I've watched a LOT of spindle and bowl turning videos over the last month. Your explanations have made it "click" for me. Stopping the lathe and the close up shots while you explain are extremely helpful for me. Thank you!

This is one of the best tutorials on bowl gouges I've found. THANKS

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thank you for the high praise!

@andrefonceca8871

2 жыл бұрын

thanks u have a great way 2 explane things iam going 3 learn how 2 di turning God bless have a good 👍 and godly day cheers 🍻

I’m 70 years old, a former marine engineering fitter. I was introduced to wood turning at school at about twelve years old. Never did turning again till my 50 s when I needed to turn a bobbin to fit into a flexible flue liner I had to fit. Bought the cheapest lathe with the cheapest tools and without tuition made the bobbin. Live in the middle of nowhere ( by north east Englands standards), far from tuition and wasn’t using internet at the time. Went on to dabble with turning occasionally with some pleasant results. Eventually, 3 years ago got a small but well made lathe and a set of much better tools. Managed some really nice pieces but only with great difficulty and a lot of time. Seldom produced long shavings. Frequently had snatches, and many frustrations. Access to lots of sycamore and yew encouraged me to persevere. I made little progress. Even buying a high quality, cryogenic gouge made only a little difference. This video has dealt with all the fundamentals of using a bowl gouge. Plain speech, clear pronunciation, no one trying to be a comedian, no irritating background music, no superfluous nonsense full of Americanisms. just plain, simple, straightforward speech and detail with common sense as well as a high quality video. I’ve watched numerous others but none deal with the elementary essentials like this video. It really is one of the very best wood turning videos I’ve ever watched . You not only possess the skills and experience but you also have first class communication skills. If it wasn’t 02.08 hours here. I’d go into my garage and practice what I’ve just watched. With most other videos I want to stop them and ask questions. With this one I just want to get in with it. There are two elements to learning: a learner must UNDERSTAND and REMEMBER. One without the other is useless. It’s is the skill of a communicator to impart knowledge in that way . You just did it for me. Thank you so much. The outstanding English, woodworking teacher Paul Sellers is surely one of the world’s finest teachers and a gentleman. His numerous videos are remarkable. I think I’ve just discovered the wood turning equivalent. Thank you so much

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Andy, thank you so kindly for taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm honored to have been able to communicate these rather mundane, yet important lessons in a way that connects with you. I hope you find peace and happy long shavings in your near future. You have YEW, you must keep turning. I've seen yew turnings and they are lovely. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

I tried using a bowl gouge for the first time this morning. Your video explains why I had a miserable time doing it!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! BTW, we all did that at first. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

You're the first wood turner I've seen who can describe and show what "riding the bevel" is in plain English. Super helpful! Thanks!

@TurnAWoodBowl

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, Darrell! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

@jamesmcconnell9754

3 ай бұрын

Ditto!!!

@koomi6700

3 ай бұрын

I used a bowl gouge in the past, but experience catching occasionally. Your explanation regarding the angle of the bevel with respect to the material really clarified how to avoid that. Thank you!

I just bought a used lathe from a lady who has lost her husband. Your instructions is giving me the basic information that I need to get started. I look forward to reviewing the rest of your videos.

Just received my Delta Lathe and am anxious to get started. Unfortunately I had to go to town to inspect a few aircraft for a week. Your videos have been a big help. I'd have been sloppy and dealing with catches otherwise. Thank you.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

It'll all start coming together soon, I predict. Happy Turning!

I've been turning since December, and have watched lots of videos including yours. I'm just doing a refresher course, as it were to make sure I'm not getting sloppy. Lol!

i have had problems using a bowl gouge, now that i have seen this video i am ready to go out in my shop and try again. Thank you

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

I’m thrilled to hear this. All the best to you. Happy turning!

A very clear and practical video that helps overcome concerns about moving from a roughing gouge to a bowl gouge. I found the closeup explanation of angles, tip contact, and whole body movement both valuable and easily grasped. The red line tip is a gem.

I'm 74 years old and I'm just getting into bowl turning. Your instruction videos are a great help. Thanks1

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for writing and sharing! Glad to help! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

I've been turning for about 3 months, and fully understand what NOT to do as I found i'm doing everything incorrectly or should I say uninformed. I now understand how to AVOID the ring marks, chatter and basic understanding of the angles involved Thanks for the lesson and can't wait to turn my next bowl!!

