Turning An End Grain Bowl

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[@tedcarson2971]

Gord, you consistently turn projects that are beautifully done ... but ... what I enjoy and appreciate most are the thoughtful, clear and helpful explanations that accompany your videos. Thank you.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you so much, Ted. I am very happy that you enjoy that. Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

[@donaldadams5342]

Good to be able to catch up with another of your videos Gord while my wife is having one of her needed naps as she continues to slowly decline with her Dementia & Parkinson's. I'm Glad I did as this is a beautiful little bowl with very interesting grain & beautiful finish. Great helpful commentary as always. Keep well my friend, Don from South Australia.

[@GordonRock1]

It's nice to hear from you, Don. I'm so sorry about your wife's condition. I wish you the best as you deal with it. I have an appointment for a Petscan on Oct. 12 to find out how far my cancer has migrated. Once I get the results of this test the Cancer Center here in Red Deer will be able to decide how to deal with it. It sounds like they are leaning toward chemotherapy. There's always something! As we begin to prepare for winter, I guess you are preparing for summer. As I am not a big fan of winter I would much rather be where you are for the next 6 or 7 months! Oh well, winter is nothing new to Canadians. I hope you have a good summer, my friend. Color me jealous!! LOL! Take care, .....Gord

[@johnknight6482]

I am absolute novice at wood turning from Wales in the UK. I've been using my lathe for two days but collecting wood from my local woods when walking my dog and cut the blanks for bowls all end grain. I then realised I may have wasted time and energy carrying logs on my shoulder. Your video was a real relief to find. Thank you.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, John. I'm glad you liked it. I hope you will enjoy more of my videos. There certainly are enough of them to get you started. 😊😊 Thank for watching, Peter! I appreciate the support! Happy turning, .....Gord

[@johnhorsfall3281]

It is so good to see just a simple end grain turning project that is nothing to fancy but shows the correct way to use the tools to produce a lovely end grain bowl with great wood grain. And it was a good reminder to keep our tools razor sharp. Thanks Gord Great video

[@GordonRock1]

+John horsfall Thank you John. Glad you liked it. Take care, .....Gord

[@angelasteinkamp6326]

I really appreciate you explaining your process. The picture-in-picture is very helpful and less distracting than switching between angles. I will say the popcorn bowl is a bit small for my love of it. :)

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Angela. I’m glad you liked it and appreciate your commenting. It’s always nice to hear from a fellow popcorn lover! 🥡🥡🥡 😃😃 Thanks for watching! All the best, .....Gord

[@larryjacobs5713]

You sir are a fine man! Concerned about seeds shows that! Thank you for being considerate!

[@GordonRock1]

I’m humbled, Larry. Thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate the support! Take care, .....Gord

[@cigarsmoka9741]

I'm almost a year late but I just discovered your channel. You do great work snd more importantly you're a fine teacher. I prefer watching videos where each step is explained rather than just watching wood spin. I just subscribed and have some catching uo to do. Thanks! And yes, Daniel Vilarino is amazing! - Jay

[@GordonRock1]

+Cigar Smoka Thank you Jay I appreciate that! I hope you enjoy catching up! Thanks for watching! Take care, .....Gord

[@judithfairchild8620]

Those would be perfect for serving popcorn to little children. Great idea.

[@GordonRock1]

I’m so happy that you like them, Judith. Thanks for watching!

[@DanielVilarino]

Hi Gord! Thank you so much for the Shout Out, dear friend, and for your kind words! I love that little end grain bowl, the grain is beautiful, and The hook tool is really interesting, I have seen some homemade tools in Latin America in which they use an old wrench in which they give a sharp edge to the circular end. I never use it but saw people doing it with great skill and the hook tool seems to work in pretty much the same fashion. I bet it has its learning curve but must be a great one for end grain since you are working from the base towards the mouth in the inside (to have grain fibers support) and that is not an easy task with other cutting tools (scrappers aside, which also should work if very sharp). Great video and my apologies for the late comments, I am way behind in watching the videos to the channels I am subscribed, too much work and travel. Cheers and once again, my appreciation! Cheers! Daniel

[@GordonRock1]

