#28 Woodturning a Spalted Pecan Economy Bowl Part 2

[@antcanam]

Another pretty piece Stephen - and another lesson for me in reclaiming a piece when the inner diameter exceeds the outer diameter. Your donation of this bowl to the fundraiser was a lovely gesture. Thank you for posting this video.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed this video. There had been too much work done to just give up. Back up and punt, Right? This bowl "helped" pay for a vacation for a family with a terminally ill six year old girl. Well worth the work. Thank you for commenting.

[@LoneWolf-yp2mo]

You have become my favorite turner !! You have fun and make it fun to learn from you ! Thank you so much !! You have NO idea how much incentive you give me to get back on that lathe and turn some more !! God Bless Steven !! I'll be looking forward to your next video !!

[@geofo60]

Bowl turned out beautifully & you're a real joy to watch. Your optimism always shines through even in the face of adversity & you're a real inspiration. I hope one day to be as competent. Thank you for sharing sir. Regards from England ........ Geof

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Geof, I really appreciate your thoughtful compliments. I enjoy these projects and sharing them with others who can appreciate the work involved. Thanks again for supporting my channel. I hope I can keep you interested.

[@tomsaltus3602]

your videos are some of the best iv seen very good job explaining what you are doing and why. You have helped me a lot thank you for what you do

[@jimholladay2383]

Stephen, it turned out beautifully. Haven't built a vacuum chuck yet but the time is approaching. Really enjoy and appreciate your videos!

[@StephenOgle]

Jim, I appreciate comments from people like you and they inspire me to continue making these videos. I'm really glad you enjoyed this one. It was a good challenge.

[@earlrumble1692]

Thanks for the finish-up! I always learn from watching and you did a outstanding job with this project.

[@StephenOgle]

Appreciate your comments Earl and glad you enjoyed the video. Thought I would never get it up and running. Problems with the upload. Oh well, thanks for your support.

[@keithharnack8825]

I am learning so much from you and the others. Knowledge leads to confidence. I actually finished my FIRST small little bowl the other day (Plum). Thank you so much for the awsome videos and that bowl is absolutely beautiful.

[@StephenOgle]

Kieth, you are the reason I do these videos. I was in the same boat 5 years ago. People on you tube really helped me tremendously and now I just want to give a little back, you know? Hey, Plum is a beautiful wood and I love to turn it. Very nice contrast between the brown and white woods. Thank you for commenting and I hope you will continue to watch and enjoy my videos.

[@simonkirk2217]

One word....beautiful.. and really well thought out and well explained, thanks Stephen.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Simon for your thoughtful compliments on this piece and the video. I hope you will continue to enjoy them. I appreciate your support of my channel.

[@MikeWaldt]

An excellent final part Stephen, and a beautiful bowl in the end. I am inspired by your casual reaction to going through the bottom! A great save, and a better looking bowl as a result. Great job my friend. Economy bowls for the win I think. Take care Mike

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you for your thoughtful comments, It really means a lot coming from a master wood turner. Oh, yeah, I sharpened my bandsaw blade today, took almost an hour, but WOW! does that thing cut. I never thought they were so dull from the factory. Anyway just thought you would like to know. Thank you Mike for commenting on my channel.

[@MikeWaldt]

Stephen Ogle Happy to hear that your pleased with the sharpening tip Stephen. Cheers Mike

[@SteveSam66]

Stephen, I learned a lot from this video series. I like the way you went about fixing the bottom of the bowl. Most would have been devastated after all the work that went into it. Most would have edited that portion out of the video. You were able to overcome the issue and turn out a awesome looking bowl. Great project

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks again, glad you enjoyed part 2. Yeah, well "That which does not kill us makes us stronger" right? A couple of years ago the bowl would have been heating my shop, but you learn a lot of patience when woodturning. Thanks again for your comments.

[@fredgraber9385]

Stephen, another great video and as always, a very nice finished piece. I've seen this done, but you've inspired me to give this a shot. Very well demonstrated and explained. I sincerely thank you for sharing. Fred

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Fred for commenting. Glad to be of service. If you don't mind, I would like to see a pic of your project when you finish. Thanks for supporting my channel.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Great piece, Stephen. I've seen quite a few economy bowls and this is far and away my favorite! Inspirational indeed. Billy B.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Billy for the very humbling compliment on this piece. I am really glad you like it. This bowl was donated and raffled for charity and brought over $300.00 to a 12 years old cancer patient. Thank you sir for your support.

