That was WONDERFULLY informative video Kent! I’m very new to wood turning I’ve only been at it for maybe a month and I love you content. I especially like how you keep stressing that if you are less advanced, don’t worry and stop when you feel comfortable. You can always just sand it. But then you show the more advanced techniques. I am and have been a professional photographer for over 30 years. Most of my career was spent working for newspapers. Now I am a marketing photographer. I said all that to say I really appreciate the art of wood turning and the symmetry. Thanks again! I’m learning a great deal!

Really impressive technique, especially at the end when you whittled the part under the tail stock.

Like the look of the foot the way you did it. You are a great teacher. Thank you for your time.

Great Teaching video. Beautiful bowl Kent. Lowell

@TurnAWoodBowl

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

Kent, I do not finish the tenon your way but now I have to give it a try and swap out to my bigger jaws - thanks again for the tip.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

As a beginner turner, I so much appreciate your tutorial vids n have watched many. Always have had a problem removing tenons for a flat, even foot, but now I knowing your trick, will be more successful. Thx bunches. John.

Like the way you removed the tenon will definitely try it 😊

@TurnAWoodBowl

8 ай бұрын

Hope you like it!

It’s my faithful Cole jaws or vacuum Chuck for me. Perhaps you could demonstrate for the learners how to create and use an expansion Chuck method. It’s my favoured route. I’m 62 years old and have been turning for over 40 years. I still love watching other turners like yourself on utube. You never stop learning eh. It’s just a little side note but in this video and others you have made, you have moved the tool post and rest while the lathe was running. Don’t take me wrong but if beginners watch you do it, they may do the same with potentially painful results. I love your videos, You explain the processes extremely well. All the very best all. Happy turning

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Ricky, Thanks for writing. I appreciate your input. Yes, we are all learning all the time, or at least that's what we should strive for. ;) And I agree, the lathe should be stopped before moving the tool rest. I usually try to make sure that's the practice, but there are those occasional moments. Happy Turning!

@RICKYDENNIS49

3 жыл бұрын

@@TurnAWoodBowl ,I appreciate your reply, I will look forward to your next video.

@josephmobley9011

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the demonstration I use jam chucks myself, having to make some new ones for small live bowls I make from scraps, thanks again youp clear and concise

Thanks! When I started turning, I only learned to make a mortise for the chuck, not a tenon. As a newbie, I sometimes run into problems because the mortise isn’t deep enough, thick enough or correctly angled. I’ve been curious about how to make a tenon, and this is a great instructor all video!

Re: removing the tenon. Yes Kent, I use the pretty much the same method as you do. Except I convert the shoulder into a smaller band (which becomes a new foot, or base). I then remove the center entirely. I also round and smooth that new base. Looks really clean and well finished. I also see that you use the same "unique method" I often use. That's when "yousneak up" on your cuts. Ahem! Best regards. Wayne

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 ай бұрын

Wayne, sounds like a good process. Thank you for writing and sharing! Happy Turning!

Thanks for all your generosity in sharing the details of your techniques.

@TurnAWoodBowl

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Don!

Love your tutorials. Learn something new every time.

Fantastic tuition. Can’t help seeing the strong resemblance to Locke from LOST

@TurnAWoodBowl

9 ай бұрын

LOL, I've heard this before. ;) Happy Turning!

Wow; wanted to go further with my turning skills, now I can practice, practice, PRACTICE

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, it's all in the practice…well, and learning from mistakes. ;) Happy Turning!

you are a really good teacher. thank you.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thunder! Happy Turning!

Again a wonderful demonstratIon Kent. I am in awe of the control you have on your chisels and your very clear instructions. Thank you for your prompt reply to my query Re 1.30.....now fully understood.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Peter! My pleasure, glad to help. Happy Turning!

Thank you for the detailed explanation. It's why I watch these video's. to learn.

Thank you. Very clear explanation.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Happy Turning!

