Woodturning a Maple Hollow Form With Some Beautiful Figure!

[@RubenWoodcraft]

beautiful grain in that piece. I also really like the shape with the smaller neck and bark. well done!

[@williamfawkes8379]

That's a one in a million piece of wood, and you did a great job making it sing. That sort of surprise is what keeps us all making shavings and sawdust.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! The surprises in logs is why I love turning green wood. You really never know how they will look until you turn & finish them. Especially with wood like maple. It seems every maple log is different.

[@CStern-pt3st]

Beautiful! You definitely did it justice. Keep them coming.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you!!

[@slownsteady100]

You could not have done a better job maximizing the beauty of that piece of maple. Amazing work.

[@andrewmccarn]

I really appreciate that! This is one of those pieces of wood that you really don't want to mess up with so glad to hear that!

[@djsamslade]

Nice work! What a wonderful surprise to find that burl hiding beneath the bark. I really like the shape as well. I'm about to attempt my first hollow form, thanks for the inspiration. Does that hollowing system you used come with the lathe or was it a seperate purchase?

[@theangrywoodturner9972]

It is nice what you find inside that you don't expect.. mother nature gets a lot of credit. Thanks for sharing

[@robertchriscoe5830]

Very nice Andrew. You can get a bit extension that will allow you to drill as deep as you need to. Seeing your videos makes me want to get back to turning.

[@andrewmccarn]

I could definitely use one & get back to turning! lol

[@JiggsysShed]

That is a really beautiful piece and loving the live edge around the top. Awesome work

[@markgoode-fh4nb]

You're by far one of my favorite turners on youtube. Your technique is great as are your projects and your humility makes your videos among the best I've seen. Thank you for taking the time to inspire people like me. One thing I haven't been able to pick up from your videos though is which finish do you prefer? I'm using Howards feed and wax but I know there are better. Thanks again, now off to your store ,again

[@andrewmccarn]

This has to be one of the nicest comments I’ve received. I really do appreciate that a ton and it’s this type of compliment that keeps me doing this! Thank you very much!!

[@JohnShumate-el4iu]

Nice job and appreciate showing and explaining some steps for us Rookies..

[@andrewmccarn]

Absolutely! Glad I could help!

[@FenMan1985]

Andrew, amazing work, as always! And the wood is stunning, it looks like marble! Thank you for this one and good luck with your future projects. Cheers!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@annlaurie1484]

Wow, the grain on that piece of wood is amazing. Beautiful love the shape too. 😊

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you very much!

[@louiswallach4978]

That is one nice piece of work…well done..great material.

[@OzfGP35]

Lovely shape & grain on that maple hollow form 👏 u make it look so easy & I'm sure its not 😊 really enjoy ur videos 😀

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! Its not too hard, it takes a little getting use too especially the goose neck tools but once you sort of understand the process then it goes pretty smoothly!

[@MarykateMcCarn]

The oiling of this piece is so satisfying

[@andrewmccarn]

Yes it is! Probably my favorite part of the process

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Stunning! Burl, curl, figure, so much to take in. Great job.

[@andrewmccarn]

The video doesnt do it justice with this type of wood. So many little details & colors

[@brendadriver2702]

How beautiful! The figure in it is spectacular and I love the form. You rock!

[@andrewmccarn]

You rock! I appreciate the kind words! lol

[@retrowind]

That’s a cool process! Interesting for sure 👍 turned out great

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank ya bud!

[@redheadhippiewoodturning4694]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this with us 😊❤

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you for watching!

[@cliffsmith7069]

Beautiful, love turning maple always full of surprises.

[@andrewmccarn]

It is! Its part of the reason I love turning it. You never know how it will look from log to log

[@albertdawson6814]

You did a really great job with a beautiful piece of wood. Your video was very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@thepiddlerJ]

beautiful work, beautiful set up my friend. keep it up!

[@johnmarkelewicz5495]

Hey Andrew, beautiful maple burl. I like the hollowing system you have, I haven't seen one that just attaches to the banjo. Good job and thanks for the video!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you John! Its the Trent Bosch system, been using it for a while & its a great little system.

[@loranwfry-zu9pu]

Very nice work Andrew

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you!

[@marioduchesne1564]

Ouff.. y'r good man nice piece of Art .

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank ya!

[@PStJohn-he2mi]

Great hollow form Andrew, well done. I am impressed with the holding capacity of your chuck without a steady rest. Please tell me what brand chuck and which jaws you used on this.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! I use a Nova Supernova 2 chuck with 3" jaws. Its been the only chuck Ive purchased & used outside of my midi chuck for my benchtop.

[@scottshawwoodworking1752]

Beautiful piece and you have a really creative eye. Keep it up. Thanks for the video. Scott

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you Scott! I appreciate that

[@confused837]

What a beautiful piece of work.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you very much!

[@phillsikes]

Enjoyed the video man, good stuff 👍

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks man!

