There's Something About Sapele

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

Wow!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Renae! 😊

[@RatelLaw]

Top, your videos are always entertaining, thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@kevingaddis7276]

Rod that is a fantastic piece you made. Oh and thanks for the shout out.

[@RHumphrey]

You're very welcome, Kevin! And thanks again!!

[@kevingaddis7276]

@@RHumphrey Mr. Rod if you need more just let me know,

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

WOW, who ever receives this Beautiful Bowl is so lucky . God Bless my Friend.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Sydney!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

When you’re turning it like that and the colors come and go… I swear it looks alive❤️🤗🐝

[@RHumphrey]

It really did look special even when it was spinning! Thank you!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@RHumphrey You’re welcome!❤️🤗🐝

[@TheShootinStar]

The right wood in the hands of a talented craftsman like yourself, is amazing.

[@RHumphrey]

Very kind of you to say, Lisa! Thank you!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

The chatoyance in this wood is stunningly beautiful

[@janeoverby2151]

You are right. There is just something about Sapele! The Chaytoyance is fantastic!!!! God bless Rod. Have a great weekend.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much, Jane, you too!

[@ellengraham4677]

Thank you for sharing😘😘. Hoping you & Susan are keeping safe & well.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Ellen!

[@Roxann-gz3yg]

It's my favourite wood to work with The way it changes colour as the light reflects of it from different directions And its such an easy wood to turn

[@maddmaxx6730]

Another winner, your God given patience and talent on display.

[@RHumphrey]

I appreciate that very much, Madd Maxx!

[@russellstevens8461]

Hi Rod I do love you wood turning. It is nice to see you are doing so well. god bless you and your family. russell

[@RHumphrey]

Hello, Russell! Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@dougthatcher3521]

What a light show the wood produces!

[@michelerussell9044]

Wow! This is so beautiful. You are correct there are no words.

[@carolriley8472]

Sapele is so gorgeous...it just glows!

[@RHumphrey]

Agreed! 😁

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...just amazing!!!...👍 Matt

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@jackccharity]

A masterpiece.

[@dianabennett5820]

Mr. Humphrey- hope that all is well. Miss seeing your magnificent work.

[@darlouthia5153]

It glows ❤ amazing work. God bless you too.

[@jayscott306]

Very cathartic watch, Rod. This video is as elegant as the bowl, the chatoyancy matching the music. Well done!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Jay, I appreciate that!

[@shamansheila2059]

Beautiful, beautiful bowl!

[@StickMan...77]

What a beautiful wood,thank you.

[@pjseiber2774]

That's a wowser my friend 😊

[@LadyFigment]

The Flash says it all. Wow!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@theangrywoodturner9972]

Love the shine...and the "tower of weights " great job...

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful bowl, Rod. Every segment is glistening with chatoyance. 😊😊😊

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Marine. I very much liked seeing this bowl come together. I share your appreciation for beautiful wood. Thanks for bringing us along on this amazing project. Peace be with you. Semper Fi

[@phionella7]

Wow, it glows! Absolutely beautiful.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@jnol9009]

A very beautiful bowl. Absolutely stunning. Well done thx and take care.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Absolutely beautiful Rod. Sapele I some of my favourite woods to turn and this bowl shows exactly why. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, my friend!

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

That is like super WOW! 👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@johnmarkelewicz5495]

Absolutely Beautiful Rod! ❤

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

That is a beautiful piece of wood that you used a great finish on 👍👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@MEGQuilts]

Gorgeous. Really stunning.

[@awesomecarsforever]

Rod that is simply stunning. Beautiful bowl! Gotta do coffee soon Brother.

[@RHumphrey]

We sure do! Thank you!

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

Breath taking beautiful!

[@kathrynseaman6482]

Beautiful bowl, love the wood. It all flashes!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@justin_ray]

Wow...that's it just wow. God bless

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, brother!

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Looks great, Ron.

[@paulwaldrop]

Very Nice Bowl. Semper Fi.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Paul!

[@itatane]

The color change from the chatoyance is simply amazing! It goes from a lovely chocolate, to that brilliant, flashing blonde. Well turned, Mr. Humphrey.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Pete!

