Woodturning - 1826 Antique Bowling Ball

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Woodturning - 1826 Antique Bowling Ball
In this woodworking video I use a woodturning lathe to turn an antique bowling ball into an ornate box with a spalted beech, book matched inlay. I feel this video falls into the ASMR and entertainment categories.
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[@Road_Rash]

As a bowler, & a fan of antiques, I actually like this...great repurposing of a very obsolete bowling ball... I wouldn't mind getting my hands on a few of those...

[@leisongivangomo4478]

I must say, at first I was horrified that you were literally cutting up an antique creation. However, the end result is stunningly beautiful!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks man. Do you think it was worth it?

[@leisongivangomo4478]

Yes! The end result is worth it. I’m thinking you might want to consider doing something to maintain the antique provenance of the wood.

[@SirHeinzbond]

my thoughts too, but then, hey who is playing a 200 years ol Bowling Ball, nobody, who put such thing behind glas just to watch it, almost nobody... but result is wow!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks guys. I agree. Some people aren’t happy but I guess you can’t please everyone 👍🏻😊

[@wokewokerman5280]

...exactly what I was thinking, but what a beautiful piece came from it, and both look antique....

[@jwall6006]

That little ball is gorgeous as a bowl. It’s a second life for another 100 years

[@JackMackWoodturning]

My thoughts exactly. Thanks man. A lot of people didn’t seem to see it that way. How did you find this video?

[@Alaskan-Armadillo]

From antique bowling ball to an urn! Pretty sweet!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Gerbil urn?

[@christineg8151]

Wow, that wood was amazing! I would never have thought that a bowling ball would give such pretty wood! I love the inlay on top as well.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks C. What would you use it for?

[@RefVengance]

The shape of the bowl looks like an acorn. It's so beautiful. I love how you complimented the dark lignum vitæ with the beech. Watching your videos inspires me to use the lathe.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks man. Are you going to make something similar?

[@MEGAMIGA]

Wow! That spalted cap is such a nice touch! Your fingers are made of gold!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha nice one man. What you been playing lately? I’m back on with Zelda link to the past. 😊

[@MEGAMIGA]

@@JackMackWoodturning Been playing a lot of Awesomenauts lately ;) Actually, I need to have my Amiga 1200 fixed. I will buy a Vampire accelerator card when I have the money, for sure!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Are they pricey?

[@MEGAMIGA]

@@JackMackWoodturning The Vampire V1200 V2 is 559 euros

[@tonyfrontiero288]

That bowling ball wood is so rich. I was surprised by the depth of color all the way through. Again your design here given what you had to work with is amazing. The spalted Rorschach inlay is awesome 👏

[@SimplyGobsmacked]

My heart broke a little when I saw you were going to carve up an antique bowling ball, until I saw what you did with it. What an amazing new life you gave it. Gorgeous piece!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks K. Glad you think so. Some people are upset 😊👍🏻

[@markbrownfield437]

The box is lovely. And what a surprise to see this beautiful radiant wood hidden inside that drab bowling ball. The clockmaker John Harrison made gears and bearings out of lignum vitae because of its hardness and natural oils. Absolutely gorgeous

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Interesting fact Mark. It is a very hard wood, you don’t really need to add finish as the wood contains a lot of natural oil. Have you done any clock making?

[@markbrownfield437]

@@JackMackWoodturning I haven’t made a clock. Hmm that could be interesting! I have been refinishing old radio cabinets and restoring the old valve electronics to their original specs.

[@tonuamckinstry6246]

😢1826. Bowling ball what a historical piece I would’ve purchased the bowling ball just the way it was that’s our history. You have any more of those I’ll make an offer.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Iv got lots and lots of them. How much would you like to pay for one?

