After watching this video I decided to "wing it" with a 7" x 7" x 3/4" piece of walnut. I cut four 3/8" thick rings at 28 degrees on my scroll saw (without a jig). My rings weren't as good as yours, but they glued up fine, and the bowl trued up perfectly on my lathe. After sanding and finishing the bowl looks fantastic. It would make a great gift, but I don't want to part with it.
Incredible! I can't imagine how much time you put in while perfecting this technique. Thanks for sharing your method. This is so generous of you as we can benefit from all of your efforts.
Wow, this is so great. I watched another video that just showed the process without explanation. This is the kind of thing they should teach kids in math class to make math more interesting. And have wood shop in all high schools and middle schools. I would have loved to have made a bowl like this in school.
Years ago, I started building airplanes with kids precisely because the slow elimination of shop classes in American schools seemed like a massive mistake. Despite the drift towards an information economy, many people still "think with their hands." And why wouldn't we? Our marvelously articulated hands and huge brain evolved concurrently -- half of the motor cortex on the surface of the brain is used to control our hands. Furthermore woodworking is built on math -- measurement, geometry, trigonometry. One can easily make the case that math class and shop class are two sides of the same coin. Working with your hands strengthens, grows, and refines your intelligence. This isn't just my opinion; read Frank Wilson's "The Hand."
@@WorkshopCompanion It's true. People are constantly doing things with their hands. Even smokers who quit say that they can't figure out what to do with their hands now that they don't have that cigarette. My public library has The Hand. I'll check it out! Thank you!
@@WorkshopCompanionGreat points! I had the privilege of a shop class back in middle school in the mid 2000s - one of the remaining few in my era. Today I'm a mechanical engineer, and a lot of my early proclivity for math and design were really honed in that class. More broadly, I think it's a shame that so many people want education to be whittled down to some core set of classes and no more. Anything that doesn't contribute directly to that is unnecessary overhead. Subjects which enrich the mind but don't advance a technical career, like shop and music, are far too readily cut. I hope we realize the folly in this sooner rather than later and make strides to bring back some of what is being lost. Thanks for the videos you make and the work you do! They're always a pleasure to watch.
Magnifique. Je découvre votre chaîne. J'ai appris en 15 min beaucoup d'informations. Je vais vous suivre avec beaucoup d'intérêt. Merci et vous êtes un grand pédagogue
I have watched many videos on RUclips, but this must be one of the best I have ever seen. Your clarity of explaining the whole process is unsurpassed. It is not only crystal, but it has entertainment value with your humour and the rhythm of your narrative. Absolutely fantastic. Not only that, I love the bowls you make. Has inspired me to attempt to make one myself. Has made my day.
This was an epic episode. Not for beginners. There's so much to learn in this one video, I don't know where to begin, but this is something I now want to do.
Thanks, but you should know that there is a tool called a "Ringmaster" that will do this without a band saw. Or you can grind a parting tool to make it about 1/16" (1.5 mm) wide and cut angled rings with that. Takes some skill, but it's not all that difficult.
Very professional, and instructive. It is a refreshing change to all those videos which make us watch the entire process. You assumed your viewers were intelligent and able to fill in the boring details! Well Done!
Woodworking tends to be a thinking man's craft; I have no doubt the vast majority of my audience has the three-dimensional imagination needed to fill in what is implied. Thanks for the kind words.
I bought a lathe not long ago, and I've been watching a ton of videos on different woodturning projects. I really love this one, as I've been thinking about turning some bowls, but one thing I don't like about "typical" wood bowl turning is how much beautiful (and expensive) wood gets turning into shavings and sawdust. This method makes much more efficient use of the wood and allows for amazing patterns. The cost, of course, is the trouble of making the calculations, making jigs, and cutting the rings. For some people, it might not be worth it, but I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for this awesome video.
Not even haft way done and loving it. I can see that you love what you do. Packed with information, but not stiff. Filled with a lot of fun, like a weekend class with the guys. Well done.
I'm glad you mentioned that. Just yesterday, I was at an event staged by the Ohio Designer Craftsmen and their were several professional turners here who were making ring bowls. Most agreed that rings pose a serious challenge and the inexperienced turner. However, they also said ring bowls could be turned with a properly sharpened bowl gouge and a good deal of practice. I was told to use a thumbnail grind (cut the ears back) and remove a good deal of metal from under the nose so the bevel at the tip was no more than 1/8" (3 mm) wide. Haven't tried it yet -- anything to add?
