Scrap to Beauty Wood Turning A Easy Gift

This was mystery piece of wood but in the end I think it is Maple.
Let me know what kind you think it is.
Small and quick. Ends up really nice looking.
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[@RayShaw007]

Sometimes a 'simple' bowl can turn out much better than expected and be quite endearing. After all we're just showing off nature at her finest. Well done Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray. The beauty can be hidden behind the bark. And it can be hidden under the grain itself. This was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@pjseiber2774]

Maple is a very underrated wood. I've had some exciting and unusual grain patterns. Turns nice finishes nice and there always seem to be plentiful. Very nice blow. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes it sure is. I was just given a fresh cut piece of Maple yesterday. I sealed it up for a future date. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelross8794]

That bark really is better...than the bite! Boy did that turn out nice!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Michael. Yup much nicer than a bite.😝 Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I was thinking Apple until you had the outside sanded. Yup, Maple it is! It's so cool the color finally came out on this little beauty! Great finish on it, too, Gary! Good to see you back at the lathe, my friend! I'm watching on my old computer set up on my wife's desk. I'll get back to the new one pretty soon. Have a great weekend, buddy! 😊 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Phil. Just about done with a much bigger one. Good luck on the PC. I did the same thing maybe 2 years ago. Loaded the programs and installed my storage drives on it. I the files backed up on a handful of SSD drives. Have fun. Gary

[@GarryKWV]

That's a great piece! It looks very much like several live edge bowls I made from our pear tree. Thanks for all you do, I've learned so much!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Garry. I have pear from our neighbors tree. But it is much much harder than this piece. And it cracks like crazy. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

THAT TURNED OUT JUST GREAT GARY. weldone.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Manjit and thanks for watching, Gary

[@MarklTucson]

Very nice looking piece Gary. That wood has some great figure to it and the bark really looks great.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Mark. Happy you like it and thanks for watching, Gary

[@vincenthunter465]

Real pretty, Gary. Came out like some people I know, with a lot of hard work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Vincent. Happy you liked it. Gary

[@mariabasil9631]

Beautiful! Glad you are feeling good enough to be in the shop 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Maria. Feeling much better thank you. Gary

[@albertdawson6814]

Very nice Gary, and very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing. See you on the next one

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Albert and thanks for watching, Gary

[@grambear8]

I love that little bowl

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you grambear8

[@peteranthonyboland750]

Nice one Gary saved my morning, raining here in Spain so no bike ride or making a dash across to my workshop.Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece of art 😊.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Peter. Hoping to be able to get some bike rides in. They still want me to hold off a bit. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@alangibb3100]

Garry well that little guy turned out really nice buddy, it sure does have some nice colour to it as well, great stuff well done.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Alan. I was sure happy to see that color show up. It was lots of fun, Gary

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Nice bowl, Gary. Glad you're feeling better.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Josh. A heck of a lot better. How all is going well with you. Gary

[@laurazakrzewski]

That bowl does have wonderful colors Gary, like caramel. 🙂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Laura. Hmm it does remind me of a caramel sundae. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@anitabier2114]

Turned out really nice, great video. Lovely bowl. Thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Anita I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gary... That's a beautiful little live edge bowl... As you say... lovely colour... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Andy. The color was a real surprise. When I saw that I got pretty excited about finishing it. Take care, Gary

[@thehobbymachinistnz]

That came out really nice Garry, good work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching, Gary

[@markwalsh3561]

Excellent piece of work, as always.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@Jim-bq2ck]

Hi Gary As usual a fine job looking great. Nice to see you head and shoulders in this video. Take care Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim. I thought that might be a real treat LOL Take care, Gary

[@user-pg8te3jl9w]

My next door neighbor is planning to take down a black walnut tree this summer. I've already placed my order with him! My late wife would get so frustrated with squirrels hiding walnuts in her garden and potted plants. I made her burial urn out of walnut and recently finished mine from the same board. I sure like working with walnut.

