Woodturning - The Bowling Ball

Welcome to this weeks woodturning video.
Woodturning - Bowling Ball (Patriots Bowl)
One for all the ten pin bowlers out there! And USA / American patriots
This bowling ball was gifted to me by a dear friend who is a true American patriot. This is his second favourite “made in the USA” red while and blue ball. He wanted to see it turned into a bowl to be sent back to the family in the United States. He also has one with the Star Spangled Banner, American flag on it which I will be turning into a bowl too.
Turning this bowling ball was not a fun process. Woodturning lathes should be used for woodturning, not for turning bowling balls. Bowling balls were not made to be turned on a lathe and as a result the filler inside the bowling ball is a really disgusting material.
Bowling balls can contain asbestos!
If you intend on turning a bowling ball be sure to first get the inside Tested.
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[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

I tired this with my mom’s bowling ball. Now I can finish it confidently. I messed up the lid and gave up on it. Thanks to you, I now know it doesn’t need one! Spectacular finish in that bowl, by the way!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Danella. Glad you can get yours finished now. 👍🏻😉

[@ingest-a-satchel-of-richards]

Hopefully it didn't get you too tired.

[@therevanite7151]

The sound that the inside of the bowling ball made honestly made me clench my teeth. That said, the end result was worth it. Absolutely beautiful.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Yeah it was nasty all round to turn. Never again 😂👍🏻😊

[@MEGAMIGA]

I loved it!

[@RANDOMNATION907]

That's not a bowling Ball, . . it's a bowling _bowl_ . . . this is mt favorite project you've made, so far. I really like this one.

[@moleymoley32]

Never thought I'd see a bowling ball turned, but you never cease to amaze. Beautiful work Jack!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Much appreciated Moley. Thanks for watching 👍🏻😉

[@lubovkzizni7691]

I never thought that a bowling ball could be a beautiful shiny bowl, just super

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks buddy. Are you a bowling fan?

[@lubovkzizni7691]

@@JackMackWoodturningYes, I like to go bowling on weekends with my friends

[@Umberto.Goglia]

Strike! Fantastic job, great fantasy and perfect handling...thank for sharing!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Umberto. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😉

[@dianekretser362]

Absolutely love it. Outside the box!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Diane. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😉

[@justjulee9135]

Very interesting! Very unique! I don't think I would have ever thought about turning a bowling ball, but it turned out beautifully. Tons of hard work though!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Yeah it was pretty arduous. Nasty stuff they are made with. Glad you enjoyed it Julee, thanks for watching as always 👍🏻😉

[@madeleinegombert661]

Lovely Bowl.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Maddy. Will do for me cereals. 🤣

[@flaviuscountry]

Fantastic! That was really fun to see

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Josh. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😉

[@GavSedae]

Well done for not throwing it in the bin mate

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha I was close Gav. Nasty stuff 😉👍🏻

[@michaelreilly2912]

Nice bowling bowl.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one Michael. Thanks for watching 👍🏻😉

[@active_whipp]

Your work is amazing.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks man. What is in your window of stuff?

[@sasquatch885]

Beautiful!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Much appreciated SOD. Thanks for watching 👍🏻😉

[@davthacker]

Nice bowling bowl!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Much appreciated Dav. Glad you enjoyed it 😉👍🏻

[@romeovidalrodriguez7754]

Hey Buen Video 🤜🤛👍👊💪

[@JackMackWoodturning]

🤜🏻💥 🤛🏻

[@jackthompson8019]

Jack, very interesting, well done.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Cheer Jack. Much appreciated 👍🏻😉

[@MsWDWFAN1]

Beautiful! ❤️💙🤍 You got filthy turning it! 😂

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Indeed I did. It was horrible 😂😉👍🏻

[@jjohnson821]

Amazing!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Janet. Glad you enjoyed it 😉👍🏻

[@cookiescoop6065]

Wow very beautiful sir ✌

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one Cookies. Much appreciated 😉👍🏻😊

[@beverlylumley4150]

Beautiful job,stay safe

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Bev. You too. 👍🏻😉

[@rebeccaloader4111]

Such a nice thing to do for your friend! This looked like a trying project, but it turned out beautifully.

[@morgancalvi6675]

It could have been one that is bad on the lungs...he must be a very good friend.

[@CathleenDensmore55]

I LOVE This!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks C. Glad you enjoyed it. Should make a good cereal bowl

[@britannia6080]

Amazing upcycling 😮

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one Britannia. Thanks for watching 😉👍🏻

[@timwade8766]

Very, very good.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Tim. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😉☺️

[@pamelalee1508]

Well done young man...your work gives me hope for the younger generation... Keep at it...well all be watching...so..3000 grit ?!...cool...🌿🌿🌿

[@JackMackWoodturning]

This is lovely, but do I have young looking hands or something? 🤣… how old do you think I am ?

