This time it's KNOBS OFF - A Monkey Puzzle Woodturning project

First time it was knobs on and now it's knobs off, as I'm always eager to please I got another piece of monkey puzzle tree to see how it would look with the knobs off. Does it look any better? I'll let you decide. A Monkey Puzzle Woodturning project
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[@carmenschulz1016]

Love the contrast of the colors and intense grain around the knots.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Carmen 😀

[@LOTGiscool]

I really like the patterns where the knobs were! How naturally beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

I think so too, I have a couple of larger pieces of this I'll be playing around with this year 😀

[@johnbrereton4756]

Never seen monkey puzzle turned before, what a beuteful wood. As usual you turn a puzzle into a prize

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, I love turning it 😊

[@cynthiacarl6391]

So wonderful to see bot worked, they turned out beautiful! Love the vase most!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Cynthia 😊

[@nicholasscott3089]

Really lovely, beautiful work, fabulous colours. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Paul, you must pop over and take a look 😃

[@nicholasscott3089]

I hope so asap. At the moment, Margaret is a little bit in need.

[@MikeHolton]

@@nicholasscott3089 indeed, look after her ☺️

[@stephenleader-s9x]

A truly beautiful work of art. All from a lump of wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Stephen

[@diannethomas6366]

This vas is absolutely AWESOME!!!!! I love the piece with the knobs off.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like it Dianne, all the best, Mike 😀

[@linfolmil]

I had never heard of Monkey Puzzle wood before. Your vase is beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! I have lots more to have a go at 😊

[@AmbrosiaR]

Whoa! There's so many colors in that one hunk of wood. Nice!

[@MikeHolton]

I know, it's just a bit amazing! 😃

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Great job Mike. So pleased you did this one knobs off. Great shape and finish, I was amazed at the difference the shellac made to the overall finish.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Greg, I was so pleased with the way this one came out 😃

[@larrylosciale9656]

That was brilliant! You could absolutely tell you were having fun.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Larry, it was hard to stop, it's great to start turning with no idea of what shape you are looking for, just play about till it emerges 😃

[@kiwigirl6135]

Truly in awe of your craft… just love seeing the beauty emerge from the gnarly ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Again you are so kind, thanks 😀

[@OmegaPrime76]

Beautiful vase! I love everything you have created!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Paul, you are very kind

[@1954JDR]

An absolutely beautiful piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you kindly! 😁

[@brucethebassbrand4564]

Knobs on, knobs off... hmmmm. Watched the previous... this one turned out beautiful. Thanks for the video's

[@MikeHolton]

They are very different and probably should not be compared 😃 All the best, Mike

[@fionakronert5060]

Thank you Mike, that"s a very interesting piece, the wood colour and the natural silvering is beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Fiona, I still have this piece and am keeping it, I love it 😀

[@damianlee8149]

I absolutely love monkey puzzle and think the form you have chosen really accentuates the beauty in the tree. “Knobs off” every time is the way to go

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Damian, I agree, I do like this one more 😀

[@danamorrow5352]

Very nice piece and the finish is wonderful. I don't think I have ever seen monkey puzzle before. Very pretty grain.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dana, the tree is from Chile but a few specimens were brought to the UK about 150 years ago and now they are not uncommon, they grow very slowly so large ones are protected. It's also known as Chilean pine

[@nanalefevre3670]

That is totally beautiful !!!! Really love that one.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Nana, me too, it has a great feel to it

[@Rogster559]

Absolutely beautiful piece of art work

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@M33white66]

Knobs off!!! Gorgeous piece!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! This was a lot of fun and the grain is just amazing 😃

[@sandrawest2105]

It’s gorgeous! I also think that it looks slightly like translucent marble. But, I love that it is an exotic wood. Thank you. Peace 💫

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Sandra 😊

[@evanarust]

Wow... absolutely stunning!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😊

[@paulevans180]

What a fantastic looking piece of wood definitely better with knobs off.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Paul, I totally agree 😃

[@JohnHoatson-pq4kk]

Jolly good monkey puzzle vase. I thought the cracks around the branches were too deep. Luckily you perceivered and there is a lovely vase. Jc.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, for a while I did too but we carried ok lol 😀

[@markhannum1005]

After that goofy looking lamp you sure redeemed yourself. That vase was BEAUTIFUL! Well done, sir. Mark Springfield, MO.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you liked it Mark, all the best and thanks for watching, Mike

[@juliebarker1531]

another lovely piece. That timber is amazing

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Julie, I'm off to look for some more 😃

[@parrishej]

You’re the best wood turner on KZbin John

[@MikeHolton]

Wow thanks John, I really appreciate you saying that, I'm not sure I agree but I do try my best, kind regards, Mike

[@giovanninoventa6354]

Fantastic piece of wood

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Giovanni 😊

[@HuggieBear39]

Lovely vase you made there.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@archiehebron8944]

I like where you're going with this. You have a good eye, Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Archie, I had so much fun playing with the shape 😃

[@jakes9708]

Excellent looking project.

