I am 81 and I love watching you as you make everything interesting and fun. I do not know if I will ever make a bowl. The wood is very heavy and I no longer have the strength I once had. But I still can dream and tell many people about your website and skills. Thanks for your videos.
I just figured out the source of the simple joy I find in these vids ... why I always find myself smiling by the end, even if it was a bad day at the start. It's just the gift of watching someone totally competent at what they've chosen to do in life. That's unfortunately rare in the world. A clear and constantly refreshed example gives hope and inspiration. Thank you, Ashley.
That was so incredible, like always, how you constantly make something out of nothing, nothing short of magnificent thank you for showing and sharing your immense talent
I love the mummy bowl. I have been in martial arts for a long time and know a master when I see one. The way you turn is the same as when a kendo master uses his or her sword. There is grace and beauty in the movements you make while turning. It is always a pleasure to watch you work. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I love that you pointed out how little your upper body moves compared to how fast the bowl seems to be taking shape. I struggle with this a lot. I try to rush the cut and almost force it with my body and arms instead of just letting the tool do it’s job. I have at least gotten to the point that I notice when I’m doing it and I can correct it before I wear myself out! Haha!
I love watching you work you are an amazing turner. I would love to take your classes unfortunately thats not possible at this time. I try to learn by watching your technique of course it not the same as one on one training. I turn pens and mushrooms I get a lot of positive feedback that is very encouraging. I struggle some times trying to find the best approach but because of people like you I am getting better. Thank you for what you do!
Awesome video Ashley!! You are correct...your movements are very slow and controlled in a Tai Chi fashion, making the process mesmerizing to watch. (Ok...maybe the camera guy had something to do with it too 😉) Beautiful bowl and beautiful video!!
When you mentioned how still your upper body was I really focused and was amazed how calm it seemed. But what also surprised me was how rapid your breathing despite your relaxed nature. The bowl turned out great and the video was very well done. Thank you for sharing.
@@AshleyHarwood That makes sense. Then your actual movement must be extremely smooth and deliberate. Your soothing voice overs, calm demeanor, and comforting music make videos so relaxing to watch.
I love watching you turn!! Its relaxing to watch! I have to admit I get jealous. IV not been able to finish a bowl yet! I gouge too much and ruin my pieces. Saving up to come take one of your class
This is the first of your videos I've seen. I recently took ownership of my father's Vicmarc VL200 lathe after he passed earlier in the year. I note have so many machines shed, it's going to take a little while before I can even think about using it, but plan on following in his footsteps with turning. He was into Segmented turning and hope to do some of that. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Cheers from Downunder
I have watched several of your videos and have learned a thing or two so thanks. My only question at this point is how do you do all that turning without an apron with a collar?
Beautiful! I know you don't have time to respond to comments, but if you do get a moment, can you point me toward a good tutorial for creating the 40/40 grind on my bowl gouges? And wonderful work and narration. I love these videos so much!
If you go to her website and go to online instruction then lesson number 2 it will teach you all you need to know then just practice and more practice i hope this helps you i took here class in person but I watched all of her online classes there first and I can highly recommend both she is a amazing instructor.
You make it look so effortless and yet there's so much concentration and focus. There's a name for the bowl gouge, the Harwood Focus Gouge. Harwood Leverage Gouge? The Extendinator 3000? Ok, maybe not that last one. 😅
That eye peek is hilarious! actually looks like something from from an old Mummy movie. LOL Also, it seems that were you not using your push-cut ninja skills to their max you could have pushed into the bowl and had a much different outcome? Kudos!
Wonderful. That looks beautiful! It appears that you have a light mounted on the back side of your tool rest, how ingenious. Can we see it at some point?
Love watching your videos and your work. Just have a question to the darkness of the shop. Is that so the focus is on what you are doing for the video or is this how you normally work. Being a bit older now, I need lots of light. Thanks!
Beautiful spalting. First time seeing your channel. I am in my first year turning and CZcamsrs have been my teachers. I really don't understand or like the use of background music. I want to hear what you say and peripheral shop sounds. As a former teacher I would never have background music while I was teaching - it's a distraction. So I guess your channel is focused more artsy and chill in addition to educational, which I respect and wish you well with but isn't for me and others with the same reservation.
I like how you get a great job done on pebbles of different sizes, congratulations again. I come to ask you for a great help, could you give me some indications where and how you can buy an anti dust mask like yours, waiting for your kindness I offer you the most sincere wishes for all good, hello
Ashley, that's a beautiful bowl! Do you ever consider contrasting epoxy 'plugs' to fill the holes in bowls like these? Second question, since this is green wood will you dry it and then turn it down to true it up again or leave it in whatever shape nature might create when it dries?
