Have You Ever Had a Near Death Experience? - Woodturning

Welcome to this woodturning tutorial where we take red oak and work to turn it into a beautiful bowl. But the all did not go to plan, have you ever had a near death experience? well I think I just did.
This woodturning channel, explores the uses of wood when combined with resin, epoxy, to make woodturning projects, that are easy and can be classed as art. A lot of the wood turning projects I make can be completed by the beginner through to the more experienced wood turner. If you have any ideas for artwork, wood inlays, epoxy projects or any other wood turning projects please get in touch. Collaborations are always welcomes.
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[@robertrichards1840]

You win some You lose some but if we don't try we will never learn well done mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rob and I completely agree

[@rebeccajones8921]

I live watching someone turn wood

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rebecca, I'm the same, when I'm not turning I watch other turning videos all the time

[@nicholaskrest]

Keeping it real in pure Mike style. Love the journey Lovely shed receptacle- I have quite a number! Awesome!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Nicholas 😀

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

As they say, man plans gods laugh, glad to see you were not injured

[@susannah4Him]

So sorry it broke!! It was becoming such a lovely bowl!

[@MikeHolton]

I know but these things happen 😊

[@jenniferbormann6784]

Love watching, it’s very comforting 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Jennifer 😊

[@Tseringlhatso]

Eek, glad it didn't hit you! Thanks for showing us the ones that didn't go so well too 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Things not going well is all part of turning 😃

[@Audie1234]

A true craftsman. ❤

[@MikeHolton]

You are way too kind Audie 😀

[@jsprankel4712]

Congratulations on hitting over 2500 Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Huge thanks, really appreciate your support 🙏

[@barneyrubble5633]

“Shelf of shame” - no shame there Mike. I only started turning 3 months ago. I’m sure my time will come. Enjoying the vids and looking forward to the new workshop.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Barney, the only way to never fail is to never try 😀

[@timpower3190]

Pushing your turning skills is what keeps us turning!😊

[@MikeHolton]

You got that right Tim, if you don't try you never learn!

[@tomburns7544]

I am so glad you weren't hurt during this mishap, Mike. And hats off to you for taking it graciously as a learning experience. Thank you!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tom, things can go wrong quite quickly in this hobby 🤣

[@ronkiskowoodart9680]

All about the journey not the destination!! Glad you didn’t hurt yourself Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, me too! Happy holidays and have a great 2023.

[@williamweaver4946]

Wow. I can't believe how much that bowl warped just overnight. Glad to see you weren't hurt though. Still a great video!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks William, it was too cold to let it dry in the garage so I had to bring it inside to dry. Next time I'll leave it a bit thicker so I have some wriggle room :)

[@missdaisy7576]

Wow, glad you are okey! Wow, it startled me!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Gave me a bit of a jump as well. I was just fine thanks 👍

[@nanalefevre3670]

OH LORD! That neatly got you. And it would have been so pretty!

[@MikeHolton]

Oh well it is all part of woodturning 😀

[@area50juan]

Merry Christmas from Canada Mate. Glad you dodged that one. I’m waiting for my turn as I started turning and my channel just 9 months ago and so far all good, but I know it’s coming eventually 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Juan (I hope that's your name) Merry Christmas. Hopefully it won't happen to you but if you do enough then there is a chance. You have a great looking workshop, it's about 5 times the size of mine 😆. Your channel looks good as well, I have subscribed. All the best and a happy new year.

[@OpenHouse24]

@@MikeHolton I replied to this earlier from the area50juan channel but didn't showed up here, ditto on both counts i subbed too. BTW this is my business channel. Cheers, Juan.

[@MikeHolton]

@@OpenHouse24 Thanks Juan, appreciate the support :) all the best. Mike

[@colinmacdonald404]

Thanks 👍 Glad to see that you dodged that one 😅onwards and upwards.

[@MikeHolton]

All part of turning lol

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Auch Rückschläge muss man verkraften. Finde es trotzdem gut das du es zeigst 👍 Das gehört einfach dazu😜 immer weiter machen. Nur so lernt man 🤷‍♂️

[@MikeHolton]

Du hast so recht, wenn wir aufhören, es zu versuchen, hören wir auf zu lernen 😀

[@earlearl8850]

Thank You for sharing a truthful experience. And I'm glad you are able to walk away.

