Spalted Oak Crotch Bowl & New method for cracked wood

[@LuannYoumans-ec5fc]

From Michigan. God bless you. This bowl is beautiful and wow, the grain is awesome 👌

[@KimTippin]

Thank you very much!

[@Omar_Khayyam_II]

Good afternoon Your work is fascinating! The oak tree turns from an ugly duckling into a graceful swan! After finishing, there is no way to take your eyes off the shine of the oak! What gives oak such shine? Thank you! Alexander from Russia from Siberia.

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

This is so stunning! You worked so hard and I believe it was all worth your time and effort. Your attention to detail is amazing! You have built a gorgeous masterpiece! That shine juice you put on the wood made it come to life! This masterpiece is stunning! I absolutely love this piece!!!Bravo!

[@monopinion8799]

Beautiful peace of art . Very good work. It’s a good idea you mentioned at the beginning regarding the cracked. I use tp. Works great. Tp is thinner and I use 2-3 layers and use clear glue ( Buy by the gallon) and wrapping it for a week. The crack is practically almost a well connected line. Be safe.

[@curtisclements2753]

THAT BOWL IS SOMETHING TO BE SO VERY PROUD OF IT IS VERY BEAUTIFUL PEACE OF ART YOU DONE A FABULOUS JOB ON IT YOU MADE A GORGEOUS BOWL OUT OF A ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE PEACE OF WOOD YOU ARE AWESOME LADY YOUR HUSBAND IS LUCKY MAN AND YOUR A LUCKY LADY TO HAVE EACH OTHER AND I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL WELL TAKE CARE AND STAY SAFE GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL I LOVE YOU ALL KEEP THE AWESOME WOOD TURNING GOING AND KEEP THE WOOD CHIPS FLYING TILL NEXT TIME

[@rickharem5788]

It does have beautiful grain, what a nice surprise. You did a great job on the cracks and voids. I am learning from you. I just scored a bunch of seasoned spalted oak. So nice to turn. Thanks for the lesson.

[@xyz9250]

Really nice! I am also glad you didn’t fill the wormholes with some silly epoxy.

[@morgancalvi6675]

You make garbage look gorgeous. THAT'S real talent!!! Kim, could the floor be why all your lathes have a wobble?

[@1954JDR]

That bowl is absolutely beautiful. The spalting patterns are amazing. Great job.

[@rogerschamaun8165]

Kim this is a gorgeous bowl. l it is one of the best I've ever seen.What grain in there and you've done a beautiful job on it to shine; the shine juice. like, wow!!

[@dottyharbison7156]

Kim, this is a gorgeous bowl. You did an awesome job Turning it! Truly amazing!❤😎🙃

[@jasonclark4922]

Beautiful job, and bowl. Thank you for sharing.

[@kenvasko2285]

I liked that you had to keep fighting the bowl and you won! You kept at it. Thanks

[@specialsauce305]

Absolutely gorgeous piece of wood. Beautiful work 🤙🏼

[@stuartscott9646]

Home run! Outta the park! Glad to see you're getting used to the Laguna. Wobble? Tolerable. Gorgeous work Kim. God bless. Stu

[@KimTippin]

Thank you!! Yeah, I am just going to ignore it... maybe it will go away if I do not pay it attention.. lol God Bless !

[@rondacker]

Awesome job with the punk, cracks and bugs! I caught the message on the headstock! Beautiful work! Blessings, Steve

[@nighteagle317]

Absolutely fabulous grain in that wood. You have the patience of a saint Kim to continue going on this piece with the bug holes and cracks. Great work Girl! Paige, a fellow female turner

[@KimTippin]

Thanks Paige!! Thanks for the kind words too!

[@monopinion8799]

Kim, I just happened to go down to all your previous work and noticed that I have not seen this one. I was shocked! I do like oak but hate to work with it because it’s so hard and tough on the tools. However I have never ever seen an oak piece as beautiful, as remarkable as this one. It must have been a wonderful feeling to turn such a majestic piece. That’s how I feel when I get a beautiful piece. I feel so honoured to turn them. Then once finish well you know, I gave them away. Until I found out that they would sell them away. I’m very hurt and disappointed. Now I pile them up in my basement. Enough of that. Kim I’m very happy for you. Your work is incredibly beautiful and I love your sense of humour and overall personality. Take care, be safe and God Bless you girl.

[@KimTippin]

lol 😆 Thank you so much 🤗 God bless 🙏

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Kim this is a breathtakingly stunning and magnificent bowl the grain and spalting in it is just awesome. I have never seen something so awesome and beautiful.

[@KimTippin]

Thank You Kobie!! 🤗🤗

[@franwilson2097]

it is very purdy Kim.good job

[@samroberson6921]

Interesting turn. The spalting makes the bowl--a fascinating piece of wood. Glad it stayed together to the end. Love the boots, by the way.

