Turning a Huge 24″ Maple Bowl on a 1.5 HP Laugna 18-36 Lathe!

[@andrewmccarn]

I mentioned it in the video but the first half of this video was filmed before my video from two weeks ago where I spent the week improving my turning & coring of larger bowls. Be sure to check it out to see how I go about it now versus in this video, as well as some updates to a few of the tools! You can watch it here (Obviously after you watch this one though 😁) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rombd4aijZepeLs

[@jimneely4527]

Andrew, you have to do what you are passionate about. There are tons of turning only channels on KZbin. I love turning, but I also love making boxes and furniture and carving. If I had to do the same thing all the time, I'd eventually lose my fire. You do you. Thanks for sharing.

[@AntonioLeal-mg6xz]

On your old nova chuck, I don't know if you know this but you can rebuild it like new. Nova has the parts.

[@Audie1234]

You are so humble and very good with telling exactly what you are doing. We'll done❤

[@bobostrowski8832]

Andrew, Its good to see somebody do some turning that their lathe was made for. I've seen too many videos of people that have big lathes (Like a Robust American Beauty) that spend their time turning 6" bowls. Of course there are times where the wood you have dictates a small bowl, but I rarely see any of those turners with the BIG lathes turning BIG wood. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@annlaurie1484]

Beautiful bowl, I look forward to all your videos and really enjoy them. Thanks 😊

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you Ann for the kind compliment!! I always appreciate your comments!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful bowl Andrew. Congrats on the 5K milestone and on the new chuck. Great work.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you!!

[@jpwoodwork]

Congrats on the 5K buddy, id love to see you put out furniture videos too, especially in the cinematic style of videos you put out when you are on the lathe...... Take it easy!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you & I appreciate that! I am hoping I can get one made sooner than later. Already have it all planned out, just need to make the time for it lol

[@jpwoodwork]

@@andrewmccarnawesome! I have sent you a message on Instagram but not sure if it has gone to the request folder or not…. Thought I’d let you know 👍🏻

[@18-tube-wattamp64]

I look forward to your videos and the larger pieces you turn since I am on a similar journey. And thank you for showing the display so I can see your RPM's...! That gives me an idea for the speed I should consider for something that big and massive. I have a 21" cherry platter I'm working on now: keep it up. Hey, one more thing: I would be interested in seeing more of how you move from a log to a blank: a 21" cherry slab is pretty expensive, so I need to figure out how to make my own. Thanks again!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you for the kind words! I typically stay between 300-500 for the majority of the time, sometimes I will get to 600 when cleaning the inside but not too often so hopefully this helps as well! I bet the cherry is beautiful! And I will keep that in mind. I have been wanting to do a video about the log side of things so I that would be something I incorporate into that!

[@nobodysbusiness8791]

Nice bowl, Andrew. It's always a pleasure to watch a new creation being made.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you & I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@joshbrickle834]

Great video as always. I’d love to see you put out some furniture videos.

[@andrewmccarn]

Should hopefully be doing one sooner than later! Ive got it all planned out, just need to film it!

[@barbfilion5646]

Congrats on the 5 k subscribers. Well Andrew you scared me when you said you weren't going to do the big bowls. You have the best big bowls, they grow the trees good there...lol Thanks for the bowl turning and yes on the furniture. Your title gave it away so I wasn't scared for long...lol

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you Barb! Oh no, the big bowls are here to stay; These bigger pieces are one of the main reasons I got into turning! Thank you for the comment & the furniture videos are hopefully coming soon!

[@brendadriver2702]

I really enjoy watching you make these huge bowls. I could never handle the massive chunks to get them on the lathe. Once again, this one doesn’t disappoint! Beautiful grain figuring. As always, can’t wait to see what your future videos bring! Thanks Andrew!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you Brenda! I'll be honest, I can barely handle these chunks myself! lol & thank you for the comment!!

[@peterlecuyer6204]

@@andrewmccarn You can always look at a small electric overhear chain hoist for lifting heavier peices, not too expensive and would save your back.

[@schmfr1950]

Keep on pushing Andrew. I like your channel very much as it is the right and raw version of turning. You could/should make it beyond 100k sooner or later. Tx

[@andrewmccarn]

That would be the dream! lol But I really appreciate the kind words!

[@retrowind]

Congratulations on the 5k bro. I know it’s a passion of yours to create great content and it’s really showing. Beautiful bowl as always, enjoyed seeing the process, even if it’s outdated.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks man, I appreciate the kind comment! Got all these people thinking your nice or something! Little do they know...

