Bird Mouth Joinery: An 8-sided ornamental bowl with highly tapered staves

[@naparima734]

Excellent presentation, articulate and with pedagogical skill.

[@MikeyDonna]

I really enjoy your way of instruction, that being slow and concise , nothing being hidden . I too have a small shop , smaller than yours . While I do some larger projects this size are perfect for me and my 81 year old hands !

[@Thelonious2Monk]

Obviously Mr. Henry is not only a skilled carpenter but a good teacher as well (teaching background?) Most other carpentry videos are prepared by amateurs (carpentry? certainly teaching). It is a pleasure to learn from you Mr. Henry!!!

[@glencrandall7051]

I was about to make a mistake but watching this saved me a lot of frustration. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@miamitreasurehunter]

Wow. Your wood working skills are amazing. Thank you for this detailed video. As a beginner, your instructions are so very helpful. Thanks

[@feversol]

Excellent explanation of what would seem to be a complicated process. Thank you.

[@davidhenry32]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ted1792]

I just realized his videos are years old. I assume Mr Henry isn't able to make videos now. I am enjoying all of his videos and plan to try the BMJ router bits soon. Thank you Mr Henry.

[@mitchstavely1]

You are a great inspiration and you also explain the entire process from start to finish with measurements. There are a lot of talented craftsman on KZbin, but they don't like to give the cut measurements for whatever reason. Thanks for ranking above the rest!

[@davidhenry32]

Many thanks for your generous comments, Daniel!

[@aristilus27]

Thanks a lot for sharing David. Beautiful work!

[@davidhenry5234]

Thanks, Cesar! I appreciate the comments!

[@jccapwell]

Another great video. I enjoy your attention to detail. And the math you use to establish the 9 degrees in the compound cut is what I look for. Thank you.

[@karlriley1314]

You haven't made any new videos are you still around?? I like these and would like to see more of your ideas. Your the only one that I've seen that shows this kind of woodworking.

[@davidhenry32]

Thanks for your interest in my videos, Karl! And thanks for your concern; I'm still around, feeling good and getting back into videos right about now.

[@randymajor2000]

Your videos give great detail and you are a master craftsman-. I just received my first bmj bit (8) sided I hope to make a box first. Would never have opened that challenge without your help

[@davidhenry32]

Hi RM! Thanks for the generous comments! I hope that the 8-side BMJ bit is working out for you.

[@ladykenja2700]

BEAUTIFULLY executed & explained. BRAVO ! ! BRAVO ! ! Thanx for sharing.

[@smsgtjohnhenry]

Awesome job. Thank you for sharing.

[@royball7005]

Another great video David. After making your 12 sided bowl, this one has got to go on my project list.

[@davidhenry32]

Thanks, Roy! Let me know how it turns out!

[@justinciallella4724]

Great information, thank you David

[@bijan4727]

Hello Sir. This was an awesome excellent elaborated presentation. I wish you would show the finishing part. Would you please explain how you did it ? I would really appreciate it. Thanks

[@StuffUCanMake]

I just discovered your channel. The products you make and your camera work just blows my mind.

[@mamcrostie]

Very nice bowl, you make it look so easy :)

[@davidhenry32]

Thanks, Mark!

[@jackconklin8365]

I really liked your box with wooden hinge and clasp. My question is what are the angles for the sides and end’s please? Thank you sir.

[@dawnbigwarfe6871]

Nicely detailed video thanks

[@GroundedFlyboy737]

Please explain again why you're doing the tapered staves in the first place?

[@LouAdzima]

Nice work Dave. Glad to see you again.

[@davidhenry32]

Thanks, Lou! I'll probably see you at the SDFWA meeting.

[@Melving40]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, you make beautiful stuff

[@davidhenry5234]

Thanks for your kind words, Melvin!

[@jimclack2214]

To save a little sanding, place a damp cloth on the ridge marks left by the router bit. Then run an iron over the damp cloth. The steam raises the grain and eliminate the marks. Nice project.

