Bowl Gouge Don't Do This - Woodturning Video

[@almagill]

Stopped turning when COVID started, my workshop was closed, so this was a great 'refresher' now that I'm finally getting back on the tools. Thanks Kent!

[@Tinker_man]

Thanks for the great video. That footage towards the end showing the bowl gouge being used flute straight up was like a horror movie!

[@mrPauljacob]

Thanks man I really appreciate your videos. I absolutely do learn a lot from listening to you , when I'm not actually at my lathe turning. Even if it's stuff I already know, it helps to hear the fundamentals as well... I like the idea of " don't overwhelm the tool. " In all situations

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Paul. And thanks for the reminder. I probably should mention the "don't overwhelm the tool" more often, because it is a common issue. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@ronaldcumpsty5605]

I am by no means a teacher or expert but when new to turning persons asked me the holding position of a gouge versus a scraper my advice was, gouge handle low, scraper handle high in relation to the centerline.

[@Nick_Graham_Woodwork]

I’m new to it all. You’re telling me what tools do what and how to use them. Thank you.

[@jeanlong5965]

Kent, your teaching methods are great. Started turning when COVID started, so I'm still learning and enjoy watching your videos.

[@alanandkarenrouse747]

Lots of information. I learned a lot in the "school-of-bad catches! The last turning class I had was about 60 years age in shop in high school. I like your videos. They have a lot in information in them and i usually watch them several times. I do learn a lot, and sometimes I am reminded of things that I have forgotten. Thanks.

[@roncole8434]

Love your videos, most helpful of any I have seen anywhere else. Thank you

[@heidigresh2743]

Thanks for the reminder. Learned a lot from you about how to use my 55 swept back. It is my favorite tool in my toolbox.

[@qapla]

Yes, Kent - very informative. Thanks again for an excellent learning video

[@nelsonpalmer4831]

Thanks Kent - clear concise learning video. Looking forward to meeting and seeing your demonstration in person at the up coming Central Florida Seminar. We will be there

[@allyncross6973]

Hey Kent, This was perfect timing for me. I have been turning since late April of 2022 and started doing bowls in late May or June cant recall for sure.. However the only I have had for turning bowls is carbide. I can do pretty decent stuff with it but I have wanted to get some bowls gouges all along. Well as it happens my girlfriend is getting me a set of bowl gouges as an early Christmas present. I understand they should be here tomorrow so that will be the first time I will likely being using a bowls gouge as long as we dont get any thunder storms. Not a big fan of lightning strikes so if it is storming my lathe stays off. I have a set spindle gouges so I do understand riding the bevel. I am hoping to learn bowl gouge usage in the near future (hopefully tomorrow). I greatly enjoyed this video and I am about to watch your Beginner First use video as well. Thanks much Kent as I said perfect timing lol. Yall have a wonderful day.

[@stockpixcom]

Thanks, I've done every single one of these errors at one point or another. I also found your endgrain bowl turning from ditch wood video also extremely helpful in understanding wood better.

[@bjorgronn]

14:33 Aha-moment! I really need to focus on pushing down on the toolrest instead of inwards to stop making those marks. I made a handle for square and round carbide bits but as you say, they are scrapers and I prefer to learn the proper uses of the bowl gouge. Thank you again for a very good and educational video. Best regards, Bjoern 🇳🇴

[@BenNawrath]

Great video. I'm definitely one of those guys that started with Carbide! All good tho, just takes some practice,

[@billrobinson8939]

Good info that should help overcome my newbie mistakes. Thanks

[@robertnorthrup1914]

Kent, started turning with carbide tools but got frustrated with tear out. Graduating to gouges and finding it’s not so easy in the transition but is coming along, better at each turning. Many thanks for all the great tips and the online courses available. I really enjoy each vid and try to incorporate what you do in my attempts.

[@trurex007lee7]

Excellent presentation, really needed to hear this since I’ve occasionally been sloppy in technique and you’ve proven the reason and expected outcomes that I’ve experienced.

[@francoarcoleo1418]

I always learn somethings with you

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly! ;) Happy Turning!

[@ryeinrawhoof1111]

These are great lessons for beginners, and intermediate, alike. It’s nice to have these reminders every now and again. Thank you for another great video.

[@jeffbostic6660]

Great explanations.

[@shikanofromhere3240]

Kent, as usual an awesome, informing video.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

I appreciate that Shikano! Happy Turning!

[@gdreclaimed5442]

Your videos are excellent! I have learned alot from you.

[@jackthompson5092]

Great lesson Kent.

