Bowl Gouge Beginner First Use How To Video - Woodturning
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- Bowl Gouge Beginner First Use How To Video
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Learn how to first use the bowl gouge when turning a wood bowl, from how to hold the tool to how it really does the best cutting. This video covers the basic principles behind how the gouge works and how to make a push cut.
The bowl gouge is not like other woodworking gouges and it needs to be handled and treated differently. Learn how the bevel edge is your guide and why angling this tool is so critical.
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I've watched a LOT of spindle and bowl turning videos over the last month. Your explanations have made it "click" for me. Stopping the lathe and the close up shots while you explain are extremely helpful for me. Thank you!
I'm a new turner, and this is the first time I've been exposed to a bowl gouge. Definitely looking forward to trying this!
Sounds great Lonnie. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! Happy Turning!
I've turned a couple bowls, but learning by trying. These are great vid's for us beginners.
Glad you like them! Thank you and Happy Turning!
I’ve ordered my first bowl gouge so I will soon be experimenting the technique you’ve demonstrated here. I believe I got the concept…will soon see
Wonderful Dennis! Be patient and enjoy the whole process. Happy Turning!
I've mainly used carbide tools and enjoy them. But I want to learn the traditional tools. I really enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. One thing I need to do is learn to sharpen the tools. That's a little scary for me, but I know I can learn. Just have to jump in. Thanks a lot!
Gayle, not only can you do it, I'll show you every step. Check out my online Tool Sharpening Course. TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Although I have never turned a piece of wood yet, I find your videos both interesting, informative and inspiring. I'm hoping to get a lathe sometime soon in the future.
Very informative! Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Happy Turning!
I received some bowl gouges for Christmas. So excited! Turned maybe five min and when I say turning it was more like trying. Your videos are always very informative and helpful and this video is what I needed today. I'm a little less scared about trying again. Thanks for all the help.
Wonderful! Glad it helped. Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Thank you so very much for this. I'm a beginner and you are the best teacher I've run across so far. Clear, accurate and the video finally 'showed' me what I needed to see! Thanks again!
Fantastic! Thanks Bruce. If you think this was helpful, check out my courses. TurnAWoodBowl.com/courses All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Great presentation
Thank you!
Just learning and this has helped me understand the important principles for using the bowl gouge correctly! Thank you very much! I am going to watch your entire series!
Thank you kindly, Anne! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Just getting into turning, really enjoyed tour video, very high quality and very informative. I learned alot
Glad you enjoyed it! Happy Turning!
Hello, I have a few questions as a soon to be beginner bowl turner. How do you decide what size bowl gouge to get as a beginner? These things are not a cheap investments--1/4, 3/8, 1/2? Also the different grinds, traditional 45 degree and the Elsworth fingernail- why would you want one over the other? I want to do small bowls and some end grain hollowing ( lidded box's) to start out with. Maybe you have this in you other video? Thanks for video and good explanations.
That looks like a piece of Cedar you are demonstrating on?
Greg,
Good questions. I'd recommend starting with a 1/2" and then add a 5/8" if you can. See all my Bowl Gouge videos in the Bowl Gouge playlist here. There is a ton of info contained within. Also check out my course. www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/courses
All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Kent
Nice , which type of wood can be used for turning??
Yes! 😉
This is one of the best tutorials on bowl gouges I've found. THANKS
You are welcome. Thank you for the high praise!
thanks u have a great way 2 explane things iam going 3 learn how 2 di turning God bless have a good 👍 and godly day cheers 🍻
You're the first wood turner I've seen who can describe and show what "riding the bevel" is in plain English. Super helpful! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, Darrell! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Ditto!!!
I used a bowl gouge in the past, but experience catching occasionally. Your explanation regarding the angle of the bevel with respect to the material really clarified how to avoid that. Thank you!
Just received my Delta Lathe and am anxious to get started. Unfortunately I had to go to town to inspect a few aircraft for a week. Your videos have been a big help. I'd have been sloppy and dealing with catches otherwise. Thank you.
