Wood Turning A Cherry Of A Bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Your design is my favorite part, Gary! Sometimes I accidentally get a shape like that but I never start out intending to. It really makes the piece stand out! Your finish, as always, is flawless! Beautiful piece of Cherry from Rick, too! Sorry you had to go through the tedium of dealing with that bark. It can be a real pain. Great job, my friend, keep'em coming! 😀 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Phil. Not sure why but I was feeling that shape. I think it was the grain that had me go that way. Sure glad it worked out. Sometimes it feels like that bark is picking on you.but it worked out. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice, Gary. The shape is a little different and that's why I like it so much. Nice grain and color, too. Bill

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill. I try to get different shapes or they will all look the same. But I let the grain help in those designs as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mashmade-airth]

Great looking wee bowl Gary. So glad you managed to save & keep the bark, that just makes the bowl. Cherry is a stunning looking wood anyway. Such a pity that it's a bit pricey over here in my area.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Jim. We have lots of cherry growing here. The kiln dried is a good price so I use it a lot in segment turnings. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI Gary that colour cherry is beautifull.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Manjit. Cherry has become one of my favorite woods to turn. Gary

[@anitabier2114]

Thanks for the video Gary. I really like the shape and the bark on it. Very tedious but worth it in my opinion.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Anita. Well when the wood is this nice I am willing to put in the extra work to give that bark a haircut. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelross8794]

As always, your work is AMAZGIN! I really love the live edge. It turned out PERFECT!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Michael I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful bowl. That queen of American hardwood really does produce pretty work. Great job turning it as well.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug. Yes I think you have Cherry ranked it the right spot for sure. I did not get enough of it so I have another piece of Cherry coming soon. The grain is just crazy!!!! Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary, Thank You Rick Chapman.... Another very nice piece of Cherry...Beautiful live edge turning. Extremely well executed. I like the rolled over top it gives a softer look ..Until next time.. TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you TM. Happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@STMwoodturning]

Looks great Gary! The shape is really nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Stuart I appreciate you watching. Take care my friend, Gary

[@Johnny_Rocket330]

Hi, it's me using too much shellac haha! You're absolutely right, I was using a lot to try and firm up some punky spalted maple. I should've just done several thin coats instead of trying to sop it on. Thanks for the tip!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Johnny. I knew it had helped you out and lets hope it helps more. That is how we learn. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rogerbrousseau4507]

Very nice bowl, I love the grain and very nice save on the bark it came out great! Thank You Gray for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Roger I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

It looks gorgeous Gary. When I do get back in my workshop I believe I have some Cherry in there somewhere. Take care my friend. Hwyl, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Huw! I didn't really plan on doing another piece of Cherry after this but then I spotted a multi crotch piece and just had to do it. It was a very hard turn but I think you will like it. Hwyl, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

Another awesome bowl Gary . I always say , you can't go wrong with Cherry . A great finish as well . We hope you have a great weekend and week ahead . Great job Gary .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jon! Well it started raining yesterday and I had outside things planned. But we will make the best of it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@malcolmdouglas7097]

Lovely cherry bowl. I have a cherry tree in pieces similar to what you turned here. Reckon it should be seasoned by now, so I shall have to try a piece and see how ie goes. Thanks for❤ sharing this. Happy new year to you too. Best wishes and take care.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Malcolm. Cherry is one of my favorites to turn. Happy New Year to you as well. Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

Lovely bowl, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Billy...happy you liked it. Gary

[@CaptJohn-op3bf]

Very pretty bowl Gary! Nice work!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Capt. John I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@rogerhunter5750]

Cherry is one of my favorite woods! Beautiful bowl from a spectacular piece off wood@

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Roger. For sure Cherry is one of our nicest woods we have to work with. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

That's a nice, yet simple bowl with great figure in the wood grain. Keep those wood shavings flying, Bud!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks John. Those are always fun to do.

[@glencrandall7051]

There I was, watching you wipe on the sanding sealer and thinking I would have put it on a bit heaver. Within 5 seconds of my thought you explained the reason. Great bowl. I like the shape. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Glen . Did you watch my recent review on a jumper battery. There is something you will see that you recently see suggested. Gary

[@glencrandall8334]

Yes I did watch and saw a very nice shot of your face. Thank you. Now I have an image in my mind of you when seeing your videos.

[@ronheydon117]

Fantastic work, you are true craftsman. 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ron I appreciate your comment. Gary

[@susanburrows5288]

I do like the shape, and glad you could keep the live edge. Grain is beautiful as usual with cherry.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Susan. I do love turning Cherry wood. Matter of fact another one coming soon. Gary

[@kentturkow1572]

Beautiful cherry bowl. I really like the shape and how the grain shows. Thanks for another enjoyable video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Kent I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@alangibb3100]

Gary what a lovely Live E cherry bowl it turned out really smashing. I think Cherry is a lovely wood, and the colour really came alive as well

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Alan. Well you should really like the one I just finished. It was a really bugger to turn the the grain is so cool. I may post it in 2 weeks. Do not want all the same wood coming LOL Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Lovely bowl, Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks much Josh!

