Bowl Gouge Basics – Beginner Guide (parts, use, sizes, grinds)
Bowl gouge basics are the foundation of wood bowl turning. The bowl gouge is probably the number one most recognized wood turning tool and for a good reason. What is
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)
Quick Answer:A safe wood lathe speed is calculated by multiplying the diameter of the blank (in inches) by the RPM, and keeping the result between 6,000 and 9,000. For example,
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
Better Bowls — Online Course
Better Bowls – Improving, Ordinary to Extraordinary If you’re like me, there were many times I felt stuck or just needed a boost to take my turning to the next
Gifts For Woodturners – 50 Ideas To Inspire Woodturning
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
Bowl Gouge Mastery – Online eCourse Preview
If you’re like me, you struggled with the Bowl Gouge the first time you used one. And if you’re trying to learn all by yourself, it’s very easy to make
Buying A Wood Lathe — 5 Things You Need To Know
Buying a wood lathe for the first time can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this article, I will share with you some things people rarely discuss,
Tree to Bowl Online eCourse
If you’re like me, you’ve had people come up to you and say things like, “I have some logs,” or “our neighbor is taking down a tree. Do you want
Wood Bowl Turning Start-To-Finish Online Ecourse
I bet you have dreamed about making a certain type of bowl! As woodturners, we all have and usually continue to imagine the next bowls we’ll make. In your mind,
Woodturning Chisels – Turn Wood Bowls – Infographic (Gouges, Scrapers)
Woodturning chisels and gouges are a bit confusing when you’re first starting in woodturning. Let’s clear up some of the confusion. What tools do I need to start woodturning? To
Tool Sharpening eCourse – for Wood Bowl Turning
Tool Sharpening eCourse for wood bowl turning is the place you need to be to finally understand everything necessary to sharpen your turning tools with ease, also to understand, why,
Carbide Vs. Traditional HSS Wood Turning Tools
When turning a wood bowl, which tools are better, carbide or high-speed steel (HSS) traditional turning tools? The answer can be highly controversial, depending with whom you speak. To be
Spalting and Spalted Wood Bowls
Spalt or spalting is probably the most exciting characteristic and beautiful visual effect you can find in any wood bowl blank. When people hear the word “spalt” for the first