[@MikeHolton]

Me too! Thanks for watching 😁

[@godsgod1677]

To salvage it you could use it upside down and turn it into a lampshade. Cut the crack to have straight sides and support across the gap with wood rods. Maybe attach fabric to hang from the bowl rim to complete the shade.

[@MikeHolton]

That is a great idea, thanks 😀

[@Buttermilk3696]

Whew!! That was a close one!! Oak has a mind of it’s own at times and when turning it, I “doctor” it with thin CA glue, letting it drink all it wants and let it cure naturally without using any accelerator. DO NOT stay in the shop while the CA glue is curing!! Open the door and turn on a fan to blow out the fumes!! Go eat a meal for about an hour and let it be.🤠 Oak has a mind of it’s own and wants to be the boss sometimes. Put some thin CA on the bowl and use it in your shop. We are coming up to a new year and are glad you are going to be with us turning out more great videos!! Happy New Year!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend, I've used CA on countless other bowls but did not consider it for this one as the crack was too large. You are right about the fumes from CA, it is nasty stuff!! Hope you have a great new year and I'm sure we will be taking again soon. Mike

[@Jerry-jh2fh]

@@MikeHoltonuse JB weld, easier to use without the fumes

[@LOTGiscool]

Well, it was a good practice piece. Too bad it happened and glad you didn't get hurt.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, all part of the joys of turning 😀

[@jaxxlawson4545]

Can't win them all Mike.. and what doesn't kill you makes you stronger... Can I add anymore to those? Probably, but I don't think I will LOL TBH, watching most other woodturning and such like videos, it's very rare to see 'mistakes' such as this.. and I'm all for seeing that not everyone can get it right first time and everytime. Mistakes are where you learn.. Excellent vid showing how you can try to fix an issue and it still all goes wrong. Gotta say though, I'm pleased it was only the bowl that was damaged :)

[@jaxxlawson4545]

Oh, and Merry Christmas.. ;)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jaxx, I ever wanted this channel to be just about perfect turning, I wanted it to be real. And in real life things go wrong, we make mistakes and wood will split. Still enjoyed this one, learned a lot and I can move on wiser and more prepared. Merry Christmas Jaxx and a huge thanks for your support x

[@eldonrollins162]

Nice to see it isn't always a perfect scenario...right?

[@MikeHolton]

Hi, yea, I try to be as honest as I can about my work, when it goes well we can celebrate when it go wrong we can talk about why. This way we can share our learning.

There was a lot of balance at first. One of the negativities I fear most in the lathe is BALANCE. The explosion of the dish is a great misfortune. Your technique of repairing cracks was interesting. 19:38 is a disaster. You brought the bowl back to life with gluing. Working with such trees is always a risk. It was nice of you to find solutions to the problems. All the best.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Not everything ends the way we hope it does and I promised myself when I started this channel that I would show the good and the bad, as they are both part of the journey. All the best, Mike.

[@raydriver7300]

Typical understatement: “That’s not good!” The great joy of this community is the willingness to share the bad as well as the good. Keep up the good work 🌞

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ray, hiding mistakes is not real life, I share mine because it's a great way for others to learn from my mistakes and it can make others realise it's not just them 😃

[@raydriver7300]

@@MikeHolton Makes us mere mortals feel better about themselves 😂

[@MikeHolton]

@@raydriver7300 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ted_P]

On the bright side, you got to see how nice and thin the walls are from a profile view.

[@MikeHolton]

😂 that is a very good point Ted, I was quite impressed with the even wall thickness 😅

[@taysider01]

I bought a cheap coffee grinder. I use it to grind up the shavings on the wood I'm working on. Put CA into the crack then the filings of the wood, press it in then top it up with CA , leave to dry

[@MikeHolton]

Indeed it is a very useful method for cracks 😀

[@earlearl8850]

Happy Christmas Eve Bud!

