Woodturning - This Was Totally Unexpected!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Have you seen that I have a website?! Visit it here: www.harrysmithwoodturning.com/

[@samspade975]

Yes, and don’t put your fingers inside the bowl

[@DavidGillispie-yq9ml]

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I'd watch more of your stuff if you could learn to talk...

[@rontocknell5400]

I know the problem. I tried to turn a huge vase from a cherry log... it ended up as a honey dipper. My wife asked if I could turn a large platter for Christmas treats... another honey dipper. Last month I started work on an oak desk... fortunately, it was for a friend who loves honey so it wasn't a total failure. By the way, does anyone need a honey dipper? Give me a call. I've got a few.

[@solidarityworkers6900]

😂🤣 love it Ron!!! 🐝

[@CBPM_]

As someone interested in starting Turning I was wondering why you would turn a toothpick from a log... seemed like a massive waste when I first watched this however it makes sense if the wood is cracked etc!!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Ron, there appears to be a saturation in the honey dibber Market at present, prices have hit rock bottom 😂🤣 Hope all is well? 😃🪵👍

[@HarrySmithShorts]

@@solidarityworkers6900 cheers Sol 😃🪵👍

[@HarrySmithShorts]

@@CBPM_ Hi Jim, the wood will always be the boss in any project... 😃🪵👍

[@cameljoe008]

amazing work with great results only thing i want to say is safety i have a metal lathe golden rule #1 no sleeves no jewlery no gloves or any thing that could get caught by the rotating stock or head stock of the machine

[@spudpud-T67]

Catch your glove and your widow gets to turn off the lathe. At least it would be quick.

[@DennisCorrea]

Gloves and turning spindles are a bad idea.Please be careful

[@evalee6708]

I have lost a finger by such an accident. Pls be careful!

[@wyattcorreia2803]

That is true but the tool rest ur hands should be on the opposite side of your work and chances are nothing will happen but it is still a good rule of thumb

[@user-bt6jy6qu7y]

It's not about getting caught by the stock it's about getting caught in ribbons of metal shavings. You'll know that not all metals come off as pieces on a lathe, some metals create ribbons that are sharp as razors just as in drilling metals. Wood will always come off the same in a lathe no matter weather hard or soft wood. But you're right as far as working with metals in lathing, drilling etc, you don't wear gloves, long sleeve shirts unbuttoned or jewelery cause you can lose fingers or even limbs that way.

[@JerryLevenson]

Bless you for not ruining your videos with background music.

[@bretteee]

Best video for making sawdust I've ever seen. Well done.

[@EleazarOctavioRuizSpreafico]

I can't stop thinking on how much waste there was

[@aprildegele1510]

I absolutely love it when folks listen to the wood. It will always tell you what it wants to be.

[@timbirch4999]

One problem with this approach is that the other day I listened to a log, and it told me that it wants to be a serial killer! And now at night, I hear it calling to me... Forever calling...

[@bretteee]

Yes It wants to be sawdust.

[@ratansharma951]

I am no woodworker but yours is a beautiful comment. Wood takes me to trees, and trees to Mother Nature. We have to listen to Mother Nature if we have to make use of this phenomenon called Life.

[@maryhokenson8253]

If I had the tools I would be playing with wood all the time, I love the smell! And I love wood made into artful objects. Just beautiful Harry!

[@janicehattaway5916]

Me too...I walk into furniture stores and just inhale the smell of wood...😂

[@maryhokenson8253]

@@janicehattaway5916 😁

[@johnwayne2103]

The smell yes but be very careful with some species of wood, you can develop a sensitivity to it so always use dust protection. Not those paper masks a good one like a respirator.

[@GackFinder]

I play with my wood all the time

[@kevinarmstrong751]

Nothing like turning an entire log to make a toothpick .

[@Claudio10656]

I followed your work with great interest because I love these tutorials... but what makes me smile (if you allow me) is that you took a nice tree trunk to make a small honey tool... something comes to mind movie where someone like you had taken a huge tree trunk to make a single toothpick. please smile and don't be offended because I admire your work and truly appreciate it

[@pearly872]

What a gorgeous vase you made.. splendid, absolutely splendid. You have an eye for beauty.

[@dawnapm]

It's a honey pot.

