Did I Make This Hazelnut Wood Turning Ugly

[@jannitert6576]

Hello Gary, I sit here on the couch with my wife Annie , looking to your video making a beautiful bowl. She said to me “ I like that bowl ! “ well done and…. Greetings again and a happy New Year. Jan🌷🌷🌷

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you Jan and Annie! Happy New Year to the both of you as well, Gary

[@rodneypeterson4106]

Looks great Gary. Reminds me of the ugly duckling story. Thanks for showing this.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rodney. For sure it fits the ugly ducking story. Or making a silk purse from a sow's ear. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MarciaHouston]

I definitely like the lighter filler color in the worm holes. Certainly a tough piece to work through. Thanks for the video!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Marcia. I pretty much would not give up on it even though I was not liking that many bug tracks. But they were part of this piece for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jimwhiting2267]

Beautiful work. I like the lighter colored fill better. Thanks for sharing!😄

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim Glad you liked it and I am still not sure which filler I like the best. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary, Thank You Dave at Calmwood Creations... I like all of those cracks and bug holes. I also like the black you used filling the holes and I think it would have looked fine doing that all over. Turned out nice Gary and I look forward to next time...TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you TM. I sure fought with myself if I should do black on the inside as well. I do agree with your thoughts on it. Take care, Gary

[@peterrauch6604]

Thank you, Gary! Personally, I like the greater contrast of the darker filler. Hard to go wrong with Feed n Wax... wonderful stuff. Beautiful piece!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Nice looking bowl Gary. As you said the Bug Holes are part of the history of this piece of wood and I like them. Take care my friend, Hwyl, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Huw, just luck they did not eat the whole thing or history would have went up in dust LOL Hwyl, Gary

[@MarklTucson]

Interesting piece Gary. I really like the shape you gave it. My personal preference is the lighter bug tracks, but it all really does come down to personal preference. There were a lot of ways to go with this piece of wood; you did it justice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. The shape of the rim is just great. It was hard to see it though all that dust coming out while I turned it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelross8794]

"I'lll probably just have to finish it by hand"...those are words that just SCREAM an extra hour of sanding. And wow, did that ever come out nice!!! The bug holes are sooo cool.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael, For sure it was enough extra time to sand to make you scream. But I didn't LOL Glad you liked it and thanks for watching, Gary

[@donpalmer4155]

I like the natural defects with black epoxy fill. To me it brings out the Nature in the wood. Nothing in Nature is perfect.

[@ThePapa1947]

You are so right. We are provided with so much and who are we to say that something should always be what we think it should be. I may still may change the other ones to black. The other made it look like it is hiding the tracks. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year, Gary

[@Bramsshed1913]

Cracking job Gary,it turned out beautifully. Love bug holes in pieces as they always add a bit of character and hazel wood turns nice too.cheers Bram

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bram...glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@kam70111]

Black was an excellent choice. Beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Khan...happy you liked it. Gary

[@TurninandLearnin-p5w]

Looks great !!! I love the character bugs give the wood for us !!!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much For sure nature plays a big role in what we find inside. Spalting is an example that most everyone loves. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@richardcole7400]

Cool turning Gary Love bugholes. Especially when they have enough character of their own to allow highlighting. I like the black CA and black Liliput that Andy Phillip uses for this....want to try his abrasive paste too. Think i need to get some feednwax too as i'm still on the walnut oil and beeswax. Thanks for sharing Gary, Oh yes. HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@richardcole7400]

This is Milliput and Mike Holton of course! .... Andy is the resin guru.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Richard. You know I forgot all about milliput. I have not used it and not sure how long it takes to setup but I think I will pick some up. Where do you live? You can do any better than Acks Sanding Paste. It is really all about the same but he uses top notch ingredients. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes Andy does a great job on epoxy.

