NEVER DO These 5 Woodturning Bowl Things - Video

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[@paulruud5804]

All good reminders. I really appreciate your care and thoughtfulness.

[@user-qz9gu5kw7z]

Kent, Thank you so much for your expertise in teaching and vidiography. You are truly a master at both turning and teaching!

[@markkolmorgan7728]

Good advice! I grew up around my granddad's woodshop and I've heard him say "stand off to the side, I'm going turn on the tablesaw" a thousand times. It's never an issue until the day it is, and a bit of forethought can stop an emergency before it starts. Great channel, keep up the good work!

[@davidnickell9381]

I already learned every one of these tips. Unfortunately, I learned them the hard way. I wish this video had been available when I was just beginning.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You have the experience, much better lessons, although painful at times. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@tmbrjr6621]

Thankyou!

[@daveschiff9749]

Excellent safety video, experienced turners should review it periodically to keep these important points fresh in their minds.

[@bobh5616]

Love your toilet roll explanation - makes the issues very clear. Thanks

[@MichaelReall-sp1pp]

Thank you. Every video has helped. I recently had a bowl come off the lathe because my speed was set too high. Lesson learned.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad to help, Michael. Yup, keep that speed down. Happy Turning!

[@That_is_for_me_to_know]

Kent, I often use a ‘Skewed Chisel’ to make the angle on the tenon rather than a spindle detail gouge. In addition I now have a diamond carbide tipped tool that I have experimented with.

[@miguelsermeno8200]

All great reminders Kent. Appreciate your way of explaining and clarity throughout your content. Cheers!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Much appreciated, Miguel! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@jeanlong4285]

Thanks for all the great tips.

[@paulschraith2578]

Thank you , thank you , thank you! I was unaware of many of the HAZARDS you covered! I am new to the lathe, and your explanation of WHAT NOT to do is great, but the explanation of WHY NOT to do it really helped me to understand the potential consequences ! OUTSTANDING INFORMATION!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Paul, I'm glad to help. Welcome and remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@carsonwells1785]

Kent, great video. It was just the reminder that I needed. Having to run my lathe from a seated position, it is difficult sometimes to stay out of the line of fire, but your reminders have convinced me to work a little harder at accomplishing that. Thanks for the insights.

[@user-es5de3wr4r]

Thank you for your lecture. Really appreciated.

[@DancingFox6]

If you’ve been away from the piece you have mounted, be sure to tighten it down when you come back. Wood shrinks. 😮

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Good point. While that can happen you will also have other issues. It's always best to turn the whole bowl at one time. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@reloadNshoot]

It's always a good thing to go o over safe work practices periodically. Its not a secret that most of us can get complacent over time with doing things over and over. Its just human nature but by stepping back and refreshing we can remind ourselves and others too that working safely has huge rewards that are often taken for grantéd and over looked. Thanks Ken for reminding us of these key points!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

My pleasure. Thanks and Happy Turning!

[@jimbalz3017]

All good tips!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks for watching, Jim! Happy Turning!

[@christywahl800]

Great video. I recently took a beginner wood turning course over a weekend. There were a couple safety things they didn’t bring up (face shields, eye glasses and body position) that you brought up in this video that I found excellent. I really appreciate you mentioning them as I’ve been doing them but started to question myself if I should be doing them. Especially the body position. Love you videos. Keep up the great work.

[@randparks0949]

Good information. I have not tried turning yet.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You should! It's fun! Happy Turning!

[@davejohnson9495]

Excellent as always. Thank you 👍👍

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you too, Dave! Happy Turning!

[@jackthompson5092]

Great lessons Kent.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jack. Happy Turning!

[@Timber2Toothpicks]

Excellent review! Its always good to be reminded. You explained the end grain tool rotation in the best way yet. I need to pick up a few more bowl tools for sure. I watched this at the perfect time because I was just getting ready to turn from a spindle rotation to the end grain rotation.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Turning!

[@johnpargeon5690]

Very informative video! I am taking your e course on mastering the bowl gouge. Thanks.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Wonderful! Thank you, John! Happy Turning!