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Dave, hope you get lots of that Walnut tree. It is a very special wood. Gary

[@user-tx1jt7ub7i]

Beautiful little bowl Gary hope your feeling better look after yourself Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ronnie. Yes getting on the uphill side of all the issues. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@skipflorey2511]

Gary, a wonderful small bowl. The bark edge looks great and I think “makes” the bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Skip. Got a bigger one in the lathe today. Have to admit small was fun😂. Gary

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful little bowl Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jack. Happy you like it. Gary

[@BenNawrath]

Love found wood projects!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ben I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

Very nice little bowl, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Billy!

[@STMwoodturning]

It’s funny how an ordinary looking piece of wood can be beautiful inside. Finding the inner beauty brings me joy as it probably does for you Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stuart. Well there was no turning back once I had it mounted. I had limited time in the shop and just had to go for it. Yes it was a wonderful reward seeing the grain that was hidden. Gary

[@STMwoodturning]

@@ThePapa1947 don’t overdo it!

[@morick11]

Nice little bowl, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Seems like they all get smaller as you turn them. This one started small so got smaller than I wanted. But my wife will use it on here desk to keep trinkets. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mashmade-airth]

À pretty little bowl Gary 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim!

[@raydriver7300]

It’s so relaxing sitting with my feet up, drinking my first cup of coffee and watching you produce another lovely bowl. Thanks for inviting me round 🌞

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray. Well it is pretty relaxing having my first cup of coffee and reading your comment. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@bobbyshelton8781]

Gary, Thanks, great little bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bobby and thanks for watching, Gary

[@timgooding25]

Hi Gary, looks to me like a piece of Pear. Nice finish.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so Tim I did get some pear from the neighbors a few years ago. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@josephinelarosa635]

There’s a beauty in simplicity that is hard to describe. Well done Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Josephine. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@janeoverby2151]

What an amazing little bowl, Gary. I'm so glad you are getting back intot he shop. 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jane. I was sure amazed when the colors showed up. Thanks.. trying not to stand too long. But the surgeon released me and physical therapy as well. PT wants me going slow. Like getting out on our biked 🚲 Should be good when it warms up around here. Gary Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Had not thought maple until you said it. I was thinking Bradford pear. Either way, it made a lovely bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Grain on the bottom was telling Maple. But my ears have been clogged up😮

[@woodturningwithDave]

great little bowl.Gary Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Dave! Cheers, Gary

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

That turned out to be a beautiful looking little bowl. Most of the time you just never know what nature has hidden inside a piece of wood. Glad you are able to get in the shop and do some turning. Thanks for sharing Gary, and take care.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Scott. It is good to get out there. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@carolriley8472]

Nice bowl...very pretty!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carol!

[@graygrand]

Turned out very nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching, Gary

[@maryrichmond]

It turned out so beautiful. ❤

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mary. Happy you like it. Gary

[@maryrichmond]

@@ThePapa1947 You’re very welcome .

[@jeffrosen8237]

I would have bet that it was fog wood!! Very nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Darn good chance of that 🤔 Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kam70111]

Cute little bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Khan!

[@colinwatmore7041]

It's great when something turns out better than you expect. Really nice little bowl. Good to see you getting back into the swing of things, how about a nice little lidded box?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Colin and it is good to be back. I do have some wood that might make a nice lidded box. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

What a gorgeous looking little bowl Gary. Catch up day on your videos LOL. Take care my friend. Hwyl, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Huw! Catch up day for me on comments. Take care, Gary

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice. the shape and bark edge are great.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks David...happy you liked it. Gary

[@denisvienat849]

Salut Gary jolie pièce de bois et très bien réaliser 👍 la finition est top bravo Gary 👋

[@ThePapa1947]

Merci Denis, j'apprécie que tu regardes. Gary

[@exotictones1054]

Very nice work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and thanks for watching, Gary

[@susanburrows5288]

I like it. Sometimes small and simple is what a person wants.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Susan. I have 4 or 5 turnings on my desk. All pretty small but all have a purpose. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@brucewatt2864]

Awesome small bowl Gary. It's amazing what a piece of wood is hiding within itself. It's a lot like people. Unassuming on the outside but a bounty of beauty on the inside. So glad you picked this piece this week. As always, your sharing your skills and talent with us is always appreciated. Cheers Bruce

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bruce. I am sure glad I picked it as well. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

