How a Woodworking Master Makes Bowls - Handmade

[@melcurll]

I can only imagine how good it must smell in her work space. I love the smell of wood

[@stevemccready6776]

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[@a123zmoma]

@@stevemccready6776 ahahah

[@PAIP_Studio]

You would be amazed. Dress well is you try this though. I wear a blue lab coat and a face shield when I do something like this. Wood chips go everywhere especially in your hair. It is alot of fun though.

[@joejohnston2035]

what'd she say 🙄

[@S8tan7]

As a woodworker to an extent, really depends on the wood Ziricote smells almost chocolatey, pine has its lovely smell, oak is pleasent But then you have purpleheart that smells like vomit and amerello smells like burnt hair and piss

Very impressive! As a blacksmith and a machinist myself, I love watching a craftsman work. Again, most impressive.

[@carabiner7999]

Ditto, as a visual artist and maker! I am super confused by the thumbs down, for this video. (If you aren't interested, just skip. If you are from some tree version of PETA, this might make your blood boil, but seriously, CVS receipts are the things you should focus on). This is a Guild worthy craftsman, sharing their passion, and I, like thousands of others are, am completely impressed.

[@log2lumber]

I took a 3 day class with her after 10 years of being of turner. It was an amazing class that make me more efficient

[@carabiner7999]

I think it's important that we are open to learning from others, however long we have been in our field. I am glad to hear that was your experience, and as too many comments are about her being a lovely looking woman, etc., it's really nice that you basically spoke to her chops. Cheers.

[@JohnSmith-zy1ur]

Cool! I’d love to take some classes and learn from an expert like her

[@jmsmith1767]

I love that you took a class after doing something for 10 years. SO MANY people are ready to just be experts and stop learning. Is Ashley as awesome in person?

[@minigiant8998]

it's so wasteful making these bowls. leave the trees alone!

[@cedonuli]

@@minigiant8998 she mentioned the wood she uses is all locally salvaged

[@DestroBB]

I always assumed it was better to turn dry wood. I learned something today.

[@BillieBee_]

Wet wood tends to warp and crack as it drys but turning it is pure joy while dry wood is less fun to turn but won’t have as much trouble with the finished product.

[@RCW-Designs]

Two different beast and experiences. A lot of wood turners do a twice turned bowl. Rough it out, dry it, then final turn.

[@TimJohnsonBizNet3]

Turning wet wood means you get an idea of what's hidden inside while you wait for it to dry. Turning dry blanks means you get to be surprised. You can buy dry blanks and not have to wait for it to dry. If you take it down yourself, you wait longer for it to dry if you leave it as a round. You can cut blanks, coat it with the goop, then wait for that to get dry enough. Elapsed time on the calendar from tree fall to finished on the shelf is about the same, possibly shorter for wet turning. Then when you get really brave or talented, you can turn and finish it wet and hope for the best or watch it warp and crack all over the place.

[@Stillnapie]

Called twice turned. Green turned and allowing it to dry I have a 10% or so loss to checking and drying stress. Remounted and finish turned makes for a great final product. It's even better with a center saver and all of it doesn't end up as shavings.

[@DestroBB]

As someone new into turning wood, I'm excited to try this. Thanks for all the helpful comments!

[@gblan]

That thin, shallow bowl she was finishing at the end of the video is so beautiful.

[@ViraSonia]

Watching artists like this makes my heart sing.

[@TheCheat_1337]

Her name is Ashley Harwood and she's a woodturner? That's like straight out of a comic book. Ash is also a type of tree, this is one hell of a coincidence.

[@Laughing_Chinaman]

a disproportionate number of people called Dennis are dentists

[@Stillnapie]

That may be the stupidest thing I have read...

[@recoil53]

Nominative determinism.

[@Stillnapie]

@@recoil53 Outstanding!!

