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In this video, This Old House general contractor and peer-described “lathe guy” Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to turn a segmented bowl on a lathe.
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Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor how to turn an orange osage and walnut segmented bowl on the lathe. Tom shows Kevin how to cut individual pieces and glue them together to make the segments and how to carve and finish the bowl for a perfect finish.
General contractor Tom Silva has been turning projects on lathes for years but has recently started to focus on the craft now that he has more free time. He’s tackled many projects, including ornaments, baseball bats, and more. Today, he’s going to show host Kevin O’Connor how to turn a segmented bowl on a lathe, from stock prep to turning.
Project Difficulty: ⅗
Cost: Around $200 (excluding tools)
Time: Two to three days
Where to find it?
Tom and Kevin work together to turn a segmented bowl on the lathe machine. For lumber materials, Tom selects Osage orange [amzn.to/47Edo2t] and walnut [amzn.to/3RZV3r5].
Tom uses a jigsaw [homedepot.sjv.io/zNORYm] to cut out four sections for the wheels. For the worktop, Tom makes the cuts using a miter saw [homedepot.sjv.io/R5dodR] with a standard wood cutting blade. They secure the worktop to the metal frame using heavy duty wood screws [amzn.to/4aRX7df].
For easy measuring and consistent cuts, Tom and Kevin include a Track and Stop kit [amzn.to/48xq8JD]. To keep the boards in place, they also include a Feather board [amzn.to/47wLqpt].
Power the lathe [homedepot.sjv.io/Y9mYmB] on and slowly bring it up to speed. Taking your time with this step will help ensure the block is properly secured and will spin well. Get the rough shape of the bowl on the outside using a parting tool [homedepot.sjv.io/q46v6N]. Do this until the bowl is roughly to the desired shape and smoothness. Get the smooth shape of the bowl on the outside using a bowl gouge [homedepot.sjv.io/q46v6N].
Remove the bowl from the spur and clamp the dowel at the bottom of the bowl using the
spindle. Turn the lathe back on, allow it to get to speed, and repeat the process for the inside of the bowl.
To finish off the bowl, hand sand using 100-160 grit sandpaper [homedepot.sjv.io/Nk3rDV] until smooth. Once smooth to the touch use a paper towel to generously apply a food safe finishing oil [amzn.to/41TmGGR].
Tom used a lathe manufactured by Laguna Tools [lagunatools.com/]. Odie’s Oil [odiesoil.com/] manufactured the food safe finishing oil.
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Materials:
Wood stock [amzn.to/48woDLE]
Heavy duty wood screws [amzn.to/4aRX7df]
Featherboard [amzn.to/47wLqpt]
Plastic sheeting [homedepot.sjv.io/XYo4PG]
Wood glue [homedepot.sjv.io/KjPqLn]
Strap clamps or zip ties [homedepot.sjv.io/4PjZ01]
Sandpaper [homedepot.sjv.io/Nk3rDV]
Sanding wax [amzn.to/3vWkK4h]
Abrasive pad [homedepot.sjv.io/q4XeKO]
Cloth [homedepot.sjv.io/DKzj6q]
Food safe finish [amzn.to/41TmGGR]
Tools:
Jigsaw [homedepot.sjv.io/zNORYm]
Table saw [homedepot.sjv.io/PyN2Qq]
Miter saw [homedepot.sjv.io/R5dodR]
Adjustable cross-cut sled [homedepot.sjv.io/ZQ3PGW]
Lathe [homedepot.sjv.io/Y9mYmB]
Turning chisels [homedepot.sjv.io/q46v6N]
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@MH-qq3kj 4 ай бұрын

Tommy is an absolute master of all forms of wood working. Keep turning Tommy, great stuff!

@george8873 4 ай бұрын

Have always loved seeing Tommy and Kevin working together from the beginning since Kevin arrived 20 years ago. You can tell they're more than just co-workers, they're friends, by the way they're always teasing each other. They've been fun to watch.

