Woodturning The Hollow Burl

[@frenchriversprings]

Wow Rod! That really turned out beautiful. I really enjoyed your video while having my Friday morning coffee at 6:30 AM. Thank You

[@kathynorton9106]

Ohhh WOW for such a hard wood you make it look amazing.. Great work. Again. Thanks so much.

[@joeneiswander8137]

Nice bowl...you did that burl justice... I agree...resin is not always the answer...stay safe...press on 😎

[@maddieadams75]

Wow.... A Beautiful Masterpiece. Amazing shape and design ❤️

[@thepoisonone6467]

I love it. As always, excellent work brother. Semper Fi.

[@lindawilliams9880]

Amazing hidden beauty revealed!

[@joannejensen5987]

Glorious! I’m so glad Scott sent this to you so you could make it into all it could be. It waited 25 years for you. And all your subscribers and viewers are really glad! Keep on keeping on, and be very sure you keep yourself safe. You’d be sorely missed by so many. You are NOT allowed to take your talent away!

[@jwall6006]

Fabulous might not be a great enough word for this. It is by far my favorite turned piece. What a talent.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking Burl bowl 👍

[@aranka9435]

Wow! I loved the way you left the four legs. Haven’t turned since school, that’s 45 years ago. Now I really want to get started with some old gear I came across. I’m a 59 year young woman from Sweden. Beautiful work. Wow, wow, wow❣️

[@Custombeader]

Aranka Dezsö I am in the same situation, haven’t turned since high school and I am 57. I do want to start but don’t know where to begin!

[@Andre-pe9mm]

Looks like their are a few of us .haven’t turned since school & I’m 59 too lol .from Yorkshire

[@ninabarber8894]

I'm 67 & have worked with wood most of my life but I just got my dad's very old lathe & tools & can't wait to learn new stuff. Never too old to learn. I live in Texas.

[@lyndacarter5090]

All you guys need to get some equipment and start. No time like the present to create some beautiful pieces! Creativity is so healing for your mind and soul.

[@stevenking2469]

Beautiful job of getting it the way you wanted it. I like the finish you put on. Do your thing the way want don't let the haters change you!!

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

That is a very nice bowl. I think the gold leaf was a great choice. I love how the projects goes from thought to finished art. You're a very gifted person, sir. Thank you for sharing your talent. SEMPER FI.

[@paigemathews3609]

My dad is unbelievably giddy about you making this. He absolutely loves watching wood turning videos so this is a dream come true for him. I can’t wait to see this beautiful piece when it arrives.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Paige! It makes me happy to hear that! 😊

[@Eph.6_10-20]

This has been my favourite one to watch so far. An earthy look and it’s beautiful. I hope it lived up to your expectations 🥰

[@tomahawkwoodwork6683]

Absolutely gorgeous work. Resin would have marred the natural beauty you managed to preserve despite working the piece. Fantastic, thank you for uploading this!

[@jarmstrong2843]

Should we be surprised you found a way to turn this wood? Nope! After all you adapted, improvised and overcame; just as my beloved Corp instilled into you. Great turning, Rod!!! Oorah!!

[@sandragutierrez3667]

Love the look in this small bowl. In my opinion it came out gorgeous. The stand is very nice in it's natural look. Way to go, Sir. 👍

[@wakelywanderer12]

Turning air is very nerve wracking. Great job and finished product. Love the narration on your videos.

[@scottgm321]

Rod, you made my day! Thanks so much for bring out the treasure in that. I can't believe I've kept up with it for 25 years. Glad I got it into the right hands to do it justice. I knew resin was a possibility due to the odd shape, but I'm glad you didn't use it. Glad most of it was hollowed out and you didn't have to fight that super hard wood. Thanks Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

I'm happy you like it, Scott! I enjoyed the challenge 😊

[@jamesoxford607]

Thanks for sending him that wood! That was cool.

