, Lee
Cheers to all the wood turning community and keep up the good tutorial info for those interested.Thank you for the videos, I am a regular viewer of many of the wood turners on YT. I actually learned/learning how to turn from watching videos. I think I have done well in my turnings. Hope you are doing well in your recovery. One thing I must add is, to all new turners please invest in a face shield (a bad experience of mine) prior to new tools and be safe.
Great job Sam. I am helping a newbie set up his shop and this video will be of great benefit to him and to me and to any turner it serves as a good refresher.
Excellent video Sam, you really covered each tool in depth, and I definitely learned a lot from it. I haven't gotten into bowls yet because I don't fully understand the mechanics of the cuts and would rather not learn the hard way. This got me one step closer, I appreciate it.
Great video Sam, thank you so much for making these videos so informative even for the more seasoned turners, and yeah, I hope I can call myself seasoned after only 3 and a half years of turning.. :) I think my worst mistake as far as using a specific tool for the wrong job was actually trying to take a skew chisel to an outside of a bowl, before I know what that is going to do.... and it did just that, I got a nasty arm shock from the throw and hit of the skew on the tool rest, and I'll never forget that lesson... live and learn, and do so safely, of course.
Yuval I have seen experienced woodturners who have made similar mistakes. Knowing how tools are designed and what they are meant to do can be confusing. I always like to talk about the edge of a knife. Cutting tools have such an edge whether it is a gouge or a skew chisel. So if you point that edge upward without bevel support, you will get a nasty catch. I think much of it comes down to common sense. Thanks very much I will talk to you later Sam
Hi Sam: thanks for the video, great information, as usual very well demonstrated and explained, look forward to part 4, hope your hand is healing ok, Best wishes Harry,
WYOMINGWOODTURNER Sam, Thanks for asking but you may regret it. Maybe there is something here you can work with. Keep in mind, I am starting out on pens and practicing on spindle stuff trying to get use to this thing. I’m at the bottom of the curve but find it is really fun............... and frustrating when things don’t go like I think they should. How about tools and what or how to use them on different materials such as woods(soft, hard, exotic, close grain, open grain, etc), inlace acrylester, acrylic acetate and those that have materials imbedded in them(grape nuts, coffee beans, copper, etc). How do you know when a tool is cutting correctly and what to do if it isn’t? Chatter?? Even on small stuff like pens. How do you keep a surface smooth and flat while moving the tool across it? That can be when the tool rest is parallel to the surface or while doing a taper. I find I get ripples too often. My tools are EZ Wood tools and a set of Sorby traditional tools with Wolverine sharpening system. When you think you know what you want, where do you start to get there? I have watched painters that have a blank canvas, start dobbing paint and the next thing ya know, it’s a picture. The lathe seems something like that to me. Chucks and jaws. What to use and when. Are there different options for the same thing? Cole jaws, are they something you use often? If so, when exactly and how? Can the same task be done with more than one tool or is each tool basically specific to a certain job? I’m sure these are dumb questions to some but starting to make round stuff at the age of 71 may have been easier a few years ago. Seems so easy when I watch you and Carl do it. As stated before, I find your videos very enlightening, helpful and I like your teaching method. Thanks for listening, JimE
As a fresh newbie, I so much appreciate your knowledge. I learned a lot from this video. I had NO IDEA about cross grain turning and the precautions one needs to pay attention to. Much appreciated. And what happened to your hand? I hope your going to be ok. Looks nasty. Best wishes
Hi Sam, thanks for this installment, looking forward to more. That apron looks good, with the shoulder padding, could you let me know the brand please? Thanks for the video, you should add some red dye to your bandages for effect ;-)
Here is a link for the apron I bought it from Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GK4U3SO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Let me know if that link does not work, I like the apron A lot. It is a bucket boss apron.. Thanks Sam