[@MikeHolton]

Same to you! 😃

[@daynafost]

Wow, now I don't know about using my new lathe I bought myself for Xmas. I'm glad all is well , Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@MikeHolton]

Do not worry, use a face shield and always stand to the side of your turning wherever possible.

[@BritishBeeMan]

This is why you wore the brown trousers. Could be green... colourblind 🤣

[@MikeHolton]

Hahaha, yep they were brown. Happy holidays 😀

[@mickwilson127]

Well done Mike, merry Christmas, see on the next one.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mick and seasons greetings to you too. The next one will be the give away bowl so hopefully I can come up with something nice.

[@Tishers]

Wood holds its own secrets and they are only revealed as you shape it in to an object.

[@MikeHolton]

You are quite right Tisha, I love unveiling secrets, all the best, Mike 🙂

[@crazykansan3026]

Congrats! Glad this was a suggestion. Merry Christmas

[@MikeHolton]

Yes I was fine, to get views on KZbin sometime to have to exaggerate the title a little. Have a great Christmas and a wonderful new year

[@brenda3768]

Love it!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brenda

[@michaelrimmer2557]

Been there, done that.

[@MikeHolton]

I think it's a right of passage in the hobby 😀

[@philippaatkinson8703]

Anxious watching to see what happened! Glad you survived but remember you're old a knock like that can do some damage 🤪 Merry Christmas 😁

[@MikeHolton]

Merry Christmas to you Plilippa as well. Do not worry I was quite safe for almost all of the video 😂. Give my love to Craig and I hope you two have a good break and a very happy new near. see you soon. Mike

[@lv_woodturner3899]

Wow, a major brown trouser event. Glad you were not injured by the large flying piece. This did not break where I thought it would break. You are a braver man than I turning this piece with too much checking and large cracks. After the second round of milliput and the bowl moving due to moisture loss, I would have sanded off the milliput and tried to leave the bowl with the non-round shape. I would not say this is in your hall of shame, perhaps the hall of the pieces which almost caused injury. I was not expecting a video on Xmas Eve. Thanks. Trying to survive the bitter artic blast at this end. A power outage yesterday was only a few hours, but with outside temperature 5 deg F (-15 deg C), any power outage is not good. I am thanking the utility workers for getting my power back quickly. Happy holidays, Dave.

[@rogerdudra178]

Season's Greetings from the BIG SKY.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave, wow -15!! that is a bit nippy, glad it got sorted quickly those sort of temperatures can do some nasty damage to your heating pipes. I think you are right about sanding the outside milliput first and with hindsight that is what I would have done. It's all part of the learning experience, don't forget I've only been turning a year and a half lol. Wishing you happy holidays and a happy healthy new year. Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rodger 😃

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Glad you were not hurt nice try 👍 merry Christmas happy New Year to you and yours stay safe Bud 🕊️🎄🙏⛄

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Radar, these things happen to everyone. Have a great Christmas and a brilliant new year. Mike

[@deehenry1983]

Look at that sub count!!! Congrats on your continued success and your great projects. Merry Ho Ho and Happy New Year too!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dee, I know!! The world has gone crazy lol. Merry Christmas and a great new year to you too 🎇

[@juttabruckmann1463]

So ein Jammer! Ich habe mit Ihnen gelitten 😭. Aber damit muss man wohl immer rechnen. Auch beim Knochen passierte mir das. Ich hatte Schmuckstücke daraus gemacht. Herzliche Grüße Jutta

[@MikeHolton]

Ich habe mich gefragt, was Sie mit ihnen gemacht haben, aber Sie haben Recht, diese Dinge passieren und wir müssen es akzeptieren

[@markashlock9017]

Two things… thanks for the “moldable epoxy” hack. I’ve never seen, nor thought of that before. Also, when the bowl blew up, how many rpm’s were you turning at? Glad your ok! Thanks!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Mark, your welcome about the miliput, you can do inlays with it as well. With regards to RPM, not completely sure but I think around 600. All the best, Mike

[@esterfernandes5706]

Muito LINDA está tigela é assim que se chama

[@MikeHolton]

Muito obrigado por sua devoção ao seu canal do KZbin

[@k9insomniac783]

Just had one a few days ago sadly. I wasn’t satisfied with the depth on a project I was working on, got a little too relaxed on my safety protocols, and caught a 1/2 bowl gouge handle directly to my cheekbone. Could have been much worse than the end result. The only things still hurting from that experience is my pride for being so dumb. I hope someone will read this and spare themselves any injury by getting in a hurry.