[@TornadoWoodturning]

Very pretty, indeed! Hey, do you mind sharing what the stabilizing rest is, which you are using as a tool rest during hollowing? Some kind of elbow thingy, which looks a treat at keeping the hollowing tool fully horizontal!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! I am using the Trent Bosch Hollowing System with the 5/8 hollowing tools. Highly recommend it. Been using it for a few years now and love it.

[@iamwad2216]

Awesome piece. What hollowing system is that you are using?

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! That’s the Trent Bosch hollowing system. Highly recommend it!

[@SilverBack.]

Andrew this is a spectacular piece, thank you for sharing. Do you ever use a laser attachment to keep check on the wall thickness ?

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! I dont, I typically just knock on it to get an idea lol I feel the top with how far I can reach in, knock on that area to get an idea of the tone and then try and keep that tone consistent in the piece.

[@tropifiori]

It s gorgeous piece. Thanks for sharing that.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! I appreciate that

[@dlawson716]

Amazing figure in that piece.

[@andrewmccarn]

Its hard to beat figured maple like this!

[@whoisathome]

Nice work. Keep it up!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks!

[@burttsbowls469]

Beautiful job Andrew. I love your finish

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! The tung oil is fantastic; I highly recommend trying it sometime.

[@burttsbowls469]

@@andrewmccarn I think I will.I have been using abrasive paste and polishing paste

[@earlhoward3843]

Your work is entertaining and inspiring! When you "once turn" a bowl, how long do you wait before sanding and oiling, and how do you prevent cracking during that time?

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks!! I typically wait around 4 weeks if it needs to be finished. If possible I let it sit longer. My routine is after turning, bring it into my office to sit in front of the AC vent for a few weeks to slowly dry it out and then let it sit in the shop for at least a week or two before finishing. If it’s a bowl that’s prone to cracking, I’ll sometimes coat it with some water based polyurethane - sometimes multiple coats the first few weeks but other than that I don’t really do anything. I’ve been using the process for years after experimenting with it and it’s been the most successful way to dry bowls I have done. It’s odd but it works lol

[@Audie1234]

It's stunning ❤

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you!

[@beverlylumley4150]

Amazing grain

[@andrewmccarn]

The grain is one of the many reasons I love turning maple!

[@fyrman44]

Wow, just wow! Who’s hollowing system and tools did you use on this?

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks! That is the Trent Bosch Hollowing System with his tools. I use the 5/8s system

[@jmb3450]

Fantastic piece! How did you chuck the hollowed end to turn off the tenon?

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! I put a one inch dowel into my chuck and then used that as a make shift jam chuck. A little sketchy but it worked! lol

[@dalejones4186]

Great piece. What hollowing system are you using? Thanks

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! I am using the Trent Bosch Hollowing System

[@GRIZZ357]

Totally awesome brother, what was that finish you rub into the wood?

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank ya! I typically go back and forth between Real Milk Paint Co. Tung Oil & Tried & True Danish Oil. Those seem to be my go too here lately

[@GRIZZ357]

@andrewmccarn Information only I put a plug in for your channel on my video I put out called turning a dual vase. I hope it helps, brother.

[@AlexGarcia-ly9fq]

SO, can I ask a question? Why did you opt for the 18/36 instead of the 24/36? Given you propensity for turning larger pieces, I would think that the 24" lathe would better suit your needs.

[@andrewmccarn]

I would have loved to get the 24/36 but sadly my shop is only wired for 110v. I have had some quotes but I would have to practically get my shop completely re-wired because of how the current wiring is and that puts it just a little out of my budget for the moment. Hopefully one day though, being able to turn 24" between centers is the dream lol

[@AlexGarcia-ly9fq]

@@andrewmccarn well, that logic is sound. When I built my shop, I put 110 and 220 in (just in case). Thanks for he update. Great video BTW.

[@tonyturnswood]

Another stellar video and amazing piece! Is that the @trentboschtools system? I have an appointment with Trent out in Colorado to pick one up and get a few tips!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thats it! Its the 5/8 version. Been using it for years and love it. My only recommendation would be to get the 3/4 version because it can be scaled down but I don't believe you can scale up the smaller ones. Enjoy the meeting, that would be awesome!

Hey Andrew, wich is the maximum hight cut of your band saw?

[@andrewmccarn]

Right around 12"

[@tropifiori]

Personally, I'd use shellac on it to bring out the grain.

[@andrewmccarn]

I have been wanting to make my own for sometime now, just never got around to it!

[@erniesmith1097]

Cricky Andy what a bloody ripper Shaw is pretty, I think I'll have to trade the wife in for that one. Aussie Aussie Aussie 👍👍👍Ernie smith from brisbane Australia

[@andrewmccarn]

Always cracking me up Ernie! I appreciate that!

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

That is a fantastic piece. Some of it looks like it has burl figuring to it which is just adds to the character of that piece. .

[@jcly2]

Tung Oil from real milk paint?

[@andrewmccarn]

Thats it! This was their Half & Half version