Making a Walnut Bowl

Two years ago, I cut up a black walnut log into slabs with my friend Gabe. We cut up part of the tree into smaller chunks that I made into bowl blanks. Those blanks are now dry. I have turned one of them into a finished piece. The bowl blank I chose to use for this project had a big hole in it and had cracked. I cut out the defects and made a striped pattern wood piece to replace the parts of the bowl that I removed. I then turned the glued up new and old pieces into a finished bowl and gave it to Gabe as a gift.
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[@curtismakes]

I love how the guy asks Frank Howarth: "You turned that yourself?" haha

[@alxace]

I had to replay the part three times until I was sure, I din't mishear him :D

[@lavidboys]

I don’t think Franks friends know how famous he is KZbin

[@thermmaloverload]

Daniel Rivera yeah the guy with the white hair doesn’t realise that he’s standing next to woodworking royalty Frank is a humble legend

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

thermmaloverload I had the same thought.

[@thomasjohnestrada]

Lol when he asked "So you were able to turn that yourself?" I almost died. If he only knew what Frank could do. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ian_Hay]

Frank edited out the bit where he looked shocked, puffed up, said, "Do you know who I am? I don't quite know how to put this, but ... I'm kind of a big deal. People know me. I'm very important."

[@marveltribe6152]

Hahn, I am thinking the same.

[@Jackpowerse]

Even after years of watching your bowl turning videos I sure still love to watch the process it's just magnificent . keep it up

[@Don.Challenger]

Yes, certainly for me too - keep chip, chip, chipping at it Frank.

[@Robc509]

Yes me too. I love when the thumbnail is a segmented bowl like this. Franks way of cutting and piecing them together with such style is unlike anyone else I've seen! Gotta say there is something so calming about his voice too!

[@ScottHebert604]

I felt the heartbreak when you almost went through the bowl. It's funny how as a maker you feel compelled to mention how you had to add in the bottom piece. I've done similar things. You almost feel down because you know the gift could've come out better. It's cool to see it from an outside perspective and realize that your friend was still touched by your thoughtfulness. It became a footnote in the story of the piece and not a blemish on your record. Love your videos Frank!

[@byonbill9499]

Well said.

[@frankmakes]

Thanks, yes all I see are the errors.

[@montanamike53]

Don't we all.... and the recipient wouldn't have even noticed. We are always our own worst critics. ^.^

[@PHIL_S]

True - but I see problems solved to get the end product

[@allencummings7564]

They don't even understand what he means when he says I had to add a piece xD they're just stunned by how wonderful the craftsmanship is. I'm like that one guy: "you turned that yourself?", "yeah" "MAN! :O"

[@JaviUnboxed]

Thank you Frank, once again, for enriching us with your love of woodworking, your artisanship, as well as your skill and attention to detail. It is, as always, appreciated and a pleasure to view.

[@jasonbailey9139]

That last part was great! It’s funny to think that to your subscribers you’re a famous woodwork/woodturner, but to many of your friends and acquaintances, you’re just Frank, and they might not even know you can turn wood. :) glad you salvaged the bowl. I’ve cut into the tenon on most of my bowls. Your save is a lot more elegant than most of my attempts.

[@garymccoy2888]

Just like most of us, we have to point out our screwups.

[@coolspoonful]

I can't believe the video of chainsaw milling the walnut tree was 2 years ago

[@crisvega7588]

Seems like a couple of Sundays ago.

[@frankmakes]

Time goes by too fast

[@alimota7161]

Each video you upload makes me love you more 😍😍

[@Torsan1977]

My thought too.

[@3dmazter]

You are just a special person Frank.

[@mixtube797]

me too 💖

[@pandaDotDragon]

I guess when you are married with a guy doing wood turning you end up with a house full of bowls ^^'

[@KarrasBastomi]

And vase

[@lilmort2]

Amazing work Frank. I'm sure you can relate when I say that I got so much more out of gifting my turnings than selling them. You inspired me to start wood turning 4 years ago. I owe a lot to you for sharing your talents. I hope one day to meet you and shake your hand.

[@StudioJLT]

Love the bit at the end. Oh, and the beginning and middle to...

[@TheHoodik]

You should narrate National Geographic documentary’s.

[@photoguyjames4522]

I've watched a lot of franks videos and it took me a couple of years and watching a live interview to notice he has a stutter. it's usually only present in social situations, and he doesn't have it in his shop when he does monologues. but he has mentioned it in videos before, one was some things he made for a charity auction. his smooth and even tone is a great sound, frank would make a great voice over artist.