[@ELEVOPR]

@@Stillnapie Then you have an IQ of a Vegetable. :o/

[@GrandmaLoves2Scuba]

I hate to admit that with the hundreds of wood turning videos I've watched you are the first female turner I've seen! I love you spirit.

[@ff-ou4sb]

Great video Ashley! Haven't seen you since I moved from Chucktown. You're a natural at this, PBS needs to pick you up as a host for a woodturning show. Keep up the great work!

[@tomjones1796]

Finally I have found an artisan on here who is doing exactly what I am trying to learn and all spoken and demonstrated with humility and no nonsense ....absolutely brilliant and informative artisan....thank you for sharing this beautiful craft

[@Omen-jo2lw]

Honestly if your serious about learning woodturning take this video with a big grain of salt. Her technique is not good and this video is riddled with mistakes quite dangerous mistakes at that.

[@sharlondsilva]

For someone who does such rough and tough work she has a gentle and calming voice

[@Ryan-qn1wr]

Is that really that tough? I know its probably difficult, but it doesnt look very rough physically.

[@markpozsar5785]

@@Ryan-qn1wr no it's not obviously, a slim woman can do it.

[@Ryan-qn1wr]

@@markpozsar5785 Yeah I feel like people think any job where you arent sitting on your ass all day at a desk is somehow physically demanding.

[@donaldhodgins]

I've watched this young lady for years now. I even made her a cane from a piece of Asian bitter-sweet. and sent it to her for a way of saying thanks for the help she has given me in my wood turning adventures.

[@robertippoliti5186]

this woman is an artist. i can just admire her work all day. such patience, such talent. bless you.

[@gab.lab.martins]

She's awesome. Knowledgeable, technical, really beautiful pieces. The contrast between her toughness whilst working and her tenderness whilst speaking is really cool.

[@tusharpatelahd1980]

This one is really good example of Handmade bowls and plates from live wood.

[@JH-dh7dw]

I could listen to her talk all day, very calming voice. Beautiful craftsmanship too.

[@elisemari4600]

This inspired me, I am 12 years old and I love your work, and I want to be one when I grow up! Thank you very much!!

[@lauriewilliamson1569]

I loved your video. Have loved woodturning for over 50 years ,as I am in my 71 year. Made my own lathe with a 6 foot bed.

[@Kevin-qp3bw]

Oddly satisfying while being informative, win win

[@Halfbakedceramics]

I'm a potter and I see a lot of the same similarities. The way you work with the wood "meld" with the wood is like when you "meld" with the clay. Beautiful work.

[@googleplusisterrible4837]

Pam Beasley on the outside. Ron Swanson on the inside.

[@skyscraper908]

I'd let her turn my wood hehe;)

[@hsarhsaw2240]

You beat me to PAM

[@markbartlett3274]

I like to tell people that wood turning is the art of finding what is hidden in the wood. You are really good at it. Thank you

[@jumbo4billion]

Finding what is hidden and obliterating it into woodshavings

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

Now that's a *well-rounded* video, woodnt you know!

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Hi, Graham... We meet again.

[@deadringer2349]

Get out!

[@elluisito000]

I noticed as well how well it turned out :D

[@droopysplay]

I saw many videos about woodturning but didn't know all the process and the time to make a bowl :O patience is the master word for them. Respect to all oh them. :)

[@minyoung10]

Loved this video at so many levels. First, the production quality was excellent and the subject matter herself, inspiring. The lesson for me was Ms. Harwood talking about the value of her apprenticeship where she learned advanced techniques from a master, and in turn was able to proceed on her own path of self excellence. Real investment is dedication of time. Also, kudos to Hyundai for sponsoring this episode.

[@DancingFox6]

Imagine learning woodturning from Stuart Batty! Like learning mural painting from Diego Rivera or marble carving from Michelangelo.

[@HealthyHearts]

It's a stolen video. I should hardwood has her own channel that this was taken from.

[@StuartBattyTools]

@@DancingFox6 Wow what a honor to be compared with Diego Rivera and Michelangelo. Thank you for your kind words, Lois!