[@AlanHanson-i9z]

Another beauty Gary, that cherry is sure lovely! Love the color and shape and the bark turned out perfect even though it was a bit more trouble, well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Al for sure Cherry is on the top of the list for nice woods. Take care my friend and I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@54lespaul3]

Love the shape Gary. Very pleasing. You can’t go wrong with cherry for colour and grain too!! Very nice bowl all around 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick. As it turns out I just finished another Cherry bowl. You will see it in a few weeks. It was a beast to turn. Rock on, Gary

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful live edge bowl Gary. Gorgeous grain and the bark looks awesome. 😊😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rob. Sure glad it had that grain because it was sure a workout turning it. Gary

[@DennisMoyer-he6yw]

The shape is great. The finish is great. What's not to like? I look forward to watching every video you make.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dennis. I appreciate you watching and feel free to look back on all the ones I have already done. Gary

[@barryerdman6285]

Very nice Gary. I really like the shape. I want to make one myself I like cherry the best

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Barry. For sure Cherry is a very nice wood to turn. Happy you liked it. Gary

[@UPwoodturner]

Gary, Another beautiful bowl. I like how you let the grain shine with the natural edge.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dwight I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@carolriley8472]

Such a lovely bowl...Cherry is one of my favorite woods!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carol. I do like cherry as well. Matter of fact another one coming soon. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gregjohnson8486]

Beautiful bowl Gary. I love cherry and the design you turned is awesome. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Greg I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@travisgreen3533]

Just as you were saying how much you liked the dark edge, I was thinking, Wow, that is a beautiful band of of color. Is cherry that hard normally? I liked the bowl shape too. Thanks for the fun. Have a nice week.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Travis. Not all Cherry is this hard. That said I just finished one that is even harder. But that is because of what the grain was doing inside. You will see in a few weeks. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DickVaughan-t6k]

Wonderful job Gary. The shape is really great. It looks like your old sanding drill has given up the ghost.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dick. No that old sander is still going. The problem was it has cord and where I plug it in I am always trying to trip on the cord. I do like that old sander though. Take care, Gary

[@grambear8]

I love the shape and grain

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much grambear8!

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Beautiful cherry bowl Gary. I really love the shape you went with. Thanks for sharing and take care friend 😊.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Scott I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@rickchapman3051]

Love the Shape Gary. I've done a couple with a similar shape and they are some of my favorites. (Certainly not as perfect as yours but I'm still learning).

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick. Oh I bet yours look just fine. And I am still learning as well. I think we should never stop. Thanks again my friend, Gary

[@Bramsshed1913]

It's a beauty Gary,love the colour,grain and the live edge.👌

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bram. I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@JohnLockwood-c1o]

What a great shape Gary. I have all ways loved cherry you did it real justice thanks for another great video

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John for your very nice comments. Much appreciated. Gary

[@grammybear4226]

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[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Grammy Bear. I sure appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@judithfairchild8620]

Watching the dust and little chunks fly away is a portion of the fun. The bowl is beautifully done.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Judith. For sure it is fascinating watching the stock come off a turning. From my angle it does not look the same but love to see it when I edit the video. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@marciak9826]

I like that shape, and the wood is so pretty, both the grain and the color. I’m glad you got the bark to cooperate, as it wouldn’t be nearly as nice without it. Beautiful bowl, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Marcia. I was happy I was able to keep it on even with all the work it took. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@raychap11]

Beautiful bowl!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, I love the shape, glad to see how you saved the bark, Another great video. Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much David I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@joeysturgeon]

Love the shape. Great looking bowl

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joey I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

That is absolutely Stunning Gary I really love your work especially the live edge bowls

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Colin. I have another live edge Cherry bowl coming. I think you will like this one. The grain and color are on steroids! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BobbyGriffett]

Love it Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bobby I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@albertdawson6814]

Very nice Gary. Just a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing. See you next week

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Albert. Look forward to seeing you next week and thanks for watching, Gary

[@kristikey8320]

I really like the shape you put on this one. Thank you again for sharing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Kristi. I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@crystalswenson8844]

Gary, you found a beautiful bowl. Well done!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Crystal. For sure there is beauty in this wood. Just had to turn down to find it. Which is why wood turning is so fun. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@susanhipp3629]

Wow!! That was a lot of work, but it sure was worth it! It is (like all your work) STUNNING! My friend gave me a cherry log this summer when I was up in Michigan. I figure it will need time to dry (I understand it takes years to dry) so, I figure I will keep learning while it dries and I hope to try and make a bowl like that. If it is even a quarter that beautiful and I will be thrilled!!! Thanks for all the inspiring and educational videos! I always look forward to your new releases!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Susan. Happy you like it. If it is still a full round log I would suggest cutting into halves. And seal the ends if you have not. This will allow it to dry much faster. Hope that makes sense, Gary

[@susanhipp3629]

@@ThePapa1947I sealed the ends with Anchor Seal. I will see if I can convince my husband to help me cut the log in half! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@susanhipp3629]

Quick question: should I also seal the portion where I cut it in half

[@beverlym5465]

It’s so beautiful! ❤

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Beverly I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@1954JDR]

That bowl is absolutely beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much James! Take care, Gary

[@DPerney1]

Sweet. I’ve yet to conquer the live edge bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dawn. It can be tricky based on the shape. Something that is almost flat on the top makes it much easier. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@richardcole7400]

It's a beauty.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Richard. I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@paulrapp6]

Papa, That is one fantastic bowl! Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless, Paul

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul. I appreciate you watching. God bless, Gary

[@davidfriedman3962]

WOW love it, nice project!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks David I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@martybain2687]

Very pretty.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Marty I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@TomRedmon-o4c]

Shape looks great I also like the dark area below the bark. Nice looking finish I just like something a little harder.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Tom. Not to worry there are harder things on the way. Right now my joints are not liking me.

