There is no catch - Woodturning the BIRTHDAY segmented bowl prize

[@eviljods]

Happy First KZbin Birthday Mike, Lovely piece. Glad you cut those corners off .

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks and me too, for once I listened to the sensible voice in my head 😃

[@patembry6625]

I really enjoy watching the transformation from lots of pieces glued together to become an amazing artist piece. Thanks for sharing. Happy birthday.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Pat, same to you 😀

[@donaldadams5342]

Absolutely great combination of woods Mike. The bowl is an absolute delight. You are so careful as you analyse what you have before you & how you feel you will get the 'best' result. I hope you never change your approach to your woodturning & your commentary. Great viewing & thanks for sharing, Don from South Australia.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Don, I do get comments from the odd person suggesting it may be nice to 'stop yapping and get a f#####g move on' but I just suggest that this channel may not be for them 😀. All the best Don, Mike

[@ianparker5641]

This a sweet little bowl, I'd love to something with more complex geometric glue up. And your glue ups are so precise 😮

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ian, I have been meaning to do another, not done one for ages!! 😀

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Erst mal herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kanalgebutstag 👏👍 die Schale ist wunderschön gemacht 👌🤗

[@MikeHolton]

Vielen Dank und danke fürs Zuschauen 😀

[@eoghainbedford1938]

Happy birthday for the channel Mike and congratulations (two and a half years now). A beautiful bowl and thanks for sharing. (This is something similar to what I am trying with Maple and Wenge).

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! Good luck with your project 😀

[@gigelcaft55]

La mulți ani frumoși! E minunat ce faceți.

[@MikeHolton]

Salamat 😀

[@mpham321]

Happy Birthday to your channel! Today is my birthday too! Gorgeous bowl!

[@Ted_P]

Happy Birthday!

[@MikeHolton]

Happy birthday! and thanks 😃

[@stephenlennox449]

I am a beginner but found the mix of woods very different and attractive. My daughter turns 50 next Sunday the 16th of April 2023 and I may try something similar. You have inspired me. Thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Stephen, thanks so much for letting me know. Make sure you clamp up well and use good glue, apart from that just have fun. Send my best to your daughter, my wife turn 50 two days after on the 18th. All the best, Mike.

[@GabiFodorrasRO]

Super...Super...Super...big like !!! Friend you are very talented ... Congratulations on what you do !!! Mega Genial 😍💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@aldademoura7738]

Beautiful, stunning classic thank you 😊😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@fionacrouch1732]

Stunning bowl, Mike, and congrats to the winner. As always, a work of art. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Fiona, this piece went to a really nice guy in America. I really wanted to keep it for myself though lol 😂

[@fionacrouch1732]

@@MikeHolton I can see why 🙃

[@MikeHolton]

😂 it is quite pretty

[@fionacrouch1732]

@@MikeHolton understatement kind Sir 😁

[@MikeHolton]

@@fionacrouch1732 🤣 haha thanks

[@IonelBiro]

I'm impressed l just started to turning wood.Congratulation on your anniversary.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@davidharding5971]

Lovely piece and thanks to your wife for giving you the opportunity to do these videos. My wife is also very supportive - unless I make a finial!!!!!!!! They are not allowed in the house.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, thanks David, I have passed on your thanks 😃

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Happy birthday to you and nice channel.... atleast 50 more to come 🎉

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much my friend, loved watching you make your scraper by the way, going to watch it again later, I have a couple of questions.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

@@MikeHolton thanks 😀 In a few minutes there will be video on using that scraper and other tools to get the best possible surface...so might be interesting 😉 Happy birthday to channel once again 🤗

[@MikeHolton]

@@tomislavtomasicwoodturning thanks Tom, I use a negative rake scraper but would love to see the details on how you get your amazing finishes.

[@johnscott759]

Mike, a warm welcome from North Cyprus. I loved the bowl and the other videos you produce which are very informative. As a woodturner myself I will try this method and see how it works out. Once again, a great job and Happy Birthday. Keep it up.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John and many thanks for watching. Have fun giving it a try and let me know how you get on. All the best, MIke

[@CloMelArt]

Très beau travail! J'aime beaucoup!👏

[@MikeHolton]

Merci beaucoup 😃

[@ericparramore5136]

Beautiful work. Congratulations on your first year anniversary

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much!

