Hi Jim....one of the great components about your work (craftsmanship) and your culture (Canada's very rich heritage) is that we learn something new each time you turn a project. Thank you and be well.....eh!
Never heard of a knitting bowl before, such cool, and beautiful project. Love how the inlay sort of matches the shape on the side. Really enjoyed watching this being created. Thanks again❤
I am always anxiously waiting for Fridays to watch your videos and to see your new creations. You explain so well with so much detail that it is a pleasure listening to you.
I've been watching for several months. I watch the videos, as I find them. So, I'm watching out of chronological order. This one was posted 2 years, ago. I can tell how much better your camera work has become. This video is good; but it's just slightly closer, with a smaller filed of view, than later videos. When you stop and show progress, not all the soapstone area shows. But, these are always so enjoyable and interesting. I hope I can get entered to win a bowl! ;-)
The way the draws work is like this. Find the 75K giveaway video (It’s the globe lidded dish video) and comment on it and every video forward to the most current one. I don’t draw names from old videos like this for the current draws. Thanks for watching!
I'm watching out of order too. It's interesting to see the differences in skill level and knowledge too! But mostly I just like seeing all of the builds because these are really cool and I've got lots of time to kill! I am keeping up with current projects as well, for the giveaways.
Like the wood in this piece and my wife said oh I need one of those. She knits, and I said get out your wallet. Well she is Mrs. Cheap so that's not likely...lol But I think it's a outstanding piece sir. Love the light color. 🌿 👍👍👍
Beautiful. When you said it was going to get some inlay I thought the rim like you usually do. This was just the perfect touch of color to really set it off. Well done Jim. Another masterpiece.
Jim! You have fired up my imagination on this video! 🎊💫💕👏I WANT A KNITTING BOWL! Now I just have to figure out what type of wood and type of inlay! The inlay on Your giveaway bowl is still the most spectacular of them all, so far, but may not be good for this type of bowl. Hmmmmmmmmm what to choose, what to choose 😁 Please make many more like these 💕💕💕
I’m with you, I really like the copper pipe and mussels too! Most of the knitting bowl blanks that I have probably won’t need any inlay work. As always, thanks for your comments, Jim.
Hi Jim i really liked this knitting bowl it was interesting as i have never seen one before. ❤😊 cheers Jeannette Coman fron Ferntree Gully, Victoria. AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺🎉
Oooooo!! I'm a knitter, so this speaks to me. That, and it's big enough that you can easily fit 3-4 good sized yarn balls in it is you're doing color work or double knitting, which is just awesome! I'm curious as to how much a piece like this runs. Beautiful work! I'd love to see more styles of inlayed or resin casting knitting bowls 😊
I had no idea what you were doing when you started with that hook out I'm so blonde I finally got it I love that bowl I think you need to make more of them
That is beautiful I've seen jarn bowls buttons is the first time I've seen one made. I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel.. ive seen so much resin work but watching you use the soapstone instead is lovely. It looks much simpler too. I'm looking forward to trying some inlay work. Thank you for explaining everything so well. I love watching your videos.
Nice bowl and good project. I also have a General lathe and love it. Picked it up in CA US and have since relocated to Virginia US 3 years ago. Good work and thank you for sharing.
@@SpragueWoodturning the one that I picked up is 3hp w a 38" table and a 14" swing and the in-fill block can come out giving another 2" to the swing. I didn't get the outboard table but the spindle lock got bent in the move. ... it is a good addition to my shop even if it is 1/2 a ton... 1200 lbs
You may find the black hole dust catcher interesting. It’s an investment but I find that I catch much more of the dust than I did with previous methods - especially with a 3 hp dust collector.
Wonderful bowl Jim. Thanks for your comments, tips and wisdom. The Typhoon bit is brilliant. I have seen a jig saw used and it wasn't a pretty. Excellent work.
Hi from France. I Didn't know you before ; I'm especially impressed by the last plate you shown in the video, and I'm inquisitive about your method to make the edge of the bowl, so I subscribe (excuse my English for a French speaker) . 👍
Jim, beautiful, what wood worker likes to sand manually? None to my knowledge, acquired a freezer for a kiln, finding someone to recuperate Freon was a task but found one, thanks for the videos. This bowl is on my todo list, as of last year.
