Wood Turning - No Chuck ... No Problem! #3 A Bowl

The third and last episode of the mini series No Chuck - No Problem shows one of the methods to turn a bowl without a chuck.
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[@sootydave1]

Mike. nice to be watching you again, Last time I was in the USA, but now back in England. I glade to see you doing well.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Dave.

[@barrycook4690]

Very good Mike good to see you showing step by step turning without chuck and glad the agba came in handy ,all the best from bc.hardwood

[@MikeWaldt]

Barry Cook Thanks Barry, and thank you so much for the blank. I couldn't for the life of me remember your name, but have mentioned you in the description. My humble appologies mate. 'Tis me age! Take care and thanks again Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Mike Waldt Could you PM me your details so that I can give you a "proper" mention in a future video?

[@bernym4047]

A much better produced video than your previous examples. Very clear, good photography and no annoying background music drowning out important stuff. Well done. Thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Benny, and thank you, I must warn you that the annoying music will return though ... sorry :) Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@TurningWorks]

This will no doubt be the 'go to' series for beginners Mike. Again, concise and clear guidance. Well done mate! 👍🍺

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you very much Dave, appreciate that mate. take care Mike

[@baconsoda]

That's a lovely bowl. This has been a super series, thanks Mike. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@dingydate]

Love ya work Mike thanks for sharing. Cheers Aussie Chris

[@PaulLockwood]

Another great tutorial Mike. I agree that you can do most things without a chuck, just takes a little more thinking and care. Thank you for the shout out!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Paul Lockwood Thanks Paul, and I'm happy to hear that you concur. Cheers Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

A great bit of toolmanship Mike. Cheers, Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jim, appreciate coming from you matey. Take care Mike

[@tonyrooker9417]

Love all 3 in the series, and will have a go at all of them. As per Zen below, I'm just getting into wood turning and am trying to work out what chuck to buy, so this has given me the opportunity to try out number of different areas before investing. Also appreciate the emphasis on safety, an area sadly lacking in other videos I've seen. Thanks again for helping out us newbies.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Tony much appreciated.

[@russellcaldarola9707]

Can't wait to give it a try, thanks for the lesson.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video useful Russell.

[@normanbergeron80]

Thanks for letting us watch your process

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Norman much appreciated.

[@robsta5]

Top tips Mike, Always a pleasure watching you work. I have acquired a few logs so will practice turning these and show results when done. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

+robert bates Thanks Robert, much appreciated, and I look forward to seeing the results my friend. Cheers Mike

[@peterwilhelmsson4168]

When you have the blank trued up, I just love the looks of that piece of wood, how it shines when you rotate it! Thanks for this series, Mike. I highly appreciate it!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Peter Wilhelmsson yeah, even on my smaller phone screen the shatoiance really shines. Beautiful wood for sure.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Peter Wilhelmsson It's a lovely piece of wood for sure Peter, looking forward to getting it finished :) Cheers Mike

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Another brilliant mini series Mike, thanks muchly... always learning 👍🏼😊

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed it Marc, and thanks too for your support. Cheers Mike

[@alexpettigrew8971]

Excellent conclusion to an excellent series! Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alex, much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@russellsharp5490]

thanks Mike, I just watched all three and they were all very interesting and worthwhile. Thank you for the time and effort you put in to demonstrate the techniques. Very much appreciated, Russell

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Russell, and thank you, I'm very pleased to hear that you enjoyed them. Take care Mike

[@PeranMe]

I can’t get ever the shine of that wood, even without finishing. Great video as always, thanks for sharing this!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Per Cheers Mike

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Nice series of alternative mounting techniques, Mike! Should prove to be very helpful to many turners who don't yet have a chuck. Great work!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, appreciate your kind words and support. Take care Mike

[@zenink2654]

Love this series! I'm just getting into turning, and I'm in love! I hope to get a face-plate this coming month, and a bowl gouge as soon as I can afford it.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Zen enjoy your turning journey.

[@kennelson7591]

My first viewing of your tutorials excellent information for a newbie thanks for sharing

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Ken, glad you find them of some use, and thank you for your kind words. Cheers Mike

[@KE4YAL]

Thanks Mike for all the great videos these turning without a chuck videos are fantastic takes me back to the days before chucks readily available an we made do with what we had

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed the series Jerry. Take care Mike

[@gilgrace1915]

Great series Mike. I learned a lot on each one of the three. I'll be using these methods on my mini lathe as my chuck won't fit on the tiny spindle. They make an adapter but no funds available right now. Lots of small projects are now possible, thanks to this series.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Gil Grace Glad you found the series useful Gil. Thanks for your support mate Cheers Mike

[@MrGbarton72]

I'm New to turning and always find your Episodes very informative concise, thank you

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Graham much appreciated.

