Take up Woodturning: Beginner’s Top Tips

Take up Woodturning: Beginner’s Top Tips - Woodworking Wisdom

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Жыл бұрын

Join Colwin as he takes you through some useful beginner's woodturning top tips. He is joined by our very own beginner woodturner Steph Beddows. In this demo, the pair will show you common errors that beginners can make and offer useful advice to ensure your turning stays on track.
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@Teresa-wy5hp Жыл бұрын

This is possibly the most useful woodturning video I have ever watched. Thanks!!!

@Ronalcock1 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful just Wonderful

@lorriebuxton2041 7 ай бұрын

Just bought a lathe did some turning in 1970 and 1971 very informative I didn't realize trees could pickup silica I am a retired GM service tech we had same issue with brake rotors having silica in metal that would cause hot spots and pulsations thanks for the info

@jimmycrypto2741 Жыл бұрын

Great video and loved Steph's first bowl! I should be so lucky! LOL

@VicTesolinWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Imagine getting one-on-one tutelage by Colwin! Fantastic video folks and an amazing first bowl Steph!🙌

@adrianmcdaid5082 Жыл бұрын

well done young lady

@NMranchhand Жыл бұрын

What an enormously appealing bowl that is, too! The choice to finish that as a simple, straightforward, thick-edged bowl, was absolutely perfect to display the raging glory of that spalted wood. Given all the turning skill in the world, I still would have done it that way. What a hell of a great prize for a first turning!

@gpickmovies Жыл бұрын

This has been THE MOST helpful bowl turning teaching lesson I have ever witnessed in all that I have seen. I am 79 years young, Ha, and just getting into wood turning. So, thank you so very much for this video Colwin. Glen in Lufkin Texas.

@whittysworkshop982 Жыл бұрын

I'm new to this; have a small lathe but haven't turned anything in anger yet......... This demo is perfect for people like me who don't know their arse from their elbow 😂😂 tool presentation, pressure used and where to place that pressure, even things like where you stand; I've learned more from this than any other video I've watched. The average age of a woodturner here in Ireland is 65, I'm in my mid 30s........ You're teaching a brand new breed of turner's with videos like this, and brining it to a wider audience, many thanks for takin the time to do this 😁🤙 PS, the same concept of video applied to spindle work would be awesome.

@axminster Жыл бұрын

Hi Whitty's Workshop, thanks for watching! Glad to hear you have found this video useful.

@harveypflugerh5901 Жыл бұрын

Lots of fun watching someone turn their first bowl, well done.

@kenharris6316 Жыл бұрын

GREAT tutorial! Next best thing to hands on teaching. Much better than "Watch me turn a wood bowl". Great job both of you!

@brucewatt2864 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely top job Steph. While Colwin is an excellent instructor, the teacher is only as good as his\her student. Was an enjoyment to watch. Colwin's instructions were fantastic. really enjoyed watching.

@peternelson6167 Жыл бұрын

Colwin, as a novice I found this tutorial superb; your teaching skills are only surpassed by your turning skills. Your explanation of flute direction was exemplary particularly for somebody who has always found difficulty in understanding 2, 10 etc and often confused by less skilled tutors who talk about 1o’clock and 3 minutes past 5 etc - you get my drift. No doubt that I will watch this tutorial again in order to consolidate my learning. Incidentally, your breaks for sharpening made me realise that I do not sharpen enough. My thanks.

@robertbevan9661 Жыл бұрын

Just what I needed. Great information and demo.

@elvisbeavis Жыл бұрын

Well done Steph, a perfect student.

@josephphillipadam8011 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this demo. It felt like I was with Steph having a lesson from Colwin. Great style of teaching

@PBUCKY1969 Жыл бұрын

Steph is a natural - well done - lovely tuition from Colwin too, pleasure to watch!

@kevat9kcreations Жыл бұрын

Brilliant . So informative. Everyone can get something from this. Please do more of these

@larryhill6187 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos on KZfaq on bowl turning, Shows a lot of views of how to hold the bowl gouge and manipulation of the tool will be watching more than once. Thank you!

@susanshrubsole8086 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Steph!

