Turning History: Woodturning a Bowl from Ancient Oak with Unique Patterns

[@waynethompson4453]

Lovely job pretty sure it's white oak it came from my sawmilling offcuts. If anyone is interested in milling there's a few videos on my channel thankyou.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Wayne, such an amazing piece, how long had it been dry stored?

[@waynethompson4453]

Probably 6 or 7 years I'd say 👍

[@ClaytonsWoodArt]

Right near the end I became pretty sure that it was white oak based in the size of the rays. I surfaced hardwood lumber for about a decade. Nice bowl, Mike.

[@markmarshall5482]

Lovely bowl and I like the different shape as well! Well done as usual.

[@MikeHolton]

@@markmarshall5482 Thanks Mark 😀

[@Mx-Alba]

OMG the moment it flew off was such a shock! But as you once said, a turner doesn't make mistakes, just smaller bowls. The result is amazing! Those swirls look like a Van Gogh painting.

[@joesmith-es1zy]

I agree, they look exactly like the sky in Starry Night and the Scream.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Alba, I know just what you mean! 😀

[@cobberpete1]

@@joesmith-es1zy It's amazing how many egg cups turners have in the kitchen cupboard LOL.

[@stucook8622]

It's always nice when the boss has a frisky sense of humor. It does have an essence of Van Gogh which is kind of a trip in itself. Thanks for another great video. 🍺

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Stu, my wife is amazing in so many ways 😀

[@Fr4mmers]

Beautiful as usual, I can imagine a medieval monk sat eating his lunch out of a bowl like that😊

[@MikeHolton]

That would be a nice use for it 😀

[@NomaD_203]

Came for the wood turning, stayed for the lady's sense of humor. She seems like great fun! Lovely piece again. Simple style lets the beauty of the grain shine. I really enjoy your posts, thank you :)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Michelle, she is completely amazing 😀

[@joeribak]

It was quite a relief for both of us when you cut back the spongy areas only reveal more swirling grain. The black Milliput was a perfect complement to the general color of the bowl. You, and the mighty 1/2” bowl gouge, what a super combo! Great job Mike!👍🏻 Joe CA

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Joe, the gouge is doing good but getting shorter, I think it has about another 5 months of turning left in it lol 😀

[@mahfrot5]

My favourite part of most of your videos is after sanding when you apply the alcohol and can finally see the figure really pop out, and this one was no exception!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Robert, that has to be my favourite part as well 😀

[@markmeltser1094]

Mike, not only is that oak bowl stunning but I enjoy that you share that not everything goes perfectly even when you’re working. And you talked through options to recover from your fine piece of art flying halfway across the workshop. Fabulous job as always and thank you for joining me as I ate dinner.

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome Mark 😀

[@DesignbyDek]

Beautiful, the grain looks like something out of van Gogh’s imagination! I really felt it when it flew off, but you still made it work. And that cheeky little “that’s what she said” from your wife off camera was great.🤣

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dek, my wife is priceless 😀

[@susannah4Him]

Every time I think something about the bowl is wrong, you pull something out of the wood, you adjust the design, your colors do something magical, and you stun me once again. It’s beautiful, Mike. Well done!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Susannah 😀

[@geoffreywood5808]

“That’s what she said!” Classic response! I love it! Beautiful work and great save.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Geoffrey 😂

[@clauslangenbroek9897]

This is a nice rustic piece. "A wood worm's home is a turner's dome." is a saying that I just invented. Oh, and "A wood worm's scowl makes a turner's bowl (although it doesn't rhyme that well.)" 😁 Nicely done 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Claus, that made me laugh 😀

[@cynthiahamptonprince9449]

Perseverance and fortitude... maybe a touch of stubbornness? 😁 Determination to see the rough beginning through to the gorgeous end. Such a lovely piece. Thank you once again for sharing your talents. You are blessed! ☺️

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Cynthia, you are always so kind and I really do appreciate it 😀

[@geedee1999]

That wood has so much character to it and the bowl shape really shows it off. I'll take 6 please! 😀

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, I wish I could find another 1 piece of wood like this let alone 6 lol 😀

[@williamweaver4946]

I can't help but watch your videos while I'm at work, eating my lunch. Each project you make, makes me want to try turning. I seriously doubt my OCD would allow it though, seeing the piles of shavings. Beautiful work as always Mike!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks William, the shavings are a pain lol 😀

[@matildafishes9931]

Well, there's another amazing piece of art, Mike! I was concerned about the black putty, but seeing it finished, it didn't affect the appearance at all. It seemed to pull out the life and history of the wood. Have a great day! ❤😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Matilda, that putty really works well to help set off the wood 😀

[@shelleygreer915]

