Not only are you an expert turner, Kent, but you are a superb teacher. You explain what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how the wood will react as a result. I get more out of your videos than anywhere else.
Very cool! Thank you Kent. This inspired me to turn my thinnest bowl yet. It is 1/8" thick, 9.75" diameter X 1.625" H. My impression of a paper plate.😂
Lewis, that's so cool. Oak has medullary rays coming from the pith out that will hold the grain rings together like lace. It's perfect for thin turning. have fun and Happy Turning!
Very cool, Eucalyptus which Sweet Gum is a species of, also grows in various places of Australia, not sure about other parts of the planet that you didn't already mention. Thanks for sharing Kent, always enjoy your videos.
Kent, you mentioned recycled candle wax. Did you melt it onto the wood, or suspend the wax in a solvent? By the way, the first bowl I made was quite thin walled, made from some nicely dried plum that was given to me. Couldn’t have done it without your instruction!
I love the bowl! While you were turning it, I could already see the light thru it at some points. The camera angles really help see what you are doing. Great explanation on using the calipers. Very helpful!!
Hey Kent, You are very talented. That was an amazing job. The bowl turned out beautifully. A man has to know his limitations and right now I am not good enough to make something that thin but maybe at some future point I will be. Excellent work. Yall have a wonderful day.
Thanks so much Allyn. Keep practicing and you will be there. You can do it. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! Happy Turning!
Kent very nice turning. Tool control is smooth and consistent. I have a branch from a cantor tree that was cut earlier this week. It is about 5”, I think I will try to do thin Wall turning. Thanks for another great video.
I have never used a lathe, let alone turned a bowl but I am hoping to find a place a learn one day. I find this so fascinating and soothing to watch (I watch Tommy Silva work the lathe as well). I do have a question: Using “green” wood like this with a fair amount of moisture isn;t the bowl prone to checking and/or cracking (or even warping) as it drys over time? Especially as thin as this one is?
Are you able to do thin wall when twice turning? I assume it's challenging since you won't have the center mass to stabilize the walls during the second turn.
Hi Kent, what a spectacularly beautiful bowl! You truly are an artist. I'll not try to make anything that thin. First have to learn to turn anything decent lol. I prefer using wood that's local to me (western european) like elm, beech oak, walnut, ash, maple (?) and a couple of trees I don't know the English name for. If I should ever attempt turning anything like this, what northewestern European wood would you suggest I use?
Silvia, give yourself time. You can do it. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Hi Kent, I have a question, if the wood is soaking wet how the wood react after sealing the bowel? Btw. your videos are great for learning!! Thanks and happy video making 👊
Hi Kent, great video on turning this thin, translucent bowl. You mentioned using the Danish Oil to help control the drying process. What do you use for final coats?
Not only are you an expert turner, Kent, but you are a superb teacher. You explain what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how the wood will react as a result. I get more out of your videos than anywhere else.
Wow, thank you Zircon! Much appreciated! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Best wood turning channel on TH-cam for people learning to turn.
Thank you, Matthew! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
It’s like a Turner landscape when you look into the bowl. Stunning thin bowl
Thank you kindly! Happy Turning!
For a while I thought you might join us in the funnel club. Great technique!
Jim, OHHHHhh, I'm a member of that club too. I paid my dues awhile back. LOL ;)
Another great video Kent. I'm inspired to go thin!!!
You can do it Rick! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Nice work Kent. Thin walls definitely gets the adrenaline flowing.
Yes indeed, Ronald! Happy Turning!
Very cool! Thank you Kent. This inspired me to turn my thinnest bowl yet. It is 1/8" thick, 9.75" diameter X 1.625" H. My impression of a paper plate.😂
Great turning And lesson Kent.
Glad you enjoyed it Jack. Thanks and Happy Turning!
Kent, this is a beautiful bowl and an excellent piece of work and yes, I'll give it a try and get back to you. Thanks for this video.
Sounds great Josh. Have fun and Happy Turning!
The guy who taught me woodturning used to turn native Oak thin, it would have pinholes throughout the bowl, quite a sight.
