Woodturning - Green Turning Butternut (And Tips for New Turners!)

[@leewescott9883]

Great video Kyler! Thanks for taking the time to walk through your process and explanation on the various grinds. Great work!

[@johnwallace4408]

BEAUTIFUL TURN. We do not have any butternut here ; however we do have walnut. Again, BEAUTIFUL TURN. SAFE TURNING, John

[@woodturnerky8556]

John Wallace Thank you kindly John, much appreciated! We have more Butternut than Walnut here. Walnut is a much harder wood. Sorry for the late reply!

[@johnwallace4408]

@@woodturnerky8556, life comes first! SAFE TURNING, John

[@andyc9460]

Another very informative video Ky, I learn so much from your videos. Keep up the good work mate.

[@woodturnerky8556]

Andy C Thank you very much Andy! I'm happy to hear you find some of the information helpful! Safe and happy turning to you! Kyler

[@bgpappy30]

Thank you for looking out for us woodturners. It’s nice to have it explained the way you do. I wish my tools was as sharp as yours.

[@woodturnerky8556]

Patrick McNeese Thanks Patrick! Sharpening can take a bit to nail down but it does get easier in time. Just always make sure to grind the bevel of the tool when sharpening. I probably sharpen more often than necessary but I really like the feel of a sharp tool. Downside to that is my tools probably don't last as long compared to other turners lol Kyler

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Wow Kyler another stunning awesome bowl.

[@woodturnerky8556]

Kobie Kaasjager Thank you kindly my friend! Kyler

[@dennisbiggs870]

Lots of turners on you tube. You are one of the best.

[@TheMessyStudio]

No worries about falling behind, Ky. Life happens. Praying what ever issues you have are taken care of. Nicely done bowl and great tips for the newer turners. Billy

[@woodturnerky8556]

Billy Burt Thank you for the kind words and prayers Billy, it's greatly appreciated! Life can get a little daunting at times but I know I just need to have faith and do good with what I have to take care of. KZbin and the friends I've made on it will still be here afterwards. Thanks again! Kyler

[@Azurko]

Started watching because I thought "Oh, a turner in Kentucky!" Imagine my shock when I heard your accent lol. Great videos, hope to see new ones eventually :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

All the information you provided is helpful, Kyler, and you present it so well I'm sure much is retained by your viewers. That is going to be a dandy looking bowl when finished, can't wait! Don't worry about KZbin, it and we will be here when you are able to make videos on a regular basis. Take care of you, business and family, we'll be waiting.

[@woodturnerky8556]

madronawoodworks Thanks for the kind words and advice Phil, it's much appreciated! Sometimes I worry about getting behind with KZbin but you're right that it's always going to be here and I should get life back in order and take care of what I need to first. The friends I've made on KZbin and the viewers that watch are very understanding. Take care and happy turning Phil! Kyler

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Kyler? Kyler! C'mon, buddy, we need you back! Hoping all is well with you. Phil

[@bluelineturnings5055]

Glad to see you back great looking bowl and video thanks for sharing and safe turnings

[@woodturnerky8556]

James Jordan Thank you kindly James, It's good to be back! Safe and happy turning to you as well!

[@cynthiaherr9029]

That's gonna be another nice grained bowl when it's sealed,and complete, Great video Tyler. Take Care and have a great upcoming week..

[@woodturnerky8556]

Cynthia Herr Thank you Cynthia! That is one thing about green wood turning. You can turn odd pieces of wood, but you have to wait months before you see it finished lol hope you're doing well, and have a great week my friend.

[@carolriley569]

very nice bowl...love it! Thanks also for all the tips!

[@woodturnerky8556]

Carol Riley Thanks for the kind words Carol! Hopefully there was some useful information!

[@geneanderson2256]

Hi, I work with a lot of green butternut, I rough turn around 1” and put them in 3 paper bags. 60 days later if the bags are crispy the bowl is dry! I enjoy your videos! Gene

[@woodturnerky8556]

Gene Anderson Thanks for the kind words and advice Gene! That's a great way of monitoring the moisture content by the feel of the bags. I'm going to pin your comment to the top so others can easily see your advice also. Thanks again, and happy turning! Kyler

[@ThePapa1947]

Great video full of all kinds of information. And another beautiful looking bowl in the making. Happy to see you back and hope all goes well with you. I know all about being busy. Between rearranging the shop to get more room and working on our daughters irrigation well I have not had much turning time. I was able to upload a few videos. One was creating a cnc carving. Great job Tyler on this video and really great to see you on here again. Gary

[@woodturnerky8556]

ThePapa1947 Thank you kindly Gary! It seems like quite a few of us turners have been very busy in life lately. At least we have been busy with good positive things that will build our futures and the futures of our families. Once caught up we can hit the shop again more frequently and all will be well. And I don't think KZbin is going anywhere so this platform is always waiting for us so we can learn from each other and enjoy everyone's creativity. In the meantime I can always watch others turn while I'm away from my shop! Lol Take care Gary!

[@josephwise485]

Great video. I was wondering why my shear scraping wasn't coming out so good, I think I know now. Angle the tool rest more! Thanks Ky.