Great idea I’ve tried to make a wool bowl but this is just really good so I’ll be trying,thanks again for a 👍 great idea,I’ll be watching for the next video.
Very nice! I got some soapstone from Lee Valley. I ordered green; IT’s a gray/ green color. Did an inlay, it came out ok, not great but ok. I will try the other source u list, perhaps their soapstone will be truer in color. In all fairness LV did say the color can vary greatly. I just put some branches in another bowl. Its not as easy as u make it look when it comes to adding the soapstone,. Ha! Practice makes...better. Thanks for all your instruction too.
Just watched this one. Interesting bowl, love the soapstone. I do enjoy your videos. Thank you... but...I cannot!!stand seeing your Tim Horton's hat!!! I used to live in Olean NY. I really, really miss those donuts!
@@SpragueWoodturning awww I'd hate having to be gluten free. I'd lose too many favorites. Got some friends here that have celiac disease so no choices for them.
This is the grind that comes on the gouge. I’ve never measured it before but it think it 60 degrees. I use the Ellsworth sharping jig so I keep the same profile. Shear scraping is where it at! Thanks
There’s a link in the description for the pens that I use to sign with. I do show it in one of my videos but can’t remember which one. The finish goes on after the signing. It’s there for all time, lol.
Anne Marsden Hi Anne, I guess your referring to the Typhoon Bit, could you forward to me the details of where I could get one, I can not see the link. Many thanks Keith
@@keithmetcalfe3990 if you go to the yarn bowl video and look in the description below, there is a link to Lee valley tools where you can purchase one.
It’s a good strong gouge that you can use with it hanging far over the tool rest, it stays sharp and I like the handle design. I’m sure there are plenty of other 5/8 bowl gouges on the market that are every bit as good, and would try them if they were sent to me, but I like using Crown
morning sir . I noticed that you turn your wood from the right side . is there any difference from side to side ? hope your day gets better . nice bowl too .
They are 1/8 to fit the Dremel tool, I was actually on the Lee Valley site looking for a new one and there’s a picture of the one I like to buy but it’s not listed in the drop down menu, the taper on is the closest to it, Jim.
Jim: fascinating and learnt a lot as always. A question though: this time you didn't apply any 'sealing' coat before using the CA glue which you've always done on previous project in case there was any 'run' of the glue - and particular reason for that ??
There’s a couple of reasons for this, first of all I planned on tooling the surface back so if there were any glue runs they would be removed then and this inlay is on the side grain of the bowl that typically doesn’t absorb as must glue like end grain does. I rarely seal the bowl with a coat of finish when I’m doing inlay on the sides. Good question tho, Jim.
Yes! Woodturning - Walnut with Black Soapstone and Designer Epoxy ruclips.net/video/7hxTVZiyBp4/видео.html, Woodturning - Soapstone or Resin, You Be The Judge! ruclips.net/video/hBW842HV93U/видео.html
Beautiful bowl Jim. I’ve never seen a knitting bowl before! On a different note, I have a question for u regarding the drying of bowls...have u heard of bowls being fried in a microwave instead of a kiln? And what do u think are the pluses or minuses of this please?
I’ve done some of that drying as well. It works but I did get some cracking. I need to dry bowls on a larger scale that’s why I use the fridge kilns and the fact that a microwave can only fit a smaller bowl. Jim
Hi Jim....one of the great components about your work (craftsmanship) and your culture (Canada's very rich heritage) is that we learn something new each time you turn a project. Thank you and be well.....eh!
As always, thanks eh!
Never heard of a knitting bowl before, such cool, and beautiful project. Love how the inlay sort of matches the shape on the side. Really enjoyed watching this being created. Thanks again❤
You are so welcome!
So simple in design, but so elegantly beautiful. It's a masterpiece.
Thanks for watching
How cool! I never heard of such a thing - the knitting bowl.
