Large log into a beatiful bowl by Al Furtado

[@stuartschaffner9744]

I’m not a wood turner but I can see your work is top rate. The thought of being in a cozy dry shop with rain on a metal roof brings back fond memories.

[@erinsmith7219]

What a beautiful mushroom bowl-vase was totally engrossed in watching you create that piece of woodwork!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting my friend. Take care

[@patbaines1173]

Beautiful bowl and as I told my husband , If I were in that shed and listening to the rain on the tin roof I would go to sleep. It reminded me of staying with my grandparents when I was growing up and listening to the rain on their tin roof especially when we went to bed. Love that sound. Back to the bowl, I am looking forward to seeing it finished. All your work is remarkable. God Bless!

[@paulsimmons390]

Don't apologize for the rain. It is such a friendly sound.Great job love your lovely work

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend. Friendly sound but hard to get good audio. Maybe better than some redundant music

[@paulsimmons390]

hi Al Don;t apologize for the rain. it sounds so relaxing.Your work is beautiful

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks my friend Apology was for the event I could not be heard over the rain.

[@BillMSmith]

Glad I took the time to watch this tonight. You always do a nice job reading the wood and getting an attractive shape. You're changing the way I look at logs and think about the possibilities. Thanks!

[@jimpplunk]

Your videos are always a treat my friend. Thanks Al

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the nice compliment my friend I appreciate it

[@ronswoodturningshopandstuf5759]

And another wonderful turn! Man you guys get some rain! I bet you couldn’t even hear it when you were turning. Only when you stopped. Great time watching this one my friend.

[@majored2093]

No need to apologize because of the rain. I can hear the audio just fine and the rain hitting the roof of your shop just makes your video peaceful maybe it just me. Keep up the great work!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and comment. Take care

[@markysnott5772]

Once again sir I am amazed by your artistry and impressed by your skill. Thank you!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the nice compliment.

[@randyclary8144]

I truly enjoy watching you turn it is easy to see that you truly love making things on your lathe. I have just started to turn we would all my lathe I am learning a lot from watching and listening to you thank you very much for sharing

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you and welcome to the wonderful world of wood turning

[@jacksdvdslewis2222]

I have had very good luck with natural edges when I use a sanding "Mop" from Klingspor. It smoothes the bark roughness a little without making it look sanded. You are an inspiration to us.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend. Glad to hear that. it just shows that options are endless.

[@vincentalexvigil4671]

Nice work again Al... Very creative design...

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend.

[@SiamWoodShop]

A really interesting project Al. Many learning ideas for me here.I learnt my lesson the hard way this week when my fingers got whacked by a "ghost" Thanks for sharing.

[@dr.duly.6926]

Very very nicely done Al and as usual also very explanertary ( almost educational) Many thanks for sharing. Dr. D.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Dr. D I am glad to see you stopped in for a bit of therapy' I hope it helped LOL

[@mikeatkinson5611]

As always my friend you have created a beautiful piece.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend and the nice compliment.

[@johnbittner8964]

Awesome as always Al!! I am glad you went a little more in detail on how you make them. I am wanting to try one but it will be small. I have a mini lathe so I do what I can. Take care my friend!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the compliment my friend. Well the approach is the same only the scale is different. I need to get me a mini to bring along to the jobsites Take care

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

nice form Al, that will look great with a lid too take care Rob

[@holmangs]

Beautiful work, I had a hard time keeping my eyes open. Rain on a tin roof is soothing to me. The time change did not help. Keep up the great videos.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. Next time I will sing ...That will be sure to keep you awake LOL

[@noelperry5970]

That is a beautiful piece mate. If I get half as good I will be a happy man

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

The game planning on this piece is extraordinary. This is a big help to anyone that wants to do a lip over turn or even a large end turn. Like seeing your methods on the underside. Thanks for your time, Al. Lee

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend I hope it helps.

[@kendrury9108]

You and Stephen Ogle should see who has the most rainy videos. Lol Beautiful piece my friend.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend. LOL

[@TurningWorks]

Clear guidance and beautiful piece my friend! 👍🍺

[@joycecarter4597]

Another stunning piece sir, you're the best! Can't wait for the next video! 😊 💕

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting. Stay tuned LOLTake care.

