Half & Half burl by Al Furtado

A burl gift makes it to the lathe and a few hours later it revealed its beauty.
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[@listennowbreath]

Gorgeous

[@AlFurtado]

LOL you will get sick of the Rebel soon..... too much Rebel can't be a good thing LOL

[@MichaudDaniel]

There are no words to describe this vase, it's ......... You are a true artist. Well done All. It's a WOW for me. It looks like marble when you look at it.

[@chrismattson]

beauty is in the eye of the beholder once again because i see this bowl as a wow a awesome shape and the grain colors an the natural lip combine to make a wow in my eye awsome project

[@rogerestes4243]

That is a amazing piece

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend......... Merry Christmas

[@carolriley569]

That is an awesome piece...I love it!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend.

[@woodartbygurbirsingh]

Beautiful color, beautiful work

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment.

[@elliottsimkins74]

Al, beautiful piece and work!! Well done!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much

[@noelperry9287]

Another beautiful piece Al.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you

[@patcollison9373]

looks like a big wow to me

[@patriciaglove8201]

Beautiful

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you

[@donfillenworth1721]

A very beautiful piece. Your eye for the design potential in a raw piece of wood amazes me! Thanks for sharing.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Don. sometimes it's easy but at times I miss what is staring me right in the eye.

[@sethwarner2540]

Hi Al; good job! I dsagree; the half&half orientaton is fantastic~!!

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Beautiful Al .

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. I am glad you liked it and thanks for stopping by. Take care be safe.

[@jonperley7304]

WOW factor is what my eyes see mother nature at here best and you helped her to bring out her beauty no piece is perfect they all have their own perfection and beauty I've been turning for 50 + years and every time I look at the blank I wonder what beauty I will find that mother earth has handed me to make her magic come out I just go with it and let her decide what it will be!👍 Great video and job its absolutely beautiful!!!👍

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much.

[@MikeWaldt]

All I can think to say Al is ... WOW ... a truly stunning piece from the Rebel :) Great video my friend. Take care Mike

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Mike So nice to see you become speechless LOL that means a lot to me my friend and it says a lot more than most. Take care

[@magikdust2095]

That piece looks so beautiful 👍

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching. Take care Be safe.

[@bodiejay2859]

Al, to me this is a wow. Amazing absolutely amazing. That is definitely worthy.

[@kathylecluyse7820]

Well your friend surely gave you a beautiful piece of wood! And the shape you chose complements it perfectly. The contrast between the elegant, simple shape and the baroque splashes of colour is wonderful. Wish I had such a work of art in my house...

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend. and we are so lucky to have so many great friends in this community including those that just watch and comment. Thank you

[@garyscialdone7641]

Al, Great piece of wood. Great, organic design even though you would have preferred the other orientation. Funny. My eye so wanted the top of the shape that you did end up with to be the bulbous end. Like a hot air balloon. Wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. Also, great instruction throughout this video.

[@petereaton9795]

Yes Sir, it is a beautiful piece. Thank you for the safety advice.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend

[@michellafleur5655]

Al, I am always amazed to see what you achieve to do with those odd pieces of wood. How you can read the wood the way you do is simply out of my comprehension. I admire your tenacity. From a big old Canadian fan.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend.

[@michellafleur5655]

It came from my heart and it is sincere.

[@jodigordon7658]

It is a WOW piece!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting. Take care

[@michelgomes3543]

It's wonderful every Time you get to surprise me, thanks for you vidéo Mr Furtado

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend.

[@garyscialdone7641]

Al, terrific how you were able to see that you could maintain the natural arch that the piece offered by reorienting it on the lathe.

[@larryhorowitz3059]

Miss your videos

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@markharding6582]

DANG! That's just gorgeous.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. you're too kind.......... Take care.

