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
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
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
Wood Bowl Repair How To Fix Damage
Making a wood bowl repair and fixing a damaged area is relatively easy. Let’s take a look at a typical wood bowl repair. How do I fix a damaged or
Ogee Bowl Design – How To (understand, design, make)
An ogee design shape can put a soothing curved touch on the exterior of any wooden bowl. What is an ogee? An ogee is a double curve usually with each
5 Top Reasons Nasty Catches Happen While Turning Wood Bowls
Nasty catches have happened to all of us, especially when first starting out in woodturning. But what causes those discouraging catches in the first place? There you are, minding your
How to Order and Set Up Oneway Coring System Easy-Core Bowl
The Oneway Coring System is a fantastic way to core out additional bowls inside larger bowl blanks. The process of purchasing the Oneway coring system needs some explanation. How do
Safe Wood Lathe Speed (Calculate, Determine, Adjust RPM)
Have you ever thought the wood lathe speed of a bowl blank is turning too fast or too slow? If the lathe is too fast, things can get dangerous. If
3 Ways Sharpen OneWay Cutter Tip Easy-Core Coring System
The cutter tip for the OneWay Easy-Core Coring System is a mighty cutting dynamo that needs to be sharpened frequently. How do you sharpen the OneWay Easy-Core Cutter tip? There
7 Wood Bowl Woodturning Books – Favorites
Knowledge is the key to almost every success in life. And it’s especially true for learning how to make a wooden bowl. While the steps for making a wood bowl
Salad Bowl Finish – Food Safe? Surprise – 3 Safe Options
If you’re like me, you think the term “salad bowl finish” seems pretty straightforward and understandable. However, the truth about salad bowl finish is much murkier. As a turner of
Jam Chuck – Wood Lathe Magic Trick
The jam chuck is our “unseen” partner in the wood bowl making process that helps us, bowl woodturners, look like magicians. When someone picks up a bowl looking for an
10 Bowl Turning Basics – Important FAQs Answered
Bowl turning basics are important steps in developing and honing bowl turning skills. Sometimes it feels awkward asking questions, but that’s why we’re here. Many bowl turning basics need to
Wood Lathe Vibration Solutions – Bowl Turning Smoothly
Wood lathe vibration can be a very frustrating and potentially dangerous experience. Not only is vibration unsafe, it usually causes tool marks and interferes with a quality turned wood bowl.
3 Surprising Round Nose Scraper Hacks – Fix Inside Curves
Have you wondered why a round nose scraper is useful for turning wood bowls? I know I did. Afterall, it’s a scraper and scrapers can do more harm than good
Wood Bowl Turning Trouble Zone – Dirty Little Secret
The wood bowl turning trouble zone is a dirty little secret seems to mention. It is a very real wood surface issue that occurs on almost every turned bowl and