[@danielbarnes9530]

Great job . The natural cracks and bug holes give the bowl character. It looks beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Daniel. I let this one sit in the shop for a few days then brought it in and showed my wife. She loves it. Sometimes when working so close to something you need to step back then have a good look. Those bug tracks look fine and I sure love the shape of the live edge. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@stormincb11]

Once again I'm amazed at your ability to take a piece of wood that looks like it should be used to heat the house and you make a special bowl with all its character. I think I like the darkened worm tracks. The contrast is good. It's a treasured work and whom ever gets it should be thrilled. Nice work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Norm. I appreciate your comments and will find a good owner for this bowl. I just can not keep them all. Take care, Gary

[@petenelson7273]

I love the character. I like both the natural and colored patches. It adds something to the piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Pete I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@MrSharky58]

As always Sir, excellent work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much David I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@edwardhand7070]

I have done both with bug holes and have sold them all both ways. Ugly to one person can always be beautiful to another person. Happy turning my friend 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Edward, I wait a few days before I bring it in then hand it to my wife and see what she says. She likes it....that is all that matters. Will I keep it? I do not sell but I sure have plenty to if I ever wanted to get into that. Seems like a lot of extra work. But that is just me. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rickhugill8060]

When I discover bug damage rather than trying to disguise it I accentuate it. I fill voids with turquoise granules mixed with transparent epoxy. Thumbs up for this interesting bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Than you Rick. I think those granules would look pretty good for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@phyllisdemuth9410]

The bowl it's self came out good. I prefer the pine color patch myself to the black die. But you will never know what something will look like until you try it. You do you. 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Philis. I had put the black in first and I guess I was not all that happy with it so I switched to the pine color. Gotta a little of everything. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@carolriley8472]

I really like the bowl...bug holes add character to a piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks you Carol. I know a real character turned it LOL Happy New Year

[@skipflorey2511]

Gary, you said ugly at the start…I like some character and accents in pieces that I do. I think it looks pretty good. Thanks for sharing with us👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Skip...I guess ugly was a bit much. Instead of a silk purse from a sow's ear I made a cool bowl from a worms waste LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jimvorheis1137]

I like both colors and the bowl itself It was good you didn't give up on it. I love the Willamette Valley!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim. I appreciate your watching. I was born here in the Willamette Valley and the Willamette river was walking distance to me as a kid. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Dave_WDØDB]

Very unique turning Gary. I like the various contrasts.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Dave. Well I am happy that most everyone likes it. Now I can admit I do as well...LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@susanhipp3629]

Great job bringing out the true beauty of nature! I think the black epoxy filled worm holes is stunning. Happy new year to you and your family! Wishing you a very lathey year!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Sue. I am having a lathey morning just sipping on my coffee. And the wife has her Chai Tea. She tells me I look kind of lathey this morning LOL Gee I wonder where she got that ! Gary

[@susanhipp3629]

@ I love it!!!

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

Good job, always enjoy your videos. Happy New Year Gary!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks, Happy New Year to you as well.

[@geraldsimon3268]

Both patches look great

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you! I kind of like both as well.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Garry, congratulations one getting this one to the end! After my turning earlier this week I can't look at bug holes without a feeing of dread lol. Nice turn and good save, all the best, Mike

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike. I was sure expecting cute bowl with great natural edge on it. I got the edge alright. Plus some bug trails which are part of this pieces history. Glad I stuck with it even though fighting the dust they left was just not all that fun LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MikeHolton]

@@ThePapa1947 My pleasure Gary, I could watch you turn all day

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Thank you for sharing this with us👍 you did a great job with this piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Luie, I appreciate your kind words. When the bug holes got deeper I said to myself ...burn it now nobody will know LOL But I had already brought everyone along with excitement of seeing what was going to be inside this piece sent to me by a good friend. I found nature and what better to share. Happy New Year!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

@ Happy new year!!