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Yeah, finished with the 3000. It polished up pretty nice with the microcrystalline wax 👍🏻😉

[@pamelalee1508]

@@JackMackWoodturning ... Yes !...you do have young looking hands...age ?..I would guess under 30 for sure..lol...🌿🌿🌿

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I’m very flattered 🤣

[@mickcleaver7132]

Nice one Jac mate. Channels flying !!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Cheers bro. Hope your keeping well 🤙🏻

[@mickcleaver7132]

Aye all good this side

[@amanitaocreata4401]

Smoother than original condition... definitely a great soup or cereal bowl.... thought for sure you were stopping at 2000 grit, but nope 😄

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I think I would gain some serious weight if I used it for cereals. That would be great though haha 😂

[@amanitaocreata4401]

@@JackMackWoodturning true 😄 maybe a salad bowl 😄

[@randoman81]

Stunning, well done!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Much appreciated Yeshua. Thanks for watching 👍🏻😉

[@randoman81]

@@JackMackWoodturning You're welcome, thanks for the great videos!

[@ellie_moni90]

Oh wow thats is so great, i love it very much 😍

[@ТатьянаКузнецова-н4ч]

Super!!!👍👍👍👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

[@JackMackWoodturning]

👍🏻😊😉

[@gsdfan8455]

Different, but very cool. Definitely a 300 game.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha might try bowling the bowl 😉👍🏻

[@GRIZZ357]

Daaaam! brother lol you totally blow my mind great job

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one G. Much appreciated man 😊👍🏻

[@mark-ut8ft]

Holy cabuski that's pretty cool.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

😆 what would you use it for ?

[@mark-ut8ft]

@@JackMackWoodturning It would be good for snacks and the like.

[@lesliemddunham7430]

Sensational!!💫💥

[@jamesstewart7389]

That’s fantastic!!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one James. Much appreciated man 👍🏻😊

[@Micaelas]

Love it

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it RV. Thanks for watching 😊👍🏻

[@72andres]

Awesomeness! God bless!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Cheers Andres ( and you too god) 😉

[@ErgonBill]

Shiny 😍

[@JackMackWoodturning]

The very shinyest of shine’s. Thanks for watching John 👍🏻😉

[@matthewcook953]

Awesome Jack as always.you definitely got a strike with this one.very unique and a pleasure to watch.thanks for the upload.Top respect from the South East

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Matt. I definitely wouldn’t recommend it 😂😉👍🏻

[@paulchapman1175]

To jack mac good luck on this one 👍 I wish i could i send some pictures of my work when i was at st edwards in richmond from paul chapman ps)very nice colour bowl

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Paul. What did you get up to at St. Edwards?

[@paulchapman1175]

to@@JackMackWoodturning i made a three leged table and a four leged table and a trinket box and a wooden xylophone from paul

[@paulchapman1175]

to@@JackMackWoodturning i made a three leged table and a four leged table and a wooden trinket box and a xylophone from paul chapman

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

[@sk84ever515]

Huh a Bowling Bowl!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha yes indeed 👍🏻😉

[@beckydavis6318]

very nice

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Much appreciated Bex. Thanks for watching 👍🏻😉

[@jodyshepard9482]

Who knew? Really quite nice.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Cheers Jody. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😉

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Fabulous

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Doug. Wouldn’t recommend it. Was horrible 🤣

[@Pu1gcerda1]

Very nice project, personally I would like to have seen it made into a pot and cover, keeping the three holes in the cover to open it Keep safe

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Good idea Phil. This is for cereal though 😉😂👍🏻

[@Pu1gcerda1]

@@JackMackWoodturning You could use the one with the lid as a sugar bowl, a very large sugar bowl

[@not-a-raccoon]

Them: How much sanding did this take? Jack: ... Yes.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Yes indeed.. 😉👍🏻

[@MrGmontjoy]

All the sanding!

[@Big5Holiday]

Bowling bowl

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Say that 20 times fast after 5 pints 🍺 👍🏻😉

[@MEGAMIGA]

Turning a bowling ball into a bowl, I see what you did there!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha I try 😊👍🏻😉

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha I try 😊👍🏻😉

[@fernandozenomiranda9470]

Eating cereal out of a bowling ball bowl. Now repeat it: Bowling Ball Bowl🎶 Bowling Ball Bowl🎶 Bowling Ball Bowl🎶

[@JackMackWoodturning]

What kind of cereal?

[@colinmacdonald404]

Thanks 👍

[@yishaizukkol3099]

COOL PLANT POT

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Or cereal bowl 🥣

[@shyhootska9298]

A bowling bowl. Never thought I’d call an object that name!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Me neither 😂👍🏻😉

[@OhioPeteS2k]

I’m giving this a thumbs up just for the fact of the sheer mess this must have made

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha it did make some serious mess. Thanks Pete 👍🏻😉

[@ЦанкаИлиева-з4х]

Великолепно !!! Красивите цветове още повече допринасят за ефекта от обработката.

