The Mushroom Cloud Burl - woodturning project

This is a huge step into the unknown as I try to create something beautiful and useful from this mushroom cloud shaped burl or burr using my woodturning skills. Can it be done or have I stretched the realms of possibility too far this time. Guess you will have to watch and find out.
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[@HootManJim]

This man turned my old burr into a peice of art, very happy that i sold it to him, specaily as a fair few others have got some enjoyed from his work. Well done that man. For years it was mounted to the wall in the garage in a raw state, then some 10 years ago a pal stayed for a while and he decided to clean and polish it up, i didnt even notise for a long while. My plan for it was to mount it to a staff one day, for i love big whoolping clubs but like so many projects, it didnt happern. I had to move resently so have been selling off alot of my old timber slabs and burrs and that brings us here. I have no idea what type of wood it is either, but it comes from the Black Ilse in Aberdeenshire and it about 20 years off the tree. Fantastic.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Jim, thanks so much for telling me the history of this piece. I could see that it had been loved for a long time so I just hope I did it justice. All the best, Mike

[@loopinnerthe]

so happy to read this and find a bit of history of the piece

[@Angela-en6oh]

Hello Jim, thank you for giving us a some of the history about this wonderful piece of wood. It has made a very enjoyable watch even more interesting. 👍

[@loopinnerthe]

@@Angela-en6oh three comments and we all said "history... of... this... piece" lol!

[@Angela-en6oh]

@@loopinnerthe 🤣 I hadn’t noticed that. We are obviously seeing this from a similar perspective ! Have a great day!

[@MarieToth-m2q]

Another beautiful piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Marie 😃

[@ColdHawk]

Wow, what interesting piece of wood. Heh. Being a bit of an addict - to acquiring pipes not to tobacco - I can’t help but wonder about the pipe something like that might make. To be honest, any time someone says the word “burl” I start thinking about old, gloriously turned, briar pipes, but seeing that mass of wood sets me dreaming. Fellow PAS sufferers will understand. I wonder how dense it is and how it might handle heat. Thanks for another cool video!

[@MikeHolton]

You are welcome my friend, the way it took a shine makes me thing it could be quite a hard wood, I'm no expert on pipe making so I would not like to hazard a guess at how it would stand against heat.

[@raydriver7300]

It’s a wise man who knows how much to leave and how much to remove. That is beautiful. And your Mother in Law has a wicked sense of humour - I like her 🌞

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I do as well, she is one in a million 😀

[@nicholasscott3089]

I feel I have seen that in my dreams. It's beautiful. And my girlfriend said as I it's beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Paul, ☺️

[@vinimarshall7301]

I wood have still been looking and thinking this way that way , it looks great , nice work Mike 😊😊😊

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Vini, I did spend a lot of time looking at it before making a start.

[@billy19461]

That piece is amazing! Don’t know what I would have done with it.

[@MikeHolton]

Don't worry Billy, it took me days to come up with a plan and even then I was not sure it would work 😊

[@SARAJOHNSON-b5g]

the pain of losing the branch, the joy of that finish in the bowl

[@MikeHolton]

I know, I would have loved to keep it but these things happen, all the best, Mike 😀

[@judymahan5588]

Your knack for turning the unusual, one might say gnarly, specimens into objects of beauty is, to my mind unparalleled! You are an incredible craftsman,and your voice is a perfect match for these endeavors Thank You for sharing😊

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thank you Judy, that is very kind of you to say 😀

[@user-DMag9]

Phil Anderson of Shadfy Acres Woodshop would be proud of you Mike! Thanks for keeping as much of the true beauty of the piece as you could.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dam, I love watching Phil, he does such amazing work!

[@huberthicks9080]

Love it, Mike. Have seen burls like that here in Newfoundland. Gonna have to harvest some.

[@larryburrough3024]

Chili bowl for sure!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀

[@Beubahl]

Subscribe some time ago. Love your ad-lib approach... very creative. I love working with exotic materials as well as wood. The bog oak... very cool opportunity. I saw what Dick did with the bog oak... Cool and a WOW! THE ADDITION OF THE HAMSA 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I must give Dick a call, not seem him post a video in ages

[@maudwelford1843]

A truly remarkable piece, congratulations Mike👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💕

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Maud 😀

[@marybethhuson295]

Another beautiful piece showcasing natures, beauty😊 Awesome job, Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Mary 😀 I'll probably not get another one like this!