[@woodturnerky8556]

Joseph Wise Thanks Joseph! I'm glad you found some of the info helpful. It's amazing how much the angle of the tool rest can make a difference. I always think of it in terms of: Is this angle going to let the tool slide down the tool rest too easily, or is it going to stop the tool for making easy contact? It's what supports the tool and it's cutting action. Thanks for tuning in! Kyler

[@arturoverde3807]

Very good point about the angle of the cutter on the gouges , thank you. 🦖

[@woodturnerky8556]

Arturo Verde Thank you Arturo! I hope people find the information helpful. Safe and happy turning to you, Kyler

[@MikeWaldt]

Some very helpful tips in this one Ky. Great video. Cheers Mike

[@woodturnerky8556]

Mike Waldt Thank you kindly Mike, much appreciated! I hope you don't mind but in my last video (on sharpening) I sent people to your channel to see your video of re-shaping a fingernail grind. Your demo was perfect so I figured it would be easier to send them to your demo rather than me attempt to explain that procedure. Thanks for all the content you have put out over the years; you have not only been a great inspiration but also a great teacher! Kyler

[@MoonpieCreations]

Good video. I use paper bags. They work perfectly. Ken

[@woodturnerky8556]

Moonpie Creations Thank you Ken! The last couple years I've used those paper yard waste bags when I run short of boxes.

[@clydeulmer4484]

Nice, Kyler. I like the clear explanations of hows & whys in your tutoria... uh, demonstrations ;-) Our turning styles/preferences are remarkably similar, so I hope you don't mind me nattering on with tips. One thing I've found useful in hollowing is to swing my banjo 180 degrees, so that I can swing the *near* end of the rest into the bowl. This lets you reduce the tool overhang while still keeping gouge and tool rest at much closer to 90 degrees. I've actually thought about welding a second tool post on my banjo, but welding cast iron is such a PITA... Clyde

[@woodturnerky8556]

Clyde Ulmer Haha thank you Clyde! I always appreciate your comments and advice! I've tried that method before especially when the bowl is quite large or deep and I'm fighting vibration. It does work well, just can be a bit nerve racking depending on hand placement. I have an inside bowl rest with the curve by Oneway, and I find it doesn't work all that well because you still end up at the same point as a 90* position with a standard rest, but the tool runs into a straight part where the post is. Sometimes the standard rests are better than the specialty ones. Thanks again Clyde!

[@PohlBarnProductions]

Glad to see ya back, see you can teach an old dog new tricks, LOL

[@woodturnerky8556]

The Pohl Barn Projects Lol Thank you kindly Doug, it's good to be back! I've got some catching up to do after those couple weeks, hopefully I can balance my time a little better for the remainder of my reno's!

[@gmanjeep1]

What a nice bowl and all the amazing tips I'm going to have to save this video so I can refer back to it later in the future. I'm still waiting to get my first lathe. I'm on disability so as you can imagine it takes a bit to save up. Thinking of getting a mini Nova commit 2 from rockler. Do you know if their any good to have for my first lathe.

[@woodturnerky8556]

PAUL GOODMAN Thanks for the kind words and feedback Paul, much appreciated! I know that many turners own the nova lathes and they seem like a very good quality for a good price. I've never really heard of any serious complaints. I have never used one personally, but the fact that I've seen so many seasoned turners own them, I would say nova is a safe bet. Hope this helps! Kyler

[@alanscannell]

Great video Kyler. Lovely bowl very nice timber! You looked like Edward scissor hands with all the bowl gouges 😂

[@woodturnerky8556]

Woodturning by Alan Scannell Bahaha very true about Edward scissorhands now that you mention it! Thanks buddy!

[@alanscannell]

@@woodturnerky8556 no worries mate. Hope everything is ok by the way 🤛

[@willmakeseverything3829]

Nice work and thanks for the tips :)

[@woodturnerky8556]

Will Makes Everything Thank you Kindly Will, and I'm glad you found it useful!

[@CarlJacobson]

Great video buddy!

[@woodturnerky8556]

Carl Jacobson Thank you kindly Carl, much appreciated!

[@johnleonard1547]

As a new guy at this wood turning and trying to get the same results as you do, how do you get your tools so sharp? I've seen videos and people say "oh you must use 25 rake or 60 rake or 70 rake ( rake = angle), any way, thanks for a couple of tips you gave, make my finishing look much better...

[@woodturnerky8556]

John Leonard I think the main thing for getting tools sharp is that when sharpening you keep the angle accurate. If you are sharpening and you don't have a stable platform or jig, then while you're sharpening you might not maintain a steady angle. This will cause you to either miss the edge and stay low on the bevel, or grind too high and round over the edge a bit. Much like sharpening a knife, the angle of the grind must remain steady because as soon as you wobble a bit, you take the edge right off. We want to grind the bevel of the tool so we are removing the metal there and it leaves a sharp edge. If we grind the edge and not the bevel, you ruin the edge. Now a 40* bevel will have a sharper edge than a 75* bevel, but might require sharpening a bit more often as the edge is a finer point. I would choose the angle you grind the tool at by what it's used for. Like I showed in this video, the angle of the grind dictates the angle of the tool to the wood. So you have limitations of what the tool can do (like how far a bowl gouge can reach into a bowl before the tool runs into the rim while hollowing.) But the main point to take away from this, is that we grind the bevel away and that will reveal a sharp edge. If you grind the edge alone, the edge is now destroyed and won't be sharp. Let me know if this helps, many times my explanations are clear as mud! Lol Kyler

[@michaelking9758]

you mentioned that you record with your phone, what software to you edit with?

[@woodturnerky8556]

Michael King I just use iMovie, app. It's obviously a bit limited compared to what some of the other editing programs offer, but it's very simple to use. And once you get the hang of it, it actually goes quite quickly. There are some good instructional/demonstrations on KZbin for it as well. Give it a go! Kyler

[@Rbguiniss]

Why you didn't post anything for a while ky

[@woodturnerky8556]

Rolf Berndes Sorry I have been buried in home renovations for a couple months now! One can of worms after another. I haven't been in the shop for a couple months now and it's driving me nuts! My fiancé wants a chip and dip platter so hopefully I can make a vid on it this weekend and re-connect with everyone. Thanks for your concern! Kyler