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Turned Bowls Made Easy DVD

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Learn to turn Bowls with Master Turner Bill Grumbine.

Follow this detailed step-by-step process to learn to turn bowls.  Bill starts with cutting the log through final finishing.  This DVD is truly entertaining as well as educational and is filled with bowl turning hints and tips.  (DVD is 2hrs and 15mins)

Topics include:
  • Chainsawing:  Choosing a log, the chainsaw and other equipment, safety when sawing, sawing techniques for different bowl blanks.
  • Bandsawing:  Marking the slab cut during the chainsawing operation, sawing it out on the bandsaw, safety.
  • Rough turning: Mounting the blank on the lathe, cutting techniques, safety, preparing the blank for storage while drying.
  • Sharpening
  • Form discussion. What makes a good bowl, and how do we determine shape. 
  • Finish turning. Mounting the dry blank on the lathe, cutting techniques, a little bit of sanding. 
  • Finishing off the bottom. How to effecitvely turn the bottom of the bowl. Discussion of three different techniques.
  • Oiling and Buffing. How to finish off your bowl for a beautiful shine.


Turned Bowls Made Easy DVD Specifications

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Turned Bowls Made Easy DVD Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 4 Reviews

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4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Turned Bowls Made Easy DVD
Reviewer: Philip Jones (Covington, TN)
Submitted: 6.2.2010

The DVD provided information I did not have as a beginner. It provided very understandable directions for the beginner and useful tips on tool usage. I would highly recommend for the beginner.

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 one of the best
Reviewer: Ted Metcalf (Kent, WA)
Submitted: 3.30.2010

This dvd is one of the best I've seen. It clearly shows techniques that I appreciate as a novice turner.

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Turning Bowls, start to finish.
Reviewer: Jerald Fite (Springfield, IL)
Submitted: 3.13.2010

This DVD is an excellent primer for anyone interested in getting started in bowl turning. Bill shows all the steps from tree to finished product. Practical tips, safety tips, it's here. Throw in humor,good sound quality and a good video viewpoint (you can see what's going on), it's all good.

5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 A Must-See for Beginner Bowl Turners
Reviewer: Grant Barlow (Galena, IL)
Submitted: 6.3.2008

Bill walks thru the process of turning a bowl, starting with selecting the blank, cutting the blank, mounting and turning. Besides turning the bowl, Bill explains sharpening lathe tools.

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