[@jlf1430]

Steven, Another great video. Thank you for passing along your knowledge. I was very impressed with your vacuum chuck. Thank you again. Jack

[@StephenOgle]

J Fenter Thank you Jack for commenting. This was my first real use of my vacuum chuck and it ended up saving a project. Using the shop vac was the key due to the volume they try to pull it was able to overcome the "leak" that accidentally developed. I have used it many times since and have had no problems with it. Thank you for supporting my channel.

[@HarryWatts65]

An excellent final part Stephen, Very nice piece of wood and the bawl looks great. the mahogany base looks better than the oak did. very well demonstrated, very easy to follow, Thanks for the great Videos, Regards Harry

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Harry, I appreciate your comments and I am glad you enjoyed the videos. I hope you will enjoy some of my others also. Thank you sir for supporting my channel.

[@scottconstable2352]

Beautiful spalting in the wood, and a nice final look and shape. I like the contrast with the darker foot, and the shape that it gives. I have done a couple of economy bowls where I used the centre of the cut out sections, and found that the foot was always too small. This method works a lot better and I will try it on the next one I do. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Scott for your comments. I used the different foot mainly for the same reason. I really did not want a definite conical shape. Also the small center pieces just did not look that good to me. I'm glad you liked this project. I donated it to a raffle for a young girl with cancer and It brought her over $200.00. That was a good day. Thank you for commenting and supporting my channel.

[@WhackerJoe]

Great project Stephen and a great outcome. It's almost impossible to tell that it's sectioned. Beautiful. PS: Love the walnut base much better!!! Sometimes things happen for a reason.

[@StephenOgle]

I agree Joe, the Oak bottom just didn't have anything interesting to contribute. I like the new foot much better myself. thank you also for the compliments on this piece. This piece was raffled as a fundraiser for a young girl with cancer and we raised $230.00. This really surprised me. Of course the tickets sold for only 5.00 each. I thank you for your compliments and for supporting my channel.

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent job Stephen!! Even though you had a little accident the bowl turned out beautiful!! Very nice spalting and the mahogany also looks great, cheers, Adam

[@StephenOgle]

I appreciate you compliments on the bowl, I really got worried when I actually went through the bottom. Thank you for commenting and supporting my channel.

[@MiguelSancheztornoartesano]

Hello Stephen, This bowl looks gorgeus, and a few nice tips to think about. Thanks for sharing. Take care. Miguel

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Miguel, I always like to hear from you. You are such an exceptional wood turner. Thanks for commenting.

[@framel44]

That's a beautiful bowl Stephen as usual great work.

[@jakegevorgian]

This was well made Stephen. It's a bummer when the base cuts the bowl open, but that was a nice fix you made. I respect you even more now---because you pay so much respect to the wood. Take care man

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Frank, I really appreciate the compilments and your support of my channel.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Jake for these thoughtful comments. I just simply love to see the end results and how beautiful something as simple as wood can be. It is endless. I mean you just can't get tired of it. Every project is something new.

[@allanwright5736]

Thanks Stephen what a great bowl.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Allan for commenting and I am glad you like the piece. It was a really fun project.

[@leonbritton3429]

Awesome as always , top quality gorgeous bowl , thanks for sharing Stephen ..

[@StephenOgle]

+Leon Britton Thank you Leon. Glad you enjoyed this project. Appreciate your comments.

[@chasfield7060]

That is a really nice bowl and very well saved also.

[@StephenOgle]

Good to hear from you again Chas. I'm really glad you liked the bowl. The design opportunity got me thinking for a minute though. I was just surprised it didn't fly off the vacuum chuck. Glad I went with the shop vac instead of the vacuum pump. Thanks again for commenting.

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

well done Stephen thanks for sharing this piece whit us i have put many holes in many a pieces but we learn from them and it makes us better.you just have to laugh at it and carry on like you done keep up the good work All the best Robbie

[@StephenOgle]

As always Robbie you are an inspiration. This piece was fun and when I went though the bottom my heart sank, but you can't let it win right. Well thanks again for commenting and supporting my channel.