What a wonderful video. Not only is the subject and detail great but your presentation is awesome. My friend and I will be trying this shortly. Thank you
Phenomenal! I have a board prepared for making into my first bowl from a board. Even after reviewing quite a few other RUclips videos, I still had many questions regarding angles and distances. This video answered them all. I greatly appreciate you sharing the formulas, as I am very familiar with Excel and may create my own tool. Then again, your calculator price is very reasonable. I'll probably just buy it and save the time. - I don't have a bandsaw, so I'll be cutting on the lathe. But some day I'll have a bandsaw and your jig will be perfect. - Thanks again.
There's a tool called the Ringmaster which was made just to do this. I have one; it works great; but I went the band saw route with the video because more viewers have a band saw than a Ringmaster. But if you're going to do a lot of these, it may be worth the investment. Gets rid of the saw kerf.
Omgosh I'm a newbie but ur so talented wished I lived closer so u could teach me I'm so interested but have no one to teach me although ur channel has taught me a lot!! Those bowls n all u make are so beautiful tysm for teaching me !!! Love all u do !!
With the utmost respect to Gary Ascher over at The papa 1947, that was a brilliant explanation. I have, just about, managed to turn a couple of bowls from boards using just my lathe but failed when cutting them on my bandsaw. Maybe I’ll have another go? I know I’m a few years behind but thank you for sharing 🌞🌞
If you're very careful, you can actually do this without a lathe! The math is good enough that you can get the rings to fit together so the bowl wall is smooth enough that all it needs is some hand work. Glue up the rings without the bowl bottom. Smooth the wall with a rasp, a file, and sandpaper. You can also use a float, if you have one. Then glue the bottom on and give it a light sanding.
@@WorkshopCompanion In that case I will give this a try and see how it goes. The bowls you made with this method rival those made with a lathe. Thanks for the tips.
Many thanks for the detailed techniques and extremely well produced video you shared. I hope to engage my 15yo in some bowl production. Most excellent.
This video is a gift. It's plain to see that you put an extraordinary amount of work into this. You keep topping yourselves. I use the plural because I assume Travis had some part in this achievement. Sure, sure the woodworking here is top notch and infinitely inspirational, but Nick set that bar very high in that domain a long time ago. The accomplishment that stands out to me is the continued improvements in meticulous organization and presentation the of the instructional material. And the massive degree of production work in the form of scripting, shot setups, re-takes, edits and so forth just blows me away. Your best video prior to this one was was the Router video, which you may recall I commented that it reminded me of the films of Charles and Ray Eames because of it's use of whimsy to convey the educational material. I have no clue what to compare this one to, but it is master level work for sure.
My friend and i have completed your jig with great success, very pleased to have found you on u tube and will now follow with great interest, thank you for your channel vince chinnock
@@WorkshopCompanion I am considering making this without using a lathe and will apply this advice, but why is this a better gluing order when not using the lathe?
After watching this video I decided to "wing it" with a 7" x 7" x 3/4" piece of walnut. I cut four 3/8" thick rings at 28 degrees on my scroll saw (without a jig). My rings weren't as good as yours, but they glued up fine, and the bowl trued up perfectly on my lathe. After sanding and finishing the bowl looks fantastic. It would make a great gift, but I don't want to part with it.
Incredible! I can't imagine how much time you put in while perfecting this technique. Thanks for sharing your method. This is so generous of you as we can benefit from all of your efforts.
Most welcome.
"Goes all Harbour Freight on us" 😆
The best woodworking drummer I’ve ever watched.
Wow, this is so great. I watched another video that just showed the process without explanation. This is the kind of thing they should teach kids in math class to make math more interesting. And have wood shop in all high schools and middle schools. I would have loved to have made a bowl like this in school.
Years ago, I started building airplanes with kids precisely because the slow elimination of shop classes in American schools seemed like a massive mistake. Despite the drift towards an information economy, many people still "think with their hands." And why wouldn't we? Our marvelously articulated hands and huge brain evolved concurrently -- half of the motor cortex on the surface of the brain is used to control our hands. Furthermore woodworking is built on math -- measurement, geometry, trigonometry. One can easily make the case that math class and shop class are two sides of the same coin. Working with your hands strengthens, grows, and refines your intelligence. This isn't just my opinion; read Frank Wilson's "The Hand."
@@WorkshopCompanion It's true. People are constantly doing things with their hands. Even smokers who quit say that they can't figure out what to do with their hands now that they don't have that cigarette. My public library has The Hand. I'll check it out! Thank you!
