Carving A Cedar Bowl

I attempted carving a bowl out of a slice of cedar. I hope you enjoy the video.

[@bigvicsworkshop]

looked like a fun time! perfect for your keys! nice job Mr. Ben!

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Vic!

[@johnmclaurin]

Change and key stash was exactly what I was thinking when I saw the finished product! That was fun to watch!

[@mrbenmall]

Thank you John!

[@donscottvansandt4139]

I like it Ben 👌 that is the only way I seem to learn what I like and what I don't... trial and error...lol

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Donscott!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Ben , you know what i like about your channel is your not afraid to fail! Sometimes things just dont work out the way you want them to. Overall you feel the same frustrations that we do. Some channels everything works out just great. In the real world that just doesn't happen. Keep doing what your doing my friend as I love the channel the way it is!!!✌🇺🇸🎥Roger

[@mrbenmall]

I'm glad you like it, Roger. Thanks!

[@joeheilm]

I think that is fantastic! It is the perfect catch all vessel for your wallet, keys, and the occasional driver bit 🤣. Love it. Cheers

[@mrbenmall]

And drywall screws. Thanks joe..

[@blackbearhiker1420]

I like it, plus it's a connection to dad which is cool. I need to make a keys, wallet, etc bowl....

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks BBH!

[@Dardrum]

I think the bowl came out pretty darn good, nice job Ben

[@mrbenmall]

Thank you Dale!

[@wadel6]

I think it came out very nice. Look at it this way, its an original Ben Mall!

[@mrbenmall]

Exactly. FOR SALE $1000. Thanks Wade!

[@kylekyleson373]

Ben , that came out real nice. I'm glad you went for it as it was quite interesting.

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Kyle!

[@davidhelmuth6654]

Interesting way to do that. 🤔👍

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks David.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Great project to test out cool new tools.. I love the smell of cedar however the dust is very irritating to my nose and lungs. Thanks Ben!

[@mrbenmall]

Yes. I agree. Cedar pollen is even worse. Thanks John.

[@mokimmy6457]

Nice job! Never be afraid to try and expand your creativity! Each project brings new insight and perspective. And it keeps the brain sharp!

[@mrbenmall]

Thank you!

[@TheBoppa23]

I'd be more than willing to slurp cereal out of that bowl every morning. Super job!!!

[@mrbenmall]

(not big enough for my Honey Nut Cheerios.) Thanks db!

[@timeflysintheshop]

There is something so satisfying about making chips! When we had the wood lathe set up and were turning stuff just for fun, we had to take turns and man it is hard to wait when you see how much fun the other guy (my son) is having. Wood working with a lathe is borderline addictive!

[@mrbenmall]

Some day I will get one. Thanks!

[@planejet42]

I think it looks great!

[@mrbenmall]

Thank you!

[@kevinbrassil9836]

Hi Ben for a first time making a bowl I think it came out great. Thanks for showing those grinder attachments.

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Kevin!

[@davidcoats1037]

Cool bowl Ben. Thanks for testing out that grinder attachment. I’ll have to get one now. 😃👍🏼

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks David!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Looks bowlish to me. Good job, Ben! Blessings to you!

[@mrbenmall]

I like that. "Bowlish" Thanks Lewie!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@mrbenmall That's what bubbled up. Thanks to U 2!

[@larrydemaar409]

The Cedar Bowl, sounds like a football game. Looks good, well worth the try.

[@mrbenmall]

LOL. Thanks Larry.

[@patrickmeyer1967]

I bet your shop smelled really nice while you carved that cedar!! I made a cane knife handle out of cedar and did not stain it, just clear coat. I wish i would have stained it as it looks like a spruce 2x4 now. Loved the project! keep them coming please.

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Patrick. It did indeed smell nice. In the town where I used to live in the hill country, there is a plant that harvests cedar to make cedar oil. The whole town smelled like that.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

At least you were working with cedar sanding drilling grinding most likely left a great smell I know mothes hate but I love it

[@mrbenmall]

Yup. Exactly right, Larry.

[@evilla410]

Hi Ben, you can use it as a wood ashtray anyway great job. 👍🇨🇱

[@mrbenmall]

It looks like it's for cigars. Thanks EV

[@paulhurst4239]

I thought you would shape the bottom outside of the wood before calling it done. Still, it was a very satisfying video. Love your music selection, very relaxing as we watch you work.

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Paul!

[@357magdad]

I wish we had smell-o-vision! I bet that cedar smelled good!

[@mrbenmall]

Yup!

[@stevenb.182]

Nice bowl Ben !!! But that underwear used for staining the bowl, will never be the same !!!

[@mrbenmall]

LOL (I had to make sure it wasn't really gross for the camera)

[@williamcarroll3807]

Ben, I like the frustration I am hardly ever truly happy with the end result in projects in general. It can/could have always been better.

