Woodturning - Beginners Guide Revisited #1 - The Spindle Roughing Gouge

[@keithedwards1038]

Thank you for sharing this. I’m a new turner and being able to access these educational videos is great for me. You’re a master turner. Have a blessed day.

[@MikeWaldt]

You are welcome Keith and thanks for the kind words and watching.

[@99andycat]

Never apologise for making the difficult look simple...Great video.

[@michaelogden5958]

Reviewing the basics is always helpful, in my opinion. I think the value of setting and fixing the geometry of the tool and one's arms and one's body, then doing the movement with one's legs cannot be overstated. Also, setting up to be stable at the end of the cut rather than the beginning of the cut makes a lot of sense! Thanks, Mr. Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Michael, I appreciate your comments it's good to hear that you concur with my thoughts. Cheers Mike

[@paintilludrop]

As a newbi, I could not understand that simple action, my teacher had to touch my arm, and push me.. now I got it!! It's a natural rhythm now.

[@scottb.2022]

Thanks for putting this series together. I'm (poorly) self taught and your like this help me a lot.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Scott, glad to hear that you find these videos of some use. Take care Mike

[@2tall54]

Mike...I am looking forward for your series...please keep them coming.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Paul, my intention is to carry on the series in the New Year. Take care Mike

[@wb_finewoodworking]

Thanks for the demonstration. I’m just getting back into woodworking after being away from it for about 40 years. While I’ve turned some items already I need videos like this as a reminder of what I used to do and to also give me new ideas on how to turn effectively. I always enjoy your videos.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind words and support WB, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@prometheus7504]

Glad to see you remaking this series you were the first turner I ever watched and led me to most other turners I watch. Your original instructional videos are what got me interested in this hobby. Thank you for all you do and all that you have done.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Jack and thank you for your very kind and supportive words, they are much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@darwinpaz4774]

Thanks so much Mike for taking your time to aid us beginners with our methods and techniques. It is truly appreciated.

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Darwin, and thank yo for watching and your support. Take care Mike

[@johnswettenham4560]

Hi Mike. I have said it before and I'll say it again you make a great teacher. You explain everything so well. Still waiting for you to visit Australia. Also I like the new format. Keep it up. Cheers mate

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi John, and thank you. If I ever get to Aus I will look you up mate ... but don't hold your breath or put the kettle on just yet! ;) Take care Mike

[@rayevans9408]

Thanks Mike. I have been turning a little over a year and am still learning. Your videos are always instructive and much appreciated.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Ray and thank you, glad you find my videos of some use. take care Mike

[@woodfreak814]

Great Mike. I had almost forgotten the basics of the roughing gouge. This re-appraisal, was definitely what I needed. It has really sorted a couple of snags that I had. Appreciated Mate.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Paul, and thank you, glad to hear you liked the video. Take care and thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@BillMSmith]

Terrific job, I look forward to the future videos. Basic reminders and refreshers are good for everyone, this was well done.The two cameras worked well, and it was concisely presented. 👍 👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Bill, your kind words are very much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@rafaelrestrepo2436]

Thanks Mark, I really found a lot of use in the video, I am a beginner, and I was looking for videos like this one.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video useful Rafael. Cheers. Mike

[@richwilliam3378]

Thanks, some really good tips there. Tried turning for the first time today having built a bench for my lathe and made some sharpening jigs. Tomorrow I'll try the things you suggested.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Rich, glad you found the video useful.

[@WilliamHuntLatheCraft]

A very useful video Mike. I suspect my spindle roughing gouge is the most abused tool...also I like the new camera setup, it works very well.

[@askewedchimp]

Just going through my refresher courses. Thanks for the video, Mike. You're an excellent mentor.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you find some of my videos useful and thanks also for your support.