[@Eph.6_10-20]

@scottgm321 so far this is my favourite piece he’s turned. An earthy piece with so much character. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to see its transformation. 🥰

[@minusk.k.3277]

excellent work Rod !!! as always. be safe...keep turning.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Beautiful work, Rod! I really enjoyed this process, and that gold leaf was a really creative addition! 👍👍👍👍

[@stephbou8513]

Wow! You didn't just turn a piece of wood in to something. You keep the spirit of the wood it self and make it shine more and more! You're a master of turning Mr. Tanks for sharing this!! 😎👍👍👍

[@darrellparker4731]

You remind me of the man that taught me to build houses. My first morning on the job he said, "See that stack of wood. There's a house in it, our job is to find it and assemble it. " I admire your ability to see such amazing pieces of art in each piece of wood you turn.

[@BunnaySango]

What I love about this is that this wood has so much character and you managed to preserve that. I'm glad you didnt use resin its a stunning piece all on it's own.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@jamestackett2450]

That's a work of art brother keep up the great things you do Semper Fi

[@WhitePolarWolf1966]

OMG this is beautiful beyond words. I love it. Amazing work you do.

[@allysonhean4204]

Truly beautiful work, done in tune with wood......gorgeous! Well done!

[@galenwolfe]

Hey, I just wanted to mention that, at least for me and hopefully the majority of your long time subscribers, you don't have to justify your choices for how you want to create something. This is your creation and your work, and we're here to enjoy the show. Thanks, as always for showing off your skills and work for us.

[@unclemoe5733]

Was hoping you would show a picture of the piece in it's original form in the end. That speaks volumes. Another well done tutorial and finished product. It screams of an old antique to me. Beautiful sir. Semper Fi

[@ahsquared1]

She's a beauty Rod... you did an excellent job of maintaining the natural beauty of the burl and I like the gold accent in the crack. God Bless and Semper Fi

[@clydebalcom8252]

That burl was created just for you. It challenged you, it tested you, and in the end, you took a hunk of wood that would be overlooked by some and made perfection. Semper Fi

[@elfowl6873]

Hi Rod! I know you're a former Marine, just wanted to tell you that I am a former U. S. Navy Hospital Corpsman, I know several Marines, love you guys. Beautiful Bowl you created!!. Thanks for sharing with us!!.

[@richharris9036]

What an exquisite piece, I love that you left the saw marks on the rim.

[@jlyssagraywolf7503]

I think you did a great job of preserving the character of the wood. Awesome as always. Somehow I missed this yesterday when it came out.

[@toomanyhobbies4713]

I haven't turned in over a year now and still a beginner. Just this week I found a blow down cherry tree in the woods, just loaded with burls of different diameters and I can't wait to tackle them. Your video has me chomping at the bit. You do a great job narrating and demonstrating on your video so I just had to subscribe.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your sub! I can relate to your KZbin name, lol... 😊 Sounds like you've won the lottery with that downed tree!

[@glencrandall7051]

Really well done Rod. You had a difficult piece to work with and you did very well with it. I really like the shine finish you put on. I wish you had another to work with as I would be interested in seeing how it would look with a satin finish. And I agree, a resin finish would not have been the way to go. Nice touch with the gold vein. It's a shame it has to sit on all that wonderful figure on the bottom. Maybe you could make a small pedestal and put a mirror under it. Thank you for sharing and please stay healthy.

[@hawkeye10100]

I think this is one of your better turnings.

[@johndoody4386]

Beautiful, your turning brought a rough looking piece of Burl to an outstanding piece of art. Fantastic skill on your part thank you for sharing , an inspiration to us all.

[@lyndacarter5090]

Really, really beautiful! Loved how you kept the ‘bumpy feet’ on the bottom, and adding that bit of gold veining really helped the colors pop. This would be great on a front door table as a key catcher. Or dozens of other things. Great piece.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@TheMessyStudio]

Looks great, Top! Leaving as much natural as possible is sometimes just the best way to go. Billy

[@DavidM-um2uk]

It's gorgeous! I turned a hickory walking stick once. Felt like I chucked up a bar of iron. Soooo many light cuts, and had to sharpen I don't know how many times. Came out real nice though.

