Cored and Confused: My Elm Bowl Woodturning Adventure

[@janmitchell641]

Any fellow, or woman, for that matter, who recognises that they don’t feel completely confident using a new tool, and goes back to the instructions, is a wise and humble individual, and a great role model. Bravo!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jan, I really appreciate that! 😀

[@andyfirthbespoke]

I doff my cap to you good sir for the bravery you've shown trying a new technique for the first time live on camera. Your sense of delirious terror did come across and I had a few beads of sweat watching the adventure unfold. The end result looks sensational, but I would expect nothing less from you my friend.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Andy, honestly that was terrifying! But I'm really looking forward to trying it again 😀

[@GregNatale-dl7zs]

I am returning to turning after a 24 year hiatus. Was a carpenter who went into teaching and recently retired. Holy cow has wood turning exploded on in popularity and technical advances since I used to turn replacement spindles or the occasional specialty molding back in the old days. I completely enjoy your videos and artistic and technical skills. I so appreciated your humility and wisdom in returning to the directions. It made me feel better about the thick layer of rust on my old carpenter bones.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Greg, I really appreciate your kind words 😀

[@philgallagher1]

15:37 I love the sentence "I feel SLIGHTLY confident that I MIGHT be able to do it" (!) Followed by 16:23 "OK, I THINK I know what I'm doing" (!). And then go and check the video to make sure. Then you screw up your nerves and get stuck in! And by Gum, you only went and did it!! Well done Sir!! I know you didn't exactly enjoy the whole experience, but that's what it was... Experience! The next time it will be easier and the one after that will be easier still. Eventually you will wonder what you were so worried about in the first place! A great video, and it's good to see the toys out and getting used!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Phil and you are right, the first step is always the hardest and this is why I always try to take that first step on camera. Hopefully if gives someone the nerve to just have a go 😀

[@marknelon6958]

I appreciate your honesty in your commentary as well as your craftsmanship. Well done sir.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Mark, I appreciate that ☺️

[@PantsMcGregor]

That looked stressful! Good job doing it on camera. I tried to order some Northern Grit, but right now shipping to Canada is just too much. Let us know if you make any changes in future :)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks and I'm sorry about the postage cost it is ridicules I know. Hopefully one day we can get a distributer over there 😀

[@Divergent-Old-Lady]

There are several lazy cats in Cumbria who were rudely awakened when I cheered as you snapped off the second bowl. What beautiful grain, I love wood, you can’t beat the variety of designs created in nature. I love the smell of sawn wood too. Hate, absolutely hate, seeing a tree felled but, if it must be, it’s better to repurpose and make its life infinite rather than thrown onto an open fire. I say infinite as I have a coffer in my bedroom that’s about 500yrs old. Now there’s a thought, just imagine, someone still loving that bowl in the year 2525 🤯

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks so much and please apologise to your cats for me 😀

[@Divergent-Old-Lady]

@ I shall

[@ChrisSchoonover-th9cc]

Surprisingly, wood turning is not a hobby that i intend to pick up, but I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Chris, I do the same, I watch a lot of blacksmith video's knowing I'll never try it 😀

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

I was as nervous as you when you were taking out the centres. I could feel my nerves on edge lol. I was so very pleased for you when it all worked out. Well done! Practice makes perfect, so you will get more confident as you use it more. What I like most about it is, you don’t waste all that beautiful wood and can maximise your production from the same amount of materials. The finished article? Well, what can I say? It’s stunning, and I love the fact that it’s not a perfect round. The rough bark edge gives it such a natural look. I truly adore it. I never get sick of watching what emerges from a hunk of rough wood. I’m so glad you are back after the holidays. xxx

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Lyndsey 😀 Happy new year 😀

[@HarveyWallace-o2c]

Had a good chuckle when you realized you needed to go back to the instructional video. We've all been there. Beautiful piece of elm.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Harvey 😀

[@nanalefevre3670]

