Woodturning | First Ever "River Bowl"

[@badmonkey3866]

Don't see how anyone would have any problems with your style. Thanks for all the great videos! It's rainy today so I'm watching as many of your videos as possible.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Some prefer me to not talk and uptempo the music. I think I’ll stick to what I do. Thanks for watching!

[@joycemalone548]

My husband and I found a new crafter to watch. He is wanting to get into working with resins and this piece is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it. I hope I can help!

[@DiscussThing]

That was nothink less than mesmerizing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for that, I appreciate it!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great video!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@davidwinch7997]

Gorgeous bowl. Thanks for sharing. Dave, Beachmere, Queensland. Australia

[@traceyevans215]

Beautiful bowl. That color is fire 🔥 it’s so pretty and I’m not an orange person. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ that maple burl shined up to look like a cats eye stone it was gorgeous. I’m née to your channel the pet urn ⚱️ grabbed me!! Thank you for the nice videos.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Welcome to the channel! There was quite a run on orange there for a while it seemed. It is a sharp colour. Thanks for watching!

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

The Bowl looks very nice. The colour of the Resin is Complimenting the Burls you used. Great Job

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Potgieter Woodturning thank you and thanks for watching

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman no worries mate. I enjoy watching my fellow Turners Create something beautiful :D

[@derekdodson9982]

Beautiful project. It's interesting to see the different methods of finishing for resin/wood bowls.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Derek, everyone has their preferred way and they all differ somewhat. I appreciate you watching!

[@peteg4526]

Wow. That bowl is amazing. Very inspiring.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you so much Pete, I appreciate you watching!

[@alangibb3100]

Lewis, absolutely beautiful that color is fantastic. Alan

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Alan, I appreciate it!

[@ronnielloyd4514]

Awesome work and I love the way that you talk me through it. You are very talented and through.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I appreciate that Ronnie, thank you for watching!

[@glencrandall7051]

The result is outstanding. Beautiful color and burl figure. Before the pour you could have glued the cross sticks to the burl to hold them in place. That would have saved fiddling with the burls after the resin pour. Your production is very good. Good narration and camera work. It is a shame that so much of the burl and resin wind up on the shop floor. I think you could have bandsawn the burls into two semicircles to save a lot of the wood. And I think you could have made a scrap wood plug for the center to save quite a bit of the resin. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Glen. Sometimes the steps you take to save wood and resin can work against you, but I know what you are saying! I appreciate it!

[@daveakingsley]

Some of the best process explanations that I've heard. Awesome piece.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Dave, sometimes I worry I over explain. Thanks for watching

[@1954JDR]

Beautiful bowl. I'm sure the client will love it.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you James, they were very happy!

[@gaylegreer9798]

Wow!!!! Simply gorgeous!!!!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Gayle, I appreciate it

[@moonwoodworks4607]

Very nice, I really like the resin color against the burl.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@jakubwielgosz8749]

Brilliant idea with that rice

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jakub

[@gregwaters944]

Great video, you are one of the few that have explained just how much resin to mix up. Love the color and of course the grain pattern.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank Greg, I’m glad you liked it. Appreciate you watching

[@nancyscheneman4967]

Gorgeous bowl. I am new to woodturning, turned my first mallet just last week. Everyone has said a little bowl is nice to starter project. You made it look so easy with all the steps involved. Going to practice with a little less expensive bowl first 😂 Think the worst part of turning is really knowing what the correct tool is at what stage of the project to use them🤦‍♀️ Not worst but scary would be better word. I’ll keep watching and learning. Really nice video I know I’ll get there one day. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Nancy, patience is the key. Work safely and enjoy it!

[@GordonRock1]

Absolutely gorgeous, Lewis! Unfortunately, now my wife thinks I should be able to do the same! Women!! 😃😃😃

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Gord Rock I have no doubt that you can do the same Gord, I have to side with the boss lady on this one! Thank you for the comment and for watching.

[@sheilaandperry8549]

Enjoying the videos!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching

[@gauranga0208]

Oh my God. This is such an stunning beautiful bowl. Your Videos are very informativ and instructiv. And your voice is so peaceful and calm. Watching your videos is kind of Meditation. 😇👍🏻😍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Sebastian! I get the voice thing a lot! I don’t see/hear it but I’m glad! Appreciate you watching!