[@Tommo158]

Great to see you back to instructional work Mike, I believe that is where you excel 😁😁. I agree with you about the finish when using a ‘roughing tool’ when you ride the bevel, every bit as good as any finesse tool

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Tom , and thank you, always appreciate you stopping by ... and agreeing ...lol Take care mate Mike

[@joelsmith2991]

Thanks professor Waldt! Another great video. The dual camera helps quite a bit for us beginners still learning.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Joel, much appreciated.CheersMike

[@neilrelph-olivewoodturning4330]

Mike, Good use of two cameras, as per your trial. It's a great way of showing both your movements and the business end of the tool. I'm sure you'll get better / more comfortable with the two camera set-up as you do more. Keep it up!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Neil, you know the old saying ... practice makes perfect! I don't aspire to be perfect but hopefully in time I'll get used to the two cameras .. or at least the one camera and one mobile phone ...lol Thanks for watching and your support. Cheers Mike

[@gaylewilliams7353]

Thanks, Mike! I always learn a lot from your videos. Having two camera views is really helpful.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Gayle, and thank you for watching and your kind words. Take care Mike

[@Mac2474]

Once again Mike, very helpful and useful information. I for one have not thought of using a roughing gouge for making coves. Thanks!

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you liked the video Mac. Cheers Mike

[@floatyboaterwoodturning]

Thanks for making the effort with the extra cameras, it’s effective and very helpful to us learner turners. I think in the trial. You had body on big screen and chisel on the small screen. Having the chisel on the big screen as you have done this time is, for me, much better. I can see how your stance and body movement are but more importantly it’s much clearer detail on how you present and move the chisel. It’s a better format and gives a good example from which I can adjust my own turning methods. Thank you!! Lee. You mentioned full time turning “teachers”, You should do this!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Lee, I am really pleased to hear that you like this format for the instructional type videos. Also, thank you for your nice comment at the end, very much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@benmeyer731]

Thank you for sharing how you do the basics. Learning all the time.

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Ben, and thank you for watching. Take care Mike

[@phillallen01]

Thanks mike for another great video i agree you can never learn enough i keep watching you videos and if i ever get stuck i always turn to you videos love you videos mate keep up the good work

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind words and support Phil, they are both very much appreciated.CheersMike

[@JoePierceMaker]

Thanks for the information, I will be trying this method out. I always have an issue with my roughing gouge where it tries to run away from me.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi John, glad you found some use in the video. Thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

The two cameras is nice and I appreciate how much more editing work it creates unless you are using webcams and mixing software like VMIX. Even with a remote viewfinder (a small monitor designed for retrofitting a backup camera for a vehicle) I still occasionally get my shoulder in the shot. I see I am in good company on that!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Mike, and thank you. I think it is I who is in good company, if I make the same errors as a turner of your skill and experience. Take care Mike

[@cunningstunts3329]

Great idea to get back to basics again. So many, even experienced ones, misuse the SRG with disastrous results. Nice camera angles as well. Cheers Graham

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you on all counts Graham. Cheers Mike

[@TurnedByStuart]

Nice one Mike. I can't justify the expense of a professional wood turning tutor so have to just put in the hours (what a hardship!) and learn from experience but I always gain something from your vids and looking forward to more like this. Thank you. Stuart

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Stuart, and thank you for your support and encouragement much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

nice explanation Mike I use 95 % with a similar way the spindle roughing gouge ! the only deference is the angle of sharpening that you have !Thanks for sharing brother !

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Kostas ... we all have slightly different ways of approaching things . If it works for you ... it's the right way :) Take care and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@Carterandsontoolworks]

Very thorough and informative, Mike. And enjoyed the extra camera angle!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@littleduckylittle8251]

Thanks so much! Lovely emphasis on footwork and movement -- so much more controlled.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you concur with my thoughts.

[@maggieirving]

Thanks for this Mike. Really useful to go back and correct some bad habits!

[@richardadams4407]

Top video mike. The double camera view is excellent. Also love those hope tools. You're a credit to wood turning.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Richard, you are too kind mate :) Take care Mike

[@alanmullock381]

Always good advice Mike,quality video as ever👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alan, i really appreciate you saying that mate. Cheers Mike

[@johnhorsfall3281]

Look forward to the rest of this series of videos Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for watching John, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@williambuckley1185]

Great Learning vid Mike, love the two pictures, thank you. :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed it William and thanks for watching.

