Turning Your First Bowl

[@daveappler6806]

Ive only been turning wood for about a month at 75 years young. What a hoot. Really enjoyed your video. Good focus on basic instruction. No superfluous commentary. Great camera work showing tool presentation to the work.

[@axminster]

That's great to hear! Keep it up and thanks for watching 🙂

[@areareare9953]

This was really pleasant to watch - though I could totally see myself whittling away a block of wood to nothing, just to watch the cool effects.

[@stevejeffery4951]

In my opinion, the best beginner wood turning video I’ve seen. Thank you

[@justinferrari1151]

Yes he was perfect. I found the tool names will help. Planning on a lathe real soon. First time

[@mrjoeyman]

That's because he makes it look as easy as falling off a log, because he is GOOD! In my experience its much more challenging when a beginner gets those tools in their hand, lol. (ME)

[@tomnordick8859]

Very good

[@caribbeanpot]

excellent video.. wish he explained the speed throughout.

[@MyrteKhadr]

Made a weird mistake today turning my first bowl that scared me from pursuing. Watching this made me feel more relaxt to finish my bowl tommorow!

[@deanfinnie4701]

I'll be getting my first lathe early next year so I'm soaking up as many videos as possible and this was really helpful. Thank you!

[@robertdunnett5022]

Me too

[@samgraham9754]

Recommend doing a day course, i did one yesterday and made my first bowl! Highly recommend a day's course for anyone wanting to learn!

[@LJOBOYLE]

what kind of lathe you getting?

[@justinferrari1151]

Right with you .

[@OOAK-Ireland]

love the way you show. one of the best videos of most woodworking that I have seen

[@3DImagination]

Great video! I’m turning my first bowl tomorrow! Thanks for the tips! Wish me luck!

[@axminster]

Good luck!! Thanks for watching

[@charlieburks5704]

Exceptional instruction! I’ve turned pens and smaller stuff but am definitely going to apply your video to start turning bowls!

[@davidheywood3611]

Brilliant video. Working on my second piece of turning today. First piece was a flower vase turned out OK. Starting on my bowl today.

[@cathypetch4613]

Very helpful, thank you. Made my first bowl. It's a little heavy on the bottom but I can only get better from here.

[@aarondrossart6026]

can we talk about how much control you have? unbelievable.

[@eherrmann01]

I've had my lathe for several years, and have turned a couple hundred pens with it, as well as other small objects. I've always been hesitant to try a bowl though. This video walked my right through my first attempt, and now I have a nice little bowl to put my keys and loose change in, and also the confidence to try bigger, and fancier bowls. Thanks!

[@barrynbreen]

Bowl is great to make. Great learning in it

[@jimhogan5333]

This is one of the best beginner videos I have seen. Now to go turn my first bowl.

[@shakumba]

This video is done very well. Step by step an very complete and uncomplicated. I made my first two bowls in the last week and am on my 3rd. Thank you for a job really well done.

[@axminster]

Glad to hear you have found the video helpful. Great work on the bowls

[@barrynbreen]

Really recommend using sanding sealer after sanding and leave over night and sand again with 400 grit paper.....it will be unreal smooth , then use the oil and after that dries use yiur wood turnings to polish on lathe.

[@bullfrogpondshop3179]

I've done a fair amount of spindle turning, but never any bowls. Bought a decent lathe recently that came with a nice chuck and a bunch of other extras. I've watched dozens of bowl turning videos that SHOWED the turning of the mortise with which to mount the bowl to the chuck, but did not EXPLAIN anything. This is the first I've watched that does that, so thanks!

[@tcbdrummer99]

Great video with clear and concise steps. The production quality was well done as well. THANKS!!!

[@jamesclark3208]

These videos are so much more useful for beginners than watching people showing off decades of skill-building!

[@robertdunnett5022]

Bought my first Lathe today. Exciting! From Axminster. 👍🏻😀

[@MikeSealey_nhhc]

I'd watch Colwin make a paper aeroplane. The guy is so relaxing to watch.

