Richard Raffan turns a thin bowl for the 12th. 4-Ways project

[@soxkoglunibaba6306]

You never cease to amaze us Richard!!These videos are top notch.

[@davidshaper5146]

The key is keeping the inner diameter less than the outer.

[@thefish5861]

True statement.

[@reframeyourbody]

Wow

[@johnlivsey4146]

That's profound

[@davidmorgan7522]

I think the most interesting part of the whole procedure was watching the light shining through increase in size as you worked. Very nice! Thanks for sharing, Richard! Take care, Dave

[@ianbedwell4871]

I look forward all month to these four way videos, thanks. I have turned a few green bowls thin and it’s fun to see how much they will twist or shrink. Lovely bowl

[@jonathanmangold5024]

Richard, you are in inspiration to millions. Thanks to KZbin, we can watch you from anywhere there's an internet connection. Thanks for sharing this cool video.

[@lesdawson3847]

As usual, wonderful to see. I hope you fellows never get tired of doing these. I learn from every one of them. Thank you so much.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Age will be an issue soom enough.

[@brianerickson9971]

Goodness, I've never thought that I'd get an adrenaline kick from watching a bowl be turned, but this one did it! Off to the lathe for me, must give this a go.

[@johnnyb95678]

I so enjoy these 4 way videos. Thank you for keeping these going. I keep learning something from each and every one of you.

[@DacaTimberworks.]

Loved this rendition of the 4ways videos! I found myself just gazing into the light and watching it grow bigger as you got the thickness more and more even. I do enjoy watching a master at work. Thankyou.

[@MarklTucson]

This is a really interesting 4 ways project. So neat to see the translucence of the walls in this one. Looking forward to seeing how each of you address this challenge; I've now watched Tomislav's and your videos, will watch Mike and Sam next.

[@scottstubberud1137]

I think this is my favorite 4way yet!! Kudos to you all and thanks Richard! Keeping the bowl on the friction chuck with your hand whilst you continue cutting was impressive. I’ve cut a few translucent bowls but nothing this big. Time to take the plunge! Take care! Scott

[@scottmedori1437]

Very impressive! Have tried the light. It works till it gets real bright suddenly. After watching you 4 use your scrapers, I have practiced a lot. Not as smooth as you, but losing a lot of the tear out I used to get. Thank you all

[@randyrockwell6136]

Always enjoy these four way turnings! The skills you all share are amazing 🤠🇨🇱

[@LewisKauffman]

Thanks, Richard! Love these 4 ways videos!

[@jorisdemoel3821]

That is a beautiful bowl. I do enjoy watching how the four of you approach things jsut a little differently. New wax, does that mean you've exhausted your barn find supply? Glad to see another sock doing its work so well. Thanks for another instructive and amusing video.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

I've still kilos of the old barn beeswax. This new lump is a lot softer and easier to use.

[@glencrandall7051]

Another great four way challenge. You four guys always do something interesting. Yours this month is no exception. Entertaining, educational, enjoyable. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Beautiful bowl. Looks like you disproved my thoughts that a very thin bowl is best turned with really wet green wood. Hard to believe this was episode 12!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

The green elm version is posted next - I turned two bowls for this 4-Ways.

[@briandantz4899]

This is great stuff richard!!! When I prep the bottom and get ready to flip the bowl, I always finish the bottom like I'm never coming back. You going back over shows a great intestinal fortitude sir! I had one super thin bowl ( 2.5 mm) disassemble and come apart on me doing exactly the same touch up you did. Truly a master you are, sir!

[@emgiwoodworks]

Just one word: Respect! And thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@MauriceDay-tc2we]

I have watched all four videos and yours is by far the best!!!!!

[@archiehebron8944]

Nice cut, sir!

[@tonyturnswood]

Masterful as always. Thank you so much for sharing all your vast knowledge and experience with us Mr. Raffan. I have been learning from you for nearly 40 years now!

[@gfsimmons1]

It is amazing to watch you and Mr. Tomasic work.

[@jeanlong4285]

Was so afraid you were about to be a member of the funnel club. Beautiful bowl, great job.

[@peterbendel7206]

Beautiful work! I never thought about putting in groves near the bottom for remounting the bowl, that is a great idea i will have to try it out. Thank you!

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful bowl Richard.

[@gbjones54]

Always fun to see the 4 way approach from you all. Thank you.

[@edeyden1326]

Ive turned thin before but not like that! Ive also turned through the edge too😢 when not watching my projected direction as youve taught! That's a beautiful bowl Richard. I have to watch the other three

[@jayp4083]

Love watching you guys- learn something every time!

[@randyscorner9434]

2mm thickness? I guess it is possible because I've now seen this. I better screw up my courage and see if I can get anywhere close.... Thanks, Richard - always something to learn from watching you.

[@MASI_forging]

Great work dude, The bowl looks cool 😊😊

[@Mckmake]

Stunning work Richard what skill! thank you for sharing

[@BobBlarneystone]

re the chuck mark on the exterior base: For very small or tiny dings that might be steam out of acoustic guitar tops, I developed a technique using a needle & syringe and a soldering iron. I draw water (distilled, maybe) into the syringe and then place the tip in/on the mark. Then I heat the needle with the soldering to produce a pinpoint of steam directed to the defect. Maybe this would work for turned pieces too.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

In this situation turning away marks only takes a few seconds, but steaming could be very useful for dings halfway up a curve.

[@lorriebuxton2041]

Absolutely amazing as usual thank you

[@bert7548]

Thanks for the lesson, I like the box alder

[@harveypflugerh5901]

Beautiful outside cut, I don’t know if I have seen you use your thumb on the rest to guide the cut before.

[@pjseiber2774]

Wow that is amazing. 😮

[@daveandcindyamos5537]

Great video Richard. Seems like you have gotten away from using Boiled linseed oil. 19:58

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

The boiled linseed oil is still to hand for open-grained timbers and when the beeswax fails to get into corners.

[@terrysharp908]

Excellent, thanks

[@gregsmith_za]

I'm sorry but I have to put a time stamp here 4:22 so that every time I come to this video I can skip to one of the most satisfying cuts I've ever seen.

[@Amybaumgart]

Can you explain why yo use the power sander up to 400 and then switch to the rotary sander? Your skills are so inspirational!!!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Rotary sanders , because they rotate with the wood, don't leave swirl marks, whereas power sanders do. Power sanding cuts faster.

[@jimwatson2962]

Great video Richard . What was the reason for going from power sanding onto the rotary sander for the 400g please ? Thanks Jim.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Rotary sanders , because they rotate with the wood, don't leave swirl marks, whereas power sanders do.

[@randymagee735]

Wow!!!!

[@davedarrington7051]

Hi Richard I’ve been turning about a year, I have made several Vases. Out of Walnut , end turning , it takes so long and hard on the tools, would you suggest making them Side Turning ? I made most 9” tall and the cavity 6” deep . Thank you in advance

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Hollowing crossgrain is generally much easier than endgrain. Hollowing endgrain is hard work - butcher's blocks are endgrain for a reason. I tend to prefer the grain patterns you get with crossgrain, but that's a personal choice.

[@kenvasko2285]

I was worried by the sound, especially when you were turning the bottom. When the sock came out, I breathed a sigh of relief. What characteristics do you look for in a blank to turn a thin walled bowl?

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Things can still go very wrong at sock time, especially when the bowl is not properly supported as you'll see in Mike's opening. I don't look for anything regards the blank beyond the usual no defects or splits.

[@josephpotterf9459]

ha 29 seconds after released. thanks

[@valeriehenschel1590]

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