Wood Turning - Beginners Guide # 6 - The Spindle Roughing Gouge

[@OregonOldTimer]

Just bought a lathe and tools and, late in life, taking up where I left off in junior high school wood shop more than sixty years ago. I've turned only one thing before beginning to watch your series, a goblet! I'll watch every one of your videos as I learn this craft. Thank you.

[@TheRogueRockhound]

I will carve this into the handle of my spindle roughing gouge Mr. Waldt. Thank you again.

[@donpalmer4155]

Best demonstration of a spindle gouge catch I have seen on KZbin. Thank You for this video!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Don I really appreciate you saying that.

[@CarlJacobson]

Another excellent video! Mike this is by far the best beginners guide series I've seen. Keep up the great work. Take care, Carl

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Carl, you're very kind Sir. Mind you it could be because you haven't seen many.....lol. Seriously, thanks my friend. Take care Mike

[@dpelcherjr]

Thank You. I am extreamly new at turning. In fact I have only turned once with huge failure. I instantly knew I needed to learn a lot before I even begin to turn. This was extreamly valuable information. I have a pile of tools. I think I am going to do my first video soon showing what I have hoping to get feed back. The end of this video was very enlightening and I must say a bit frightening. Thanks You so much. Dave P.

[@MikeWaldt]

Dave Pelcher Hi Dave, thanks for watching, and I'm glad you found the video of some use. Look forward to you video, and seeing your armoury :) Take care Mike

[@dpelcherjr]

Mike, I just watched the 1st of your series and now I am going back to see another. Thanks so much. People like yourself and others are very helpful while learning something new, in this case, wood turning. I am endebted to your generousity. Dave P.

[@MikeWaldt]

Dave Pelcher I hope you enjoy them Dave, and please, if you have any questions, just ask. Take care Mike

[@StephenOgle]

Very informative video Mike, as usual I always get something from your work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Stephen, I glad you liked it, and thought it was of interest. Take care Mike

[@kevinkrull5483]

You have quite the cottage industry going with your beginners guide series!! Another great episode Mike... well done! Have a good one, Kevin

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Kevin, appreciate it my friend. Take care Mike PS - Looking forward to your next offering :)

[@labrat7357]

Apart from a top video, I was thrilled to hear you call it by its full and correct name a "spindle roughing gouge". I believe this helps promote safe turning. It tells you what the tool is for and where it is to be used. My other pet hate is people telling new turners to let the bevel rub and move into the cut. Most need to be shown and have it explained properly like you do. All the best.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind words and support, I really appreciate it. Cheers Mike

[@CMRWoodworks]

I have a lathe but no tools yet. I am learning a lot watching your videos. I'm glad to learn things like not using a spindle roughing gouge on a bowl. I would've had no idea and probably would've tried it, but now I know better. A lesson I will always remember now. Thanks!

[@MikeWaldt]

CMR Woodworks | Chris McDowell glad to be of some use to you Chris. Thanks for watching, and your support my friend. Take care Mike

[@rodneysharpe5832]

O.M.G.. Sooo glad you explained that... it makes so much sense when you explain to us novices in simple language ... brill tutor..x

[@MikeWaldt]

+rodney sharpe Glad you found it helpful Rodney, and thank you. Take care Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

Mike, Thanks for the shout out. I've been often accused of being an engineer but no, My training, in accounting/finance. Three of my sons, however, are engineers. Always something to learn from your series. I feared for your safety when you mounted a bowl for the spindle roughing gouge. Last video I saw where someone attempted to show why not -- turned in to blood and gore. I'm glad you did not turn on the lathe. Thanks again, Alan Stratton

[@MikeWaldt]

Pleasure Alan, and I still think you approach things with the technical mind of an engineer :). Even being a Welshman, I didn't have the courage to turn the lathe on to demonstrate a catch! Thanks for the support mate. Take care Mike

[@BlindWoodTurner]

Great video Mike.Emphasising the safety point is so necessary when there is a risk of serious personal injury.Well done !!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Chris, your so right mate......not long now :) Take care Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