[@BenGlass-n5b]

As a guy who's been turning for over a decade, all I can say is -- Wow.

[@therealbahamut]

Gotta show some respect to the woodworkers. It's a blend of science and art and the world's richer for it.

[@raypeters4525]

GOOD AT MAKING WOOD CHIPS AND SAW DUST ! REALLY GOOD !

[@YsabetJustYsabet]

That came out just beautiful. And it made me think of two artforms, one horizontal and one vertical, that are remarkably similar: I'll bet woodturners make GREAT potters.

[@jlm3303]

I bought my lathe just for peeling potatoes.... Imagine my surprise when I found out I can peel apples just as well... Amazing!!

[@scottchappell3193]

The sign of a true professional is when they hit a problem then work zround the problem but still make something amazingly beautiful

[@nigelwylie01]

I can see what you mean by unexpected. You did well to salvage anything! At one point I thought you were going to have to turn away the whole log. But in the end you made excellent use of a piece of a species which is normally chipped or burnt. Credit to you as always for finding beauty and purpose in your chosen material. I love this channel.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Nigel! Your comment truly means a lot to me. Is this one of your favourite pieces? Hope you have a great Christmas, and a Happy new year! 😁👍

[@Umberto.Goglia]

I always have faith in wood....when a project seems to go wrong, is wood that tells you what to do! Great job Harry....merry Christmas from Italy!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Umberto you are correct, the wood will always be boss! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas 🎄 and New year 😃🪵👍

[@LAP1050]

Very nice work. I like how you left the forstner bit in chuck inside the pot for stability. Will remember this technique for future projects. Just subscribed.... Thanks for sharing

[@timo4040]

What a great video. More entertaining than anything on the TV. Fantastic

[@thunderbirdsigns]

New viewer here. Never created anything on a lathe before. It is so mesmerizing. The cup sounded so thin when you put it down. Beautiful

[@DanoSlingz]

Very nice little project! Love the colors and shape of the container! 🙂

[@ryananthony4840]

I thought it was gonna be a candleholder at first, turned out awesome!

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Harry I was amazed at what you manged to make out of the wood considering it was being a pain,it has nice grain. I really like the honey dipper it is magnificent the lidded honey pot is gorgeous and ghe wood is lovely it's got nice grain. Well done you are marvellous as you always come up with something out of something people would of burnt., the finish touch really makes them shin. Thank you for another marvellous video can't wait for the next. Take carefrom Amanda x

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks for your wonderful comments Amanda and your continued support. As you know my burn pile is my favourite go to for inspiration! Take care x 😃🪵👍

[@countrywoodproducts]

That turned out quite beautiful. I cant wait to get my wood shop rebuilt and get my lathe going. The lathe is my favorite tool of them all.

[@angieconley6501]

Beautiful piece of art.

[@chrisbgifford7387]

What a beautiful piece of wood for the honey pot and lid! Good job on the dipper. That turned out really pretty

[@mdaley3102]

Very cool. I love the way the lid holds onto the tapered handle.

[@folive64]

A combination of skill and creativity. It's so cool to watch the results. Great video.

[@janesmith8831]

The shape of that honeypot is lovely!👏👏👏

[@tamibell4325]

I LOVE THIS!!!❤❤❤ My nickname is BizzyBee! And I LOVE BEES! I LOVE HONEY! This is so perfect for me! And you really did an AMAZING job on it! I didn't know what to think at 1st and was sad to see so much wood go to waste. But I am in awe of your finished pieces! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work with us!💥❤🙏

[@joedyson3074]

Good to see the measuring included

[@solidarityworkers6900]

Very inventive project considering it was going to be a Christmas tree 🤔. I love the walnut.

[@mommyseastar5776]

Patience and the right tools plus skill and imagination. Beautiful results!

[@BetweenDreams999]

Very clever idea with the lid! Merry Christmas!

[@kizzyaggots1]

I really enjoyed that mate, thanks for sharing your nifty little pot.

[@boblydecker5951]

Super classy!! I particularly like the lighter coloured wood used as contrast for the finial. I’m sure the satisfaction of a beautiful piece, only makes the honey held within, that much sweeter!!! Great work!!! 😃👍🐝🍯

[@dominicganteaume8274]

Gorgeous!🤩 I was fixated waiting to see what was 15:20 being made. I would buy it just to look at it. The artistry is outstanding.🎉🎉🎉

[@judithfleser3703]

I enjoy watching these videos so much that I become slightly addicted to them every night! Lol thanks for putting on a show

[@gregonline6506]

Ein Honigtöpfchen! Das ist echt süß. Und sehr schön geworden!