[@TheMessyStudio]

You are right, Top, there is something about sapele that screams chatoyance. Beautiful bowl!

[@sonyhk3824]

The beauty of art. Cheers Rod 👍

[@RHumphrey]

Cheers, my friend! Thank you!

[@carolvanrooyen4929]

Oh my! It is beautiful! ❤

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 😊

[@AlienLeader4]

Wow gorgeous lumber. Looks like a light show. Amazing work brother keep it up. Semper Fi. 👽

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, Alien!

[@trurex007lee7]

Very satisfying video to watch, yet more importantly, to enjoy seeing you use your God given talents to His glory.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, and I hope so! 😊

[@richardcorwin1828]

Nicely done sir. I pray that you and the family are doing well. Semper Fi!

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated, Richard! We are and I hope the same for you!

[@ericcartrette6118]

Lots of chatoyance going on in that piece. Beautiful wood and beautiful work.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Eric!

[@cookiescoop6065]

Wow sir that is beautiful .have a great weekend ✌️

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Cookies! You too!

[@patdavis1468]

Wow!!! That is gorgeous!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@175rrfs]

Thank you for taking the time to make your vidios. I watched and learned from you and now I too enjoy turning bowls. Steve 1/7 1st Cav. RVN GARYOWEN

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you and your service is much appreciated!

[@chrisdecaro9148]

Wow what a beautiful bowl. Love the look of sapele. I will have to turn it sometime. Love the grain. Thanks for the video

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Chris! I highly recommend it!

[@rogerr9677]

A beautiful piece.

[@curiousworld7912]

What beautiful wood! Just lovely. :)

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

WOW that is stunning I love Sepele too

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Colin!

[@flopwadwadsworth3059]

What a stunning piece!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@choisauto012]

Hi dear new friend thanks for share beautiful work see you soon ❤

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you Rod for another great video. Many years ago I had connections with a major lumber/timber supplier. The top class builders had a great demand for sapele, mahogany and afromosia in that order to make doors and their surrounds in that order so I have been associated with those woods for a long time. The bowl turned out just beautiful. Semper Fi.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, my friend. I'm sure those connections are missed these days!

[@oldcharlie5533]

Lots of flash in that..beautiful

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, Old Charlie!

[@Smallathe]

Wonderful. Very lovely wood put to great use!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@cobberpete1]

Beautiful as always. I put on my shades 😎. A tip I got from a furniture repair channel. Use dental floss ( tape) to force the glue, or in your case resin, down into the crack.

[@RHumphrey]

That's a very good tip, Peter, thank you! 😎

[@ahsquared1]

It's beautiful Rod!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Harold!

[@costawaseswolle]

Wie immer Good Job ,Sir!

[@jamescollins798]

Wow. I never get enough of watching a well-done segmented turning. Rod, I believe you and ThePapa1947 are the masters of this genre. Thanks for the video.

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful bowl Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@bonnysmith4908]

Wow one of my favorites

[@RHumphrey]

I appreciate that, Bonny!

[@julianc3580]

Great project! Great wood!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@mvecellio1]

I have been making a lot of sapele bowls lately. Usually a bowl from a board. It is my new favorite wood. Thanks for posting. Rather expensive wood but beautiful.

[@RHumphrey]

It's a great wood to turn, isn't it? In my favorites list as well. Thank you!

[@carloskaiser5998]

Wonderful work! A hug from a friend here in Brazil, I have learned a lot from your videos.

[@RHumphrey]

Glad to hear that, Carlos, muito obrigado!

[@timbutler3733]

Gorgeous bowl, good job

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Tim!

[@mvecellio1]

That bowl is absolutely amazing. Now down to the shop to cut some segments.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks again, my friend! Happy segmenting!

[@mvecellio1]

@@RHumphrey is there a way to show you my sapele bowl?

[@RHumphrey]

@@mvecellio1 you can post in on my FB page (Rod Humphrey) or email (check this video description) a pic to me, I'd love to see it!

[@williamellis8993]

Really beautiful, Rod. As you were turning, I was thinking about another bag of shavings - then I read your notes. Bill

[@RHumphrey]

bags and bags of it! Thank you, Bill!

[@alessandroalberto6431]

Un capolavoro, unico, fantastico !!!