It'll all start coming together soon, I predict. Happy Turning!
i have had problems using a bowl gouge, now that i have seen this video i am ready to go out in my shop and try again. Thank you
I’m thrilled to hear this. All the best to you. Happy turning!
I'm new to turning. I have a lathe and chisels handed down from a family member. I think I have a bowl gouge, but my gougelooks different from the one demonstrated in the video. I took an introduction to turning class that emphasized spindle turning. I found this video to be incredibly helpful. The principles of body control and muscle memory gained through patient practice resonate completely with what I learned from the class. I'm looking forward to exploring your other introductory videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise on this channel.
Welcome Charles! So glad you are here and getting started. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! Enjoy the whole process and keep moving forward no matter what. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
A very clear and practical video that helps overcome concerns about moving from a roughing gouge to a bowl gouge. I found the closeup explanation of angles, tip contact, and whole body movement both valuable and easily grasped. The red line tip is a gem.
I am not sure how many time I have watched this video. This is at least my 3rd or 4th time. It always helps me to think about the fundamentals of turning as I progress into trying more projects. I saw new things today, or at least I was familiar enough with some things that others broke through. thanks.
Glad to hear it's helping Jim. Happy Turning!
Nice video. I dont have a bowl gouge jet. I am still turning between spindels, with a lot of fun. Now i want to hollow out some pieces. What size gouge is the most usefull to start with?
Go for it! My main bowl gouge is a 1/2", which is the outer diameter. The flute is 3/8" wide. All the best to you! Be sure to check out my Tool Sharpening for Bowl Turning eCourse.
Beginning my journey into the realm of bowel turning; to date this the most useful tutorial I've viewed regarding the basic use of the bowel gouge.
Glad it was helpful! Check out my full Bowl Gouge Playlist. th-cam.com/play/PLoJyGhc4_JBELkkEKhRb-05iJ_6U2uKXB.html Happy Turning!
I just bought a used lathe from a lady who has lost her husband. Your instructions is giving me the basic information that I need to get started. I look forward to reviewing the rest of your videos.
I'm inheriting my dad's lathes and tools. They're not here yet and it's driving me crazy to watch Kent's videos because they are so well done and make me want to jump right it to practice. These are informative and well presented. Thank you Kent!
David,
That's awesome. Patience is a virtue…or something like that. LOL I hope you're up and turning soon. Enjoy the whole process. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating!
Happy Turning!
Kent
16:05 been really struggling with catches. This explains everything well and told me exactly what I was doing wrong. I’ve only been turning for a few months so this will help improve my skill level. Thanks!
Fantastic! Thanks for watching. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent
Thank you for this video, I had lost confidence using the bowl gouge as I kept catching (not nice) I’m not there yet but I’m getting better 👍🏻
I have been turning pens and a couple other small items , I’ve wanted to take a class on turning but it never seams to fall on my schedule. A couple months ago I met a fellow that is one of the instructors at our area wood store and he has been going over some of the basics , I watch him turn a bowl and of course it looks super simple.
You can guess the rest of that story
I knew you had to hold the gouge a certain way but I did not understand what it was 100% until I watched this video I’m super excited to go put this new found knowledge into practice. I’ve really become fond of watching your videos your not in a hurry to get through the process as fast as possible and I’ve noticed you repeat key points
Thank you for your time and instructions
Thanks Robert! Guess what? I have classes THAT DO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE. ;) Check them out www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/courses All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I'm new to turning, I have never used a bowl gouge. However, after watching this (and other of your videos), I am looking forward to getting a couple.
Great information here. I saved this video, so I can watch it again.
Thank you so much for your efforts to help the rest of us learn, and or do things properly and safely.
Keep doing what your doing Kent.
Ed,
You can do it. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating!
Happy Turning!
Kent
Bill from the UK. Thanks for the video,I’ve just started wood turning and find your videos very helpful. What bevel angle do you think is best for a learner using the bowl gouge. Thanks.
