Woodturning With Naked Turner New Square Oak Bowl Part 2

[@MikeWaldt]

Stunning bowl Erik, and a very well explained and presented two part definitive guide to turning a square bowl. In my view a must watch, for anyone that wants to know the right way to approach and succeed at achieving one. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. Take care Mike

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you so much Mike I hope that in some way shape or form it will or has helped you. I always appreciate your words from far away. Peace from Oakland!

[@davidclauson6681]

Wow, it's a shame that I can only give you 1 thumbs up for the video and music and vocals. Beautiful bowl and that finish. The way that you explain what you are doing and why, makes it very easy to follow along. Thanks for sharing your videos, they are truly works of art. Take care, David

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you David I really appreciate the kind words and that you enjoyed it is double thumbs up enough.

[@glencrandall7051]

I don't usually get excited about oak bowls but you did yourself proud with this one. Very well done indeed. Thank you for sharing.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Glen, this one was a beauty and I too usually don't get too excited about oak bowls unless they are really special ones, I thank you for the compliment!

[@HarryWatts65]

Thanks for another super instructional demo, (Square Oak Bowl Part 1 and 2) Very nice piece of wood and the bawl looked great. as usual, very well demonstrated and explained, very easy to follow, really enjoyed it, Thanks for the great Videos, Regards Harry

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Harry, glad you enjoyed.

[@CarlJacobson]

Excellent job Erik, great song too. Take care, Carl

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you so much Carl, glad you enjoyed the song as well.

[@yvindnilsen8849]

Nice work. I have just made one myself after watcing you.Thanks from a norwegian woodturner.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you I am part Norwegian from my Mom's Mom who was a full blooded Norwegian.

[@jimdavidson3537]

Loved the narrative. Gives me confidence to try one myself. Thanks

[@ErikAnderson1]

+james davidson Thanks James, good luck and have fun and turn safe.

[@Ronalcock1]

Good stuff and well executed.

[@ErikAnderson1]

thanks

[@MiguelSancheztornoartesano]

Another amazing lesson of bowl turning, thanks for sharing. Take care. Miguel

[@ErikAnderson1]

Miguel thank you so much for the kind words. You often inspire me so thank you!

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you Erik for a superb two part lesson on making a square bowl. I find the shape very attractive and will be making my first attempt at turning one within the next few days. With all good wishes, Alan.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Alan I hope I covered all the bases, I think I made a fairly concise and informative video. Glad you will be trying one of your own.

[@pamelathomas5676]

Thank you for your videos Eric. You explain each step so well and your camera angles are just right to show us how you are using the tools. Lovely bowl too!

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you Pamela, I try to be helpful with my videos, I appreciate you taking the time to let me know that you enjoy them. I have almost 300 videos on my channel, I hope you get some good information, tips and tricks every once in a while. Thanks again and turn safe!

[@adamquincey4371]

Wow! A work of art, that's a lovely square bowl!!! Great song and writing.... Excellent... Cheers

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Adam, I am glad you liked and the video and enjoyed the music.

[@bentan7888]

You're indeed a genius... nice a piece of art. I enjoyed it..

[@ErikAnderson1]

Ben Tan Thanks Ben

[@jimholladay2383]

Turned out beautifully. Thank you.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Jim

[@lorik.4141]

Brilliant as usual! ♥ the colors!

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you Lori!

[@mattgraham4025]

Another beautiful bowl! You make it look so easy. Thanks for all the great tis.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you Matt

[@scottnicholson463]

Beautiful piece! Great lesson and even better music! Enjoyed every minute. You're an awesome inspiration to us amateur turners. Keep up the great work. And it's a shame you took down the vid on the friction polish...

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you so much Scott, I am glad you enjoyed, and I took down that video for several reasons, I am running out of space on my google account and I am constantly modifying my mixture and its ratios depending on what I am able to get and what wood I am sealing and the desired finish, high med low gloss. Thanks again for watching and enjoying and especially for commenting.

[@benweeden7323]

superb result something i look forward to attempting soon take care ben

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Ben

[@jojones7396]

Beautiful! I've never heard such a succinct description of how to turn a square bowl before, nor such a good guide on using the bowl gouge. Thanks a million for that Erik. Take care. Jo P.S. Lovely blues too!

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks so much Jo glad you enjoyed.

[@PENFOLD1962]

Perfection, a brilliant clear, concise and informative video. You have loads of confidence with the lathe, I was holding my breath throughout this duo of videos. Another beautiful end product and your finishing liquid shares your outstanding reputation. Thanks for giving your time and sharing it, it's really appreciated. Cheers Andy Yorkshire UK

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you so much

[@billy19461]

Great Great video! Beautiful bowl and I learned a lot. Thanks for taking the time to move the camera so that we could see how your tool was cutting. That extra effort made this an outstanding video!