I've never seen so many swirls! Fantastic! Yes, like Van Gogh... One of my favorite painters, after the Total Immersion Experience. As always, I love how you just take everything in stride, and find a working solution to every mishap--you really are amazing! So glad to watch all your videos.😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Shelley, no point in making a fuss about problems encountered while doing something I love 😀

[@Aleta-uy8gt]

I love the grain patterns on this dry oak piece.💚🤗

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Aleta 😀

[@joycecutter3358]

This oak bowl is outstanding it would look gorgeous in any setting well done mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Joyce 😀

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Tough piece to work with, but you pulled it off nicely. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Valerie 😀

[@BarbaraShelton-xz9vn]

Love how you adapt to all the little challenges chance throws at you to produce beautiful pieces. 😊❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Barbara, if it was all plain sailing it would get a little boring lol 😀

[@davidloveless5234]

Love natural oak

[@MikeHolton]

Me too 😀

[@dellacampbell7058]

Oak may not be exotic but it is a beautiful wood and as you said rustic. I would love to have this bowl. I have always wanted a big bowl made of oak. I can imagine eating homemade soup from this bowl ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, this is one of my favourites 😀

[@deborahthompson258]

I really love this bowl. I’m amazed at how you can take a piece of wood and make it into a beautiful bowl. I really love the shape you chose for it as well. Keep up with the great work. 😃❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Deborah😀

[@edwardashford9569]

Interesting shape for the foot, and shows off the grain really nicely.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Edward 😀

[@jonathan-il1ky]

After watching all your videos. I am still amazed and fascinated. What lovely stuff you make. Just so beautiful. Nice way to finish of a long day. Sat with a coffee. Watching to see what you turn out. So relaxing thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Johnathan 😊

[@nicholaskrest]

Nothing better than the simple beauty of this beautiful oak. The journey on this one was not so simple but again we have a great guide. 🙏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Nicholas 😀

[@chrispark3758]

A very nice piece of oak. Great job.

[@79Firegirl]

Indeed an amazing piece of oak.. and a pretty design bowl, it shows the swirls so nicely 👌.. I can see the face in it too.. 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Wendy 😀

[@JohnGordon-m5i]

I love the way this Red Oak turned out. I would have liked to see it finished with epoxy.

[@MikeHolton]

Next time John and thanks 😄

[@William_Kenny]

Mike a beautiful piece of wood and a stunning bowl nicely done and a great save, Cheers From will 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Will, thanks for stopping by 😀

[@martincotterill2132]

That is another stunner and how you recovered from that was fantastic. As Bob Ross would say no mistakes just happy little accidents and the way the grain of the wood stayed has complimented your work. As others have said there’s even a fabulous van Gogh painting to be seen as well :-)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Martin, there is a lot of van Gough in this grain 😀

[@stanbreda7222]

Beautiful! I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who’s launched a bowl!😢

[@MikeHolton]

Haha all part of turning Stan 😀

[@c.a.chambers68]

My heart stopped when it flew off - but that is a beautiful piece there, love the figuring oak gives out

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend 😀

[@barryrankin587]

What a beautiful bowl. I love the grain in piece. Those swirls of grain reminded me of surface pictures of the planet Mars.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Barry and I know what you mean 😀

[@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR]

Lovely piece Mike, and the cracks don't detract from its beauty at all ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Les 😌

[@spikejohnson4477]

My heart was in my mouth when the bowl went flying across the room! Well recovered Mike, and as usual a stunning work of art🙂

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Spike, thank goodness I work with wood and not clay lol 😀

[@JohnBare-l2j]

Nice recovery, Mike! So nice to see pieces out of wood that might otherwise end up in the fireplace.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, I search every day for pieces like this 😀

[@raydriver7300]

Good morning Mike. You were remarkably sanguine when it flew off the lathe. The last one I saw he threw his toys all over the workshop, although, to be fair, the piece was totally destroyed. I like what you did with it, the curve and the use of milliput. Good job 🌞

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ray, to be honest, throwing things and getting angry is not my thing, especially when I'm doing something I love 😀

[@raydriver7300]

@@MikeHolton I’d guessed 😊🌞

[@funnytime13]

Good morning Mike! You find the most beautiful woods! Cheryl from Jacksonville FL USA❤

[@MikeHolton]

Good morning Cheryl, thanks! I look for something interesting to turn every day 😀

[@martymar666]

Dang! That’s good looking oak! I recommend watching Mike on a big tv to get the effects of the beauty shots.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Marty, about 40% of my viewers watch on TV 😀

[@scottfleming3432]

I love the character of the wood in this piece. So complex!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Scott, it is just amazing! 😀

[@debbieatkins5256]

Watched because it reminded me of my Dad. A beautiful bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Debbie, glad it brought back memories for you, all the best, Mike

[@markduggan3451]

It's stunning, Oak, made better by your skill.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Mark 😀

[@robertrichards1840]

Love this one , like the fact that you also show when things go wrong some turners out there would hide that , well done again

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Robert, I live in the real world where things go wrong, hopefully by showing everyone how to deal with problems we can all learn a little more 😀

[@cbakerpt]

I really like how natural this bowl looks. I love oak.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, me too 😀

[@ceciliarunnoe1463]

I love that you rescue flawed/damaged/imperfect wood and turn (see what I did there) the blemishes into beauty marks. So much more interesting than perfect which can get a bit boring after a while.

