Beautifull Black Walnut Wood Turning Fantastic Grain

Nice piece of Black Walnut becomes a live edge beauty.
The grain is simply beautiful with a bit of chatoyance to boot.
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[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Such a beautiful piece of Walnut, Gary! Absolutely gorgeous! Your expert turning didn't do it any harm, either but brought out all the grain and color it has! Most excellent finish, this is just a prime example of what can be done with a piece of Black Walnut when you put it in the hands of a craftsman. Well done, my friend, keep'em coming! 😊 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Phil. Coming from the King of live edge filled with bark I appreciate that. The pieces from the limb I got all seem to have beautiful grain. I did get a decent shape on it to help show it off. Sadly I heard that that tree may have to come down because of a tree decease. My nepehw told me that at the family reunion we went to last week. I think they got some good offers for the main part of the tree and there may be some more limbs for me. The limbs are huge. Thanks for watching buddy! Gary

[@user-tx1jt7ub7i]

Another lovely piece Gary black walnut really turns out good thankyou for sharing Gary keep them coming

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ronnie I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@laurazakrzewski]

Wow another beautiful black walnut piece of art Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Laura I am happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Beautiful looking walnut bowl Gary. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott. Happy you liked it. Temps are in the 100's here. Hope you are staying cool. Gary

[@janeoverby2151]

Simply beautiful, Gary. I think you and Phil were on the same wavelengths this week. He created a gorgeous oval live edge bowl from Myrtle, you created this stunning black Walnut live edge oval bowl. Both are beautiful! Hope house had a great Fourth Celebration

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jane. Yes I noticed that when I watched his video. I uploaded this 2 weeks ago and set it up to start today. Not the first time we have had similar videos. When I do segment turning there is a good chance he wont. But we never know LOL We got together at our daughters. Both our sons and families were there as well. Had a great time. Hope you did as well. Take care, Gary

[@gaetancrepeault9333]

Beautiful bowl

[@grantfahlman1815]

Gary, that's a pretty sweet piece. I too like the final result. I'd let that find a resting spot on my table any day!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Grant. I appreciate you watching and commenting. This sure has some special grain in it. Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Gary, Black Walnut never disappoints. Gorgeous looking bowl and a nice way to start a Sunday morning along with a cup of Tea. Take care my friend. Hwyl, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Huw. Looking forward to turning the other half of this one. I am starting with a cup of coffee myself and hoping it stays cool. But we have 4 days in a row that are supposed to be over 100 degrees. Reached 101 yesterday. I BBQ'd and did not even have to turn the propane on LOL. Hwyl, Gary

[@peterrauch6604]

Beautiful, Gary! Black walnut is simply the best! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Peter. It sure is a nice wood to turn. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@raydriver7300]

599th like. Another stunning turning. Have a great weekend with your family, Gary 🌞

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ray. We had a great 4th with lots of good food and laughs. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@raydriver7300]

@@ThePapa1947 👍

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

Pretty piece...you and Phil Anderson both had ovals on your mind this week😊...stay safe...press on 😎 Joe

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Joe! Funny how that works out. I finished this piece 2 weeks ago. I had to get a little ahead as we went to a family reunion and I did not want to rush something when we got back. Makes me think I should get a little bench top lathe to take along LOL But I did grab a chunk from the firewood pit to bring home. In rough shape and hoping I can get something out of it. You will know when I do because it will make a good story. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Johnny_Rocket330]

When you first put the seal coat on, it reminded me of those old-fashioned root beer barrel candies. Time for me to get some more walnut, that's a beautiful bowl!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Johnny! Root beer barrels and Walnut go together great. Maybe I could get some and use the bowl to hold them...hmm Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MarklTucson]

Beautiful piece and beautiful wood Gary. That walnut looks great. Interesting coincidence that you and Phil both turned the same shaped bowls this week.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. Yes very interesting. It has happened a few times but it certainly is a coincidence. I had this one loaded a few weeks ago and set to run yesterday. When I watched Phil's video I thought how did this happen LOL. But chances are there will be a live edge coming from Phil but not always with this shape. Now we have to see Phil turn a segmented turning the same week I do...not too likely but that would be cool. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@travisgreen3533]

Love it. Black walnut is just so pretty. Beautiful work on this bowl of course. Thanks for the fun.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Travis. Happy it was fun for you. Sure was for me. Take care, Gary

[@iluomopeloso]

That is lovely. The chatoyance makes the outside look a lot like a tiger's eye.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I will have to look for that tiger's eye now. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@14mtaylor]

48 years and I just learned a new word! chatoyance!

