And it's All YELLOW - Woodturning the YELLOWHEART COOKIE

This is YELLOWHEART a South American wood from Brazil and I'm going to try to make something out of it. I'm going to need all my woodturning skills as I take on this mammoth end grain turning. Don't forget the DUST - IT's ALL YELLOW!
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[@artfx9]

I did it all for the cookie! So you can turn that flooky.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀

[@neilhfrancis1334]

Your narrative is probably one of the best I have heard for any genre from camping to restoration, dioramas to gardening. Clear, concise, explanatory and with that element of inviting us, the viewer to be there with you as you modify and adjust your projects as they unfold. The time-lapse, intervals and general video keeps the audience interested. Nothing boring about your stuff and I watch start to finish without fast forwarding as I do with all other genres I view.

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thank you Neil! I just try to be myself and just verbalise my thoughts, and if people like it then that's even better. All the best, Mike ☺️

[@dtork47]

Very nicely done. Love the color. Stay well.

[@chevy28369]

My wife has several platters for the various seasons / events... (I'd add several more for astronomical events such as equinox & solstice) That being said, serving friends & fam for anyday breaking of bread would in fact, and be, a pleasure served on such a gorgeous work of art.

[@MikeHolton]

@@chevy28369 Thanks! I do like this piece, it has such a robust feel to it, it is very heavy!

[@LukeColtmangotmylathewhenireti]

Nice

[@rustysawblade2591]

Looks gorgeous. Perfect for breaking out the Ferrero Rochers when the ambassador comes round.

[@MikeHolton]

Hahaha showing your age now with that reference 😀

[@dlh567]

You'd be just like Thomas Jefferson, kicking *ss as the ambassador to France!

[@charmainerohde8575]

30 years curing, 60 yrs growing; Yellow Heart has been here a long time. And she's now a stunning platter for someone to enjoy.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Charmai, tough one but fun, Mike 😀

[@jamesligon5732]

considering how many times you have "to sharpen up", I would like to see an episode on how you do that including do's and don'ts

[@MikeHolton]

I've thought about it, I use the progrind sharpening system which is quite straightforward to use.

[@peterthornton8520]

Not only a lovely sized platter but with the cracks processed so well its gives it more character. Very well done. Cheers

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Peter, you do have to be careful with these cracks, I ordered another similar piece and it turned up in two halves!

[@bnaivar]

I'd be tempted to mount a lazy Susan to the bottom and use it as a condiments tray for the center of the table. BTW: I think you should keep the black glove and have us start calling you "Dr. Woodturner". 😁

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I may just do that lol, I did consider a lazy Susan but I have another piece I want to do that with at a later date.

[@GregNatale-dl7zs]

Just saw this now. Sorry to be a year behind. But, wanted to say how very much I enjoy all of your videos. You have a lovely way about you and give so much in depth and useful information. I’m newly retired from my day job and have been rebuilding a 100 year old garage to become woodworking and turning shop. I started harvesting a lot of free wood 8 months ago, much of which is in the cookie category from being cut down by home owner or tree service. This platter gives me hope for how to utilize some of the prettier ones. And not be too scared of pith and associated cracks. Thanks so much for all of your projects. I learn so much and see species of wood I don’t have free access to in upstate New York.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Greg and I with you a very happy retirement when it happens. I still have a few years to do but can't wait to be able to do this full time. All the best, Mike

[@LoisHubbard]

I have become addicted to commenting on your videos Mike as your engagement with your viewers is just wonderful. That being said, whilst you may think it tedious, I could watch you sand for twice as long - seeing you take such care to slowly reveal the grain is so relaxing. Enjoy your holiday!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Lois ☺️ and I love reading the comments especially yours 😁. I'll try to add a few more seconds of sanding in future videos just for you, it's not easy to keep that part interesting lol , all the best, Mike 😁

[@CarolThompson-c1z]

My first wood turning video…looking forward to learning more and then finally getting mine up and running.

