Fire Wood Dizzy Bowl Wood Turning Ouch!

I made Dizzy bowl using firewood. It would have been perfect but I tried a new way of cutting the rings. Watch and seen how a save the bowl from the fire pit.
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[@qapla]

Gary, that bowl looks just fine ... just call it the "fiasco bowl" instead of a "dizzy bowl". I like that, with all your experience, you aren't afraid to try something new, nor are you afraid to show and admit that it didn't go as planned or intended - but you still finished it with something usable and attractive.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Qapla. After I saw those rings were not centered I thought for a few seconds then knew I had to finish it. Take care, Gary

[@robertweldon7909]

Trying new methods is how we advance in design and production. So you tried a NEW method, it didn't quite work, the first time. You learned a lot and the bowl still came out alright. I would call this generally a success. ;-)

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert, yes I think it looks pretty cool. Not to make excuses but I am used to my CNC software that I have used for a long time. The way the stuff is designed for laser's does not follow the standard in CNC but I was aware of the 3 options that they do have. Not going to fool me again so for sure I have learned something. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@deanbrady3522]

Gary if we are not messing up we are not learning. The bowl turned out beautifully. You and Phil and Kimsey are always an inspiration. Keep it up.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Dean. The bowl was a lot of fun to make and I really like it a lot. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@KenWmo]

Thanks, Gary, for showing the process. And pitfalls. The lessons we learn through adversity stick the most. I’ve always remembered two thoughts: 1. Experience is something we gain right after we needed it. 2. Experience teaches us to recognize a mistake when we are making it again. Now I just need a milling machine for surfacing glue-ups. I love your videos almost as much as I admire your attitude!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ken. I like you thoughts on lessons learn and could no agree more. I use my milling machine with fly cutter a lot for flattening these thin boards. It does the job and does not take all that long. Since it is CNC controlled I can have it doing one part while I cut another piece at the band saw. If they would have had a drum sander at Rockler back in 2021 when I was building an information desk I would have bought one then. I just could not wait the 3 months at the time. Maybe someday but I get by without it and I really do not have the room for one. Thanks for watching and your comments. Much appreciated. Gary

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...it's a keeper...👍...no two wood grains are identical, and neither are flaws...but the wood grains come together to produce something beautiful, and the flaws add character... It's a gorgeous bowl...very well done! Matt

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Matt. It is sitting in my number one spot on my desk. All of them I turn get to sit there till I find a better place. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sheesh, even your whoopsies come out looking great, professor! Yeah, there's some black lines, so what, doesn't hurt a thing! I'm just glad you didn't throw in the towel and I know you are, too! Lessons learned, art made, it's a good day! Great job, buddy, keep'em coming! 😊 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Phil, so I kicked myself a few times after seeing the mess then set it aside. Got over all that and decided I just might be able to get something out of it. The fact that I did not have a lot of hope with the colors of the scraps in making a cool dizzy bowl I was shocked at the design it made. You know how hard it is to give up on a piece and I very seldom do. Sure glad this was one that got finished. Thanks a lot my friend, PS making another special 3D printed tailstock piece to finish next weeks turning. Hope I can get the turning done before Thursday! Take care, Gary

[@chrisvos2721]

Very nice bowl for the first time making a dizzy bowl. I have been woodturning for 25 years and I have never done one of these types of bowls. You have set a challange for me. Patrick, from Idaho

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris. I have made many dizzy bowls but this is the first time I tried cutting rings using the laser. Look in the my description and you can check some of them out. Well I did show a picture at the end of what I think is my best. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@roncooney8526]

Gary even your “fiascos”look great! Thanks for another great video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Ron I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Very happy to see you didn’t burn it. This bowl is great, even with the extra cut lines. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug. Once I got back to the pieces I knew I would finish it. Actually really happy with how it looks. Thanks for watching and your comments. Gary

[@FranWhitten]

Even your mistakes (according to you) are beautiful. The time invested makes the bowl worthy of displaying anywhere. No Bon fire😊!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Fran. You know when I actually put scraps from my glue up in the burn bucket for the fire pit my wife takes them out. She says they are too pretty to burn. So this bowl would never make it there anyway. And for sure I love it just the way it is. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jerrystark3587]

