3 Dangerous Tools - Woodturning Bowls Video

[@RikkPanzera]

Hello Kent, I've been turning for about 8 years and what I realized is that There's always so much to learn. This is one of the most informative videos I've seen. Thanks for your advice and sharing your experience. Cheers, Rikk Panzera

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You are very welcome, Rikk. I'm happy to help. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@haraldfranzon404]

Hi, I'm new to turning and I've been desperately searching for answers to questions concerning safety and basic concepts, and your videos does just that. Really thanks a lot =)

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Welcome aboard, Harald! I have a ton more at www.TurnAWoodBowl.com check it out. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@j.w.3345]

Hi Kent, I've been building early America furniture for 40 years, but I don't really know much about turning. Having just purchased a nice lathe (finally) I'm looking forward to enjoying the art of turning in my retirement years. Thank you for your wonderful, informative videos! I really learn so much from them. It's one thing to watch someone turn things, but having someone explain things in detail is far more helpful to the novice turner. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It helps keep us rookies safe! Jon from Massachusetts.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Jon, Thank you so much for your kindness. You might also like to check out my online courses where I really go into structured detail to help understand every aspect of turning bowls. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@tomcoker9882]

Now I find a video where I’m told not to smooth the outside of a bowl blank with the spindle roughing gouge! I learned the hard way, bent the tool, sent the blank flying (luckily away from me) and scared the **** out of me, but I haven’t done it again. But your video would have been much better before my learning the hard way method. Thanks and keep them coming. Cheers, Tom

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

I'm glad you weren't hurt! Yeah, this is a dangerous tool that everyone needs to know about. Thanks for sharing!

[@dogsbd]

This is probably your most important video and it should be promoted as such. I was just in the process of looking for bowl turning tools as a complete novice and had I not seen this video I would have ended up with spindle gouges rather than bowl gouges. Thanks.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

So glad this helped Ctrot! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@snobear41]

I got my 1st lathe about 18 months ago, I attempted to turn a bowl with spindle gouge, I keep a broken one as a reminder LOL

[@Mike-mm6jp]

as someone who is gathering stuff to get into this hobby, i appreciate this insight to the difference in tools

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great, you'll want to see the next video coming out Saturday!

[@crescoprotivin]

There's so much to learn and you are a great teacher. But experience is a teacher too. I now have a two piece spindle bowl gouge to show for it and some missing skin which a band aid fixed.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yikes, be careful. You are right, no better teacher than experience. Take care and Happy Turning!

[@1961rob]

Thanks for great clarity on the subject. I'm new to turning and had heard the advice elsewhere but it was not until watching your video that I properly understood why. Much appreciated!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Awesome, thank you! I'm glad it clicked for you. Happy Turning!

[@brentleygoremusic]

I’m so stoked about finally getting the correct Bowl gouges … 1/4 3/8 and 5/8s

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Fantastic Brently! Enjoy and Happy Turning!

[@joelprestonsmith]

I probably would have made all these mistakes if I hadn't watched this. Just getting started with woodturning. I've seen maybe 15 or so videos, but no one has mentioned the problems those tools would cause with side-turned bowls. Really excellent video, both for the content and the production values. Subscribed.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks Joel, much appreciated. Happy Turning!

[@thomasmoak9104]

Good stuff

[@ewayne1527]

Great video. I’ve never had anyone explain the different tools that clearly.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you and Happy Turning!

[@paulschraith2578]

Stunningly important information! Thank you for putting this video out there for all of us “beginner/ novice” lathe enthusiasts. Hard to believe this isn’t highlighted on tool packaging . I don’t think this is “common knowledge“ for many people. Glad I saw this BEFORE I created a story to tell, or worse, an injury that could be life changing!

[@johndelittle1281]

I am just loving your videos. They are clear, simple and very informative. Well done Kent.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly, John! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@ZebraMachines]

This is really important information to know about turning. Knowing grain,direction and the appropriate tool is critical. You explain this quite clearly! Thank you!

