Turning A TITAN - woodturning the heaviest wood in the world

Join me in this woodworking adventure as we tackle the ultimate challenge: turning a TITAN! In this video, we delve into the densest/heaviest wood in the world, lignum vitae, known for its unparalleled hardness and legendary status among woodworkers.
Explore the remarkable properties of lignum vitae as we transform it from a solid log into a breath-taking masterpiece.
✨ Witness the magic of woodturning as we craft intricate designs, revealing the hidden beauty within this hardwood titan.
🛠️ Learn valuable techniques and tips for working with this challenging wood, ensuring a successful and satisfying woodworking experience.
Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments in the chat below.
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[@WoodWithD]

Nicely done Mike! So proud of you and how you’ve come on! And so fast! Brilliant job with the Lignum 🙏😁😁😁👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Richard, and thanks again for the advice, it helped a lot!

[@WoodWithD]

@@MikeHolton I don’t know how you find the time to turn, edit, and respond to all these comments! Carry on my friend! 🤗

[@MikeHolton]

@@WoodWithD Haha I start early, most of my responding and editing is between 6 and 8am 🤣

[@ATSF18]

​@@WoodWithDźj

[@senthilkumar-rw5ti]

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[@Micamicamico]

I’ve never seen someone work on lignum vitae so fast. The hardness of that wood cannot be overstated. Impressive. May god have mercy on your tools

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks, I do keep them very sharp 😉

[@Fjsbdjdh]

How hard is this wood compared to jarrah I wonder

[@r.awilliams9815]

@@FjsbdjdhJarrah rates at 1860 Lbs/feet on the Janka scale, lignum vitae rates at 4390 lbs/feet. Check out the Wood Database for more information.

[@superjbill1171]

Well done mate❤

[@AllThingsMech]

You know, I've been watching videos and reading books about the Titanic since I was a kid, but never knew that the propeller bearings were made out of wood! That's pretty amazing, as is this vase. Wonderful job, Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my so much. Also just been informed a lot of the British warships had the same lignum bearings 😀

[@Cheradanine]

Apparently it was used up to the 1960s for propeller shaft bearings. The first nuclear submarine had lignum vitae shaft bearings

[@warshrine8635]

Sometimes natural is hard to beat

[@R1chardB1ngham]

That's a really lovely vase. Not sure why KZbin decided I wanted to see woodturning videos but they're quite fascinating

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Richard, not sure either but I'm glad they did 😊

[@inthefade]

Welcome to the woodworking rabbit hole!

[@Angela-en6oh]

Hello Mike. Well, I have to say this one nearly brought me to tears. For many years I lived in Africa. Flying over the Sahara was always a highlight of the trips back and forth we made. This beautiful piece was so reminiscent of the arial view of the sand dunes along with tiny pockets of habitation. And the colour! Absolutely spot on with the reds, browns and oranges, along with hints of oasis green. Your final design was also a reminder of the gourds used extensively then for carrying water or milk, even beer before the thermos flask took over. Thank you. You have taken me back 50 years - and I have enjoyed every moment of it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Angela, I love to hear the memories these pieces invoke in people and than you so much for sharing. I would love to fly over the Sahara, been to Tunisia a couple of times but that's it. All the best, Mike 😀

[@JTMusicbox]

There’s some really beautiful movement in that wood grain and the fluting you cut into it adds to that and brings it out even more!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend, I knew how it would make the wood look but it came out way better than I could have hoped for 😀

[@Givulinovich]

In my opinion, that’s one of the finest examples of wood turning that I’ve seen on KZbin. Your skills are awesome. 💕❤️💕

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kaylacarpenter272]

You have the most indepth safety precautions I've ever seen in any wood turning channel. And so thorough, as if you really love it so much.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! I really love and care so much about what I do. 😀

[@Barney_Greenway]

I just love the way you explain what you’re doing and what thoughts you put into your work. Stunning piece of wood, can’t help but think of the wondrous flora the dinosaurs wandered through in ages past, looks almost a bit as if it was petrified 😃

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Barney, all the best, Mike 😀

[@wessnyder6345]

Mike, your monster vase turned out fabulous. As I watched you work on it, I was reminded of how a potter works clay on a wheel. You are molding the wood with your tools as a potter uses his hands. Again, pure joy watching you and listening to you explain each step. You must have many woodworking students who are learning from you.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Wes, I've heard that wood turning is like pottery but a bit more violent lol. I get a lot of comments about people being inspired to take up the hobby and those that learn a lot from when I do which is just amazing. I just want to share the joy I get from this beautiful pastime. 😁