When I was in junior high school I had a great teacher in my woodworking class. We had wood lathes that I loved to work with. Our teacher was fantastic working with kids and would do anything to help us. I made lots of bowls and other great projects that he helped inspire. After a bunch of years, I've finally gotten a great used lathe and want to get back into the hobby. Thanks for your videos, almost all of the instruction I got many years ago has faded in my memory but hopefully, I'll be able to learn again. I look forward to continuing your video series.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

David, Welcome back to wood bowl turning! You're be up and turning in no time. Just like riding a bike. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

@jimmyhowell996

Жыл бұрын

I like your method an the way you explain in your turning.

Thanks for the insight. This is an area I’ve struggled with.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Happy Turning!

You are an amazing teacher and turner. Perfect pace, clear and concise and you stay focused on the subject. Thanks so much!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Joe!

You are the best of the best. Thank you for sharing your wisdom so well. 👍👍👍

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I appreciate that! Thank you and Happy Turning!

The resulting shape is really nice. I'm working on that!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and Happy Turning!

Great tip on how to remove the tendon! I've been leaving it and then using a chisel, this'll be much faster.

Really good job demonstrating and commenting on what your are doing. Thank you.

Thanks for this Kent. I was turning tonight on my new-to-me lathe and realized that my live centre just comes to a point as compared to the way your centre looks. I think yours looks more secure.

I am new to turning and find your instructional videos absolutely fantastic! The learning curve is becoming a gentle uphill stroll and not the treacherous ascent it could be had I not discovered your KZread channel. Thank you!

@TurnAWoodBowl

6 ай бұрын

LOL, I'm so glad to hear. Enjoy the stroll. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Kent, I blew up a small bowl this afternoon by first not watching this vid on how to remove the tenon. Other turners use a Japanese type pull saw to saw the tenon off and some turn the tenon off like you do. This project had about 1 1/2 hours into it and I wanted to try the Cole chuck jaws as mounted to my Nova chuck. Things were going good until the bowl jumped out of the Cole jaws and shattered into about 10 pieces. After thinking about it, I discovered one of the jaws had loosened a bit plus I didn’t use the correct grippers. So thank you for this great vid and demonstrating proper techniques. I’m looking forward to trying this again real soon. BTW, I’m saving the pieces as a reminder...........

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Robert, as frustrating as those moments can be, they are also the best for learning and improving. Happy Turning!

First bowl done quite nicely and all finished with Tried and True. Just have to turn tenon off and shape the foot, so I’m referring to your techniques again this morning. 6” dia x 2 1/4” tall with foot 🦶 Pushed my limit with thinner than 1/4” sides (hard maple twice turned). This will be a gift to one daughter if I can accomplish this last step 😂 Thanks 🙏 again for all your help Kent. I hope to meet you one day. I’d send a pic if I could figure out how. Jas

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Join the Turn A Wood Bowl FB group. Sure Turn A Wood Bowl on FB and signup. Happy Turning!

Hi Kent, I have just started out wood turning been doing it about 4 months now, many thanks for your videos, awsome

I have always used Mortice! But I am tempted as I love the look of the finished foot. 👍🏼👍🏼

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Give it a try Jimmy. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

New to turning. I need bowl gouges as I only have Spindle Gouges. Thanks for sharing. This is a great learning video for all.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and welcome! Happy Turning!

Thanks for the great information. I am just getting started and your videos are exactly what I need🤠

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure B. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Agree with the other comments. I love your videos. I put a piece of supple but thick leather between the wood of jam chuck and the bowl to protect the bowl and increase the friction.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you Happy Turning!

Fantastic video. I’m just getting started in turning. Just bought my second lathe. My first lathe my neighbour gave me and I figured out very quickly it was not meeting my needs. My next investment is to get some quality tools. I have ordered a 1/2 inch bowl gouge and tenon tool. All the old tools I have are for spindle turning. I’ve also purchased a VM 120 chuck.

As a machinist starting out in woodturning, these videos are very helpful for me. I have joined a club and I'm taking the various wood turning courses, but these videos can be watched over and over which is good for retaining the knowledge. Thank you for taking the time and posting these videos. Regards Jon from NZ.

