Turning A Bowl For An Ulu Knife

[@sueraugust684]

Hi there, I have made many Ulu knife cutting blocks. You explained things well, but I also add a slot in one of the sides to stand the cutting board up with the knife inserted in it. It stays on the counter for use and decorative purposes. I do this by measuring the depth of the blade from the handle to the edge of the blade, I then figure out how many turns on my table saw it takes to raise the blade for the correct depth. I then clamp the cutting block onto the fence so the cut will be in the center of one of the sides. I also use rubber feet on the bottom to keep it stable on the countertop. This seems to be a very popular design for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@GordonRock1]

That is a wonderful technique, Sue. Thank you for sharing it. I really appreciate the input. Thanks for watching my meagre attempt!

[@DanielVilarino]

Hi Gord! Beautiful chopping bowl! Gayle must be delighted with her bowls! I really like the combination of woods both in the old and in the new. You matched the grains really well, in the final pictures the grain in the cherry seems to flow in the one in the walnut! Great project! Cheers! Daniel

[@GordonRock1]

+Daniel Vilarino Thank you very much, Daniel. I appreciate that. Take care, .....Gord

[@scottgaber2267]

Very nice Gord. Now out to the shop and start making something even if it's wrong. Thanks for doing these videos and happy turning. Scott

[@GordonRock1]

+Scott Gaber Thank you very much, Scott. Have a great day in your shop. In my opinion even a bad day in the shop is better than a day almost anywhere else - unless there is a Band Aid involved! ;-) Take care, .....Gord

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Nice turning Gord, and a very useful bit of kit, Looks great, almost a sham to use it in the kitchen, Take care. Harry

[@GordonRock1]

+The Little Garden Shed Workshop Thank you, Harry. It is a very nice knife. Must be real good steal; my wife uses it a lot and I have never had to sharpen it yet! Thanks for watching, Harry. .....Gord

[@yuvallahav]

Excellent turning, and gluing!! I fully support the glue on both sides approach, my reasoning is that if there are some slight lower points in the wood (even if there shouldn't be after sanding), putting glue on each side will fill them up nicely and make sure it will be a tight glue up. I had me one of those Ulu knife, always thought about making a bowl for it... Now that I have the skill to do so, I have no idea where the knife is, when the kids became big enough to take stuff by themselves from the drawers in the kitchen we put it somewhere... I should look for it :) Thank you for sharing Gord!! Yuval.

[@GordonRock1]

+Yuval Lahav Woodturning I sure hope you don't find that knife by accident! They are SHARP!! Thanks for watching, Yuval, and I hope you get to turn a bowl for it when you find your Ulu knife. Take care, .....Gord

[@paracordbraider]

Way to go. I have been trying to figure out how to turn a square block without attaching something to it or drilling a hole in it. I learn more every time I watch.

[@GordonRock1]

+Woodturning - My Way I hope it helps! Thanks for watching. I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. I appreciate the support. Take care, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Great video and project Gord, the square bowls looks superb. That Ulu knife looks a deadly piece of kit and no mistake. Take care Mike

[@GordonRock1]

+Mike Waldt Glad you liked it, Mike. Yes, I'm pretty sure with just a little training that knife could be put to deadly use!! Oh, maybe that's not what you meant! :-) LOL Thanks for watching, Mike. Always appreciate your input. Take care, .....Gord

[@jeffkustuch4328]

Great video Gord. I bought an Ulu knife a couple weeks ago and have been wanting to make the bowl for it. I really like the idea of using the Cole jaws. I will be trying this project this winter. Thanks

[@GordonRock1]

+Jeff Kustuch I hope you have a great time making your bowl, Jeff. I really enjoyed the project! Thanks for watching! Take care, .....Gord

[@JimsonMakes]

Lovely project Gord. All the best, Jim

[@GordonRock1]

+Jimson's Stuff Thank you very much, Jim! Take care, .....Gord

[@brucewalker6939]

Im not a wood turner, but I really enjoy your videos, a great craftsman is a pleasure to observe, thank you.

[@GordonRock1]

+Bruce Walker Thank you very much, Bruce. I will try not to let the compliment go to my head. I don't think I'm quite in the craftsman league but I love woodturning & general woodworking and always try to do the best job I can. I'm glad you're enjoying my attempts. Thank you for watching. I appreciate the support!! .....Gord

[@tompalmer334]

great job Gord I have the knife had it for years don't remember where I picked it up however I do use it often and it has good steel keeps an edge well never had a block to use it with just always used a block made way back when it does onions chopped real fine as well as beacon and bell peppers for egg omelet yum

[@GordonRock1]

+Tom Palmer Thanks for watching, Tom. My wife would probably be lost without her ULU knife. Take care, .....Gord

[@wavetrader742]

Thanks for the video Gord. I was planning on making similar bowl for the Ulu knife my sister found at a yard sale. I planned on gluing a block to the back of the bowl to attach to a face plate but your use of Cole jaws made me think that I should give it a shot with my Longworth chuck. I'm hoping slow speeds and use of the tail stock will make this workable. Looks like an Ulu knife would make a great skinning knife as well.