[@Steven_VE9SY]

My wife and I both enjoy your work. It is fascinating. You do so much more than I ever did in my time.. But this one, while good kinda maybe us cringe a bit to see a bowling ball off that age not be put up as a trophy or something. We are also bowlers so watching it was like SOB/WOW/SOB/wow!!!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha, thanks buddy. These old balls are extremely common. I buy them for about £4-6 per ball. Yes, they are old, but they no longer for fill their intended use. I feel they are much better off being repurposed. Lots of them get burnt as there is no market for them. The only reason there is any demand at all for them is that they are about the only way a woodturner can buy a chunk of Lignum vitae these days. 😊👍🏻

[@hagenhoffmann9985]

There was no need to take such a ball with all its history to destroy it for a pot.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

@@hagenhoffmann9985 lots of people have said this. I forgot that so many people know nothing about these balls. They are nothing special at all, they are abundant to the extent that they hold almost no value besides the fact that they are made out of Lignum vitae. They are no longer any use as ball as the game involves damaging them to a point where they are no longer of any use. No one wants these things. The fact that something is old dose not make it unique. Antique dealers who have an abundance of these balls burn them because they can’t sell them to anyone. Woodturners give them a new life.

[@Givulinovich]

The way the ribbons flew off that gorgeous wood was kind of hypnotic. The silence of some of the turning was noticeable as well. Beautiful piece, before and after. 💕♥️💕

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks G. What would you use it for?

[@Givulinovich]

@@JackMackWoodturning Apart from it just being a beautiful object to behold? I’d say it could hide coins, guitar picks, or any other favorite small treasures. Even as a fidget object to play with. That satisfying noise as you open and close the lid. 💕♥️💕

[@rgoveny]

I think you’re the GREATEST of all, I pray you’re wearing a mask. Can’t loose artists like you, you’re the best . Can’t get enough of your videos, you have a great imagination . You are the greatest of them all .

[@yakubpatel1403]

I hear so many times is like old is gold. Today i seeing lively in your video and you prove it that. You making this beautiful piece from 18th century wooden ball. After complete the job that piece looks is so rich & unique. mind-blowing creation. 👍

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks a lot Yakub. Much appreciated my friend. What would you keep inside?

[@keithfreeman2139]

I love bowling. it was my life for many years. I'm kinda excited to watch this one.

[@keithfreeman2139]

I was worried, but that looks elegant and beautiful. Very good use of an old has-been.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one Keith. Don’t you bowl now?

[@keithfreeman2139]

@@JackMackWoodturning I am going to have to relearn how. I lost boj my legs below the knee due to a MRSA infection that nearly took my life.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I’m so sorry to hear that Keith.. that is unthinkably awful, but it seems you are looking at it from a positive perspective in that you are lucky to be alive. I do hope you are able to continue doing the things that brought you joy before. 👍🏻

[@keithfreeman2139]

@@JackMackWoodturning Thank you. I have learned how to walk on Prosthetics and even drive. I cannot do the typical bowling slide anymore, but there are ways around that. I plan on getting with a the local pro-shop and getting some training. My average before the loss was 187 with one actual perfect 300 game. so, we will see. I do have a positive attitude. when bad things happen you can either self-destruct or push through and overcome. Lifes to short to remain miserable. so, I adjusted to the new norm.

[@richardflick9047]

That is truly a work of art. You have been blessed with the art of woodwork. Beautiful. Wish I could make that. But I can fix any leak. Gifted with the knowledge of plumbing.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

You ever thought of starting a plumbing channel?

[@richardflick9047]

@@JackMackWoodturning no. I was recently hit by a car and got very I’ll and broken. Of course it was a hit and run. I now have traumatic brain trama traumatic brain injury. But I’m Alive. Might have. Just getting use to these apps. Never used them because I was always at work.

[@dickydoes]

I’m from the UK, so 200 years isn’t old! Lol.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I’m from the uk too.

[@oldcharlie5533]

Master skills...beautiful outcome..inspiration for me...

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks OC. What would you keep inside?

[@oldcharlie5533]

@@JackMackWoodturning many ideas..I think I would hold on to it until my granddaughter gets married and let her use it as a ring box for the wedding..

[@anamiller5778]

It could not believe such beautiful piece came out of a bowling ball. Amazing! Please don’t stop sharing.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks A. What would you use it for?