+Kim and Steve S I greatly appreciate your comments about my film editing. I am especially proud of this aspect of my videos. To this point I have used one DSLR camera. I simply move the camera to a new position for different angles. It is all very time-consuming. Lately I have been using two cameras to film. I turn them both on at the same time. And then when I edit I put one series of clips on top of the other so I can go back and forth and show two different angles. I've done this in the last three or four videos. Thanks again Sam
I am enjoying this series. I am a newbie and have found your channel to be one of my favorites. I have learned a lot from you Sam. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! ... What the heck did you do to your fingers!!?? Peace, Shane
Shane Yep, lost the battle with the tablesaw. But I'm turning a little each day. Thanks for watching. Oh I just saw the Pennsylvania....... You can call me Ohio Sam ha ha..(Akron)
Charles I am healing, I can see it will take A few months before I am 100%. But I am turning every day and learning how to do it again with my shorter digits. Thanks Sam
I'm new to turning. I liked the video but I missed the "fundamentals" of "WHY?" All I got was you just don't use a bowl on a spinal and you don't use a spinal on a bowl, why? I heard "trouble, problem, catch..." why do they cause those problems? What is it about the angle of each gouge that cuts the grain to get a smooth cut vs a "problem?" How does the gouge interact with the wood? Can you explain how a cross grain acts when using the right tool vs the wrong tool and vise versa?
Matthew I am glad you are getting into woodturning. First. I am not sure what you mean by "spinal on a bowl gouge?" and "Bowl on a spinal" This may be a spell-check issue. OK let me explain this video. I have 401 woodturning videos. I try very hard to explain the focus or the "scope" of each video. I try to be very narrow on the "scope" or area I cover. The title of this video is "Tool Identification" I explained early in the video I would do no turning-just look at tools and the categories. You ask some really good questions, example, cross grain vs (end grain). This is important, but not the focus of the video. Sam
Nemo My only carbide tools are for hollowing. I don't really use them for general turning. I know they are very popular and allow turners to advance quicker. But I feel it is very important to learn proper cutting with a gouge. Sam
Something to consider, novice or beginning turners usually start with a "set" of tools which are far different than the ones you use for demonstration. They may look similar but not the same. Its difficult for the beginner to relate one to those use used for the video. Addidtionally you said a spindle gouge is generally not used for cross grain work but you said that the spindle gouge cuts across the grain, also confusing.
Richard You make some good points about tool sets. I did not go back and look at the video regarding your comments on cutting cross-grain with a spindle gouge. I agree that at times I can be a bit confusing with my explanations of things. If you can give me an exact time when I said these things, I would appreciate it. Sam
OK, I did locate the time when I was talking about what you said in your comment. At 3 minutes and 30 seconds in, I said. "The spindle roughing gouge was NOT for cross grain work." This is an important distinction. It is a roughing gouge for spindle work- or wood with the grain running parallel with the bed ways. Using this tool in cross grain work can result in a serious accident. I go on to talk more about spindle gouges (NOT roughing gouges) and how they are used. Sam
My question is this: do I, as a beginner, watch a video from someone that has damaged their hand from possibly doing something the wrong way on the lathe, or not.
WYOMINGWOODTURNER well now I realize I put my big foot in my mouth up to my ankle. I didn't know about your accident (I just happened to run across the video) and would never have purposely went after you for that. I just figured you had done something outside of the shop...I was ribbing you a little. I sincerely hope I didn't hurt your feelings or dredge up any bad memories and respect you for being so forthcoming about the incident and moving forward, showing us what happened and how to prevent it. You're a better man than I am with your reply and I'm again sorry.
I just stopped watching, and decided to find some other hobby! Wanted to start turning, but watching this, just scared the shit out of me! Too many chisels, so confusing. This is dangerous, that is dangerous.... Thought I could start off with maybe two or three chisels and do some turning, but this seems a lot more complicated.