[@KimTippin]

Thanks Sam!

[@williamdavidson4300]

Beautiful, well done. Thank you for sharing

[@BillRockwoodWoodturning]

Lovely piece Kim, beautiful wood and nicely turned. Glad I found your channel sister, God bless.

[@judithfairchild8620]

Lovely large bowl. I like how you handled the cracks and other problem areas

[@debrachalfin6968]

Kim, you are a magnificent wood turner! First time to your channel and I was hooked on your work.

[@KimTippin]

Thank You Debra! 🤗

[@bysonderby]

Hi Kim, That is simply a gorgeous bowl, I am so glad Mr. Humphrey sent me your way :-) Best regards Lars

[@KimTippin]

Hi Lars!! Thank you for swinging by! Thank you for the kind words!

[@texanasimmons1761]

Its gorgious!! The grain is spectacular!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you 🤗🤗

[@georgehaw8511]

Hi Kim, I use candle wax for wet turning so far have not had any cracks use the 1" for every 10" rule only dipping one side of bowl in wax tried microwave still dries to fast, keep practicing perfection will come.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you George 🤗🤗

[@popahh615]

A very beautiful bowl. Nice work...

[@kellywood3068]

Kim, I love the attention to detail, and how "hands on" you are with your project, my only thought is a safety concern. I did not see you wearing any kind of respiratory protection. Please remember safety first. Beautiful outcome by the way.

[@bluemtnsman]

Magnificent bit of work. I like your approach and insight into what is visually appealing. Peace always.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you so much 🤗🤗

[@briansowers8765]

Love this bowl and 5:17

[@garryevans3594]

very nice letting it dry completely and applying second coat seems to help. very nice.

[@vtcrafter6626]

Great video. Love the spalting. I have the same problem going from face plate to chuck with the wobble.

[@gavincoyle]

Yet another beautiful bowl Kim that is such beautiful grain I have a lot of Oak in my workshop but none as beautiful as that waow

[@KimTippin]

Thanks Gavin!

[@jeanlong4285]

Beautiful bowl. The spallting is amazing.

[@mnp1964]

Wow what a gorgeous beautiful bowel absolutely stunning with the cracks you made something stunning with a piece of wood most would have turned into fire wood thank you for that wonderful trick for cracked wood I have some I will be using it on Blessings to you and yours

[@mrgrnjns1111]

Beautiful piece of wood.. I turn a lot of spalted stuff as well... Love it. Love the challenge of not knowing if it's too punky or not and then stabilizing it... Good turning..

[@danwalton395]

Beautiful piece and oh that spalting!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@donbeveridge997]

Spalted wood is absolutely gorgeous as is your piece.

[@KimTippin]

Thanks Don!!

[@traceyrice]

Really an interesting piece. I love the markings in it!. Nice job, Kim. 💜

[@christinehendryx937]

Had to watch it again, so lovely, thank you Kim

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Christine!!🤗

[@christinekaye6393]

I think it's beautiful! I am SO happy to finally come across a woman wood turner! I've become fascinated by turning and have watched a lot of videos. I'd begun to think only men did this. Ha ha! Thanks for showing me a fine example of how women do it!!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Christine!! I am sure there are many other women turners who do it much better, but I am working on the "much better" part. I am blesses to have the oppertunity to turn and to share my growth as a turner. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! GOD BLESS 🤗♥️

[@crog9750]

lots of ladys turn i bought my lathe off an old lady that turned on sundays true story

[@KimTippin]

That is awesome!

[@outinthesticks8176]

You can checkout Ashley harwood as well

[@WoodnMetalShoppe]

The dull spots are a soft area that absorbs the finish. Also lacquer is not a good sealer. Use a thinned or a spray shellac or a water based polyacrylic sealer. Beautiful bowl. Love the grain. Nice work. I subbed too.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you! And thanks for the tip. I will try thinned shellac. thanks for the sub!

[@denislavdochev3783]

Very precise, I really enjoyed watching you making it. Such a wonderful piece of artwork.

[@hildysworld]

Kim, couple of tips, the first is if you use a lot of CA glue (super glue) you can get pints or quarts of it on ebay or amazon and if you didnt know baking soda makes super glue dry instantly like a rock so if you have to make a repair quickly just put super glue from your new big bottle on a crack or hole a sprinkle baking soda on it and wham you can sand it or whatever! Good luck like your vids.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you 🤗

[@dennyfrazier8279]

Nicely done. Thanks for the idea of paper towel and glue to soak before hand. Beautiful piece. Kathy

[@conniecraddock8481]

Absolutely Beautiful that wood definitely has character

[@sawman33]

Very nice! A worm carousel! What a ride for them!

[@KimTippin]

lol Thank you !

