Woodturning a very simple square bowl..

Here I turn a piece of Maple into a very simple square bowl..
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Disclaimer
this is not a tutorial .. this is the way that I like to work… you must only do what you deem to be safe…

[@anthonygreen9609]

A very nice job. I never thought of leaving my bowl blanks square I usually round them but I have a nice bit of birch to turn. Hope you enjoy the coffee.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Anthony... Thank you... I have done a couple of square bowls and have enjoyed the simplicity of them... Just watch out for catches on the tips and of course be careful with those knuckles... I hope that you enjoy making yours... Thank you so much for the coffee... large Latte.. mmmmm ... Haha.. Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Enjoyed it Andy Very Nice looking Bowl!👍

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Kimsey... Thank you so much.. I'm glad that you enjoyed watching it... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@DebraJoyW]

Love that you poly'd the outside then waxed inside something I would do and have!! Thanks for the delightful video! From Michigan, USA

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Debra... I'm glad that you liked it.. My pleasure... Great to hear from Michigan... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@MorningwoodTurning]

Hello from "across the pond"! That's quite a lovely bowl. I find it interesting to see which woods are scarce in different parts of the world. Maple is quite common in the area in which I live.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Morningwoodturning... Thank you... I'm glad that you liked it... It is interesting about the different species of trees in different areas... I like Maple and Walnut but both are expensive over here... Our nearest to Maple is Sycamore.. but it's not as pale and as a tree the Autumn colours aren't there... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Nice one, Andy. It’s a beautiful square bowl. Take care. 😊

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Rob... Thank you for your kind words... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@larrybundy4643]

Fine work!

Hi Andy, I watched with great attention. You did another great design. I always take notes. And I would love to make copies of them. I hope I will do it soon. Thank you for sharing. Cheers Andy. All the best. Your friend Mehmet

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mehmet... Thank you again for your kind words... You should really have a go at making one... It is quite an easy design to make... Just be careful not to get catches on the corners.. And be careful to keep those fingers away from those corners !!! But most of all.. enjoy making it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@decthebusman]

Love it Andy.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Decthebusman... Thank you very much... A nice simple one this... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Nice! You make it look easy.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Valerie... Thank you very much... This was a nice easy project to make... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@noelgreen9381]

Very pretty bowl.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Noel... Thank you so much... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@tedcarson2971]

I really like simple and straight forward! Sometimes the wood just speaks for itself. Your little square bowl is a case in point. Beautiful just as it is. Thanks for sharing Andy.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Ted... Thank you so much for your kind words... Simple and straightforward is what I do best ...Haha.. I totally agree with you that the wood doesn't need to be over embellished sometimes... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@philphilphil287]

I’m new to turning bowls. This one is very inspiring Andy . Lovely job and so clearly explained . Look forward to more of your videos

[@anthonyz4577]

Love it ! especially like the ending to the video. Great to showcase the finished work of art.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Anthony... I'm so pleased that you liked it and that you liked the video... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@OzarkArtsandCrafts]

Nice looking bowl. I have some pieces of Cherry about that size and think I'll be turning one of these soon.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Dennis... Thank you... Super easy little project this one.. I hope that you enjoy making yours... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@GavinConwayWoodworkBBQ]

Bice job Andy - I'm making one tomorrow so just in time to teach me.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gavin... Thank you so much... I hope that you will enjoy making yours and that you found this useful... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@GavinConwayWoodworkBBQ]

@@AndysCornishCreations I made two - one like this and one more chunky sides. Magic to do them.

[@whos8069]

this is something different to make , just came across you today .... really nice bowl ... from calif desert

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Calif... I'm so glad that you have found me and also that you liked the bowl... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@catfishgray3696]

ANDY, GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO, TELL EVERYBODY HELLO, SEE YOU NEXT TIME...

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Catfish... THANK YOU SO MUCH... SAY HI TO EVERYONE IN ARKANSAS.. TAKE CARE...ALL THE BEST.....ANDY

[@catfishgray3696]

@@AndysCornishCreations YOU GOT IT...

[@deancamery5102]

Nice square bowl. I like your proportions. Thanks for the video.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Dean... Thank you... I'm glad that you liked it... My pleasure.... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Beautiful bowl Andy your right square bowls are knuckle busters stay safe👍👍👍👍

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Radar... Thank you... Haha... yes you have to be careful with those corners flying round... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Cool looking bowl Good to see the Sun ☀️ even if it’s for a short while 😎

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Luie... Thank you very much... I couldn't agree more with you... Long may it last... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@ThePapa1947]

Great looking square bowl Andy. Great finish as well. Take care, Gary

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gary... Thank you very much... 2 different finishes for the price of one .. Haha... I'm not sure what happened there... senior moment perhaps... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

This is a nice square bowl Andy! Well done. Cheers. Frank.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Frank... Thank you very much... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@archiehebron8944]

