Log to Bowl - Woodturning Video

[@tedjudd9495]

Thank you for your detailed description! Been a toolmaker all my career & would love to be a wood worker. One thing I never see on wood working channels is the use of measuring tools. Your use of the template in the beginning of your video made me say finally. So often I see someone turning a burl and never even try to make their process on the lathe more effective by first ruffing it out with a saw. Then the way you moved your center to a new position with the tail stock was telling of your experience on the lathe. You have earned my subscription before I finished watching the video. Thank you!

[@normluscher1719]

That bowl is absolutely gorgeous !

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Norm!!! Happy Turning!

[@andrebourque2165]

I learned several new things from you in this video. You are a skilled teacher. I find it interesting that the wood continues to dry after several coats of oil.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you very much, Andre! Yes, some woods can take months or years to dry. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@raytreherne26]

Super a lovely piece, you make it look easy

[@kenvasko2285]

Love the look of that oak. Haven't seen a lot of other turners tackle it. Thanks for the lesson on turning and on white oak!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You bet! Yes, oak is touchy at times. Happy Turning!

[@bobgray4858]

I am just starting back into wood working. I recently bought a lathe. I will have to check out your site.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Bob. I think you'll enjoy the site. Happy Turning!

[@ObernStaples]

Kent, I am new to woodturning and really appreciate how you walk me through the steps as you go. I am not sure what or if your beliefs are but God has created so many wonderful things trees being one of them. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, and yes there is a much higher power taking care of the amazing nature around us. Enjoy and Happy Turning!

[@Dottiethedog548]

@@TurnAWoodBowl😊😊😊😊p😊😊😊😊

[@billshea4215]

Super Job! I learned a lot about turning logs into bowls. Thanks

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great to hear, Bill! Happy Turning!

[@rogertulk8607]

it is a beautiful Bowl. I haven't tried one like this yet but I probably will soon.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Enjoy it Roger! Happy Turning!

[@georgecorreia1169]

Another beautiful bowl. I have a lot of white oak and didn't know about the medullary rays. Very interesting about Frank Lloyd Wright wanting white oak in his buildings. Thank you for another great video Kent!

[@brgovender8879]

Love the video. You make it look so simple. I guess that's years of practice. Thanks for the lesson. I am looking forward to more video lessons.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you, and Happy Turning!

[@MichaelErnestSF]

Beautiful work. I recently had to bring down a coastal oak in our property and want to honor the wood this way. Thank you so much for all your thoughtful advice and guidance!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

My pleasure, Michael. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@debbiesease3294]

I always learn something new from your videos. In this one the tip about doing the final shaping of the tenon as a last step will be very useful. Thanks.

[@almalm8138]

What is the model of your lathe? I have a Jet but it's not heavy enough or large enough to turn a bowl like that. So I am just turning small balanced bowls and wine stoppers.

[@velvetbees]

That is a beautiful art showpiece. It almost looks tribal, but still modern. It has high artistic merit.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly, Velvet! Happy Turning!

[@deckyos]

Been turning Only a few months to compliment my Stickmaking . Doing Round Toppers etc. About to try Bowls next . Can't wait.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

That is awesome! Enjoy and Happy Turning!

[@mnp1964]

Beautiful piece Kent love the way it looks .

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly. Happy Turning!

[@125rin]

Stunning bowl❤

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you! 😊

[@timheady371]

very nice project

[@scenicview9482]

Im a young amateur turner and I love the way you explain everything In simple and fantastic ways

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Eine wunderschöne Schale haben sie da gemacht👌gefällt mir sehr gut, schönes Farbenspiel 👍

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Danke, freundlicher Michael. Viel Spaß beim Drehen!

[@KevinCole-dk8mx]

That’s an Awesome job you’ve done, Great looking bowl. I just got a big Lathe and a small one, I haven’t really started turning yet but I’m fixing to. I’ve been cutting wood with a scroll saw for about 20 years. I’m looking forward to turning wood. Great job you’ve done.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Kevin, enjoy the whole process and be patient. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@michaelyork1096]

Thanks for this great video Kent. (Hopefully) quick question- why do you go with the T&T danish oil vs. original for this one?

