Woodturning - Beginners Guide Revisited #2 - The Bowl Gouge

[@richjones5432]

Calm & peaceful :-) As a new comer to turning its great to find someone who can calmly explain in a easy to understand way with no gimmicky sensationalist fast shots & silly music. I feel a lot happier tonight just for understanding the difference between spindle & bowl gouges. In fairness I only unboxed my lathe yesterday but caught the bug & addiction back in the early 1970,s in school with a great woodwork teacher. I always promised myself that "One Day" ....... well nows my time. Thank you for making the time to put your stuff out here. Stay safe.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for your kind words Rich and enjoy your turn journey.

[@rbos4166]

Mike, you are the BEST from KZbin University. You and your camera record the basics and continue the more advanced turning tools and techniques. NEVER stop your wonderful videos. Best regard to you and your family in this new year. Roger B.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your very kind words they ste much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@lenny5355]

Mike I am new to wood turning and have been watching your beginner videos, and you are by far the best you tube teacher I have come across. You explain very precisely why you are doing what you do and make it easy to understand, your videos and tips have helped me tremendously in my journey into the world of wood turning. Thank You

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind words Leonard.

[@mikesimpson9581]

Mike this was an excellent video, especially for people such as my self who are new to wood turning. I have been wood turning for only 3 months and have got fairly decent on spindles, but have decided to try bowls, and your explanation of bowl gouges virus spindle gouges was exceptional!!!! When you are new to this type of wood working, most videos go to fast for a beginner to comprehend their movements, your slow and meticulous actions and explanations is exactly what a beginner needs. Keep up the good work and thanks again.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Mike and thank you for your kind words they are much appreciated. Stay safe.

[@jeffwalters3735]

Not a bore at all Mike. I think it is important for everyone, no mater how advanced, to revisit the basics. We tend to pick up some bad habits that we don’t realize and getting back to basic helps us resolve this. Excellent video Mike. Thank you and Happy New Year.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your very kind and supportive words Jeff, they are much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@valborchardt3596]

No Mike, definitely not boring at all, very informative. Thank you kindly. Take care as always from South Africa

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for that Val much appreciated my friend Cheers Mike

[@charlesreicks648]

This is as good as it gets for videos on tools and cuts Thanks, always learning

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Charles appreciated my friend Cheers Mike

[@davidwells1508]

I am a newby and its a very helpful vid. Especially the two angles as we can see how you move whilst watching the cutting as well. I have not seen this before. Mike, thanks very much for the video.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found off sooner use David, snd thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@barrycook4690]

Excellent video Mike for old and new turner's,😉👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Barry much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@harrykeel8557]

Before I started turning I wanted many videos of people turning. However, when I came across your first series of turning videos, I knew I found the right ones. I am glad that you are doing a reboot of them because it helps me to continue to relearn and also gives me clues as to what I may still doing wrong. Keep up the great work!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind words and support Harry, they are very much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@danielparker1808]

Thank you Mike for doing these videos as I am a New turner and the information is very helpful .

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you find them useful Daniel and thanks for watching.

[@ElbowFalls]

One of my favorite series on KZbin revisited is such great news for 2020. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I throughly enjoy the detail and delivery, much respect.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mike your kind words are much appreciated my friend. Take care Mike

[@Etiennemorinwoodturning]

Nice cut, nice bowl smooth and legal

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Etienne Take care Mike

[@jonathanreed7]

Thank you for your patience and attention to detail. Your calmness is just right and helps a lot. Much respect for your talent.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind words and support Johan much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Another excellent video-and some great camera work. Sam

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you so much Sam, really appreciate it from someone who constantly inspires me. Cheers Mike

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

@@MikeWaldt You are very welcome. I am very impressed with what you have created through your YT channel. You are an excellent teacher-and always with an important message to other turners. Best regards from a chilly Montana, USA. Sam

[@alfrose9831]

Another great video Mike. Good information and easy for anyone to understand.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alf much appreciated Take care Mike

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mike...another very informative video...nuff said... cheers...All the best.....Andy

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank Andy always appreciate your comments mate. Take care Mike

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

Another great learning tool, I have just started bowls and using the bowl gouge after learning between centers for quite a bit and from your videos This was very helpful. I have just purchased my first Sorby Gold gouge, quite pleased with its performance. Well done.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Craig. Enjoy your new bowl gouge.