My goodness, i have been on pins & needles (as the old saying goes) This is my favorite video ! And all your new tools ! You done Good buddy!!And more than one bowl from one chunk of wood.....and So pretty 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Nana 😁

[@katelinnett9020]

It always amazes me how shallow a recess you can get away with when using the chuck. It feels like it should be deeper, but you always manage to get it nice and secure!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kate, it has a dovetail on it so locks in place quite well 😀

[@JohnBlakeman-ip6um]

Brilliant bowl, very brave using the coring tool.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John 😁

[@edwardsierpowski3839]

I’m so pleased you’ve gotten round to using a wood saver. I have winced at the amount of centres that have been turned to sawdust up till now. The smaller piece looks just right for a lid to another future piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Edward, I'm glad as well, but they are not cheap! 😀

[@elleryfell4450]

Very brave to use new tools on such a beautiful piece of wood! Look forward to seeing the two smaller bowls! 👏👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! I've just finished and you can see what happens on Tuesday 😁

[@elleryfell4450]

@ looking forward to it! 😁

[@Francini11]

"I feel slightly confident that I might be able to do it" - words I say every time I stand in front of the lathe 😂 Great to see a center saver in use and a healthy respect for the tool. Would be equally nervous with it.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks my friend 😊

[@rosannamize6622]

"I will use this again... but... not until the trauma has worn off. " 😂 You did great for your first time. Just go with the popular Bob Ross saying, “There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.” 😂😂 You did a great job as always! I love the natural live edge and beauty of this bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks so much Rosanna 😀

[@Audie1234]

That was absolutely phenomenal, Mike. Wow, I was totally astounded. Thank you so much for sharing the coring of those bowels...🎉🎉wow.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Audie 😀

[@jamesjohnston6765]

Very well done and quite brave to share the stressful experience with us on camera. I was getting nervous and mentally commenting as you went along. Beautiful bowl with wonderful grain pattern.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks James, it was tough but now I can't wait to try it again 😀

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Great to see new tools be used for the first time. Looking forward to see the next time using coring system used.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks David, I can't wait to try it again 😀

[@michaelbrennan6582]

I can only hope that I will be able to come close to your level of craftsmanship. Well done Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Michal, it's just practice 😀

[@marybethhuson295]

What a gorgeous large Natural Edge bowl! It will make a beautiful functional and show piece. I love the bark also💕 Practice will make you more comfortable using your new center saver. Thanks for sharing Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Mary, practice is certainly needed 😁

[@davidehrmann6862]

Thank you for letting us in on your angst as you tried coring for the first time.

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome David, we are all in this together 😀

[@DrGIzmoBRad]

As with you, the live edge elm bowl is absolutely my favorite. A one of a kind piece :).

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@mikepollard6472]

Nice bit of imagination! Enjoyed the tension of your first time. Good to see the 'experts' are sometimes out on thin ice as much as us amateurs. Enjoyed the video!

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike, hopefully it will let people know that it's scary to try things for the the first time but you should not let that stop you 😀

[@cazdough6565]

Well done, you was nervous Mike, but you kept it together, went slowly, and got there. I love live edged bowls, love the knotty bit at the bottom and the grain following its shape up the bowl. I hope the 3 bowls are kept as a set, certainly something I'd love to own. Thanks for another great video, love to your wife and children too 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Caz, hopefully I can finish the two without any major problems and keeping them together would be a nice idea 😀

[@lindadepew4471]

AGAIN; Just gorgeous! and I love that you have 2 more blanks!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Linda, me too 😀

[@andreamassari9099]

It took some courage and was completely worth it! 😊 Fantastic bowl, Mike, really splendid!

[@MikeHolton]

So kind as always, thanks Andrea 😀

[@Psychlist1972]

It was enjoyable to see you go through the learning process on camera

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! Hopefully it will give someone courage to have a go 😀

[@scottfultz5594]

That coring system is cool. I always think that we waste so much wood by turning, but this saves some at least. Gorgeous bowl as always.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Scott, we do waste a lot but these kits are quite expensive, you need to sell a lot to make it worthwhile 😀

[@dawnjanacek]

Yay! New year, new tools, new techniques!

