Woodturning - 1826 Antique Bowling Ball

[@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?

[@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...

[@Alaskan-Armadillo]

From antique bowling ball to an urn! Pretty sweet!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Gerbil urn?

[@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 .

[@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?

[@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?

[@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 👏

[@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.

[@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?

[@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..

[@venitabucceri8435]

So, so beautiful ❣️❣️❣️

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks

[@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

[@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 🍜 🤣

[@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. 💕♥️💕

[@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?

[@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

[@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 😊👍🏻

[@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....

[@jacksipe9573]

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

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Leave that poor horrible bowl alone 🤣

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@barbannco]

what a beautiful job....lovely.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks B. Do you play bowls?

[@barbannco]

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

[@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!!!!!!!

[@dickydoes]

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

[@JackMackWoodturning]

I’m from the uk too.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Slomo-Man]

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

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Iv’e quit! 🤣

[@Purelight1960]

gorgeous piece.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks K. You ever played bowls?

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ?

[@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 😊👍🏻

[@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!

[@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 😊👍🏻

[@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

[@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 😊👍🏻😉

[@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.

[@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 ...

[@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)

[@JiggsysShed]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@richardparis9463]

Outstanding job Jack

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Rich. Much appreciated 😊👍🏻

[@aia1229]

Beautiful.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Amy. Is that your cat?

[@veronica4902]

That is gorgeous!!!!!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one V. What would you keep inside?

[@marshallguerra7429]

A piece of Art !

[@JackMackWoodturning]

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

[@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?

[@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? 😊

[@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?

[@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?

[@matthewcook953]

Hi Jack, as always your work exceeds all thoughts fr start to finish. The flashing in that wood is beautiful. The concept is very you. A stunning show of your skills once again. Top respect from the South East of England

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one Matt. Much love from the North East. How you holding up in this heat?

[@matthewcook953]

@@JackMackWoodturning too warm for me and the wrong kind of humidity

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Same. I might move to the north pole 🤣

[@sunlioness1]

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

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks S. Is that a stone lion?

[@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.

[@grantloveday9699]

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

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thank you kindly. Are you a turner?

[@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.

[@jusitnaltman3544]

Wow Gorgeous

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one J. Are you a musician?

[@Kuro_Tsuki]

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

[@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 !

[@sasquatch885]

Another beautiful piece! Amazing.👍🏻

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one man. Much appreciated. Ever played bowls?

[@garrydeimert7397]

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

[@randyrockwell6136]

That is a beautiful piece of work 🤠

[@JackMackWoodturning]

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

[@gerrypowell2748]

Beautiful workmanship👌

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks G. Did you like the inlay?

[@gerrypowell2748]

@@JackMackWoodturning yes stroke of genius👌

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Gerry. Iv’e been thinking about trying a brass inlay. We’ll see 😊👍🏻

[@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.

[@rennaehanson9996]

Beautiful

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Ren. Are you French?

[@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?

[@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

[@lorriredmon8212]

That's really beautiful!

[@randycline1385]

That wood looks amazing.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks R. Have you seen it before?

[@randycline1385]

@@JackMackWoodturning No, I haven't.

[@monirul0814]

It will become antique again after 300 years.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Only 100 years for an antique buddy 😉

[@ТатьянаКузнецова-н4ч]

Super!!!👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks T. Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍🏻

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello Jack beautifully done good job friend

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Vince buddy. How are you?

[@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 🤣

[@lisaworth6860]

I'm going to guess Maple, the grain and swirls are beautiful. Wouldn't mind owning that piece, ♥️ From Boston

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Lisa. The ball is Lignum vitae and the inlay is spalted beech. This piece will be on my website next week. Be sure to check it out 👍🏻

[@rodjones117]

Maple wouldn't be hard or dense enough for this type of bowling ball.

[@lisaworth6860]

@@rodjones117 , like I said, it was a guess

[@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

[@mickfagan6451]

Very nice. The beauty from within. Love it

[@JackMackWoodturning]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@MsWDWFAN1]

Beautiful piece. Very creative!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks man. Not angry I destroyed an antique? 😊👍🏻

[@MsWDWFAN1]

@@JackMackWoodturning Nope.

[@lolcec81]

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

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks as always comrade. 👍🏻😊

[@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

[@staceyritchie7100]

Beautiful!

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Stace. What would you keep inside?

[@jonlee7918]

Nice job

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Jon. Is that an Alsatian?

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful work. Gorgeous box.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Cheers D. Have you worked with lignum vitae?

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

@@JackMackWoodturning I’ve had one piece. It’s been many years ago and I really don’t remember anything about it other than it was hard. I do know that with sharp tools and patience it typically renders a beautiful piece of work.

[@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...

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very beautiful sir have a great weekend ✌️

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one cookies. You got much planned?

[@will.scotnativeingreece]

Hi Jack, another beaut! I got my Dad's old wooden set taken down a size and the finish when it came back was amazing, they had beautiful grains. Cheers Will.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Wow, I hadn’t considered that, these ones were totally battered though, this was the best in the bag 👍🏻😊

[@will.scotnativeingreece]

@@JackMackWoodturning Hi Jack, some bowling clubs usually have a pile of the old wooden ones that people have left behind or died, ask around,i'm sure your imagination would run riot. cheers Will.😎🥵

[@sistersarann3819]

Lovely little keepsake bowl :) Amazing transformation :)

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks SS. Much appreciated, what would you keep inside?

[@sistersarann3819]

A piece of amber, a moonstone and A seashell I found back in the 70s :) Things I love ❤

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...I'm guessing it all starts like this: "Hey Jack...I'll bet you can't make something cool outa THIS!"... Really, how do you come up with these ideas???...the box turned out great, but I love the addition of the inlay!!! 👍

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Hawk. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😊 what would you keep inside?

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

@@JackMackWoodturning ...I think this would make a cool "blessing jar"...👍

[@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 🤣😊👍🏻

[@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.

[@ivanhunter6492]

Amazing work, Sir

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Nice one Ivan. Did you think the video was too long?

[@ivanhunter6492]

@@JackMackWoodturning no. It was just right

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Ah thats good to know. Thanks man. I never know how long to make them. It felt like it could be a little ott 😊👍🏻

[@philstafford75]

Stunning piece Jack and I have to say I think your gouge control is impeccable 👍

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks P. Practice makes perfect. How often do you get on the lathe?

[@philstafford75]

@@JackMackWoodturning not as much as I would like Jack and I think I need some lessons to b honest, I learnt from watching your good self and Phil Anderson

[@philstafford75]

That came out wrong Jack I didn’t mean cos I watched u I need lessons I’ve just never had any that’s what I meant 👍

[@laurazakrzewski]

That is so cool Jack. Love the top, looks like an inlay sort of.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks Laura. What would you keep inside it?

[@laurazakrzewski]

@@JackMackWoodturning I like wooden boxes. And most of them have coins in them. Nothing worth anything, but when I die, they will have to open them all and check. 🙂

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Haha! I like this idea. Lot’s of hidden treasures 😊👍🏻

[@mariannesmith9404]

Beautiful. Such a creative eye yo have.

[@JackMackWoodturning]

Thanks M. What would you keep inside?