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Episode 4: Basic Bowl—Part II

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Videos in the Series

  • Introduction: Woodturning Basics

    March 25, 2015

    Acclaimed woodturner Mike Mahoney offers viewers an overview of the techniques they’ll learn, and the projects they’ll build in this ten-part video series.

  • Episode 1: Woodturning Tools

    March 25, 2015

    Learn about the key elements of a wood lathe and how to outfit yourself with a basic turning kit that includes the five basic tools you’ll need to create almost…

  • Episode 2: Sharpening Turning Tools

    March 25, 2015

    Veteran woodturner Mike Mahoney offers step-by-step instruction on how to sharpen a variety of woodturning tools. Episode 3 coming Friday, April 9, 2015.

  • Episode 3: Basic Bowl—Part I

    March 25, 2015

    Start with the basics and learn how to turn a simple bowl from green lumber. In Part I, learn how to harvest the blank and rough turn the bowl. Episode…

  • Episode 4: Basic Bowl—Part II

    March 25, 2015

    Wrap up the basic bowl project with tips on using custom-made jam chucks to carry out final shaping, and learn how to apply a beautiful finish to your projects.

  • Episode 5: Natural-Edge Bowl

    March 25, 2015

    Learn how to turn a natural-edge bowl that even includes elements of tree bark. Mike Mahoney takes you through every step of the process.

  • Episode 6: Lidded Box

    March 25, 2015

    Lidded boxes aren’t as tough as you might think. Mike Mahoney demonstrates techniques for end-grain turning that include how to mount a perfectly grain-matched lid that fits just right.

  • Episode 7: Memorial Urn—Part I

    March 25, 2015

    It might seem odd, but memorial urns are one of Mike Mahoney’s most popular items. In Part I, learn how to turn a stunning base from silver maple.

  • Episode 8: Memorial Urn—Part II

    March 25, 2015

    Wrap up the memorial urn project by turning the gorgeousthreaded finial that serves as its lid.

  • Episode 9: Heirloom Peppermill—Part I

    March 25, 2015

    Build a pepper mill using the hollowing skills gained in previous episodes. In Part I, Mike Mahoney demonstrates how to shape and hollow the base. Episode 10 coming Friday, May…

  • Episode 10: Pepper Mill—Part II

    March 25, 2015

    Finish off the heirloom peppermill by turning the top and customizing the mechanical grinder components for a perfect fit.

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About This Video Workshop

In this video workshop, acclaimed turner Mike Mahoney shows you how to assemble a top-notch woodturning tool kit--complete with sharpening demonstrations on each of the tools mentioned. Then Mahoney takes you step-by-step, through the turning process as he creates five unique unique projects including basic and natural-edge bowls, a lidded box, a pepper mill, and a memorial urn. Produced by: Lisa Raleigh and Ed Pirnik; Video by: Gary Junken; Editing by: Gary Junken and Mike… More about this Video Workshop

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  1. User avater
    ramblingroad | | #1

    If you have to "shorten the bevel" on your tool to meet the needs of a specific bowl, are you not shortening the life of your turning tool by removing so much steel? (reference from episode 4)

  2. user-7106104 | | #2

    Mike, this is the best turning video I’ve ever seen. The bowls are beautiful but I really needed the sharpening instruction. Perfectly done!

    Randy G

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