Definitely display this bowl. In addition to being very cool, it is an experiment with a new and interesting technique. A good first step and a good lesson learned. Bike Memory Spoiler Alert: As a 12-year old, I as going full tilt down a steep gravel road. I decided to show off to my friends by crouching with my feet up on the bike seat. This went well for about 15 seconds, whereupon I hit some loose gravel and, according to eye witness accounts, I had the most spectacular wipeout anyone had ever seen. My friends were discussing how to get me to the hospital when I stood up in a dust cloud and started laughing. I was the ripped-clothing, bent-bike, road-rash champion. (My Dad said the only reason I survived is because I landed on my head.) Despite this and other stunts, I lived to tell the tales, to endure the subsequent arthritis, and to enjoy wood working videos. Thanks for the video -- and the memory jog. 😎

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jerry and I know it will work the next time. So I did not mention I did not even crash, I have many stories of bike ridding . We used to ride down a steep twisting road with no hands on the bars. That was not bad because I was pretty good at it. Once on my paper route I was all done and coming back up a steep hill and my handle bars broke. i slipped off the seat and landed on the cross bar. I wont say any more!!! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jerrystark3587]

@@ThePapa1947 I bear the same "psychic" scars from my Schwinn Tornado.

[@williamellis8993]

Keep it, Gary. I think it looks great. The rings add to the character just like the bark does on a natural edge bowl. Bill

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill and good point. Take care, Gary

[@hughconrad1715]

Display it Gary! Very nice work! If you wouldn't have mentioned it nobody would notice! " The art of construction is the deception of the eye."

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Huw, I guess it was a good lesson in even what seems like horrible mistakes can still look good. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@stephendonathan6782]

Nice work Gary! Even though it didn't turn out the way you wanted it shows you have the skills to make it work. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Stephen. Yes I learned a lesson I already knew. Prove it out before actually doing it. I have lots of scrap wood LOL Take care and God Bless, Gary

[@kam70111]

The faults are very well disguised. Beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Khan! Take care, Gary

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Hi Gary. This is a beautiful bowl. And it worked because now I am dizzy. Thanks for sharing. Rob😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rob. The dizziness will only last a short time. Well if you keep watching it over and over maybe a bit long LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@glenglazier3691]

Love the fact you showed your mistakes, we all make them. Still think it looks great, even if you don't want to claim it as your best work. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Glen. I figured why not show this. It actually looks good but just in case someone else wants to cut rings with a laser there are things to look for. On top of not being centered on the first board it was rather hard to cut being all hardwood and then the glue caused some issues as well. I still may do it again. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

WOW gary u done it again that's one very beautiful bowl. weldone.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Manjit! Take care my friend, Gary

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Lovely bowl Gary and one that was very good to learn a few things! Those black lines are just lines that make it a bit different, well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Al, yes after awhile I was seeing those lines as something nature could have done. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@stuartscott9646]

Best laid plans of mice and men... Still, worth the time you put into it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stuart! The very best plans of mice and men might need a little more thought and testing LOL I love the little bowl. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@woodturningwithDave]

Gary, this is a very Dizzy bowl. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave and thanks for watching, Gary

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Looks Awesome Gary! Those burn lines don’t bother me any. Enjoyed the video 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kimsey. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Gary, Great save on this one. I really like it and it sure is thin. I really like it as well. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Huw, it is growing on me! Take care, Gary

[@jeanettecusic9430]

Your creation is beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jeanette and thanks for watching. Gary

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Gary, this is a really good video. I think we all learn when things don't go as planned and you willingness to share a plan gone slightly askew is helpful. For all that, still a nice bowl, too.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Josh. A may do it again. Might not be a dizzy bowl but maybe something along those lines. Take care my friend, Gary

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Nice bowl Mr. Gary awesome job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Donald. Happy you like it. Take care, Gary

[@lindabrown2211]

Gary, you may not like the bowl but it turned out nice even with the lines you don't like. Artist like yourself are always critical of there work while others see the true beauty. Thanks for sharing. Be well.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Linda. I like it just fine now. I was not happy making a simple mistake but I am over that. the bowl sits on my desk where I generally keep them for a week or two. Then I put them on a shelf or table somewhere. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@travisgreen3533]