[@TheMessyStudio]

That came out really nice, Gary! Happy New Year!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Billy I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@johnnyb95678]

The bug holes are just part of the beauty of the piece. Nicely done! Thank you for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Johnny. I like bugs holes but holy smokes this piece just kept showing up 😝 Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jayscott306]

I'm glad you tackled it, Gary. I like the bug holes filled with the black to contrast, best. As with any irregular shaped bowl, it's tough to get a nice finish that really Shines on it, but the softness of yours looks pretty nice. I've got one gnarly chunk of birch that was going to become a bowl to to someone in exchange for 6 ft of beech, but we decided there were too many splits and cracks to make it worth rescuing. Life's too short to turn bad wood. But these were cracks, not bug holes, so we picked a different blank and it's on the work order. Thanks for the lesson.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jay. You made a great choice not turning a chunk with heavy cracks. I just cut up a badly cracked piece of wood looking to find something to turn. I found something with very plain looking grain so I have set that aside for now. As much as like a good shine there are some pieces that should be softer looking. This one shiny would really makes those patches look bad. At least to me. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@PHIL_S]

No matter what you spin it is always super! Your talent is over-the-top!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Phil for your kind words. Gary

[@amycagle5793]

It is very busy, but I like it. I think the pine colored area is nicest, but the dark stands out better. It also sets off the bark.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Amy! So I do not always bring the bowls in to show my wife right away. I just did and asked her what she likes. She went with the dark patch and said..."It Makes Them Pop" But she also likes the pine colored patch as well. I guess I like the light patch on the inside as that is what you see mostly. But picking it up and looking at the bottom you get a nice surpise. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DickVaughan-t6k]

That bowl turned out great. I will say I like the "pine" color filler better than the darker color, but you are the maker so you are the ultimate arbitor of how it looks. Great job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Dick...the real test is when I bring it in and show it to my wife. I will know right away LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@travisgreen3533]

I have to admit that I was expecting this bowl to fly apart. But, you did it again. You made a very nice bowl with cracked wood. I enjoy the video. Thanks for the fun.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Travis. I was concerned for awhile but once I got to cutting it felt fine. But it not sound so find LOL! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@albertdawson6814]

Well Gary I like the inside more then the outside. That's just my 2 cents only. Like always your videos are always very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing. I hope to see you on the next one. Be good, and be safe 🙏

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Albert. I appreciate your comments. Not sure I can promise to be good LOL Gary

[@chrisjohnston2449]

What a lovely bowl. You did it justice.

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@jean-louishoules5198]

Hello from France, Garry, i see you have hand cramps, ... the same age and, and the same cramps for me ! I wish you a good year and a good health for us.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jean. Yes I do get hand cramps and have yet to find a doctor to tell me why. Now after your comment it very will could be age. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@rickhomer934]

Sometimes we reveal the beauty that is hidden inside and sometimes we don’t….lol. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@ThePapa1947]

Very true Rick. I think it was a good one to show that not every piece is a winner. Gary

[@hccdoc]

Every piece is unique and beautiful in its own right. It's nature's "canvas" we have the privilege of turning into art. This piece is no exception. Well done, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words. That is the beauty of nature. Everything is unique in its own way. I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@AlanHanson-i9z]

Lovely bowl and the bug holes are art enhancements left by nature! Nice shape too with nice color, well done and thanks! Happy New Year! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Al, as we know we have very little control over nature and just need to work with what we get. Happy New Year my friend, Gary

[@garyp8471]

Cracking job Papa, we like the light colour best, but saying that the darker colour takes nothing away from your work. Look's a lovely finish, never seen Hazelnut before, nice colour, also looks like a bugs wood. Hopes your keeping well. All the best from Lincolnshire UK

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gary. My wife likes the light color as well and finds the dark interesting. I think the shape of that live edge has saved it for sure. Doing well thank you! Happy New Year, Gary

[@BeaverCreekCreations]

Wow. I think it's a beautiful piece of art. You can never tell what you will find on the inside of nature.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stanley I am glad you liked it. For sure nature creates what is inside. And those bugs are part of it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Gary. I like your bowl. Of course, probably better without the bugs, but go with what you have. Wonderful job, Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ray...well fill those bug holes was way better than digging a fox hole...ugg Glad you liked it my friend, Gary

[@michaelmacek9433]

Absolutely beautiful! Job well done .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Michael. Glad you liked it. Gary

[@DPerney1]

Very pretty.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dawn I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@LaurelAvery-ne6cu]

The bug damage adds character. I like it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Laurel! I like it as well. And it seems the bugs loved it 🐛🐛🪳🪳🐜 Thanks for watching, Gary

[@ricktalerico893]