[@kima091]

Wow.......awesome!! Your work is always amazing Al, thank you so much for sharing. Always a lot to learn from watching your videos, they've been a great help. :)

[@sidcros764]

It's beautiful I think he's just like most artist always thinking they could do better

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate.

[@alanmullock381]

Great advice and a truly unique piece Al!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend.

[@Cementhead48]

Some good safety tips Al. Very nice piece of art. Thanks

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate my friend.

[@patbaines1173]

WOW factor as is but I'm sure the other way would also be a WOW, As always you never disappoint. Beautiful work of wood art.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it my friend.

[@monopinion8799]

Al, you have been chosen by a superior being to take on that marvellous huge priceless burl. Fantastic b

[@Duke4ever188]

It’s seriously one of your best achievements Al ! You have every right to be proud 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend Glad to see you here even though I know that you're not doing any wood turning. Now all I have to do is get you out there and get a lathe LOL

[@drevk]

It's beautiful. Great job. It was interesting to watch the video. (Это красиво. Шикарная работа. Интересно было смотреть ролик).

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend

[@creativelettering9955]

Gorgeous work I think it is a WOW piece, the red on both sides balance it out and gives it character. It would look lovely sitting on my dining room table with a bouquet of lilacs! Happy Birthday to you as well!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such but I truly believe that no matter what I turn you seem to like. If I didn't know better I would say you kind of like me and not necessarily the work I do LOL. Yeah I bet that would look awesome on anyone's table. My daughter thinks so as well, Good thing she doesn't have a dinning room table though . Thank you for the BD wishes.:)

[@creativelettering9955]

Hmm could be you are correct lol.

[@JoseGonzalez-uu3fm]

It’s perfect good job 👍👍👍

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much I really appreciate

[@vincentgolden5352]

Absolutely beautiful Al dont be so hard on yourself i think its fantastic my friend.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. Someone has to be hard on me LOL I see you guys are just too kind. Thank you again..

[@CiCis_Mom]

I keep watching this video - I think it's 5 times now. I just love this piece and the considerations and techniques you use are instructive. Thank you for posting.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend, 5 times Gosh even my wife can't do that LOL

[@CiCis_Mom]

@@AlFurtado :)

[@HM-0410]

Love the piece. My opinion is that you made the right choice in the way you turned it. It turned out to be a beautiful piece. Keep up the awesome work. Can’t wait for your next video.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. Be careful of what you wish for you just might have another video to comment on very soon LOL

[@rossgebert9422]

Absolutely beautiful piece Al, can't wait till next weekend.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend I am hoping to get the next video out Saturday evening if all goes well. Take care

[@richhansen8874]

Very nice piece actually. Good job!🙂

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate.

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

I think it looks wonderful as a half and half! You are amazing my friend! Many blessings to you!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend I am glad you liked it.Take care.

[@joer8854]

I love that piece. It's got two faces so you can have it with one side facing out and if you get a little tired of it in that spot and want to change things up you can move it and face the other side out and totally change the look. Both sides are beautiful and contrasting. every 1/4 turn looks different.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting I greatly appreciated. sorry for the delay Take care

[@joer8854]

@@AlFurtado no problem at all thanks for your time.

[@miguelhernan8466]

Eres un verdadero MAESTRO.

[@AlFurtado]

Gracias mi Amigo.

[@raymondlivermore1959]

fantastic piece al, great job

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it my friend.

[@freedomsailer]

the WOW factor is surely there

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you on this one I must agree. it's one of my favorite pieces

[@paulp.9023]

Al Your too hard on yourself it is just gorgeous Paul from Quebec Canada

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much. Merry Christmas my friend

[@mariomoran3772]

That is he most beautiful thing I have seen.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment.

[@davidnilson3862]

Even if you thought it would been better using the original orientation .It is a beautiful piece just the same .

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much watching. I really appreciate Just be safe my friend.

[@chandarussell]

I love the shape of this. It’s lovely and absolutely does have a wow factor in my opinion. What kind of wood is it?

