Wood Turning Large Tumbling Block Bowl Escher Style

I turn a tumbling block bowl or maybe it is a platter using Walnut, Maple and Cherry.
I try to show my step by step method to cut and glue up the blank.
This creates a very interesting illusion. It gives many looks, including a stair step.
The process for gluing it together is time consuming but spread over a number of days it was not bad. The pieces all fit in place with only a few needing a slight adjustment.
There were 240 pieces used to make 80 blocks plus a few dozen more to fill in areas around the outside.
Finishes used:
Minwax sanding sealer and Polycyrlic
Acks Abrasive Paste and Polish/Restoring Paste
Tools used:
Bowl gouges and negative rake scrapers.
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Feature Rings Staves
Star bowl Block bowl
Tumbling bowls Emerging Bowls Black Locust Vase
Droop Bowl Offset Bowl Barrel of Blocks Star Bowl Bowl in a Bowl
Droop Bowl Lathe modifications Lacquer Shellac Friction Polish
Abrasive Paste Polishing Paste Wipe on Poly
Black Locust Hollow Form
Multi Axis Square Bowl
Siberian Elm Hollow Form
Dodecahedron Soccer Ball Sphere
Olive Wood Turnings
Illusions
Segmented Vase

[@scottfonner]

Only a woodturning geek would get excited as you progressed...........I was excited; thanks for the inspiration, appreciated.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott! It takes a geek to know a geek LOL. As long as I have been doing this I still get excited. I am working on something totally new right now and I can not wait to get going on it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Ohhhhh wow wow!!! Garry that is stunningly beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Kobie for your wonderful comment. Take care, Gary

[@beatricethomas3056]

When I first saw one of these bowls, I couldn’t figure out what was supposed to be tumbling! The second time I changed my focus, and saw it! Then I tried to figure out how you did it., and what you did about the corners that were sticking up.Whew! I took me countless views and seeing various other types of segmenting to realize what you do. I gave up after that. Being able to figure all that out, what goes where and how completely overwhelms me!. I’m glad and impressed that you have figured it out, so you can produce such amazing pieces!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Beatrice. It can be hard to see. Even sitting right in front of you and having made it. It changes with a slight tilt of the head. Lots of fun to make for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gaowoodlab]

Great video, sooo nice, learning from you, Gary, Thank you so much,👍👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Gao, this one has kept me pretty busy. I have some catching up to do on watching videos now. Take care my friend, Gary

[@gaowoodlab]

@@ThePapa1947 haha,so many pieces, a lot of work,🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@Secondlifeofwoodturning]

😵😵😵😵 Give me a minute, Gary. I have to stop my eyes spinning 😱 I have seen a lot of projects made with this technique but Yours is magnificient. I could not stop watching on this video and I watched it four times, seriously 👍 Beautiful dream my friend 👌😀 All the best. Rav

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rav, I am taking the week off in hopes my head stops spinning..lol. Not really, I have another one in the early stages. Hoping I can make it work. Thanks for all your kind comments brother! Take care, Gary

[@bawbreizhartwood]

Hi Gary really a very good job, perfect! I really like😉👍 Morgan

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Morgan, very happy you like it. Take care my friend, Gary

[@MichaelEastman-tc2mg]

Another amazing project Gary! Thanks for sharing…

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@dennischapman8094]

Saw this combo of woods used to make cutting boards. This approach is certainly unique.

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes it is used for cutting boards and probably more than for bowls. The glue up would be easier that way.

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes it is used for cutting boards. Gluing the pieces can be easier because you can glue them in long lengths then cut to the size you want.

[@mikeyoung8126]

Wow outstanding craftsmanship and very beautiful I love it take care Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Mike, I am very happy you liked it. Take care my friend, Gary

[@SiamWoodShop]

Absolutely fabulous Gary, take care, John

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John, happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

That is awesome, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Rick, your comment is much appreciated. I have done a couple of these but it was before I started doing videos. When I decided to do this one I figured why not go big. Thank you again for watching and commenting. Gary

[@richkeelan1312]

Beautiful bowl enjoyed watching you turn this beauty well done Sir

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Rich, happy you enjoyed it. Take care, Gary

[@SteveC38]

That's Freekin' Awesome Gary!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Steve, I guess like the young ones say...You got your Freek on...or something like that. Happy you liked it my friend. Take care, Gary

