Very Old Board Becomes A Beautiful Bowl Wood Turning

Today I use boards from a 60 year old project and make a beautiful segmented turning. The boards are Walnut from a high school project I did.
Finished with brushed on Deft Lacquer and gone over with Acks Sanding paste and Acks Polish.
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[@davidbaxter5132]

Wow, Gary .. just WOW. What a beautiful bowl, what a lovely story. If only the tree knew what was going to be made from it, and that you cared for the wood for 60 years, and then how it would be repurposed, using your enhanced skills to make something wonderful to treasure for even longer ... that tree would be so happy! - isn't this what we all aspire to and why we love what we do in our own small way. Brilliant!

[@ThePapa1947]

David thank you for putting the story and my feelings for this piece of wood into a wonderful story. It is exactly how I feel. I have wondered about the tree and where it was growing and why it was cut down. I have some nice Walnut from a tree our friends needed to have taken down. Every piece I turn I think about how that tree looked(it was a beauty) Everyone that gets one of the turnings gets the story as well. Thanks again, Gary

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...yep...she's a beauty!!!...I love how you can now re-enjoy the wood you enjoyed 60 years ago...very well done!!!...👍 Matt

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Matt. It was a real treat to make it back then and even more special today. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jimbalz3017]

You should show this to all those "decluttering" fanatics. Saving those boards really paid off,

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jim. Sometimes the perfect piece of wood is must sitting there waiting to be used. Sort of one of those Catch 22 moments. Do I leave it how was and make a new wood frame for it. Or make it into something that you can look at with out setting hot cups of coffee on it LOL. Sure happy I made this. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mikecanfield8541]

Thanks for sharing this nostalgic turning! I recently finished my first segmented piece, largely inspired by your many amazing videos. It’s also a nostalgic creation; made from three boards cut from trees that came from my dad’s farm in Michigan. Cherry, ash, and walnut rings; layered to form an urn for my dad’s eventual funeral. He’s 97 now, still lives in his own place, and is still a good driver! Anyway, keep up the good work. I hope you’re still turning when you’re 97! If you’re interested, I could show you a picture of the urn.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mike. What you have made is very special and sure I would love to see it. You can find my email in my About Page. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kristikey8320]

What a wonderful way to preserve your history. I'm sure future generations will cherish it. I can imagine it being taken to Antique Road Show in a hundred years!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Kristi. I had to chuckle as it got its start 60 years ago. But not as a segmented bowl. Sure hope we can find a picture of that stand some day. I know there has to be one. At least when I brought it home from high school shop class. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

Mama Mia! Now that is an awesome piece of work! So cool with all those segments! It is absolutely gorgeous! Now you can have that for another 60 years! The memories will never fade! Bravo!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mary. It was a very special turning for me to do. Happy you enjoyed it. Gary

[@billhatcher2984]

63 is the year I was born in July I never thought I would make it to 60 that is a real beauty

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill. Happy you are here and watching my videos. Take care, Gary

[@donaldolson3454]

One of your most stunning turnings! Not only does it have nostalgic value, but it's a "clinic" on segmental turning! Well done, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Donald I appreciate you comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

That is one beautiful vase! So glad you decided to rip up those boards. And Thank you for mentioning my channel 👍 you are too kind

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Luie. I was not sure how I would feel cutting them up. But I am sure glad I did. The grain is amazing with its new shape. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dalekuhlman1009]

What a great way to keep your memories of one time in your life alive. People don’t understand why we save stuff. It’s just for what you did there. Way to go, also that finish shines beautifully. Keep on doing what you do.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dale, happy you liked it. So this might be the year I take apart our 1904 upright piano. I will make something from some of it. Nobody wants them anymore and it would only go for scrap. So I will try and make something for the memories of it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Those segments reflect the light beautifully, Gary! I think this should permanently be on a turntable with a little spotlight pointed at it. What a fitting use for those old boards and I mean, OLD! LOL! That was a lot of segments! And with your math, each and every one fits perfectly! I love the design you used, very stately and, of course, the finish is impeccable! This is one for the Ascher family museum! Great job, professor! 😊 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Phil. That would be cool to have them on a turntable with spot light. Once I got them cleaned up and sanded the one side they looked new and made me feel much younger...I wish LOL It is sitting in the prime spot on a shelf behind me right now along with some of my other favorites. I actually enjoyed brushing the lacquer on this one. But it sure does make lot of powerful fumes compared to spraying. Back in high school we had a paint room and about all that was used was Deft Lacquer and when in there your started to feel like you could float. I think Deft did that to get us all addicted to the stuff LOL Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Family Heirloom. Make sure you write up the story and put it in the vase for future generations.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Valerie. For sure I will do that and maybe make a copy of the video and put it on a USB drive.

