Wood Turning Red Cedar - Video

[@charleshummell358]

Such a transformation from questionable start to beauty! Respect your talent and as an example to learn by.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you Charles! Cheers! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@bobsilverman199]

It's five thirty in the am, couldn't sleep and I was perusing videos to watch when I landed on yours. I thought it was timely since I am finishing up some bowls of an Eastern Red Maple tree, I think its a good honest learning video. Just a few comments however: 1) If you would have left the wood under your tailstock for support, maybe 1"-1 1/2" and leave that column until you have completed gutting out the bowl you wouldn't lose the needed support and less chance of a "flying bowl" I remove the column easily at the end with a pointed carbide or similar tool after the support is no longer needed. 2) If you use something like Milliput resin in the holes there would be no running issues, although there is a 4 hour set time. It's a two part mix, looks like clay, sets up hard and has a good working time to smooth it out with a finger wet with water. But as I said at the beginning I think the video is a good teaching tool, well explained and visualized.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Bob for the suggestions and the input. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@bwrightaway2877]

Cedar! I had a customer come in my work Friday and offer to bring me some cedar to turn. I work at city electric supply and we're raising money for the Make a Wish foundation so I have been giving all bowls, boxes, and trinkets as donations. We'll sell my peices at work and donate the money. I guess it going pretty good. WLOS western NC News Channel came down and interviewed me about it. The local news paper picked up the story. I got the idea from your Beads of Hope video. Now locals come in and give me nice wood! It's great!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sounds like a brilliant program! Well done! And the dropped-off timber is a win-win as well. Keep up the great work. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@McKeithanptc]

Perseverance is the name of pretty near all the bowls I've turned. Foul something up, figure out how to correct it. Start out with one shape in mind, create something entirely different, usually with no clue where I went wrong. Latest was what ended up being a 14" spalted Maple, where the original turning was 15 years ago. Despite your warnings, I was sloppy with the jamb chuck I made -- it was too small (made of Eastern red cedar, BTW), didn't center properly -- so I found myself with a bowl that was elliptical, inside and out. Outside wasn't impossible to correct, but it WAS extremely challenging. Inside nearly drove me nuts. I kept working, kept working, "OMG, am I gonna have any wall at ALL, or will I just all-of-a- sudden cut through, sever the upper from lower wall curve?". Pressure here, because it was promised to my daughter, who'd already seen it in its ovoid shape, would've been o.k. with that. I couldn't leave it that way. I just couldn't! I chose to take the risk of destroying the bowl, which was quite possible, maybe even likely. In the end, she turned out beautifully-- no, not perfectly round, but with an evenly varying wall thickness that made it unique.😊 Sanded to 300 grit, then used a Beal System buff and polish, finished with Danish Oil. I remember hollering "I HATE sanding!" After about the second hour. Got a lot of encouragement from the folks in our Maker Space, especially from one particular turner with a years of experience. The second turning, counting all steps, took 20 hours -- probably 4x as it would have, had I simply built that twice -turning jamb chuck you showed us, centered the bowl correctly to begin with. Yeah, I'LL give you perseverance!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Well done! Yes, all the good things in life are usually at the end of a trying road or two. Keep up the good work. It gets easier! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@leongt1954]

There are a lot of wood turner that refuse to use resin to fix holes when in actual fact it makes the bowl look great like in this case great job

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks, glad you like this! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@nicholasguymer3471]

Hi Kent, I've recently retired from the British police on ill health grounds after 40 years of service. A friend of mine introduced me to turning wood and suggested your videos were informative. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and expertise, this hobby has given me a whole new world to live in and I can happily lose myself in my workshop for hours at a time even though my illnesses limit my work time considerably. I was intending to take lessons but am a little disadvantaged by the nature of my condition and childish embarrassment at displaying weakness. I am learning so much from your freely given demonstrations and the discipline (or lack of) of woodturning has given me a whole nother (I'm pretty that's how you say it in American) lease on life. Thanks again. I have a bowl for y'all to throw up in!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing, Nicholas! I'm thrilled you've discovered the joy of turning wood bowls. Please remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you are imagining right now! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@philmcclain8154]

Glad you stayed with it . I've had several I had to go to plan two.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks, Phil. It's nice when they cooperate, but plan two is always in the back pocket as well. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@howiedalious4531]

I think the bowl turned out very nice! I had a similar experience with a bowl flying off my lathe. It shot out my garage and rolled into my yard about 30 feet away! Talk about being surprised! You should get a Lazy Susan mechanism with a piece of plywood on it so you wouldn't need to touch your bowl as you put the finish on. Works really well. Thank you for your videos. They have helped make me a better turner.