[@not-a-raccoon]

I'm kind of disappointed that it wasn't multi colored inside like a jawbreaker.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha me too.

[@margaretcassidy7830]

Turning that bowling ball had to be really difficult. It turnout very nice. 😍💙💜💚💚💜💙💗💖

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Margaret. It was really horrible to turn. Hopefully never again. I have a great cereal bowl though 😂🙏☺️😉👍🏻

[@Palmerrip]

A friend of mine gets diamond tipped cutters from his buddy that works at a steel mill. Apparently the mill throws away the cutters when the steel dulls them out - however they are still sharp enough the cut through wood like butter. May want to check out.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Sounds very interesting, although I don’t have any contacts like that unfortunately 😉👍🏻

[@ms4mk]

It’s a bowling bowl! I’m just a spoiled New Yorker - I’d rather watch you transform wood and acrylic.

[@maxk9675]

I love this. Just how thin could you make the material? This would make an amazing light fixture or lamp shade if you could get it thin enough to be translucent.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

It really isn’t a fun medium to turn so I won’t be revisiting it. In principle it should be possible though 👍🏻😊😉

[@jeneiferthomas1036]

I really like this project. I have to ask though what was the initial weight and end weight?

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I’m not sure I’m afraid. I didn’t weigh it. Glad you enjoyed it. I reckon you will like my latest vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3STopKMgb-lnsU

[@افكارملخبطة-ق2ف]

Excellent work, but I want a link to a store that sells the lathe machine, please

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I can’t recommend one.

[@افكارملخبطة-ق2ف]

Why is it a secret anyway thanks

[@JackMackWoodturning]

No I just don’t like the company who make the one I use so can’t recommend it

[@notbadsteve]

Nice. I guess the outer layer is some sort of resin. What's the nasty stuff on the inside? My cheap tools wouldn't last 5 minutes on that.👍

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Not sure what the inside material is exactly as it is a rather illusive trade secret. I can only tell you that it is utterly disgusting to turn haha 😂 😉👍🏻

[@joeylawn36111]

Very Nice! 😎 Question: Why, in bowl making, is the bottom carved into a small external ring forming a lip?

[@JackMackWoodturning]

That is what makes for a flat foot, you’ll see the same when you flip your dinner plate over. It can just be a flat but that’s likely to not be flat when shaping by hand. Reducing the surface area means you’ll get nice solid contact with the surface it’s placed on. Hope that helps Thanks for watching 👍🏻😊

[@joeylawn36111]

@@JackMackWoodturning yeas it does - thanks

[@JackMackWoodturning]

😊👍🏻

[@petricabistricean1806]

super tare 🍺🍨♿🌴🍸

[@JackMackWoodturning]

😊👍🏻😉

[@m.thompson7007]

That's a bowl Big Ern would be proud of. You most definitely did not Munson that!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha thanks Michael. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😉

[@josecondemarin9586]

Extremely rare but very unique bowl design. Jack where do you get this terrific ideas ? Sir you are awesome great video. You take care now thanks 😊

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I once heard that originality is taking known elements and putting them together to create something new. I think that is a good place to start. Thanks for watching Jose 👍🏻😉

[@pitman6992]

Wow, that's amazing! Probably like many others, I've never seen the inside of a bowling ball. Is that material toxic, or can it be? Besides possibly being asbestos I mean. Pretty awesome piece tho!!!😎👍👍👍

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Fairly inert providing there is no asbestos. Always worth checking first! 😊👍🏻

[@bobbydouglas6630]

A beautiful bowl but it seemed to work you pretty hard.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

It wasn’t a nice job Bobby. Definitely wouldn’t recommend it. 👍🏻😉

[@bobbydouglas6630]

@@JackMackWoodturning I don't see what you mean Jack. It looks alright to me.

[@will.scotnativeingreece]

Hi Jack, super stuff!! have you done anything with an old UK bowling green ball, i used to play with my old mans bowls they were beautifully grained (don't know the wood) cheers Will.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Cheers will, yeah I turned one on here not To long ago. Beautiful wood, check out my videos you’ll find it east enough. Cheers for watching matey 👍🏻

[@will.scotnativeingreece]

@@JackMackWoodturning Cheers Jack will have a look.👍

[@JackMackWoodturning]

😊👍🏻

[@georgeedward1226]

With so many bowling alleys closing in the US the last few years, there must be lots of unused bowling balls sitting around waiting to be repurposed. Better than taking up space in a landfill.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Deffo. I won’t be doing this again though, ‘twas horrendous 😂

[@SuperGaleford]

What did you use? Carbide scrapers?