I watched a video on bowls and the turner said on his first bowl he used a roughing gouge and then the showed a picture of the roughing gouge; it was in two pieces. He said he was lucky to survive and it was a warning to others not to use a roughing gouge on bowls thanks Mike James

[@MikeWaldt]

+icespeckledhens Hi James, thanks for adding a comment which reinforces my opinion. Take care Mike

[@gunterschone8402]

Hi Mike, Thank you for the VERY GOOD explained video. Although I could not understand everything, but the pictures have told more like a thousand words. Thumbs up for the video.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Gunter Take care Mike

[@earlrumble1692]

I sure could have used this series a year ago! That was when I tried to use a small roughing gouge on a bowl, luckily the shaft snapped and I was unhurt. Thanks for putting this series out, I really enjoy and learn from them.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Earl, pleased you got away with it, it is a shock when it happens though, I bet. we learn by our mistakes, and hopefully don't get hurt on the way. Take care Mike

[@MegaWicked007]

Mike when you first decided to do the beginner informational videos, I said that you ARE the perfect guy to do it. Thank you for proving me right. This is another great video by you, keep up the good work. David

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you David, I'm glad I didn't let you down, and I appreciate your encouragement my friend. Take care Mike

[@librandy77]

Your videos are spot on for learning... Im about to buy a wood lathe and your videos are the ones i am going to be learning on Thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Paul, thanks for your kind words. But don't forget to look at the videos from other turners, as there is a wealth of experience to draw from :) Let me know what lathe you go for, as I would be really interested. Take care, and thanks again for your support. Mike

[@TheBrotherKnight]

Great advice Mike We are trying to help some young people get into woodturning and I have pointed out your clips as I feel they are very educational. It’s a bit lazy on my part but it gives them a head start before they get their own lathe and tools. It also means that if they have a problem I can help with a one to one in my shed. My days of having a class full are long gone due to health. Of course I encourage them to subscribe. Feedback from one young lad who watched a clip of yours was that it was cool and not boring. Hey not bad my friend. Best regards David

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you David for both your support, and giving me and my videos a "shout out", so to speak, I really appreciate it my friend. I'm also very happy that the youngsters your helping don't find me too boring ;). Maybe they should have a word with SWMBO....lol Take care mate Mike

[@gordonnicoll3507]

mike, just bought a lathe and found your series very helpful in showing how to do stuff. not made anything yet but have been practicing cuts as per your guides. thanks for putting in the time to do these guides. Gordon

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Gordon, and welcome to the wonderful world of wood turning. Glad to be of some use to you my friend. Take care Mike

[@scottie1769]

Great info for beginners Mike..I was once bitten by the spindle roughing gouge when I first starting turning a bowl..(Scary) This video will hopefully stop that from happening to a new turner...Thanks for taking the time to make this excellent video...

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Scott, happy to hear that you didn't get hurt mate, you were very lucky. Take care Mike

[@DavidMains-pf6zo]

Mike thanks for reiterating not to use the roughing gouge on a bowl very dangerious.the videos are awesome and I'm and old beginner thanks for keeping me safe.0h post scrip(ps) my roughing gouges are not sharpened properly,that is why I'm having trouble.thank you so much for these videos hopefully more to come.

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure David and thanks for watching.

[@thewoodman6039]

Mike Waldt, Thank you so much for your videos. Lets see today is June 29, 2016 and I have had my lathe about 3 weeks,, or less. I am teaching myself,, and I gotta say,, when I have a question I come to your videos for answers. I checked out the roughing gouge demo,, and great job.. and you know what... Don't ever use a roughing gouge on a bowl. I don't have to find out you showed a good reason. Not even a subject in my mind.. to ever use it like that. I just want to hog work off and get to making something. Planning on going to my first woodturners meet in July. EastTexasWoodturners... Yeah I am from Texas. Again I will be watching you... Thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for your kind words, and enjoy your new hobby. Take care Mike

[@oaksho]

Outstanding video Mike, great advise and very well explained. I only wish this beginners guide could accompany every spindle roughing gouge that is sold. This gets a big thumb up from me. All the best Tony

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Tony I appreciate it. The SRG is a great tool, but it can be a nasty one, if it has a mind to be. Take care Mike PS - So glad I'm Welsh - and didn't lose to Italy :)

