Turning a board into a bowl - woodturning project with spalted sycamore

[@duncanpickford9098]

The ingenuity of craftsmen never ceases to amaze me and this is a prime example. Well done Mike 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Duncan 😀

[@LOTGiscool]

I was expecting a nice large platter. Imagine my surprise when you produced this mighty fine bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

It almost seems like magic lol 😀

[@user-uw6dz1ce6j]

This is a great teaching tool for all the high school geometry teachers out there.🎯

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Harvey 😃

[@Ted_P]

Wow! I’ve never seen this technique but this turned out beautifully. The wood is amazing, the shape, the finish and the extra glue are perfect.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😂 yep, the extra glue was a bonus 😅

[@nicholaskrest]

You present this well known magic trick in such a way that makes me want to have a go for the first time Thanks as ever

[@MikeHolton]

You can do it Nicholas, it is fun to try 😀

[@RaspberryBerets]

What a wonderful idea! Thank you for showing this method!

[@MikeHolton]

You are so welcome! 😀

[@brentbeacroft7530]

Great idea for those pieces of boards we all seem to have lying around. Thanks Mike

[@MikeHolton]

We do indeed 😀, have fun 😊

[@greatbigchicken2001]

Such a good idea and a much more economical use of wood. A beautiful big bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Debbie 😀

[@kristikey8320]

I haven't seen this method before. It turned out quite beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Kristi! They are fun and a great way to make more from a plank 😃

[@marybethhuson295]

A shallow bowl/dish/platter would also be beautiful with the spalted piece of wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mary, I was thinking about this :)

[@donnabaker5096]

So much fun to watch this. Very enjoyable. Another beautiful piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Donna 😀

[@zacthompson2075]

Very creative use of that plank!

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Zak 😀

[@racheldray1057]

You are so knowledgeable. Thank you for showing this technique, and what a lovely bowl

[@MikeHolton]

You are so welcome Rachel, it's a fun thing to try 😄

[@ODDwayne1]

Jim is a great guy for providing such a nice board. Beautiful bowl, Mike. I know you're happy to try a new method and succeed so well. AND you have some beautiful wood left over 👍 Nice indeed. Great job.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dwaine, Jim is a great guy, completely blew me away when he emailed me with his offer! I was happy for it to work, it always comes as a shock when something works first time 😂, All the best, Mike

[@loopinnerthe]

Took the words from my mouth. Thanks to Jim for getting Mike's creative juices flowing and bringing us such a clever piece.

[@calvinbass1839]

Nicely done! Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Calvin, you too

[@user-fp9rq9ed6q]

Genius. Perfect as usual.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brenda 😀

[@vernonabernethy3970]

Beautiful! I like to work with spalted wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Vernon, me too as long as it is not too far gone 😂

[@paulhubbard3691]

Great Job , love the glue up woopsy 😃 great video thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Paul, these things happen 😀

[@user-hx5lj7vs7f]

An interesting project. Will definitely try.

[@MikeHolton]

Please do! 😀

[@silverback484]

That is a very useful technique very clever.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mark, I need to try this again, it is a lot of fun 😃

[@galinasafonova9163]

Прекрасная мисочка! )))))

[@MikeHolton]

спасибо 😀

[@nikdillon-white5904]

Lovely piece, Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Nik 😀

[@mehdishaisi6457]

Was du geschaft hast,finde ich einfach grandios 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Danke, ich schätze es sehr

[@raydriver7300]

That was really interesting. As always, thank you for sharing 🌞

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you liked it Ray, it's an interesting concept and fun to do😃

[@junebrooks665]

How interestingly you have made this thank you for the inspiration to try making one myself

[@MikeHolton]

You’re welcome, have fun 😊

[@nanalefevre3670]

Just look what you did! With a flat board! Who knew!!!!! Just amazing..... and so beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

thanks, this was my first attempt at this and I'm so happy it worked

[@subxject]

A fabulous and very clever technique to behold that had a genuine wow factor. I've not seen something flat cut in a manner that yielded such a wonderful bowl. Very well done, Mike. Very impressive!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! I would love to take credit for the design but it was not me, not too bad for my first attempt at it though 😀

[@aldademoura7738]

Classic and beautiful 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Alda 😀

[@larryburrough3024]

Once again, you have outdone yourself! Nice job with the bottle of glue. Hehehe

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, yeah, I do that sort of thing a lot! 😂

[@taysider01]

Great work Mike, really like how you talk through each process. I notice how you put your chisels on the lathe bed. I club friend told me that he flattens one part so they can't roll off