[@TheHoodik]

Yeah I watched the video from the auction. He has a perfect voice. If not National Geographic, maybe audio books 😊

[@Wordsnwood]

No! No! No! don't immediately show them the flaws and things you fixed! (My wife has been drilling that into my head for years... :-) Beautiful job, Frank.

[@howycwap]

I knew hed do it, everyone does. Even the greats

[@gregthorne4292]

I’m glad I’m not the only one.

[@johna.mangum28]

Wordsnwood (Art Mulder) After a lifetime of woodworking, I finally figured out that the flaws were actually in my mind.

[@i.am.adrian]

It seems like ESPECIALLY the greats do it. Some of the most talented prop and costume makers I've talked to are quick to point out where they messed up or where it's not perfect. We are our own worst critics. I have to remind myself of that when I get so precious about a project that my own nitpicks are getting in the way and slowing down progress. You rock, Frank, and your work is beautiful!

[@Jesse__H]

AAHHH multiple Franks!

[@ferky123]

We don't talk about the secret cloning facility in his basement.

[@Don.Challenger]

And setting up the movie screen - one other unseen Frank is no doubt the projectionist.

[@huskybeaver6051]

More Franks are better than one

[@vbeley1]

Your videos are always a pleasure to watch, i've been a fan of yours from the beginning and don't intend to ever stop. Thank you for your great work!

[@Xlaxsauce]

Funny that you took the corpse of the little girl's enemy and turn it into a display piece for her and her parents.

[@timberdish]

Always an absolute pleasure and a joy to watch your vids Frank! What an awesome bowl. :)

[@Medea_Wellness]

love this channel, feel so relaxed after watching your videos!

[@Makebuildmodify]

Hey Frank, Did you upgrade from your 5D mkiii? Or am I just seeing things?

[@frankmakes]

Still using the 5d3

[@Makebuildmodify]

@@frankmakes thank you!

[@MichaelAlm]

Beautiful work as always Frank!

[@emilylindstrom724]

I like the piece on the bottom, it makes it look finished, and deliberate.

[@ahbushnell1]

The striped parts make me think of Moorish architecture.

[@mikejohnson219]

You sir, are awesome! Thank you for sharing as always Mr. H.

[@eherlitz]

Love it Frank, it's a joy everytime you post something!

[@jaredwilliams5252]

That bowl makes me think making a bowl with the pattern of the U.S. flag would work pretty well.

[@afistfulofvideos]

The tree was two years ago?! I've been following you for so long already. Time flies!

[@carlosetejada10]

Hi Frank. I love your videos! I have a question: what's the difference between sanding the rim of a bowl using your new drum sander and the disk sander? Just curious. Keep up the good work, greetings from Denmark!

[@moradisslessadat7171]

It's a shame you have to work in such a small shop, but you seem to make due with what you have. This translates to I am more than jealous. Great work

[@SugarCreekCrypto]

Small shop? Lol yeah sure.

[@satirischeroctavian3512]

Frank, I always love watching your videos. The bowl is very mesmorizing, and you did such a great job. I had to grin at the end, because you had that lovely stutter xD Keep up getting back to basics, like you did with your brandmark.

[@thedraphter]

Thanks for letting us see his reaction to receiving such a cool bowl. Oh, and thanks for doing great videos.

[@pryere]

Thank you, I enjoyed every moment and I love all your work. Much appreciated.

[@AdamKappa]

The 1st project using the surface sanding machine! Looks like it made light work of the bowl!

[@DIN-Norm]

Lucky man, a real "frank howarth" bowl. I want one!

[@Neo7CNC]

That is a beautiful bowl Frank!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Beautiful

[@DanielCooper1]

I swear, the more of your videos I watch (yes, I have watched every. Single. One.) the more I respect your work and your philosophy on wood and work. Beautiful. Thank you again for sharing.

[@UltramaticOrange]

It was fun to see some of the tree go back to its home. (Side note: I recently did a video where I ended in a fade-to-white and every time I reviewed the final render, my brain kept waiting for the squeak sounds!)

[@DarinBeard]

Frank, you are a special kind of talent. I am always in awe of your work and your process fascinates me.

[@smitm108]

Best line in the video: "So, you were able to turn that yourself?" If he only knew …

[@BShandyman]

I love your channel almost as much as I wish I could swing a CNC into the budget haha 👍🏻

[@dangskippy9308]

It's funny how men act so awkward when someone does something for them and when they give another man a gift. As a man myself it really is a great feeling to give a man friend a gift to let them know how much I appreciate the relationship we have. God told us to love one another and they sure ain't nothing wrong with two dudes having a friendship like this. Frank you are one great friend, husband and dad. keep up the great work.