I enjoyed this video. I cannot remember his name, but I read about a scientist once who said that when you are making mistakes, you are really learning stuff. Boy, have I ever learned a lot of things. Haha. Riding bicycles, jumping out of trees and off roofs, and on and on, teach you a lot.. Thanks for the fun. I liked the look of the bowl as well.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Travis. We also used to ride down a twisty street near the old Montgomery Ward store with no hands. Lot of turns and fairly steep. I had good balance back then LOL. Happy you liked the bowl and there will be no more with non concentric lines. Well at least not unplanned ones. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary... Aren't garage sales wonderful😊... Yes Gary I hung in there with you cause I LOVE A MYSTERIOUS WHIZZY DIZZY WHATS-IT BOWL !!! It is one of a kind unique !!! "It's approaching eighth inch thick" (WOW, that's almost lamp shade thickness, I know quiet down Tuffy!!!!). YES DO IT AGAIN & AGAIN...Save all of those oopsies cause they all count even as just a learning reminder. Great one Gary TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tuffy. For sure garage sales can be lots of fun. Our one lane dead end street is packed with cars right now. There is an estate sale going on. These people are getting close to parking in our yard which is a soggy as a mop. Dizzy bowls tend to be on the thinner side as it is. But I pushed this one to the limit to cut away the burns LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@280AI]

Hey Papa you are certainly no quitter.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much John. Always been that way but I think the 2 years I spent in the Army reinforced the fact you just can not quit. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@toddvandyke8737]

Gary I really like it! Great shape and colors. Those lines are merely lessons learned. Just like you coaster bike, we all learn some lessons in life. Those lessons build character. Thanks for posting this!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Todd. I like it a lot. The bowl survived just fine. And I like the bike I was surprised! Better yet I did not even crash on the bike.

[@theresabrown4288]

I really like the bowl. You should keep it. It’s beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much and for sure we will keep it. The thin dark lines in random areas look pretty cool The really dark wide ones not as much but it is a keeper. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@janeoverby2151]

I think it is beautiful! The one and only time I tried a bowl similar to this I wanted to toss it. My daughter took it and she loves it. She has it on her dining table full of pine cones. I called it a Ugly Martini bowl. She thinks it is beautiful. I would be proud to display that bowl. 😍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jane. It has taken the prime spot on my desk till something else bumps it out of its place. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@judithfairchild8620]

I like the subtil colors. It looks so cool. We all make mistakes. I quilt and there are times I can take it apart and fix it and there are times I don't catch the mistake till I'm actually doing the quilt. We do our best and things generally work out.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Judith. All in all it is a winner. If I decide to do another for sure the rings will be cut right and I will select wood that cuts easier with a laser. Thanks for watlching, Gary

[@jonperley7304]

I was watching on of Phil's videos and he sent me over to check out yours and I'm glad I did that is WILD AND AMAZING!!! Nice job and 👍s up!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I appreciate you dropping by and I hope you stick around. Take care, Gary

[@1954JDR]

I lovr your dizzy bowls. Great job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching, Gary

[@anitabier2114]

Thanks for the video, I love the bowl. You are amazing with all your knowledge and skills!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Anita and thanks for watching, Gary

[@jackthompson5092]

Well I just love it Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jack and thanks for watching. Gary

[@EPgeek]

It adds character!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank and I believe you are right. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@ronkiskowoodart9680]

That was great Gary!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ron!

[@markbahlke9091]

That's excellent Gary. Like the other commenters have said, you are not afraid to try something new, and show us as you experiment. I like that. And the result is beautiful, if not quite perfect. Certainly a worthy project. That ring cutting method is really nice. Can we send you our planks to cut rings for us? :) I would really like to try that method if I can find a way to make the rings. Will have to think about that. But you have opened the door for sure. Thank you!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. Pretty sure if you sent planks to be cut they would be on a LONG list LOL. So there is another way I have not tried and will end up being faster.(The laser is slow but I was supposed to be able to walk away. Which I was able to do after I fixed the issue I created) The other method will work fine I just have not done it. I am done cutting half rings and cluing them together. That is why I tired the laser. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@GarryKWV]

Looks great, Gary! I'd keep it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Yup it is sitting on my desk right now as I type. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@diannesorem6389]

The bowl is a beauty!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Dianne and thanks for watching, Gary

[@patdavis1468]

It’s a pretty cool bowl despite your mishap👍🏻❤️

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Pat. I like it just fine now. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mikesimmons7539]

Looks great , absolutely a keeper .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Mike, yeah it will be kept for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@carolriley8472]

I like it, black lines and all! You never cease to amaze me with your turnings!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Carol. I always appreciate your comments and thanks for watching, Gary

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Lot of work, looks nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes it is a lot of work. But that is what makes them look so cool. Thanks for watching.

