Largest and Craziest Wood Turning Yet - Woodturning Video

[@tedblack2288]

Of all the KZbin woodworking videos, I like Kent's the best! He doesn't make us watch the mind-numbing repetition of the preparation, nor does he make us listen to sappy music. Instead, he spends the entire video explaining not only WHAT he is doing, but, more importantly, WHY. I actually learn something in each of his videos! Thanks man.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Ted! Much appreciated! Happy Turning!

[@DancingFox6]

My husband got a Sweet 16 for me a couple of years ago on my 80th birthday. I’ve never had occasion to drop out the bed section but I see from watching your video where that big, heavy banjo really gets to serve well. I thought of turning a table top but I have to confess a coin funnel never occurred to me. Usually when a turner makes a funnel it’s a ‘whoopsie, didn’t mean to do that!’😊 Happy turning, Kent.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Dancing Fox. LOL. This is an intentional funnel. Happy Turning!

[@easproul]

That big blank was TERRIFYING to watch! What an epic turning. Can't wait to see the finished piece!

[@atelierunterderteck7583]

This is a great project! I like your approach of using cheap construction-wood if you do complicated projects for the first time. And the pinewood looks fine anyway. Regards from Germany! Fabian

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing from Germany! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@shapewithsrini]

It's always a pleasure to watch your content; I learn something new from your videos every time.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad to hear it! Thank you, and Happy Turning!

[@LewisKauffman]

Nice Sketchup work!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks, but actually, that's Adobe Illustrator. ;) Happy Turning!

[@LewisKauffman]

I see that now. I'm an idiot!@@TurnAWoodBowl

[@MarineFitz65]

Hey Kent this is an awesome project, I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. I’ve gotten to the point that your one of the only turner’s I watch lol….. just wish I can learn half of what you’ve forgotten lol…..can’t wait to see part #2. Thanks Again for taking the time to teach.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Cool, thanks, Fitz! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@scottmedori1437]

Great project! I love your advice about learning on cheap wood. I have done a couple special projects, and did practice pieces from scrap/free wood, to figure out the proper procedures.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

That is awesome, Scott! Thank you for writing and sharing! Happy Turning!

[@proskipper1]

Greeting from England - been following you for a while - this BIG project has blown me away looking forward to part 2!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks Skipper. I think you’ll like the finale. Stay tuned. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@mike253549]

I love your videos. You are my youtube mentor I'm learning so much looking forward to grabbing your online sharping course. Keep up the great work.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Awesome, thank you, Mike! Much appreciated. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@jmrivera83]

This has got to be one of the best woodturning ideas I've ever seen. Can wait to see how it turns out! As always, your content is amazing. I'm hoping to be able to start taking some of your online classes soon. Keep up the great work!!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Awesome, thank you! Happy Turning!

[@padan3729]

Wow this is so awesome! Can't wait to see it finished!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks so much! Happy Turning!

[@TurninOnTulsaTime]

Hi Kent. You're a great mentor. I, and so many, learn so much from you. By removing the gap section, it like having a sliding headstock. You're essentially turning from the end of the lathe. Swinging for the bleachers my friend! Keep em' coming sir

[@DancingFox6]

You still can’t stand the way you can with a turned headstock.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, George!

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

I have never seen one of these coin toss funnels. And I am guessing we are pretty close to the same age. Must be a regional thing. I am looking forward to seeing how this project turns out. Looks pretty cool .

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Oh, I think you'll like it John. Stay tuned! Happy Turning!

[@PHIL_S]

😭Waiting on part 2 - This is awesome

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Phil! Happy Turning!

[@jackthompson5092]

Looking forward to part 2 Kent.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Jack!

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks Kent. Can't wait for the next one

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Mr. Claus! Happy Turning!

[@markduggan3451]

That is huge, I'm looking forward to seeing part 2.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Mark! Happy Turning!

[@BobBlarneystone]

An easy way to align tiled enlargements is to use an ordinary hand paperpunch. Punch holes through overlying sheet along the printed lines. Then you only need to align the overlying sheet with the underlying sheet by matching the lines through the holes.

[@JamesCouch777]

I've got so much wood that sometimes I just don't know what to turn next and I've been thinking about doing a project like this one. Thank you for sharing your giant project 👍👌

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Go for it, James! Happy Turning!

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Waiting for the next video, great job so far

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Coming soon, Vern! Happy Turning!

[@pjseiber2774]

Great info as always. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You are so welcome, PJ!

[@bobbynash282]

As always l learn more here than any other place. Loving it so far. I need all the help l can get. Ive done cherry. Heart pine, an a rotten hackberry. Just to see if l could an l did.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Bobby. I’m glad to share. Keep up the good work! Happy Turning!

[@nealramsey4439]

Talking about practicing on building material. I turned a 4x4 and that thing had so much resin that my shop smelled like a factory of those little rearview mirror pine trees blew up. At the end a piece was almost translucent with the resin.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

LOL! I know that smell Neal. Please subscribe, and Happy Turning!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

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[@tielkgate]

You'll be glad you did! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Would kiln dried wood work? I love information on the glue up of wood to make a practice bowl blank.