[@kathleendinicola9065]

Nice work another beautiful piece of art. Thank you for sharing this

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Gary

[@gordroberts53]

Really like this effect for a bowl. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gord, happy you like it. I just made a stand so I display it with this view. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@JordanWoodwerx]

That bowl was messing with my equilibrium!! 😆🤪 Looks awesome Gary!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bruce! I would suggest that after watching this do not go out and ride your motorcycle if you have one LOL Maybe that is why I sold my cruiser a number of years ago. Take care my friend, Gary

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

I thought the same thing! Hopefully no one does a hit of LSD before watching that one part! 😆 🤣 lol

[@ChrisJB84]

Very beautiful Gary!!!! Wow just wow!!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris! Happy you liked it. Take care my friend, Gary

[@johndaniels7213]

Oh my. That is a thing of beauty. Thanks for sharing..

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John, happy you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Gary

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

A few years ago I made some Escher photo illusions with Lego-blocks. But I did need Photoshop to do that trick 😏. What you are making here is unbelievable. I always liked the Escher Cubes and Cube houses as a drawing. And as a cutting board it was great. But in a big bowl like yours, that's just unbelievable. What a lot of work you have had here. Magnificent! 💪👍 Frank.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Frank, I just got up and made a cup of coffee and sat down to read comments. Your comments are very kind and a wonderful way to start the day. Take care my friend, Gary

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely gorgeous awesome job Mr Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Donald, very happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

OUTSTANDING, Gary! I just found this video. I get any good ideas from you, but there's too little time.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John! There are so many other things I want to try but for sure it does take time. So I put them in order of what I think will be the most fun. I have 2 picked out right now and they are based on this same very useful angle. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@pjseiber2774]

WOW that is fantastic. Simply beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much PJ, I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@MartinWoodhead]

Spectacular Gary, another geometric gem! 😊👏👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Martin, I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@judithfairchild8620]

Gorgeous pie plate. Really lovely. Good Dream you had.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Judith. Well if I eat pie and Ice cream late at night it will give me nite mares. So that explains it. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@davidheaney1227]

One word - brilliant!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much David!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking bowl

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris! Happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@jackthompson8019]

An exercise in patients. Great work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jack, and this type of exercise will want you taking a nap as well..lol Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@PattersonPatch]

very interesting way to glue them up. I think I like that way better than some of the straps I have seen

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Byron, Those fixtures force the joints together nicely. But the pieces have to be made to fit them just right or it will not work. First one of these I made I decided the individual fixtures were going to help. After I had the blocks glued I came up with making fixtures to hold 6 blocks at a time. So far it has been working out. Although this is only the 3rd one I have made. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@WoodturningByME]

Wow Gary! That is incredible. Well done sir!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Magan, happy you liked it and appreciate your comments. I did not know you have a wood turning channel. I will check it out. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@pattybeeler9003]

This reminds me of The Tumbling Block Quilt I wanna do. They are so awesome. GOOD JOB!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Patty. I have used a few quilt patterns to make my illusion. Pictures from Ruth Ann Berry's book is a great source.

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary....Watching first thing in the morning with coffee...Turns out the incredible pattern spinning around was enough to wake me up...Coffee put me over the top...Time to get out in my shop and hopefully be as energetic, inventive, artistic, determined as you seem to consistently be Gary, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... Thanks again.....TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tuffy! Not sure about you but normally it takes me 3 cups of coffee to get me going. Happy I helped you out and it only took one...LOL Well I do love a good challenge and this was up there. Working on a brand new one I have never done. Hope it works out. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@stever746]

it is one beautiful bowl with alot of great explaining

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Steven, happy you liked it and thanks for letting me know you liked the explanation as well. I appreciate that. Take care, Gary

[@toddvandyke8737]

Very beautiful! Thank you for sharing this! All my years of saving offcuts may just turn into something beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Todd!