Thank you for the video, especially the overhead camera angle showing the tool angle coming in was so helpful. I always struggled with my bowl gouge, I can’t wait to get back on the lathe. Jeff

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff, You are welcome. I'm glad this helped and thrilled you're getting back on your lathe. Happy Turning!

Beginning my journey into the realm of bowel turning; to date this the most useful tutorial I've viewed regarding the basic use of the bowel gouge.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Check out my full Bowl Gouge Playlist. kzread.info/head/PLoJyGhc4_JBELkkEKhRb-05iJ_6U2uKXB Happy Turning!

Started woodworking just before the holidays making charcuterie and cutting boards, then started hand carving farm style dough bowls. Will be buying my first lathe in the morning from the profits I’ve earned. Haven’t had a woodworking course on a lathe since high school wood shop (1988). Have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome Kevin! Thank you for writing and sharing! Happy Turning!

I have been turning pens for a few years now and I go to craft fairs with a friend that makes small chests. I am going to make small boxes on my small Harbor Freight lathe. I have been watching KZread videos on "How To" makes bowls. I have just ordered my first bowl gouge and am now learning how to use it. Your video on how to use a bowl gouge is the first one that I have watched. It was easy to understand, thank you.

@TurnAWoodBowl

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, and Welcome! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

I'm new to turning. I have a lathe and chisels handed down from a family member. I think I have a bowl gouge, but my gougelooks different from the one demonstrated in the video. I took an introduction to turning class that emphasized spindle turning. I found this video to be incredibly helpful. The principles of body control and muscle memory gained through patient practice resonate completely with what I learned from the class. I'm looking forward to exploring your other introductory videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise on this channel.

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Welcome Charles! So glad you are here and getting started. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! Enjoy the whole process and keep moving forward no matter what. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

This is my first time turning. I'm learning a lot from you and very excited to take some of your classes!

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Nabil! Enjoy the whole process! Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Just trying to learn. Thanks so much.

Thanks for setting me on the right path.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Jo! Happy Turning!

I'm inheriting my dad's lathes and tools. They're not here yet and it's driving me crazy to watch Kent's videos because they are so well done and make me want to jump right it to practice. These are informative and well presented. Thank you Kent!

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

David, That's awesome. Patience is a virtue…or something like that. LOL I hope you're up and turning soon. Enjoy the whole process. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! Happy Turning! Kent

Kent, I must commend you on a patient and detailed video. I will certainly search for more of your educational turning techniques. I just picked up my first lathe for the shop, and was searching for some helpful tips before diving into my first project. This video gave me good solid basic tips I need to be confident in that first endeavor. Kudos to you, and I look forward to learning more from you !

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David. Yes, I have plenty more here and on my website www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/ Dive in and enjoy the learning process. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

I just bought a lathe and of course a bowl gauge. Looking at another tutorial I sharpened the gauge 40/40 and used it as described by a professional wood turner. It scared the life out of me! Catch upon catch. Thank you for showing how to use this gauge in a safe way.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Glad to help. Happy Turning!

thanks for great thoughtful instruction

I am not sure how many time I have watched this video. This is at least my 3rd or 4th time. It always helps me to think about the fundamentals of turning as I progress into trying more projects. I saw new things today, or at least I was familiar enough with some things that others broke through. thanks.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it's helping Jim. Happy Turning!

I'm new to turning, I have never used a bowl gouge. However, after watching this (and other of your videos), I am looking forward to getting a couple. Great information here. I saved this video, so I can watch it again. Thank you so much for your efforts to help the rest of us learn, and or do things properly and safely. Keep doing what your doing Kent.

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Ed, You can do it. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! Happy Turning! Kent

Great instruction, thanks

You are brilliant at your presentation!

16:05 been really struggling with catches. This explains everything well and told me exactly what I was doing wrong. I’ve only been turning for a few months so this will help improve my skill level. Thanks!

@TurnAWoodBowl

11 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks for watching. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent

I have been turning pens and a couple other small items , I’ve wanted to take a class on turning but it never seams to fall on my schedule. A couple months ago I met a fellow that is one of the instructors at our area wood store and he has been going over some of the basics , I watch him turn a bowl and of course it looks super simple. You can guess the rest of that story I knew you had to hold the gouge a certain way but I did not understand what it was 100% until I watched this video I’m super excited to go put this new found knowledge into practice. I’ve really become fond of watching your videos your not in a hurry to get through the process as fast as possible and I’ve noticed you repeat key points Thank you for your time and instructions

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! Guess what? I have classes THAT DO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE. ;) Check them out www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/courses All the best to you and Happy Turning!

