woodturning a crack-in bowl

[@donaldadams5342]

Hi, I am not a woodturner but I am a Retired, Disabled Senior Master of Art (teaching) in South Australia. I majored in Sculpture (mainly in wood), Design, Graphics & some others. I enjoy watching wood turning videos as it helps greatly in taking my mind off my constant pain. You certainly had a few problems along the way but i really like the finished bowl with its very striking inclusion which fortunately held together for you. I also like the finish on your bowl & your running commentary as well. Thank you for sharing. Don from South Aust.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks for your comment Donald I reallyappreciate it. This piece certainly threw a few challenges my way. Last year I started teaching Art and Design Technology at a local school and I'm loving it so far. I've been trying to play around with some sculpture pieces over the summer break which has been fun, it would be fantastic to see your work 😁 thanks for watching 👍

[@toddmatthews2025]

I love the natural crack in the bowl..makes the piece priceless..good job

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Todd, really appreciate your comment 😁

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

The trunk engulfed the stub of a broken or pruned branch. Phenomenonal bowl! Well turned!
You have a new subby!
--Dave, Portland, Oregon state, northwest corner of USA.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Dave I was hoping someone clever could tell me why it was in the wood, thank you 😁

[@samroberson6921]

Cool bowl. The crack makes the piece, and the turning fates were with you in that it didn’t come apart on you. A very interesting finished bowl.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Sam :-)

[@carolriley569]

That bowl is just gorgeous...I love the bark inclusion!

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks for your lovely comment 😁

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

It is a fantastic bowl I love the bark inclusion and the grain is breathtakingly beautiful.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Kobie really appreciate your comment :-)

[@umlooad]

Nice video, the crack makes it look like art.

[@joeedgington1484]

I didn't think it would hold together but you did a fine job. I think it would make a fine fruit bowl.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks for your comment Joe 😁

[@owencarter4051]

Love it, great piece.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Owen much appreciated 😁

[@samdavies7337]

Fab vid. Keep it coming.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Sam 😁

[@lv_woodturner3899]

I have the same McNaughton coring system. The forces which the knife creates are much larger than you expect. The knife cuts easier at the start, but as the knife path transitions across the grain it can be much more difficult.
I have had many bowl break the tenon, some break the glue blocks. A combination of catch due to the knife digging or a shaving getting caught between the knife and the kerf. Green wood is easier to core than dried wood.
I stop often to clear the kerf, check the knife is not building up reson and touch up the front edge with a hone.
I would not have attempted to core your project, too much risk of the knife breaking the bowl.
You were lucky to be able to complete the core with the bowl only dismounting once.
Dave.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks for your great advice, its much appreciated, I will defiantly take it all on board and have another go using it on some green wood :-)

[@lv_woodturner3899]

I forgot to mention, green wood cuts easier, but the long ribbon shavings fill the kerf rapidly. I stop often to clean out the kerf.
Dave.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

@@lv_woodturner3899 Thank you so much for your advice, I really do appreciate it, I'll let you know how I get on with my next attempt. I hope you have a great week 😃

[@paulhowes5488]

Fine job boyo beautiful Work

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks Paul 😁

[@Rob6.]

Nice bowl, a bit dodgy on times, but great result. Have you tried "Yorkshire Grit"? used after sanding and sealing, gives a great finish before final finish (not sponsored by the way, just passing on my opinion). Great vid. and new subscriber.

[@thewelshwoodman649]

I haven't tried Yorkshire Grit, I shall have to give it a go, thanks for the tip 😁

[@timofeyzhukov-khovanskiy9173]

It's really pretty. Was it a little spooky turning it with a flex like that?

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks for your comment, it was a bit challenging turning it with the flex in it, which did effect the smoothness of the cut, but was really fun to make 😁 thanks for watching 👍

[@hiddenhills1236]

That was absolutely beautiful maybe someday I will be able to do something that wonderful lam new at turning about four mts would like to know where you got your face mask

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Thanks for your comment, that's really kind of you. I'm sure you'll turn something like that one day :-) Woodturning is such a fantastic craft. If you haven't seen it already I've made a 50 woodturning tips and tricks video full of lots of tips and tricks I wish I'd know when I'd starting out woodturning, aimed to help new woodturners. The face mask I'm using is a JSP Powercap Active Powered Respirator, I would highly recommend it :-)

[@germanshepherddogs]

What do you say at the end?

[@thewelshwoodman649]

At the end of the video it's Welsh for thank you and good night, thanks for watching 😁

[@sudhapatel9950]

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