I'm a newer turner, little less than a year. I've made dozens of pens and other spindle projects. They're fun but I don't need anymore pens and bottle openers right now.
So I've turned about 5 or 6 bowls so far and it seems that no matter what I do I can't get my blanks true so that my tool doesn't bounce when turning either the side or bottom. Even when using store bought, round blanks they always bounce from start to finish making it very hard to get smooth finishes and enjoy the experience as well.
I'm hoping someone can tell me how they do it. A technique or tool or both. It's very frustrating and would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
So I've turned about 5 or 6 bowls so far and it seems that no matter what I do I can't get my blanks true so that my tool doesn't bounce when turning either the side or bottom. Even when using store bought, round blanks they always bounce from start to finish making it very hard to get smooth finishes and enjoy the experience as well.
I'm hoping someone can tell me how they do it. A technique or tool or both. It's very frustrating and would be very much appreciated. Thank you.