[@paddlefaster]

When I first taught myself how to turn bowls I had no clue what I was doing and no directions. Had an old Craftsman lathe and what I now know are spindle turning tools LOL. I snapped every tool you just mentioned plus the tool rest before I asked the guys at Woodcraft what I should be using. That started my collection of sorby Bowl gouges.

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

Great video. Thank you for the thorough explanation on proper use of each tool. That is so very helpfull.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful John! Happy Turning!

[@mikeholland4577]

Absolutely the best safety video on wood turning I have seen. Thank you!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Mike! Happy Turning!

[@masterlordking]

thanks for the info im new to turning and thats exactly what I was doing with the spindle gouge on end grain, nobody ever told me ,,now I know

[@bobh5616]

Very well explained and very useful information. Thanks

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful Bob! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@szabolcsbiro166]

This video is essential, if your safety is important for You. Great advices and hints. Thank You!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks and yes, safety IS important. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@charlesdowrick2075]

Thank you for the VALUEABLE lesson.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Turning!

[@Saltanredpepper]

Thanks for the clarification of the tools. I just found your channel and I'm glad I did

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful David (Cindy)! Welcome and Happy Turning!

[@derekcarter1894]

Hello from Ireland, Kent! I've been turning a while and been really happy with spindle work, making vases and other items to a decent skill level. I've managed to do a couple of bowls but always struggled with understanding grain orientation and just kind of muddled through to get decent results. I've watched lots of your videos and, even though I'd seen you talk about grain and tool selection and even your toilet roll comparison, it just didn't click until this video. I sharpened my bowl gouge - LEFT MY ROUGHING GOUGE ASIDE - went out with a new understanding and turned out the deepest and best bowl I've managed yet. Thanks so much!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Derek, going out with a new understanding is the best, right?! ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@jonbrowning7340]

This is a great video that I wish I saw a few days ago. I am new to turning and have been using strictly spindle tools (because I didn't know there was a difference). I actually had one of my gouges snap at the exact spot you mentioned, right above the handle. Not a fun time. Great video.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

So glad this helped solved the issue. At least you know what happened now. Be safe and Happy Turning!

[@danielmierop662]

Thank you! Very timely safety information.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You're welcome! Happy Turning!

[@loucinci3922]

Useful information. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Very welcome!

[@mike02719]

Thanks for the great tutorial. One can never get enough safety instruction.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You bet. Happy Turning!

[@vivibances]

Hello,thank you so much for your video I find it very important, my husband and I are about to buy one lathe, and it was really a valuable information, very professional and amazing video.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly, Viviana! Have fun and enjoy that new lathe. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@jarmstrong2843]

Oh brother, I remember using the parting tool incorrectly!!! 😱Glad I watched this as a good reminder! Thanks, Kent!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You bet! Happy Turning!

[@wendyheller8390]

I cant believe my luck finding your KZbin channel to offer concise nuggets of knowledge, saving me from epic failures. Cheers, Professor!😁

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Welcome aboard! Happy Turning!

[@ArtyFartyBum]

thanks for the video. great presentation and information

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy Turning!

[@hasanalsaffar8386]

Very important useful safety advice, much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Hasan! Happy Turning!

[@KunsthandwerkBenner]

Well explained. Especially the part with the roughing gouge.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks!

[@wyattfoster1253]

Thank you for everything you say and do in these videos. I learn a lot from them and you

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You are so welcome, Wyatt. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@talegunner4414]

I have learned so much in one of your videos. Thank you!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Douglas! Happy Turning!

[@gregoryannicchiarico3570]

I'm actually going to be taking a wood bowl turning class and this was a great primer. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Wonderful! You might want to check this out too. www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/turn Happy Turning!

[@bluebow68]

Thank you so much for your informative videos..I'm learning a lot..Thank you,and greetings fro the U.K.

