5 Easy Steps to Craft a Cool Bird’s Mouth Bowl!

In this video, I’ll show you how to make a beautiful bird’s mouth bowl in just 5 easy steps — perfect for beginner woodturners! Whether you're just getting started or looking for a fun weekend project, this turning is approachable, satisfying, and great for learning new techniques.

✅ Lathe Used: Harvey T60S
🛠️ Tools: Carbide woodturning tools
🧽 Sanding: Up to 240 grit with Klingspor abrasives
✨ Finish: Hampshire Sheen Danish Oil

🔹 You'll learn:

How to prep and mount your blank

How to turn the unique bird’s mouth rim

Tips for clean cuts with carbide tools

Proper sanding technique for a silky smooth finish

Finishing the bowl to bring out the grain

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:06 - Step 1
0:17 - Step 2 - Turning the bowl to shape
1:16 - Making a Tenon
1:30 - Finishing the shaping
2:55 - Finishing the Tenon
3:43 - Step 3 - Hollowing the bowl
5:36 - Step 4 - Sanding
6:08 - Step 5 - Finishing with Danish Oil
6:45 - BONUS STEP - Removing the Tenon
7:35 - Sanding
7:52 - Oil
7:59 - Outro