[@axminster]

We'd like to see that too! Thanks for watching

[@stevecunningham2759]

I watched many lathe videos about bowl turning but I was getting very frustrated. I'm retired and I have no previous lathe instruction. This video with the faceplate ring was very helpfu[. I ordered the Axminister chuck system for my first project. I have also started using carbide tools and find turning with them very satisfying. Maybe some day I will try the bowl gouge like the video pros. The equipment cost and techniques required for for the pro tooling is prohibitive. Thanks for your practical and helpful videos!

[@axminster]

I am glad you have found our videos useful! Keep turning.

[@martinkavanagh5928]

Thank you for a straight forward explanation of how to turn a bowl I’ve learnt from this exercise regards Martin

[@scottporter7437]

Thanks from Slam Bang fishing lodge west coast of Vancouver island we specialize in great fishing food and good times

[@zlvirag]

...not sure if I have enough years left to get to your skill level---LOL---, great job, thanks,

[@sighfactor]

Just got my first lathe and this is my first video tutorial and will be the first thing I make! Thank you for the clear instructions! Kia Kaha! -from Aotearoa (New Zealand).

[@axminster]

Good luck and happy turning! Hopefully you find our video useful

[@demonsaint1296]

One of the reasons I stuck around was because of the music. Great video.

[@paulwhitworth4657]

Superb video. Don’t even have a lathe but now I want to turn a bowl!

[@axminster]

Glad to hear you feel inspired. Why not give it a go! 🙂

[@bengrocott803]

I’m just about to start wood turning, going on a weekend course next week to start as I mean to go on and these videos are brilliant

[@theretrogeek2281]

I just got a lathe from you guys,can’t wait to use it in the weekend..😊

[@axminster]

Hope you enjoy it! Good luck

[@neilbryant1754]

Well explained and demonstrated for me as a beginner. Thank you

[@josephhickman5538]

This is the BEST step by step video I have come across! Awesome teaching. I will follow this step by step!

[@axminster]

Ah, thanks so much. Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@josephhickman7392]

This is the best beginner's wood turning video I have seen. I will definitely be using your technique! Thanks!!!

[@axminster]

You're very welcome! 😊

[@barnowl1950]

So concise and well explained, taking the mystery out of turning. Many thanks.

[@axminster]

Hi Barnowl1950, we are glad you found this video useful. Happy turning!

[@ronnypigott4294]

The best wood turning video I have seen thanks very much.

[@Richy-skys]

I bought an Axminster lathe 20 years ago but didn't give enough time to learning the skills. Bought some new tools and intend to restart the interest as I am that much older, have more time and we are hopefully post covid...ish. Thanks for the explanations.

[@thejoykey7439]

Many thanks. I'll be turning m,y first bowl tomorrow. Intend watching this video again beforehand though!

[@axminster]

Good luck! Hope it all goes well

[@Idk-vi3pf]

I’d like to ask but when it says ‘measure the recess’ what is a recess or what do they mean by it

[@donnamcdan9326]

I have a mini lathe and I’m just learning to use it. I want my first project to be a bowl and your video is extremely helpful. Eventually I want to learn to use epoxy in my woodworking so it looks like lines of turquoise running through things.

[@axminster]

Glad you found our video useful. Happy turning!

[@mubinanwar2301]

@@axminster any type of wood can be used??

[@JS070707]

Ein sehr gutes Video. Ich habe viel gelernt und werde es als Anfänger öfters anschauen. Thank you 😊

[@axminster]

Danke!

[@paulr1928]

A nice commentary explaining what you were doing with the tools. An ideal video for a beginner like myself. Thank you.

[@JonahNeff]

You are a tremendous teacher.