[@johnbraden6549]

Hi Mike, I really enjoy watching your videos and I get great inspiration from watching your ideas, I unfortunately have had to adapt my style of wood turning as I'm in a wheelchair and have only been turning for about 6 months. I have to move my arms as I can't move my body and I have also found that short handled tools are also a big help. I am contemplating purchasing a set of carbide micro tools as I think these may also help me.. keep making the videos Mike they really help people new to this fantastic hobby.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi John, and thank you. I know a few people who have to work with similar constraints to you, and as your goodself, need to adapt their techniques to suit. If it works for you ... it's the correct method in my opinion. Thanks for watching and your support. Cheers Mike

[@andrewmcwhinnie7205]

Great stuff Mike very educational I'll definitely be moving my body more was using arms only many thanks look forward to the whole series great idea. The 2 cameras really allow the viewer to get the best out of your excellent work.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind supportive words Andrew. I am very happy to hear that you find some use in my videos. Take care Mike

[@barrycook4690]

Thanks Mike I think the video is good for starters and long time Turner's,all the best 👍👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Barry, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@leratonbricoleur]

Thank's Mike, this video is very, very interestant. A very nice video.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, very much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@stubrearley9220]

The new format is really good Mike. It gives a really good view of what's going on. Can I suggest something you might want to introduce into one of your videos? and that's the tool rest, and how important it is to keep it maintained, also, how to set it parallel to the bedways, or angle it for a taper cut etc. Remember... One good turn deserves another😊

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Stu, and thank you. Some good suggestions there mate, and if this old brain remembers I will include your points in a future video. Take care Mike

[@jontoolman]

Thanks for your great information on using the rouging gouge.

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Jon and thanks for watching.

[@cobberpete1]

Thanks Mike, Learning all the time. Having the second camera makes all the difference. I'm not a camera person / director so take this with a pinch of sawdust :D maybe to try more of an over head shot, rather from the side and this might, on most occasions get over the situation where your body or head are in the frame.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi peter, and thank you for your input and suggestions, much appreciated. Will try harder next time ;) Take care mate Mike

[@jacobbriar4874]

you prolly dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch all of the new series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my girlfriend recently :)

[@kaseezekiel4321]

@Jacob Briar Definitely, have been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself =)

[@glennmay6204]

Hello Mike, Good show. The corners of the blade have always caused me to be wary of anything but facing square on to the spindle. It's worth revisiting. Regards, Glenn :-)

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Glenn, much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@missteeturns]

Thanks for the video Mike. Very informative. Your shoulder does get in the way a little but generally a much better way of shooting it.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Tee, my damned shoulder can't stay out of the limelight! ;) For instructional type videos this seems to work fairly well. Take care and thanks for watching Mike

[@n67tn]

Total beginner here great explanation and love the "balanced at the end of the cut" part never thought of that. so this says beginners guide revisited #1, any plan to continue the redo of a beginners guide?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Tobin, I do intend to remake the Beginners series, but it might be a while. Thanks also for watching Cheers mike

[@eddiestipe2009]

Mike, thank you your videos are very informational I’ve only been turning short time but I picked up several new procedures in your video. Thank you

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Eddie, I am really pleased to hear you found the video of some use. Take care and thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Great information, Mike, and very well presented! You should have been a teacher, my friend. A suggestion, if you don't mind, regarding your second camera. Rigging up an overhead mount to set the camera directly overhead would eliminate your body coming between the camera and your workpiece. Alternatively, setting the camera on the opposite side would eliminate that same problem and if you mount the camera high enough you will see be able to show your tool. If unable to see the tool in the second perspective, it is helpful just to see the wood being removed. Just my 2 cents, Mike. This was a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. All the best, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Gord, and thank you for taking the time to make some very valid points. I really hope in time I will improve the camera set up, and all suggestions and advice are always very welcome. Cheers mate and take care Mike

[@harrykeel8557]

Good video, I can always use a refresher. Did some spindle work the other day, I turned me a mallet out of green hickory. I did use my roughing gouge to take of most of the bark, but finished with a bowl gouge.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Harry, your method is a very sound one mate :) Take care and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@stephengriffith1605]

I look forward to seeing the hole series on the tools Even just watching this video has helped. Keep up the great work

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Stephen, happy to hear that you found this video of some help. Take care Mike

[@michaell7877]

Mike? How often did you have to sharpen your gouge? I see you have a screw release for you gouge handle? Can you explain what type of system you have for your gouge handle to please? Tyvm. Outstanding vid.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Michael, I just sharpened it before the video. The handle is part of the Simon Hope system, he also does quick release handles too. But currently does not ship to the US or Canada due to insurance issues. Thank you very much for your kind words much appreciated.

