How to Woodturn a Natural Edge Bowl

Mike Peace demonstrates how to woodturn a natural edge bowl, He demonstrates starting with a green log and turning a live edge bowl on the wood lathe.
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[@Penner-49]

Thanks .mike!!! I have turned my first live edge bowl, after your video. Your instructions are most complete, by following it, my first came out fine,a little thick, but that comes with time. Thanks again...

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad it helped!

[@rickharem5788]

Thanks to you I have been making some very nice natural edge bowls from some salted oak I harvested dead around 15% moisture content. You are a good teacher.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I appreciate your feedback Rick Harem

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Great bowl, Mike! And video! And especially coffee mug!!!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I love picking up the odd mug at a thrift store!

[@markyehle6355]

Mike, that was one of your best explanations on bowl turning. I always learn new techniques and get inspired by your videos. Thanks for sharing you time an talents.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I appreciate that, Mark!

[@tatkinsful]

THAT was the best instruction for a newbie like me I have had thus far anywhere ! I now have all I need to turn wood except good weather. I HATE the COLD !! When I can catch a warm day or two I am going in the building and give it a whirl. Have zero experience but would sure love to learn, your videos help..... I think ? Keep up the good work !

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for that,tony. Good luck with your turning when the weather warms up.

[@icespeckledhens]

An excellent video on natural edge bowl turning. Thank James

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@craigkeller]

Excellent presentation. Thank you 🙏!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad it was helpful!

[@misteranonym4067]

Made one out of cherry yesterday too. Was a lot of fun. :)

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Excellent!

[@MrPete1x]

Another great video Mike, thank you

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Peter!

[@ronhanna3319]

Loved the verbage while turned.so much more meaningful to watch and listen 🐪🐪🐪thAnks and keeptalking

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the specific feedback, Ron.

[@richardchiswell6517]

Good to see the way you position the drive in relation to grain direction

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the specific feedback! Always good to know what folks are taking away.

[@xavierlopez2839]

Really nice bowl.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking bowl Mike

[@allanwagner4676]

Loved the video very informative.You would be a good teacher to have nice job on the edge bowl.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I appreciate your comments, Alan.

[@chriswalters5936]

hey mike i had to get a new tablet so i had to subscribe again just to let u know my friend. chris

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Aren't new computers always a challenge!

[@chriswalters5936]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning and sometimes a pain in the you know what ha! chris

[@kenkay40]

Very good demo Mike, your bowl looks great.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Ken!

[@anepictree]

This Is great thanks, I just have my lathe on order and loved the video about choosing chucks, I'll certainly be back for. as much as I get time to watch. Thanks so much

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Great to hear!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

On my channel home page, look for the playlist Basic Woodturning for beginners. Do not try and start with a bowl until you do some spindle work. Good luck!

[@anepictree]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning Got it! thanks! The lathe arrived today - :-) and I shall go to basics for sure

[@cobberpete1]

Lots of learning in this for me. Thanks Mike

[@MikeB0001]

Thanks Mike.👍🏻👍🏻

[@RonEstrada]

Thanks, Mike. I’ve made a few natural edge bowls and have been improving. This will help me correct some mistakes.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

That is great, Ron. I appreciate the feedback.

[@ian7583]

Job well done 👏 ✔️

[@billy19461]

Great video

[@stevelackscheide8307]

Loved the close-ups for the inside of the bowl. Along with your wonderful explanation, it makes for excellent instruction, especially for a relative newbie like me. Thanks!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the feedback, Steve. Glad it was helpful.

[@robertmiles388]

Mike I enjoyed that video that will help me a whole lot and you made a beautiful bowl

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thank you, Robert! Good luck with your bowl.

[@DennisDolan-fl3mw]

Mike, do you consider the thickness and width of the wood before you start? To determine what the end result might be?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes. I do not like turning very large live edge bowls or very small ones. Turnnng green bowls are more of a target of opportunity. I get a nice piece of green wood and turn a bowl rather than decide to turn a bowl and start looking for a certain size piece of wood. Does that answer your questiton?

[@glencrandall7051]

Thanks Mike. As you know I mostly do segmented turnings but it's good to see how to take care of the green wood. I should probably do more green wood as it is obviously much quicker to the finished product. Thank you for sharing.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

The heart wasnt what the heart wants!😆😆😆

[@alanmullock381]

Top tips Mike👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for that, Alan. Safe turning.

[@ИванКоксун]

Лучше сушить в СВЧ печи !! 6 раз по 7 минут и влажность будет НОЛЬ !! Быстро и без трещин . Смотри мой ролик !! привет из Москвы ! желаю удачи !!

[@suncentaur]

Thank you for this! What finish did you use and how to apply it to the bark section?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I used Minwax AO which has been discontinued. I will have to fine a replacement. I have tried wipe on poly but not a big fan.

[@suncentaur]

@MikePeaceWoodturning I just made one about 5" diameter. I used very green camphor. The ribbons felt like ice crystals when they flew past my hands and they smelled good too! I took off most of the tenon and just left a little nubbin to chisel off later. I put it in a paper bag. When is it OK to put finish on it? I assume it will warp which is OK with me. My mentor gave me a recipe that I will attach.

[@suncentaur]

Here is his formula: 1/3 boiled linseed oil 1/3 tung oil 1/3 man o war gloss spar finish.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

@@suncentaur Umm. Sounds loike too much oil and not enough mineral spirits to thin it and speed drying.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

@@suncentaur Depends on the humidity and bowl thickness. If turned reasonably thin I would think 6 weeks would be fine. Or try drying by microwave but do some research so you do not burn it up.

[@josephwise485]

Mike, I think that this is one of your best videos you have done. Did you buy your 2 prong drive, or grind down a 4 prong? Thanks.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

It came with my PM3520b

[@diydarkmatter]

very intresting mike . i got a question for ya . now i seen you put it in a paper bag at the end there . have you ever tried using silica i guess you can get it in kitty litter them high end brands of kitty. litter have you ever used this method and if so what did you think about it ?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Nope, never tried it. Not in a big hurry. There is a special desicant bead product for drying woodturnings that would be better than silican But it solves a problem I don't have.

[@smoky5833]

Every time I attempt these, I end up with a round bowl! I really like the lines of these bowls but may have to buy one from a competent wood turner! I will pass it off as mine when I give it to my wife! JK haha!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

A man's got to do what a man's got to do.

[@LarryDMitchell]

Mike, I'm getting ready to try my first live edge and I have a question. To you treat the bark with any finish or as I've seen in other videos CA?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I generally do not use CA to hold the bark on. My NE bowls generally are from green Bradford Pear and the bark stays on. I do finish the entire bowl with Minwax AO including the bark.

[@swamphox1]

Where did you get that cammo jacket?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Ebay. It is called an ACU jacket. Get a long so it will cover your pockets even if you are a Short or Regular. You can alwasy cinch up the velcro sleeves.

[@TomiLynch]

That little green grommet is not tape, I know what that is! Must say, I was surprised to see one of those in this video. Might implement the idea myself!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I got that idea from Lyle Jamieson who got it from a student who was a vet. I think I found them on eBay for about $3 for a 100.

[@TomiLynch]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning I live in a farm all the way down in Tierra del Fuego, so got loads of them. Will definitely try it!

[@joelittle8527]

Mike, Could I turn a bowl like that with easy wood tools also?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Probably. Not sure which cutter would slice the bark as well as a conventional gouge. Try it and let me know whcih cutter works best.