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Jake 😃

[@aldademoura7738]

Stunning piece, that is very, very beautiful 😊 love it 😀 amazing work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😄

[@dennisoliver6421]

Very interesting piece of art! Thank you for sharing

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Dennis 😃

[@dlawson716]

That turned out to be an amazing piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😃, I'm very happy with it

[@eileencollins3126]

I have a "few" pieces of Monkey Puzzle that I have been waiting to dry to a level they can be worked. Now, I am inspired to try one of them. Not all of them have knobs, but they should provide some very interesting color! When Monkey Puzzle is fresh, there is an incredible amount of sticky gooey pitch. Just bringing it home requires using a tarp, unless you want that stuff in the back of your car forever! Thanks for a great video. A Steady Rest is also on my list of things to get for my lathe.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Eileen, I'll be taking delivery of my steady rest when I'm back off my holiday 😃

[@annlaurie1484]

Beautiful piece of wood and like what you did with it. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Ann ☺️

[@joesmith-es1zy]

The grain pattern where the knobs were looks like it would look really good carved into flowers.

[@MikeHolton]

I think you are right, it would look cool! 😀

[@SpazedMick]

Definitely prefer the "nobless" monkey business - a very cool and unique look to the piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bryaneltornerodemadera7397]

Oh definitely knobs off for me Mike. Another interesting and informative video. Thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it, I loved making this 😁

[@DV8.1]

Another wonderful piece ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks William 😃

[@dalebrittenham1823]

Beautiful job... Interesting wood....

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😄

[@jeanlong4285]

It really is quite beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jean 😃

[@jaxxlawson4545]

Oh myyyyyyy.... I had a feeling knobs off would be stunning, but that is exceptional.. Great work puzzling out the form 😂

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jaxx, it was fun trying to find it 😃

[@colinball1960]

When you were starting and undecided on the finished item I was immediately thinking of a lidded biscuit barrel. Reducing the overall height and making a shorter box or a bowl with the bottom of the blank. However you have achieved a beautiful vase shaped work of art that I hadn't seen coming and you have definitely made the right decision. Truly beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Colin, I did think about doing a biscuit barrel before I started 😀

[@JanetPitts]

I really love watching you take a piece that looks like nothing and make a beautiful piece out of it. You respect the wood . Thank you..

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Janet 😀

[@terryflynn2791]

A delight Mike it is always good to follow the timber .A lovely piece.Terry downunder

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Terry, I had fun with this one, playing around till I found something 😃

[@RoyWCanada]

Well what beautiful vase with an excellent shape and finish. I am glad I watched this Video because my neighbour has a very tall monkey puzzle tree. So I know how it should look if I ever get a piece, I don't want it cut down but she has commented how big it is getting. Thank you for the video I'm looking forward to the next one.👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Roy, the trees can get very large indeed but to take a very long time to get there. It will take a good while to dry out but certainly worth turning if you can get some, all the best, Mike

[@ronaldfowler8394]

Beautiful piece of wood turning Mike! Had never heard of monkey wood until you made the lamp. Nowthat youve done the vase...., Definitely knobs off!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍 it does look a lot nice 😃

[@johngenduso340]

Amazing results! It exceeded my expectations. Great job 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you John it did mine as well 😃

[@davidbaxter5132]

Another super video, Mike. I must admit I prefer the 'knobs off' (RIP Frankie Howerd!) version, and you tempted me with the possibility of a lidded bowl (with the lid cut just above the branches, it would have been stunning - next time??) but this is a lovely vase, and as I commented previously, it is great to share the design journey with you! Thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks David, the search has started for another piece of this to make a pot with lid 😃. Thanks as always my friend 😃

[@oldncarvingJohn]

Magnificent. You really are a master turner. ❤❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much John, I would class myself more as an enthusiastic amateur 😅

[@MsSittinTall]

I know I am not the first, and I am sure I won't be the last to say how beautifulthis piece is!! Also with the shape, it is the perfect shape, to show off that unique wood grain. Wel'll done done, Mike. I love it ! ❤ from, Dona

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Dona, when I found that shape I was over the moon, the hard part was stopping 😂

[@LewisSkeeter]

Beautiful grain.

