Wood Turning Trick So Simple It Will Make You Glow

This is a simple little Black Locust Bowl. It gave me a warm glow to turn. Black Locust illuminates under a black light. Giving a very interesting look.
Finished with Zinsser Seal Coat and Acks Abrasive Paste
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[@patrickguillory-yy2gu]

Time to put Black Locust & Honey Locust on the Map for its uniqueness & beauty…….I recently saw a beautiful Black Locust Burl video on KZbin ❤

[@ThePapa1947]

Black Locust is a pretty nice wood. The longer it ages the harder it gets. Gary

[@BobbyGriffett]

Cool bowl Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bobby happy you liked it. Gary

[@oneturnatatime6309]

Wow! Very interesting fact. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Gary

[@tombenton8397]

I like your bowl, my wife ask me to make her a bowl like the one I made for myself, got to keep them happy.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom and we sure have to try. Take care, Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary....That Black Locust was free of cracks! Very nice...It's also sooo nice when we are able to organize our shops for efficiency & not have to move equipment/stuff around just to complete a project. TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you TM, yes this one was pretty crack free. Most of what I got has been. Yes I like what I have now and am getting ready to start a new video and you will see some of what I did at the begining. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@ojb512]

Wonderful bowl, haven't turned black locust before, looks just like osage orange!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and I have not turned Osage Orange but have always wanted to. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@leegillow3475]

Thank you, sharing your details (speed, gouge choice, finishes used, ...) helps a lot. Your process is relaxed and practiced.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Lee I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching, Gary

[@ronalves9118]

I have some black locust firewood. I need to go out and see if I have one large enough to cut a piece off. The Black Light is fantastic. Thank you Ron USCG MKC RET

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ron, yes the Black Locust looks pretty cool under a black light. Thanks for watching and thanks for your service. Gary

[@Huizbirn]

Very satisfiying to watch and a nice result.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching. Gary

[@dennisrood1469]

Remember little is usually mighty and in this it sure did come true beautiful bowl

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Dennis! The other thing is little does not take up as much space. I have some rather large turnings that are hard to find a place to put them. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@randyshearin644]

I just followed a link from the Wood Database that shows how to identify woods by using a black light. Pretty cool.

[@ThePapa1947]

It is very interesting for sure. thanks for watching, Gary

[@user-tx1jt7ub7i]

Another lovely turning Gary thankyou so much for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Glad you enjoyed it Ronnie and thanks for watching. Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Well, shoot, that just looks like fun! No cracks, no voids, perfectly round! I get why you needed a quick easy turning but that doesn't mean it wasn't fun to do! It was fun to watch, I can tell you that! Great finish on the bowl, too, Gary. Now I want a snack bowl! Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Well Phil it did feel kind of weird without bark flying off and stopping to check for a bad crack. But dang it sure was fun. And actually making something to use felt strange as well. I guess it might be time to get the Camellia root ball out. Just to look at not turn LOL. Thanks for watching buddy, Gary

[@Ronalcock1]

Great little b9wl Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ron and thanks for watching. Gary

[@KjellNN]

A very nice bowl!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much!

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Beautiful bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Nathan and thanks for watching. Gary

[@josephinelarosa635]

Great job Mr PaPa.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Josephine and thanks for watching. Gary

[@robkijkindevegt6443]

Furthermore, your videos are very helpful to me! I am looking at it with great interest. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rob, happy you enjoy them. Take care, Gary

[@edwardhand7070]

So cool still haven't turned a piece of Black locust yet. That trick with the blacklight just might make me look even harder. I have locust here on my property but I don't cut live trees. Happy turning my friend 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Edward,, happy you liked the trick. I heard about it when I first got some Black Locust and was not sure if it was Black or Honey Locust. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@edwardhand7070]

@@ThePapa1947 where I live here in central Pa Locust was used for fence posts. I still have a couple of them that border my property and as the wise man that you are you know why. Locust is pretty rot resistant.