[@ivodebree9037]

Nice peace of work... And great info on the side. Still learning. Thank you for that Here in the Netherlands it's a overkill of oak. (For me) It's nice to hear the positive about it again... Makes me happy.

[@timothyfarrell8672]

Great Video! New to turning and you give good descriptions of tool use! Cant wait to see more videos, especially sharpening techniques.

[@MarkMower-yp1lc]

I've been turning bowls and other stuf for about 3 months now. You have taught me so much on how to use the tools to dry the wood to what finish to use. You are amazing at turn bowls would like to send you Some pictures I've taken off things that I've made. But I'm not sure how to send pictures

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You are so welcome, Mark. I'm thrilled to be a part of your turning journey. You can sign up for my emails on my website. And from there you can share images if you'd like. Thank you, and Happy Turning!

[@lewisgreenway5065]

It's many years since I turned any wood but this video took me right back, I loved turning Oak the grain never disappointed our Welsh Oak looks so similar.😁

[@brianremington5780]

Been watching yours videos for some time enjoy all of them, I've been turning off and on all my life all spindle turning, lamps etc. but you really have me itching for starting into bowl turning, my wife thanks you for the expense of the new equipment I've obtained to do this. LOL would love nothing more than to have a million question session with the wizard of bowls. Thanks, keep up the fantastic videos.

[@SuzzyB52]

It's absolutely stunning. Art of art...

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Suzzy! Happy Turning!

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

Nice bowl ,

[@davidbroux964]

Thank you for this video. I like the format: video and comments about the video. That's the way I learn the more about turning, because you explain so many thinks.

[@longdriver2]

Kent, that is a LARGE natural edge bowl! Nice job.

[@duane4141]

I loved it you’ve got me hunting some white oak thanks again.

[@tonysmith3143]

Beautiful bowl can’t wait to see it dry. I have to torn, thanks for sharing.❤

[@qapla]

Nice looking bowl, Kent. Maybe we could have lunch sometime and you could bring one to show me. We have an oak limb/branch that fell from one of our oak that is about the size of what you cut that blank from (ours may even be a little bigger) and has been down for a couple of years ... wonder how dry it will be when I can cut some blanks from it. It sure must be nice to have those wood shaving critters in your shop. I noticed when you finished for the night and turned the lights out you had a nice pile of wood shavings under the lathe. When you turned the lights back on in the morning they were gone. I do wish I had a self-cleaning shop 🙂

[@jackthompson5092]

Great lesson Kent.

[@ronaldpobuda835]

Love natural edge bowls, I've turned a few and its always fun and rewarding. I have a lot of white oak on my property and will start looking for nice potential bowl wood, crotches and burls to pull out of my firewood collecting! New to your channel and enjoying it - 😃

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sounds good, Ron. Enjy and Happy Turning!

[@larrysimmons7084]

Gorgeous.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Larry. Happy Turning!

[@paulruud5804]

Beautiful!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidgreene2445]

Beaautiful - I loved your in-depth description of the turning as it proceeded.

[@gerrysmith4493]

Absolutely beautiful!!❤️💕

[@ronfinch5532]

Beautiful! I love the red with the outside light.

[@maurieknight5120]

Loved the way you instructed during the turning.

[@andrewkneidel5281]

I had a friend allow me to come get some chestnut oak from an area she is clearing. I love the way it turns when it is green.

[@timothyjohnson7521]

Fabulous

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Tim! Happy Turning!

[@brucekiefer2209]

great job!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Bruce! Cheers!

[@ferguson6791]

Great job

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you!

[@tomw83]

Great video! Thanks for the information and inspiration.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful, Tom! Happy Turning!

[@jerrystark3587]

Another excellent and helpful video -- and a great bowl. White oak (of any variety) is amazing wood: strong, durable, water resistant, and beautiful, as well. Thanks! 👍👍

[@dmaschy599]

Very nice bowel would make a beautiful center piece.

[@turnedbysean2023]

Great video! I never tire of watching your work. Your videos and online courses taught me the fundamentals of turning, and still continue to teach me. Thanks for the quality content in a world of sensationalized wood porn.