[@charlesyonk4315]

Thank you Sir. You're a great teacher😊

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You are very welcome! Thank you, Charles! Happy Turning!

[@jeffnanney7333]

Great tip on not using spindle tools to turn toilet paper. In other words, Don't Squeeze the Charmin!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

LOL, Exactly, Jeff. Happy Turning!

[@robertpantel3208]

Very helpful thank you

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful, Robert! Happy Turning!

[@joelseymour6372]

Good pointers.

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very good information.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful, David! Happy Turning!

[@otagomike]

One of the things wood turning has taught me that I struggle with ( in everything) is patience and respect for the machine I'm using and physics. I used to tend to try and be aggressive in cuts. I don't now but it was a learning curve.

[@jude4896]

Hi Kent, thanks for the great video. Safety working is the best way (PPE). Though a dust collection system and respirator when working a very dusty or punky or rare exotics. And having a vapor certified cartridge when using any propelled finishes. Have a great day

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sounds good, Jude. Thank you for writing and sharing! Happy Turning!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

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[@robohippy]

As far as I am concerned to "not do" when turning bowls is to never stand in the line of fire.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yup, great point Robo. Happy Turning!

[@user-tk4kb6tr7j]

I knew some of these and have experienced some

[@kevinbooth2063]

Kent one more item to never do is not wear your respirator. Fine dust and lungs do not get a long. Always wear your respirator. Great reminders I love your videos.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Very true Kevin. Happy Turning!

[@tielkgate]

Thanks Kent - always good advice! Glad your nose and teeth are intact from that accident. Trust me - I have that T-shirt. I would add to that list - Distractions! Keeping distractions to an absolute minimum. This includes music. I Absolutely Love my music - it gives me peace. But - I discovered music with vocals forces my mind to listen to the words. I know it sounds weird, but it's true. I changed my music to strictly instrumental music - music without big crescendos. Much Better.. And the TV in my wood shop is NEVER turned on when using any machinery. Yes, you can watch or listen to the game while your hand sanding and finishing, but Only Then. Always Enjoy your videos. 😊 Lowell

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Lowell, Thank you for writing and sharing! Great point about distractions! I've had people come up behind me and make me turn around. Not good. I've kinda adopted an "I will stay focused on this turning" mentality. While I turn I try hard not to have my attention pulled away from the turning until the lathe is off and stopped. I agree about the music too. If you have a type of music that distracts you, turn it off. Happy Turning!

[@executive]

I see Richard Raffan using spindle gouges on side-grain work a fair bit. He's been turning wood since 1970.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

LOL. Richard Raffan can turn a bowl with a #2 rusty Phillips head screwdriver. ;)

[@executive]

@@TurnAWoodBowl lol. Yes, he could

[@brianhawes3115]

I was searching through the comments to see if anyone would bring that up, and sure enough you did. I turn like Richard, off to the side and NO face shield, why? , because I get excited and fog the shield, and the most dangerous thing is turning while blind!

[@executive]

@@brianhawes3115they make space suits just for you. They have a little backpack and hoses that hook up to the facemask with dust extraction fans or oxygen or something I dunno 🤣

[@brianhawes3115]

@@executive I was about to get a shield like that but pricey, and reality is how I turn now is way better,, I need to be comfortable to make things that are enjoyable to own as well as make

[@eyera3]

please show a bowl gauge side by side with detail gauge to see a comparison.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

I'll see what I can do. Happy Turning!

[@marcosmga1]

Hello good afternoon, excellent safety tips. Please, the courses are on a platform that allows subtitles with translation, specifically into Portuguese.

[@Googlywinker]

I still find sharpening the tools to be the hardest part. I just got a variable speed grinder, and I’m hoping that will make it easier. My old one was a high speed grinder, and the steel kept turning blue; which is apparently ruining the temper.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Peter, this course WILL MAKE IT MUCH EASIER www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/sharp All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@neabud]

Kent, when you had your bowl to the faceshield incident, was the faceshield one of the Uvex you are showing here? There are many very basic versions out there. In my experience, the Uvex S8500 is pretty good for impact protection.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

It was a full face shield as you see me wear, yes, the same one. The clear plex completely caved and impacted my face. The plex stayed in the frame, but flexed enough to punch me solid. If it had happened on my eye, it too would have impacted my eye and eye socket. I agree, I see people turn with "splash guard shields" and that is frightening. It's frightening mainly because they falsely believe they are protected. The non-frame face shields are nothing more than splash guards, in my opinion. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@MRmadman1978]

Another great video. I do have a question, I have many issues trying to finish the bottom of the bowls and not having great success. What techniques can I try to fix this issue?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

What happened?

