Richard Raffan on bowl design and using bowls @RichardRaffanwoodturning

Richard Raffan | Richard Raffan on bowl design and using bowls @RichardRaffanwoodturning | Uploaded October 2023 | Updated October 2024, 5 hours ago.
In response to numerous requests, I talk briefly about my bowl designs. For a broader discussion please go to my book The Art of Turned Bowls which is the updated version of Turned Bowl Design, published in 1987. It's now out of print but occasionally found online secondhand and usually at a premium.

Richard Raffan on cheap and easy ways to remove tenons on bowls or refine a foot.

Richard Raffan turns two small maple bowls in real time.

Richard Raffan turns and chars a hardwood dish

Richard Raffan rough-turns two bowls from sawmill scrap using a ½-in spindle gouge.

Richard Raffan turning beads-for-beginners from scrap wood.

Richard Raffan turns two of his signature salt scoops

Richard Raffan turns an 8x3 bowl from very dry hard elm

Richard Raffan turns a suction-fit box for 4-Ways #8.

Richard Raffan hollows, sands, and microwaves a green-turned casuarina bowl.

Richard Raffan turns a breakfast bowl in real time