[@KE4YAL]

Very very nice River Birch looks really great Thanks Al for all the great work you share with everyone

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend and it's a pleasure sharing

[@jimmiller4526]

Great job Al. Awsome piece.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. Thanks for watching and the nice compliment

[@anmai759]

love your turning

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend

[@sscott3102]

Thank you for the explanation. Great piece. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friend.

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent work my friend... Cheers...

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the nice compliment.

[@kevinfunk4971]

i think thats a very nice piece..and a good example of technique tyvm

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Bramsshed1913]

An outstanding video outlining your process of turning this lovely piece! Great job mate! Take care mate, Bram.

[@AlFurtado]

Glad you liked it my friend. This one lacked character but was posted for the lesson

[@garymccoy2888]

Nice “clinic “Al. Thanks for doing it.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you buddy

[@nigelmerrifield4695]

Great video again!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting.Take care

[@joswolters6822]

nice work Al

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend.

[@jean-marieboisse535]

Merci d' avoir partagé ce très beau résultat !!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend

[@jgotton6427]

Hey Al. Very instructional video. BTW - Just catching up on some of your videos and noticed the Philadelphia Eagles T shirt. How bout those birds winning the big one!!!!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks I was glad to see them win

[@thomasckuzia7129]

Hi Al, That is such a beautiful piece and I love the way the sides droop over! I would love to try something like this but I think I would have to have the EMT's do a sleep over and make sure they have plenty of bandages!!! LOL I know I have to crawl before I walk but it's very tempting to stand up and walk with the big guys,,,,as long as I'm not walking on crutches!! LOL For what it's worth I'm retired and have nothing but time to watch your videos,,,,we're not all in a hurry! Thanks for another great video,,, Tom

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend. not thrilled with this piece but the lesson I think serves the purpose for those that had some unanswered questions.. No rush my friend I believe one needs to walk before he runs LOL.

[@dougrobins8291]

I appreciate your explanations.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting. Glad it might help.Take care.

[@tjparks35]

I love it AL!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks. far from being a favorite but a good lesson I think

[@kathylecluyse7820]

Very pretty piece of work, ans surprisingly delicate for such a large piece.

[@glenmckelvey5952]

I've never heard of river birch . Nice piece take care.

[@opasworkshop8373]

Another beautiful piece Al.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend I hope all is well

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Very Very cool thank you for sharing 👏🏻

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the nice compliment

[@zippy3711]

WOW ! Nice work

[@AllenORourke1954]

Stunning Al...👍👍🇬🇧

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting. Take care

[@rogerestes4243]

Very beautiful bowl

[@taramartin6117]

there is a face in your bowl, absolutely gob-smacked, hope I have some chance in the future of trying something similar

[@AlFurtado]

Wow even though I mentioned that on fb. you were the first to mention it. The face looks very much like my grandson's toy a "Groot" but if you look closely on the bottom half there is a perfect torso of a women with the back towards you. actually shows up on the icon image for this turning.

[@taramartin6117]

I will have to look again

[@robertspringer345]

Al, another awesome piece of art - I was wondering if you ever thought of combining this style with the near translucent wood you have used before and make a lamp out of this. Putting the bulb in the bowl cavity to shine up and emitting a soft glow thru the wood. When I get better skilled I might try it but I was just curious about your thoughts. Again, great workmanship and video - always a help to a newbie

[@leksey7870]

Beautiful work my friend! I liked it!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the compliment my friend. Take care

[@jrgenjrgensen6575]

Аleksey Bek i

[@straubdavid9]

Very cool ..... has plenty of character! Heh heh ..... at first, I thought you had a rock tumbler going in the background - until you mentioned the rain. Take care.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend. LOL I was happy the camera didn't pick up the sound as loud as it was LOL

[@ilyaivanov1745]

I always like your videos!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting. Always happy to hear that. Take care.

[@paracordbraider]

Very impressive. Christian Jensen Lubbock Texas

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the compliment my friend. Take care

[@AllBlacksRWC2011]

You're a braver man than I am, mate.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend I am glad to hear that you liked it. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. Take care

[@sheehyhouse7678]

beautiful project i like it

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much I am glad you liked it

[@brunothi5152]

wow verrygood jobe i love it

[@FREDBLA]

Great Idea !!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend.