[@patdennis4576]

double cameras are great thanks for your tuition earlier videos sometimes cant really pick the angel of the ......spindle gouge thinking a different colour of the gully of the spindle would help to differentiate ....im a green horn . thanks mate.....pat

[@leeclarke3443]

Thanks for this Mike the rougher is the one tool I've not used really so this is great to show me a good method for it not sure how i missed this when you first did but hey i got there in the end.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Lee.

[@lesliebarker3428]

Thanks so much Mike. I like the two cameras.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Les, and thank you mate. Cheers Mike PS - Rock cakes in the oven!!!!! ;)

[@Lostfriar1]

Good video Mike, I like it. Very instructive.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Tarry, much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@KE4YAL]

Mike you’re doing a great job enjoyed watching your methods and maybe changing a few of mine that I have done a little different for so long Thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Jerry, much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@PaulLockwood]

Great tutorial Mike. Think you might have included the point about end grain too. Hope you're going to do the skew, love watching skew work has to be the most enjoyable tool. Well done!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Paul ... you should know me by now mate ... always forgetting something :) The skew will feature in a future video, but will be more of a case of do as I say NOT as I do ;) Take care Mike

[@casper1240]

The dreaded Skew Paul nuff said

[@ianwashere9138]

great video mike , as always. will be watching all the future ones as you say can always improve. cheers mate - ian

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Ian, for both your kind words and support. Take care Mike

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice video Mike! Thank you for sharing it with us all.👍😎JP

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for watching JP, your support is very much appreciated my friend. Cheers Mike

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

You're very welcome Mike! 😎

[@MikeG3PGA]

Good job Mike. Keep up the great work. Thanks es 73 de MTG.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Mike, much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@kylethomas6781]

Love the tutor vids Mike. It's what got me to where I am. Thanks as always

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Kyle, much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@stephenkrall7609]

Thanks Mike, really nice video. I am looking forward to the rest in the series. I started turning a few months ago and it is good to see some basic "how to" videos by a well known turner such as yourself. Cheers

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Stephen, and thank you, very much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@craigfraser7006]

Hi Mike...Thanks for this...I've been moving my arms , not my body...Which could explain the catches I keep having...Keep it up!!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Craig, glad to hear you found something useful in the video. Take care Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Love the camera angles mate! As always superbly demonstrated I always refer to your videos if there is something I am not sure of or have forgotten Thanks mate and I will look forward to the next in the series. Cheers, Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Bram, and thank you. Do you mean that you refer to my videos to confirm "how NOT to do it!) :) Take care, and once again thanks for your undying support mate. Cheers Mike

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Thanks Mr. Mike for sharing your knowledge

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Donald, and thank you for watching and your support. Cheers Mike

[@cliveevans5237]

Hi Mike I’ve just picked your excellent videos, thank you for being explicit I really appreciate it, what’s with the welsh dragon flag

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Clive ... fly the flag of your country say I 🙂

[@TurningWorks]

Great video mate, clear and concise as always. Isn’t it a shame we have to make so many disclaimers about showing techniques to help other people!? Keep the series coming Mike, it’s going to be very popular I reckon! 👍🍺

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Dave, and thank you kindly young Sir :) It is what it is I suppose :( Cheers mate Mike

[@estroy4884]

Such sharp tools. I'm having to freehand sharpen all my tools and they are poorly done. My method for now is to do my best lol. Always, good instructions

[@MikeWaldt]

There are some great videos on hand sharpening your tools, a practice I have never mastered, but worth a look. Thanks for watching Eric. Take care Mike

[@davidfriedman3962]

Thank you for continuing these lessons. As a new turner do you have a recommended size for the spindle roughing gouge?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks David my advice is get the biggest your budget allows 🙂

[@peterfuller2156]

Thanks Mike good tuition as onlooker at present I need all the help i can get, going to Harrogate show to look at lathes and get some advice hope to see you if you are going 👍

[@MikeWaldt]

HI peter, glad you liked the video. I won't be making Harrogate this year, but hope you have a great time. Take care Mike PS - Pop along to Simon Hope's stand as he is very approachable and can give you some sound advice.