@adrianolsen-woodhamwoodtur4980 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video session ! Well done Colwin and Steph. A perfect introduction for newer turners. I wish I’d had access to such a introduction when I started turning a few years ago. Excellently done

@kenvasko2285 Жыл бұрын

This was probably one of the best beginners bowl turning video I have seen. I am going to share this with our woodturning club instructors. We have been asked to conduct a beginners bowl turning class for the local Makers Space. I think we should consider this video as Best In Class training. Steph is a "natural". Work on that thumb strength... LOL.

@nicholaskemp2246 Жыл бұрын

Well done, Steph! Great pupil, with a great teacher. I've learnt more watching this than any other so called "teaching" videos.

@aaronneiderman5300 Жыл бұрын

Tell Steph to look up Kim Tippin and I am sure she knows of The Tiny Turner. She is a wonderful wood turner and does amazing work. Way to go Steph and Colwin beautiful piece of wood. Amazing teacher Colwin I learned a lot also watching, Ben the Pen will now need to get another lathe, Thank you for the demo.

@baustin11111 Жыл бұрын

Steph, im brand new and you were perfect in that place as the learner. I'm excited to use what I learned here

@chicocash9668 Жыл бұрын

very nice work I have to agree with Adrian I wish i had video like this when I started

@brassmonkeydesigns 20 күн бұрын

Really well produced, thank you for putting this together!

@axminster 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😀

@edwardukleja4583 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as a reminder of “how to do it”.

@timgrange7897 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that

@hobgoblin1956 Жыл бұрын

Such a good tutorial. I've been turning for 8 months and can see I've picked up some bad habits that result in catches and tear out that then take ages to sand out. I think I need some tuition! Well done Steph and well taught Colwin.

@morph66ncfc Жыл бұрын

You should be very proud of that piece of work. Thanks for the tips guys.

@johnnyb95678 Жыл бұрын

Great job Steph! Beautiful first bowl. And as always Colwin, I learn something every time I watch you. Thank you!

@jimgill1105 Жыл бұрын

A brilliant instructional video - well done Colwyn and Steph. I view many videos - this has to be THE best. I shall be watching it a few times & recommend it to others.

@amoret6108 Жыл бұрын

The best educational turning video I have ever seen, what a Wonderfull teacher Colwin is.👍

@Mckmake Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video! it's terrific to see Colwin tutoring Steph as his learner. I certainly like this style of learning as his explanations of correct methods and guidance on tool position etc. certainly make the art of turning more understandable for me

@peterandbarryraven7103 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Steph. Fantastic video and bowl. Be great to follow you on your turning journey. Hope Colwin has you turning on woodworking Wisdom on a regular basis. Well done girl.

@gordonallison1055 Жыл бұрын

excellent tutorial Colwin, and well done Steph, turning a bowl as first go on a lathe is hardcore. Nice bit of wood you've scose too!

@godfreyglyn1117 Жыл бұрын

That was absolutely great, really useful for someone who has been unable to do any woodturning for a couple of years and needs to get back into it. Colwin and Steph make a great pair and I am looking forward to the next one. Many thanks!

@eddyweller4503 Жыл бұрын

Well done Steph, that was excellent for your first bowl, you've got a good teacher there, I'm a novice as well so I'm learning by watching as many turning videos as possible, at the moment I'm going back to basics quite a lot to reinforce in my brain. I'm of again tomorrow to practice these techniques. Eddy xx

@brian2831 Жыл бұрын

Two lovely people, nice to watch thanks

@convalair Жыл бұрын

Really good watching you teaching a beginner. Well done Steph.

@attilathehamster6774 Жыл бұрын

I'm watching this late. My question for Steph is 'how are your hands today?' That was quite a large beginner bowl, well done.

@SteveWagner-re8bn Жыл бұрын

Steph you follow directions Great job turning and instructing

@simfro2530 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video If I had the time I would get in to it after the video😍

@amethyst777 7 ай бұрын

I love this... I know I'm a year late LOL! This lady has the cutest laugh :)

@axminster 7 ай бұрын

Better late than never! Thanks for watching 😊

@Ic3_B3rg 3 ай бұрын

Shes a natural... Ben The Pen better watch out... Shell be the lead turner in the house before long!

@susanshrubsole8086 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I am a relative newbie and have learned a lot from this video.

@KevinDivall Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, I felt the commentary so much more meaningful as some was learning at the same time, well done Steph a stunning first bowl

@maureenkalinowsky9355 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for thinking of adding this perspective to your videos. This answers so many of my questions from my first bowl attempt.

@Mckmake Жыл бұрын

Sorry should have added that Steph did a cracking job!!