[@davidhenry32]

Thanks for the tip, Jim! And for the kind words!

[@mamcrostie]

Good Morning David, I have a question I hope you will help me out with. I have used the 16 side bit to cut my staves, and when I put them together they are not flush on the out side which isn't a problem. But my question is, how do I go about applying glue to all the joints. When I lay them down on my bench I don't have a smooth edge to fix tape to as a clamp. I have had a look at you video list to see if you have a video on the 16 sided bit, but can't see one. Any help you could give me would be great, also I keep looking for any new videos from you. Are you planning on making any more? as I do enjoy watching your videos, they are very educational and easy to understand.

[@rufinotellez9355]

Very good job David I like it so much I got to do this congrats have a good one and merry chritsmas and a happy new year

[@pepper7144]

I have just found your channel LOVE what I am seeing taught. Is there a ratio for side length to side back bevel. You gave the 9 degree for the 4 inch side length. Would it be the same if the length was 5 in or 3 in?

[@davidhenry32]

Hi pepper7144! Thanks for your kind comment! Yes, the taper would be the same since you are simply changing the depth of the bowl when you change the length of the side. I'm not sure what you mean with your other question about ratio; ask me again.

[@pepper7144]

@@davidhenry32 I was asking about the angle changes if the taper was different and the sides longer. Is there a formula to know what angle to adjust the back bevel, the formula is what I am calling a ratio.

[@SoloMickyB]

@@pepper7144 If I understand what you're saying there is NO ratio/formula to work out, click on the link below and you'll see a box David has made where the back is longer than the front but all the angles are the same it's just the lengths of each side that are different. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIO4aJx6o5qgb6s

[@emmanuellevargas7021]

I do have a question I already searched all your videos and I couldn't find a wooden lantern.. can I use some of your info you gave on the mitter saw to build a lantern (( I am very interested in a lantern wide in the bottom and narrow at top can I use the same 9 degrees or maybe less for a 30 centimeters high lantern? I do really appreciate any guidance 😃

[@fiftysomething7199]

Does anyone know of any additional information on this type of joinery? Books or videos thanks for any info

[@romainnelseng3264]

Quite well done and explained, thank you, /romain

[@mwils51]

I pray you are doing well David! Just discovered your channel, but no videos for a long while. God bless!

[@davidhenry32]

Thanks for your good wishes, Mike! New videos coming in 2021!

[@1934superuke]

Mr Henry, that is awesome work. can I ask what you use to clean your glue brushes with? or do you just throw them away after each use? And try as I may I just can't get the bird's mouth bits set right. ready to give up.

[@billreutzel8807]

mr henry just watched the video on the bmj bowl (8 sided) great job thank you

[@davidhenry32]

Thanks, Bill!

[@emilysofiatrujillo7765]

Me acabo de suscribir... lo felicito y le agradezco por compartir tu trabajo tan espectacular.

[@davidhenry32]

Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras y por ver mi video, Diane!

[@skillzman7844]

Nice work look beautiful what is d angle of router bit

[@davidhenry32]

Thanks for your comment! There are no angles to set with the router bit. Just use an 8-side birdmouth router bit with height and depth-of-cut set for the dimensions of your project stock. Good luck with it, if you decide to give the bowl a try!

[@scottjamable]

Very Cool joinery idea! I may even take the rabbit dent out with the water trick then sand. What type of band saw do you have? Is the upper band saw guide stock? Thanks.

[@davidhenry32]

Hi Scott! Thanks for your comments! My band saw is 16" bought from Laguna tools about 20 years back. The guides are ceramic upgrades from Laguna I added about 15 years ago. I believe that Laguna may be offering these guides as original equipment now. They are not as easy to adjust as I would like but I'm happy with them. Good luck with the 8-side bowl; the water trick should be helpful (why didn't I think of that!)