[@grbroussard]

Thanks taking the time to make this video. Definitely helpful!

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Mike

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Thanks Mr.Mike that was very informational

[@eddiebutt5304]

Lovely stuff once again Mike. Very useful little series and an object lesson demonstrating that there are "no barriers" for woodturning! There's always a safe method despite the absence of optimum equipment! Best regards Eddie

[@ga5743]

Thanks Mike now I finally understand how to get the center with a caliper, always learn from you.

[@MikeWaldt]

+gA Glad to be of service Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Eddie Butt Hi Eddie, and thanks for your kind words, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@7SlotFever]

Thanks for the refresher Mike! I just bought a new lathe (Laguna 2436) and realized that none of my chucks would fit without adapters. While waiting for them to arrive I still want to play with my new toy and couldn't quite remember the process of turning without a chuck. It's been quite awhile. This series of tutorials was perfect. Again, many thanks for taking the time.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad to hear that you found the video of some use. thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found some use in the video, and hope (as I know you will) enjoy your new lathe. I have always liked the look of the Laguna, and think you get a lot of quality for a very reasonable price. Thanks for watching Take care Mike

[@cobberpete1]

Stunning Likeness, I think I would also be very proud to display the 'Plate' and a lot of hard work. I do like your 'Gizmo'. I think I will have to make one

[@MikeWaldt]

+Peter Compton Paul did a superb job Peter, the "gizmo" is a very handy and ready to make bit of kit :) Cheers Mike

[@thomasarussellsr]

Another brilliant learning opportunity. Thanks Mike. Being tight on funding I wish I had waited and seen this series before spending money on a chuck system. Still would be a good bit to practice for when the chuck is otherwise engaged as in attached to a segmented piece that's got glue setting up for the next ring. Oh, and kuddos to the craftsman (Paul Lockwood) who did the scroll saw plaque, it's bloody good.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Thomas, this method can be used for many other, hard to hold in a chuck projects too :) Yes, Paul did a magnificent job and was very honoured and pleased with my gift. Take care Mike

[@woodfreak814]

I don't know how you find the time Mike. But you manage to reply to all comments. I have PMd you on facebook, and you have always taken the time to reply. That is so so appreciated. It makes us video watchers feel special. You do a fantastic job (if that's the right word)

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi again Paul, and once more, a big thank you. I can't always respond as quickly as I'd like, but I always try to answer everyone in the end :) Take care Mike PS - I feel that if someone takes the time and trouble to comment, the least you can do is reply.

[@LoneWolf-yp2mo]

Great video ! Thank You for you knowledge !! It's all about the fun !! LOVE working with a lathe !!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you again :) Cheers Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Its been a great series Mike, picked up a few tips too ,thanks mate! Cheers, Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Bram, appreciate it mate Cheers Mike

[@dragonUSNr]

Thank you for the great video series.

[@MikeWaldt]

I'm really happy to hear that you like the series. Take care Mike

[@MarkBeckettRPT]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm new to turning and mainly turn pens but am slowly getting into larger items and alas I have no chuck. Thus has helped me immensely. Thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Mark, glad to hear the video was of some use. Enjoy the turning journey. Cheers Mike

[@m.stratton4408]

Well demonstrated Mike nice job for anyone without a chuck.

[@MikeWaldt]

+M. Stratton Thanks Mick, appreciate your stopping by mate Cheers Mike

[@hraun2berg]

Thank you Mike for this demonstration. Júlíus

[@MikeWaldt]

Pleasure Julius, and thank you for watching my friend. Take care Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Awesome, Mike! You must be one of the world's great hot glue promoters! I love that stuff and there seems to be no end to the number of uses for it. That looks like a lovely bowl. I have never heard of Agba before and would really like to see what it looks like properly finished! Your next video??? Thanks a lot, Mike! Take care, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Gord, and a big LOL :) I intend to finish the bowl, and will probably video it too, providing I don't go through the bottom!! ;) Take care Mike

[@leksey7870]

Mike, that was informative! Useful video!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Aleksey Cheers Mike

[@stephenmcfadyen1385]

Mike, all of the comments below reflect a common theme of a job well done as usual, thanks heaps for the mini series looking forward to further installments showcasing your skills Cheers Mate Stephen

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Stephen, your kind words are very much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

Excellent video and maybe something we should all try, however many chucks that we may have. Many thanks James

[@MikeWaldt]

+icespeckledhens Thanks James, this method has many different uses. Cheers Mike

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Paul did a great job . It looks a lot like you . Good series Mike . Cheers take care .

[@MikeWaldt]

+Glen mckelvey Thanks on both counts Glen, Paul sure had much talent...and patience! Cheers Mike

[@robertevans6481]

Great work there Mike. I mite just have a go at these. Have a great week mate....

