Wood Turning Two For One Bowl

[@jamescollins798]

Gary: I've seen you create bowls in this fashion many times, and I never cease to be amazed. This method of turning rings from one piece is brilliant...and frugal. I've always disliked the idea of a beautiful piece of wood being turned into 90% shavings. In my opinion, this method, plus coring, creates less waste and more beautiful work. Can't go wrong there! Two for one! Love it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you James, plus some of these woods are hard to find 3" thick. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@freethebirds3578]

These are beautiful. What I love most is your method. It seems that most YT woodturners start with beautiful wood, but most of it ends up as sawdust. The waste makes me sad. By making layers, you seem to keep most of the wood, and I love that.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. For sure this type of wood I like to do it this way. If it is something that has been cut down because the tree had to go and it will end up as firewood I do not mind turning it and ended up with shavings which we use around our place and nothing gets thrown away. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

Very clever using the “two for one” method. One of these days when I have my other projects done,🤣, I’m going to do one of these!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bob and you will enjoy it. Take care, Gary

[@vanmatthews8857]

I have followed you for several years. Enjoy your work. Two for one. Thanks.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Van, I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@paulrapp6]

“Two for one,” an interesting method for arriving at two beautiful bowls from the minimum amount of material. This would be an especially good schema to use if you were dealing with very expensive woods. Minimal waste. Maximum beauty. Thank you papa

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul, Padauk is not real costly but twice that of the Maple. I either use the Padauk for segments or something like this. Little waste that way. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Grindog]

Papa, Your creativity and innovation is amazing. TWO FOR ONE. Fantastic.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael!

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

These are so beautiful Gary. I love that they are non-identical, but the inverse of the coloration (the different shapes of the bowl notwithstanding). "Something fishy"... two birds on a perch and one says to the other, "can you smell fish?"

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ray, they are fun to make. We have a lake near by that I used to go perch fishing. Caught as many as you wanted to clean. Tasty little guys! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Tonian259]

Since I have learned from you how to make a bowl from a board…I have yet to try one OR….TWO FOR ONE! I enjoy your work and videos! Thanks Papa👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and best of luck when you do make one. Take care, Gary

[@skipflorey2511]

Hi Gary, The “Two forOne” bowls look great. When you scrape what size and profile do you recommend? Also what brand or type of steel do you find works best? Keep the videos coming, I learn something with each one👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Skip. I have 2 negative rake scrapers that I bought. Both I bought from Penn State Industries. Some consider them low quality but to be honest they cut every bit as good as ones that cost 3 times more. One is 1 inch wide and the other 1 1/2 inch wide. They do not come as negative rake so I ground them that way. I put 40 degrees on both sides. I have some I have made from some other tools that have very high quality steel and the ones I bought last about the same before time to sharpen. Hope this helps, Gary

[@skipflorey2511]

@@ThePapa1947 thanks Gary - your feedback is appreciated

[@gregdagg9305]

Best "two for one" bowls I have seen.. blessings

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg, I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Gary

[@PattersonPatch]

I like how you cut both boards and once and got two for one. Good job Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bryon, happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@debbiefox1745]

TWO FOR ONE bowls are great and to think you used something you learned in school. Children of today would not believe that.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Debbie, I paid good attention in math and shop class. I knew I wanted to be a wood pattern maker and both the classes were very important in that job. But they are important in all parts of life as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kam70111]

It is very fascinating how you play around with geometrical shapes. Beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Khan I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@thiggy1249]

Greetings from another 1947 Papa. I always enjoy your videos and look forward to each presentation. Who can beat it when you get Two For One!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stanley! Nice to meet another 1947 Papa. Happy you enjoy my videos. Take care, Gary

[@donspoor8367]

I think that is very clever way to make a bowl. A two for one. Great job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Don, happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tonysmith3143]

Gary awesome and beautiful ❤️ TWO FOR ONE. Thanks for sharing Buddy.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tony and thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@martinmurphy5302]

Two for one was very successful and I will cherish this prize...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Martin and thanks for watching. Gary

[@janeoverby2151]

One. Fish Red Fish White Fish, those are lovey! I love watching you do segmented work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jane, I am working on another one right now. Not sure when it will be done. Moving things into different places in my shop after 45 years in the same place. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gary... You have made 2 beautiful bowls there... I love the fish design... very clever... and the Padouk and Maple.. well what's not to like... Thanks for the mention... great video as always... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Andy, I just started with playing with some splines on my computer and this showed up. I was hoping it look ok and once the bowl got shaped it did look like a little bowl with fish. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Gary

