Bowl Turning Large Serving - Video

[@joepapalia-xs1ds]

Kent, you are a very talented turner and teacher. I appreciate all the help you have given to me. Thank you.

[@scottj.1649]

Gorgeous Bowl! Well done.

[@GlennLucasWoodTurner]

Looks just like a Dublin Viking Bowl 😊.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Similar I suppose. Thank you for writing and sharing, Glenn! I hope all is well in Ireland! Happy Turning!

[@tielkgate]

Beautiful Bowl Kent. The heartwood really makes it stand out. And that rim bead adds a touch of elegance. Keep producing these amazing tutorials. Your a great teacher. Lowell

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly, Lowell! Happy Turning!

[@qapla]

That is a fine-looking bowl, Kent. I like the heartwood on the bottom. I would love to make a bowl that size, but my lathe is not large enough to make a bowl that size. That small bead on the top really adds to the shape of the bowl. I am currently working on a cauldron-shaped turning with some of my Oak - and this Oak is very hard even though it is still somewhat wet.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sounds like a nice project. Oak can be fantastic for a bowl like that. Enjoy and Happy Turning!

[@loucinci3922]

Hurricane Ian? Terrible storm. However, post hurricane is the best time for blank material. Nice.

[@georgeallen8781]

just discovered your channel, what a joy!

[@peacekeeperprojects]

Love the way you explain what you're doing and more importantly, why you're doing it. Definitely subscribed and interested in some of the courses as well. Commenting to thank you and boost the algo!

[@jeanlong4285]

Wow is right. This bowl is absolutely gorgeous. I love the grain patterns. Thanks for sharing this turning with us Kent.

[@edwinbrockway9106]

The rim bead is a very nice touch. Bravo, a great looking bowl.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Edwin! Cheers!

[@theangrywoodturner9972]

Beautiful..i know that you have lots of blanks but its still hard to see all that wood end up on the ground. I core thick and let them dry. Thanks for all the tips

[@tonysmith3143]

What a nice popcorn 🍿 bowl. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Tony 😋 I think the American Popcorn growers would agree, maybe not doctors. LOL That would be like…50 cups of popcorn??!!!

[@chrisjohnston2449]

Love working on big bowls. 18 inch Chestnut is my widest to date. I do have some big blanks in the drying room just waiting for the right time to start them. I have learned so much watching you turn, and my sharpening skills have improved so much after purchasing your how to course. Best money I have spent on lathe skills. Thank you

[@johnlavarine8155]

Beautiful and functiinal creation!! Very informative and well done.

[@jaeography]

Another great job I really enjoy the narration

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you very much! Happy Turning!

[@cobberpete1]

Beautiful bowl, in shape and grain. I think it is the biggest bowl I have seen you turn.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you very much, Pete! Happy Turning!

[@aarondsalberg]

Very informative!!! Thank you

[@JosephWong-z8s]

Fantastic wood turning demonstration. Thanks.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you very much!

[@dianeberthiaume6025]

Beautiful!

[@jimhiguera1774]

That really turn out beautiful love the bead great turning!

[@lewisgreenway5065]

I looked at the time on the video and couldn't believe it was that long, an interesting project and great result, I never got the chance to turn anything that big no Hickory around these parts either. lol

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@markduggan3451]

That is a stunning bowl. Well worth the effort.

[@ElmerMiller-cr6mj]

Thanks for a great video. The lessons and “watch-outs”along the way are very helpful Thanks again Kent

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

My pleasure, Elmer. Happy Turning!

[@ronwoodturner]

Great video Kent, good work! I need to turn something BIG after watching this.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Hey Ron! Sounds good. Make a big mess! Cleaning the floor with a stall shovel is always rewarding. Happy Turning!

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

That’s a real nice looking bowl, good work

[@alansmith477]

Kent, I just upgraded my lathe to be able to handle 12 blanks and would like to find wood like you are using. Do you ever sell blanks to other turners? Your teaching and lots of practice has helped me be a better turner thank you

[@MASI_forging]

Fantastic work 😃😃

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@charlesnichols1215]

One of my favorite woods for a durable and beautiful bowl. Did I catch a glimpse of you wearing a powered air filtration face mask system. I am interested in getting one and am very interested in your opinion of them.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes you did Charles. More to come on that in a future video. Happy Turning!

