Micro Bevel Gouge – Wood Bowl Turning Secret Weapon
The micro bevel gouge may be a new term for you. Some people call this a bottom feeder as well. If this is true and you’re a wood bowl turner, this article is going to be a special treat for you. Let me explain the benefits and advantages of turning wood bowls while incorporating a […]
10 Tool Marks Tricks – Wood Bowl – Understand Fix Remove
Removing tool marks? Who cares? I remember my early bowls so clearly. The pride and joy of simply making a bowl-like shape far exceeded the need to fuss over a perfectly smooth surface. As time went on, those pesky tool marks, grooves, hills, valleys, and occasional gouge divots needed to be addressed. My bowls didn’t […]
Supported Cut Wood Grain – Bowl Gouge Cut Direction
The supported cut and bowl gouge cut direction is initially a big hurdle to jump in wood bowl turning for some, myself included. I think part of the reason for the confusion is the fact that there are so many not-so-helpful phrases thrown around about bowl gouge cutting direction. “Oh, just be sure you cut […]
How To Turn A Wood Bowl Without A Chuck
In this post, I will share with you exactly how to turn a bowl without a chuck. When you turn a bowl without a chuck, there are many special aspects to consider during the process. I will share, in step-by-step detail, exactly how to turn a bowl without a chuck. Undoubtedly, a four-jaw chuck is […]
Bowl Tenon – Create perfect secure wood bowl foot
The bowl tenon, foot, or some call it the spigot of the bowl, is a critical step in the bowl-making process. The bowl tenon must be sized right and cut correctly to make a secure attachment to a four jaw wood chuck during the creation and shaping of the bowl’s interior. If you’d rather not […]
How to Attach Wood to a Lathe – 3 Safe and Secure Methods
When first starting out, it can be a bit confusing determining how to attach wood to a lathe. What makes one method better than another? And worse, why does one person do it this way while another person does it differently? I think once you thoroughly understand these three approaches for attaching wood to the […]
Green Wood Bowl Blank Making Process
Making a green wood bowl blank is essentially the process of preparing a particular piece of fresh-cut wood to a given size and shape. Creating a green wood bowl blank involves removing as much of the surrounding excess wood as possible in preparation for the blank to later be easily turned on the lathe. Making […]
Essential Bowl Woodturning Tools
A common question for new wood bowl turners is,”What woodturning tools do I need to turn a wood bowl?” While it’s easy to acquire many tools that do different things, there are only a few woodturning tools truly needed to turn a bowl. If you like buying tools and plan to turn a variety of […]
17 Best Woodturning Safety Practices
I know woodturning safety practices while turning a wood bowl isn’t that exciting of a topic, but it is an important series of habits to acquire while turning wood bowls. Here I’ll share 17 of the best woodturning safety practices while turning a wood bowl. Some practices are obvious and others more obscure. Many of […]
Wood Lathe Safety Equipment While Turning A Wooden Bowl
This article is designed to provide an overview of wood lathe safety equipment while turning a wooden bowl. Use this information in addition to any and all safety warnings and cautions that came with all your tools and especially your lathe. I must confess, when I first thought about turning wood, I imagined the regular […]