[@billrobinson8939]

Friends with a sawmill gave me some cedar planks recently. I'll cut them square, glue em up, bandsaw to round and try a bowl or two. One for them as a surprise and one for my collection. Thanks for the tips on cedar.

[@michaelogden5958]

Early on, I turned a very nice (if I say so myself) Eastern Red Cedar bowl. The thing I remember about it was the smell. It was so cedar-y that it gave me a headache. I actually had to wear my VOC filters. I don't know if I got a 'mutant' blank or I'm just sensitive to it. Other turners tell me they didn't didn't find Eastern Red Cedar particularly objectionable. Beautiful wood, in any case! Cheers!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Michael, interesting. I have found some wood odor variations as well. My gut says that perhaps the tree stores more oils/energy (aka odor) at various times of the year more than others. And remember, almost all tree odors, colors, etc. are the tree's way of defending itself. That is why some people have reactions. Happy Turning! Kent

[@hotrodhog2170]

Those rot holes are typical for Eastern Red Cedar (Juniper). It is beautiful wood and smells great and like you said, you just never know what you're going to find inside a log!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes indeed. Thanks and Happy Turning!

[@johnallum6466]

I love your good and bad comments, Thanks.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you too John! Happy Turning!

[@donlewis5968]

Cedar grows around early growth branches which usually result in the cavities such as you encountered.

[@DancingFox6]

Yep.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Makes sense. Thanks, Don. Happy Turning!

[@jameswinslow9911]

Just went through an exactly the same experience with western red cedar. Wound up making a mortise and bowl is still under construction. Pull out is really tough with this piece of very dry cedar, even with very sharp gouges and very light cuts. Thank you for very helpful teaching videos

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

My pleasure James. Best of luck to you. Happy Turning!

[@bretteee]

Turned out beautiful, I thought it would be fire wood at one time, but you persevered and it was worth it what a great looking bowl. And once again thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge we do appreciate it 👍🪵🌲😃

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you very much Brette! Glad you enjoyed this one. Happy Turning!

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

I use gaffer's tape all the time. I found it in a photography store. All different kinds and colors. The adhesive as well as the tape itself is waterproof. When do you switch from the 5 minute type of epoxy in small tubes to a more bulk resin like Total Boat or some of the other table top like material? Maybe not on a bowl. Very nice result. I find that even in my short time with woodturning, this is all about problem solving, no matter how simple or complex the project might be. Very interesting to me.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing! I might go to full epoxy if the piece was riddled with holes. This was the most I've done with 5-min epoxy. Happy Turning!

[@JamesCouch777]

Those holes are quite unusual since cedar is very resistant to rot and bugs. That log is a very rare find! An amazing job as always 👍👌

[@user-by3mm4qp4w]

I encounter those dead spots regularly with eastern red cedar. It's very typical--and my one singular complaint about the wood. Otherwise it is beautiful and really takes a nice finish too.

[@dmaschy599]

I like it the turquoise goes good with the color of the wood.

[@shrimuyopa8117]

I have done a bit of work with red cedar on my CNC machine and I can attest to it being a brittle wood. Much higher chance of splintering, chip out, tear out, and fraying. But it has dazzling colors when first cut (which fade within a few weeks but still great color contrast) and it is cheap. So for me it's great to prototype with, because I know if the passes can cut and not mess up with red cedar, they will certainly work with walnut lol.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing! Shrim. That makes sense using it for test pieces. Happy Turning!

[@stephanieray6587]

At first when I saw the blue epoxy I was like "what is he thinking", but then when you called it "turquoise" I got a Southwestern vibe and started to really dig it!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Perfect vibe Stephanie! ;) Happy Turning!

[@jeffweese4551]

Commenting on year-old videos ... that's my thing I suppose, regardless: I recently came into an abundance of the deepest, darkest, red cedar I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks for sharing Jeff! Happy Turning!

[@Mark_L]

Your last comments are right on. That’s where I am. That’s what I like about working with wood in general. Problem solving. When something doesn’t go as you expected you need to roll with the punches and make adjustments and keep going.

