Woodturning A Segmented Walnut Bowl

I had a walnut bowl that I had started to hollow out, but never finished. It developed several severe cracks in it. I first cut the bowl into five pieces: three that I would keep and two with the cracks that I would not. I needed to remake those two pieces. I did this by making a completely second segmented bowl with the same overall form as the original walnut bowl. I could cut out the pieces that I need for the first bowl out of the new bowl. The segmented bowl was made from walnut and redheart wood. It was assembled from rings of twelve 1/2 inch thick segments. I sanded all of the joints between each piece and then glued all the pieces together making a bowl I could turn on the lathe. I started on the lathe by making a tenon for my scroll chuck. Then, I turned the piece around and held it in the scroll chuck to do the majority of the turning. I wiped the bowl down with mineral spirits to get the dust off. Finally, I finished it with a linseed oil beeswax mix.
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[@eduardomanrique400]

"I have a piece of redwood that is not redwood but it's a piece of wood that is red"... Brilliant.

[@hussam123nimer]

Lol

[@anthonyfeatherstone7696]

Eduardo Manrique quote from zootopia. Awesome!

[@serentique]

It would be red wood in the first case not redwood for both cases: “I have a piece of red wood that is not redwood but it’s a piece of wood that is red” Hi sorry don’t hate me.

[@Cako1000]

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[@feralferret]

Frank, you're an absolute diamond for sharing your work with us - I know making the videos alone must take at the very least 100 times the time it takes us to watch them, for you to fix and set up each and every camera shot, light scenes, capture, upload, collate, edit, composite, process, record narration, render, even 3D model with CAD(!) and animate stop-mo, and the countless extra bits that never made the final cut - over and above making an outstanding product with the wood itself and sharing the process with us at every step, it's like we're there with you in the studio - I just want you to know how much we appreciate everything you share and the effort you put into them, and the invaluable info you're willing to give to others in such an illustrative, succinct and informative way, it's truly inspirational to watch. Thank you!!

[@frankmakes]

+feralferret Thank you!

[@leandrohung4091]

Frank, nice video. Tell me u finish with oil or something, can u tell me what type ?

[@BotSlayman]

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[@167curly]

In generations to come people will wonder how on earth was that bowl made?

[@headlikeorange3600]

Makes a masterpiece. Calls it hacked together. Love this guy! So modest!

[@diyhuntress]

I'm not going to lie... I can't stop watching this video. I am in awe. Your work is incredible. I'm so inspired. Thank you.

[@WeedDragon420]

I have no idea how I even ended up watching videos about carpentry but this is absolutely amazing

[@whoswhoofpinecones]

I understand. Stumbled upon www.reddit.com/r/woodworking and now I watch this stuff vs cute kitten videos

[@johngasse9366]

Bob Bobson yup. Same right now.

[@DunerecordsGent]

"it came out pretty nice "..are you kidding me ..you Sir, made a masterpiece !

[@1naashun]

+DunerecordsGent Agreed!!!!

[@brandoncallahan9289]

I thought you said, "You sir, are a masterpiece!" I was shortly confused.

[@redone1533]

@@zacharyj6465 it's sitting at 100 likes now. You can unlike and like again to fulfill your wish.

[@janus2059]

Those cracks ended up being in such perfect places? The final look with the overall asymmetric pattern but spiral symmetry in the fill-in pieces is just fantastic. One of my all time favorites of what I've seen.

[@frankmakes]

Daniel Antone Thanks

[@Pitachonok]

+frank howarth Awesome work, mr Howarth. Like the final result very much and amount of attention to every detail is fascinating! I'm very very impressed.

[@workout228]

Love the fact that you never gave up and kept at it. No short cuts and the end result was well worth every minute spent on it. Keep up the great work. Loved it.

[@cornwasher]

Well, I've been to a rodeo, two picnics and a county fair and I've never seen a project like that. To me, this is sort of where genius and ambition meet to create a little magic. Very well done.

[@frankmakes]

+MM Reporter Thanks

[@ColinTonkasdad]

your patience and determination to not loose a bowl is inspiring ... thanks great video.

[@rydude998]

Incredible, not only did you make a beautiful piece but your camera work and narration was captivating. Well done.

[@1945Bobbo]

Frank, I think you are a genius at what you do, but what makes you a nicer guy is your sense of humour. Rock on! Bob.