[@167curly]

Beautiful.

[@tamatoashort457]

Love it very much .awesome piece mate

[@RhondaLorie]

Love the bowl. Question. Could you apply CA glue to the bark to make it stronger and not pull away or fall off the wood?

[@Jay.C.H]

It has been a while now since you turned this bowl. How did it turn out after it dried? A suggestion for a video or class video. It would be neat to see a green bowl like this from start through the drying stages and then when it is finally dry and finished.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

It's looking great still. I'll see what I can do.

[@johntcrilly241]

Absolutely brilliant what more can I say, just stunning thank you for sharing your information and knowledge

[@lindabass6296]

Cool.Nice😊

[@ronaldtodd4819]

Nice work Kent, I to love to turn live edge bowls and watching your videos definitely helped me in my setup steps(alignment). I like to finish with Sheila based sanding sealer and then Waterlox.

[@Bren72]

Gorgeous bowl. I enjoy watching the entire process. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. I'm just starting turning. We have mostly red oak. Sounds like I'll need to get proficient at sharpening my tools. 😊

[@alfredosarmento666]

great piece or work.

[@thomasmason7939]

Excellent

[@DancingFox6]

Your tips for new turners are helpful for older, pain limited turners. I can work only half hour at a time and not every day, but I don’t care for ‘store bought’ kiln dried blanks. Putting oil on end grain may indeed save me some warping and cracks. 👍 thanks Kent. And btw, would shellac work to slow drying? I’ve used it to prevent staining from ca glue when doing inlay and it seems to do a nice disappearing act with sanding.

[@executive]

One thing about drying bowls really confuses me, Kent. In your videos and articles you talk about drying bowls slowly, because sudden changes can make them crack. You suggest putting them in bags with shaving, and storing them in cool, draft free areas, etc. But then you have a video about drying bowls faster by building a kiln with heat and vent holes, or sticking them in a microwave. I'm not sure how to reconcile those approaches. So, when should I speed dry my wet wood projects, and when should I slow dry them? (especially for twice-turning).

[@markclark4154]

I think a kiln works a bit like a steam oven. The heat allows the wood to bend and shrink without cracking.

[@AnxiousCowboy]

How would you do a bigger blank, too tall for bandsaw?

[@executive]

@@AnxiousCowboy chainsaw

[@Solid_Jackson]

@@AnxiousCowboyuse your teeth

[@AnxiousCowboy]

@@Solid_Jackson YES THE TEETH

[@artsocher3025]

Good afternoon. I have a question about drying green logs. After splitting your logs should I seal the ends with paint or not? Do you seal yours? Is it necessary?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Art, yes I seal with AnchorSeal. You might want to check out my Tree to Bowl Understanding Green Wood course www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/green We cover all the details there. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@cboyle707]

Thanks

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

My pleasure. Thank you! Happy Turning!

[@bigald9560]

Great vid! I've started wood turning, and have applied alot of things that I've learned from your videos. I turned a small white oak bowl and I too noticed that it ripples over time.

[@kevinbooth2063]

Sweet bowl Kent thank you for such a precise explanation on the oak bark. I have several red oak bowls cored and waiting to equalize. But after watching this video maybe I should proceed to turning them. I have been waiting for my America beauty before I finish turn them. What did you use to cover your bed ways on your sweet 16? Thanks again Kevin

[@shaneparker7963]

Kent, I absolutely love your videos. The quality is second to none. I was wondering about sealing a goblet for liquid. Does the Tried & True product do that? Is there a special technique that I need to do so the liquid doesn’t stain the inside?

[@magnuswootton6181]

making art like thats fun cause its a suprise.

[@thomasarth2458]

I found an old oak newel post which was very dry and cut a piece and put it on the lathe for some spindle turning. That wood was hard as rock.

[@steinbierz]

We have some pretty good-sized pieces of live oak that we cut back in 2016...it is hard as a rock as well!

[@emiletougas9756]

Have you used Elm for live edge? Curious about the bark staying on.