[@stephenbull8962]

Harry, I follow a number of wood turners but I have to say that you are right up there with the best. A man that can make something special out of an apparently ordinary piece of timber.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Stephen! Your comment truly means a lot to me. Is this one of your favourite pieces? Hope you have a great Christmas, and a Happy new year! 😁👍

[@riendebien2746]

So calming to watch and a beautiful object at the finish.

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Honey I shrunk the log...lol... Nice piece.

[@BaxtenPenxter]

He started woodturning,and the wood actually turned.This was so unexpected for me too.

[@brianbachmann9831]

Well done ! Especially the lead up to the culmination ! Thanks

[@browill9]

That's a nice piece! Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@vijaytadphale1681]

Beautiful honey pot & dipper.

[@mariankeller5852]

My husband made furniture.and I helped.....we used a template to make table legs..chair spindles etc. so all would be alike..goggles are a must and always make sure to use dried wood.. use a light touch...my young sons made small projects which I still have today..

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

So the plan for this video was to turn a Christmas tree with last year's Christmas tree. However, when I started to turn this wood it was splitting and tearing all over the place so I decided to keep turning until I got to a usable piece of wood. It was totally unexpected for me as my plan went completely out of the window but I decided to just go with it. Sometimes my best work comes from moments like this.

[@saradutoit2644]

Gee, wish you were my brother then I could have hinted for this beautiful honey jar as a Christmas pressend! I would love to have owned one like that. Greetings, Sara from South Africa.

[@jeghedderhenrik]

splitting or not, working in fresh wood carving and so on, this wood is lovely and got a very interesting look

[@ebkawadler7904]

@@saradutoit2644 u

[@geraldopaivasoares3235]

Eu também sei bem o que é isso. Eu costumo dizer que a madeira tem personalidade e é ela quem define no que quer se transformar e o mais incrível é que ela sempre tem razão. Já torneei algumas peças que eu nunca imaginei que faria. No decorrer do vídeo percebi que você usou ferramentas poderosas(grandes demais), então ficou uma dúvida: Será que o resultado seria diferente se você tivesse usado ferramentas menores? Parabéns pelo vídeo!

[@ViktorSalinkoff-mj1tg]

Te ha quedado genial. Un saludo desde España.

[@bobrose7900]

Beautiful Harry, and practical! Love the different woods.

[@chrisfitzgerald4624]

Nice honey jar. I really like it

[@paulfinley8812]

Beautiful work mate the little honey pot was an excellent idea.

[@robertfusselman8108]

Harry Smith is amazing wow!😊❤

[@greggsteward2760]

Absolutely gorgeous! This was my first time watching this channel. You can bet it most definitely won't be my last! Very inspiring!!! Thank you!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Gregg - If you haven't already, don't forget to subscribe to my NEW shorts channel 😉 thanks for your support !! kzbin.info

[@janieweyers6230]

Thanks goodness for your explanation. I was thinking you could have started with a thinner piece of material. I enjoy these videos because I sell the cutters, milling and turning tools, but I don't get to see them at work.

[@ludvigtande1236]

Beautiful honey jar❤

[@DonQ]

Very nice work. Enjoyed the vid. It does make me wince, though, to see gloves touching turning wood. I always used my bare hand. Gloves can snag.

[@christinehenson5632]

Fantastic Work

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Christine! What was your favourite part? 😁👍

[@catnalley5117]

Beautiful honey pot

[@TheAdyLM]

Super. I'm glad this video made more than 1 million views.

[@oneshotme]

Very beautiful set Harry and you did a stunning job turning it as well Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much as always! What was your favourite part? 😁👍

[@oneshotme]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning You're welcome and I'd say the finished product with the finish showing how beautiful it come out

[@MACorrupt]

That’s amazing. I have an old steel lathe my dad left me that I’m trying to figure out what to do with. Don’t even know what it’s worth but it’s huge and it’s all there and it’s solid steel.

