Richard Raffan discovers figure in a rough board of unidentified hardwood.

[@kennethmiller1245]

From watching your channel for a long time, I was able to turn six 6” bread plates from oak stair treads. Thank you again and again for your videos that focus on practical skills.

[@johnnyb95678]

That dish turned out beautifully. Thank you for the lesson on turning and using scrapers.

[@alun7006]

What amazing figuring! Glad you saved it and turned it into something beautiful rather than firewood. Thanks for sharing as always, Richard.

[@MarklTucson]

Really appreciated the explanation of how to hold the shear scraper. That was a really beautiful piece of wood; the quilting is very nice.

[@sethwarner2540]

Oh, I see; 18:40 sheer scraper is SLICING the wood; same with carving tools! Thanks for sharing decades of hard lessons! Your creations are even beautiful to the touch!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Yes! Slicing when tilted on edge.

[@wimdejong5399]

Thanks Richard. I am glad I am not the only one unable to name the wood!

[@A_Stereotypical_Heretic]

Walnut

[@randycosgrove3608]

As always I enjoy watching how you work the tools and how the results appear. Thanks.

[@LMBroome-lg1yd]

most enjoyable to watch

[@genecarden780]

It’s always amazing watching you work.

[@barrett5229]

I just came across your channel because I’ve gotten into wood turning to support my blacksmithing. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. It’s extremely helpful and an amazing resource for learning this art

[@JerryODonovan-z5i]

Pleasure to watch and learn as always. Thank you, doesn't seem quite enough.

[@bushratbeachbum]

Still learning from you, decades after becoming aware of you. Thank you for sharing your time, skills and techniques with us!!

[@hrfici]

Thanks!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

And many thanks to you too.

[@micheleheddane3804]

You make it seem so effortless sign of an expert ,lovely piece

[@leemunch4591]

Beautiful work as always! I acquired a 2" thick slab of wood from my cousin's estate that was marked "highly figured anigre". It is an African hardwood I believe. I have turned two items from it and the figure in them is almost exactly the same as in your piece. The wood is very hard.

[@tj4bats100]

Beautiful job thank you. I always enjoy your videos.

[@glencrandall7051]

Another well done turning. I too would have guessed curly maple. Here in the US that is what would be readily available. No matter the name, it's quite nice. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@A_Stereotypical_Heretic]

Pretty sure it's walnut

[@archiehebron8944]

Quite beautiful, sir. And simple.

[@peg4692]

Hi Richard, a very nice piece of timber and a beautiful dish. I bought a piece of timber once and it was ‘Rippled Sycamore, your piece looks very much the same. a very encouraging video well done.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

It's definitely a local Australian hardwood. The colour is a bit misleading.

[@oldcharlie5533]

Nicely figured wood. Maybe in the maple family..thank you for the inspiration.

[@DrevotocimradostTomasNavratil]

Výborná škola techniky točení a použití nástrojů. 👌 Taky mívám problém pojmenovat dřevo, snažím se podle kůry, ale ne vždy to dokážu. Díky, Richarde. Dobrá práce. 👍

[@johnsmit5516]

Hi Richard, a beautiful bowl. a piece of Bluegum if I had to guess. I have quite a number of pieces similar in my wood store that I cut 30 years ago when sawmilling in Tasmania

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

That's certainly a candidate. Definitely a local eucalypt.

[@marktrenier3358]

A beautiful bit of timber.

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, I see what looks like a shop vac on the floor, I use the exhaust out with the hose and and a crevice tool to blow out stuff all the time.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

I do that too from time to time, but I think the brush was more effecient this time.

[@GustavoGarcia-zs5dt]

Saludos desde Argentina maestro, lo sigo siempre, Abrazo Grande!!!!

[@stevehood10]

Rice Bran oil?? That's a new one. I'm obviously wasting money on proprietary finishes. I do prefer using the colour coded paper but my Queensland supplier has recently shut up shop, so I'm on the hunt for a new one. Another good video thanks for the explanation of your methods, very enjoyable watch.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Recently I was unable to buy the boiled linseed oil I've used for many years, so I thought I'd revert to a cooking oil and try rice bran oil. Throughout the 1970s and 80s I finished everything with a cooking oil and beeswax mix. I never encountered any rancidity so wonder if that's something to do with the beeswax. To me, the advantage of an oil/beeswax finish is that when utilitarian bowls are washed the finish comes off, after which a patina develops with use as it does on a wooden chopping or serving board, wooden plate, wooden salad bowl, or cup. On pieces that won’t get wet, the oil/beeswax is a good base for ongoing care and regular polishing that can build to a glossy patina in a few months. My observation is that hard finishes and sealers eventually crack, look terrible, and need refurbishing, whereas my bowls tend to look better with age, use, and ongoing care. You can get the Colour Coded Grit from www.veneerinlay.com.au/product-category/sandpaper/emery/

[@stevehood10]

@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Many thanks for the oil explanation, I have some beeswax so I'm about to try your method - now all I need is striped sock. Thanks for the link, they appear to do a range of useful stuff, I think I'll be a regular albeit infrequent purchaser.

[@STMwoodturning]

I adopted Mr. Raffan's oil & beeswax finish practice a few months back and really like the results. Currently using Walrus oil that I purchased from Amazon and a friend who does honey bee removal gave me a couple large chunks of beeswax. Any food safe oil is fine and I find this method richens the grain and color, especially lighter colored wood species. It's also a quick finish to apply.

[@matthewanderson324]

When I first saw the wood I thought the grain and figure looked like maple. As you got into it it looks like what is called tiger stripe maple.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Definitely not maple. Probably a local Australian eucalypt like blackbutt.