[@melissabarron1574]

Love the lines in this. I’m glad the wife has her own bowl now. Happy wife, happy life! This what my husband says 😂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Melissa. Yes she was very happy with it. I think you husband is a wise man! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@scottfonner]

Always appreciated.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott and I always appreciate you watching. Take care, Gary

[@charlesyonk4315]

Thanks for the videos, I've lear ex a lot from you.😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Charles and thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelmilazzo8722]

Awesome bowl

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael and thanks for watching. Gary

[@mauricehouser7353]

Nice work and turning tips

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Maurice and thanks for watching, Gary

[@SQLKC]

Very nice Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark and thanks for watching, Gary

[@daleheiligenthal3988]

Excellent job!!!! Hope some day to be as good as you!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Dave, just keep turning and loving it and you will be surprised what you can end up doing. Take care, Gary

[@craigkeller]

Very nice! Thank you 🙏

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Craig and thanks for watching, Gary

[@rev.twilson7300]

Beautiful bowl, keep up the good work my brother.

[@ThePapa1947]

Rev. thank you very much for watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@adrianbalgobin6544]

Beautiful love it

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Adrian, happy you like it. Gary

[@stephenbull8962]

Great video and bowl. Lovely item. Geographically You must be close to Phil Anderson, going by your voice. I’m a follower of his ( Yours too now ) and being English your accents are a treat. Tones of the Great Burl Ives.

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you Stephen, yes Phil lives in the state above the one I live in. Not all that far and on a trip in our motor home last year we stopped by for a visit. I had to laugh as we never thought that we had accents LOL. But all across the USA we seem to have different accents. I experienced that when I was in the army in the mid 1960's. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@carolriley8472]

Gorgeous bowl, Gary...I have a Black Locust tree in my yard that is at least 100 years old. I'm waiting for it to fall apart, so I can turn it into bowls!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carol, I was lucking with this one. A few years ago I saw that less than 1/4 mile from us someone cut the tree down. I had to go ask what they were going to do. They mentioned giving it away for firewood so I was able to get a few loads for turning. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@annetteackley9048]

Love the little bowl. The grain is awesome plus it is neat how it shows green when putting it under a black light. At least the wife has a nice snack bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Annette, yes she loves it. Take care, Gary

[@MarkJohnson-yz6jt]

That was a gorgeous bowl for your wife. That’s for sharing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark, she really likes it a lot. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@robertstreff6945]

Very nice again.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert I appreciate you watching. Take care, Gary

[@plekguy]

Gary, I've been wanting to add a lathe to my "retirement" woodshop. Your videos have helped in that decision. Your commentary and instruction are very concise and informative. You do beautiful turnings and I've learned much from your videos. Thanks for sharing your skills with all of us!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much for your comments. A lathe is a great addition to a workshop. There are endless things you can make on it and I like doing them all. Looking forward to hearing more about it. Take care, Gary

[@rexdobson2816]

I rally like it. Great job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rex I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@SMcCaskill]

It's beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching. Gary

[@kam70111]

Beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Khan!

[@calcallaghan621]

Great job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Cal and thanks for watching, Gary

[@lyndaowen2154]

Very pretty work as usual keep it up

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lynda I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@54lespaul77]

Very nice Gary! I’m notorious for walking through a room and putting something down then moments later spending 20 minutes looking for it. My little shop needs a total overhaul…..I bet I’ll find all sorts of things. I’ve never seen that wood other than in videos like yours. It looks amazing and seems to turn beautifully. Very cool that it glows in ultraviolet light! Cheers, Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick! Funny thing all I did was moved a bench and a table saw and now I have two boxes full of things I had not idea was there. Dang! Yes Black Locust is a very pretty wood and it turns real nice. But not so easy as and end grain turning. Take care, Gary

[@thegirlfarmerwbaroli1986]

