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Turning a 10.5 inch Decorative Bowl out of a Mahogany Board and finished using Acks Sanding Paste and Polish. A link to their website is below.
ackswoodpaste.com/shop

[@alaincaron225]

Sober and elegant lines. I love the simplicity of the design.

[@deanweeks7956]

Great looking bowl. Sure like that finish. I really enjoy watching videos where people explain what they are doing. You did a great job.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Dean. I started my channel to try to help people understand woodwork and possible even promote the craft. Glad you are finding my channel informative. Take care.

[@butchgodwin4745]

Hey Steven, so glad to see you back at the lathe, you never disappoint. You are the only turned I've ever heard say always sand with grain, thanks for that, it makes a difference, see ya down the road!👍

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Butch. I really appreciate it brother. Take care.

[@annlaurie1484]

Beautiful wood, finish and shape. Really like it. Thanks 😃

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ann. This was a great project. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care.

[@mitchellmanning7887]

Like the cap,,once again,, thanks for sharing,,🐝safe

[@StephenOgle]

The "Cap" taught me a lot. Thank you Mitchell. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@meawayfromhome]

Hi Stephen, as usual turned out looking great, beautiful finish. You did the right thing not using any embellishments.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Phillip. I appreciate it brother. Take care.

[@benniegreen498]

Welcome back, missed your videos. Beautiful piece!!!👍🏽

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Bennie. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Beautiful job stephen. Nice shape/design. The wood is gorgeous! Ive been using Acks for awhile now, and am really happy with the results! Tom and Anne make a good product, and im glad youre using it.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Dave. I have to agree with you on that. I believe you will see lots more use of this system on my channel in the future. Take care.

[@exotictones1054]

Very nice.acks works very nice.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. I agree totally. Take care.

[@stevenjobbins2600]

That platter looks super cool that Acks paste sure looks good

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Steven. Glad you enjoyed this project and I agree with you about the Acks. It is a great product.

[@carolriley8472]

Beautiful bowl...the mahogany is gorgeous! I use Ack’s all the rime and it is a great product!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Carol. Wish I had been using it all along. It really is a great product. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@kenkaufman4736]

Beautiful bowl. Thanks

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ken. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Really pretty bowl, Stephen! Billy

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Billy. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care.

[@ronwestra3442]

very nice .beautiful finish

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ron.

[@thomasjohnson3586]

Beautiful

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Thomas.

[@JohnWilliams-oq5nm]

Great work Stephen! Beautiful wood maybe Elm?

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you John. I honestly do not know exactly what it is, It really does have the aroma of some type of Mahogany though. Great to here from you and looking forward to Nov. Take care.

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

Beautiful bowl, thank you so much for using our pastes!!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much for allowing me the chance to try it. I was very impressed and will be using it a lot more. May even try it on some natural edged projects. Thank you again for the Pastes.

[@chrisst.pierre5638]

Beautiful bowl, the shape is perfect. That does look like Spanish cedar though. I use a lot of it. Does not smell like eastern cedar. Beautiful, great job.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Chris. Yes, I agree. I found out after this video that it is a sub species of Mahogany. Glad you enjoyed this project my friend.

[@RedneckInCarolina]

Just finished a piece of Cuban Mahogany myself and finished it with Acks also.

[@StephenOgle]

After using the Acks I think I may be using it a lot more in the future.

[@tompuskar4426]

Stephen, great project. I really like the shape and beads. No need for embellishments--it's great as is. I've been using Ack's products for over a year and really like them. Better than Yorkshire grit in my opinion..and it's made in the USA! I just finished a spalted maple off-center bowl and Ack's took out some really stubborn tear-out that sanding to 400 grit didn't. Smooth as a baby's bottom! I also use them on acrylics and just tried them on some man-made turquoise. Worked well. I'm sure as you use them you'll like them even more. Cheers

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Tom. This was my first project using it and I was really impressed. I am excited to try it on my pens and bottle stoppers also. Thank you for commenting and take care.

[@bryanmccabe3632]

well done , thanks,BM,aka,woodbutcher

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Bryan. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@kennethetheridge7528]

Glad to see you back. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Kenneth. I really appreciate it brother.

[@kenmiller5935]

Beautiful work. It does look like Spanish Ceda witch is a sub species of mahogany

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ken. I agree with you now that I have researched the species a little bit more. I believe it really is Spanish Cedar.

