Woodturning | Project That Sells - How To Fund Your Shop - Beginner Bowl - How to Identify Birdseye

[@silviameijers7292]

Chicks, Yay! Glorious tiny mini-dinosaurs. I can't have chicks this year, because of, well, space really. I'd love to see see your chicks instead. And of course the rest of your shop :)

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Silvia, if you look on my channel I did a shop tour as the first video of 2022. Thank you for watching!

[@trurex007lee7]

Very nice! Love to see the chicks.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks, I moved them out this past weekend so it is quiet now!

[@alangibb3100]

Lewis great key bowl mate and its nice to see even the professionals struggle sometimes with some cuts , tuned out lovely

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

There are challenges for everyone Alan! Thank you for watching!

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Great video Lewis. Who wouldn't want to see some chicks?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Chris, I appreciate it!

[@theojimwoodart]

I have just found you and as a new woodturner thank you for the content you uploading it's very helpful.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I’m glad you found me! I appreciate you watching!

[@dreamtimewoodcraft-mikemcewan]

Very nice little bowl Lewis. Good to show that one doesn't always need all the fancy gear to get the jib done, and done well. My condolences on the Oilers. Take care.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Michael, I appreciate it. I may be over the Oilers loss now, as you can see it took a while to respond! Hah

[@JiggsysShed]

That is lovely. Nice work Lewis.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jiggsy, this is in my son and daughter-in-laws place. I appreciate you watching buddy

[@GavSedae]

When simple is done very well its perfect. Very nice mate

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I appreciate it Gav, thanks for watching!

[@MarklTucson]

Nice bowl design.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Mark, I appreciate it!

[@dennishand5920]

VERRY NICE great finish

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Dennis! I appreciate it!

[@jaredlanny03]

i love your 'projects that sell' series.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jared! I appreciate you watching

[@donaldadams5342]

A beautifully turned Maple 'key bowl' with some very nice Birdseye in it. Great commentary, as always with the beautiful tool work we sometimes take for granted. Thanks for sharing Lewis. Until next time stay safe & well, Don from South Aust.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Don, I really appreciate it!

[@daveb.misc.2589]

nice job Lewis!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Dave!

[@frederickday7600]

I don't know whether you read the comments but you may find the following useful. I use Methylated (DNA) spirits to soften the glue and thereby reducing the risk of damaging the piece during removal. I have found it works well and doesn't discolour or harm the finish. Nice bowl.

[@treyrobinson15]

Nice suggestion. I'm going to give that a try.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hi Frederick, I read and respond to all comments. Sometimes it takes a while as I have a lot on the go. I do use isopropyl alcohol and DNA to remove hot melt which I have shown in a few videos. With hut wax it is not necessary though. It comes off clean. Thank you for watching!

[@frederickday7600]

I do apologise. My message did "sound" a little curt and short. It is somewhat difficult at times to convey inflections. Pleased you already use alcohol as it has served me very well in the past. Best regards etc

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I didn’t take it as short at all so no worries! I appreciate the comment!

[@shedmanx3640]

A beautiful, simple piece that would compliment any home.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Shed Man! I appreciate it!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great video

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks so much!

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Love that key bowl Lewis !! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Bruce! I really appreciate it buddy!

[@ronnielloyd4514]

Very nice job.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ronnie!

[@sweetlandsheatingcooling9039]

Another great lesson. The bowl form is very pleasing. Thanks tor posting.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@dottyharbison7156]

What a wonderful friend you are! I would be thrilled to receive this as a gift! I think the bowl is just amazing and the color wow!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Dotty! I think he like it! I appreciate you watching!

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very nice sir that's about the size I like to turn 😀 👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you! It is a nice size to turn I agree. I appreciate you watching

[@jerrystark3587]

Nice project and very useful techniques, too. Thanks!! 👍👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jerry! I appreciate it!