[@greggmarkham36]

My wife has just started woodturning and in the process of setting up her new business she loves it

[@JtrainMedia]

Great video Eater! Love stuff like this. Ashley Harwood is a great name for a woodturner lol.

[@yohellghost2115]

She speaks with such confidence and expertise. Oooooft.

[@WhoIsTechFour]

At this point, the KZbin algorithm knows me better than my wife

[@Giantdrawf]

And they know what corny jokes gives me a chuckle!

[@ghin8108]

Well that's just sad.

[@jimmylimkalan109]

@@Giantdrawf l

[@dayneguinn3179]

100%

[@jibransohail]

Heheheheh hilarious same here

[@nasibars4575]

Flowing and organic......you absolutely ROCK!!

[@jreitman2007]

go Ashley Harwood! Love seeing your work on other platforms. She's one of the best for sure.

[@fleshka.ru-8967]

Ashley Harwood. She is absolutely wonderful )))

[@jimzehner7643]

love watching you turn , thank you

[@S8tan7]

"Male, pale and stale" is now one of my favourite phrases Lovely to see such a skilled crafter at work

[@神崎アオイ-o4o]

Oh my goodness. I wish I could be a cool as this lady

[@xaviersoto5123]

It's extremely easy, all u need is the machine, wood and a saw to break down the wood and the different blades for it, trust me i did this in highschool 9th grade with and I made a bowl for my 1st time and it's easier than it looks u just can't be aggressive with the wood

[@tsaurus5051]

@@xaviersoto5123 yeah my brother is a woodworker and has been doing stuff like this since he was a freshman in high school. I have turned some stuff on his lathe and I can also say it's easier that it looks.

[@xaviersoto5123]

@@tsaurus5051 exactly my school has a wood workshop I've been doing this sense 9th grade I started off with small things and than bigger, all u gotta do is listen to what the person tells u and your good but if u don't try or listen then it obviously gonna be hard but these people don't understand that.

[@homebodyhero4602]

If you want to turn wood you could try asking around your area and see if anyone is ok with using their lathe.

[@jimpartridge9634]

My lord!!! She is a master of masters. The graceful artistry and patience. Just wow

[@grahamsengineering.2532]

Very interesting video Ashley. Beautiful work. Being a Metal Machinist myself I hear you on the safety aspect of turning large items.

[@DirtTrackDave]

I always admire great craftsman/craftswoman being masters of their craft. The hands on apprenticeship part of learning trade skills, Craftsmanship, tips and tricks learned by old master's is being lost in today's society. Always good to see when someone continues that trade skills tradition.

[@leafagan8202]

Absolutely stunning! So happy to have discovered you! 💖

[@comicrebel]

Yes, ditto, impressive, as a forty year veteran woodworker and word turner. Nice job.

[@Ben__1867]

This was an amazing video! Also, good for you for not letting the overall lack of female wood turners dictate your interest in the profession. Well done 👏

[@ricktablelander5043]

Finally someone that doesn't NEED to use Resin, I've never used resin myself however I see the artistic nuance in it but I also believe in maybe leaving the holes and doughy wood there in the piece. I have not seen many people rough turn a partially dried piece and being from Far North Queensland, Australia where we dry our timber first before we turn or in the old days , dry our timber under water. However I do understand the reason for the rough turning for colder places as here is tropical Rainforest and Dry Savannah wood. Keep up the good work Ashley Harwood and your name like Silver Ash Hardwood, a native to this area.

[@davewilson4957]

This is the type of videos I like of yours... you doing the work and showing us your skills. Really like a lot of the insights you share about yourself and how you got where you are. Great video, pls keep em coming!!

[@Vodichka9]

I've been using engine lathes and CNC lathes for years with steel and aluminum, which is a very different process from wood-turning. I am awestruck by your creations!