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for the tip, mine keep rolling off lol 😂

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋 Mike, that TURNED OUT nice, well done, about 2/3 years ago I watched somebody over in the states or it might of been in Canada, make in a jigger, out of two pieces of aluminium, and you should be able to get a spare to post for your lathe with a flat top, and a hole in the top with a thread in its , You don’t need a piece of quite thick steel plate, approximately 75-100 m long and probably 40 to 50 mil wide, And you will need 2 peace’s of angle steel, 25x25 , 75-100 in length, and you will need to cut the ends of the 2 peace’s at a angle above 60 degrees, this will enable you to get this Jig closer to your work, so the two pieces of angle you put back to back each other, so you are forming an upsidedown T so you only need to take the angle on one end of each piece which will be opposite to each other in respect so when you put the two pieces together you one and it’s to appoint or thereabouts, the piece of steel plate has a hole in it that is counter sunk That will take the bolt and thread into the top of the post, the 2 angle plates and your parting chisel, so the chisel goes in between the two steel angle plates, which will then sit on top of the steel plate. On top of the post. You will need to drill some holes to bolt the two angle plates. To the top of the steel plate, I suggest the holes in the angle plate is slotted, so you can adjust the gap between. Where are the chisel goes in so it doesn’t vibrate., PHIL FROM THE MOULIN

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Phil, thanks for the in depth instructions. My dyslexia makes it quite hard for me to follow written instructions (I'm a visual learner) but I think I get what you mean. I'll give this a go as soon as I get time. All the best and thanks again for taking the time to pass this on, all the best, Mike

[@philvale5724]

@@MikeHolton Hi, Mike, I hope you are keeping safe and well, it might be of some help to which this guy, it’s not the one that I watch, but it will give you an idea how it is basically made, is KZbin channel is, thepapa1947 , Wood turning new bowl from board cutting jig 2.1 There is 2/3 good ways to make it, without a lot of tools and money. I hope you this help, I am self taught specialist Joiner cabinet maker, with about 50 years of experience, I live in France, now. I do wish that I was still working, especially that I have still got a huge amount of my tools and machinery in my basement, even if I could be some help to somebody and teach some people how to use them I will get great enjoyment out of that, my biggest problem is that I cannot speak French I’m in my 70s, last year, I had a heart attack March last year, and people that I thought all my friends I found out they have been setting me up and sending information back to my ex partner who I have got a legal battle going on with at the moment, and what I find very strange, white friends, I thought why are English and they are causing me a lot of problems in fact slandering my good name, I have worked very hard over my lifetime, especially during the last 18 years with my ex partner. She has scammed me for hundreds of thousands of pounds, Apart from that, I live by myself , I listen to music and I do a bit of wood toning a bit of carpentry and a bit of gardening to keep myself busy. Please stay safe, make sure you wear a face mask, so you do not inherit the dust , keep up the great work, and I look forward to the next project. PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE.

[@MikeHolton]

@@philvale5724 Hi Phil, thanks so much for sending through this information, I will look at ThePapa's videos and see if I can build this jig. A couple of other people have mentioned him as well so not sure how I've missed it while doing research for my video. So sorry to hear about the problems with your Ex this must be a terrible strain and I can only hope they see sense and go their own way and let you get on with your life. I'm very new to wood turning in relative terms but I have been creative in one way or another all my life. I've had a few different careers, starting off as a professional golfer then going back to college then university and into the design industry. After that I moved into education and I've been teaching at a local university for the last 21 years. I find working on the lathe very relaxing and a great will to escape from the world. At the start I found turning while making a video very hard and it took me a long time to feel comfortable talking to the camera. I do not like the filming to be about me that is why I keep my face off the camera, I want people to concentrate on the wood and what I'm trying to make. You take care of yourself Phil and feel free to email me if you want a chat, my email address is [e-mail] All the best Mike

[@MikeHolton]