[@attilathehamster6774]

These are always a pleasure to watch, like ASMR for woodturning, AND you get a delightful surprise at the end.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Great project Lewis. You know, i like to watch everyones videos, but yours i make a point of never missing. You just portray this type of calmness with your voice overs but also I can see in the way you do your projects, you show that same calmness. Keep it like that mate, Love your videos 😁👍👏

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I appreciate that Japie! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@wardwilson3216]

Very nice bowl, thanks for sharing

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ward, I appreciate it!

[@wesleyhanna1124]

Very nice bowl! Really like your faceplate/hot melt glue set up for finishing the bottom. I'll have to give that a try. Great video. Wes @ Piedra Designs

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Wesley, I’ve done a lot of Bowls this way starting out before chucks were a thing. Thanks for watching!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

What’s not to like. Lovely bowl. Well done buddy!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks so much Doug!

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Thanks for that! I have an older lathe, without the fancy gear. So it's really good to be shown how to do projects with just the simpler tools! Thanks!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks for watching Stephanie. I appreciate it! Always a way to get it done!

[@treyrobinson15]

Your projects that sell series is awesome. Thanks for continuing that. Also, give us a full shop tour of what it looks like today, chicks included

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Trey. Check out the first video of 2022, it is a complete shop tour. The chicks have moved out to bigger space! I appreciate you watching!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful little bowl, Lewis. I do like the hot glue method you use to clean up the bottom. Also. I did get my sensors replaced, rewired and operational. 😊take care. 😊

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Rob, glad you got fixed back up! I appreciate you watching

[@gregdyer7227]

I like it. I was thinking the same thing when you kept removing material around the bottom, trying to get it smooth. I like the shape you finished with. Good job. 👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Greg, I appreciate it!

[@jayscott306]

Great turn, Lewis. I like your decision on the form redesign. At first I thought I liked the original, until you modified and improved it. That bottom feeder grind is so helpful for the final cuts and rounding the corner.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jay, I need to get another gouge ground like the old one, I miss it! Thanks for watching!

[@jefflawson7543]

Use denatured alcohol to remove the hot glue, it works great

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jeff, I do when required. In this case there was no danger removing as I did. I appreciate you watching

[@janeoverby2151]

The Birdseye just sets that whole bowl off Lewis. Where do you get your Hut wax from I love the finish and sheen to gives your pieces. The chirping in the background was so sweet. Bet the chick's are getting big.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jane, I get it online from hut products min the US. The chicks are move out to bigger space now! Thanks for watching

[@jimsullivan8649]

I happened across your channel mainly because I saw the green lathe which I’m assuming is a General 260? I bought one awhile back and the one I found was in just excellent shape. I bought it from the original owners son which his dad passed away and he no longer needed it. It’s in just tremendous shape and is a 2hp 220 with variable speed/forward reverse. Have yet to use it because I’m still in the process of building my retirement workshop. I will be following you from here on. Learned a lot and REALLY looking forward to this new to me tool.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hey Jim! Mine is the 26020VS. You will not regret your purchase. I bought mine new in the late 1990s and it has worked flawlessly. Thanks for watching!

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

Hi KC. I have found that denatured alcohol will get right under the hot glue and release your piece.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I use denatured and also isopropyl alcohol when needed. These always pop off clean so I don’t use it on them. I hate to chance it hurting my finish. Thanks for watching!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Gorgeous little Key Bowl Lewis. I'm sure your friend will love it for years and get great use from it. Take care Lewis. Cheers, Huw PS Could you not use a set of cole jaws rather than glue for finishing the bottom?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Huw! In this series I don’t use any chucks. Trying to help new folks who may not have them. I appreciate you watching!