[@gaowoodlab]

So shiny, very beautiful finishing,👍👍👍

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@jeffsmith-ng6vz]

It reminds me of an offering plate from church. Amazing project. I love how mahogany changes hue as it is viewed from different angles.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Jeff. I agree whole heartedly. Thanks for commenting.

[@DiemenDesign]

That's a gorgeous piece Stephen, thanks for sharing your process with everyone.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Diemen. I appreciate it. Take care.

[@kennethplogger536]

So glad to see you back. I have missed your woodturning videos.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Kenneth. Glad to be back.

[@jtfisrtbuild947]

Thank you buddy for posting. You have inspired me. I myself got out there and have just finished the first turning in months.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. I got burned out for a while myself. So glad to be back at the lathe and glad you are too! Take care my friend.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Stephen, Fantastic looking bowl. The Acks does an amazing job but it is too expensive here in the UK. Take care. Cheers, Huw

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you sir for your comment. I believe you all have another great abrasive paste called Yorkshire Grit. I have used it and really like it also. The Acks did a wonderful job on this project, but if you can't get it, there are lots of other abrasive pastes to try.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@StephenOgle Hi Stephen, Yes, I use Yorkshire Grit and their Microfine paste as well and it does give a superb finish. Cheers Huw

[@nighteagle317]

That is amazing! I love the design and the finish! Beautiful!! Cheers, Paige C.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much Paige. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@bryanholden6487]

I would say Stephen, that is Sapele. Just by the change in sheen as you turned it around. I've just completed one myself, turned out well, (not as good as yours), but we don't get to use Acks in the UK. If I may say, great design, excellent finish and well turned sir. Well turned! :-)

[@scottpeterson5913]

Bryan Holden hi Bryan, Kim Tippin has a good video on the making of a friction polish using beeswax, mineral oil and diatomaceous earth. Well worth the time to watch. She is also an awesome turner.

[@bryanholden6487]

@@scottpeterson5913 Thank you Scott. Yes, I agree Kim is a skilled wood turner, I've enjoyed her vids for a while now. A pleasant way she has about herself as well. I was just being a bit lazy, i suppose, when I referred to Acks pastes, not wanting to make it myself. Just trying to take the easy way out for a 70yo. LOL

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Brian. This is definitely one or the other. I am tending to think that you are correct with Sapele, They both have the flash you mentioned with good finish and smell the same also. If someone didn't tell me what it was I could probably not tell the difference between Mahogany and Sapele. Thank you for commenting. I too am subscribed to Kim Tippin and really enjoy her videos and have seen her sanding paste. Thank you all for commenting.

[@johnmarkelewicz5495]

Amazing looking bowl. Great work! Gotta get me some of that abrasive and polishing paste.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you John. It really impressed me with the ease of application and also the fantastic results that "can" be obtained. Take care.

[@ericschenck9954]

Turned out great brother!! I like the way Sapele wood finishes.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Eric. The finish beat my expectations. Take care brother.

[@cherkruger1166]

Hi Stephen, glad to see you doing some wood turning again. That bowl is amazing the finish has brought out the beauty of the wood, I agree with you, the fractual burning would have spoilt that wood. I am from SA and not many finishes are available here because of the exchange rate. Great work there, thanks for sharing

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Cher. I still want to do more Fractal burning but not on this piece. I just thought it would be an injustice to do it to this particular piece. Thank you and take care.

[@scottpeterson5913]

Stephen, another nice project. I get a lot out of your voiceover. For instance, you remarked that you like to widen out the depth hole to help judge the curve you need. Common sense that isn’t so common. Thank you.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Scott. I use voice over mainly because my GoPro picks up vibrational noise like a stethoscope and sounds terrible. I am glad you find it helpful. Thank you again. Take care.

[@tarikshort9473]

Love the form on this one!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Tarik.

[@edwhite1016]

Stephen, Always a pleasure to watch you at work in your shop, that is a very pretty piece of wood, after the Deft was applied and you were spinning the lathe by hand, the grain flashing would have made me stop, right there, so I didn't screw it up, but I'm glad you carried on with the Ack's, that's a really good looking finish. As a rookie woodturner, I love to get a feel for what processes everyone chooses, and what works, because I've found some that don't work real well. Real nice job on the shape and the finish. Ed White

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ed. It is always a little intimidating to venture away from your tried and true methods but sometimes you find something worth using. I can now say that I highly recommend these Pastes from Acks. Just use it according to the instructions and you will be good to go. Take care.