[@laurawerner]

The first versions of these videos were helpful when I was trying to learn woodturning a year or so ago. Thanks for updating them! Another thing that would be useful to me as a beginner (still), would be a video covering the different types of cuts you can do with a bowl gouge. I know there's at least the push cut (which you showed here), the pull cut, and shear scraping with the gouge. Showing how they work and when each one is appropriate would be really useful to someone starting out. Another suggestion: maybe you could talk about the proper cut *direction* for each cut, if you don't think that's too basic. Thanks again!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for the suggestions Laura and for watching. Take care Mike

[@allanwagner4676]

Mike you are a true master i can't wheat to see more videos.

[@MikeWaldt]

You are too kind Allan thank you. Cheers Mike

[@aranka9435]

Thanks! I’ve watched your and others videos for over a year now and hope to soon get going with woodturning. Very informative as always. A Swedish 59 year old woman.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you find them useful Aranka, enjoy your turning journey Cheers Mike

[@rustedwoods100]

I have been turning for a full year now, and you are my top mentor. Thank you for taking the time to produce these wonderful videos Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Rusty and thank you very much for your kind words and support. Cheers Mike

[@pauldodge9707]

Mike presentations are always very informative and well done. Thank you

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Paul appreciate you saying that. Cheers Mike

[@tonymeadley8444]

Another excellent video Mike, very informative. Keep up the great work. Tony

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Tony much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@jimtucker8020]

I throughly enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Jim much appreciated my friend. Cheers Mike

[@glencrandall7051]

Nice refresher video Mike. Very nicely done. I especially liked the views of the bowl and spindly gouges. You showed the differences perfectly. Thank you for sharing. And a Happy New Year to you and your family from the US side of the pond. Looking forward to a great 2020.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Glen glad you liked the video format. The same to you and yours as well mate. Cheers Mike

[@jonsayre9404]

Thanks again for a tune up. Always glad to refresh my technique as sometimes you pick up bad habits.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jon appreciate you watching and commenting. Cheers Mike

[@alanandkarenrouse747]

Very interesting, Mike. Nice refresher "course". You make it look so easy. I am in the process of rough turning a bunch of bowls, and it will be a nice time to practice. Thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Never can have enough practice Alan ;) Thanks for watching mate Cheers Mike

[@djs240]

Really enjoyed the refresher in basics. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed it Joey. Take care Mike

[@danhealy7341]

Thank you Mike for revisiting this video. I find it beneficial to review cutting techniques every so often in order to avoid getting into bad habits. Have a happy and healthy New Year. Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@MikeWaldt]

I really appreciate your kind words Dan, and the very same to you and yours mate. Cheers Mike

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Always enjoy your vids Mike . Cheers take care .

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Glen always appreciate your comments and support mate. Cheers Mike

[@Deathsythe6]

so glad you are revisiting these. currently working on turning my shed into a workshop so i can start turning

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for your support Ash much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@Deathsythe6]

@@MikeWaldt hoping you are at makers Central this year again might get to talk to you as you have been really busy the last 2 times I've been and I've been scared to interrupt you

[@JohnClothier]

A very useful video! I learnt a few things for sure!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you John much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@ARCWoodCraft]

If one thinks he has nothing left to learn, he needs to learn more than most! Great video, never hurts to go back to basics, makes me realise how lazy I can be when turning! Cheers Mike 👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for your comment Andy and thanks for watching mate. Take care Mike

[@MGMakes]

Happy new year to you too. A great video offering a wealth of knowledge for turner's of all skill levels. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

The same to you and yours Martin, and thank you for your kind words mate Cheers Mike

[@alanmullock381]

Top instruction Mike! PRACTICE,PRACTICE, PRACTICE! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol ... thank you Alan. Take care Mike

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Thank you Mike for explaining and showing so thoroughly. It really helps. Being left-handed I have issues figuring out proper tool holding. I need to practice with my right hand.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad toy found it useful Suzette, my friend Martin Saban-Smith is a lefty and a professional turner and demonstrator, may I suggest you visit his channel for some tips :) Cheers Mike

[@scottb.2022]

Thanks, I found the entire video very useful and learned much.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Scott. Cheers Mike

[@richardking4725]

Great Videos Mike, always good to recap the basic principles!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Richard much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

Great video mate, spot on advice. Cheers Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jim much appreciated mate. Stay safe.