[@MikeHolton]

The close you look the more amazing it gets 😃

[@philipsmith4597]

A truly beautiful piece, great finish. You took me back 20 years when i was given a lot of monkey puzzle logs from which I turned many bowls and vases and this video brought back the memory of the joy of uncovering the hidden beauty in this much overlooked wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Philip! It really is an amazing wood, I need to find some more 😃

[@stevefromlondon9175]

I have two logs of monkey puzzle which is nearly dry and it was good to see you turn that and what a beautiful job you have done. Regards Steve UK London

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve, I'm going to see if I can find some more 😃 great wood to turn

[@davidtyers4903]

Quality as always. I quite like that form. It's different but it works.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like it, it just seemed right 👍 😄

[@WilsonPhotography1]

I definitely like this one better. Nice job.

[@MikeHolton]

Good to hear, me too 😊

[@MaggieG121]

Gorgeous!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀

[@planetluzzo1971]

Cheers from Oregon. These videos are so fun to watch! Thanks

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like them! All the best from the UK 😊

[@haroldhoskison7239]

I like the contrast from the limbs on to limbs off. I like the limbs off bests.

[@MikeHolton]

I think I do too, the wood grain is stunning 😃

[@katefranz9328]

Lovely piece!👍🏼

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kate 😃

[@SusanZiegler]

Stunning!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Susan! 😊

[@jsprankel4712]

Stunning piece, Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like it Jim 😃 I did enjoy this one

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

I do like that one Mike. I love the wood i love the shape i love the finish and i do love what you have done with it, another great job. Take care Steve. I did see somebody who hollowed these so that he could cut off a plastic bottle and slip down inside so it could be used as a proper vase which i always thought was a neat idea

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve, you would need something inside as like the other this one had a hole all the way through 😃. All the best my friend, Mike 😃

[@loranwfry-zu9pu]

Very nice work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Loran 😃

[@AesculusPavia]

This one will surely have everyone going bananas!

[@MikeHolton]

You just had to do it didn't you 😂

[@ianlee9755]

Absolutely beautiful, I have seen the hole go through the centre and sometimes you have to plug the hole up.

[@MikeHolton]

If it was a fruit bowl or something like that then I would have plugged it 😀

[@cindybaehr9500]

Thanks. I like the 'eyes'

[@MikeHolton]

Me too Cindy 😀

[@zeusanton4147]

Beautiful piece. I would love to see that wood with a burn on it to bring out the contrasting colors. Very nice.

[@MikeHolton]

Never tried burning monkey puzzle, could be interesting, thanks 😀

[@zeusanton4147]

@@MikeHolton I realized that my previous comment could have come across incorrectly. To clarify, I was saying the piece you turned out was very nice. I have no idea how a burn would look with monkey puzzle. I have never had the opportunity to work with it. I am partial to burning myself just because I like the way it looks.

[@MikeHolton]

@@zeusanton4147 that's ok I know what you mean, I burn a lot of ash as the grain always come out amazing 🤩

[@AlienLeader4]

Awesome piece. As you was turning i saw a vase before you said you was going to make it a vase. Oddly as you put the ebony block to assist in the hold. I saw a urn with the ebony as the lid. Great watching you work. Thanks for all the knowledge you share along the way. Keep up the awesome work. 👽

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend, I did think urn in my head, our brains must be very similar but yours works faster than mine 😃

[@MightyWizardTim]

Nice design. Looks really good. You have a great channel. It's very informative. Thank you for what you do.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Tim, it has taken a lot of work to get it where it is but I'm happy and always looking for ways to improve, all the best, Mike

[@ianholmes9361]

Stunning Mike definitely better with the knobs off 👍

[@MikeHolton]

I think so too Ian, all the best, Mike

[@albertdawson6814]

I'm very happy that a stumbled on to your channel mike. I like turning the different things other then the basic bowl or platter. I have always heard that tools can brake. But wow. Good thing you didn't get hurt. Thank you for sharing. I hope I see you on the next one

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Albert and it's great to have you as a viewer. This is the first tool I've ever had break on me, you can buy replacement tips for it but I don't think I'll bother 😃 All the best, MIke

[@dougb100]

Always fun stopping the lathe to figure out the next move.