[@ThePapa1947]

Cool! Always nice to learn something new. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@user-vg7wc3dt7s]

Another beauty;great job. I love black walnut,the unlimited variety of grain colour and pattern,how it turns and how it finishes.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Don. You described just how I feel about Black Walnut as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Not much to say. You chose a great piece of the best wood to start with. You did your typical artful turning on it. Beautiful bowl!

[@ThePapa1947]

@@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound thanks. The other half is just waiting for its turn . The ends have cracks so might call for a different shape.

[@gregjohnson8486]

Awesome bowl once again Gary! Thanks so much for sharing! 👍🏾

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank Greg I appricate the comment. Take care my friend, Gary

[@harveyy4492]

Very nice piece. Turned out really beautiful. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Harvey I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful live edge walnut bowl, Gary. I love the chatoyance. 😊😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rob. It was a very nice piece of wood to start with. The other half of the log looks pretty good as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@scottsimpey2965]

Great looking bowl Gary. I love the look of the light colored sap wood with the darker heart wood like that. Beautiful piece as they always are my friend.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Scott I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@felocarp]

Hard to beat the beauty of walnut! You really brought this one to life, Gary. Well done!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Greg. I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Gary. Wow! I enjoyed every minute of this video. The walnut bowl is gorgeous. All the best to you, my Brother.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray I am happy you enjoyed the video. All the best to you my Brother as well. Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Excellent! Nothing like a trouble free turning. And it pairs well with Phil’s Myrtle bowl from yesterday’s video.😂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Valerie. It sure did turn nicely. We have had very similar turnings pop up on the same day a number of times. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@marciak9826]

That is sure a pretty one, Gary! I can see the chatoyance, and that dark bark really makes the piece. Lovely!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Marcia! Just very pretty wood for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mikeyoung8126]

Absolutely gorgeous Gary very beautiful walnut

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Mike. It has been a wonderful wood to turn. I have the other half of this I will save for awhile. But I do have a nice piece of English Walnut I will turn soon. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mikeyoung8126]

@@ThePapa1947 you’re very welcome and awesome Gary can’t wait to see the English Walnut

[@jayscott306]

I might be very impressed with the segmented projects but this is a textbook live edge bowl that was a pleasure to watch become what it is. I'm glad that bark stayed put. Those little spots of unexpected chatoyancy are always a nice find. Great work, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jay for your comments they are much appreciated. This was really fun to turn. I had the blank in my shop for quite awhile and this is what I was seeing every time I looked at it. Now for the other half of the log. But it does have a lot of cracks on the end. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@PBUCKY1969]

Beautiful bowl Gary, what a lovely piece of wood - pleasure to watch as always!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paully. It was really fun to turn. Take care, Gary

[@albertdawson6814]

I love turning walnut, and I love turning this kind of dish. Really pretty Gary. Thank you for sharing. See you next week

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Albert. They are fun to turn and when the wood is this special it makes it even better. Take care, Gary

[@IcOmEiNpEaCe333]

The rpm and filming made it possible to see the outline of the bowl being made. The spinning log looks like an old projection film. Nicely done bowl and love the walnut.