Bill, Thank you for writing and sharing! I highly recommend the 55° sweptback. Check out my Tool Sharpening (and shaping) online course www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Kent, I must commend you on a patient and detailed video. I will certainly search for more of your educational turning techniques. I just picked up my first lathe for the shop, and was searching for some helpful tips before diving into my first project. This video gave me good solid basic tips I need to be confident in that first endeavor. Kudos to you, and I look forward to learning more from you !
Thanks David. Yes, I have plenty more here and on my website www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/ Dive in and enjoy the learning process. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
very helpful! knowing which edge is doing the cutting has been a mystery to me. Thanks!
You are so welcome! Happy Turning!
Thank you for the video, especially the overhead camera angle showing the tool angle coming in was so helpful. I always struggled with my bowl gouge, I can’t wait to get back on the lathe. Jeff
Jeff, You are welcome. I'm glad this helped and thrilled you're getting back on your lathe. Happy Turning!
How do I know the angle that I should rotate the flute too? In most of the videos I’ve seen, people are constantly changing the rotation of the tool. It would be incredibly helpful if you could make a video about this. Like what you did in 5:56, but just in more detail. Thanks!
In general, especially when starting out, point the flute in the direction of the cut and rotate it to 3 o'clock for a left to right pass, or 9 o'clock for a left to right pass. You don't want to be able to see down into the flute. If you use this principle to start, the gouge will make light, clean, and relatively safe cuts. Happy Turning!
This is my first time turning. I'm learning a lot from you and very excited to take some of your classes!
Wonderful Nabil! Enjoy the whole process! Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Very well explained. Thank you for that. I don't have a bowl gouge just yet but will soon. Absolute beginner when it comes to turning so I'm sure I'll be watching more of your videos👍
Thanks, welcome and Happy Turning!
Coincidentally I just destroyed a small bowl blank and I basically used that gouge like a weapon. Finally I ended up tearing the bottom out. I woke up this morning and found this topic on my TH-cam feed. It must have been providence.
I’m smiling because we’ve all been there. I hope this video helps. Take some pressure off yourself with some waste wood and just practice smooth cutting passes over and over. You’ll get it! All the best to you. Happy turning.
Great video!!! You are a great teacher. Yes have used but not proficient with it. Learning alot from your experience Thank you for your advice and time
Thank you for this video. I've turned a few bowls. I spent this past weekend making 2 bowls. 1 before I watched your gouge videos and 1 after. The 1st one I had catches & grain tearout, like my few previous bowls. The second bowl, after watching your videos, went much smoother. I made the bowl look how I wanted it to, rather than just going thinner until I got all of the gouges from catches out.
Awesome, Glad I could help! Thank you for sharing! Happy Turning!
I started off using carbide turning tools, but now I’m retired I want to learn proper technique with the normal tools, so am going to watch all your instructional videos. You explain quite clearly and am enjoying the videos, thanks. Liked and subscribed
Thank you, Bartman for joining. If you want to get going quickly, check out my Bowl Gouge Mastery and Tool Sharpening courses www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/shop I think you will be amazed how fast these will help you grow your skills. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent
I'm very new to this, just got my first lathe and have used it only 5-6 times. I started with carbides because I heard they require less learning curve and don't need to be sharpened. I just got a little set of HSS tools to try out and see if it's worth buying a sharpening system. Turns out, even new tools have to be sharpened? Is this true? Can I get away with using a bowl gouge right out of the box?
Jamie, great question. Traditional gouges do require sharpening and this does discourage many. However, bowl gouges "slice" end-grain fibers, while scrapers tear end-grain fibers. Once you get started with gouges you will see the extra effort of sharpening is a small trade-off for the quality finish they produce. Check out my Tool Sharpening (and Shaping) course www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I tried using a bowl gouge for the first time this morning. Your video explains why I had a miserable time doing it!
Glad I could help! BTW, we all did that at first. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Well done sir, I am new to learning and I have benefited from your explanation in this video
and I would like to learn more, are there other ways or just continue like this?
Thank you sir.
