Turning a wood bowl from green wood

[@_JS96]

This looks so fun. Most people would disagree with me but woodwork is something I love.

[@_JS96]

Woodworking Projects I don't know how to respond to this.

[@frogsoda]

Jonah St-François Report it as spam.

[@jallenmorris1]

I find it hilarious that the domain / website of oneofakind talks about the importance of "virtual real estate", or domain names. And yours is oneofakind2 . That's great and hilarious (in a good way, not at all saying hilarious in a bad way). Kind of takes the wind out of their sails pitch (pun intended).

[@aquan8tor]

Good video. Big piece of poplar! I like that you only turn local woods; same with me--only local, and salvaged from construction projects, blowdowns, or arborist crews. Treecycling.

[@grywacz]

KZbin certainly needs more interesting videos like this one! Thanks for sharing.

[@fitza9107]

the finished product is simply gorgeous! it looks fun to do. plus u get firewood for winter! great!

[@salahhe]

The finished piece looks so spectacular.

[@AltarenGalil]

Thats some nice wood. The sounds it makes are just perfect

[@smuhhhh]

KZbin won't let me post insults, but this video is pretty rad, so maybe I can post here. Crazy lathe. Nice job

[@smufr9277]

this is the stuff you watch at 3am

[@jkabholat]

Or at 8:30 pm if your 60. Lol

[@fakasi]

I really miss turning bowls, I have a friend who taught me how to turn bowls. I made a bunch out of Norfolk pine, and coconut. Right when I was getting the hang of it and making pretty thin transparent bowls I took a break and haven't done anything since.

[@TheFiown]

All that wood shavings must make great fuel ,,,, wonderful bowl, I couldn't stop watching, thank you ,,

[@lordsamyy]

It's because the woods density isn't consistent throughout the whole piece. There are areas in the wood that are denser than others thus getting the whole thing out of balance.

[@STUCASHX]

I was thinking the same thing while he was taking those intermittent cuts. Made me wince.

[@Wayoutthere]

That's a seriously large bowl, great work!

[@will2k742]

I'm making a bowl in woodwork in school so this helped me learn

[@James_2194]

That's a really massive chunk of wood to begin with!

[@kaaukais]

if you turn it down to a thickness roughly 1" thick for every 12" in diameter first, let it dry for a while and then re-turn it, they won't crack or split.

[@Metal-Possum]

Are you aware you can make diagonal cuts with a conventional saw to decrease the time required to complete this?

[@harishankar2386]

very hard work excellent doing

[@PM3520]

@angusMCjamison Another option is to use a coring system to make 3 bowls from this blank, instead of just one. If the wood is rare, expensive or hard to get, coring makes good sense, and if you sell the bowls, it will easily pay for itself.

[@split29445]

There's no way in HELL that my lathe would have the power to turn a piece this big. lol

[@MarkTheKiller14]

Well done my friend.......this is awesome!!!!!

[@JungJingymay2010]

Thank you for sharing the job. Thank you.

[@RockForestGaming]

tjfj

[@stoffes]

piece of art!!!!!! love to work wit wood

[@billdickson871]

you should make more videos, I like this

[@Mefuidevacaciones]

maravilloso trabajo, y todo gira bajo control.....

[@squirrelonmapletree]

That huge block of wood goes into making one bowl?! whoa! D:

[@morganjames8660]

When I saw The video i thought that it Was My Friend And Teacher Aragon Shop in Costa Rica But no, anyway Great Job i like your Work

[@Visigoth_]

Dude I'm so jealous of your laithe, very cool thanks for sharing >D

[@oneofakind2bowls]

@niburu2012 - No, the center of the log was not used in the bowl, This was a side cut. Thanks for the comment.

[@futten3230]

brave brave man i dont think id dare rotate something thats not balanced at 400+ rpms

[@oneofakind2bowls]

Thanks for commenting on my video. When I first started turning, I did round the coronors, but I soon found, I had taken out alot of the character, that I choose to leave in my bowls. Thanks for the question, have a happy thanksgiving.

[@jojo19001]

last time i seen a chuck of wood roll that fast it was when my bother roll a log at be when he was on top of a large hill

[@kenny474]

First, what is your actual budget? And how large of pieces do you plan to turn? You don't need a monster lathe to turn an 18" bowl. The big Grizzly (G0694) is overkill unless you're planning truly massive pieces (26"+). . A smaller and less expensive lathe to consider is the Nova 1624-44 with out-board turning attachment. The Nova DVR-XP and Nova 2024 are also excellent options, especially the 2024 with outboard attachment. The Grizzly G0733 is a good option, and plenty lathe for a novice.

[@adashche]

Very nice, and well documented, at least this part of the process, but I have probably the stupidest question around - why not turn a dry log? If you machine wood green, it can deform or even crack while drying, can't it?

[@oneofakind2bowls]

The kind of wood would have everything to do with what I would charge. Thanks!