[@MikeHolton]

You were lucky! When working with dangerous tools you need to be 100% aware from the moment your tool approaches the piece. Glad you are ok.

[@gluey27]

That was crazy was the wood still wet ?

[@MikeHolton]

It was at the start but I had gone too thin, I'll not do that again 😀

[@neolithicnobody8184]

Wow!!

[@MikeHolton]

Indeed 😃

[@neolithicnobody8184]

@@MikeHolton Beautiful while it lasted, though. My Dad would fill the cracks with wood glue and fine saw dust from the piece. He'd mix the two and squeegee the goop into the cracks with a piece of old windshield wiper.

[@laughlan22]

the bowl that ruined christmas 😂 i see a pressure/vacuum chamber in your future merry christmas

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, I may to put it on my Christmas list for next year :D

[@AlienLeader4]

Oh wow. After watching the short. I had to find the full video. And still think ouch. I have not used the filler you used so I dont know how it is made or reacts. I am curious if sanding would have worked instead of putting a tool on the outside. Keep up the great work.

[@MikeHolton]

Sanding would have worked, Miliput goes rock hard so it can be sanded. Next time I'll do that :D. Thanks so much for your support, Mike

[@anthonyryan5390]

It's the season for miracles. The next one will be magnificent 🙂

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Anthony, I certainly hope so, I'm making the 2500 subscriber bowl next so it needs to be good. :)

[@davey62100]

Another great video, congratulations on the well deserved increase in subscriptions. Your videos are full on really useful tips, and speed past the obvious sequences, which is great.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like them! I know they could be a lot shorter but I like to be able to explain thought processes especially when things go wrong 😀

[@VynceMontgomery]

a beautiful piece of wood, though - too bad those cracks were too deep!

[@MikeHolton]

I know but these things happen 😀

[@William_Kenny]

A great effort well done mate 👍 and merry Christmas to you and yours 😀

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Willie, merry Christmas and a great new year 🥳

[@johnbrooks6885]

Some times that happens!

[@MikeHolton]

Yep it does!

[@esterfernandes5706]

Ta ótimo acontece VAI dar certo

[@MikeHolton]

Obrigado Ester

[@JoeDebono]

I watch a lot of wood turning videos, but I’m no expert as such. However life has taught me certain constants, for example, whenever the milliput, or other filler, sets and hardens, turners insist on attacking it immediately with a gouge. Would it not make more sense to take a more delicate approach and sand down the excess filler protrusions first? Especially when the sides are so thin? This would remove the extra leverage and reduce the chances of such an incident. I saw this one coming a mile away.

[@MikeHolton]

Obviously with hindsight I have to say you are right 😀

[@johnherring597]

So it's been a few days, did it bruise? Shoulder feel okay?

[@MikeHolton]

Of course, but thanks for the concern. The title is a little more dramatic than the incident itself.

[@georgesatory7242]

At least it was not the Poseidon Adventure.

[@MikeHolton]

True 😀

[@MrEsPlace]

Messing up keeps us sharp. Sometimes woodworking feels more like improve rather than a plan of protocols. It's frustrating to invest so much into a project that you've saved from disaster over and over, just to watch it all fall down. Oh well, keep on truckin, I guess.

[@MikeHolton]

Working hard to save something teaches us so much so I try hard never to give up. 😀

[@carlacoxtn]

Wow be careful!

