Making a Dough Bowl From a Log

[@edwardanthony195]

I haven't seen anyone as skilled with hand tools since my granddaddy passed away! I have his tools, but they just don't work for me like that! Loved watching you work! 👍

[@RHumphrey]

That is a top shelf compliment (the best kind) and I really appreciate it, and am humbled. Thank you so much!

[@charlotted6247]

You get a massive workout doing this!!! Its incredible how much physical work you do making a bowl. You dont just use a machine to scoop the wood out !! That's muscle power and a love for what you're doing. Seeing the process sure makes you appreciate the bowl and how much work it takes to get that treasure. I'd be proud to have your amazing art displayed in my home. Until you see the start to finish work your mind cant imagine what it intells. Brilliant!!!

[@stump713]

Nice work, Sir! Still have the dough bowl that my great grandmama, and grandmama used, hanging in the dinning room at mom and pop’s. Still has dried dough residue in it. A great piece of my family history. 🇺🇸

[@RHumphrey]

Love hearing that! Those heirlooms are so important!

[@calvinbass1839]

Nice job! Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! You too!

[@jean6061]

This video is a wonderful tutorial! Just loved seeing the different chisels, the wooden mallet, the design details of this dough bowl. I'm so glad you didn't sand all those chisel marks away!

[@RHumphrey]

I had fun going through a variety of tools, thank you! :)

[@luanncunningham2318]

This dough bowl brings back memories. My grandmother had one like this and it was old with a matching dough board. My great grandfather had made them for my great grandmother many years ago. When my grandmother passed away 20 years ago that was the only thing of hers I wanted. When my mom and I went to get them, the bowl and board were gone. Breaks my heart that no one will admit to getting them. Thank you for making the dough bowl and bringing back the good memories. 😊

[@RHumphrey]

And thank you for sharing those memories, LuAnn, I really appreciate it. 😊

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

I must say that my favorite things are elegantly simple and useful. I think this is one of my favorite things you have presented.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Well Rod that was a different experience to see you do everything by hand, it is fantastic. You make it look like nothing. It is a stunning bowl.

[@RHumphrey]

I've got something coming soon, made in a whole different way, a first for me, that should be a surprise. But things are going to slow down for me for a couple months. I'm having shoulder surgery ....many repairs needed. My video output will decrease for a short time, just so you know why.

[@nadfarg4824]

Very nice. Super skill using all those tools. Thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

I had some fun breaking out all the various tools... Thank you!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Rod I am sorry to hear about the operation, I know everything will go well. I pray that God will do the operation through the doctor hands. There after you will not have any more problems. I look forward to the masterpieces that will come out of those fantastic hands of yours. God bless you and all those personell at hospital who is going to look after you. Please just take it easy before you start again.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much my friend. Today, in a couple hours....

[@billy19461]

I knew you were a man of many talents but I didn't know how talented you are! Great video.

[@RHumphrey]

You're too kind Billy, thank you!

[@lindametts8573]

This brings tears to my old eyes !!! I have not seen this done sence i was 16 , i am now 61. Thank you Rod. You rock!!! Just like Granddad did. My dowl was like that to but i lost it in a divorce. Awesome job keep up the great work. God Bless YOU!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Linda, I appreciate your comment very much!

[@lindametts8573]

@@RHumphrey what would sale the dough bowl for? I would like to replace the one i lost years -ago

[@RHumphrey]

+Linda Metts This bowl is no longer in my inventory, sorry. I do have another, a bit smaller, and the first I ever made, back in 2013. The wood came from an apple tree in my backyard. If you're interested, contact me at [e-mail] and we can work something out. Thanks!

[@jodiemeschke6889]

Love your handcrafted dough bowl. What type of wood do you recommend? And does it need to be dry? Thank you for sharing.

[@sturusk3620]

Terrific . I love that big gouge, almost like watching you carve a melon . Outstanding .

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! A very tough melon :)

[@Georgia-WRBNS]

Hey Rod! I don't know how I missed this one! But I still have some videos I haven't seen, so maybe I will start at the beginning and meet in the middle, lol! Dough bowls usually catch my eye for some reason! Awesome job and great handiwork! It turned out Beautiful! Hope you all have a great weekend!