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful bowl Kent.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks Jack! 👍

[@keithepstein2812]

Hi Kent. Would you consider giving us a level side view of the placement of your tools while turning. We can see the rotation of the gouge fairly well, but your camera is facing down on the tool rest, which makes it hard to see how deep (or at what angle) you're holding the tool handle. I'm fairly tall, which I think keeps me from holding the gouge at a steep enough angle for a proper sheer scrape. I enjoyed this bowl very much.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

I'll see what I can do Keith. Thank you, and Happy Turning!

[@daveschoffstall4300]

Beautiful bowl. After watching this video You inspired me to get a bowl blank mounted on my lathe today and ready to turn. Wondering what type, brand, of face mask you use while turning? Would appreciate giving me some advice. Thanks

[@StiloFpv]

This one tought me a lot,well Done🤠👍

[@Todd22560]

Nicely done Kent. Todd in NH.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Todd! Happy Turning!

[@richardhaas1989]

I can’t help but think that the bead on the rim will give folks in the years to come a little extra grip when they put a lot into that bowl!

[@christopherharrison6724]

My midi lathe doesn’t have a wheel on the headstock,but then I only have 10’ clearance

[@keithedwards1038]

Fantastic work as always and that’s one really big bowl. I’m still a new turner but this upcoming week I’ll be turning my biggest bowl yet. 11 and 1/2 inches. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Have a fantastic holiday season.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Enjoy the whole process Keith. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@stephendonathan6782]

Beautiful work Kent! To bad you didn't core that out. In my opinion I believe the core would've been more beautiful. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks Stephen 👍

[@DancingFox6]

Would a steady rest help in a form like this one?

[@martinnaude3613]

❤ Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Couple of questions, Kent. When putting in the screws do you pre-drill? I have used hardened screws and drilled them straight in and occasionally a screw will snap either on entry or when removing and that is a real pain to deal with. This happens especially in burled or hard dry wood. Any suggestions? Maybe this can be a whole video.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Good question, Jeff. No pre-drilling with the impact driver. That's why I love it so much. Also because the wood is so wide, there's not a real risk of it splitting. Use a stainless steel Robertson wood screw and it shouldn't break. Happy Turning!

[@easproul]

@@TurnAWoodBowl I have a followup question on that: do you reuse the screws on multiple turnings? I always use good quality wood screws but have had several screw heads break off when installing a face plate. If you reuse, do you have a rule of thumb for when it's time to retire a set of screws?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

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[@dannyfullbright1049]

looks nice

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Danny! Happy Turning!

[@Busterblader13]

Is your 5/8” gouge a 5/8” bar with a 1/2” flute or do you mean the flute is 5/8”?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Buster, yes. In the US we use the shaft size and the flute is usually about 1/8" smaller. Happy Turning!

[@Zardozz_Cognoggin]

How thick was this original blank and what was the final dimensions?

[@dellharrison6865]

Do you make the linseed oil / beeswax finish yourself? I assume you are using boiled linseed oil.

[@That_is_for_me_to_know]

As you move into the bowl is there any advantage in continuing to use the tailstock to support the bowl particularly if using a smaller chuck (3”)?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

At first yes, but the tailstock will be in the way once you get down inside the bowl. Happy Turning!

[@peterjenne3552]

Beautiful bowl kent...how thick was the blank when you started?

[@billthompson9482]

Kent, Why didn't this bowl need to air dry before finishing? Will this lead to cracking?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Bill, we don't need to dry wood to turn. This is about half way between wet and equalized. We cover this greatly in the Tree to Bowl Online Course check it out www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/green Happy Turning!

[@dmaschy599]

[@ericmoorehead1100]

Can you burnish w wood shavings?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Eric, yes you can. Happy Turning!

[@davidbrooks1378]

Another great bowl and instruction. Are you seeing much distortion after final turning ?

[@scottfarnham2717]

Beautiful bowl, Kent!! Keep on turning!

[@nabilchalabi4123]

Great as usual Dear Kent. I have a question about your mask! What is your advice to choose a mask? Thanks a lot