Woodturning - Turning an Ugly Block into a Beautiful Vase

As soon as a saw this piece I knew the grain would be amazing once sanded, and it certainly didn't disappoint! English oak always looks fabulous when it has strong grain. The little vase was sanded to 7000 grit and finished with wood wax. Let me know what you think and what project you'd like to see next.
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. I am still relatively new to woodturning and some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest. When using any tools or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines.

[@RcWoodturning]

Beautiful vase Harry. Nice job.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! 😄👍

[@jamesramsey9507]

Beautiful piece of oak

[@normakers5632]

Wow! The grain is so beautiful! Very nice job

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks very much Norm! 😁👍

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Awesome vase Harry I love the look of Oak keep turning stay safe👍👍👍👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! Stay safe 👍😁

[@kevingaddis7276]

Fantastic work .

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Kevin! 😁😄👍

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Beautiful

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you never much Kandie! 😁👍

[@callumkurghan1913]

Such beautiful grain, good job mate

[@Margrreet]

Gorgeous!

[@GaryGlass-DriftwoodTurner]

Nice job Harry, great looking wee vase mate.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks as always Gaz! 👍

[@oneshotme]

You wasn't lying about being beautiful Harry!!! I love the grain and all the figure it has Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much! Really appreciated 😁😄

[@oneshotme]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning You are very welcome!!

[@laster4496]

Hello from France. Your vase is just extraordinary.Thank you for this beautiful sharing.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! Bonjour et merci 😄😁👍

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

very nice Harry!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! 😊😁

[@karengilchrist9774]

So much beauty inside that dull and boring hunk of wood!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Karen! 😁👍

[@solidarityworkers6900]

Wow, super sheen, it looks like gold! The wax finish really brings out the oak grain. Very true to itself piece.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you as always! I also love the look the wax gave this piece, as you said it looks like gold 😁😄👍

[@tonymason5576]

I wood like to know what finishes these turners are using on their works from start to finish. Any help would be great.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

@@tonymason5576 I usually put the finish used on the piece in the description of the video. In this case it was wood wax 😊👍

[@truker1970]

I thought the piece that broke off would ruin it, but it gave it great character. Very nice. I aspire to create pieces like this.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the comment 😁👍

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Harry, That Oak grain in that vase is incredible and you did a brilliant job of turning it. Great video Harry. Take care. Cheers, Huw

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you as always Huw! Take care 👍😄😊

[@thecraftystasher]

Pretty❣️❣️❣️

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks very much 😁😊👍

[@audreywipplinger2049]

(Big Smile) I love the sound of your sawing of a piece ❤ I also like the slight imperfection on the rim 🙂 So pretty!!! Happy Friday (the) 13th. No bad luck here. Have a nice weekend, Sir 🌺🌻😉

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much as always Audrey! Lets hope for no bad luck, have a great weekend 😅👍😊

[@rebeccaloader4111]

Such a beautiful piece! I really like the grain and the finish. Another great video, Harry!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Rebecca! 😄👍😁

[@Woodturningwithbarry]

Very nice 👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks very much Barry! 😁👍

[@annwahlstrom149]

This vase is so great, stunning grain in that wood and the shine is awesome! Well done!🤩❤👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you as always Ann! 😁😄👍

[@zacbrown935]

Very impressive sir!!! Oak is such a beautiful wood. The grain on this particular piece you crafted is amazing! Well done!!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks very much Zac! I just get mesmerised by the beauty in nature 😊😁

[@Umberto.Goglia]

You're right....it's a beautiful vase! Simple but very nice!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! 😄😁👍

[@stevestevenson8886]

That’s beautiful as usual hairy. What kind of glue did you use to attach the tenant to your piece with?

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Steve! It was a 5 minute epoxy, I don't really trust PVA based wood glue when it comes to tenons attached like that. Also the epoxy is much quicker 😊👍

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

What finishing product did you use on this after you sanded it?

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching! I used wood wax 😊😁

[@peterherrington3300]

Nice little vase . Stevie wonder could see that was never an "ugly little block" though.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Peter! Maybe more of an unloved block? 😅😁👍

[@josefambrozek5826]

Takovy drevo z kteryho to pane mistr vyrabite hazim do kamen,jinak dobry

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Ďakujem mnohokrát Josef! 👍

[@thedailyprepper517]

Do you do commission work?

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching! I do on request. My email is [e-mail] if you wish to discuss further 👍😊

[@marcenariahobby7pallet]

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho 🇧🇷👍👏👊🤝🇧🇷💯

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Muito obrigado Marcenaria! 😄👍

[@johnferguson40]

Snot beautiful

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching John! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 👍

[@Anry_V]

Turning an Ugly Block into a Ugly Vase.

[@solidarityworkers6900]

Subjective comrade.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching Anry! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 👍

[@v.gorski3050]

Art. = Just like painting, sculpture, glass blowing, photography, watercolors, music, jewelry, stained glass and dozens of other crafts man has created, we each find our passion and preferences. As humans, we can also develop a sense of curtesy and restraint. And respect.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

@@v.gorski3050 thank you for your support 😃👍

[@abillings]

Why is wearing gloves?! So dangerous.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching Alan! These are tight fitting gloves so there is nothing that can be caught 👍

[@spiritwynd]

Beautiful!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! 😄