I enjoy your teaching very much and it has expanded my ability to make better turnings. I hope to see more of you in the future. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Stay tuned, much more to come!!! ;)

Wow Kent, you do great work and you're a fantastic teacher! I've been dabbling with turning since retirement and after watching several of your videos and gathering necessary tools and equipment, I have enough confidence, thanks to you, to start trying my hand at turning bowls. Thanks!

As someone that is just starting out, I really appreciate the tips and attention to detail in your work! I tend to rush, and the tools catch creating deep mistakes. I'll be back for more training! Thanks Kent!

Thank you for the clear and concise explanation and demonstration of the Tenon removal. I have always done the Mortice option but now consider that I can use either. Keep up the excellent educational videos. John from UK.

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome John! Happy Turning!

You’re a natural teacher, explaining why you do something, as you do, is essential for me to learn. Thanks for doing these videos.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! You are so welcome. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

@keithkimsten5111

3 жыл бұрын

Boy, ain't that the truth! Show me once and I've got it forever... Reading it is useless with me, I'm a dislexic with reversal problems. We all have our own crosses to bear I guess. LOL.

@cooilfamily9410

3 жыл бұрын

@@keithkimsten5111 Dyslectics rules KO!!! so am I .

@keithkimsten5111

3 жыл бұрын

@@cooilfamily9410 LOL

You make working with the gouge look easy. I can see it is practice, practice to avoid getting a catch. Nice clean job on bowl.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Right on John! Yes, practice. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating!

Just a great method, skill over hardware. This is the way I have been doing it, but.....but....I was not getting quite as refined, doing more off lathe work to clean it up. You have taken it to a much higher level, I am inspired to improve. I was about to make a donut chuck for bottom finishing. All I need now is to bump up some practice. The simple method is always the best. This is faster than gizmos, and much more enjoyable. Thank you for your excellent video.

Kent your videos are killer!! Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise and passion. Truly. 🙏

@TurnAWoodBowl

4 жыл бұрын

David, Thank you! I appreciate you. I'm thrilled to provide material that helps you turn better. Happy Turning!

Love your teachings. 81 years old; only been turning 2 years. Mostly live edge. I only have used carbide tools. Gouges scare me and sharpening seems a real issue . Thanks, David, in Maine.

I am a complete novice, and very much appreciate your manner of teaching. Thank you I am better prepared to continue in the great art of wood turning.

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic John! Enjoy the whole process. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Thanks for your video.I learned a lot. I just started turning again on my 1954 Craftsman lathe. Made lots of bowls from 1963-66. High school days. Now I'm at it again. Just ordered a chuck and want to learn how to cut a foot. I admire your skills.

@TurnAWoodBowl

9 ай бұрын

That is awesome, Lee! Glad you're back. Enjoy and Happy Turning! Kent

Brand new ! Learning , Thanks for passing your knowledge on .

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome David! Glad to have you here. Happy Turning!

Thanks Kent. Very helpful video. I really like how the video has “off ramps” for beginners like me but we can also start to see more advanced techniques to grow into. I also appreciate that the “off ramps” come with validation that’s it’s fine to stop here and it’s still a good bowl!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you and Happy Turning!

I've enjoyed all ur videos and u are a great teacher!

Love your videos! I've always stopped after I get nub to 3/4" round, then chisel off. The combination of the detail gouge and nibbling away with the lathe off at the end is a great safe way to end the turning. Thanks Kent!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Skip. Happy Turning!

Extremely informative. Excellent job at all aspects of this craft. Thank you very much

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! Happy Turning!

I'm new at this. Your videos are very informative. Thanks!

Thanks so much for your videos. I am a retired construction company owner that started my life long wood love affair in the 7 th grade shop class which I continued until my sophomore year. I was fortunate enough to continue in a 3 hr carpentry class for sophomore junior and senior years . After 50 years in construction Ive retired and have my own wood shop and relearning turning with your help. You have a way of explanation that really clicks with me . Thanks for being down to earth and precise.

As usual, another great instructional video by Kent! Thanks for sharing!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks for all yr very instructional vids.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Rhys! Happy Turning!

Thanks, Kent! I take notes on your videos to help me remember and become a better turner! You're an excellent teacher and these are really helpful videos.