[@GordonRock1]

+Wave Trader I have never used a Longworth chuck but they sure do look interesting! I would love to know how it works for you! Have fun making the bowl. Thanks for watching, .....Gord

[@charlesreicks648]

very nice job, good looking bowl.

[@GordonRock1]

+Charles “Tim” Reicks Thank you very much, Tim. Glad you liked it. .....Gord

[@KeithBarrowat54a]

Hi Gord! As an ex chef,I found that really interesting. I'm always on the lookout for things I can use in the kitchen! I've seen that knife used in the TV programme "Life Below Zero",and always wondered what it was called.Now I just have to see if I can locate one in the U.K.!!Nice job my friend,Take care, Keith.

[@GordonRock1]

+Keith Barrow Thank you, Keith. A CHEF? Wow, you're not just a pretty face, eh!! ;-) Take care, .....Gord

[@GunnySGT1911]

Keith, you should be able to find one online. If not, I can make one for you. I'm about to make a Santoku and an Ulu with chopping bowl for my brother.

[@KeithBarrowat54a]

+GunnySGT1911 Thankyou very much for your kind offer,but I have indeed found one on flea-bay! Just got to find the time to make the board/bowl for it now!😀

[@GunnySGT1911]

+Keith Barrow You're welcome.

[@manuelgarza969]

very nice piece gord .

[@GordonRock1]

+MANUEL GARZA Thank you Manuel. I appreciate that. .....Gord

[@michaelflynn6178]

Very nice Gord Thanks

[@GordonRock1]

+Michael Flynn Thank you very much, Michael.

[@alaricmedlock6833]

Very cool! Where did you get the medallion you glued in the bottom of the piece?

[@GordonRock1]

+Alaric Medlock A friend made the logo coins for me quite a few years ago on a CNC machine where he worked. Unfortunately, he no longer works there and I don’t have access to more. I’m not sure where I will get more when I run out of them. Thanks for watching! .....Gord

[@damasydia]

Awesome video

[@GordonRock1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!!

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Cool project!

[@GordonRock1]

+AnkleBiter Woodworks Thank you!!! I'm glad you liked it. .....Gord

[@atoka]

I think my wife would love a knife like this... it would be so much easier on her hands. One quick question for you Gord; Do you think you could use the knife as a scraper in order to get that last little bit of contour perfect? Great video as always!

[@GordonRock1]

+The Wood Chuck I think it's possible. I also think I would not like to have my wife find out I was using her kitchen tools in my shop. Introducing my next video wearing a black eye might be a bit embarrassing!! LOL If you ever decide to give it a try I would love to know the results. No photos of your injuries would be necessary!! :-) Thank you for watching! Take care, .....Gord

[@meowothon]

very nice work

[@GordonRock1]

+meowothon Thank you very much!!

[@pete4199]

Very nice. Greetings from Denmark.

[@GordonRock1]

+Peter Boesen Thank you very much, Peter. Denmark! That's one country I'd really like to see someday. From the things I've seen on TV it looks beautiful. Take care, .....Gord

[@pete4199]

Thank you very much, I hope to see you in Denmark some day.

[@robertkutz]

gord nice work.

[@GordonRock1]

+Robert Kutz Thank you, Bob! I appreciate the kind words. .....Gord

[@scottgaber2267]

Well I did it again. Ran my arm over the point on my live center in tail stock. You would think I would learn to remove it or put the rubber boot on it that I made. Pretty hard to deal with stupidity. Large band aid.

[@GordonRock1]

+Scott Gaber OUCH!! I prefer not to think of that as stupidity. If it's stupid that would make me, and many other turners, total idiots!! I couldn't count the number of times that I've done the same thing. By now I should have a scab on my elbow thick enough that you couldn't cut it with a knife but I still manage to make it bleed once in awhile! Maybe we should start a club. Only those with scarred elbows could join! Hope you heal quickly, Scott.

[@garymccoy2888]

Now you will have to go back to Alaska for another knife

[@GordonRock1]

+Gary McCoy SWMBO says she will use one as a candy/nut dish. There goes my chance for a vacation! Take care, .....Gord