Very nice, Gary! Hope your ankle is better.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John it is all healed up but I still need to take it easy on it for awhile. Gary

[@fredlewis1945]

It sure did come to life when you started turning it. Beautiful but small. I like it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Fred. For sure it did. As I looked at it I considered taking it out of the lathe. But I had to see what it looked like. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@16bitWoodCrafting]

Awesome as always , nice work

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary...Very NICE... Simple yes but simple does not mean inferior to something elaborate. Glad you are out in your shop creating something whether it is simple or elaborate. Until next time ... TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much TM. Putting finish on a piece right now. Not real hard but a heck of a lot harder than this. Is it pretty.....OH YEAH Take care, Gary

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Such a pretty bowl, Gary and sometimes the most insignificant blanks come up with a surprise! Well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Al. Well is sure surprised me up to the point of reaching the bark. Then I saw the colors. Sure glad I turned it. Gary

[@garthkeck2003]

Very good Gary. I was going to suggest maple because of the bark.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Garth. I agree with the bark. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@travisgreen3533]

Well, I like this wood and the bowl you made. If I had been guessing, I would have guessed some sort of maple. Some of the color reminded me of box elder which is a species of maple. You may be more familiar with other maple wood than I am. We have a lot of maple in Texas but not much in my area other than box elder. I am glad to see you working even on small pieces. Take care of yourself and keep turning.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Travis. I do know we have a Maple tree in the back yard and trim some limbs over 10 years ago. So who knows. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@paulrapp613]

Papa, For a ‘simple’ piece, that sure is one great looking bowl 😜. Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless, Paul

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul and God bless you as well. Gary

[@daviddejong187]

Simple little projects/bowls I find are fun and relaxing to do. I do a lot of that kind of stuff. Very nice bowl Gary and thanks for the video

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David. I agree these little turnings are fun. Happy others enjoy them. Gary

[@glencrandall7051]

I agree, it is a very nice piece of work. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Glen I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@tielkgate]

Sweet piece - yes looks like maple. Thanks for sharing - keep up the nice work. Lowell

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lowell and thanks for watching, Gary

[@steve-ip1cd]

I love it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Steve I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@1954JDR]

Yep, that's maple and it's a real beauty.

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes that is all I can see now is Maple. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rickstewart2247]

Beautiful. Glad to have you back in the shop.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Nick. Great to be back. Gary

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Thanks Gary. It’s amazing what some scrap firewood can reveal

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg. Yes it can be a pleasant surprise. Gary

[@user-lu5vw1fh5h]

Beautiful job Gary. Glad you’re back in the shop.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lawrence. Heading out there in a few minutes. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@markduggan3451]

That's really nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark!

[@linwolfe5661]

Love it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Lin. Gary

[@zetuskid]

Whatever wood it is it became a beautiful bowl. Great work!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you my friend. Sure did not look all that good before I peeled a few layers off. Gary

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful live edge bowl, Gary. 😊😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rob. Well it is cute for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gaetancrepeault9333]

Beautiful colors and grains

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gaetan and thanks for watching, Gary

[@sandravaldez5536]

Beautiful bowl 😍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sandra I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@BobbyGriffett]

Looking good

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bobby and thanks for watching, Gary

[@tonysmith3143]

Beautiful, so glad you feel better ❤ Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gloria I do feel much better. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@chrisinguelph]

Nice, I've done some Red Norway Maple. It looks very similar😃

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris. Now that I think about it my wife's sister gave me some Norway Maple a number of years ago. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gloriamorton9669]

Glad you are well enough to Comme back to the show. Eat lots of dark greens. They are magic.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gloria. Dark greens are good stuff. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@trurex007lee7]

Simple is also therapeutic for your continued strengthening and healing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Lee. Getting there. Still moving slow so I do not twist my ankle. It is healed but still need to be careful for a awhile. Gary

[@jameskoehn4331]

Love mystery wood.