[@KweAK47]

love your videos sir, very informative. been turning for about 2 or 3 years now but just getting into turning small bowls now. only have 2 bowl gouges right now, saving up for scrapers. your videos are super helpful, so far I've turned 3 funnels and about 4 successful bowls. always learn something from your videos! thanks for all you do

[@richardtosti2645]

Very good info Kent. Really appreciate videos like this. Reminds me to keep learning and refresh lessons from the past. TY/

[@peddoctex]

Thanks Kent. I hadn’t found your channel/videos when I started 3.5 months ago and tried a spindle roughing gouge on a bowl blank, the piece that went flying is SOMEWHERE in my shop, luckily didn’t hit me or my young son who was cleaning a spot in the shop. I have learned a lot about do’s and don’t s from watching

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Whoa! I'm so glad you didn't get hurt. Take care and happy turning!

[@Sig.Valter]

Thank you! Gone through all kind of dangerous situations and made my experience on a lot of mistakes Why did I not see this video before… 😩

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

;) So glad you've seen it now. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Subscribed because your videos are vital for us beginners. Appreciate the work and the wisdom.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Awesome, thank you! Happy Turning!

[@ValioMadre7]

My 1'' Robert Sorby skew became a projectile, and is still stuck to my log cabin's beam. I think it lodged itself about 2 inches deep. After this close call, I always get my wife to do all the dangerous stuff.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yikes! Better the beam than you. ;)

[@Techumsa]

Did you name the skew Excalibur? Ask your wife to make a video on dangerous wood turning.

[@Aud1b1e1nc1s1on]

@@Techumsa😂😂😂😂

[@sprintman62]

As a newcomer to woodturning, this is invaluable information. Many thanks

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Welcome and Happy Turning!

[@johnmcallister9678]

Thanks for your videos. I wish I had seen this before snapping one, and bending some of my spindle tools.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, John. Yikes. Snapped in half is not good. Hope you are ok. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@danielpg121]

Great video! Im a new turner an I learned a lot . The grain part was really informative for me , the toilet paper example made perfect sense. And of course what tools not to use . Thank you again for your time making this video.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you enjoyed it! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@johnwilliam782]

very useful info very clear easy to understand even for someone that knows nothing about this

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, John! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@johnwilliam782]

your welcome

[@melvyndickson3074]

Very useful information for me, on my 4th bowl.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great to hear!

[@ryanbusch4015]

i can confirm the spindle roughing gouge, did that as a new turner. on bowls broke one, another ground swept back bent the shank where it meets the handle at least 30 degrees. spindle gouges are so common second hand. and now knowing what i know now. don't be like me and learn the hard way. now i almost exclusively use a quality bowl gouge, two sizes. and a custom made mortise scraper i think it would be called since i prefer mortise over tenon. (most of the time) thanks for the informational videos, turning in general seems like a growing community of great, patient and supportive people.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks for sharing! Yes, turners are a good people…usually! Happy Turning!

[@glen3257]

awesome video thank you sir.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Glen! Happy Turning!

[@shanenmannies3782]

Awesome video Thank you 😊

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

So nice of you. Thanks and Happy Turning!

[@topguncg47]

Really learned a lot did not know about some of the not to use tools thx.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great, thanks! Happy Turning!

[@jackburton6085]

Thank you for this... I’ve made all three mistakes, I’m a noob, luckily I didn’t get hurt bad, the worst was using the parting tool incorrectly, it did exactly as you said and dragged the tool - and my hand - into the bowl and rest. Not good. But I learned. :)

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

I'm glad nothing serious happened. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@edmorse3529]

Excellent video!!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks, Ed!

[@dustycornerscalgary2208]

Thanks for the explanations it will help some new turners stay safe and us old guys nodding in agreement , while thinking back on how we learned these lessons lol

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Well said!

[@johnwheeler3650]

Very good advice.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks and Happy Turning!

[@pjseiber2774]

Great video, very informative.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you and Happy Turning!