[@anamiller5778]

@@JackMackWoodturning I think it could be used as a salt container

[@pattigolden1]

At first, like others, I was surprised that you were using what might be considered an antique, it was also all dinged up & there might be an abundance of them.... The result is stunning!!! The grain is gorgeous, would have been lost forever in that ball! Not to mention I love little trinket boxes, even if just displayed. 🥰

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one P. One for the mantle then?

[@jimneely4527]

Very nice! When I first saw you turning that bowling ball down I wondered why you would ruin an antique like that. You made a believer out of me. Thanks for sharing. Excellent skills!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Jim. Glad you enjoyed it buddy. These balls are very common, they aren’t displayed or used by bowlers. Makes sense to use them for something practical 😊👍🏻

[@grantloveday9699]

Good work old chap! A good woodworker you are lad!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thank you kindly. Are you a turner?

[@randomsammieable]

Love the natural grain coming through in this piece and that you kept the box still sort of looking as a bowling ball. Thanks for your hard work and for sharing 😀

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Sam! That was my intention, glad someone noticed 😊👍🏻😉

[@fastjazz]

An “antique” like that is pretty useless in my book. The end result is stunning!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Tony 👍🏻

[@peterfeltham5612]

Yes,you may be right Tony,but I think it a little sad nevertheless.

[@fastjazz]

@@peterfeltham5612 yes indeed just a little

[@michaelhofer9149]

Just brilliant!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Michael. You don’t mind destroying an antique?

[@barbannco]

what a beautiful job....lovely.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks B. Do you play bowls?

[@barbannco]

@@JackMackWoodturning no my back wouldnt let me...lol

[@susanwills4723]

I think as a ball it was hiding you uncovered it’s beauty it’s gorgeous your so talented great job as usual. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Sue. You ever played bowls?

[@susanwills4723]

@@JackMackWoodturning no but I would like to try

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

Wow! I'm more than amazed. Better than I ever could have imagined.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Well thats good to hear. Any improvements?

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

@@JackMackWoodturning You're welcome. I don't see any room for improvement. It's perfect!

[@El_SpRunG1on]

Mr Mack, don't stop every time I Watcha video I learn something! F#*" it's exciting!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Fantastic.. what did you learn this time ?

[@DanKoning777]

Now, simply turn a few coasters from some 18c wooden pins and et voila; tea time! God bless Jack.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha! That might take a while. Would you eat out of this?

[@DanKoning777]

@@JackMackWoodturning // Well...good point.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Might be good for noodles 🍜 🤣

[@jacksipe9573]

Very, very impressing. That makes up for the hideous blue bowl!!!! 😉😉

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Leave that poor horrible bowl alone 🤣

[@David-jn4fx]

Hi Jack! A bocce ball it appears from the old country of quality, true wood. Solid into a wonderful piece that I love. A keepsake box forever through the next generations from a masters hands.. Sweet man! ✌

[@peterjf7723]

The ball would be made from lignum vitae wood. A very dense hardwood from Guiacum officinale tree. The short, compact tree is native to continental tropical America and the West Indies.

[@David-jn4fx]

@@peterjf7723 Nice info! It is a sweet wood, solid and beautiful!👍

[@rodjones117]

It's not for bocce - it's for Lawn Bowls, played in Britain and the Commonwealth.

[@David-jn4fx]

@@rodjones117 Nice! I wasn't sure English or Italian sure as a bowling, lawn or bocce. The wood is special, hard and beautiful for sure no matter what and Jack himself has made it really special other than an ball! Sweet Jack!!!!!!!

[@kaylacarpenter272]

You can make big chocolate logs, and shave them into bowls and vases to hold candy, and also be eaten. Maybe freezing it first, would help with carving.

[@dcc1165]

I bet the two parts make it easier to get a 7-10 spit :). These videos are so mesmerizing. I hope to have a shop some day where I can dabble in the craft.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one Don. You should! Have you done any woodturning?

[@dcc1165]

@@JackMackWoodturning I did basic woodworking (cutting board, napkin older, lol) in shop class in High School, then I helped my uncle with a lot of around-the-house projects. I've not done any turning because a couple years before I was in High School, 2 kids each lost an eye in separate incidents because they didn't have eye protection and the guard wasn't on the lathe.