[@joshhancock5767]

Love your vids! I’ve worked on jet engines to concrete trucks. Weed eaters to industrial machinery. Never wood worked. I want to get into to it. If you don’t mind I’d like your advice of What brand/specifications of lathe would you suggest I start with?

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Anything from Vicmarc buddy 😉👍🏻

[@glennprovenzano1837]

WoW

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it Glenn! 👍🏻😉

[@mmancino1982]

I always thought bowling balls had a weird core of solid material. Maybe just the boujie ones? Lol

[@JackMackWoodturning]

This was solid. It was awful to turn 😂🎅👍🏻😉😊

[@mmancino1982]

@@JackMackWoodturning looked like it!

[@roberttill3787]

Jack, 3000 grit is not unusual on acetate pen blanks, plastic again. Another tip is polish it up with what the pen makers use, Peek metal polish, it works on many plastics such as acrylics beautifully!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Rob, I will have to give that a shot 👍🏻😉

[@elijahneidlinger9932]

Did you put a food safe coating on it

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I did. What would you use it for ?

[@timdean4441]

How many times did you need to sharpen or replace the edge on your tools?

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Around 15 I think 🤔

[@jacobgoddard9688]

I’ve always wondered: how do you clean this up afterwards?

[@bldallas]

OK, now you’re just playing with us!!!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha not a fan Bryan?

[@bldallas]

@@JackMackWoodturning love it, very cool.

[@scharkalvin]

I've sometimes wondered what was inside of a bowling ball. How do you test one for asbestos? Maybe you should have turned that on a metal turning lathe, with metal cutting tools!

[@gunrunner465]

Try carbide tools

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Drill to the core then send for testing. Masked up of course. 👍🏻😉

[@nickojc850]

Fucking brilliant dude👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Nicko mate. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😉

[@RickFarris]

Hey, can you turn this into a sphere? :)

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Isn’t it a sphere already 😂

[@martinedmunds1888]

It's the metallic weights in the ball that wore the blade out.

[@emilebichelberger7590]

Jesus that’s a lot of sanding

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Tell me about it Emile. 😂☺️😉👍🏻

[@alun7006]

It must've taken as long to clean up the mess as it did to make! Looks like truly horrible stuff to work with. Very nice results though!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

It is absolutely horrible Alun. 😂😉👍🏻

[@smitastik]

i thought bowling balls had metal weights inside them ... ? .. im now guessing not all have this

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I guess not. This is the only one I have been inside so who knows! 😉👍🏻

[@JackMack465]

That turned out looking really awesome, but it sure looked like it was a pain to turn! LOL...Did you have to cut out any swearing during this project? 🤨

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha, maybe 🤔 I definitely wouldn’t recommend it 😉👍🏻

[@puglife658]

Takeaway from this video is you can woodturn a bowling ball but wear a respirator and be prepared to resharpen your tools a heck of a lot.

[@hello-u2w]

Don't the holes catch?

[@corvusprojects]

So... A bowling bowl?

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Precicely! 😂☺️😉👍🏻

[@jmreinke]

A bowling bowl...

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Yes indeed. Thanks for watching 😉👍🏻

[@traviskirk3834]

The old rubber balls have asbestos in them. Not that plastic ball

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Iv spoken first hand to a number of pro shops who would disagree with you. I’d rather check all balls for asbestos then hope some don’t have it in the core.

[@billmathews8405]

This turned out extremely good but it looks absolutely awful to turn lol

[@JackMackWoodturning]

It was! Never again 🤣

[@RandallHallKaizenReiki]

Nice job. I hope those weren't your "good" tools.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha maybe. Nothing a good sharpening won’t fix 👍🏻😉

[@valentinvazquez7074]

Is a place call Dollar tree they just cost 1.09$ with tax🤨

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Bowling bowls?

[@morgancalvi6675]

I had NO clue asbestos was in bowling balls. Turning them can cause permanent lung damage. Look up this 'Family of Bowling Alley Owner Awarded $4.4 Million in Honeywell Suit' Unbelievable. Take care guys!!!

[@morgancalvi6675]

I'm confused...I missed the point of this video. Can someone please explain it to me?

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Which bit are you not understanding?

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@JackMackWoodturning the end product was gorgeous...but the title confused me. I was thinking the end product was therefore going to be a bowling ball...but the start was a bowling ball.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I feel I can’t help you out of this confusion my friend. Did you want me to make a bowling ball into a bowling ball ??

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@JackMackWoodturning That's what I was originally thinking this video was...and that's where my confusion came in.

[@thedirtroadmystic]

Well that’s a volume off kinda video

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Some folks enjoy the sound of the tools. Nothing wrong with hitting mute and listening to some Jazz though 😉👍🏻

[@apismellifera1000]

I call this a MAGA bowling ball bowl

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one M. Merry Christmas 🎅