[@stevecalgary2395]

Nice proportion. Sure came alive. My first project was 1967 and we still have that little 2 deck corner table. Yep I’m a 47 too. Should start a club. Lol

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Steve. That would be a great club. My first car(a junker I bought for $25 when I was 16) was a 1947 Dodge Coupe. Take care, Gary

[@1954JDR]

That is a beautiful bowl. It's good to reuse old wood. It has a lot of history.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much James. The piece of wood was first made in SW Portland , lived in NW Portland. Then it moved to SE Portland and when I got out of the Army it moved back to another part of SW Portland which is called Garden Home Oregon. So there is a little bit of history. Oh I forgot about when our daughter had it. That may have been down in Southern Oregon where she went to college.. But neither one of us could remember if it was there or maybe Hillsboro Oregon when she got out of school Thanks for watching, Gary

[@paulplager9498]

Thanks for the historical piece. Very cool Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul it was really fun for me to do. I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@woodturningwithDave]

Beautiful job Gary! Old Board is now a beautiful new bowl back to the future Thanks for sharing the history

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Dave, it was sure fun to do. Cheers, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

Wow ! 60 yrs ! That is one beautiful bowl Gary . Great job ! Thanks for sharing .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jon. Happy you enjoyed watching it being made. Take care, Gary

[@jsharvey1961]

I love the way the lights reflects off of the grain as the bowl rotates. Simply beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John. I do love the reflection the wood gives. It really makes the wood look alive. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

Oooooooooutstanding, Gary! Another fine wood turning brought to you by ThePapa1947. The wood has a very nice chatoyance and comes out nicely on the video.👍👍👍👍👍🐈🐈

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much John, I have only had a few times where I use the flat side of the board. My guess is the board was cut from the log with the grain the way it was. Like getting quarter sawed boards. Which tend to cost more. Back in 1963 I was fortunate enough to use Walnut. Only time I used Walnut in shop class. Take care my friend, Gary

[@steveeure5975]

Gary, my wife and I love the depth of the wood . Beautiful piece of work and great way to repurpose a nostalgic, sentimental piece. Amazing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Steve and you wife as well. It was really fun to make it from those boards. Sure glad I decided to save them. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MikeB0001]

Wow! That's beautiful Gary! And you made that shelf...the year I was born! 2 years till my retirement! Cant wait!😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Mike! Only two more years. That is great. Plus retiring when you are still a y6ung man! Very Cool!

[@OregonOldTimerWOODTURNING]

I, too, am attached to old things, Gary. I still use the mallet and nut bowl I turned in junior high wood shop 65 years ago.

[@ThePapa1947]

Very cool. Some where around here I have a nut bowl I made my mother in grade school shop class. That got me hooked on turning for sure. But the first day of my pattern making apprentice the boss handed me a drawing and said: here see what you can do with this. That was it I was totally hooked. Looks like you have a few years on me with junior high your wood shop class. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@peterrauch6604]

Magnificent, Gary! Your reminiscences took me back to 7th grade shop class, also 60 years ago. The complexity and precision of your work is a joy to watch. Then there's that hand-brushed finish! Wow!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Peter. Somewhere around here I have a nut bowl I made my mother in the 7th grade. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kevinbooth2063]

Gary you are so inspirational. Repurposing your selves has given you a beautiful heirloom to pass on. The chatoyant’s is amazing. I really like how you true up the face before you glue up the next layer.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Kevin. I knew the system would work and was a little stuck on the idea of a cross feed type system. But this is so simple and does the job. And actually takes the same setup to get the ring thickness. Well if I really wanted to I could setup a gluing jig in my CNC milling machine and program each layer.....WAIT!!!!!!] Dang I actually just thought of that and almost ran out to the shop and tried it. Think I will use the KISS method on this. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mjrulez100]

Absolutely beautiful. You did those old boards justice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Sue. I just had to do something with them. Back then segmented turnings were not really thought of for bowls. But was used a lot in the wood pattern making trade. Matter of fact I became a wood pattern maker and did some huge segmented turnings. One was 6 foot in diameter and ended up about 3 foot deep. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@carsonwells1785]

