3 Ways Mount Wood To Lathe - Bowl Woodturning Video

3 Ways Mount Wood To Lathe - Bowl Woodturning Video

Attaching a wood blank to the lathe is one of the first skills that must be learned and mastered. When turning wood bowls, it is especially important to understand which methods work best for each type of bowl blanks.

In this video, I'll cover three different ways to mount a bowl blank to the lathe. I'll share with you my favorites and we will go over the advantages and disadvantages of each method for mounting wood to a lathe.

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[krzqowd]

I've watched other instructors videos and came away wanting. This was not the case with this one. Very clear and concise instructions. Thank you.

[jimwheeler]

i appreciate your open, non-dogmatic approach to turning. you don't try to preach only one way to do things, ie, your way. you are, however, dogmatic relative to safety and that is appreciated. i share my lathe and shop with a few other people, so i like using faceplates so i can take my piece off the lathe if i am not done and let others use the machine. That is not the case with the 4 spur and the woodworm screw.

[davidgates]

As always, thanks for the tuition and refresher that we all so need. I use all three methods, the choice is usually made for me by the piece - size, weight, balance and how round it is. I also slightly counter sink the four spur to provide a "protective" shroud to reduce fly-off possibility should I do something to dislodge the piece. Your methodology and coaching techniques result in keeping me, and I am sure all of us who watch your videos, focused. You polish up what I pick up by watching so many of the other amazing folk who share their wood-turning with us. Take care, keep well and keep the coaching videos coming.

[OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

Thanks for all the nice and clear info, I use all three but prefer a base plate... cheers

[waltervancleave]

Very good info. I like the fact that you are very thoroughly covering all options. Retired tool maker of 47 years. There is no set way of teaching. But good solid advice is a great place to start. Self reliance can be a long term relationship. Having someone to take the time to offer good advice can be the difference between a day or a bad day. Keep up the good work and thanks. From Ohio. WALTER

[adolforios]

Good afternoon. A pleasure to find your video, I recently acquired a chuck very similar to yours and I had the problem of how to use the spike, although we do not share a language, the use of this accessory is clearly seen in your video, thank you very much for your excellent contribution, new follower

[OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

most of the times that I have had access to a lathe, I had face plates and 4 spur chucks, My son and I just this week bought a lathe ( the first either of us have actually owned) and it came with both the spur, and the face plate, but I ordered a 4 jaw chuck, and we are really excited about the ability to use tenons to make turning the inside of bowls and pots. thank you for your videos, even though I have used a lathe quite a bit in my life, I still learn from you. I am by no means a master turner, but as an avid enthusiast, I am open to learning as much as I can from people like you, that are much more experienced than I am.

[robertriley]

I am new to bowl turning, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a fellow that’s been turning for 30+ years and he has never showed me the worm or the spur but in my own shop I have tried that on a couple other projects with success, my bowl turning it really new as I’ve only turned two bowls to date and because I was impatient I made my first bowl into a funnel and my second bowl shattered not sure of the reason the walls were 1/2 inch still and I was going slow trying to get a good feel of the gouge but I have plans for a cherry tree and it’s going to be the smaller limbs just so I can get used to handling the gouge safely. Thank you for the videos they have shown me many things that helps a person get prepared but until you put that gouge to the wood it’s just another video. Practice makes perfect

[janesmith]

Thank you for your clear, straight talking videos. I am new to woodturning and find your videos are the best to help me understand each process along the way.

[billrobinson]

I trust the faceplate most. Mine is 3" with only 4 screws. Going to add additional sizes looking for 8 screw models. I also use the spur chuc, on small stuff, but my tail stock creeps. I think I can fix that by tightening the nut under the rails.
Kent, I just pure love your videos for the excellent way you explain everything so even a novice like me can easily grasp the information and turn it into action. You are hands down the best instructor. I've probably watched 50% of your videos, some more than once.
Can't say enough about how much you have taught me. Sharpening is still my biggest foe.
Thank you.

[JDDupuy]

A master teacher. I have progressed so far in turning by watching your videos and reading books. Thank you for your dedication and links to products.

[Scott]

Thanks Kent, you’ve completely answered my question as I’m trying to turn a plate and haven’t worked a lather for 30 years. Appreciate your help

[kgharris]

First, thank you for your incredibly clear videos! I have never had any luck with the worm and generally use the end to end method. I like this because it is easy to turn the bowl around and keep the same balance. I also generally turn small items and this is just quicker and I don't have to worry about running into a screw! (I now use the face plate on the inside of the bowl, turn the tenon on the bottom and then reverse and use the four jaw chuck. The way I was taught was to use the face plate on a glued on tenon and then turn that off at the end. I never, well almost never, do that anymore. ) But, I found this video really instructive and you answered a lot of my concerns!

[motte]

Hello Kent,
i´m absolutly new in tourning wood, yesterday i bought me an old used and cheap wood lathe.
And after watching so many Vids of other People, i´m really glad that i found your Channel.
First time, that i learned so much so easy!
And thank god, you made this Video, i was close to buy me an expensive Screwchuck!
But now i will start with Spear Chuck and the Faceplate!
Thank you very much, you got a new fan!

[creativewebmedia-uk]

I'm new to wood turning having just retired. And was lucky enough to find your video, Thank you very much, and very well done, No Blurb, No crutch words, and useful info all the way. Much appreciated.

[hughcawley]

Excellent exposition, thank you, Kent. It’s the details that matter and you cover them brilliantly! You’re making lock-down (here in the UK) more than bearable - can’t tell you how grateful I am. Best Hugh

[thomasdickinson]

Absolutely fantastic video my friend it has been about 20 years since my last wood turning but I am wanting to get back into it and this video is fantastic for trying to remember tips and also learning a new skill.

[Roesner]

I use mainly screw chucks because of the security issues. I find you videos very informative because you the pros and cons of the way you perform. Thank you.

[ixcupie]

Thank you for a very well made and helpfull video ; i am a seasoned woodworker, but relatively new bowl crafter. I use the faceplate securing method because a faceplate was included with the old lathe a am using. I like the spur atachment for spindle turning but think it can only be used to turn the side and bottom part of a bowl, then switch ro face plate atachment to carve out the interior. I also believe the spur securing method to be less safe to use regarding a flying bowl blank because of antention required to maintain the tail tight enough and the high torque exerted on a small diameter spur compared to a faceplate.

[victoryak]

Richard Raffin seems to use the screw chuck most often but I’m not sure if that’s just what I’ve seen or if it’s his preference. He actually also shows how to place it on there when it’s spinning and talks about how to slow the speed and to handle it carefully. Of course he’s been doing it for decades lol. I’d be nervous to do it starting out.