[@tielkgate]

Kent, So how long must we wait for the sequel - or as the chipmunks called it "The Squeekquil" . This is a huge turning. I look forward to the next video. Looks fun! Lowell 😄😄

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Coming out next Sunday! ;) Happy Turning!

[@daleallgier6077]

I personally like the wolverine sharpening system better than the one way system because you have better control when you are doing the sweept back grind

[@briandantz4899]

A week ago, I commented on how much Kent doesn't like inside mortices... then he turns around and does an inside mortise. 😅 great video Kent.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

LOL! Brian, yup, do what works. That can change from time to time. Don't worry I'll have plenty of tenons coming soon. ;) Happy Turning!

[@robohippy]

What makes your tools go dull faster is the wood glue, which is harder than the wood itself. The resin in the pine has nothing to do with the edges of your tools dulling. It might not be as bad as what happens to your tools if you are turning plywood or OSB, but the idea is the same. If I was going to glue up a piece that size, I would have first run the boards through a planer, and a belt sander as well. Pretty much all board stock from the big box stores will be cupped, concave on one surface, and convex on the opposite one. If you are lucky and can line up the boards correctly, and they all match with the same curves, you can get a good glue up. I would not trust that glue up at all. I don't know if this lathe has 2 speeds or one. My Liberty, which they only made for a short time, has one speed. Having the lower high torque wheel would come in really handy on a piece that size.

[@traillesstravelled7901]

The resins and sap in construction grade lumber is notorious for clogging up blades and tools made for it. Frequently cleaning of chisels , saw blades etc will help.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yup! Just a give and take, I guess. ;) Happy Turning!

[@Audie1234]

Have you ever turned a roulette wheel?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Audie, Nope, but great idea! ;)

[@Jack-yv4vt]

Hi Kent, I am extremely grateful for your content on here and your other sources! Your a top man!!! I have been collecting some lovely spalted wood recently and have dipped the ends in candle wax for now! Was wondering if I should let them dry fully before turning them or if I turned them would I have to seal them? Is there a sealer I could get on Amazon maybe? Also some of them are branches rather than trunks so taking the pith out would leave me with nothing useful to turn, is it possible to have the end grain/cross cut on the bottom of the bowl without it splitting?? Thankyou for your content and appreciate any answers or direction you might honourably give. Thanks Jack

[@executive]

what a tease :)

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

;) Stay tuned. Happy Turning!

[@archiehebron8944]

Kent, you cliff hangin' son of a video editing woodturner. I'm waiting...😢

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

LOL You just made me crack up. It’s worth the wait. Happy Turning!

[@archiehebron8944]

@@TurnAWoodBowl is betting it is. I was also contemplating such an endeavor. I'm glad you posted this before I decided to give up. 🙂

[@krperry2007]

How well does Poplar lumber compare to Pine or Fir?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

It is similar but smoother.

[@executive]

glue is pretty hard on tools too

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yup

[@lindalinse6051]

Hello Awesome work. Ty. I know a wonderful old tree trunk for a project that size. Should you like to repeat and need wood please contact as this should really be used. It has so many burls. I’ve never seen the like. Thank you. Keep on turning!!

[@RonMc-k2k]

Where is the second half of this large turning?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

It's coming, stay tuned. Happy Turning!

[@wantlessobject]

So this one is a first for me. I have never seen this project done on a woodturning channel. So im gonna give you big props for originality! Also your choice of wood used is VERY difficult to work with. As far as tearout goes. So im very curious for some up-close camera shots. I have worked with a lot of very soft brittle wood. And I know what I had to do to leave a nice clean surface. So im looking forward to see how you handle it. I consider you a professional turner. So im sure you will make short work of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, kindly. It is tricky wood. Light, slower paced cuts with sharp tools. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@crystalrabbon]

They have out priced that lathe so much it's pretty much out of reach for most. I can't justify 9k for a lathe. :(

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Whoa, are they that much now??? Wow!

[@crystalrabbon]

Yea, I'm sad. @@TurnAWoodBowl

[@ByReed]

You talk too much

[@jmrivera83]

No he doesn't... you type in comments too much! Kent is teaching everyone while he is turning. If you don't like learning, then there are plenty of channels that only show turning without the teaching. There's no need for pointless comments criticizing someone's hard work.

[@DeathMetalMusic-SavedMe]

G'day, I was wondering what lathe you have, I'm curious and possible future lathe, helps give me ideas if I ever need to get a new lathe a some point, Also AWESOME looking forward to part 2, never heard of a coin funnel, yet I think I grasp what you are going to achieve, and I'm so keen to see the end result. Could you recommend a suitable finish for goblets, mugs, Steins etc for drinking both alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks please as any help is greatly appreciated Cheers 🍻 Matt Queensland Australia 🦜 🦘 🤠 🇦🇺 🦜 🦘 🤠 🇦🇺

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Matt! You might want to use a two-part epoxy to finish a drinking vessel. Happy Turning!