I really enjoy your style and just plain spoken approach! I have two remotes in my wood studio. I put a piece of double sided Velcro on mine and have the ‘backing’ side in various places where I would turn on the collector or the hanging air cleaner - it’s made the search for the remote mostly non existent!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much I am happy you enjoy my videos and how I do them. I appreciate you watching and letting me know. I had straps on my remote with a magnet on the end. I normally hang them near my lathe. I like your idea of the Velcro and just might do that. I would like to get a second one for my dust collector and could have it hanging near my bandsaws. Thanks again and thanks for the great idea. Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

Beautiful piece, Gary! I fell in love with black locust back when I was just turning pens. But I didn't know it would glow under a black light!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Billy, I forgot who mentioned it to me way back. But it sure does. I wish I would have had a better black light but it seemed to work. Thanks so much for watching, Gary

[@AmericansWillRise]

I've been a machinist, cutting ductile iron, for 24 yrs, and I use a SFM equation, daily. It's pretty mind blowing, how few people understand it. You are the first wood turner that I have even heard mention it. It is a very useful piece of knowledge, for sure, if anyone is having trouble, getting the desired finish. "Speedy" and "Shiny", both start with S.... 🤷‍♂️

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joel, I was a wood pattern maker and turned things as large as 6 foot diameter free hand with normally turning tools. Speed and feed is critical in doing that. Plus I machined my fair share of aluminum on a lathe and mill when needed Like metal different wood needs different speed based on hardness and of course diameter. Thanks for watching and commenting. Gary

[@AmericansWillRise]

Yes indeed!!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great little bowl. Love how black locust finishes and that it will glow under black light. Makes it pretty special.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug! I do like Black Locust a lot. It looks really nice in an end grain turning but boy is it hard. I did a droop bowl out of it and it looks amazing done in end grain. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gilgrace1915]

That last shot makes this bowl look like the Incredible Hulk's snack bowl. Were those Gamma ray coming from that light? LOL!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gil, I wont tell my wife that it looks like the Hulks bowl LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gracephilp8766]

Superb as always.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Grace and thanks for watching. Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI gary very beautiful wood and nicely turned.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Manjit, Take care, Gary

[@BoogieManPHD]

Phil from Shady Acres dropped your name... I can see why he likes you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you stopped by and happy you enjoyed the video. Phil is a great guy and if you go back to a video on New Sanders he did in Oct. 2020 you will see us together. On a trip my wife and I took we stopped by for a visit. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kathleenposton2334]

I agree! Amazing grain with a downright silky finish. Hope you didn't get caught!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kathleen, no I pulled it off and she never knew it was gone. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@normnicholson4689]

Thank you Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Norm and thanks for watching. Gary

[@HobbyChicken]

I be been watching your videos for two years now. I’ve finally gotten a lathe and I’m so excited to start turning. Thanks for your very informative videos. I know I’ll be less nervous turning than I would have been if I didn’t get some good info from them.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert and congrats on the lathe. I am sure you will really enjoy using it. Take care, Gary

[@thomasschilling689]

This looks like a good place for me to learn some things. I really appreciate your commentary explaining what and why you're doing something. My favorite question as a kid was Why and not much has changed in 60+ years! 🤪

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tom. Happy you enjoy my channel. My favorite thing to do as a kid was once I got a present I played with it for a few days then took it apart to see how it worked. At least that is what my siblings have told me LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@thomasschilling689]

@@ThePapa1947 You are very welcome. I'd like to share a couple of pictures of a pedestal and bowl that turned when I was 17 if that's ok?

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

So glad you found the remote for the dust collector! Again, you are amazing! Simple yet elegant!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mary. Remotes have a way of just hiding on me LOL.