@Hilhub 4 ай бұрын

My partner in life and business learned all the same old school carpentry lessons as Tommy. Watching Tom reminds me so much of him (he died in ‘21 from cancer). Watching Kevin do my job, which was assisting, brings me back. Seeing the glint in his eyes while he created wood treasures are memories I’ll have forever. This was an emotional one for me. Thanks

@EA50458 3 ай бұрын

Wow. I didn’t realize it’s so much work!!!!

@ronevans852 4 ай бұрын

Wow those are very nice.nice job calculating all those pieces to put together.

@Kristina-gz2wu 4 ай бұрын

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Tommy is an artist.

@cpt.oblivion 4 ай бұрын

If Tommy's woodworking projects are still around in 100-200 years, they'll be worth Massive $$$

@paulpennington816 4 ай бұрын

Love the turning! I started turning a few years ago and just as Tommy said it is for me to relax after working all day!

@cf5914 4 ай бұрын

Tommy really grabbed this job by the bowls.

@rustyrelicsfarm2406 4 ай бұрын

Tom looks great.

@BradThePitts 4 ай бұрын

Best comb-over in the businesses!

@kristygood4366 3 ай бұрын

Just so you know, it's not orange osage...... it's Osage orange and is also known as hedge apple. We have them in Indiana. Love watching the show

@brianmcguire979 4 ай бұрын

Spectacular... Tom Silva is truly one of a kind

@Ham68229 4 ай бұрын

Osage Orange or as we call it here in Kansas, Hedge, becomes petrified as it dries. When cured, you won't drive in a nail without pre-drilling. Love segmented bowls. Cheers :)

@poeticthoughts06 4 ай бұрын

Tommy can do it all.

@BandasPalette 4 ай бұрын

The GOAT, doing GOAT things. ✊️

@garygilbreath2218 4 ай бұрын

I've always wondered how segmented bowls were made. FYI, my parents grew up in Kansas where the wood you were using is called "Osage orange", not orange Osage as you call it. Though mostly the farmers just call it "hedge" because it's an extremely durable wood they use for make fences (hedges)

@pHRC 4 ай бұрын

Those trees are also in Ohio. I believe it is an invasive species that came over with European settlers. I also know it to be an extremely tough wood. I have heard it was planted to mark property boundaries, similar to fencing.

@gregj2647 4 ай бұрын

Always called Osage orange like you mentioned

@cjkent3300 4 ай бұрын

Very nice Tommy.

@Ack5100 4 ай бұрын

Bois d'Arc!!! Have it all over my area. Indians made bows out of it.

@teeing9355 4 ай бұрын

Tommy is the man!

@georgeballentine1045 4 ай бұрын

Very nice

@brianerickson9971 4 ай бұрын

Calavera sure makes some nice leather. (Good bowl, too!)

@BradThePitts 4 ай бұрын

"I've never seen anything like this before."

@bobwhelk2115 4 ай бұрын

Holly Cow ✝️🐄!!!!! I thought Tom was dead! Nice to see your still kicking it bro.

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 4 ай бұрын

So Kevin gets excited and enjoys bowls 🥴🤐

@mikek7193 4 ай бұрын

Where did the bowl wind up? In Tommy's home, or Kevin's?

@margaretmacinnis1781 4 ай бұрын

Can you tell us about Tommy s apron and where to get it?

@keithhepworth4934 4 ай бұрын

Isn’t orange osage just hedge? That’s what we call it around here and the fruits are hedge apples.

@alrocha3835 4 ай бұрын

Wonder if Tom tried turning resin and wood to make bowl?

@cmeller55 4 ай бұрын

Tommy Silva is a master at this stuff. But man lots of fingers near blades in this video. Makes me nervous

@robertoler3795 4 ай бұрын

wow tommy wowo

@Cypher791 4 ай бұрын

🍜🤗

@gregj2647 4 ай бұрын

If you build an actual Wedgie Sled, your cuts will be even more accurate

@myhermitlife 4 ай бұрын

🤘🤘🤘

@joedygert4362 4 ай бұрын

wow 🤭

@kaygrant8757 4 ай бұрын

Tommy te bowl is beautiful. I have one concern, why didn't you wear a face shield. There are so many people who follow you and they may think the shield is unimportant.