[@aia1229]

Beautiful.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Amy. Is that your cat?

[@RKaye87]

Your work never stops amazing me, something so simple as a ball into a beautifully crafted piece like that. I would give my left leg to have your skills. If I had the space and cash I'd have got myself a lathe and all other tools and I'd be in a shed by now. Probably best I don't, wife would be wondering where I am all day. Keep it up dude, another amazing product.

[@user-ml3hl6vr4t]

At my house it’s going the other way around. However we both have smartphones so we can find the other person.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

You must have a big house 🤣

[@rustysmommy50]

Stunning!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks RM. What would you keep inside this one?

[@rustysmommy50]

@@JackMackWoodturning Some of my most precious jewelry that I’m passing to my daughters one day!

[@ua2381]

What a talent you have!! The design you incorporated into the lid was amazing.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks UA. Have you seen book matching before?

[@ua2381]

@@JackMackWoodturning I've seen it in finished pieces. Never seen it actually done before. Your's was the first time I'd seen someone do it.

[@paintcandan5972]

i didn’t even know it was wood until you polished it. what a unique piece! my favorite works are the ones with stories within them. i would imagine all the cool old timey stuff that bowling ball was witness to every time i looked at the beautiful little box on the mantle.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Ah nice one Dan. I concur. Are you a graff artist?

[@Rowrowthegravyboat]

The wood is amazing! Somehow you made a new bowl still look like it nearly 200 years old. It's a very victorian style piece. I gotta say, i love it.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks T. A lot of people kicking off because I destroyed an antique. Better a functional piece than a ball in a loft gathering dust though imo 😊👍🏻

[@Rowrowthegravyboat]

@@JackMackWoodturning Its a bowling ball man. that one probably cost you less than $10 at the antique store. Big Whoop people they made thousands of these things.

[@Purelight1960]

gorgeous piece.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks K. You ever played bowls?

[@jojoro1918]

I like how the lid kind of looks like Naruto and Kurama

[@JackMackWoodturning]

What’s that?

[@jojoro1918]

@@JackMackWoodturning it’s from the show Naruto and Kurama is the nine tailed fox that gives Naruto his powers

[@jojoro1918]

@@JackMackWoodturning i.pinimg.com/736x/9a/69/b9/9a69b93b905e03a8b305b486bfa085d2.jpg (this is the picture it reminds me of)

[@margaretcassidy7830]

I love the 1826 Antique Bowling Ball holder round box.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Margaret. Glad you enjoyed it. Did you like the lid?

[@margaretcassidy7830]

I 💘 love lid. I love the way you did.

[@amandatallis9875]

I did wonder what you was going to do to an old bowling ball. As I watched I was amazed at the grain and colour of the wood it was amazing, I really liked how you made a box and managed to keep it round nearly similar to the bowling ball. The end result is fabulous brilliant piece and video well done. Amanda x

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Amanda. Glad you enjoyed it. What would you keep inside?

[@amandatallis9875]

@@JackMackWoodturning I'd keep little keepsakes in it what about you

[@stephendonathan6782]

Beautiful recreation! When I saw the ball I was hoping you would make a lidded box and you did an amazing job! Thank you for sharing! Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one Steph. What would you keep inside?

[@stephendonathan6782]

@@JackMackWoodturning It would make a nice jewelry box or if you smoked a pipe it would be great for keeping tobacco in.

[@Kuro_Tsuki]

The decorative wood on the top kinda looks like my national flag... 🍁

[@Umberto.Goglia]

Probably the best job I've seen this year! Your care in handling is ipnotic..bravo bravissimo!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Umberto. Much appreciated buddy 😊👍🏻

[@woodywoodturning]

Amazing thanks for sharing..

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one Mark, what would you use it for?

[@woodywoodturning]

I am not shore on this one but it is nice ...

[@jusitnaltman3544]

Wow Gorgeous

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one J. Are you a musician?

[@tonyprofera9914]

Well done! That is stunningly beautiful. Love the combination of the 2 woods!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks T. Have you seen book matching before?