[@MRmadman1978]

@@TurnAWoodBowl I several I can not get a nice flat or even finish.

[@stephendonathan6782]

Thank you Kent great video! What do you think about turning the speed past the vibration? I've seen some here on KZbin do this to get a better cut as they say. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Stephen, rarely have I seen this work for a bowl blank. Spindle turners are a different story. Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5ykqIOdYsuDhJo Happy Turning!

[@larryweinberg1191]

good basic safety video. Linseed oil or equivalent soaked rags balled up and discarded on floor etc are like IED's. At end of day years ago 3 of us were calling it a day. Left the rag on roughed in stairs, end of day ray sunshine on it. The smell of smoke, 15 or so seconds later, a ball of flames.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great point! Thank you for writing and sharing! Be safe! Happy Turning!

[@mrsimonfeathers]

There are face shields and there are face shields. Skimp on one and you'll need safety glasses, or in my case, give up turning completely as I wear ordinary glasses too and the two do not fit under my shield.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Have you thought about getting prescription safety glasses?

[@charlesjohnson5490]

Would the dust mask you are seen wearing have helped when the bowl come off the lathe?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Charles, yes great point. I did not have that on at the time. Wish I did. But then I wouldn't have that story. Shrug ;) Happy Turning!

[@jarmstrong2843]

On the second topic, you mentioned not to get aggressive with the gouge and let the tool do the work. As part of letting the tool do the the work, it would have been helpful to say RTB - Ride the Bevel. Riding the bevel allows the tool to work its best.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, J. Happy Turning!

[@archiehebron8944]

What about using a parting tool to set a perimeter on the face, I've seen that done to define a diameter of a grip or the rim of a bowl.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Archie, sure that's fine, but trying to part a blank not good. Happy Turning!

[@keith726able]

Great video. You didn't mention not using the lathe if you have been drinking or otherwise impaired!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Keith, great point! No adult beverages at the lathe! Happy Turning!

[@Timber2Toothpicks]

Kent. Thom Schuck Portland. Quick note. Your name and KZbin came up during a family gathering. They all went and looked. Then the smart one said “its all here, whats the problem”? I could have throttled him. The “Skew”. Deadly. Remember the accident where the end on my chuck gear wrench had broke off? That scared me to death! I still have not made a bowl YET! I have turned our many killer candlesticks. Rich at Woodcraft is the lathe expert. I am going to take a private lesson on this single tool. I have more stock in my shop then common sense. Prudence dictates that if you dont know what you are doing DONT DO IT. This video that i am using for this post answered MANY questions I had on doing and end grain bowl. Who Knew! Now I know. I am starting to buy a few bowl tools starting today. I will remember from this post forward that I have told you I turn sitting in my wheelchair. With that I am still able to tuck the tool in tight and use my body to help with the swing. Bowls. I have nightmares over bowls. I know, WEIRD!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thom, stick with it. Your nightmares will go away. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@markduggan3451]

Because I turn from my wheelchair there are times when I have to be in front of the piece, and (until I can get a dedicated lower stand) my head is not in the right position. I take as many safety checks as I can.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sounds like you are aware Mark. That alone will keep you safer. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@leemetzger]

Okay under 1000 rpms 😊

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes, if not larger than 9". Happy Turning!

[@billy19461]

Would you tell Richard Rafan that you are not supposed to use a spindle gouge on a bowl.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Billy, Richard has been turning before bowl gouges were created, literally! He could turn a bowl with a screwdriver probably. I'm here to help you and others learn how to turn bowls the best, safest way possible. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@executive]

can you elaborate more on how your eyes will be injured beneath a face shield? I'm struggling to understand.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

The face shield plex flexs and can allow an impact to reach your face and eyes. The energy of the impact will be reduced, but you can have eye contact.