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Robert, go on, give it a go mate ;) Take care Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

Mike, A good exercise. Makes me appreciate my chuck even more. :) Alan

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Alan, you were one of the "inspirers" but I was a little late in following it up ;) Cheers Mike

[@ArtedelTornioFrancoBoaretto]

Grande Mike, i tuoi insegnamenti sono sempre perfetti e molto molto utili. Grazie!! Franco

[@MikeWaldt]

Grazie molto Franco Saluti Mike

[@mheermance]

Really good explanation of the technique.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found it useful.

[@allenhanford]

When was a kid I turned a slew of bowls on my Dad's flat belt driven lathe not knowing there was such a thing as a chuck for a wood lathe. We were gluing a block directly to the blank with paper between. Screw the face plate into the block and turn both sides with the concave side facing out.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Allen ... I am a great advocate for glue blocks, I think they are both under rated and under used.

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Thank you for sharing the great video 🤝

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure, and thank you for watching Tomas Cheers Mike

[@doublej82]

Thanks Mike! Good to know I can try turning bowls to see if I like it before I invest in a scroll chuck.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video of some help. Cheers Mike

[@brentross606]

Thanks for the review. I have turned hundreds of Christmas tree ornaments with glue blocks including some very delicate finials. Currently I am turning 48 2" x 6" bowls and in order to retain as much depth in the bowl as possible i am using glue block. It is kinda fun to return to some old ways

[@MikeWaldt]

A pleasure Brent, and I'm very pleased to hear that you too, have much faith in the integrity of glue blocks. Take care Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you, Mike, for another great tip. The portrait is a great and a well-deserved tribute to your contribution to woodturning. I must confess that the photo of the old bloke wearing a baseball cap to the left of the portrait is a bit frightening:-). Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Alan Simpson Hi Alan, glad you enjoyed the video, and yes I totally agree with you about the other picture ;) Cheers Mike

[@mikefricker3603]

Nice piece of wood, Mike. Lovely light play from it, I must get some. I hope you finish the bowl. Apart from wanting to see the light play again I will be interested in how you go about it without a tenon. Regards, Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Mike, and thank you. I am certain that the finishing of the bowl will feature in a future video. Take care Mike

[@woodfreak814]

Thanks Mike. Fantastic. I have chucks, but this is invaluable information. I love your videos. Have watched a lot of American ones, but they are too loud, and to over the top. Much prefer your gentle presentation. It actually makes me serene, listening to you added to the great tips.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Paul, and thank you so much for your very kind words. I do hope that they are not too serene ... and you fall asleep!! ;) Take care Mike

[@hello-825]

Thank you. I'm learning a lot.

[@MikeWaldt]

That's great to hear Jimi, and thank you for your support, it's much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@jamesfagan8474]

Lovely work mick

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you James Cheers Mike

[@ournovascotiaadventure1619]

Thanks for the help 👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for watching, happy to hear you liked the video.

[@Dutchshedwoodshop]

Thank you very much! this is so usefull! Subscribed!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you.

[@jameslarrimore1419]

Great video .Thank you, sir

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks James, appreciate it Cheers Mike

[@valborchardt3596]

Thank you Mike, take care

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank YOU Val :) Cheers Mike

[@tomhelsby1304]

I like your gizmo at 4.15. I must make one of those!

[@MikeWaldt]

It's very handy to have in the armoury Tom :) Cheers Mike

[@needmoreponies]

Great video.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Cheers Mike

[@cunningstunts3329]

Great way to finish the series, Mike. Like your gizmo to centre a faceplate. It makes a doddle to get your work balanced. Saves being chased around the shop by a lathe on a kamikaze mission! I've been marking the centre of the work as you do. Then use a child's compass with a centre wheel set at half the diameter. Pop the point in the dent and spin the lathe by hand to make a circle. I get an exact mortice or tenon that way. Can I ask where you got your snazzy parting tool from? Looks the dogs biscuits!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Graham Light Hi Graham and thank you. You're method sounds good too mate. The parting tool is a Carter & Sons in a Simon Hope handle. Speak soon Cheers Mike

[@SilverBack.]

Thank you Mike, I have a very small scroll chuck ( 2 " ) and was turning a bowl and the tennon snapped off so now going to try a glue block with CA and hot glue

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Douglas, just make sure the glue is as hot as your gun will get it, and that both surfaces are dry. Stay safe.

[@SilverBack.]