[@davejohnson9495]

That is awesome but I think I need a lie down as it has messed with my eyes 😂 What an inspiration you are and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave. Yes it can mess with your eyes it you look at it too long LOL. Thanks for watching and commenting. Gary

[@oldmanwoodcraft]

Amazing work stay safe cheers Ahron

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ahron, happy you liked it and thanks for watching. Take care, Gary

[@jayscott306]

Fantastic! First piece I've ever seen like that.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray! I have done 3 of these. I do have another video called The Barrel of Blocks where I use them in a feature ring. They are fun to do. This one was rather big so it was A LOT of fun. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jayscott306]

@@ThePapa1947 Oh, I have not yet seen those videos. I subscribed a long time ago, and I'm only now really trying to get caught up on watching your previous videos. I will look forward to those similar projects when I come upon them in my watching. Thank you for the reply and have a great day!

[@moisesmunos7211]

Good , good , good . In the woodturning , you are a "" tiger "" 😍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Moises for your comment. Very much appreciated. Take care, Gary

[@johnermlich7882]

Now that my eyes have uncrossed! Nice design Gary !!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John. It does have that affect. You will be fine in a few minutes LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@danielvasileioicaliuc8332]

Absolutely gorgeous peace of art!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Daniel, I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@danielvasileioicaliuc8332]

@@ThePapa1947 I enjoy watching your creations, but this one, this one is a masterpiece!

[@timbyrd8276]

Very nice work. Your videos are very informative and inspiring. Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim and thanks for watching. Gary

[@harrykeel8557]

I spotted the knot. Whoa! That is an awesome bowl. Unfortunately, my left ankle is still bothering me pretty bad and so I can't stand on it to do anything out in my shop. Stay safe.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Harry. Sorry about your left ankle. I can relate as my left toe was in bad shape after I slipped bare foot and bruised it and also cut the pad on my foot right behind the toe. Feeling much better and hope yours does soon. Take care, Gary

[@dawnbigwarfe6871]

All I can say is wow!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dawn!

[@StuffUCanMake]

Wow! It's an optical illusion. I agree with Khan that a person can go cockeyed watching it, spin. Very complex and extremely beautiful. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Jabulani, Very happy you liked it. I hope your eyes are back straight again 😁 Take care my friend, Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Gary, That is so wild I may attempt this this summer!

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Luie, I think you should. I have had a few others make it after watching my Barrel of Blocks. I sent them the drawings which I think helped. Gary

[@williampugh6699]

Another beautiful product.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you William and thanks for watching, Gary

[@sonyhk3824]

I like it, beautiful flat bowl 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sony, happy you liked it. Gary

[@johnmarkelewicz5495]

The only thing I can say is WOW! Just WOW!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much John! Happy you liked it. Take care my friend, Gary

[@lesliegrimm4344]

Another beauty,Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Leslie! Happy your liked it. Gary

[@wandapiedra8973]

Stunning piece. 👍❤️

[@ThePapa1947]

Many thanks Wanda! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Andreas_Achleitner]

Great Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Andreas! Take care, Gary

[@seadog4127]

Gary: Almost done with the dizzy bowl ( came out better then I thought and thinking of trying this one. You are officially my mentor

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim. This one here takes a extra amount of patience. You are working with many blocks that are exactly the same. But well worth it. Happy to hear you finished your dizzy bowl and it turned out good. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@williamkilpatrick101]

I am starting one at the moment but not as big as yours because my lathe only takes 10 inch. I will probably end up with a 9 inch bowl. Thank you for the tips, I'm going to follow your instructions as near as I can with the wood I have and hopefully it turns out. If it ends up half as good as yours I'll be over the moon. Thanks again for a useful video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you William and best of luck. If you have any questions about it let me know. Gary

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Nice pattern, looks good.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Brad, happy you liked it. Gary

[@alanbiddulph2402]

Great job. Looks amazing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Alan, happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@kevingowdy3651]

I first saw this type of illusion on chopping boards but a bowl this size takes it to another level completely. Stunning once again. Kevin (UK)

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kevin, yes I have seen the cutting boards as well. It would be hard for me to actually use a cutting board like this but it would be end grain so it might hold up. Happy you like mine and thanks for watching, Gary

[@FCWW87]

Spectacular! When I retire in 30 years and have that much time to dedicate to a piece I will be making one of these! The patience required to make this is impressive as well. Thank you so much for sharing. P.s - does anyone else have a headache after watching this? Those designs hurt my brain:)

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kyle, I hope you will be able to give this a try before then. I have heard that it has made a few dizzy watching it and have to admit when I watch the process it can mess with ones brain. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@johnoflanagan9139]

