Today I share my process for how to make a twice turned bowl, which is where you start with a green wood blank, rough the basic shape of the bowl, dry the roughed out bowl for a period of time, then return it to the lathe to complete the turning. This results in a bowl that will stay round and have a minimal tendency to warp. There are various ways to accomplish this, and I've tried many of them, but the method I share in this video is the cheapest, most convenient, and reliable process I've found (especially for folks with small shops). I also explain why I choose this method over the others.
Along with methods that vary quite a bit, there are so many caveats and details when it comes to drying wood that I could do an entire series of videos on it. I believe I covered all of the most important points in the video, but there's always alternative possible methods. Everyone has their own preferences and tricks, but as a believer in starting with the cheapest, easiest, most readily available solution, I've found this process to be ideal. There is also a blog post on my website about drying wood, if you'd like to check that out here: https://www.chadeames.com/post/green-turning-drying-wood-for-twice-turned-bowls
As always, thank you so much for watching! I hope you picked up a useful tip or two. I'm happy to answer questions, so please feel free to ask in the comments below. Also, let me know some of your favorites methods, tips, or tricks for twice turned bowls.
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