Woodturning Sweetgum, Wow!

[@phionella7]

I never mind listening to you, you're quite soothing. That wood is absolutely gorgeous as you said. You show it's best qualities.

[@FilosophicalPharmer]

Bob Ross was a retired Marine. He shared his talent with many! I'm thankful we have our retired Marine to show us how to make "Happy Little Bowls". This week I learned: "The finer the cut, the finer the finish" THANK YOU, SIR!

[@RHumphrey]

@Blair Young He was retired Air Force, actually, but I don't hold that against him! (kidding of course, I have family in the USAF that I couldn't be prouder of) Thanks very much!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, phionella7, you're very kind 😊

[@matthewstewart3446]

Thanks for turning some Sweetgum. I had gotten some very large pieces from a tree service. They had taken the neighbors dead tree down last year. I asked for some and they piled everything I wanted into their front loader and delivered to my pile. Now I know what to expect from that incredible wood grain. Now, all I need to do is get the wood chips out of my face, hair, and eyes. Then cut up some Sweetgum bowl blanks. God bless you brother, keep turning.

[@kris_kreations]

WOW!!! Absolutely stunning. I love the grain. And we never tire of hearing you speak, Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much 😀

[@peterwilhelmsson4168]

Kintsugi is the japanese technique/philosophy to repair broken pottery with laquer mixed with powdered gold. The goal is not to hide the crack, but to display it, as the cracks are part of the object's history. Your mending of the crack in the wood reminded me of this =)

[@Zoso14892]

Oops, I always thought it was a Chinese technique. Thank you for the lesson!

[@KaisDinoAdventures]

HAPPY FRIDAY friend...so happy we stopped by to visit you! Have a great weekend and big like #417

[@christiemckinnon8485]

This is BEAUTIFUL! Sweetgum has been overlooked for far too long. I never dreamed it would be this gorgeous!

[@williamellis8993]

Really beautiful, Rod. That grain is absolutely amazing. Talk all you want during the video. I think we all enjoy hearing you. Take care. Bill

[@lyndacarter5090]

It is pretty. A great family popcorn bowl. Wood burn their name on the side with some popcorn and voila, you have another family heirloom!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

No Rod I want to hear your voice it has a very calming affect on me. The bowl the wood grain it takes your breath away. Awesome thank you.

[@jbpipes9551]

Gorgeous bowl!! I would have never thought sweet gum would reveal that much character. My compliments on your turning techniques and the quality of video production. Semper Fi.

[@candyparent2483]

Gorgeous turning Rod! You have such talent! Anyone would be proud to own such a bowl. It could even be a family heirloom passed down to a daughters kitchen from her mom.🤗🤗🤗

[@FilosophicalPharmer]

The Sweetgum with the pointy gumballs that become shrapnel when ya’ mow? THAT Sweetgum?! Nice to see the grain is so beautiful!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Sweet gum is on of my favorite woods to turn. It's got some beautiful heartwood!

[@davidnielsen4490]

Good evening Rod, This bowl is beautiful. In my millwork days, I saw very little of sweet gum. Once, while in a custom cabinet company, I saw severalsheets of both 1/4" and 3/4" sweet gum plywood for a custom cabinet job the company was making. They were outstanding. Unfortunately, I never saw the completed product. Have a tremendous weekend as you worship the LORD on Sunday.

[@woodentreasurestn]

Came upon a downed Sweet Gum tree in my area a year+ ago and am still using it. Its an unbelievable wood that has great grain detail and color. One of my favorite woods to turn. Excellent job and beautiful!!! Rick

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Rod... really beautiful bowl... nicely turned... that wood is simply stunning... great video as always...take care... all the best.....Andy

[@robmcgrath5202]

Rod, you weren't kidding when you told me how it turned out. I'm sure now it won't be your last sweet gum piece you work on (wink, wink). I really like the creative choice, with the outer band and the slight inward curved outside. That bowl will be a special gift for someone and something passed down for generations.

[@russellstevens8461]

Rod another lovely bowl. I love the wood grain. God bless you and your family Russell

[@turntbyhi-lo3516]

Gorgeous Rod. Sweetgum is probably my favorite wood to turn. Seems it never fails to have something special hidden in it.

[@danshea9754]

I just picked up 20 logs of black gum. Can't wait to turn it. The black lines in it are awesome. Semper fi

[@sandymaciver5801]

When I first looked at the outside of the bowl I was surprised at how beautiful it was, it almost looked like marble with the amazing colours and patterns. Great turning 😀

[@jamesjohnson659]

This is one of my favorite pieces you have ever turned. I have watched it several times. It's amazing what God can do with his creation. Thanks for bringing out His beauty through the gift he has given you.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, James, I really appreciate that!

[@TanyaBecherWoodturning]

Rod you are right the grain pattern is beautiful. Love the shape!

