A Woodturner's Dream

This video is about the making of a 2017 Burning Man art installation. It features many large scale segmenting techniques.

[@chrishildreth2659]

My jaw literally dropped. The vision and mastery required to craft this creation is truly stunning. I would dearly have loved to have seen the piece in person.

[@stephenmason7549]

Wow, I cannot even fathom the level of skill and persistence it takes to complete such a piece of art. Well done.

[@josephcoonrod4663]

Absolutely inspiring work. Also, I keep hearing "you can never have enough clamps" I now see why! Great work.

[@Giryagirl]

So glad you had all this footage, really captured all the time, effort, creativity, and skill that went into it!

[@Giryagirl]

oh geez!!!

[@Psychlist1972]

This (amazing) project caused the great clamp and rubber band shortage of 2017.

[@savethesnails9608]

Pete Brown it was a rough winter

[@EmployedByCats]

There's been a clamp shortage since man first debarked a tree...

[@MamaSally79]

😂😂😂

[@JessicaLZ]

Worth it.

[@josephinemccauley5436]

Hahaha :)

[@JimsonMakes]

That is an amazing piece of sculptural art. I love it. Cheers, Jim

[@Bob_H]

Completely and totally blown away with the beautiful design, and execution. This is woodworking art to a new level. I am humbled.

[@ethansloss6854]

The amount of time, effort and skill that has gone into this project is almost incomprehensible. This video was amazing, thank you for sharing.

[@choirkitty]

Not sure how I stumbled across this video but I'm.aure glad I did! Your work is incredible! Such a labor of love and it's amazing what can be created with such simple elements :)

[@USAphotoguy51]

I am just starting to put a woodworking shop together in my garage now that I am retired. I stumbled onto this KZbin video all I can say is what a fabulous work of art, Malcolm you have a remarkable creative talent and an obvious love of woodworking...Keep it up..!

[@sheetonu]

Peace~Love~Happiness to Malcolm and Andy. I am quadriplegic, have been for the last 10 years. Watching you create brings peace, love, and happiness to my soul. My constant pain is greatly diminished as I watch the love that you put into your work. Thank you so much for sharing and God Bless.

[@pc1chas]

Im am awed by your vision, talent, and patience in birthing this beautiful piece of art. As a woodworker, I appreciate it more than you know….you have challenged me, inspired me, and brought great joy to me in watching your video. Thank you very much!

[@deldridg]

I didn't just see some woodworking here. I saw incredible vision, planning, innovation, collaboration and unbelievable tenacity all wrapped in a spirit of generosity. What a staggering production and achievement. A big thank you for sharing from Sydney, Australia from a very inspired woodworker! Cheers - Dave

[@thebroaditorium6594]

@deldridg I totally concur and 100% endorse your remarks. Having just stumbled upon this video, I have now viewed it 3 times and will again. I am 'blown-away'! Greetings from a fellow Australian down the road at Wollongong. Cheers, Steve

[@GregMickelson]

Your passion, creativity and perseverance is incredible, exceeded only by your positive outlook after such a heinous, misguided act. Thank you for sharing your inspirational message. Cheers!

[@tjfSIM]

I never tire of watching people making things with incredible skill and precision :)

[@TookaDoubleTake]

What a vision ...and an incredible amount of skill, effort, and patience.... experience and foresight. Amazing.

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

I have no way of expressing how beautiful your job is 👍🏼

[@lordrateus007]

go away

[@tomb.8485]

Tomas Arguinzoni I agree. Iwas just expecting something simple, but I am speechless. Amazing idea and craftsmanship. Thank you for videoing.

[@orc001]

Except with words... And ya didn't.

[@john-paulsilke893]

So beautiful, I’m afraid to watch part II now since you said someone tried to destroy it.

[@wireflight]

"... because it isn't."

[@jamienelson3470]

Astounding! The process blew my mind, and the end result was so beautiful. Really just amazing.

[@robscharf1027]

Mr. Tibbetts, you are a true artist with infinite patience and attention to detail. I cannot believe the angles for all those 31,000 pieces to fit perfectly. I look forward to seeing your work at the gallery every time I am in South Lake Tahoe.

[@Horsetrot]

I am just sitting here infront of my computer with my mouth opened. I admire not only your craftmanship but also your patience.

[@boscoOnaTron]

So glad you documented the process and that you got good footage on the playa. So sad to hear the outcome of your experience. It's been my concern the last few years I've been on playa. With larger installations of mine we had a support camp and had 'hosts' at the work on a 24 / 7 basis. It's a whole additional layer to manage but it did keep the art safe. It just takes one person in 70,000 to ruin the whole thing :( Thank you for your contribution

[@sarcspark7678]

Snipers needed to guard artwork.