[@ThePapa1947]

That is a very cool effect for sure. I like it when the turning starts to look like it reversed direction. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, I love the live edge, another beautiful bowl, thanks for another great video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much David I really enjoyed turning it and happy you liked it. Gary

[@carolriley8472]

Walnut is one of my favorite woods and I have a ton of it. My neighbor had a huge Walnut tree trimmed and I got most of the wood. Your bowl is simply gorgeous!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carol. It sure is a nice turning wood. Wow sounds like you scored on some of it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@chrisjohnston2449]

Walnut never disappoints. Amazing job

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris and thanks for watching. Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary....That's a beauty. No complaints with Black Walnut, cause it is always a winner...TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks TM! I heard the other day that the very old and huge tree this came from may have to be taken down. That is really sad to hear. Such a massive and majestic tree. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@lesstiglet1241]

Absolutely beautiful work. You definitely bright out the natural beauty in this piece. Anyone would be proud to own it. Very nicely done. 👌

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Les. Sure one of my favorites. Walnut can have such pretty grain. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@nobodysbusiness8791]

Beautiful bowl, Gary. I love Black Walnut.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I was lucky and happy to get these pieces I have been turning. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@AlienLeader4]

It amazes me how you are able to turn a piece of lumber that most would either cut up to use or burn. Learn in every video how to use different pieces of lumber. Keep up the amazing work. 👽

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. This ended up to be much thinner than the other half of the log which I plan on turning soon. Being thin making a live edge was the best way to show the heart wood. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

WOW, that is an absolutely beautiful bowl, that walnut sure is pretty and your turning and finishing are the best, well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Al for your very kind words. Take care, Gary

[@crystalswenson8844]

Gary, you found another beautiful bowl. Walnut is wonderful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Crystal! Nature at her best for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@judithclever1103]

Nice Walnut

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Judith!

[@paulrapp613]

Excellent Papa. Excellent! Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless, Paul

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Paul I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care and God Bless, Gary

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Gorgeous bowl Gary. Finish is superb as allways

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Greg! I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

It's kind of fun doing an easy turning I'd say Gary . I don't do the segmented but I do run into a doozy every now and again . This is a really beautiful bowl . And I love the chatoyance and the grain on the inside . Great job Gary . We hope you have agreat weekend . Stay cool . It hit 112 down here today .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jon. This was sure fun to turn. It was 100 here today and supposed to get hotter the next few days. Might work in the shop in the morning some but not when it gets too hot. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

@@ThePapa1947 It was 112 down here . Ugh !

[@joshblumenthal4873]

That's another beauty, Gary Walnut is one of my favorites for turning

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank Josh. Walnut is not only a pretty wood it turns nice as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice, Gary. Pretty grain and a great finish. Bill

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill. The grain was amazing. When you can see it in the half blank you know it is going to be good. It also sanded so nice which really is the base for a good finish. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dchilliard09]

Another beauty!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching, Gary

[@garthkeck2003]

Pretty beautiful, Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Garth! Happy you liked it and thanks for watching, Gary

[@mashmade-airth]

Lovely bowl Gary. Really beautiful colour ( we spell colour different to you guys on the other side of the pond 😊). Plenty of shine & reflection from it. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jim. Doesnt matter how you spell still looks the same LOL. Some also spell Gary as Garry and Allen as Alan. All means the same. My spelling souks any way LOL (sucks) Happy you like the bowl my friend, Gary

[@user-gr8wy2ez1v]

Beautiful job Gary. That turned out great.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dick I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@glencrandall7051]

Well done Gary. You produced a beautiful bowl. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂 PS don't let the making of videos get in the way of recovering your health.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Glen. Happy you like it. Doing pretty good but still taking it easy. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@1954JDR]

That bowl is absolutely beautiful! I love working with walnut. My walnut end tables are my best sellers. When we harvest a walnut tree on the farm, I use every thing; the log, limbs, and branches.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you James. Sadly they think the tree that this branch came from may have to come down. The family is getting offers for the main paert of the tree. But they really do not want to loose it. Hope it survives. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Very nice finish. Just beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Chris!

[@michaelmckenney7214]

A beautiful piece of wood and a great job of turning. Well done!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Michael I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@qapla]

Good looking dish, Gary. You make push cuts look so easy ... I still have to work on those. The size and shape of this piece is just right for the color of the wood. Take care.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Qapla. When you still have lots of stock on your blank is a good time to practice. And do it on a wood that cuts good. This will give you a better chance to get it down. Have fun turning my friend, Gary

[@beardedwoodpecker]

Beautiful ...!!!!!!!! Yiannis

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Yiannis!