[@axminster]

Such kind words, thank you

[@brucesannino6181]

Watching your video I'm reminded of how important it is to master and stick to the basics. I've done mostly spindle turning. My lathe is a 1950's era cast iron unit, eight inches center over ways, 36" between centers, all in excellent condition. I built the stand, suffice it to say the stand is quite heavy and quite sturdy. At a thrift store I bought an old treadmill, quite a good one for $40. I salvaged a Leeson three horse power DC motor out of it. I did spend $115 on a variable speed controller. So my lathe is infinitely variable speed from five to thirty-two hundred RPMs. I love it. My only complaint is that I wish it were bigger. I want to start bowl and vessel turning. Alas! small bowls. I'm two years from the start of the fourth quarter of my life so I've got plenty of time for a bigger lathe. I will say that when sanding I turn the lathe down to its slowest speed. Saves on sandpaper. Best regards young man!

[@paulspencer7401]

Great video thoroughly enjoyed watching that. You make it look so easy.

[@johnsteiner8640]

Excellent video! Simple and concise. Thank You!

[@royleonard1963]

Nice and straightforward demonstration. 10 out of 10 😊

[@carolehesp2898]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am really wanting to learn wood turning and this video is brilliant

[@funmitholz2095]

Very well explained workflow. I'm a hobby wood turner with a small lathe (still). I subscribed to your channel because I think it's very informative. best regards from Germany

[@axminster]

Thanks for subscribing :)

[@mariolugo3114]

You just answered all my questions thank you man! Im gonna have to get a chuck and faceplate

[@pcubeta1116]

Great video. I learned a lot. Really nice job a spacing out each segment without wasting time. Thanks.

[@davedownes3571]

Great video, easy to follow, clear guidance on th epositioning of the gouge. Thanks

[@angobansoar8174]

Brilliant video, make it look so easy. Your a good teacher buddy. 👍👍👍

[@deeannamorrison8587]

Excellent beginner project!! Well taught! Thank you.

[@Idk-vi3pf]

I’d like to ask but when it says ‘measure the recess’ what is a recess or what do they mean by it

[@musickenty]

GREAT! just starting out, and found this very inspiring and good advice.

[@markwoodcock01]

Excellent, good clear instruction, thank you.

[@ginahill503]

Bravo, bravo! What fun, that looks!

[@paulspencer7401]

Great video, you make it look so easy, yet I find bowl cutting quite frightening, especially when the tool catches inside the bowl

[@axminster]

You can do it! Practice makes perfect.

[@piyasenarankothgedara5139]

Very good. I like to see this works. I see & turning that so. But I haven't suitable machine & tools.

[@aidanbrennan9989]

Really nice video. Getting my first lathe in a couple of weeks and have really enjoyed all the videos. well done, keep them coming.

[@robertgarcia9070]

Did you get your lathe? What brand and tools did you get and how did they work for you? I am thinking of buying a lathe and tools myself. Just wondering what everyone is buying and how it worked out for them.

[@samgraham9754]

​@@robertgarcia9070i know this is a late comment but my first lathe i bought a year ago is a Sealey SL1000, cost me £150 2nd hand, does the job although only 2 speeds, i don't find it an issue really. And tool wise - Robert Sorby - 6 piece turning tool set it's called, and also recommend the Robert Sorby ProEdge for sharpening with a long grind jig.

[@Guntherz88]

Very nice starting video , well explained, thanks

[@axminster]

Pleased to hear you find this video useful, thanks for watching

[@kenlafleur7758]

That was very informative and very helpful indeed .

[@axminster]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@aliabazaid4293]

Beautiful piece

[@nadiavella266]

Beautiful bowl and video thank you 😊

[@Greebstreebling]

Axminster comes up with another great vid :) :)

[@jackjack9292]

I'm having a lot of issue with mine at the moment. After checking it over (it's roughly made in the 60s) it looks like a worn out bearing that allows a slight vibration. No matter how delicate I am it would skip and gouge. I'm hoping that it's the only issue. I didn't have a problem turning the outer shape. Just the interior shape.

[@darrellbaty4127]

Excellent, very well explained and I feel like a learned a lot from this video.

[@axminster]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching

[@sg5224]

made it look so easy. great vid.

