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I am making Live Flower Vases for an upcoming show and thought I would invite you along. In this episode I have to deal with spalted wood, waterproofing and finish with a wipe on Poly. Hope you enjoy.

[@DennisDolan-fl3mw]

Glad I found you. I've been looking for someone to show & explain how to make a vase suitable to hold live flowers.

[@user-ce5hz9ox1t]

Watched you back in 2017 through about 2020 when covid hit Glad to see you again.

[@randywood8658]

Good job stephen i like the vase😊

[@user-ce5hz9ox1t]

You were a big inspiration to me back 2016 through 2020. where are you now? I miss seeing your good videos.

[@leonarddavis3684]

Looks amazing. Thank you!

[@DennisDolan-fl3mw]

Love and appreciate how you narrate your videos. I want & need directions.

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Very nice Stephen! The spalted ambrosia maple is gorgeous, and your skills brought the beauty out in it. Well done!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Dave. Spalted wood is always a challenge. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@jameslansberry5583]

Glad to see you turning again the vase is awesome looking

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you James. Glad you enjoyed this project. I did also. Take care.

[@randywood4782]

Like the way you done that vase that's good job Stephen

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Randy. Glad you enjoyed this project. I just like the fact that they are waterproof and can hold Live Flowers. Take care my friend.

[@user-lo3sc1fc2h]

Very nice I always enjoy watching you

[@TheMessyStudio]

Looks great, Stephen. Love the waterproofing technique.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Billy. I use this same technique and resin for my mugs and cups also. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@robertrobb3159]

Thanks for the tip turning dry wood. Where I live the summers are very hot and dry. I have measured wood with 0% moisture level.

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

Very nice.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Tom and Anne. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care my friends.

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Hi Stephen! I always try to stay on top of your videos because I love your style and always learn something. Really enjoyed this piece, so thanks for taking the time to share the video. Looking forward to the next videos, hopefully soon. Stay safe and my best wishes to you and your family. Your Canadian friend -- Dennis

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you again my friend. It is always good to hear from you. Glad you are still enjoying my projects. Best wishes and take care.

[@JohnWilliams-oq5nm]

Nice work Steve. The beauty of the spalting does come with a lot or dealing with tear out. Your finesse with the light cuts sure takes care of it!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you my Good Friend John. I really love dealing with these challenging blanks because it teaches you better techniques and the importance of sharp tools. Glad you got everything taken care of with your new lathe. Take care. and tell your better half I said "Hey" Talk to you later.

[@Buttermilk3696]

Wow!! Very nice!! Love that wood and the colored waterproof inside!! Really likin’ all your videos!!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Your comments are inspiring. Glad you are enjoying my channel. Take care!

[@bubutkayuserut8472]

very very nice👍👍❤️

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@timkarenarnold1136]

Thanks Stephen Appreciate you sharing,and being able to watch how you created such a beautiful piece! Stay safe. Tim 🇨🇦👍🏻

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Tim. So glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@kerryg4119]

Great video Steve. Excellent detail on the project. Thanks!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Kerry. So glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@johnmarkelewicz5495]

Goods great Stephen! The wood and finish is beautiful.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you John. Glad you enjoyed this project. The spalting is a good challenge but looks great when finished.

[@MARKBaid]

Great piece Stephen. Always good to see you turning. Mark

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Mark. So good to hear from you my friend. Do a good turn, brother.

[@davidcrandell1172]

Very nice Stephen. I never thought to do this before. Thanks for posting.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you David. This is the same process I use for my wooden mugs. It waterproofs very well. Take care.

[@DaveGatton]

Great looking vase Stephen. Well done. 👍🏻

[@StephenOgle]

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

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Nice looking flower vase

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

That is a beautiful vase, wow.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@meawayfromhome]

Hi Stephen, another fine job, love watching your work. Always learn something, take care, mate.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Philip. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care!

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely stunning vase Steve

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Donald. Glad you enjoyed it brother.