[@MrWorkingstuff]

Hi.. I usually work with stone and have got a lot of stone turned on lathe to create various forms. While working with stone on turning lathe, we need to constantly use water to soften the edge. Now, I'm trying to experiment with stone and wood together, sticking blocks of stone and wood with resin based adhesives. I'm concerned about the wood getting wet while working on the stone part. Do you think it will be all right if the wood gets wet, or it cannot?

[@chrissmith2653]

Now that's what I call a cereal bowl

[@MrRudimentality]

this looks pretty darn easy

[@stanbissonette895]

I cant believe you didn't use a coreing device to core that beautiful bowl, you could hav had many bowls instead of throwing them out as dust. Here in Alaska we would love to have access to such beautiful wood. it sure would not be wasted like that.

[@3enjoy3]

So therapeutic watching this lol.

[@divineexperienceguy]

3enjoy3 go watch ASMR, just google it

[@A6Legit]

do you always have the problem with the piece being slightly off center after going from the faceplate to the chuck? I have this problem all the time and dont know any way to fix it...

[@oneofakind2bowls]

@ernstbecker1 if you are using a bowl gouge or spindle gouge try turning the tool to where your tool is at more of a angle toward the bevel more. and cut with the point of the tool. Ralph

[@oneofakind2bowls]

@zacker001 Thanks for looking at my video. I have had few peaces go flying a cross the shop to just put it back on and start over . thanks again Ralph

[@MrNiallajones]

This looks immensely dangerous. Well done.

[@oneofakind2bowls]

Thanks fir checking out my video! Have a good evening!

[@Febeleh]

@HatchetJacks50 I'm a bit curious as to why there would be a problem with turning wood while wearing a wristwatch? I am having trouble imaging any circumstances as to where that would become a problem.

[@oneofakind2bowls]

I will wrap my bowl in a brown paper bag, turn it upside down on a shelf, and wait till the moisture meter reads between 8% and 12%. Sorry I couldn't be more specific, but the time varys depending on the kind of wood, and how green it is to start with..Thanks!

[@lyndalanthony635]

Tow things I never do. First is I NEVER use a mortise because it is too easy to split the wood. Second, I NEVER have the tailstock in the way which can CAUSE a catch.......

[@aquan8tor]

@wbro8316 Looks like he's turning on a powermatic 4224, same as JET 4224 for you downunder. Same capacity as Vicmarc300. Over 900 lbs. VB's are lighter, and don't even have a tailstock unless you spend close to 10K, and sure seem less user friendly for everything but extremely large projects. They're smooth because you bolt them to the floor. I'm betting this lathe is unbalanced. Sharper tools would help. Gripping a tenon rather than expanding would be a lot safer as well, IMHO.

[@kingswoodkid1985]

HI, i know this has been up for a while, but i was wondering if you were using a hook tool for the hollowing? i can't actually see if the tool if a hook or standard gouge

[@oneofakind2bowls]

No, I am turning a side cut that does not have the pith. Leaving the pith in by turning an end cut, WILL cause it to crack alot of times.

[@oneofakind2bowls]

Hi and thanks for looking at my video and my shop the lath is a power matic 2442. And it coast around $5.000 its a 220 volt 3hp. it will get the job done but you have to sell a lot of pieces. thanks Ralph oneofakind2.

[@ernstbecker1]

I tried to turn my " first bowl " yesterday. It's a small one. I gave it a rest after having difficulty turning the interior the bowl's center. Since I'm new at this I wasn't able to relieve all the center of mass. A small "nub" remains. Do you have any suggestions on removing the bowl's interior center?

[@carlosdlguerra]

Just for my information: coudnt you have made that log a bit rounder before putting it on the lathe, seems easier than rounder that rough block

[@inmanmark]

Why does it still wobble so much when it is nearly finished? You would think it would start to spin smoothly as it became round.

[@mike1979m]

The only thing that I would have done different is rounded the log a bit more in the saw before start working with the lathe but good work

[@erikinddesign]

could you do a Djembe this method? or somehing similar with thtat form in oak. or which wood would you recommend?

[@niburu2012]

Is the center of the log still in de the bowl? If so does it start to crack?

[@spfldmilkman]

Why not use a bowl gouge like a 5/8" or 3/4" wouldn't it cut faster and easier ?

[@oneofakind2bowls]

@andredoggy Thanks for looking at my viedo .make sure you bolt it down for it will still walk with pieces out of balance. hope you get to use it alot and enjoy turning on it oneway is a very nice lath.

[@cafeconpizza]

Did nobody complain about the glove?, I think people who argue about gloves and lathes don't really know what they're talking about, specially on a wood lathe your rest hand would get a beating after turning one or two pieces if you didn't have a glove, I've got small scars to prove this. You can't avoid it, the chips are ejected at very high speeds and sooner or later one is bound to injure your skin. It also acts as a buffer for the tool, dampening vibrations.

[@LastKnight0727]

When the saw dust decomposes it becomes really good fertilizer

[@oneofakind2bowls]

@inmanmark when they are that big they worp as it spins have to leave it a little thinker than a small bowl.