[@Fred-ci1ps]

Beautiful Mike, I never have done a segmented bowl before but I just might try one. Happy Birthday💥

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Fred, this one was a whole lot of fun and not that hard to do 😀

[@robinlane8224]

What a beautiful combination of wood. Inspires me to get back out into the workshop

[@MikeHolton]

Go for it, thanks, Mike

[@dunchall100]

Hi Mike, I have just got into wood turning. Not only is your work inspirational, but also educational in the whole process. A BIG Thank you and keep up the good work 🙂

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thank you! All the best, Mike 😀

[@philippaatkinson8703]

Beautiful bowl and happy one year on KZbin! 🎉 Is the dog a new mascot 🐶

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Philippa, he was being thrown out by one of my kids so I thought I would give him a job 😃

[@shermansmith2206]

Very good workmanship. Love the color combination.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Sherman, I did enjoy the process of making this one

[@MTO-p2r]

Best yet! Beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you think so, this came out exactly how I wanted it to ( I got lucky). I may make another but I sort of like the thought that it is the only one.

[@mamuth_steelmcc]

Happy birthday 🎂! Good job 👏 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you 🤗

[@robertdunkley1009]

Mike. The mixtures of wood in that bowl are fantastic looking. Well done.👏👏👏

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thanks Robert 😁

[@susanburrows5288]

Congrats of a year of KZbin! I'm enjoying your channel and the diverse projects I've seen so far. I'm sorry I missed the chance to win this lovely bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

No worries Susan, there will always be more chances. All the best, Mike

[@mashmade-airth]

Started with a lovely piece of wood Mike & made it even nicer... as per usual 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@scottfonner]

My goodness, that is a lovely bowl; well turned!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Scott, I'm glad with the way it came out.

[@tonyreed8645]

Beautiful concept and bowl. Stunning work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Tony 😃

[@nanalefevre3670]

Oh wow...look at that! Can't wait to see this finished !!! It's going to be great 👍

[@MikeHolton]

haha, I bet you like this one 😃

[@pturner6175]

Lovely contrast! 😊😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@johnfrary5386]

Probably one of the better glue ups I've seen, once again a lovely turn

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, this one came out way better than I could have hoped for. Just wish I could have kept it.

[@shoshanastein8883]

I love the wood choices in this bowl. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing its creation with all of us.

[@MikeHolton]

You are so welcome, all the best, Mike

[@jeneiferthomas1036]

Congratulations on your one year birthday.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@deehenry1983]

i love your whimsy :) the hat and sparklers were a wonderful touch. Happy Birthday and continued congrats on the channel!!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Dee, you have been watching now for quite a time. Thanks so much for your support 💝

[@jimpike3489]

You big softy Mike, I agree though without our better halves we'd be useless. I love the final bowl, stunning contrast from the ebony, walnut and the sycamore. Thanks for sharing and good luck for the next year of turning.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jim, and thanks again for your kindness and support 😃

[@loriboldt6171]

I think it was a great project anniversary bowl AND I thought it was perfect that you honored your wife the way that you did!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lori, she deserves that and a whole lot more, she is my rock. All the best, Mike

[@loopinnerthe]

Thank you Mrs Mike for allowing him to fiddle in his workshop and make these inspiring videos for us. I wonder if the neighbours can hear him chatting away to himself in there.... Its art deco with a modern twist. That sycamore is gorgeous and the curved shapes you made are mesmerizing.

[@MikeHolton]

I will pass on the message to my wife, thanks 👍. This bowl came out nice 🙂

[@tonycox6715]

A truly great project. Congrats!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Tony 😃

[@tomogburn3021]

Beautiful bowl,❤️ the contrast of woods. Congrats on your one year anniversary. You do fantastic work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tom 😁

[@davehanson6915]

It’s amazing how you took such a plain piece of sycamore, and made it into a beautiful bowl with the other species of wood. I enjoy your channel keep up making good videos.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Dave, glad you are enjoying watching 😃

[@jimyounie6274]

I just found your channel. I like it when many types of wood are used. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

Welcome, and thanks Jim

[@rodneymiller5141]

Yet another lovely bowl Mike. I love the contrasting colors of the different timbers you chose. I believe this may be one of my favorites so far. I have also enjoyed watching your channel grow. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Rodney and thanks so much for your support, it really means a lot!

[@AndyFisher1965]

Really trendy and a lovely contrast of colours.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@hmkorten]

Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂🥂 Wonderful bowl!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@timmcgill9657]

Happy 1st year!! I enjoy you work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tim😃

[@rwyse1]

Congratulations on your first year on KZbin and a fantastic bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much and thanks for your support over the first year 😃

[@jimputnam7539]

I love the contrast!! Looks amazing

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@glencrandall7051]

Very nice. Excellent choice of woods. Very good finish. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. 🙂🙂

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Glen same to you, all the best, Mike.