Another beauty. Congratulations on living your dream and having that magnificent bowl as a trophy for your success. I look forward to your next video. Thank you for everything.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Carson. What I loved about my job was making something different that had never been made before. And mostly the challenge of making it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@drgruber57]

As Lawrence Welk would say, "Van Nuys, Van Nuys!" (Very nice, Very nice!). Like everyone else, I love the history behind that wood. I would have just told everyone that I wanted to make sure that the wood had dried properly. Ha ha ha!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave and that is a good idea. But if I told my friends that I would hear. Yeah it dried and aged like you but you got white hair and lots of wrinkles in those years LOL But I hang around a bunch of old guys who can be pretty brutal. But so am I when it comes to kidding friends.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gary... Just beautiful... very well done... Great back story... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Andy. This has been one of my favorite things to turn. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Very beautiful Gary. The lacquer really made it pop, papa. 👍🇺🇸

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you! For sure that lacquer brought the life back in the wood. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@edwinleach4013]

Even the bowl is smiling.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Edwin and I believe you are correct. That bowl is very happy now that is is the number one spot in our house. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@judithclever1103]

Wow nice looking 60 years. I have a bookcase I made with my grandfather 73 years ago still using it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Judith and that is great having the old book case. We still have the Oak roll top I made and the round oak dining table with a turned pedestal and carved feet. Both of those were made in 1973 or 1974. I need to look up the old pictures and put a note in each one. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@paulcoffey-windycitywoodwo1073]

Hi, Gary. I've been away from KZbin for a while, and it looks like I picked just the right time to take another look. That is a spectacular piece of work! The best part was watching the finished product spinning on the turntable at the end of the video. The reflection from the segments looked like strobe lights. You may have finally inspired me to cut some segments! Haha! Thanks for a great video! Take care, --Paul

[@ThePapa1947]

Welcome back Paul and thanks for watching. Yes those segments really shined. Some beautiful grain hiding all these years inside those boards.

[@chriswalters5936]

gary that is a good segmented vase my friend hope u r doing well, just remember God loves u, God bless. chris

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Chris. Doing ok my friend. And for sure he does love us. Take care, Gary

[@wesleyhanna1124]

Great job Gary! Always nice to repurpose something with that much sentimental value; may it last at least another 60yrs! Wes @ Piedra Designs

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Wes, It is very special for sure. I fell in love with making things out of wood in a grade school shop class. The grain is what did it for me. It is so easy to not even see the grain but that is the best part of wood. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@doug779]

I really love your ability to design jigs and tools to help you turn out some beautiful pieces. I never get tired of watching your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Doug for your wonderful comments. They are much appreciated. Take care Gary

[@jackthompson5092]

A very beautiful hollow form Gary. Greta to see used wood repurposed.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jack. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

😀Thank You Gary 😃.. I love the history this project has... HA, Gary at 2:34 "they're just going to sit there and be bored", good one HA... My gosh Gary... watching you work (play) on your mindset project I think to myself WOW "does Gary ever mentally slow down?" Gary I am always totally impressed & entertained each and every Friday.. so much fun to watch the latest you have to offer. ... At the end you show the left over board. How about making a top with it, a cover for your new bowl/vase/container? Until next time Gary .. I LOVE ALL U HAVE TO OFFER.... TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you TM! I thought about a lid but for some reason they have never been a big interest to me. But if you recall my barrel of blocks I have been thinking of a lid for it. Might be a good time to show how to make tumbling blocks again. But part of it is it might take away that rattling noise in my head LOL. Oh I have been moving slow this morning so just finishing my 3rd cup of coffee! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

@@ThePapa1947 Seriously Gary YOU ARE TO COOL 😁 Any retired folks out there complaining about boredom? I would quickly refer them to your show! Keep up your wonderful, inventive, challenging mindset!!! .. TM

[@leighw9684]

After 60 years of looking at the flat grain of those boards, now you get to enjoy the shimmer of the side grain. What a beautiful piece with so much priceless history behind it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Leigh. I debated to tell the story of the boards but really felt compelled to do so. Just wait till you see what I do to our 1904 upright piano. Well I will have to wait as well because not exactly sure what it will be. I would give it away but nobody wants and old piano and my wife wants me to make her something for her out of it and not just burn it all up. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Ronalcock1]