[@Zoso14892]

I agree with everyone else saying how beautiful it is, but I just wanted to add that you have some talented fans!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Rod, I'm not going to argue with you, that piece is really beautiful. Great work Rod as ever. Take care. Cheers, Huw

[@charlesmcclure5994]

I really don't think I could put anything in that bowl wouldn't want to hide the beauty of it great job love it 👍👍

[@patriciaborron94]

I'm often made speechless by your talent and abilities, but I have always enjoyed your voice in your videos. The bowl is beautiful and I wish I could touch the lovely finish. It looks like silk.

[@glencrandall7051]

I thought sweet gum was a rather bland wood. This piece sure isn't. You sure brought out the color and figure in this piece. Another very nice piece from the Rod shop. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Glen!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Nice, the sweet gum looks like beautiful wood. 😊😊😊 you did a wonderful job and produced a gorgeous bowl. 🤩🤩🤩🙂❤️🪵👍

[@annetteackley9048]

Wow Rod!!! Beautiful Bowl!!! The colors are awesome!!

[@keithdavis1807]

Awesome work, Devil Dog! Never knew sweetgum had such cool grain patterns. Take care brother.

[@Buttermilk3696]

The inside looks like the trunk of the tree this piece came from. I always enjoy your dialogue and you sharing your knowledge and the talents of your subscribers. Inspirational!

[@RHumphrey]

So nice of you, thank you!

[@gavincoyle]

Rod what can I say about this bowl that hasn't been said already, I absolutely love it the grain the colour and the shape waow everything together makes one very beautiful bowl thank you for sharing it and giving me even more ideas for turning. Thank you once again for a great video 👍👍👍

[@trurex007lee7]

Beautiful bowl. Great to see a master bring out the inner hidden beauty of the wood...or in a person.

[@joyceb.8194]

A beautiful chunk of wood and an amazing treatment of it. The furniture from your subscriber ...amazing also! Thank you so much for sharing, Sir.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@jarmstrong2843]

Wow, Rod! Nice wood turning. There is lots of Sweet Gum here in East Texas and I have never turned any. Now I need to go out and find some. I wonder if a neighbor will miss his tree if I get the chainsaw out? Timber!

[@jeanlong4285]

Who knew sweet gum would make such a beautiful bowl. The grain is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

It sure surprised me! Thanks so much 😊

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

That sweetgum is amazing! I love the shape and finish you put on that bowl, great job buddy!

[@AllenOxendine]

Wow is right, thanks for sharing. Full View and Like 👍

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

i just had a 40 ft sweet gum blow down in my yard. I was going to have the thing cut up and hauled off, but no I think a few feet of the trunk may be worth saving for bowl blanks thanks to your video. I can turn them green and let them dry in sawdust for a couple of years.

[@tonithomas393]

Who would have guessed the much maligned sweet gum could provide such a beautiful object..

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking bowl

[@msudawgma]

That is very pretty! Wow, I've never seen this side of Sweet Gum before. Beautiful job!

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Great looking bowl with amazing grain! Semper Fi, my friend!

[@kmarch6630]

Beautiful! Sweet gum is notorious for checking and warping as it dries.

[@deborahphillips500]

Sweet Gum is one of the most beautiful shade trees. Not surprised to find that its wood is beautiful too.

[@RHumphrey]

Interesting to hear the different views of this tree. None where I live (to my knowledge) but I sure enjoyed turning it!

[@John-gj1jr]

Wow. Sweetgum. When I think of all I've thrown in the burn pile...I did try some blackgum but it had all the character of cardboard.

[@milltek2]

I agree that is truly spectacular grain and coloring. Well done!!

[@joepearson9704]

Man that is a beautiful chunk of wood turned into an even more beautiful piece of art.

[@mikegaunt9112]

That’s a beautiful bowl, never heard of sweet gum wood before but the finished product looks amazing, thanks for showing it to us!!! Cheers

[@WayneBrownWoodworking]

I feel the same way about the feel of wood. I really enjoy your skill with switching between pull and push cuts and different rt grinds. You sir are a Master. Thanks for all the knowledge you have sent my way.

[@tomswisher8662]

Love the grain and watching you work. I am one year into turning and watch you to be inspired.

[@kimlindsey5178]

That is a gorgeous piece of wood. Excellent work, Rod. 👍🏼

[@paulatapogna9093]

Grain like an Impressionist painting! Nice job! Your videos and Paul Seller’s are my go to zen moments of the day. Thanks!

[@RHumphrey]

Wow, thanks. I really appreciate that!

[@mmills7012]

Enjoy your dialogue and your work. Beautiful bowl.

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Beautiful, really beautiful Rob 😁👍🏼👏

[@scottsimpey2965]

Definitely a gorgeous piece of wood Rod and you certainly made a beautiful bowl out of it. I really like the shape of that. Fantastic work.

[@ritalowrie1296]

Another beautiful piece Rod. Thanks for sharing. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jilldavies7094]

Such beautiful graining, colours, and light. I love the bead round the middle of the bowl, too. A truly lovely piece.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, Jill!

[@johnnymartin2970]

One of my favorite bowls was a piece of Sweetgum that I rescued out of a firewood pile.