[@oaksho]

Mike Waldt Caio Mike stiamo facendo molto bene in coppa del mondo nel 2014. esso mi rende orgoglioso di essere italiano. arriverderci amico mio. "Tonyo" ;-)

[@MikeWaldt]

***** Hi Tony Doeddwn i ddim yn sylweddoli bod waed Eidalaidd yn chi, yr wyf yn teimlo bod angen i siarad yn fy mamiaith hefyd ...... diolch byth am Google Tranlate ... lol hwyl fawr mike

[@allotment2632]

Thanks Mike. As I'm brand new to the hobby I'm loving your videos, you're stopping me from making a great many mistakes. Keep up the good work, the beginners guides are especially greatly appreciated by us newbies!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, I'm glad you find my videos of interest and some use. Take care Mike

[@r0mera]

Thanks for your videos, Mike. I´m learning a lot with you. Here in Brazil I didn't find videos about woodturning beginners guide with so many details. Very good job

[@MikeWaldt]

Rômulo de Carvalho A. My pleasure Romulo, and thank you for your support. Take care Mike

[@ngatorc]

Excellent video. I agree with the idea of combining the series into one video or beginners.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Bill - maybe one day - when I'm old and grey ; Take care Mike

[@PeteTGIF]

Good morning Mike, Like on Football, where they choose the MVP I think your videos should be rated MVV (Most Valuable Video) in wood turning. Every time you put up a new video of your beginners guide it urges me to go down into my shop and turn something. Thank you for showing us the tools off a project it's hard to understand the way a tool works when you're detracted by the wonderful pieces evolving. Greetings from Good Old Germany Peter

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Peter, I always appreciate your watching, and commenting. Take care Mike

[@YTcustomchris]

Thanks for posting. I recently hand forged a spindle roughing gouge and I really did not know the angel too grind it. This video helps a lot. I was not turning at a high enough speed . Here is the video so you can see what I'm working with Blacksmithing Forging Spindle Roughing Gouge

[@MikeWaldt]

Brilliant video Chris, you have a great talent my friend. glad mine was of some use too. Take care Mike

[@YTcustomchris]

Thanks! I was into blacksmithing some time ago. It comes in handy now and then

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Excellent tutorial Mike, You hit all the important points and I agree 100% on your recommended Spindle Gouge uses. (No Bowls!) Regards, Bob

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Bob, I'm glad that you concur :) Take care Mike

[@joseortega3628]

Mike, thanks for the great presentation on the importances of what not to do with a roughing gouge. The rest of your information was very useful.

[@russbarber1865]

Another very informative video Mike. One thing I used to tell my students if I ever caught them using a SRG on a bowl they would no longer be one of my students. Never use a SRG on a bowl. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Russ, I'm happy that a man with your experience lends weight to the warning. take care Mike

[@propfella]

A charming way to treat students. When people are trying to learn a new hobby or career there's literally thousands of things to remember. If someone is told to turn a bowl for the very first time and has a rather threatening teacher, as you appear to be, then it's very possible they could simply forget. Try remembering that before kicking your student out the door. Most people tend to shy away from ultimatums, especially when paying to be taught. Personally I'd prefer a more understanding "professional" :-)

[@russbarber1865]

propfella I give each and every student handouts on each and every tool in my shop explaining the use of each tool as well as what not to use the tool on. I also teach one on one. The biggest problem I have is KZbin and people putting up videos of them using tools for what they are not designed for. I've had students ask me why they can't use a SRG on a bowl because they watched so and so using one on KZbin. Hats off to Mike and others that have made the effort to make and post videos on the CORRECT usage of each tool.