2 questions... Have you thought about LED 4' lights to brighten your studio up abit . 2nd I realize you go through tons of wood but why not use one of the bowlsaver kits instead of all those shavings
Hi, I am curious as to why you hold the tool so far away from your body and are putting so much strain on your hands and arm's instead of keeping it tight to your core for extra support while cutting.?
Ashley, Did anyone else see the "Frankenstein" looking monster face in the inside of the bowl when you werr looking through from the outside? That's some pretty cool grain structure.... Great bowl! Will you leave the void, or fill it with something? Also, do you leave them raw, or seal them? Do you pack them in their shavings to continue drying, or let them warp? Or, Was this already pretty dry when you turned it? Thanks for any reply, if you have time, Thomas
Oi Bela, Parabéns vc fica muito bem torneando ainda mais fazendo essa peças linda; gostaria muito de fazer um curso com vc , porque vc tem o dom . Uma sugestão use resina para tapar o buraco e ficara linda
You couldn’t call your new gouge the bottom feeder since that describes all the lawyers who advertise on tv around here. Plus I think other turners call their chisel that same name. I don’t have any ideas what to call it. That is a beautiful bowl. It’s made out of water oak you said?
As I get older I find I am more easily distracted in and out of the workshop. I was wondering if you ever found the cameraman distracting ? For me I would worry about safety with the distraction. I enjoy watching you create so be safe.
Hahaha - that's too funny! Honestly, I don't find it a problem working with a camera person - but I'm used to turning in all kinds of situations. I used to turn at the Farmer's Market every saturday, and I've given turning demonstrations all over the world in different kinds of venues. I'm more concerned with making sure he's wearing his safety glasses than I am with being distracted in a dangerous way.
I am 81 and I love watching you as you make everything interesting and fun. I do not know if I will ever make a bowl. The wood is very heavy and I no longer have the strength I once had. But I still can dream and tell many people about your website and skills. Thanks for your videos.
I really love the light on your tool rest. Makes a really cool effect when it illuminates inside the bowl :)
I just figured out the source of the simple joy I find in these vids ... why I always find myself smiling by the end, even if it was a bad day at the start. It's just the gift of watching someone totally competent at what they've chosen to do in life. That's unfortunately rare in the world. A clear and constantly refreshed example gives hope and inspiration. Thank you, Ashley.
I loved seeing the light through the small hole in the bowl as you turned. Ms. Harwood, the bowl is absolutely stunning!
Amazing work! Love watching all of your videos. I have learn tons about wood through your videos.
That was so incredible, like always, how you constantly make something out of nothing, nothing short of magnificent thank you for showing and sharing your immense talent
Wow, thank you so much for watching!
You're so very welcome
there is such a primitive satisfaction in turning bowls !! i love the light on the toolrest idea !!!
I love the mummy bowl. I have been in martial arts for a long time and know a master when I see one. The way you turn is the same as when a kendo master uses his or her sword. There is grace and beauty in the movements you make while turning. It is always a pleasure to watch you work. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Wow- thank you so much!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This face in the wood looks like baby groot. Your videos are always a calming therapy. Grest work!
A true artist at work. Always love to watch you create.
It's look so smooth! Beautiful work🔥💪
LED under an armrest is a great idea👍
THanks! That light is from Cindy Drozda, so I can't take credit for the idea but I do agree.
Beautiful bowl
I love that you pointed out how little your upper body moves compared to how fast the bowl seems to be taking shape. I struggle with this a lot. I try to rush the cut and almost force it with my body and arms instead of just letting the tool do it’s job. I have at least gotten to the point that I notice when I’m doing it and I can correct it before I wear myself out! Haha!
Mmhhh you make it look so easy. The force is strong with you!. Lovely, thanks
Meine Mechaniker was here 👏
A fantastic video, top quality filming and voice over. Oh, and the bowl turned out nice too 🌞
Thanks so much! 😊
I love watching you work you are an amazing turner. I would love to take your classes unfortunately thats not possible at this time. I try to learn by watching your technique of course it not the same as one on one training. I turn pens and mushrooms I get a lot of positive feedback that is very encouraging. I struggle some times trying to find the best approach but because of people like you I am getting better. Thank you for what you do!
Awesome video Ashley!! You are correct...your movements are very slow and controlled in a Tai Chi fashion, making the process mesmerizing to watch. (Ok...maybe the camera guy had something to do with it too 😉) Beautiful bowl and beautiful video!!
Thanks so much, Brenda! I'm really glad you enjoyed it... and will pass that on to the camera guy!
When you mentioned how still your upper body was I really focused and was amazed how calm it seemed. But what also surprised me was how rapid your breathing despite your relaxed nature. The bowl turned out great and the video was very well done. Thank you for sharing.
That clip was sped up. So my movements were in fact much slower than they look in this video! (That's why my breathing looks so fast)
@@AshleyHarwood That makes sense. Then your actual movement must be extremely smooth and deliberate. Your soothing voice overs, calm demeanor, and comforting music make videos so relaxing to watch.