@@philvale5724 Hi Phil, sorry I did respond to this when you first left it but it seems to have gone! Thanks for the recommendation of watching ThePapa which I have now done and found it very interesting so thanks for that. So sorry to hear about the problems you are having, I always get annoyed when I hear about hard working kind people being taken advantage of by people who are only interested in what they can get instead of how they can help. I will always take being kind and poor over being harsh and rich. My father was the kindest man I have ever met and I just want to follow in his footsteps. I did the usual woodwork in school and loved it but my career path has been interesting and varied, I started off as a golf professional eventually giving that up and going back to college and then university. From then I worked in the computer games industry and eventually moved into education and I've been lecturing at a local university for the last 21 years. I have always messed around with wood and metal but nothing serious until my wife bought me my first lathe for our anniversary. Not sure what it was but something just clicked. I was not very good at the start but there was something about turning that just filled a hole I did not know was there. When I'm turning the rest of the world disappears and I can just loose myself in the process. I started the KZbin channel as an outlet to hopefully help inspire others to have a go even though my skill levels at the time were not amazing. I wanted to show people that it's of to just try something new and it's ok to fail (as I have done) but the more times you fail you will succeed an even greater amount of times. Life is not about being perfect, life is about just enjoying the journey. Sorry about the life story but sharing is good. I hope things for you improve and that person learns to take responsibility for their own life and leave you alone. If you want to chat, please email me, [e-mail] . All the best, Mike

[@robinhorton6625]

Wow. I have a similar piece of ash board that I wondered what to do with. I look forward to trying this, thanks, a very well put together video, a joy to watch.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Robin, glad you enjoyed the video. I've only been doing this for a year so hopefully improvements still to be made. Good luck with the board and let me know how you get on, all the best Mike.😀

[@brucekuttner9313]

Great concept, turned out great.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bruce 😀

[@marcellavanos5537]

Absoutely stunning!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Marcella 😁

[@charlesstewart9246]

Alway good to see that even 'seasoned' turner's, can make a total mess-up out of glueing,just like many reading this. ( be honest? We've all been there,that eagerness and pop.....its everywhere.) 😂😂😂😂 Lovely plank bowl. I must admit I hadn't seen that before. Amazing the outcome from a 1-3/4 Inch plank. Who'd have thought. Another giveaway. Someone's getting a practical artwork very soon. Good luck to whomever is lucky enough. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌🏻😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for watching Charles, glad you appreciated my gluing fiasco 😂

[@williamthompson5739]

fantastic project , love your ideas. Thanks

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊All the best, Mike

[@fionacrouch1732]

Messes with my head that you can make a bowl from a flat piece of wood 🤪 but utterly fascinating. Thanks for sharing Mike. Love the shape of the bowl

[@MikeHolton]

You and me both! It's like magic 😂

[@mariabasil9631]

Wow - thanks for sharing this!!

[@MikeHolton]

You are welcome Maria 😃

[@PaulGill369]

An Excellent technique

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks! 😀

[@vinimarshall7301]

Another lovely piece , well done ,ive glued ash and sycamore boards together, with the grain going the opposite way and they look nice 👏👏

[@MikeHolton]

That's a great idea, did you have any problems with the endgrain?

[@vinimarshall7301]

@@MikeHolton usual chipping out on tiny pieces , but staying sharp and barely any preasure and sand sand sand😂😂😂

[@MikeHolton]

@@vinimarshall7301 Thanks, sanding is just the best!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GabiFodorrasRO]

Congratulations on what you do !!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much my friend.

[@robinkerr1624]

So clever!!! 😮

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Robin 😃

[@lindagoldberg2325]

Very impressive!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Linda 😃

[@gloriamccallum5447]

Love the bowl🎉❤❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊

[@adrianhoe5199]

Looks great Mike,, Never had that problem with a glue bottle 🤣🤣🤣

[@MikeHolton]

😃 😃 😃 Me neither lol 😂

[@lv_woodturner3899]

The bowl looks terrific. A fellow KZbinr ThePapa1947 has a LOT of bowl-from-a-board videos. Worth checking out. He has a simple jig to mount on the tool rest to get his desired angle. He gives details on his method to calculate the angle. Your glue block did not have much load. I would have used a paper joint, a piece of paper with CA glue on both sides. This is easily knocked off afterwards and then easily re-trued for future use. Well done. I did get a smile from the blooper of the glue bottle top coming off. Glad it was easily cleaned up. I use Titebond III for all my woodwork. Longer setup time can help. Dave.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave, The Papa was mentioned in another post, I've seen a few of his videos but will look again for the ones you mentioned. I will try the paper with CA glue idea, a few others mentioned using hot glue as well. Not really used either of these but will be giving them a try. Titebond III is good and is fairly easy to clean up 😂 All the best Mike

[@AlienLeader4]

Very nice piece. Keep up the great work. 👽

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you kindly, I'll do my best 😀

[@jth0227]

First time I've seen this technique, it opens up so many possibilities. Thank you for demonstrating it.