[@TheSeancassady]

I don't normally get excited about bowls but that is gorgeous

[@PAJNZ]

Your modesty is humbling. This would be one of the most incredible pieces of craftsmanship i have ever seen.

[@KornMannen]

Holy crap, I just found your channel today and spent literally the whole day watching 50+ of your videos. This is amazing. I just LOVE the combination of the professional looking camera and editing work, stop motion and of course the mind-blowing woodworking. Thank you for entertaining me this entire day.

[@frankmakes]

thank you, and thanks for watching

[@lesleyyoung5730]

I don't think anyone looking at this piece of art could truly appreciate what really went into making it. Well done sir!

[@ClarkiieA]

I was genuinely worried it wouldn't have worked. You sir are the special combination of lucky and skilled.

[@torvigjohnson]

The 'Down to earth guy' with the "Out of this world' creations. I truly enjoy your work. Thank you.

[@notfromyourplanet3586]

Your workshop makes me want to leave my job an my life an move back to Oregon in the woods an make bowls all day. I don't understand how you get dislikes...

[@mervhoward5821]

Frank. You are talented in so many ways. I am woodworker just starting out again after a break of 38 years of being in the British armed forces., and watch your films with awe. I look forward to every new one in the hope that I can improve. Many thanks

[@frankmakes]

I admire your huge segmented work, it is amazing. I have to make a peg board like yours for putting the rubber band clamp on each ring as they are glued.

[@LegionHimself]

I love how these videos also have narration, creative editing and CGI diagrams. Frank, you Renaissance man.

[@boroparkerputz]

You are so ridiculously talented, it is almost surreal. I would watch your videos for your amazing creativity and skill in woodworking, but add in your beautiful camera work and superb effects and watching your videos becomes a thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying experience

[@frankmakes]

+Pinchos Kempler Thanks

[@BikemanforU]

I forgot how much fun that is. You took me right back to being a kid. You are a master craftsmen.. THANKS for the vid

God of Wood and Video Editing!

[@gordonkelliher]

+André da Mata That was my nickname in high school.

[@GnomesBeCool]

+Gordon Pierce wow lol

[@trustrobinwoundcare9189]

I just started this evening!!!!!!! Ive been watching your videos relentlessly. Turning is the new Hobby.

[@stripletastic]

you sir, are a genius! I am not even into woodworking but into creative arts and I can't begin to imagine how much time and effort that took! superb job!

[@gordroberts53]

From apparent firewood to masterpiece - the movie. The body of work you continue to leave on KZbin and out in the physical world represents best in class for every media with which you work. Thank-you for sharing.

[@williamhayden7711]

Amazingly beautiful! I love that "red" wood, whatever it may be.

[@Tryinnosaurus_Rex]

Crazy how so many people, including me, wouldn't think that much of this bowl upon seeing it... but watching you make it... wow. I'll never look at a complex carved bowl the same. Pretty cool work

[@bigfoot3270]

That was fun watching the process. You have the patience of an oyster. Great job!

[@walterengler5709]

Hacked together? No way. That piece is unique and wonderful looking. The mix of colors. Wonderful work.

[@BrookWarren]

That was awesome work. Not that I have any clue about carpentry but I was still super impressed and inspired. This is my newest youtube subscription. I'm looking forward to having my own woodshop in the near future!

[@NuroSlamFreeMan]

Then you my friend need a lathe....... gingerybooks.com/ The only real difference between a metal and a wood lathe is the wood lathe uses a tool rest while a metal lathe uses a tool holder and slide.

[@BrookWarren]

Definitely. I have nothing right now. I didn't bring any tools with me when I moved to California. I didn't have much anyhow and basically nothing for woodworking. I'm planning to build out a full woodshop where I am now as this residence is pretty permanent.

[@NuroSlamFreeMan]

I lost all my modelling tools when i couldnt keep up with my storage unit and no place to move it. Had a Clisby mill and lathe, a dremel drill press....sigh. how i could use those right now....

[@NuroSlamFreeMan]

Personally. I would be happy with simple micro metal working lathe. All the rest, I can build from that... Nice thing about having some education in mechanical drawing, all of it makes perfect sense to me

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[@jamesfansdesigncrossing4184]

I think the asymmetry, contrast of color and the natural texture of wood makes this a much modern piece than the regular bowl.

[@TranscendentEsteem]

Wow... I mean just WOW!

[@vagadagadingdong]

this truely is not only a piece of art, but also a real masterpiece of woodturning! Very impressive, and a great idea to salvage this old piece.

