Woodturning a Natural Edge Butternut Bowl

Sent to me by a subscriber, this chunk of wood is a real treasure! Woodturning what might be butternut, or maybe something a bit more dense, but either way, it was a challenge and a pleasure.
Thanks to Matt Enquist for the gift of this turn.
Thanks for watching, I sure appreciate your time and interest in what I'm doing in my woodshop! I've got some turning, carving, and burning ideas percolating in my noggin... Coming soon.
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Thanks again!

[@40billwaugh]

As a member of two families that are loggers, that is definitely butternut bark.

[@RHumphrey]

I recognize and respect your expertise, Samual! Thank you so much for the confirmation.

[@robertrisk93]

I'll tell you what I think. This is so beautiful, that it makes me want it. Never have I liked so much a wooden bowl. Way to go sir.

[@michaelhofer9149]

Sharp tools = Awesome shavings! Another brilliant piece Mr. Humphrey! Thank you for sharing your craft!

[@stephanielovatt2787]

I Like it! The touch of glitter is just right! I would not complain if someone gave me such a gift!

[@erayyoder5833]

The nicest butternut I've ever seen, well done Rod!

[@russelljones2069]

I First time seeing butternut. Beautiful wood and beautiful work!

[@hankcrismore2872]

Beautiful! Love the live edge. Thanks for your service by the way!

[@adamslater1634]

Super fantastic 👍👌 my brother. Perfect thickness to show off the perfect thickness and layers of the bark. You never disappoint my friend and that's why I share your channel as much as I can. Plus the wife and kids love your stuff too.

[@RHumphrey]

I really appreciate that, Adam! And thanks so much for sharing my videos. Cheers to the wife and kids too!

[@BobGroverthednachristian]

The grain patterns in that wood is awesome. Very nice piece.

[@allysonhean4204]

Love your solution for those cracks...little rays of sunshine! Lovely stuff 💓💓💓

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that!✨

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Oh boy Rod this is some awesome wood grain wow. I am so glad that you and the other turners are showing us the inside of the awedome creation of God, a tree stump. That grain is awesome and stunningly beautiful.

[@markb8954]

Nice looking natural edge. Love that Butternut.

[@judestewart3955]

Beautiful bowl made of really nice wood. Love the shape too.

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful bowl, amazing grain ♥️

[@lyndacarter5090]

Very nice of your friend to share this block with you; you really did it justice. I like your nod to the traditional Japanese porcelain bowl gold repair.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@PohlBarnProductions]

That bowl is Awesome Rod, the color and grain is incredible !

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Doug! 😊

[@jayscott306]

Thinking just that. I don't typically love when I attempt that shape of a bowl because it often feels clunky. You have made it elegant, Ron. And, I think that shaped is what maximized the amazing figure in the wood. Really enjoyed this week's video.

[@Handeling]

I totally agree

[@garypage9545]

Ditto

[@steve_wa]

Love the natural edge Rod. The gold veins also a nice touch. Thanks, Steve

[@MikeB0001]

Another Humphrey masterpiece!😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@RHumphrey]

That tool rest you made me really helped on this one! Thanks again, my friend.

[@ashkanr4796]

your videos are zen for me. when I see your notifications i run. its awesome man, I appreciate you sharing your skill and wisdom. love and respect

[@RHumphrey]

I appreciate that! 😊

[@rayworstine4399]

Good morning, Rod! The sights, sounds and aroma of wood shavings being removed can be very therapeutic. Slow, precise cuts eventually yield the reward. I enjoyed every moment. The Butternut bowl is a gorgeous piece. Thanks for sharing the process with us. John 15:13 Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Ray! And thanks for that verse, which has a very personal meaning to me. Semper Fi

[@davidnielsen4490]

Good morning Rod, This is a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing this video and your workmanship on it. You did a great job.

[@russellstevens8461]

mr Humphry you have done it again another great piece of worwework.

[@billy19461]

As always that is a beautiful bowl! Great job turning.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much 😀

[@markduggan3451]

Great bowl and the way you fixed the cracks is inspiring.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@deetanner7153]

I love raw edge bowls...and this one us no exception...oh hang on, yes it is...its got gold in it, which makes it a treasure 💕

[@RHumphrey]

haha! Thank you, Dee!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking bowl

[@rubymontano1599]

Really nice. I love how butternut looks like butter, so smooth and silky.

