“Riding the Bevel” is said over and over among woodturners. But what does riding the bevel really mean? This article is going to explain the ubiquitous woodturning term – riding …
Wood Bowl Tenon Removal – 3 Easy Ways
Bowl tenon removal is one of the last steps to finishing a wood bowl. After a properly formed tenon has done its job, its no longer needed and must to …
Bowl Gouge Technique – 4 Turning Cuts To Master (Push, Pull, Scrape, Shear-Scrape)
I remember when I first started turning bowls. With the bowl blank spinning on the lathe, the feeling of approaching the tool rest with the gouge was a bit intimidating. …
6 Perfect Wood Bowl Bottom – Techniques
The bowl bottom is so critically important to wood bowl turning. In a well-made bowl, the curve flows smoothly and evenly from the side walls to the gracefully curved concave …
Four Jaw Chuck – How To Use Bowl Chuck Wood Lathe
We need to celebrate the four-jaw bowl chuck, because it is a spectacular tool! This bowl chuck is a must for any serious bowl turner. Turning is easy and safe …
Jet 1221vs Lathe Review for Wood Bowl Turning
The Jet 1221vs lathe (vs stands for variable speed) fills a much-needed gap between small not-so-powerful and more expensive large wood bowl turning lathes. This lathe is an ideal wood …
Wood Bowl Crack Fix Secrets – Woodturning Repairing Cracks
It’s hard to think of anything other than a wood bowl crack as a wood bowl turner’s number one enemy. A wood bowl crack appearance can make grown men cry …
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, …
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 …
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 …
