I was BANNED from turning this - Woodturning the Big Elm Burl

In this video, I'll tell you the story of how I was BANNED from turning the Big Elm Burl. If you're curious about woodturning and want to know what it's like to turn a large elm burl, then keep watching!
This is an interesting and unique story that will give you a better understanding of the process involved in turning a large elm burl. If you're interested in woodturning, then be sure to check out this video!
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[@MikeHolton]

Hi All, if you want a closer look at the burl pattern I've put a picture on my Instagram account: instagram.com/mikeholton_hand_made_crafts/

[@sandypeebles6998]

that is what dutch elm disease does to wood

[@MikeHolton]

@@sandypeebles6998 no, burls are caused when the tree is damaged and heals over.

[@johnlewis9745]

@@MikeHolton Always believed that burrs like that were caused by mites and the like. But whatever was the cause, it ‘Turned Out’ to be, pardon the pun, a beautiful piece of work.

[@MikeHolton]

@@johnlewis9745 thanks 🙏 there is some good info on the web showing how they form. All the best, Mike

[@johnlewis9745]

@@MikeHolton Thanks for taking the trouble to reply.

[@andrewoldham4462]

I am here because I am on a quiet night shift and I tend to watch a lot of wood turning videos. I haven't watched you before but I have to say it was thoroughly enjoyable thank you

[@MikeHolton]

Awesome! Thank you Andrew and thanks for watching. 😃

[@k9insomniac783]

You’ve certainly come to one of the best turning channels bud. I don’t know anyone on here that works as hard as Mike does to entertain us and keep us inspired. Hope you join the family!

[@justinfletcher7630]

Yea Mike dont f around

[@enaidyeltneb369]

So glad I found your channel! It is refreshing to see someone that appreciates the wood flaws and all. No need for resins or fillers just let the wood be what it is. You do beautiful work and am amazed with your final piece. Thank you for your fresh work and sharing your talents with us.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much, such a nice thing to say. Welcome to the channel and I hope you can stay a while.

[@lornalarsen493]

It was so funny to watch your shop disappear under drifts of brown powder! But my heart goes out to you for all the cleanup.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lorna, it did take a while 😀

[@kencross25]

Wow! Mike this is a great video especially because due to you verbalizing your thought processes thru out the entire turn. I really enjoy that connection it gives us to the build. What an amazing elm burl bowl. This elm bowl has such a unique grain pattern, characteristics, and along with the many defects (cracks and holes) making it truly a "One-of-a-Kind" Bowl. Thank you for bringing on this adventure.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Ken, so glad you enjoyed it. I'm still fairly new to this KZbin and I hope the quality and presentation of my videos will improve further. I was so glad with the way this one came out, for a while I thought I would just end up with a bucket of dust. Thanks for your support, it means a lot, Mike

[@subxject]

That was an especially gnarly piece of wood, Mike. It looked like something found in an Egyptian tomb. Your determination paid off as you transformed it into something beautiful. Very well done!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks very much 😃, you're right, at the start it looked pretty bad and it was, we had to go way deep to find something nice.

[@karenstacey6245]

Just purchased a lathe and love your videos! I love this bowl. I’m learning step by step from your pieces. Thanks

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like them Karen, can I recommend joining a few beginner groups on Facebook if you have it. Lots of people offering lots of help. I'm on a few.

[@suesmith9202]

O woow. That bowl is stunning. Job well done. Love it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Sue 😀

[@carolynmitchell3350]

Thank you for such a lovely video. It was a welcome change hearing you speak throughout, explaining the process, instead of just watching a silent movie. This is the first video of yours that I've seen and I look forward to many more.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Carolyn, your words mean a lot to me. I did consider that format (silent) but it felt so wrong, I love to explain what and why I'm doing something and how it could have been improved. I want to teach not to just entertain. Thanks again, Mike

[@wessnyder6345]

Absolutely stunning.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! 😀

[@Tseringlhatso]

What a beautiful bowl!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks you very much 😃

[@gluey27]

Hi Mike amazing bit of magic turning the ugly burl into the sweet bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much my friend 😀

[@christopherforster6555]

What a Smart setup it turned out a super bowl lovely thanks.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@garrydurfey9700]

Incredible. I love when the wood surprises us!