[@MikeHolton]

Completely agree Cecilia, I search all over for pieces like this to turn, so much more interesting 😀

[@paulevans180]

Really nice bowl with the grain patterns and again unfazed by the bowl leaping off the chuck

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Paul, a bowl flying off the lathe is just another day at the office lol 😂

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Gorgeous, I love this type of Grain! It's amazing the patterns that nature can create in wood growth! 👍

[@MikeHolton]

I know Steve, I have seen it before but never had the chance to turn it 😀

[@jeramiahcrosier3481]

Definitely a very nice white oak bowl!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jeramiah 😀

[@andreamassari9099]

Another wonderful bowl. 😀 The grain in this one is worth every minute of work. Nice job! Cheers!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Andrea 😀

[@christophersmith108]

Amazing figuring, and you’ve let the wood do the talking. Another beautiful piece!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Christopher, you need to let the wood guide you, it makes sense to always have someone or something else to blame lol 😀

[@judithstanka6471]

It may sound like me being spiteful... but it is really comforting that I am not the only one who produces flying bowls when trying to hollow them out. If a master like you lets bowls fly every now and then, then there is still hope for a hobbyist like me without being just straight to dumb. Thank you for showing us the whole truth of the process! - and I´m in love with that piece, the wood, the swirls...

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Judith, it happens to us all and I'm just trying to be as honest as I can, I'm not perfect but I am getting pretty good at fixing problems lol 😀

[@beniborukhov9436]

I'm impressed by how natural the putty repairs look.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ben, the black works well, it does not distract from the grain 😀

[@sylviamaunder3409]

Another amazing piece with such beautiful grains. I did get a shock when it came flying off though. Glad you were able to rescue it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Sylvia, me too lol 😀

[@jwrowland77]

It sure looks like all the red oak I’ve worked with. Nice little bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, believe it or not, the guy that sold it to me told me it's white oak lol 😀

[@victoriashingler7065]

Simply lovely yet again. The filled cracks seem to actually enhance the amazing grain.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Victoria 😀

[@AlienLeader4]

Very nice piece. Your reaction to the bowl fly off is priceless and way calmer than I would be hats off to you. I thought that is what I heard in the back ground about the crack on the bottom lol. Keep up the awesome work. 👽

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, my wife always knows just what to say lol 😀

[@elainecooksey5338]

It's an absolutely stunning bowl. Love it Mike. 😊 xx

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Elaine 😁

[@racheldray1057]

Such a beautiful grain! I was so excited when I saw the original lump, it held all that promise. It's a shame you can't use the other bits, unless you put them with resin? That would be gorgeous. I had a tiny piece of similar oak and thought it amazing, you have a wonderfully rustic, organic looking bowl there. I hope you tell your wife that she is getting her own fanbase on KZbin!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Rachel, and I will tell her although I think she has an idea already lol 😀

[@kensmith1522]

In spite of adversity, what a nice piece

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Ken 😀

[@lisawheeler53]

Absolutely beautiful grain in that bowl. Well done indeed!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@user-bighughie]

What a beautiful oak bowl Mike. I love those thick walls and base. Miliput is fabulous stuff too....😀👋😁

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ralph, Miliput really works well on this sort of piece 😀

[@cazdough6565]

i'm a lover of oak too, beautiful characterful bowl, it would fit right into my oak filled furniture home 😉, another super interesting video Mike 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Caz 😀

[@simon54131]

Love this piece, the combination of, what I feel is, an old Celtic style, the beauty of the Oak really is a testament to your skill and artistry.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Simon, that piece of wood was just beautiful. I scoured the offcut to see if I could do anything more with it but I think I had had the best from it.

[@debraculbertson3915]

The grain is beautiful. I really like the shape of it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Barbara 😀

[@mashmade-airth]

What a beautiful piece of wood Mike. At 1rst I was unsure if I liked the shape but seeing the end result it showed that it was perfect for it. All thought out by your good self👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend, I got lucky 😀

[@amieclay8409]

The filled-in cracks look like the wood had some stretch marks! I love it. Here's a smooch for Hooch 😘😘😘

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Amie, the holes are pretty much stretch marks where the wood has lost moisture and contracted 😀

[@DiegoNaranjo-tu4iu]

Thanks!