[@mrbenmall]

Every now and then I get a winner. I wouldn't call this a "fail" but I wish I hadn't stained it. Thanks WIlliam!

[@Jason-fp7vi]

Really cool idea for a project. I'd eat cereal out of it. Lol. The stain was a bit strong but what can you do. Looked like a good time spent with the angle grinder

[@mrbenmall]

Exactly. Something to do. Thanks Jason.

[@rawbacon]

My Dad is good for that kind of thing too.....Gets something like a piece of wood then keeps it and never does anything with it.....The things he's had since I was a kid that he was going to use for a project are endless...........Now at 82 I don't think those projects are going to get done unless I'm the one doing them........The new disc did seem pretty good for smoothing.

[@mrbenmall]

Yup. My dad is 88. He doesn't even know what any of his tools are for anymore. But I'm making use of them. Thanks

[@lotsabirds]

I think it really came out very well! I like the color...it will grow on you after a week or two!

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Bill!

[@tomdale1313]

tanks for sharing...

[@mrbenmall]

tanks for watching, Tom

[@nickh2519]

That was fascinating, made me sit up and think about different uses for tools. Thanks very much for putting it out there. PS I'm glad you are not going to use the bowl for soup! All the best

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Nick!

[@garyhenderson6504]

Nice, Ben.

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Gary. Best wishes.

[@shedmanx3640]

Looks great to me mate. You could always try a darker stain over the original. I’ve had some success with that in the past.

[@mrbenmall]

Yeah, I might do that. Thanks Shed Man

[@zipshed]

It will certainly serve its purpose. Im thinking I need one of those disks now!

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Wally. (they're fun!)

[@Resto-Rob]

Nice project!

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Rob!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Looks cool.😊

[@mrbenmall]

Thank you!

[@paulsworkshop4179]

That came out great. Looks good with the stain.

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Paul!

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

Looks good from here. I agree, put near the front door or on your dresser for keys, change etc.

[@mrbenmall]

THanks Chris!

[@kennethwilliams7731]

Looks good. A lot of work though. I see other youtubers usually use a lathe to turn bowls . It's much quicker and smoother but it seems like it's the machine that dies all the work.

[@mrbenmall]

Well, I'd love to use a lathe but I don't have one and don't know how to use one either. Perhaps one day I'll get one. Thanks Kenneth!!

[@colinfblair]

Nice job, the colour will change with time

[@mrbenmall]

That is true. I should set it outside for a year.

[@nikki13t]

Ben I like the bowl ..even if you don’t…good job.I also love H F 2

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Jerry!

[@jackthompson2132]

Very good video Ben. I have seen those at HF now I want to get some. Good job on the bowl! I really really liked it! In real time, how long would you say it took you? Thank You for sharing Ben!!

[@mrbenmall]

Maybe 3-4 hours. Thanks Jack!

[@archived_turkeys6487]

All's well that ends well with a new tool. They make a disk like that with chainsaw teeth for rapid results (sculpting and carving). Not for everyone - drew serious blood from the "stumpy nubs" guy and sent him to the ER. Been leery of mine ever since.

[@mrbenmall]

I saw one of those. OMG it looks like a monster. Didn't know Stumpy Nubs got bit. But I do like his channel from time to time. Smart wood guy.

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

Thats a nice bowl, you made. Try and error is the way we do it, right? Greetings from Germany

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks! Greetings TO Germany!

[@AndyM.]

DUDEZILLA!!! 'DA HARBOR' DOES RUUUUUUUUULE!!!!

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks Andy!

[@MrDoeboy356]

Looks ok from my house Ben.

[@mrbenmall]

That's a long way, Cliff! haha

[@MrDoeboy356]

@@mrbenmall lol

[@planotexman]

I like it stained

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks David!

[@ot9180]

At the South Pole we don’t have cedar, but we have plenty of animal bones in the wild. Do you think that can be used?

[@rickhammar1636]

Sure they work but you'll need a really long extension cord.

[@mrbenmall]

Seals, sure. Penguins, no.

[@ot9180]

@@rickhammar1636 thank you!

[@ot9180]

@@mrbenmall ok, promise!

[@galations22o]

What are the grinder attachments called

[@mrbenmall]

I believe it's called a wood carving disk for angle grinders.

[@James-oj6ck]

I liked your use of tools to get things done. Think of it, a bowl made without a lathe! You are too critical of yourself.

[@mrbenmall]

Thanks James!

[@setdown2]

You used everything but your teeth…but you got er done…and it don’t look bad at all…now don’t you like working with wood instead of just cold metal…🥶. Great job…🖖🏻

[@mrbenmall]

I do, indeed. I don't like the dust but I want to do more. If I can find a decent sized log, I think I want to try and carve a face. Thanks Chuck