Very nice, Andy. I made my first square bowl from maple as well. It's quite a bit smaller though. About four inches square.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Archie... Thank you... I would love to see a picture of your bowl... This one was only 6x6 so not much bigger than yours... I must do more of these...they are great beginner projects... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Well done.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Doug... Thank you... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@Crunchy_ass_dad]

Love how clean it “turned” out… if you ever come out by Chicago I’ll give you some maple.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Shawn... I'm glad that you liked it... a nice simple project this one... It's a bit of a trek but I will bear it in mind... thank you... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@kelvinrose9354]

Beautiful piece. Cheers from New Hampshire, USA!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Kelvin... Thank you so much... Great to hear from New Hampshire... looks like a beautiful place to live... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@judithfairchild8620]

Quick turned bowl so pretty.

[@timponder7487]

Nice work Andy 👏 plain Maple made beautiful 😍

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Tim... Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it.. My 1st time turning Maple and I love it... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@jimneely4527]

Nice job Andy. The contrast between the square and the round adds interest. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jim... Thank you very much... I enjoyed making this one... I may do some more videos with a basic 6 inch square blank... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@coachingangels]

Amazing work

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Juan... Thank you so much... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@cornishman1954]

Hi Andy i was born in Redruth now living in Chandler AZ great to see a fellow Cornishman here

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Ian... Wow ... that's quite a move... I would imagine that there aren't too many Cornish in Arizona.. Also a lot less rain... Haha... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Andy, I have to agree with everyone else, That is a gorgeous looking little bowl. Great video as ever. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Huw... Thank you very much for your kind words... This one was super simple and my 1st time working with Maple... Lovely wood... it would be great for pyrography... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@user-rr3pu5wb8i]

Gracias por la información que nos da en trabajo del torneado Muchas felicidades

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi there... It's my pleasure and thank you very much... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@WhittlingWoods]

Great work Andy! I really like the look of this one. 👍✌

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Ken... Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@prokraftuk]

Super little bowl Andy, love the square & round forms together - hope you still have all your fingers!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jon... Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it... Haha... I counted my fingers on the way in and had the same number on the way out... I finally managed to get the chess piece bottle opener done so watch this space... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@tfturning]

Another great piece and video mate! Thanks for sharing, cheers Andy!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Luie... Thank you so much.. I'm glad that you liked it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very cool square winged bowl, Andy! It looks perfect, flawless even! Nice finish even if it's two different kinds. LOL! Phil

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Phil... Thank you so much... Yes a nice simple turn... how I like it.. Haha... two different finishes... what's that about... another senior moment...lol.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@lawrencemorgan1424]

Great vid Andy never seen a square wooden bowl before

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hey Lawrence... Thank you.. It's actually one of the simplest ways to turn a bowl... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@bobdavis5216]

Nicely done Andy. As always, enjoyable to watch.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Bob... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you enjoyed watching this one... By the way I love your Boxer dog ... we had one when I was young and she was a lovely dog.. Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@judithfairchild8620]

A quickly turned bowl so pretty

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Judith... Yes nice and simple and quick... I'm glad that you liked it... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@JiggsysShed]

Nice work Andy. That looks great.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi John... Thank you very much... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@emgiwoodworks]

A really good demo Andy, a joy to watch! 😎

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Leo... Thank you so much.. I'm glad that you enjoyed watching it... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@malbun3275]

Hi Andy Nice little project with a nice soft finish. We’ve had sun all day “just to let you know we’re it’s been,” I’ve missed turning today been building deck steps should finish tomorrow so Saturday will be workshop time for me. Stay safe and keep the videos coming,really enjoy them Regards from NZ

[@davidparkyn4716]

Really nice looking little project that is Andy,always enjoy your channel

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi David... Thank you for your kind words... I'm glad that you are enjoying my videos... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@jennyblair331]

You make it look so simple Andy... I love it

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jenny... I'm very pleased that you liked it... This one was very simple... just watch those corners flying round... Haha.. Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@timkarenarnold1136]

Andy Nice one👍🏻 I’m watching from Canada. All kinds of maple here. No pun intended. From the tree services over here I get maple and Cherry on regular basis. Funny how it works. I can’t get what you have and you want what I have. Turn on brother. Cheers Tim 🇨🇦

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Tim and Karen... Thank you... great to hear from Canada... I must admit that I do envy you for your abundance of Maple... It's a lovely wood to turn and looks beautiful too... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Nice job Andy. The maple looks wonderful as does the shape..