Beautiful work 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@LewisSkeeter]

Breathtaking.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Skeeter, very happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@geneswartzlander4666]

Beautiful. Will have to try one. 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gene, yes by all means give it a try. It looks like a bigger challenge than it is. Just one angle to cut. Best of luck, Gary

[@robertspencer8279]

Awesome work Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert, very happy you liked it. Take care my friend, Gary

[@DrewMarold]

Wow, that looks awesome!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Drew! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@jodiecox8951]

That is one sexy bowl. I absolutely love it. Fantastic job. 😍

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@711motorsport6]

Beautiful piece. It was mesmerising watching it spin on the Lathe.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching. Looks like you are into race cars. Back in 2011 I drove my sons race car in one of the races he does. It was fun for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@711motorsport6]

@@ThePapa1947 I used to do a lot of racing but haven't done anything in a few years. I still have the racecar and everything else so maybe one day I'll get back out again. Your never too old for a adrenaline rush behind the wheel of a car.

[@snturner10]

Very nice job. Looks pretty cool.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott, happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@judymielcarek6011]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Judy, Thanks for watching, Gary

[@neesr13]

Hypnotic. Beautiful. Awesome. Well done, you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you kindly! Happy you like it and thanks for watching. Gary

[@mikep.9005]

All I can do is shake my head. 😅 that is so much work. Looks amazing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike and it was a bit of work. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@neilgriffin1860]

I never have had thr patience to make this design you have done an exelant job thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Neil, all the years I spent building patterns gets most of the credit. That and it was a gift I was born with. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

Awesome work! I love the way it turned out! So cool great work! Bravo!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mary!

[@lindseyrae8339]

A Q-bert bowl!! Looks awesome, I love it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lindsey, yes I have heard it called Q-bert. I had to look it up. Must have been after our kids were grown up. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BradsWorkbench]

Awesome job

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@davidgraham2673]

Very impressive. Kudos

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David. Happy you like it. Take care, Gary

[@jeanlouisjoly6003]

Beautiful great project i liked very much

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much 😊 Happy you liked it jean louis. Take care my friend, Gary

[@hsbsolutions]

Masterpiece top turning 👌

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much for your comments. Gary

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Wonderful job Gary! You have shown me that I need more clamps!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert! Yes lots of clamps for sure. Years ago my wife always bought me clamps for presents. I told her she could probably stop now. I have a bunch of the little spring clamps as well. I have almost ran out of those on some glue ups. Thanks so much for watching. Take care, Gary

[@rpedington569]

Gary, Great job. I may try this RP

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you RP, I am not surprised that you might try it. And I am certain it will come out nicely. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Villywoodworking]

amazing bowl with a lot of work wow i would like to see how you make your jig for gluing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Villy, I appreciate your comments. So the jigs are just cutouts in stacked up baltic birch. They can be band sawed out. But I have a CNC mill so I used that. The gigs are really what makes this accurate as it is a clamping fixture that pulls all 3 joints into the right place. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Aniyannc33]

As usual, a wonderful demo Gary. I always learn something from you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Many thanks Sivadasan! Happy you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching, Gary

[@coachhale70]

That's fabulous! Thank you for sharing your projects with us! I think I have the skill to make one, but not the patience. I pray our Savior, Jehovah will continue to bless you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you liked it and thanks for watching.

[@leksey7870]

This is a very beautiful work! Good luck to you!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! Best of luck to you as well Aleksey. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@zetuskid]

Say what! My initial response when you started to explain what you were going to do. Simply amazing! That’s all I can say. Still dizzy from watching that thing turn around. I’ll bet that will be a keeper! I’ll have to look at this one again and again! Thanks friend. Stay safe & take care.

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you so much. Yes it will be a keeper. I need to make a shelf for this and 3 other large ones. I will make it so they will stand up tall and be seen. Thanks for watching and your wonderful comment. Take care my friend, Gary

[@josemendezbasso4586]

Gran trabajo amigo. Felicitaciones!