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Thank you for the reply.

[@ThePmloc]

Very nicely demonstrated, now for ny attempt.

[@franknicastri9201]

Great video as always. Looks for all the world to me like flamed Maple but I'm by no means an expert.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Definitely not maple. Probably a eucalypt like blackbutt.

[@franknicastri9201]

​@@RichardRaffanwoodturningtrust your judgement on that. I guess I could've worded my comment differently. I more meant the figure presented somewhat like flame maple then it actually being flamed Maple.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Richard .

[@alanfarnworth2802]

very pretty plate

[@codeblue2532]

An old fashion way is to insert a Dutchman even of another species of wood. It would offer an accent, as it was turned down being inserted over at size at some point in the tourney.

[@cobberpete1]

Hi Richard, Quite a few months ago, I saw Mike Peace use a short length of 12mm clear tubing to 'Blow' out a hollow form. He made a small mouth piece on one end to remind him which was the blow end. Maybe worth a thought??

[@Timber2Toothpicks]

Its a real hoot watching you turn. I cant believe that your chucks will grab a tennon as thin as yours do. I have one Nova 50mm chuck plus a new set of 100mm jaws. I think I should pick up a tennon like you use. I noticed the face and interior rim of the chuck is straight and true. What chuck do you use for very thin tight tennons. Thank You!

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

All Vicmarc jaws are devoid of chamfered rims and that's what allows them to hold on next to nothing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoeVhWmlf8x2n5Y

[@LindsayVisser-tg6tz]

Hi Richard, thanks. How do you grip the plate when you turn it to shape the inside if you don't have a foot? At the start of the video you mentioned perhaps not having a foot.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

There are many simple ways to remove or reshape a tenon on a bowl. Here are a few, kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5fNipunjbimq6M, and you'll see others in my bowl videos.

[@STMwoodturning]

Thank you for explaining your shear scraper technique. Is the scraper you showed homemade or from a known manufacturer? If so what brand and what are the width & thickness of the blade? Also, your mystery wood has gorgeous grain and figure! Thanks for sharing, Stuart

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Most of my tools are Henry Taylor, Hamlet, or Sorby and this scraper is one of those. I find the 1"x1/4" the ideal size for shear scraping: not too heavy, and I can feel the tool cutting. And elderly 1-in skew chisel that's getting short makes an excellent shear scraper. You need to round the lower side so the tool slides easily along the rest.

[@STMwoodturning]

@@RichardRaffanwoodturning thanks for the tool info. I made a large bowl scraper from a HSS 30x10x200mm bar purchased from Amazon a while back. I eventually rounded the bottom long edge as you suggested found it definitely helped

[@kenvasko2285]

Another fine video. I am curious about two things: 1. What is the wall thickness? 2. I'm curious about why you used wood with splits? Not like you. I'm guessing the figure was irresistible. Please bring back the waxy sock! Even a cameo appearance would be appreciated.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Wall thickness probably about 10mm / ⅜". A board with splits allows me to ride a few hobby horses. It's twin blank will feature soon.

[@kenvasko2285]

Intriguing. Can't wait to see it. Is that a hint for the upcoming 4-way?

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

@@kenvasko2285 It's a disaster movie featuring a holey bowl and in no way related to the 18th. 4-Ways.

[@forbol]

Very Nice! I'm no expert but it looks a lot like a soft maple. You often turn things expertly thin yet you seemed to leave this one quite thick in comparison. I was wondering why that was, perhaps it had something to do with that ring of cracks?

[@stonydena]

"dont own a compressor and at my age i dont intend to buy one" 😂

[@silvanobroccardo933]

Complimenti gran maestro 🎉🎉

[@markduggan3451]

Very nice.

[@johnhogg8043]

Hi Richard, Beautiful and efficient as usual. do you size the tenon as near as possible to the closed chuck jaws position so that there are no jaw marks on the tenon? Or do you just not tighten down too much.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Get the foot the right size, and there are no teeth marks from the chuck. This is about chucks no marking wood: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoeVhWmlf8x2n5Y

[@barrycampbell8002]

Appears to be queensland maple, it has a similar chatoyance.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

It's much heavier than Queensland maple. It'll be a local Australian eucalypt like blackbutt.

[@jorisdemoel3821]

Lovely figure indeed. A garage sale buy?

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Part of a gift for helping sort stuff for a garage sale.

[@changefortanzania]

Can you use a scrapper on a burl?

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Of course you can! You see scrapers on this box elder burl: www.youtube.com/watch? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp_LgJavrqt1ma8

[@StevenCapaldi-xk7ef]

How thick did the plate end up being

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

15mm wall thickness.

[@paintilludrop]

❤❤❤❤

[@r00sie]

When you change chisels please say what it is.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

I do tell you which gouges I'm using and name the skew chisel. I assume viewers can identify scrapers as scrapers. If you're uncertain, my essential tools video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3LdYnmcdtmko6c

[@r00sie]

@@RichardRaffanwoodturningThank you for responding to my comment. You can probably tell I am a newbies newby and was not paying attention.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

@@r00sie There's a lot to take in.

[@Timber2Toothpicks]

Could you start calling what tool if it’s a spindle gouge or a bowl gouge as well as a swept back or finger grind. Somthimes it looks like you change tools buy being new I dont know the chisels like others do. Please and thank you…

[@kevinaugustine6997]

I’m gonna guess the wood is maple. Maple burl perhaps

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Definitely not maple. Probably a local Australian eucalypt like blackbutt.

[@idowoodwork]

Looks like soft maple possibly

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Definitely not maple. Probably a local Australian eucalypt like blackbutt.