[@andrewdoesyt7787]

I agree. I used some lathes but mostly CNC milling machines and made plastic injection molds with my dad, when I was 6-13, it was just set it up in the CNC and let it go, then do everything else, but this bowl making is more of a creative art 🤣 I moved out of that shop and I miss it

[@Vodichka9]

@@andrewdoesyt7787 What on earth did you do as 6-13 year old??? I designed and built complex plastic injection molds from the era of Prototak-equipped Bridgeports (calculator at hand) to programming Makino and Haas CNC machines with Surfcam. Later, programming Mill turns with ESPRIT. Immensely satisfying work. Far older than 13 . ...

[@andrewdoesyt7787]

@@Vodichka9 Ah, I just helped him out. I didn’t make the programs, I helped indicated the part in because my dads eyes are not that good. I changed tools since his back isn’t good for bending forward either. (we didn’t have an automatic changer). In my earlier years I just did the polishing.

[@Vodichka9]

@@andrewdoesyt7787 That's great. Mold making is an enormously rewarding occupation.

[@1fty]

Really enjoyed this video! I would love to see more of this kind of videos in the future!

[@الجليدالحارق]

My charming lady, you are amazing by all standards, and your work is a masterpiece that deserves respect

[@sofascialistadankulamegado1781]

Ashley has a great eye for design. She's definitely one of the wood turning masters and I wish I could buy her works where I live.

[@meher9608]

Beautiful Lady Beautiful workmanship Beautiful products

[@Thompers]

what an awesome video, thank you for this one!

[@roberttill3787]

Tere are not many woodturners in this day and age that go and select wood from the world and turn it in its green state. Most get predried blanks and go from there. It is great to see a master (?) at work, and the end pices are lovely.

[@darklusterblack]

"It's more about the finesse than strength" *pulls out a chainsaw*

[@codename495]

What’s so hard about a chainsaw? They aren’t heavy, they aren’t difficult to use.

[@aslanmane]

A chainsaw literally does the work for you! You may as well say "pulls out the dishwasher" in the context of it being difficult.

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

How much finesse can you use cutting up a tree trunk?

[@boston7704]

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 A lot. Like any power tool, you can use an amazing amount of finesse. The more finesse, the less effort and *way* less dangerous.

[@SantisValiant]

So I'd like to say the chainsaw isn't about strength, but it also is. I was a lumberjack for 3 years and our land conservation crew of 10 people were half Male and half Female. The thing I noticed is that all 5 women qualified to use the saw, while only 3 of us men did well enough to fully qualify. Interestingly, only one of the girls preferred to cut, while the others opted to haul off the slash as often as they could. It seemed a bit funny to me because they all were quite skilled with it. I wasn't on the saw for the first couple weeks because I hurt my back in an unrelated incident, but when I got cleared for full duty, I learned quickly why they didn't like it so much. While the saw didn't take a lot of strength to use, it really took a lot of endurance to keep using it for extended periods. So do you need more finesse than strength? Yes. That being said, you still need a good amount of strength and endurance to actually use it for more than a minute. The wood worker in the video clearly has them all.

[@RT-jf9pp]

wow ...amazing that a woman is so skilled at this trade. truly inspirational.

[@andrewk.3902]

Beautiful. Enjoy watching the process. It’s wonderful to see a hunk of wood turn into a work of art.

[@judyl.761]

Very well written and produced story. Bravo.

[@mikemantle]

When her parents named her, her fate was sealed.

[@adopteddivide31]

Let me just name my kid Winning Lottery Numbers...

[@xl000]

Nominative determinism

[@WickyGames]

"It's more about the finesse than strength" Is legit built like a unit

[@gardenguster5271]

It really isnt that physically demanding

[@derrickstableford8152]

Nice work. My dad paid his way through the London College of Furniture by wood turning in the 60’s. He could turn a blank to bowl in two minutes, and gain a group of observers. He would send off a continuous shaving, like an apple peel, then ask which shoulder and direct the shaving over that shoulder. Whilst I wasn’t born then, it was confirmed he did this by his old land lord who saw it and became a long term family friend.