[@TheTinyTrailerWorkshop]

Hey Mike: Another fine instructional video. Thanks for sharing Larry

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Larry, wish I could live near a lighthouse ;) Take care Mike

[@TheTinyTrailerWorkshop]

Sad part is that the lighthouse only does light any more... they have removed all the foghorns except for a few... I have a video on my other channel called Foghorns on the Coast... and yes those are foghorns but they are mounted on ships and they call them ships horns. Makes no sense to me! This one is a half hour walk up the road... just have to watch for bears at this time of year though... and cougars.... the deer are just little thought so you don't have to worry about them much!! Take care Larry

[@jimholladay2383]

Mike as usual well stated and demonstrated. Thank you for the whole series!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jim, happy that you like the series. Take care Mike

[@jhinze]

As always Mike, great stuff. Your beginners’ series is helping my turning tremendously. Thank you very much for your time and dedication to our community!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Jim, I'm really pleased you find them useful. Thank you also for your support and kind comments. Take care Mike

[@THESNAF2]

The Beginner's Series is great Mike,Thanks for doing them.. cheers Mick!!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching, and your resolute encouragement Mick. Take care Mike

[@SkunkTreeCarvings]

thanks mike... thank you for keeping my turning safe.. i look forward to your uploads.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, I really appreciate your support Take care Mike

[@ernestthebo5441]

Hi mike, Thanks for a great video! It has great video of exactly what you're talking about. You've got a great voice for the narration . Your dedication to safety is commendable. As the previous poster pointed out, your discussion on RPM speed is a big help. I'm just learning and a friend told me to start with a slower speed. I've been starting out at 500-600 RPMs and I have all the problems that you state for slower speeds. So, I'm off to view other of your videos . Best Regards Ernest Thebo

[@MikeWaldt]

Go carefully up to the speed you feel comfortable with Ernest, do it in stages, and you will see that a slightly higher speed will give you a cleaner cut :) Cheers Mike This video may be of interest to you : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnXIoGSnmrtpesk

[@enyafanjt]

Thanks for another great video. Also a BIG thanks for showing what can happen by using a roughing gouge on a bowl. I tried it ONCE and it took milliseconds to show me not to do it again. Another big thanks for telling what angles that a roughing gouge can have. Mine is a little flat for my taste and I will use the angle thingy I have to see what it is. Also thanks for the previous video on honing, it makes such a huge difference in my turning.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching James, glad it was of use - you learned the hard way then ;). Try some different bevel angles, and what works for you, is the right angle :) Take care Mike

[@MrTaz6552]

Mike I have to use speech to text so may come out as rubbish these beginners guide are fantastic I am 100% blind and have returned to wood turning after 25 years thanks to Blind veterans Any additions to these 14 videos would be really appreciated as I find them easy to follow I am really enjoying returning to wood turning even though I was never a brilliant wood turner I knew the basics but these have enabled me to go further in just a few weeks that I ever managed when I could see Thanks again David

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi David, I am very happy to hear that some of my videos are useful to you. I have a very good friend who is totally blind and now demonstrates is unique skills here in the UK .... his name is Chris Fisher, and is known as The Blind Woodturner. A true inspiration, as indeed are you my friend. Take care Mike

[@IanMaude]

Once again a superb video Mike, thanks :) The camera angle is great!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Ian, I'm for ever trying to improve the camera side of things, but I think I'll stick with the way I do it now......for a while anyway...lol Take care Mike

[@wotstaylor]

Hi Mike, I have been watching your Beginners guides with great interest and it's taught me so much. I have started to turn a few bowls and pens in my now finished shop and am finding these guides really useful. keep up the good work and take care, Brian.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Brian, glad your shop is up and running, enjoy yourself my friend. Take care Mike

[@TirolerDrechsler]

Eine richtige und sehr weise Vorführung der Schruppröhre ! Gruß Tiroler

[@MikeWaldt]

Danke chers Mike

[@honeybees1970]

Mike, thanks for sharing your experience with us beginners, as usual great info for all. Cheers Rob

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Rob, and thanks for watching, and supporting them. Take care Mike

[@CipMendez]

Hello Mike, Thanks for sharing this with us. I particularly liked your discussion about rpm's. I've always had the problem of spinning way too slow. I think I better understand why spinning fast is beneficial during roughing. Cheers, Cip

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Cip, I'm glad you found some use from it. Take care Mike

[@55dougie]

Thanks for the lesson Mike, well done, as always. Happy Turning, DK.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Doug, your too kind mate :) Cheers Mike

[@optimusbran93]

Very good and educational video Mike. Cheers Brandon

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Brandon Cheers Mike

[@MarkGarth]