[@rickpotter6755]

Very nice job and video. I’ve had the same problem with cider bowls that I’ve have been turning with the tenant breaking off and I thought it was something that I was doing wrong. I have a lot of cider and I was about to set it all a blazing because of the tenant braking off. I have found the cambium layer of the wood is highly prone to breaking off so I try to avoid that white layer as much as possible in the tenant. The rot in the center is a natural problem with cider and sometimes I get over aggressive in my turn and snap goes the bowl to the floor. Most of my bowls I do as art so when one hits the floor and breaks out some chunks if it is not totally destroyed I work those broken chunks out to give my bowl a unique shape for my art bowls. It was great to see that the problems that I am having is not just me not knowing what I’m doing but it can happen to one of the greatest of bowl turner’s. Your video has saved a lot of cider from becoming firewood. Thanks for the help and WOW what a beautiful bowl

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Rick, Thank you for writing and sharing! I'm so glad so much cedar has been spared from the flame. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@Robert-ww7gz]

My new cereal bowl. Thanks. Turned out nice.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great Robert! Please subscribe, and Happy Turning!

[@dieiuai-malebenselbstgebau1523]

There is one thing, that I learned a long time ago: Life ist like woodturning - problems are ther to be solved! Thank you very much for this video. I am just beginning with woodturning and your videos help me much to come over the failures and starting again with a projekt.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Well said! Enjoy the process of woodturning. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! Happy Turning!

[@jodygaines7691]

Absolutely Beautiful. I love how you work and also let your viewers know what you are doing. You've gained a viewer.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you so much Jody! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@davanders2006]

The worst wood I dealt with was Spanish cedar. It's a soft wood, but even wearing a respirator I got such a horrible taste in my mouth just from were I took the respirator off that lasted for four days. Mouth wash didn't help at all. I really love that bowl. So far after bingeing your videos this is the first one that I saw you use epoxy.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yikes, that sounds awful. I usually use epoxy sparingly and only when nothing else will work. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@lewiscowden9731]

A lot of work and nightmares to deal with but in the end it turned out beautiful. 👌👏👏👏

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Lewis Happy Turning!

[@michaelshanahan2406]

I turn eastern cedar all the time and I love it. But we don't have the issues with rot. But you did a nice job like always Kent. Love your videos

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks for sharing Michael. Enjoy that cedar! Happy Turning!

[@bobbibob3608]

im just starting watch vids for educational reasons...thanks for sharing knowledge.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad to help Bobbi! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@joallawestervelt6918]

What a stunning bowl. That Cedar is gorgeous. When it flew off I thought that was going to be the end. Then with all those holes I was so afraid it was going to catch. You, Sir did an amazing job in getting it finished. True talent. Thank you so much. Love it. Much respect from Northeastern Arizona ❤😊❤🇺🇸

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly Joalla! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@joallawestervelt6918]

@@TurnAWoodBowl ❤😊❤

[@scottfonner]

Ken, you're videos are always filled with great tips and not overdone, really appreciated.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you like them! Thanks, Scott! Happy Turning!

[@bradleyroon7639]

I've watched a lot of bids on turning. Some awesome, crazy stuff too sometimes. I learned far more practical practices and techniques from your bid, so I did the unthinkable and subscribed.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Unthinkable, Bradley! Thank you! ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@rogerhoene61]

Wow, that was a battle, but what a reward for your effort

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Roger! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@chrisberry9017]

It’s a joy! You never know what’s there!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes indeed Chris. Happy Turning!

[@dannielson3935]

this is a good place to glue a tenon plate onto the blank. having turned lots of cedar, I was not surprised the center of the interior broke away. it is soft wood, very brittle. the center needs to be at least 1' in diameter. A mask is also recommended because the oils which are fatal to moths are also bad for humans, especially when dust is being created. This is a good place for filling the voids with stabalized branches.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing, Dan! All good points! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@marythro]

Beautiful bowl with the turquoise inlays for the holes. I think that a mortise would be stronger for these big bowls.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks Mary. Happy Turning!

[@OzarkArtsandCrafts]

Wow! Super nice. I have some big chunks of Cedar and I'm going to do a little turning again!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sounds great! Enjoy and Happy Turning!