@meealan Жыл бұрын

That was great, well done both

@iankelly49 10 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this, what a lovely intro and lovely product at the then. great video, I purely watched this out of interest to see how it was done.

@axminster 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your lovely feedback :)

@martynfenton3814 Жыл бұрын

Great. I just bought my first lathe, never turned a thing. Only thing I wished they showed more was turning the wood around and fixing to the chucs

@axminster Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and thank you for the feedback, we will take this on board for any future videos :)

@stg6186 Жыл бұрын

Great job and thanks for this video to both Colwin and to Steph. As a novice I picked up loads of knowledge. Nice job Steph!

@nicktheroyalturner3370 Жыл бұрын

Excellent masterclass, well done Steph 👍

@jontoolman Жыл бұрын

Good information. Thanks for sharing.

@colinchalmers1099 Жыл бұрын

Very good video for beginning turners,and turners who want to teach,thanks for sharing,cheers Colin.

@alanjones939 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this video. Can't wait for the next one of these you do. As always colwin you explain everything so well for us new turners. Just brilliant guys. Here's to the next one.

@henrikokko8402 Жыл бұрын

This is so good!!

@dinoantics6060 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent video! Thank you so much, I will rewatch it a few times so I can turn my first bowl 👍🏻

@Bootes1 Жыл бұрын

Well done Steph, a great first bowl and what a lovely piece of wood. As always Colwin makes learning so easy, a fantastic teacher. Happy New Year to you all.

@ianlockley1489 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colwin great instruction video Stef did really well. I've been turning a few years but still picked up a few tips . Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR.

@henecithipa3775 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was helpful...

@sherwoodlayton9595 Жыл бұрын

You are a very good coach... And it's a beautiful piece of wood.

@Madebyraphael Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you👍

@markashlock9017 Жыл бұрын

One of the best “learning” vids I’ve seen! Also, I was impressed with how observant your student was. Looking forward to spindle work. Liked and Subscribed! Thanks!!!

@user-zj9fs9wr1f Жыл бұрын

I've watched many of Colwin and Jason videos but only just come across this one which, as a relative newcomer, I found by far the best so far on bowls. Particularly the advice about the relative direction of the flute. What's the next in the series?

@axminster Жыл бұрын

Hi Phil, we hope to bring you more videos like this in the future and if you have any suggestions, please let us know. And don't forget to subscribe to stay notified on upcoming videos. Thanks for watching!

@farpelito1287 10 ай бұрын

Excellent learning process. And you got rid of that annoying guitar twanger.

@robertduffy1016 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and very informative for someone in their learning stages including myself 😊

@johnrabbetts8203 Жыл бұрын

Really excellent video and a lovely bowl at the end of it. Well done Collin and Steph. I have been a beginner for the last 24 years and I am inspired to have a go at a bowl like that if only I could find a piece of timber like that for 9 quid😀

@pmacc3557 7 ай бұрын

Howdy. You're the man to ask; I'm most likely going to purchase a miDi lathe in the next weeks cos I live working with wood. Never turned wood but did a bit of metal years ago in school: my question is; if I turn lots of pieces over the next year's...what to do with them? Firewood? Unlikely to sell as may not be good enough

@RaPiidxDONUT 10 ай бұрын

Have just bought a wood turn myself. Got very interested for some reason and took a leap of faith in wanting to possibly make something great out of it. Still waiting for it to arrive, extremely excited! Can not wait! This is a Very professional video for anyone wanting to learn. Watched the whole time and will continue to watch and learn. Keep up these videos! I plan to record my progress from day one. Appreciate your hard work! Your n amazing teacher!

@axminster 10 ай бұрын

Good luck with your turning! And thanks for watching :)

@nelsonpalmer4831 10 ай бұрын

I am so very happy you posted this tutorial, as a beginner in woodturning, I have areas that cause me to not achieve a better turning !. After watching you exceptionally detailed demonstration. I went into my shop and practiced your defined instructions. I corrected a couple tool handling issues. Giving me much better results. Thank you so much. I look forward to your future videos.

@axminster 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad to hear you have found this video useful!

@DanielJechura Жыл бұрын

if you do not have a DVR controlled lathe. You cannot start the lathe at zero speed. but you can put the belt at the lowest speed possible. Then move the belt up to change the speed faster. My lathe starts at 250 rpm.