[@allisonv8539]

The work done in these videos is insanely beautiful. My husband and I can’t stop watching them. What an artist!

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thank you Alison, and thanks so much for your support, I really appreciate it. All the best, Mike

[@gluey27]

Same I have to watch a few everyday.

[@karenstafford724]

Well that was certainly different. It's absolutely gorgeous. ❤❤❤❤😅

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Karen, this is a strange one for sure 😀

[@philgallagher1]

Fabulous work, Mike. Sometimes it's what you DON'T do that counts the most! It must be very difficult to do LESS, rather than more, so well done for holding back. You've produced a wonerful piece of work by not doing much work!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Phil, with this piece it was a case of looking at it and asking can I improve on how it looks, if the answer is no then I leave that bit alone 😀

[@SRGENEST]

Love your channel!! Very informative and beautiful pieces being turned out. I have work shop and always wanted to add a lathe. After watching your channel, I’ll be purchasing my first lathe. Thank you for the inspiration!!

[@MikeHolton]

You are more than welcome my friend, good luck and if you need any advice drop me a line. All the best, Mike

[@CHOPPERBLAZE1717]

I have a maple tree(probably 200-250 years old) with at least 20 burls like that. The tree is almost 20ft in circumference. I've considered cutting it down, but I just can't bring myself to kill something so old and beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

No I completely agree, I would never cut down a tree like that, it is special!

[@shelleygreer915]

You've outdone yourself with this one -- I'm so impressed! I've never seen anything like that chunk of wood before, and I can't imagine coming up with something to do with it myself. Absolutely you were making it up as you went along, but that's what makes wood working so much fun!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Shelley, I love starting something I have no idea where it will end 😃

[@Audie1234]

What a stunner! And, wow, did I ever gasp when it flew off the lathe! My mother was from Ashford, Kent, England. I live in New York State. I only recently stumbled upon your channel and I'm so glad.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Audie, never been to Ashford, I live up in the the North East of England 😀

[@gwylio]

How is it that I go to sleep with a random song in my mind and by the time I've woken up and logged on to You Tube, that lyric has changed from, "So you found a girl who thinks really deep thoughts; what's so amazing about really deep thoughts? into, " I've found a Tuber who loves great swarf" ( and my dream-inspired reply is), "what's so amazing about really great swarf"?

[@MikeHolton]

And there you go! 😎

[@simonporter2189]

You can make you own wax polish…? That’s why I’m liking you channel, no pretence just informative.

[@MikeHolton]

Indeed you can, I made the video a couple of weeks ago, it's a lot easier than you think 😉

[@peterthornton8520]

Great and very different Bowl. You'r right, its a shame you couldnt keep the long branch. I just thought you could have made the Bowl a little bit deeper. Very nice Mike. Cheers

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Peter, yes I could have but I didn't lol, all the best, Mike

[@shaunbutler8481]

Not the loveliest piece, but then beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I'm just amazed at your inspiration and expertise. No matter what the outcome, your video's are always entertaining, and I admire the fact that you go to the trouble of acknowledging every comment. A couple of requests from someone who knows nothing about it -could you give a quick demo of 'sharpening up' and what happens to all your shavings? Thanks again for great videos.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Shaun, I'll see what I can do about your request, all the best, Mike

[@frankashworth5961]

Howdy Mike. I am amazed to have gotten to see how beautiful it was inside. 400 grit probably worked so well due to how the burl tightened through the years. Do you "mist" the sanded surfaces in between grits? Great piece, and choices along the way, as is now typical of your art. 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much for your kind words Frank, I did not mist the surface, just blow off with air gun. 😀

[@billrose2083]

Really nice work, Mike !!! Too bad you couldn't keep the stem, but honestly, I was concerned for your hand and forearm. You made the right choice.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bill, I would have preferred to keep it and risk my hand but it was too far gone to add much appeal to the piece. All the best, Mike

[@paulplager9498]