I like it. The outside reminds me of old cave drawings.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick. I will have to check out those cave drawings. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, I like the outside dark color in the worm holes, I think they add character to this piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David I agree with you on that. The more I look at the piece the more I like it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@oeriv]

You did a great job Gary. I like the light fill also😀 Cheers! Jim Brown East coast Canada

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Jim! Glad you liked it, and I am still not sure which filler I like the best. But I think my wife likes the lighter color fill as well. That is all that matters LOL Thanks for watchiing, Gary

[@danielstieler8664]

One of nicest rustic turning yet. Really like leaving the cracks. I usually fill with CA, but like the more natural look unfilled.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Daniel. I really appreciate your look on things and your comments. Gary

[@MrGM10]

It may be ugly but it's a great piece of art. Thank you. Graham UK

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Graham I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@alangibb3100]

Gary wow that was a really dusty piece to start with, the black looks good as it makes it stand out, well done.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Alan...yeah that is about the most dust I have seen. Cutting through the worms tracks and hitting the sawdust they left behind made for dust storm for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@RonnieDevlin-b7g]

That’s a nice turning Gary from from a very nasty piece of timber but you make it look easy thankyou for sharing stay safe Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ronnie. You are sure right about it being Nasty. The bugs made sawdust on the inside and saved me the work LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelmcdermott2178]

Not an art show piece but I like it. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael. Kind of like taking a 57 Chevy to a car show with dents and rust spots LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Audie1234]

I really like this beautiful creation 🎉 Happy New Year🎉

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Audie and Happy New Year to you as well. Gary

[@michaeldennison3548]

It looks great Gary. I think I would have made the wormholes black outside and inside as well. I have also at times emptied out the worm holes and left them empty.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Michael! My plan was to dig them all out and leave them. Problem was that was going to be hours of work getting it all out. I would also have liked it if the holes all went through. I agree I should have used the same color on both sides. Thanks for watching, Garu

[@gentlebear2722]

Beautiful piece of art, anyone should be proud to own that.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful live edge bow, Gary. 😊😊😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Many thanks Rob!

[@richardmadden957]

My opinion? I love it, bug holes and all. Thanks for sharing. And Happy New Year.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Richard I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@stanbreda7222]

Nice work! I prefer the brown instead of the black. It looks more natural!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stan I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@delbertbohm2039]

you gone lucky with this bowl look good

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Delbert

[@glencrandall7051]

Well I certainly appreciate all the effort you put into this project. You sure had to overcome a lot of obstacles. It is an interesting bowl. I think it might take some time for it to grow on me though. Still, thank you for sharing. Have a great New Year and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Glen. If it was not for the shape of the rim I am not sure I would have even started it. I could see all the bug tracks when I sawed it in half. But I knew the natural edge would have a cool shape. My wife likes it so that is a good thing. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rogerhunter5750]

I like the bug damage too but I think the "pine" color worked better for filler. Nice job with a difficult piece of wood!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank Roger. I am slightly color blind so the pine color blends in a lot to me. I asked my wife and she said no it looks good. I know when I put it on it was darker but dries a bit lighter. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jamiesworld4675]

I like it. Good job. You never know what a bowl is going to look like when you start.

[@ThePapa1947]

So true Jamie! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@crystalswenson8844]

Most of us have scars, warts, or bumps. I have no problem with the bowl having the same! Well done, Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Crystal! Had to take break to stop laughing. Boy I have my share of battle scars and warts and moles and...... Thanks for watching, Happy New Year, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Well, what can I say? You made the most of that piece of Hazelnut? Yup, that's what you did, Gary! Good job, buddy, here's to the next great piece of wood! 😊 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Phil. Yup I fee the same. It was so filled with worm holes it would not make good firewood so why not burn it LOL. Hope you are doing well my friend 🙏 Gary

[@john.m.holmes7625]

It's rustic, crazy looking and I like it. Especially the black filled bug tracks. Keep it up!