+Daniel Vilarino You're very welcome, Daniel. I don't do a Shout Out very often but when I see something as exceptional as that hourglass I think everyone should know about it. The hook tool is great but I need to do a lot more work with it. I find it a bit tricky but I'm sure I felt the same way when I first used a bowl gouge or any other turning tool. I won't even start to tell you about my initial frustration with the skew chisel!! Late comments are better than no comments. I'm guilty of getting too busy with other things and sometimes missing videos by other turners for weeks at a time. I do try to catch up eventually. Thanks for watching, Daniel. Take care, my friend, .....Gord

[@slindsley1951]

Very nice Gord. A great little project that will be put to good use I'm sure. I agree with you on Daniel he does very nice work. Thanks for posting the video. Take care, Steve

[@GordonRock1]

+Steve Lindsley Glad you liked it Steve. Thanks for watching & commenting. Take care, .....Gord

[@czellner5894]

Thanks Gord! Handy little bowl for the "Old Maids" (un-popped kernels down here in the southern states)That's an interesting tool. I've never seen that one.

[@GordonRock1]

+Charlie Zellner Thank you, Charlie. I have a lot of work to do to become even mildly competent with it but I do like a challenge!!! :-) .....Gord

[@anthonygreen9609]

Great video. Doing my first end-grain bowl today (because I messed up when preparing it) and needed some help and this was exactly what I needed.

[@GordonRock1]

I’m happy to help when I can, Anthony. I hope you have fun with it. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmoore3346]

Since I'm still fairly new to turning and using an 8X12 mini I just aquired a 10X18. Haven't done much successful hollowing but definatly wanting to move in that direction. Reading the comments and hope hoping you get iver the cold, I was at dr. yesterday, bronchitis. Starting to feel better since the antibiotics are taking effect, at least broke the fever. I just scribed to your channel, like your style alot and will be catching up on some videos. If I can't be in my little shop I'll be learning things for when I can. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. Just ordered a chuck for my new lathe this morning.

[@GordonRock1]

Bronchitis! I used to get that a lot as a kid. I hope you're well soon, James! Thank you for subscribing! I appreciate the support. I'm happy you enjoy the videos. Take care, .....GOrd

[@jamesmoore3346]

@@GordonRock1 appreciate the return. Its not as bad as it has been brother, 9/2/14 I was given 90 days to live, stage 3 lung cancer, right side only, entered into chemo and radiation treatments and BEAT the cancer just not all the side effects of the treatments, LOL. Hey, I'm still on the top side ofthe grass, LOL. I took a friend to a hospital last week, he did not have a ride. I walked right into a wall of germs I guess. They say hospitals are the worst. I came down with the bronchitis and tonsillitis, just one of those things that happen. Guess I still haven't learned I not the guy I was before cancer. Other than this little episode, not bad. I'm still active. Kinda forced retirement so I turn to my backyard woodcraft shop and I rebuilding/remodeling a 31ft travel trailer I hope to put on some land in the ozarks....... Take care of yourself Gord, I'm now 62 years old and I can still remember my mothers home cure for the common cold. I've never ate cooked onions again since 1965, LOL. have a good one brother.

[@scottgaber2267]

Very nice little bowl Gord and yes Daniel does some fine work also. Thanks for sharing.

[@GordonRock1]

+Scott Gaber Thank you for watching & commenting, Scott. I think Daniel is one of the best; especially in designing new projects. Take care, .....Gord

[@tonywells5454]

It's nice to see someone thinking about how the underside of a bowl looks. Too many are just left "out of sight, out of mind"! Nice wood too btw!

[@GordonRock1]

+Tony Wells Thanks very much, Tony. I'm a firm believer in doing the best job possible in whatever I do and the bottom of a bowl is an important part IMHO. Thanks for watching, Tony. I appreciate the support. Take care, .....Gord

[@JimsonMakes]

Lovely bowl Gord. The hook tool looks interesting. I too loved Daniel's hourglass. Cheers, Jim

[@GordonRock1]

+Jimson's Stuff Thank you very much, Jim.

[@daleney7211]

you kept it simple for a novice, well done teacher !

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Dale. I try to keep in mind the fact that some people are just starting in this hobby. I attempt to make it all easy to understand. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Happy turning, .....Gord

[@matrix626]

there is something about the sound of a tool cutting the wood that is so relaxing.

[@GordonRock1]

+Frank B You are so RIGHT!!!