[@mattbarton362]

Can't I have some northern Cedar hanging around my shop I'm thinking about making a bowl now.thank God we have duck tape it's a life saver.try make a little bigger batch of epoxy and put it in a zip lock bag and then cut off 1 corner and squeeze it in the holes it work like a Pastry bag You will like the results I can tell you didn't have an easy time with this boul but it came out excellent love watching your videos happy wood turning

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Matt, great idea. Thanks for sharing! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@alaincaron225]

Verry challenging. And the one who will get that bowl will have no clue of the hard work involved. It was stressfuill, wondering if at any moment there would be a major catch in one of those big holes. Great work.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks, Alain. Yes, the holes seem like they should catch but they hardly ever do. Happy Turning!

[@garymohler107]

Beautiful, simply beautiful!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you! Cheers! Happy Turning!

[@valdistas8341]

This is a beautiful bowl. I enjoy all your videos. You really know how to explain and teach. I am just starting turning and I had a very nasty catch and thanks to you I gain more confidence and did not get discouraged. Thank you for your videos and your tutorials. Kind regards. Valdie

[@danielledelprado4156]

Kent your demeanor is magnificent. I am a new turner and I have learned so much from you. This bowl is exactly the style I would like to make. Thank you thank you for you knowledge.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You are very welcome Danielle. I'm so glad to help. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@annmarieholland4242]

You saved this bowl beautifully!!!! Gorgeous result!!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Annmarie! Happy Turning!

[@kerstin4516]

Good to know that even experienced turners somtimes face the same issues I have. Thanks for sharing, Kent!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yup, it happens. Happy Turning!

[@kenharris6316]

NOW you tell us about the hardness and brittleness of cedar! I made my 1st (end grain) lidded box about 6 inches in diameter out of cedar. I'm thinking it'll be like whittling... BOY was I wrong!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

LOL. Now you know Ken. Happy Turning!

[@rick9028]

Thank you Kent for the tip at 22:00 -23:00 about sneaking up on the side. Very helpful.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad that connected for you, Kalvin. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@kimr5841]

You have no dust collection? I've worked with that cedar, and the dust will cling to every thing something terrible. It must be a bear to clean up afterward. The project is beautiful, and the lessons learned are always valuable.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks, Kim. It's not too bad. I tend to cleanup the shop after each turning. Happy Turning!

[@robertgourley8580]

Astounding! I couldn't believe you planned to turn the hole filled half-log you showed us at the start of the video. I throw out a huge amount of wood because of what I think are fatal flaws. You have given me new courage; also, good to see that your bowl came flying off, same as us normal mortals. Love your videos! Keep them coming!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks Robert. It does take more work but the results can be beautiful. Happy Turning!

[@jungko9031]

Thanks for sharing how you resolved the tenon problem. The super glue trick is pretty ingenious.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Jung! Yes, the glue helps prevent that moment when all the fiber decide to give up together. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@bonniebrewer434]

Your perseverance paid off. Beautiful bowl.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks, Bonnie! Happy Turning!

[@warpo007]

Sir, thankyou for your detailed, professionally produced clips. Can't help but learn something. Would love to send you some of our old patio, made from West Australian Jarrah, (1900 Janka scale) seasoned for 40+ years in the blazing sun. Literally need to sharpen your gouge every minute.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes please! Sounds amazing! ;) Thanks and Happy Turning!

[@turningwood720]

Hi Kent, another honest video showing mistakes which even experienced woodturnes make. Me too! You fixed it and the result is great. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks and Happy Turning!

[@BobBlarneystone]

When filling larger defects, it might be better to mix the resin in a ziplock baggie, then cut off a corner of the baggie to use it like a baker's cake decorating bag. Also, my lathe has a 1-8 spindle, so i bought a 1-8 bolt and fitted it through a board so I can secure the workpiece at any position in a vise.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great idea. Thank you for writing and sharing! Happy Turning!

[@gaylegreer9798]

That is just off the chart!!!!! Beautiful outcome!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Gayle! Cheers! Happy Turning!

[@conradbennett3251]

Outstanding!! Best wood turning channel on the net! I have been binge watching ever since I found your channel. Love it. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Conrad and welcome!!! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@claudeelliott3993]

Beautiful bowl after all of your trials and tribulations!! Great work!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you very much, Claude! Cheers! Happy Turning!