[@tonyprofera9914]

I have seen book matching before period period have you seen the method for making continuous grain and aboard to go around the Box?

[@1954JDR]

Bravo! Very unique.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one James. You don’t mind I used an antique?

[@1954JDR]

@@JackMackWoodturning According to my cousins in Cork, those things are easy to come by. I had one on my desk in Washington. Ed sanded a flat spot on the bottom and gave it to me to use as paper weight. When I retired I gave it to my assistant.

[@woundedbear64]

Awesome!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks B. How are you wounded?

[@rennaehanson9996]

Beautiful

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Ren. Are you French?

[@sasquatch885]

Another beautiful piece! Amazing.👍🏻

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one man. Much appreciated. Ever played bowls?

[@Slomo-Man]

An ashtray would’ve been really cool with that too! Nice work!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Iv’e quit! 🤣

[@bonsaigardenwithmarksander968]

My uncle was a professional wood turner and he used to teach the craft. Love your video it’s fantastic 😀

[@JackMackWoodturning]

What’s your uncles name ?

[@bonsaigardenwithmarksander968]

@@JackMackWoodturning John Sanders in lived in Somerset.

[@bonsaigardenwithmarksander968]

Also his father my grandad played bowls so that’s what made me stop to watch your video nice connection.

[@leeclarke3443]

Another awesome creation due that piece of spalted beech was beautiful, I've got back in to using my more traditional tools rather than my carbides ones from watching your projects so thanks for the the inspiration

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one Lee. Have you done much book matching?

[@leeclarke3443]

@@JackMackWoodturning the only time I did was for a guitar top but that only needed refining really as it was just a bit off and I did some on a Yew coaster set I made a while back

[@spycygiggles]

What a beautiful inlay, if you look at it just so it looks like a lady with a foofy dress :) very cool!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Amy. I accidentally made a Rorschach test. Lady in a foofy dress you say… I’m afraid you are completely bonkers 🤣😊👍🏻

[@jeanettenorman7052]

Liked the old bowling ball best by far.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

You prefer the ball to the finished piece?

[@jeanettenorman7052]

@@JackMackWoodturning without doubt

[@fiberotter]

Absolutely beautiful! That 200 year old wood had to be hard as rock!

[@rodjones117]

Old bowls are made from lignum vitae, a very hard wood to begin with...

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Yeah, lignum vitae is a hard wood. These balls were smashed about for years though so there are often many cracks and weaknesses throughout the balls. 😊👍🏻

[@christineg8151]

@@JackMackWoodturning I assume this means you're more likely to lose a piece due to unseen weakness in the wood?

[@lorriredmon8212]

That's really beautiful!

[@marshallguerra7429]

A piece of Art !

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one M. Would you just use it as an ornament?

[@suzanneyoung6273]

Gosh this bought back memories, I use to play outdoors bowls, then graduated to indoor bowls (faster game). I think you did a fantastic job anyway.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Sue. Do you still play now?

[@suzanneyoung6273]

@@JackMackWoodturning No. I moved, nothing like that here, where I live now.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

That’s a shame

[@sunlioness1]

OK, this is truly out there, you've earned my sub.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks S. Is that a stone lion?

[@garrydeimert7397]

Dubious to start with but it has turned out great, a brand new antique. I will look out for these from now on.

[@GRIZZ357]

Dude that totally Rocks, it came out so nice brother

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one G. How’s it going?

[@GRIZZ357]

@@JackMackWoodturning All is well brother, thanks for asking.

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks as always comrade. 👍🏻😊

[@boods1948]

Should have been in a museum or a bowling club. Pretty much stuffed now

[@JackMackWoodturning]

In a museum!! 😆Ha. You obviously don’t know much about this.. people here gather these for fire wood because they are so abundant and no one wants them. A lot of woodturners see this as a waste because these balls are made from a very rare wood that is very hard to find these day ( due to it being destroyed 200 years ago) we can’t keep 100s of balls for no reason so we give them a second life. Cute tho, that you assumed it was a rare find. 😆

[@niknoks6387]

I love it the wood on the top takes it to another level 😊

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Nik, what would you keep inside?