[@natalieperry9482]

Wow! Beautiful and inspiring 🍯

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! 😁👍 Have you seen my new art and design channel yet? www.youtube.com/@DesignedbyHS/videos

[@luisv7117]

Very nice job congratulations

[@robertcockburn5746]

Hi Harry, a question. You seem to be rubbing the finished wood with wood chips/shavings. What does this do?

[@BobJP77]

Now that's a real honey pot. 🍯 Looks pretty sweet too.

[@GerardVerzaal]

Serious question: can you wash these honey bowls? seems like soap and water would ruin them.

[@subramanianiyer2731]

Nice job brother. Like from Mumbai, India.

[@fatihhicham3183]

غاية في الإتقان والجودة.

[@شيماءعبدالكريم-ث4ف]

WOW This is amazing work

[@mikecorrado4971]

Magnificent work! Thank you.

[@gailtallent1107]

Love it❤. I hope to have the money one day to buy one of your pieces. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄🎅🤶

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Gail! I'm hoping to launch my website soon, you'll have to see if anything takes your fancy 😉😁 Is this one of your favourite pieces? Hope you have a great Christmas, and a Happy new year! 😁👍

[@beloveddaughter8585]

What an exquisite piece. I was totally mesmerised. ❤

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much! What was your favourite part? 😁👍

[@Kikilang60]

Thank you. I've heard chest sets are started on the lath. They just need some shaping up later.

[@OneDayWillFlyAway]

Beautiful ❤

[@Woodworking-dtt]

perfect work 🤩

[@expatmoose]

I see a hint of Pooh bear on this one, nice colours, you did well to save this one Merry Christmas

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! Absolutely, I'm sure Pooh would be a massive fan. Is this one of your favourite pieces? Hope you have a great Christmas, and a Happy new year! 😁👍

[@expatmoose]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I must admit there’s so many favourites to choose from in your collection, I cant wait for the next favourite🤣🤣👍🏻🎄

[@anthonywillet222]

Beautiful work ! I’m curious about why you rub the piece with wood shavings ? ( I don’t know anything about what you do )

[@kasperchristensen8416]

Looks SUPER nice, although I'm not sure what the unexpected thing was 🤔

[@survivalwoodenhandicraft3673]

The best creative idea

[@silviagracielastaviaky8590]

Hermoso trabajo, original!!! 👏👏👏💖💖💖

[@davidhall8874]

Yes, that was unexpected! I was expecting something to happen. When nothing happened, other than normal wood turning, I found the whole video unexpected.

[@iankr]

Beautiful.

[@chandarussell]

Very nice honey pot. Well done.

[@SWS1493]

Really beautiful!!

[@faz0007]

I had some pure honey 🍯 just 5 minutes before watching this ❤video WoW 🤩 what a coincidence 👍🏼great stuff

[@bubba26]

My roughing gouge has a larger radius than yours, much rounder at the cutting tip. Should I, mid-level lathe guy, change a gouge or two to a flatter cutting edge?

[@tylergephart764]

What was that squaring tool you used for finding center? I’ve been working with small birch and struggling with getting center. Pot looked fantastic!

[@bonniefranklin6097]

Well done. lovely.

[@bearshield7138]

Oh my nice job

[@garthtimmins2852]

You can tell how old I am. I remember a Looney Tunes episode where they started with a giant log and ended up with a toothpick. Beautiful honey pot. I like the way you did the lid.

[@Roosters-rants1977]

Great decision. 👍 turned out lovely

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much! What was your favourite part? 😁👍

[@AleksanderDanich-23-07-1986]

A little honeycup.... Very nice!

[@Mirit_Izz]

May I ask what you are rubbing onto the wood?

[@Thomas.Wright]

If I were to guess, I'd say linseed oil, or something like that.

[@Quaferro]

Amazing, has almost a copper cast to it.

[@ronaldbell7429]

I thought you were just practicing technique on a throw-away log until I read the post. Great video.

[@jimcub22]

I made some honey spoons as a introduction to using my lathe, so satisfying to do.

[@timeenuf4200]

Caught me by surprise too! Not surprised it was beautiful though.

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very beautiful. Merry Christmas 🎅

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you as always mate! Is this one of your favourites? Hope you have a great Christmas, and a Happy new year! 😁👍

[@brucek6563]

Beautiful work!!!!!