Can We Turn 90 Bowls from Old Barn Beams?

🔥 Lancaster Area Woodturners – Toby Bouder Barn Beam Bowl Turning Demonstration Master woodturner Toby Bouder (@tbwoodturner) shares his process for creating handcrafted bowls from historic Pennsylvania barn beams — part of a remarkable commission of 90 bowls for a single customer. This demonstration highlights the artistic and technical challenges of turning reclaimed antique beams compared to fresh green wood, revealing the hidden beauty inside each piece. 📌 Note: The beginning of this meeting was affected by a technical recording issue. Toby’s full presentation and discussion about the 90‑bowl project can be viewed here:    • Lancaster Woodturners coffee hour #315 Aug...   🪵 What You’ll Learn in This Demonstration How Toby approaches turning antique barn beams Differences between dry reclaimed wood and green wood Shaping, hollowing, and foot‑design techniques Using the D‑Way beading tool for clean decorative beads Managing cracks, grain surprises, and structural challenges How artistic decisions evolve during the turning process Finishing details including logo placement and bottom refinement This session is ideal for woodturners who want real‑world insight into working with reclaimed materials and adapting designs on the fly. 🎨 About Featured Artist: Toby Bouder Toby retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2012 and has since devoted himself to woodturning. “I enjoy discovering the designs and patterns hidden within the trees that grow around us.” His work is displayed across Pennsylvania, including: American Artisan Gallery (Carlisle), Art Association of Harrisburg, Brain Vessel (Mechanicsburg & Hershey), PA Guild of Craftsmen Store (Lancaster), and many more. He creates bowls, vases, platters, and unique artistic pieces that simply cannot be found in department stores. 📚 About the Lancaster Area Woodturners We meet the first Tuesday of every month, both in person and online, welcoming everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals. Our club focuses on: Woodturning tools & lathe setup Bowl turning, spindle turning, segmented work Resin & epoxy turning Drying, finishing, and design Workshop tips, safety, jigs, and problem solving Member demonstrations and educational discussions “We share wood turning information about woodturning tools, lathes, woodturning projects, woodturning tips, wood drying, and woodturned art.” ☕ Sponsored: The Woodturners Coffee Hour Join woodturners worldwide every Thursday at 10am ET on Zoom for our weekly Coffee Hour — an open forum featuring: Member videos & photo galleries Project critiques & design ideas Tool techniques & shop solutions Friendly conversation and shared learning This is one of the best places to grow your skills and connect with fellow turners. ⏱️ Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 00:21 Technical Issue Notice 00:30 Final Shape of the Piece 01:59 Shaping the Outside 07:51 Adding the Bead to the Bowl 09:04 Using the D-Way Beading Tool 10:09 Designing the Final Foot 15:07 Hollowing the Bowl 18:03 Crack Found in Rim 19:02 Adjusting the Rim Design 21:32 Continuing the Hollowing Process 30:39 Finishing the Bottom 38:43 Adding the Logo to the Bottom 43:42 One of 90 Bowls — Nearly Complete 🔗 Learn More Website: http://www.lancasterareawoodturners.org