How-To

Eight Questions on Bowl Turning

Mike Mahoney demonstrates essential turning techniques and answers your questions about the craft

By Mike Mahoney #204–Mar/Apr 2009 Issue

Teacher, author, and wood turner Mike Mahoney answers eight reader questions about tools and techniques for turning bowls.

QUESTIONS

1		Why are there so many different gouges? FREE PLAY 1
2		What’s the difference between shear scraping, scraping, and cutting? PLAY 2
3		What’s the right way to position a gouge? PLAY 3
4		How can I avoid tearout when turning end-grain fiber? PLAY 4
5		What’s the best way to handle difficult grain? PLAY 5
6		How can I prevent green wood from cracking? PLAY 6
7		What’s the best way to cut a tenon for a scroll chuck? PLAY 7
8		What’s the proper lathe speed? PLAY 8

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