Mystery Wood Natural Void Vase

[@ralphgraler4223]

I've stombled in your video... was shocked about your absolutly strange kind of woodturning... adventerly... i'm in fear to see you working!!! I love wood with cracks an damaged and "mistakes more"... and you made a masterpiece of it... great job!!! Chapeau 🎩👍👍🔨🇩🇪

[@julianguy3203]

Really think this is a high end piece. Don't undersell yourself. Interior designers would love this stand alone piece of design craft. I very much enjoyed your honest approach and the resulting truly stunning finished piece. Congratulations.

[@ForwardBackx3HP]

Thank you for the encouragement, very kind. Will keep this in mind moving forward.

[@arvidjohansen5628]

Nice work 😀

[@fredbounocore7242]

Michael,fabulouse work! I also look for odd pieces to turn. What I have been involved with as of late is to use colored epoxy resin to fill and enhance the enclusions. My best guess as to the species of wood is that from what I can see ,it may be silver or cooper beech. Also can not disagree with you more about your pricing. This piece should sell for at least $800.00 USD. Much thanks for the great work Fred Buonocore Shelter Island ,N.Y. USA

[@richstewart1]

You know what they say. If it don't hold soup, it's art. I don't have the patience to do these types. Getting beat up for a few hours. I like watching them done in fast motion and I love the look when done. I have a lot of respect for people that can do these irregular shapes. Beautiful piece.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

I hear you, it's quite a bumpy ride. Thanks for the comment, love the soup line!

[@seedsman02]

It’s good to see an Aussie. I’m totally in your area of interest at the moment regarding the flawed wood pieces.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@seedsman02 Nice one, thanks for watching. I like seeing the flaws, it's a clear reminder that this was once a tree. Happy wood working.

[@deanwellerassociates]

First time seeing your work and it won't be long before You Tube will be a revenue line item. Your choice of materials, knowledge of the craft and artistic vision are a compelling mix. Best of luck making the sale.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@deanwellerassociates Thanks a lot for your comment, I'm very encouraged by your kind words. Much appreciated.

[@jeffwacker0451]

Like your unconventional approach to the wood and the exercise of exploring possible prices. Also like the results - turning the "blank" sideways and orienting on the branch was novel and informative. Good work. Keep it up. Subscribed.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Michael, absolutely love this piece! Great work and thanks so much for sharing, I have subscribed 😀

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@MikeHolton Nice one Mike, you rock!

[@seamusday1964]

Thats really impressive, I like your out of the box thinking! Certainly turning a lot of air there!

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

Yes indeed, cutting air is dicey at times but worth the risk when it produces a nice outcome. Thanks for the support.

[@Winterbourne_Workshop]

This is my kind of turning. I have only just discovered this channel so looking forward to what I find. It's interesting to see how others approach the challenges.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

I completely agree, watching others has taught me so much. The woodworking community on KZbin is so valuable and I'm enjoying being a part of it.

[@garybeasley4885]

I like how you showcased that natural void. Well done! The lips remind me of the creature in Little Shop of Horrors. Feed me Seymore!

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@garybeasley4885 Yes! Now you mention it, all I see is Little Shop of Horrors. Maybe the next one I can lean into that some how. Thanks for commenting!

[@domlauria771]

Nice Piece Michael, I'm a beginner turner and this sort of turning is very impressive to me. I hope you get you 1000 subscribers and many more, I like to support my locals too :)

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@domlauria771 Great to hear Dom, turning is a very satisfying creative process and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Welcome to the community and on behalf of your locals, thanks for you support and thanks from me for your sub and comment.

[@josecanyousee56]

New sub here. Don't sell yourself short, you have talent and will prosper from it. Takes time.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

I like the sound of that! Thank you and much appreciated.

[@kerryw4327]

Really beautiful! So creative, I love it. It would look awesome with a small light inside the void part. Great job.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the design, the light idea is awesome.

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, I am a new subscriber, great work, I see that this piece could also be used as table lamp base.

[@rebeccaattwood5359]

I agree. He could use the other half to make a set. I’d buy that.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@DavidBird-uu8km That is a brilliant idea, I think I will! With the right shade, this could be a very cool lamp and I could absolutely make a second and sell them as a pair. Genius.

[@bryand3890]

Just subbed to get you towards the 1,000 mark. Enjoyed watching you turn - very smooth and deliberate. I spin the same Laguna lathe. It is a joy to use. Look forward to your next creation. Best regards

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

That's great, thank you. I am loving my Laguna, it's been well designed. Happy turning

[@jordanarmstrong4839]

beautiful piece. I use primarily found wood (mostly because im cheap) and love creating these kinds of pieces with the natural inclusions and highlights. I will be keeping an eye out for a log with a large void now to try something like this out myself. Thanks for he inspiration!

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

That's great to hear Jordan, found wood is like finding treasure to us turners. I hope your searching goes well and happy turning.

[@samdavies7337]

Excellent job. Saved a bit of wood from the wood stove.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

Cheers Sam, yes, it's always nice to rescue a log and give the wood a second life.

[@Baumscheibenkunst]

I do remember the struggle to get to 1000 subscribers and this is a beautiful piece. So here's my sub.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@Baumscheibenkunst Much appreciated. Wow, love your work, large pieces are fascinating.

[@Baumscheibenkunst]

@@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio thanks for your kind words. Yes,the big stuff has a very special appeal in itself.

[@oneturnatatime6309]

Excellent work. That came out beautiful. I might try this approach one day. Cheers! - Jojo

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

Cheers Jojo, thanks for the support!

[@woodworks_and_foamcrafts]

Absolutely loved the pricing section at the end. As a fellow (hobbyist) wood turner hoping to sell items in the future this was very informative and inspirational.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

That's great to hear, I'm glad you were able to take away some inspiration. Here's hoping we can make an ok wage doing what we love!