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting glad you liked it. This was Poplar burl brought to me by a visiting fan

[@ianwashere9138]

hi Al from the UK that is a nice piece !!!, I really appreciate the safety advice it is useful for all wood turners regardless of how long we have been turning .As you really enjoy your craft it shows in you end products, cheers mate

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend all the way from the UK I hope the safety is not taken as a substitute for the regular precaution we as responsible adults need to take. Be safe and enjoy.

[@ccorbin83]

I think it’s a WOW.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend

[@jillmoore6142]

AL, We are usually our own worst critic. Just remember to halves make a whole. Your listening to the wood is what I enjoy about your turning. Gerald

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Yeah my wife tells me this all the time and someday I will stop being a critic LOL.. Be safe Take care

[@johnwallace4408]

Al, this IS YOUR ""BEST""turn. It is something you should be PROUD to have turned. SAFE TURNING, John

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you John It's a good thing I have a few of my best in case you change your mind on this one later on LOL

[@karolskakes388]

Wow x 2 at this house, we like to think you made the right choice and gave a special piece to admire. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the dangers of the lathe. I have often felt that if you know your tools well - then you minimize the risk. You bring so much to the turning world; and sharing your thoughts helps us understand your approach. Thank you Mark

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friends seeing there are 2 of you. Mark I know other tools as well but this one I feel I am in control of.

[@jessalford5927]

Wow!!!

[@Ronalcock1]

Oh! Al how can you say it doesn't have the wow factor, of course it has the wow factor your just not looking at it with my eyes. Don't do yourself down you are remarkable. Ron

[@AlFurtado]

Well I guess you are right. After all someone else also thought so as they just bought it from my website.Thank you again . Take care

[@daviddejong187]

I totally agree about the lathe. I'm an old guy now but I've been a carpenter/construction supervisor for a good portion of my life. Over my life I've been nibbled on by tools that have sharp spinning blades or bits. My favorite tools now are the band saw and the lathe and also nice hand tools. Another excellent video. Thanks!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend. I love my band saw as well but am a bit intimidated by it. I hate the sound of a blade breaking it scares the crap out of me when it happens and it has happened in more than one occasion. Of course wee wood workers all love our good selection of hand tools LOL.Take care be safe.

[@thomasckuzia7129]

Hi Al, I can tell that you're not happy with the orientation but I think it turned out beautiful regardless! You gave some very good advise during this video and I keep learning every time I watch one of your videos! Take care and be careful going back to work! Thanks for the video!!! Tom

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend. when are you moving to FL. Miss having you around.

[@thomasckuzia7129]

We won't be back until late December but hopefully there will be a package sent your way soon!

[@janegilbert9851]

A beautiful piece, I’m enjoying the way you teach

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching I see you're watching quite a few of my videos Thank you but please don't get burned out LOL. Take care

[@adamquincey4371]

Hello there my friend, excellent job, and I know you changed your mind in the orientation but the piece is still definitely a wow...! I think the piece is absolutely beautiful...!! Another awesome piece my friend... I totally agree with you about the banjo extention, I have one with my lath and I hate it, I’ve had my this lathe for about six years and I’ve never used it. I don’t know why they don’t just make the banjo bigger/longer... All the best, cheers...

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I agree even though I have wished I had one of those arms on occasion I agree they should just give us longer banjos. . Those darn banjos cost as much as a lathe. in my case I need one as my banjo does not pass the 12" capacity that the lathe was designed for and I turn 16" to 18" pieces LOL

[@adamquincey4371]

Rebel Turner Wood Art I’ve tried on various occasions to purchase a larger banjo from another make of lathe but I’ve had no joy in finding one... All the best my friend...

[@lesgallivan4159]

@@adamquincey4371 did you find a larger banjo yet ? I saw your comment while I was on hold with oneway manufacturing, and looking at their web page at same time . They offer banjos to fit other brand lathes , up to 24" swing , but you are right in that price is bit hefty

[@scotthaun8582]

gorgeous!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much.