[@joeehrlich2898]

Hi Andrew! Another awesome video and also noted about the time and footage reel. Good to know for those who are not regular followers. I think, in my opinion, do you friend. If you want to make furniture make it, film it, do the magic you do and we will follow. I also consider myself a wood worker. I build cabinets, furniture, boards, fishing poles, nets, boats , tables and of course turning! Then I go back and add resin in and do everything all over again. Whatever strikes me and gets my mind racing and juming up in the middle of the night to go figure out a way to do what I envision. Thats the drive and passion that will make you happy first and formost, engaged, which will keep your followers engaged with you. We all can learn from others. You might inspire someone to try something they never thought they could do. Or never thought of before at all. Stay true to yourself, work hard, the rest will fall in place! Us too!! I look forward to the next video!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you Joe for the very thoughtful comment! I am finally getting to a point now where I am able to be less rigid with my work and what I put out. I have always been very strict with myself that I have to stay within this "niche", do this type of work, etc. or else people wont watch, buy, whatever the goal is. But it even stems back to college. I majored in Graphic Design & Marketing and they always emphasized the importance of branding and consistency and I think I went a little too far with that idea and put too many constraints on myself. Years later, I am finally starting to just not worry about it as much. I still am very big on work & style consistency but like you said, I am starting to allow me to just be me and its nice! Again, I really do appreciate the kind words & your comments!!

[@DavidBockel]

The first chuck I ever bought was a One Way Talon (if I had bought a bigger lathe I would've gotten the Stronghold). The guy who sold it to me said it would be the only chuck I would ever need--the screws would never break, the quality of the chuck was A+--it was definitely an investment. I have never turned anything as large as you but my chuck shows no sign of degradation 7 years in (I did invest in some #3 jaws in the last couple of years so I could turn larger bowls on it). I also have a PSI Barracuda chuck--it works great too--I bought the kit so it has 4 different sets of jaws. More economical of a purchase but I still love my One Way. When it gets dirty/gunked up, I take it apart completely, soak over night in DNA and scrub off any residue buildup. Throw some 3:1 oil on it and it's good as new.

[@andrewmccarn]

I was debating between the stronghold and talon but figured with the bigger pieces, the stronghold just made more sense. But from my experience with oneway tools, what the guy told you seems to be the truth. The stronghold is built like a tank and I love the coring system. I think the #3 jaws are a great set of jaws. They are probably the set that I use for 99% of my work, big & small. And thanks for sharing the cleaning tips, thats something I should probably get better at. With my Nova, I could have probably extended its life a little if I would've taken the time to clean like you suggested.

[@iamwad2216]

Once again, a stunning bowl! I love how you are trying and making huge bowls. I have seen hundreds of videos of 12" and under bowls. I love seeing 80-100 pounds spinning. When you turn around 300rpm or less, that is a big boy on the lathe.

[@andrewmccarn]

I appreciate that! The big bowls are definitely something you dont see too much of & I would love to weigh one of the blanks at some point & see how much they weigh. I know some in the past I have really struggled to pick up & sometimes I have needed help lol

[@SilverBack.]

Great video Andrew and the bowl well that needs no introduction , WOW

[@andrewmccarn]

I appreciate that! This bowl is definitely one of my favorites I have turned!

[@joeblow7489]

I’ve got that very chuck with several jaws. I love it! You’ll love it!

[@andrewmccarn]

I have so far! Its been awesome. Im already trying to save up for another body so I can keep another pair of jaws on it lol

[@joeblow7489]

@@andrewmccarn yea, changing jaws isn’t fun but I can do it pretty quick now.

[@FRBPturning]

Man I think that core you took out is bigger than what I can turn on my lathe! I wish I could turn (or even find) logs that big here in Arizona. Nice work!

[@OzfGP35]

Gosh Andrew ur turning & conversation is great 😊 Congrats on the 5k 🎉 l absolutely love ur work 💕 this huge maple bowl is amazing 🥣 & I'm looking forward to seeing some furniture 😄 ur doing great mate 👍🇦🇺

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you Karen, I appreciate that!!

[@royunderwood7514]

Great work and video. I would love to see some furniture projects with some components made on the lathe.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you & I have a few of those planned! One of the first ones I post will be exactly that.

[@markeverson1999]

Glad you didn’t give up on coring. Another bowl or 2 sure beats a pile of shavings.

[@andrewmccarn]

Me too! Its great what taking a step back and sleeping on something can help with!

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice I love watching your videos.

[@andrewmccarn]

I appreciate you watching them!

[@MrAlbatros21]

It will be good to see the furniture you make as well as the bowls you turn.