Yes this is a dangerous activity. You CAN get hurt badly. But if you approach it slowly and get some help starting out, it can be safe. The vast majority of woodturners don't get hurt badly. Any form of woodworking is dangerous. I lost the tips of 3 fingers on a table saw five years ago. But depending where you are, you can get lessons that can get you started safely. I would be happy to help in any way. My e-mail is samandcheryle@gmail.com Sam
As a beginner, this information is invaluable. Thanks for sharing Sam!
Good coverage on these tools and it's good to see you in your shop. You are right, a lot of new guys, as I, are into wood turning and it has a lot to do with guys like you helping us. I for one would have never started if this help was not available.
Cheers,
Lee
Lee
I also am a Turner who watches TH-cam and benefits from all the good information out there. Thanks
Sam
Cheers to all the wood turning community and keep up the good tutorial info for those interested.Thank you for the videos, I am a regular viewer of many of the wood turners on YT. I actually learned/learning how to turn from watching videos. I think I have done well in my turnings. Hope you are doing well in your recovery. One thing I must add is, to all new turners please invest in a face shield (a bad experience of mine) prior to new tools and be safe.
Good man Sam, good to see your not letting your accident hold you back, well done and thanks!!!
Respect, Terry.
Clear and understandable as usual. Looking forward to seeing you turning soon.
Best
Jim
James
Thanks I have been going out to the shop for a couple hours each day. Getting ready to make my next video.
Thanks, Sam
Great tutorial. Thank you very much. Avoiding injury by knowing the correct tools to use is so important to the beginner like myself. Thank you again.
Great job Sam. I am helping a newbie set up his shop and this video will be of great benefit to him and to me and to any turner it serves as a good refresher.
Dude, I love these videos, thank you so much for putting them out. I'm just getting started with woodturning and these are invaluable for me.
Thanks very much
Sam
Some, no all, good sound information Sam. hope your healing well my friend.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Sam I appreciate your time and teaching you done
You are an excellent instructor, my friend. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge of woodworking, tools, and "how to get the best results".
+Kenny Starr Thanks
Sam
Excellent video Sam, you really covered each tool in depth, and I definitely learned a lot from it. I haven't gotten into bowls yet because I don't fully understand the mechanics of the cuts and would rather not learn the hard way. This got me one step closer, I appreciate it.
Thanks for watching
Sam
Really useful info, thanks for the great effort in your videos, I find them very enjoyable 👍🏻
Thanks for the great introduction into the tools.
Good overview of the differing tool sets Sam, good for beginners and established turners.
Cheers
Tom
Tom
Nice to hear from you I hope all is well in England.
Thanks Sam
Great video Sam, thank you so much for making these videos so informative even for the more seasoned turners, and yeah, I hope I can call myself seasoned after only 3 and a half years of turning.. :)
I think my worst mistake as far as using a specific tool for the wrong job was actually trying to take a skew chisel to an outside of a bowl, before I know what that is going to do.... and it did just that, I got a nasty arm shock from the throw and hit of the skew on the tool rest, and I'll never forget that lesson... live and learn, and do so safely, of course.
Yuval
I have seen experienced woodturners who have made similar mistakes. Knowing how tools are designed and what they are meant to do can be confusing. I always like to talk about the edge of a knife. Cutting tools have such an edge whether it is a gouge or a skew chisel. So if you point that edge upward without bevel support, you will get a nasty catch. I think much of it comes down to common sense. Thanks very much I will talk to you later
Sam
Leave and learn is what I always say, also I'm always in favor of people learning things the hard way, that way they never forget...
Hi Sam: thanks for the video, great information, as usual very well demonstrated and explained, look forward to part 4, hope your hand is healing ok,
Best wishes Harry,
Harry
Thanks very much for watching.. Got any ideas or suggestions for another fundamentals video?
Thanks Sam
Wow - did I learn a lot... Now I see why a few of the things I tried didn't work out so well - thanks!!!
Just started watching you a week ago. Love your videos. I crinfe seeing all the bandaging.
