A BIG ASHED BOWL! - Woodturning Project

[@sandracook455]

Lovely

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Sandra 😀

[@JohnHoatson-pq4kk]

Amazing winged bowl lovely grain as always with ash. Shows up even more with the black. Very brave turning this shape. Lovely. JC.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John 😀

[@brycegenevaostler9359]

Mike once again you have made something that is beautiful out of just a piece of wood. Thanks

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Bryce, I did have help, the grain in that piece was amazing 😃

[@judithstanka6471]

Regarding the catch : It really is a feature, not a bug. I love how the bowl turned out, glad that you listen to the wood!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Judith, the wood knows better than me so I know always to listen, in that respect it's a lot like my wife 😃

[@davidtyers4903]

I love turning Ash. It takes colour so we'll too due to its grain structure. Quality as always ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers David, I'm not great at colouring but I am getting better 😃

[@bobruthruff292]

Your ash bowl turned out better than I thought it would

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bob 😀

[@brendadriver2702]

I’m glad you saved that crotch section. It turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brenda, I would love to know where the other half of that piece is 😊

[@RPMWoodworks]

Thanks for the opportunity to win some new tools.

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome 😁

[@davidfreeman6450]

That really did turn out great. I like the color contrast from the bottom to the top with the Live edge. This one reminded me of Phil Anderson's channel "Shady Acres woodshop. You both do great work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much David, I love Phil's work thanks! All the best, MIke

[@katm6]

Phil is my go to woodturner. This is my 2nd of yours, Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

@@katm6 thanks 👍 😁

[@richardcorcoran1151]

I love the shape of the bowl. It takes an artesian to look at the piece you started with and see the finished product. Love the purple and red outside that highlights the grain. Thanks for sharing this project.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much!so glad you like it ☺️

[@jamesg3584]

I continue to be amazed by your ability and dedication to your craft. Perhaps the best part for me is how you handle the challenges of your craft. Thanks again for your mentoring of life skills.

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thank you James, I love challenges and difficult situations, I find it a great way to learn. All the best, Mike

[@robertlay2658]

Great looking finished product. Good to see ash being preserved when so much of it is dying.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Rob, thanks very much. Luckily in the UK Ash is doing well, it is just about everywhere. All the best, Mike

[@lv_woodturner3899]

I love the bowl. Good call to keep the grain and make a winged bowl. Glad the bark stayed on. The still picture at the end shows the wonderful grain and colours on that corner. Very well done as usual. Dave.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave, I wold love to get a piece with that grain all over, it was just mesmerising! The colouring is ok but it is one area I need to practice more. Mike😊

[@nanalefevre3670]

Never seen a bowl like this before , it's a real beauty. Seems unique!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Nana, this one was a whole lot of fun to make

[@Tishers]

Now I have a use for the couple of kilograms of beeswax that has been wrapped up in blocks for my failed adventures in candlemaking.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, you can make some great finishes with wax 😃

[@deborahthompson258]

I know you put a lot of work in this piece and it shows. Also I’m so glad you made it food safe it will wonderful in the middle of a dinner table or full of fruit.😊❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Deborah, I do like this one 😀

[@LotusMeSenpai]

My mom and I love watching your videos, you always manage to make such interesting pieces out of wood most people would consider plain or unworkable. I never really thought about using a beeswax/mineral oil combo paste, it makes such a lovely finish!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks it's works great, you can also use it on the bed of your lathe and on tools to keep them rust free 😃

[@MaryHyso]

The top of this bowl has really nice graining and other features. Glad you kept the pretty corner!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mary, I just had to keep that corner intact 😀

[@garysailors]

I just become mesmerized watching your woodturning and enjoy all the techniques used to produce the final product. Thank you!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Gary and thanks for your support, Mike 😃

[@paulhuyton_TheGreasbyTurner]

Mike, only recently started watching your channel but you are now one of my regular watches. Lovely bowl and you've given me some inspiration for a couple of pieces of Ash I have in my pile. Thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks and welcome to the channel 😀. So glad I've been able to inspire you, all the best, Mike

[@jeffreyholland7829]

You make those winged bowls look too easy, Mike. I haven't gotten brave enough to try one yet. Beautiful bowl as always! Keep up the good work!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, I've made a few now and know what to expect 😃. Give a small one a go from a square block 😃

[@nicholaskrest]

Love a nice chunk of ash Very lovely piece It’s so lovely peeling back layers and revealing beauty! Huge thanks Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it, there was sone stunning grain in this piece 😀

[@jimbrock8928]

You da best looking forward to winning the bowl

[@MikeEdwards121963glassman]

I appreciated your commentary with your turning, it was spot on.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it!

