Richard Raffan completes a roughed-out wide-rim box-elder bowl

You see how I re-chuck a roughed bowl for completion then remove the foot between centres. All the turning is in real time. Some of the sanding is at X 8 speed. The wood is box elder, the bowl 9"x3" / 230mm x 75mm.

[@miheadhurts]

Hi Richard, I read your books in 2005 and bought a Vicmarc VL100 based on your recommendation. It was my first lathe and Im just about to sell it after 18 years as I've upgraded to a second hand Vicmarc VL200. Your advice in the books was easy to follow and your designs are well thought out and 'look right'. Anyway, thanks for passing on your knowledge. 👍

[@johnkennedy8757]

Thank you Richard vor your videos, the bandsaw videos have me utilizing bits of wood that I never wood have considered before (thinking they were too small), small bowls are awesome!

[@GeraldJensen]

Another instructive and enjoyable video ... thank you. One of my early mentors had a saying ... "If it's almost sharp it will almost cut".

[@Tim_Pollock]

Richard these videos are an invaluable resource and a priceless gift to the many woodturners around the world. Thank you so much!!!

[@qangiolet]

I have become a much better turner because of these videos. Thank you very much.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

I'm delighted to be of some help

[@malbun3275]

Hi Richard Another great video,you teach each time you turn,I started turning late 70s but have learnt so much from your videos in particular gouge bevels and scraper techniques. You can actually teach an old 80 plus dog new tricks,thanks for sharing your knowledge and techniques,so much still to pass on to the worlds Woodturners. Regards from NZ

[@mikelarlham6764]

Beautiful work Richard! I’m in awe of your skills!!!

[@canterburyfishingadventures]

Hi Richard, Gees that roughed out bowl has been sitting around for 100 years. You have kept your age well. Cheers Aaron :)

[@UPTHETOWN]

Should be well seasoned

[@DiemenDesign]

Very good, lovely bowl. 1922 eh?, that's been drying for some time then, lol. Had to play it back a couple of times, thought I was hearing things.

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Hi Richard, Great vid, love the fact that you are turning the old way and not using what I call scrapers (carbide tipped turning tools) where's the skill in that? TFS, GB :)

[@Laikeen]

Lovely bowling and many thanks for all your 😅

[@sethwarner2540]

Is the bowl actually 100 years old? Ha Ha Ha

[@glennnord2605]

Thank You for this video and all of them , It is great how you explain every move you do I love it .

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful Richard.

[@jimphilpott902]

Such a pleasing design.

[@seamusday1964]

Tha master at work!

[@woodwoman9130]

Beautiful ❤

[@jbrinkman8671]

I noticed that you seem to prefer a spindle gouge when turning bowls. Why is that? What angle do you prefer for spindle a bowl gouges. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

The spindle gouge is a less expensive tool and the savings never jam in the flute as they can in a bowl gouge when your hand is deflecting the shavings. The spindle gouge is also better for creating a corner between the foot/tenon and the bowl profile. Most of my gouges initially have a 45-degree bevel on the nose of the tool that steepens on the wings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJiTmmVtjNqDjrM and kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5WlXq1sYpJ5d9U

[@pbpleased7936]

Gorgeous!!!

[@willyvanderbeken1695]

Hi Richard, where can I buy a thickness calliper like the one you are using and what brand is it? I love the fast and easy adjustment of it.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

The thickness calipers are made by Lee Valley in Canada and widely availble elsewhere. www.leevalley.com/en-gb/shop/tools/hand-tools/marking-and-measuring/calipers/43201-thickness-calipers

[@tracymakovec3301]

Very nice!!

[@Parkview112]

Hi Richard. Just some general questions regarding sanding: 1) what is the average lathe speed you use for hand sanding; 2) what is the average lathe speed you use for power sanding; 3) what is the average speed you run the angle drill for power sanding? I’m just looking for a basic starting point/rule of thumb. I imagine there would be some variation depending on size and species? Thank you!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

There are so many variables it's difficult to produce basic rule for the speed at which to sand. If anything you'd be talking feet-per-second and then you'd need a variable speed lathe with a speedometer or speed-per-second readout. I rarely reduce the lathe speed to sand unless I can't feel the wood trying to drag the abrasive from my hand. I never vary the speed of the angle drill - it's always flat out. You need to feel the abrasive gripping the surface, not skidding about, so move it steadily across the surface without jabbing and varying the pressure.

[@Parkview112]

@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Actually what you wrote was extremely helpful and just what I was looking for. I agree completely about getting too scientific about it; one of the things I really respect is your pragmatic approach that produces such excellent results. Thank you!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful bowl, Richard. Wonderful demo. Take care. Cheers, Rob.