Beautiful work young lady. Thank you for bringing us along!!
Wonderful project Ashley
Thanks so much!!! Waiting for the punchline.....
You make it look soooo easy! I hope to achieve your level of talent someday.
All it takes is practice! ;)
@@AshleyHarwood Yes ma'am. I'm having fun learning at the moment.
Wow the grain is awesome. Love the face in the bowl.
Yeah, kind of creepy, isn't it?!
I love watching you turn!! Its relaxing to watch! I have to admit I get jealous. IV not been able to finish a bowl yet! I gouge too much and ruin my pieces. Saving up to come take one of your class
This is the first of your videos I've seen. I recently took ownership of my father's Vicmarc VL200 lathe after he passed earlier in the year.
I note have so many machines shed, it's going to take a little while before I can even think about using it, but plan on following in his footsteps with turning. He was into Segmented turning and hope to do some of that.
I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Cheers from Downunder
Im so sorry for your loss.
Also excited for all the things you’ll make!
When you were looking through the gap in the end, the grain almost looked like a face. Very cool. Love the bowl, thanks
I like how you got the bowl off the jam chuck. You just had to use the right angle.
So professional. So well done!
Hi Ashley, How long had that block been cut? If you are "once turning" the blanks must be pretty dry correct?- Tyler
Thank you for your videos! Invaluable. Happy Halloween.
Thanks so much for watching!!
I wish I could take one of Ashley Hardwood's classes
Scary Ashley. Well done.
Haha thanks!
I have watched several of your videos and have learned a thing or two so thanks. My only question at this point is how do you do all that turning without an apron with a collar?
Always a pleasure to watch and learn from you. I liked that purpose built pry tool you used at the end. : )
How absolutely beautiful is Ashley… talented and an amazing cracking smile…
Beautiful! I know you don't have time to respond to comments, but if you do get a moment, can you point me toward a good tutorial for creating the 40/40 grind on my bowl gouges? And wonderful work and narration. I love these videos so much!
If you go to her website and go to online instruction then lesson number 2 it will teach you all you need to know then just practice and more practice i hope this helps you i took here class in person but I watched all of her online classes there first and I can highly recommend both she is a amazing instructor.
You make it look so effortless and yet there's so much concentration and focus. There's a name for the bowl gouge, the Harwood Focus Gouge. Harwood Leverage Gouge? The Extendinator 3000? Ok, maybe not that last one. 😅
Hahaha - thank you!
Amazing work!!! Please make more!!!
Beautiful work, great explanation. Can you tell me the name of your mask and air filter system please?
Grant 🇦🇺
Wonderful! You've heard of, the lady of the lake? Well you found "The lady of the Bowl!"
Be cool, be safe! Beach, NC
Parabéns Ashley, você produz lindas peças !!!!
That eye peek is hilarious! actually looks like something from from an old Mummy movie. LOL Also, it seems that were you not using your push-cut ninja skills to their max you could have pushed into the bowl and had a much different outcome? Kudos!
Haha thanks!
Wonderful. That looks beautiful! It appears that you have a light mounted on the back side of your tool rest, how ingenious. Can we see it at some point?
Yup - I need to do a tools video here soon...
Gorgeous as always gorgeous 😍 💕
Great Video! Gotta love a push cut! Ashley Gouge sounds good or Carolina Gouge/Grind.
Thanks! also thank you for the suggestions!!
OMG!!!! It's a Groot Bowl!!!!!❤❤
Nice, bowl. Do you sand after its dry? If so, on the lathe? What about wobble? Thanks much, Ivan
Love watching your videos and your work. Just have a question to the darkness of the shop. Is that so the focus is on what you are doing for the video or is this how you normally work. Being a bit older now, I need lots of light. Thanks!
I see you use a multi tool to remove the bowl from the friction plate. 😁🤟🏽
Yes. Yes, I do!! ;)
Always wondered what that tool was for!🤔
It’s a good one Ashley. 👊
Proper bowl for an epoxy repair or a contrasting wood glued in patch with an interesting lamination.
Wow very nice
Your work is definitely worth the mess on the floor
Just wondering how many people will ask if the void was intentional or not
Great job Ashley
a beautiful bowl !
May I ask what's the helmet you are wearing? It comes with dust extraction?
I love the 'face' in your bowl - and your beautiful eyes ;-) Anyway - a really beautiful bowl
Ashley, do you think there is more control with the longer handles you use also awesome turning great lesson
Beautiful spalting. First time seeing your channel. I am in my first year turning and CZcamsrs have been my teachers. I really don't understand or like the use of background music. I want to hear what you say and peripheral shop sounds. As a former teacher I would never have background music while I was teaching - it's a distraction. So I guess your channel is focused more artsy and chill in addition to educational, which I respect and wish you well with but isn't for me and others with the same reservation.