[@hackneysaregreat]

quite some job, well done!

[@vandals19]

41 people are just jealous they aren't this talented, this was amazing sir !

[@mdbohica]

Frank, that's a FANTASTIC bowl! Beautifully done. If I may ask, what was your total time in that bowl from start to finish? I am guessing somewhere around 40 hours?

[@frankmakes]

Thanks, I think it was around a week.

[@mdbohica]

That's what I figured. Amazing work!

[@mkme2358]

frank howarth Do you sell your pieces? Must be very expensive, so beautiful!

[@AndreasHontzia]

I am watching this again, after so many years. It feels so good!

[@ComeOnYouBoyzInBlue]

Brilliant piece !!! :D

[@jakob1379]

I am equally amazed everytime a shot of your bandsaw shows. IT IS HUMONGOUS!

[@altaroffire56]

Well, that was a simple build...

[@christianthage]

+altaroffire56 hahahaha

[@RaineMan213]

In pottery, there's a Japanese concept called "kintsukuroi", which involves forging broken fired pottery back together with precious metal, the idea being that it's beautiful for having being broken, and unique in respect to it's scars. This was like a wooden equivalent, especially since you're giving a second life to a project you had previously abandoned. Beautiful work, thanks for the vid!

[@dethofariel]

I'd say I did pretty good in math through high school and college but... I would find a way to f-ck this up. It turned out cute!

[@johnfrigo417]

I've seen hundreds of woodworking videos in the last week, but this by far is the coolest creation out of all of them

[@VerbalND]

That is a beautiful bowl. It looked much smaller in the thumbnail. Who are these 24 people who don't like this video?

[@CityofLight83]

Hands down the most prettiest bowl I have ever seen. wow.

[@homelessjoe]

The Picasso of turned segmented bowls. Well done.

[@nevar108]

This was an inspiring journey... well done! Nice to see the confidence you gained over the years to return to a project you thought was dead.

[@evyozx6r]

Wow. Your patience and the lengths you go to make the project absolutely perfect really pay off. I was so impressed with how many pieces you had to cut and how well everything matched up.

[@blacknight1003]

Thanks for taking us on that journey Frank, thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Bowl turned out real nice too!

[@PilotHogg]

Inspiration is an understatement, many thanks for what you have given me in your short movies

[@sureshot311]

This is one of the best bowls I've ever seen turned. Incredible work.

[@tudorrr95]

i absolutely love the diagram that stayed on screen the whole video. I would've been lost without it. also, an absolutely beautiful piece.

[@SoundBlackRecordings]

I love the translucent quality of the red heart. I'm also glad your channel knows how to make satisfaction videos so well.

[@andrewsalmon100]

Thanks very much. That was so enjoyable. Ingenious solution to a problem and a great result. Brings back happy memories of woodshop. And what terrific equipment.

[@Dont_Poke_The_Bear]

That's FANTASTIC work!!! I like the way that inorganic form looks like it's grown into the organic form. Bravo sir!!

[@davidszirmai]

That was a classic woodshop thriller.

[@loganraimer]

i think thats one of the most elaborate bowls i have seen made and explained so well

[@boomfiziks]

Beautiful work. Just goes to show that when others see a problem (crack in the bowl that many would toss into the fireplace), others see opportunity and its potential beauty.

[@texasbelliott]

Just terrific, Frank. You're a man of much patience and skill!

[@Test-gb6xx]

I have nothing but respect for your craft. The final product is a work of art.

[@dennisdownes9319]

If Pablo Picasso was a wood worker! This is spectacular!!! Thanks for the video!

[@common_sense_supreme]

Probably the most beautiful wood bowl I've seen so far.

[@MagdaRantanplan]

This Bowl is very unique and beautiful. Great work and nice idea to solving the problem with the material of the original bowl.

[@icyhotonmynuts]

Ive never seen something like this before. Thank you for making this video and allowing me to watch the whole process. All top notch work.

[@claybear000]

Frank, you are an amazing craftsman. You videos are all very well done and a pleasure to watch. Please keep making videos and unique projects. You are truly one of a kind!

[@stevecollins434]

bowl looked awesome, love the contrast between bright orange and dull gray and also that between the geometric segments and the nice round bowl shape. the video production was amazing too!