Lewis, that's so cool. Oak has medullary rays coming from the pith out that will hold the grain rings together like lace. It's perfect for thin turning. have fun and Happy Turning!
☀️Kent, your videos are incredibly educational
Thank you for sharing 👍🏼
You are very welcome Valter. Happy Turning!
Another great lesson, and a beautiful wood bowl. Thanks for sharing, Kent.
Thanks for watching Jim. Happy Turning!
Whaauw, this is a beauty! Thanks again!
Thanks. Glad you like. Happy Turning!
It would be nice to see pictures of it dried and finished at the end
I'll see what I can do for you. Stay tuned and Happy Turning!
Hi Kent..
I make lampshades for old lamps from these thinly turned bowls.
As a result, cold LED light appears much warmer and cozier.
Motte, awesome. They sound fantastic. Keep it up and Happy Turning!
Incredible!
How clever you are!
Very cool, Eucalyptus which Sweet Gum is a species of, also grows in various places of Australia, not sure about other parts of the planet that you didn't already mention. Thanks for sharing Kent, always enjoy your videos.
Thanks for the info Diemen! Happy Turning!
Kent, you mentioned recycled candle wax. Did you melt it onto the wood, or suspend the wax in a solvent?
By the way, the first bowl I made was quite thin walled, made from some nicely dried plum that was given to me. Couldn’t have done it without your instruction!
Fantastic Mike! Well done! As for the wax, I melt it in a old crock pot and dip the blanks. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!
A see through bowl!? Whaaat?!
A nephew leaving comments? Wha? What?!? ;)
I love the bowl! While you were turning it, I could already see the light thru it at some points. The camera angles really help see what you are doing. Great explanation on using the calipers. Very helpful!!
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Cool Denise, so glad this was helpful for you. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Hi I like this see through bowl it is cool
Thank you, Amanda! Happy Turning!
Beautiful 🤩
Thank you! Cheers!
Hey Kent, You are very talented. That was an amazing job. The bowl turned out beautifully. A man has to know his limitations and right now I am not good enough to make something that thin but maybe at some future point I will be. Excellent work. Yall have a wonderful day.
Thanks so much Allyn. Keep practicing and you will be there. You can do it. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! Happy Turning!
Kent very nice turning. Tool control is smooth and consistent. I have a branch from a cantor tree that was cut earlier this week. It is about 5”, I think I will try to do thin Wall turning. Thanks for another great video.
Sounds great Ed. You can do it! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
WOW!!! Thanks!
My pleasure Lewis! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
I have never used a lathe, let alone turned a bowl but I am hoping to find a place a learn one day. I find this so fascinating and soothing to watch (I watch Tommy Silva work the lathe as well).
I do have a question: Using “green” wood like this with a fair amount of moisture isn;t the bowl prone to checking and/or cracking (or even warping) as it drys over time? Especially as thin as this one is?
I love it
👍👍🔥🔥Красивая чаша.
Are you able to do thin wall when twice turning? I assume it's challenging since you won't have the center mass to stabilize the walls during the second turn.
Yes you can! And yes, you are right. You just need to be patient and go slow working down the wall. Have fun and Happy Turning!
Hi Kent, what a spectacularly beautiful bowl! You truly are an artist. I'll not try to make anything that thin. First have to learn to turn anything decent lol. I prefer using wood that's local to me (western european) like elm, beech oak, walnut, ash, maple (?) and a couple of trees I don't know the English name for. If I should ever attempt turning anything like this, what northewestern European wood would you suggest I use?
Silvia, give yourself time. You can do it. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Hi Kent, I have a question, if the wood is soaking wet how the wood react after sealing the bowel? Btw. your videos are great for learning!! Thanks and happy video making 👊
Thank you, Richard. Because this was so thin, this bowl was dry within 48 hrs and the finishing process is like all other bowls. Happy Turning!
Hi Kent, great video on turning this thin, translucent bowl. You mentioned using the Danish Oil to help control the drying process. What do you use for final coats?
More Danish
I have made translucent bowls, not that I wanted it but I made a mistake and needed to make walls even so it turned out like that:)
LOL, I think we've all done that. Unexpected translucent bowls REALLY get the adrenaline flowing. ;) Happy Turning!
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