Turning a bowl on the spring pole lathe with self-forged tools - Real-time / Complete process

[@VersHout]

Thanks!!! for sharing and the inspiration. Trying to get folks turning legs and bowls in the Netherlands. Growing interest down here! Kind Regards, Sjors

[@SprotKala]

Very nice progress. Self-forging my tools is still something that I have yet to try! Keep up the good work!

[@BhagyaramRiang-l3g]

Good wark

[@HowardRice]

Very interesting seeing you feel your way through the process. I have very little personal experience of using a pole lathe but wonder if a heavier more stable tool rest would be an advantage? I just rewatched one of Yoav Elkayam's pole lathe turning videos and his tool rest is much deeper and appears to be very stable.

[@jones_trees_and_treen]

I'm not sure what that would achieve but it's an interesting idea. This is Owen Thomas's lathe design, I made it straight from the plans. I do plan to rebuild this lathe with heavier components / hardwood when I get the opportunity. It's all made from quite light softwoods as that's all I had.