How I Woodturned a Redwood Board

[@darlouthia5153]

I find this one to be very unique. And that gift you received from your friend was a work of glory. I love how you demonstrate the concept of creation and give honor to God ❤

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, Darlou, that means a lot to me! 😊

[@jilldavies7094]

That is some vase, Rod! The segments of wood look like blocks of stone and the whole piece has a feel of Ancient Rome about it.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Jill! I love that thought!

[@russellstevens8461]

this is a beautiful please of turning Rod, it is so good to have you back mate.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, my friend!

[@paulrapp6]

Rod, Beautiful. Just beautiful. Keep the aspidistra flying! Semper fi. God bless, Paul

[@lyndacarter4586]

Looked like an ambitious project. Quite beautiful wood and design; your gift was quite exquisite, too. Can you describe what redwood smells like? Scent is such a big part of an experience; somehow, I think that it would be more subtle than pine or cedar? No, I’m not weird, just like to incorporate as many of my senses as I can. 😊

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! I wanted to maximize the wood in that one board so I took it as far as I could 😊. I have a bad sense of smell, but I just brought a bad of these fresh shavings to my wife for her opinion, and she says it smells very pleasant, like fresh honey. Great question!

[@billroberts3864]

Wow! That was a lot of work but now you have a beautiful vase. Blessings to you.

[@RHumphrey]

haha! Yes it was, but it was fun. Thank you very much!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

This is an interesting and beautiful project.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@jerryb953]

Thanks for teaching us this method. What a great idea. Another beautiful project. Sgt JJ Bates USMC. "5981" (IBM Computer Tech back in the 60's.)

[@RHumphrey]

You're very welcome, brother, and thank you! Wow, you were on the cutting edge with that MOSin the 60s! Interesting.

[@jerryb953]

There was 23 of us in the CORPS back then. Six of us on our first enlistment were needed because of VIET NAM. The other seventeen were career oriented. We spent almost two years in school with the last year at IBM in civilian school. After that for me it was three months at 29 palms and then 19 months in VIETNAM. The CORPS had four installations in country with some crossover with comms battalions. If you would like to hear more let me know how to private message you. As an old computer tech I claim ignorance these days. I get in less trouble that way. JERRY@@RHumphrey Cancel Reply

[@loranwfry-zu9pu]

Very nice work. Nice to see you turning again too.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, I apprecaite that!

[@ellenyager9577]

Stunning! Absolutely stunning! Your patience in cutting and assembling and turning is a true gift! God bless, and to honor your service, Semper Fi!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Ellen! 😊

[@glencrandall7051]

An interesting shape. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. Remember, when the wood goes around, the face shield comes down.🙂🙂

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Glen! Face shiel and dust mask! 😊

[@matthewcienki8064]

This is so beautiful and masterful. I am otherwise speechless. You are blessed and now so are we who get to watch projects of this level. Thank you for using your talents! And thank you for sharing them with us!

[@RHumphrey]

Very kind of you, Matthew, thank you!

[@jlivewell]

What a beautiful gift you received…and what a great project.

[@ellengraham4677]

Stunning vase, I love redwood it's so beautiful you really nailed the shape with this piece it would look so stylish on a large dining table or a large side board. Hope you and Susan are safe and well.😘😘🙏🙏

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much, Ellen! 😊

[@stevenparaons9347]

Great work Ron. As always. It's nice to see you at the lathe again. Although the tree carvings are cool.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! More of both coming soon!

[@bobdavis5216]

Greeting from Humboldt County California. Excellent turning. Glad you had the mask as redwood is a fine dust. Hauled thousands of board feet back in my log truck driving days in the 70’s. Some of the lightest loads but it could get extremely heavy, 114,000# was the biggest I weighed. And that was 2-20 ft.long butt cuts. Always time well spent watching your channel.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! Wow! Monster logs! That must have been and interesting and rewarding job 😊

[@dougthatcher3521]

Beautiful gift from one of your 'brothers' indeed! So impressive. AND, your work was stellar as usual! Thanks.

[@RHumphrey]

I couldn't agree more, that gift is amazing!! Thank you very much!

[@jimkline9461]

Beautiful, great work ! Even this old Sailor can appreciate your craftsmanship :)

[@RHumphrey]

haha! Anchors aweigh, brother! Thank you!

[@lesstiglet1241]

Such an amazingly beautiful piece. I can't imagine the amount of hours it took you to create such a masterpiece from a single piece of redwood. Every joint has a bit of a reddish highlight as if you'd stained the pieces before gluing them together. Maybe that's just the nature of the redwood. But it makes for an amazing design accent through and through. This truly some masterful work. You outdid yourself. Just beautiful!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! It did eat up some time, but it was the type of time that I absorbed into and didn't even notice while the hours passed. Good stuff. As for the red between each segment, I was very happy to see it happen. The glue picked up just enough of the powdery redwood dust to give that highlight. Happy accident! Thanks again!

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Brother. Wow, this is a gorgeous vase. My brother Kenny and I watched your video together. He found your work to be very informative as you described each step. I agree with his observation and loved watching the shavings coming off your sharp tools. Your video was very well done. I'm going to share it with a close friend. Excellent scriptures. A handshake and a cup of coffee can do wonders for a guy. God bless and Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, my friend. Much appreciated. A handshake and cup of coffee would do the world some good...

[@WoodturningWithJohnMarro]

Nice turn this week!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you John!

[@janeoverby2151]

Oh wow! Been trying to catch up on my videos. Glad I saved yours for last, Rod. That is just too beautiful for words.

[@RHumphrey]

Thak you very much, Jane!

[@jayscott306]

That may be your best project yet, Rod! The video edit was perfect. The pacing, voice over, close camera angles and your precise turning were delightful to watch. Always glad when I get to see you create.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Jay, I appreciate that feedback!

[@jeanlong4285]

Wow what a beautiful piece. Glad to see you back.

[@awesomecarsforever]

That is absolutely phantasmagorical! Love the grain and design. It's nice to see you back Brother. Coffee soon!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you brother! I hope so, it's been too long!

[@amycagle5793]

I LOVE Redwood & this does it justice.

[@RHumphrey]

It really is a pleasure to turn. So many good qualities to the stuff! Thank you!

[@sueswanstrom2422]

Absolutely stunning!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Rod is always stunningly beautiful and magnificent.

[@juanitaimhoff9844]

This project was very pretty and I love how you took the raw wood and worked into a wonderful finished item. I am a long time watcher. I love how a piece of wood can become a thing of beauty. This is something enjoy watching but can not do my own wood work to sight issues. My fine vision is gone, but I can still see the wonderful items you produce. Please continue to do so on your schedule I will wait for more when You have the time

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you for sticking with me for so long, Juanita! I really appreciate it. Be blessed, my friend.

[@jarmstrong2843]

I missed this one a few months back. Outstanding Rod! I think it is some of your best work. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Many thanks, my friend! Semper Fi

[@DeereGuy211]

Wonderful to see you back on the lathe Rod!!! What a stunning project from amazing artist. You were my inspiration to buy a lathe a few years ago. Hadn't turned anything since my high school days. Thanks again for sharing and the inspiration.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, DeereGuy, I appreciate you saying so. 😊

[@alansimpson596]

Welcome back Rod. I have to say that's probably your finest project to date. It's simply stunning. That is a wonderful gift you received. As you know I live in Ireland and recently bought the Wood Edge segment device all the way from the USA. I haven't used it yet but I can tell it's of the finest quality. Will be in touch soon. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, my friend! I'll look forward to hearing how you like it. Be Well!

[@oldcharlie5533]

Wow.. looks like you have mastered the art in segmented turning..

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, but I still have much to learn! 😊

[@fredvelez1964]

I have always enjoyed watching your videos. You have made some awesome pieces and paintings and such, but I really love this one. It's larger, very well designed, and that redwood is so gorgeous that it makes the segments really stand out. Thank you so much for the video. God bless!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words very much!

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful vase, love the design. ❤

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@dougrobinson9236]

Really beautiful piece Rod. I think this is the first time I have seen you use the steady rest. I don't see how you can do this big of a piece without it. Great job.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Doug! I've done a couple vases without a steady rest... it's a dangerous/nervous game, lol!

[@phionella7]

Wow, that came out stunning. That wood is beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Thank you for sharing! This was a huge project. 😊

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@T_B]

Good grief!!!! That's beautiful man!!!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@sandragutierrez3667]

That looks amazing 🤩. I know you said it was a vase, but to me it looks like a massive goblet. I like it a lot. Another masterpiece added to the rest you have already created. 👍

[@RHumphrey]

Massive goblet indeed, lol! Or, my sized coffee cup 😊 Thanks very much, always appreciated!

[@chetnash5991]

What a gorgeous piece of work! Segmenting cuts down on much of the wood waste too. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks you! I really does cut down on the waste... but I've still got a nice pile of shavings under my lathe, lol! (I'll put them to good use)

[@josephphillipadam8011]

Rod, this is stunning! The grain pattern is beyond beautiful. This is a work of art. I can only dream of doing something like this.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@paullowmanjr.8089]

Absolutely Beautiful I love watching your videos. Semper Fi Brother 🇺🇲

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that very much, Paul! Semper Fi!

[@millsinaz4220]

Revealing nature's beauty, fantastic work.

[@RHumphrey]

Many thanks!

[@vickiel914]

Very nice! I always like watching you make a segmented anything! That shimmer and chatoyance (spelling???) is just stunning!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, Vickie!

[@JoyceBreyer-qp6mc]

Absolutely beautiful, Sir. You were missed very much but happy to know you are OK. God has truly gifted you and us with your art. Blessings to your friend who is obviously an extremely talented woodworker as well. Happy Thanksgiving to you, your family and Edgar, too

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that. 😊🐱

[@JoyceBreyer-qp6mc]

@@RHumphrey 🫠👍🙏

[@jaeography]

Great project, nice to see you turning again

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@georgedickson4085]

Well done Bro , some project 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎶 regards from Inverness Scotland

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! Inverness, Scotland! Wow, I dream of visiting such a blessed place some day... cheers!

[@georgedickson4085]

@@RHumphrey would be glad to see you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎶

[@charlesmcclure5994]

A very unique and I think it looks love the finish on it👍👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very beautiful piece sir have a great weekend ✌️

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, you too, Cookie!

[@chuckcox3255]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing, brother. 2 Chronicles 2:13

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! And thanks for that verse, much appreciated.

[@Kirstalyn272]

You always have beautiful pieces!! This was unique way of turning this piece. Sorry I missed you and your wife when I was there visiting the family. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!❤

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, Glenda! Sorry I couldn't find my way to see you, I feel bad about that!

[@suepeterson5675]

Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family. Hoping you had a blessed and piece full Veterans Day. Thank you for sharing Mr H. 😊

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Sue, yes indeed, and I hope the same to you!

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

What an Amazing vase Stunning wood grains that segmenting tool is an amazing bit of kit

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Colin!

[@grantmiller6570]

That's a cool one, I love that complex shape.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@phredrocks]

Very beautiful Rod, as usual! Well done sir! I pray you and your's have a very Merry Christmas.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Absolutely gorgeous Rod. Hope you and your family had a great thanksgiving. The piece Ray gave you is stunning. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, my friend. Be well. cheers!

[@AfterTheRains]

Intricate and a stunning result.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@georgebanning3244]

Beautiful piece. Well done, buddy!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much!

[@jackthompson5092]

Very beautiful Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated!

[@michaelcustard1653]

Another beautiful project, great job!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@paulwaldrop]

Very nice job. Beautiful vase. Happy Holidays to you and your's. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Paul, same to you and yours!

[@theangrywoodturner9972]

Very nice rod.. you have more patience than me with the segmentation but I definitely do agree with you about finishing the inside as you glue deep hollowing something like that would be a nightmare. Nice to see you using your steady rest let me know how it has worked out for you. See you soon!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Roger! Carter makes pretty nice tools, this steady rest is very solid... pricy, but worth my investment even though I rarely use it, lol

[@kathrynseaman6482]

Wonderful vase!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@MASI_forging]

Brilliant work 😃😃

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mikesmiles1158]

very cool R Humphrey

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Mike!

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very Nice.Great design.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much!

[@Baronshill16]

Great work Rob

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@BipDuncan-cb2zi]

Beautiful work again sir

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@davebuts1921]

Thats stunning my friend.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Dave!

[@samwyz69]

Absolutely beautiful work!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@stephendonathan6782]

Wow that turned out very beautiful Rod! Do you think you'll ever get back to showing what the subscribers has made I miss that? Happy Thanksgiving! Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! I want to get back to that, though I'm a bit "gun-shy" as I took a beating from a few ungrateful types. I'm not over it yet... It's a shame, as it was something I truly enjoyed doing.

[@stephendonathan6782]

@@RHumphrey I really enjoyed it too.

[@nidhid6517]

Wow! That's awesome 👌

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@jimmythompson2188]

I really enjoy your videos. Your beautiful turnings insoire me to try some of the magnificent bowls and somehave been nice enough to give as gifts to friends. As of late, I have been working with my grandson to provide some instruction and what limited knowledge I learned and am teaching him that long sleves, watches, bracelets, and rings are not to be worn when working with tools such as the lathe, but he sees that you wear these items and I am asked about them. I was wondering if you could say a few words to the newer turners out there about this?

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that! Regarding the ring and watch/bracelets, and even long sleeves, I can't argue with your safety concerns. I'll say that we are all responsible for our own safety and protective measures, though, and you should apply whatever levels you feel necessary. I say this with respect. It is very common for turners to wear gloves and other items, but to be wary at the same time of hand and tool placement.

[@garykemp977]

Spectacular......

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated!

[@MrGeroth]

Absolutely beautiful

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 😊

[@michaelthompson2748]

Absolutely beautiful !!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@sharondelrio8791]

Amazing. Beautiful

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@alangibb3100]

Wow Ron that was beautiful work there buddy and the gift your opo gave you was amazing, great to hear that squadies keep in touch, Im an X Royal Marine Commando from Scotland. Where can I purchase that wedge Pro as it look great and easy to use. well done on the turning god bless you and family,

[@RHumphrey]

Per Mare, Per Terram, brother! I trained with 40 Commando and I believe it was 42 Commando during my career. Warriors all. You can find the Wedge Pro here (I'm not affiliated): q1wp.com/product/wedge-pro/

[@maryrockers1320]

Beautiful!❤️

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@iz6cnu]

A very beautiful work

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@prsearls]

That is gorgeous! I put segmented rims on my bowls so I could feel your pain during glue-up. That is lots of work but the result is well worth it. One nit: the grain on the base does not match the rest of the piece and looks out of place to my eye. Forgive my criticism. You've produced a wonderful and shapely vessel. It would certainly be a highlight piece of my short turning experience. I'll check out your dust mask. My rubber mask is effective but sometimes gets hot and sweaty from the moisture in my breath.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Paul! Yep, but it's from the same board so it fit the purpose. All good, all opinions are welcome. 😊

[@mikepearson1376]

Beautiful!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 😊

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Looks great.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks!

[@jude4896]

Thanks for sharing

[@RHumphrey]

My pleasure, and thank you!

[@Mrling-ho9lv]

Good job

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you 😊

[@debradavis9331]

Beautiful

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Debra!

[@stuartscott9646]

Impressive!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice, Rod. I was wondering if there was a method to your madness on lining up the joints between rings with different number of segments. Bill

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Bill! For the off numbered match ups, I just try to offset the joints as evenly as I can.

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

I love this one,,,I sure would like to know how much pressure you put into the tools that cut the piece of wood.? Doesn't look like your very gentle with it but I can't tell.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much. Very gentle, actually. Even my more aggressive cuts, with the larger shavings, are more tool angle than pressure.

[@richardmadden957]

Rod, I thank you for your videos, I have been subscribed for a few years. I have a question, did you do a video a couple years ago about a stop block for the table saw using a digital caliper? I’m trying to find it but not having any luck.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Richard, I sure appreciate it. No, that must have been someone else. I actually don't own any digital calipers 😊

[@SilverBack.]

Fantastic work Ron, I have 2 questions for you 1 how do you make sure that the rings are centred, 2 I would like to make a bowl squashed > C < shape but am unsure as how to. Any information would be gratefully received

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! When I add rings while the base is mounted on the lathe, it's just by feel with fingertips. For a C shaped bowl, you can see how it's done in this video when I add the second group of rings. it's just undercutting, whether with a segmented piece or a single chunk. I've made quite a few of them because it's a bowl shape I favor. Hope that helps.

[@ddnaomi]

My back hurts just thinking of all that glue up

[@RHumphrey]

haha! It was a lot of glue up!!

[@WikkitKlown17]

HEllo... Im commenting on this video just because its recent. You mentioned in a video that you had coins made by Marlene. can you give any information on those coins. it was in a video for a walnut and mahaguany bowl fromabout two years ago Thank you in advance

[@WikkitKlown17]

ahahaha. I commented beefore watching this video... the coin is in this one too Ooooops

[@RHumphrey]

Hi, thanks for watching my videos! Sorry, they're no longer being made... Sad news for me too, I'm almost out.

[@harrykeel8557]

Depending on how deep I am making a bowl or perhaps a cookie jar, I like to do my tuining in the same manner. Wedgie Pro!? Where???

[@RHumphrey]

It seems like the best way to me! You can find the wedge pro here (I'm not affiliated): q1wp.com/product/wedge-pro/

[@nukanuka3995]

💯👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@x15973]

Outstanding! On a lighter note, utube in it's infinite wisdom unsubscribed you from me! Usually that's reserved for 2nd Amendment sites?!?!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much! I have a feeling YT has done that to many of my subs... I appreciate you letting me know though. haha! Right? Maybe it's because I watch those 2A sites...