[@GordonRock1]

+Frank B You are so RIGHT!!!

[@gordroberts53]

Hi Gord, very nice bowl. I've been turning some pencil cups from end grain blanks and this helped me with tool presentation (I've had some interior catches). Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Gord

[@GordonRock1]

+Gord Roberts I'm glad I was able to help, Gord. Thanks for watching. .....Gord

[@Bramsshed1913]

Lovely bowl Gord , I like the look of the hooked tool, .Thanks for sharing , Cheers Bram.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much Bram! I'd like to get a lot more practice with the hook tool but there never seems to be enough time for everything on the list! Take care, Bram, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Great little bowl Gord, and I like the look of that hook tool too. Another enjoyable, and informative video my friend...as usual :) Take care Mike

[@GordonRock1]

+Mike Waldt Thank you very much, Mike. Your opinions are always much appreciated! Thanks for the support, my friend, .....Gord

[@toonybrain]

Really enjoyed the picture-in-a-picture video (two perspectives at once). Great idea. Very Helpful.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much! I try to show two perspectives in most of my videos so it’s nice to know it’s appreciated. 😃😃 Thanks for watching! .....Gord

[@mnp1964]

excellent love the idea for the popcorn kernels I normally just eat them but that can be real hard on the teeth I think maybe I will make a few of these bowels. Thanks for the great idea Gord.

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you like the idea, Wade. I don’t think my teeth could handle chewing on those popcorn kernels. I broke a tooth eating popcorn once many years ago and do not want to do that again! Thanks for watching!

[@yuvallahav]

Yes, yes and yes!! :) Wives have the best of ideas... some times... :) Love the hook tool, I would love to try one of those out someday!! seems like it worked, albit not as well as on green wood. Thank you for sharing Gord!! Yuval.

[@GordonRock1]

+Yuval Lahav Woodturning Yes, Yuval, I have to give her credit for a lot; especially putting up with me!! LOL Happy Turning, .....Gord

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Nice little bowl Gord, Just found you on KZbin, I'll be sure to check out your other videos. Take care Rob

[@GordonRock1]

+Woodslee Summercraft Thanks very much, Rob. I hope you will enjoy my other videos. Thanks for watching! Take care, .....Gord

[@garythomas6866]

Just watched your end grain bowl , nice job like the bowl a lot. I now know what to make out of some of the oak tree branch that fell on my yard. THANKS

[@GordonRock1]

You’re very welcome, Gary. I’m happy that you liked it. Thank you for watching! Enjoy turning that branch. 😃😃 Take care, .....Gord

[@johnwachter6975]

Gord great video I’ve just started turning bowls. I enjoy the two views gives good insight of what your doing. I also wanted to see turning bowls with end grain wood. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@GordonRock1]

Thanks for watching, John. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Take care, .....Gord

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Nice bowl Gord, I like the hooked tool, great video cheers Harry

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you Harry! I appreciate that. Take care, .....Gord

[@CharlieHamilton]

Thank you for sharing!! I have always wondered if I could make an end grain bowl!!!

[@GordonRock1]

+Charlie Hamilton (YoungWoodworker) I'm sure you can, Charlie!! I hope it goes well for you. Thanks for watching! Take care, .....Gord

[@dreadcat7756]

What Jay said. Have to catch up and great step by step explanation . Thanks for the information.

[@GordonRock1]

+dread cat Thank you very much! Glad you liked it! Hope you will enjoy some of my other videos. Thanks for watching, .....Gord

[@gaetancrepeault9333]

Need small center make with the drill bit for use the O

[@GordonRock1]

Thanks for watching, Gaetan. And thank you for your input. Take care, .....Gord

[@jorgefernandez8774]

un hermoso trabajo como siempre ha demostrado gracias jorge de argentina

[@GordonRock1]

+jorge fernandez Thank you so much, Jorge! I appreciate that! .....Gord

[@lanceflanagan]

I picked up a lathe and some chisels for xmas but im really struggling. I cant get anything to turn round without the chisel biting (stopping the piece turning) and/or ripping out big chunks of wood :/

[@GordonRock1]