[@marcgehr9313]

Just so happens that I have a piece of western red cedar to begin turning on my lathe and just fortuitously watched your video So here goes.!! Thanks for tips

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Perfect timing. Fantastic Marc. Have fun and Happy Turning!

[@billporter149]

Kent, thanks for this video. I learned a great deal. While I've been a wood turner for years, the details in your videos are always helpful in improving or adding to my bag of technique tricks.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad to help, Bill! Happy Turning!

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

I know the feeling, Kent. Once I start on a turning, I rarely give up. Sometimes, I put it away and come back another day. That sapwood is very weak so not the best place to hold a bowl. I hear so many turners favor tenons over recesses but I've had much better success with recesses. I made a custom offset tool so I'm sure to get the correct angle of the recess and it works great even with the tailstock in place. Typically, it's hard to get at and I think that's why many people don't make a recess. Glad to see you stay with it and not get too frustrated. Keep the videos coming.

[@jakus55]

I recently switched to doing recesses on my last 4 bowls and I completely agree. I've had varying success with tenons, from perfectly fine, to a little shifting forcing me to stop and re-seat, or just completely snapping off. Each recess bowl I've done has been solid. Easy to reference when taking on and off the lathe and you can leave it in place once you've finished. Highly recommend people give it a whack. I was always a little intimidated of the wooodworm screw but it's helped me a lot since I gave it a shot.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sounds great. Thank you for writing and sharing, Greg! Happy Turning!

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

@@jakus55 Good to hear. I still use tenons depending on the wood and style of bowl but surely feel that the recess is stronger if made correctly. Woods like pine not so good and definitely not end grain bowls. I'll see if I can get you the info on the tool I made for the recesses.

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

@@jakus55 Not sure if the link will get blocked but if it does, go to MikePeaceWoodturning and search his page for making a recess tool. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYuug5-Dg6hoo8U

[@dapperdave4952]

Kent, thank you for sharing the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of turning Eastern Red Cedar (Juniper). I have been blessed (or cursed) with a log pile of this wood and have learned to work with it rather than against it. You were delt a "Bad Hand" with your blank, I have had only a few blanks with these issues and...well set them off to the side for a rainy day. Your videos continue to be informative and are always enjoyable and I look forward to your next.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Dave, Thank you for writing and sharing! I guess it was rainy day time here. LOL All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@danspencer9499]

Wow! That's an astounding result!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Dan! Happy Turning!

[@anthonymaida5718]

Loved this video I always loved cedar smell color etc. Beautiful job

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Anthony! Happy Turning!

[@cherylconoly3071]

I’m a novice woodturner, pens and especially bowls. When I see the experts run into boo-boos, makes me feel better about my turning. Just inhale, and exhale. Move to plan “B”, whatever that may be. Very nice looking cedar bowl. Keep up the informative videos. Love them all!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly Cheryl! Yes, boo-boos happen. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@user-by3mm4qp4w]

I don't know what it is about eastern red cedar and those brittle dead spots but I always encounter them and they can be dangerous! Otherwise it is one of my favorite woods to turn (and put a high-gloss finish on).

[@jvmiller1995]

wood turning is all about making the most out of what you can take. Sometimes a big bowl becomes medium bowl or even a case.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes, I suppose thats right. Happy Turning!

[@michaelmilazzo8722]

This bowl was a labor of love. Awesome bowl

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you. Yes indeed. Happy Turning!

[@indepchic]

As a novice wood worker, I'm finding my finished work is so rewarding and each piece is unique. I was curious about the wood lathe and found your videos. I love the red cedar bowl and the epoxy tricks are very helpful. Great work. You're a master at it. Hats off to you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Shannon for your kind words! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@haroldlacey7882]

I have turned some cedar and use a recess into the heart wood rather than a tenon and have never lost a piece.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Well done, Harold. Keep it up and Happy Turning!

[@turnedbysean2023]

Nice recovery! Great end result!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks, Sean! It was touch and go for awhile. ;) Happy Turning!

[@textripp]

Congratulations on your find. . Beautiful piece.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly Tex. Happy Turning!

[@donaldlapress7061]

You are a true artist and a skilled craftsman! Thank you, Don

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly, Don! Happy Turning!

[@stephendonathan6782]

Wow that turned out stunning! Cedar is my favorite wood next to black walnut. Thanks for sharing! Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks, Stephen. Yes, it is beautiful. Happy Turning!