I think I would have followed it out a little more. Especially on the sides of the bowl. Undercut it a bit, to make the void a little larger. But that's my opinion. I do enjoy your videos and work. Thanks.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Paul, I think you are right 😀

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Love this piece. The outside holds so much interest. With the 2 holes, I’d entire a guess that it was mounted on a bar top or a door frame and people would run across it every time they walked by. Makes for a good story anyway. The grain inside is beautiful. Well done mate.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Doug, the gent that sold it to me commented and shared a bit more about it, I have pinned his comment to the top 😀

[@valareefoss]

Amazing turning of the burl. Absolutely beautiful. Yes, a good candy dish, coin holder, anything that would come out of any pocket besides lint. (LoL). ;-) 😚💖💯.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, thanks so much my friend, all the best, Mike 😀

[@williamfawkes8379]

This looks like something my grandfather would bolt to the wall in his cabin. He used to leave us notes that he wrote on mushrooms, the shelf type that turns black when you scratch them. He was quite a character, as he had been born in 1901, and lived to be 1 month shy of a hundred years old. This sort of burl is a perfect decoration as it is, but I'm watching the video now to see what you make of it, Mike. Fingers crossed. 🤞

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks William, your grandfather sounds amazing! 😃

[@georgesatory7242]

One of the most interesting pieces of wood I have ever seen. One of the really difficult problems an artist has is knowing when to stop. This project required you to make tough decisions. I might have done it differently, but my solution might have been less successful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks George, I looked at this for a long time before making a decision 😀

[@79Firegirl]

What a spectacular piece of wood 🤩, just amazing. And what you made from it, 👌👌👌beautiful again 🤗. Keep it up Mike, every time I’m looking forward to the next video 💪💪

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much, I'm sure you will like the next one, well I hope you will 😀

[@loopinnerthe]

I was really wondering what you were going to make of this. The burl looked to me like it might even separate from the original branch because there were little clues for us to see how it all stays together. I had to google a bit, but a burl seems to be the result of an infection or damage to the tree. In the human medical world this would be an anomaly for students to study stored in a jar of formaldehyde. I can't really get past this picture of it as a bit of a freaky thing but maybe exposing its innards and answering the question about what was inside was the best choice. In the hands of Damien Hirst perhaps this would have been sliced and set in clear epoxy... I think this piece really needs to be hands-on to properly understand it and your treatment of it. Fascinating and brave choice, as ever you surprise perplex and entertain us in equal measure.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much for your comments, I really love the Damien Hirst reference and if I ever get anything as unique as this in the future I may just give it a go. Thanks again, Mike

[@lv_woodturner3899]

A very interesting piece. I like it with the two short branch sections. I would have likely used a belt sander or spokeshave to get the bottom flat. The interior grain looks wonderful, but very different than I expected for a burl. So glad the dismount from the lathe did not cause any damage. That must be some very dense wood. Very well done. Dave.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave, I intend to give the base another going over with a belt sander to get it flatter, I did rush it a bit to get the video out. I did not expect that grain either, it looked more like end grain than burl but we don't get to choose what's inside. All the best, Mike

[@82ndairbornevet]

A very unique piece and your prediction of usage was exactly what I was thinking.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, this was a challenge but a fun one 😀

[@Angela-en6oh]

Hello Mike. Well, that was a really quirky piece - you certainly can pick ‘em! But what a delightful find to work your imaginative design abilities on. The bowl was absolutely beautiful and you really should be proud of how it has turned out. Excellent “re-purposing”. 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Angela, this was a challenge but I'm so please d with the way it came out, all the best, Mike

[@susanburrows5288]

Just like you said, a beautiful little burl bowl to be a useful yet minimally altered charming object. So well done! while no longer a "mushroom", it still shows up the burl part wonderfully.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Susan 😀

[@TRUCKTUBEGAME]

This blank was very reminiscent of ***.)))

[@MikeHolton]

Haha not the first person to say that lol

[@2hokies395]

I love woodworking, but lathes scare me to death! I would much rather live vicariously thorugh others. Great job! I can watch you all day.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I do the same but with blacksmiths! 😀

[@barryrankin587]

Love it. We stayed in a cabin in the Great Smokey Mountains, and some of the support beams had large beautiful burls on on them. You got to love Mother Nature.