[@executive]

@@TurnAWoodBowlsounds like an opportunity to make rigid or impact resistant face shields out of the material the glasses are made, so people don't have to double-bag for protection.

[@SouthDakotaBowHunter78]

Im guilty for being aggressive when i first started turning

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Admission is the first step. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@Zzrdemon6633]

Some days I don't even wear glasses let alone the helmet!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yeah, I used to ride on the tailgate of my dad's truck and drag my feet on asphalt as a kid too. LOL For a few miles, maybe, but something ugly will happen. Happy Turning!

[@DKWalser]

Kent -- The ANSI safety standards for eye and face protection were updated in 2010 (ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010. OSHA, for the most part, adopted these new standards in 2016. Under the new rules, you no longer need to wear safety glasses under a face shield. In some cases, that may still be best practice, but it's no longer required. Why the change? Under the prior standards, 'secondary' types of protection had to be worn in conjunction with 'primary' forms of protection. Safety glasses were a type of primary protection and face shields were secondary protection. Under the new rules, types of protection will no longer be categorized as primary and secondary. Instead, they are categorized as impact protectors or non-impact protectors. Impact protectors receive a Z87+ rating. Non-impact protectors receive a Z87 rating (no + sign). The only difference in the standards a face shield and safety glasses must meet to receive a Z87+ rating is the coverage area for a face shield is larger. Hope this helps.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

I disagree. Rules or not, I know from experience that the clear plex on the face shield can and will flex and impact your face when hit hard enough. And I WILL NOT take the risk of that happening on one of my eyes. Thank you, but will just have to agree to disagree.

[@DKWalser]

Kent -- With regard to your discussion of using spindle tools on face work (such as bowls), you are correct that you should NOT use a spindle roughing gouge. You are incorrect to extend that prohibition to the other spindle tools you mentioned. A 3/8" spindle gouge is STRONGER than a 3/8" bowl gouge. (A bowl gouge has a deeper flute than a spindle gouge, so there's less steel to give the bowl gouge strength. A bowl gouge's deeper flute allows it to remove more wood in a single pass than a spindle gouge of the same diameter. The deep flute does NOT make the bowl gouge stronger.) Similarly, a detail gouge is stronger than a spindle gouge of the same diameter. So, there's no safety reason why anyone should avoid using a spindle gouge on a bowl. Indeed, Richard Raffan prefers using a spindle gouge. What about your diamond parting tool? Can it be used safely on a bowl? Yes, it can. You are correct to point out that it has a relatively thin shank, just like a spindle roughing gouge (SRG). Why, then, can a parting tool be used safely while a SRG cannot? Two reasons: First, the orientation of the shank is entirely different on the two tools. The parting tool's shank is oriented so it's thinnest part is facing 'up', which causes the rotational stress from the lathe to be absorbed by the thickest part of the shank -- where the shank is its strongest. In contrast, the SRG's shank has its widest part facing up. This causes the rotational forces to be absorbed where the shank is most easily bent. Second, the way the two tools engage the wood is different. A SRG is presented to the wood with a very wide cutting edge. A parting tool has a very narrow cutting edge. If there is a catch, a lot of the SRG's wide edge is apt to become involved. This can make such a catch very severe when, as you pointed out, the catch is in end grain. In contrast, a catch with a parting tool -- even if it's in the end grain -- is not apt to be nearly as severe. There's simply less of an edge to be buried into the wood. Don't believe me? Take a look at your bowl scrapers. They, too, have a flat tang that is wider than it is thick. Yet, bowl scrapers are considered safe to use on bowls.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing! I'm sorry but a spindle gouge, any spindle gouge is NOT stronger than a bowl gouge. See this video and the numerous explanations in the comments as to why kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHScZpyHhNmChLMsi=pcQO2EAKnu18l-YL No spindle tools should be used for removing the bulk of the material on q side grain mounted blank. See this video for more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5nWd3iehcytkMksi=fBef3SOWr8LgMsvv Enjoy and Happy Turning!

[@Knobstock]

Gawd, how I hate your negativity.