[@justinofboulder]

I am always amazed at the time and energy people put in to a once a year, hot, crowded and dusty event......we are a pretty interesting species.....hope it was fun for you!

[@soangry]

It's funny but what amazes me the most is all your creative solutions for clamping the work while it dries.

[@gtg-inspections]

The scale of your project amazes me. Thank you for sharing.

[@Jason-vn5xj]

Jesus. When I clicked on the thumbnail, I was expecting a particularly interesting segmented bowl or something. Holy shit. Amazing.

[@joetheslugable]

I'd love to see how you planned this amazing project.

[@stun9771]

You Sir are one special person....not only the patience of a saint, but a remarkable craftsman...😳... I watched this video in awe...

[@aarondraper1818]

What an absolutely awesome build/project. Kudos to you both. Stunning!!!

[@allofusmoreofus2281]

An incredible piece of both Engineering and Woodworking skills. Fascinating to watch. I didn't want to watch your second video as it was obvious your artwork was damaged in some way. I did though.

[@user-wk5yy5dx9k]

Not only is it a shame that this was vandalized, but it's a shame that so many in the comments don't appreciate the effort and passion that went into making this. You don't have to "get" art to appreciate good workmanship and quality.

[@user-wk5yy5dx9k]

There's still a few, and there are even new ones popping up, complaining about where the effort was directed, complaining about the "waste" of resources or time, etc.

[@randomsecrets]

yeah. such a shame. Burning man is an occult religious festival, with its own adhearants, priests, rituals and sacrifices. lets cry about the waste of 31,000 pieces of redwood from 1000 year old tree wasted instead

[@nemnock1583]

people like you sir are what give us humans the wow factor.i just hope realize the level of skill this is at to make that wood piece.long live creative people and the arts.

[@MrToolmaker23]

Astounding. The expertise in geometry, trigonometry, material science and engineering are beyond the comprehension of the average person when they see this piece. That doesn't begin to touch the skill set and experience required. I truly believe you could see this in your mind's eye as it would appear when complete and how you were going to do it. You must have spent many nights laying awake just figuring out how to ... "make the tools so you could make the tool to make the parts". No doubt untold hours must have been spent calculating compound angles, material requirements and the time required to machine and fabricate each component, wood and metal. As a fellow craftsman I salute you, sir. Well done.

[@OneOfDisease]

your woodworking is great but that tripod is a masterpiece

[@tahoeturner]

My son, Andy gets all the credit for the tripod. It was rock-solid.

[@OrganicGreens]

Must run in the family. Really cool that both you and your son are working at such a high skill level

[@jeremymenning56]

When you tell your wife this project "will only take a few hours..."

[@walcartube]

WOW!!!! Words can't express the beauty and all the work put into this project

[@siempreamor5149]

Those are absolutely amazing, beautifully designed and I can tell you put your heart and soul into creating beautiful art. Thank you for sharing

[@tiedyebadger]

i,am sorry to here your project was vandalized. my project got vandalized also. please don't let that stop you from bring more of your to the playa. i for one would love to see more of your work there.

[@cyberblade6669]

they were vandalized because guys like you have turned burning man in to a joke nice work but your missing the point of burning man it's not a art show

[@cyberblade6669]

97-98 stopped going because people like you

[@herbderbler1585]

Pretty sure BM isn't about trashing redwoods. You could have made that out of junk pine and it would have been just as impressive.

[@evil1knight]

no one is trashing red woods, the wood comes from lumber plantations, you hippies are imploding

[@luxurious0346]

*hear

[@henninghaake3145]

WTF that is some crazy awesome shit!

[@richarddeckert291]

try growing up!

[@salaamsupreme1653]

Wasn't expecting this,I'm in awe.This is some epic stuff.Salute to you,your vision,and all those involved.Thank you,peace and blessings

[@cjblais]

I am humbled by the level of skill and creativity. A true masterpiece.

[@user-vq9lm8rt9d]

использование таких ресурсов и технологий для изготовления какого то говнища аля яхудожникятаквижу преступно

[@Rickie53]

L I B E R A L L Y A P P L Y G L U E

[@tahoeturner]

Ty, I never spare the glue, especially with redwood which soaks it up like a sponge.

[@justinnottelling6148]

I am awed at the level of innovation, craftsmanship, artistic vision, and dedication to a dream like this that has such a beautiful message. Peace, love and happiness. The word awesome is used so much today but this truly is the essence of that word.

[@neerajdahiya3954]

Wonder why so many dislikes ..? Are there really so many people who are jealous of this man s hard work ...?? This man is having such great talent. Must appreciate it. Shame on those dislikes. Pity those humans. Could have given up their lives a human , to some animal , which world have shown some gratitude and be more deserving, than a life of humans like these people who disliked even a beautiful video like this.....................