[@anonony9081]

I wondered why I had so much trouble using the parting tool on my bowls... I thought it was sharpening at first and then I changed to a softer wood and it was still hard. Thank you

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Ah, great, now you know. That darn end grain can be brutal! ;) Happy Turning!

[@clarencegreen3071]

Not mentioned here, or maybe I missed it, is the necessity of providing relief for a parting tool. That is, make the cut wider than the tool itself so the sides of the tool do not rub against the sides of the cut.

[@tairly]

Love your toilet paper roll analogy! Great explanation.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

LOL, thanks! I hoped it would help clear up the difference between end and side grain mounted blanks. Thanks for the comment!!! Happy Turning!

[@davidrussell6105]

Thanks Partner, I'm watching Your ever move. You Sir are Awesome and very helpful

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You rock! Thank you! Happy Turning!

[@elijahwilliams7975]

I use a huge bowl gouge well, in my opinion, almost an inch across. It works vary well for most rough work, and if not, I also have carbide and other ones.

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

Really informative and educational. Thanks for putting out this content.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you. My pleasure! Happy Turning!

[@nicholascool8964]

Another helpful video thank you

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

No problem!

[@dtork47]

Always helpful Kent, thanks again.

[@charlesyonk4315]

Good advice.. thank you sir.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Charles!

[@gregpeirce6121]

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. I am guilty! I wish I had been better informed when I got my kit. I have luckily got away with it but scared myself whitless with the roughing gouge - why was I not told it is for spindle work only. I have also been scraping with the parting tool!!! Your videos have been a real eye opener for me so thank you very much, I feel like turning again, this time with a better technique on the bowl gouge, the other gouges can stay the hell away!

[@gwcstudio]

Great explanation!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful, Marcus! Happy Turning!

[@sergioamaralbelotrabalho8831]

Parabéns

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Obrigado

[@EpoxyWood]

Thank you Kent - so much great info for a novice turner like myself. (I have not touched a bowl gouge yet, still practising small spindle projects) 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You can do it. Be patient and enjoy the whole process. Happy Turning!

[@fernandomarques6116]

great info

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@martinnaude3613]

Thank you for the article it was very helpful! I just get confused with all the different tools. I am from SA and we don't get all the information that we need to know about woodturning and we struggle to get the right tools like carbide cutters are not available like overseas. Thanks Martin Naudé.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks for writing, Martin. Check out this article of mine to see what tools you really need to turn a wood bowl turnawoodbowl.com/woodturning-chisels-gouges-scrapers-tools-infographic/

[@humbertoaraica8055]

Thank you verry much,

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You are welcome Humberto! Happy Turning!

[@donaldthomas6896]

Really great video learned a lot Thank You now I know what to use.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@whirledpeas1182]

I snapped a huge skew chisel on a bowl when i first started....slapped my in the stomach and left a welt. Good thing it hit me flat. That was a good learning experience

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. You're super luck to get "slapped" vs speared. Stay safe and Happy Turning!

[@grantliddiard7742]

Thank you mate. Very informative for a rookie like me. Cheers from Down Under.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@martingayle5376]

Great info!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandiekelley8513]

Thank you Loads for this. Safety first.

[@paulnicholas00]

Awesome info

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Paul!

[@im4dabirds]

great advice

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks. Happy Turning!

[@A6Legit]

My spindle roughing gouge actually does great on punky wood

[@DaveTheDrummer]

Novice turner here and at the relevant point in this vid I paused and looked for vids showing the issue and I just watched a video that has scared the living p*ss out of me. I hadn't tried but there's no way I'll ever try to do anything on a bowl with a spindle roughing gouge. Thank you for the lesson.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

LOL! Dave, sorry it took a scary video to plant that idea in your mind, but at least you'll avoid that tool on bowls now. LOL All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@stephenmowbray.7165]

Thanks 😊 Kent, another informative vidieo, I’m just starting to turn wood and I find every thing you explain is very helpful.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad to hear it Thank you!

