Bowl Gouge Beginner First Use How To Video - Woodturning

Bowl Gouge Beginner First Use How To Video

Learn how to first use the bowl gouge when turning a wood bowl, from how to hold the tool to how it really does the best cutting. This video covers the basic principles behind how the gouge works and how to make a push cut.

The bowl gouge is not like other woodworking gouges and it needs to be handled and treated differently. Learn how the bevel edge is your guide and why angling this tool is so critical.

▶︎▶︎▶︎TURN A WOOD BOWL UNIVERSITY◀︎◀︎◀︎

✅ Bowl Gouge Mastery
✅ Tool Sharpening – For Wood Bowl Turning
✅ Tree To Bowl – Understanding Green Wood
✅ Bowl Turning – Start to Finish

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FREE WOOD BOWL TURNING TIPS EMAILED EACH WEEK
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In this video, I use or discuss the following bowl gouge. Here is the link to this tool:

• Hurricane M2 Cryo, 1/2" Bowl Gouge (3/8" Flute) for Woodturning

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If you are curious about, or already completely addicted to turning wood bowls, check out my website dedicated to the art and craft of turning wood bowls!

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▶︎▶︎▶︎TURN A WOOD BOWL UNIVERSITY◀︎◀︎◀︎

✅ Bowl Gouge Mastery
✅ Tool Sharpening – For Wood Bowl Turning
✅ Tree To Bowl – Understanding Green Wood
✅ Bowl Turning – Start to Finish

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FREE WOOD BOWL TURNING TIPS EMAILED EACH WEEK
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[darrellkohlmann]

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!

[jimwebb]

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!

[Mtworude]

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.

[dmcwoodworx]

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

[vtellez]

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.

[gregdelong]

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

[peterdollive]

Excellent Kent. Undertook a three day woodturning course last year and not managed to do anything in the intervening months. This video and your others have proven to be excellent reminders of allI had forgotten. Do keep them coming!

[rthrux]

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

[nickrogers]

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.

[charlesputnam]

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.

[observersnt]

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

[allyncross]

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.

[johngreaser]

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.

[svenskjimand]

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.

[bigbadstig]

That was a truly first class tutorial and not a usual ' look at what I can do' video like so many on YT. 
As a total beginner (even at my old age) that was beneficial beyond all. Thank you. Off to your website now.

[johnpearson]

really instructive video. a) close up of the tool position when turning b) you repeat things which is a real good teaching technique for me. Thanks!

[djbec]

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!

[robertriley]

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

[michaelstokes]

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

[bjorgronn]

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.