[@duanelawlor9056]

That's amazing, could you adapt a scraper tool end to your homemade hollowing arm so that you wouldn't have the tool marks in a deep vessel?? love your work Al!!!!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@AlFurtado]

I do alsu use a tear drop shaped scraper as well on my hollowing tool at times

[@wagWAGart]

great piece al love it

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate Just be safe my friend.

[@WilliamHuntLatheCraft]

Great project Al, thanks for sharing!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend.

[@para05100]

Very, very nice burl my frends!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment.

[@AllenORourke1954]

Fabulous piece Al, I agreed with everything you said about safety etc, I was an engineering centre lathe turner and like you on your wood lathe; I’ve chucked up some weird and wonderful things over the years and the main factors when doing such things are safety awareness, as you pointed out; don’t stand in the firing line... and having confidence in your equipment and your ability, having confidence means you should automatically know when you’re doing something you shouldn’t be doing and to stop doing it. Sorry I’ve gone on a bit, I love your videos and the pieces you turn out, keep them coming mate..👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@AlFurtado]

WOW that coming from you with an engineering background say a lot. Thank you very much I really appreciate your time and comments like these are amongst the biggest reasons we do what we do. Take care

[@roadrunner4404]

Beautiful natural colors. Great job. . Beyond my abilities and thank you for teaching as you turn.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate be safe my friend.

[@knottie_gurldeannamorris1136]

It's beautiful. Great job. Love the character.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting.

[@robertspringer345]

Al - I am not sure if I would agree or disagree with your statement on the lathe being the safest tool in the shop (I am leaning towards agreeing as I become more proficient with my lathe). But I can most certainly understand the logic and being a computer scientist - logic is a good thing to me 😎. The piece is beautiful - I strive to become able to see what is in the raw wood to produce such things.

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

wow got in early...No offence but I think that piece has a ton of WOW factor ... I love to learn new things ..Every time you have a long talk, I learn...Thank you

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I am glad you continue to watch and learn It says that my talk is not all in vein.

[@bryanmccabe3632]

you turn more aggressive than I ,but I am a beginner ,I am trying to get faster,thanks,BM aka woodbutcher

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Absolutely amazing

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate.

[@MichaudDaniel]

The danger is everywhere, even when you get out of bed or go to the post office All we can do is be vigilant and work in the safest way possible.

[@strujich]

Рубик молодец.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting.

[@roncoleman4017]

no question you are a master Al, but it seems like you consistantly get blanks us mere mortals rarely get to see.

[@bicsmith4899]

The Rebel Turner strikes again. A beautiful piece Al.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much

[@richardfinksr6171]

Friend i say u done it right, 1st thing i ever turned was a burl,2 bowls from it were great as is yours

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate Just be safe my friend.

[@Bunefoo401]

Holy cow, that’s bee-you-it-full .... can’t think of any adjectives to say more ❤️

[@AlFurtado]

God that is a mouthful LOL. I guess you like it huh? Thank you very much my friend.

[@juliebaker6969]

I LIKE the half & half look. Between that, the live edge, and the touch of bark left on the bottom, it makes a quite striking piece. It has lots of visual interest and character.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend. I am glad you liked it as much as you do. I must admit my wife and daughter felt that was as well. I need to get them on camera to get their opinion next time before I give mine LOL.

[@robertstevens5860]

Al what was the tool you were running deep inside? It looked like it was shop made. Do you have a KZbin on it that I have not seen?

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching I really appreciate. the tool was my shop made hollowing arm I do have a video on it here is a link . enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWK9qKeuq9CfhLc

[@josephkerley363]

I like it ... nicely done! I need to watch more closely though how you end it and put a bottom on it.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching. I pretty much use the same method on finishing the bottom of all my pieces. I can't believe I left it off on the edit but you'll see the method used on just about everyone of my other videos Sorry I cut that off.