[@MikeHolton]

Wow good luck with your journey, there are a few guys I watched when I started. One called 'worth the effort' was very very helpful. All the best, Mike

[@charlotte31415]

Oh, I love how it turned out! It looks so smooth, I just want to glide my hand across it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Charlotte, it really is that smooth! Feels amazing 😍

[@robboland9857]

A yellowheart dust bowl. lol A very nice piece of wood. A beautiful work of art sir, Outstanding. Thanks for all your hard work and thanks for sharing it with us.🌿 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@MikeHolton]

You are more than welcome To, all the best, Mike

[@kathleencarpentier3397]

That is a wonderful platter…many uses and will be perfect for a stunning impression.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kathleen 😁

[@fionakronert5060]

It's so refreshing to watch you turning, just stabilizing the wood, letting the wood be the star of the show, its not that I have anything against the use of Epoxy, but it has become so common place now, its sort of like the "doodle phenomenon" no matter what dog breed you have, cross breed it with a Poodle (I saw an Irish Wolf Hound Doodle the other day, sacrilege?) the Yellow Heart really is gorgeous and the blonde shellac really shows its natural beauty. Thanks again, and keep up thee good work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Fiona, there will be some resin projects coming up but they are done for a reason not just because it's there. All the best, Mike 😀

[@brycegenevaostler9359]

Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiring other people to try turning. Hope your holiday isrelaxing and you make some fun family memories.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bryce, and we are all having a great time, my two teenage daughters are lovestruck with a few local Tunisian lifeguards and yesterday I kissed a camel! 😂

[@bevharrison8157]

I like, you can truly see the natural tree thin that piece, certainly didn’t look easy to turn.don’t envy you the clean up 😮. Thanks once again , enjoy your holiday .😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bev you really can. The cleaning up after this was not fun 😊

[@rexmorgan6445]

Mike as always excellent turning. I was going to say work, but it looks like you are having to much fun. Enjoy your well deserved time away.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rex, I love what I do so it can never be classed as work, editing the videos on the other hand .....

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Wunderschön, wie ich das von Ihnen gewohnt bin.👌 Klasse gemacht, auch wenn die Messer des Öfteren geschärft werden mussten. Das Ergebnis zählt und das ist toll👏👍

[@MikeHolton]

Danke mein Freund, ich fand das schlimm, warte bis du es nächste Woche siehst!!!

[@AndrewLowry-e6h]

Worth battling through the dust, a lovely platter 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend, there was a lot of cleaning up after this one 🤣

[@Tseringlhatso]

What a gorgeous wood. Def has a sort of Rings of Saturn look going on!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I guess you are right! 😀

[@petershipman7314]

Love it ,can’t wait to do one ,fantastic 🎉❤

[@MikeHolton]

Have fun Peter 😉

[@beverlym5465]

This platter is absolutely beautiful! I wish it were mine! ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Make me an offer and it could be 😀

[@gonzochick360]

Enjoy your holiday. Your work, as always, is simply beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks souch my friend, we are having a great time 😁

[@Bazz272]

I agree with mr greenway on your explanations. For example, I was unaware that the abrasive paste saves on using all of the different grades of paper that I’ve been using. Top tip.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks it's great stuff, can save a lot of sanding 🙂

[@kensmith1522]

Beautiful platter. It would also make a beautiful charcuterie display…

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ken, I completely agree

[@teresamcfadden2414]

The color is gorgeous I can’t believe the “sawdust”you got from that piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Teresa, it felt like fine sand! 😃

[@SilverBack.]

Mike yet another outstanding piece 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much my friend 😊 it took a long time to clean up after this one 🤣

[@Barney_Greenway]

Love the way you explain what you're doing, so helpful in understanding what's happening! ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you think so Barney, a few people have told me to just get on with it but there are many other channels that don't talk and I want to offer a bit more 😀 all the best, Mike.

[@alexpo6939]

Sunny weather always creates a great mood. The same happened from this South American sun! And the growth rings are like rays.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Alex, the grain is just beautiful, my first large end grain turning!

[@alexpo6939]

@@MikeHolton And for the first time, this is generally a super-extra work of art.

[@Ted_P]

This came out beautifully! The size of it is awesome too.

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Ted, I love the grain despite it being a huge pain 😂

[@oldncarvingJohn]

Beautiful grain. The cracks make a lovely feature. ❤❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, cracks in cookies like this are pretty much the norm so I try to embrace them.