[@MikeHolton]

Oh wow, that sounds so cool! I would just love to see that, all the best, Mike 😀

[@k9insomniac783]

These are some of my favorite projects. The…..thingamajigs. Lol. Can’t possibly get more character from a turned piece if you tried. I think you did it justice my friend!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend, less it more as they say. It was certainly a challenge though lol

[@oneshotme]

Come out looking beautiful and you did a great job turning it I enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 🤗 really appreciate your support, all the best, Mike

[@johngallarini5422]

That was very ballsie. But it turned out beautifully. It's amazing what you can find inside a burl.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, I could not wait to see what it was like inside and was not disappointed! all the best, Mike 😀

[@butlerssecret]

A sympathetic piece Mike. Truly magnificent.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks James, this was an interesting turning 😃

[@geraldsimon3268]

Looks like you could have gone deeper but beautiful. Interesting stuff.

[@MikeHolton]

Yeah possibly but sometimes it's best to quit while you are ahead 😅

[@jodimaher2389]

It's absolutely beautiful. I'm so glad you didn't touch the outside of the piece other than cutting some of the branch off. Because the finish on the outside and what you've gotten on the inside of the bowl are just amazing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😃

[@susannah4Him]

Love hearing your commentary on your creative process- how you’re thinking & why.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Susannah 😃

[@MaryHyso]

What a beautiful interior especially since I had no idea what to expect it to look like! Impressive smoothness. So curious what kind of wood it is.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mary, I would love to know what it is as well 😀

[@cynthiahamptonprince9449]

Your hands HAD to hurt after this project! Wow...terrific attention to the natural beauty of the wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Not too bad after this one luckily 😀, thanks Cynthia

[@henryterrazas7904]

I love turning interesting wood that was definitely different. But it turned out really nice good work Sir. Cheers from California.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Henry, I love turning strange and work hard to find interesting pieces to share, all the best, Mike 😀

[@geoffwebb1971]

Didn't hold out much hope for this piece at the start , but you pulled off another beaut. You give great inspiration for new turner's like me 👍🏻

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Geoff, must admit it took me a long time to decide what on eth I could do with this, but I am now happy with how it came out. All the best, Mike

[@williamcrowe2576]

When the burl went flying, I was afraid it'd have landed on your foot. Fortunately you were standing to one side.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks William, I always turn from the side wherever possible for reasons just like this 😀

[@trinciacakewalk]

A very different and interesting shape to make something out of. Nature already created a beautiful creation. Very wise to keep it so close to the original and still make it useful. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I can only imagine the comments if I had touched the outside 😂

[@j.g.campbell3440]

I just love the sheen inside the bowl. If you did a finer polish, it'd have reflecting powers for a solar cigarette lighter or marshmallow roaster. I wonder what the focal length is.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, I could give it a measure and see what came out 😂

[@aimwatch75]

Beautiful piece!! I have one that I just lay on my piano, branch and all. The burl is about the size of a bowling ball.

[@MikeHolton]

Wow that's pretty amazing! I would love to see it. all the best, Mike 😀

[@racheldray1057]

What an amazing project. You do find some challenges to take on.. Thank you for sharing reasons for decisions too. I find that incredibly helpful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Rachel, this one was a very strange turn but so glad it came off, all the best, Mike

[@huberthicks9080]

Love it, Mike. Have seen burls like that here in Newfoundland. Gonna have to harvest some.

[@MikeHolton]

Cool, let me know how you get on, all the best, MIke

[@MightyWizardTim]

Interesting piece. At first I wasn't sure what you could do with it without cutting it up and maybe doing a epoxy resin project. But in the end, it turned out beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tim, it took a long time to decide what to do with this 😁

[@colinwatmore7041]

Weird but wonderful, the grain in that turned bowl is amazing. Such a huge burl on such a small branch, wonder how it came about? Another masterclass Mike, thanks for taking on such a strange shape and turning another piece of art.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Colin, the branch may have had an infection of something break off meaning the tree was trying to heal itself creating this. So strange but wonderful, like you said!