Nice old memories going on for another 60 yrs. you'd better keep well so you can show it to me again in another 60

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ron! Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@danlindey7368]

I still have my very first wood shop project. A small bathroom stool made from poplar. That was 1970. Your vase is extra cool because of the history of the wood. 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dan. I hope this summer when we take the old piano apart I will be able to make something from it. It is a 1904 upright and no body will even take it for free. My wife has claimed part of it for me to make her a cool computer desk. Or at least that is the plan. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

Mama Mia! That is absolutely gorgeous! The reflection makes it look 3D with some pieces deep down inside the beautiful bowl and other squares popping out at you. Absolutely stunning work! You are so creative! Fabulous work!! Bravo!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Mary. I sure enjoyed making this out of those old boards. It looks much better this way than it did as a stand. Take care, Gary

[@GordonRock1]

That’s what I call brilliant recycling, Gary. What a remarkable woodturning, my friend. You must be thrilled with it and you should be. I also like your flattening jig a lot. Wonderful video, Gary! 👏👏👏👏 Take care, …..Gord

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gord. Those boards had a rough life. With us using it for a aquarium stand and our daughter have it for a couple of years. I was talking to her the other day and she had to think about when she had it. Maybe have been right after college when she shared an apartment with on of her friends. Either way I was hoping she had a picture of it. I think we had the corner of it in two phots we have. One with the wife and I and the other when our daughter was around 2 years old. If one ever shows up I will show it. But those pictures were taken when you actually had film and had to pay for all of them even if they were blurry. Thanks a lot for watching my friend, Gary

[@johnhostetter5919]

Gary, I appreciate your attention to details and your ability to convey every step, tool, lathe speed, etc. You cover all the bases - creative artist to detailed technician!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much John. I appreciate hearing your comment on this. Some say...too much talking and not enough turning LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@barryerdman6285]

Sentimental genius!! Watching you cut it on the lathe it appeared to cut nicely without tear out or dust. It must’ve aged very well without deteriorating. I agree with Phil about the appearance on the turntable seeing the segments reflect. Super job and great video again. Thank you!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Barry. For sure it aged nicely and it was so nice cutting into it and exposing all the fresh grain. It will no long have to sit in my unheated garage. It is now in the center of the shelf I keep my favorites. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@clifhisel7558]

Beautiful! And I could almost smell that old wood.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Cliff. So happy I choose what to make out of it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rickchapman3051]

I'm not really a segmented turner. Okay I have never tried it. But never say never. You and Luie are certainly the best I have seen. Really amazing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rick. Not for everyone but give it a try sometime and you may love it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@SheWhoWoodworks]

So so lovely. Your shop teacher would be proud!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Amber. He was a really good teach and loved Deft Lacquer and a radial arm saw. I soon found out that a table saw was much better for building things like cabinets and furniture. And of course it was our main tool in the pattern shop. That and a bandsaw and a big disk sander and you could make anything the customer wanted. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@patdavis1468]

What a beautiful vase and a wonderful memory ❤

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Pat and thanks for watching, Gary

[@cbowers6530]

A very attractive bowl from wood with many many positive memories. I admire your vision!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. It sure brought back a lot of memories for sure. I talked about when I decided to be a wood pattern maker What got my interest was there was a wood shop behind where I lived and I could look out the window and see them working. I loved what they were doing but had no idea what they were making. So when I hit high school and found out what pattern makers did I knew that was what I wanted to do. Absolutely no regrets. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@JimmyLee0757]

Awesome use of some pretty old wood. I like how, even though the segments are rounded, they look flat from certain angles. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jimmy. Yes they do appear flat and it gives a wonderful illusion. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelross8794]

That is just stunning. The finish came out so nice. What a great way to pay homege to your younger self.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Michael. You know you just got me thinking. Someone suggested a little history written down and place into the bowl. Maybe a stirp of the same wood put in there. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelross8794]

Great idea. Honestly though, that piece has enough history you could get away with something a bit more permanant than a piece of paper. Maybe a stand with a place for a small plaque or something.

