Red Alder Bowls...... W I P

[AndrewB]

So I am thinking I'm going to have to take an in person class some where in my area to get the basics of the gouges.  I decided to scrap my poplar laminated project entirely since it was just too far gone and not to liking.  How ever with the red alder I purchased from a new local lumber supplier. Which is very nice but gotta drive a bit to get there.  Either way started off of course I used only EWT tools for this.  I finally FINALLY got a bowl shape that I can be completely happy with.  I'm still currently working on it.  Once I glued all 3 of the chunks of wood together.  Half way through starting I realized oh I can get 2 bowls out of this one piece.  So I cut the blank in half and started the work.  Got a lot done on the first one but here are the photos.

[lew]

That's a really nice shape and finish on the outside!!

[AndrewB]

All I used for the finish was out of the bottle tung oil  The inside of it is tending to prove a bit difficult.

[lew]

I wish the inside was as easy as the outside 

[Gerald]

Looking good so far. Inside is easy once you get the hang of it. 
Try this video

Stuart Batty simple bowl

[kreisdorph]

If you haven't already, check out Turn a Wood Bowl. Very good videos on basic gouge usage. I learned most of what I know from that site. Kent Weakley teaches you how to use the traditional gouges in a traditional way. Some of the other masters have their own style and ways. However, I wouldn't have wanted to learn from scratch from those turners. They often use odd grinds, used in odd ways. Richard Raffan, in particular, uses a LOT of scrapers. My point is this: Learn the basics from a teacher who teaches the basics. After that, you can expand your horizons. 

[AndrewB]

I'm quite Familiar with Kent "Turn a Wood Bowl" I'm pretty sure I'm subscribed to him on the you in tubes.