[@Scott1985-]

Hi Mike Good To Be Back Great Video Beginning Guide Revisited I Never Get The Time To Woodturning Because of Work But One Day will Go Back to It. Thanks For Sharing 👍.Happy New Year to You and Your Family Hope 2020 is Good Year

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Scott and the same to you and yours mate. Cheers Mike

[@torstenk.007]

Thank you Mike, this is a very helpful and informative video to me!

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found it useful Torsten. Cheers Mike

[@dennisbiggs870]

Love the video. So many so called experts don't follow the simple rules. Thank-you!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Denis much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@Stevepomfrey]

Always learn something from your videos mike ......happy new year to you and family

[@MikeWaldt]

The very same to you and yours Steve and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@paulohare617]

Thanks very much for sharing Mike 👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Paul Cheers Mike

[@jimmy1dee]

Thank you for taking the time to share this..

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Jimmy and thank YOU for watching Cheers Mike

[@stuartscott9646]

Very clear presentation! Thanks you!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Stuart much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@donaldtrabeaux1305]

Thanks for sharing your absolutely awesome knowledge and craftsmanship

[@MikeWaldt]

Your very kind and thank you Donald. Take care Mike

[@solway17carlisle]

Thanks for the beginners series - very useful as I'm just starting out with wood turning on my old but steady Myford ML8 lathe

[@MikeWaldt]

Enjoy your turning journey and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@user-wy5ik6zq4r]

Thanks your videos have taught me a lot

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you find them useful Tim and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@rhysallen7972]

Thanks Mike for a very informative video, I'm just starting out on my turning journey and this has really helped. Hopefully you are considering making a few more beginners guide videos. Regards Rhys.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Rjys glad you found the video useful, more are in the pipeline mate. Cheers Mike

[@tedcarson2971]

Always very helpful. Thank you .

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks again Ted.

[@johnsherlock1920]

Cheers Mike and happy new year. All the best for 2020 👊🏻

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks John and the same to you and yours mate Cheers Mike

[@ronswoodturningshopandstuf5759]

I should have watched this before I messed up scores of wood teaching myself! Is it this way? is it that way? hold it like this? Nope, nope,nope. Finally lucked into the right way and said"Ah Haa!" Then I played with the angles(AFTER) watching a video of yours and found an angle I like. Now I like to beat the wood off with carbide and then fine tune with the BG. Great video Mike!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad to hear that you've found your groove Ron, and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@grahamwarner4760]

Another great lesson Mike many thanks, happy new year

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Graham and the same to you and yours mate. Cheers Mike

[@jgmueller]

Thanks Mike for your Videos. Great. Greetings Jörg

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for watching Jorg Cheers Mike

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Happy new year Mike! Thanks for the refresher course on the bowl gouge. Cheers

[@MikeWaldt]

The same to you and yours Rick, snd thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@paulspencer7401]

I was interested to watch this one but all your video's are great Mike. Just watched another video, where the turner said never use a spindle gouge for bowl work and he demonstrated why. When his finger got caught between the edge of the gouge and the wood, very nasty and highly dangerous. Yet again you answered my question, the difference between a spindle gouge and a bowl gouge, many thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video useful Paul.