Keep watching all my bowl gouge videos in the playlist, there is a ton of info there. Also, consider my online turning course TurnAWoodBowl.com/turn All the best to you and Happy Turning!
@@TurnAWoodBowl I appreciate your help
I've watched hundreds of videos on turning. .... But very few show close up of the tool and tool angle... Thanks for doing this ... Very helpful showing the close up !!!!
Glad to help Frye. Happy Turning!
I’m 70 years old, a former marine engineering fitter. I was introduced to wood turning at school at about twelve years old. Never did turning again till my 50 s when I needed to turn a bobbin to fit into a flexible flue liner I had to fit. Bought the cheapest lathe with the cheapest tools and without tuition made the bobbin. Live in the middle of nowhere ( by north east Englands standards), far from tuition and wasn’t using internet at the time. Went on to dabble with turning occasionally with some pleasant results. Eventually, 3 years ago got a small but well made lathe and a set of much better tools. Managed some really nice pieces but only with great difficulty and a lot of time. Seldom produced long shavings. Frequently had snatches, and many frustrations. Access to lots of sycamore and yew encouraged me to persevere. I made little progress. Even buying a high quality, cryogenic gouge made only a little difference.
This video has dealt with all the fundamentals of using a bowl gouge. Plain speech, clear pronunciation, no one trying to be a comedian, no irritating background music, no superfluous nonsense full of Americanisms. just plain, simple, straightforward speech and detail with common sense as well as a high quality video. I’ve watched numerous others but none deal with the elementary essentials like this video. It really is one of the very best wood turning videos I’ve ever watched . You not only possess the skills and experience but you also have first class communication skills. If it wasn’t 02.08 hours here. I’d go into my garage and practice what I’ve just watched. With most other videos I want to stop them and ask questions. With this one I just want to get in with it. There are two elements to learning: a learner must UNDERSTAND and REMEMBER. One without the other is useless. It’s is the skill of a communicator to impart knowledge in that way . You just did it for me. Thank you so much. The outstanding English, woodworking teacher Paul Sellers is surely one of the world’s finest teachers and a gentleman. His numerous videos are remarkable. I think I’ve just discovered the wood turning equivalent. Thank you so much
Andy, thank you so kindly for taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm honored to have been able to communicate these rather mundane, yet important lessons in a way that connects with you. I hope you find peace and happy long shavings in your near future. You have YEW, you must keep turning. I've seen yew turnings and they are lovely. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I've been turning for about 3 months, and fully understand what NOT to do as I found i'm doing everything incorrectly or should I say uninformed. I now understand how to AVOID the ring marks, chatter and basic understanding of the angles involved Thanks for the lesson and can't wait to turn my next bowl!!
sharing your knowledge has improved my turning. Thanks
Tried to turn a piece of cherry and stopped rather than do more damage. I will practice on pine for a while now. Going to Lowes to get some 2x4 and 2x6 untreated to practice with my new Jet 1221. You have mentioned your E courses. How do I find and access?
Sounds like a great plan Steve. My courses are on my website at www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/shop All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thank you for a nice video. I used to turn a lot about 35 years ago, and had about 2000$ worth of ecupment, but then the Co I was turning at sold their lath, moved to a new building, and I could not buy it with a child on the way, and an apartment situation. So now I'm trying to get back into it . Thanks for the help.
Best of luck to you. Where there's a will, there's a way. Happy Turning!
I am brand new to turning. I don’t own a bull gouge yet, all I have are a few basic tools. Conventional and carbide. Turning is a goal of mine and bowls are at the top of my bucket list.
I enjoyed your video and look forward to watching more.
Don
Welcome aboard Don! Enjoy the whole process and be patient with yourself. Happy Turning!
What a concept! Teaching woodturning by showing! Not showing what a great Woodturner like me can do. Thank you!
LOL. Glad you enjoy Victor! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Good morning Kent. Thank you for all the useful advice you provide. Would it be possible if you gave a short presentation on the pros and cons of BOTTOM BOWL GOUGES? I had a chance of using one and I was very impressed. Any ideas where I could get one? Thank you so much
Sure, I'd be happy to. Here you go th-cam.com/video/OvMUViCcSjc/w-d-xo.html Happy Turning!