Thank you for a very informative video.

@TurnAWoodBowl

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome, Denise! Happy Turning!

You are a fantastic resource for beginners, moderate and yup even the advanced wood turners as I find myself coming back to your videos for resources and or explanations of what happens when. Thanks Ken.

Great lesson on removing the tenon and doing it slow to avoid catches Thanks Kent

G'day Kent. I have had trouble turning bowls up until I found your video's. watching you very carefully, I finished a bowl last night and I was so surprised as to how easy it is when one turns the bowl gouge the correct way. I like the way you teach with the kind of details you put into showing exactly how it is done. so thank you for putting in your time for us learners.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

LOL. I love it! Yes, the correct way makes so many things easier. LOL So glad you are getting along well. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

As always, a very well produced video. Even better, I appreciate the way you stay on topic.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you!

Great job. I need that bowl for my collection!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Happy Turning!

Love these videos. This is only my 2nd video. I started turning bowels about 2 years ago. I am a retired machinist and love making things. I started by gluing scrap 2x4s and a friends old scrap mahogany table top in vertical layers then turning. After watching just these 2 videos from Kent it a wonder my bowels and vases and I survived. I am going to absorb all of Kents videos.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly, Paul. If you'd like the "fast track" to learning, check out my courses www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/courses All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Thanks for the video, I am a 62 y/o newbie to wood turning as my wife bought me a lathe for xmas, bought a chuck that doesn't fit the lathe but I have somehow made a bowl and gained a smile. :)

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Smiles are the best. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Always learn something what a great way to finish a tenon First class

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, David! Happy Turning!

Kent, you are a real artist.

Watching you do this convinced me to subscribe. Thanks for the lesson.

@TurnAWoodBowl

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Great video, this is one of my biggest problems, thanks for the information it will be great help for me, you are so gifted and passionate with bool turning, I have a lot to understand about what you are trying to teach, keep up the great work

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful! Happy Turning!

Excellent video - thanks!!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you and Happy Turning!

Thank you for clear instruction on a great option for tenon removal!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

I just made a friction drive block for a lived edge bowl , I used a scrap of 2x8 , some exterior carpet tape, and router mat , it worked fine , unto the nub of the tenon split when it got to a little over a half inch in diameter. So I cut the remainder off with a flush cut pull saw , and hand sanded the remainder

@TurnAWoodBowl

Ай бұрын

Sounds great Gary. Well done. Happy Turning!

Just starting I will be studying your videos thanks Great stuff

Very helpful video. Thanks!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Nigel! Happy Turning!

I use this technique, too. Sometimes I use a big wooden faceplate instead of a big tenon to press the bowl on. What I dont like ist turning the tenon that far. I stop at 5 mm , usea saw, cut the littel rest with a chisel, avoiding torn out grain and too much sanding. I enjoy your Videos! Kind regards fromm Germany Fabian

I'm just starting to turn bowls and find your videos to be an excellent source of training and knowledge!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

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

That trick, (use your thumb and the tool rest), to center up your bowl on the jam chuck and take out the wobble gave me an answer I’ve been looking for since I started turning. THANK YOU!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Glad to help you! Happy Turning!

Wonderful, thanks for reducing my stress. I thought I would just leave the tenon and tell myself this is my new style. Now I think I can remove the tenon with less worry. As usual, I like your approach and method of bowl turning.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you and have fun with it. Happy Turning!

I usually use a recess or glue blocks, only occasionally a tenon. After seeing this, I like your idea of following the curve of the bowl, so I will give it a try. Thanks.

This start to finish format is my favorite. Thank you for sharing it with us.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! My pleasure. Happy Turning!

@thinklikeadog007

3 жыл бұрын

Turn A Wood Bowl I'm not a turning maker... yet. At our home in Vermont we have a few acres of woods on our property. While hiking, snowshoeing and bird dog training in them I come across a lot of interesting wood. I've always wanted to make something from it and this year I decided to purchase a lathe and make my dream come true. No lathe yet, but I'm doing the research to figure out what will be the best option for me. I'll be sure to share my progress with you. 🦋

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

@@thinklikeadog007 Sounds fantastic! We've all been where you are now, in one way or another. Be sure to check out my eBooks turnawoodbowl.com/shop/ and eCourses turnawoodbowl.com/courses/

As a beginning wood turner I am really enjoying your videos and learning alot!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Welcome and Happy Turning!