[@frankiebhoy7]

Thanks Mike, great help as usual

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found it useful Frankie. Cheers Mike

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Mike, nice closeups and explanation of BG use. interesting that BG size confusion all comes out of Sheffield and some crazy tradition that made sense to someone sometime in the past. All BGs made in North America, Australia and even the ones made in China seem to be consistent with spindle gouge measuring convention on using the bar diameter: 3/8 is 3/8 and 1/2" is 1/2". I would still prefer a 3/8" BG made in Sheffield to a 1/2" Chinese. 😉 I think your spindle and BG comparisions would have been more helpful showing images of a SG and BG of the same bar diameter.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

No confusion coming from Sheffield Mike....anything coming from Sheffield is correct...its the rest of the world that's crazy....ha ha

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol and thanks for watching Mike. Cheers Mike

[@johnhall3633]

Thank you for this Mike. I learn alot from you.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found it useful John. Cheers Mike

[@cunningstunts3329]

Excellent and informative video Mike. It’s good for even a seasoned veteran to revisit the basics. If you’re happy I’ll add this one to the Skills and Techniques Page on our Club website?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Graham, as usual I would be honoured mate. Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@scottpetrie8707]

I would love to see video closer to the cutting. Great stuff.

[@MikeWaldt]

I'll see if I can get closer! Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@scottpetrie8707]

Mike Waldt No worries my friend. As I am a beginner it’s really nice to see the closer look of the chisel presentation. Thanks again for all that you do!

[@Amybaumgart]

Hi Mike, I always notice the system you made to hold your sanding discs... it looks like it holds more than one size. Would you be willing to show a close up picture or the specs of what sizes it holds? I would like to build something similar. thanks! love your videos!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Amy, the inertia sander works with a bearing and magnet, and can take up to 75mm pads, and the shank is round not hex. Hope this helps Cheers Mike H

[@Amybaumgart]

@@MikeWaldt Thanks for the reply Mike, I apologize I should have been clearer. I am asking about the sanding disc organizer - at least that what it looks like on the back wall of your shop.... with the v slots. Is that holding your various grit discs?

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Mike, Great video, especially the 2 camera angles so where your arms and body are in relation to the piece of wood on the lathe. Cheers, Huw

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Huw appreciate it mate. Take care Mike

[@richardbev]

Hi Mike...a very informative vid. thanks for that...did you measure the inside of the flutes on both the bowl gouge and the spindle gouge??in the vid., they looked approx. the same size??

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Richard, none of the measurements relate to the size of the tool stated, but really doesn't matter, it just niggles me for some reason .. lol. Take care Mike

[@pauleaton7060]

Hi Mike how do I go about getting one of your stickers?

[@MikeWaldt]

Just send me your address mate 🙂 Cheers Mike

[@davidselin9860]

Hello Mike, I am a beginner at turning and find your videos informative. I was just wondering if there is some kind of relationship between bowl diameters and wall thicknesses.?

[@Joethemaltaman]

Please allow me to suggest that the long distance camera is placed at the exact high of the turning centre. Thus eliminating parallex and giving the viewer a better understanding of the position and angle of the tool relative to the piece.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for the advice much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

Thank u mike sound advice.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Manjit Cheers Mike

[@tomcoker9882]

Thanks for the explanation and demo of these two type of tools. What brand are these double ended tools? Thanks. Cheers, Tom

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Thomas, my double ended tools are Hope Cryo from Hope Woodturning. Cheers Mike

[@tomcoker9882]

Mike Waldt Thanks for the info Mike. Cheers, Tom

[@uniqko]

Very interesting....🙏

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Kerajinan Cheers Mike

[@daveb.misc.2589]

thanks mike. good info!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Dave Cheers Mike

[@missteeturns]

Thanks for that Mike, although I like to think I've almost mastered the bowl gouge i still get the cut wrong on occasions mainly due too, as you have pointed out, lack of concentration.

[@MikeWaldt]

Do we ever master any tool T, I just like to think I get it right a bit more often with time and practice ... ;) Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Cheers Mike

[@sgtsuperhate9796]

I just got my first bowl gouge I got a 3/8 lee valley bowl gouge

[@leongt1954]

I've watched a lot of videos on the bowl gouge and they say it's one of the tools that can cause serious injury if not used properly

[@MikeWaldt]

I would say that is true of any tool if not treated with care and respect. Cheers Mike

[@kennethnielsen3864]

149th.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lololol 🤣🤣🤣🤣