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Love the honesty! Good to see the process of working through a new method, complete with the hiccups. And great wood to use for a trial run. Can’t wait to see the next one.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Valerie. Looks like there will be a next one. So far it has a lot of interest. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MarklTucson]

Turned out well for the first time trying a technique. Definitely not firewood. That seems like a great way to make the rings for the kinds of bowls you make. Nice recovery from the problem you encountered.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. Hard to give up on something with so much work already into it. And if I would have tossed it and made another then others may have tired it and not been aware of the things to look for in the software. All in all I really like how it looks. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@JimmyLee0757]

That's definitely a keeper...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much and for sure I have it sitting right in front of me on my desk. thanks for watching, Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

that pattern is so nice! so glad that you decided to share this with us

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Luie. Once I decided to finish it I was going to show it no matter what. As it turned our I really like it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Looks like a midwestern tornado. Call it a tornado bowl. 👍🇺🇸

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Yes Tornado bowl is another name they go by. Probably more fitting than Dizzy bowl but I first heard dizzy and that kind of stuck. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jayscott306]

Display it. Use it as a reminder. That's my opinion, but I'm still green enough that I'm less inclined to get rid of anything or give up on anything. That said, I can think of a few small ones I bailed on. With all the work you put in, if only to watch your precision working with so little material, it was worth it, Gary. And it is nice, regardless. I enjoyed watching this one become what it is.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jay. After the first coat I started loving it. Mostly such plain looking wood actually made a great design. Thanks for watching and your comments. Take care, Gary

[@chrisdecaro9148]

I think it is a wonderful bowl Gary. I definitely would be proud to say I turned it. Nothing can go wrong that you can't fix. I hope to be able to turn something so nice one day. For someone that's still learn. You are a good teacher.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Chris. Oh I am loving it now. The fact that it was really firewood and the colors made such a nice design. Keep turning and have fun. Gary

[@danlindey7368]

I bought one of those glue roller applicators like yours and I love it. I found that it works best by putting the glue in a squiggly bead on the board then use the roller to smooth it out. I tried using the tray like a paint tray but that made a mess and the tray doesn't hold near enough glue so I just use it as a holder. Don't try to clean it when you're done. Just let it dry and the thicker the glue on it when it dries the easier it is to clean. I still like the bowl even with the imperfections. Great job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dan and I have grown to love this bowl. Thanks for the tips on the glue spreader. Makes a lot of sense. Take care, Gary

[@paulinebradford4823]

I think it's lovely Gary! It's a piece of art that is colourful, and intriguing to look at. The black lines just seem to accentuate everything, as if they were intended to be there in the first place. Different and totally unique.

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you very much Pauline. Not that gives me an idea. Make one with controlled out of place cuts. I think that would look interesting. Just cut half way through the board. Hmm! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

Is it perfect, no, but it still looks really nice, Gary! Keep it. If for nothing else, a reminder.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Billy. Oh there is not question about it i will keep it. It gets to sit on my desk for a month or so like most of my new turnings do. Then it will find a place on one of our many shelves. Thaniks for watching, Gary

[@johnlavarine8155]

Gary, pushing the envelope and trying new things is what it's all about. Things don't always come out as we hoped for, but it's a learning process. It is a very nice bowl

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much John! I think this was worth showing. Had I just made another and someone tried cutting them on the laser there is always a chance it could happen to them. This was a good chance to point out what could go wrong and also show that things can go wrong for me as well. Take care, Gary

[@virginiafoster864]

Absolutely love it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Virginia!