[@MikeHolton]

Wow thanks so much Diego! Merry Christmas! 😀

[@mollynakamori]

WOW, WOW, WOW! Wow for the amount of work, wow for the piece, and just plain wow!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Molly 😀

[@randyfritchman2867]

Great character in the wood. Good save with the foot.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! I'm getting good at saves lol 😀

[@nobodysbusiness8791]

Great job, Mike. Beautiful bowl. It's definitely white oak. You can tell by the grain and color.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, this has also been confirmed by the gentleman who sold me the piece 😀

[@williamfawkes8379]

I absolutely love Howard's! This is an amazing piece of wood. Good stuff. 👍 side note, Howard's is a great finish for handling, it feels good in the hand and let's you feel the grain. Great product.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks William, I'll give that a go next time I use it 😀

[@karenstafford724]

Wow, that's absolutely gorgeous and I love the colours and markings in the wood. ❤❤❤😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Karen😊

[@JamesCouch777]

I've turned several pieces of oak like that with that same pattern. Very nice job on the piece 👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks James, I have seen this grain before but first time turning some👍

[@michaelbrennan6582]

Hello Mike! You made my day. Your work is just amazing. And inspiring to so many of us. Thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Michael, so nice of you to say 😀

[@RaspberryBerets]

This is a beautiful bowl with so much character!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@fionacrouch1732]

Mr H you are a wood whisperer. Stunning piece, with incredible grain patterns and the shape is perfect. Almost forgot it was Tuesday so late to watching this week. Thanks as always for sharing and have a super evening and rest of the week 🤗

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Fiona, this was fun and the grain is just so unusual, hope your week is amazing 😀

[@fionacrouch1732]

@MikeHolton Thanks Mike 😊

[@wessnyder6345]

A beautiful bowl with a lovely shape. I gasp when it flew off. So glad that it wasn't broken completely.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Wes, me too 😀

[@jimdownhour5224]

I love that piece of oak!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jim, me too 😀

[@scottlangston8417]

I am always amazed out how well you handle adversity. Species is white oak. Beautiful bowl!

[@ultrawoody1968]

Some crazy grain going on there.....beautiful bowl 👍

[@MikeHolton]

It sure is thanks 😀

[@MichaelDimick-o3j]

I absolutely love the grain structure. Great recovery. It does have a "Starry Night" feel.

[@MikeHolton]

I totally agree Michael, it does 😀

[@megala510]

This one was a roller coaster. But I like how it turned out!

[@MikeHolton]

It was! But we got there, thanks Mega 😀

[@johnsheppard50]

Well worked out from a difficult piece of wood the result is stunning, I love the rustic feel to it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much John, me too 😀

[@markjupina178]

Great demonstration of how to get the most out of a piece of wood. Really nice!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Mark 😀

[@shawncrane7448]

I absolutely love that grain! Beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Shawn 😀

[@Symplegades]

Nicely done. I've never turned, well, anything, but I've always found oak, and red oak in particular, pretty unpleasant to work with. But the grain and patterns that you can get from it frequently make it all worthwhile, and man, that was some truly amazing grain swirl in the close-up right there at the end.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks!, Oak is hard to work, especially when dry, but when you get a piece like this you really don't mind sharpening every 5 minutes lol 😀

[@dellacampbell7058]

I would like to see more bowls finished food safe with a Matt exterior finish❤

[@MikeHolton]

I'll see what I can do 😀

[@LouisaLee63]

Beautiful bowl. I love the character in the wood. Nicely done!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Louis 😊

[@karennyulassy4206]

I love the patterns in this piece, it gives you more to admire in it!❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Karen 😀

[@brianwilson193]

Very beautiful piece of wood, I think you have got the best out of it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brian, me too 😀

[@Vidmir69]

It looks like sand stone. Like it's anchiant. Yet again a superb piece of work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Vidmir 😀

[@Vinimarshall450]

Looks like french white oak , nice contrast whith heart and sap wood , great finish , Nice job Mike 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Vini, it has been confirmed as white Oak 😀

[@PaulSimmons-l4j]

great job of saving a lovey piece of firewood.Turned out great

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Paul 😀

[@deehenry1983]

i thought the wood was stunning before you started, but you really brought out the life in it :) thanks again for all you do!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Dee, the raw piece really got me excited!! 😀

[@Lis.E.H]

It is so amasing. So amasing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lis 😀

[@jesseclayborn]

Well that one tried to take flight on you there Mike... Once you were able to clip it's wings and wrangle that down it turned out very beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Jesse 😀

[@wendycassel3429]

That has a amazing grain it that so amazing what can come out of a piece of wood ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Wendy, I completely agree 😁

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice. A great save, the bowl grain turned out beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much David 😀

[@martincotterill2132]

Wow, that really is a beautiful piece and the woodgrain is stunning. It really is an interesting piece with the difference in grain throughout. I love what you’ve done with the shape as well it’s very elegant.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Martin 😊