[@miles11we]

Recently had a big ol black locust fall and now I have more than I know what to do with. So far it's been great aside from it wanting to crack a lot more than most of the other stuff I get.... Which is weird because it is a bear to split, usually ease of cracking and splitting go hand in hand but not with this stuff haha

[@ThePapa1947]

I know the stuff I got would crack if I let it sit too long. Also gets a lot harder. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jeffreycarlson7431]

Great work

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jeffery and thanks for watching. Gary

[@richardrogers668]

Very nice bowl. I do it in one step using a faceplate. I put glue on the side of the piece I am turning, glue on a scrap piece of wood and clamp them together with a piece of paper between the two blocks of wood, The next day I use wood screws to screw the end of the scrap piece to a faceplate. I do the whole process in one step. When it's finished, I just put a thin blade at the paper joint, tap it and the bowl pops right off. The glue joint it quite strong, but the wedging action of the blade at the glue joint pops the paper apart without taking wood grain with it. All that's left is a light sanding and finish on the flat bottom.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Richard, I first learned the paper trick in grade school in 1961 shop class. I used it for a long time. Now if I want something to not have to turn off I will use a hot glue gun to fasten a tenon to the bottom of the bowl and it comes off very easy using a little denatured alcohol. Matter of fact that is what I am using on my next video. I have used the paper joints when doing inside out turnings though. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@richardrogers668]

@@ThePapa1947, I love shows like yours and also portable saw mills. To some it may seem like watching paint dry, but I can sit for hours and watch them slab off beautiful boards. My neighbor has a Wood Mizer and I often take a log over and share it with him. My Dad had a wood collection of bowls that he turned and I learned the paper thing from him. I have a couple of them right in front of me in my entertainment center.

[@larrycoleman2225]

Love the bowl and grain. I have a chunk of locust I have been saving. It's even more beautiful turned than what I was guessing. Going to have to get a blank cut and spinning.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Larry, Black Locust is a very pretty wood with amazing grain. I love the contrast of the colors in it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@aaronbarton3039]

Nice bowl, put a rare earth magnet on your dust collector remote and stick it to the lathe

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. There is a hook on the yellow boat key float and I hang it at the lathe. Problem is I take it to the bandsaw and the sander and set it down. But if I put a place to hang it in site at those machines where I could see it the problem might be solved. Thanks for watching and the idea, Gary

[@jnol9009]

Nice job. I am in the same boat with my shop. My pops is moving to a small place and he keeps giving me tools which is great but I am loosing track on where anything is. Anyway the bowl looks great! Thx for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Well I try to give my son's tools but they do not want to end up like me with no place to put them LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Grammy Bear!!!

[@jondunsmore2121]

You make that look so easy, and it is anything but easy! I appreciated you sharing the speed you were running the lathe at various points as that is something I'm still getting a feel for as a new turner. Great looking bowl and thanks for the video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jon! I realize that many wonder at what speed they should be turning. You will catch on to it the more you turn. If you think surface feet of material passing by your cutting tool that will help. If turning the inside of a bowl and working toward the center you will it is not cutting as good as it was out toward the wall. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very beautiful piece sir

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching, Gary

[@Rajpina1017]

Excellent

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much!

[@tompuskar4426]

Sometimes it is best to step back a bit and do a small fairly simple project. This one turned (no pun intended!) out really well. Nice job and great shout out to Phil. I too use his method. It works great!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom, yes it is nice turning a small simple one for sure. Especially when the wood is so pretty. Phil's method is pretty cool for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@woodturningwithDave]

Beautiful little bowl, Gary. your wife will loves it Thanks for sharing Dave

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave, yes she does love it. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@justjulee9135]

That is a very pretty little bowl! I do love the grain on that wood! I hope your beautiful wife enjoys her snack bowl!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Julee and yes she really likes it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@msritzzy]

That was beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much, happy you enjoyed it. Gary

[@grahamburdett1466]

Nice job. Great video. I'm interested to see the method in full to clean up the base. Is there somewhere I can find it. Ty

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Another beauty! I turned black locust one time and will gladly do it again. I'm also a disciple of the Phil Anderson nub removal method. I found it scary at first (fear of wrecking a finished bowl) , but it is the way to go.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Josh! I am very careful when it comes to a large out of round piece. Or one that I have put hours into. Then I may chicken out. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Nothing wrong making a simple yet classic shape Gary - gotta get back to your roots once in a while. And I love simple !! Thanks for sharing🙏 Take care. -Mike

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Mike, it seems a lot of us like things simple now and then. Gary

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

@@ThePapa1947 👍😎

[@marywright1057]

