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Turning an apple crotch is a true test of a woodturner’s patience and skill. The contrast between the heartwood and the natural edge creates a stunning visual, but the "crotch" area is notoriously unstable. In this video, I take you through the entire process of creating a high-end natural edge bowl. [00:15]

Technical Highlights:

Precision Balancing: Setting up the heavy apple blank on my Powermatic lathe to minimize vibration [01:10].

The Natural Edge Challenge: Maintaining the bark and achieving a clean cut on the wing sections [04:30].

Perfect Finish: Using a combination of sharp gouges and a refined sanding process to highlight the incredible grain pattern [12:00].

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Selecting the Apple Crotch blank 1:15 - Mounting on the Powermatic: Safety first 3:40 - Roughing out the exterior (preserving the bark) 7:20 - Hollowing the interior: The delicate wings 11:45 - Sanding & Finishing techniques 14:30 - The Final Reveal: Apple wood at its best

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CAUTION: In the video shown, using gloves on lathe IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED for safety reasons! I'm forced to use them because of my skin allergy to wood dust. Therefore, I have to work slowly and with my fingers at a distance than when working without gloves. In responsible and dangerous situations, I work without gloves. ALWAYS FOLLOW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!