[@meadmaker4525]

I love spalting, but that piece is NUTS!! I can't get over the figure and colors! What a find! And, obviously, nice job turning it. The shot of the bowl upside down at 37:21 reminds me of Jupiter, with the spalting being the cloud lines and the red knot being the red storm. I do suspect the wax was the reason for those dull spots. With friction, it's going to liquify and melt into the wood, and it'll resist most finishes after that. As for the wobble, I would say it's down to wood movement after turning. The faceplate shouldn't be the issue, since the rebate you turned on the bottom was done while the bowl was spinning in the round and was true. I've had bowls do this to me before, once the interior mass was removed. Some woods seem more susceptible to this than others, and it likely has something to do with moisture as well, but with a crotch piece like that there's a lot of stored tension going in at least two different directions, which would also work against you. It just becomes part of the character of the piece. Again, beautiful piece! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@TheMessyStudio]

Gorgeous piece of spalted oak, Kim, and you made a beautiful bowl from it. As for the dull spots, I think that may actually be the punkier places that absorbed the finish so that it won't shine. Any friction polish (like OB) is a building finish and the shine is a result of the heat from friction. If it soaks in and doesn't build, it won't shine. Billy

[@KimTippin]

Thanks!! Yeah, the shine wasn't so much on the black part of the spalting. Thanks for the info and the kind words!

[@samesaw]

Very beautiful grain showing

[@boooshes]

I agree with Billy Burt below. When using that type of finish, the matte areas are usually due to the finish soaking so much there isn't any build. Sometimes I will apply 15 or 20 coats of a shellac-based finish before the spots gloss up well. Waxing can help ,but it won't fix the real problem. You got a nice result from hard work on this one.

[@alz251]

Nice piece of wood, you lucked out . Like your attention to detail. You do nice work.

[@huwdavies5264]

Hi Kim, Stunning grain and spalting in that piece of wood. Very nice job. Cheers, Huw

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Huw!!

[@robinshay9180]

Hey Kim, that was very brave of you to take this piece of wood on. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone work a piece of wood as hard as you did. You are an inspiration. The bowl turned out stunning. Subscribed!

[@KimTippin]

Thanks Robin! wow! 🤗😁🤗

[@davidnielsen4490]

This is the first time I watched your videos. This was a beautiful piece when you were done. The LORD does bless us with each piece of wood because each piece is so different. Thank you Kim.

[@williamellis8993]

Beautiful bowl and spectacular spalting/grain pattern. It was well worth the effort you put into it.

[@KimTippin]

Thanks William!

[@georgecooke2600]

Pretty WORK! FROM Richmond VA!!!

[@billy19461]

I had this exact same problem and come to find out my head stock and tail stock were not aligned properly. I agree with Jim, would love to have more voice over. Beautiful bowl and will try the paper towels and glue. I use food grade epoxy to seal bowls like this.

[@jontoolman]

Great video and tips. I'm definitely going to try this method. Thank you for explaining and turning.

[@stevecalgary2395]

Wow. The grain is awesome. The spots seem to me to be resin pockets when hard. Won’t take spirit stain either. I get that on maple burl.

[@coonanfox01]

I have the same issue with OB shine juice on spalted wood. I believe the spalted areas, being of a softer nature, absorb the finish therefore creating the "matte" finish that you spoke of. I think a sanding sealer may help with this but have not tried it yet. Good luck and Thanks for the video

[@KimTippin]

I think so too! Thanks for the input!

[@MrDancampbell60]

Shellac will work and is especially compatible with OB Shine.

[@jamesjudd2338]

Wow what an awesome piece of wood! Great work as always.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you!!

[@rmacbow]

Beautiful, thanks for showing your skill and process.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you for watching Ron!🤗

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Most of the time it’s the nasty wood that gives the most beautiful bowls. Well done.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you very much!

[@brucejones4538]

Nice job, incredible grain and spalling.

[@KimTippin]

Thanks Bruce!

[@bryanbard1840]

Cool looking spalting and beautiful work.

[@RHumphrey]

Possibly the prettiest oak bowl I've seen. Gorgeous spalting. 👍👍

[@KimTippin]

Thank you so much!

[@mkivy]

I love watching u create! What talent u have...what makes the determination of the angle of the gouge tool rest? I’m glad u are experienced and know how to do this...I would love to learn this...

[@PohlBarnProductions]

I think the spalting in that piece is Awesome ! and the shine juice tops it off. You are turning and working around the issues this is good, One Question though,, how full were your Boots when you finished that bowl ? LOL My baby soft feetsies don't like things in ma shoes.

[@KimTippin]

Thanks!! My husband shakes his head at me about the gallons of wood shavings that I pour out of my boots every night... haha better than turning barefoot. Last weekend ants came flying out of a log I was turning, and would you know it, 89% landed in my boots. It was fun hopping around trying to get them off fast enough. I will learn...one day. 😂🤣🙆‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@PohlBarnProductions]

@@KimTippin lol at least in a piece of wood they are not Fire Ants ! hated those lil monsters when I lived down there,

[@jimdaughtridge3845]

Great display of turning talent, beautiful spalting!