[@walshjp17]

Spectacular grain on that Yellow Heart platter.

[@MikeHolton]

It really is I was surprised how good it was 😁

[@codymccormick3593]

I'm almost ready to start using a lot of tools I inherited, in addition to what I already have. Turning is mostly new to me. "Mission style" doesn't require it.😄

[@MikeHolton]

Good luck with your turning journey 😀

[@MikeEdwards121963glassman]

I am really enjoying watching you turn things out. very nice

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Mike, I really appreciate your support 🙏

[@tracybranham8648]

Beautiful platter ! Stunning color too! Please keep going .. ❤😉

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Tracy, honestly thank you, I will do my best, I love making these videos and will do all I can to keep going for as long as I can. All the best, Mike

[@pyxlle]

Beautiful platter, but the dust...! Absolutely wild. Of course the end result makes it worth it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kristine, the dust was just everywhere!!! Lol 😅

[@RoyWCanada]

Hi Mike, What beautiful piece of wood. The platter has a very pleasing shape and the choice of finish looks fantastic really show of the beauty of the grain. Thanks for the info on filling the cracks. thank you for the video looking forward to the next one.👍

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Roy and you are more than welcome, this was hard but I love the end result, All the best, Mike

[@gloriamccallum5447]

That would make a great spaghetti bowl for a large dinner party (being from a large family) or for anything really!!! Beautiful bowl I love it!

[@MikeHolton]

You are right there Gloria, I was looking for a good use for it now I have one, thanks 😀

[@fionacrouch1732]

I still have so many of your videos to get through, but this is my favourite piece so far. Beautiful. Thanks as always for sharing Mike 🙂

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome Fiona, this was hard but worth it 😄

[@fionacrouch1732]

@@MikeHolton soooo much dust. Glad I didn't have to clean up afterwards lol

[@MikeHolton]

@@fionacrouch1732 yeah, that took a good while,.it was everywhere 🤣

[@dr.j.417]

That turned out quite lovely, but all of your work usually does. Enjoy your vacation!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊 We have one last day tomorrow then we fly home. All had a good time 😁

[@Angela-en6oh]

Hello Mike. That was a pleasure to watch. A really lovely piece. Well done.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Angela 😁

[@jlander9940]

I enjoy every oneof your videos. They are very informative and entertaining and your presentation is relaxing. And of course, your finished pieces are each a work of art.

[@MikeHolton]

Awesome, thank you, so glad you like them, all the best, Mike 😀

[@johnbuchanan578]

That was a challenge well met. Beautiful platter.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John 😊

[@frankashworth5961]

Again. Wonderful, yet, enjoyable fun.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks again Frank 😁

[@annlaurie1484]

Wow, that was a dusty battle but what an end result, looks great. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

It was a bit 😆 took so long to clean up after 🤣

[@haroldhoskison7239]

Beautiful outcome! I love the explanations you give as you work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Harold 🙂

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

Very Nice chunk of wood will make a great food platter for a BBQ or Picnic

[@MikeHolton]

This has been said and I very much agree 🙂

[@scottfonner]

She's a beauty! Nicely done.

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Scott 😄

[@aldademoura7738]

Beautiful, the wood is amazing 👏 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Alda, my brother in law rested his coffee mug on this so I need to refinish it 😀

[@LOTGiscool]

I like this one too. Very beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend 😀

[@William_Kenny]

Another great turn Mike nicely done mate.👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much my friend 😃

[@79Firegirl]

After some struggle it turned out lovely 👌

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀 it was tough going for a while!

[@georgewallace5727]

Hi Mike. I think this wood is also called greenheart. Its' color can vary from bright yellow to dark olive green. It's extremely dense, hard on tools and can be difficult to work. It can resist finishes but takes a good polish. It's very durable and was often used in boat building and turning. A pretty wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks George, I'll look into it a bit more as I've not heard this before, it did not come up when I did my initial research. All the best, Mike 🙂

[@deehenry1983]

this was crazy, but is lovely. have a wonderful holiday!!!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dee, we are all having a great time. This morning I kissed a camel! 😀

[@alanbrackett4230]

beautiful platter. created a yellow cyclone.