[@MikeHolton]

You are so welcome, have fun giving it a go, do two and you have an easy hollow form !

[@suesmith9202]

That's beautiful. I've made a bowl that way with my scroll saw. with some of the wood you could make a chopping board, nice big one.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for the idea Sue 😀

[@jsprankel4712]

OOPS! I'm so glad you didn't edit the glue bottle accident out! Those spalted portions always cause an issue. Looks great Mike! Jim

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jim, I had a good laugh at myself when that one happened 😂

[@sturob6810]

Lovely stuff.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍

[@SilverBack.]

Nice bowl Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for watching, all the best, Mike

[@SilverBack.]

@@MikeHolton excuse me asking but how much did the board cost and where did you purchase it from Please

[@MikeHolton]

@@SilverBack. Hi Doug, I think I mention it at the start of the video, the board was sent to me by a very kind gentleman and subscriber called Jim Pike. All the best, Mike

[@earlearl8850]

Fantastic!

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Doug, by the way love the eggs you made on your channel.

[@brucerowan6630]

Ingenious!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bruce!

[@dchilliard09]

I like it! Going to be next on my list of thing to do...

[@MikeHolton]

Go for it, just make sure your 45 cuts are consistent, apart from that it's not that difficult.

[@ericparramore5136]

Beautiful work. I've got some curly maple I might need to try this with

[@MikeHolton]

That sounds like a great idea Eric, I want to try again but not with spalted wood.

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Lovely job Mike. There is a guy at our club makes these fro m all different coloured woods with quite stunning effect. But that was very good use of that board

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve, I will be having another go but not with spalted wood 😅

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Nice work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@79Firegirl]

Wow 🤩.. This is something I also wanna try.. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

You should, it's not as hard as it looks lol 😃

[@WilsonPhotography1]

Cool idea

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Danny 😄

[@geraldsimon3268]

Beautiful 😍

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@nickfritz8692]

Wow very nice!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Nick!

[@steveriggsartandanimation8473]

A great bowl, good job. Now I know what I can do with a Ash slab I've had for about a year..... Also, thanks for showing the glue bit in. I nearly fell of my chair..... I'm glad to see its not just me that has disasters like that!!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Steve, glad to hear you enjoyed my mishap. These things happen to us all, I just like to show everyone I'm no different, plus it made me laugh as well so I thought I'd leave it in.

[@jasonmontgomery8180]

Very nice!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jason and thanks for the visit 😀

[@williamweaver4946]

Beautiful job. That spalted sycamore is stunning.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, just wondering what to do with the rest of the board.

[@JTLEE-zd2ig]

Amazing the way the rings all fit so well together. Nice job !

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@holdemNE1]

Beautiful end product and very enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it, I had fun making this one

[@woodys_woodwork]

Mate of mine gave me a spalted Sycamore log and I've turned a bowl Its lovely wood to turn and looks stunning Love the the way yours has turned out and very nice shape

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, spalted wood is great if you can deal with the soft areas.

[@woodys_woodwork]

sunflower oil works great 👍

[@MikeHolton]

@@woodys_woodwork yeah I've heard this, must give it a try

[@scottfonner]

It's a fun turn, once you get over the hesitation to cut into it. I use a mark to align where each piece was cut, makes a consistant transition. Nice piece and well done.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Scott, that first cut was a nervy one 😀

[@alsaffarstudios]

Outstanding creation, thanks for sharing this project with us 🙏🏼

[@MikeHolton]

You are more than welcome 😃

[@michaelmavroudis1043]

Hello Mike, I really enjoyed watching this video. As a newcomer to wood turning, I found it very instructional. Using a board to turn a bowl - who knew? Obviously, you did. Thanks for posting the video. Kudos.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Michael, hope you get chance to give it a go. All the best, Mike

[@davidbaxter5132]

A good job, Mike, thank you for sharing. I saw this technique elsewhere on KZbin and thought of giving it a go, but somehow not got around to it yet (no surprise there!) I will have to pluck up the courage ... and remember to sort out the nozzle on my glue bottle before I do! I like that you leave those 'ricks' in your videos; we all do such things, all too often in my case. I was taught many years ago that making mistakes happens to us all, it is how we deal them that sets some people apart from others ... and you always recover yours with such good humour! Keep up the good work! Cheers.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much David, I love making these video and decided at the start that I would show everything that happens, luckily I don't take myself too seriously so when things so wrong I genuinely find it quite amusing. Thanks as ever, all the best, Mike