[@niknoks6387]

@@JackMackWoodturning probably jewellery, my house if filled with all kinds of wooden objects and pots. My mum even bough me some from oz.

[@jackthompson5092]

Absolutely beautiful Jack. I just love the book matched spalted maple in the lid. Well done.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Jack. Did you see anything in it?

[@sophie-gw9hd]

Salut bonjour.😉. 👍👍👍....etc.... Ce petit coffret,ou petite boîte : est digne de recevoir un véritable Trésor ,(en or biensur). Que dire a par que c,est splendide.!!!. A la prochaine . Sophie.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Soph! A gold trinket box? 😊

[@alansimpson596]

Simply stunning. I have three bowling balls of an uncertain age and I think they are lignum vitae. You've inspired me to get them on the lathe as the polished wood is so beautiful so many thanks.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

No problem Alex. What will you make?

[@alansimpson596]

@@JackMackWoodturning I will try and copy your project. I have a friend who plays bowls and I will try to make a clock for him using a clock insert.

[@marcelojaviertwt]

awesome!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks M. Is that your dog?

[@JiggsysShed]

That is an awesome outcome. Love the inlay in the lid.

[@dtork47]

Outstanding piece, love the match on the lid! Stay well.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks D. Not annoyed about destroying an antique?

[@dtork47]

@@JackMackWoodturning No, how often does one get to turn “ancient” wood?

[@thurayanajim634]

Dear sir I am one of following your work and always you do awesome jobs. But I don't agree with you about this video. The bowling ball back to 1826 i.e. Very ancient. It must be restored don't changed to any thing else. I am sorry... It is not suitable choice

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks for the feedback my friend. I had a bag of these balls and half of them where smashed to pieces. Do you think I should try to restore one?

[@peaceworld5393]

I agree! I almost started crying and lost my breath! I respect antique everything and admire things that can survive time , I absolutely can’t believe you destroyed a piece of history! So so sad !

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Context is everything tho isn’t it.. I buy these from a fire wood supplier to save them from being burned.. they are not desirable antiques. Just because these things are old does not make them special. There are literally 1000s of these in a firewood yard near me. No one is doing anything other than burning them

[@peaceworld5393]

@@JackMackWoodturning Omg that is so sad ! I didn’t mean to be rude , what you did with the ball was stunning. The wood is beautiful, I would love to see the balls restored to their glory! I’m sure you could sell them for profit! Unbelievable they are being trashed! If only those balls could talk 😂 The joy, laughter, challenging duo’s brought forth by those top hat standards . Just wow !

[@mickfagan6451]

Very nice. The beauty from within. Love it

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Mick. You don’t think it a shame to destroy an antique?

[@bradleythornton8639]

Amazing

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks B. What would you keep inside?

[@veronica4902]

That is gorgeous!!!!!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one V. What would you keep inside?

[@PGoodmanCOG]

That is exquisite.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks P. Worthy of the mantle?

[@PGoodmanCOG]

@@JackMackWoodturning Oh good Lord, yes.

[@richardparis9463]

Outstanding job Jack

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Rich. Much appreciated 😊👍🏻

[@brendaconner1076]

Beautiful! I love the top.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks B. What would you keep inside?

[@brendaconner1076]

@@JackMackWoodturning it would be nice sitting on a table just inside the door to put your keys or loose change in

[@jonlee7918]

Nice job

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Jon. Is that an Alsatian?

[@monirul0814]

It will become antique again after 300 years.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Only 100 years for an antique buddy 😉

[@tahirsutube]

What a beautiful bowl! ❤️

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thank you

[@milesnoell]

That book matched spalted insert in the top is fantastic! I really like the way you use the lighter colored accents to contrast with the dark wood. At first I was questioning your choice to use the light colored ring insert for the connection point, but by the end you had me convinced that it was just right for the piece.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I’m glad you like it all miles. What would you have done differently if this was your project ?