[@ThePapa1947]

I'm glad you like it John, I was afraid it was a little too much Gary

[@mnp1964]

I think it looks beautiful those bug holes look awesome gives the piece character Awesome with the die or with out beautiful Blessings

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Wade. I had some pink dye I used to use for making lures for fishing for steelhead. Figured that would be pushing it LOL

[@golddragonette7795]

Its lovely! I prefer the inside, with the lower contrast

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Gary

[@charlesreicks648]

I do like it on the inside the best, however the completed bowl is interesting, you see something different every time you look at it. Thanks Tim Hope your Christmas was good and you have a wonderful New Year.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim. Yes it is very interesting for sure. I probably should wait a day or two before I give my thoughts on it. After all the work it is not really fair LOL We had a nice Christmas but two of our kids and their kids were sick and was not able to make it here. But your youngest and his family made it. Have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Very well done Gary. Thought for sure this one was going to fly apart with that big crack. I do like your patch work. Sometimes bug holes can be over whelming. But that is just a part of nature. Happy New Year and take care friend 😊.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott. I have to admit those bugs really Bugged ME LOL I stop a lot when there are bad cracks. It seemed fine and ended up being good to me. Happy New Year to you my freind, Gary

[@joshblumenthal4873]

I was amused when you (correctly) cautioned against turning with a crack in the center as you removed the last from the inside. I would not have hesitated to do the same thing. Cracks are part of the piece and we have options about filling them, but I can't remember the last time a crack made me abandon a piece. It's just part of the challenge. Nicely done.

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you Josh. I knew you would understand why I could not stop. But I stop way more than you see. But mostly hearing how it sounds tells you a lot. A challenge it was my friend! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gregdagg9305]

This is the time when a quality woodturner can turn ugly firewood into an amazing treasure..👍👍👍 Happy New Year everyone, Blessings.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you, I appreciate that Greg and Blessings and a, Happy New Year to you as well!

[@paulplager9498]

Happy new year Gary. I think the inside is better than the outside. In my humble opinion. Thanks for the videos.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment! I kind of thought the same thing. Happy New Year.

[@williamellis8993]

I think the whole thing looks great, Gary. I can't decide between the dark and light filler. Happy New Year. Bill

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill. I guess I feel the same way. If those bugs had not been so hungry LOL

[@FRBPturning]

I think that’s a great looking bowl. I like both colors on the bug holes. I’ve done a few pieces with huge cracks like that. I start out assuming it’s going to explode, then I’m happy when they don’t! It definitely makes for a tense time during the turning though!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks! Yeah, that is a scary part of turning with those big cracks, but makes a nice bowl when it works out! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@54lespaul3]

Hi Gary. Happy New Year! This one is a bit like Forrest's "box of chocolates" you never know what you're gonna get. I'm glad you carried on with it because it does show what you can do with an almost impossible blank. I like it, but I have to say I like in inside more than the outside. I'm sure it's more appealing in person though!! Take care 🤟. Cheers, Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick. When I saw the worm tracks I said...Run Forrest Run LOL It was more like take it out and burn it. But I just will not do that to a piece that a friend sends me. Or almost any other piece unless it is unsafe. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@geraldsimon3268]

Turned out very nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gerald, I appreciate your feedback! Take care, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

Happy New Year Gary . I think the bowl came out pretty nice . I like the brown filler better then the black in this application . It looks a little more natural . Afterall those bugs do leave "wood" behind . lol . Seriously though you took a seriously cracked piece of wood and made a nice bowl of it . Don't burn it , turn it !

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Jon I still have a hard time picking what I like the best. But I am too close to the thing...and the thing it is LOL. Glad you like it and glad I finished it. Take care my friend, PS...we are rain free at the moment. Well at least for a few minutes Gary

[@paulrapp6]

Papa, Happy New Year 🎆! Try to think of the bug holes not as a bug but rather as a feature 🤪. Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless, Paul

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul. Bugs deserve respect...except for bugs in your computer....or your bed LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@vincenthunter465]

It's a pretty piece, Gary. Since you asked: for _my_ taste the undyed wood filler looks better.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Vincent I appreciate you watching. My wife like the undyed patch as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@PatGreevy]

I think it turned out great, I like the dark I never thought of using that filter did not think it would stay in we have a damp climate, think I like dark best

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Pat. I first used that patch at work as a wood patternmaker. After painting a pattern you would find places that needed a patch and it was the best stuff ever. Back then it was called Fix-It Thanks for watching, Gary

[@1954JDR]

It's beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks I appreciate you watching Jame!