[@tombruno3986]

Love this bowl and the wood combinations. Very inspiring Mike. Thanks from Tom Bruno in Arizona.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Tom 😊

[@1Life2Little]

Best bowl so far. Absolutely stunning.

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thank you! I do love this one 😀

[@LOTGiscool]

And again another wonderful bowl. You would have made a great Shop teacher.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! My day job is lecturing at a local University.

[@LOTGiscool]

That's very cool Mike. Now it makes sense the way you talk. And watching your videos I have to say you also teach with your hands.@@MikeHolton

[@davidblythen2655]

First time seeing your work Mike, I didn't realise how much work is involved in making a bowl, I like how the walnut grain popped with the waxing finish

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks David, and welcome to the channel 😃

[@MarkLHagen]

Stunning colors and design. Thank you for the inspiration and instruction. This is the first video of yours I have watched. I look forward to viewing past and future ones...and then heading out to my shop. Great job!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Mark and welcome to the channel. If you deo ever have a question please put it in the chat and I will do my best to answer as soon as I can.

[@steveriggsartandanimation8473]

That is an absolutely brilliant bowl, well done. I take it a bandsaw is next on the shopping list..... I just got a new on, invaluable for blank making.....

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Steve, yep a bandsaw is on my list but the one I would like will take some saving up for. The mitre saw did a good job though, leaves a great finish on the cut! 😃

[@stanstone9211]

I'm new to this and really appreciate what you put in to the video. helps a lot!

[@MikeHolton]

Glad it was helpful Stan 😃

[@michaelbrennan6582]

Beautiful work! The colors of the wood work really well together. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Michael 😀

[@EddieGarner-oq6db]

Beautiful work and great instructional videos.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Eddie, that means a lot 😃

[@baconsoda]

That's very elegant. Great job! Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Brendan 😃

[@davidpatterson2093]

Awww you soppy sod 🤣 Great design and finished bowl, it'd be just in time for my 40th (Ruby) wedding anniversary on the 26th March haha, Congrats on your 1st Anniversary Mike

[@vinimarshall7301]

Very stylish would fit anywhere.you did scare me at the start before you cut the wings off 😂😂😂

[@jeffreyholland7829]

Beautiful bowl, Mike! Whoever wins it will love it for sure. Happy 1 year birthday!🎂 🎉

[@MikeHolton]

I hope so, thanks Jeffrey

[@SuzieSwissWoodturner]

Wow! Very beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@davidjowett8195]

That is an absolutely amazing finished piece. I love the way you were precise in your segmentation of the blank at the start. Congratulations on 1 year and thank you for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much David, mistakes at the start could have made the stripes uneven and taken away from the design. It was worth the extra effort, it's almost like I'm learning from my own mistakes 😂

[@jimpike3489]

@@MikeHolton No such things as mistakes, Thomas Edison said he learnt 2000 ways how not to make an incandescent light bulb. haha

[@MikeHolton]

@@jimpike3489 yep you are right lol

[@dcmsr5141]

As a new woodturner I found this video an absolute joy to watch and experience, and subbed!!

[@MikeHolton]

Welcome aboard! and thanks so much 😃

[@lv_woodturner3899]

The bowl looks terrific as usual. I love the design and contrasting woods. Well done. I am glad you cut off the sharp corners. In my shop if I did not cut off such corners, I would have "Murphy" deciding to break off pieces. I love turning sycamore and walnut. I have a couple of pieces of ebony but not yet used in a project. Nice touch on the fireworks at the end. Dave.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much David, I looked at the corners at the start and just imagines what would 'Murphy' do lol then I know I would have to cut them off. Glad I did, and quite proud of myself for not just being a big kid and ploughing on. Thanks for all your support over the first year, it has meant so much.

[@stephenwilliams163]

Beautiful. While you were doing the glue up I started to wonder what it would take to make a blank with a plaid pattern

[@MikeHolton]

It would take a lot of time and a lot of accuracy but it is very possible. When I get my new bandsaw I will be giving things like this a go.

[@pennyperry9561]

Lovely bowl with a mid century modern feel.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Penny, I do like this one and wish I could have kept it 😀

[@AlienLeader4]

Happy YT Birthday. We are all glad you have continued to produce videos. We also thank your family for supporting you and letting you share your experience and wisdom. Keep up the great work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much my friend, I will do my utmost best 😃

[@dalebrittenham1823]

This is a beautiful masterpiece.... Great job Mike.... I would love to see this on my table.....

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Dale, you never know, it could be yours!

