Turning a Maple Burl Bowl with Jimmy Clewes - Part 1

Turning a Maple Burl Bowl with Jimmy Clewes
Part 1 of 5

[@robertcornelius3514]

One big reason so many other wood turners don't make it on Social Media is they don't have any showmanship. You do. You make wood turning exciting to watch.

[@jimmyclewes]

Thank you For your kind comments Robert. Jimmy

[@kerrystimpson5111]

I love the way this bowl turned out - it is beautiful. You have helped me to be a better turner. Thank You.

[@gordroberts53]

You’ve changed how I rough out bowls forever! Thanks for that

[@theogburner]

Great series. I learned so much and not just generally speaking, you helped me notice the details also. I really do enjoy the way you teach, instruct and guide as you go. Thank you. I am looking forward to seeing more. I am definitely saving this series to refer back to as I turn my own creations. The instructions apply to so much more than this single project.

[@nicko5945]

Yeah a new jimmy Clewes project!! My favorite turner to watch and learn from. Thanks for posting this!

[@johnwells1724]

Jimmy, you're amazing! That's all I can say, just amazing! So glad to see another video from you.

[@davidbockel5749]

Incredibly informational/educational explanations of how you're turning and why you're doing it!

[@inspectr1949]

Tip; have a lot of experience with such burls, when they've been sitting around for years like this one it's like trying to turn a brick so I put them in a plastic bag and soak them in mineral oil for several days or even weeks which soften the fibers making them much easier on the tools not to mention the turner.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Great video Jimmy...can't believe you have been there 11 years. Sam still the wyomingwoodturner

[@jimmyclewes]

Yes mate , it’s flown over !! We met a lot longer than that as well. Take care and be safe Sam. Jimmy

[@davidsmart8594]

My God, what a monster. I've seen Part 5...looking forward to seeing how you got there.

[@teamwild_UK]

Jimmy I love your work and have been a fan since seeing one of your DVDs. My only criticism would be on the camera work which was rather jittery... but then again, we get what we pay for. Cheers Ben. (Nottingham Uk)

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking bowl 👍

[@Amybaumgart]

I notice you have a small stop collar on the shank of your tool just above your quick release (love your quick release collars!). What is the purpose of that?

[@outboardfixer]

First thank you for the great vids. I watch over and over trying to learn as I am a rookie with a capitol R. I notice in this vid the tip of your tool is a purplish color...due to the heat?? Would it do any good to dip your tools in water while working to cool it and possibly help protect the edge and maybe even harden it a bit?

[@chairman72]

Mr. Clewes, I noticed you have multiple lathes, do you have a favorite or a preferred lathe? I am planning on getting a Laguna Revo 24/36 which is what I think you are using in this video.

[@jimmyclewes]

The Laguna is good choice , and good price , considering what we had 30 yrs ago it’s like a Rolls Royce. You won’t go far wrong with this lathe mate. Jimmy

[@WildBoreWoodWind]

Jimmy, what are your thoughts on the VB36 and Vicmarc VL300?

[@marklengal9990]

Jimmy. On a piece of wood like this, would it make sense to RE-saw the burl off the top so it’s turning flat?

[@jimmyclewes]

Yes mate , that would work. Whatever it takes to make you feel safe and confident. If you are ever unsure , where a face-shield. It’s not worth the risk !!! Jimmy

[@nigeloram3524]

Impressive stuff Jimmy, I’d have changed my underwear about three times doing that!,

[@Maskinmester01]

Nice work. I just subscribed to your channel. Have you ever considered making a chess set? I´d love to see you make that on youtube. Thank you.

[@jimmyclewes]

No mate , I have not got the patience ! I love to play though. Jimmy

[@Maskinmester01]

@@jimmyclewes very well, keep up the good work then 🙂

[@JennifersCraftCreations]

I subbed

[@robcpwoodturner]

Hi just to let you know they eventually done up the Spanish city in Whitley bay 🙂

[@jimmyclewes]

I do miss Fish and Chips outdoor at the seaside mate. I can smell them now. It’s the first meal I have when I go back to visit my Mam and Dad. Jimmy

[@robcpwoodturner]

@@jimmyclewes oh cool, without being to specific where does your parents live? I'm living in Wallsend now but originally from heaton 😀

[@jimmyclewes]

Hi mate. Chester-Le-Street

[@robcpwoodturner]

@@jimmyclewes I've only ever been there once, pretty rough place lol btw you are an awesome turner,👌 I did a tiny bit of turning 20 years ago, just learnt from a book, I'm really wanting to start again but can't afford it yet, stay safe mate 🙏😀