Lance, with no idea what your turning process is, this is a very tough question to answer. How much experience do you have turning? What particular chisels or gouges are you using? Are you riding the bevel? It may be that you are pushing the gouge in too straight and just tearing pieces out instead of riding the bevel and slowly removing the wood along the length of the blank. Can you give me a bit more detail? If you like I will make a video demonstrating the basics but I'm down with a very bad cold right now and it will be quite awhile before I can get to it. I would suggest doing a search of Mike Waldt's videos. He has a series of videos where he covers the basics on a number of different chisels and gouges. Sorry if this isn't a real good answer but it's the best I can do right now. Please let me know if I can help more in the future and I will try my best to help you. Best of luck to you, Lance. I remember starting turning and it was a fairly frustrating time. I hope I can help more once I'm able to get back to the shop! Take care, .....Gord

[@RDMWoodturning]

An excellent video! Keep up the great work!!!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much! I will try to produce videos that are worthy of your time and attention. Thanks for watching!! I appreciate your support. 😊😊😊😊 Happy turning, .....Gord

[@lelanddeck9510]

Great video. This is the first one of yours I've seen. I subscribed and I'll be back ! I am a newbie at turning, and a super-newbie at endgrain turning. I have a total newbie question (be kind). At about 7 minutes you are talking about reducing the diameter of the bowl. You say be sure to cut towards the tail stock so you are cutting downhill. I'm confused and hardly know how to ask this question. You said this is endgrain turning, and the grain runs parallel to the axis...OK, I've got that. You say turn the outside of the bowl from the center towards the tail stock. Is cutting downhill because you are reducing the bowl diameter, or is downhill because of the end you picked to be the bottom of the bowl?

[@GordonRock1]

+Abter1 Rockville1 Think of the grain of the wood as a bunch of drinking straws. If you cut from the tailstock end towards the headstock, cutting UP to shape the bowl, you would be cutting into and across the end of the straws. The straws would be fighting back, if I can use that term. On the other hand by cutting toward the tailstock and shaping the bowl down toward the bedways you are cutting across the grain in a direction that lets your gouge slide across the straws and not having them tend to flip up as they would in the opposite direction. Does this make sense? I'm not sure I'm explaining this very well. Please let me know if it's not making sense and I will try to put a short video together to explain it. Sorry I took so long to answer. Somehow I missed your comment. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support!! Take care, .....Gord

[@lelanddeck9510]

that is the clearest explanation of this I have ever heard! with the grain/ against the grain...I'm still working that one out. With your help here I think I better understand a suggestion a friend gave me about using a joiner.

[@GordonRock1]

+Abter1 Rockville1 I'm glad I could help. I put a short video up tonight that might do a better job of explaining this for you. Check it out if you like. I hope it makes it a bit clearer. All the best, .....Gord

[@billy19461]

That is beautiful! Thanks so much!

[@GordonRock1]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! .....Gord

[@MARKBaid]

Cool little bowls Gord. I'm not a fan of the kernels either. Take care my friend and do a kindness Mark

[@GordonRock1]

+MARK Baid Thank you very much, Mark!

[@dannyboy9784]

Nice video...thx

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@ShaminMike]

Awesome video thanks man!

[@GordonRock1]

My pleasure. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@matrix626]

i have a pasta strainer that has holes just big enough for kernels. Best $10 i ever spend.

[@GordonRock1]

+Frank B I'll bet that works very well, Frank. But you didn't get the pleasure of turning small bowls! ;-) I'm sure you can come up with other reasons to turn small bowls though. :-) Thanks for watching, Frank. Take care, .....Gord

[@matrix626]

Gord Rock If I still had my small lathe I would be turning a small bowl that i would make into a strainer.. But it was sold by my wifes brother in law without my consent..

[@GordonRock1]

+Frank B OMG!! He would not be one of my favorite people if I knew him. I'm sorry to hear that. The nerve of some people never ceases to amaze me. For someone who sells someone else's tools there should be a very special punishment. I don't think I'd be wise to say just what I'm thinking on a public forum!! Take care, .....Gord

[@tannerman5301]

What speed do you hollow it out at

[@GordonRock1]

+Tanner Hetland Hi Tanner, I like to turn quite fast and since this is a small piece I probably turned it at 2,000 RPM. Thanks for watching! Take care, .....Gord

[@nickdispensa9762]

good video

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Nick!

[@hanksme3]

Good you are amazing

[@GordonRock1]

+Harley Bradley Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you liked it! Take care, .....Gord