[@earlrumble1692]

WOW, JUST WOW!! BZ shipmate!

[@normagene514]

Beautiful piece.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@barrybarkley1316]

Beautiful! Semper Fi brother

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you and Semper Fi!

[@JohnThorpe1623]

So beautiful!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@scharlottehart9321]

Beautiful

[@NianticRiverWoodcraftingChrisN]

Absolutely stunning. I have a supply that I must get to soon! Well done!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@garykemp977]

Stunning.....

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Gary!

[@melissabarron1574]

So pretty!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 😊

[@debradavis9331]

Stunning

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@jimhumphrey]

Very nice! I agree with you about Sapele. A few years ago I got a Sapele board 9/4x9'x2' for a countertop project. I only used one-half of it so I turned a few bowls. Not one of them has cracked or warped.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Jim! Wow, that must have been quite a countertop!!

[@Hollybio]

So lovely

[@EMWoodworking]

Beautiful piece

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@mandicoleman7433]

Wow that's amazing!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@jonscott8843]

The changing colours are incredible awesome and quite! Such a simple shape and yet so utterly mesmerising. One of the most beautiful bowls you have ever made in my view. Mr Humphrey you are an artist. Semper Fi.

[@jonscott8843]

Ooops! Meant 'quite awesome and Incredible!'

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

That is a breathtaking piece! Awesome job Rod

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@jeanlong4285]

The chatoyance in the pieces is amazing. What a beautiful bowl Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you , Jean! One of the flashiest bowls I've ever made!

[@johnv2035]

I just finished a commissioned piece that was sapele - I was completely blown away at the beauty of the wood. You took the beauty to a new level

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Pretty piece. I recently watched Pappa1947 do a walnut segmented bowl. Now, after seeing your Sapele bowl I’m pretty determined that I’ll do another segmented piece before too long. Thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Doug! Black walnut is another special wood, lots of potential flash in it as well. Gary's a super nice man and talented turner!

[@leighw9684]

That is some breathtaking wood! And you chose an excellent shape to highlight it. Beautiful work!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@wesleyhanna1124]

Very beautiful piece Rod! The chatoyance in that wood is amazing. Have been avoiding a segmented piece yet, simply because I don't have the patience for the glue up. But to be able to avoid having to deal with end grain and get all side grain has me rethinking. Maybe one of these days, with the right wood...🤔 Wes @ Piedra Designs

[@breezyhillproductions349]

I actually prefer it when you talk. So many wood turning channels don't talk, and it gets annoying for me. Because then it feels like I'm watching the same channel over and over. You explaining what you're doing adds to the experience and helps it feel more destinct. It adds more charm, I guess.

[@RHumphrey]

I appreciate that feedback very much. I'm actually not a very talkative person by nature, so if I defer to more of the shop noise, that is often the reason. But, I'll continue to narrate on the regular basis. Thank you!

[@stuartscott9646]

Wowser!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Mr. Scott 😊

[@jerryb953]

It seems to be electrified. SEMPER FI

[@RHumphrey]

I sure does!

[@johnspencer1146]

Another beautiful piece Rod, you never cease to amaze me, thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

You're very kind, thank you!😊

[@johnspencer1146]

@@RHumphrey You are very talented.

[@rebasmirnov7507]

I love it

[@glencrandall7051]

I had been unaware of sapele until about 5 years ago. Now it is everywhere, mostly as a replacement for mahogany. I think it used to be the poor mans mahogany but now it can be more expensive. It is quite beautiful. It turns well as you demonstrated. And the finish can be outstanding, again as you demonstrated. As mentioned by another commenter the chatoyance is brilliant. You done good Rod. 👍👍 Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, my friend, I appreciate that!

[@johndunne379]

I would love to see a video of how you go about sharpening your tools to get such a beautiful finish ! How often during a project do you need to resharpen ?

[@RHumphrey]

My sharpening frequency varies with the wood, but usually once or twice. I use a slow speed grinder with CBN wheels, finer than often recommended. I sharpen my gouges with a 220 grit wheel and my scrapers and skews with a 600 grit. This has been frowned upon by many skilled turners, but I stand by my results. Hope that helps, and thank you!