Carving Patterned Plywood Bowls

This week I'm power carving patterned plywood for the second time. I glued up two blanks with two different patterns and made two different styles of bowls.
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[@julietphillips1991]

Plywood people!!! And the bottom is as much a work of art as the top side! Wow!

[@unitwoodworking5403]

These bowls took a lot of time and patience, but it worth of it. The pattern, shape and color are beautiful and artistic, great.

[@Rhenadhis]

I am yet to see anything that you've made that i don't like and that isn't perfect. You truly are talented

[@lauramarshall6376]

I love the look of plywood edging and love what you do with it. Great video.

[@kalczarobert]

In the old days in Transylvania region Romania these bowls with handles on the side were used to deposit bread dough till dough grows so they can make bread in big brick ovens :) Greetings from a Transylvanian vampire, i really enjoy you're work.

[@Shtanto]

For cutting bowl blanks on a bandsaw, I use a simpe jig made from a board and a nail through it

[@TracksWithDax]

Man I love these projects Michael! It so directly embraces the aesthetic of plywood to the point that it almost becomes a whole new material (like the stuff Woby is doing) Beautiful projects!

[@rickgilbert7494]

Another FAB video, love seeing other people power carve

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

I always love the patterned plywood projects! Really great tip about using a straight piece of wood as a guide - makes total sense but never would have thought of it!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks dude!

[@ruthhadad]

The patterned plywood... It's elegant, and I'm blown away by how cool the power carving looks with it!

[@markmitchell2175]

Very nice. Bonus points for carving the feet out.

[@jbb5470]

Never thought much about power carving but this looks like a person could be quite creative. The bowls turned out great!

[@theobromon]

They are prety japanese-looking, especially that with four legs. A piece of beauty!

[@АлисаЗазеркальная-ю6ф]

Insanely beautiful!!! I actually went to u-tube to see how to make fishing rod stand 😂. Few clicks away and I'm here. I feel such an itch at my bottom place to try do something similar. Thank you for inspiration!

[@myrabbitispink]

7:05 this was the most elegant state of the design. you should've left it at that stage, looks super nice

[@Ceplix83]

Amazing wood

[@markthompson5690]

Looks like a future cribbage board 👍 Great video, thanks for sharing...

[@lauragranado7048]

They remind me of kneading bowls or dough bowls. Very elegant!

[@upwoodart]

Super sir good work

[@pandapanda8354]

I love these! They’re like chevron skateboards for tiny people. Your hexagon pattern would definitely make a beautiful deck

[@ThatGeekyMaker]

Amazing work! I love how you went the extra mile and carved feet out of the bottom. I probably would have just drilled some holes with a forstner bit, stuck in some dowels and called it done. Your way made it look so much nicer.

[@jenniferlturner9330]

Wow, these bowls are just beautiful and so cool to watch them come together. You are quite an amazing craftsman.

[@chrisgriego549]

Now those are cool. They look great.

[@Mranferneehardaway]

such a different channel, I love it each time, thank you

[@papasteve215]

I’ve done some power carving but not on plywood. Until I watched this video. Nicely done sir. I will be copying your work here in the near future. Thanks again so much

[@gregballard7438]

Love how you explain as you go. Very helpful

[@chewyduck1355]

AWESOME!! I've turned a few plywood bowls on my lathe but this is higher level stuff and I love it. Thanks for this.

[@MultiTom1956]

Beautifully done Michael 👌👌. Thank you

[@sanjairamya]

Your tools are amazing

[@raymondcoggins297]

Love what you do with plywood big fan of plywood just never thought to do something like that beautifully done

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

hey man, new to the channel and definitely dig your use of plywood. Nice job!

[@kratingdieng]

Fantastic project. Love it so much Michael.