I’m just starting out turning wood. This video contains valuable information. What is the speed range to round out a blank vs turning a bowl? I’ve been told 1500 & 3000 RPM.
Great question! Much slower, don't exceed 1000 rpm. Watch this video th-cam.com/video/qkAwPg-fPN8/w-d-xo.html Happy Turning! Kent
I have finally gotten a 3/8" bowl gouge, and this video really helped! What I qould like to see is the honing/sharpening video.
Glad it helped Moose. Check out my Tool Sharpening (and shaping) Online Course
www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Hi Kent,
I have been watching your TH-cam’s from my hospital bed for over a month! My name is Gayle & I’m from Queensland Australia.
A couple of months ago I made my first bowel that ‘turned’ out pretty well though i’m under no allusion that I know what I’m doing!
Santa has bought me a wood lathe & some chisel’s, thus the binge watching.
I have watched a lot of your beginning videos… but what should I start with first??
Love your videos…. Gayle B
Gayle,
I hope you are feeling better and will soon be able to turn again.
Great question. I highly recommend learning to sharpening the bowl gouge properly. That will set you up for full success. A dull tool is nothing but frustrations waiting to happen. Check out my Tool Sharpening Course at TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp
Get Better Soon and Happy Turning!
Kent
That was a truly first class tutorial and not a usual ' look at what I can do' video like so many on YT.
As a total beginner (even at my old age) that was beneficial beyond all. Thank you. Off to your website now.
Glad it was helpful! Happy Turning!
Really enjoy your videos. Haven't turned anything yet but I'm getting close.
One question though - why do you say "acrossed" when it should be "across"? You remind me of my first boss who was born and raised in Canarsie, Brooklyn.....He would say "pacific" all the time when he meant to say "specific". Hahahahahahaha!
Anyways, learning a lot from your videos and really appreciate the time you take to explain everything you do as you're doing it.
Ha! No idea. I'll try to remember that one. ;) Thanks.
Stunning camera work!! Finally SAW what it means, that the bevel should be parallel to the workpiece! Thanks so much! Greetings from Bavaria!
WooHoo to finally seeing! All the best to you and Happy Turning in Bavaria!
9:27 - cutting too quickly. "Vinyl record lines." And I noticed as you were cutting too quickly, how you would stop and then re-engage, leaving an inconsistent surface. I now just discovered what my problem is. Thanks Kent!!! Time to go out, chuck up a few scraps and begin learning to slow it down.
Fantastic Jay! So glad this helped. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
You're an amazing teacher thanks so much - am a total novice and getting frustrated so I need to watch many more. i think you do some courses which I'll definitely do, thanks - I'm going to try my bowl gouge again tomorrow!
Thank you, Kathleen. Yes, I have courses. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thanks for this--I have been struggling with sharpening and tool position. I did buy the sharpening course and that is quite helpful. I'm wondering about the push cut and the concept of downhill or uphill cutting?
Heather, Thank you for writing and sharing! Well, watch this video th-cam.com/video/WRC0NW4R7gA/w-d-xo.html and then be sure to check out the new Bowl Gouge Mastery course. turnawoodbowl.com/mastery I think you will enjoy how fast your skills improve. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
This is my first time seeing how to properly use a bowl gouge,i turned a lot of things bowl's, platter's vases ect but with a carbide scrapper which did a great job. But this idea is far superior to that one and I just bought a larger lathe. The first one would turn 12 inch bowl's but you can never get the maximum and this one is got a overall circumference of 14 inches so I should be able to turn some nice piece's with it. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you for writing and sharing! I think you will enjoy the bowl gouge. Also check out my course, you will learn a lot! www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/mastery All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Received a new 3/8" bowl gouge for Christmas. Used my new Pro Grind Sharpening to make a swept-back grind. Do you suggest removing the burr from inside the flute??