[@bcrigg9388]

Hello Kent! I loved ALL THREE of our Courses! Thanks for sharing the knowledge. QUESTION... I would like to know the cost of a Turn A Wood Bowl Smock, that you wear in most of your KZbin videos… I want one!

[@jvmiller1995]

Very cool bowl. It has been 5 months how is it drying? Does it look like it is going to keep its bark. I have only tried to turn dry oak a few times and it was not the best experience even for spindle turning. I have not played around a lot with bowls but you and the Jim the epoxy guy at sprague wood turnings are sure making me want to give it a go. I have done a few segmented ones several years back. for sure a subscriber

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for asking. The oak bowl is looking great, no cracks. I need to lightly sand it and give it another coat of oil, but looking good. Happy Turning!

[@Marco-d1m8z]

Hi Kent, what a beauty! Thanks for your teachings and video. Most skills in wood turning I actually learned from you. I sometimes struggle when finishing natural edge bowls. After sanding to grid 400 and applying boiled linseed oil, some loose fibres seem to raise leaving the surface rough again. Resanding after the application of oil turned out to be a mess. Do you (or anyone else) have any suggestion on how to deal with this issue?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Be sure you’re only applying a very thin application of linseed oil. Let it dry and cure for a couple days and you should be able to sand without trouble. Also be sure you’re cutting in a supported grain direction - see video with that title. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@Marco-d1m8z]

@@TurnAWoodBowl Thanks! I very much appriciate your reply. I probably applied too much oil right after turning the green wood. Looking forward to give it another shot / turn soon. :) Cheers!

[@RoyWise-x7u]

If we cut many pieces from a log, I have heard that they should be dried out after the end cuts are treated with an end-grain sealer. This is very different from what you say about cutting single piece and turning it right away. Can you contrast the idea of turning green wood right away with the idea of letting it dry out after sealing the cut ends?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Roy, good question. There are a number of options you have. Too many to cover here. I highly recommend the Tree to Bowl - Understanding Green Wood course. I know that sounds like a plug, but we cover it all there thoroughly. www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/green All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@schlotdoglaser]

awesome video. How much has i shrunk since you did it?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Not much actually. Happy Turning!

[@TornadoWoodturning]

Thanks Kent--never disappoints! What do you think your final thickness is on a live edge like this? 4mm? 1/2cm? I didn't catch if you said that...

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes, that's about correct, around 6mm. About a 1/4" Happy Turning!

[@chrisjohnston2449]

I always pick up a new information from your videos. I did pick up on the possible need to sand the bottom to make it flat if the drying process makes it wobble. I have not taken a log straight to a bowl yet. I almost always twice turn. Perhaps you could share photos of this bowl or others like it after drying for 2 or 3 months?

[@eveny119]

I love that bowl, but would like to see it as it ages. Did you update this video, or could you? Did it change shape? Did the bark stay on? And what did you do with that center strip you cut out of the log? Could you use that slab as a cutting board or something? Anyway, lovely work and so thin.

[@riverrat7356]

Hi ! I’m interested in turning a bowl from a burly growth that grew on a oak tree in my backyard . I wanted to show it to you so you can tell me if there’s anyway I can turn this into a bowl and if so, what strategy would I take? Is there a way I Can I send you a picture of it ?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Riverrat check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXrMe2OwirCKmZY ;)

[@articrdog5872]

What is spruce like to turn? Any thoughts?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

It can be great, especially for end-grain and hollow form turnings. Happy Turning!

[@joemassanova7184]

Kent, beautiful work thanks for sharing. QQ. Do you sand to 320 all at one time or between coats of oil?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Joe, I sand through the grids to 320 and then apply finish. You can return and wet sand later if needed. Happy Turning!

[@chuckOldKennelFarm]

I was wondering what if anything you might do with the scrap from the bandsaw when you cut the round.

[@perfectpitchtodd]

Love your videos. I'm hoping you can help me. I live in a very dry climate. Many of my bowls develope cracks. Much of the wood I get from downed trees develope cracks even after being completely covered in candal wax and put into a paper bag with shavings. Any suggestions would be helpful.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Tight wrap the blanks and logs completely with stretch-wrap and turn them asap. I hope that helps. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@Casey.Wilson]

Kent - what do you use the slab from the middle for?