[@RHumphrey]

There's something very satisfying about making a beautiful item from a chunk of wood meant for the fire...

[@charlesstockford5913]

Awesome. The beauty of that wood is something.

[@normataylor3124]

I always enjoy your commentary love the shape and beautiful colors

[@LarryDMitchell]

Your're so right...outstanding grain. Beautiful piece.

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

Very pretty love the "banding" on the outside.

[@frankhorton5862]

I picked some up when I was in Arkansas...turns and sands beautifully. Great job...!

[@rayworstine4399]

Good morning! Seeing and hearing the shavings being removed is therapy to my mind. Nice! Stopping to 'eyeball' the progress made me grin. That word took me back 55 years, to a place called P.I. This bowl is a great example of why turning wood is so very rewarding. God bless + Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Hi Ray! haha! Great memories, right? Thank you my friend. Semper Fi

[@fatboy3946]

That bowl is like me.....big and chunky. Thanks for sharing Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

haha! Thanks very much!

[@lorenwegele4250]

Beautiful project Rod! I think wood turners tend to be really appreciative of the glory of God's creations.

[@rodneydelaney9227]

Love watching and listening to your videos. Beautiful piece of wood. 👌

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful Sweetgum bowl.

[@RedRose4711]

I have never even heard of Sweetgum before, but what a great piece of wood. The end result looks fantastic. Well done Sir.

[@robmcgrath5202]

Sweet gum is a southern wood. They are (or were) all over central Florida. The developers can't bulldoze the trees fast enough so who knows how long the old ones will be around. You can still find them in areas that aren't developed yet or areas that are protected. They get really large. I milled one that had blown down in a hurricane a few years ago. It was 36 inches across.

[@derekdodson5623]

Wow, what a gorgeous piece of wood. Made for a wonderful bowl. Thanks.

[@andreweastwood3545]

A fantastic piece of turning and a smashing bowl. Great work.

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

Great work Rod...beautiful result...stay safe...press on 😎 Joe

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@davidhenry7585]

That’s a beautiful bowl! The figure of the grain is amazing. I saw your video for the first time today, looking forward to seeing more!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Lovely bowl. Like the bead detail on the side.

[@randellspencer2035]

Beautiful bowl! Thank you for sharing & your commentary. Thank You for your service!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you kindly 😊

[@curtisbancroft4070]

Great looking bowl always enjoy your video's and works of art. Thanks for sharing

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Wow! That wood is sooo lovely! I have been watching a lot of Woodturning videos lately, and this piece is really one of the prettiest I have seen. It looks really useful too! Great combination! Well done!

[@oneshotme]

That's beautiful Rod and a wonderful job turning it as well!!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@jlyssagraywolf7503]

Simple yet elegant 💜💜💜

[@margiesteininger3344]

i love this salad bowl - how gorgeous

[@jackburton6085]

Beautiful wood indeed, thanks for sharing! ✌️❤️🍻🖖

[@jerrybutcher5073]

Somehow I lost track of you so I was pleased to come upon this video. Wonderful wood and expert turning. Terrific job.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much for finding me again, Jerry! My notifications don't seem to be going out properly, not sure why...

[@rosiepollard2478]

Such stunning grain! Beautifully turned 😊

[@jawjagrrl]

Very pretty. Reminds me a lot of a spalted maple bowl in our kitchen that my late FIL turned. We are fortunate to have several pieces of his including an amazing corner chair.

[@rickwhite4137]

I'm sure _everybody_ appreciates your amazing work! Watching your videos with your good and interesting commentaries is just relaxing! Best wishes from Norway!

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Hi from Missouri USA.

[@aranka9435]

I agree completely, and best wishes also from Sweden. 😍

[@maddieadams75]

Absolutely gorgeous wood, bowl is a lovely shape. ♥️

[@scottbaird7084]

Wow is right. I just recently found your channel and have been enjoying the different projects you perform. This sweet gum bowl is downright beautiful. Thank you for making great videos.

[@MDeLorien]

Absolutely stunning piece 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@shaunnasparklesclarke]

That is absolutely stunning I love love love this bowl

[@yeagerxp]

Beautiful 👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

[@pastorlarrypotts8289]

Rod thank you for sharing your style.I so enjoy your site and excellent artistry! As I turn my work, your model of turning and words of wisdom guide my work! Thank you!

[@RHumphrey]

Very kind of you to say, Pastor, thank you!

[@g.leebihm2588]

Another outstanding bowl. I just picked up some green Sweetgum logs today.

[@jcwong3208]

Beautiful beautiful piece. Thanks for the video.

[@richharris9036]

What an incredible piece from start to finish. Just gorgeous!

[@ceebeedub177]

Beautiful wood and good job turning. I really like the ridge you put on the outside

[@Coyote48]

I have a piece of sweet gum about the same size I’m working on. I hope the grain is as outstanding as the one you finished. We’ll see. I really appreciate your work.

[@PopsShop]

Very beautiful bowl! Thanks for sharing.

[@robertf6344]

Very beautiful grain and finished product.