@@WorkshopCompanionGreat points! I had the privilege of a shop class back in middle school in the mid 2000s - one of the remaining few in my era. Today I'm a mechanical engineer, and a lot of my early proclivity for math and design were really honed in that class.
More broadly, I think it's a shame that so many people want education to be whittled down to some core set of classes and no more. Anything that doesn't contribute directly to that is unnecessary overhead. Subjects which enrich the mind but don't advance a technical career, like shop and music, are far too readily cut. I hope we realize the folly in this sooner rather than later and make strides to bring back some of what is being lost.
Thanks for the videos you make and the work you do! They're always a pleasure to watch.
Great presentation! One of the best woodturning videos that I have seen in a long time.
Way way to complicated. Who is going to made the gig to made the bowl...wood pie?😮
Another gig😂
very refreshing to listen to an expert with excellent presentation skills teach you how to do something
If it will hold water, it's a bowl. If it doesn't...it's art. This is a splendid lesson! Also pleased to see a Shopsmith in action.
Thanks.
Excellent teaching
Thanks for saying.
You’re like the Albert Einstein of the carpentry world! I love it! You have the BEST videos! I’m so thankful you exist!
Me too.
"The cambium goes all Harbour Freight." Hahaha!!!!!! Your videos are as entertaining as they are informative. Love it.
Magnifique. Je découvre votre chaîne. J'ai appris en 15 min beaucoup d'informations. Je vais vous suivre avec beaucoup d'intérêt. Merci et vous êtes un grand pédagogue
Je vous remercie pour vos aimables paroles.
Best I've seen for board to bowls! Getting the plans and calculator now. Thanks!
Most welcome. Enjoy.
Shout out to Travis who works so hard behind the scenes to help make these videos work. He's one giant lad!
In more ways than one. He's 6'4", to be exact. Or 193 cm, to be exact in metric.
Thanks Nick. That's given me great inspiration for some Christmas presents!
Genius!. A real craftsman
I have watched many videos on RUclips, but this must be one of the best I have ever seen. Your clarity of explaining the whole process is unsurpassed. It is not only crystal, but it has entertainment value with your humour and the rhythm of your narrative. Absolutely fantastic. Not only that, I love the bowls you make. Has inspired me to attempt to make one myself. Has made my day.
Thanks for the kind words.
What a great teacher .. a gift to woodturners.
Thanks for the kind words.
You are like the Einstein of woodworking.
Is it the hair?
Fantastic video! Informative and entertaining. And thank you for not inserting dozens of short movie clips as so many other RUclipsrs do.
Thanks! Great vid! And nice to see so many Shopsmith tools in-use!
This was an epic episode. Not for beginners. There's so much to learn in this one video, I don't know where to begin, but this is something I now want to do.
Thanks for saying...and good luck.
Fantastic. Best video on this subject on the net. No more excuses, time to get in the garage and turn something..
Thanks for saying.
this has to be the most complete instructional video on the web. Fantastic, thank you for your time and expertise.
Most welcome.
very nice Nick! Love the Shopsmith!
It's a great lathe -- but if you're going to do a lot of turning, put it up on 6" (15 cm) blocks to stave off a back ache.
beautiful work and now I have band saw envy!
Thanks, but you should know that there is a tool called a "Ringmaster" that will do this without a band saw. Or you can grind a parting tool to make it about 1/16" (1.5 mm) wide and cut angled rings with that. Takes some skill, but it's not all that difficult.
Fantastic video. And an excellent explanation on how to turn a bowl into a board.
Thanks for saying.
I wish you were my teacher when I was taking industrial arts in school! You touched all the bases! Thanks!
Most welcome.
I inherited a lathe from a friend, this video makes me want to use it for the first time. Just amazing.
Thanks for the kind words.
Very professional, and instructive. It is a refreshing change to all those videos which make us watch the entire process. You assumed your viewers were intelligent and able to fill in the boring details! Well Done!
Woodworking tends to be a thinking man's craft; I have no doubt the vast majority of my audience has the three-dimensional imagination needed to fill in what is implied. Thanks for the kind words.
I bought a lathe not long ago, and I've been watching a ton of videos on different woodturning projects. I really love this one, as I've been thinking about turning some bowls, but one thing I don't like about "typical" wood bowl turning is how much beautiful (and expensive) wood gets turning into shavings and sawdust. This method makes much more efficient use of the wood and allows for amazing patterns. The cost, of course, is the trouble of making the calculations, making jigs, and cutting the rings. For some people, it might not be worth it, but I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for this awesome video.