[@kevincampbell1112]

Gary, that's absolutely gorgeous!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Kevin and thanks for watching, Gary

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Beautiful bowl Gary with quite a bit of history, loved it buddy! Love that deft lacquer finish. Thanks for sharing my friend!👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Bruce. Every time I would either move the boards or just glance back at them it would make me smile. Thinking about how simple things were like back then and not knowing what would be in store for me. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rickhomer934]

I love the story behind the wood. Nice looking turning as well.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rick. I love that story as well. Brings back memories of another time when things were simple. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@crystalswenson8844]

Gary, you repurposed that shelf into a beautiful piece of art. If you haven't already done so, I encourage you to write down the story of the history of the wood. Tuck it inside so that the story isn't forgotten!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Crystal! I like that idea and then I will add a link to the video. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@garryevans3594]

absolutely gorgeous bowl. Doesn't seem that the age of the wood changes your craftsmanship either. That is definition of recycle on a super level

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Garry. For a few years we have been wanting to get rid of our 1904 upright piano. Cant even give them away anymore. I have deiced to take it a part and use as much wood as I can from it. Stay tuned. It will not be till it warms back up here and not raining. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@admlax]

Another great project!! Looks fantastic Gary!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Alan!

[@trurex007lee7]

That is great Gary. Glad you are enjoy your 3D crafting.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lee. Yes the 3D is lots of fun and useful. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@mdaley3102]

Wow, what a beautiful transition from old to new.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Michael. Just needed to age the wood before giving it a final shape LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Nice job looks Awesome Gary, Great momento piece to be remembered for years to come, it’s great to prolong old stuff that would be done away with for something Beautiful to be made into 😎

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Kimsey! Coming soon in a theater near you...Papa turns a piano LOL Well we have a 1904 upright piano we can not even give away. So I think we will take it apart and I will look for some turning stock in there. There should be a non turning project for sure. but will need to wait for warm weather and no rain! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

BEAUTIFUL as usual Gary!! Thank you for using our pastes on top of your lacquer!! I dont know if we told you Gary, our pastes were featured in this winters THIS OLD HOUSE magazine, the crew used it on top of a table they built. Keep up the great videos Gary!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom! Yes I watched the video a few times. Congrats on that.

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Great piece as always Gary -- thanks for sharing. Stay safe my friend -- Dennis

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Dennis! Take care, Gary

[@anthonyperry5227]

Your skill as a patternmaker certainly shines through. I will "blow my trumpet" and say that my techniques as a retired UK patternmaker are similar to yours. I do enjoy seeing (and reminiscing) your videos. I have made a comment on each video I've viewed - and appreciated your reply. By the way I've found a Bulgarian company who will supply a 3d printer at reasonable cost - I look forward to delivery next week. May be my last "boys toy"

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Perry, yes I do love talking about our old trade. It sure is not what it used to be. I was lucky that there was still drawings coming in and i got to build them from 2D instead of sanding up something that came off the CNC machine. I felt sorry for the young apprentices I helped train and then they end up doing finishing on a pattern milled out by someone who had very little idea of how it even worked when the foundry got them. And then the CAD guys that did not know what draft was for. Oh well I loved what I did and I love what I am doing now. A 3D printer! Fantastic. I almost printed a template up today but the laser machine will cut it 50 times faster than the printer will print it. But the printer will do more and I like it a lot more. Have fun when it shows up. Which model did you get? Gary

[@anthonyperry5227]

@@ThePapa1947 After much thought I have purchased a Saturn 8K (Manufacturer Elegoo) MSLA Printer with 10" 8K monographic LCD display. Building space 219x123x210. Cost was a little more than I wanted but with free delivery and set-up and demo. Plus my partner (Armenian woman) who is very artistic can produce her items on it as well. That frees me up to concentrate on my products rather that turning formers for her. Although I have a long list of items and tooling which will be made first.

[@mariagaddis5134]

Beautiful piece Gary that end grain sure does look great with the Deft lacquer!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Maria. Yes the edge grain looks so much better than the flat grain. But back then we built everything out of flat boards. And of course I was a high school student and had not yet learned all the cool things we do today. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@SilverBack.]