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you Billy I always try to give good angles but at times it is hard due to space or just being in the moment of turning and forgetting to stop and move camera angle. Thanks for the input and I really appreciate it.

[@keilwatkins755]

lovely piece of work. As a real novice, I hope to be able to turn out pieces of that caliber one day.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks and don't worry you will with a bit of practice and patience!

[@lynnchance7015]

I really like this bowl. Perfect wall thickness! I also liked the original song at the end of the video. As we say in Louisiana, Lagniappe!

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you so much Lynne

[@MartynStubbsTBS]

Impressive nice job weldone

[@jackmaravola2496]

Your video show is very well edited Erik. Very nice close ups.Thank you for sharing the step-by step process of your up sweep square bowl.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you I hope it inspires you!

[@KeithBarrowat54a]

That's very nice Erik. I'm just going through one or two of your video's,and like the way you describe everything,which for a relative newcomer to woodturning,is really helpful. Take care, Keith.

[@ErikAnderson1]

+Keith Barrow Thanks Keith!

[@marykedykhuizen6902]

Gorgeous bowl, and with your excellent teaching skills, I will try this with a square piece of cocobolo

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you and be careful and stay in the moment completely.

[@oldwolfswoodshop]

Thanks Eric, great job.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks John

[@MarkGarth]

Beautiful finish to the bowl and a very helpful video, cheers.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you Mark!

[@MrDancampbell60]

Beautiful piece of work, Eric. I am always amazed by those wood turners who post videos. I am a reasonably good turner but I don't think I would have the patience for videoing and turning; "it's like chewing gum and walking" something I've never been good at. Anyway, thank you for posting.

[@ErikAnderson1]

+Dan Campbell Thanks Dan, glad you enjoyed this video I hope you take some time to check out a few more of my videos.

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Awesome awesome awesome awesome!!!!!

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks!!

[@vineyardguy8094]

Great piece. Thank you for sharing. What was the finish you used?

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks and I used a friction rub shine juice,

[@paulevans5989]

Another amazing bowl Erik keep up the good work mate

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Paul

[@adamdagosto570]

Hey. Great job and super helpful video. The thing I liked best is that you didn't mute the sound of the chisel on wood and play music. Too many lathe turners do this in their videos, but listening to the sound is really important so rookies like me know what it supposed to sound like!! I have found myself stopping because the sound wasn't right only to find there was good reason. So again, thank you.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Adam! It is all about listening to the wood while turning very good observation and thank you. Sometimes i use music when I am fast forwarding the video because there is no sound in video once I speed up as much as I usually do.

[@donbomer5630]

Thanks a Million, Eric, and thanks for sharing. I have an 8X8X3 Block of Ambrosia Maple that will be perfect for this Wonderful Project.

[@ErikAnderson1]

My pleasure Don, just be really extra careful of the edges and spin fast.

[@tiredasz]

Great work on both the video and describing the techniques you used. Thanks from Rockmart,Ga.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Dave, I am glad you enjoyed and took the time to comment.

[@PeteTGIF]

Great piece of art Erik. I am still impressed by the square bowls. I think I have to practice on the round ones first and there is still the problem to find a way to do this without a proper scrollchuck, well I'll see what I can do, but I think I'll do some egg cups, or candle holders as exercise first (actually a lot of them). Happy Easter time with your loved ones. Greetings from Good Old Germany Peter Oh, almost forgot, at the end I thought I'd watch the wrong channel, what an outstanding performance of you making the music! Love this one.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Pete and keep on turning, I am glad you enjoyed the music.

[@chasfield7060]

Really nice bowl Erik

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Chas!

[@severinosilva9056]

VERY GOOD YOUR WORK . CRAFTSMAN AM ALSO AROUND , BUT I ENJOY ALL THE ARTIST OF THIS TYPE , CONGRATULATION.-DESDE BRAZIL

[@ErikAnderson1]

+SEVERINO SILVA Thanks Serverino!

[@keithberlin4763]

I've seen Square work done with a strobe light for better viewing. You can match the speed of the strobe to your lathe and you can almost make it look as if your piece of wood is standing still. It really helps in being able to see how your piece of wood is coming along.

[@ErikAnderson1]

cool idea Keith. I always watch the ghost image which is like a spinning strobe. Thanks again Keith

[@roberttalluto1085]

Excellent video, Thank you for sharing thid.