Most welcome.
Not even haft way done and loving it. I can see that you love what you do. Packed with information, but not stiff. Filled with a lot of fun, like a weekend class with the guys. Well done.
Thanks for saying.
Thanks. Purchased. Saved me tons of time and saw dust.
Thanks for saying.
I absolutely love your approach to teaching thank you I can't wait to try this out
Most welcome -- and good luck.
Very clever. Never seen this technique before. Thank you.
Most welcome, but I can't claim credit. I first wrote about it nearly twenty years ago, and it was around long before then,
Love your vids and teaching method. Thanks for sharing and PLEASE keep going.
That's the plan. Thanks for th kind words.
Very well done! Thanks for your time, effort and guidance.
Well done. Thanks for a superb video. Your methods and personality are wonderful
EXCELLENT EXPLANATION, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, YOU ARE A VERY GOOD TEACHER
Most welcome.
I swear watching you is like attending Wizarding School!
(I don't even own a wand, but I do like sitting in on the classes.)
Thanks.
Awesome I have good success using bowl gouges ! Thanks Nick!
I'm glad you mentioned that. Just yesterday, I was at an event staged by the Ohio Designer Craftsmen and their were several professional turners here who were making ring bowls. Most agreed that rings pose a serious challenge and the inexperienced turner. However, they also said ring bowls could be turned with a properly sharpened bowl gouge and a good deal of practice. I was told to use a thumbnail grind (cut the ears back) and remove a good deal of metal from under the nose so the bevel at the tip was no more than 1/8" (3 mm) wide. Haven't tried it yet -- anything to add?
Wow, what a great tutorial and so many ideas! Thanks for sharing 😊
Most welcome.
What a wonderful video. Not only is the subject and detail great but your presentation is awesome. My friend and I will be trying this shortly. Thank you
Love you work sir, it's been a great inspiration
Brilliant, ill never be able to replicate it, but still, its fun to watch! You're a true Pro!
Don't sell yourself short. It really is as easy as I make it look. But thanks just the same.
A great video very well explained and with some fantastic results. Thanks for the educational share.
Wow! Amazing instruction and so very well articulated. Thank you so much for your instruction!
Most welcome.
Phenomenal! I have a board prepared for making into my first bowl from a board. Even after reviewing quite a few other RUclips videos, I still had many questions regarding angles and distances. This video answered them all. I greatly appreciate you sharing the formulas, as I am very familiar with Excel and may create my own tool. Then again, your calculator price is very reasonable. I'll probably just buy it and save the time. - I don't have a bandsaw, so I'll be cutting on the lathe. But some day I'll have a bandsaw and your jig will be perfect. - Thanks again.
There's a tool called the Ringmaster which was made just to do this. I have one; it works great; but I went the band saw route with the video because more viewers have a band saw than a Ringmaster. But if you're going to do a lot of these, it may be worth the investment. Gets rid of the saw kerf.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Excellent video on the subject Nick. Thank you for this.
Most welcome.
merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo très instructive, sujet maitrisé, clair, concis, j'adore, merci encore
Perfect timing for me to find this post. 🌞
This is awesome! What a great tutorial. Thank you🤙🏽🤙🏽
Most welcome.
Omgosh I'm a newbie but ur so talented wished I lived closer so u could teach me I'm so interested but have no one to teach me although ur channel has taught me a lot!! Those bowls n all u make are so beautiful tysm for teaching me !!! Love all u do !!
Oh btw that rolling pin is beautiful wow
Thanks for your kind words.
thank you for your honesty and authenticity. Its pleasure to see that u dont have any foxtail under ur armpit
Straight up sorcery, this is amazing!
Thanks.
NICK YOUR AMAZING
Thanks.
excellent! Love the presentation!!
Much thanks.
Excelente trabajo muy bien explicado y con una enorme investigación de respaldo.
Gracias.
What a great tutorial, everything explained in a clear concise manner, and yes I have subscribed!!!
Thanks you...and welcome!
Fantastic! I love it! Tanks from Brazil.
You're welcome from Ohio
Loved your cambium layer note - I laughed and snorted out loud!
With the utmost respect to Gary Ascher over at The papa 1947, that was a brilliant explanation. I have, just about, managed to turn a couple of bowls from boards using just my lathe but failed when cutting them on my bandsaw. Maybe I’ll have another go? I know I’m a few years behind but thank you for sharing 🌞🌞
Most welcome.