[@JeffMarxWoodworking]

Another awesome project and fantastic editing, thanks Frank! I was dying inside a little as you described the bottom getting thin based on my recent experience where I wasn't as diligent in paying attention to catch the pending disaster as you were: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXavgYR7eLZ8iZI Keep up the great work, I always look forward to your videos! Jeff

[@c130steve]

So much talent in one person, and you’re truly a thoughtful person. Thank you for all your inspiring art.

[@leedsutd3413]

Great gesture. You have to be one of the best wood workers/makers on you tube frank 👍

[@Hubbmade]

Do you need someone to take a walnut slab or two off your hands? XD I’m just here in Salem...

[@5656eric]

Beautiful design. The idea to 'repair' this bowl gave you the opportunity to create something extremely beautiful. Congrats. Eric

[@michaelmunro2820]

You carefully note the errors either in design or personal application. As a retired carpenter, l can appreciate your humble attitude when finding a way to correct problems. I feel like l know your shop and equipment as well as you do. Keep doing what you do best Frank ! THANKS FOR READING!!!!!

[@2spoons]

Will you look at the size of that bandsaw blade..... OMG! (Suppose it won't turn corners like my 1/4 inch) lol But it the end what a journey, and fabulous finish.... Maple I love carving spoons from (but its way better for other things and it looks amazing when you add mineral oil) and I use walnut all the time... wish you were closer to us in the UK I'd give you a guided tour of my shop and workshop ~ heres a link to my most recent bowl - www.hunt-gather.co.uk/single-post/2018/09/15/You-wont-be-able-to-do-much-with-that---The-gantlet-has-been-dropped

[@cattleNhay]

Did he even say thank you?

[@richbuilds_com]

How well you overcome a problem is the mark of a craftsman. You have it in spades Frank. That bowl is gorgeous. :-)

[@davidrobine5350]

I appreciate you showing the mistake you made and how you fixed it. I learn more from that than I do from watching you do everything perfectly. I wish more KZbinrs did that. Great video again, Frank!

[@lekoman]

This one might be my favorite of your bowls. It's so graphic and bold. "bowld" ha.

[@bradfromsc4265]

Hello Mr Howarth,I have watched you make so many things and was wondering if you made things by special request.I am a Clemson Tigers fan and was wondering if you could make a small tiger paw out of purple heart and some type of orange wood.Something about the size of a keychain or something to hang from rear view mirror.I’m certain I could buy something similar but I love your work and “wood” love to have it special made and one of a kind.It doesn’t have to be purple and orange,their colors are purple,orange and white.Thank you

[@lilliekelly3406]

That's a pretty bowl. Thank you for sharing. I have never seen a drum sander like that. Did you make that? It really looks handy.

[@jamesmarshall1134]

Frank, after seeing this, you should make an American flag bowl.

[@bigweld4328]

WOW, Very excited for more of that nice walnut in the videos, Looks amazing

[@68shiloh]

Frank I enjoy all your videos, this bowl is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ray-ej3jb]

Hi Frank, Hello from the UK. I am SOO envious with the range of woods you guys over the pond can get hold of - I've never seen let alone heard of the majority of the timber you use. I have a question. What glue do you use? On some of your videos you can leave it alone for 30mins to grab but also you have to leave it overnight for a good bond. Thanks

[@RyanJohnson1374]

You should try having the CNC machine just cut the bowl out. No turning required.

[@hamsLP]

A Frank Howarth AND a Clickspring video in the same day??

[@timbirch4999]

Most people just fill cracks and holes with a bit of resin. The work that you put into fixing flaws in wood is insane!!! :-)

[@jakewhitney3712]

I've been watching your videos for a couple months now. I don't know anything about this craft at all. But it's been a rough couple of months and going through your videos, watching you make these amazing pieces of art as well as the calming way you narrate your work has really helped me. Thank you so much

[@nickyork8901]

What a magnificent present. I thought you would have got a manly hug there! Friend appreciates what you have made, and so does his daughter, but perhaps they don't quite know exactly how much work and skill went into it. who cares, it's the thought that counts, right?

[@BobBlarneystone]

For clamping odd-shaped pieces, try strips of bicycle inner tube. A visit to a bicycle shop will probably get plenty of them.

[@alifetomake]

You've understood everything of KZbin, sir, giving us the story from the very beginning to the very end! Beautiful piece, GJ!

[@TiSm14]

Hi frank, this is my first time watching your videos and, I really enjoy them because they’re really satisfying! Did you know my grandad lives across the street to me and, he does the same as you! He made a summer house for my nanny out of messy wood. He also made a hand made wand for me, because I loved Harry Potter back then. He uses the lave and chizzle like you. I bet your really impressed with your work. Keep up the good work -Harley ~ Age 9

[@jimsjacob]

“Did you turn that yourself”?? LOL. You better believe he did. Does it all the time! He needs a link to your KZbin channel. He’d be amazed once he saw what goes into it.