[@rayeaglenz]

Hi Michael, Now Subscribed, like the Spreadsheet calcs at the end, plus the piece 😀

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

Great to hear, thank you for the sub and comment!

[@darrenoneil2455]

That was a surprise, tons of character. Nicely done.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

Cheers Darren, it's all about the character! I have a good feeling this will sell fairly quickly.

[@oneminer]

Amazing work very beautiful and talented work

[@Risteardcraobhachschanne-iq7sp]

Hi Michael, I have subscribed, one less to get. Enjoyed, your video, looking forward to watching and learning from more in the future.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@Risteardcraobhachschanne-iq7sp Great to hear, your support is much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@nicisowter203]

Gorgeous! Hiya from Brissy😊

[@ethantodd4400]

Class vase, love nature... You got a Sub brother, keep em coming 👊🏽

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@ethantodd4400 Nice one, will do! Cheers Ethan

[@William_Kenny]

Beautiful piece Michael 👍and subd, Kind regards From Will 👍 😊

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@William_Kenny Cheers Will, thanks for the support and kind regards.

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Stunning piece❤

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@sapphodesigns2377 Glad you liked the end result, thanks for your comment.

[@DancingFox6]

I have a piece if wood with just such a hollow but couldn’t see how to orient it. This might work. Thank you.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@DancingFox6 Great stuff, would love to see the finished result if you could make a vid/short.

[@DancingFox6]

@@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio I will do that.

[@laikatravels]

Cool piece 👍🏻

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

Cheers, glad you think so.

[@JimOMoore]

That turned out beautifully. Subscribed, so you're one step closer to getting monetised. 😊

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@JimOMoore Thanks for the support Jim, much appreciated.

[@elinrkke5427]

Soo cool!

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@elinrkke5427 Glad you think so, thanks for the comment.

[@ofrank6551]

Beautiful piece! I love the innovative way you visualize it! One question: you never end showed how you finished the bottom, how did you finish it and what type of wood was the base?

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@ofrank6551 Thanks for the positive feedback. Yes I didn't finish the base on camera, good pickup! I turned a basic footing in the base and left a big chunk which the face plate was screwed into. Then, I use a carving tool to remove that chunk and clean up the base with a power sander. Alternatively, I could have used a piece of dowel as a type of jam chunk and turned the base clean on the lathe which I sometimes also do. Will include these processes in future videos for a more comprehensive start-to-finish demonstration. Thanks for your question.

[@louisjcharlett5804]

Maybe Beech? Cool.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@louisjcharlett5804 Could be, pretty cool if it is as I've never turned beech. Thanks for your comment.

[@DancingFox6]

I spent 20 years making wood sculpture on commission. I think I figured out once that I made on average 50 cents an hour.

[@ramkarnawat4782]

Looks like a plum tree

[@mythicalgirl9053]

Hi beautiful work. I am new to turning, could you let us know what chisel and speeds.

[@lizacole9520]

Beautiful. I hope you get to the stage where you get paid more than someone who works in Macdonalds.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@lizacole9520 Indeed! I think in time it's possible. Thank you for your comment.

[@peterbarriscale7857]

Great piece. Don't value your time and talent at such a low base though. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@peterbarriscale7857 Thanks Peter, encouraged by your comment. It's possible I may have under priced this piece, always tricky predicting what they sell for.

[@Glasshouse-k9k]

It seems wood workers wear their nails long. Is there a reason? Lovely work!

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@Glasshouse-k9k There could be, but for me it's simply because I haven't got around to it. My wife does envy them 😁. Thanks for commenting.

[@willbbwluvr]

Could be a member of the prunus family by the look of it

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@willbbwluvr Quite possible, thanks for your comment.

[@RufusOpus]

Nice, love the reminder of time and value, i for one appreciate your finance douchebag background, spreadsheets are great.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

Indeed, spreadsheets are great! Thanks for commenting.

[@roweric]

Loved the video! I would have taken a chainsaw to that piece to give it a rounder shape before putting it on the lathe. Also loved the excel sheet at the end. 😆😆

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@roweric Thanks for saying so, glad you loved it. Yes that probably would have saved a bit of time at the start, I should at least trim it down on the bandsaw at 45 degrees. Time saved more profit!

[@jennifertreller3729]

I think Michael should wear safety gloves.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@jennifertreller3729 haha, my wife agrees with you! I usually do, but this piece was cutting easily.

[@andrewallason4530]

Personally I find gloves significantly affect my ability to grip the tools. This loss of touch affects my ability to use the tools ‘cleanly’ and leads to rough finishing and more sanding hours, as I have to grip the tools harder. Besides, skin heals, gloves need replacing, which is another expense (and not environmentally friendly 😝).

[@ForwardBackx3HP]

​@@andrewallason4530Well said, valid points. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@KnowledgeSpongePNW]

Nice work, you should send it to Mick Jagger with those lips.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@KnowledgeSpongePNW haha, perhaps we can call it the Jagger vase! Love the Stones.

[@PlasteredDragon]

subbed

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

@@PlasteredDragon Nice one, cheers.

[@GavinConwayWoodworkBBQ]

Nice job - the wood looks like cherry

[@samdavies7337]

Ash?

[@CelliniCreations]

​@@samdavies7337bark is all wrong for ash and doesn't look dark enough for cherry. I'm guessing apple

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

That would be great if it was cherry, what a find! I think some type of fruit tree is on the money. Thanks for commenting.

[@timgeorge1644]

The lighter color of the wood, general lack of wood grain.. my guess is Hackberry.

[@harveyflinder2433]

If it was found in Europe I would say it was Pear.