[@HGANGHONY]

Beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Gary I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@garyp8471]

Top job Papa, mind you cherry is by far my favourite wood, lovely grain and finish you got ,did wonder if you'd keep al the live edge without ca. All the best from Lincolnshire UK

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Gary. As long as you keep on it you can usually save the bark. Glad this stayed on. Take care, Gary

[@dalekuhlman1009]

I don’t like that shape Gary I love it. I like how it tapers in, another great job by the master.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dale. Happy you liked it. Stay tuned for another Cherry turning coming in a few weeks. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@holdemNE1]

Outstanding

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@larrysmith1170]

Beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Larry I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@arnoldpluim8094]

Very nice, you do good work. Always learn something watching you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Arnold I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@garthkeck2003]

Beautiful grain. Beautiful bowl. Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Garth. I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@richardmadden957]

Love the bowl, the grain, the finish. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks for watching Richard I appreciate you taking time to comment commenting, Gary

[@kam70111]

Beautiful grain and contrast.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Khan!

[@patriciamay638]

Lovely. You have real zen for live edge bowls

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Patricia. They are fun to turn and you just do not know what you are going to get compared to a round bowl. But I love turning round bowls as well. Gary

[@edwarddolphin9123]

Love working on cherry, always beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Edward I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@bobbyshelton8781]

Very nice, Gary. Way cool bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bobby I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@paulplager9498]

Beautiful work Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@lanceb7438]

What beautiful wood.

[@ThePapa1947]

@@lanceb7438 thank you very much I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@skipflorey2511]

Gary, Great looking bowl! As you were coming up from bottom to top, I was thinking, he’s taking a lot off! But the ending shape looks really nice. Glad the bark stayed on. When you sand do you have a soft pad on a harder one? The finish brought out the colors and grain. Wonderful bo!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Skip. Glad you liked it. Yes I have softer pads that fit on the other which is a little harder. It allows the sand paper to conform to the shapes better. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

That is one sharp bowl, great colors and grains. When you were sanding and holding the bowl I recalled another guy on KZbin with a Laguna lathe who took a magnet with some round stock attached to it to hold the button depressed that locks the headstock spindle from turning. One of these days I will get around to making one for myself as I have a Laguana lathe myself. Much easier than trying to hold your work by hand. Thought I would throw that out there ,maybe you will find that a helpful tip?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John! This is the video I made right after I bought my Laguna. It will show you how to make the spindle lock I came up with. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6uoqZxneZ2ml80 Let me know if you have any questions, Gary

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

@@ThePapa1947 Very Clever. Thanks for the link to your video.

[@WoodworkingTop535]

looks good , thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Afternoon Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Rainy morning here~

[@williamellis8993]

Hi Huw

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@williamellis8993 Hi Bill.

[@Vinimarshall450]

Very nice i love cherry except the bark , it whips my fingers 😂😂😂 i have to debark before turning

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Vini. For sure Cherry is one of the nicer woods we have around here. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jannitert6576]

Hello Gary, what a beautiful bowl you made ! And what is cherry a fine wood in where you can see the line-play in the rounding in the bowl. Wonderful made.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Jan I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@johnslaughter5475]

It has the appearance of an old Spanish galleon when viewed from the side - aftcastle and forecastle.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks John. It is cool how we can see all kinds of things in our turnings. Gary

[@scottsimpey2965]

Beautiful bowl and a great finish on that. Really like the shape. Do you do anything for sanding in between coats of sealcoat or the shellac at all? How would I be able to contact you to send you some wood?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott. I use fine scotch brite between coats. Go to this page and below the big letters that say ThePapa1947 click on the word "More" and you can find my email address. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@richardmadden957]

Love the bowl and the wood and the finish. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottsimpey2965]

@@ThePapa1947 I don’t see a link there at all Gary.

[@hoppercar]

Geeeezz...saw some of that off first

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks for the input. Sawing it off takes away any chance of a shape you might want. But sawing it off first is good if you are a beginner for sure. Or you know for sure you want it round.

[@tomhysell596]

Why do you always leave that hump/nipple in the middle of the bowl when you are hollowing? Is it necessary?

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Tom, well it is not necessary at all. If you are talking about at the end of cutting I like to take that off with a scraper. This is easier than a gouge and with the gouge you could cut below the rest of the surface and need to flatten it again. If you are talking about while hollowing it just sort of gets left because starting the cut dead center is much harder so it is faster just to get some good cuts and come back and deal with it.