Pretty little bowl with beautiful grain. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mary. Happy you liked it and thanks for watching, Gary

[@robertmoore283]

Gary, I really enjoy the information you provided. I come from a long line of wood turners dating back into the late 40’s and 50’s . I worked in my uncles woodturning shop for years learning the trade. Most of his production was spindle type work and furniture manufacturing components. I have been intrigued with you information on star and you 3D effects glue up for segments. Will try and catch more of your videos. Look forward to seeing them. Thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Robert. Must have been a fun job working in your uncles shop. I worked as a wood patternmaker and really enjoyed my job. There was plenty of turning but some of the other things were very challenging and I really loved that. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jimdee5003]

You’re right, wood grain is fantastic 👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim, hard to go wrong with grain like this. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@lindseyrae8339]

Fantastic snack bowl! I had no idea about black locust and a black light very cool.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lindsey, when I first heard about the trick I knew we had a black light around somewhere and sure enough we did. It did not put out much so I bought a light bulb that had the black light elements in it and that worked pretty good. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jeanlong4285]

Beautiful grain. Nice little snack bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching. Gary

[@jayscott306]

Before I semi-retired from photography, I had a real penchant for the unique and surreal. This meant a lot of UV photoshoots, and they were exhilarating. I was always on the hunt for items, props, foods and natural thing that would fluoresce. Most of the best ones now decorate my office as mementos of the sessions. I think I need to add something I've turned from black locust. Thank you for the excellent and fun project during your busy week and happy Thanksgiving, neighbour.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jay, a piece of Black Locust would be perfect for your office. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving my friend, Gary

[@kentturkow1572]

Another beautiful bowl. Black Locust has such amazing grain. Glade you found your remote.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kent! Yes I hate loosing (setting things down and forgetting where they are) things like this. Always fun to find them. Gary

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Nice job

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Vern!

[@tonysmith3143]

Beautiful snack bowl, I think my cats hide my stuff in the shop. Well that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Thanks for sharing Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Tony, well you might be on to something. One of the cats was meowing in the back ground on last weeks video. So that makes sense now LOL Take care, Gary

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Wonderful bowl Gary, the finishes used are well explained. Phil’s tenon removal process works a real treat, however we’ve used it down under for ages. Nice commentary keep up the videos. Great trick with the UV light

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg, Yes it is very interesting what a black light will do to some woods. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

What a special glow with the black light😎. Never seen before. I like this simple snack bowl. This type of bowl is always very handy to have around. Well done Gary. 👌Frank.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Frank, it was sure a lot of fun to make and the fact my wife really loves it is great as well. Take care, Gary

[@mmills7012]

Great bowl. Glad you found the remote.

[@ThePapa1947]

You and me both. And luke always it was the last place I looked...plus I wasn't even looking for it LOL Thanks! Gary

[@kellysharrar5644]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience. I learned a lot!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kelly I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@davemcclo6235]

Glad to see you using black locust. It's a very beautiful, under appreciated wood. That is definitely good for more than just fence posts ( although it's great for that too). Thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

A number of years ago someone cut the tree down about a 1/4 mile from us. I had to stop and ask about it. I should have taken more but I did get a bunch and have some left. I did not know at the time that it was used for fence post but I can see why. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@msudawgma]

Beautiful little bowl. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Gary

[@tfturning]

Beautiful bowl!! Still yet to get my hands on a chunk of this wood but I'm excited for when it happens! Thanks for sharing 😁

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much. We have a bit of Locust around here. They took down a huge Honey Locust tree behind us. Not happy with what they are doing there so I did not even want to ask for any of the wood. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@danwalton395]

I like to use Black Locust 1/4 sawn for handles for the turning tools. It's strong, easy to turn and looks quite nice. Good job on the bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dan. I have a number of branches of Black Locust. I could cut those into blanks for handles. Thanks for the great idea. Gary

[@loriboldt6171]