NO Worries , I AM FINE. Sam
Great video, very informative for the novice like myself.
Sam, I enjoyed your video. Excellent production.
Very good video Sam! Nice classification. I hope your hand is recovering! Cheers! Daniel
thanks for the info,,,,
hope your hand heals quickly
Very good video. You covered everything really well. I hope your paw is getting better.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Brendan
You up a little bit better every day thanks Sam
Sam, As a beginner, I really appreciate this type of information. Excellent video from my perspective..
Hope you get back to 100% soon.
Thank you very much. Do you have any recommendations for more fundamental turning videos? It is kind of fun getting back to simple basics. Thanks Sam
WYOMINGWOODTURNER
Sam,
Thanks for asking but you may regret it. Maybe there is something here you can work with.
Keep in mind, I am starting out on pens and practicing on spindle stuff trying to get use to this thing. I’m at the bottom of the curve but find it is really fun............... and frustrating when things don’t go like I think they should.
How about tools and what or how to use them on different materials such as woods(soft, hard, exotic, close grain, open grain, etc), inlace acrylester, acrylic acetate and those that have materials imbedded in them(grape nuts, coffee beans, copper, etc). How do you know when a tool is cutting correctly and what to do if it isn’t? Chatter?? Even on small stuff like pens.
How do you keep a surface smooth and flat while moving the tool across it? That can be when the tool rest is parallel to the surface or while doing a taper. I find I get ripples too often. My tools are EZ Wood tools and a set of Sorby traditional tools with Wolverine sharpening system.
When you think you know what you want, where do you start to get there? I have watched painters that have a blank canvas, start dobbing paint and the next thing ya know, it’s a picture. The lathe seems something like that to me.
Chucks and jaws. What to use and when. Are there different options for the same thing? Cole jaws, are they something you use often? If so, when exactly and how?
Can the same task be done with more than one tool or is each tool basically specific to a certain job?
I’m sure these are dumb questions to some but starting to make round stuff at the age of 71 may have been easier a few years ago. Seems so easy when I watch you and Carl do it.
As stated before, I find your videos very enlightening, helpful and I like your teaching method.
Thanks for listening,
JimE
Excellent
As a fresh newbie, I so much appreciate your knowledge. I learned a lot from this video. I had NO IDEA about cross grain turning and the precautions one needs to pay attention to. Much appreciated. And what happened to your hand? I hope your going to be ok. Looks nasty. Best wishes
Nice information and instruction; thanks for posting. Marc
Thanks Marc
Hi Sam, thanks for this installment, looking forward to more. That apron looks good, with the shoulder padding, could you let me know the brand please? Thanks for the video, you should add some red dye to your bandages for effect ;-)
Here is a link for the apron I bought it from Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GK4U3SO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Let me know if that link does not work, I like the apron A lot. It is a bucket boss apron.. Thanks Sam
Nicely done....I especially like the film editing....do you script it all out first? with all the film angles and scenes?
+Kim and Steve S
I greatly appreciate your comments about my film editing. I am especially proud of this aspect of my videos. To this point I have used one DSLR camera. I simply move the camera to a new position for different angles. It is all very time-consuming.
Lately I have been using two cameras to film. I turn them both on at the same time. And then when I edit I put one series of clips on top of the other so I can go back and forth and show two different angles. I've done this in the last three or four videos. Thanks again Sam
Well...now I have to go and look at those videos...I'm only on #3.
I am enjoying this series. I am a newbie and have found your channel to be one of my favorites. I have learned a lot from you Sam. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! ... What the heck did you do to your fingers!!??
Peace,
Shane
Tablesaw accident
Shane
Yep, lost the battle with the tablesaw. But I'm turning a little each day. Thanks for watching. Oh I just saw the Pennsylvania....... You can call me Ohio Sam ha ha..(Akron)
WYOMINGWOODTURNER Thanks for the response! Hope your healing process continues to go well!
Peace,
Shane
Thanks, good information. Howard the fingers doing?