[@jilldavies7094]

I was blown away by the grain on the bottom---I could see a hare and a bird. A beautiful bowl, Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Jill!

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you Rod. That's a very interesting species of wood so I had to look it up and found it's related to walnut. It's just beautiful and you've certainly done it justice. Semper Fi.

[@kimlindsey5178]

That is a beautiful bowl. I absolutely love the shape and bark edge. Great job, Rod!

[@carolsnyder9134]

The bowl is exquisite! The glitter cheapens it.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Carol! I knew it wouldn't be for everyone 😊

[@diversepersonaltraining]

just gorgeous!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelhunter2425]

Like your concept. Love butternut. Will try the glitter. Thanks for sharing.

[@bobdavis5216]

One of the best live edge bowl I’ve had the privilege of seeing made. Thanks for the CA tip for the bark.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Bob, I appreciate that! The thin CA glue soaks in quick and stabilizes the bark nicely. The stuff wants to run everywhere though, so make sure your wood is sealed or protected from staining first... hard lesson learned, lol

[@margiesteininger3344]

i don't always like the live edge bowls but i like this one. very nice. and i gotta say, i like more of your live edge bowls than anyone else's. excellent

[@tomcannon936]

Rod you are a true Craftsman as usual. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

Beautiful wood... OUTSTANDING work Rod... you always leave me wanting more...stay safe...press on 😎 Joe

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@Kyjoe502]

Another great job. The "sparkle" was a cool add on.

[@ashkanr4796]

beautiful as always.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rickharem5788]

Nice job. I love love edge bowls and yours in butternut is gorgeous.

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Gorgeous feather in the bottom of that bowl! 👍🇺🇸

[@gregjones2217]

Hay Marine, just wanted to say thank you.

[@gavincoyle]

Rod that is one absolutely gorgeous piece of wood the grain is by far the nicest I have seen to date, I love the gold sparkle its a really cool way to finish a crack rather than trying to hide it 👍👍👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, my friend!

[@alisonmcintosh4185]

I found you about a month ago and have greatly enjoyed watching lots of your videos since. So much fun.

[@MaryAlice61]

Beautiful bowl with such depth and character.

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful butternut bowl.

[@glynis7970]

Beautiful! I can just imagine it with some bright red apples in it,a little bit of sparkle makes the world go round,lovely little touch..,probably my new favourite!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much 😊🍎🍎🍎🍏

[@ahsquared1]

Absolutely stunning Rod, very nice work! Thank you for sharing... God bless!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, my friend!

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

You sir, are an artist.

[@RnRWoodworking]

Mr. Humphrey sir, gorgeous work as always.

[@josephbrabham8209]

The gold in the cracks is awesome!

[@margaretmetcalfe9380]

Love it, the wood is so pretty and really like the natural edge

[@sandymaciver5801]

Very beautiful. The wood pattern is great. You have definitely made something special out of that bowl blank! Great work as usual 😀

[@annetteackley9048]

Your bowl is beautiful, love the natural edge on it and the extra sparkle you added to it.

[@stevekrupa6209]

As a “new” wood turner, I really admire your work. I’m about to retire and I want to turn all the time! The bowl is beautiful and the wood is amazing!! I definitely need to find some butternut. I just acquired some 200 year old walnut boards from a friend who’s grandfather made violin’s. Anyway, I don’t want to talk your ear off! Thanks for the inspiration and great video!!!

[@crystalswenson8844]

You found a beautiful bowl hiding in that chunk of butternut. Well done, Rod.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely stunning bowl Rood . SEMPI FI

[@ellenyager9577]

Stunning! I love the natural edge bowls! Your talent is amazing! God bless you! Semper Fi!!

[@RHumphrey]

You're very kind, Ellen, thank you!

[@rosiepollard2478]

Beautiful grain & colour 😊

[@nurmaybooba]

ooo ahh... this came out so beautiful I like the bit of sparkle too

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 😊

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

Butternut is a pretty wood.Great looking bowl.