[@eileencollins3126]

I really like how you saved the crotch area in the final turning. The coloring was also interesting.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Eileen, I keep trying colouring to see if I can get better lol, all the best, Mike

[@barryrankin587]

Nice work. I have always loved the crotch grain in wood. It’s like a present, you never know what’s in there until you expose it.

[@MikeHolton]

You are so right Barry 😃

[@k9insomniac783]

Ash is one of my favorites to turn. I doubt I’ve had any with the grain such as yours yet. I think the color choice was perfect. I like using the black with the copper embellishing wax. Your skills never cease to amaze me Mike. I truly consider you a turner above most turners. Magnificent bowl my friend. Glad you chose to keep the top.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! This piece was special, I wish the grain in the corner was over the whole piece but you can't be too greedy lol 😊

[@jefflodge3348]

The wing bowl is awesome! I’ve wondered how practical this style is in the kitchen, but who the heck would use it in the kitchen! ;)

[@MikeHolton]

It's fully food safe and has a decent capacity so would be great as a fruit bowl 😁

[@jefflodge3348]

@@MikeHolton Ya, but try to fit it in the dishwasher 🤣

[@MikeHolton]

@@jefflodge3348 🤣😂😅

[@LOTGiscool]

Yet another interesting piece. You sure know how to 'kick ash'. LOL! You'll have to excuse me as it's getting late here.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha it's all good my friend 😀

[@bnaivar]

You can bet your Ash that's a great bowl Mike. 😄

[@MikeHolton]

😂😅Thanks 😊

[@Sander_843]

Another great video turning a highly unstable piece! Congratulations on the recent surge in numbers here on the channel

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! It has all gone a little crazy over here, calming down now thank goodness 😃

[@alanbrackett4230]

The black and red worked well on the bottom and the contrast with the top looks great. thanks for sharing

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Alan, it worked better than I had hoped

[@ronaldfowler8394]

I just recently found your channel Mike, while im laid up from surgery and i have to tell you I'm impressed! I was a wee bit iffy about the wood dye on the bottom but i have to say,you made a believer out of me! After watching three or four of your videos now im working my way down thru them so when im finally able to get back in my shop ill have plenty of ideas. Again, great work and great content! Ron

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ron! and thanks for getting in touch. I'm not great at dying wood but I keep having a go every now and then, not everyone likes it but that is fine, it would be a dull world if we all liked the same. I wish you a fast recovery so you can get back in the shop. All the best, Mike

[@stevedoran3631]

What an excellent piece of art you created!, such skill!.... I would love your skill, being a retired toolmaker, machining was a passion of mine, if only I had found videos like this sooner, I would like to make a pair of 'Love Cups' as a gift for a friends daughter who is getting married soon, how nice it would be to create something unique and singular rather than the usual commercial gift.... one can dream.....

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve, a lot of my family now get bowls for presents, my wife gave her cousin one yesterday for her birthday and it brought tears to he eyes, shame, I thought it was a nice piece, still you can't please everyone 😃

[@rickjarosz3704]

Excellent Choice! Using the crotch section in this bowl really makes it Pop!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rick, I would love to find the other side of this crotch 😃

[@JohnSmith-vi7qb]

Thanks Mike, this is a wonderful insight into turning unbalanced pieces and it's something I aspire to as my skills improve. Cheers

[@MikeHolton]

Glad it was helpful, just keep yourself safe ☺️

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Klasse, erst heute habe ich mir Holz zurecht geschnitten und kann mir auch so eine tolle Schale machen 😁🤗 Hast du wieder toll gemacht👏👌👍

[@MikeHolton]

Danke, mein Freund, du musst mir ein paar Bilder deiner Arbeit schicken

[@jimflinn8305]

Another fabulous turning Mike 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jim 😁

[@MightyWizardTim]

Very cool Mike. Love the grain in Ash. You always make nice pieces.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Tim 😀

[@christinecampbell7404]

Love the way the color highlights the grain

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Christine 😀

[@davidharding5971]

Lovely piece of wood expertly turned. The use of the stain on the base has really brought out the grain of the wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks David, I don't profess to be an expert in colouring but I do enjoy it 😃

[@walshjp17]

Another brilliant turning, Mike. Glad you kept the flame aglow.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks 😃, to have cut that bit away would have been a crime 😃

[@davidmorgan7522]

Very nice piece of Ash. Good that you left the crotch piece on, it really made the top pop! The dying of the bottom is interesting. I've charred ash and had good results but will give that a try, it really looked nice. Thanks for sharing Mike, it turned out beautiful! Take care, Dave

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Dave, I would have love d to have charred this one but with the winds it stood a good chance of splitting. I'm not great at colouring but I am getting a little better 😊

[@ninagrigoriev2772]

I think leaving such a large edge is a very interesting decision. I think I would have tried to make the edge kind of like a teardrop/raindrop so the interesting grain pattern would still be present while the rest of the bowl would have a rounded edge. Ultimately the bowl still looks really good and cool.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Nina, that is quite an interesting idea and I will keep it in mind the next time I do something similar

[@jamesfouse3717]

Amazing work. magic Mike, you turn raw wood into a thing of beauty . Thanks for sharing your work

[@MikeHolton]

Your welcome 😁 and thanks for watching ☺️

[@vinimarshall7301]

What a lovely two tone piece, nice work again mike,the outer edges are great. 👏👏👏

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Vini, I'm getting used to making these finger catchers lol 😃

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Excellent. Love the ash crotch and your design was spot on for the blank. Super job.