[@Timber2Toothpicks]

This is an excellent video. Thanks! If you dont mind i am going to copy your vase? I like the way you stated your RPM, the type of tool you used and to top it off the finish. Excellent job. I am flat on my back in the hospital. Your video was nice and calming. I cant wait to get out of here. Good Job! I will keep watching your stuff. I am the worse turner in the world. I turn sitting in a wheelchair. I have tried to do bowls but the leaning over and stretching is so hard. I really feel inspired once again….. You have a very cool lathe set up. The sanding stick is most excellent!!

[@rolandradebaugh827]

Another beautiful piece Stephen, good instruction as well

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Roland. Glad you enjoyed this presentation and the project. Take care!

[@trurex007lee7]

That’s a lot of effort on one vase. It turned out well but doubt you could financially come out on top, it would be a great gift.

[@martinwatson2235]

Woodturning is not always about making money.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

This is a wonderful teaching vidio, thank you for posting it.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you and you are very welcome.

[@melissad.goodwin434]

Beautiful Vase Stephen ❤

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed this project. Been a long time. Good to hear from you after all these years.

[@stevenlobello2289]

I learned a lot watching this video. Very good technique!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Steven. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care my friend.

[@annlaurie1484]

Very nice 😊

[@ronwestra3442]

beautiful work Stephen and nice background music

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Ron. Glad you enjoyed this project and the music. Take care.

[@EdwinMedinaTornoyArte]

Muy interesante, buen trabajo 👍👍👍

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Greetings from Huntsville, Texas. I just aquired a lathe and am going to learn how to turn. It is exciting. I came across your channel and like what I see so subbed to you.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you for the sub and Welcome to the community. If I can help you getting started, let me know. Take care.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

@@StephenOgle Thank you so much.

[@christsakalakis1832]

Bravo!!!!!! Great work

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Chris. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@dtork47]

Really nice, great idea for water proofing! Thanks

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much, Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Wonderful work. I was just talking with someone the other day who talked about putting thinned resin on the inside of vases. Such a great idea. So much better than a test tube.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Doug and I agree. I never used test tubes although lots of people do and there is nothing wrong with it. I just did not want to take the chance of water getting trapped between the tube and the wood and starting some mold or something. Using epoxy has worked for me for many years now. Take care my friend.

[@markh4926]

I'm just about ready to coat a vase inside. I like your work and this helped me.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Mark. So glad you found this project helpful. I have used this method and product for many years now and really like it. Take care.

[@dougrowe1583]

I love it thanks for sharing

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Doug. So glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@darylreinke2619]

Very nice piece and tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Daryl, Glad you enjoyed this little project my friend. Take care.

nice flower vase, good job!!!!

[@StephenOgle]

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

[@royothebuzz]

Enjoyed watching this Stephen. One of my favourite projects was a similar vase you made with oak a few years ago now. I think it's a great shape for a vase. Cheers.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. That project is still my most popular and most viewed. It actually sold as I was setting up before the first show I took it too. It was a very fun and challenging project. The Oak was even more spalted than this vase. Thank you for commenting and enjoying my channel. Take care.

[@larrymacaluso9051]

Well it just made my day, l haven't seen any of your videos in quite a while. l purchased a new computer and was unable to locate your web page. I hope all is well with you my friend and its great to be back with you. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to your next one.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Larry. So glad you found my channel again my friend. Hope to keep you coming back brother. Take care. Oh yeah, I only have my channel and not a web page. See you down the road.

[@rottiwoodturning6184]

wow. I really like your working tool

[@StephenOgle]

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

[@masjabrikdiy8422]

Trimakasih anda memang ahli.dalam mengolah kayu

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Take care.

[@LAP1050]

Very nice 👍

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@carlosferreira8057]

Show ótimo

[@StephenOgle]

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

[@trevorfackrell5517]

Great video Stephen , I’ve got some leftover resin from fibre glassing. So much better to be able to tell a customer they can put live flowers in my vases, thanks.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Trevor. Glad you found this project helpful. Take care.