[@LoisHubbard]

Amazing as always Mike and so much knowledge shared too which is so wonderful. I am very grateful to you for introduction us to woodturningwithdick and to hear you sharing advice with one another really gives a feel for the woodturning community

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lois, the woodturning community on Facebook is pretty amazing, I have made so many friends and we all pass on tips and advice 😀

[@JohnAlot]

Stunningly beautiful! I love the fact that you voice your thought processes, including doubts, as you progress through the creation. I'm hooked.

[@joshschneider9766]

geez its so hard it looks almost like marble. what a beautiful end result too man

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Josh, I'm so pleased with how this one came out 😀

[@paultovell8307]

Hi Mike, I started turning earlier this year and love it. The way you present your channel and pass on knowledge is an absolute joy and inspiration to me, look forward to each new session. As others have already said very informative and another stunning piece. Looking forward to the next episode. Many thanks for the time and effort that you put in to making the videos. Cheers Paul

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Paul, that is so nice to hear, I love what I do and am just so glad that others seem to like it as well, all the best and happy turning, Mike 😁

[@debramacnabb1704]

no no no dont give your baby away it needs to stay with you in a place to show its glory you did a awesome job

[@MikeHolton]

Yes I think you are right Debra, I'm keeping it 😀

[@judithfairchild8620]

Beautiful vase. Reminds me of old fashioned style bee hives with the ridges. It makes me happy to see.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Judith, my wife said the same 😀

[@sobakathehusky]

I know everyone loves simple surfaces, I’ve read some of the comments. Man, the vase before the texture was pretty but the vase after had soul. Really it’s a beautiful piece. I’d say keep it. That’s one to smile about daily.

[@MikeHolton]

Don't worry I am keeping it, sound strange but I touch it every day, the ripples and weight feel so reassuring. 😀

[@themerculator]

What an amazing opportunity! I absolutely love the outcome! Great job brother! A pleasure to watch as always 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much my friend 😀

[@robynrider4657]

So beautiful. The texturing is so symbolic of the story of this tree species. The colors are amazing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rob much Robyn😀

[@lisaliechty159]

That's gorgeous! It looks like marble! I like how you explain what you're doing and why. I'm learning as I watch.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lisa, I try to share everything I'm thinking so we can both learn together

[@thenash4822]

That was a TITAN of a turning, Mike! A beautiful piece of wood and an exquisite shape. The grooves/fluting is a compelling feature, and I think this is one of your best pieces yet! It's certainly one of my favorites.

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thanks my friend, this one came out nice and I'm keeping it 😀

[@millsinaz4220]

Your hard work and patience created something to be admired for generations. Well done!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ClickandTurn]

Awesome, love it! 😃 I can just imagine Winnie the Pooh with his paw in the pot, pulling out a fist full of honey 😉

[@MikeHolton]

Haha my wife said something very similar 😂

[@ClickandTurn]

😂😂

[@dlh567]

This is what came to my mind as well! Something about the color made me start thinking that early in the process.

[@MikeHolton]

@@dlh567 haha it's now a thing, we shall call it the honey vase

[@bethbradshaw875]

I love learning about woods I've never heard of before. Thank you so much for sharing! If you keep it, please post photos later of how the color turns!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Beth and don't worry, I am keeping it and will be posting pictures 😀

[@dellearts]

Ok, no, I think this is my fave!! I hope you do an update if you do keep it, to show how it has changed over time! What an amazing wood!

[@MikeHolton]

haha thanks, yes I am keeping it and promise to do an update 😀

[@user-st6ce2ld6x]

That vase should last another couple of hundred years. Beautiful

[@laweiner1]

Mike, thanks for this video on an incredible piece of wood. The best part is how you deal with mistakes that we all make when turning. You take chances, research solutions, show how to correct the mistakes and you do it all with affable dose of humility. Many thanks!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀, I much prefer to show the real side of turning, especially the problems and mistakes so we can all learn together, all the best, Mike

[@donnasimmons9836]

It looks like I am the odd man out. I really feel that you lessened the beauty of this piece of wood by putting the texture in the vase. The texture should’ve been saved for a piece of oak or walnut, or some other more common wood. This piece of wood in my opinion this should have been a standalone piece with the beauty of the grain being, it’s pride

[@WabbitSeeson]

Ribbed for her pleasure

[@MikeHolton]

I appreciate your opinion Donna and you may be right but I like it, all the best, Mike 😀

[@david-pb4bi]

Exactly, I would have just used the original block of wood as a standalone piece. Saying that it was beautiful in the end.