[@johnvargo5695]

Great idea, using the rice.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you John!

[@johnpbh]

As I said on Instagram, I just love the contrast between the resin colour and the burr. They completely compliment each other. I have yet to make a start on resin casting but am slowly getting there in terms of kit. Videos like these are so helpful when it comes to understanding the processes. Thanks for the upload.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

johnpbh thank you John. If you have any questions you can message me on Facebook and I will gladly help if I can.

[@keithrobb3506]

love your work cant wait for your next

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Keith, I appreciate you watching!

[@suesmith9202]

Bloody beautiful.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Sue! I appreciate you watching!

[@TournageDubois]

Lewis, your work is ALWAYS amazing.... i have learned a lot from you and look forward to seeing your continued work!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks DD, I appreciate it

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

That is awesome beyond awesome I love it just love it you did a great job my friend. the color is phenomenal thank you thank you from Doug

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Doug, I’m glad you like it! Thanks for watching, much appreciated.

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

It was a pleasure watching my friend very unique I really really liked it. Thank you thank you from Doug

[@silvanobroccardo933]

Beautiful complimenti

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@jeanshort9973]

Beautiful and informative, thanks

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jean, I appreciate you watching

[@lbeverful]

Stunning!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@terrybray5169]

Thank you Lewis for that demonstration an excellent Video and I loved the end result

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Terry, I appreciate it!

[@daveporter2555]

Looks sharp. Keep up the good work.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Dave

[@dljohnsonii2610]

Very well done.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@j.a.d.creations]

great job and very informative video enjoyed it immensely

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks John, I appreciate you watching

[@jamesohge4967]

I'm kinda new in the turning universe. I've had a couple of Manzanita burls layin around the shop. They are odd shaped and really not good for turning anything except really small decorative urns and the like. After watching your resin mold technique I am fired up to shape the pieces and make a salad bowl. Your work is beautiful and I am using insert tools mainly as I build confidence in the gouges, skews and assorted others. I've been a woodworker all of my life but not much wood turning. I have a cnc metal lathe which I have used to turn intricate parts from Iron Bark but thats another story. Thanks again for your videos

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you James! Make sure the wood is dry and stabilized and you will get great results. Love to see how it turns out for you.

[@alansmith9099]

Gorgeous looking bowl, very well done. I love burr

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Alan, I appreciate it

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Excellent bowl. These colors came out beautiful. Great video as well. Super job all around.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks so much Doug, I appreciate you watching.

[@realtardiff9991]

Very nice just love it

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Real, I appreciate it!

[@clemsteubing5520]

very nice bowl

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Clem, I appreciate it!

[@hbwoodturning17]

That is a unique method to determine how much resin you need, I will try this too. The color of the resin match well with the burl. Stay safe and keep turning.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you. Stay safe as well.

[@donaldmatthies6026]

Hello again, I subscribed when I seen the pet urn video! Like that one, this is truly amazing! The color is brilliant ( insert your own words). From all the channel I've watched and the ones I subscribed to, I have to commend you on thinking of your hearing impaired viewers, you are the first person to think about us, thank you! Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I appreciate that Donald, thank you

[@bobthecat6188]

Beautiful colour of resin ,excellent bowl

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Robert, I appreciate you watching

[@bryanjane9393]

Nice explication on your casting method. Also the Resin colours compliment the burl colouring and figure well. Keep having fun. Bryan

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

bryan jane thank you Bryan, I’m never sure whether to go shorter and don’t explain or do videos like this one. I appreciate you watching.

[@themidgeling]

Your work is so beautiful and your voice is soothing. Just what I need to settle in at bedtime. :)

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Haha! Thank you! I am getting that alot.....I dont see/hear it but happy if it helps! Thank you for watching.

[@klaw5042]

New subscriber. Appreciate the walking through of the burl prep and resin pour. Very helpful!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Steve and thanks for watching.

[@nathangagnon701]

Nice rice trick in going to use it.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks for watching Nathan

[@pixiebedabinokwematlis3350]

It looks like a river of Lava or the deep center of a campfire. Whoever receives it as an anniversary gift will cherish it.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

It is a really cool colour. Thank you for watching.