What a refreshingly clear explanation! Thank you.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Alf, thank you so much!!!

Thank you. This video is very helpful for new woodturners.

Thank you for this video. I've turned a few bowls. I spent this past weekend making 2 bowls. 1 before I watched your gouge videos and 1 after. The 1st one I had catches & grain tearout, like my few previous bowls. The second bowl, after watching your videos, went much smoother. I made the bowl look how I wanted it to, rather than just going thinner until I got all of the gouges from catches out.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Glad I could help! Thank you for sharing! Happy Turning!

Coincidentally I just destroyed a small bowl blank and I basically used that gouge like a weapon. Finally I ended up tearing the bottom out. I woke up this morning and found this topic on my KZread feed. It must have been providence.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

I’m smiling because we’ve all been there. I hope this video helps. Take some pressure off yourself with some waste wood and just practice smooth cutting passes over and over. You’ll get it! All the best to you. Happy turning.

Hey Kent, Having just watched your Bowl gouge dont do this video I came over and watched this one as well. I have every intention of mastering the bowl gouge in time. Believe me I have taken a beating from learning to turn, so much so that at one point my girlfriend wanted me to sell my lathe. I told her no of course and I am still doing it and she loves the things I make. Point is I never give up on something I want. I does not matter how difficult it is I will eventually get there. Yall have a wonderful day.

This is the best video that I have seen that explains bevel and flute angles. Thank you.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! Thanks and Happy Turning!

Nice video. I dont have a bowl gouge jet. I am still turning between spindels, with a lot of fun. Now i want to hollow out some pieces. What size gouge is the most usefull to start with?

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! My main bowl gouge is a 1/2", which is the outer diameter. The flute is 3/8" wide. All the best to you! Be sure to check out my Tool Sharpening for Bowl Turning eCourse.

My first time to use bowl gouge!

@TurnAWoodBowl

9 ай бұрын

Fantastic Danya! Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Great teaching video

Clear articulation of the basic concepts helped a lot 👍

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you benefitted from this video. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

You are an amazing teacher! Very clearly explained and shown! Thank you!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! And thank you for the kind thoughts!

I’m just starting out.. very helpful

Would love to say ty for explaining the difference in the tools and the tools. Got no experience with wood and was lost .

@TurnAWoodBowl

9 ай бұрын

Michael, glad to help. Happy Turning! Kent

I turned my first bowl last week and had several problems. This video really helped clear things up.

I'm learning how to use the gouge, thank you.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 Happy Turning!

Best instructions yet.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Excellent tutorial. I like Kent's teaching style.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Craig! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Kent you are a master turner,but beside that you are an amazing teacher. Thanks so much 😊

Well produced and presented.

I am Marion‘s husband and a novice wood turner. you’re very clear instructions are excellent and my wood turning has improved so much from seeing your online videos. Thank you

Just learned why I am getting catches, excellent tutorial - thanks!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for sharing and Happy Turning!

Excellent, thank you for showing

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Thank you for such a useful lesson.Will go and try out what I have learnt,

Kent, you are an exceptional teacher. Thank you so much.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Barry. Thank you! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Thank you for the information. I'm brand new turner at age 83. Last one I turned was in 9th grade shop class. Of course, back then I knew it all and didn't need any instructions. But now that I've grown older and wiser, I need all the help I can get. I have really struggled with tool rest positions, gouge angles and positions and have had numerous catches, some close to a disaster. Your clear and concise explanation is a gold mine. Thank you, Happy New Year and God Bless.

man, what a great explanation!!

Excellent description and photography.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

New to turning and just received a crown cryo bowl gouge as a birthday gift - your lesson is perfect, thank you!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday! Glad to help. Thank you!

GREAT VIDEO!

This was a huuuge help as I move from spindle gouges to bowl gouges. The physics between spindles and bowls is so different!

Excellent

I have had a problem with my bowl gouge ,and stopped using it but I will try again after seeing this video. Thanks for your help.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Happy Turning!

Díky, s nástrojem začínám, video mi pomohlo k lepšímu pochopení.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastický! Ano, tento nástroj je jednoduchý a komplikovaný současně. Cvičení bude perfektní. Užijte si a šťastné otáčení!