[@MikeHolton]

@@david-pb4bi Thanks David 😀

[@easandov]

He can still smooth it out so that we can see the wood grain much better.

[@williamweaver4946]

Absolutely stunning piece Mike. I love watching you turn such interesting projects with some of the craziest woods out there. Great job Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks William, I make up for my lack of talent by turning beautiful wood, they offset each other 😀

[@johnnyb9654]

Every video of your creations amazes me. Your experience and the risk you're willing to take is what makes you a master. Beautiful piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Johnny😊, I just try to have fun and discover new things, I don't go into any project with high expectations, I just go into each one determined to enjoy and learn from the experience. All the best, Mike 😀

[@Lewellfouch]

Geez this wood look so dense but absolutely beautiful! You did an excellent job!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😃

[@erikrobinson89]

Didn't realize turning wood would be so interesting. Thanks for posting your work. True craftsmanship.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for watching Eric, glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀

[@katharinecrumpton6314]

This piece blew me away at every stage. I really enjoy your videos and how you explain and your passion for the wood really comes through just how I feel about it. It's beyond words and I'm very inspired. Thank you for being brave and creating something so beautiful. 😊🦄👌

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Katharine, that is so nice of you to say 😀

[@donaldadams5342]

What a brilliant job Mike, it is easy to see how excited you were throughout the entire exercise. Not only did we see excellent turning but the experiment with the 'wet & dry' together with the lemon oil gave an absolutely brilliant result on the sanding. I am finding your videos SO relaxing so I will certainly keep watching. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Don, sometimes I feel like a big kid when I see some amazing grain or something went getter than expected, I hope I never grow out of that 😀

[@TomGammelskog]

I love this one! Such beautiful wood! I've just started trying out woodworking myself, and to watch you bring out, and show, the soul of the wood is just magic! Thank you for sharing it with us all 🙌 Best regards! //Tom from Sweden

[@dblair1247]

During WWII Lignum Viet was used for bearings in ships. My dad made a cribbage board out of a scrap piece. I remember him having it for ever.

[@MikeHolton]

It is a pretty amazing wood! 😀

[@johnnorris1227]

Definitely a unique shape on that vase. Something about it had me thinking man that could've made for a really cool lamp base.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, indeed this is a good shape for a lamp 😀

[@MrEsPlace]

I took one look at that log and immediately knew that thing must be decades old. Thank goodness no worms ate it up, doesn't sound like they could at nearly 4x as hard as oak. Gunky and hard as a rock, that stuff is AMAZING! But some things hold more value than any dollar amount. You'll be hard pressed to get your hands on another piece of that. I'd keep it if I were you. I've got some illegal woods too. I doubt I'll ever sell any of it, it's too precious.

[@MikeHolton]

You are right there, I don't think I will ever have any more to turn, I was thinking of keeping it and letting my kids fight over it when I go 😀 No worms can get in this wood, it does not burn, it does not float, it's closer to a brick than wood 😀

[@dannybray9896]

I love watching these videos, ive done a lot of work on a metal lathe and i love the circular jig you've made to stabilize the tail!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@mariabasil9631]

Gorgeous! The texture - just incredible! Thanks so much for sharing😊

[@MikeHolton]

My pleasure 😊 and thanks for watching 😄

[@SusanJamiesonKennedy]

WOW! I love watching the progress!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Susan 😀

[@cynthiahamptonprince9449]

Watching you work is such a pleasure. A master and his craft...quite the talent!