[@johnnyb95678]

Sir, thank you for another master class in doing a second turning. Everytime I watch, I learn something. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@totterdell91]

1 Jan 1922... I suspect not ;-)

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

You suspect correctly. That one floated over me...

[@kenvasko2285]

Thank you for giving us a close up of your waxing "Happy Sock". Great to see you taking the bowl to completion. Another fun video. I feel the quality of the productions are getting incrementally better and better. Your turning, as always, excellent.

[@charlesisrael8717]

Great idea of marking compression direction on chuck body at key hole ! Good when switching between manufacturers as some seem to enjoy making their products unique.

[@trurex007lee7]

Another great instruction video. Q: you expertly and quickly shave wood on the inside by using wood shavings in your hand to stabilize the edge, is there any possibility of burnishing the wood for novices who use shavings or a piece of leather to stabilize?

[@daviddickmeyer5231]

Beautiful bowl! Box Elder always looks as smooth as a baby’s bottom!

[@terryyancy3957]

I really like this bowl. I am going to have to give that foot trick a try. Thanks again for these videos. I have been turning at least one small scoop just about every day. Those little suckers will make you a better turner. Thanks for the advice. Wishing you a good and pleasant day!

[@jorisdemoel3821]

A very nice bowl. Some nice helpful tips on sanding, an how few tools you need to create something beautiful. As long as you have a Happy Sock! Thanks for another educational and enjoyable video!

[@WhoGnu08]

What a beautiful, graceful design. The figure in the wood is also gorgeous. A very nice bowl, and a terrific video. Thanks, Richard.

[@jamescarter8813]

Always great to see you work Richard, the shaving in your hand to save you from burning them is something I will use. Great tip. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@burnleyize]

You never cease to amaze; a magician with pieces of wood.

[@ИринаК-ф7у]

Большое спасибо, Ричард, за видео. Потрясающая работа! Если можно один вопрос. Для финишной отделки ты используешь пчелинный воск. Почему? Ведь такая отделка менее долговечна, чем отделка минеральными маслами. Или это относится к личному предпочтению?

[@MarklTucson]

Seeing the techniques you use is very helpful; I always learn something from each of your videos.

[@stevenhansen8641]

Very nice Richard. Thanks for the time and effort.

[@AndrewLowry-e6h]

What a lovely bowl. Great to see a master at work. Thank you

[@tazccl]

Thank you Richard for your videos

[@borisfurlan9792]

Every single video is a pure treasure of knowledge. So much to learn from this. As Albert Jacquard used to say: It is only by looking at someone better than me at something, that I can be inspired and pushed to get better myself. You do feed my own practice with your mastering of that beautiful craft. Thank you!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

I'm glad to be of some help.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Richard I'm beginning to adopt this process of mounting from both sides of the bowl like that. works wonders . Also did you ever make sewing needle boxes I would love to see your process on them if interested in showing us thanks again.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

I last made needle boxes around 40 years ago. I add them to my list.

[@jacobbrowning8144]

Great video, as always.

[@BobBlarneystone]

roughed out on New Year's Day 1922? You look fabulous for your age!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

At my age it's easy to forget which century we're in... just another senior moment.

[@tricolorturners]

Very nice, Richard!

[@sneggysteve]

Great video as usual, only a few tools needed when you have the abilty. Anyone know where I can get hold of those thickness calipers in UK?

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

They're Veritas from Lee Valley in Canada.

[@sneggysteve]

Got one from E Bay last week@@RichardRaffanwoodturning

[@les.6343]

Hi Richard you use boiled linseed oil on your bowls is it food safe as the stuff here in the uk seems to have additives which make it unsafe Les.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

My understanding is that the toxic additives in boiled linseed oil are in such small quantities that they're not worth worrying about. I'm also reliably informed that most finishes are food safe once cured. Utilitarian bowls and plates will be washed in hot water and detergent that will remove the finish. Thereafter use develops a patina as it does on a wooden chopping board.

[@UPTHETOWN]

I've been using a linseed treated bowl for my breakfast for ages, no problems at all... wibble

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

@@UPTHETOWN You remind me that there is pure linseed oil, usually sold as flax oil. It's a good way to go.

[@boooshes]

Also walnut oil is readily available.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

@@boooshes Readily available as a salad oil in Australia. Living in America I'd be using Mahoney's walnut oil which is not quite the same as sald oil.

[@RizGutgackInMyCornHole]

100 year seasoned wood 😍