[@BobGroverthednachristian]

Plumb and square is great, but sometimes, rustic is just too cool for school. Great bowl...

[@RHumphrey]

Agreed! Thank you!

[@lossofhearing12]

I loved the hard work you put into it! I just wish that you'd have shown the final product & finish more after 12 minutes of watching the process!

[@RHumphrey]

thank you! Sorry about that, I'm usually pretty good about showing the completed work at the end of my videos.

[@Barrysworkshop]

Nice work. I love how you started with hand tools before bringing out the Lancelot...LOL! Still, a ton of work. Looks great!

[@RHumphrey]

+Barry's Workshop That's a great little tool, fun project overall. Thanks Barry!

[@clydebalcom8252]

My grandpa had a saying. "Three things that you can't have enough of in your workshop. Holdfasts, sharp knives, and coffee." Outstanding work.

[@RHumphrey]

I agree fully with those words of wisdom! Thanks brother!

[@jawjagrrl]

I'd only add clamps!! Can't ever have enough. But now all mine, my fathers, my husband and his father's clamps are cohabiting in an amazing workspace we can't wait to use once we finish getting it organized.

[@irrupship8592]

Great work!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@mushroom623]

Nice work, I applaud your patience. I need to have you do something for the Shack.

[@RHumphrey]

+Jason Morrell Thanks Jason, PM me on facebook if you have something in mind. I'm backed up a bit but can happily put you on my list.

[@TheDudeAbides-247]

Nice! After using the carving wheel to make the grooves, you could use a Kutzall or SaburrTooth carbide shaping dish to grind down the rest of the wood you want to remove.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Good idea for next time :)

[@williamellis8993]

I just came across this video, Rod. I didn't know you were a carver, too. Why don't we see more of this? You do a great job and your many talents still amaze me.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you William. I have a couple detailed carving videos...a bit older and no narration, but you might like them...here's the links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5PHoZSXl7GInLc and kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmmTenStart3rdE I have others too, but these... well, you be the judge 😊

[@joeymaximus8146]

That monster gouge that you were using, what brand is that?

[@kanejaywolf94]

This was cool, gonna have to try it.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@frugalmomofmany]

I love it! How long did this take you? I have always wanted to make dough bowls. I decided yesterday that I was going to find it on KZbin and finally do it. I can't wait to get the tools and try. My husband does woodworking, but I want to do this myself. There's a satisfaction in work done yourself.

[@RHumphrey]

thank you! a couple days I think, but I was having fun using different tools... it can be done in a day. Much satisfaction, yes! 😊

[@againstthegrainwoodworking]

Where did you get that gouge? I want one!

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

We have a dark wood bowl that resembles a small Viking ship. Both sides raised up, kinda like a... prow?? Picked that baby up at a yard sale. People didn't understand the shape..I guess it scared them, or something. But we got real excited, and the guy was thrilled when we gave him $5.00!!! It is just lovely, dark wood. I see these on eBay for hefty prices...

[@RHumphrey]

That is the kind of garage sale find I love to hear about! It sounds gorgeous!

[@timothycronin9746]

fast and to the point. Great video! . . . could you list the tools you used and maker? Thanks

[@Xyienced]

You keep some sharp chisels, enjoyed the video

[@RHumphrey]

+Xyienced thank you! Yes, I'm stropping them constantly and probably should have shown that in the video. I keep the bevels mirror sharp. Thanks for watching

[@joeb7291]

what are the names of the tools you are using my good sir. I just carved a log my self only using 1 carving disk a Chain Disc Double Saw Teeth Anti-Kickback Woodcarving Saw Blade with 22 teeth was fun lol

[@chuckweekley3952]

I want to give you props for a job well done. Very nice chisel work. I do have one question however. With it being a piece of GREEN wood, how much cracking and warping happened after it had time to dry and season even with the coating of mineral oil. Thanks for the video!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much. It was completed fairly even in thickness with no pith (I had cut away the center of the log), and the grain was very uniform, so after it had dried for a short couple months, I gave it away to someone that really liked it. I haven't had any reports of it checking. Also, the center 2 " slab that I had removed from the log still has not checked, nor has the other half of the log...so I suspect the bowl is doing well. I may make a platter out of the center and another bowl with the other half. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@grapplergirl10]

Where did you get your wide gouge? I cannot find a wide one anywhere. Thank you.