[@truthhunterhawk3932]

This bowl is really beautiful. And that burl was impressive. Grey and old looking

[@MikeHolton]

"Grey and old looking" Sorry I thought you were talking about me for a second 😂

[@truthhunterhawk3932]

@@MikeHolton haha. No I wasn't. Are you?

[@MikeHolton]

yep 😅

[@hankkennedy5330]

I liked the whole video. This is the first burl turning but it surely not my last. I am looking forward to your next video. Hank

[@MikeHolton]

Awesome, thank you Hank, and thanks for the support 😀

[@darrellanderson7229]

Like the looks of this glad you turned it

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Darrell, I'm glad I managed to find it in all the dust 😀

[@bluej4601]

Turned out great! Retiring and getting a lathe, can't wait to get started!

[@MikeHolton]

That is great news, join some of the groups on Facebook, they are a great source of help and support.

[@kenbrewer2322]

Bowl turned out awesome very awesome

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ken 😀

[@michiganmoto7687]

Turned out gorgeous. ✌️

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@stevezinger8635]

Very impressive results. Beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching. 😃

[@mikethorstad8453]

Love the Finnish on that bowl, really sets off the coloring

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mike, the shellac did it's job very well on this one 😀

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Love burl, even if overripe!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MikeHolton]

Haha yes it was a little dusty 😀

[@13c11a]

When you started I couldn't imagine that it would turn out to be so beautiful. Great job!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊 for a while I just thought I would end up with a bucket of dust.

[@johnbain1612]

I just inherited a wood shop and have been trying to get brave enough to try my hand at turning . . . very inspiring

[@MikeHolton]

It's not as hard as it looks but before you start learn how to keep yourself safe when using a lathe.

[@samdavies7337]

Love the colour and the burl holes.

[@MikeHolton]

They are cool, some go all the way through 😃

[@pattyo7009]

Mike, you have every right to be pleased with yourself as well as the beautiful creation you achieved. Thanks Bunches for sharing!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀

[@michaelhofer9149]

I think it is wood! 😊. Very nice work Mr. Holton.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, yep it was definitely wood, thanks Michael 😀

[@gregonline6506]

Love you work! You kept away from turning plastic as many other do. You stick to wood and you know what you are doing. Thx for sharing! 🎉

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Greg, there wiol be some projects with resin but the majority will be natural.

[@jaxxlawson4545]

Agree, it's gorgeous!

[@MikeHolton]

At the start I thought I would just end up with a bucket of dust :D

[@marybethhuson295]

Absolutely gorgeous burl bowl! You showcased natures beauty well.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mary, it's just a little bit pretty this one, it's still sat in my house, not sure I can let it go lol

[@donnagreen7386]

That is awesome!! Fabulous piece. That dust was nuts lol

[@MikeHolton]

Yep that dust was just horrible lol 😃

[@jakebendel5238]

I love Burl woods of all type.

[@MikeHolton]

I agree, the grain is just so beautiful and interesting 😁

[@dianewages8977]

Absolutely gorgeous ❤🎉

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much 😊

[@leannehinke5430]

Stunning!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Lianne 😊

[@jimclark8613]

I can tell that you were very happy and proud as you should be just because we can shed a tear over something that you created with your own two hands and heart ! Good for you as you did make a beautiful bowl with some heart and some good old soul!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Jim, you are right, I was proper proud of finding this piece inside that dusty mess

[@MoHord]

Wow, wow, wow!! What a beautiful specimen that appeared from the dust it made. Thank you for letting us watch.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it, must admit, I was a little worried for a while there. Thanks again for watching, Mike.

[@lisagladu651]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Unique and beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Lisa 😀

[@PopsShop]

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, and thanks for watching 😀

[@SugarplumFairy01]

Love How This Bowl Came Out❣️ Yes I Think It's Elm Too! ❤️

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, it was not sure how it would end up, but glad I stuck with it.