[@MikeHolton]

And always lots to learn, thanks Dawn 😀

[@Ebba-June]

What a gorgeous elm bowl. ♥ I was holding my breath when you were taking out those two core pieces... but you did good. And there's two more smaller bowls to clean up so you have a lovely set. Thanks for showing the whole thought process.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much and you're welcome 😀

[@sandrafournier8196]

This is the most beautiful thing you've made to date, in my humble opinion. Congrats

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Sandra 😁

[@NotSoTimorousBeastie]

As always a beautiful creation. My heart was in my mouth whilst you were removing cores, but loved watching it, despite the trauma, well done on learning another new skill 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@AlienLeader4]

That is awesome. Its great when you show new ways of turning. I think you should create a shirt. "I'd do that again Once the tramatic goes away." Lol Keep up the amazing work. 👽

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks, I've made a note of that, it may just happen 😀

[@racheldray1057]

I'd buy that t-shirt

[@leaannd.8786]

Love the grain . It looks so rich it would be perfect in any home. 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, the grain is just stunning 😀

[@yvonnepagan9912]

Elm does give a lovely glow to a piece. This one looks like “The Eye of a T-Rex” when held landscape! Can you see it?! Gosh I love wood, Do show us what you do with the saved piece from it! Did I say I love wood! Just in case I didn’t…I ADORE WOOD! Thank you for showing us how the pro’s do it! ❤️😊🇦🇺🦘Yvonne

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Yvonne and I will show you what happens to the cores 😀

[@stephenmurphy4092]

Tricky that was Mr Holton; to say the least! Your perseverance paid off though. The finished bowl though is absolutely delightful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Stephen 😀

[@BarbaraShelton-xz9vn]

Another skill to hang on your tool belt😊. Seriously tho, I love how you can bring out the beauty, and the story of that grain. You can see that the first few years were good, followed by a few decades of hardship. Sorry, cold and flu season where we're at and we appear to be in the cross hairs. OTC meds kickin' in. 😸😽😹😿

[@MikeHolton]

There is a lot going around Barbara, my wife was in bed a few days with it, hope you are feeling better soon 😀

[@jamescollins798]

Very nice, Mike. Always great to see what surprises lurk beneath a normal looking log...

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks James 😀

[@richardcole7400]

Absolutely brilliant vid. I always wanted to see the reality of a coring. All credit to you showing it worts and all...cos that's where most of us would be. Hasn't put me off at all,just increased intrigue levels. Thanks somuch for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

You are welcome Richard, so glad it did not put you off lol 😀

[@carolnash5617]

I cant add anything that others havent already said.... love the bowl, love the way you explain every step you take, love your channel!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Carol 😊

[@jennifernewmark3182]

That is a magnificent bowl. I love the live edge and the grain... a lot of times I admire what you've done but don't feel any desire to take it home. Not so with this one! What a beautiful piece!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Jennifer, must admit, this is one of my favourites 😀

[@racheldray1057]

A magnificent bowl, well worth the trauma! I know that feeling when turning some pieces. Great job and thank you for sharing the learning process. You certainly chose a challenging piece to core. I hope you show us what you make with the cores and how you deal with getting a tenon on them. Brilliant video.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Rachel, I am thinking of making a shorter video about how I intend to finish them but holding is sure going to be an issue 😀

[@Firebird1005]

Nice elegant bowl. Nice how you tried the coring system and succeeded admirably. Good to see the wood not going to waste.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

[@lisawheeler53]

Beautiful live edge bowl! I was on the edge of my seat watching you use the new tool to carve that out! Success!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Lisa 😀

[@flatflo]

The big bowl really makes you think about the tree it came from as you can see the rings where the branch erupted plus see and feel the bark. Great job, even if it racked your nerves! The smallest core made me think it could be a Christmas tree ornament with a picture inside or something more seasonal with 3D figures.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! That is a wonderful idea 😀

[@lonegunwomen]