[@tfturning]

Beautiful work! Cool tip with the rice too, i'll be using that one day! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

tfturning thank you, it works on open pours like this one really well. Thanks for watching

[@philipmills172]

Great explanation on how to make this hybrid bowl and a beautiful result thanks

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Philip, I appreciate that.

[@jeaniedyer282]

I am so glad I found this video. You did exactly what I want to do! I really appreciate your thoughtful explanations and tips. I’ve just ordered a pressure pot and can’t wait to get started on these types of projects. Thank you so much for posting. Greeting from Mississauga, Ontario. 🇨🇦 Liked and subscribed!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jeanie, Im glad it helped! Welcome to the channel, I appreciate you watching!

[@stevenjobbins2600]

Fantastic video Lewis all the steps were so well explained and the bowl looked exceptional good luck reaching 1K keep putting videos of this quality and i'm sure it wont take long

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

steven jobbins thank you Steven, I appreciate that!

[@davehanson6915]

First time reviewing your channel this was one beautiful bowl I can’t wait till I can try one

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Dave, I appreciate it!

[@robcpwoodturner]

It's beautiful, really nice work 👍👍👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

robcp thank you Rob!

[@josegeraldooliveira5291]

Belíssima peça!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jose!

[@vinweasel6169]

Great video and a stunning finished product. Also, you pronounce Yorkshire correctly, which is where I am from, that alone deserves a sub, but being a truly talented craftsman also helps.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you and thanks for subscribing!

[@jessetutterrow4320]

Your bowl turned out beautifully! Thank you for the detailed explanation of the casting. It seems like many turners skip over that part. Would there be any way to use a bowl coring setup to save some of the center? Even if it was small it could be the base / bowl part of a ring holder.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jesse. There is no reason why you couldn’t core these provided the coring tool didn’t chip too deeply. Thanks for watching!

[@legacyofpop]

Truly beautiful... Say I wanted to make a set of plates and bowls like this...Could I make them " food safe " and safe to wash by immersion...?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

If you coated them in food safe resin you could likely immerse them but I wouldn’t to be honest. Thanks for watching!

[@legacyofpop]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman Thanks for your kind reply. I was smitten by your bowl..How proud would I be to invite guests to dine from a complete set...Amazing.

[@robs.patrick9691]

Have you considered stabilizing with thinned epoxy in that way they will stick together.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I stabilize in a vacuum chamber so it is stabilized all the way through the piece rather than just the surface. Thanks for watching Rob, I appreciate it

[@robs.patrick9691]

I'm familiar with stabilizing, rather than cactus juice use your epoxy thinned 50/50 with acetone.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

That works as a sealer and doesn’t go as deep as I’d like. The resin I use sticks fine to the wood, it is just the drops or heavy cactus juice residue that can be an issue.

[@777tomwall]

Where do you get the buffing wheel for the lathe? Thanks great video. Beautiful bowl.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I got mine from Lee Valley. It is Beall brand. Thanks for watching!

[@denisbaker7683]

Beautiful work - thanks for sharing. The video and sound was excellent! One question. What do you use to clean the cactus juice residue off the burl before you pour the resin?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Denis! I orient my pieces so that the resin runs off fairly cleanly when they are in the oven curing. Any bit I do have I remove with a dremel. Thank you for watching!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Getting rid of the bark on a burl....😭, worst job ever! Great looking bowl!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

By far the least fun thing about burls! Thanks for watching

[@Darwinsmom]

The way you explain material selection reminds me of the sculptor who say he looks at the block of stone and removes anything that is NOT part of the image he wants to create. I worded that awkwardly, but I hope you know what I mean!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I do, thank you.

[@berndwernerkonradbirnbaum8044]

Beautiful! I am impressed how smooth your process is. How do you get the resin chips "flowing" so nice from the work piece? How do you choose the RPM for the resin? Same as on the wood? Thank you...

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Bernd! I turn the rpm up very fast as it is better for both resin and wood as long as things are in balance. The negative rake carbide is what makes the chips flow like this. I appreciate you watching!