[@alandobbs5207]

Thank you, this is a great video! Just starting out ...

[@congamike1]

You made that look easy. Thanks

[@andrewwhite3875]

Great video. The only thing I would add is showing the tool a bit more to show which tool you are using. I literally just bought a lathe, so soaking it all in.

[@axminster]

Hi there, here is a step by step article that lists the tools used www.axminstertools.com/ideas-advice/turn-a-bowl/ hope this helps!

[@roydass3597]

Every informative video well worth watching thankyou.

[@ronmartinez6349]

That was so cool thank you!

[@EdSchaier]

Great starter 🎉

[@mikedisimile2478]

Great job explaining everything thank you

[@hellqvistdesign8016]

I love this video, you're a great teacher mate 👍

[@ajithpoovana]

Very nice, calm and informative..... Keep up the good work.

[@mj7195]

Perfect timing of these videos, I have a date to start the build of my workshop and now have to decide which Lathe, I'm torn between the AT460WL and the AT508WL.

[@anibalcollaguazo9009]

Lindo torno aca en mi bello país Ecuador No hay esos tornos Soy un aficionado a este bello arte de tornear gracias por enseñarme

[@jakkihambrook3041]

Yay. Thank you team . Great

[@jimnoond480]

Excellent. Well explained. Thank you.

[@rottiwoodturning6184]

Thanks for sharing. Good health to you

[@55mikesim]

very helpful nice presentation

[@johnumbach7064]

Nice video. Thanks!

[@donaldquinn3610]

Thank you for this very well done video. May i ask what chuck you have there it appears to be the best one Ive seen. Thanks again. Cheers!

[@lewisbarrow9449]

Got everything I need sat in a basket on your site ready to go. Come on pay day 🤣 brilliant video :)

[@markwoodcock01]

Excellent video 👍 guess what I’m doing tomorrow !

[@bluerainbullies6747]

Very useful, thank you.

[@johnwalsh6844]

That is a great video. Well done.

[@Adam-sg6ey]

Very helpful. thank you for your hard work

[@joev467]

Awesome video...Thank you!!

[@axminster]

Thank you too!

[@billk.5891]

Very informative video.Thanks for sharing it.

[@LarryDMitchell]

I'm a newbie and I have to agree with Steve Jeffery's comment...the best beginner wood turning video I’ve seen. You explain it very well and I like the time stamps as well. I can go back directly to something I need to rewatch. New subscriber from Kentucky, USA! You mention a 'finishing oil'...what exactly is it?

[@bill40bates]

Great video. Wish I had found this earlier!

[@biggschannel9565]

Well done. Thank you.

[@davidjames1007]

Thank you, great to watch and nice simple practical bowl

[@mrmashta1877]

Brilliant video, why or how do you make it look so damn simple. 😅

[@csalsera]

Fantastic! Thanks! Pre-Novice here. How long of a "log" can you work with this machine? Can you brace or stabilize the other end? (if working with a longer log, and just working to shape the outside. Not hollowing out the inside). & if not this lathe, is there a better one for longer logs. Does the tool rest pivot fully around to the outside? And - where to find this lathe you are working with? I see the link to your site, but not sure which one it is. Thanks so much!

[@axminster]

Hi there, the lathe in this video is the Axminster Workshop AW355WL (107701). If not hollowing then use the tailstock all of the time. The maximum to turn unsupported when hollowing would depend on so many factors, but Colwin is comfortable hollowing a 200mm pot. Really it's not the machine for big hollow forms. And yes the tool rest pivots all the way around! Hope this helps

[@csalsera]

Thanks much! @@axminster

[@roystheboy]

thank you for this i have just started this hobby at the age of 60

[@kerrysaunders3685]

Best video I’ve ever watched.

[@1antti]

Great video. Thank you!

[@Rebel9668]

What size screws do you use in the faceplate ring? I'm assuming you would want them kind of short.

[@thatsawesomethankyou9582]

That'sAwesome!ThankYou!