Truly beautiful bowl Mike, the grain is stunning. Well done, looking forward to seeing the other two bowls. 💖

[@MikeHolton]

Very soon Margaret and thanks 😄

[@petershipman7314]

Core!! That was good 😅,lovely work Mike 🎉❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Peter! 😁

[@kristikey8320]

Very nice! Elm wood is becoming one of my favorites, thanks to you!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kristi me too 😀

[@janetjenkins1102]

Wow that was stressful for us - goodness only knows how you felt!!! Stunning result - well done 💕. I think that is our favourite ever - congratulations 🎉

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Janet, this was a very interesting experience 😀

[@spikejohnson4477]

We've all got to learn sometime, and watching your learning journey on this process was fascinating, as well as hugely entertaining! Well done Mike🙂

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks so much Spike 😀

[@DivinePeaceofJeffrey]

@11:03 in, you're going to core out the center (kinda in the title). 😊 - After watching it all, I have to say I too feel the stress you went through. The end result was worth it, what a warm beautiful wood you brought out!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Jeffrey 😀

[@sylviamaunder3409]

Oooh, new toys! My goodness, it was an adventure watching those come into practice. While the result is absolutely gorgeous; love, love, love the wood, I’m really looking forward to those smaller cutouts being turned into ????

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Sylvia, I'll turn them soon 😀

[@walshjp17]

Beautiful bit-o'-elm. Coring can be confusing. Sold my McNaughton system a few years back due to frustration ... and a desire to concentrate on smaller pieces😉

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I can see why, I will try it again 😀

[@j.graham8068]

What a fun way to make a set of nesting bowls! It's gorgeous. I feel like I'm always talking about the grain but how can I not? Lovely stuff.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😄

[@andrealeonard5421]

Wow, thank you for sharing your tense moments wtih us, I was hardly breathing, but it made it so much more instructional than just a perfect demonstration, thank you so much,andwell done! 👌

[@MikeHolton]

You're so welcome Andrea 😊

[@GavinConwayWoodworkBBQ]

Nice job Mike - Santa brought me a Oneway bowl corer so used it the other day - got 3 nice bowls and a fourth very small one. Gotta let them dry and then second turn them. I have loads of plans for this new toy and today my second size knife arrived. Smiley Smiley now 🥰😍🤩🤪

[@MikeHolton]

Haha good for you Gavin and well done 😁

[@maryrichmond]

It is such a beautiful piece! I especially live the grain and patterns in the wood. Glad you kept the bark on the rim of it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mary, I'm glad the bard stayed on as well 😀

[@maryrichmond]

@ You’re very welcome Mike.

[@KimBlanchard-Smith]

Beautiful piece....and more to follow! Thank you for taking us on your journey.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kim, you are very welcome 😀

[@francesdmackay]

The bowl is amazing. Your comments throughout make me smile, an excellent example of the British understatement.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks so much 😀

[@trurex007lee7]

Nice bowl, you were brave in demonstrating the new corer for the first time.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@pippin1ful]

The corer is a great addition. So much beautiful wood can be saved and turned.

[@MikeHolton]

@@pippin1ful I hope so 😀

[@fionacrouch1732]

I'll be right over to collect my bowl, thanks Mike 😊 Love, love, love ❤️ Very brave man 🤪 Thank you for sharing this with us. The end result is magnificent. Pink is also definitely your colour 😉😋🤭

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Fiona, I'll gift wrap it ready for you to collect 😀 The pink matches my eyes 😜😂

[@fionacrouch1732]

@MikeHolton awwww with a bow, I hope 😋 Seriously, love the pink 💗

[@rickkrisko4191]

Excellent job with your new tool. New can be a stressful. Thanks for demonstrating.