I am new to turning and trying to learn as much as I can from the videos I watch. I agree with you about Phil Anderson's trick for removing that nub on the tenon! It's a really easy, cool way to make it look nice and it's easy! AND! Ack's Abrasive Paste and Polish is made about 1/2 hr. south of where I live...I've finally tried it and I love the stuff! Thank you for your videos and I'm looking forward to watching the next one!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lori! Phil's trick is pretty cool but there I times I stop or just do not do it depending on how delicate the piece is. Not Phil though he has it down and very seldom does not take it all the way off. For sure the Ack's products do a fine job. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@RobertSchoenert]

always educational

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert and thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelshultz8814]

Very nice bowl, love the grain. Really cool black light trick. Phil Anderson tribute was nice too.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael! Yes I was a bit sad when I saw it did not get recorded just because I had mentioned Phil after the nub came off so nicely. So I had to at least add it in at the end. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@rayworstine4399]

Good afternoon, Gary. Great video and bowl. I have some black locust ready to cut up and looking forward to getting some on the lathe. I had the same question about your spindle lock that another subscriber asked. Thanks for the answer and video on the process. Losing things in the shop......ha ha. That's the story of my life. I call it, memory exercise.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray! I do like Black Locust and have a few more nice pieces. The bark is so thick I do not like it as a live edge other than the droop bowl I made. That was and end grain turning and the bark looks good that way. Glad I found it because Laguna wants a lot for a replacement. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@abepeurlm7508]

Appreciate so much your pure honesty about wood finish products. I rarely accept anyone who does paid promotions. Just my natural reaction. But the fact you say good things about products you like and use personally goes a long way with me. Thank you!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Abe, I have a number of products that I like to use. If I find something I do not like I just move on. Happy you enjoyed the video. Gary

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Very nice.. I love Black Locust . Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I think Black Locust has some of the nicer grain. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@briandorton9302]

I love black Locust made couple bowls myself. Beautiful wood grain . Thanks for the Video

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Brian, I do love the wood as well. I took a lot and now wish I had taken all of it. It makes a great end grain turning but can be difficult to do. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@monopinion8799]

Very nice bowl and quite entertaining to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sylvie, happy you enjoyed it. Gary

[@sandraanderson217]

That is beautiful wood! Love the bowl, perfect for snacks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sandra! And it is working great for snacks. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@janeoverby2151]

Wow who needs glow in the dark pigments! That is fantastic Gary. What a sweet little bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jane, the black light I used did not seem to have much power but it did make it glow. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dzc8042]

Beautiful work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@jerrystark3587]

I agree with you completely about Zinsser Seal Coat. First, it is a fairly light cut of shellac, so it goes on easily and dries quickly. It makes a nice sanding sealer both before and after sanding. Second, it is dewaxed so you can put any other finish on top of it. Great stuff. I get it by the gallon and then pour it in pint jars so I don't have to continually open and reopen the can. It lasts longer that way. Ack's Abrasive Paste is good stuff, too. Nice bowl. Thanks for the video. P.S. Never let a camera know you really need it. It'll mess with you every time.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jerry. You nailed it with the Zinsser Seal Coat. Not everyone understands it is dewaxed and will say why not just think down the Zinsser shellac and use it as sealer. On a piece where I plan on building up a surface finish I will use 2-3 coats of the sealer on softer wood. I also get it by the gallon(saves money) and I put it into 8 or 16 oz bottles. I am now using the Rockler glue bottles which I think are 8. Yes those camera's love to mess with you. Mine beeps if it is going to go to sleep but not when the battery goes dead. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@dreamgear]

I use it too... I keep a little in a plastic peanut butter jar with a screw top so I don't have to keep opening the can.

[@crystalswenson8844]

Great job, Gary. Your wife has a beautiful snack bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Crystal, she really likes it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Unionboggle]

Very nice. It's great to see projects like this for those of us with smaller lathes. Thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dustin! That makes a lot of sense. I know some of the bigger pieces will not fit and can be a bit overwhelming so I will try to do smaller ones as well. Plus it is really hard to find a place to put a 17 inch bowl. Thanks for watching, Gary