How to Make a Lathe Turned Bowl | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches host Kevin O’Connor the basics of using a lathe and then they turn a bowl together
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Time: 2-3 hours
Cost: $40 and up
Skill Level: Difficult
Tools:
Lathe [bit.ly/2XyxedH]
Bowl gauge [amzn.to/2M1jQcv]
Parting tool [amzn.to/3eq4B9s]
Chisel [amzn.to/3dkrtHn]
Hammer [amzn.to/2ZJk4NQ]
Shopping List:
Wood [thd.co/2ZJ7OwK]
Apron [amzn.to/2M7mmhm]
Vest [amzn.to/2TJ7wSF]
Face shield [amzn.to/3eq783s]
100-150-240 grit sandpaper [amzn.to/3eouk1P]
Danish oil [amzn.to/2yHdHzo]
Wipe on poly [amzn.to/36xOxzG]
Beeswax coating [amzn.to/2XD53tU]
Resources:
Tom used a REVO 12|16 110V lathe [bit.ly/2XyxedH], which is manufactured by Laguna Tools (lagunatools.com/). The tools Tom used to actually turn the bowl can be found at any specialty woodworking store.
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[@kw5371]

Kevin is so lucky he gets to apprentice with Tom on so many projects.

[@Montyfarfer]

I wish Tom was my uncle or neighbor I would hang out with him all the time

[@CFoss09]

Tom said nice job sunny! Lol

[@eugenelayhue1932]

I remember Norm doing all the woodworking in the past with all the regular carpentry and such that Mr. Silva does I find it really special to see him enjoy woodworking projects just as it seems he does his regular work.

[@richarde735]

why would this or any this old house segment get a thumbs down? these guys are the best! I’ve been a fan since the very beginning and what better way to spend an hour on the weekend, then to watch these guys.

[@MechanicalMikesRoadsideRepair]

Love this old house, i just love working with my hands and fixing or making things. I know very little about everything TOH does professionally but going into home stores excites me

[@Ryan74777]

I love how Tom calls Kevin sonny 😂😂

[@kevinremsen5627]

What an awesome process!

[@PsycotikMind]

Never wear ties or loose clothing around a lathe. Learned that from Tool Time.

[@jackdonkey11]

I don't think so Tim.

[@crmcbrideww]

Did Tommy laugh after Kevin said how easy sanding was? Or was that Kevin's nervous laugh?

[@timmorse8146]

Pretty good there sonny! Makes me laugh every time..

[@iamthepeterman54]

Love it!

[@SaltBayGull]

Tom saying the first time he used a lathe was “in high school, 15 or 16” my brain filled in “years ago” instead of “years old”

[@Joshleslie871]

Lol it’s been a few more for Tom

[@OmarGarcia-bi7jq]

😂😂

[@javaTL]

“Not much of a lathe guy” ... builds amazing bowl!

[@jaredn5720]

Can you create a video showing how to create a wooden picture frame? Please include how to find and cut the glass for it

[@Mixwell1983]

Just go on youtube and lookup "how to build a wooden picture frame"

[@Mixwell1983]

I made a shallow change bowl in 8th grade woodshop on a lathe.. I remember carving a shallow groove on the side and using a coat hanger attached to 2 blocks (like a garrote) to burn into the groove for design.
I wonder if my jr high offers woodshop, I am surprised they let us use band saw, routers, jigsaws etc as like 13-14 year olds. This was back in 96-97

[@justinwoods240]

I'm in school we have wood shop but online not so much we haven't used the lathe yet

[@PsycotikMind]

LOL at Kevin's face @ 8:13. With a bit more practice, he'll learn to relax and breath. Gotta love the focus face, though.

[@greencello599]

People give Kevin a lot of flack, but he is the intermediary for us, the viewers. He asks the questions we would ask and actually tries new skills.

[@simonbmr]

Kevin looks like the kid in school that the woodwork teacher only let use glass paper!

[@MisterTwister55]

This is single handedly the most dangerous project I've seen on TOH. Imagine a run of the mill homeowner who has trouble using a wrench do this....

[@ozziesheppard17]

@I’m no expert, but this is how I do it Umm... Have you ever been to high school?

[@sorrygunsathome]

I work with metal lathes and milling machines, i dont really consider wood lathes to be that dangerous in comparison since they are made to be smooth cause they know that you will be using your hands and not a carbide on a tool post

[@Mixwell1983]

We all did fine in 8th grade woodshop using a lathe in 1996 and we were far from pros...
I also wouldnt think a run of the mill homeowner would own a lathe and if they did they would probably be somewhat informed about using a lathe.

[@trinaplue1012]

Good afternoon, I'm in need of help. I have a wardrobe that I would like to turn into an entertainment center, my problem is it has Soss hinges but i would like to use an Accuride system or something like it, so the doors will slide into the cabinet . Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[@WouterZtube]

Kevin, don't forget to breath 😂

[@johnpeterson8253]

Hmm I seem to remember no long sleeves or accessories allowed when using a lathe, first thing you learn lol

[@Wroom90]

Dang it. Good observation. I was told the same, or to cover the sleeves with wearing a thick leather-glove to cover the sleeve. The most important thing with lathes tho I think would be to not wear clothing that doesn't tear easily. Most horror-stories evolving lathe-accidents in this category is when people wear clothing made out of strong textiles.

[@MichaelAuslanderJr]

@ This old House, videos still not showing in subscription boxes

[@figueredoruley8050]

Woodglut has a very large project base.

[@davidgarfinkel7033]

Kevin:The face shield works better when you put it over your face

[@OmarGarcia-bi7jq]

So basically recommend to use a bomb suit just in case 💪

[@Mixwell1983]

Haha Tom looking like he's going to difuse a bomb with that shield and his vest on.. I thought I was the only one who thought that.

[@allandocater6296]

I did it with Woodglut.