I liked the soap stone fill in. Beautiful bowl.
Thank you very much!
Love the shape of this one, Jim. Cutting back inwards at the top lip really differentiates it.
It’s all about the style, lol. Thanks.
That’s a beautiful bowl, Jim! My grandmother had one like that. Thank you for the memories! Have a great weekend!
Thanks, you too James!
I am always anxiously waiting for Fridays to watch your videos and to see your new creations. You explain so well with so much detail that it is a pleasure listening to you.
Thanks again Wanda!
Nice tool for your client Jim; they will know it was worth the wait🏆 Stay safe. -Mike😷
Thanks Mike!
I like the light wood with that soapstone 😊
Me too, thanks!
I've been watching for several months. I watch the videos, as I find them. So, I'm watching out of chronological order. This one was posted 2 years, ago. I can tell how much better your camera work has become. This video is good; but it's just slightly closer, with a smaller filed of view, than later videos. When you stop and show progress, not all the soapstone area shows. But, these are always so enjoyable and interesting. I hope I can get entered to win a bowl! ;-)
The way the draws work is like this. Find the 75K giveaway video (It’s the globe lidded dish video) and comment on it and every video forward to the most current one. I don’t draw names from old videos like this for the current draws. Thanks for watching!
I'm watching out of order too. It's interesting to see the differences in skill level and knowledge too! But mostly I just like seeing all of the builds because these are really cool and I've got lots of time to kill!
I am keeping up with current projects as well, for the giveaways.
Beautiful knitting bowl! Perfect wood for this type of craft because it is so smooth. Great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Like the wood in this piece and my wife said oh I need one of those. She knits, and I said get out your wallet. Well she is Mrs. Cheap so that's not likely...lol But I think it's a outstanding piece sir. Love the light color. 🌿 👍👍👍
Thank you very much!
Doug Clark great bowl and great teaching. Thanks
Thanks 🙏
Beautiful. When you said it was going to get some inlay I thought the rim like you usually do. This was just the perfect touch of color to really set it off. Well done Jim. Another masterpiece.
Just a little bling, lol. Thanks 🙏
Love it. Being a knitter myself, I would love one of those. Great job yet again
Thanks for watching!
Simple, elegant and beautiful! 💖 I knit/crochet when it starts getting around 18c, something like this would be very useful
Thanks 😊
Jim! You have fired up my imagination on this video! 🎊💫💕👏I WANT A KNITTING BOWL! Now I just have to figure out what type of wood and type of inlay! The inlay on Your giveaway bowl is still the most spectacular of them all, so far, but may not be good for this type of bowl. Hmmmmmmmmm what to choose, what to choose 😁
Please make many more like these 💕💕💕
I’m with you, I really like the copper pipe and mussels too! Most of the knitting bowl blanks that I have probably won’t need any inlay work. As always, thanks for your comments, Jim.
Jim, I really like the inlays though! I’m thinking walnut and white alabaster. Though, the spalted woods are always adored as well 😁
Nice demo! I've just had a commission for a yarn bowl and your video gives me a great starting point! Keep up the beautiful work!
Thanks Gynene!
I love the yarn bowl.
Thanks 😊
Hi Jim i really liked this knitting bowl it was interesting as i have never seen one before. ❤😊 cheers Jeannette Coman fron Ferntree Gully, Victoria. AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺🎉
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!
I'm a knitter and a turner and love this bowl. I really like the addition of the soap stone.
It’s a great way to fill voids! Thanks 🙏
Oooooo!! I'm a knitter, so this speaks to me. That, and it's big enough that you can easily fit 3-4 good sized yarn balls in it is you're doing color work or double knitting, which is just awesome! I'm curious as to how much a piece like this runs.
Beautiful work! I'd love to see more styles of inlayed or resin casting knitting bowls 😊
Works like this are in the $250 to $300 price range. Unfortunately I’m not doing anymore production work like this. Thanks
I had no idea what you were doing when you started with that hook out I'm so blonde I finally got it I love that bowl I think you need to make more of them
Your right, every one I make I sell. Thanks 😊
That is beautiful I've seen jarn bowls buttons is the first time I've seen one made. I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel.. ive seen so much resin work but watching you use the soapstone instead is lovely. It looks much simpler too. I'm looking forward to trying some inlay work. Thank you for explaining everything so well. I love watching your videos.