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Nice job Beautiful bowl Gary!👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kimsey. I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@tompuskar4426]

Another beautiful walnut piece. Love it 1

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tom!

[@skipflorey2511]

Gary, what an awesome piece of walnut! I really like the shape of the bowl and the transition of heart to sap wood. Glad all the bark stayed on and that the chatoyance showed up. 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Skip. Always concerned about that chunky bark on Walnut but this was very nice to me. Pretty special looking piece of wood. Now to see if the other half has the same beauty. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@paulplager9498]

Nice work Gary. Beautiful wood.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Paul I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@carldavis6902]

Great video I like the red shirt too!!

[@ThePapa1947]

@@carldavis6902 thanks it is one of my favorite shirts.

[@gerrysmith4493]

Just beautiful!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gerry I appreciate you watchhing, Gary

[@BobbyGriffett]

Love it great looking bowl

[@ThePapa1947]

@@BobbyGriffett thank you I appreciate your comment. Gary

[@davejohnson9495]

An absolutely stunning piece. Makes me want to try out a live edge bowl again. Thank you. 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave. They are fun to do and good for practicing tool controll. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@garyp8471]

That's a cracking piece of wood Gary, lovely finish, beautiful grain i must say,. All the best from Lincolnshire UK

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Gary. For sure that wood is beautiful. It was a pleasure to expose to be seen. Take care, Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

That turned out really pretty, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Billy I appreciate you watching. Back from your trip yet?

[@TheMessyStudio]

@@ThePapa1947 Yes, got back Monday evening.

[@kristikey8320]

A dark beauty for sure!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kristii! I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

That’s beautiful Gary. I can picture that on display in a state or national park lodge somewhere. 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Todd for your comments. They are much appreciated. Gary

[@jerrystark6766]

Nicely done. Thanks for the video!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jerry and thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelross8794]

Very sweet results!! I'll be heading into the shop in an hour or so, AND I'm completely out of walnut. So, I can't do exactly what you did, but I can't wait to try that basic shape (probably with ambrosia maple). Thank you for the inspiration on this Saturday morning!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Michael. I have never turned ambrosia maple. Not sure we have those beetles around here. Have fun and let me know how it goes. Gary

[@michaelross8794]

So, it went really well. Of course with non-kiln-dried wood (that is not always perfectly shaped) you kinda have to do what the wood tells you and today it told me it needed to be taller so I epoxied a piece of canarywood as a nice pedastal. I'd show you pics, but KZbin doesn't let you do that.

[@neebinmakwah349]

Love your work... another beauty.... always inspiring👍👍👍👍💥😁

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Neebin I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@kenbrewer2322]

I really love how it turned out well awesome job

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ken I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@carlspringle9342]

Beautiful piece Gary. Walnut is always beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carl. Yes it sure is a nice wood to look at and to turn. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@CStern-pt3st]

That's beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much! Happy you like it. Gary

[@kam70111]

Beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Khan! Take care my friend, Gary

[@JaredMatthewSewell]

Very nicely done, Brother. It is a pleasure to watch you work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jared I appreciate your comment. Gary

[@michaelcoslo6497]

One of my favorite pieces. I'm inspired to turn a live edge now.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael. Give it a try I am sure you will enjoy it. Gary

[@garryevans3594]

as usual awesome

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Garry happy you liked it. Gary

[@marybethhuson295]

Beautiful 😍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you like it. Gary

[@jaeography]

Beautiful job

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gary. Happy you liked it. Gary

[@alangibb3100]

Garry that turned out a real beauty mate, the grain and the bark looks great.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Alan. It was a fine looking piece of wood to work with. Take care, Gary

[@kenvasko2285]

It's a beauty! A keeper.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ken. Happy you liked it. Gary

[@William_Kenny]

Great looking piece of wood and a stunning bowl turned from it, nicely done Gary hope your keeping well, kind regards from will 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Will. For sure it is a pretty piece of wood. Found another one today. The wood is a bit beatup looking but wow! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

As we would say in some parts of the south, that's a Bo Diddly; meaning that's a nice one, Gary. The grain of the wood makes the bowl look deeper than it really is. The chatoyance seen in the wood is nice. Well, I'm sure the boss lady will put this one up on another shelf somewhere in the abode.👍👍👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks John now I cant get the old Bo Diddly songs and guitar riffs out of my head LOL. The shelfs are full. Guess maybe time to weed some out. Thanks for watching...oh we are supposed to be in the 100's the next few day. Reaching 104! Gary

[@lacarpenter31]

The solution to filling up the shelves is to make more shelves. Seriously, I learn every time I watch one of your videos. Your craftsmanship is a constant inspiration.