Charles
I am healing, I can see it will take A few months before I am 100%. But I am turning every day and learning how to do it again with my shorter digits. Thanks Sam
Thumbs up!!!
Clark
I'm new to turning. I liked the video but I missed the "fundamentals" of "WHY?" All I got was you just don't use a bowl on a spinal and you don't use a spinal on a bowl, why? I heard "trouble, problem, catch..." why do they cause those problems? What is it about the angle of each gouge that cuts the grain to get a smooth cut vs a "problem?" How does the gouge interact with the wood? Can you explain how a cross grain acts when using the right tool vs the wrong tool and vise versa?
Matthew
I am glad you are getting into woodturning. First. I am not sure what you mean by "spinal on a bowl gouge?" and "Bowl on a spinal" This may be a spell-check issue. OK let me explain this video. I have 401 woodturning videos. I try very hard to explain the focus or the "scope" of each video. I try to be very narrow on the "scope" or area I cover. The title of this video is "Tool Identification" I explained early in the video I would do no turning-just look at tools and the categories. You ask some really good questions, example, cross grain vs (end grain). This is important, but not the focus of the video.
Sam
What about carbide turning tools?
Nemo
My only carbide tools are for hollowing. I don't really use them for general turning. I know they are very popular and allow turners to advance quicker. But I feel it is very important to learn proper cutting with a gouge.
Sam
Something to consider, novice or beginning turners usually start with a "set" of tools which are far different than the ones you use for demonstration. They may look similar but not the same. Its difficult for the beginner to relate one to those use used for the video. Addidtionally you said a spindle gouge is generally not used for cross grain work but you said that the spindle gouge cuts across the grain, also confusing.
Richard
You make some good points about tool sets. I did not go back and look at the video regarding your comments on cutting cross-grain with a spindle gouge. I agree that at times I can be a bit confusing with my explanations of things. If you can give me an exact time when I said these things, I would appreciate it. Sam
OK, I did locate the time when I was talking about what you said in your comment. At 3 minutes and 30 seconds in, I said. "The spindle roughing gouge was NOT for cross grain work." This is an important distinction. It is a roughing gouge for spindle work- or wood with the grain running parallel with the bed ways. Using this tool in cross grain work can result in a serious accident. I go on to talk more about spindle gouges (NOT roughing gouges) and how they are used. Sam
Lástima que los que no sabemos el idioma, no podamos aprovechar estos valiosos vídeos. Igualmente gracias.
I do appreciate you watching. Thank you very much
Sam
My question is this: do I, as a beginner, watch a video from someone that has damaged their hand from possibly doing something the wrong way on the lathe, or not.
Boris the Bilder well, I have 417 videos. You can watch.....or not, it’s up to you
I'm just yanking your chain. I think you do a good job.
WYOMINGWOODTURNER well now I realize I put my big foot in my mouth up to my ankle. I didn't know about your accident (I just happened to run across the video) and would never have purposely went after you for that. I just figured you had done something outside of the shop...I was ribbing you a little.
I sincerely hope I didn't hurt your feelings or dredge up any bad memories and respect you for being so forthcoming about the incident and moving forward, showing us what happened and how to prevent it. You're a better man than I am with your reply and I'm again sorry.
I just stopped watching, and decided to find some other hobby! Wanted to start turning, but watching this, just scared the shit out of me! Too many chisels, so confusing. This is dangerous, that is dangerous.... Thought I could start off with maybe two or three chisels and do some turning, but this seems a lot more complicated.
Yes this is a dangerous activity. You CAN get hurt badly. But if you approach it slowly and get some help starting out, it can be safe. The vast majority of woodturners don't get hurt badly. Any form of woodworking is dangerous. I lost the tips of 3 fingers on a table saw five years ago. But depending where you are, you can get lessons that can get you started safely. I would be happy to help in any way. My e-mail is samandcheryle@gmail.com Sam