[@pmboord]

Beautiful bowl. I love the live edge

[@christinepfister6033]

That is one gorgeous bowl! 🙌🙌

[@unclemoe5733]

I'm not familiar with Butternut, but the logger family comment has me convinced. Sure is pretty wood. You and Matt both did well with it. But his has the better character in the wood. Semper fi brother.

[@willardmorrow772]

Looks awesome absolutely beautiful you do great work

[@WhiskeyDale]

I always appreciate your work sir. beautiful piece.

[@gregjohnson8486]

Beautiful work. Thanks!

[@stephenvessels9483]

What an exquisite piece, Rod. Such a joy to watch this video.

[@stephenvessels9483]

Is that what I think you call a crotch piece of wood? It looks like there's an intersection of grain from two sources, there. Or am I seeing it wrong? Really love this piece.

[@LifeIsGoodWA]

Hey Top! Just wanted to tell you Both my wife and I love your videos! Semper Fi, Roscoe

[@brendacolter368]

That turned out really nice. Great work!

[@robpalatchi7027]

Having large glitter suspended in clear glue lends the appearance of it floating. Such is beautiful and unexpected.

[@gridman1984]

another great work from humphrey

[@MrCaesar2u]

Amazing wood color!

[@jeremyparham6346]

Beautiful bowl !!!

[@williamfawkes8379]

Looks absolutely great, nice job. Butternut, in my opinion, is the absolute best, its easy to carve, holds detail well, and has nice rich colors, unfortunately it must taste pretty darn good too, because all the bugs keep eating it. I love this wood. You are very lucky to get a nice big crotch piece like that, just stunning.

[@stuartscott9646]

WOW! Just WOW!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Stuart! 😊

[@PaulKoslowCreations]

Wow love that grain! and the organic shape - Paul

[@PukaHeadMan]

Beautiful!!!

[@SunJ79]

Stunning!

[@silverlady1118]

Really beautiful, showcases the grain so well, love the natural edge and finish Enjoyable video ☺ 👍

[@earlparker9919]

OUTSTANDING... Gunny

[@mikeyoung8126]

Very nice and beautiful wood take care and God bless

[@PBUCKY1969]

Beautiful bowl I love it 👍

[@tandyjenkins7495]

It’s beautiful as usual. 🌸

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated!

[@phredrocks]

nicely done as always Rod!! beautiful results.

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

The natural color is beautiful

[@RHumphrey]

It truly is beautiful wood. Thank you, Hassan

[@harrykeel8557]

Beautiful grain throughout the bowl. Very pretty bowl.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@jusitnaltman3544]

Gorgeous bowl Rod Semper Fi

[@hawkeye7834]

Beautiful work as always sir love the grain in that wood thank you for sharing this God bless and semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated!😊

[@curtisbancroft4070]

Cool looking bowl Thx for sharing

[@jarmstrong2843]

Hey Rod, ya done and did it again; another beautiful wood turning. It is neat people from all over us country send you wood to turn. That goes to show you that you are an excellent wood turner and people appreciate your work. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, brother! I'm still percolating between the ears with the chunk you sent me... ☕

[@jarmstrong2843]

@@RHumphrey I would not worry too much about using that chunk of mesquite I sent you . That piece of wood is probably older than Methuselah and may only be fit for pen blanks. It’s a piece of dark mesquite; whereas the most common found is honey color and lighter in color.

[@BunnaySango]

Just wanted to drop a comment and say I hope all is well with you Rod. My husband and I have been missing your weekly projects, and we cant wait for your next one.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that! Yes, doing well and will be back very soon 😊

[@ericschenck9954]

FREAKING AWESOME BROTHER!!

[@fraternalplaces2192]

More incredible work!!

[@T_B]

That grain is amazing! Great job! Cool trick with the CA glue and mica. I've seen you do it before, but it still impresses me.

[@lucydurham1403]

Lovely work

[@billy19461]

Great bowl!

[@jamesrbrink9645]

That’s is gorgeous, Rod! Great job!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@charlesmcclure5994]

That is a great looking piece of wood there love the live edge great job 👍👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@paullowmanjr.8089]

Beautiful work of art.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!