[@peterwoodman-re5em]

Stumbled across your site, enjoyed watching a chunk of wood turning into an asthetic item.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks and welcome, glad you liked it 😃

[@fionacrouch1732]

Firstly, what a stunning piece. Amazing Mike, and thank you for uncovering the burls' inner beauty. I just got through reading the over 500 comments, and lots of first-time viewers and subs, so that's great. Not so great, some of the negative comments grrrr

[@MikeHolton]

Haha don't worry about the negative ones, I certainly don't, the more people that watch your video's the more crazies fly in. I have so many amazing people watching and commenting that it is still worth the odd negative comment.

[@fionacrouch1732]

@MikeHolton that's true, you have us 😋🥰

[@MikeHolton]

@@fionacrouch1732 Exactly! 😃🥰

[@rorymax8233]

Interesting to watch and a very interesting outcome also.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rory 😀

[@richardjacques6370]

Great looking work. Looks beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Richard

[@allenspain]

Beautiful piece!!

[@uniquepb58]

I really enjoy watching you work the wood into such a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks and thanks for taking the time to comment, all the best, Mike 😀

[@roystewart4826]

Thanks Mike excellent work nice to hear your thought process , steady as she goes hand in hand with your amazing experience years in the making , thank you for sharing !

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀

[@jenw9361]

Beautifully done. It's lovely.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jen 😀

[@peterthornton8520]

Fantastic little creation.

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Peter 😃

[@deeka2001]

Fantastic Mike! That’s a top tier bowl for sure! Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍 and thanks for watching. 😃

[@lindacarruthers3423]

It is indeed absolutely gorgeous .It is extraordinary.

[@MikeHolton]

Very kind of you to say Linda 😃

[@bobroberts6155]

The best wood turners combine craftsmanship and artistry and you are clearly a great exemplar of this.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Bob, not sure if I'm there yet but I do try 😃

[@kaycarrigan6348]

That turned out so beautiful. Enjoyed watching the process.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Kay, I appreciate you stopping by. 😃

[@shawngpeeples]

Your work is stunning, and watching you work is very relaxing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@user-cd5gf2ew1e]

That’s a beautiful burl bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, it took some finding in there but we'll worth the effort 😁

[@gowithbazza]

I have to admit I face giving the woodturning a go myself

[@MikeHolton]

Be careful, it's addictive and you will never look at trees the same way again 😂

[@stg6186]

Nice job and a rather interesting journey through the dust storm!

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yep, that dust was nasty, for a few moments I could not actually see what I was turning!¬

[@willhazyblue]

Excelant work, I love it, thanks for the wonderful video.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers, really appreciate you taking the time to watch. 😃

[@TC-bj8pu]

A very lovely bowl indeed!!!! Enjoyed your video! Looking forward to watching much more of your work! Thank you!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers! Welcome to the channel. 😃

[@talsager7437]

the give away bowl is beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀

[@jeremyeckenroth9054]

Beautiful bowl indeed

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you kindly 😀

[@lindalopresti389]

Just fascinating! Thanks. I’ll be watching more of your inspirational art.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Linda 😀 great to have you on board.

[@bobotto6456]

You're right ... that is absolutely over the top KEWL !

[@MikeHolton]

The grain is just mesmerising, can't stop looking at it , thanks 😃

[@nicolegaudreau6123]

Love watching wood turning. Your video was fantastic and shows that you have to think on the spot sometimes and you still did a great job!

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it. I seem to get myself in a few situations where I have to think on the spot 😀

[@billmcgonagle5806]

I’ve never had the chance to work with elm. No elm trees left in my area. I have worked with cherry and apple burls with great results. Your turning is absolutely stunning!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, there is an old crab apple tree close to where I live I'm just waiting for it to die as it's just covered in burls.

[@scottfonner]

Outstanding job Mike, it is a beauty!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Scott, it did end up nice 😀

[@SidsRepurposing]

Lovely piece Mike

[@BarbaraShelton-xz9vn]

😅 Amazing the hidden treasures you keep finding in what others would consider scrap!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Barbara, this one was tough but we found the bowl hidden in the dust and rot 😀

[@janicegray1905]

Quite lovely!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Janice 😃

[@lisastankiewicz1926]

Not sure what got me here, but that was fantastic!