[@Jameswalton88]

I have questions. Would the bark stay on better if you stabilise the bowl with resin? My only concern would be the bowl would have to be bone dry and that could change shape and stuff but have you tried this ?

[@ginellehalligan6290]

Would tung oil work in place of the linseed oil for preparing a green-turned bowl like this to dry? Or are there characteristics of linseed oil that make that better suited for this purpose?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sure, you can use Tung oil as well. But keep in mind, the company's are not required to tell you what else (chemicals, metals, etc.) is in the product. I would try to find one that at least claims it has nothing additional added. Happy Turning!

[@Sharps-im4lb]

I started turning bowls using carbide cutters. Is there a reason to don't use them?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

The cutting quality and final surface of the bowl with a bowl gouge is much smoother. Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKGTeYiXjd10fposi=WBLQlE3OCXJ4-boz All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@fuumink]

Danish oil or boiled linseed oil?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes. ;) They are the same, but there is no regulation. So based on the manufacturer, you might not be getting true boiled linseed oil. Hope that helped. Happy Turning!

[@executive]

Just a guess, but red oak might be more brittle because the pores are open whereas white oak pores are filled with tyloses. Enjoying the videos as always.

[@kentwilson7691]

What kind of lathe do yo use?

[@erictownsend4236]

Turn a Wood Bowl, very nice video! But where I live we have only Red Oak! I live in NH. I Love red oak, for my wood stove , and my wood stove only! Furniture lumber, Mission style, turning? NO!! Dislike VERY Much! But it is the highest BTU wood for the wood stove that I have available! I also have White Pine, some Cherry, Maple, Ash, Birch, mostly paper(white) some yellow, Beech, Poplar and sadly only a little Black Walnut. About 50 miles south of me, I have heard Hickory is available, have not looked into this. My favorites are Maple,(especially tiger/curly!) Birdseye for some projects. But I love mixing any Maple figured or not with Black Walnut! What a beautiful contrast! In my cellar woodworking shop, I can build/turn all day, while I stoke the stove as needed with oak! Just my opinion though! Keep turning and building with the wood you like or have available! Woodworkers/Turners stay true, pass down your skills if you can! The smell of fresh cut wood, the satisfaction of seeing the grain pop when applying the 1st coat of finish needs to be passed on!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing, Eric! Yes, red oak does not have the same medullary grain structure as white oak and is usually more brittle. My experience is that red oak easily tears out, sometimes with big chunks. Keep up the good work and enjoy all those species! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@johnowills8061]

Hi Kent I’m a amateur turner can you tell me what grade c m t wheel you use to sharpen your bowl gauges regards johno

[@thomaskahan3922]

Kent, I think i'd buy a T-shirt that says "55° sweptback bowl gouge"... :o)

[@chrisheckard3768]

Do you use a microwave to finish the drying process, or once it's finished you don't re turn it.

[@buttonmasher4114]

If the bowl ripples while drying, is it standard to re-sand it to get rid of those ripples?

[@snobear41]

Beautiful work Kent, but i am a little confused - turning green that thin won't warp & Crack? so used to twice turning now - Tyler

[@downsouthwoodturning]

It will always warp. If you turn thin and have even wall thickness that allows it to warp and not crack. Most of the times. Still need to dry slowly for a few days. That’s what the the oil does.

[@janetpersons8030]

Just beautiful you can make one for me.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Janet!

[@VincentPalmieri-s6m]

Hi I'm Vince that bowl is beautiful , I really like that bowl and the core jig can you give me the name of the company that makes them. Please thank you VP

[@maplebones]

How about making a dugout canoe ? I'm sick of bowls.

[@executive]

when you apply oil to a wet bowl, won't that seal in the moisture and make the wood take longer to dry?

[@downsouthwoodturning]

No. It will slow the evaporation process down. That’s the point of the oil. Or put in paper bag for a couple days

[@downsouthwoodturning]

If it drys to fast it will crack

[@executive]

@@downsouthwoodturning kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZomYqaynZ86esLs