[@ThePapa1947]

For sure it can be fun just wondering what it is how it will look. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

Great little bowl you recued . I just love the grain on Maple and like this piece you never really know what in there until you start turning . It is so good to see you up and about . Have a great weekend .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joh. It was fun to do and nice to be at the lathe. Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

If maple, you should see a stripe somewhere with the tale tell little curves in it. I don’t see any inner bark like on big leaf. I was guessing a fruitwood like pear, or a willow. I can tell you lots of wood it is not! 😂😂😂 Glad you are mending. Hope to see you in Portland!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Valerie. If it came from our place it would be Maple for sure. We had ours trimmed over 10 years ago. Well I do live in Portland...well just outside. And I will be there for 2 days. Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

@@ThePapa1947 Shall I bring wood for you? Coming Thursday. Staying through at least Sunday, maybe longer.

[@garryevans3594]

it looks like ambrosia maple . Looks great though

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Garry. Wish I could remember exactly where I got it. Most things I write on the blank. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@donklaser217]

Nice!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Gary

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice, Gary. I guess that's the sapwood under the bark that has that pretty color. You could have used your Rick Morris gauge to determine the botton thickness. Bill

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill. Yes that is the sapwood. Seems like I have heard about using that Rick Morris jig a few times. It is in a cabinet below my lathe. I used a flat board and used a reverse RM jig. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@williamellis8993]

@@ThePapa1947 Just saying. lol

[@ThePapa1947]

@@williamellis8993 funny think I can not find a video by Rick Morris on this. I found one that Sam Angelo made and he got the idea from a wood turning show. That video is 7 years old.

[@williamellis8993]

@@ThePapa1947 It was included in one of his regular videos. I haven't seen Sam make on so it had to be Rick that I saw doing it. Oh, well, not important.

[@ThePapa1947]

@@williamellis8993 nope not important. Other than that it is driving crazy trying to find it. But it is a short drive 🥴

[@steve-ip1cd]

It would be cool to put some of that colored epoxy in the cracks.

[@ThePapa1947]

I agree some trunings look very cool with epoxy. I just is just something I do not care to use. And trust me I have used more epoxy than you can imagine. Just not in my wood turnings. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@delbertbohm2039]

l like this one not bad

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Delbert and thanks for watching, Gary

[@suefoster2419]

Hi Gary how are you, I have just watched your new video, I love the bowl, but please forgive me for saying but to me it looks like a old fashioned bath, anyway take care and stay safe x

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sue and it sure does look like one of the old bath tubs. Take care, Gary

[@StephenEMcCoy]

Thanks for the lesson. 17:41

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stephan and thanks for watching, Gary

[@Bramsshed1913]

No idea what the wood is but it is sure a sweet little bowl . Cheers Bram

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Bram and thanks for stopping by. Gary

[@michaelmathews8974]

Nice piece! Great job on your explanations as usual. One comment I have just as a concern from one woodturner to another, have you ever thought about taking your ring off when you are turning? I don't wear any rings and I've often seen this and been concerned because I've heard of injuries of people wearing rings while turning. Thanks again for sharing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Michael. I have taken it off a few times. Maybe more out to mention this to Carl Jacobson and a few other well known who have worn rings. The may bring this up. The only thing that should be past the tool rest is your gouge. But you have a good point. I need to work out an easy way to get it off. Takes oil or soap to get it over my knuckle. Thanks for watching and your concerns. Gary

[@garybeasley4885]

I’m told fruit wood is prone to cracking so I wouldn’t be surprised if were apple wood.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Gary. I need to keep better track of the wood I get. I just do not know for sure where I got it. And for sure fruit wood loves to crack. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Brush0akie]

Looks like live oak bark.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you. I will look into that. I do not recall getting any and not sure how much of it grows around here. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Tucker777]

Beautiful little bowl 🥣. Quick question. Where did you purchase your adjustable grinder tool?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you. I think it was one of the local wood stores. But you can get it on Amazon. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

1st😂😂

[@ThePapa1947]

Howdy

[@user-pg8te3jl9w]

Nice piece Gary. I see a lot of stacked logs in the neighborhood as people are doing spring cleanup. I guess it's time to replenish my blank supply. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave. Today we visited a friend who had an Oak tree taken down. She asked if I might want some. I took 3 pieces. Lost of drying time on these guys. Take care, Gary