[@rebeccashields6003]

I like the bowls how much do you sell them for.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you! The prices vary depending on how much resin is required. You can send a PM on messenger or email [e-mail] if you would like pricing. Thank you for watching.

[@khmernation6802]

Good

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you

[@paulburnett4419]

may I ask what brand of dyes and coloring powder did you use,,,, I am starting to cast my own bowl blank and it is a beautiful piece. Thank you.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hi Paul, I use Alumilite dye and casters choice powders. Also Alumilite clear slow is in my opinion the best casting resin out there. Thank you for watching, I appreciate it.

[@Me-qp8vz]

Drying cones in the toaster oven... is that what I think it is?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I don’t know what you think it is but it is pine cones to cast in resin. Thanks for watching!

[@ronaldmiller6520]

A question, why not leave the pillar in the middle one time for a fruit bowl, and if you want to put a little design on it.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

You certainly could do that. Every piece I’ve made on the channel since starting has been commissioned so I’m making to the customer’s request. Thanks for watching Ronald, I appreciate it.

[@sj-kp1ks]

I usually aim for a wall thickness of about 3/16" on my wood bowls, but most of the epoxy bowls I've seen tend to be around 1/2". Do you have to make the bowl sides thicker due to the incorporation of the resin? That is, is the resin weaker than the wood?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hi SJ. The resin is strong, I just turn to a thickness that looks good to me. Thanks for watching

[@johnmeeks9618]

Did you final polish with Carnuba Wax?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I did over the wood yes. Thanks for watching John

[@николаймаксимоваткарск]

ваза получилась очень красивая! Но на мой взгляд эпоксидку используешь не экономно. вместо 2 кг,можно было обойтись 1 кг или даже меньше Я сначала клею кап или сувель на основание и протачиваю внутри предварительно Оставляя 1 см под чистовую на сторону.Далее точу заглушку,которую предполагается после заливки убрать И приклеиваю ее к капу или сувели При таком способе экономлю много эпоксидки the vase turned out to be very beautiful! But in my opinion, you don't use epoxy sparingly. instead of 2 kg, it was possible to do 1 kg or even less, I first glue the cap or suvel on the base and drill inside, leaving 1 cm for finishing on the side.Next, I sharpen the plug, which is supposed to be removed after pouring And glue it to the mouthpiece or suveli With this method, I save a lot of epoxy

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks, I appreciate the input.

[@mikeoxard3922]

Why not weight the rice as a whole then divide it by two instead of the extra step of splitting it into two cups?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Because although the resin is mixed by weight I needed to know the volume of each part to ensure I had the correct amount. The rice measures volume not weight. Thank you for watching

[@curtisclements2753]

I'D JUST LIKE TO HELLO TO YOU MY HOPEFULLY IT'S OK IF I CALL YOU MY FRIEND IF NOT LET ME KNOW IF I MAY SAY THAT IS VERY BEAUTIFUL BOWL THAT YOU TURNED AND KIM TIPPIN SUGGESTED ME WATCH YOUR VIDEOS I. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I WILL TRY TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS AS MUCH AS I CAN WELL TAKE CARE AND STAY SAFE AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WOOD WORK AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL KEEP THE WOOD CHIPS FLYING I HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY AND WEEKEND AND UNTIL NEXT TIME MY FRIEND

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks you Curtis! I appreciate you watching! Take care!

[@aarongauthier8455]

What exactly is a burl?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hi Aaron, a burl is a growth in the outside of a tree that looks like a tumour. The grain in them is really nice.

[@aarongauthier8455]

Ahhh ok thank you. I’ve watched a lot of turning videos and never figured it out

[@morgancalvi6675]

Denatured alcohol is banned in California as well. It's nasty stuff. It's like when the oil painters using the wet on wet technique and using paint thinner and wiping the paint on their hands and such. Every one of them died of cancer.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Good to know Morgan. I have a very limited exposure but will be cautious. Thanks for watching

[@lkj974]

There is nothing I didn’t like. Keep doing the same.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Kassandra!

[@dennisvanhaitsma446]

Great looking bowl but your music choice puts me to sleep! How about losing the elevator music?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hey Dennis, sorry buddy, 98% of the comments on the music are positive! I appreciate you watching!