[@MikeHolton]

Must have been fate Lisa or your are just unlucky 😂

[@win351sl2]

Enjoyable Video, fun to watch and easy to listen to, very relaxing and informative!!!

[@MikeHolton]

And with that my job is done 😀 Thanks so much, that is exactly how I wanted this channel to be.

[@JamesCouch777]

Let your wife know that we appreciate her relenting and that father Christmas would appreciate the finished piece 👌

[@MikeHolton]

haha, thanks James, I'll make sure to pass that on 😂

[@mikew2468]

What a beautiful result Mike. A bit of a challenge early on and not sure I’m at that level yet but certainly something to aspire to.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mike, it was more a case of keeping going as opposed to talent, I just hoped it would be in there somewhere 😀

[@brianbower5320]

Nice work, it was good to see how you around all the problems

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brian, my philosophy for the channel is to share everything, good or bad, so hopefully we can all learn together.

[@lyndaowen2154]

It came out very very pretty. The grain has a Lotta character along with all the shades of brown. It is a very nice piece of work. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

[@MikeHolton]

You are more than welcome Lynda 😀

[@junetasker4229]

I have watched a lot of your videos, but I must say, I think this is my very favourite item , I love it. Well done you for not giving up on it .

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks June, I think I agree, so glad it was in there somewhere.

[@redroadbeadgirl9888]

Really lovely. I know nothing about wood turning, but if I had my life to do over again I’d definitely learn. I love watching your videos.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! I wish I has started earlier than I did but still I'm here now and having great fun :D Thanks for watching.

[@mrg5973]

first video i found of yours and you did not let down, that was amazing and i love the shape of the bowl, really pleasing curvs

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! I hope you can stay a while, not everything works but I will always show what happened, mistakes and all.

[@Ted_P]

I love the color of this one! The figure and voids make it very pretty and interesting. Great job and excellent video.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ted, burls are rare and expensive, I was very lucky to get this one for next to nothing.

[@shaunofthegeeks]

Fabulous result Mike. Nice one.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@suzannesmith4191]

What a beautiful and unique bowl, I absolutely love it!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Suzanne 😃

[@jesusistheopendoor]

beautiful!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you!!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful bowl. Fantastic color.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Doug, the colour is just beautiful, deep and rich.

[@markjupina178]

Wow. That came out great! Glad you didn't give up on it.

[@MikeHolton]

Me too! I thought I would end up with a bucket of dust.

[@shirleychavez2758]

Beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you!

[@rickharem5788]

Pretty bowl Mike. Nice work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍

[@judywood6947]

It's beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Judy 😁

[@igortretsnom]

great video. thank you

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you liked it!

[@lindagoldberg2325]

Amazing!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Linda 😀

[@nanalefevre3670]

Now this is different.Wasnt sure I liked it at first. But the more you shined it up, the prettier it got. Yep, I do like it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Nana, this was a lot of work but I did find the bowl in there 😀

[@carolynsegura8618]

Omg love this

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Carolyn, glad you like it 😊

[@stevebrown3159]

It's a beautiful bowl and it was fun to watch. Thank you for spending the time to film it. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Steve 😀

[@brianmckittrick8665]

Amazing metamorphosis. Kudos to you for realizing the potential this nasty piece had. Makes we want to grab some burl wood and give it a go. Thanks

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Brian, I must admit I was worried for a while 😃, all the best, Mike

[@timmaggard8862]

Very beautiful bowl. Something t o be proud of for sure. Anyone would be proud to own it Great job sir!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Tim 🙂

[@terrimercer9206]

Beautiful! I'd be proud to have that bowl on my table. ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@peterbailey1983]

Beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you 👍

[@deehenry1983]

this is quite unique, i have not seen a bowl like this before. very nice!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dee, I know one thing, my workshop took a lot to get clean after this one :)

[@avago2day]

A beautiful burr bowl Mike, you made it look quite effortless to turn. I love it. Jane ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jane, apart from the dusty start it went fairly well 😃

[@robertpalmiere6179]

Wonderful piece

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Robert 😃

[@davesullivan1807]

What a lovely piece of art you and nature have made ,I love it !!! Keep turning 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave 😁