[@w8km]

I feel like I should pay for this. I've learned more watching your videos about woodworking than I ever could reading shop books just 5 years ago. So thank you!!! 16:00-18:00 = my favorite segment on youtube. BUT DO NOT SKIP AHEAD! 00:00-16:00 is awesome too!

[@ppbahaa]

Frank, I enjoy watching this, because it encourages creativity

[@TymstoneArt]

You may have called it "Hacked together" but I call that bowl amazing. It has charm and craftsmanship and love and ingenuity. Thank you for sharing your hard work made beautiful.

[@couchpotatoe244]

Holy Cow!!! I appreciate your approach to these projects. I like to tweak as I go too, and sometimes it just comes out so much better having done it that way. BEAUTIFUL bowl.

[@abonourist]

You are truly wonderful I'm from Egypt I think the work that saw him all the Egyptians will be broadcast in them the spirit of art

[@johnbouttell5827]

Thanks for taking the time to document your project; I enjoyed your video very much. Well done on all counts.

[@Professional_Youtube_Commenter]

not much of a fan of bowls, but your skill and dedication to this impresses me.

[@pokuscjeden]

This is just amazing... Im stunned, not just by the manufacturing process, but also by the the result, what a remarkable bowl.

[@Steph-wx4ri]

Your voice is so soothing and I love that you dont put obnoxious music over the sound of the wood being cut/turned, its ASMR dreams 😍

[@Kmoney424]

"Hacked together" This is my favorite piece in all of the woodworking videos I've ever seen. I've watched it at least 6 times because I am just in LOVE with the bowl. This is art.

[@MsFreedomFight]

Man you have mad skills. Not just the carpentry but video editing and narration. Just splendid.

[@setphaser]

i like the hacked together look along with the fine finish, because defying the math and making a circular shape out of irregular pieces is actually harder. its like a sloppy patchwork, which i love all the more because you know that person pained every stitch unlike the perfect master who might not even remember that piece of work later.

[@Timothylaing]

That thicknesser is a real beauty. Just listening to it purr.

[@markbuchanan6960]

Wow! Just Wow! Astonishing levels of skill and determination. I love the broken beauty of the finished piece.

[@royothebuzz]

Everything about this vid was good. Audio, video, demonstration of methods and skills. I was into it from beginning to end. Great result as well. Thanks.

[@paulaowens251]

That is stunning! You are a true artist Frank! Thank you for sharing!!

[@markp5187]

I don't know if there is any point in commenting. Today's the first day that I've ever heard of wood turning. I immediately was thinking this is amazing... Then I come across your work Frank... What can I say that hasn't already been said... I have a new inspiration and appreciate for wood working! Thanks for sharing!

[@WarrenPostma]

This is just so darn gorgeous! Nice work.

[@chrisahola7809]

I've watched this video a few times and I have got to say that this bowl is my favorite. It is a really great pice of work Frank. Thanks.

[@sanjose6018]

talented people LIKE YOU should try your hand at stone carving too. Wood and stone just compliment each other so well.

[@robh1227]

Thanks for sharing how you think through problems that the piece presents! Fantastic work, sir. :)

[@ratos74]

I saw many of these but for this one I have just one word - AMAZING!

[@BabaWubba]

Wow! I wasn't sure how it would turn out but I knew, from watching your other videos, that you could do it. I am amazed. Great job and you are very talented.

[@ivanmarinic9271]

Simply - perfect! Thanks to this and some other projects, I'll probably start to rearrange my garage,,,

[@frankmakes]

do it!

[@ronb5781]

Spectacular results!!! Very nice work and creative method to salvage a problem!!! Number one!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@colinparr9247]

Hi Frank has a long time worker in wood both as a cabinet maker and latterly as a Woodturner I am full of admiration of the skill and ingenuity you display.i loved the Celtic bowl and maple leaf bowl both of which I am going to have a crack at.thank you so much keep up the good work

[@ehandford]

this is the best you-tube video i have ever seen. Just so inspiring.

[@hoisin75]

my favorite youtuber. It's a personal goal to become at least half as calm and patient as Frank

[@davidhoggan5376]

Yah this isn't as much of a bowl as it is a piece of art. Fantastic work as per usual. Love watching your videos Frank.

[@bje005]

That was a lot of work for a bowl but that's why they call it woodWORKING. In the end you made way more than a bowl. Even though I saw the finished product I felt myself getting anxious to see if it would work. Great job!

[@philsmith2746]

Are you kidding me.... Such a talented " Hack" .... and I thought your cabinet skills were superior!!