[@emmanuellevargas7021]

Wow even a dumb ass like me can get that done with such a great video thanks a lot I am new at woodworking so I need a lot if help _here in my country we still have hundreds of different trees ( protected) but occasionally some all ones are talking down to protect the young ones so we can enjoy building different things like the one you jest did probably with all the sides made out different woods...luck us jijiji....

[@CarlosAlberto-tg2dn]

parabéns perfeito um dia chego lá grande mestre

[@mikerichards1022]

Dave you are an inspiration!, where can I get lumber choices like you have, most of my area is just big box lumber

[@Putttn]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Does each board get both edges cut with the birds mouth bit?

[@davidhenry5234]

Hi Putttn! Thanks for your nice comment! To answer your question, no. Every stave (board) does not have bird mouth joinery cuts on each edge. Only the untapered staves do; the tapered stave edges are left flat, cut to the compound miter angle described in the video.

[@andrewg5854]

I'd like to know more about that 9 degree cut? I assume that won't hold true depending on the angle of your miter?

[@davidhenry32]

Hi Andrew! Thanks for watching the video. You are correct; the higher the miter angle the bigger the compound angle setting. As a pilot project I did a 39 degree miter bowl and it required a 21 degree compound angle to fit well. This made the bowl quite flat and rather hard to assemble, and I didn't push it any further. Sorry for the delay in replying.

[@daveswoodshop3642]

Another great project, your a inspiration to us all

[@davidhenry32]

Thanks for your supportive comments, Dave! Subscribers like you help keep a guy going!

[@marksmith2611]

Great video thankyou. I'd be very interested in potentially using this technique to make ornamental dovecote roof and standard bmj for the sides. Would it work on something upto 2 feet wide to maybe 4 inches do you think?

[@davidhenry32]

Hi Mark! Sorry for the delay in responding to your kind comment and interesting question. I don't have a clear picture of exactly what you are proposing with the dovecote, but BMJ is very scalable. Opposing pairs of staves in 8-side projects can be narrowed or widened as you wish just so you don't change joint angles. I would be happy to comment in detail if you care to contact me through my website (above, below the video screen.) Good luck!

[@israelclaretisoares5522]

Parabéns belo trabalho, ficou perfeito

[@edycadillo2599]

Que material lo echa ?

[@jeffstubb6116]

Very nice bowl, how much do you get for a bowl like that?

[@davidhenry32]

Thanks for your kind comment, Jeff! I've never attempted to sell one of my bowls so can't say what they might sell for. I would be interested in your thoughts!

[@miguelot51guelot]

boa noite que tipo de fresa esta usando

[@shahabuddinahmad5731]

Warkar helme nice video

[@jorgegaona3041]

Hola otra ves Mr Bird saludos desde Ecuador me gustaria saber el numero de cuchilla para tupi para hacer el cuenco de 8 lados

[@muratduru6885]

Güzel anlatım için teşekkürler. Türkiyeden selamlar

[@davidhenry32]

Nazik sözlerin için teşekkür ederim! Türkiye'de izleyiciden haber almak bir zevk.

[@arnulfoacevedosoto7956]

Amigo me hace el favor de regalarme las medidas de los segmentos

[@jorgegaona3041]

MUY BUEN TRABAJO SALUDOS DESDE ECUADOR

[@davidhenry32]

Muchas gracias, Jorge!

[@DaniloMagalhaes]

Parabéns, você faz um belo trabalho!

[@davidhenry32]

Muito obrigado, Danilo

[@jmtrader2640]

OLA Sr David estou sempre no aguardo de sues video,que são as verdadeiras aulas.(EXCELENTE)OK Seu fan.Ok Que Deus o Abençoe.Tenha um excelente ano.saude.

[@davidhenry32]

Oi Juarez! Mensagens de espectadores como você realmente iluminam meu dia. Muito Obrigado!

[@sergioduartesigaomestre5122]

Muito bom mestre

[@davidhenry32]

Agradeço muito o seu amável comentário!

[@christiandabout1008]

Rv

[@royball7005]

Another great video David. After making your 12 sided bowl, this one has got to go on my project list.