[@kenbrewer2322]

Gary, I think the lighter color look better on the inside I think it would’ve been great on the outside but the bowl turned out real nice you did a wonderful job keep up the good work

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ken. I am still deciding which I like better. Guess having both makes it easier LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@billhatcher2984]

I liked the inside best

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill, the more I look at it I like both sides about the same. I was leaning toward the inside though. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@georgebanning3244]

I like it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you George. I think it will grow on me...at least what is left of it LOL! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@barryerdman6285]

I like what you did In using the Feed n wax. The color/tint that it made is very nice. I used clear epoxy to fill worm tracks and voids in a couple projects and I kinda like to see into them myself. The contrast you have on the sides with your tinted filler is attractive though…? Great work as always Papa. Happy New Year to you and your family

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Barry. I really was going to leave the bug holes unfilled. But man it was hard getting all the sawdust out they left in them. So I decided to get most and cap it over LOL. I do think the Feed n Wax was the best choice as well. Happy New Year to you and yours as well, Gary

[@leighw9684]

I prefer the lighter color. Honestly, I would have given up on this one, so kudos to you for finishing it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Leigh. It was a challenge for sure and I am glad you liked it! Gary

[@rickgibson7876]

Happy new year Gary. I have to say you are a braver man than me , when I find cracks like that it becomes firewood. As for the bug tracks I think I like the inside better looks a little more natural. When I find them I generally just add some thin CA to seal them.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick. So I do not show all the times I stop and check the piece to make sure it is hanging in there. And yes it can fly apart even if it looks good. I have turned 6 to 8 foot diameter turnings as a wood patternmaker. It is far more concerning than this guy. Although there were no cracks in these big turnings. And they were segmented. CA is good for the cracks but I would go broke trying to fill all these bug holes LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@allenwebb3768]

I have no issues with bug holes and cracks. Nature is beautiful. No need to fuss over it. Looks really good.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Allen. I do like them as well. Maybe a few less but this is what nature provided. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@robertkurilla7859]

I think the bowl turned out pretty good ,as far as the patches go it doesn’t look great, but it doesn’t look bad. I think next time leave the worm holes as holes so you can feel the texture and see the texture but overall I like it

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Robert. I was going to leave the holes but digging them out was not that easy so decided to fill them in. I sort of wished I would have cleaned up out but that would have taken a long long time. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Jack-pj8bu]

I prefer the pine color, but it is a unique feature to have the pine inside and the black outside, nice bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks for your thoughts, I agree it' an interesting combo! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

Hi Gary. I prefer if it would be all black.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you for your feedback. I think I will pick up some Milliput for the next time I find this issue. What would be you favorite color for this? Gary

[@markduggan3451]

I like it, I think it would have been nicer if you had done the same colour for the bug holes, maybe the black.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Mark and you are right I wish I would have as well. The black was harder to work with as the dye I used was an acrylic dye and not mix well with the patch I used Thanks for watching, Gary

[@grambear8]

I like inside and out

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks grambear8 I appreciate that!

[@jameskoehn4331]

I like the dark filler better. I think the light filler looks like it's unfinished. Like not sanded good...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you James for your feedback. The lighter filler looked good till I sanded it. At that point I was not going to dig it out. I will keep it to put small things in on my bench. Gary

[@DonaldChilders-k3b]

Looks good to me

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Donald i appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@davidbaxter5132]

Well Done Gary - great job! I like black in the cracks, but not in the worm holes. Usually I simply clean out the worm holes but don't fill them; it limits the choice for a finish, but, like others have commented, it is Nature. Which leads me to a question - when you find worm holes, do you treat the wood for it, or whack the wood in the microwave (if so, for how long)?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks David. If I find a live worm then I will toss it in for maybe 40 seconds or so. I almost left them unfilled but it was so much work getting everything out I just capped them over. Thanks for watching, Gary