[@ThePapa1947]

Jose agradezco tus comentarios y gracias por mirar, gary

[@dantoms8439]

Wow! What an incredible turning!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dan! I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@chrisgern9470]

That bowl is awesome.. I have been watching more and more of your videos since I found your channel. It has made me rethink a lot of what I have been doing along with things that I have purchased especially finishes. Listening and watching what you do has reminded me of going back to using items I grew up watching my father use. Tried and true methods are easier then trying something new all the time.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris for your comments. I have mentioned a number of times on my videos that I have been using Deft Lacquer since 1962. It worked great then and works great now. I will try new things and if I like it I add it to what I use. Like Minwax Polycrylic. Really good stuff. Also the Minwax Wipe On Poly. They all have a place in what I use. The piece of wood is how I decide. I also use a lot of Zinsser Shellac. I am not sponsored by anyone but people wonder what I use so I mention it. Again thank you got your kind comments. Take care, Gary

[@chrisgern9470]

@@ThePapa1947 I plan on getting some deft as soon as I can find it. I also like the zissner shellac and I plan on going back to using minwax again. I too wait until the wood tells me what it wants to look like.

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

M. C. Escher lives! Beautiful work in every way (including the prologue).....I'm very relieved that the wood was more compliant than I would have thought...best wishes and be well.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dr. Skip, glad you liked my little prologue. Always hard for me to start the video off. Yes I have heard that this is a reminder of Escher. I guess if you changed one letter in that name you would have mine. These blocks actually turn very nicely. I did make it a bit harder with them at different levels and at different places in the diameter but it worked alright. I turned down hill on them a little at a time. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@johnoflanagan9139]

You are a genius 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you John, just an old guy that loves doing these types of things. I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jolenedevlin9001]

That’s an outstanding piece of turning, your in a class of your own Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jolene for your very kind comments. Gary

[@theresabrown4288]

Wow that is beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Theresa, happy you liked it. Gary

[@TripleG69]

Another stunning piece! Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Gary

[@lucyscottwalker2203]

You are enriching our lives. My husband is about your age and has your kind of brain. We just got a lathe and while I'm excited to start turning, he's super interested in your meticulous designs. Thank you!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lucy it was a lot of fun to make and I am sure your husband will love doing it. Enjoy your new lathe and thanks for watching, Gary

[@rangolizard2006]

what a cool project!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@patricknocens6191]

Super, it was cool to watch.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Patrick, happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Hamit_HMT]

Really looks cool. Thank you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching Abdülhamit Atlı. Gary

[@Popsjcb]

Love the illusion of steps in the finished piece!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you James. I give any left over blocks to friends. Even a single block is interesting to look at. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@earlfeemster4752]

Turned out very sharp. It takes lots of patients to do that much glue up but it would be worth it to me as it must have been to you. I appreciate you telling your end dimensions. To me that just helps in the learning process. Great looking project and a great video....thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank so much Earl, very happy you enjoyed it and the video. I appreciate hearing all comments. Yes it was very worth all the gluing up I did. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@trikermansbike]

Hi that’s great thanks for your video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Graham, and thanks for watching, Gary

[@mark4tucker]

That is amazing ! Someone with OCD would go crazy looking at that . LOL Especially with the not on one of the blocks on the bottom. LOL Great job !

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. That darn knot bothered me at first but then I realized it belonged there. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@johnscott759]

Many thanks for your years of experience being shared with the woodturning community. Your an inspiration to the likes of me that wish to venture into doing something different.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much John. I love making things like this and trying to show it is not all that hard if go one step at a time and make sure each step is correct. And then it all goes together as planned. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Gary you have so much patience! Absolutely beautiful! 👍🇺🇸

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you...now if I had this much patience when stuck in traffic it would be great..lol Thanks for watching, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Such patience, so meticulous, so much skill. You just amaze me, Gary, when you do one of these. I simply cannot wrap my head around it but it's fun to watch it come together. I am feeling a tad bit dizzy! LOL! Really a great finish to show off all that beautiful grain and color. Very nice, my friend, you should be very proud of this! Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Phil, it gave the old noggin a pretty good work out. Happy you liked it. Now I need to turn a log that gives more turning time than a little bit at the end. Yes I am proud of it. As you know I do love planning these things out and then seeing them end up as planned. Now I need a nap. But we our heading to our daughters to celebrate grandsons birthday today and mine yesterday. Can you believe I am 54 years old! Dang Thanks again my friend, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@ThePapa1947 Yes, of course I believe you are 54 years old, Gary. You've still got a few months on me, but I'll get there. Happy Birthday, buddy! 😊