[@54lespaul3]

Very nice Gary! I love the shape and you sure can’t beat the colour and grain! One of the nicest natural edge bowls I’ve seen in a while!! Cheers, Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick. For sure this is one of the nicest Black Walnut grain I have found. I have the other half sitting and waiting it's turn. It does have cracks on the ends but I will turn it soon. Take care, Gary

[@delbertbohm2039]

very nice

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Delbert! I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Hello my friend Well done

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi there Luie! Good to hear from you. Hope all is well with you. We are having a week of over 100 degrees here. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

@@ThePapa1947 yeah it’s been pretty dang hot here too

[@billm2158]

Great form and finish Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bill. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@maryrichmond]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Mary I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@maryrichmond]

@@ThePapa1947 You’re very welcome.😊

[@andres78171]

Precioso te quedo muy bonito

[@ThePapa1947]

Muito obrigado!

[@user-WPG_Arts]

Beautiful work has created a master piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Wendy I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@markduggan3451]

That looks amazing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@toddlajiness]

Looks Amazing!! Fantastic work

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Todd I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@kapa1611]

👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you!

[@jimputnam7539]

Wish I had your skills!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim. Just keep at it and you will. Take care Gary

[@israelcharo1563]

Beautiful turning! I love black walnut. Question: Was the wood dry before you turned it? What sort of moisture content do you like before turning a natural edge piece? Thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Israel! Yes I consider it dry. I think it was about 9%. I have turned natural edge that were at 12% with no issues. So much depends on when the tree was cut. If it is cut in the dorment season it stands a good chance of the bark staying on. Thanks gor watching, Gary

[@billhatcher2984]

I'm just one of the people that can find beauty in almost any piece of wood I thought the last piece that was segmented was great but this is as pretty maby not as special because there wasn't as much work in it but I love both

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill. I do not that there is a lot more turning in this piece than most segmented turnings. Which I really like. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@randydarden57]

Thank you for all the excellent videos you post. Question: what moisture content do you shoot for before you turn a piece of wood like this?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Randy. I think this one was around 8%. I have turned some of the same batch at 15% and it was fine. But I have turned some at 20% where I turn it to size and it has done well. I was give some really wet stuff a few months ago and just letting it sit under my pole shed. The wind hits it and it gets pretty hot. Especially now. It is 100 degrees and supposed to get 104. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@harrykeel8557]

Great looking bowl. Beautiful grain, walnut is just a beautiful wood to work with. I have used whatever I was finishing the live edge bowls in the osst, do you think epoxy resin would be better? Because it would help keep the edge bark from flaking off after it dries. Stay safe and we are feeling better.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Harry. Walnut is pretty special for sure. Myself I would not use epoxy resin on the bark. Perhaps a poly finish might help hold it together if you could get it soaked in. Not the wipe on though as that is pretty think. This piece was dry so was not worried about it. Glad you are feeling better. Take care, Gary

[@franwilson2097]

great work Gary,looks beutifull,where you been or have I just not seen you ,take care be well

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Fran. Been here pretty steady except for when I had ankle surgery at the first of the year. But I was putting out videos on wood turning software. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@robertlindstadt7932]

Better to be safe than sorry!

[@ThePapa1947]

@@robertlindstadt7932 yes it is.

[@robertlindstadt7932]

@@ThePapa1947 I am fairly new to turning so always use a live center when I can

[@ThePapa1947]

That is a good habit to learn. I just finished one where it could not be done without using it.

[@robertlindstadt7932]

@@ThePapa1947 by the way the chisel you used to make mortise. You buy it or make it?