[@peterfuller2156]

@@MikeWaldt thank you mike will pop and have a chat , hope to meet you one day 👍

[@tomcowsert8962]

Thank you! Very nice informative video. How often will you be releasing these? Looking forward to the series!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Tom, over the next few months hopefully ... but not one after the other ... if you get my meaning :) Thanks for watching. Take care Mike

[@SMee67]

Good little tutorial, there mate👍 I've got to say, that's an impressive collection of lathe tools.👌

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Bill, glad you liked the video. Cheers Mike

[@labtrainer09]

This is great information, in a fine demonstration. However, I also needed some guidance on how to choose a spindle roughing gouge-especially its WIDTH. They seem to range from 1/2" to 2"!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Chris .... in a nutshell get the biggest your budget allows 🙂

[@labtrainer09]

@@MikeWaldt I was hoping you'd say that. I just found a 1 1/4" Hurricane on sale for $75 and ordered it. Many thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

@@labtrainer09 Nice one Chris .. enjoy 🙂

[@TheMessyStudio]

Good job, Mike. Just one question. What's a spindle roughing gouge? LOL Billy

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Billy ... not the faintest idea my friend, maybe you could do some research and let me know ;) Take care my friend Cheers Mike

[@alanrouse8301]

Very good. Now I have to go try it. Thanks, Good advise. I have the bad habit of just moving my arms.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Alan, happy to hear you liked the video. Cheers Mike

[@WoodyWood]

Thanks Mike great video I would like it if the second camera was looking at you from the side so that I could see the angle of the tool a little better

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Graham, good point and duly noted :) Cheers Mike

[@brianjohns9326]

Hi Mike, a bit random i know but could u point me in the right direction to get some decent woodturning tools at a decent price, only getting back into it after ill health, new lathe should be here in a few days :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Brian, there are some many good tools available nowadays. I used to use Henry Taylor and Robert Sorby and still have a couple. But now I use the Simon Hope Crown Cryo double ended, and find them superb, keep a great edge and the added bonus of being double ended. Not pushing them, just saying what I believe. Cheers Mike

[@jontoolman]

Where did you get the spring loaded drive chuck? Who is the manufacturer? Thsnk you.

[@MikeWaldt]

The manufacturer of this one Jon is Robert Sorby

[@brendonmitchell6193]

Good morning Mike. i have a problem with a stuck chuck. I have tried flooding it with WD40, left for 24hrs. No joy. Do you have a magic answer.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Brendan, you might want to try using a length of wood and place it between the chuck jaws creating a lever type handle, tighten the jaws to take up the slack and tap the end of the wood until the chuck comes free. Hope this helps and I explained myself clearly enough. Cheers Mike

[@PhilScarlett]

Thanks Mike, very useful!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank yuo Phil for watching. Take care Mike

[@dennismedeiros5125]

hello mike: I have enjoyed you videos. I am interested in your sealer mix. I cant get what you mix the sanding sealer with. I have also seen you use this sealer on bowls. is it food safe. thanks for your help. Dennis

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Dennis, once cured it is safe to use on bowls etc.... in my opinion. Cheers Mike

[@dennismedeiros5125]

what is the mix formula please. I cant seem to be able to hear what the sealer is mixed with

[@MikeWaldt]

Cellulose Sanding Sealer 3 parts to 1 part Cellulose Thinners. Cheers Mike

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

Hi Mike, i am just starting out. Can you use the gouge on tree limbs as well or should you use something else?

[@MikeWaldt]

Yes you can Len .... if the lumb is bowed .... make light cuts at the highest speed with no vibration that you feel comfortable with.

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

Thank you Mike, I am going to get me one.

[@tianamatson]

This was very helpful thank you.