[@RHumphrey]

I actually found it on Ebay.

[@jeremymarshall8592]

For a newbie to chisels and gouges, could you inventory the particular tools you used?

[@RHumphrey]

The chisels I used were all of the Pfeil brand, sizes: 80mm full size sweep (flat); #7 full size sweep gouge; #8 BL/25 bent gouge; #7 4/40 gouge. I also used a Flexcut hook knife and straight cutting knife. Oh, and the adze was a Pfeil as well. I haven't done many of this type of bowl, but it was fun using all the tools. Hope this helps. Thanks again!

[@johnswettenham4560]

Is there no end to your talent. Were you trained in this or self taught. Amazing job. Thanks for sharing. Cheers mate

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks John, I'm self taught and still learning as I go, I like trying new things :) Cheers mate!

[@KagedCreations08XX]

Great looking bowl, I actually recently got one of those carving wheels, maybe I'll give this a go.

[@RHumphrey]

+Kaged Creations Thank you! It's a fun tool to use. I could've done the entire bowl with it but the old mallet and chisel method is very rewarding. That wheel likes to grab hold at times too, so watch your digits! Rod

[@KagedCreations08XX]

I've been practicing with it making unimportant cuts on scrap wood. It's definitely something to be extra cautious with.

[@todallard2177]

R Humphrey yep my first bowl years ago was kinda deep and narrow--- caught on the backside edge of the blade--dug in and flippped out almost taking off my pinky finger...:p

[@sr.chinta-louisetorpey5566]

Awesome, sure would make my bread making easier. Have to find one that isn't so expensive.

[@judyhall7030]

Beautiful!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@lamarjohnson1981]

Since the wood is so green, do you allow any dry time?

[@RHumphrey]

Once the pith, or center of the log is removed, and the piece is carved ot a relatively even thickness, the chances of it cracking are lessened greatly...so I wasn't too concerned with giving it time to dry out, or even microwaving the moisture out. Great question, thank you :)

[@lamarjohnson1981]

R Humphrey - Thanks for the answer!

[@cathybrown1323]

you are amazing !!!!

[@RHumphrey]

+cathy brown Thanks Cathy! :)

[@garyteague9555]

you can buy a 4” angle for what the hand plane and chisel cost and get same results

[@RHumphrey]

True, I own one with carving blades...but sometimes less power is good too! Thanks!

[@Susan-lw8bu]

Wonderful work! Do you have a website where you sell these? Thanks for sharing!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, no I do not...yet... Probably on Etsy in the near future. :)

[@davidfairman5461]

Wish I could work that quick. lol

[@RHumphrey]

haha, me too! Thanks for watching!

[@johnconklin9039]

Very nice. What kind of wood did you use?

[@RHumphrey]

+John Conklin I'm not sure... I'm very bad at wood identification and failed to ask the owner when I got permission to take some away. Very white/clear wood with a pretty red splash of color near the knots and pith. Thanks!

[@GaryWall]

+R Humphrey It looked a little like Poplar. Did you carve it green?

[@RHumphrey]

No, no green what so ever. More of a pale yellow tone, with the red in the knots and pith. I'll find out next time I'm in the area where I picked it up and post the info.

[@GaryWall]

My apologies but I can see green and poplar connection. What I was meaning to ask was 'was the wood was freshly cut - not dried

[@RHumphrey]

Yes, fresh and certainly green in that sense :)

[@shamrock1961]

Hey, do you know of anyone who has used a bowl like the one you made for making or mixing dough which I assume is bread dough? It would be fun to try that sometime if that is the correct purpose for it. I see you mention its food safe. Anything is possible I guess. Nice job very impressive!!! :-)

[@RHumphrey]

I suppose any kind of dough...mixing/rising, I've seen it done in this type of bowl, yes. Kind of an old time feel to it, but they're still used today by some. Thanks very much! 🙂

[@todallard2177]

how doyou keep it from cracking as it dries out?