[@MD-en3zm]

Spanish Cedar is almost indistinguishable from mahogany. I recently did a project where I ran out of mahogany and used some spanish cedar in its place in the same piece of furniture, and it matched perfectly and was not noticeable.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking bowl

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@jefffoggymountainworkshop5021]

Hey Stephen, good to see you back in the shop on a turning project. I agree some kind of mahogany wood species. Came out awesome! Thanks for the review on that paste. Been debating ordering some. Hope you and your family are doing well. How’s the BBQ pit holding up?

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Jeff. I found out today what species of wood this is and am going to share it in my next video I will say though that you are correct. The Acks Paste products really surprised me with the results. and two days later looks just as good. hope your family is well also and the pit is still holding up great. Hope to do another video with it soon and thanks for asking.

[@tonysmith3143]

That’s crazy beautiful, got to get me some.

[@StephenOgle]

LOL! I just got a little excited for a minute there. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely stunning just awesome and gorgeous. Take care stat safe god bless

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Donald. It honestly turned out much better than I really expected. Take care and God Bless.

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Stephen that bowl is magnificent and spectacular and the chatoyance in the grain is awesome. I am glad you did not burn the wood I really don't like it.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Kobie. I really enjoyed this project and the Acks sanding paste. Glad you enjoyed this project also. Take care.

[@mikepruett1745]

the color is cherry like

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Mike. The lite orange does look a bit like cherry. Thank you again.

[@mikepruett1745]

@@StephenOgle i just got done with one they are the same

[@darylreinke8621]

Wow, what an interesting bowl shape and what a shine! I’d like to see you use a similar shape down the road and do some of the embellishments on the rim. Great job!,

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Daryl. I really appreciate it. I will surely be doing more with similar shapes and embellishments. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@curtisstacy5829]

I really liked the shape of the bowl / getting ready to try the sanding wax and finishes / have you tried the UK version of these products? Thanks again for taking the time to share this video with us.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Curtis. Yes, I find the Yorkshire Grit to be very good and have used it a lot. Both are very good alternatives for each other. Thank you.

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Stephen -- Great job as always = just love your work. I will not be taking part in the Zoom meeting tonight because I will not be back home until it is over. (still nice enough here that I can feed my golf habit) plus I have not loaded Zoom on my computer yet - need help with that! I would like to get a chance to talk with you by phone or FaceTime if that is OK with you. If you are willing, I will send an email so we can tee up a time that would work for you. Please keep sharing your videos - love 'em! Dennis

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Dennis. So glad you are enjoying my channel. It was a good meeting but the recording did not work and so it could not be posted. Sorry you missed it hope to see you next week. [e-mail]

[@STMwoodturning]

Very nice! What size/brand was the other bowl gouge you used in this project?

[@StephenOgle]

I mainly used the Carter and Son 1/2 and 3/8 inch but I also used my Benjamin's Best 5/8 inch bowl gouge. I purchased it from www.pennstateindustries.com I hope this helps.

[@STMwoodturning]

@@StephenOgle yes sir, thank you!

[@everaldostaub2144]

👍👋👋

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Everaldo. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@jamestempleton5277]

Sapele is harder and heavier than mahogany. Wish I could make a bead sniff,sniff. Jims' east ark paste does a good job for 3 bucks per 8 oz. Lol. PS he should give you more free paste with the hundreds of dollars worth of free advertising he got from you.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you James. I have not heard of the Jim's paste and will have to check it out. Most abrasive pastes work really well and there are homemade versions of it also. Once again I am glad you enjoyed this project my good friend. Take care and I will see you next time.

[@jamestempleton5277]

@@StephenOgle lol I was talking about my homemade paste. Getting ready to make my own polishing paste with walnut oil, beeswax and carnauba wax chips.

[@StephenOgle]

LOL!! You got me brother! Awesome, take care.

[@beedee3217]

Stephen, that bowl / plate hybrid came out great, love the finish. Does that Ack's paste compare to the triple EEE Ultrashine?

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Bee. I have not used the EEE Ultrashine in a very long time. However I was very impressed with it also. I hope this helps.

[@stever746]

Stephen how do you like that grizzly lathe s i am looking at alot of different ones but is it really quite and also very nice bow thanks

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Steven. I really like the G0766. It is Powerful and quiet. There are several places in the video where you can tell the noise level with the lathe running. I can actually talk in a normal tone and it is clear on the recording. I could never have done that with my other lathe. Thank you for commenting and take care.

[@stever746]

@@StephenOgle thanks for the info i really can not hear it that is why i asked