[@gregjohnson8486]

I really love how that project turned out, especially with all of the challenges you faced. Bravo sir! As a beginner, I am constantly inspired by videos like yours. I'm still in the spindle turning stage of my turning experience, learning to master the dreaded skew chisel, but boxes and bowls will be my passion I think. Thanks so much for all you do!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly, Greg! Glad to help. Happy Turning!

[@ukegirl13]

Hahaha! Yes, I have that syndrome too!

[@oneshotme]

A big very beautiful bowl you've turned!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly! Happy Turning!

[@deforrestkeeling5782]

Wow, every time I watch your videos I learn something else thank you very much. Awesome bowl by the by.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Awesome! Thank you! Happy Turning!

[@chrisberry9017]

Hi! Thank you so much for showing the problem that can arise, and the importance of standing away from the ‘line of fire’. A colleague of mine wasn’t quite so lucky, and the piece he was turning actually caused him serious injury. I love turning, but I hope that I am always mindful of the safety aspects. I shall shortly be working on my home lathe, so safety is so much more important when solitary working.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Chris! Yes, be safe and enjoy! Happy Turning!

[@jeanlong4285]

Wow, it turned out beautiful. The contrast of color is amazing.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Jean! Happy Turning!

[@danepowell3128]

Thanks Kent, after three years of turning, I had my first tenon break and the bowl went flying. ( small catch) Very dry black walnut. I glued it back on and it now it sits on the lathe waiting for me. Thanks for teaching perseverance. Out to the shop I go :)

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great, Dane! Yes, stick with it and don't let the blank win. LOL All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@jeanniellewellyn198]

Wow, that red cedar really sounds like a problem wood to begin with - brittle but hard! I love the color, however, and even with the holes from dead branches or whatever, it has quite a bit of character. Yes, you're right about perserverance - I've put many projects back on the chuck - and they turn out (or not). I'm still working toward 10,000 hours to become a master ... heh heh heh

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You've got this Jeannie! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@michaelholmstrom7677]

Beautiful bowl and I learned using 5 minute to fill whole. Also I use the crack filling method you show in your videos all the time, thank you. I love using eastern cedar for my vases, the color and grain pattern from the branches.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing! Michael! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@randykelly5175]

Just found your videos. Enjoy them very much. You explain so good how to do them. I am a new bowl turner and have learned a lot from you. Thanks for explaining it in layman's terms. Very good teacher.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing, Randy! I'm glad to be of service. Happy Turning!

[@davidmorgan7522]

I applaud your perceverience Kent. After putting it back on the chuck and discovering the holes and valleys more I would have enjoyed the smell of the cedar as it burnt rather than when it turned. The final product is beautiful! Thanks for sharing and another lesson. Take care, Dave

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

LOL, thanks. Well, there might be some other pieces that become flame-enhanced fragrant. Happy Turning!

[@JensWoodworkingThings]

Cedar and mahogany both notoriously snap tennons off like that. Theyre so beautiful when done, but both are nightmares to turn.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes they do, Jen! Thanks and Happy Turning!

[@Sawdust5704]

I thought the saying was "when PIGS fly". Great battle with Mother Nature. It's nice to see us win once in awhile! As a wood anatomist my guess is some sort of fungus caused the voids. There are dozens of species that cause heart rot, white rot, brown rot, wet rot, dry rot, etc. As a scientist, I would classify this as "Pain in the Butt rot"! Thanks, Kent. Your videos and the E-courses have greatly improved my turning. Ed H. Denver . . . Loveland Pass is a wonderful experience. Stop in next time and I can teach you how to properly "TURN" a full Coors Light into an empty one!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Ed! You have me laughing at the rot terms. OMG, I just went through Loveland pass a few weeks ago! Was traveling from Silverthorne to Denver in the a.m. dark on I-70, when I was detoured off the highway and up that pass. For a flat-lander, I was white-knuckling all those twists and turns! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@annlaurie1484]

Wow, that was a challenge, very good end result. 😊

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you! Cheers! Happy Turning!

[@ssue4q]

Hi there I just subscribed. Oh my this is beautiful!! I absolutely love the turquoise a color I don't see much in woodturning projects . I really don't know why this is stunning..With the grain and color of the wood complimenting each other beautifully.. As a woman I love to see wood with color rather it's achieved with resin or spray paint however it's achieved for wood bowls, platters etc. Thanks for sharing😘

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks for subbing! Thank you kindly! Happy Turning!