[@anoirbentanfous]

3D modeling + CNC and you make piece of art out of these patterns

[@garagemonkeysan]

Awesome video. Congrats on reaching 100K! We deserved. : ) Bowls are beautiful. Thanks Arbortech for supporting makers. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@matthewharvey8755]

As a wood Turner I would call this a platter 😋 I live the patterned plywood videos you do, lots of varieties, and I still haven't made a large sled for my table saw lol. Keep the awesome content coming. I love watching!

[@sparkyenergia]

I really like your videos - why? Because I don't have to remember to hit the like button after watching the video. I can hit it before even watching.

[@jm_mort]

A longer version of those would make a pretty cool looking bath caddies.

[@ricardoluiscigana2746]

Incredible job. So nice and well finished your bowls. Thanks for sharing

[@MakerCuisine]

Wow these came out really well, very elegant and the pattern is wonderful

[@artfulgloves]

Love your plywood projects. I thought I am creative but everything I wanted to do is already on your channel!

[@omariomariomario1194]

Seriously WOW !

[@kouniao]

Another awesome production video. Thanks again!

[@riskmoon1802]

I really like all the patterned plywood projects! Another awesome and inspiring video. My question is: in the vein of plywood and patterns would you ever consider creating your own plywood with dyed or even exotic veneers?!

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

Power carving looks like it is fun. Unfortunately I live in an apartment but I am going to look for a workshop space I can use once the current situation eases. Thanks and stay safe!

[@setag54321]

Power Carving with these discs can be VERY Dangerous, just so you know & try it one day. If you're not paying attention & it bites the other way, it can mean your hand is permanently messed up. Go search it if interested.

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

setag54321 I have great respect for tools, especially power ones. I am going to seek out a class before investing. Thanks!

[@setag54321]

@@LindaSmith-vq1br Good deal Linda..Peace

[@claytondavis9325]

Those are beautiful Michael! Really nice work.

[@ubeidsubhan8684]

Looks like wood damascus 👍

[@DennisNestor]

Both of them came out great. I really like that c shaped feet design.

[@chrisosh9574]

Nice work, I want to try the patterned ply as soon as I can buy some after the lock down. I was looking for something to do this week and found an old weathered chunk of pine, I cut 80cm of and made a trencher to put baguettes in when I am barbecuing, the 1st time I had ever thought of making something like that. Then I click on this video and you are making trenchers. Mine is deeper though and I used a Forstner followed by what is basically a circular saw blade for angle grinders, textured the surface by following the grain with different gouges and a bees wax finish. Arbor Tech is hard to find in Spain and expensive. I like the rolling bench, that is a great idea.

[@josenoe6562]

Well done!!!

[@МихаилСадовников-т6м]

Cool idea! I've never looked at plywood from this side. Well done! Keep doing cool things!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Amazing work Michael!!! Congrats on the 100k!!! 🥳

[@JTWoodworks]

These came out so great!!

[@rodwalpole8340]

Thank you Michel ,nice work Mate, cheers.

[@andyacosta7787]

Good teacher 😀

[@nikkeihumphrey4090]

Your work is just stunning!! Thoroughly enjoyed this one!!

[@potatopotatoeOG]

👏🏾great work as always

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Michael, such a cool piece! 😃👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@debbydhill]

Love the bananas, nice touch! Beautiful!

[@guillaumepierre861]

Once again, I really like your work! Those plywood patterns are so nice, and the finish after carving is so great! It’s not quite the same scale, but I’d love to see a bow tie version of those (I might make some, once buying materials will be possible again…)! Stay safe and thanks for the video!

[@markadamarnold]

Both turned out awesome...can't decide which feet I like better!

[@lukastrojak]

Great project... as always! Thank you very much for the metric converter!! P.S. I love your car 😍😍

[@schm4704]

+1 from me, the vintage Benz is great.

[@AndriiPetrusha]

It's very cool! Nice work.

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

stunning! you are amazing!

[@Narritivepainter]

Cool skateboard!!