Wow. This is incredible.
Thanks.
wow really enjoyed this video Thank you so much for sharing it
You are a good professor sir.
I just subscribed to all your videos! Your presentation is perfect! I'm getting started in this very soon! I'll be back watching more! Thanks again!
Most welcome...and welcome!
Sir. YOU are AMAZING!!!!!
Thanks.
I wish you were my neighbor!! I would love to learn from you!!
You are my hero 👍 thanks for the great inspirations 🤗
Most welcome.
Awesome instruction Nick. If I had a lathe, or when I get one, I will definitely give this a try!!
If you're very careful, you can actually do this without a lathe! The math is good enough that you can get the rings to fit together so the bowl wall is smooth enough that all it needs is some hand work. Glue up the rings without the bowl bottom. Smooth the wall with a rasp, a file, and sandpaper. You can also use a float, if you have one. Then glue the bottom on and give it a light sanding.
@@WorkshopCompanion In that case I will give this a try and see how it goes. The bowls you made with this method rival those made with a lathe. Thanks for the tips.
Adorei, grande meu fraco trabalho em madeira.!!!!
Obrigado.
Many thanks for the detailed techniques and extremely well produced video you shared. I hope to engage my 15yo in some bowl production. Most excellent.
Always good to hear when a young person is being introduced to the art of making sawdust. Wish him well from me.
VERY IMPRESSIVE PRESENTATION, 5 STAR.
Thanks for the kind words.
Amazing!! Hats off!!
Thanks.
Thank you. You gave me alot of ideas. Thank you for sharing
Most welcome.
Wonderfull project ! ! Thanks for all the crystal clear explanations.
Most welcome.
This video is a gift. It's plain to see that you put an extraordinary amount of work into this.
You keep topping yourselves. I use the plural because I assume Travis had some part in this achievement. Sure, sure the woodworking here is top notch and infinitely inspirational, but Nick set that bar very high in that domain a long time ago. The accomplishment that stands out to me is the continued improvements in meticulous organization and presentation the of the instructional material. And the massive degree of production work in the form of scripting, shot setups, re-takes, edits and so forth just blows me away.
Your best video prior to this one was was the Router video, which you may recall I commented that it reminded me of the films of Charles and Ray Eames because of it's use of whimsy to convey the educational material. I have no clue what to compare this one to, but it is master level work for sure.
Thank you. I learn so much from your videos;
Most welcome.
Fantastic tips for bowl turning Nick! Happy Holidays to you & the crew! 👍🎄🎄👍
The same goo wishes to you a yours.
Great video. Thanks
This is so WOW! Nothing more to say.
Great video. Ingenious idea. Love this channel. Thx 4 sharing.
Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Greeting from the heart of America, and much thanks.
What a great Video, Well done
Much thanks.
Awesome videos!!!! Gonna go try some of these 😀
Superb knowledge and a well done video !!!!!!!! THANKS !!
Most welcome.
Excellent video!!!
Thanks for saying.
Excellent video!!! Thank you!
Most welcome.
Muchas gracias por transmitir sus valiosos conocimientos
Espectacular el gran trabajo que realizó para explicar este video.
Un abrazo y cuidese
Eres muy bienvenido.
Love this!! Thank you!!
Most welcome.
Thank You! Thank YOU! THANK YOU!!
You're welcome, welcome, WELCOME!
Very comprehensive, thanks
Most welcome.
Very well done!!
Thanks.
My friend and i have completed your jig with great success, very pleased to have found you on u tube and will now follow with great interest, thank you for your channel vince chinnock
Great teaching!
Thanks.
Great idea!
Thanks.
This looks like something that could be done without a lathe, to some degree. I can't wait to try.
If you do it without a lathe, glue up the bowl walls first -- omit the bottom. Sand the walls smooth, then glue on the bottom.
@@WorkshopCompanion I am considering making this without using a lathe and will apply this advice, but why is this a better gluing order when not using the lathe?
It is easier to sand without the bottom glued on. - Travis@@elimain1261
well done. thanks for sharing
Most welcome.
God Bless you Brother.
A very great video, thank you.
Most welcome.
New to the channel. Beautiful video!
Much thanks...and welcome.
parabéns lindo trabalho
maravilhoso
você é um mestre
Obrigado pelas palavras amáveis.
Thanks for a great lesson!!
My pleasure!