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

♥ another beautiful peice. Another wood turner I enjoy watching is Guile The Bearded Woodworker

[@jenniemcclish3559]

I am glad you showed some real time turning. I'm 71 and I don't turn but wish that I could. Love your work.

[@dirtyhairy8884]

Amazing, love it! I have nothing but mad respect for your skills and imagination, good sir.

[@richardcasey6464]

Love the way you left the "feet"

[@ninabarber8894]

That is a beautiful piece, you do nice work. I just brought my dad's lathe home to my shop (it's really old) along with his turning tools, I've never used a lathe & I'm watching tons of videos to learn. I have done woodworking for 50 years & wanted to learn something new. Thanks for the lessons.

[@markmcgreevey5846]

It's a really great looking bowl. I can appreciate the hardness you were dealing with as I started out tuning oak. Great Job. kkEEP THE INSPIRATION COMING.

[@danielcrawford7315]

The majic you worked w that burly is truely a treasure. Gold accentuates the natural beauty within. This was a tough one and made you work for it. Hard wood then aged too. Thanks for sharing this 🙏blessed days sirSir Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

[@dennistaylor7655]

Well sir I concur that is an amazing piece of wood. I really like your sparring use of cuts and the gold embellishment was pure genius! That is an inspirational piece.

[@samdavies7337]

Truly beautiful. An unusual piece of wood, treated with respect.

[@davidgood2050]

Great video!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@douglashinds6114]

This turned our awesome. I love how you try to preserve the little things like the saw marks. After all, they are history and memories. Thanks for the video. Go Navy

[@kelleytowle4381]

Wow. I think it's wonderful.

[@ssteele1812]

Excellent use of a small burl. I really like the "gold vein".

[@steby123]

Great job I clenched my teeth together just watching you turn seasoned oak in an odd shape.

[@Vraimorte]

Nice work!

[@usergonemad]

That was a truly amazing piece of work.

[@gregtheredneck1715]

Outstanding job Ron, it turn out beautiful.

[@ninaclanton6868]

Really was worth the extra time you spent in contemplating before you turned this one. Mother nature lent herself creating the potential and you masterfully and delicately realized her challenges with this unusual and marvelous design. Thanks so much. Feels like a gift from above to see it.

[@RHumphrey]

Wow, thank you! 😊

[@thomasbrown4416]

Great job. The gold was the perfect addition!

[@KevinCoop1]

Darn Rod! Now I'm going to have to buy some spray shellac! That was a beautiful bowl before it but the finish was excellent. Good sanding had a lot to do with it! Be safe and healthy! Kevin

[@dengudomlige8644]

Absolutely stunning! Thanks for providing a 15 minute mindfulness class for free!

[@SuperKristinG]

That is absolutely gorgeous. This is my favorite project that you have done. You're an amazing Craftsman. Thank you for sharing! Semper Fi

[@richarddecker8841]

Amazing work. I love how you "read" the piece before you start. Well Done. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! Semper Fi

[@SaposJoint]

Good morning, Rod. Thank you for the beauty, marine. Edit: I knew it would be nice, but wow! A wooden geode blending into the earth. Semper Fidelis.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! Semper Fi

[@FinisiusMaximus]

Damned impressive, Rod. Amazing what you did with that burl.

[@jillhobbs79]

I absolutely love this bowl. I would have never thought to use gold, but it’s perfect. I appreciate your vision!!!

[@321acb123]

You made yet another piece of eye candy

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@rogermccowen685]

Yew sound like Robert Mitchum. Love your work. I carve bowls myself [ hand tools, no power tools ] but would love to get a lathe one day. Keep it up and take care.

[@trurex007lee7]

Thanks for occasionally showing real time. Helps to gauge expectations in our experiences.

[@wetwillyccma]

Wow! That turned out fantastic. One of my favorite pieces you have done. The natural look is so beautiful.

[@tomcannon936]

I like how they would talks to you and tells you what it wants to be .