[@skipflorey2511]

Gary, this is a very dizzy, dizzy bowl. Think using the laser to cut the rings is a good idea. What thickness did they end up? Can you explain the “black line” issue? The end product looks terrific. You amaze me with your creativity. 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Skip. I think they ended up about .19" thick. So I was using the laser to cut rings. The Black lines were made from almost cutting through the rings that were not concentric with the outside. Once I saw that I stopped and cut them the way they were supposed to be done. Hope that makes sense and thanks for watching, Gary

[@clydeschuyler]

Really freaking awesome!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Clyde!

[@barry.w.christie]

Makes a mistake ... rest of us think ... wow, that looks good 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Barry. It was still a lot of fun. Sometimes it is good to set it a side for a but not so long I loose interest. This worked out perfect. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@eileengerloff5367]

Great looking bowl. Definitely a keeper. Keep trying new stuff

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks! Will do! And thanks for watching Eileen, Gary

[@daveb.misc.2589]

I think its a very nice looking bowl Gary! The dark non-concentrics could have been inclusions, or flaws in the wood, if you hadnt told us how they got there. No one would have known any different! Im hoping you are going to laser cut another batch of rings to show us a "perfect" specimen! 😎❤👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Dave. I do have and idea for doing it again. Happy you like this one and thanks for watching. Gary

[@amycagle6618]

I like the lines in this one. they are witness lines of a learning adventure. They are dizzy lines! I would be proud to display that bowl!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Amy!

[@54lespaul77]

Gary, I think it looks terrific! Like so many things, if you don’t point out the mistakes, most people will just assume those things are supposed to be there. Come on, how many times have you messed up something on the guitar but keep a straight face, and behold no one knows it wasn’t part of the song!! My wife Nancy thinks it’s absolutely beautiful too. Hopefully you will do another one and show the laser cutting process in more depth. Cheers, Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rick. Messed up pleanty of times on the guitar and just kept playing. last time we got asked to play Wipe Out when we were all done. Nobody noticed because they all just love that song. And they were all old fogies' like me. LOL. thanks for watching, Gary

[@mvecellio1]

I think it came out great. The pattern of the rings is amazing. Don't burn it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Trust me it will not get burned. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@LisaRamlow]

Hey Gary! I think this is great, and I love that you also have crazy mad scientist ideas integrating the laser into your woodturning 😁. I’ve had the same kind of issues with LightBurn but it is an incredibly powerful program and I’m amazed at all it can do - if we are smart enough to figure it out anyway 😂. When you said you milled it to 180thou I wondered if you were gonna cut it on the laser and you did not disappoint-nor did the final product. I’m still farting around with the Two Trees rotary but finally got it dialed in and one tip I can offer is the use painter’s tape - cover the piece once you’ve got your project lined up and secure, and run an engraving job at like 3000mm/20% power. It will leave a line on the tape enough to see but doesn’t go through. Once you’re sure the laser is going where you think it’s going, remove the tape and change the job to your final cut or engrave settings. I actually used the roll of tape on the chuck rotary to dial in the mm/rotation and it worked perfectly. Sometimes even the framing looks OK and then somehow when it starts to burn, things aren’t doing what I wanted. I’m especially doing this on commissions or special pieces to eliminate potential boo-boos. I haven’t found a good way to align the rotary parallel to the laser head so running a 3mm rectangle around the piece on tape lets me know if the ends line up or not and has saved me some hassle already. Super nice recovery, and you didn’t blow through a wall so I say WiN! 😃😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lisa. Yes I really had to give it a try and it worked ok. I think the fact it was all hardwood and had glue to deal with it did not cut as easy as I would have liked. I may do it again and pick some softer wood. But I still want so good colors so that may be hard to do. I used a pencil mark to adjust the rotary to land in the same spot. And what I did was just use the move function in light burn and had it move the same as the circumference of the turning. You can have the laser light up at a low level while you are doing that. What numbers did you end up using in the rotary setup? Thanks for watching, Gary

[@edwardhand7070]

For some reason the turnings I make with mistakes sell faster than the ones I think are perfect. Go figure that out. Happy turning my friend ☺️

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Edward. Everything I giveaway goes very fast. When I was making homebrew I had a book that said when you serve someone a glass of the brew never make excuses for it . Once you say something like well it might be a little bitter that is all they will taste. Same thing here I guess. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

For the first time cutting rings with the laser, I think the bowl turned out pretty good. The dark lines only add character to the piece. And, you made use of another piece made from your 3D printer that came in handy. Good one, Gary!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John, I actually like the none concentric lines. If they were all narrow lines I do think it adds to the look. Take care, Gary

[@suefoster2419]

Hi Gary, how are you I hope you are alright, I have just been watching your new video, I think the bowl is really nice and I also think you have got a lot of patience, anyway I love watching your videos, so please keep them coming, take care and stay safe x

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Sue, doing ok thank you. I have an idea for next weeks and hope you like it. Thanks for watching Gary

[@niklar55]

😊👍 Keep practicing! ...