Another really helpful video, many thanks Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mark, my pleasure, glad it was of some use. Take care Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you Mike for another great video. When I was at school many years ago we had wood working classes but we only got onto the lathe in our senior year. At that time we had to make the piece octagonal by holding it in the vice and using a great big box plane to remove the corners. When I started turning again about 2 years ago I was surprised to learn that things had moved on but I'm sure it's down to the improvement in the quality of steel used in tools nowadays. I have had some terrible catches in different circumstances but thankfully not for a while but you never know the minute. Best wishes, Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

The pleasure is mine Alan, and thank you for always watching and commenting my friend. That's the thing about "catches" they seem to happen when you think you've got it all just right - and you haven't. By the way, when you were a lad in school, I assume the parchment and quill were just being phased out, as were the pole lathes! Take care Mike PS Yes I know, I know you told me all this in the Legion :)

[@alansimpson596]

Mike Waldt No, no Mike. The pole lathe was still very much in vogue and then we heard that they had developed some new-fangled water driven lathe. Initially we used pieces of flint but then steel tools suddenly appeared. I'm not sure if you heard of one my class mates - a fellow called Charles Dickens. He fancied himself as a bit of a writer but I'm not sure of what became of him. Oh! the mention of the Legion. The ladies really liked the uniform. The nights we spent under the desert sky ready to kill for France at a moment's notice. Thanks you for the memories. Alan Vive La France!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Alan Simpson I never thought that Dickens chap was up to much....!

[@stevefromlondon9175]

Once again thank you for sharing your videos there such a great help to me easy to follow & very well explained Regards Steve UK London

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Steve much appreciated.

[@notpresidentduterte3979]

Thank you for the demonstration especially with the spindle roughing gouge on a bowl. Not only do I know how it catches but my curiosity is satisfied and I'll never use it on a bowl.

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Henry, and thank you for your support and commenting. Cheers Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

I thought about this topic after hearing the warnings. I think there are two potential problems, one with spindle work, there is a relatively small mass of timber hitting the tip of the roughing gouge but with a bowl there may be a huge mass of timber, such as a 12" by 6" blank, striking the tip of the roughing gouge and trying to push it down, while you holding the handle to stop that happening, so all the stress is on the weakest part, the tang which could snap. Secondly, with spindle work there is no end grain to consider but with a conventional bowl you will encounter end grain twice every revolution and end grain being end grain, much like splitting firewood with an axe, the roughing gouge can do the same thing, dig in with an almighty catch. James

[@bradvietjeastronomy2872]

Very nice video, Mike. Beginners should know that the SRG can be a problem on the outside of a bowl, too. Its made for spindle roughing only.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Brad Vietje Thanks Brad, wise words as well. Cheers Mike

[@stringmanipulator]

Very nice and clear video Mike ! good work as always ..have a good one mate :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, I appreciate your support, as always ;) Take care Mike

[@michaelflynn6178]

Great video Mike i am teaching some men to turn I will point them to this video to start with Thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Michael, I'm honoured Sir :) Take care Mike

[@kristofabai3242]

Thank you Mike!!! Your videos are very instructive!!!

[@dyfhid]

Another bang-up job, Mike! I agree with the comments urging an edit of all the beginner's series into a professional DVD. I think the quality is there. I also agree with Cip on the rpm discussion. I think that is one of the most mystifying things in turning, how fast should you turn? Not having a variable speed lathe, it means every change in speed is a stop and move the belt operation, which generally suits the pace at which I work and I don't consider it a problem, I just wish I had the experience to know where to set it for each situation. Your discussion of the point helped me for the roughing situation, thanks so much! David

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks David, I really do appreciate your support and encouragement, glad some use was gotten from the video too. Take care Mike

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Mike, you do a great job of explaining things!

