www.andycolewoo... Natural edge wood nested bowl coring video by Andy Cole using the Kelton system. Video was produced to be used as a non narrative educational video for the Hawaii's Woodshow at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.
Thanks for your answer Andy! I haven't turned wood since the late 60's in my dad's workshop. As I read your answer, it became clear that while one could finish the inside prior to parting, a better and ultimately more accurate method was to finish as you describe. I have a very large shop filled with wood and metal work equipment. But, no wood lathe. At 57, I am looking back over my time seeing - and smelling - oak sail off my dad's lathe so long ago. These wonderful memories and work like yours may push me to take up where I left off. Thank you for your "accidental" nudge. See? One never knows how their efforts my affect others.
Beautiful work! Ever since I first saw this technique being applied, I started feeling like ALL bowls should be turned this way! I am new to turning and I intend to do this whenever possible. Especially in a situation where you are turning rare material and SUPER especially when turning burls.
brilliant I've seen a lot of these bowl turning vids but this is by far the best. a full set of bowls out of one piece instead of wasting the timber. We'll done Andy. subbed
Andy, I have always been into woodworking, from making custom fishing lures to building shutters. Finances have been very tight for me lately, but I'm pretty sure you just convinced me to buy a lathe once money allows it. Thank you for the video, and keep up the good work!
Wow, i have always felt bad when seeing so many bowls turned from huge logs, nice to know there are better ways, never seen this before, brilliant to watch
this is the Optimal technique to deal with wood, especially when you have relatively big peace of wood. because in the traditional way of turning wood we can see the amount of wood which eventually turned into just a shave and dust. you deserves like, and subsecrib.
Andy Cole super job man its fantastic skills you have.. I am very impressed about your task and see you and your tallent time to time.. Thanks for uploading this job.......
Really very nice set. Would have love to see the finishing steps as they were all still pretty raw off the bowlsaver. I did like the cutting of the rims first to glue the bark on, nice foresight.
Andy .....Simply fantastic your work... a shoe is my dream, I'm Brazilian and the importation of these would be a fortune. Congratulations for your work... Hudson
Seeing this video brang back alot of memories watching Alby Hall when I was a student of his using this centre saving system' the woodturning world owes alot to Alby, great video Andy'''
Hi Andy I know this is an old video. But was hoping you still check your RU-vid channel. I'm in the market for a bowl coring tool was interested in your opinion for the McNaughton vs others eg oneway.
The main reason that I don't do that is because I always want to finish the outside of each piece first refining the form and then contour the inside to match the outside. Also it is best to do both the inside and outside while the piece is in a chuck to insure a balanced piece. Thanks for the thought though. Its always good to get fresh ideas and perspective. Andy
The visual was OUTSTANDING - personally, I could have used a little more verbal input.. The set pictured at the end looked like a different cored set. I'd like to see how this set came out. It was nice to see you at last week
Hello Andy Cole! I am very interestin of what you doing! Espesially of Natural Edge Nested Bowl Sets. I have one question, where can I buy this tool set and support for making Natural Edge Nested Bowl Sets?
The tool set is made by Kelton (aka Kel McNaughton) Industries of New Zealand. The set can be obtained in the USA through Craft Supplies of Provo, UT. Andy
Have you done a video on how to finish them? I followed along but how do you reattach the bowl to the lathe since there is no middle for a screw chuck and i did not see a foot to put in a chuck. thanks for the video
Hi Bruce, I have not yet done a video on the finishing, but hopefully sometime soon. To finish a cored out inside piece I will put the roughed out bowl upside down over a chuck (just to hold it in place) and bring the tail stock up to the center of the bottom. After that I will cut a tenon on the bottom which can be used to hold that piece in a four jaw chuck. Hope that helps. Andy
I did notice the small round broken piece on the bottom so you would find the center of that with the tail stock and finish your tendon. I think I have it now, thanks for the reply.
Good demo Andy. I helped Kel McNaughton develop these centre saving tools. It's good to see them being used well. One question, what is that lathe you are using. Many years ago, I saw a prototype of a lathe Tecnatool lathe they had, same colour, same set-up, I thought they were not going to bring that into production, I wanted one , no luck.
Could someone please inform me of the tools and tool rests that he uses. I am new into turning and am trying to educate myself about most, if not all of the different types of tools etc. Thanks in advance to anyone whom can help.
Hi David, You are absolutely right! That video was created for a museum exhibition and was made with the intent that there would be little or no audio used. Hence, no narration. Hopefully I will get a full instructional video posted in the coming months. Thanks for the input. Andy
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+Colebug99 squareup.com/market/hawaiian-wood-crafts-by-andy-cole looks like he only sells pens online, but I would guess the smallest bowl is like $40 up several hundred for the largest.
Yes, I am using paraffin wax on the hot blade. That helps to lubricate the edge of the blade while it rubs against the wood on the inside. They can get pretty hot!
Glad you saw it all the way through. By starting on the outside first you are able to most efficiently determine the number of bowl blanks that can be removed before beginning separation from the inside as shown. Glad you enjoyed the video!