Gary it looks Stunning, well done Sir 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌. Thank you for sharing how this is done 👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Douglas and thanks for watching, Gary

[@stephanie09.11]

Stunning! What a beautiful repurpose. I am always amazed at your segmented work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Stephanie and thanks for watching, Gary

[@raydriver7300]

Gary, it’s lovely. What a fantastic way to revisit your youth and it was so interesting to see you flatten the segments so they fit perfectly. Maybe i wasted my money on a drum sander? 🌞

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray. I have always wanted to get a drum sander and would have bought one 2 years ago when I built a new information desk for our church. But none stock and I did not want to wait 3 months. They have them in stock but I do not have room for one. Oh sure could get rid of one of my bandsaws but I really like having 2..not to mention the horizontal metal cutting one. I may get rid of it and one of my milling machines. That would give me much more room. But I have to say my flattening system worked great! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@andrewjoy8364]

Beautiful Gary. Inspiring too. It’s given me some ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy turning, Gary

[@davidwise5834]

Hi Papa Great looking vase. Davd and Maria Wuse

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much David and Maria!

[@beardedwoodpecker]

You gave those boards a new life!! Excellent work Gary ,and the segments are really nice superb finish:):) All the best Yiannis

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Yiannis! Happy you liked it and thanks for watching. Gary

[@ssjohnny]

That is an amazing piece!! What a way to use some wood that's been "hanging around" for years. Nice job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I was very happy when I finished it. That was a very important piece of wood. Was a kind of hard to choose to cut it up into small pieces but it was the best use for it. Take care, Gary

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Gosh what a lovely bowl and fantastic story Gary. You have described your processes extremely well, I might finish off my first segmented bowl now, you’ve spurred me on. Thanks for sharing, enjoyed this immensely. End grain,side grain fantastic.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Greg I really appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Gary

[@Hyliner1983]

Gary you are a great craftsman that vase is beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! And thanks for watching, Gary

[@judithfairchild8620]

I love this bowl the way the pieces even though they're all sanded smooth they have light and shadows in the wood each piece lovely and distinct from the others. For the age of the wood it looks brand spanking new.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Judith. It was very special making this. As wood sits it does age and we mostly thing about the surface we can see. It was a real joy to cut into it from lots directions the way making segments will do. A very peasant surprise was waiting to how itself. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@bobdavis5216]

Very inspiring. I’ve learned a lot watching your videos. Thanks for sharing the history behind the wood.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bob it was a lot of fun using those 2 boards to make something totally different from what they were. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@peggybrown5806]

Gorgeous! Nice work Papa!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Peggy and thanks for watching, Gary

[@morick11]

Gary, that turned out beautifully! I stream KZbin on the TV. So, I don't have the means to comment. I do try to hit the like every time. Early on in your video, I thought you said Def Leppard at first. :) I really enjoy your videos and your product reviews! Thanks for taking the time to share with us!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much. You are now the 3rd person to have heard Def Leppard. I was really good and shop but not so much on English LOL. Or it might be an Oregon thing... Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@robertnorthrup1914]

Gary, been using a shop vac hose (2 1/4”) connected to a 4” system for sanding dust control. It’s been inadequate so upgraded with an additional 4” port and blast gate. Boy, it really keeps the area cleaner and ambient dust lower. Got plans off YT for a shop air filter using a 20” box fan and furnace filters. For what I spent today for materials, I could have bought the Wen unit for a few $$ more. Will return these items and order the Wen in February. BTW, the segmented bowl from your youth is spectacular. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Robert. I am one for building what ever I can. But there comes a point where it is just makes more sense to buy it. That point is when it is cheaper on the pocket book but on your time as well. I am sure you will love the Wen. Have a slight problem with the remote being able to shut it down. But I always just go to the 1 hour setting and it shuts itself off. I may have to take it apart and blow the dust out. Blow the dust out of a dust collector remote??? That sounds strange but it is around dust for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@PaulSmith-fg8sz]

Gary, that is a beautiful piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Paul!

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

That was a very cool project. Came out Fantastic!!!. I loved how the segments shined as they each hit the light just right as the piece was rotating. Your button on the bottom is very cool too. I hope you have a good spot picked out to display that. Great story behind that piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much John. Yes it does has the center spot on the shelf of my favorites. The wood really came to life after cutting it the direction I did. Just amazing grain. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mikerensmon7772]

Very beautiful. Thank you for showing us

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike and thanks for watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@carrollanderson7358]

Beautiful vase 🏺

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Carol!