[@jimpike3489]

Hi Mike, watching your video has just brought a smile to my face, I love the spalted affect, the bowl is beautiful. Thanks for sharing Mike. P.S. as per below hot glue will work fine for attaching the sacrificial block.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Jim, glad you liked what I did with it and thanks again for sending through. I will try the hot glue as soon as I can bring myself to trust it. 😀

[@joemissanelli3395]

Excellent work, Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers! 😃

[@patONeil-nh2rl]

Use hot glue to attach block to bowl blank. To release hot glue at end of turning use alcohol to release.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for the tip! 😄

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

Fantastic idea have seen a few turners doing this but they used a jig thats a great parting tool too really nice work

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Colin, I ordered the parting tool especially for this job and it worked brilliantly. I got it from China for less than £30!! www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003483645958.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.5ba11802TEoSH3

[@petewarne5138]

Amazing work, thanks for sharing 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Pete 😀

[@michaelrimmer2557]

I always use a hot blue gun, very fast and strong.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Michael, I know and I nearly did but chickened out at the last moment, never used hot glue before to mount wood so a level of trust needs to be there first, I'll experiment off camera first 😀

[@hansmuster1572]

What a cool Idea! That makes me wonder: Would it be possible to make some for of a Damascus effect with this?

[@MikeHolton]

It is possible but I think for it to be impressive you would need to pre-make a fine segmented board to do it with. Interesting thought, I wonder . . . . . . . let me think about it.

[@paulevans180]

Hi Mike, great video, beautiful piece of wood. What tool did you use to cut the rings.

[@andyaveyard]

I was very impressed with your video, Mike. I've seen a couple of Woodturners use specialised tools to make the angled cuts in a flat board, but this is the first time that I've seen it done by hand. Very well done. I have a query regarding dust extraction if you don't mind? I'm guessing that you're using a shop vac for sanding dust extraction, rather than one of the great big machines. How are getting along with it, does it do a reasonable job? (Apologies if I'm mistaken). Cheers, Andy

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Andy and thanks for the comments, I used to use a shop vac but it did not do a very good job so I got this www.rutlands.com/sp+dust-collection-dust-collectors-fine-filtration-dust-collectors-fine-filter-dust-collector-rutlands%C2%AE+r8562. I will be upgrading in the near future to something with an easier to clean dust bag. With all the fine dust sanding creates it's worth getting as good as you can afford for the sake of your health. All the best, Mike

[@andyaveyard]

@Mike Holton - hand made crafts I have a similar looking machine that I have piped up for the mitre saw, it's fine for that type of tool, I don't think it's quite got the suction for regular sanding by the lathe though. I'm toying with the idea of a larger machine, that said, space is very much an issue in my 12 x 8 shed. Time will tell. All the best.

[@MikeHolton]

@@andyaveyard Yeah I have a space problem as well, my main problem is I keep buying or cutting up wood lol. I want a floor standing bandsaw but at present have nowhere to put it. All the best, Mike

[@andyaveyard]

@Mike Holton - hand made crafts That's what I have in one corner Mike, it takes up a fair bit of space too. I need to get it onto a wheeled base as it's far too awkward to move as it is. Oh, the joys of woodworking! I have your new video to watch later on. I'm looking forward to that. Cheers, Andy 👍

[@MikeHolton]

@@andyaveyard hope you enjoy it. Just finished filming the next one which involves the use of shaving foam 😁

[@debroberts1296]

Could you glue up two parts of what's left of that board and then parted it the same way you just did the bowl, and glued it up again could you turn a vase?

[@MikeHolton]

Nice idea Deb, I'll give that one some thought!

[@AndyFisher1965]

Great idea for the bowl looks great. How are you getting on with the new lathe, which one is it as I’m looking to upgrade and don’t know what to go for yet.

[@MikeHolton]

I love it, it does everything I need and has just so much power. This is the lathe I went for www.yandles.co.uk/record-power-coronet-regent-variable-speed-lathe-cw-cast-iron-stand-230v-m33-x-35/p25240?gclid=CjwKCAjwrdmhBhBBEiwA4Hx5g-wvpNcaje6kQuw0R4tR_zDnIcQk-7m5VHTqUyzo4-NzWZbndxMHLBoCGxoQAvD_BwE Record Power do three in that range and they are all pretty good, most of all you get more for your money compared to other companies. Also the 5 year guarantee helps you feel pretty safe. If you want to know anything else just let me know, all the best, Mike

[@sandracook455]

Can ot you tòk a flat piece of wood and made a bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Yes you can 😀

[@k9insomniac783]

I’ve not tried this yet. I’ve watched 100’s of Indian turners do this and come up with some pretty astounding looking bowls. If anyone could do this as easy as you made it look, it’s you Mike. What speed were you running for the angled cuts?