[@richardfriedberg1278]

I built a giant golf club and put tuned copper tubes and plates of steal on it and gave people golf clubs to try and play music. Some of my tubes were beaten so hard to be flattened and my laser destroyed. You can't take anything to Burningman and say don't climb on it, people will climb it. Its not the place for fragile art. Sorry what happened.

[@Auzziebobz]

Amazing or wow just seems so small a comment.

[@niklar55]

I cannot fathom how anyone finds the patience to carry out all this repetitive work. Half a dozen pieces would freak me out, never mind thousands! Amazing!

[@romandybala]

This is incredible. I never cease to be amazed at what the mind of man can conceive . And tha ability to see something so esoteric by the power of YT. Thankyou

[@Killermyr]

That must have been painfully repetitive.

[@janakbudhathoki6174]

save tree

[@Iammightymeaty]

The amounts of time, money and craftsmanship boggles my mind.

[@woodspirit52]

I am a woodworker and I cannot even imagine starting a project like this. With all the saw cuts and glue up alone I would be overwhelmed. Thanks for sharing.

[@ellobo8593]

Here I am making redwood furniture for those of less means, not anymore. Living the dream huh?

[@xerospacious4024]

what?

[@ZeroTheHeroGOAT]

The craftsmanship is absolutely amazing but I don't appreciate visual art at all. My loss I guess.

[@ZeroTheHeroGOAT]

And that's all it is...

[@ZeroTheHeroGOAT]

Non-visual arts. Music and rhythm. Visual art is expensive and I don't like my tax money spent on it and I quite honestly don't appreciate it enough to make it worth money.

[@c.e.f4916]

Future Hindsight please chill.......... lol

[@jaswats9645]

The planning and prep and craftsmanship here is incredible. It is beautiful. But I agree, I don't think tax dollars should be spent on things like this. Shouldn't the attendees and the organizers be paying for it? Or whoever is making the profit?

[@picramide]

I love the visual arts. I love the art deco of the Chrysler bldg, the Empire State bldg, Hoover dam. The more beneficial, the more accessible, and the more permanent, the better!

[@scubasteve583]

As an amateur wood turner and craftsman... I can't even fathom the enormity of this project. Kudos to you and your vision!

[@michaelatterbury3257]

I love that I still find stuff I missed. So excited for next year.

[@kulturfreund6631]

Very interesting. I like the geometrical knots. I wouldn´t have executed the Smiley and Peace symbol in such massive way though. It looks more like a showdown than passing peace message to the people. And the amount of redwood wasted for it isn´t symbolizing peace in my perspective. It´s rather war on nature.

[@tahoeturner]

kulturfreund66 The "knots" are know as "orderly tangles." Would you feel any better if the redwood were recycled material?

[@scottqualls7690]

Who asked your “opinion?”

[@richarddeckert291]

@CabinDoor you don't know what waste is, although you are an example of it.

[@PsykoptiK]

Way to go Malcolm. I'm impressed and glad you went in with an open mind and left with inspiration and a contribution. I hope to bring my parents one day..

[@philgordongordon4733]

I really wish I was patient and steady handed enough to achieve art of this magnitude... thank you for this beautiful piece and amazing video

[@benhoff209]

You are a true magician. Thank you for putting this into the world. Much love

[@marksstudio]

Incredible. So glad you chose to document your amazing sculptures. Hugely Calder, and just wonderful.

[@GuzForster]

What an impressive work. Astonishing, thanks for sharing this beautiful piece and making of!

[@helmuttsandiego6863]

Malcolm, you continue to be THE amazing artist in wood, I have enjoyed your work for years.

[@richwatts1981]

as a 36 year old woodturner I just want to express my awe at your work! you are a true inspiration!!!!!

[@Matt-zt7rd]

This is the most amazing thing I've seen in a long time. Thanks for contributing your art to the world.

[@batwingcandlewaxxe1087]

Encountered this vid entirely at random. Absolutely beautiful work, and the amount of time and effort that went into it is staggering.

[@thugasaurusrex6004]

It is incredible the texture and finish that you put on those pieces. It almost looks fake how clean they are! Absolutely astounding to look at

[@jlsinchina]

I don't have the words to express my amazement at your art. You sir, are a genius.

[@davidoffon1]

As I watched and wondered, I realised there were many hours put into this, but an actual years work for one person. On your own it would be nigh impossible!! Stunning to look at. I'm a wood man who uses words for building ideas.

[@cbftoan01]

What an absolutely incredible amount of work and creativity went into that. Amazing.