[@MikeHolton]

It covered everything! Took me ages to get rid of it all 😂

[@cindyinscho6322]

So beautiful thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful holiday.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Cindy, we are all having a great time 😁

[@baconsoda]

You sure had to work for that one but it was well worth it because it came out lovely. Great job. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brendan, worst part was cleaning up after, I had a yellow layer on everything! 🤣

[@shelleysnailparlour2392]

Just beautiful ❤ extremely well explained, just so easy to watch. Very enjoyable video, I look forward to joining you for your next project. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

[@jakes9708]

What a beautiful platter.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 🙏

[@cobberpete1]

If the tool just the job, then it's the right tool for the job. Be it gouge scraper or carbide. The finished product is what counts. I've just done a 30 x 12 cm end grain Jarrah bowl. Because silly me cut the blank wrong. Hard work does not describe it. I used End scrapers mostly. Enjoy your holiday. 😎😊

[@MikeHolton]

Very true my friend, wait till you see next week when I take on Angelique!!! All the best, Mike 🙂

[@jenniferbeasley9966]

Cool didn't think that chunk of wood could be turned into that pretty plate dish very nice😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I need to refinish it as my brother in law left his cup on it lol 😀

[@vinimarshall7301]

Just right for my cake😂 i noticed the glove , the chips from hardwood sting abit but also get very hot which surprised me when i first started turning , loveley platter Mike 👏👏👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Vini, I know, you would not believe that sawdust can get that 🔥 🤣

[@jackiewren2045]

I'm a new viewer of your channel and I absolutely enjoy watching your craft

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jackie and welcome 😁 Please feel free to ask questions, make suggestions or share whatever you want, all the best, Mike 👍

[@c.a.chambers68]

Well that confused me - thought I had a new vid notification + started watching - hmm lol then a few mins in I thought there was something different- finally noticed it was your old place + checked the tagline - but lovely piece and I got a bonus vid this week 😂

[@MikeHolton]

New video out in an hour 😁

[@dellacampbell7058]

Beautiful ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@dalebrittenham1823]

Totally beautiful.... Well done Mike....

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dale, this one was a bit of a challenge 🙂

[@el-Pi]

I am normaly not a big fan of natural edge. So i am very happy with your decision to remove the bark. All in all a realy good work here.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! The bark was adding nothing to it so had to go 😁

[@3pawmom]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kelly 😀

[@marybethhuson295]

This player turned out absolutely beautiful and the cracks add character! The dust of this piece was absolutely insane.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mary, the dust was just daft! It got absolutely everywhere!!! 🤣

[@stephencarey6114]

Nice finish on the platter at the end

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Stephen 😀

[@robinkerr1624]

Just beautiful-as usual 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@sammoore3083]

Beautiful work you created.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Sam 😀

[@joemissanelli3395]

As always, Mike, beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks again Joe and thanks for your support, all the best, Mike

[@albertdawson6814]

It was a very enjoyable video Mike. Very nice piece. Thank you for sharing

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Albert 😊

[@AntonyDarts]

Another great piece. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome my friend 😊

[@christophersmith108]

Very beautiful piece. It certainly made you work for it!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Christopher, it certainly did! I keep doing it to myself, wait till you see next weeks video! 🤣

[@nanalefevre3670]

I love that color, makes a really nice patter. Be lovely to have a set of them!

[@MikeHolton]

I think so too! 😀

[@k9insomniac783]

Very nice welcome back project sir. Hope you got some well deserved rest and relaxation on you time away. Welcome home.

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers my friend, the holiday is still ongoing and I'm just relaxing while the kids all get showered before heading out for our evening meal. Heading back on Friday

[@k9insomniac783]

@@MikeHolton Good for you my friend!! I’m glad your still there. I guess I forgot about the magic of uploading. Lol.

[@MikeHolton]

@@k9insomniac783 haha, I made three weeks worth so I could spend quality time with the family 😁

[@kimortveit]

Lovely videos. You have a very soothing voice too. Keep it up.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😊

[@stevedoran3631]

Wow Mike.... beautiful platter...... that would be able to grace any modern table, personally, I would be happy to have that on my wall as an ornamental piece... with the occasional use of course......