[@garythompson5576]

Great video Kent totally like your instructions been a woodturner for 25 years plus and learn something new from you all the time thumbs up to you

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Gary! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

I don’t turn much cedar anymore for the reasons that you mention throughout this video. The sanding dust is some of the worst. The brittle nature can drive you nuts sometimes. You were able to push through all the issues this blank gave you and end up with a beautiful piece of functional art. Well done. It looked to me like you needed to take that lacquer finish a bit further. Knocking back the finish to level it and more lacquer would really take it to the next level. Thanks for all you are doing for the turning community. This is truly a wonderful piece.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing, Doug! yes, the finish could have additional coats and they could be buffed as well. Thanks and Happy Turning!

[@brotherandrew3393]

I really love your explanations and how you turned this thing. I am not so happy with the color and structure of the resin. But that is just a matter of personal taste.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Andrew! Happy Turning!

[@nickkempthorne9452]

Great job Kent. I like your commentary as you go. Your comment about considering chucking it in due to the holes about halfway through made me laugh. I’m learning at the moment, I have a 91 year old teacher! He says there’s no such thing as a c*ck up, just an opportunity for another dimension. You did that well with the resin, really nice bowl :)

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks 👍 Nick! Well, that's one philosophy. Richard Raffin says "life's too short to turn rubbish!" ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@prostylista]

I turned on the volume when the countdown started and the play by play commentary and the slow mo relay got my like and sub! Excited to see how you reach the end result. Thanks for posting!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly and welcome! Happy Turning!

[@kenyoung799]

Thanks so much for the another great project and video! I had given up on bowl turning a while back , but with your instructions and tips, I have solved some of my problems that caused me to stop. Keep the vids coming and again, a sincere thanks for reigniting my woodturning interest! Ken

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Welcome back, Ken! Please remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you are imagining right now! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@pmlm1571]

Beautiful, the size, the shape, the COLORS. Congratulations on an awesome piece!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you! Happy Turning!

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful bowl.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you! Cheers Jack!

[@timponder7487]

Kent I turn a lot of cedar I've been there done that glad to see I'm not alone lolhave a great 2022

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You're not alone Tim. Happy Turning!

[@terryallen1099]

Very much enjoyed the entire process of your turning the eastern red cedar into a beautiful bowl. I especially like that you talk about what you are doing and why and you tell us what specific tool you are using at various stages. Rubbing wood glue into cracks with dust was great tip. This bowl turning was more problematic than other bowls I’ve watched you turn and so it was made more interesting because of the problem solving skills you gave to the project. Thanks Kent for continuing to provide, via your KZbin channel, a first class experience/education in how to turn wood bowls. Terry Allen

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly Terry! I'm so glad to hear your appreciation! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@monopinion8799]

Despite the obstacles that you encountered throughout with this piece you still manage to come out victorious Kent! The bowl was the ugly duckling that developed in a beautiful red cedar marvel. Greatly educational segment. Thank you very much. I’ll simply stay away from the red cedar. Never had lunch with it before, twice with allergic reaction with the dust and last with hidden craters.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks you, Sylvie! I like the ugly duckling analogy! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@brentbillerbeck4455]

What a great video. Very educational as well. I've not turned many bowls, still much a novice. The tips and tricks here will help I recently turned a piece of maple I believe, from the firewood pile. Unknown when I started, still had several worms in the wood that ended up in the sawdust. I used epoxy with some mixed in brown coloring. Looked great when I was done. Yes, tough to fill on a rounded surface. Had a little natural bark area in the bowl as well. Somewhat of a crotch piece when I started. Gave to my mother-in-law for a birthday present. She loved it. Brought her to tears. I would call that a success. Plan to watch more of your videos. What was that tape you used? Painters tape doesn't quite cut it.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Sounds great Brent. Yes, tears (happy ones) equals success! ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@stevekrupa6209]

Beautiful bowl! I really enjoy your videos. I’m just getting back into wood turning after 45 years!! I’ve watched almost all of your videos. Thanks for great information and advice! Keep the great work coming!!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

That is awesome Steve! Enjoy the whole process. Happy Turning!