Awesome thanks Suzette!
I love your work Jim. Your videos are the best. I am amazed that you keep up your production bowls as well as these special projects. Thanks!!!
It’s not easy, falling behind everyday, lol. It’s shocking how long it takes to make these video! Thanks.
Lovely bowl and great description of what you are doing... Cheers Paul in the UK
Thanks Paul!
A great looking bowl. Still love that finish. Thanks Jim.
It’s my favorite finish hands down. Thanks.
Great bowl, Jim! I will have to add it to the list of things to make. Our Daughter knits. Be safe.
Thanks Clayton
Very beautiful!!❤
Thank you very much!
Great product one I will definitely try
Great David, thanks 🙏
Great craftsmanship
Thanks 🙏
That bowl is so beautiful it makes me want to take up knitting❣️ Very nice!!! Marcus from Chesapeake VA.
Awesome thanks Marcus! Get your needles and give er, lol.
Very ice, Jim! I have to make one of those for my daughter. She’s a knitter and I’m sure would like one!
Thanks David!
I love your work, really inspiring.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Great bowl.
Thanks 🙏
Another fine bowl and yes I am still excited about the subscriber bowl that I will be winning shortly lol
Looks like there will be lots of winners, 😜😜
Love it and I have always wanted one. I am a knitter and would love to have one of your bowls.
Sorry, not doing production work anymore. Thanks for watching
@@SpragueWoodturning That is ok as I doubt if I could afford the frieght from you to me in North Queensland Australia.
Nice bowl and good project. I also have a General lathe and love it. Picked it up in CA US and have since relocated to Virginia US 3 years ago.
Good work and thank you for sharing.
They’re a good lathe, wish mine was larger with more horses power, thanks 🙏
@@SpragueWoodturning the one that I picked up is 3hp w a 38" table and a 14" swing and the in-fill block can come out giving another 2" to the swing. I didn't get the outboard table but the spindle lock got bent in the move. ... it is a good addition to my shop even if it is 1/2 a ton... 1200 lbs
Another winner. I’ve made a few. None as nice as this. Thanks again for sharing. Keep um coming.
Thanks Wayne!
New subscribers here love your work!
Awesome John!
You may find the black hole dust catcher interesting. It’s an investment but I find that I catch much more of the dust than I did with previous methods - especially with a 3 hp dust collector.
I will check it out, thanks 🙏
Great work it looks amazing keep up the awsome job
Thanks 🙏🏻
Beautiful bowl
Thanks 🙏
Wonderful bowl Jim. Thanks for your comments, tips and wisdom. The Typhoon bit is brilliant. I have seen a jig saw used and it wasn't a pretty. Excellent work.
Ya, jigsaws are just too rough, thanks.
Beautiful! I hate sanding the j hook so bravo to you 👏🤟
It’s the worst! Lol. Thanks.
Hi from France. I Didn't know you before ; I'm especially impressed by the last plate you shown in the video, and I'm inquisitive about your method to make the edge of the bowl, so I subscribe (excuse my English for a French speaker) . 👍
It’s just fine, thanks for subscribing!
Great looking bowl 👍
Thanks 🙏
Thanks for showing us how it's done!
No problem, thanks for watching.
Beautiful piece. Nice job Jim. Beautiful finish.
Thanks Michael!
Really nice Jim. Awesome looking bowl
Thanks George!
Very cool. Been meaning to try one. Nice figure in that Maple too.
Thanks, there’s usually some nice grain around bark inclusions or other stress points.
Sweet!
Thanks!
Two beautiful bowls there's matey, just subscribed too.
Awesome, welcome aboard!
A new twist in wood turning. Very nice!! I like it 👍👍👍. This is a channel worthy to subscribe. Recommend!!!
Awesome, thanks 🙏
Great idea, nicely done Jim.