[@ThePapa1947]

That is the plan! I strive to learn something new and I did here for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@niklar55]

@@ThePapa1947 Wood can be unpredictable, very! I had one piece, that literally exploded, took out one of my fluorescent tubes. Luckily, or because I'm an ex scout, (be prepared) I was standing to one side, so it didn't take out my teeth in passing! There are several videos on youtube of asian turners that use flat planks cut into rings, to conserve wood. They always use an angled cut, and fairly thick wood, carefully selected. It can be very frustrating when you think you're nearly done, and suddenly a hole appears! I had one, had reshaped to remove the hole, and it was looking quite good. Then in a moment of careless inattention, got a snatch, which destroyed it!😒 ...

[@denisvienat849]

Excellent Gary très gros travail bravo 👍👍👏👏

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Denis!

[@alangibb3100]

Gary it still turned our fantastic buddy well done you put a lot of effort into keeping it and you succeeded so good on you .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Alan. I am happy with it. Kind of grew on me after I got the finish on it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MadonnaThornton.Woodworks]

Very cool!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much!

[@MadonnaThornton.Woodworks]

@@ThePapa1947 your so welcome! If I would have tried turning this is would have been mesmerized by the swirls and probably would have fallen flat on my face in my shop while turning 😳 It’s truly beautiful and I’m new to your videos but I’m learning so much!! Thank you for teaching us all. You are very appreciated 😊

[@steve-ip1cd]

That's cool!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Steve I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@owenbrown7288]

Do you have a video of that bandsaw sled? That thing seems top notch! Pretty jelly of that milling machine having one of those is a dream of mine!

[@ThePapa1947]

I do have a video showing how it is put together and works. I think it will be helpful to show how it is made and how it works. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYKaiXape9Wea7s&ab_channel=ThePapa1947

[@woodturningartbyhabeebasad1020]

No, it is beautiful brother ☺️👍🏽You got to save it my friend . if you don’t, I want it Gary Lol. 😅🤙🏽😎

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Habeeb. Oh I pretty much decided to keep it after the first coat of finish. Sitting on my desk as I type. Take care brother, Gary

[@woodturningartbyhabeebasad1020]

@@ThePapa1947 like I said my friend ☺️👍🏽you don’t want it. I will treasure it I love to have it lol.😎🤙🏽

[@jackwiley1480]

"Minwax waterbased sanding sealer, Minwax polycrylic" and the last two I couldn't quite make out. Something (Axe??) abrasive paste and polish restoring paste? Bowl looks great and the story is awesome.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jack. Yes this is the paste: ackswoodpaste.com/

[@tompuskar4426]

May not be what you consider your best work, Gary. But I think it is cool. Only a woodturner would focus on the black line! Most people would consider them design features!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tom. I really like the design and the color contrast is a lot better than I expected. I just was not happy with assuming I had it set right. But I am over that and happy you like this one. Take care, Gary

[@gerrychauveau2925]

I like it, think you can keep it 😉 💯

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gerry. For sure I will keep it and have it on my desk where I can see it everyday. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@laurazakrzewski]

Still looks good to me Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Laura and thanks for watching, Gary

[@tomcoker9882]

Gary, too many new toys to keep track of all the necessary checks before starting. 🙄 Live and learn. I’m sure you’ll make a perfect one next time. Cheers, Tom

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom. For sure if I cut rings again on the laser this will not happen! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@travisgreen3533]

By the way, I also liked the photo of the canyon land in Colorado. It made me think of Palo Duro canyon here in Texas, the only part of the state I have not been to. I need to work on that.

[@ThePapa1947]

A few years ago we did a trip we called the canyontrip. Saw a lot in Arizona, Colorado and Utah. First stopping for a few days in the Redwoods in California.