[@joemorgan727]

Al, this is a beautiful vase. Thanks as always for your thoughts on the design process. Also thanks for you discussion on safety. Best regards.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment my friend.

[@truly1676]

Al, you should try your hand with some of the resin products that are out there. Some of your stuff would look amazing with a bit of a hybrid look, no? Just to clarify, I so love your 😍 natural pieces. Just thought this might give you another platform to work on. A change, something new and different to try if you will.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend. I will someday

[@geofo60]

Certainly gave you a bit of a workout Al, but I think that going against the “usual” approach with burls paid off. It’s a very unique & eye catching piece. All the best from the UK Geof

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend. This was indeed an odd burl and just wasn't sure on the best approach. This one didn't talk to me much LOL.Take care and be safe my friend.

[@glennmoreland6457]

Hi Mr. Furtado I prefer what you did here as half & half...more interest... It's another beautiful piece of studio art and will make a fine addition I'm sure to all the other pieces you've done...

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend.

[@dwightsenter3049]

I just love the work you do. It is always inspiring. Can’t wait for your next project.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate it my friend.

[@garthkeck2003]

Beautiful, Al. And with each video we learn something new.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate.

[@toddmatthews2025]

Awesome. Love it I'm starting wood turning and hoping I can get that kind of results someday

[@garyscialdone7641]

Can you give me the link to the other big burl turning?

[@shawnafernandez5764]

I knew this piece was suppose to be a fat bottom vase. It's Beautiful, Mr. Al!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate.

[@jeanblythe1595]

It's got Wow factor to me, but I understand your feelings, too. You are the creator, and if you aren't satisfied, it matters a lot. I think that wood gave you a lot, but you saw the piece every step and so you know better than we do, even if most comments are very favorable. Loved the lesson on safety and How To and How NOT To. You are an excellent teacher as well as an artist. (( By the way, even that red sawdust was gorgeous! ))

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate. I had to laugh at the red sawdust being gorgeous LOL but as far as a teacher I am not sure about that. I just try emphasizing on what I think is important or what comes to mind at the time.

[@TurningWorks]

You’re far too hard on yourself Al, that piece is so beautiful my friend. We’re always so critical of our own work - in this case, the finished work is awesome! 👍🍺

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend. I figure someone has to hard on me seeing that no one else is LOL Well almost no one.

[@ridterranytofollowtruthpea8324]

Well in my opinion, for what it's worth, I think it's absolutely gorgeous with it being half-n-half!!! Take care Al!!!

[@pamelathomas5676]

It does have the Wow factor for me Al, it is a stunning piece!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

LOL, Carter made a good choice to get tools to because you beat the crap out of that gouge and it keeps on ticking just like that old lathe. I don't know how I would have turned that piece. It's hard to decide for sure but it turned out stunning anyhow. Per square inch you probably got more of the burl his way. Cheers my friend, Lee

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend. I hope Carter and Son feel the same way. I have spoken to Valerie Crater a few times and she seems happy with the choice they made but I think she is lying LOL. I am one that hates the idea of pushing anything on anyone LOL

[@danc7023]

i think its an awesome piece. I,m not sure how you feel about this, but i believe the wood sometimes tells you what it is going to be. It might not be the wow you were looking for, but i,m sure it has the wow factor for others. Every time I think one of my pieces are just OK , someone flips over it. Sorry if this was corny. just my thought.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it my friend. Yeah I agree that you might think of something just being OK and get an amazing result from others. When my wife and daughter saw it they thought it was the greatest thing.I will learn to keep my opinions to myself LOLBe safe take care

[@mikecox1129]

It's a fantastic piece Al, you should be extremely proud of that effort. Ps the wife loves the vase

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting my friend..

[@bethanylintner3322]

Wow I think it is so much more than ok stunning work

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate.