How to Handle Unseasoned Hazel Wood: Woodturning Project

[@leerich2479]

I find these videos strangely relaxing

[@archiehebron8944]

I tend to drift off while watching. Mostly because I'm watching after work most days.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@eclexian]

Between Mike’s gentle narration and the sounds of the tools cutting the wood, it’s real, natural ASMR!

[@davidbaxter5132]

​@@archiehebron8944 Drifting off? Don't take it personally, Mike - I believe these are compliments really!!

[@archiehebron8944]

@davidbaxter5132 very true. If I didn't enjoy the videos, I would just go to bed. Instead, I make my wife watch me prop my eyelids up with sticks and slump over slowly.

[@deehenry1983]

i giggled when you said "spend some time in the box", it sounded like this bowl was a 'hardened' criminal - lol

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I did thank that when I said it 😃

[@simonreily7143]

Hi Mike I just want to thank you for your videos. I suffered a brain injury last year and there was not much I could watch and enjoy. I am getting better but your videos have been like therapy for me. I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed them and how much they helped me over this past year.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Simon, so sorry about your injury! I'm glad I can help in some small way, if there is anything else I can do please let me know. All the best, Mike

[@simonreily7143]

@@MikeHolton thanks Mike, I really appreciate that you replied. I and so many others love your videos. I'm looking forward to seeing the second turning of this wood too. keep making videos. I wish you all success and have a great day

[@MikeHolton]

@@simonreily7143 Thanks Simon, you too, take care, Mike

[@melvingrassel588]

What a cliffhanger 😮 All joking aside, that's going to be a sweet looking bowl! 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Hopefully 😂 thanks

[@cynthiahamptonprince9449]

A difficult week, so I truly enjoyed this video. Learned a few things and that's always good. Can't wait to see the end product. ☺️

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Cynthia, hope everything is ok

[@brycegenevaostler9359]

Mike, l look forward to seeing how this nowl tens out. I have a few pieces of a crab apple tree a neighbor was cutting. Am going yo gepive it a try it would be the first green turning i have to done. Wish me luck.

[@MikeHolton]

Good luck Bryce, wrap it well in shavings, apple has a good chance of splitting

[@Symplegades]

I think we'll all be expecting hazel sprout updates from now on...

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I'll do my best 🙂

[@Kiiimchiiii]

Can't wait to see the final masterpiece and smell that nutty aroma through the screen! 😂Keep those shavings flying!!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks 😃

[@janeoverby2151]

Oh turning green wood is so much fun! The shavings just curl off. It is gonna be simply gorgeous when you are able to finish it out! What lovely colors in that wood and beautiful grain!❤

[@MikeHolton]

I know, I love turning wet wood as well, can't wait to finish this one 😃

[@Dougiearmstrong-ib4mf]

See you finaly remembered to cover your ring naughty.Ill look forword to see it later.

[@MikeHolton]

I know, been doing well recently lol

[@allochthonplays2978]

Hello, Gardener Mike! 🌻Strange seeing you on a turning channel 😉

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I know lol 😂

[@bobmassie9787]

Quite an interesting shape. I look forward to seeing the finished bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

You and me both! Thanks Bob 😃

[@Mx-Alba]

I can't wait to see the magnificent bowl that will eventually sprout from this project!

[@archiehebron8944]

Lol

[@MikeHolton]

Me neither and I love the pun 😃

[@lornacy]

That is pretty wood 😊 And you will keep us posted about the shoots too? I'm curious whether they will grow! "Gardening With Mike" 😀

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lornacy, I will keep you updated I promise 😃

[@lornacy]

@@MikeHolton From the other comments, I am not alone in wondering about it 😀 If it grows fast enough, maybe in several years you can get another piece from it 😂

[@MikeHolton]

@@lornacy Haha that would be cool! 😃

[@k9insomniac783]

Yet another species of wood I’ve yet to turn. It does have some spectacular grain to it. Hope you’re getting settled in well to the new place Mike. Lots of changes for both of us lately old friend. On a cheery note, my new Laguna lathe will arrive any day now. I’ve been working on updating my shop and setting things up like I had always intended..I’m not as energetic or ambitious as I was in my younger days All the best sir. You set the bar high for the rest of us turners.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much brother and great to hear from you. We have been a little worried as you had not been around after what happened but glad to hear you are ok. We are all moved in and the new place is way better than we could have hoped for. All the best, Mike

[@CountDoucheula]

I turned some olive wood recently and when sanding it smells *gorgeous*

[@oribihorsetrails1951]

The shape is already beautiful, so can't wait to see the final result. It's going to be a stunner!! I really hope the baby trees make it.

[@MikeHolton]

I hope so too! 🤞

[@baconsoda]

Good job Mike. I accidentally discovered that truing wet Yew branch wood into blanks and sealing the ends stopped any cracking. Now I do that with any wet branch wood I get and it works for them all. I have never had a failure apart from one tiny, hairline, crack in a 30cm Yew blank that was a couple of millimetres deep but I think I may have missed it when turning the piece originally. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeHolton]

That is pretty amazing! I would do more wet turning but it does not really fit in too well with the videos I make. If I was making things to sell I would do a whole lot more 😄

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Well done. Good explanations. This should be a lovely bowl once finished. Looking forward to seeing what you make of it in a few months time.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks me too 😊

[@larryjefferson2146]

Thanks for another lesson. I’m anxious to see your success (hopefully) in propagating the sprouts. I’ve spent much of my 73 years in landscaping and teaching chemistry. You might try some magamp fertilizer to promote root growth. Magnesium-Ammonium -Phosphate. Love the blank shape and the prospect of another piece of art.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Larry and thanks for the tips 😊

[@Philoctetes76]

Love watching the process. Look forward to seeing the final result.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Phil 😃

[@flatflo]

14:25 "OW! Ow! Ow." I hope you're okay, Gardener Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks, I hit my head on the tool rest 😁

[@davidbaxter5132]

Interesting and informative as always, Mike; thank you. I look forward to when the box can be 'rediscovered'!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks David, I think it will take about a year to dry 😃

[@walshjp17]

Looking forward to seeing what the drying process does to Ms. Hazel.

[@MikeHolton]

Me too, should be interesting 😊

[@nicholaskrest]

What a nice chunk of Hazel. As always I feel by following you I am doing an apprenticeship. Something new every time. I really look forward to seeing this take its final form. With that extra sensory benefit of the lovely nutty smell as it dries! Thanks Mike

[@MikeHolton]

You are very welcome Nicholas, I try to keep my work as varied as possible 😊

[@abushams3336]

The flying shavings were rather mesmerizing this time .... I was wondering , don't you risk mould / mushroom growth with all that wet wood ??

[@MikeHolton]

You can do but I take it out ever so often to check over 😃

[@bobnye1597]

Hi Mike, as well as keeping us updated regarding the drying out of the Hazel, can you also let us know how the cuttings are progressing. Thanks.

[@MikeHolton]

Will do Bob, fingers crossed they take 😃

[@pennyj7341]

Thanks Mike you are right too worldwide I guess, I love watching the process from rough to crafted how is the hazel rough bowl doing now?

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Penny, it is still in it's box, I'll take a look at it in a month or two and give it another weigh 😃

[@megala510]

You're videos are always so informative.. as well and enjoyable to watch. But I have a question ( I don't turn wood ) are natural edges more difficult to turn? It seems to me it would be kinda jarring and the blade leaves the wood, then makes contact again... but I have no idea. It is very beautiful either way.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Mega, thanks and yes they are harder to turn, like you thought you are turning a lot of fresh air waiting for the wood to come back round, it can be jarring and you need to keep your fingers well out the way 😃

[@vdubboy85225]

Interested to see the end product with the beautiful color the rot is adding. Hopefully it's not and issue down the road. Thank you Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

I hope so too! Whatever happens, I'm sure we can sort it 😃

[@taysider01]

If memory serves me right, I think this is the first piece you've turned that's not dry. Two stage turning. I look forward around December when we all have a peak of shape etc.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I have actually done 3/4 I think, I linked two at the end of the video.

[@mirimeijers9053]

will you let us know what happens with these baby-hazels? It makes me so happy you are giving them a chance :-)... just had a thought... these shoots get nutrients from the piece of wood, yes? would they get those nutrients from the shavings mixed in with the soil maybe?

[@MikeHolton]

That is a good point, if the shavings started to decompose then they would but otherwise I'm not sure. Thanks for the interesting thought, all the best, Mike

[@SteveLeslie-g2j]

Helpful video and commentary. I had a piece of walnut crotch that started sprouting despite having been felled three years prior!

[@MikeHolton]

Wow that's pretty cool!

[@MarieToth-m2q]

Looking forward to seeing the final bowl. I enjoy your videos. I learn a lot.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Marie, me too 😀

[@louisjackson4634]

Looking stunning already, can’t wait for the second turn, but guess I have no choice lol.

[@MikeHolton]

Nope, patience is needed for this one, about 12 months I think

[@susanburrows5288]

I don't think I would have thought to try saving the sprouts to to plant out. I hope it works. I'm constantly amazed by turners who can see through weird branches and rot to the possibility of beautiful finished projects! SO interested to see how this one dries and gets finished.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Susan, I can't wait either 😃

[@semifunctionaladult9908]

Watching your videos is partly what made me buy a lathe. It is relaxing and addictive at the same time. My only problem now is what to do with all the creations I've made. My wife had the idea to open a stand at our local growers market and I've had some success selling my items. Thanks for unknowingly being an inspiration.

[@MikeHolton]

That is awesome! And you're welcome, I have boxes of finished work in the shed lol 😆

[@funnytime13]

Good morning Mike and thank you for the continuing education..Cheryl from Jacksonville FL❤

[@MikeHolton]

Good morning Cheryl and thanks 😃

[@cazdough6565]

can't wait until its dry enough to finish turning, you can see the beauty in it now, thanks Mike, very interesting video, i hope the shoots take root. ive planted acorns and started 2 off on their journeys to mighty oaks and 3 conkers are on their way to horse chestnut trees , very satisfying , 'Paul planted, Apollos watered, but Jehovah kept making it grow" 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I hope they make it 😃

[@RickBailey-tg1hq]

Always enjoy the process that you take us through in you creations. Thanks for describing your thoughts as you go.

[@MikeHolton]

You are so welcome Rick

[@RoyWCanada]

Hi Mike, that was very interesting seeing how you decide if the project needs a single turn or double turn. It will be fascinating to see how long it takes to get the piece ready for completion and how the moisture level changes. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Roy 😃

[@lv_woodturner3899]

I love seeing the long ribbon shavings from turning wet wood. Nice shape going into the box. Fingers crossed this dries without cracking. I look forward to seeing this finish turned. I also like to weigh a piece before letting it dry. Once it stops losing weight we know the moisture level has reached equilibrium with the shop. Dave.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave, I love turning wet wood as well but don't get a lot of chance, the smell is wonderful 😃

[@nikkiewhite476]

I love that you saved the shoots! I really hope they survive and flourish. You are making wood for the next generation of woodworkers! The bowl is lovely so far. I hadn't heard of drying a partly turned piece of wood in its own shavings before. I hope it dries well!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Nikki, at the end of the video there are two links to video's where I part turn and then finish some bowls 😃

[@matildafishes9931]

You are so creative. It amazes me how you see the forms in these pieces. Great job! I'm looking forward to seeing how it dries. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@thenash4822]

Beautiful shape and grain Mike. How long do you think this will need to dry being packed like that, about a year maybe? Look forward to that and how your plantings turn out.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, a year if it stays in the box, there are so many variables if I take it out 😃

[@kristinalubas5181]

What a wonderful surprise to find a second video waiting for me when I got home today. 😊 I can’t wait to see how this looks once dry, it’s got a bit of a tulip vibe going for it now. Should be fun.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kristina, it does definitely have a tulip vibe, can't wait to finish it 😃

[@perrys5954]

Two video's into your channel as a new subscriber and this is certainly two for two on success! I've learned so much in just the two videos I am sincerely looking forward to more! I haven't given much though to drying wet turned wood so you are definitely opening my eyes to a whole new way of looking at things. The other video you had the open grain wax sealed. I assume this is to prevent the wood from drying too fast? is the seal left open to some degree to allow some drying or are things sealed as much as possible. Somehow I suspect the more of your videos I watch the more answers I will get (and likely more questions haha). Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Perry, the wax seal is to help the end grain from drying too quickly and splitting. I have not sealed this one as I did not feel it would be needed, time will tell if I was right. All the best, Mike

[@stephencarey6114]

Was like watching the eye of Sauron appearing in the centre. Thanks for the video Mike can't wait to see how it eventually "turns' out

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Stephen 😃

[@pennyj7341]

I have a lump of hawthorn from when my brother was alive very old so was he, oh that's not funny! I have had ages a chunk also of very old rose wood do these make nice bowls, for prize would it be an idea to do that, make a bowl with their own wood? Not mine but just thought it was different idea?.

[@MikeHolton]

That is an interesting idea, trouble is my viewers are all over the world and getting the wood here could be a problem. Rose wood is beautiful to turn. All the best, Mike

[@randad9333]

good stuff. All my stock is from peoples burn piles, sometimee seasoned and dry, but mostly extremely wet.

[@MikeHolton]

Wet wood is great fin to turn 😃

[@brothapipp]

if I win the give away, plz send it to someone local. I watch, like, and comment to help with the algorithm.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much I do appreciate it 😃

[@damianlee8149]

“Ow! Ow, ow.” You can’t just leave us in suspense like that. What did you do?

[@MikeHolton]

haha sorry, I hanged my head on the tool rest lol 😃

[@shelleygreer915]

Fascinating to learn about drying wood like this -- thank you!

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome Shelley 😄

[@shaunbutler8481]

Interesting video Mike. Looking forward to seeing the results (in several months time!) Thanks once again for an entertaining and informative session.

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome Shaun 😃

[@nanalefevre3670]

I never thought about how Long it takes to get the wood prepared to make something. Takes a lot of work & planning doesn't it!! Wow

[@MikeHolton]

It does, I have pieces in my shed I bought last year knowing I can't turn them for at least another 2-3 years 😃

[@OzfGP35]

Wow fresh Hazelwood 😊 looks great can't wait to see it finished & how cute to get some cuttings off it 😀 hope they grow 🌳

[@MikeHolton]

I hope so too! Thanks Karen 😃

[@Tseringlhatso]

Looking stunning already! Hope the wee shoots stay alive 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I hope so too 😃

[@lisawheeler53]

Learned a lot! Hope your sprouts grow. I think this piece is going to be beautiful on second turning. Look forward to seeing it.

[@MikeHolton]

I hope so too! Thanks Lisa 😃

[@79Firegirl]

Interesting, hope that those little once will grow. And can’t wait for the next time turning.. 😉

[@MikeHolton]

I hope so too Wendy 😃

[@TimMaidment]

Been a good one to wind down with today - shall enjoy following this project's progress I think

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tim, it will be a little while before we can return it but glad you enjoyed the first one, all the best, Mike

[@82ndairbornevet]

Mike, once that has a chance to dry up and you get a second turn on it, I believe it will be a beautiful bowl. I love the unique shape and flaws in the grain.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks!, I'm really looking forward to finishing this one off 😃

[@pavloszimbrakos4410]

Cool but could’ve maybe used some epoxy to fill the cracks where it rotted otherwise very cool

[@MikeHolton]

That is the plan once it has dried 😃

[@Solid_Jackson]

A bit Raffian! Nice, especially the natural edges

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😃

[@springbay1]

Lets hope we get lucky with the rotten parts, and that the sprouts will be featured in an episode, years from now when fully grown.

[@MikeHolton]

That would be a perfect ending 😃

[@robertskinkis7596]

Your videos are always full of so many good lessons and new designs. Where does the Hazel tree grow or come from? Thank you for all you do.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Robert, it's common in Europe and western Asia. You see it in a lot of hedgerows and produces a delicious nut.

[@johnbuchanan578]

Great shape and loads of potential. Unfortunate effect on the video with the speed lining up with the rotation of the piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Not much I can do about the shutter speed I'm afraid 😃

[@jbjeep8324]

That was fun to watch. I look forwards to the next turning of it. I had no idea Hazel would sprout like that.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks JB, I got a shock when I noticed it 😃

[@William_Kenny]

Looking forward to seeing this one finished Mike 👍🙂

[@MikeHolton]

You and me both Will 😀

[@moondog4313]

I bet some of them shavings would probably look good in resin

[@MikeHolton]

I'm starting to save the shavings for an interesting project I have in mind 😃

[@Loan--Wolf]

Please let me know what happens with the cutting you took. I am curious.

[@MikeHolton]

I will do 🙂

[@joepucciariello1016]

Looks pretty cool so far. Can't wait to see the finished bowl and what you're gonna do with the rotten spot.

[@MikeHolton]

Me too, should be fun 😃

[@MarieToth-m2q]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[@MikeHolton]

Me too 😃

[@lindawallace-radcliffe5915]

Should look lovely with Resin filling the punky bits

[@MikeHolton]

I hope so 😃

[@Coxeysbodgering]

at first looking at the bark i didnt rhink it was hazel but after it started peeling and slapping I knew you were right. looking forward to pt2

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, me too 😊

[@dalebrittenham1823]

Great lesson on twice turning Mike going to be beautiful when finished

[@MikeHolton]

I hope so, thanks Dale 😁

[@PantsMcGregor]

I was really surprised when I found out how hot the shavings are when you start turning

[@MikeHolton]

They can get warm😃

[@GavinConwayWoodworkBBQ]

Nice video Mike - I love your channel as a real newbie here.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Gavin, I appreciate it 😃

[@87bwadman]

That rotten bit is pretty cool, adds character. What's the chances though it'll act like a giant pith and split up the sides?

[@MikeHolton]

Hi, pretty sure the rotten area will not cause a split, the pith areas in the wings may however lol

[@S-T-E-V-E]

6:53 Woah the frame rate of the Camera plus the revolution of the Lathe really messes with your eyes here!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I know, it's funky stuff lol 😃

[@markduggan3451]

That is going to be a pleasure to see finished. I hope your head is ok after that wallup.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha it is thanks Mark, the lump has gone down nicely 🤣

[@joepucciariello1016]

let us know how the planted bits come out too. Hopefully you'll get some trees for future turners.

[@MikeHolton]

Will do Joe, I may get a few nuts as well 😃

[@Vinimarshall450]

Nice to turn a few blanks , i sometimes do wet or green turnings and leave them to twist and crack then when dry put the finish on 👍

[@MikeHolton]

I was hoping to do that for this one but the hole made me go for the long wait lol

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

You will have to keep us all updated on the sprouts. 😀

[@MikeHolton]

Will do! Vicki 😃

[@AlienLeader4]

I think that will turn out nice when completed. Keep up the awesome work. 👽

[@MikeHolton]

Will do my best my friend 😁

[@karenstafford724]

What lovely wood abd such a nice colour. ❤❤😊😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Karen 😃

[@HarryPotter-dl3kb]

Let us know the results of transplanting I love the taste of hazel nut.

[@MikeHolton]

Me too and I will do 😃

[@robertrichards1840]

Great video , I use hessian sacks to dry my wet turnings , going to be interesting to see the finished results , never turned Hazel so that is going to be interesting .

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks sounds like a good idea. This is my first time turning it and can't wait to see it finished

[@ButterKnif3]

Love the videos! That is going to be a beautiful piece when its finished up!

[@MikeHolton]

I think so too! 😃

[@LouisaLee63]

Looking forward to seeing what you end up with this piece!

[@MikeHolton]

Me too 😊

[@johnbouy5780]

Hi Mike it's going to be a great 3 corner bowl when dry and finish.

[@MikeHolton]

Hope so 😃

[@paulevans180]

Look forward to see this project in the future and to see what you do with the rotten section, is it possible a resin patch ?

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Paul, that is what I'm thinking 🙂

[@jimmoorepa]

Nice bowl. Wondering what all the ouches were about at the end?

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I banged my head on the tool rest, I do that sort of thing a lot lol 😃

[@klff_]

Looking forward to seeing how this one will turn out when you do the final piece!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, me too 😃

[@garybeasley4885]

CA does quite well to stabilize the inclusions in wet wood so they dont fall out as the wood dries.

[@MikeHolton]

Ah, I may open it up and put some on, thanks😃

[@leosteger2218]

Looks good, can’t wait to see the finished product.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😃

[@PatriciaWiegold]

Amazing to see new growth from the log. I can't wait to see how it dries.

[@MikeHolton]

Neither can I 😁

[@chenjung407ad]

Very green wood indeed. Please let us know how the cuttings go.

[@MikeHolton]

I will do 😁

[@shawndesjardins3841]

Can't wait to see what it turns out like. You'll have to keep is updated on how the sprouts do.

[@MikeHolton]

Will do Shawn 😃

[@geoffreywood5808]

Beautiful piece of wood. Can’t wait to see the finished item!

[@MikeHolton]

You and me both! Thanks Geoff

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, I look forward to see this a future video.

[@MikeHolton]

Me too 😊

[@dianeabel8237]

Can’t wait to see if the sprouts grow❤ love your work!

[@MikeHolton]

Me too, I hope they do 😃