How-To
How to Turn a Basic Bowl—Part 2
A woodturning master takes you through every step of the process
Nov 29, 2013
Perhaps the most alluring aspect of turning is the speed at which a skilled craftsman can crank out a finished project. With turning—everything goes quickly, be it stock removal or finishing, everything seems to happen at warp speed: no messy glue-ups, no labor-intensive finishing.
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In this two-part video series, celebrated turner Richard Raffan demonstrates how to turn a basic bowl, complete with decorative beads. Beginning with a cherry blank, Raffan rough turns the bowl, offers tips on drying, and caps things off by adding two decorative beads and a beeswax finish that goes on fast and offers lasting protection. |
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How to Turn a Basic Bowl—Part IRichard Raffan demonstrates rough turning techniques for a basic bowl. |
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NOW PLAYING How to Turn a Basic Bowl—Part II Learn how to finish the final shaping of the basic bowl, with tips on sanding, finishing, and more. |
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He does his turning very quickly but it is not a great learning experience. He speaks quickly without much explanation of what he is doing. Maybe this is a good experience for someone who already knows bit about turning but not for the beginner.
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