[@chado8041]

Maybe one day you can show us your video setup, if you already have let me know and I'll search for it

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching I have a couple of videos on it. They were not very popular. check camera boom Take care

[@judyfrancisco936]

LOOK GREAT.

[@kenjenkins7184]

With the pith being in this piece how to you make sure it doesn’t split later

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the good question. over the past couple of years I have turned many pieces oriented this way. If the piece is turned thin enough the pit is not an issue. on a rare case it might develop small checking but to me that isn't a set back. the most beautiful pieces you can imagine in natural edge have the pit in them.

[@jenniemcclish3559]

could you go up from the bottom and hallow out yout stem and plug it so it would not split?

[@AlFurtado]

I has not split as of yet

[@robswoodworking4380]

Hi there Al another very fine piece i would say and these pieces do you sell them or do you put them in art galleries.

[@chado8041]

Pretty awesome. ..Think you should really start to sell your stuff

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting. Take care. Someday someone just might be interested in my work for now just having fun.

[@chado8041]

Same here

[@heatherkaye242]

correct me if I am wrong, but do you actually grind down your tools as well from sharpening them?

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching nothing to correct but that is the method I use to refresh my sharp edge. it lasts me about 3 turnings unless I am cutting some extremely hard wood

[@juliebaker6969]

You're right it is difficult to understand you with the rain, but it was easier to understand when your face was on camera when you spoke. It helps to be able to read your lips when you talk.

[@pointer2null]

Is most of the wood you turn still green? (River Birch: Betula nigra)

[@thomasarussellsr]

Once the bowl is hollowed, would you suggest flipping it around again and hollowing out the inside of the base, to reduce the chances of a split? Thanks my friend. Also, have you ever tried "aging" a piece with a baking soda solution? I've seen a video on it where it can really bring out the grain/pattern of a flat board when applied on unfinished wood. I think it was referred to as chemical staining.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the suggestion my friend but I doubt very much this will split and if it does you know me I will like if it does it just means it will get it's own character LOL. Take care

[@thomasarussellsr]

Rebel Turner Thanks for the reply. I was thinking more for advice. Would there be a reason this might not work or risk your turning? (Billowing out the base stem.)

[@AlFurtado]

The base and the bowl is thin enough not to pose a problem even if it distorts a little witch would be welcomed. Although I doubt the stem will create a split and if it does it would reflect on the base for sure. What nature does to it I am more than likely be willing to accept it unless it fell apart. LOL I will show results in a few weeks.I do appreciate your concern and suggestion I am just not worried about it.

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

l appreciate the difficulty , but the result was very plaisant, l like the shape, l just not a yellow persone

[@AlFurtado]

Don't get too burned out all at once watching my videos. There are many great wood turners out there. I do appreciate you watching and am honored.

[@chado8041]

Al,is that rain we hear in the background

[@AlFurtado]

Yep poured all weekend

[@eliasdebarros9298]

Top show

[@badrinaghavi4317]

It is better if the base diameter is a little smaller I think

[@AlFurtado]

It really is a matter of taste. I do see many pieces ruined by the base being too small.

[@jackmaravola2496]

Al, will you post your email. I will send you a private message about me. It's about me serious.Your bowl is awesome.....!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend. I guess you lost my email from before. Well here is another you can use. [e-mail] . Take care

[@MortenCopenhagen]

Please be more careful getting clean audio.

[@AlFurtado]

You do realize it was pouring outside and the sound you hear was rain on a tin roof.

[@MortenCopenhagen]

@@AlFurtado Thanks for your reply.

[@lachlanchadwen6940]

Trop de bavardage , dommage pour ceux qui ne comprennent pas la langue 😕

[@davidharding8328]

Definitely not a project for the beginner.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting.. Take care

[@davidharding8328]

Thank you my friend. I'm new to this craftsmanship. Touched on it when I was in 10th grade for wood shop, but didn't have a lathe until now! I cut my own maple wood w/sawmill to make stand for lathe. The maple smells like dirty socks, what gives w/that? Anyway, I'm very interested in learning all I can before I begin and hurt myself or others since this can be very dangerous without having researched it beforehand. So we continue...