[@Sinestro6123]

I didn’t know this , I will stop using the bull gouge for bowls. I am a novice in turning, although I am a master blacksmith/welder I see a lot of similarities. Thank you

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sounds good Tom. Yes, spindle for spindle and bowl gouge for bowls. Happy Turning!

[@AriPardan1201]

perfect project, greetings for you, I'm from Indonesia🇮🇩 working on the woodturning project

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Best of luck!

[@stevenhansen8641]

Thanks Kent 👍👍

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You are very welcome

[@oscara8111]

Thank you, you are a legend.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, much appreciated. Thank you and Happy Turning!

[@kurtc021914]

Thank you ! 🙏

[@simonmetz8587]

Great content for new turners. I’m mid level turner and was concerned with your video on coring out a bowl with homemade tool and no additional support. While the coring tools are expensive, they provide tons of support

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Totally understand! Thanks!

[@Jimmysden]

Thankyou

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You’re welcome 😊

[@terrrywilliams3617]

Hey Kent, I’m new to your channel and just a novice turner. Thank you for the all the good information and clearing up a few questions. The one tool which scares the heck out of me is the skew. If you have a video on how to use it I’d love to see it. If not could you please put one out so I can understand how and when to use one. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks for asking. The skew has no business around a bowl turning. Perhaps it can be used to shape a tenon or mortise, but that would be the limit. So, if you're scared of the skew, just get rid of it. ;)

[@clarencegreen3071]

Agreed. Incising a fine line on a spindle with the long point of a skew is the only operation I can think of that cannot be done with less risk with another tool. Even the traditional planing cut on a spindle can be done just as efficiently and with more control by 'shear scraping' with the wing of a bowl gouge or a dedicated scraper used in the shear-scraping mode. There is no glory in using a skew when another tool will do the same job with less risk.

[@diydarkmatter]

there are more then three you forgot the skew and round nose scraper . i like using a mortise instead of a tenon i use the skew to get the dove tail on the inside of the mortise . to each there own i guess . i know a tenon is stronger in some cases but i like a mortise better and you dont have to remove it if you dont want to . all the tools can be dangerous but your info is spot on about the shaft having to be solid and strong .

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes, there are more dangerous tools. This video I focused on three. Be safe out there!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Excellent video, Kent!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly!

[@MovingTargetOne]

5:35 that is a glorious shot, so satisfying to watch lol

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks! Happy Turning!

[@thetechnician832]

This was helpful. Do you have any vids on turning your first bowl? Thanks

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes I have. If you want to jumpstart your skills go here www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/turn All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@rg3291]

Great video! Learned a lot!! Could benefit from a close up of the correct tools thiugh

[@mickbanks68]

The Bowl Gouge is the go to tool... GOt it :)

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Roger that! Much agreed! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@jamescarter8813]

you need to watch Richard Raffin's How to turn a basic bowl, He uses a spindle gouge to turn the outside of the bowl. Properly used the spindle gouge is perfect for that.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

I've watched Richard, in person. After a few thousand bowls you could probably turn a bowl with a chef's knife too. However, a knife, like a spindle gouge on a side-grain bowl is dangerous and not safe. Richard Raffin is an extraordinary turner, us mere mortals need to work up to his abilities.

[@freshcut6952]

Great information I’m learning a lot from your videos and Thanks for the email links to tenon turning and connecting to the chuck Thanks

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad to hear it!

[@woodbutcherjc]

I'm knew to wood turning so I'm for sure going to listen to you. I have a roughing gouge from Carter & Sons. It looks pretty stout at the tang. Have you seen it and what do you think?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Good question. I have not seen that one, but a "bowl" roughing gouge has no size change into the handle. The full shape of the cutting portion goes down into the handle. If the steel tapers and reduces before entering the handle, its a "spindle" roughing gouge. Hope that helps. Happy Turning!

[@NGildred]

Great video I assume the same is true for beading and detailing gouges? These should only be used when spindle turning not end to side bowl turning?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes, absolutely, good point. Thank you for writing and sharing! Happy Turning!