[@clifforddalton3067]

No words can really describe the emensity or skill that's gone into this project Malcome, you are a true artist no doubt. Thank you very much for sharing this project with us on youtube. I was "glued" to the screen !!

[@alexialucero8207]

we were in SLT on monday driving around looking at properties. I saw your work in a driveway down a side street. I had to back up and pull down the street to see them closer. That was me in the white caravan that stopped in front of the drive where some of the pieces were. Even just by themselves sitting in a driveway they are Beautiful! I was amazed, I wondered, are they actually made of wood - or paper, maybe cardboard... I had to get out and touch the sculpture, thrilled to be touching hard wood, redwood... I have thot of those pieces everyday since, marveling at how wonderful they are, the time that obviously went into them, the Love, the Vision. Imagine my surprise when looking at some random KZbin video on sticks that there they are in the sidebar! Thank you! Thank you for creating these, they are so wonderful. I am sorry that someone broke them. Thank you for making the videos and sharing this story. I love the details of the builds, it reminds me of the desire in me to make art, to build things just cuz they are so cool... Thank you!

[@elim2199]

Mind blowing talent! Unbelievably amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@donvanco3078]

Really an amazing piece of work - I'm glad KZbin made this a suggestion for me. And what a wonderful collaboration between father and son. I'm actually afraid to watch part II.....

[@richardmason902]

Totally amazing-- Great to see such great father & son collaboration. Gifted.

[@purbish1631]

This is absolutely incredible. My jaw was open in awe the whole way through.

[@wesleycottingim6059]

You sir are not allowed to be called a woodworker..... no a wood artist is more fitting or a wood magician! These pieces are spectacular!!

[@patrickswayzie9502]

Man the skill and time required to make this project is amazing. You sir are a true craftsman. Thank you for showing us your work. Also I love the rubber bands when the clamps were no longer big enough to fit over it

[@jeffreystephens2658]

Oh my goodness! That is certainly the most epic piece of woodturning art I've ever seen! Well done, sir! Well done indeed.

[@skeeter7932]

I have never seen something so amazing made out of wood segments! I don't think I can handle part 2 if that beautiful art gets destroyed.

[@mkngjoy]

such amazing work, malcom. from concept to execution, you create what many woodturners only dream about.

[@catherineandoliver8151]

I was mesmerized!! I have no words to describe the beauty you and your son are adding to this world. Thank you. (I won't be watching part 2. I would rather remain happy 😊)

[@Me15733]

That is truly one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. You and your son are both amazing artists! That woodwork is astounding.

[@dannyboaz4907]

Your work leaves me speechless. The time and effort you have put into these amazing builds is incredible. Good job and keep up the good work

[@geometricart7851]

the amount of work he's put into this is amazing...I see years and years of methodical prep

[@Lazarus-aap]

Omg this could be my most favorite video on KZbin of all times! There are so many amazing things in this video that I've never seen before about woodworking! Thank you so much!

[@FaithAndorf]

Wow. I'm at a loss for words. This is so inspiring and beautiful! Amazing job!

[@leapinglemurcraftworks6426]

Wow - that is incredible. I am utterly amazed at this build and the design process behind it - it is beyond my thought process capabilities. Scott

[@muelcarioca]

This art team workers are simply amazing!

[@boulderboyv10]

As a fellow woodworker, I'm in complete awe. The level of skill, precision, planning and determination to do something like this is mind boggling. Thanks for sharing the video!

[@thomasb.7269]

unbeliveable ... the incredible work you did and even more that people who don't appreciat, can't just stay away from it :(

[@craigjackson2716]

I started turning solely because of Malcolm’s book on segmented turning. He is a master and a gentleman.

[@Adamastor00]

WOW!!! Just...... WOW! You Sir are the King, Master and Emperor of woodcraft. The scale of the PIECES (one would sufice) are unbelievable. I'm lost for words.

[@ChristopherBenton]

You're a master with so much experience. Please don't be discouraged you from creating future large beautiful works like this to the public. Your voice is important and you have so much to give!

[@danatucker4259]

Amazing work Malcolm. I am so thankful Peggy send me your video. What an experience for you and Andy. Am sorry for the loss.

[@dancer14280]

Stunning. You and your son are so talented! What a gift to be able to create something so beautiful together.

[@bfitz1977]

Wow Malcolm - incredible vision and the passion to see this through. It's truly amazing and I wish I could see it with my own eyes.

Wow, such an incredibly art piece! Congratulations to the team for working so hard to make this idea into an amazing reality!!!

[@jamesfunicello2695]

Sir, I doff my cap to you. To go through the labor and expense just for the enjoyment of others is art of the highest form. WOW! AWESOME!

[@jonny063079]

Unbelievable craftsmanship! Great job!