[@MikeHolton]

It is and there was a lot of this, first time I've really started turning with no idea what I was planning to do. 😃

[@WayneHutchinson-k4j]

Hi Mike, just to let you know how much your videos have helped me in learning about turning. I have been a wood worker for years, and more recently started turning.. IT IS truly a different animal than just wood working. Really enjoy watching your projects progress to the beautiful things they hecome. For example, "Knobs on - Knobs off'",, I definitely prefer "Knpbs off". Your "inlays" are really great and something I will try in the future. Best wishes from across the pond. Wayne ,Hutchinson, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin..

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Wayne, and I'm so glad that I am able to help you in some way. I love turning and love to try new things, they don't always work but we always learn something. All the best, and have a great day. Mike

[@philgallagher1]

It's quite remarkable how two pieces of wood from the SAME TREE can look so different depending on just one decision - nobs on or nobs off! I still can't decide which I prefer, so (if I could afford it) I would commission you to make me one of each!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Phil, one of these might be going up for auction soon. All the best, Mike

[@ElmerMiller-cr6mj]

Wasn’t sure how this would finish out but it looks really quite attractive as the light plays off the polished wood grain 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Elmer, this was a lot of fun 😀

[@graygrand]

Beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you 😃

[@Aspiecrafts]

right i am going straight out to buy some monkey puzzle, lovely job.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! hope you find a good piece and if you do let me know how you get on, all the best, Mike 😃

[@walshjp17]

Nice job. I do like Monkey Puzzle/Norfolk Island Pine.

[@MikeHolton]

I do too although I've not had chance to turn Norfolk Pine

[@DRSulik]

Interesting wood structure. It reminds me of white pine branching structure.

[@MikeHolton]

It will be very similar with it being a softwood 😁

[@jimpike3489]

Hi Mike, so glad you decided to remove the KNOBS as you have called them, the new shape does so much more for the vase. The profile is stunning and deciding to turn the vase to almost the centre of the knots really beings out the grain in the wood. Thanks for sharing Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

You are welcome Jim, I hope you both are well, all the best, Mike

[@CakeoftheSwamp]

So glad you did this video Mike, not only is the wood beautiful, but that vase shape is gorgeous.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I really wanted to have another go at this type of wood 😃

[@Ted_P]

Very nice! No hole through this one.

[@MikeHolton]

Oh yes, a hole all the way through 😃, just don't put water in it 😂

[@stevesayers6596]

Great vid and I love the piece - thanks.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve and thanks for watching 😁

[@chrischambers5466]

First thing I thought of when I saw that blank was 'lidded biscuit barrel' 😎

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Chris, that was mine as well, may still try and buy another lol 😃

[@MalaiMagruder]

My favorite is definitely "Knobs Off"! It makes beautiful patterns in the final look.

[@MikeHolton]

Mine too, I love the look 😀

[@Traceyhepler71]

Very cool! I always throw all of my used rags into the wood stove in case they combust. I had heard it can happen, so now I'm constantly worried about it!

[@MikeHolton]

Far better to be cautious and safe! Keep doing it 👍

[@scottfonner]

Very nice Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Scott 😃

[@shelleysnailparlour2392]

Wow! What an exceptionally stunning vase this Monkey Puzzle wood is! 😮 I loved the knobs on, one, but the knobs off beats it by a mile. ❤ love it.😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Shelley, I do like this one 😃

[@aldademoura7738]

Lovely, 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@MamaMudiwa]

Definitely love knobs off so much more than the previous one. ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! 😃

[@RattiDave]

I liked knobs ON, but I think I like knobs OFF even more. This shape is magnificent in its simplicity of form. Thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave, I was getting more and more excited as the form started to appear . The hardest part is knowing when to stop. 😃

[@mariabasil9631]

Love it!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks!!

[@silke2505]

Soooo wonderfull 🥰

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😃

[@sherrillsturm7240]

Subtle variations in color, complemented by the gentle curves you gave it, the result is not only unique, but intriguing. Good job.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Sherrill, thanks! and thanks so much for your support 😃

[@colinwatmore7041]

I liked both knobs on light and knobs off vase. They were equally works of art, even down to the totally different finishes. Well done Mike enjoyed watching you have fun.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Colin, I had a blast making this, it's great to start something not really knowing what you are making, just follow the shape until something immerged 😃

[@JohnFerraro]

Beautiful 👏👏👏 Love the colors in the branches. Looks a lot like Araucaria/Brazilian pine, which I’ve turned…as well as Norfolk Island pine, which I haven’t had a chance to turn yet. These species must be relatives of one another, with the way those uniform branches look inside. Just gorgeous colors.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much and yes they are too similar not to be related 😄

[@paulrcreech7731]

That's so cool

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😊