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome Risk and thanks 😀

[@nikkiewhite476]

I am in love with that corer! It has a bit of a steep learning curve but with the results being triple the amount of pieces? Yes please! I used to be sad at the amount of wood turned into shavings, they do have their uses: carbon for composting, mulching flower/garden beds, adding grit to icy walks if you have nothing else, absorbing liquid spills, etc, etc. I do hope you choose to use it often, from a larger piece of wood you could make stacks of bowls and platters. Having hand crafted live edge matching serving bowls for fancy dinners would be luxury!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Nikkie, I'll use it when I think it's appropriate and am really looking forward to the next one 😀

[@FiregirlHandmadebyWendy]

Very nice and big size live edge bowl. And good to see the way you use new tools, so recognizing. The insecurity that comes with using tools for the first time.. but you did a great job. 💪👌

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Wendy, I was nervous but we got there lol 😀

[@GlennMudd]

Live edge bowls are so awesome. Great job once again Mike. Bravo

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Glenn, this was a whole lot of fun 😀

[@deborahthompson258]

Although I don’t do woodworking myself I love to watch it. I watch another woodworker who does bowls and I must say you did a great job on your bowls. I’m also impressed that you went back to watch the instruction video. I you showed that safety is paramount. The bowl is beautiful. 😊❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Deborah 😁

[@benketteridge9150]

What a handsome piece. I particularly love the concentric grain pattern.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ben it is very pretty ☺️

[@chrispark3758]

Wow, I can breathe again. I love watching your videos because I feel like I'm right there with you. Please keep making videos like this. Again thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Chris, I will always do my best 😀

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Hi Mike, To start with what a fantastic bowl, the grain and the live edge looks fantastic. I like you bought one of those about 6 years ago, i used it a half dozen times and its been sat on a shelf ever since, frightened me to death!!!!, once i have sorted out my e-mail i will drop you a line, stay safe

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Steve, I am getting over the experience now and looking forward to having another go 😀

[@RenaLarson61]

Absolutely gorgeous bowl Mike. I love that you left the bark on .

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rena 😀

[@lorainenatalino5534]

Very nice work…I like the natural edge…hope to see those core bowls finished in a future video…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lorraine, I hope so soon 😀

[@user-DMag9]

Great project again, as usual. I'm happy you finally took my advice and got the coring system 😄. Now we just need to get you a Sand 'O' Flex to smooth out that natural edge bark.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I do have an alternative now you may have seen at the end of the second sanding montage 😀

[@peterbarriscale7857]

Great video, great bowl and great guts to do your first cores on camera, something few others might do. Stunning result deserving of the work that went into it. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome Peter and thanks, I try things on camera for the first time in hope that it gives people courage just to have a go, it does not matter if it's perfect or even if you fail 😀

[@donnagreen7386]

That is stunning!! Can’t wait to see the small ones finished. Especially the smallest one 😍

[@MikeHolton]

Haha the video is there now 😀

[@donnagreen7386]

@ in mid way through moving and don’t have the WiFi in the new place yet and I’ve used all my data so I’m cut off from everything when I’m there. It’s like going back to 1993 🤣🤣🤣

[@MikeHolton]

@@donnagreen7386 Haha bless you! You will have to go sit in an internet cafe for an hour or so lol

[@donnagreen7386]

@ lol I’ve come and sat outside the place I’m moving out of more than once. It’s getting swapped over at the end of the month. Need to get things done before that it’s too distracting 🤣🤣🤣

[@MikeHolton]

@@donnagreen7386 🤣🤣🤣 good luck with the move

[@brianbilz5364]

I'm a little jealous of all your new toys. And oh yeah, the bowl is great too.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks 😁

[@brycegenevaostler9359]

Mike, Thanks for the new video. The bowl is really nice. The wood is very nice. To me, it looks a lot like locust wood. It does have a very white heartwood and cambium layer, which is a. Ery beautiful contrast.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brysce you are right 😀

[@brentread5114]

Another quality piece of Workmanship Mike always impressed with your presentation and explanation of each step , really impressed with the bowl corers, certainly does save time , great work once again mate 👍😎

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Brent 😀

[@JeffCapenos-vb4yx]

Great job. Truly enjoyed watching you work through the process. Also, liked the occasional low camera angle with the shavings flying into the lens. Beautiful finished bowl. Thanks for bringing us along