[@pitol678]

This helps tremendously, I’ve watched and learned from many other videos. You’re an incredible educator, thank you for what you do

[@erikherskind6789]

Dude, you are simply the best

[@loucinci3922]

Another good video. Excellent tips. Thanks for sharing

[@travisashcraft5226]

100% way different than carbide! Just turned my first bowl using a bowl gouge coming from carbide tools and it’s a way better finish. I believe it will take a lot more time to get better but I think it’s worth it. Thank you for your help

[@christophdommermuth1366]

great lesson ! thx

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Chris! Happy Turning!

[@jarmstrong2843]

Great information, a good refresher for those of us who have not turned wood in a while. In regards to Carbide Tools, when using them the RPM needs to be high to get a smooth cut with the insert just a fraction of an inch above center. Round carbides on a round tool shaft can provide excellent finishes since the cutter can be slightly rotated to change the cutting (scraping) angle. Also, an oland tool is an excellent tool to use for turning wood. It minimizes the chances for catches provided you keep the angle of cutting 90 degrees or less. If you go beyond 90 degrees be prepared to duck since a catch will definitely happen and get out of the way. I use a 1/2” oland tool to hog away lots of wood, a 3/16” tool for general turning and a 1/8” tool for smaller cuts. Each of these tools can be easily ground to any shape you desire for wood turning. Each Oland tool should not cost more than $5-$10 to make yourself. The cutting tools are either round or square metal lathe M2 HSS Steel and purchased at Harbor Freight, eBay, Amazon, Little Machining Company or other machine supply companies.

[@kevinbooth2063]

Kent oh how informative!! I was getting high and low spots in my red oak Bowles. I am betting that I’m pushing my bowel gouge or putting to much heal pressure. I will try and back off and put more down pressure to see if this works. Thank you for your instructional advice.

[@michelwawrzkow3944]

Hi Kent, My question: when using a 55 degree swept-back bowl gouge for a grain-supported push cut, is your gouge axis typically horizontal, and is the “mirror plane” turned 90 degrees from the vertical? (What I mean by “mirror plane” is that imaginary plane that passes thru the gouge axis and divides the gouge into two symmetrical mirror images).

[@jonsayre9404]

Thank you, a very informative video. Question: have you ever used a spindle gouge on the outside of a bowl. I see Richard Raffan use spindle gouge mostly on small bowls and bowl gouge for the inside.

[@DavidSmith-yh6ue]

Most of the bowls you make are shallow with smooth passes from the outside edge to the bottom. My wife like straight sided and flat bottomed. I have trouble cleaning up the bottom. Any suggestions?

[@raymondmartinez-pu8zi]

What is the bevel of your detail spindle gouge

[@johnwachter6975]

Kent, I went to website to sign up for an account and had trouble. It looked suspicious. Not sure it directed me to the right place to sign up. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Hm? Can you send me the URL to my email [e-mail] ?

[@vagramovishDanelyan]

What is the purpose of different Bowl Gouge groove shapes such as v and u and parabolic?

[@yveslandreville1375]

Hi Kent, i agree with...that person, i’m presently looking to buy my first bowl gouges, and this is one of my interogations, V flute or parabolic flute? Can you make a video on this ?

[@fredmunson8952]

Can you use a spindle gouge to start and change over to the bowl gouge once round?

[@keith726able]

Use the bowl gouge throughout. It's thicker and stronger than a spindle gouge - it can take the abuse of irregular shapes and the different hardness between end grain and side grain. Use your bowl gouge!

[@lmallard3788]

Im pretty sure I won't be using carbide tools. I have the turning tool kit for my tormek system.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sounds good. Enjoy!

[@meriscz]

s it possible to pay for the course other than via PayPal? I would like to buy it, but I really don't want PayPal anymore.

[@dubo5]

Kent doesn't just show you, he also tells you. A lot of great info imbedded in all his videos. Glad I found his channel. He sure makes it look easy. 😅

[@snobear41]

Hey, can I pick your brain a bit? Was given some walnut logs, one with a nice crotch I sawed it off, trimmed the fork & cut one side off lengthwise across the crotch. only leaves me about 6" thickness. Should I saw other side, or just turn it off? And will center of block present problems with cracking? (I am relatively new to turning) -Tyler

[@Zircon10]

👍 👍 👍

[@Molgator]

It wasn't catches and mistakes that have me stopped for now...its a cute little girl shes only little for so long but my lathe will be there no matter what till I get back to it all I can do is watch videos about turning