[@trevsutton8185]

That's a great finish to a great looking bowl Stephen. Glad you kept in the happy little accident and how to improve the piece with you repair!! I think the mahogany base looks better than the oak would have and agree that it does not need the segmented top , looks great the way it is. Thanks for another great video keep up the good work my friend. Trev

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Trev again for commenting and supporting my channel. Comments like yours really make this youtube thing worth the time and effort. I am glad you liked the bowl the way it is. I though I would get some negative comments by not putting the segmented ring on top, but I have to go with my gut and it said "Don't do it". So I didn't and guess what. Not one bad comment (Yet). Thanks again Trev good to hear from you again.

[@havenwoodworking7547]

Great project!! Thanks for the details and inspiration.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir, for commenting and inspiring me to keep doing these videos. Appreciate the support of my channel.

[@grynsnapper]

Hello Stephen This is such a lovely economy bowl. I'm a beginner and I've seen the most of your videos. I love your work - your humor and all your great tips. Keep turning . . . and take care Peder - (it's with a d in the middle, cause I'm from Denmark) ;-)

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Stephen, I know this was a long time ago, but it was a great project. Even your mistake gave opportunity for a nice improvement. Well done!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Doug. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@thomashanson6607]

My hat's off to you for showing the geometry anomaly. . I've yet to make an economy bowl so I can't giggle too much, but I sure want to make one. A nice piece too. Love the vacuum chuck.

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Thomas. I'm glad you enjoyed this project and found it helpful. Thank you for commenting and have a Happy New Year.

[@ernestwhite8513]

Looks like you’ve done a lot more than one economy bowl, Steven. It’ s a keeper 😀

[@BFran89]

As usual, Great stuff...Lots of learning in that piece...Thanks

[@StephenOgle]

Barry Frankel Thank you Barry. glad you enjoyed this project and found it helpful.

[@jimmiller4526]

Great lookin bowl Stephen. Nice save too!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Jim, I'm glad you like the bowl, so does my wife. She confiscated it as soon as I came through the door with it. After all I guess I need to impress her first so I can get more tools. LOL. Thank you for your compliments on my bowl and methods. Also thank you for supporting my channel.

[@robertkutz9540]

hey stephen great bowl also great recovery looks great.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much Robert for you compliments.

[@alansimpson596]

Hello Stephen, A really beautiful bowl and a great learning experience for me. I've been using tung oil for quite some time and find it really brings out the depth of colour in the wood and as you said it cures fairly quickly. As regards the hole appearing in the bottom I've gone through so many times that I should be president of "the hole in the bowl club". The recovery is the important thing. You've got yourself a dedicated follower so I look forward to your next video. Best wishes, Alan

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Alan for your thoughtful comments and I'm really glad you are enjoying my channel. I hope I can keep you coming back. I think I may be your vise president. Then I am in good company. Thanks again for commenting and supporting my channel.

[@kbbacon]

Nice catch! The bowl becomes a funnel and then a bowl again! good vid!!

[@StephenOgle]

LOL!! Never thought of it that way. Maybe I should go into the funnel making business. Ha, I Love it. That was Cool. Well, thanks for the comments. I'm laughing now.

[@kbbacon]

Why not use a paper connection to the face plate. I do and it works great. Just separate with a chisel and your done.

[@StephenOgle]

I have thought about using that method but really did not trust it. Since you suggest it and have tried it I may just give it a go. Oh yeah, I like your rocket stove designs. Very nice.

[@kbbacon]

Thank you! My dad was a master wood worker. He taught woodworking in school. He used blotter paper. I use brown bag paper. ( I'm a master mechanic and rocket stove builder, not a master wood worker)

[@donnabyers]

Economy bowl, but a LOT of work. Great job!

[@StephenOgle]

+Donna Byers Thank you Donna. Glad you enjoyed this project. It was a lot of fun for me also.

[@malcey12]

Steve. Well worth waiting for the second half. Lovely, lovey finish. Shame about the Oak base but we've all done it and it does look better with the Mahogany. Great. Regards, Malc

[@StephenOgle]

Appreciate your comments Malcolm and boy was it a nightmare trying to get youtube to process this video. I actually uploaded it three times before it finally went through. Well I thank you again for supporting my channel.