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Todd... Thank you for your kind words... I'm glad that you liked it... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Very nice Andy! beautiful finish!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Chris... Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@geofffrisby1545]

Hi Andy Great video, pleasure to watch.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Geoff.... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you liked it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@im4dabirds]

Very nice, different shapes are great, that is pretty.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Vince... Thank you very much for your kind words... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@waynelambert4108]

Another great creation Andy 👍

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Wayne... Thank you so much..👍.. Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@amandatallis9875]

It's a really nice bowl you are clever I love how the wax made it look

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Amanda... Thank you for your kind words... I'm glad that you liked it... I had a bit of a senior moment with the two different finishes... But the wax looks just as good as the acrylic spray... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@lynseyemma]

that came out really nice

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Seadog 1944... Thank you so much... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@lewisj1094]

Hi Andy, a lovely finished bowl. thank you for the vids, I've watched a few of them as I'm new to woodturning and have found them quite inspiring. I'll be looking out for the next one, Cheers.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi David J ... Thank you for your kind words... I'm glad that you are enjoying my eclectic mix of videos... I hope that you enjoy this hobby as much as I have... It always makes me happy to think that I may have inspired someone to have a go at any of my projects... I have had a bit of a break from making videos but will be back on it very soon... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@williamellis8993]

Nice bowl, Andy. You could have used that catch as an enhancement. If it wasn't so expensive to ship across the pond, I could give you all kinds of maple, oak and cherry. Take care. Bill

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Bill... Thank you... Haha... yes that catch did create a bit of a spiral... I don't do a lot of bowl turning so I lack a bit of experience with the bowl gouge... Which is why I switched to the safety of the carbide cutter ... Postage is way too expensive for heavy objects like these.. But I do envy you guys in America for the choice of different timber that you have... Maple and Walnut probably the most ... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@claudeelliott3993]

Nice job! Makes a unique bowl.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Claude... Thank you very much... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@robertboycewoodturningn.c.7838]

Nice piece. Great idea for leaving it square. Looks great.👍 Subscribed.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Robert... Thank you... This was a nice simple project... I'm glad that you liked it... Thank you so much for your subscription... I have returned the compliment by subscribing to your channel. Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful bowl Andy.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jack... Thank you.. I'm glad that you liked it... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@54lespaul77]

Very nice Andy! I like the simple design. It’s really pleasing on the eye. Lucky for me on the west coast of Canada, there is tons of maple available. Cheers, Rick

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Rick... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you liked it... simple works well for me... I would be very surprised if you didn't have an abundance of Maple trees in Canada... Haha. But I should admit that I'm a little bit jealous... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@MarklTucson]

Very nice. Really like the shape you came up with

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it.. This was a nice simple one... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@jimfisher5201]

Nicely done Andy, the finish on both sides looks great. We have had rain here in Brisbane Australia for the last week and plenty more to come apparently. My wife says it feels like a normal day back in Leeds 😂 All the best to you. Regards Jim

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jim... Thank you... I think that I had a bit of a senior moment there with the two different finishes... Haha.. I bet that the rain is a lot warmer in Brisbane than it was in Leeds... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@stevegray9532]

Hi Again Andy, Nice bowl project, it's turned out very nice, inspired me to attempt it. Like you I have a bit of a chalenge in sourcing 'nice' type of timber, but Thanks, enjoy your channel. Must befriend some tree surgeons! Steve

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Steve... Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it and that you are enjoying my videos... It's always nice to hear that someone is having a go at one of my projects... Timber is so expensive now.. and the postage only adds to the cost... I wish that I knew a tree surgeon as well... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@tipsyturner434]

Beautiful bowl sir! That is a great place to put my candies. 😁

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Tipsy turner... Thank you very much... Do you make candles.. and would you put them on the corners.. ? Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@wcfields1972]

@@AndysCornishCreations no I don't make candies. But thanks for the idea! I may start! I was saying that bowl would be a good candy dish.

[@markthompson6860]

i did one last week ..........i was a little off centre ,,,,,,,,,enjoy

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... Was it deliberate or at least off centre enough to pretend that it was deliberate... Haha.. I guess that you could sand one side down a bit more to compensate... I want to do another where the wings turn down to form feet for the bowl... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@PBUCKY1969]

Nice little bowl Andy - lovely shape and finish!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Paul... Thank you very much... I'm not sure what happened with the 2 different finishes... senior moment... Haha.. Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@PBUCKY1969]

@@AndysCornishCreations it all worked out great so all good!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Lovely bowl, Andy! What gives? It isn't raining!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Billy... Thank you... Haha... crazy I know... it does happen now and again... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@edsoncoelhosilva8464]

Maravilha show

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Ed... Thank you very much... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@morningsong7885]

Hi Andy 👋🏻 What a lovely bowl, the two different finishing treatments both work equally well, I would say… The bottom with the lacquer does seem a bit more glossy but the slight contrast adds even more interest to the piece 👍🏻 The shape and the grain of the maple work beautifully together 😎 and well done with the sanding of the dangerous corners 👏🏻 Looking at the finished bowl, I cannot help but wonder what my porridge would taste like in it… Probably makes your hair stand on end 🤪 Well done, Andy, have a lovely week 🙏🏻😊 Bye from ☀️ Switzerland 👍🏻😉👋🏻 Jude