[@ErikAnderson1]

My Pleasure glad you liked it

[@charliebarker2229]

Awesome piece, I am a new turner and just getting my feet wet, your a excellant wood turner and so far all the pieces you make look great. Would love to show a cpl pics of my work to get your opinion.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you Charlie, post your pics and send me a link. You can post using Picasa Photo or google+

[@oscarprada100]

Muy buen trabajo. Te felicito nuevamente. Hasta la proxima

[@ErikAnderson1]

+OSCAR PRADA Thank you Oscar!

[@fchasephd]

Thank you Erik for the clear tutorial. Would you mind sharing with me your finishing liquid? Thanks, Fred

[@ErikAnderson1]

+Fred Chase Thanks Fred, I use a shellawax like product with denatured alcohol, shellac and howard's butcher block conditioner almost equal parts.

[@glennhitt6003]

Very impressive! You did a wonderful job of explaining each step and also like the many photos at the end of the video. So many people forget the most important part! Maybe I missed it but what is the complete dimensions of the piece before you started?

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Glen

[@bobham5]

Good looking bowl, Erik. A sharp block plane or spoke shave would reduce the amount of sanding required to remove the saw marks from the edges. Take care Bob

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Bob, I will try the block plane idea although with this oak on the end grain sides it is very prone to splitting at the corners and I would be a bit worried about grabbing the edge and having it split off.

[@bobham5]

Erik Anderson Hi, Erik: When doing the end grain edges use a very light cut and plane from the corners toward the middle to avoid chipping out the corner. Do the end grain edges first and then when you do the long grain edges it will leave the corners crisp. It shouldn't take more than a pass or two to clean up and milling marks. Take care Bob

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Bob that is a great tip. I will try that because I have some very nice old and well sharpened block planes and a very nice older scraper and burnisher. Thanks so much for commenting and giving me some new ideas.

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

Nicely finished Erik well done Happy Easter Robbie

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Robbie

[@MARKBaid]

Really nice work Eric. Just saw this video via Carl's channel Thanks Mark

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Mark, please share my videos with friends. I have lots of how to turn videos on my channel.

[@billy19461]

I tried one,but mine was nowhere near as nice as yours. Really fun to watch you turn.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you Billy!

[@davidfagenson954]

really nice thanks for the lesson. I will defiantly have to give it a try

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you David I hope you do well and just stay focused and turn fast. Wear a face shield the whole time and be very careful.

[@randykniebes5364]

I am trying to add to my arsenal. I notice you have a 1/2"x 1/2" wsquare scraper with a round tip... Would you recommend this type or a square end scraper???? Thanks again your work is beautiful.... I hope someday to make some like yours out of ash and walnut...

[@ErikAnderson1]

Randy Kniebes I like the round for bowls but the square would be nice for square bottom canisters or boxes the one I have is a Robert Sorby, thanks

[@randykniebes5364]

Thanks, again!!

[@ednac1626]

Wow a man of many talents, do you still sing?

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you Edna I do sing but not professionally! I write lyrics and try to stay current!

[@budfletcher6905]

Erik, Is that you singing? If so you are very talented, not just at turning!

[@ErikAnderson1]

Bud Fletcher Thank you and yes it is me singing and playing the instruments as well.

[@dano4003]

Hey Erik, I might have missed it, but how thick was your blank when you started??? Thanks

[@ErikAnderson1]

This one was 1 7/8"

[@scottmartin9287]

Great, I don't know what is better, the bowl or the tune

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks so much Scott!

[@SabotPottery]

Eric, great video again, I'll have to have a crack at one of these soon. Love the sound track at the end, if that's you, when can we expect the release of you CD? Cheers, from Paul, South Australia.

[@ErikAnderson1]

+SabotPottery Thank you but the music was not me it was some free track from youtube. Thanks for your support. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@frankingram3382]

Great project and well turned but I could just see myself doing that and knocking off one of the corners or one of my fingers, OUCH.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Frank, as long as you use some care and think ahead you can do one of these with some patience and extra caution.

[@santiagoariasvillaverde2600]

maravilloso y muy buen trabajo

[@ErikAnderson1]

Santiago Arias Villaverde Thank you Santiago!

[@richthelen6135]

One of the hard things to do with headgear like the Trend is to make yourself heard. Have you been able to add a mic to the gear? If not, what is the secret to being heard by the audience? If you have a mic on the gear, how did you integrate it with the headgear and make it functional and not a hindrance?

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Rich, Actually I used my outside voice and tried to speak up while in my headgear and when possible or when I remembered to I pulled the trend off to speak between turning and commenting. My camera has a very sensitive stereo mic as well.

[@jorgefernandez8774]

felicitaciones es un hermoso trabajo jorge de argentina

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thanks Jorge

[@ErikAnderson1]

Thank you #Penfold Carper I hope you see my response as I can not reply to you.