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video useful Jack, and thanks for your kind words too my friend :)

[@sean26duffy]

Wonderful series of videos, very informative, content is brilliant coupled with your lovely teaching method

[@MikeWaldt]

Sean Duffy Thank you on all counts Sean, I really appreciate your supportive words. Take care Mike

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

Good info as always mike great tutorial for all woodturners All the best Robbie

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Robbie, appreciate it mate. Take care Mike

[@winstonbarnett90]

Very good video, Mike. As a beginner, which I am, I tried using the spindle roughing gouge on a bowl. And as you said, you should never do this, as in never. I was lucky in that I only tried on the outside of the bowl. Thank you for this instruction and safety video.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Winston, I'm pleased you learned without getting hurt. Take care Mike

[@walshjp17]

Excellent video. Mike. When you finish the series, you should look into editing all the videos together and make a Beginners Guide to Tuning DVD. There are others in the marketplace, but few that come close to the practical aspects of turning that you show so well.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks John, your encouraging support is well appreciated. Don't really think they're up to selling DVD quality though, but the compliment is well received :) Thanks again, and take care Mike

[@larover90]

very good video mike i have gained so much information from your videos keep up the good work take care Ian

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ian, glad you find them useful. Take care Mike

[@stevebracken8400]

Really enjoy these videos Thanks Steve

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Steve. Take care Mike

[@marrano10]

Thank you I always wanted to know why you are not supposed to use on a bowl, now I really understand

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found it useful Sebastian, and thanks for watching. Take care Mike

[@DirkMitchell]

Thanks Mike! This tool looked to be one of my favorites and on my first project a couple days ago it was. I made a tree branch smooth and round real fast. Last night I made a Hickory mallet handle and it was a chore! I really was not enjoying it but I got it round and then was able to shape with my spindle gouge. after watching this I think I had my tool rest a bit low but my main problem was speed. I was going to slow and it was not working well. Thanks for the tips and I promise to never try using it in a bowl.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Dirk Mitchell Hi Dirk, glad you found this video of some use. Take care Mike

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Another very good video Mike, thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jim Severson, appreciate it Take care Mike

[@adamquincey4371]

Very well done Mike..! Cheers...

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Adam Take care Mike

[@dingodaves644]

Great advice and timely in my case.

[@MikeWaldt]

+DingoDave S Thanks Dave, glad you found it of some use. Take care Mike

[@malcolmminshull7729]

good advise as always Mike take care Malcolm

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Malcolm Take care Mike

[@carolriley569]

Thanks so much for this info...I did not know not to use it on a bowl.

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure

[@gadghy]

Thanks Mike that helps me a lot, never know that, I'm just starting to work with lathe!!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found it useful. thanks for watching. Take care Mike

[@buonafortuna8928]

Another great video Mike. Thanks especially for the explanation - hate just being told "don't", I always want to ask why. Hope you're well.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Buona - no point saying something with out the explanation to back it up in my view :) Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Take care Mike

[@brianlowes1933]

Thanks Mike. I am a beginner at wood turning and I find your Video's very helpful. (Brian Durham)

[@MikeWaldt]

brian lowes Glad you find them of use Brian, and thank you for your support. Take care Mike

[@passinthru5992]

45° to 55° Bevel angle, got it. Thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

Experiment with different angles Michael to see what works best for your particular turning style. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffrosen8237]

I'm fairly new to turning. What is the difference between a spindle gouge and a bowl gouge? Thank you for your instructions and tips.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Jeff, a bowl gouge is manufactured from thicker bar stock, hence you get more stability from the tool. Cheers. Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

How do you determine how far to wind the tailstock into the workpiece. If it is too tight will it not damage the bearings but if not tight enough it could fly off which obviously is dangerous. thanks for the information.

[@MikeWaldt]

+icespeckledhens You just need to advance the tail stock enough to get the live centre rotating, if it sops turning, just advance a little more, there is no need for huge pressure. Hope this helps Cheers Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

+Mike Waldt thanks

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Good video Mike. Do one on a bowl roughing gouge.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Lee. One day.....;) Cheers Mike

[@cjdarts]

Excellent video as usual, Mike. Your demonstration of the catch of an SRG in a bowl was very clear. However, the traditional bowl gouge in your bowl gouge video has the same straight-across grind and hence, similar sharp corner points, as the SRG. I have never seen anyone caution about catches with the traditional bowl gouge grind. Do you think it is just a matter of the SRG being so much wider that a catch is much more severe? It makes me think about relieving the wings just a bit on a traditional bowl gouge grind to eliminate the sharp corner points. Your thoughts?