[@joeroscillo4015]

Beautiful!! The price is right!! "Two for One"!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joe and thanks for watching. Gary

[@margareteast9273]

When I click on The Papa 1947 I get a lesson in wood turning, then totally relaxed, a good nights sleep, that’s a Two For One.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Margaret for your very kind words. Very happy you enjoy my videos. Take care, Gary

[@DaveGatton]

Great job Gary. 👍🏻 Not one, but two, in fact Two For One beautiful bowls. 🙂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave! Happy you liked it. Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Two for one bowl on my list. Right after my truck full of maple burl and figured wood gets processed and stashed away AND I make the jig! 😃

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Valerie, I would say a truck load of maple burl goes to head of the list. Gary

[@charlessekeres3340]

Cleaver not only using the phrase 2 for one but doing both bowls. As always great video and great turning.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Charles. Happy you enjoyed the process. Take care, Gary

[@jimthompson3247]

Excellent. Two for one is always a good thing, at least that my wife always says when she comes back from a clothing sale.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim, seems I have that line as well around here LOL. Gary

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

TWO FOR ONE , Nicely done Gary they both look Awesome! 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kimsey, it was a very fun project. Happy you liked them. Take care, Gary

[@lesliegrimm4344]

Beautiful! Sure is a TWO FOR ONE bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Leslie, thanks for watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@scottfonner]

Two for one will be one of my next projects, thanks Papa, I never miss a video, appreciated.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott, you will enjoy the process. Take care, Gary

[@magnorpettersen9959]

Very pretty Two for one turning! Impressive craftmanship!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Magnor and thanks for watching. Gary

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

Great work Gary...dont be Koi🤣...you do great work...two for one...stay safe...press on buddy 😎 Joe

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joe! I may have to sit on my "Perch" and think about that Koi! Take care, Gary

[@denverlewis5087]

Very beautiful, "Two For One".

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Denver and thanks for watching, Gary

[@MikeB0001]

The two for one bowls turned out great!😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike, happy you enjoyed it. Take care, Gary

[@mikeyoung8126]

Absolutely beautiful Gary Two For One take care and God bless

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike, happy you liked them. God Bless, Gary

[@kenwaldrop9138]

You make it look so easy and you explain everything. These bowls looks like a two for one.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ken, I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching. Gary

[@terryvance9390]

Great “two for one” creation. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Terry and thanks for watching. Gary

[@villageidiot8718]

I'm a turner newbie and hope someday I can make things half a beautiful as your work. Oh, yeah...TWO FOR ONE

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you my friend and I am sure you will as long as you keep at it and enjoy it. The important thing is that you do enjoy what you are doing. Take care, Gary

[@rogerslone6742]

Always happy to see you turn but TWO FOR ONE is even better great job

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Roger! Take care, Gary

[@sarahtompkins24]

Two for one, two for one. Nice work you keep turning and I will keep watching

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sarah and thanks for watching. Gary

[@larrymorgan817]

I enjoy all of your turnings especially the Two for One.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Larry, happy you enjoy my turning's. Take care, Gary

[@scottgriffies839]

Never seen it but how can you not like Two for One. Great work Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Scott. I sure makes good use of the wood. I do like using up scraps doing this. Which is a good way to use smaller pieces and be able to have more than 2 types of wood in it. Take care, Gary

[@denisedonovan2639]

I love the idea of TWO FOR ONE bowls. They would make a great gift for a couple 💑

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dennis, yes a His & Hers gift. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@andrewpenwright2266]

"TWO FOR ONE" is a great idea

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Andrew and thanks for watching, Gary

[@davidbessel2037]

I've enjoyed learning about the" Two for one " method. Thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David and thanks for watching. Gary

[@jefferyhunter1665]

Two for one.. Really enjoy watching your wood turning. In fact because of you I ordered a wood lathe. I'm in the process of setting up a small wood shop and after watching your channel I added a wood lathe, which stretched my budget but I believe it'll be worth it. Oh by the way, an earlier episode you asked what was different, it was that you showed your face while rowing in the boat. God bless.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jeffery and you will love having a wood lathe. I have about all the wood working machines I need. I am still waiting for drum sander to show up at my favorite store. I hate waiting for something ordered. I get by without it but it would be handy. Yes I did show my face while rowing my drift boat. This one I showed the dunes where we ride our quads. Although it has been a few years since we did that. Perhaps next week you will see something else. Thanks for watching and God bless as well. Gary