[@cydrych]

Reminds me of a dough trough. Just a bit shallow. 👍🏻

[@less9216]

Fantastic!! Beautiful job, bro! 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lindacsmith13]

That looks so 3D, my eyes were wobbling

[@Ricardo-vv8sy]

This is such a beautiful work. Also the design is super cool I loved your channel and everything you are creating. Congratulations

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for sharing that

[@AndreaGomez-yz7kz]

Hermosos!!!! Saludos desde la patagonia Argentina.

[@Harko-]

Thanks for sharing Michael! Initially I thought I would like the design with the c-shaped feet, but was happily surprised how it came out. I still like the organic shape of the one with the 4 feet the most, but the patterns in both are great!

[@reforzar]

Killer work MA. Congrats on 100k!

[@Badassvidsz]

Beautiful job Michael nicelly done:-)

[@glenncanning8189]

Awesome bowls, Michael- will definitely try something similar out myself. And thanks for the promo code; I’ve been waiting to pick up the contour sander for awhile now and I finally pulled the trigger with your discount.

[@xraygeeoff]

Four legged version = skate board deck vibe.

[@jennieanddavis]

These look great! I wonder what one of these would look like with a dazzle camouflage pattern... 🤔🤔

[@spottyblueSR8]

🎉 these are ace👏👏👏

[@BruceAUlrich]

Really cool stuff, Michael! I don't know which one is my favorite...they're both cool!

[@chriskisscrafts]

Great job well done. Looks like I’m going to have to go bigger on my next box I turn now 👍🏼

[@LaserMadeProducts]

I love watching the process of how you make each of your products. It definitely looks, and probably did, take a long time to make each one. There are times when I'm making products that I think will take a few hours, but they end up taking an entire day or a few days to make from beginning to end. How long did this project take you to make and did you think it would be a faster or longer project?

[@JimNichols]

Some how the 300D TD wagon just fit into my expectations, nice work sir!!!!

[@tbonewilson2282]

Thanks for sharing your work 🍻

[@AllenOxendine]

Beautiful Pieces, thanks for sharing. Full View and Like

[@dominiquedesbiens4383]

Beau travail j aimes bien le travail que vous faite avec ce bois là je pense faire un plateau de service dans ce genre mais coupe droite au tour .merci et bravo

[@adencitydiy73]

Very nice. I love it.

[@carlosc.8707]

Beautiful and interesting work, as always dear, Congratulations¡¡¡.................👌

[@torinhalsey6313]

Outstanding.

[@amcreativeideas4418]

Amazing work brother ,

[@ДенисНекрасов-г5ъ]

Very nice African style.... bowls!

[@BearMaked]

Incredible. I forgot to come watch this when you put it out, just finished listening to you on Because We Make, thought I better come check this out. Great work as usual sir!

[@carpintariafina8515]

Show! Um dia chegarei a este nível! Parabéns belo trabalho.

[@johnniewalker39]

Looks awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@alfyfajing251]

Amazing!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Duuuude!! When did I miss that you crossed the all mighty 100k mark? Many, many congrats. Oh, also, I guess this video and your patterns are pretty cool too. ;)

[@MichaelAlm]

Hahaha! It just happened last week!! Thanks dude!

[@billiewylie7212]

note to self.. make a crosscut sled for dado stack :)

[@SteveC38]

Very Nice Bud!

[@therebellion6911]

Think a router sled would make short work of the removal for the feet vs the table saw.

[@aussienads]

Awesome!

[@kallienielsen3898]

*IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE* please NEVER drag a piece of wood horizontally across a table saw blade, EVEN if you are Michael Alm. This will result is injury and damage to the blade. Michael is very lucky. Please only use a table saw as it is intended forward motion only folks. Thanks - This message as been brought to you in part by a Master of Fine Arts Teacher, long time wood worker, and concerned viewer. Thank you!

[@JolienBrebels]

Beautiful Michael, I like them a lot!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Jolien!