Roger T Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Good morning all, Well the topic for the first interactive demo will be Bowl Turning 101. Going from a log, to a finished bowl. Right now, I am trying to come up with a schedule for this, and am looking at the middle of next week to do this. As this will be a simulcast on 2 different websites, I need to find a convenient time and day to make this work for the majority of the people. As soon as I can touch base with Marc, and the Webmaster on the other site, I will get the time and date set. Both have indicated they will promote this, so I am hoping for a fairly nice turnout. See you soon, keep your gouges sharp, and the chips flyin! Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 did you ever figure out a way to record it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Yes, I think I can record directly to UStream. So it should not be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Any hints as to the content? Are you turning a single block of wood? Chucked or faceplate? etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 keep us up to date and if you can record it perminatly like marc does would be great. but if not after 4 is best for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texfire Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Looking forward to seeing this Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Ok guys and gals, Bowl Turning 101 has been scheduled. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 12th, 7:00pm CDT. Hope to see a bunch of you there!! This should be lots of fun! Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I hope I can free my calendar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 geting out my note pad now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Would 7:00pm CDT be 8 pm EST ? Not that it really matters to me cause I live in chat but somebody else might wanna know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susieq4131 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Count me in! Looking forward to it. SQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Just a reminder for everyone about the Bowl Turning 101 tomorrow night at 7:00 Central, 8 Eastern. I should be able to record this for any that miss it, or just want to watch it again at a later date. Thanks everyone for your support. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Are you going to post a link here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/live In the middle of the page look for the Rogers Shop link in the blue woodtalk online live stream box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billboard Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Roger, I thoroughly enjoyed your live turning demo last night. A lot of what you did was similar to how I turn but I learned a lot of new tips. When I cut my blanks on the bandsaw I don't use templates but I made a circle cutting jig that works great. You can see me use it here: You described other turners hollowing the inside of the bowl by doing a series of short grooves. I did it that way for awhile. Even when I finally picked up a bowl gouge it took awhile to get the grind just right. Once I found that sweet spot, I was sending long curly shavings all over the shop. It was better that getting that hand plane to take long thin shavings. I have been working the fresh blank from the outside but I want to start using the bowl gouge and starting from the bark end like you did on the video. I haven't had good results with it so far, need more practice. For drying I use a can of cheap paste wax coated on but not shined and then a paper bag. I have very good results with this. You mentioned about not making the tenon the max size of the jaws. I turned a green bowl one time and set it up to dry. No cracking but I did have serious warpage. The tenon had turned into an oval and would no longer fit the chuck. I wound up using a door knob hole saw to cut a new circle and then chiseled around that. Keep up the great work, looking forward to more videos. Bill Akins (Billboard) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Bill, Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated! I am really glad that you were able to take something away from the demo. My goal in every webcast or show I do, is to provide enough information to get the newer guys headed in the right direction, and maybe turn the light bulb on for more experienced guys on something they are having trouble with. If you need more help on your bowl turning, just let me know, we can work together in the chat/video forum. I appreciate the input. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi Roger - Nice job on the demo last night. I am not a turner, but have always wanted to know more about it. I definitely learned a lot about the reasons behind the different gouges, how to use them, proper technique, log prep, etc etc. Seeing those long stringy curls coming off your gouge was definitely impressive. I hope you are able to salvage the entire video, after the little 'hiccup' towards the end. I'd like to be able to watch it again, since now a lot of what you said would make more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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