[@jerrystark3587]

What a great project. A beautiful new piece that holds good old-school memories. Deftly done. Thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. A lot of these will be done with contrasting wood. But I was not about to do that with this one. The contrast of the wood is better than anything else I may have used along with it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@chrisgriego549]

Very nice. A great way to preserve some history.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris, yes it is very special. I was talking with our daughters the other day it she was having a hard time remember where she had it for a few years. We never could find any pictures of it in use around here. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@karenbyrd8798]

Absolutely beautiful piece! I hope to learn segmented turning soon and you’re my inspiration!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Karen. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Happy to help with getting started in segmented turning. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@travisgreen3533]

Beautiful product and interesting video. Thanks for the fun.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Travis. Happy you had fun watching as I really had fun making it. Take care, Gary

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

Wow, fabulous Gary. Never throw anything away !!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Stewart. I never do but I should on some things. Need some room back 😔 lol. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

Awesome piece those old boards ( same age as me lol ) really came back to life the chatoyance was amazing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Colin. So those boards are actually pretty young!! Coming up soon when the weather gets warm just might be something made for our 1904 upright piano. I have tried to give it away and all I get is someone wanting to charge me to take it away. A few years ago my son's and I took apart my daughters old piano that was in horrible shape. I saved some of the wood and made a keep sake chest for her son. She had lost her husband the year before. So that was very special to do. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@cwomaster]

Wow. Amazing! I think it's cool that our kids are going to Lincoln now. Although it's a brand new building that opened up this school year so your old shop room is gone.

[@ThePapa1947]

I was going to ask you if the shop was still there. I have been mentioning our grandkids are now going to Lincoln. I was hoping they would have an open house and I could go visit the shop.

[@neilgriffin1860]

good to see recycling . I repurpose timber all the time. Thanks for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Neil. I hardly ever get rid of any wood. When I put a new fence up a few years ago I we saved all the cedar fence material I used many years ago. If for anything it makes good campfire starters. But I have used some for testing special cuts like tangents staves or what ever. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@richardjohnson7019]

I was thinking what grade your shop teacher would gave you today. I gave you a A+ 👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Richard. I have to admit I did get straight A's in my shop classes. English and Social Studies I will not talk about LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kenbrewer2322]

It has been so long since I have heard of deff Lacquer

[@ThePapa1947]

I have been using it pretty much all those years from the first time I tried it. I do think it got less popular for a while.

[@allendesomer]

My first woodshop class project was finished with Deft, too. 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Wow Allen how cool is that! I think it is a great product. I have tried the Minwax lacquer but I still like the Deft a lot more. Take care, Gary

[@jean-luclefevre9099]

IMPRESSIONNANT Gary ! Quel génie de faire perdurer le temps, tout ce transforme, mais entre vos mains vous sublimez une planche de bois (qui devait être sèche ?) en un splendide vase ornemental. Congratulation ! Cordialement, Jean-Luc

[@ThePapa1947]

Jean Luc, Merci beaucoup pour vos aimables paroles. Oui, la planche était très sèche et stable. Après toutes ces années, il n'y avait même pas de distorsion en eux. Vraiment heureux d'avoir enfin pu les utiliser pour quelque chose de spécial. Prenez soin de vous, Gary

[@glencrandall7051]

I don't know if that wood gained anything in appearance over the 60 years but it certainly did not lose anything. It's beautiful. I love the little jug shape. And your Deft Lacquer finish is outstanding. I also like the little fixture you use for surfacing each ring. I'm not a welder but I bet the same thing can be done in hardwood. The setup procedure for it is good too. Lastly your production is very good. You show every step but not to excess. Too many turners refuse to show sanding because they say it is boring. Too much of it is perhaps but I want to see what technique is used. You did it very well. 👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2023 and stay safe. 🙂🙂 Subscribed.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Glen. Happy you enjoyed the video. The flattening jig was all stock parts that screw together except for the 3D printed piece and that could have been made out of wood. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@stevehogg]

Just love it. Thanks for sharing the story and expertise.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Steve I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@STMwoodturning]

Beautiful recycle job Gary! Stuart

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Stuart!

[@johnseelke6593]

Gary, excellent work

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John and thanks for watching, Gary

[@AlienLeader4]

That peice is amazing. You are a true GENIUS in your craft. Every video I learn more and more. Keep up the great work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your comments. I will have another fun one for you that you might like to try. Maybe in a few weeks. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@AlienLeader4]

@@ThePapa1947 Nice can not wait.

[@daveharrington7500]

great video Gary. I would like to see a video of your musical talent.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Dave. A few years ago I posted a clip playing in the group I am in. Thanks for watching, Gary