No, it's not necessary. It will be knocked off in the first mile or two of turn (a.k.a. the first few minutes). Happy Turning!
Nossa!!!!!!!!!!!!!.............obrigado por essa explicação e orientação. Comprei um jogo de goivas e ainda não havia conseguido usar de forma correta. Muuuuuito obrigado pela excelente explicação!
Você é muito bem-vindo! Eu sei como pode ser frustrante não entender. Tudo de bom para você! Happy Turning!
Thankyou so much for your videos they are extremely informative but especially this video for us, It really helped us just starting out woodturning to stop the kick backs,couldn't understand why it was happening now we know with your knowledge,thankyou
I'm so glad this was beneficial for you! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Bowl Turning Vedio
New at woodturning and have been frustrated using the bowl gouge-catching many times. Anxious to follow your technique, your teaching points were concise and clear. The only question I had was the speed of your turning wood, it seemed like it should have been a little faster ???? I know the speed does not have to be fast but safe. I complement you on your teaching. Brad
Thank you kindly! Check out my Turning Course www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/turn All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Hi, Kent, really appreciate your videos which are helping enormously to understand and get better with the bowl gouge to name just one. As a newbie I've a long way to go but am loving it and know with your help I'll get better. Could you tell me, please, what causes "chatter" when using the gouge? Does my gouge need sharpening or is it my technique which is at fault? Thanks again and keep them coming.
William, Thank you for writing and sharing! Chatter can be from a number of things. If you are roughing a blank, voids will cause chatter. Rubbing or pushing the bevel into the wood will make chatter. Try lifting the bevel/heal of the gouge just a hair as you cut. That might solve the issue. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
So I purchased a Robert Sorby 1/2 inch fingernail bowl gouge about a month ago was wanting a pinnacle but could not find. Anyhow I am very pleased with the RS. Have not attempted a bowl yet I do have scrap but not really interested in glueing together to practice on so I am still making Handles for tools that need new stock handles which has been a blast. Today I made a mushroom and just for kicks you know I use this for detail and is remarkable upon all other tools such as spindle gouge etc. Thanks Kent for teaching me the bowl gouge Thumbs up man!
Douglas, it is my pleasure. So glad you are enjoying the bowl gouge. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I am new to wood turning and have struggled with making a bowl can’t seem to get it right,trying to learn as I go .Always good to watch your videos. You explain things in a simple manner which is informative and easy to follow. Do you have a video of how to set p the wood blank with the different types of tenons, recess or face plate. As a newbie which would you suggest is the best way to set up. Thank you very much greatly appreciated.
Colin, Thank you, and welcome! Yes, see my "foundational" playlist. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent
Snazzy video. I wood turned in an old job for basics like handles. Bought a lathe after a few drinks at the weekend and aside from finding cracks through to the core on wood I’ve had drying for years, this has probably saved me from a frustrating experience and a bruised ego.
Thanks for sharing. Happy Turning!
I have a question instead of a comment, I’m not using traditional tools yet, I’m using carbide. I can’t seem to stop the tool from chattering. The carbide is new. Any Ideas? I’m currently turning walnut.
Press down more firmly on the tool rest. Happy Turning!
I inherited a beautiful wood lathe. But I have been around and worked with wood my entire life. I want to learn the skill and proper beginners technique. Also I'm 65 and want to be super safe.
You can do it! I'm here to help. Check out my website too. www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/ All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Ah! My first bowl blank was a piece of maple that was quite pricey. I was lucky enough that it cut like butter. But you're right, nothing substitutes for experience.
Great point! Happy Turning!
Newbie wood turner here. Shouldn’t you use a tail stock always? 9mahbe you are not b/c you don’t want to block filming?) Thanks for all of your info - been binge watching!