[@MikeHolton]

So kind of you to say Cynthia 😀

[@warshrine8635]

I really think the ring pattern and the grain of the wood worked perfectly together sorta gave it a spiral effect i really dig it

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😃

[@nicholastroop6544]

Stunning work as always. And lignum vitae is now another on my growing list of number 1 favourite woods

[@MikeHolton]

Haha Mine too but not sure I will get another chance to turn some 😀

[@neongrey333]

Watching the gloss from the wax almost blink into place was magical! What an incredible wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks and I have to agree 😁

[@leisongivangomo4478]

That is beautiful! Well crafted! The figuring in the wood is stunning!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much 😊

[@stevebettany8778]

That was a real act of bravery cutting so many grooves so precisely. Fine work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve, it honestly took every ounce of my nerve and concentration, so happy when I reached the end 😀

[@Rogster559]

A beautiful piece of wood that tells its own story . the corrugation detracts the whole picture of the natural beauty of the timber. Nearly a nice piece of artwork

[@MikeHolton]

Haha nearly a thanks so much 😀

[@EightBitTony]

Absolutely lovely - personally love the texturing!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tony, me too 😀

[@simon54131]

Yet another stunning piece, and such a change to see this wood used in a decorative way.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Simon, it really is a beautiful wood

[@tedstryker73]

Thank you for doing this video. My father in law used lignum for leaves and feathers in his hand cut floor inlays. He told me about lignum and the bearing applications and weight. It brought back fond memories of one of the many lessons in his garage workshop.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for sharing Ted, I love to hear stories and memories like this, all the best, Mike 😀

[@tomroberts7221]

Sir, you are an artist. Beautiful vase!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Tom 😊

[@chenjung407ad]

The undulations in the grain show up gorgeously! Oh, wow. The lemon oil gave a beautiful finish just by itself.

[@MikeHolton]

Yes it does and was a lot of fun to use as well 😀

[@sea-ferring]

The lemon oil wet sanding part blew me away. So beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Me too!! That was great fun to do 😀

[@user-up2gh9gs5e]

I am mesmerised watching your skills on a lathe and the stunning pieces of wood you work with, your products are amazing. Keep up the amazing work!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much James 😀

[@Thomas-2015]

Well done Mike. Lovely piece. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much John 😀

[@judybethclark9431]

Spectacular piece! I really appreciated the information you shared about the type of wood, where it came from, historical applications. But especially love the reverence you show for the wood. Thank you!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Judy, I care and appreciate all elements of the wood I turn and just want to share the experience the best way I know how. All the best, Mike

[@tehfuqizg0inon588]

Especially how you have to have a lOicEnsE for it lols

[@MikeHolton]

@@tehfuqizg0inon588 lol

[@user-gf1bb5lk5w]

Never saw that coming; fabulous result!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks James, I'm just glad it worked 😀

[@Shorkshire]

Gosh that's absolutely GORGEOUS. NICELY DONE!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@austinwallace9965]

I just found this channel and I could not be happier that I did!!! Thanks Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Austin and welcome! All the best, Mike 😀

[@bigald9560]

Glad you turned that piece. Always wanted to see one Like this

[@MikeHolton]

I have been wanting to make this shape for a while 😀

[@mcnorcan]

I’m amazed you come up with so many great designs. The grain is magnificent.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much, I really enjoyed this one 😀

[@ronstar8857]

Beautiful work! An excellent video as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love for woodturning! Cheers!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Ron 😌

[@jenhovland2454]

Love this vase! I enjoy how you tackle different woods. I can imagine how wonderful your shop smells 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! the best smell so far was the Thuya burl 😊

[@geoffreylongwill1215]

Love to see a craftsman at his work creating beautiful pieces,very nicely done

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Geoffrey 😊

[@ReeceM69]

Love how the grain makes the pattern look wavy

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, that was the look I was going for, it can make a beautiful grain even more beautiful! 😀

[@pathardage1880]

Spectacular turning, Thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀

[@MGDesignsWoodworking]

Absolutely stunning vase. This is one of the best looking vases I have seen.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, that is very nice of you to say 😊

[@wkemp2217]

It turned out beautifully. First time watching your channel, but will watch again. Loved the information about the wood too.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much and welcome 😀

[@bobbrowder1572]

Again an education in wood and another beautiful design. You do have a flair for great designs. You work through things smoothly and your sanding solution was great.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much, the sanding went way better than I could have hoped for 😀

[@Ms.W529]

Just gorgeous!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@SilverBack.]

