Woodworking: Powercarved Leaf Bowl

[@TheWoodKnight]

Turn on closed captions for more details. During my most recent test of KZbins live stream feature, I started work on making a power carved bowl. This is the continuation of that project - hopefully that explains some of the angles. At some stage I will have a full "101 series" to power carving covering all the tools (and more) used in this video.

[@kuffyswoodwork]

Awesome work. The shape of the bowl makes the Tassie Oak look real nice! 👍👍👍

[@TheWoodKnight]

Thanks! When it got to carving and sanding the outside, I was regretting the choice of shape because of how it exposed the grain. The difference between the 'hard' and 'softer' grain is pretty noticeable when carving. Almost turned into a ripple bowl instead ;)

[@DavesShed]

Great work Paul and I enjoyed the no talking style video.

[@xyzcreate]

That was so incredibly satisfying to watch!

[@TheWoodKnight]

Thanks Dimitri!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Beautiful work Paul, absolutely stunning 😀

[@TheWoodKnight]

Thanks Leo!

[@flaviovilhenavilhena7578]

Beautiful work. 🤟

[@RobinLewisMakes]

That turned out so cool! Awesome idea

[@TheWoodKnight]

Thanks Robin :)

[@jasongullickson8858]

Very nice, loven the format very pleasant to watch

[@realpdm]

Absolutely beautiful work! Clever idea with the CC comments too

[@MultiTom1956]

Paul , that's a beautiful bowl 😊

[@wakelywanderer12]

Looking forward to the 101 series. Great video.

[@TheWoodKnight]

Thanks! At this stage I'm thinking potentially 4 videos + intro video * "Intro" covering safety/PPE, workholding, general theory; Then a video per tool/class of tool, with examples of how to use it and a project for each. ie * "foredom/rotary tools" covering dremel/flexshaft tools, burrs, and maybe do a 'spirit in the wood' carving * mini-grinders", covering the mini-carver/mini-turbo plane, * "ball gouge" well.. just the ball gouge for that * "turbo plane" I don't have a chainsaw so I can't do chainsaw carving ;) Any other things you'd like to see?

[@wakelywanderer12]

Can’t think of any at present, but I’m sure your series will invoke new ideas and questions. I’m mainly a turner but already have a number of these tools. Maybe this will be the nudge I need to start using them more. I will definitely be giving that leaf a try very soon. From what I’ve experienced, holding the piece is perhaps the most important and tricky part. Look forward to new ideas on that. Every bowl I turn starts with a chainsaw so I don’t need that anyway.

[@TheWoodKnight]

Though I don't really turn these days, I've been eyeing off WoodCut's "Pro Mount" which lets you use a 4-jaw lathe chuck for carving. Something like that might be even more useful for a turner like you!

[@johnconklin9039]

Beautiful shape and great work!

[@JolienBrebels]

Beautiful! I absolutely love it!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Beautiful piece Paul! 😍👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@reltcl1995]

Very nice what's the name of attachment for grinder and where to buy it Thanks

[@emilylindstrom724]

So that's why I have such a hard time controlling my Dremel.. thanks. Not sure if it has a reverse, I'll check next time I need it.

[@TheWoodKnight]

If it doesn't, you may find "push" rather than "pull" is easier to control. Light passes should be able to be done in either direction, but the type of cutter will also play a part. Carbide burrs like what I was using are unidirectional, as they're basically just big spikes. Something with blades like Arbortechs tools will only cut in one direction.

[@KishoreWoodStudio]

Great project 👍. Can you tell what are the tools and attachments you are using. Thanks

[@TheWoodKnight]

Turn on captions for the tools at each time stamp buuut.. * arbortech mini carver, * arbortech turbo plane/ball gouge/contour sander * foredom SR w/ Typhoon and Saburtooth burrs

[@John-eb1dk]

What yellow carving disc do you have attached to your mini carver? How did you attach it? Did it work well for you? Very nice bowl by the way!

[@TheWoodKnight]

It's a King Arthur Tools burr, it just bolts on like normal discs do on the Mini Grinder, using a brass bushing. On the Mini Carver (the 'next gen' model), the bushing isn't needed from memory. On the mini grinder - it was great. On the mini-carver, I don't tend to use it as much because of the variable speed lets me use sandpaper more effectively to contour (whereas on the mini-grinder it'd just burn)

[@chompers11]

Do you have more info on that hardwax oil you use? Is that the only finish you put on? How many coats? Thanks!

[@TheWoodKnight]

2-3 coats of hardwax oil is all thats been used on it. I can't remember exactly what I used, it would have been either Fiddes Hardwax Oil or Osmo Polyx. These days I'd probably use Livos Kunos

[@chompers11]

@@TheWoodKnight thanks a ton for the response, I use a linseed type blend called Dalys Seafin Teak Oil I like a lot but I'm looking for more options always. I just looked that stuff up, looks great. I'm thinking ordering a clear and a black sample, any recommendations for a 3td or even 4th you couldnt live without? I work primarily with western red cedar and maple, maybe cherry if I get lucky.

[@tpbbuzzelli1327]

Sweet

[@ideesenbois9158]

Great project Congratulations What type of wood is used ?

[@TheWoodKnight]

Thanks! Its quartersawn Victorian Ash

[@markkemp9253]

Hi nice dish im interested in that round carving cutter on the grinder what is it and where can i get one thanks mark.

[@TheWoodKnight]

I used two - the standard/good cutter was the mini-industrial blade that comes with the mini-carver, from Arbortech. The yellow/not recommended cutter is a King Arthur Tools burr disc. I find it carves too slowly to be useful, I'd look into Saburrtooth's discs instead.

[@darrengarlough5121]

Where can I purchase such tools?

[@SMee67]

Nice carve, mate. 👍 How long did that session take?

[@TheWoodKnight]

It's always a little hard to tell when cameras are involved, particularly the first section that was live streamed - adds a bit more pressure. It was probably 2hours carving, an hour sanding. If I was to make a second one, probably would take half, and then a third would be faster again. Part of my problem was I didn't stick to one particular tool (I should have done the majority of the interior with the ball gouge), and I kept changing where the curves are. I'd get it to one point, slow down and finesse... then decide to take another 10mm off!

[@SMee67]

@@TheWoodKnight Hahaha, yeah mate, I hear ya. Think we all do that to some degree at some point... Almost done... Nope, take another few mill off!

[@TheLizzardlicks]

thats cheatting paul hehehehhehe come up real nice mate what type of wood is it ?

[@TheWoodKnight]

Its quartersawn Victorian Ash

[@melmoland988]

What are you using to carve it with?

[@TheWoodKnight]

Arbortechs Mini Carver, Arbortechs Ball Gouge, and a Foredom rotary tool for the smaller detail