[@MikeHolton]

Ah, good question, I think it was about 8-900.

[@k9insomniac783]

@@MikeHolton I’ve got a block glued up on a piece of Hawthorn that I’m going to try this on a little later today. I’m excited lol. I have an oddball piece of silver maple burl that I’m thinking about sending you. It’s probably 10 to 12 inches across , maybe 4 to 5 inches think in some places. It has such a strange growth pattern on the bark side that it has just stumped me on what to try to turn it into. I may just pass it off to you and see what you could come up with. I know you probably need more wood like another hole in the head lol. Let me know if you would be interested Mike. I wouldn’t know what to do with it, outside of some sort of epoxy project. It has some deep cracks from drying over the years that I couldn’t prevent.

[@MikeHolton]

@@k9insomniac783 Sounds interesting, always interested in more wood lol. Email me a couple of pictures if you can. Thanks my friend, Mike

[@fionacrouch1732]

​@@MikeHoltonHi. Does this piece come up in a future video? 😁

[@MikeHolton]

@@fionacrouch1732 Nope, it's still sat in the workshop waiting for me to do something with it lol

[@deehenry1983]

this is wonderful. and big. what are your plans for this? regardless, it is lovely.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dee, I have no idea, I never think that far ahead, I did try it as a hat but it's way too big even for my large head. I guess it will go on sale as soon as I can put my Etsy shop together.

[@deehenry1983]

@@MikeHolton laughing so hard right now, thank you! can't wait to see the shop up and running!!!!

[@tonyturnswood]

fun project! Did you just eyeball that 45 or do you have a set up jig?

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Anthony, I drew a 45 on the tool rest and added a bit of tape so I could see it easily, worked better than I thought it would 😀

[@user-qf9nk7xf6o]

Just love Ur work I am just learning to woodturn I would like to know what lathe u are using as I have be bitten by the the woodturning bug and wish to buy my own cheers

[@MikeHolton]

Hi David, I use a Record Power Regent lathe, the may smaller lathes in the ranger but they all offer great value for money. I also use their range of HSS turning tools. If you have any specific questions please let me know. Mike

[@kerstin4516]

How do you like the surface with schellack? It sounds a bit raw when you're petting it.

[@MikeHolton]

It took quite a few coats to get that finish, I may have been better off using something different, the wood was very dry.

[@bobbyshelton8781]

KZbinr Thepapa1947 has a system that he uses in the tool rest hole on the banjo that holds the parting tool. Also has a video on a press for glue ups give it a look. Very nice job and great looking bowl Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for the info Bobby, I've seen some of his videos but not them. Thanks!

[@bobbyshelton8781]

The video are about a year ago.

[@MikeHolton]

@@bobbyshelton8781 thanks, I'll look them up

[@johnmeeks9618]

Instead of truing up the outside edge, leave it as is for a unique look to the bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

That would be pretty cool!

[@michaelrimmer2557]

That should be glue.

[@MikeHolton]

That's ok I understood 😀

[@SMcCaskill]

I sure hope the bowl is only for decorative purposes because using it for food dishes is not a good idea when you're using shalak. Shalak is water based and it would get into the food.

[@MikeHolton]

Don't worry, shellac is food safe and it will have a beeswax and oil finish over the top if it is used for food. All the best, Mike

[@calvinbass1839]

Shellac is what makes your M&M's shiny.

[@jessalford5927]

I can't believe you made a mess with glue! You must be human.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Jess. there are a few videos where you see exactly how human I am 😂

[@silverback484]

I can remember when I was a wood machinist many moons ago and spalted sycamore and beech would have been seen as a defect and not used .. what a waste

[@MikeHolton]

I know, but these things happen every day 😃

[@trojanpussy]

💝🕯🙏❤️

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀

[@trojanpussy]

@@MikeHolton At first i thought: no way this can become a bowl...😋 now i see how and understand. Great job.

[@GoodWoodsuk.co.uk_ebay]

Amazing technique mike,I said wow to myself when I worked out what you were doing with the rings. No 1 woodturner 🍿

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dean, this is a very interesting technique 😀

[@timponder7487]

Beautiful work Mike 👏 👌

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tim 👍