I try to use it whenever possible. If you have a secure faceplate or chuck connection you can work without the tailstock present. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I am quite new at bowl turning and I try to apply that technique (riding the bevel, double angle) as best as I can. Yet, I recently experienced many catches as I worked in the interior of a quite old, quite dry, spalted piece of wood. What is it that I do not understand? Is it possible it was to dry, to hard to be workable? Even with the sharpest gouge I could manage to get, I had catchs, little nubs of wood were flying out rather than chips and the surface was not getting smooth. As I was getting something acceptable, a little crater was forming again. Even scraping did not give any nice result. I was turning around 1000 RPM and lower. I had to rely on sanding paper to make something acceptable of that medium size bowl, and I abandonned the idea of making the wall thin. By the way, your videos and written documents are just great.
Alain, a solution is on the way. Saturday I will have a new video ALL about turning the bowl interior. Stay Tuned! Happy Turning!
Very good video
I haven’t turned since I was in high school some 50 years ago. I’m looking to get a lathe (Laguna 1216) and a bowl gouge. Any suggestions?
Go for it! It your want to accelerate your learning, check out my online courses at TurnAWoodBowl.com/turn and TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp All the best to you! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
I have been turning pens for a few years now and I go to craft fairs with a friend that makes small chests. I am going to make small boxes on my small Harbor Freight lathe. I have been watching TH-cam videos on "How To" makes bowls. I have just ordered my first bowl gouge and am now learning how to use it. Your video on how to use a bowl gouge is the first one that I have watched. It was easy to understand, thank you.
Thank you, and Welcome! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
New to turning wood.
So yes i have used a bowl gouge. And my biggest issue was the catch. But after watching this. I'm going to relook the whole way of using it correctly. My biggest problem is I want to remove to much to fast.
Fantastic! Happy Turning! Kent
i absolutely love your videos. i have my computer right next to my lathe watching as much as i can. As soon as i struggle with something I know what to watch. Even though I make all my tools myself and my angles are not that great... Just using the basics you teach helps me improve daily. started my first bowl broke t though but thats due to my tools not being great.
Thanks for the videos.
Deon Wessels
South Africa
Thank you kindly Deon! I feel like I'm right there with you! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Wood shop Teacher question here: trying to get lathe work going, but on every video i watch, they are no guards. How can students lathe out the inside properly if they can't move past the guarding?
Hm? Sounds like a question for the insurance company. Guards are going to be in the way of almost all bowl turnings. Staying out of the line of fire is the best method. Honestly, those guard cages will probably ricochet the piece out in any random direction. Left as is, the piece usually comes off in line with the rotation plane. Stay out of the line of fire, keep the rpm under 1,000 for all bowls and the piece will pop off to the floor in the front or back. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I just bought a lathe and of course a bowl gauge. Looking at another tutorial I sharpened the gauge 40/40 and used it as described by a professional wood turner. It scared the life out of me! Catch upon catch. Thank you for showing how to use this gauge in a safe way.
My pleasure. Glad to help. Happy Turning!
Thanks so much Kent. New to turning and excited about watching your instructional videos. WOW!
Thank you, Larry and welcome! Be sure to see my website too www.TurnAWoodBowl.com All the best to you and Happy Turning!
You are a great teacher, i'm okay using the bowl gouge when going across a piece of wood, but having difficulty when digging out a bowl, which video would you recommend watching that would help me with this. Keep up the good videos, I'm learning a lot from you.
Thank you. Here's the video you'll want to watch next th-cam.com/video/wQyiLOuYY5I/w-d-xo.html Happy Turning!
I have never used a bowl gouge. I have been turning with Carbide tools. I started turning pens. Tried making a few bowls (successfully) now want to use traditional tools. I bought a set of Carter and Sons tools.
That is awesome! Yes, they are a very good company. I have one of their 5/8" bowl gouges. Happy Turning!
Just started making bowls. Not used a bowl gouge yet. I’m really enjoying your utube training and will be ordering your tool sharpening course soon. Thanks.
Vernon
Welcome aboard! Get ready for some fun. Enjoy the process and Happy Turning!
Awesome. I have started turning using the bevel as a guide.... I tried to make a swept back like you have there.... but to no avail.... I believe I will have some dead soldiers (bowl gouges) hanging on the wall by the time I have my first bowl. Thanks again.
