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Ep 2: Initial shaping and flattening the bowl bottom

In this episode, the chips start to fly Dave starts working with the ax to shape and flatten the bottom of the bowl

By David Fisher Nov 02, 2017

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Videos in the Series

Ep 1: Finding the bowl within the log
November 2, 2017

In this episode, Dave shows you what to look for in a log, and how to find the bowl within it to set yourself up for success when carving a bowl
Ep 2: Initial shaping and flattening the bowl bottom
November 2, 2017

In this episode, the chips start to fly Dave starts working with the ax to shape and flatten the bottom of the bowl
Ep 3: Laying out the curve of the bowl
November 9, 2017

In this episode, Dave shows how he lays out the outside curve using a compass, and how he cheats things a little when the wood doesn't totally cooperate
Ep 4: Refining the outer curve of the bowl with an ax and drawknife
November 9, 2017

The bowl begins to present itself from within the log as Dave begins the hewing process with a carving ax and drawknife
Ep 5: Laying out the inner bowl
November 15, 2017

In this episode, Dave lays out the elliptical inside of the bowl using a compass, nails, and a piece of string
Ep 6: Hollowing out the bowl with an adze
November 16, 2017

In this episode, after a safety talk, Dave uses the adze to hollow out the bowl, bringing to light what will be the finished surface
Ep 7: Laying out the outside of the bowl
November 23, 2017

In this episode, Dave lays out the outside of the bowl by using a folding ruler as a sector, and of course, more compass work
Ep 8: Shaping the outside of the bowl
November 30, 2017

In this episode, the outside of the bowl begins to take shape with a lot more ax and adze work
Ep 9a: Refining the outside of the bowl – Part 1
December 7, 2017

In this episode, Dave begins to sculpt the outside of the bowl using a drawknife and ax
Ep 9b: Refining the outside of the bowl – Part 2
December 7, 2017

In this episode, Dave finishes the refinements to the outside of the bowl with a bent gouge, carving chisel, and sloyd knife before leaving the bowl to dry
Ep 10: Finishing cuts on the inside of the bowl
December 14, 2017

After drying the bowl, Dave flattens the bottom and gets to work texturing and finishing the inside of the bowl with gouges
Ep 11: Finishing cuts on the outside of the bowl
December 21, 2017

In this episode, Dave finishes the outside surface of the bowl with a drawknife and carving chisel
Ep 12a: Carving the necklace – part 1
January 4, 2018

In this episode, Dave lays out the necklace carving for the bowl handles
Ep 12b: Carving the necklace – part 2
January 4, 2018

In this episode, Dave carves the decorative necklace with a carving chisel and gouges
Ep 13: Food-Safe Finishes for Greenwood Pieces
January 18, 2018

In the final episode, Dave discusses food-safe finishing options for your bowl

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About This Video Workshop

Using tools usually relegated to firewood preparation, David Fisher starts with a log and turns it into a bowl that's refined and beautiful. Known as one of the masters of bowl carving in the greenwood movement, David has carved hundreds of them—and in this video workshop on carving a bowl, he'll will show you step-by-step the process he uses. Additional Reading: Article: Carving Class with David Fisher Watch David Fisher Carve a Greenwood Bowl in… More about this Video Workshop

Comments

makinentry | Nov 05, 2017 08:02pm | #1
I'm very glad to see these videos. Really interested in getting into some green woodworking. Thanks guys!
user-6632781 | Mar 15, 2018 05:52am | #2
David. An excellent sent of video tutorials which, for a beginner, have helped clarify green wood bowl carving. One further area I think would be beneficial is a summary of the hardware you use including work bench configurations, heights etc. Any plan? Regards. Mike Taylor

DaveFisherPA | Aug 03, 2021 02:38pm | #7
Thanks, Mike. This is way late, but I have lots of information on benches and that sort of thing in blog posts. All of them should be under the "holding" category in the drop down menu: https://davidffisher.com/category/holding/page/2/

JimReed | Mar 19, 2020 08:38am | #3
David, loving your videos and would love to build your bowl horse. Any chance you have any plans (even rough ones)? I have a traditional shave horse but it doesn't help me with bowls. Thanks, Jim

BenStrano | Mar 19, 2020 09:09am | #4
Check this out - https://www.finewoodworking.com/2018/03/12/modifying-shaving-horse-carving-bowls
DaveFisherPA | Aug 03, 2021 02:35pm | #6
Hi Jim. Thanks very much for the comment. I need to check them in a more timely manner! I do have some plans and a lot more information. Better late than never: https://davidffisher.com/resources/bowl-horse/

JimReed | Mar 19, 2020 09:47am | #5
Thanks Ben, I didn't know that video was out there!

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