[@candacedowney813]

the only thing that happened is you showed you're human and make mistakes like everyone else the bowl turned out Beautiful. By showing your mistake you might of helped someone else from doing the same thing. Have a great day

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Candace. For sure there is something to be learned here. A very easy mistake to make and very easy to avoid. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@paddlefaster]

I think it came out great is there anyway of mimicking this if you don't have CNC or a laser cutter?

[@ThePapa1947]

Oh for sure. Got to the link of my other Dizzy bowls and you will see how I do it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@wesleyhanna1124]

Very nice Gary! Wes @ Piedra Designs

[@ThePapa1947]

Many thanks Wes and thanks for watching, Gary

[@paulsimmons390]

I liked it

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul!

[@robertm348]

Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.

[@ThePapa1947]

So true...thanks for watching

[@doug779]

Looks good to me.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug!

[@RestorationDIY]

Great piece, I have a similar project cut in the same way, I'm editing for an upcoming upload . 🙂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you! I will watch for yours.

[@chrisgriego549]

To me it is a keeper. The other one you showed at the end was absolutely beautiful, but this is good looking as well. The lines don't distract too much in my opinion. It could be thought of as the way the wood looked.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Chris. Yes as a matter of fact some of the lines look like they are part of the wood. Happy you like it and we will keep it for sure. But there never was the thought of actually getting rid of it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@burttsbowls469]

Hey Gary beautiful bowl as usual. Which of your lasers did you use? How thick were each rings?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Burtt. I used the Longer Ray 5 10 watt laser. The rings were .173" thick. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@burttsbowls469]

@@ThePapa1947 I might try that. I have the Ortur 2. But not sure if I can cut that thick

[@ThePapa1947]

Takes a number of passes being hardwood plus the glue seems to make it harder.

[@harrykeel8557]

That's a beautiful bowl. Despite all the problems, you made a very interesting bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Harry!

[@魏莎莎]

It would be lucky for someone who can have it

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much!

[@julianc3580]

Looks good enough to show. If you want to, turn some decorative spheres of different wood and dump them in... nobody would see the "defects" of the bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Julian. That is a good idea. I have some spheres right now I could put in there. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@timrauscher3965]

If noting , it's a good popcorn or nut bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Hmmm I do love both of those. My wife got me a bag of Habanero Almonds and they would have tasted good out of this bowl. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@thefish5861]

I got a 3D printer, and I’m going crazy trying to figure out how to make a threaded part to fit on my live center. None of the settings in Tinkercad seem to let you specify the tpi on the bolt. How did you manage to build those pieces for your Laguna?

[@ThePapa1947]

I used Tinkercad and it does let you choose the TPI. What are the threads on you live center and what parts are you trying to make? If yours are 3/4-10 I have a number of parts shared on Tinkercad. Let me know if you need more help. Gary

[@thefish5861]

@@ThePapa1947 Thanks for the offer. I spent hours trying to design threads on that darn program. I fooled around with every variable there was. How would I search the Tinkercad site for your uploads? Thanks, Bob (1951).

[@ThePapa1947]

When you open Tindkercad there is a search on the right. Looks like a magnifying glass. Just type in ThePapa1947 You should see everything I have shared. If not let me know. Gary

[@thefish5861]

@@ThePapa1947 Found it. Thanks a lot!

[@ThePapa1947]

Sure thing. I have a new one I am putting up later tonight.

[@carsonwells1785]

Gary, take that piece of firewood, price it at $25,000, describe it as one of a kind, impossible to duplicate and put it on the internet. When you get a bite, let them browbeat you down to $18,500. You'll both walk away from the deal feeling great. Next time, I'll bring the marshmallows.

[@ThePapa1947]

Hey Carson I have a great idea! I seem to give most things away so you could sell it for me and we could split the profit. How does $18. 495 for me and you get the rest sound? LOL Oh and when we are out camping(ahh sleeping in the motorhome) and we roast marshmallows I always it mine out of the bag non roasted. I know kind of strange but I like them like that. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@raydriver7300]

Well I like it and, for the first time I disagree with you: it’s not a disaster 🌞

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray. It was just a oh crap moment but once I decided to finish it I was looking to get the best that was there. I love it! Take care, Gary