[@jarmstrong2843]

Nice birds eye wood bowl. I never understood why so many wood turners polished one side of the bowl, then finish turning the other side and then polish. Makes more since to me to complete all the turning , finishing and sanding on both sides, then apply the final finish. Invariably when I do it the other way, something on the side I finished first gets screwed up and I need to go back an fix things. Maybe that's just me with the problem.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks! The reason people finish the outside first is because when you turn out the inside the tension can come out is the wood and make the outside out of round and very difficult to finish well. I appreciate you watching!

[@chippychippy8291]

Awesome bowl, and I like your shape change! Quick question on procedure, why did you finish the outside with the sanding sealer and Yorkshire before finishing turning the inside of bowl? Why not put the sealer and grit on both once all the shaping is complete.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Chippy! I finish the outside because when you cut out the inside the piece can go out of round on the outside and make it difficult to finish. Thanks for watching!

[@92656trw]

Can you please link to the sanding sealer, the polishes, and the finish?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hey Bill, all of the mylands and Yorkshire grit come from woodslee summercraft in Ontario. The hut wax I get online from Hut products in the US. Thanks for watching

[@92656trw]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman Thanks brother. Love your work and your content.

[@onezenna2]

Where do you get your wood you turn. Love the items you make too. I am in a wheel chair and wish I could go out and find wood for turning.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Robert, I have a hardwood supplier an hour away. I have loggers bring burls. I find wood on Kijiji and Facebook marketplace. I do find some on my own as well, I live in the woods. I appreciate you watching!

[@victorprimack2070]

Beautiful bowl! I noticed at the end you hadn’t used your laser to burn in your logo. Do you use it pretty consistently?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hi Victor, I did burn the logo after the fact but don’t show it in videos as it isn’t very popular. Thank you for watching!

[@victorprimack2070]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman interesting I bought the same laser on your and many others recommendations. Got lightburn and affinity software but haven’t invested enough time to get it up and running.

[@charliemckay6402]

Do you sell Yorkshire grit? Very Nice bowl.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Charlie, I do not sell it. I get mine from Woodslee Summercraft in Ontario. Thanks for watching!

[@noelgreen9381]

Looks great. Where do you source your HUT wax?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Noel, I buy it online at HUT products. Thanks for watching!

[@raydriver7300]

That was interesting, especially your use of hot melt glue. I have a cheap glue gun and am considering upgrading. Is there one you recommend? I was looking at a Dremel 940 🌞

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

I use the cordless RYobi glue gun. Love it. Works great for turning.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Ray, I’m not a deWalt fan but the deWalt gun I use works well. I believe I used an arrow brand before that. Not sure you can get arrow any longer, that was in the 90’s. Thank you for watching!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!

[@snobear41]

I had a problem with the HUT wax- neighbors had bought one of my Celtic-knot rolling pins- (Walnut w/ dogwood knot)"too pretty to use" so I made her one from oak as a gift and when she (hand) washed it the shine all came off :-( have you gotten any complaints about it?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I’ve not had a single complaint actually. It will not stay shiny forever though, it is wax. Rolling pins and cutting boards etc shouldn’t be submersed really. ( in my opinion) they should be wiped with a damp cloth.

[@billy19461]

In US dollars, how much would you sell that bowl for?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I would sell that one for $50US Billy, $75 Canadian. Thanks for watching

[@ronnielloyd4514]

I’m all about chicks. Wait…….baby chickens right?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Yes sir Baby Chickens! They have moved out now and it is much quieter now!

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

For the most part I love your videos. However, the most important parts are HOW you mount these pieces. If I can’t get something mounted, then watching you wield a bowl gouge with 20 years experience behind you does me no good. Every detail of your process is important to the beginner, which is who you have targeted this video. I think. If I am wrong and this video is targeted at 20 year bowl experts then I stand corrected. Thanks and have a great day.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I showed the faceplate with the block on it and showed the hotmelt glue holding it on. To finish the bottom you can see the countertop which is mounted to a faceplate and you can see the hotmelt holding the bowl on. I though it was explained. I’ll show putting it on next time in more detail. Thanks for watching