[@Samalyzer45]

I love your work and your process, but I have to admit that I'd like to have seen this blank preserved with it's flaws reinforced.

[@iansloan4261]

Beautiful gift! Interesting to see how the small problems were resolved during the creative process.

[@j.hankinson7803]

Thanks for the video but Ooooo you revealed the turner’s secret by divulging the story of the thin base... ; )

[@johanvandyk6532]

Always amazed by your talent and thought processes Frank. I would not have had the guts to attempt cutting up a perfectly good bowl.

[@Batti2323]

Fabulous work, Frank! I love the fix you did for the bottom. I will use that trick someday.

[@RDJim]

Come cut up my tree and make me a bowl... what a good friend in Frank.

[@CurtWagner]

Hard to find the combination of this amount of talent and humility combined. Another great project Frank!

[@BCTCanadian]

Beautiful work Frank, would you ever consider dabbling into resin for a piece like this with the holes, cracks etc?

[@barryirby8609]

I watched the CNC cut the rebate and thought,"Wow, he went really deep." I was right. Next time, cut a circle and leave the bottom as thick as you can. Nice save. Lots of work, but great job. I have been trying for years to make a bowl that is bigger on the inside than the outside. Now I know how.

[@stephendavidson1019]

Is it possible for your to make something ugly, or for you to completely mess up and have to scrap the project... You know, just to make us mortals feel somewhat better.

[@Vaden_lane]

This video brought back awesome memories for me with my great grandpa. He had a truck identical to yours that he’d take me to check cows in every summer when I was younger. My grandma had to sell it to cover costs whenever he passed and I haven’t seen it since. Wish I could find it now!

[@toolsarecool]

No better gift in the world than the one you make yourself. No matter how you get there. You are a true master of your craft, thank you for sharing your successes as much as you share your “failures”. Strangely, only the successes survive.... ;)

[@joseleal3205]

Do you ever sale any of the bowels you make? Also I love you craftsmanship..

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Frank nothing you make is ugly this is a stunning bowl. I call it your quilting or patchwork bowl it is awesome.

[@cracklingvoice]

Always good to show the little mistakes and imperfections. If any project is going extremely well for me, I'll start to dread whenever some huge mistake will arrive.

[@nilssieper6648]

It is just lovley work. I really dont know why i like your videos and your creations so much. I love wood so i guess that helps. But really the work that i saw in your Videos so far, always seemd to emit some kind heat. Can't wait for the next one.

[@am2schmarvelous]

It's gorgeous. And such a perfect full circle gift. Meaningful gifts are the best.

[@mikemankins2905]

What kind of sander do you use? Where do you get the sanding discs? Keep up the amazing work.

[@ChristopherBell]

Have you ever thought about using epoxy to leave blems (and holes) visible instead of removing them?

[@mountainviews5025]

It really is a beautiful bowl and Frank the true way of knowing how beautiful it is and plain and simple your friend constantly is saying thank you thank you thank you thank you he/they so love it so again I leave you with great job great video and thumbs up how can we get one for our mother's

[@tats6563]

awww. your video editing leveled up so much is informative and entertaining. Been rooting for you since~

[@accountshanahan]

One again living up to your own crazy high standards.... a class of one!

[@Johnleathercrafts]

After 2years frank uncle its still recommending Is that lathe motor 2 horsepower or one ?

[@MrJoeblowe69]

Another great project. I like the way you narrate while we watch you work. Too many feel the need to bore us to death for 20 mins before starting the project. Keep it up!

[@Pigfarmer51]

I just watched this video and I had to comment. I just had to do the same "design change" Wednesday on the bottom of a bowl I had been working on for a week.

[@bmilhoan]

I never remember to whom I mention this so please forgive if I've said it here. I've been told that some Amish quilt makers will purposely make mistakes on quilts because it is a sign of pride to seek perfection. I use this as my cover story for all mistakes I make.

[@joelseymour6372]

Good problem solving ending with a beautiful bowl.

[@animatedant]

Finally another video. I wish u had a video team so u could just keep making stuff all day lol. Then again I'm not sure the video team would be as good as u in that field either lol

[@mordani]

Your woodwork skills are out of this world ! Amazing !

[@dejanira2]

How could a person not enjoy seeing your work! Impossible.

[@johnkennedyswenja]

A bowl challenge perfect for Franks expertise "turned" out awesome.

[@kcmike7]

Such talent! I hope you can feel the Internet love and inspiration you generate with each flawless video.