Thanks 🙏
Beautiful as usual
Thank you! 😊
I was wondering if you tried making a knitting bowl. Good job I like that.
Yup, for years, thanks.
A nice bowl and finish , thank you . Geoff W.
Thanks Geoff!
I crochet a lot. This would be a great bowl.
I have a few yarn bowls.😊 Yours is bigger.
Thank you very much!
Really great idea. Beautiful bowl
Thanks again!
Beautiful job looks awesome
Thank you!
Jim, beautiful, what wood worker likes to sand manually? None to my knowledge, acquired a freezer for a kiln, finding someone to recuperate Freon was a task but found one, thanks for the videos. This bowl is on my todo list, as of last year.
Great, I just updated the description with amazon links. Safe turning.
Another great job! I am working on a knitting bowl for my daughter in-law right now. Not as pretty as yours but it will work.
Thanks Billy
Very nice bowl. I need to make a few of these for Xmas.
Thanks David.
Another brilliant piece be safe
Thanks 🙏
Great idea I’ve tried to make a wool bowl but this is just really good so I’ll be trying,thanks again for a 👍 great idea,I’ll be watching for the next video.
Awesome thanks Stephen!
Wow another stunning bowl Beautiful..
Thanks 😊
This is so pretty! I love it! 💜
Thanks Tracy!
Very nice! I got some soapstone from Lee Valley. I ordered green; IT’s a gray/ green color. Did an inlay, it came out ok, not great but ok. I will try the other source u list, perhaps their soapstone will be truer in color. In all fairness LV did say the color can vary greatly. I just put some branches in another bowl. Its not as easy as u make it look when it comes to adding the soapstone,. Ha! Practice makes...better. Thanks for all your instruction too.
Hey, that’s great, not sure what happen with the Lee Valley soapstone, I’ve had great luck with it. Safe turning. Jim.
Great bowl
Thanks 🙏
Great job.
I enjoyed your video. Thank you
Thanks 🙏
Very nice bowl
Thanks 😊
Beautiful!! Cheers, Paige C.
Thanks Paige!
Just watched this one. Interesting bowl, love the soapstone. I do enjoy your videos. Thank you... but...I cannot!!stand seeing your Tim Horton's hat!!! I used to live in Olean NY. I really, really miss those donuts!
Try being gluten free! So it really sucks living here and not being able to eat them!! Lol. Boston Cream yum 🤤, how I miss you, thanks
@@SpragueWoodturning awww I'd hate having to be gluten free. I'd lose too many favorites. Got some friends here that have celiac disease so no choices for them.
Yup, it sucks!
I love how the rim folds in! Pretty figure, too. Beautiful finish. Wish I could knit…
I prefer to use shapes like this for knitting bowls, they hold the yarn better. Thanks
Very beautiful. But for those of us who are not knitters, could you explain what the purpose is of the J hook?
Thanks, you loop the yarn around then pull it out from the rounded area, Jim.
Hi Jim, I like the way you shear scrape with your gouge, what grind is that and how do you shape it please. Thanks
This is the grind that comes on the gouge. I’ve never measured it before but it think it 60 degrees. I use the Ellsworth sharping jig so I keep the same profile. Shear scraping is where it at! Thanks
Very enjoyable to watch Jim, would love to see
how you sign the bottom of your bowl’s do you sign before or after you oil? 👍🤴
There’s a link in the description for the pens that I use to sign with. I do show it in one of my videos but can’t remember which one. The finish goes on after the signing. It’s there for all time, lol.
@@SpragueWoodturning Thank you Jim much appreciated 👍🤴
Brilliant I have been hankering after one on Amazon but it’s no way as good as yours 🥂🇬🇧🥂
Thanks 🙏
Anne Marsden
Hi Anne, I guess your referring to the Typhoon Bit, could you forward to me the details of where I could get one, I can not see the link.
Many thanks
Keith
@@keithmetcalfe3990 I think she’s referring to the yarn bowl.
@@keithmetcalfe3990 if you go to the yarn bowl video and look in the description below, there is a link to Lee valley tools where you can purchase one.