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome Jeff, I try to keep it interesting 😁

[@markduggan3451]

That is a stunning bowl. Well worth the twitching bottom, I think we all had when you were coring it out.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Mark, it was an interesting process and I found out the colour of adrenalin lol 😀

[@bettybryson9637]

Love the elm bowl. Gorgeous! And your new tools do amazing things!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Betty 😀

[@stevegallagher9455]

Well done Mike, I always enjoy watching something new great session 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve, thanks 😀

[@lisaliechty159]

Wow! That was suspenseful! Thank you for risking a new tool and technique on camera for us! That bowl is a work of art!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Lisa 😀

[@jonathan-il1ky]

Another great video. Beautiful bowl. Love how brave you are. That is what i like about your videos. Your willing to give new thing a try live on video.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jonathan, hopefully I can inspire people to just have a go as well 😀

[@lesareid9810]

Watching the journey of this wood through the coring, turning, and finishing was so interesting. And the finished bowl is probably my favorite so far.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Lesa clad you enjoyed it 😁

[@lisagriger5261]

I caught myself trying to blow the dust out of the center when you were done with the forstner bit! 😂😅 The bowl turned out beautiful as all your other works of art have.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Lisa 🤣

[@William_Kenny]

Mike a beautiful bowl for sure super well done my friend, stick with the coring it's a great way of saving wood, I've cored hundreds of them. It does get easier the more you do, again a great video thanks for sharing, Kind regards From Will 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Will, this was a whole of of nervous fun 😀

[@iantivenan4841]

Bloody hell, mike I'm sweating buckets watching this😣.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha sorry about that 😀

[@jbjeep8324]

Fun stuff. =) I was pleasantly surprised there was no disaster in the making. A bit more practice and I cant wait to see what you are coring out!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks JB, I was quite surprised as well 😀

[@Aleta-uy8gt]

You are an excellent rolemodel for anyone learning how to use unfamiliar tools and equipment. Beautiful bowls.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Aleta 😁

[@patembry6625]

I have never seen a bowl with a live edge. Love, love, love it. The grain is beautiful. Lovely bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Pat

[@kathrynseaman6482]

Always a good choice to read and re-read directions. Beautiful bowl and look foreward to seeing the cores made up! I have seen Jim from Sprague Woodturning reverse the core into the fresh cut and add a tenon on it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kathy, I would have done this with the cores but a live edge would not sit flat 😀

[@allochthonplays2978]

Despite the trauma, congratulations on your first cores! Such a useful tool, saves so much wood. I winced every time you approached the center after that, though. Glad you didn't join the funnel club!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks and me too 😄

[@joycecutter3358]

That natural edge elm bowl is awesome mike the smaller bowls look awesome too xx

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Joyce 😀

[@damianlee8149]

Well done with the wood saver. With a little confidence you will get some wonderful sets of bowls just pick one and go for it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Damian, that's the plan 😀

[@funlearningenglish4-adult426]

That's so beautiful, it's really inspiring the lovely things you make, I hope to get a lathe soon and start making some bowls. Thankyou🤗🌈🌻🎊💖

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, let me know when you get it an how you are getting on 😀

[@paulinvegas2861]

Beautiful. First experience coring takes a lot of guts, well done.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Paul 😀

[@jeramiahcrosier3481]

I have definitely been looking at the McNaughton system. It seems like the easiest way to get into coring, but there is a huge learning curve. I think that most folks core out green wood to help it go faster and easier. Either way, heck of a bowl at the end.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jeramiah, I went with this one as I did not want to be constrained by a certain shape I wanted more freedom. It was traumatic at the time but now I'm ready to try it again 😀

[@BSE1aleut]

Mr Holton … that was a very daring thing to do … a 1st time coring with us. I am so proud of you!!! I have always been a fan of coring and am constantly thinking of all the beautiful wood that is lost when turners dont use them WHEN they have large pieces of wood! Thank you for investing in one & using it!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it 😀