[@bazdickens]

Very unusual shape but the pattern in the grain of the bowl is really beautiful.Did you ever find out what the timber was?.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Baz, I've no idea what to be honest.

[@larryburrough3024]

There is a pattern makers tool that is a bunch of pins in a holder. You press the pins into the bowl to show the convex shape. On the other side will be the concave shape. Nice to have when making the jam chuck.

[@MikeHolton]

Not a bad idea as long as you don't scratch the inside of the bowl 🤣. But yea I will look into getting one. Thanks

[@brycegenevaostler9359]

Interesting. Again you find some interesting pieces of wood to turn. Thanks

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bryce, I do try hard to find these things, all the best, Mike 😀

[@RattiDave]

I will admit to being scared when it came loose during turning, but the end result is amazing. The grain in this burl is impressive - I wonder what the interior of the other lobe looks like. Another fine example of your talents.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Dave, if I had two I would cut it open for a look, would be very interesting to see, all the best, Mike 😀

[@sangyenamdrol9392]

you drfinetly could have hollowedvout the the inside of the burl and made it so amazing

[@MikeHolton]

Probably could have gone a bit deeper but I'm happy with it.

[@Karen-Moore]

I had to find this video that I saw on KZbin. Just wanted to tell you how beautiful it is that you keep the uniqueness of the orginal borough to make this beautiful bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Karen, I like this even though I had no idea how to turn it for the longest time 😀

[@danamorrow5352]

Very nice! When I first saw it I could not imagine what you would do with it. I think this was perfect.

[@MikeHolton]

When I first saw it I have no idea what I was going to do either 😂

[@Ste_Brit]

1:51 For the last 10 seconds or so I’ve been thinking that it already kinda looks like an animal in a jungle holding onto a tree branch. Maybe a sloth or koala. I think it could have been carved into an animal on a branch very easily by someone who does it for a living or a serious hobby

[@MikeHolton]

Very true but not me, that thought never even occurred to me lol

[@chrischambers5466]

Its either 'weirdly nice' or 'nicely weird', cant make my mind up😳whatever, I like it!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks 😂

[@leemunch4591]

That is a beautiful piece! I would have no idea how to approach something like that, but you certainly found the way. Great work as always.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Lee, it did take a while to come up with a plan 😀

[@larryburrough3024]

By far, you have the artistic eye for shapes and colors. I so love how you see your finished product when you start. You do have the license to change your mind at any time. I am the police for that issue.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Larry, I always reserve my right to be wrong and to change my mind 😀

[@shawndesjardins3841]

I would have sworn the only thing to do with that would be to use epoxy to make a uniform shape. Turned out lovely the way you did it and kept the character of the piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Shawn, I considered lots of things including epoxy but glad I went with this, all the best, Mike 😀

[@loranwfry-zu9pu]

Very nice, Mike. Burls are always fun. You just never know what you might get.

[@MikeHolton]

You got that right Loran, it's like a voyage of discovery 😀

[@tonycox6715]

That was very interesting. When I first saw the piece, i had no idea where it should go. You made excellent decisions and the result is remarkable.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tony, I was just like you when I first got it, I did not have a clue what to do 😀

[@stmrev]

What a great piece! The natural lay of the land on the outside and that incredible grain on the inside and sooo smooth. And the branch on the bottom for the perfect accent! I love it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jamestruax9176]

V Very interesting. I have a smaller mushroom piece which this gives me an idea of how to finish the piece i have. thanks.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad it was helpful James, good luck. Mike

[@jlander9940]

Once.again, a very nice project and a great.balance of leaving the natural state added to by your artistry.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much, if I touched the outside I think there would have probably been a mob out to get me 😂

[@OzfGP35]

What a beautiful piece, once u got to sanding & sealing l could see it shining like the golden rays of the sun 🌞 it's really very different Mike, got to say l love it 💕🌞💕

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Karen, those rays are amazing! 😀

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

The inside of that bowl looks amazing Mike, do you know what wood it is

[@MikeHolton]

I wish I did but I have no idea, it's quite hard so I was thinking ash but the heartwood on the stalk is too dark for that so I have no idea 😀

[@kristikey8320]