[@RHumphrey]

A few of things I do: First I cut away the pith (center) of the log because that is where most checking originates; I also try to make it a uniform thickness which helps it dry evenly; and if it is intended for actual use, it will remain in a stage of wet to dry from being washed, so I use a food safe oil, such as mineral oil, to leave on it as it sits. Using an even grained wood that is free of knots helps too. Sometimes they check or crack no mater what for some reason, but the things I mentioned will help. Or, of course starting with dried wood can certainly help as well. :) Thanks for watching!

[@RHumphrey]

Great information, thank you. I have some wood that's been seasoning for years, and age is certainly a tested and true method. I have to say though, it's fun working on the green stuff on occasion. I appreciate your post.

[@steveotm1]

what are the gouges you are using???

[@RHumphrey]

They're all Pfeil, big ones: #7 gouge, #1 straight; smaller ones: 4/40 #7 gouge, 5/30 #5 gouge, BL/25 #8 bent gouge, and the Pfeil chip carving knife (which does a lot more than chip carving in my shop)

[@morgan773404]

I like your clamps. How are they tightened? You lifted and re positioned them but how do they lock?

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, they are just basic "hold down" clamps. when you hammer them down they wedge in the hole on the bench at an angle. You can see a bit of that angle in the video. Then to release, just a couple light taps toward the piece being held down. Good stuff, simple to use.

[@williamellis8993]

Just look up holdfast on a woodworking supply website.

[@kristoffer816]

what wood is it?

[@RHumphrey]

I'm not certain, but a good guess would be Box Elder. It was one of a few that I found in a pile along side a road in Michigan, and took with permission from the land owner. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@kristoffer816]

Thank you for your help

[@p.p.g.6629]

excelente trabajo

[@RHumphrey]

+p. p.g. Gracias!

[@billastell3753]

:025. Damn, looks like that chisel is abut to meet metal. Made me flinch!

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

This one was slower, much more hands-on. And took time and patience to carve it out 'just so'..but has a primitive beauty, no less...

[@RHumphrey]

I had fun with it! Thank you!

[@MartinMMeiss-mj6li]

Nice job. I like the fact that you left a rim around the edge of the bowl. A couple of questions, though: Since you used a hand saw to cut into the end grain to make the handles, why didn't you cut down to the end-grain cut from the underside to save all that gouging? Also, since you are obviously very proficient with the gouges, why did you use a power tool to help with the hollowing? In my mind, resorting to 21st century technology diminishes your accomplishment a bit (but it's still a nice bowl).

[@RHumphrey]

I see your point, I just had some fun using a variety of tools for different/same purposes. Thanks :)

[@MartinMMeiss-mj6li]

Fair enough.

[@skullblits6969]

I take it making that kind of bowl wouldn't be for someone with ocd? I'd carve my way down to China trying to get it all leveled lol

[@RHumphrey]

+Skullblits 69 There is an urge within me to go for smooth...perhaps I can blame my lathe! I do like the look of the gouge marks though, kind of rustic and satisfying. (Yet without uniformity, so you're probably correct, lol!)

[@oneshotme]

Yeah I'd have to agree with you on that lol It'd drive me crazy and I don't have ocd

[@bradleejones9959]

WTF is Dough Bowl?

[@RHumphrey]

fair question...an old fashioned tool for kneading bread dough and/or using it to hold your dough while it rises

[@philselman1940]

Nice job hey look at david f fishers blog at David f fisher bowl carver there is a lot of info there an he is a super good teacher an again nice job

[@RHumphrey]

Will do, thank you!

[@setphaser]

i hate sawing. sawing is crap.

[@julierobertson9397]

Current technology is SO smug about its accomplishments. I wish every "milenial" could see this video and appreciate that, if you have an experienced craftsman and the right tools. you don't need electricity. (This is a pet peeve of mine.)

[@RHumphrey]

It is nice to revert back to simpler times in the wood shop occasionally...though I do enjoy my power tools 😊