Had a try out of bowl turning today at wood turning group and was very hard to understand what angle to approach at to ride the bevel. Your explanations and close up footage are so helpful for explaining why I was experiencing issues. Especially your explainations on tool rest height and tip angle. You're such a fantastic teacher.

What an excellent teacher you are!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Gavin! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Just beginning to turn and your videos are great, I’ve learned so much watching your videos, Thank You Kent

Kent all your videos are extremely helpful.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Great video. Showed make exactly what I have been doing wrong and helped me be a lot safer when turning.

I have been working with wood for decades and have turnted several bowls including segmented bowls. But I have been out of my shop for nearly two years and found I had lost many ot the skille i had owned. I found this video helpful as a refresher. Thsnks.

Only wish my high school teacher’s would have explained as through as Kent. Easy to understand and get the concept of how to use various tools. Going to buy some videos soon.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Steve. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Good info. Thanks

Great video! Thanks for sharing! I use to turn bowls in my younger years and am getting back into it.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Happy Turning!

As always very helpful, thanks Ken and stay safe.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and all the best to you too!

An excellent explanation!!!!

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Happy Turning!

New to turning and this is so helpful. Thank you. The only benefit of experiencing a catch is to know what one feels like. Then they are no fun!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 ай бұрын

That's about right. ;) Happy Turning!

Very informative! Thanks.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Happy Turning!

Thanks I used carbide tools and first time I used bowl gouge awesome 👍

Thank you. Best and realistic explanation

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you!!You are a very pedagogical teacher!! NOW i understand!!!Thank you and thank you again!!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Happy Turning!

Thank you Kent.A really great instructional video and suggestion.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, you're welcome. Thank you and Happy Turning!

Really helpful

Love your videos... so thorough and you don't rush through it. Also, the close ups are very helpful. I've learned so much. Look forward to learning much more. Thank you!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you Rodney! Happy Turning!

Hands down the best bowl turning tutor this beginner has found. Gives me new hope!!

Thanks for the video. I’m fairly new to this. I took a wood turning class a few years ago. I’m a multi media artist so I’m not always on the lathe. Your videos are great because I can get a quick refresher. Today I was getting a lot of catches so I came back here to figure out what I was doing wrong. Thanks again. Gregg

Best video I have seen. Photography was excellent in terms of how the gouge should be presented to the wood.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Gib! Thank you and Happy Turning!

Extremely helpful video for a beginner

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like this one!

Beginner wood turner, just learning to use a bowl gouge. Your video helped a lot. Thanks.

Very helpful. I have used a them in the past but not in a very long time.

I have tried using the traditional bowl gouge many times over but just couldn’t catch on. I went out and bought the Wolverine sharpening jig and that didn’t make much of a difference. I got so frustrated I turned to using carbide tip tools and I am able to turn out some very beautiful work that I’m very proud of. I had basically given up on the bowl gouge until I seen this video. The way you explained it ,,, it’s like my brain exploded . Yes with your excellent presentation of the gouge to the wood it was like you turned on the light switch for me. I’m so excited to get back in the garage and try using the bowl gouge again , but have to wait till it warms up here . I want to thank you for explaining the proper process and getting me excited again to try the traditional tools.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! You just helped fill this quiet room with happy laughter! So happy to make your "brain explode" (in a good way). All the best to you! Enjoy and Happy Turning!

Kent-great instruction. Very helpful.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Glad it was helpful!

Again , thank you so much..I am a beginner and soaking up as many as your videos I can..thanks for your time and the service you provide

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Bob! Thank you, and Happy Turning!

Very clear and very well explained

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Philip! Happy Turning!

Going to get my first bowl gouge I have been turning for a week now and love it thank you so much

Ok so this is my first time using the bowl gouge , thanks for the simple advice . Keep the videos coming

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You got it!

Yet to use a bowl. This was enormous help. Thank you.

Great explanation; thank you!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Lorne!

Thankyou - just what I needed - a great explanation and demonstration

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, Susan. I'm glad to help. Happy Turning!

Thanks for the lesson

@TurnAWoodBowl

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Excelent video!!

I am still relatively new to turning and am about to start my third bowl. This is also my second time watching the video and it was a helpful review. After a bit of practice with the bowl gouge. I plan to watch some of your other bowl gouge videos as I work my way through the bowl project. Thanks.