Sprague Woodturning Many thanks, my daughter has now shown me how to find your links 👍
Jim another fine video and bowl. Why do you like the 5/8 Ellsworth bowl gouge over any other 5/8 gouge?
It’s a good strong gouge that you can use with it hanging far over the tool rest, it stays sharp and I like the handle design. I’m sure there are plenty of other 5/8 bowl gouges on the market that are every bit as good, and would try them if they were sent to me, but I like using Crown
morning sir . I noticed that you turn your wood from the right side . is there any difference from side to side ?
hope your day gets better . nice bowl too .
Thanks, I turn on the outboard end of the lathe on lefthand threads because I’m left handed. Jim.
That gouge was a 5/8" spindle bowl gouge right.ty
No, a bowl gouge, lol. Did I not say it enough, haha?
Great video! Thank you. 👍👍😃😃🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thanks Gord!
Hi great work can you please tell me what size typhoon carving bit you are using. Thanks mike
They are 1/8 to fit the Dremel tool, I was actually on the Lee Valley site looking for a new one and there’s a picture of the one I like to buy but it’s not listed in the drop down menu, the taper on is the closest to it, Jim.
How do you pulverize the soapstone to use as a filler with CA?
I use alabaster in this video but it’s the same principle ruclips.net/video/qlrHFJgG_E8/видео.html Thanks
When you turn all wood bowls and finish sanding in preparation for finish do you ever use the wood shavings to burnish the surface?
No, I don’t want to close the pours of the wood when I’m about to put finish on. Thanks
Como aseguraste la pieza para lijar su base ???
Vacuum chuck
Can you put an inlay anywhere on the bowl or just on rim?
Yes, some places are harder than others tho.
Jim: fascinating and learnt a lot as always. A question though: this time you didn't apply any 'sealing' coat before using the CA glue which you've always done on previous project in case there was any 'run' of the glue - and particular reason for that ??
There’s a couple of reasons for this, first of all I planned on tooling the surface back so if there were any glue runs they would be removed then and this inlay is on the side grain of the bowl that typically doesn’t absorb as must glue like end grain does. I rarely seal the bowl with a coat of finish when I’m doing inlay on the sides. Good question tho, Jim.
nice
Thanks
Do you ever put soap stone in the rim for a inlay?
Yes! Woodturning - Walnut with Black Soapstone and Designer Epoxy
ruclips.net/video/7hxTVZiyBp4/видео.html, Woodturning - Soapstone or Resin, You Be The Judge!
ruclips.net/video/hBW842HV93U/видео.html
Jim, do you only use the hot melt on dry wood
Yes, never on wet, it won’t stay very long, Jim.
I want that bowl
Sorry she’s gone to a good home, lol.
No not the knitting one the subscriber one
Ok, lol.
Beautiful bowl Jim. I’ve never seen a knitting bowl before!
On a different note, I have a question for u regarding the drying of bowls...have u heard of bowls being fried in a microwave instead of a kiln? And what do u think are the pluses or minuses of this please?
I’ve done some of that drying as well. It works but I did get some cracking. I need to dry bowls on a larger scale that’s why I use the fridge kilns and the fact that a microwave can only fit a smaller bowl. Jim
@@SpragueWoodturning how long did u put the bowls in the microwave for & on what setting pls?
Sorry, it was a long time ago and can’t remember, should be lots of info on google tho?
Can you make crochet hooks and knitting needles?
No, sorry I don’t. Thanks for watching
Do you run our lathe in the opposite direction?
Get asked that a lot, lol. I’m left handed and turn on the outboard end of my lathe that has lefthand threads, Jim.
Big like!👍👍👍👍👍✅💪Felicitări! Great video 👍👍👍😎
Awesome, thanks 🙏
Cool. But I'm going to have to google the operating instructions for a knitting bowl.
It’s not as easy as it may seem, haha. Thanks.
You turning in reverse direction?
I’m lefthand so I like to turn on the outboard end of my General that has lefthand threads, Jim
I subscribed
Great! Thanks