I have always used a smaller tenon but am going to use larger jaws on my next project. Thanks

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan. Happy Turning!

All I can say amazing😀

Thank's a lot for all those precious advises!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you and Happy Turning!

Another great video - I am finding your way of explaining things very easy to follow and helpful, thanks a lot!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! You are welcome!

im just starting to turn bowls and really like that you go in depth and make it easy to understand. keep recording!!!!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Troy, Welcome and Happy Turning!

You have a great way of communicating in your videos and camera shots are right where you can see what you need to see. I've watched hundreds of wood turning videos from all kinds of experts you have a gift of teaching they don't quite get. I think you have the best videos. Thanks for your work.

Excellent instruction and camera work. Got a very good understanding of the process from this. I haven’t been trying to match the wall of the base to the bowl body but will now. I like the look. Also liked the tip of removing the last bit of the nub (technical term . . . ). That will reduce the stress I’ve been having with this step. Thanks very much.

@TurnAWoodBowl

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Al Glad you like this. All the best to you!

Awesome website and videos! Full length videos are amazing to see the process start to finish. I am just getting back into turning but I have learned more in the past couple weeks than I could have imagined. Please keep the videos coming! Thanks

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Happy Turning!

Hello, I started working with the wood lathe 1 year ago. The truth is that it totally fascinates me. Your videos and articles on the page help me a lot. Your way of explaining is very didactic and the videos are very clear. Thank you very much from Spain. Please keep sharing.

@TurnAWoodBowl

4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you Omar. I've never been call didactic before. I'm honored! All the best to you!

Really like the detail in your video and your presentation style. I looked up "remove tenon from bowl" because I am at that stage with my first bowl and could not work out how to get rid of the tenon. Thank you for your valued advice.

@TurnAWoodBowl

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Becoming a real fan of your site and videos Kent. Your detailed description of the processes you use is much appreciated. I will give the outside tenon a go, its like a double tenon or tenon with foot if you like, anyway thanks again, cobber.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

I haven't even built my lathe bench, but I appreciate the detail you provide. Thanks for the time and effort.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

I'm totally new to turning and have watched dozens of videos and read a couple of books but your instruction is very understandable. Can't wait to get down the shed and try another bowl. Thanks

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Happy Turning!

Well done and explained video. I use both cole jaws and vacuum but subscribed because you are a natural instructor. Looking forward to watching and learning from you.

@TurnAWoodBowl

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

Great. Some really great close-up video of the final process. Nice looking bottom! Thanks for all of your videos.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark! Glad you enjoyed this one! Happy Turning!

I just got tooled up with an old fashioned home made wood lathe that is pulley driven. Unfortunately when I picked it up for free I soon found out that it's threaded 9/16-18 on both the tail and head stock. I purchased a 5/8" to 1" - 8tpi adapter and now have to make a coupler to bridge the space between 5/8 and 9/16 for the adapter to fit. Super excited get started first on some simple bread bowls. Thanks for sharing this wealth of knowledge it's been super helpful. If you know any company that provides a 9/16-18 to 1"-8 adapter that would be super helpful.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds exciting! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

Thank you, Kent, I too watch many videos from the maestros and yours has just given me the closure I think I need. I say "think" because I only really got into turning bowls at the start of our lockdown here in South Africa. So no physical teachers so far. Thank you too for your brilliant guidelines on your website, they have been invaluable. This video is no exception as right now I have a bowl in the chuck needing tenon removal.

@TurnAWoodBowl

4 жыл бұрын

David, Thank you for your kind words! I hope these videos help give you the guidance you need especially during lock down. Be safe, take care and make a whole bunch of shavings! Great time to practice! Happy Turning, Kent

Always learn from Kent

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Happy Turning!

Great video, your detailed explanation is fantastic thank you sir!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!