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thanks Steve, it's very pretty! I love the grain on it 😀

[@DonnaDear267]

That turned it beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Donna 😀

[@Traceyhepler71]

This is so lovely! Thank you for sharing about your food-safe finish!

[@MikeHolton]

My pleasure Tracey, if you watch the episode making oak shot glasses you can see it being made 😀

[@Traceyhepler71]

@@MikeHolton lovely! Thank you!

[@lv_woodturner3899]

You could have called the video "Mike makes a dust bowl". LOL I have a board of yellowhearrt. I have only used this in flat work - decorative boards. My board is a bright yellow like some of the dust which came off the inside. Very well done. The platter looks terrific. What a work out, perhaps second only to the aluminium turning. An incredible amount of dust. Reminds me of a bowl I turned from slippery elm. Long ribbon shavings when wet, then hard and dust shavings when dry. The adhesive on masking tape varies a great deal between brands. If a given brand does not hold up against the solvent in the CA glue, then use hot glue to seal the bottom of the cracks. Dave.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave! Look out for next week, I turn Angelique which was just insane!!! Right I'm heading out with my wife and girls for evening meal. Coming home on Friday 😀

[@jeffwright5730]

Beautiful piece of wood ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jeff 😀

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Enjoy your holiday! I have not seen Yellow Heart before. This was quite some undertaking, being all end grain. I bet it was Hard wirk! Looks great! Well done!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Stephanie it certainly was hard work. Last day of holiday, we fly home first thing tomorrow morning 😄

[@barryrankin587]

Very nice piece. I hope you have enjoyed your holiday.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Barry, it's been great so far, thanks 👍 😁

[@ericparramore5136]

Beautiful. Enjoy your holiday

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Eric, two full days left and it's been amazing 😊

[@jeramiahcrosier3481]

End grain is so difficult to cut and then sanding seems to take forever. Well done, beautiful and useful art!

[@MikeHolton]

As soon as I started I knew I was in trouble lol, many thanks and all the best.

[@RattiDave]

As always, a beautiful turning. I have never heard of this wood before, but it has turned beautifully. Thank you for your perseverance with this difficult project.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! For a while there I didn't think I'd make it 😀

[@dellearts]

Oh no, now that Coldplay song is stuck in my head. Haha This wood was so lovely and made such an amazing platter. Love the finish you put on it. Lovely work as always. :)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much and sorry about the brain worm lol 😂

[@dellearts]

@@MikeHolton Haha its a pretty good song at least.

[@MikeHolton]

@@dellearts 🤣

[@mpham321]

Wow! Beautiful! But I now know one wood I'll never turn! Lol!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha after next week you will have two 🤣

[@jeanlong4285]

Turned out really well.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jean 😀

[@mikew2468]

What a beautiful finish Mike, now that the dust has settled. Hope the holiday was great

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I see what you did there 😂, last full day of the holidays today, we fly back early tomorrow morning 🌄 all had a great time thanks 😁

[@danamorrow5352]

I have recently obtained a large oak log and am considering cutting at least 1 cookie from it. It is much larger than I can turn however and I really don't want to waste it but I love the way that this platter turned out and I may go one and cut 1 and keep it for whenever I get a larger lathe.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Diana, sounds like a good plan, seal it well but do expect it to crack. It's almost impossible to stop a cookie from splitting. All the best, Mike 😁

[@jimg2247]

Fantastic! Really well done 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Jim 🙂

[@shawncrane7448]

Very nice! I enjoy watching your videos.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Shawn 🙂

[@andrewhall1693]

Braw Job Mike .....thanks for sharing

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for watching! 😀

[@christopherbratcher44]

Another awesome piece

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Christopher 😀

[@jsprankel4712]

That looks cool Mike! I really like it! Hope you're having fun on vacation!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jim, we are having a great time 😄

[@jimpike3489]

Hi Mike, another great project. Those cracks add real character to the platter, stunning, that would look amazing full of fruit outside for a garden party / picnic. Thanks for sharing Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Great idea Jim, I'm wanting to keep this one but needed a reason, now I have one 😊 thanks my friend 😊