Are you in my Tool Sharpening course? We cover exactly how to make that tool profile and many others. TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp Happy Turning!
A great video, explaing the essential basics required for a firm foundation in woodturning. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! It's all about getting the basic right to start. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
I have tried using the traditional bowl gouge many times over but just couldn’t catch on. I went out and bought the Wolverine sharpening jig and that didn’t make much of a difference. I got so frustrated I turned to using carbide tip tools and I am able to turn out some very beautiful work that I’m very proud of. I had basically given up on the bowl gouge until I seen this video. The way you explained it ,,, it’s like my brain exploded . Yes with your excellent presentation of the gouge to the wood it was like you turned on the light switch for me. I’m so excited to get back in the garage and try using the bowl gouge again , but have to wait till it warms up here .
I want to thank you for explaining the proper process and getting me excited again to try the traditional tools.
Woohoo! You just helped fill this quiet room with happy laughter! So happy to make your "brain explode" (in a good way). All the best to you! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Great video. In depth and useful. I have tried and failed twice making a bowl. Pretty sure I ruined a spoon in the process. Now I've watched this and seen my mistake I'm ready to try again
You can do it! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Never turned a bowl. Good information. Can't wait to get started. Hopefully Kent has more useful information for me.
Sounds great Dan! Oh do I have information for you! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
This is such a great tutorial. I relatively new to turning and have gotten pretty used to using carbide tip tools. I recently purchased some really nice tools and feel the need to learn how to use them. Trying really hard not to continually fall back to my comfort zone. Thanks for all of the tips.
Glad it was helpful! Keep practicing. You can do it! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Kent,
Never turned anything before but will be using your lesson in bowl gouge very soon. I am alittle impatient but hopefully I can learn this art form as I ready for my retirement in the next few years. Thanks for a great tutorial
Tim
Hope you enjoy Tim! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thanks .. very informative .. I love the way you explain every detail.. BEST videos for a noob.
So nice of you. Thank you and Happy Turning!
Roughed out my first bowl blank recently and am looking forward to trying these techniques. thanks!!
Excellent. Enjoy and have fun! Happy Turning!
I’ve been turning about 2+ years and have always used carbide. I have on order my first set of traditional tools with a sharpening system. I hear all the terminology while watching other turners but your video helps out. Thx
That is awesome! Thanks and All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thanks for the video. Your camera shots and explanations of riding the bevel are very good. I have been turning for the past year and half. I have been using the bowl gouge and have not had a problem on the outside part of the bowl riding the bevel. It is when clearing the interior that I have my catches. When I get 2-3” into the hollowing process that the catches happen even when trying to ride the bevel. Do you have any videos on this part of the hollowing process?
John, Glad it was helpful! Yes check out this video th-cam.com/video/wQyiLOuYY5I/w-d-xo.html Happy Turning!
Do you know what they say .... a little bit of knowledge is dangerous. I am trying back into turning after a long lay off. I know in my head what I want to do but nothing is working right.I can't get that feel back. I guess I am starting all over again. Your videos are helping with things I have forgotten. I like your tip draw a line down the gouge and you should not see it when turning. Thanks.
Yes, take your time. There are tons on muscle memories that you probably need to revive. You can do it! Take small steps and it’ll come back to you. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Just got my crown cryo bowl gouge and I love it, now I just need to keep it sharp.
Thanks for your advice Mike 👍
Sounds great. And yes, sharpness is the best. Happy Turning!
I make toy trucks and have turned the barrel for tankers. I guess i have done about 20 now i want to start doing other stuff on it. I have a full wood shop and have been doing the trucks for about 25 yrs. So its time for a change. Thanks when i get home this weekend ill have to see if i even have the right tools.
Sounds great Dave! Change is always nice. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Hi Kent, I have recently discovered your videos, haven't used the bowl gouge yet but this video is a great illustration of the dynamics of the bowl gouge. I am going to attempt to work on a platter made of scraps to see how I do.
Thank you, Brayton! You can do it. Take your time and enjoy the process. All the best to you and Happy Turning!