[@JuanGarcia-1125]

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[@happinessdelightbuburan9844]

I like how you put it "simple and straightforward" 😀

[@tylerkrug7719]

Ashley is awesome! Amazing wood turner!!!

[@jimhood1202]

Beautiful work. Loved the little beads she "puts on".

[@harrietcarpenter2387]

Cool skill. Lovely one u finished in this video. It must be amazing looking at ur finished product and saying to urself-hey I made that....

[@sorensenjon]

She says it isn’t about strength, then proceeds to put forth more physical effort than 95% of us do at work in a years time. 😂💪

[@detodosmoles]

I pound on my keyboard with a lot of strength and have the tendonitis to show for it 🙌 😁 It takes a lot of effort to sit with a numb butt in an uncomfortable chair all day, ouch 🍑

[@bap175]

Eye protection + no long sleeves + hair tied back, genuinely great to see

[@noemierollindedebeaumont1130]

So that's the proper atire for this kind of work ? With all the dust and pieces of wood flying everywhere i thought long sleaves would be the standard... 🤔

[@bap175]

​@@noemierollindedebeaumont1130 It's true wood chippings/sawdust can irritate the skin. Wearing long sleeves can be a real snagging hazard with tools such as lathes. The speed means that if hair or clothing does catch you can be pulled against or into the machine very quickly. You're better off getting hit with woodchips

[@7lyrics_]

One of the rarest ladies I've ever seen

[@deanfinnie4701]

What a joy and a privilege to hear your passion for your craft.

[@mayiofferyousomealternativ7205]

I haven't turned in months cuss of school, but this is something that for me, you can get lost in and spend hours working with wood and the lathe. It's a nice change if you are always thinking about scheduling time. Also I'm a little worried she isn't wearing a mask when sharpening the bowl gouge. That metal dust is nasty 😳.

[@KM-co5mx]

teach this in high school and college. This is amazing!

[@laladylann]

Ashley is such skilled and hardworking beauty but, just personal curiosity, is it safe to do those woodworking without any mask on? wouldnt it be a damage to the lung if its inhaled continuosly?

[@adnanebelfaquir]

Yes it can after 20-30 years without the mask

[@laladylann]

@@adnanebelfaquir thankss for ur explanation , i havent find any comments regarding the mask tho. Well maybe she didnt wear mask just for the video, but still its important

[@5rmdiy376]

All i can say is that she's incredible! Combination of her patience hardwork and skills which all came from learning experience.

[@tosin]

did anyone suspect there would be a wood turners organization? also i feel like she could turn all these wood shavings in to some nice custom hand made paper.

[@guylarawayjr571]

I know a turner. Does small bowls as a hobby. Industrial arts teacher by trade. He dries his bowls in 4x4x4 boxes full of wood shavings.

[@tariqkhalil1]

High sense with skill creates masterpieces of ultimate beauty

[@justgonnagetbetter1037]

Anyone who looks at those arms and thinks she isn't strong is fooling themselves

[@alexioscorfu8658]

using the chainsaw like a toy, eh?

[@S8tan7]

@@alexioscorfu8658 a chainsaw, like all tools, is just a bigger and more dangerous toy

[@andrewdoesyt7787]

What makes you thinks she’s strong? Like they say, it’s not about the strength it’s an art.

[@labybirdhill6001]

Simp~

[@davidshuff2700]

OK you can call me a sexist, I wasn’t really looking at her arms

[@bunyonfirewood]

Beautiful saw!

[@jessed7653]

I'm a fan of this lady! Love the skills and commitment to her craft! 😊👍

[@bertmacdonald337]

Beautiful person and exceptional craftswoman is Ashley !

[@erikadowdy686]

That would make me SO itchy! But i love wood stuff

[@joejohnston2035]

I never leave home without it !