[@MikeHolton]

I was safe, do not worry :)

[@davidbaxter5132]

Wow Mike; Firstly, how come you have time to make a video on Christmas Eve?? - superhuman or what? I have to say that I was begging you to stop quite early on, that piece just didn't look good! I am glad that you survived unscathed to share the experience, I guess we all have a similar story (or 2 or 3 or ...) to tell; scary just the same. Keep up the good work, my friend, and keep safe 🙂

[@MikeHolton]

Yeah I should have stopped but that is just my inexperience with wood in this condition. Next time, I may not make the same mistake 😆. Thanks for you friendship and support my friend, all the best for the season and a happy new year. Mike

[@davidbaxter5132]

@@MikeHolton From over 1 year ago ... I quote from the video "That's not good" - oh you have proved yourself to be a master of understatement, and calmness personified ... "I wonder if I can make something of this?" 😆 Thank goodness you were able to laugh about it, injury free!!

[@MikeHolton]

@@davidbaxter5132 Haha, I don't get angry easily and it certainly takes a lot more than this 🤣, all the best my friend 😀

[@lornacy]

❤

[@MikeHolton]

😀😌

[@tomtackenburg4024]

Why not use heavy black CA glue on the original crack repair?

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Tom, if I had some I would have. I'ts hard to get hold of in the UK and very expensive. Thanks for watching :)

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

Such a shame it was looking very nice Mike we all have the odd flying piece just mark it down as one of those days mate

[@MikeHolton]

Indeed my friend, this happens to us all and I'm sure it will do again.

[@jimbrock8928]

Well it happens sorry I was afraid of that happening But u have to try and finish so on to the next one you never know unless you try it. 😩

[@MikeHolton]

Exactly Jim, never give up and never stop trying

[@fionacrouch1732]

I'm glad you were ok. Sad about the bowl, though, but as you say in your comments, it's all a learning experience. What I want to know is, did you keep making snakes with the leftover miliput, and if yes, how many do you have now 😂

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Fiona, I only have two 😜

[@fionacrouch1732]

@@MikeHolton awww thought you might have a whole family by now lol😋

[@MikeHolton]

@@fionacrouch1732 Haha, I stopped using milliput 🤣

[@fionacrouch1732]

​@@MikeHoltonaaah OK, just you've used it a few times in your previous videos since the two, with some leftover so was wondering 😂

[@MikeHolton]

@@fionacrouch1732 Sorry no, I seem to be getting more mature! I must work on reversing that 🤣

[@pryere]

Unlucky. We learn from these mishaps.

[@MikeHolton]

We do indeed, although I had learned this one before and forgot... next time 😃

[@donnagreen7386]

What a shame it’s a beautiful piece of wood but cest la vie…

[@MikeHolton]

I know but these tings happen

[@lindaali6703]

👋🌻🙂👍🇺🇲🎄🎄🎄

[@MikeHolton]

Happy holidays Linda 😃

[@nickjan67]

I’m uncertain whether the experience w as as bad as suggested in the title…

[@MikeHolton]

No, luckily it just hit my shoulder. Unfortunately KZbin viewers are attracted to titles that describe peril as opposed to other possible titles.

[@IWANNAMAKESTUFF]

Great video Mike, worth showing these types of events to show other the risks of the art. Merry Christmas Mike! Aston @IWMS

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Aston, I'm sure it happens to us all, it's called real life 😂. Have a great Christmas and a fantastic new year.

[@jonperley7304]

To bad that happened! Were the wood was still wet you could see it was warping as it was drying on the lathe you should have stopped with thicker walls and let it dry slowly for a few weeks in a cool dry no light place then turn it again it's called it's called twice turned there are other procedure's to go through doing twice turned and video's explaining how to do it! Again sorry that your peace broke apart happy turning to you! (Turn a bowl) has a good video of how to second turn and why 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Jon, thanks for your comments. If you watch this video which I released about a week after this one you will see me turn a twice turned bowl from the same log kzbin.info/www/bejne/nobJdKCNfK2gqpI I mention at the start of the video I wanted to turn it thin so it would go misshapen to enhance the feel of the piece (some people like the natural look) but the problems I had with the miliput meant that the first batch failed and I was stuck going down a one way road with no chance to turn back. Hindsight could have saved me but sometimes my vision is a bit cloudy :) I watch a lot of Turn a Bowl's videos and Jim Spraug, all his bowls are twice turned. All the best and thanks again for your comments and for watching, Mike