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jude 😉 I'm glad that you liked it... I won't pretend that the two different finishes were deliberate... I think that I had a senior moment ... Haha . This was my first time using Maple and I do really like it... Those corners flying round can be a bit scary.. Haha... Oooh... porridge... I also love a bowl of porridge... I often eat it with a wooden spoon so why not a wooden bowl as well... The week and the weekend have passed by... where does time go... I hope that you had a lovely weekend... Take care...All the best.....Andy 👋😊👋 from Cornwall ...😉

[@denisvienat849]

Simple mais vraiment très bien réalisé bravo Andy’s 👍👏🇨🇭

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Denis... Haha... J'aime les choses simples ... Merci boucoup... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@denisvienat849]

Merci Andy 👍👋

[@stephendonathan6782]

Beautiful work Andy 👏! Maple is some nice wood to work with. I think I'm going to get some of that wood wax 22. It makes a great shine. I've made my own abrasive paste and polish but it doesn't do that good. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Stephen... Thank you so much... My 1st time with Maple and I love it... must get some more if I can... Woodwax 22 is a good product but not that dissimilar to basic beeswax polish... I have made abrasive paste.. the 1st batch with diatomaceous earth. Mineral oil and beeswax which was really good... The 2nd batch I thought that I would improve it by adding pummice powder and rottenstone to the mix.. these are finer powders and I thought that I would get a higher shine from them.. I made it more of a paste like consistency which was easier to apply... Unfortunately it was not actually as good as the 1st batch.. why .. I don't know.. I haven't used Yorkshire grit or Acks paste so can't compare... Perhaps 3rd time lucky ... Haha... God bless you and yours... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@stephendonathan6782]

@@AndysCornishCreationsThe abrasive paste I made is diatomaceous earth, mineral oil and beeswax as well.

[@olofdahlstedt9766]

Nice one. Strange that maple is rare i the uk. Here in sweden its pretty comon

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Olof... Thank you... Maple trees are not native in the UK... We have Sycamore trees.. same family but not as nice... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@lyndaowen2154]

I’m a newbie since February 2023 when I got my lathe. I’ve noticed that a lot of the people that I tried to teach us movies on simple projects. Use carbide cutters. How much harder is it to do these projects? Would you prefer to learn how to use the gouges? Oh, and by the way, the little bowl is cute I like it.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Lynda... A lot of new turners use carbide cutters now... they are easier to use and don't need sharpening.. the round ones can be turned around to use a different side of the cutter.. The square one has the 4 sides to use and the diamond cutter has just the2 ends... I quite often use a round carbide cutter for the inside of bowls because I find it easier than the bowl gouge which I tend to get catches with...my fault.. I should practice more using it... Standard woodturning chisels do need to be kept sharp though , so you do need a bench grinder or one of the special sharpening systems ( very expensive).. I use a bench grinder and a gouge jig for sharpening the gouges which can be tricky...scew chisels , parting tools and scrapers are easier , just copy the original angles... Most people start with a chisel set , if you have one then that's great.. practice with them and if you find that you need any more just add them as and when you need them... A standard set can do everything that you will need... All woodturners have way more than they really need...and only use a few on a regular basis.. If you do have set.. then I would recommend adding a round carbide cutter..not essential but handy for difficult bowls... I hope that this helps ... it can be confusing... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@WoodenItBeNice]

1st. BOOM!!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Haha...

[@royboggs3849]

Hi Andy, You did great my man! But I gotta ask: what do you prefer to do; turning or carvings? Love both! 👍👍👏👏👌👌

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Roy... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you enjoy both carvings and turning... I enjoy both... Turning is easier for me because I can go into my workshop and everything is ready to go... When I'm carving I have to get everything out and prepared before I can start actually carving... If I were more organised and tidy it would help a lot... Haha Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@christopherharrison6724]

Is the recess preferable to the tenon when making a plate?

[@richjones5432]

That looks a very aggressive round carbide cutter you have there. Seems much more angry than mine & I like the way you have swept back the bar. What diameter cutter have you used ? Thanks .

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Rich... The cutter is from a set of 4 shapes from China and is 12mm in diameter... The bright steel round bar is 15mm diameter and 400mm long.. I prefer to use it for hollowing rather than the bowl gouge... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@subratasharma3323]

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[@petewarne5138]

Nice bowl, like the idea of it being square...but whats with farting about on mortice, wasting time & effort?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Pete... Thank you very much.. I think.. Please excuse me for "farting about " Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@petewarne5138]

@@AndysCornishCreations 😀 keep up the good work and thank you for sharing

[@merrymaker1031]

nice work.. worst cornish accent ever lol.....