[@andrewmccarn]

Hopefully here soon there will be some furniture videos to share!

[@TornadoWoodturning]

Shut the front door. that color! what a great bowl! Did you do a (slightly) smaller one with the core? surely! Well I have hemmed and hawed for, like three years about whether to get a bed drop and try some outboard work (ie larger bowls). I do love bowls. I'm very nearly motivated, after watching this!! Fire.

[@andrewmccarn]

You know it! I was actually able to core that one as well! Still haven't got around to finishing them yet but they're ready to be finished. Its well worth it, it seems these past few months I have turned on the extension more than I have turned over the bed lol But I highly recommend it!

[@WoodturningWithJohnMarro]

Great turn as usual. Do you harvest your large trees? Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! And I have a friend that does tree work so I just buy logs from him. I will occasionally get my own from other friends and family but not too often anymore.

[@stephenBoler-v9k]

Andrew have you tried polishing the bowl with the shavings? The natural oils come out of the wood and polish.

[@andrewmccarn]

I use to all the time & I am not sure why I stopped! lol I think a part of it is that since I dont finish the bowls on the lathe then I dont think about it but I should do it more often!

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

First and foremost congratulations on 5,000 subscribers. Hopefully you fly right up to 10,000. Love the idea of you expanding your channel. Also have to throw a shot out to your improvised dolly to transport your bowl blank. Hahahaha You were saying something about a carbide cut for your coring system and was wondering if it is the core pro cutter by hunter tools. I actually have the core pro and it works great. Now of course I have never done something so massive as the bowls you do, but it might be worth looking into. It is pretty expensive though.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! And I have my brother in law to thank for the cart. Its currently being stored in the shop while he moves so of course if its going to take up space then it needs to be used! lol I am actually looking into getting one of those hydraulic lift carts now after using his tool box lol And it was the Korpro! Just responded to your other comment. It definitely was a little pricey but well worth it. Now I just need to save up to get them for the rest of my knives lol

[@golf2actual375]

My vote -- yes on furniture, but continue the bowls. Congrats!

[@andrewmccarn]

I agree, I definitely think there is a place for both on the channel!

[@lmang692]

Congrats on the new chuck ,,what speed do you core at and is the carbide cutter worth it

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! I typically try to stay anywhere between 300-500 RPMs. I seem to have the best results with that & its a decent cutter. Since this video, I have purchased the Korpro cutter made by Hunter Tools. If you have the budget for it, I say get that instead. Its been an amazing upgrade for the Oneway.

[@davidlandisme]

I really enjoy your videos and beautiful work, thanks. Now that you've done more work, I am wondering what you think of the lathe and the wobble in the extension. Do you still need to support the extension? Wondering if you'd buy the same lathe again? Thanks again for sharing your experience and earned wisdom!

[@andrewmccarn]

I love the lathe & the wobble hasnt caused too many problems. Most of it just comes from the chunk being out of balance but having to turn it faster since its already going so slow. However, If I had 220v in my shop I wouldve gone with the Laguna 24/36 or the Rikon 70-30/40. I tend to turn pretty aggressive and love doing larger bowls like this so I would prefer to have something thats more built for that kind of work but the cost of getting my shop wired along with the cost of one of those lathes was just too much at the moment. I love the 18/36 though; its been a great lathe and handles the bigger stuff pretty well!

[@davidlandisme]

@@andrewmccarn Thanks for your reply and the insights! Keep doing what you're doing! I appreciate it

[@chrissimmoms1550]

Is it the Hunter tools carbide tip that you went for?

[@andrewmccarn]

It is, I bought the korpro a few days after I started this video lol

[@tonyturnswood]

I love my Stronghold!

[@andrewmccarn]

Ive had it around a month so far and I do as well! Ready to get another one to keep another pair of jaws on! lol

[@josepaulo710]

That tini Litlle thing 😂🎉🇵🇹

[@andrewmccarn]

Its just a warm up for the actual big bowl I will be turning soon! lol

[@northernhumidor5615]

Everything one way makes is bullet proof.

[@andrewmccarn]

Theyre definitely one of my favorite companies for turning tools

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

My wife said "Opinions are like underwear, you can change them every day." 🤣

[@andrewmccarn]

If that ain't the truth! lol

[@EricRush]

I enjoy learning from your videos. I'd enjoy it more without the music.

[@andrewmccarn]

I appreciate the feedback Eric! Every so often I will do a video without music, just depends on the type of video I am going for that week.

[@Maximillion215]

Very enjoyable video. I just found your channel. Wish I has your talent.

[@andrewmccarn]

I appreciate that & just practice, practice, practice!