[@bodiejay2859]

Another great great bowl. ~Kevin

[@bobham5]

Hi, Stephen: The bowl turned out really nice, and I agree that the mahogany base looks better than the oak did. Why did you choose not to use the pecan base disk? I was glad to see the bowl stayed in place throughout the "design opportunity". I have had that happen as well and the bowl has always stayed in place. I would suggest making a variety of different diameter plate chucks for vacuum chucking. I prefer to have the chuck fit inside the bowl opening because it provides some mechanical resistance to side pressure instead of just friction, and it also allows sanding and finishing operations up the side wall and right off the rim without getting in the way. Good work! Bob

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Bob, I really enjoyed this project and would like to thank you personally for all of your help and your very detailed videos. I don't have a good reason for not using the bottom section for the bowl except that where I jointed the edges I had a pretty nasty crack right near the joint. I agree about the vacuum chuck being better up inside the bowl and I experienced it while refinishing the outside. good point. Thank you sir for complimenting my piece. All thanks are to you for your knowledge and willingness to share it. Most respectfully, Your friend Stephen Ogle

[@SkunkTreeCarvings]

im going to make a bowl like this...thanks for the inspiration.

[@StephenOgle]

You are very welcome sir and if you feel like it send my a pic when you get it done. I'd love to see it. Thanks again for commenting.

[@ldg332004]

Awsome project for sure,I would like to try one some day when I have more tools. You said it was a friction polish,but you never mentioned what exactly what it was. (unless I missed it) If I ever tried one of these,I think I would try 45 deg.on the bottom ring,then 40,35 ect. Good job,I enjoy all of your video's.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir, for your comments. I really use several types of homemade friction polishes. This one was 1/3rd Shellac, 1/3rd Tung Oil, and 1/3rd denatured alcohol. Maybe that will help. You must constantly shake it up because the Shellac is way heavier than the Tung oil. This is probably my favorite friction polish because of the nice semi gloss type finish. I hope this helps. I believe I will be experimenting with different angles and just try some different things. Thank you for your suggestions and for all your support of my channel.

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

Lovely job, thanks for posting! I used that wet sanding technique on a beech kitchen worktop (countertop) once, it worked a treat. I used danish oil and those 3 M scotchbrite pads, the result was amazing, the slurry filled any holes left after I'd used the cabinet scrapers, ended up with a marble like velvety texture, very durable and water resistant too. I will definately try it on some turned stuff (newbie woodturner) BTW I went through the bottom of a bowl last week, disapointing, still trying to think of a way to rescue it

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. This method has proven itself to me countless times and always works well. Can you remount the bowl and cut off the bottom. That is what I had to do with this one.

[@nippychippy]

Wow stephen glad it turned out well great recovery with the oak foot the mahogany looks a lot better and the vacuum chuck is ingenious can you do avid on that when you get a cause and when you have tryed in on a few more bowls and keep the good work and the vids Cheers Robert

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Robert for commenting again and supporting my channel. I already have a vid on the vacuum chuck and her is the link. I hope you enjoy the video. #16 Making a Shopmade Vacuum Chuck

[@nippychippy]

Sorry I never looked thanks for that

[@TheJackDakota]

Nice bowl Stephen!

[@StephenOgle]

John Jackson Thank you John. Glad you enjoyed this project hope you will enjoy my next one.

[@americhal]

Buen trabajo y buena inspiración

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Antonio, I really appreciate the compliments and your support of my channel.

[@SkunkTreeCarvings]

my grandfather taught me to sprinkle a tiny bit of salt into the glue joint it will act as an abrasive to stop the joint slipping during clamping/drying....works very well.

[@StephenOgle]

Man, I can say I have never thought of trying that. But I will. Appreciate the advise and supporting of my channel.

[@billy19461]

You can put your shavings in a food blender or a coffee grinder to get them really fine.

[@hernanfernandez5045]

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[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. I am really glad you enjoyed this project.

[@eduardopetters4324]

A beautiful piece, economically as it says in the title, but rich in detail, beyond recovery base. One thing puzzled me, is how the piece does not detach from the plate? Thanks for sharing. Regards Eduardo

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Eduardo for your comments. Glad you enjoyed this video. The vacuum chuck I use is powered by a shop vac. The volume of air moved by this system can compensate slightly for air leaks. It really surprised me that the bowl didn't fly off the lathe, also. Thank you again for commenting and for all your support.

[@fredwienbarg5051]

As a new turner, I really enjoy your videos. Would love to know how you made your vacuum chuck. Thank you.

[@mabsalom1]

Always liked your videos, and they're getting better and better. Showing how you made and fixed the mistakes is one of the best parts - I learned, and that's the best part of the internet. Thanks! My wife thinks I'm watching porn...