[@milesnoell]

@@JackMackWoodturning I would have taken fewer risks and ended up with a less interesting piece! I just read a bandsaw book that introduced me to the idea of bookmatching. I'm still working up the nerve to try the technique, and your insert in the lid is really encouraging me to give it a shot.

[@simonrourke9817]

I think it's stunning. I love the inlay on the list. I will have to try that on some of my stuff. 👍👍

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Have you done many inlays?

[@simonrourke9817]

@@JackMackWoodturning a couple but never on a bowling ball

[@JackMackWoodturning]

What kind of stuff have you done ?

[@simonrourke9817]

Only boxes but I am in the process of doing a sphere as an urn

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Sounds awesome. You in instagram?

[@donaldcotnoir1865]

Love this. I think it could use a very small knob on the lid.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

That would sit bang in the centre of the book matched splaying pattern!! I put beads on the rim so that it didn’t need a finial.

[@Alexchachula]

I have a few of those balls myself, I had no idea they had such an amazing coloring or grain like that. And the second piece of wood you used, holy smokes that has an unreal graining to it,is that a natural grain? Beautiful job Jack!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Yeah that’s natural spalting in the wood. Glad you liked it man. Have you seen book matching before?

[@Alexchachula]

@@JackMackWoodturning no the name is not familiar,

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Just have to make sure they are real lignum vitae, not synthetic.

[@karlalton3170]

Dude that is the Dog's B######S what a Awesome piece i can almost smell that old wood from here 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha thanks K. Did you design that bear?

[@karlalton3170]

@@JackMackWoodturning no mate its on a social media site here in Thailand called Line App

[@randycline1385]

That wood looks amazing.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks R. Have you seen it before?

[@randycline1385]

@@JackMackWoodturning No, I haven't.

[@venitabucceri8435]

So, so beautiful ❣️❣️❣️

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks

[@cjsk45]

Omg! You had a 200 year old bowling ball and you destroyed it? I think I might pass out.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I but these balls from a fire wood supplier.. he has 1000s of them.. I could only afford to rescue a few hundred of them as he sells them for £1 per ball. They have no use as balls as they are all very damaged and they have no use as antiques as there are hundreds of 1000s of them here in the uk.

[@johnrunner5898]

Would’ve liked to see you save the exterior to preserve the history. No one can argue the beauty, but will anyone in the future know it’s origins?

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Yes… it’s documented in this video.. that’s how you know it’s origins 😉.. I’m glad my videos are that immersive 😉😉

[@aprilfox1057]

Imagine the workmanship that went into creating the 1826 ball. Travesty to repurpose it. But great result, i have to say.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I mean, it’s just a turned wooden ball with a Couple grooves on it for decoration.. they are abundant here in the uk so much so that antique dealers burn them because they can’t sell them.

[@rodjones117]

@@JackMackWoodturning The grooves are actually ther to help you grip the bowl, especially if it's a bit damp from the grass. Wish you'd managed to keep the number 2 (indicates the size of the bowl).

[@ellengraham4677]

Beautiful who ever gets to own this piece is going to sooo lucky.😍 the colours of the wood revealing themselves the darks the golds, it is a striking piece.😘😘

[@JackMackWoodturning]

It should be for sale on my website next week so who knows where it will end up 😊👍🏻

[@jamesharryward5595]

Best thing I've seen done with Lignum Vitae since a South London Policeman hit me on the head with his Truncheon in 1979 😁

[@JackMackWoodturning]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 What had you done do deserve such police brutality?

[@jamesharryward5595]

@@JackMackWoodturning ... by the by - loved your work . I coveted your Lathe !

[@randyrockwell6136]

That is a beautiful piece of work 🤠

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Randy. Much appreciated. Have you seen this wood before?

[@amycagle6618]

Boy, I don't usually leave comments on here, but I just have to say something...That inlay looks like a kitty cat face to me. I LOVE this box, Sir! I am really excited about your website going live next week. Thank you!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Amy. I love that that is what you see in the pattern. It’s always lovely to get comments, I love to hear your thoughts and feedback. 👍🏻

[@Matthew_007]

I saw a moth! Gorgeous piece isn't it... That snap when it closed...