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

very nice Stephen

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@pjseiber2774]

Beautiful work and Great patience with the punky wood. In the description you mentioned a show that is coming up. If you don't mind could you tell me when and where? I live in East Tennessee and not to far away. I love these fall craft shows. 👍👍

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project. The festival I am referring too is The Roselawn Festival in Cartersville, GA. on Sept 18-19. It is a great show in a beautiful city. Maybe I will see you there. Take care.

[@snobear41]

could you put links to the epoxy in your description? awesome job!

[@seacaptain92]

I'm curious to know why the vase wasn't finished before removing and drilling.

[@bryanholden6487]

Great job Stephen! I would have had the rim a little thinner myself, but each of us to our own. :-) Nice tip about the tear-out, thank you. I've never thought about using colour for the inside, I might just have to give that a go. Just a thought; your sanding sticks, would it be easier to have 1stick for1 grade of sandpaper? (It would mean about 9 or 10 sticks though LOL) Thanks for the video. :-) You're looking well!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Bryan. Glad you enjoyed this project. I agree with you about the sanding sticks, I just do not really have a good place to put that many. LOL! That is the truth. The rim of a vase is always important to get right. I do a lot of thin vases with thin rims and agree with you that we each have to do what we think is right for the piece we are working on at the time. Thank you very much for your insightful comments. Take care brother.

[@jamestempleton1627]

Thanks for the video. I have people asking for vases they can put water in. I just wasn't going to coat the whole thing in epoxy cause that stuff ain't free. What are you making for the holidays? People are asking me for gnome ornaments and spinning tops (stocking stuffers).

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you James. You are correct that they don't just give this stuff away. I do not like the look of epoxy on the outside of a piece because it looks like plastic to me. I would rather take my time building coats of finish. As far as my Christmas I like doing my hollow globe and finial ornaments as well as one piece ornaments like the snowmen, Christmas trees, and the like. I have not seen the gnome ornaments. That is interesting. Take care my friend.

[@josephwise485]

Very nice turning. You don't thin the epoxy with acetone to spread it easier?

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Joseph. Glad you enjoyed this project. I do not thin the epoxy at all. I just mix it up and brush it on. I know you can microwave it for just a few seconds and it will run and spread easier. Thank you for commenting. Take care.

[@strokerace5468]

Very nice young man. When you say CA glue is that the same as super glue or is it different?

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Stroker Ace. Glad you enjoyed this project. CA is short for Cyanoacrylate or Super Glue. I hope this helps. Take care.

[@georgia20fan]

Doing awesome work as always just curious if you'll be at homespun ?

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project. I hope to be there. It has been very confusing with that show. I hope to because it is my hometown and I have always had a good show there. May be too late to get signed up. Take care.

[@georgia20fan]

@@StephenOgle it's tyrone from Robinson penworks lol I'm going to be a spectator at homespun this year see you there

[@Tom-xk9ic]

What are you using to fill in the bug holes?

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Tom. I use mainly dried used coffee grinds and CA (Super Glue). Sometimes I will used endgrain shavings ground in my hand to a fine filler material and hardened with CA. Lastly, I will used dyed epoxy as a filler. I hope this helps. Take care.

[@dondeere]

do you have the vac on

[@jackmorgan3498]

Stephen my question is the worm screw in the forstner bit? I have watched many turners and no one ever shows it. I was a plumber for many years and all my bits had a worm screw to pull into the wood. It's understandable in turning that It would be wiser and safer to not have it in there.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Jack. Good question. I believe you may be referring to Auger bits. They have screw tips. I do not know of any Forstner bits that have them. Mine only have a small point for centering the bit and can not pull into the wood on its own. I hope this helps clarify your question. Take care.

[@calebblitchok2991]

Really liked your video and your finished vase, but the video could have been 10 minutes shorter