I really thought it was perfect the way it was. I didn't know what beauty was hidden inside. You have enhanced the natural beauty of the piece and made it a true work of art. Bravo!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Kirsty, with a piece like this you have to respect the natural beauty, all the best, Mike 😀

[@marvinhall9870]

I like the shape of that, but not sure if I would have done the same. Then again you've got a lot more exp than me.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Marvin, this was a tough one to decide, I took the path of least resistance 😀

[@area50juan]

Looks nice, sounded like a plane but worked out.👍

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I've had a few planes on my lathe 😂

[@MichaelDimick-o3j]

A strange and interesting piece to turn. Glad to see you left a lot of the exterior of the burl. I have been pondering a strange burl that I have been given.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Michael, take your time with the decision, this took me ages. When I bought it I did it mainly because I know at some point I would have an idea what to do with it but even after arriving it still too be a few weeks. 😀

[@albertdawson6814]

I have never seen a piece of wood that looked like that. Very enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Albert, these are usually burned or thrown away, I was lucky to get it, all the best, Mike 😀

[@RYwoodview]

Quality work as always, Mike. But I'm afraid it still looks ugly to me.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha well beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say, all the best and thanks, Mike

[@c.a.chambers68]

It's a stunner plus there's a cute little orange cat by the hole in the stem 😻 Just one thing as someone who doesn't use fb or ig it would be nice for a little montage of photos on the end of the video if possible please

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks I try to do that will all my work now 😃

[@RobertSmith_Not_From_The_Cure]

Really interesting piece of wood! Never seen that shape before.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Robert, it's a new one to me as well 😀

[@mickwilson127]

That was a very different turning for you Mike, beautiful in its own way.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mick, it was but I do like a challenge 😀

[@teresamcfadden2414]

Mike I love the fact that you kept the beauty of the original wood on as much as you could. I think you did a great job.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Teresa, the outside was as perfect as it could have been already so I left well alone 😀

[@RMRowlandm44]

You always come up with challenges, Mike. That's how we grow. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@MikeHolton]

You are welcome Bob, this one was a very interesting turn, all the best, Mike 😀

[@lvamp13]

a very beautiful wood and what you turned into is awesome great job Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much, all the best, Mike 😀

[@Ted_P]

I’ll admit, I had doubts with this one. I couldn’t see how it would turn out. It’s beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ted, I had doubts as well, this one was hard to get my hear around

[@ronniekeates3349]

I was a little bit worried at the very start of the video - it would have been a shame to lose all that natural character. I'm very happy with all the respect you showed to this very unique piece of wood. Just excellent!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Ronnie, The outside shape was so unusual and beautiful there was no way I could improve on it so I just left it, sometimes less is more 😀

[@lornacy]

You always teach me something 😊 That does look like a piece that will be held and touched a lot. Is the tight grain or the age of the wood what made it turn out so smooth?

[@MikeHolton]

The grain is not that tight so I'm really not 100% sure!

[@TofferJ-UK]

Wow, a challenging but interesting and beautiful piece Mike. Nice one 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! I looked at this for so long before I started, tough turn but loads of fun 😀

[@bobbrowder1572]

You have a great artistic sense for how to bring out the beauty of what you are turning. You also have great narration. You explain things well and make it very easy for us non woodworkers to follow what you are doing. Keep up the great work.

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thanks Bob that is very nice of you to say! all the best, Mike 😀

[@ianlee9755]

Very unusual piece, glad you let the wood speak for itself

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ian, with something that has so much beauty it would have been a travesty to have done anything else. 😀

[@TimMaidment]

I couldn't at first see what you were going to make of that, what a journey and wonderful result

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tim, this one was fun 😀

[@LOTGiscool]

At the beginning I was sure wondering what you were seeing in that piece of wood. In the end it all made sense. Beautiful! It would make a key bowl befitting in the entry of that 'log cabin' motif. Great way to put Wed., February 28, 2024 to bed.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, sorry for the delay, been a little busy 😀

[@LOTGiscool]

Oh hey, you just take care of your big move. I'm just kickin' back with your vids, man! I don't understand how KZbin works, so I'm doing what you asked. And you know, I do see good screen grabs for my PhotoShopping creations. @@MikeHolton