[@mickfagan6451]

What an incredibly beautiful bowl. Well done. Absolutely love it.

[@KimTippin]

Thanks Mick!

[@lfabich]

Perfect candidate for cactus juice. You did a splendid job of making it work.

[@alpotter1478]

Another fantastic piece...love the grain

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Al!🤗

[@leapy99]

Beautiful bowl, great work.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you!

[@BAKWoodturning]

Gorgeous peice. I have had the same issue with the OB shine juice when I use sanding paste.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you very much! 🤗🤗

[@GaryLane080157]

You have uncovered a masterpiece! Well done!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Gary!

[@robmcgrath5202]

Kim, this is my first of your videos and I enjoyed it. Your bowl turned out beautifully. I have a bunch of spalted oak like that and had to laugh when you were pulling that worm out of the hole. Can't count how many times I've done that. Some might not realize how challenging it is to work with oak that punky but if you can pull it off you get beautiful results. I've even made some pens out of it and when you get that small you really have to be careful, it will sometimes just shatter into pieces. Thanks for the video.

[@KimTippin]

Thanks Rob! Yeah, I made bracelets that just snapped. The stuff is so chippy and unpredictable. When I started to learn how to turn I got a bunch of wood for my sister's burn pile Oh, it was all spalted Oak. So the very first would I learn to turn was spalted Oak. I didn't have any other kind of wood to turn at the time, so I just made it work. Start off at the hard stuff we go from there. LOL

[@patconrad1045]

I use a fair amount of ca glue and I noticed you do too, I buy a 2 lb. bottle from E-bay for about $65 and refill my 4.5 Stick fast bottle. Search T3 thin Ca glue. I have a lot of Black Walnut that's been on the ground for almost 2 years and it has a lot of cracks in places.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@patconrad1045]

@@KimTippin I got it backwards, it's 3t thin ca.

[@carolriley569]

That is such a gorgeous bowl...amazing grain! Funny, I wear cowboy boots when I turn, too.

[@KimTippin]

Great minds think alike!! ;)

[@AffordBindEquipment]

11:08 just curious, why fill the cracks? why not just leave them as they are, a part of the character and beauty of the bowl?

[@KimTippin]

Sometimes I fill and sometimes I do not. Depends on what I am in the mood to do. I like it both ways.

[@mikepruett1745]

they might not stop

[@franklinjames1113]

Great job Kim and a beautiful piece of wood!

[@maryblaylock6545]

Incredible!! Worth every moment. Happy Holidays!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Mary! Merry Christmas🤗

[@humbertoaraica8055]

GORGEOUS JOB.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@brianrajala7671]

Very nice job. What did you fill insect holes with?

[@KimTippin]

Thank you 🤗 I either used Ca glue or 5min epoxy.

[@anthonywalsh6605]

Beautiful piece of art!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Anthony!

[@med1pilot1956]

I love the beautiful flame pattern. My question is, don't your boots fill up with wood chips?

[@martiensalbertusbekker1701]

Really beautiful bowl Kim, love the grain and awesome finnish.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you!

[@edwinread6128]

Great video very interesting to watch I enjoyed it very much

[@r8rprime8]

Really nice work! Ty for sharing with us!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Bryan!! I appreciate you watching!

[@SpareRoomSlotCars]

Wow, the wood is stunning, what a beautiful bowl. No food for that, it should be on display

[@KimTippin]

Thank you, Gene!

[@thomasthompson6799]

I admire your appreciation for the beauty of spalted figured wood. Most folks want plain straight grain. Magnificent piece!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you so much 🤗🤗

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

when you say 50/50 lacquer thinner for sanding sealer, what is the other ingredient?

[@KimTippin]

lacquer and lacquer thinner. I now use 50/50 Shellac and Denatured alcohol. I feel it works better and dries faster.

[@andrewhuske4607]

@@KimTippin Kim, Beautiful work. I am a new turner, currently in the self education phase; when you use a sanding sealer are you then committed to using only certain finishes?

[@christophergaskin7787]

Fantastic grain nice work

[@KimTippin]

Thank you 🤗🤗

[@gr8whitailhunter505]

Absolutely gorgeous and I’ll bet after you turn a bowl you have half of the shavings in your boots..😂🤣😂🤣

[@kenbeattie1958]

Worm poop sounds so much better than frass. The bowl is so gorgeous, it's almost mystical.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you, Ken!🤣

[@andrewingram2108]

Beautiful work

[@crocuscreekwoodworks]

Beautiful piece Kim. I have a question; What ratio are you mixing your Resin and Acetone for treating the punky wood?

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Beautiful Kim.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Suzette!