[@MikeWaldt]

+cjdarts The other thing that is important to realise is that the tang pin most SRGs is narrow and not designed for the forces exerted while bowl turning Cheers Mike

[@colinchalmers1099]

very nice video Mike,have you ever tried cutting from left to right,starting about 2'' in from the tail centre and progressing back,that way you will be cutting down hill always.....just a suggestion,(nice tool control) and very well presented. cheers Colin.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Colin, thanks or the suggestion, I rough out in various ways, it depends how I feel on the day :). Not a very professional way to go about it, but then I'm not a professional......as you can tell! I really appreciate your support and comments, this is how we all learn new ways of doing things. Take care Mike

[@tropifiori]

I used the roughing gouge recently on a bowl blank and got some cataclysmic catches. I reviewed this video and echo everything you say about not doing this.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Frank, luckily you learnt injury free :). Thanks for agreeing with, and supporting my thoughts. Take care Mike

[@garrydeimert7397]

Hi mike, great video, I'm a beginner and I thought it was ok to use a roughing gouge to rough out a bowl😲, the next thing I knew the gouge was ripped from my hands, the bowl hit the shop window and my trousers were heavier than when I put them on in the morning. Then I started to watch your videos, if all else fails READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. Thanks again.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad your OK Garry you were very lucky. Enjoy your turning and be safe.

[@HarryWatts65]

Great video Mike: Thanks for sharing. Regards Harry

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Harry Cheers Mike

[@martingard494]

I have often used a spindle roughing gauge to turn a rough piece of lumber to the round on the exterior of a bowl. Is this a safe practice? I do this especially if the lumber is too big for my bandsaw. So far I have had no problems but I am new to turning and maybe I haven't as yet identified the risks.Thank you for all your help through your videos I really appreciate it.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Martin Gard Hi Martin, it is just my opinion, but I never use a SRG on a bowl at all as the pointed ends are too prone to catching. However, each to his own, as they say :) Cheers Mike

[@oldman719]

Great video. I am trying to hollow out an end grain piece of oak and am having a terrible time. I tried using the bowl gouge like you showed in one of your last videos but it catches and I'm afraid it is going to ring my bell. I am using a carbide tip gouge but it is slow going. Do you have any suggestions?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, Oak can be a tough turn, especially if its very dry, as the tools lose their edge very quickly. my only suggestion would be to sharpen frequently, and take nice light cuts, don't try and take too much off at a time. let me know how you get on. Take care Mike

[@oldman719]

Thank you. I'll try lighter cuts. I may have been trying too hard.

[@MikeWaldt]

oldman719 Something I am guilty of too often, if the tool can't do the work for you.....sharpen it.. :) Take care Mike

[@jandenhaan295]

Hello Mike, with great delight I am watching your instruction videos and I so much appreciate the care you put into all that you are doing. I have a question about your point about using a roughing gouge on bowl work: if you put an Irish grind/fingernail on a roughing gouge, could you then in theory use it on a bowl? Not to take risks or push things to the limit, but for my own understanding what is safe and what is not.. thank you!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi JA, and thank you. Even with a swept back grind, in my personal opinion, a Spindle Roughing Gouge should NOT be used while bowl turning. The reason being is that the tang is normally quite narrow, and not as resistant to the type of forces exerted on the tool when turning bowls. After all it's main function is for removing large amounts of stock quickly while turning between centres, where the forces on the tool are totally different to that applied while bowl turning. Hope this goes someway to answering your question. Take care Mike

[@davidnickell9381]

Now I understand a lot of what I have experienced.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad to be of service David.

[@willemkossen]

So i guess using it on deeper sections of a side turning project would be just as problematic. I had a few nasty catches in that situation. Am i right? I tend to use very sturdy scrapers these days for roughing. I dont know what theyre called. Its a set of 10mm thick steel scrapers. Very old and very effective.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Willem, I would say that any "deep" section would need extreem caution with an SRG, purely because of the grind giving a point at the cutting edge. Scrapers are good if you can use them correctly, I'm still not getting the most out of mine ;) Take care Mike

[@kevinbradleygardeningandou9767]

Thanks for sharing, very good video.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank "YOU" for watching Kevin, much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@NoPlaceForTheDead]

Dude, you have an awesome voice.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol.....thank you Cheers Mike

[@nathandavis4013]

Thanks for this video, it was super helpful!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Maz, I'm very happy to hear that you found my video of some use. Thanks for watching Take care Mike

[@1015RG]

just starting turning just bought sum crown pro pm gouges and skew ..do you have any of this brand..

