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 grind refers to the angles incorporated in the specific sharpening process for this gouge. The bowl gouge bevel angle of the 40/40 grind is 40-degrees, […]
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 to preserving our bowls. What is the best way to clean a wood bowl? For regular wood bowl cleaning use warm water with mild dishwashing […]
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 tenon or foot? There are many ways to make the tenon or spigot on a wood bowl incorrectly. It’s essential to know how the tenon […]
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 in Ireland, Glenn conducts woodturning workshops. And between turning and teaching, he travels the world sharing his skills everywhere he goes, with his camera in […]
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 I sharpen a scraper woodturning tool? The front bevel edge needs to be sharpened at a precise angle and should get the most attention during […]
3 Amazing Turquoise Inlay Techniques – Illustrated Guide
Applying a Turquoise Inlay is a great way to create a stunning visual accent or even save a cracked bowl. How do you make a turquoise inlay on a wood bowl? There are a couple of turquoise inlay techniques you can use. Here’s one way to create a turquoise inlay: Apply turquoise particles and dust […]
13 Ways To Ruin A Woodturned Bowl
13 Ways To Ruin A Woodturned Bowl is a tongue in cheek way of looking at what we really need to do to make a well-turned bowl. It’s important to know that during the wood bowl turning and learning process, which is never ending, there will be mistakes, and some bowls will turn out less […]
Finishing Cut – Wood Bowl Turning Beyond the Basics
The finishing cut or pass on a wood bowl turning might seem similar to the rest of the cuts, but there is a difference. What is a wood bowl turning finishing cut? The final cutting pass that defines the surface of a wood bowl being turned is the finishing cut. However, the finishing pass on […]
Wall Thickness Woes – Bowl Turning Techniques
Wall thickness of wood turned bowls can be a challenging aspect to master. Of all the different components of wood bowl turning, wall thickness seems to be sited the most as a significant hurdle to overcome. In this article, we will look at why wall thickness might vary, why it matters, how to measure wall […]
7 Valuable David Ellsworth Wood Bowl Turning Insights
David Ellsworth is a true master when it comes to woodturning. I mean that not in the off-the-cuff overused sense of the term “he’s a master,” but in the actual definition. A master dedicates himself to the craft not just for the results but for the process, the practice, and the spiritual aliveness that occurs […]