@@MikeWaldt Thank you for the advice Mike, Keep the great work coming 👍👍👍👍

[@ohiohunter4490]

Thanks for the video im just getting into turning and iv watched alot of videos on turning and NONE of them are without a Chuck and as of right now i dont have the money to get a chuck after buying the lathe Wife said no to getting the chuck lol so happy wife happy life. No chuck for this guy.... So thank you for the idea ill be sure to give it a try

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video of some use, and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@jorgefernandez8774]

interesante como siempre gracias por ello jorge de argentina

[@MikeWaldt]

+jorge fernandez Thank you for watching Jorge Cheers Mike

[@TheVerspagets]

This video was really helpfull!! Thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

I am really happy to hear that you found some use in the video Mark. Thanks for watching, and your support. Cheers Mike

[@TheVerspagets]

Thanks Mike. I only need to find out how to glue the bowl on the center of the glue block. I don't get it in balance, so I have to do the bowl again after gluing it....

[@phillallen01]

another fanaistic video mike very informative just one question where did you get the parting tool with the aliminium handle looks very nice

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Phill. The parting tool is a Carter & Sons blade, in a Simon Hope handle. Take care Mike

[@kazadthebad9995]

Thanks Mike :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank YOU, for watching Adam. Take care Mike

[@Joseph-bk3hb]

That little gizmo looks damn handy

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Joseph, it is, I assure you :) Take care Mike

[@severinosilva9056]

EXCELLENT METHOD. FROM BRAZIL.

[@MikeWaldt]

+SEVERINO SILVA Thank you Severino. Cheers Mike

[@cezargolowniczy5297]

Sr Mike Waldt,parabens por esses três videos nos quais me tiraram muitas dúvidas com respeito a usinar peças em madeira sem o uso do chuck,pois meu torno não comporta o uso do mesmo . Com certeza foram de grande valia . Cezar Golowniczy- São Leopoldo RS Brasil

[@MikeWaldt]

Obrigado Cezar, fico feliz em saber que você gostou da série. Cuidar Mike

[@byjutp6017]

THANK YOU SIR🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure, thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@mactriz5411]

Nice video ;-)

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Cheers Mike

[@darrylheppner8732]

Thanks that was very helpful .. how could you do this with wet wood

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed it Darryl. With wet wood you would "rough turn" it with an even wall thickness of around an inch, depending on the diameter of the bowl", and then wrap in shavings and brown bag, check each week and move the contents around. Then after about 3/6 months finish turn it. The time to dry depends on how wet the wood is initially, and temperature/humidity etc. of the storage place. Hope this helps Cheers Mike

[@quinnwhelen8581]

What kind of wood do you use for the glue block? Does it have to be a hardwood? Plywood?

[@MikeWaldt]

I've used various types and mostly use a softwood in side grain orientation as the wider grain allows for glue penetration and a good bond, the most important thing is that both surfaces are dry.

[@glennmay6204]

Hello Mike, Remember the 'Delia Smith effect' on Christmas's past, when the store shelves emptied of certain items appearing in that week's show? I wonder what effect you are having on the hot melt glue stocks? . . . Following your earlier issues, I have just ordered my first lathe, an at1628vs, with a spare set of a drive belt and bearings. Looking at your latest though, maybe I could have saved on the jaws and Chuck's. Good show any way. Encore! Regards, Glenn. :-)

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol Glenn, enjoy your new "toy", I'm sure you'll love using it. Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@andrewgilbert9822]

glad i found this video so i have an alternative till i can afford to purchase my nova chuck

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Andrew, happy to hear that you found it of use mate. Cheers Mike

[@alanrouse8301]

Nice job, Mike. I am going to ask Santa Clause for one of those "HOT" glue guns. Thanks!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alan, you won't regret it, I promise you. Cheers Mike

[@essentialjes]

awesome video yet again! i was just wondering have you ever used a paper glue joint for turning a bowl? before i got my chuck thats all i used for bowls very easy and quick. thanks jon

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jon, no I haven't as I've always used hot glue, but thanks for the tip. Cheers Mike

[@Ivan_Baev_45]

Лайк.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Иван Баев Thank you Cheers Mike

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Amazing work from Paul, he has captured the essence of your ugliness perfectly. Not that I can crow, if you had a picture of me up there people would run screaming from the monitor. Great video as always.

[@MikeWaldt]

LMAO, how true that statement is John, and on a serious note...thank you :) Take care Mike

[@alanmullock381]

👍👍👍👍👍😆😆😆😆

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Alan Cheers Mike

[@georgespangler1517]

Built homes all my life,, you should predrill screw holes not to start a crack,

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for the advice and watching.

[@johngainey9162]

thank you Michael great advice i wiil be trying to put into practice --in the meantime take alook at JW.ORG for some very good news --take care and stay safe you and your family

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching.

[@mikecrossley8699]

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[@MikeWaldt]

+Mike Crossley ??? :)