[@mdaley3102]

Wow, TWO FOR ONE and beautiful too.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael, happy you liked them. Gary

[@davidgoldsmith8371]

Absolutely fabulous! TWO FOR ONE

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much David and thanks for watching, Gary

[@EclaWood]

Beautiful combination of different colors of wood

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much! Take care, Gary

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Lovely job Gary, this is a good video because instead of one item to view I get a "two for one".... well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Al, Cheers, Gary

[@jefflawson7543]

Beautiful Two For One Bowls 🥣

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jeff and thanks for watching. Gary

[@ronanderson3446]

Beautiful "Two for One" bowls

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ron and thanks for watching. Gary

[@marciak9826]

Very nice bowls, Gary. How great to get TWO FOR ONE with your inverse, non-identical twins! Take care~

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Marcia! We got 2 kittens about 3 years ago from the same liter. I call them The Twins but they do not look anything alike. Funny though their were 4 kittens and there was actually 2 sets of identical looking kittens. Take care, Gary

[@warrenmueller9207]

Beautiful "two for one " I will try this when I get back on my feet. I had knee joint surgery, so I am laid up for a while.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Warren and I hope you heal quickly and completly. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dblev2000]

I like your technique to make these bowls. TWO FOR ONE

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Don, happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tombenton8397]

I enjoyed your example of the two for one fish bowls it looks easy. I will have to try it. Thanks for helping those of us that are trying t get better at turning.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom and best of luck if and when you try it. Gary

[@craiglittle4606]

Gary, Love the ,Two For One, idea and making a bowl from flat stock. I have learned a lot from your videos, Thanks for sharing your knowledge.!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Craig I appreciate your comments. Take care, Gary

[@ridgebackrhodesian]

One becomes two, and "two for one". Another stunning job and a project I am going to try.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Les! Sounds like these could make a great wedding gift. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@ridgebackrhodesian]

@@ThePapa1947 yes indeed. I already gifted the vortex bowls and the Cheeseboard I made from your jig that you shared. Excellent gifts.

[@DougAlcoe]

The TWO FOR ONE concept is very cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug. Happy you enjoyed it. Take care, Gary

[@bobbyfowler7319]

TWO FOR ONE! What a great project , thank you. Be safe, be cool! Beach, NC

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bobby and thanks for watching. Take care, Gary

[@dennislowe8470]

Excellent work and great use of resources in a world trying to preserve what we have great peices 👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dennis and it sure does save a lot of wood. Take care, Gary

[@michaeldistelrath955]

Beautiful two for one project. Your cutting jig is ingenious.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Michael and thanks for watching, Gary

[@mattcrynes7429]

These two for one bowls look awesome

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Matt, happy you liked them. Gary

[@edwinleach7401]

The two for one is a great looking.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Edwin!

[@jimfisher5201]

Hi Gary, great video presentation, you are a great teacher, I really like the finished bowl and the TWO FOR ONE process is a great idea, take care and all the best to you. Regards Jim

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jim for your kind words. Happy you liked the bowls as well. Take care, Gary

[@prnyus61]

That is a very nice Turning "Two for One". Nice job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you like the turnings. I may have to do something like this again. Been a few years since I did this one.

[@a.p.a.woodmetal3412]

Very beautiful work 👍👍👍👏👏👏🤗. Best wishes

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much, happy you liked them. Gary

[@charlesreicks648]

This is really looking good on a two for one bowl. I can't afford bowl blanks so this is a good process for me Thanks Tim

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim, happy you enjoyed the process. Take care, Gary

[@steverobbins9419]

“TWO FOR ONE” is a great time saver. They are gorgeous bowls. Love them. 👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Steve, happy you liked them. Gary

[@debparks2034]

The bowls turned out beautifully.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Deb and thanks for watching, Gary

[@bawbreizhartwood]

Hi Gary Good choice of wood species and great pattern👍👍 I really like the finish which is impeccable as always 👏👏 take care Morgan

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Morgan very happy you like it and thanks for watching. Gary

[@raykottke4118]

I've never seen this technique! Impressive! End up with two for one!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you your Raymond. It does work good. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@edmc755]

VERY VERY NICE WORK “TWO FOR ONE “

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ed!

