What are some great gifts for woodturners? Woodturners appreciate trees, knowledge, and quality gear. This guide is more for the spouses, or significant others of woodturners because the task of …
How To Shape A New Bowl Gouge Profile (Change, Reshape, Adjust)
Each bowl gouge angle and profile has a different use and function. You will need to shape your new bowl gouge to fit your needs. When you get your first …
Bleaching Wood Bowls – 15 Must-Know Facts
Bleaching wood bowls is not as hard as you might imagine. Have you ever wondered how to lighten the look of a wood turned bowl? Depending on your wooden bowl …
Bowl Turning Grain Orientation – Wood Blank Direction
The bowl turning grain orientation of a bowl blank can seem like a confusing puzzle when we first begin bowl turning. What is the bowl turning grain orientation of the …
5 Magical Ebonizing Wood Tricks (how-to, techniques, formula)
Ebonizing wood has been around for a very long time. But before we go further, there is a question that needs to be asked. What is Ebonizing Wood? Ebonizing wood …
40-40 Bowl Gouge Grind (Shape, Sharpen, Use)
The 40/40 bowl gouge grind is a straightforward and useful tool for wood bowl turners and worth trying out. What is a 40/40 bowl gouge grind? A 40/40 bowl gouge …
Best Wood Bowl Care How To (clean, maintain, restore)
Wood bowl care is important. Whether you own a wood bowl (or many) or if you are a wood bowl turner, we’re all in the same boat when it comes …
5 Worst Tenon Shape Wood Bowl (foot, spigot, attach)
The form and design of a wood bowl tenon shape are critical to creating a secure and stable connection to the four-jaw chuck. How do I make a wood bowl …
7 Valuable Glenn Lucas Gems – Wood Bowl Turning Wisdom
Glenn Lucas is a genuine wood bowl turning professional. And it seems when he isn’t turning bowls, he’s teaching people the skills needed to perfect the craft. From his home …
Scraper Sharpening Guide (Bevel Angle, Burr, How To)
Scraper sharpening, of all the woodturning tools, is probably the easiest tool to sharpen. But there are a few details to be aware of during the sharpening process. How do …