[@jrclark222]

Really nice! Congrats on the 1 year!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers, appreciate your support 😃

[@tonybownwanderer800]

A charming piece beautifully executed, reflecting your presentation Mike.👍

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Tony, that is so nice to say 😃

[@DavidG-jp9gp]

wonderful combination of color and wood

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks David ☺️

[@RLwoodturning]

Wow, what a beautiful bowl. You are very talented, love the choice of woods

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

That is a beautiful bowl. Fantastic choice in colors. Those colors complement each other so well.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much 😃

[@monicalaurents4163]

Beautiful bowl! Always learn something new when watching your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Monica 😃

[@jsprankel4712]

Gorgeous piece, Mike! Congrats to you AND your wife!

[@MikeHolton]

Must not forget the wife 😃 thanks so much.

[@eldonrollins162]

I like this bowl much, much better than the test piece in "It's all in the name of Science" video. This appeals MUCH more to my engineering sense of symetry. It's a very classy look; whoever wins it is very fortunate. Great video!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much and I completely agree, the 'test' piece was exactly that, I just wanted to get a few things straight in my head before I made this one.

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

That looks beautiful Mike a lovely contrast between the light and dark wood. Have you thought about rather than chopping up a bowl blank, just buying some 3x2 sycamore, and then gluing the whole lot together

[@MikeHolton]

I did think about it but finding a good source of timer near me is hard, plus I managed to get that blank for an absolute steal, thanks for all your support my friend, it means a lot. Mike

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

@@MikeHolton Ditto Mike i was on the point of giving up, and would have but without your intervention so i have more to thank you for, but where would either of us be without the love and support of a good woman behind us

[@MikeHolton]

@@thehampshirewoodturner thanks Steve, we are only as good as those who support us. You have a wonderful talent and a kindness and honesty in your video's this is lacking in so many other cold and sterile turning video's, we both may be more niche than mainstream (commercial) but I fell our videos do way more to inspire and help those that watch.

[@andrewwatson9805]

Beautiful work!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Andrew 😊

[@Keiths_Shopsmith]

Gorgeous. Awesome job!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@SilverBack.]

Congratulations on your First Year, Mike this is an Amazing celebratory bowl Keep up the Superb work

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much my friend and thanks for your continued support, Mike.

[@nanalefevre3670]

That is pure beautiful 😍

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@michaelripley8162]

Beautiful piece of art, congratulations on one year.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Michael, it's been an amazing journey.

[@lynseyemma]

A very attractive bowl. Love the choice of wood

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Lynsey 😃

[@jth0227]

Gorgeous piece. Simple and elegant. Congratulations on the 1 year anniversary of your channel.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jimbrock8928]

Congratulations I watch ur videos all time. And beautiful bowl I do some glue ups also they fun

[@MikeHolton]

Indeed they are, not done one for a while, I must have another go 😀

[@26united]

Great looking bowl Mike. Yet again another masterpiece.

[@MikeHolton]

I appreciate that and thanks for watching 😃

[@jonmartineau1004]

Mike , you created a very beautiful Bowl there ! Great job !

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Jon 😀

[@hankkennedy5330]

great imagination. I love the video Hank

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Hank, thanks

[@davidmorgan7522]

Great bowl Mike! Excellent choice of woods. They look great together! Take care, Dave

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks David, I was really happy with the way this one came out.

[@artmines3676]

I loved this. Very clear and helpful on how to set up the segmentation on a bowl this way. I"ll definitely try this sometime without hesitation, which for me says a lot. Thank you and your wife for making this possible.

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks for your kind works and I have passed on your thanks to my wife. All the best, Mike

[@carolwolfe2367]

Beautiful bowl! Congratulations on the one year anniversary.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Carol 😃

[@87bwadman]

Beautiful bowl, as always. If you repeat the inlay patern, it might look nice with brass or aluminum liners between the ebony and walnut. Cheers!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ben, have you seen this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q36zgJaYjtRmgJo

[@jaxxlawson4545]

Love the bowl. Reminiscent of 1920s Art Deco styling. Although I was thinking that the patternreminded me of those North American ice hockey goalkeeper shirts 🤣 Great project and many thanks to the missus for allowing you to spend so much time with us in the shed (and with the editing) 😉

[@MikeHolton]

I know what you mean, it gives me exactly the same vibes 😃

[@christeymg]

You have me thinking about a segmented project. Turned out beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, let me know how it goes 😃

[@jonathanviterise1681]

Absolutely sensational piece

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jonathan 😃

[@jonroberts1699]

Another great video , lovely looking bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jon 😃

[@martinriley106]

Absolutely stunning looking bowl!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😀