[@StephenOgle]

Well I didn't think my videos could ever be classified as Porn, LOL. Oh well, thanks for watching and I'm really glad you enjoy them.

[@mabsalom1]

She can't understand why I'd sit and watch 30 min of some guy working up a piece of wood, so she's convinced I'm switching to the porn tubes when she's not watching. Although I've seen her watching some incredibly boring crafting stuff - maybe she's the one switching the channel...

[@StephenOgle]

Ha, this is funny, cool but funny. Thanks for the comments and supporting my channel.

[@jimschehl8325]

That was awsome to watch. Was that a drywall saw you used on the bottom? The mahogany does look better than the oak. Great job.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Jim for commenting, The saw I used was just a metal hacksaw with a fairly course blade. I really use it a lot for this sort of work. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks again for your support.

[@KorsanVA]

Как всегда здорово !!!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting and supporting my channel.

[@enyafanjt]

Turned out pretty sweet dude. Did you use an amber shellac mixture? Thanks for another great video and leaving in the mistake. Most guys have such an ego they take that part out.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you James for your comments. The shellac is just clear shellac but I have added danish oil to it at 50/50 mixture. I figure that people want to see these mistakes and how they are dealt with, so if I get one I always try to leave it in the video. Who knows it may happen to someone else and they will know what I did about it to help them get started on their repair. Thanks for your comments and supporting my channel.

[@honeybees1970]

Beautiful bowl, great save, love the friction polish finish, is that a home made recipe?If so how is that made? I think the mahogany really accents the piece perfectly. All the best Rob

[@StephenOgle]

Rob, thank you for commenting and asking about my Friction Polish. I make the polish from a 50/50 mixture of Shellac and Danish Oil and cut with a little Denatured Alcohol for a thinner (not much). That's it hope you make some for yourself and let me know how you like it.

[@timothymcswain6235]

Now you can make and show us your Long Worth chuck or I think that's what it's called ,really nice bowl

[@StephenOgle]

timothy mcswain Thank you Timothy. I used a vacuum chuck on this project that I built on youtube. They are simple to make and will give very secure holding power. Here is a link to the build. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omnZqpxrYqyNi9U

[@richardbastian7523]

Stephen Ogle

[@LuizAntonio-mg4xp]

Ótimo trabalho

[@StephenOgle]

Thanks Luiz for commenting. Glad you enjoyed this video.

[@LuizAntonio-mg4xp]

Esta cola que vc usa deve ser muito boa, que tipo de cola é está

[@StephenOgle]

Titebond 2. It is very strong and water resistant.

[@ernestboatwright7172]

Have done the same thing more than once.

[@johnolynyk9097]

hello Stephen. what is the trick to staying on the line when the table is tilted 45 degrees. my 10 " Craftsman wants to wander all over. Goes off the line very easy and when I try to correct it the blade pops out of the bearing guides. using 1/4" blade sawing 7/8" walnut and maple.

[@jimmiller4526]

One quick question. What kept the bowl from hitting the floor when you pierced the foot?

[@StephenOgle]

Well Jim, that is the reason I used a shop vac rather than a vacuum pump. The vacuum pumps have more power as long as they stay sealed, but a shop vac (with a clean filter) can overcome minor seal breakages by sheer volume of air movement. I was actually surprised that it stayed on myself, but I am still new to vacuum chucking. Thank you for your questions and comments.

[@jimmiller4526]

Thanks Stephen...Seems like I learn something every day!

[@WestTexasPrepper1]

Stephen did you cut this economy bowl with your bandsaw at 45 degrees? Thanks

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir. Yes, I cut these at 45 degrees on my bandsaw. 35 to 45 will yield the best results matching the rings together.

[@serenityacres]

What angle is the cut on the bandsaw

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Sandi. Glad you enjoyed this project. I used 45 degrees on the bandsaw to make these cuts. I hope this helps. Take care.

[@ronh9384]

Hello Stephen. I really like your economy bowls videos as well as the others I have watched so far.Do you think I could cut one out using a scroll saw instead of a band saw? I was thinking I could save a lot of time not having to cut each ring in half and save some time with the glue ups. Ron

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ron. Absolutely, you can cut these from a scroll saw. Let me know how it turns out.

[@richardbastian7523]

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