[@MikeWaldt]

+RANDY GRAMMATICO Hi Randy, I have some Crown tools, but not the Pro PM. But, I know from others that they are extremely good, and hold an edge well. Cheers Mike

[@danielrichardson6338]

Hi Mike I’m new to turning and finding this series very useful. Your explanation of why not to use the gouge on the inside of a bowl was frightening - I won’t be trying that! But is this the correct tool to use on the outside of a bowl to get the blank round? Or should I use a bowl gouge? Many thanks Dan

[@MikeWaldt]

My advice is never use a Spindle Roughing Gouge on a bowl Daniel.

[@michaelrandall8502]

hi mike enjoying watching your video's just getting in to wood turning? but I have not got a lathe yet what lathe would you recommend regards michael

[@MikeWaldt]

michael randall Hi Michael, and thanks for your support. That is a very difficult question to answer. My advice is to decide what you want turn, and remember if you enjoy the craft, you will always want more size and power, as you progress. Then research on the internet, and try and talk to turners, and build up a spec. of machine that you will need, also space is a consideration. hope this helps. Take care Mike

[@michaelrandall8502]

thank you. cheers mike

[@MrMastermind14001]

Hi mike. I have been turning for about six months. I would never even think about using a spindle roughing gouge on a bowl. But I am not sure weather it is safe to use it on the out side of the bowl. Any advice is much appreciated. Great video as usual mike thanks, Tim

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Tim Thank you, my advice would be not to use an SRG on any part of a bowl - period! Take care Mike

[@MrMastermind14001]

Thanks Mike

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

Very informative, thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, glad you liked the video.

[@SuperCorsair]

Got it! Never use a roughing gouge on a bowl

[@MikeWaldt]

LOL ... that's right ;) Take care Mike

[@STEVEBLACKA]

Thanks agian Mike. Steve

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank "YOU" for watching Steve. Take care Mike

[@timmoore5906]

very good info Mike, are the 2 types of gouge grinds just a matter of preference? I notice some people use fingernail some dont

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks TM, I think it is personal preference without a doubt, whatever works for you is the right way to go :) Cheers Mike

[@timmoore5906]

So really no advantage on either?

[@timmoore5906]

Your vids are great by the way,probably my favorite to watch and learn

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you kind Sir, appreciate you saying that. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

I suppose you could say the the swept back grind is more versatile. Cheers Mike

[@SuperBowser87]

Hey Mikey Sorry I have been on the mia list. You said that Allan went into his projects as if he was an engineer. If thats the case you must go into your projects as a one man wrecking crew. But as always a great video and a must watch on my list. (If I had a list) Oneway really gets pissed when I demand high revs as you talked about. Keep in touch mate Tom

[@MikeWaldt]

Well hello there stranger, thanks for the wise words Tom, I knew I missed something, and it wasn't you ......lol. Take care, and hopefully speak to you soon. Mike

[@pmckinlay653]

Hey Mike, my roughing gouge is a very pronounced V-shaped flute. Is that indicative of anything, other than cheap tools?

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Peter, in my limited experience I have never seen a roughing gouge with a "V" flute. I really am at a loss, could it be a big bowl gouge or similar? Take care Mike

[@pmckinlay653]

That's what I thought initially- But the set I have has a bowl gouge (Something like a 3/8ths) and a Spindle gouge (about the same) and this is vastly larger, with a straight ground bevel at relatively high angle. Mind if I put a picture up on your Google+ page?

[@MikeWaldt]

Peter McKinlay That would be great Peter, so I can see what it actually looks like. Cheers Mike

[@ansolfo2647]

!!! excellent explanation, thanks!!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alfonso Take care Mike