I love youre worck
Ashley, what can you tell us about the tool rest light you have? I haven't seen anything like that before.
two videos in a week ,wow. Is that chandelier your main source of lighting? My old eyes need way more light
I like how you get a great job done on pebbles of different sizes, congratulations again.
I come to ask you for a great help, could you give me some indications where and how you can buy an anti dust mask like yours, waiting for your kindness I offer you the most sincere wishes for all good, hello
Parabéns! Fico encantado de ver você tornear madeira...
Beautiful
What speed is your lath spinning at?
What tools according to the bowl process?
Nice Working
Ashley, that's a beautiful bowl! Do you ever consider contrasting epoxy 'plugs' to fill the holes in bowls like these? Second question, since this is green wood will you dry it and then turn it down to true it up again or leave it in whatever shape nature might create when it dries?
Tool name suggestions:
The Bottom Feeder
Bottom of the Barrel
Bottom to Top
Top of the Bottom
The Beast
The Harwood Hellion
The Reacher
Oooh of these, I like The Beast best!!
2 questions... Have you thought about LED 4' lights to brighten your studio up abit . 2nd I realize you go through tons of wood but why not use one of the bowlsaver kits instead of all those shavings
Nice job Ashley! Did you twice turn this one or finish it to the end?
Very inspiring!
Glad you think so!
That's amazing. Were you able to tell that there might be a face in there when you selected the blank or dut you find it as you were turning?
No way to tell!
Extraordinario!!
Hello Ashley, nice job. Did you say water oak? If so , does that mean it has been submerged under water for a while? Best regards.
Water oak is a species of oak. Mainly of the Southeastern US.
@@ajrob2888 Okay AJ. Thanks for the information. Best regards.
Very nice
Hi, I am curious as to why you hold the tool so far away from your body and are putting so much strain on your hands and arm's instead of keeping it tight to your core for extra support while cutting.?
AH is beautiful🌹
Beautiful😍
Super bowl from a true artist Alan uk
Thank you!
Ashley,
Did anyone else see the "Frankenstein" looking monster face in the inside of the bowl when you werr looking through from the outside? That's some pretty cool grain structure....
Great bowl! Will you leave the void, or fill it with something?
Also, do you leave them raw, or seal them? Do you pack them in their shavings to continue drying, or let them warp? Or, Was this already pretty dry when you turned it?
Thanks for any reply, if you have time,
Thomas
Thanks so much! Definitely leaving it - I like it too much.
What do you do with all the shavings?
Id just say keep it simple and go with deep hole gouge maybe along with the length of the gouge. Simple is ALWAYS better.
great
Have you ever used a Japanese bowl lathe?
Oi Bela, Parabéns vc fica muito bem torneando ainda mais fazendo essa peças linda; gostaria muito de fazer um curso com vc , porque vc tem o dom . Uma sugestão use resina para tapar o buraco e ficara linda
#skwooden
Дякую! Чудова робота. 👍
The empty space would be a prime candidate for some epoxy. Just a thought ;-)
You couldn’t call your new gouge the bottom feeder since that describes all the lawyers who advertise on tv around here. Plus I think other turners call their chisel that same name. I don’t have any ideas what to call it.
That is a beautiful bowl. It’s made out of water oak you said?
Did you add a color epoxy patch?
You could name the new tool "The Fat Bottom Gouge" because it makes the turning bowl get down.... think the Queen song "Fat Bottom Girls"
Beautiful bowl! I’m wondering being once turned, how wet was the blank when you started, and do you expect much movement?
Yes, it will move, although because it wasn't super fresh, not quite as much as it would have.
Extremely skilled and attractive too! :-)
As I get older I find I am more easily distracted in and out of the workshop. I was wondering if you ever found the cameraman distracting ? For me I would worry about safety with the distraction. I enjoy watching you create so be safe.
He destracts her all the time.
Hahaha - that's too funny!
Honestly, I don't find it a problem working with a camera person - but I'm used to turning in all kinds of situations. I used to turn at the Farmer's Market every saturday, and I've given turning demonstrations all over the world in different kinds of venues. I'm more concerned with making sure he's wearing his safety glasses than I am with being distracted in a dangerous way.
Береза хорошо обрабатывается?
Thanks. A true craftsman/artisan, but.....a framing square for a pry bar, please!
It worked, and was wide enough to not dig into the water oak like a narrow pry bar could have.
I do that to get a rise out of people who like to make things with right angles, hahaha!
So what did you do to finish the bowl, leave hole or resin it. You can not just leave us hanging like that.
Haha - I left the hole. I really like imperfections like that.
glamour wood turning, interesting
You look so beautiful
Love your work. Constructive criticism if I may? The jump cuts are very jarring. Don't let that taint my comment overall. Lovely works. :)
Point taken, thanks!