Mike you totally astound me with your turnings, Thank you for sharing it with us lesser mortals 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I'm just a guy having fun 😊

[@von-iv1jo]

Really liked watching you turn out this vase.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I loved making it 😀

[@recumbentrocks2929]

Beautifully done Mike. That wood is insane and the vase looks stunning. This took real patience and skill, well done.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! All the best, Mike 🙂

[@rubbercrutch1]

My favorite wood! Smells amazing, and the greenish hue is unlike any other! Great work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks must admit I'm a huge fan as well

[@robertwilson54]

Honestly you have balls of steel I held my breath a few times watching that, Mike you just get better and better, funny enough I watched you mate Dick turning a apple from the same wood both incredible to watch.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Robert, I remember that apple very well 😀

[@user-xs5sm1ib1s]

Such a beautiful live!! Love it!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@woodfingerslee3965]

Wow that looks amazing lignum vitae vise it's got beautiful grain and beautiful colour to it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@dipahead]

Gorgeous!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@barryrankin587]

Excellent piece. I like that you go out of the box with the different woods. It’s nice to see something other than what we are use too. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Barry, I try hard to find unusual wood to turn, it keeps life interesting 😀

[@Msimpkins1]

Absolutely stunning.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@chrisblight6069]

Nice video, turned out beautifully. I've worked with Lignum Vitae a little bit over the past few years. It has a greenish tinge to the colour of the wood, very self lubricating as you mentioned, and the incredible density. But the thing that stands out for me when machining it is the smell; it smells like perfume.

[@MikeHolton]

The smell is certainly something 😂 all the best, Mike 🙂

[@jasonmontgomery8180]

Wonderful job. The vase is stunning!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Jason 😊

[@79Firegirl]

Omg Mike, 😍love the vase.. the shape the wood combine perfectly… ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I was so nervous at the start but it all went ok 😀

[@stanberryk]

Great work Mike . Thanks for the tip on sanding oily wood.

[@MikeHolton]

No problem, it works amazingly well 😀👍

[@susanburrows5288]

That is a fantabulous piece! The texturing seems to enhance the wavy grain and the chatoyancy. I hope you keep it and show us occasionally how it changes as it ages!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Susan, I intend to do just that 😀

[@user-jh7ji3lq3c]

This is yet another amazing wood species - there are so many! Nice educational piece too. Thanks.

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Mary, it really is a fascinating wood! 😀

[@christopherclarke9316]

My Grandfather Mike, was later in life, a professional lawn bowls coach. He used Henselite bowls made of Lignum before the time of INCTES. Henselite recommended the use of very fine wet/dry and sowing machine oil to remove any surface scratches or blemishes without putting the bowl out of true - altering the bias.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks this would do the same as the lemon oil I used, works so well 😀

[@darealrulezbreaker9493]

i like how "wet" this wood looks even when its not wet. makes it look shiny and makes the colour pop more

[@MikeHolton]

I know what you mean, the oils in the wood make it shine 😁

[@markgibson15]

Fantastic. Love the idea of the texture.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mark, I'm so happy with the way it came out 😀

[@user-og7yb9bp7s]

Amazing piece of wood, and beautifully turned. Really enjoy your thought process and narrative throughout, thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I try to keep it relaxed and just share what's going on in my head 😊

[@davidbaxter5132]

Top quality job again, Mike, and top quality video, so much to learn and many good tips picked up, thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it David, all the best, Mike 🙂

[@haroldhoskison7239]

Remarkable vase! I love the grooves and the finish.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Harold 😀

[@stucook8622]

Great video thank you! The history and location of the woods origin is interesting as well as you making the piece itself.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it, I try to give everyone a feel for wood as they all have a story to tell 😀

[@jamiecurran3544]

When you added the lemon oil and wax it reminded me of the bee hives/bees nests, that you see in the Winnie the Pooh stories!🤣😂, it turned out great no pun intended!😂👍

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Jamie 😊

[@kristikey8320]

Awesome! I'm really excited about seeing exotic woods!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! I keep looking for interesting things to turn 😀

[@brendadriver2702]

That wood is beautiful and I like the shape and design. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Brenda, I love what I do and am just happy others seem to like it as well 😀

[@rexmorgan6445]

I enjoy seeing all the different species of wood and its grain.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rex, I do try hard to keep bringing new types of wood into the workshop 😀

[@bigunksworkshop786]

Might just be my favorite piece so far!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! I love this as well which it why I've decided to keep it 😀

[@bigunksworkshop786]

I can't say as I blame you

[@karengilchrist9774]

That is absolutely gorgeous! Love the design on the outside, love the shape. Beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Karen 😀