@ralphvanpelt1356 Жыл бұрын

Great video for us beginners or anyone turning as always.Tool control and technique were wonderful.What type of oil were you using to coat and raise the end grain? Thanks again.

@axminster Жыл бұрын

Hi Ralph, Colwin and Steph used a finishing oil on this project. Hope that helps :)

@warrenfrost5382 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video explaining every thing and the back and forth between you is great way to help everyone. One question though, was Ben not brave enough to teach Steph himself?

@garyparks7735 3 ай бұрын

THANKS FOR THE BEGINNERS VIDEO, IT HELPED A LOT, BOUGHT OLD WAKIN LATHE, I WOULD LKIE TO KNOW WHERE YOU BOUGHT THE SPEED CONTROLLER , WOULD NEED TO BE FOR 3 PHASE, THANKS

@axminster 3 ай бұрын

The variable speed control box comes as standard with the Axminster Professional AP406WL featured in this video.

@Paul-FrancisB 2 ай бұрын

I am surprised nobody pointed out Steph should not be wearing a ring when turning, especially when her left hand is on the toolrest next to the workpiece

@caithnessrivertables1614 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colwin, I am going to buy my first laith shortly, I fancy trying my hand at wood turning, there are various laithe to buy , some with faster speeds, what sort of laith would be a good buy, and does a faster speed make a difference. Any advice would be good. Cheers, john

@MrBucknasty1313 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Steph, that bowl is Purdy !! What type of grinds are on your gouges. Thx

@axminster Жыл бұрын

Hi there, we agree! Regarding the grind, Colwin says "55 degrees on the bowl gouges". Hope that helps!

@hawsrulebegin7768 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Inspired me. What lathe is being used? Is it suitable for a beginner ?

@axminster Жыл бұрын

Thank you and glad to hear you have been inspired! This lathe is the Axminster Professional AP406WL 230v and is from our Professional range and one of our larger lathes. For beginner's we'd perhaps recommend looking at our Axminster Workshop range - www.axminstertools.com/machinery/lathes/woodturning-lathes We have a new video coming soon which looks at lathes and choosing the right lathe for your project, which you may find useful. Subscribe to be notified, kzfaq.infonVRzCelKsS8

@hawsrulebegin7768 Жыл бұрын

@@axminster that’s great. Will definitely watch it. Thanks

@davidshaw238 11 ай бұрын

👍

@richandvalklingman Жыл бұрын

Would have liked to hear the comments and commentary during the sped up portion. Maybe do outside one video and inside in another to not be so long

@Beariam24 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colwin. Do you do lessons at Axminster?

@axminster Жыл бұрын

Hi there, unfortunately we longer offer courses at Axminster Tools. However, please check out what's going on at your nearest Axminster Tools store as we have in store demos, talks and plenty of advice from our in house experts www.axminstertools.com/stores and of course, our KZfaq channel is packed with useful videos, whether you're looking to improve your skills or try something new.

@erictownsend4236 10 ай бұрын

What lathe are you using?

@axminster 10 ай бұрын

Hi there, in this video Steph and Colwin are using the Axminster Professional AP406WL - this is available as either bench top or floor standing. Our full lathe range can be found here www.axminstertools.com/activities/woodturning/woodturning-lathes thanks for getting in touch!

@riptiz Жыл бұрын

Turning spalted without a mask?

@axminster Жыл бұрын

Hi there, thank for your comment highlighting your concern. Colwin says: "Spalted shouldn't make any difference to the thought process, ALL wood dust is hazardous to our health. This video was made to show the tuition of a beginner and we had the dust extraction running at times when needed. The wood was partially green so no dust in the air when turning. In our own workshops we would be wearing eye, ear and lung protection through the whole process."

@loumenzies2210 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting to watch and learn from, just a tad annoying when it’s speeded up and any talking sounds like Alvin & The Chipmunks.

@axminster 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, pleased to hear you found it useful and we will take the feedback on board.

@JohnBeach-kh3bl Жыл бұрын

Ok ok 9 of to is on 00

@unclemonty9506 Жыл бұрын

I like Colwin's videos but seriously? She's never done any turning (hmmm...) and starts straight out with a 12" bowl from a rough cut piece of timber? Really great advice for all the newbies and their midi lathes 🙄

@johnrabbetts8203 Жыл бұрын

Sorry Colwin, the curse of predictive text and lack of typing skills.