[@martekiller]

wood turning like metal turning is precision that looks like art

[@williamdavis4542]

Ahh, later in the video when the wood is dryer, I see you behind a shield. I feel better!

[@tomballenger1809]

She should have been wearing a face shield ALL the time. I have experience with a wood lathe and in one split second of inattention, I was hit in the face shield by the tip of the tool. It cracked the shield but it saved my face.

[@kevinnapier8996]

#Amazing #Woodworking #Skills! #ThankYou @AshleyHarwoodTurning for #sharing!! #Awesome #WomenWhoKeepGoing! #DiversityAndInclusion #neverstoplearning #woodturning #teacherlife

[@romanusantonius1655]

Chain of the chainsaw looks fairly loose, even after a while of working. Be careful.

[@donniedead9436]

I noticed that too lol

[@isfk]

She's really good at handling wood.

[@darkriverracing22]

Ashley Harwood is already hot; Ashley Harwood wielding a chainsaw is off the charts!!!

[@jayeshratangairi8732]

Moral of the story . The lady loves her wood and art

[@organizedchaos4559]

How much is a bowl?

[@TimJohnsonBizNet3]

That's a "how long is a piece of string?" question. I would expect some of those bowls to be in the $125 - $400 range depending on size, design, and species.

[@mixeddrinks8100]

who knows, but in cases like this... if you have to ask how much, you can't afford it hahaha

[@jamess3417]

@@mixeddrinks8100 how much is this can of beer

[@kevinburke4081]

Congrats you nailed it your commentry was best ive heard for explaining to newbies👍

[@cooperhanthorn243]

i like to imagine her fitbit records like 5 billion steps a day if she wears it while working.

[@seecampacp5107]

Beautiful and shapely

[@freshlysaltedfishing8500]

Great job on the bowl looks amaz. But please tighten that chain on the chainsaw. Thats way too loose.

[@tildeissobieberlike]

She knows her chainsaw best. She has experience with what she’s doing. Stop explaining things to experts who already know what works best to them.

[@Alwis-Haph-Rytte]

@@tildeissobieberlike A loose chain is unsafe. I've used a chainsaw for about 45 years. You are totally clueless on the issue.

[@jamess3417]

@@tildeissobieberlike maybe shes not an expert on chainsaws though

[@zoravar.k7904]

@@tildeissobieberlike a loose chain can fly off and cut your face open, it's not a matter of opinion or personal preference.

[@darrenHokage4842]

I like how people always bring up diversity in craftsmanship. The only way it can get more diverse, is if more people take an interest in it. It's literally no one's fault besides the person who isn't learning how to use their hands.

[@jamess3417]

Honestly - "well I don't see anyone exactly like me doing it, so im not gonna join" lmao

[@kalibruhmike]

This is the hottest wood turner on the planet

[@jolox.]

Just making my first bowl and this was really helpful. Thank you so much! Great video!

[@JimtheEvo]

Push cut posse!

[@bbkai]

Stunning work and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@uniqko]

Anda membuat karya seni indah...

[@willpower4291]

Amaziiiiiinnngggg!!!!...fans club from philippines!...

[@pawfootage]

How do you avoid getting splinters? I'd look like a porcupine after shaving down all that wood.

[@ihugoaway]

it tends to be pretty soft shavings. splinters happen when you break wood along the grain, whereas with turning you're generally shaving off material perpendicular to the grain.

[@recoil53]

The wood isn't flying out fast enough for shavings to embed in you.

[@fletchro789]

Yeah, you're not breaking the wood, you're cutting it, like giving it a haircut. There's still crap flying at you; she wears her safety glasses religiously, and sometimes you see the full face shield air filtering backpack.

[@alejandromikitiuk6008]

Realmente bellos tus trabajos !!! Felicitaciones, se nota que eres feliz !!!

[@n.waters7222]

That's a wife for life right there!

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Hi, I just aquired a lathe and am going to iearn to turn wood. I am from Huntsville, Texas. I really like what I see so subscribed to you.