[@dennisrood1469]

Cool idea in making bowls! Great way to get two for one from two small pieces of wood. Keep up the teaching

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dennis, I am just doing what I love to do and look forward to something new all the time. Take care, Gary

[@bobbeall1740]

I like your hot glue method of developing a Two For One bowl pattern. Nice job!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bob! Take care, Gary

[@e.dbogan6266]

I didn't know that about the denatured alcohol and hot melt glue. Thanks for the tip. And how you made the TWO FOR ONE by gluing two contrasting woods together and cutting them out on the bandsaw is a great idea. Thank you sir.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. It is amazing how well the DNA cuts into the hot glue. Something else that works as good if not better is Acetone. I worried about it running into the finish though. Take care, Gary

[@e.dbogan6266]

@@ThePapa1947 Thanks.

[@lesliem.lengyel7648]

Two for One. I like your jig for the bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Leslie and thanks for watching, Gary

[@SiamWoodShop]

Fantastic "Two for One" bowls Gary. Take care, John

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John, happy you liked the process. Take care, Gary

[@rickcollins4762]

TWO FOR ONE Amazing bandsaw design. I love all your work. One day I hope my turning rivals yours. Keep it coming.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Rick I appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jimbalz3017]

What a nice bowl! TWO FOR ONE

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jim and thanks for watching. Gary

[@merrycox7546]

Learning new tricks for this newbie. Two for one looks interesting!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching. Gary

[@debratallman1143]

Two for one bowl giveaway . I love the fish look.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Debra. This is an older video and I will probably do another give away and some point in time. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@TheNonoca]

They'd be a wonderful gift as a set!

[@ThePapa1947]

I may have to make another pair of these. I only have one of the set now. Take care, Gary

[@gadieltropicalwood]

I love it the twin giveaway Bowl I enjoy every single minute from the video thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! Take care, Gary

[@terry3974]

Very nice two for one bowls. I've seen this method before and it still impresses me. Nice job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Terry, happy you liked it. Gary

[@monikehawkes-frost6923]

I love your TWO FOR ONE bowls

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much!

[@cadmandap1979]

Very clever to make matching balls like that. I would like to try that someday. Keep up the good work I love your videos. Two for one.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dan, happy you like my videos and thanks for watching. Gary

[@michaelr2969]

Great job, beautiful pieces. TWO FOR ONE best bang for the buck!

[@ThePapa1947]

Michael thanks for watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@scotthergert8877]

I always learn from your videos and I equally enjoyed the two for one bowls.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott and thanks for watching. Gary

[@msacks2219]

I loved this video of the TWO FOR ONE

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching. Gary

[@punkylovell2875]

Wow beatiful two for one design. Love them.

[@ThePapa1947]

Punky thanks for watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@lilliekelly3406]

Nice bowls. I really like the combination of woods. Two for one

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lillie and thanks for watching, Gary

[@davetyler8214]

Beautiful Two for One bowl. Thanks for the video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave, happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@sarahjchinz]

Awesome ‘two for one’ bowls 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much!

[@jnol9009]

This two for one came out really nice. I have seen bowls made similarly but with the bandsaw. The jig you made for your lathe was really neat. Thx for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I use to make them using the band saw. But then you need to glue the haves together. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@roncooney8526]

Another awesome job. A two for one deal is a great idea to make the most of your materials.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank your Ron, and fun to do as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jay777golfer]

Beautiful bowls. TWO FOR ONE

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jay and thanks for watching. Gary

[@julianc3580]

I agree with the gentleman below... great way to get two for one (bowls) with efficient use of material. Thanks for continually sharing your technique. I plan to make my own ring cutting jig after the Christmas gift making season.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Julian and best of luck. Gary

[@Rob__Hall]

Love them two for one bowls thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert, happy you liked them. Gary

[@ronalves9118]

Those are a beautiful "two for one" bowls. I can't wait until I finish my move to south central PA the end of this month where I will have a 28' x 28' new workshop. Thank you Ron

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ron, that will be a nice sized shop. Enjoy! Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

I love ur fish bowl. beautiful wood colour.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much 😊 Happy you like them Manjit. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@donaldchase6800]

Great Two for One bowls

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Donald and thanks for watching. Gary