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@Eph.6_10-20]

This is my favourite one so far. A precious memory in a lovely wee bowl ☺️

[@garythomas6866]

Super super job turning Rod, what an absolutely gorgeous bowl. You really did justice to a fantastic piece of Burl, thanks for sharing and showing nature at her best.

[@danielkbarton]

Probably my favorite piece I've watched you make so far. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@MadStacks007]

Good choice on the gold. Resin would have detracted from the detail. Once again, fabulous artwork. Always enjoy your work. Hope you are well during this nightmare. Semper Fi

[@jacostyger7222]

Beautiful !!! If we listen hard and long enough, the wood will tell us what it wants to be.....I think.......

[@billy19461]

Only a true artist would have looked at that oak knot and saw something that beautiful! You never cease to amaze me.

[@woodturningguru8857]

Sir you got the best out of that you possibly could. That touch of gold makes it pop grand work and video. Stay safe and take care. Semper FI Y.N.W.A.

[@janettavculek9308]

That's not only a beautiful burled bowl, but it's cute too. Thanks.

[@5teep]

Been following you for a while now and I've seen some pretty amazing work but this tops it all. I absolutely love the flow of the piece from natural to worked and back to natural. Thank you for sharing.

[@DeereGuy211]

While resin may have been interesting with this piece...The natural look wins hands down on this one!! Gorgeous!!!

[@lauragranado7048]

Thank you for preserving all the markings and shape that make this burl special.

[@SilverBack.]

The transformation is fantastic 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@amiedeangelis8915]

This is gorgeous! Mother Nature makes some fantastic things that we can use to our advantage. Awesome project, id love it in my home. Id use it as the bowl you put your whole nuts in and sit it on my dining room table. Yes I have Italian heritage so that bowl of nuts is in every family members house Lol Semper Fi.

[@mikerensmon7772]

Absolutely beautiful

[@tamwolf20]

Love it. A lot of thought went into it and it turned out beautiful. I love the natural edges and it was very cool that you chose to honor the fellow who sent it by leaving the original saw marks. That was a very creative touch with the gold leaf. Thank you for all you do.

[@josephbrabham8209]

Truly an art form. I am amazed at how you transformed this into a gem!

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

What a beautifully unique bowl!!! The bottom reminds me of an elephant’s foot. Love it 👍🏻👏🏻💫💝🥰‼️

[@ellenyager9577]

Absolutely GORGEOUS! Wow! The odd shape, plus the age, and you NAILED IT! God bless, and Semper Fi!

[@MrAnthony823]

Awesome job!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@mlince1973]

Beautiful.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@itatane]

Nicely done! Since my lathe is kaput, I have been limited to small projects, and burls of all types are becoming some of my favorite materials to use. Tobacco pipes, pendants, crochet hooks, it's amazing what you can make with a little time and the right wood.

[@RHumphrey]

Well said, thank you so much!

[@annetjievz]

Love this. Looks like something from Middle Earth. ❤

[@justmefolks1863]

That is awesome!!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@justmefolks1863]

@@RHumphrey You are very welcome!

[@judithfairchild8620]

The gold in the crack at the bottom enhances the color of the browns in the bowl. Gorgeous bowl.

[@djsorensen6225]

This is my kind of art, I love it without any resin, keeping the wood as is including the bark and natural. Thank you, DJ

[@pastorlarrypotts8289]

Rod, thank you so very much showing the full process and, on this particular one, your commentary was especially helpful. Your art is such a joy to watch!

[@gregmislick1117]

Character is the word for the day, and this bowl has it! Thanks for sharing Rod. Ps, I have no issues with the way you mix up playback speeds. Carry on!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

“Heal-overs are so beautiful and working them is quite a challenge. You handled it well, especially considering how dry it was. Nice job done.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much!

[@joyceb.8194]

Possibly the most beautiful bowl I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing and also for showing the work of your subscribers. This videos contributions are exceptionally fine!

[@Jbrooks1219]

i cant believe you've been looking at that peace of wood for months and never thought RESIN!!! great job anyway keep'em coming