Wood Turning DIY: Finish Turning a Round Cottonwood plate or Platter

After roughing out a bowl blank, the wood needs to be dried before it can be finish turned on a lathe. Drying the wood slowly and evenly is essential to prevent cracks and warping. The bowl blank is usually placed in a dry and well-ventilated area and allowed to air dry for several weeks or months, depending on the thickness of the wood and the humidity levels in the environment. Once the wood is dry, it can be finish turned on the lathe, which involves using various cutting tools to shape the bowl to its final form and size. The wood turner may use sandpaper or other finishing techniques to smooth out the surface of the bowl and bring out the natural beauty of the wood grain. Finally, a protective finish, such as oil or wax, can be applied to the bowl to protect it and enhance its appearance. The end result is a beautiful and functional piece of art that can be used for serving or decoration.

Wood Turning Roughing Out a Maple Trumpet Shaped Bowl Blank

Turning green wood on a lathe is a popular technique in woodworking that involves shaping wood that has not been dried or seasoned. When turning green wood, the wood is typically still wet and contains a high level of moisture, which can make it easier to shape and work with on the lathe. However, green wood can also be more prone to warping and cracking as it dries, which can make it a challenging material to work with. To turn green wood on a lathe, the wood is typically mounted onto the lathe and secured in place with a faceplate or chuck. The wood is then shaped using various cutting tools, such as gouges and chisels, to create intricate designs and patterns. As the wood dries, it may shift and crack, which can create unique patterns and textures in the final piece. One of the benefits of turning green wood on a lathe is the ability to create unique and one-of-a-kind pieces of woodwork. The high moisture content of green wood can also make it easier to work with and can result in a smoother finish. However, it is important to keep in mind that green wood can be more challenging to work with, and woodworkers should take extra care to monitor the wood for any signs of cracking or warping as it dries.

Wood Turning 201: Shorter Version Turning a Small Elm Bowl from a very ...

Got a chance to turna nice little bowl.

Christmas Tree Wooden Light Bulb Ornament.

Well I miss the annual Christmas Ornament Challenge this year. and by saying I missed I even missed getting this ornament done before Christmas. Well any this little wood turning project was fun. I took a cutoff piece of Elm and turned it between centers then mounted it in the pin jaws chuck and turned the light bulb and the base. I colored it bright red with a sharpie marker and then colored the base black and the tab silver. It was a fun little wood lathe project. In this how to DIY wood turning video I show the steps to turning a Christmas Ornament. In this wood turning video I make Christmas Ornaments for the Christmas 2021. Thanks for watching. Ultimate Walnut Oil by Mahoney's Finishes: Food Safe Wood Finish for Satin Sheen/ Easy To Use, FastDrying Wood Protective Finish/ Salad Bowl, Cutting Board, Utility and Furniture Walnut Wood Protectant. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F7JUDK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001F7JUDK&linkCode=as2&tag=turninground-20&linkId=7ad44ae0698919384e12b106a5142f9d Ultimate Walnut Oil by Mahoney's Finishes: Food Safe Wood Finish for Satin Sheen/ Easy To Use, FastDrying Wood Protective Finish/ Salad Bowl, Cutting Board, Utility and Furniture Walnut Wood Protectant. If you click on any of the Amazon links in the descriptions of my videos, please realize that as an Amazon Associate and I earn from qualifying purchases.

Wood Turning: Flat Cookie Platter out of Box Elder.

In this new wood turning series, I am Wood Turning 52 bowls in 52 weeks. This is a #52Bowls52Weeks Challenge for 2021. This will take Wood Turning and making Bowls to a new level for me. I think I am up to the challenge. Making 52 Bowls is one per week, I just need to stay focused. How does a tree make a salad bowl? Well it doesn't a highly skilled wood worker and wood turner makes this happen. If you want to learn wood turning I am happy to help and teach. I have many introductory videos on this channel that explain a lot about wood turning.

Tool Repair: DIY Do It Yourself Power Cord Replacement Dewalt Angle Grinder

In this Do It Yourself DIY tool repair video, I am tackling a small tool repair job. I am replacing the 120 volt power cord on a Dewalt handheld angle grinder. The process is simple split the housing, remove the old worn out cord, solder in a new cord and replace the motor housing. All it take is a torx 20 bit and a soldering iron and a few minutes.

DIY Tool Repair: Replacing the Power Cord on a Handheld Angle Grinder

In this Do It Yourself DIY tool repair video, I am tackling a small tool repair job. I am replacing the 120 volt power cord on a Dewalt handheld angle grinder. The process is simple split the housing, remove the old worn out cord, solder in a new cord and replace the motor housing. All it take is a torx 20 bit and a soldering iron and a few minutes.