[@icespeckledhens]

Another good video for the beginner or a refreshing video for older hands. Possibly, it may help if you had the camera on the other side of your good person, at times your body got in the way. Thanks, Mike James

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you James, and a good point mate. Still lots of learning to do regarding camera positions for this type of video ... but hopefully one day I'll get there. Take care Mike

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you for the tutorial.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you liked it Nathan, and thanks for watching. Take care Mike

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Thank you for great tips 👍🏼

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Tomas, and thank you for watching. Cheers Mike

[@danielveenstra7982]

Very nice Mike Thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Daniel Take care Mike

[@casper1240]

Ye gods mike had a bad catch with the dreaded Skew chisel dont know how the catch occured i was working the top of a mushroom then "BANG" No damage done but scared the shite out of me !any advice ?

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Granville, practice is the key, and always, as with a gouge, keep the bevel of the skew in light contact with the work. Cheers Mike

[@petercurtis9297]

Nice. Enjoyed that thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Peter, much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@glencrandall8334]

Mike, good video. A couple of comments. My opinion, you spent too much time on your disclaimer. You appear to be on the defensive and there is no need for that. I think a simple statement up front should be sufficient. Second, you should have taken a bit of time at the beginning to show the tool in some detail. Show the shape and edge grind. You did a very nice job of showing the process of the tool cutting. very good shots, except for a bit of your shoulder near the end of the video. Perhaps a slightly different camera position for that shot. Excellent narration. Very descriptive. I was a bit confused near the end when you were describing body movement while making the cove but the video made it perfectly clear.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Glen, and thank you for your suggestions and pointers, I will try to take them on board. Always appreciate your input and support. Take care my friend Cheers Mike

[@paintilludrop]

Yes, as a newbie..8 months ..I would like to seen the two tools .side by side. I enjoy this video. And I understood more as I seen it better. Love the hit of wider pencil in middle. My beads are pointy edge. Nor has my teacher had me just make a bead and cove stick. I will make wand pratice piece. Thank you. Following you.

[@jeffoldham3466]

mike what is the bevel angle on the roughing gouge

[@MikeWaldt]

Around 55°/60° is what I use now Jeff ... but it really is a matter of experimentation to find what works best for you. Cheers Mike

[@uliman100]

Hi Mike... I see your co-worker appearing at 09:00 min into the video... Nice video...

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Uli, and yes he always has to poke his nose in :) Cheers Mike

[@JensWoodworkingThings]

The bug?

[@fred_derf]

It might help to think about it as starting your cut less balanced and moving into a more balance position, that way you know you will be sufficiently balanced at the point that you're least balanced. If you do it the other way you can easily get to a point where you are unbalanced then you'd like.

[@MikeWaldt]

LOL ... yes I thought too many balances and unbalances ... but hey ... I never said I was perfect ;) Take care, and thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@denisdesfosses4122]

Mike : i do not like the frame around the PNP camera. I find it interferes with the view of the main camera. My preference would to be frameless. Thank for the video

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I agree. It takes up valuable real estate by eaither making the PIP smaller or encroaching on the larger image.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Denis, and thank you for your input, much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

A valid point Mike, thanks for taking the time to provide your input my friend. Take care Mike

[@pekesrepose7363]

good stuff

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you very much. Cheers Mike

[@SattvaWoodworks]

Mike. Wood turning aside. You might want to look into voiceover work. You have a natural speaking voice. Not as common as you might think.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol ... thank you Sattva, nice of you to say so ... though my wife might not agree ;) Take care Mike

[@michaelaotearoa3839]

Nice Nob lol

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Michael Cheers Mike

[@JeffOldham-c5e]

mike i love your videos but i have never found a roughing gouge that will square a 4 corner square without it not bouncing and tearing the wood out of it,,not cutting it reguardless of how much you sharpening it,,,,nornmally i use a bowl gouge and start on the end and come across with it,,,so much easier,,,,,i guess its just me,,,but i never use a spindle gouge,,,never ever had any luck with one

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you. I find the SRG very effective, however if I'm roughing down a bowed log the bowl gouge is my weapon of choice

[@StudioJLT]

Very well explained.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Cheers Mike