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Doug 😊

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

I love what you have done with that Mike, very clever to be able to leave all the beautiful grain in. I love turning Ash, it is such a nice wood to work with,

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve, I just could not bring myself to loose that corner piece 😃

[@gavintrousdale7585]

Enjoy your wood turning very much. I also enjoy bowl turning.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Gavin and thanks for watching, all the best, Mike 😃

[@79Firegirl]

Special design.. the staining looks good too❤. You always know to turn something else every time 💪💪👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I have great fun on this one, my colouring is still not great but I am getting better 😊

[@chrisjohnston2449]

you saved a beautiful piece of nature. great job

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😃

[@duanewalker6967]

Love that winged bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Duane, I like it as well 😃

[@marybethhuson295]

Absolutely stunning grain! Great job on this winged bowl, Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mary, have a good week, all the best, Mike 😃

[@marybethhuson295]

@@MikeHolton Thank you, you as well!

[@jesseclayborn]

I wasn't sure if I liked it at first but it came out great

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jesse, and thanks for watching, Mike 😃

[@jimkilton2141]

Nice way to use all of the features in the piece of wood. Also liked the staining on the bottom

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Jim 😀

[@peterthornton8520]

Such an unique piece. Great vision to be able to see beyond the blank to what it might become. Fantastic.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Peter 🙂

[@mikew2468]

Another great result Mike. I’m not brave enough to try a challenge like that…yet! Interesting to see how you visualised the end result. Well done

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mike, it just takes a leap of faith and making sure you are safe in case of problems, all the best, Mike 😀

[@ShevillMathers]

Love your artistic approach to bring out and display the natural beauty of the wood. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 👍😁🇦🇺🦘

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Shevill, I did have fun with this one 😀

[@colinwatmore7041]

Glad you managed to save some bark Mike it really sets it off nicely. Ash is such a lovely wood to work with, I started scroll saw work with ash, really must try and get hold of a chunk for the lathe again. Thanks for all the tips and tricks you share, they're invaluable to a relative newcomer. Keep 'em coming.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍 I will always do my best Colin, Mike

[@mikeearl7588]

Another stunning turn ! Brilliant!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mike 😃

[@rindapelton5876]

Very nice bowl!!! I’m so impressed with your calming demeanor!! I Appreciate your skills and vids!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Rinda 😀 and thanks for watching.

[@jonathanviterise1681]

Great piece Mike, love the wings, and the contrast between inside and outside. Keep up the great content

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, will do Jonathan, I'll always try my best 😃

[@keithgolds3289]

Another stunning piece thank you again Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

You are welcome Keith, and thanks for watching 😃

[@MillerWoodturning]

Great work again. At first I was thinking no on the color but to my surprise it turned out amazing thank you for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

You’re welcome 😊

[@brentbeacroft7530]

Great choice for a design opportunity, with a super explanation of why

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you think so Brent 😁

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

Damn That is Absolutely Gorgeous great video as always you don't half get some awesome pieces of wood

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Colin, I have to hunt around for everything I get, I have searches going everywhere lol

[@PBUCKY1969]

Lovely bowl Mike - I really like the outside colours/grain contrast! Incidentally, the original blank would have been totally fine turning outboard, even before you trimmed it - she can take it!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much for the confidence boost with outboard turning. One day I'll try it🤣. All the best, Mike

[@PBUCKY1969]

@@MikeHolton seriously Mike - I only just tried mine out last month with a big (52cm) piece of Mallee burl, it was really out of balance too. I found it helped stability of the lathe to move the headstock to about centre of the lathe bed. It coped no problem even with a bit of wobble I was impressed!

[@MikeHolton]

@@PBUCKY1969 Haha, and I thought I was brave 😃. On a side note I see your user name ends in 1969, was that your year of birth? If so, it was mine as well 😃

[@timponder7487]

Beautiful work Mike 👏 👌 😍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tim 😊

[@maxkangen]

Love the colouring mate, Like me we both love ash. I enjoy making goblets and cups out of ash.