[@Fentanyl3]

What Lathe are you using, my dad and I are considering purchasing a 23" Grizzly with outboard spindles. We are both novices, but He and I are sick of the flimsy 12" pipe lathes we use now. I know some folk speak ill of grizzly tools, but it's within our price range for a tool of that size. We would like to know of other brands that make large format lathes as well.

[@stinkingdog101]

How do you finish a green bowl. I turned a small bowl from green wood and it cracked bigtime.

[@MrKittycat1337]

could you rub them against the bowl? Idk what it's called? But my dad takes the shaving or saw dust, and uses it to kind of sand and color the wood.

[@chefgiovanni]

great job, thanks.

[@justjacqueline2004]

Just fascinating.

[@ehwoodworks]

Great job! I've spent a few hours turning bowls this size only to have them split. How do you keep them from splitting and cracking? This is not my business, just my wife wanted a couple of bowls for her and her sister. I usually use my lathe for spindles and legs.

[@Bloodclaatkrabbz]

beautiful! Ever considered making wooden horns for the HiFi market?

[@XyleneTwoThreeOhOne]

I was always told no wrist watch and no gloves on the lathe. If they get grabbed by the work you're in trouble.

[@hillert1967]

looks like he knows what he's doing. I would not know where to start. like what kind of wood to what chisel to use...

[@inmanmark]

Looks about as safe as painting a moving bus.

[@Embranca]

this video changed my life...

[@apinakapinastorba]

That turning block looks so scary.

[@2kiddis]

oh men i would love to do that

[@oneofakind2bowls]

@ehwoodworks Hello and thanks for looking at my video .Are you turning end grain or side cut end grain is almost impossable not to split .but you can get a wax wood sealer to put on it but. or you can wrap it in brown paper let it dry to %8 to %12 befor you finnish it .Thanks again Ralph onefakind2 or you could by one of my bowls!

[@angusMCjamison]

what do you do with all the excess saw dust???

[@kenny474]

I'd also like to state that if you are novices, you will need to gain plenty of skill before you should even consider anything over 16-18" in diameter. Big wood has a lot of mass and inertia when spinning 300-500rpm, and it can hurt you badly if you make even one mistake. Remember, the bigger the wood, the more dangerous it becomes. I've shattered gouge handles from catches on 20"+ pieces. This can easily break arms and wrists. Be careful and work within your skill set.

[@NuDawgontheblock]

I like a bowl of cereal once in a while but comon what are you going to do with that thing? Good job though, bet the old arms got a good workout.

[@errolnoblesr814]

I love it. It is cool

[@oneofakind2bowls]

@RyanliciousGTI Thanks for looking at my video sorry it took me so long to get back to my site . it is the way it is done. on big stuff use your tail stock to help till you get to the point you have to move it .Ralph @oneofakind2

[@oneofakind2bowls]

Thanks for watching my video. If you look under the video " from a section of log to the green bowl......" underneath you will see a link that says "See more". Just click on this to see the rest of the description, it has the link your looking for. Once again, thanks and Have a great day.

[@Goronixz]

Is this your job or just a hobby? This looks like so much fun and I would love to pick this up.

[@Eggsr2bcrushed]

What do you do with all of the shavings?

[@Jmble]

Hi oneofakind2bowls I was browsing for a video a bout green wood but couldn't find what I was looking for, I was wondering if you had any tips on green wood. I usually use green wood on my lathe but it always seems to crack and split when it dry's out, is there anyway I could stop this from happening? Cheers, John.

[@frostyh81]

wooowww. very cool.

[@Huskyman113]

seems like fun. ever get your finger caught up?

[@totherarf]

A question to all the woodturners ..... If the piece was central to the faceplate after turning ... why is it off center when mounted in the chuck?

[@Axemonk]

your flower beds? or do you sell it in bulk?

[@wooodrow99]

@Febeleh Any kind of jewelry is a liability when you are using power tools of any kind as I had the same concerns when seeing the watch and bracelet the turner was wearing. A classmate in my high school shop class had two fingers ripped off at an old Oliver lathe when his sleeve got snagged and his first reaction was to brace himself. The pinch point at the tool rest and workpiece does nasty damage. That image was burned into my brain but it keeps me from being complacent when working.

[@woodworkerman123]

How much would you charge for a bowl like that?

[@MrBoodabelly]

It's like hypno toad....you can't stop watching.

[@TheLollyChops]

Amazing!!!!!

[@creeperlamoureux]

how does that help?

[@BlueCat49]

your going to need like 9 boxes of coco crispies to fill this up and a whole cow

[@oneofakind2bowls]

@HatchetJacks50 Hello and thanks for looking some people just learn the hard way

[@kenny474]

I see. Amateur would be a better term. Novice is like being called a newbie, and that you are not. (you've been turning damn near as long as I've been alive! I'm 31) Look at the Rikon Woodfast (the bigger model), the Nova's, and even the larger JET's. My only concern with Grizzly is parts availability and customer service down the road. I know they change models often, and as they basically put their name on foreign made machinery, there's no telling how long parts will be available.

[@strtdagame]

won't it crack as it dries out if you use green wood?