[@MikeHolton]

Nice, I need to do more goblets, never been very good at spindle turning lol 😀

[@williamweaver4946]

I absolutely love the look of this bowl. The color you used on the bottom was prefect. Glad you didn't burn it, although I like it, I don't think it would have fit this project. Great job!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks William, I think you are right about the burning not working, although I do sort of wish I had tried lol

[@William_Kenny]

Mike another stunning piece well turned and finished 👍😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Willie 😀

[@1954JDR]

You do absolutely wonderful and skilled work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I try my best 😃

[@tomburns7544]

I LOVE the look of ash and I loved what you've done with this piece. Great job as usual, Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Tom, I did enjoy this one despite it being another wobbly turn 😊

[@tomburns7544]

@@MikeHolton I'm wobbly too, so who am I to judge?

[@MikeHolton]

@@tomburns7544 🤣

[@randy9293]

Very good looking wind mole. I liked it.❤

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Randy 😃

[@danamorrow5352]

I had some ash wood last year and turned a few vases from it. The grain held plenty of surprises as did yours. Beautiful bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dana, I do love ash, such a beautiful strong wood. 😃

[@vunske]

Thanks for this beautifull piece. I really enjoy your work and your videos. Please keep them coming 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Will do! All the best, Mike

[@joannowak9318]

So enjoy your videos, they are relaxing to watch.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Joan 😃

[@caspersx200]

Another excellent turning

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Casper 😃

[@kristikey8320]

I love that grain😊! Great job again! 👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊

[@roberthendrie5056]

Love the live edge wings. Great piece

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Robert 😃

[@suzannahstan]

GOOD LORD THAT BOWL IS AMAZING!!! Mike thanks so much for all your descriptions and discussion of your process. It’s very refreshing! ❤

[@MikeHolton]

You are more than welcome Suzannah, and thanks so much for your support. All the best, Mike

[@jdalex3]

I've been inspired to have a go at making a similar Ash wing bowl. Lovely job on yours. 👍🏻🙂

[@MikeHolton]

Go for it and let me know how you get on 😀

[@SilverBack.]

Oh WOW, Mike this is wonderful

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! It came out quite nice 😊

[@robertwilson54]

Fantastic piece, I have said it before but I can’t see what you see, it’s truly amazing how you have these brilliant design techniques, I watch a lot of you tube woodturning but you do so many different things from pewter to milliput to colours to soapstone it just such a vast range of different things where as a lot of turners stay in their comfort zone, well done mate.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Robert 😀. Life is too short not to try new things, I don't mind failing but I can't stand not trying. All the best, Mike

[@StephenJones-k1e]

Very interesting techniques. I am just learning how to turn wood as a new retirement hobby.

[@MikeHolton]

Good for you, I can't wait to retire so I can make more 😃

[@DonaldWight-x8u]

A beautiful bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Donald 😁

[@arnoldpluim8094]

Beautiful bowl love the colors

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Arnold 😃

[@paulhowes5488]

Fantastic job Mick the ash is brilliant great Finnish mate

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Paul 😀

[@lindapratt1824]

Lovely. I've had these spirit dyes for months but you have inspired me to have a go. Thanks

[@MikeHolton]

Wonderful! Let me know how you get on, all the best, Mike

[@louisemaas7640]

I really like the contrast with the ash and the outside die. I will have to try this type of process.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Louise, it can be very effective 😃

[@debraculbertson3915]

Interesting bowl. Love the grain.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Debra 😃

[@joebuchanan3845]

Gorgeous Mike, well worth saving the corners imo

[@MikeHolton]

I think so too! Thanks 😊

[@AlienLeader4]

Yest another awesome bowl. I thought i saw BOO in the grain on the bottom, but its OOO 31:45. And the bowl does make you want to say OOO Nice!! Keep up the awesome work. 👽

[@MikeHolton]

Hahaha yes I know exactly what you mean!! That is strange lol, thanks so much my friend

[@DerekRiley-t8r]

Really awesome looking bowl. Love the wing tips.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😃

[@mickwilson127]

I do love me an ash bowl 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Me too Mick, they are hard to beat 😃

[@bryaneltornerodemadera7397]

A truly beautiful bowl Mike. The video only shows you putting one screw in the faceplate and my brain kept telling me it wasn't safe!! (Even though logic told me there were more screws in it!!) Another excellent video and result.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, sorry about that, I was faffing about trying to get them in and then had to pre drill to get them all in. To footage was long and messy and I was tired so I just cut to the last one going in. 😃

[@ronkiskowoodart9680]

Nice bowl Mike interesting shape!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍 😃

[@annlaurie1484]

Beautiful piece, love the end result. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you ann! 😊

[@shelleysnailparlour2392]

It’s beautiful as always. ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@deehenry1983]

nice new channel intro page :) this is absolutely stunning. not surprising from you tho :) have a wonderful day!!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dee, I was getting bored with the old one 😊