Wood Turning - Natural Edge Oak Burl Bowl

[@kerryhurley9287]

I am JUST STARTING out and learning to turn and wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your videos and how helpful they are. Thank you!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Kerry, and thank you for your kind words, they are very much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@andrevorster950]

out of all the turning videos i have watched over the past few weeks, you are the first person to be wearing the correct PPE.... good job and good philosophy on allowing the piece to reveal itself...

[@MikeWaldt]

Andre Vorster Thank you on both counts Andre. Cheers Mike

[@richardmusich5515]

Mike I have watching your videos and The Naked Woodturners for a while. Thank you. As a fairly new turner I have learned a lot. God bless, Richard's Woodworks.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Richard Musich Thank you for your support and kind words Richard, I really appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@kerrymccall5003]

Spectacular job Mike! You have developed into a very good turner. You give hope to all us retirwed folk!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Kerry, for your very kind words, and encouragement. I retire in 3 years, and will wonder how I found the time to work! Take care Mike

[@joelseymour6372]

Mike, no need to apologize as your talent and skills are honed to perfection. Great looking piece. Liked the contrast on the upper edge between wood and bark.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Joel Seymour Thank you Joel, your kind words are much appreciated my friend. Cheers Mike

[@clockscfw4167]

Great Video Mike. And a lovely ending with a great looking bowl. Thanks. Steve

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Steve. Take care Mike

[@pigeonmanof180]

Nice aesthetic. Simple elegant and good finish. Thanks for sharing. I have learned a lot from watching you.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Adam, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@TheBrotherKnight]

I really like this bowl Mike. It feels good when you let the wood show you what form it takes on. You have to be mindful of the weak points and shape around them (it’s in your subconscious as we can see from the way you turn). It sometimes goes pear shaped when you hit a weak spot and you have to change the design. That’s the joy of turning burl's you never know. Well put together clip Mike. As always thanks for sharing and take care. David.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks David, and the your "words of wisdom" are so true. Thanks again mate, and take care Mike

[@22triggy]

Absolutely spot on. Been watching your videos for sometime, they just get better and more professional each time. Your time and effort and of course shared knowledge is very much appreciated. Many many thanks. Tony.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for that Tony, I really appreciate it mate. Take care Mike

[@ArcticFlies56]

Mike, really nice job. Beautiful piece. Don't underestimate your abilities. Down deep inside your mind has a good idea of what it will turn out to be. I believe the mind will direct your hands to make what the finished product will be. I know when I build flies for fly fishing, sometimes I have no idea what to make that will be different than what I've done before. When I'm finished I'm amazed at what the finished product came out to be. Keep turning, amazing work.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Richard, for your kind and encouraging comments. Take care Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Hello Mike, You certainly brought out the best in that most beautiful piece of wood. The bowl is a real stunner and I agree with you that the little fissures add to it. I have now reached the stage where I give as much attention to the base of a piece as I do to the rest. I think that must be progress for me especially when I look at some of the earlier items I turned. Many thanks and I look forward to your next video. With all good wishes, Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Alan, Thanks for the encouragement mate, I do love to see pieces au naturale, but alas it's not always possible. Like you, I pay a lot more attention to the bases now, as they are really just as important. In the early days I was for ever saying " I haven't finished the bottom yet".....and rarely did! Take care Mike

[@coyleyman4779]

Mike, I have watched this many times and I really like the way the burl came out. You did a great job explaining it. I have a small walnut burl I am going to work on and your video helps tremendously. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind comments, and I am glad this video was of some use to you as well. Take care, and thanks for watching. Mike

[@HarryWatts65]

Lovely piece mike I really like this bowl. And I always enjoy your videos. Thanks, Harry

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Harry, for your kind comments, and support. Take care Mike

[@MrTeeball]

Great job on that bowl Mike. I was sure it was going to explode, but your skill was spot on. Thanks I enjoyed this one. Cheers Tommy

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Tommy, a little skill, and a very large amount of luck mate.....lol Thanks for watching, and your continued support. Take care Mike

[@propfella]

Very Very nice Mike. You've told me how I can treat a similar but smaller piece I was given about 10 years ago. It's sat on a shelf for that long only because I didn't have your knowledge. Don't put yourself down about your talent. I much prefer watching and listening to you than someone with all the right equipment and ready made, ready to turn timber. I've subscribed.

[@johnfordham8133]

Well done, Very good at the end, you had me on the edge of the chair.I'll be turning same at my next session. Hope all goes well! Thank You!!!

[@MikeWaldt]

+John Fordham Thanks John, I must be honest I was a little worried at the end ;) Take care Mike

[@DoppiesStander]

Very very cool! I could watch this for hours.. Thanks Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you liked it Alexander, thanks for watching. Take care and Merry Christmas Mike

[@DHKillian]

I'm new to the hobby. Watching you is quite inspiring. Beautiful bowl. Thanks for the vid.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, and enjoy your new hobby. Take care Mike

[@JohnBare747]

What a gorgeous bowl that odd shaped blank turned out to be, good work Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks John, I must admit I am pleased with the result. Take care Mike

[@tutorialinater]

As a beginner I really admire your work and you have taught me quite a lot about the subject. My grandad also made a eucalyptus Burr bowl looks great. Take care Scott

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Scott, I'm really glad you find my videos of some use. Take care Mike

[@AlFurtado]

A masterpiece. You mentioned how you are not fortunate enough to envision your finished product. Well I believe the final product is generally hidden deep within the wood you just mastered on unwrapping it, Another great Video Mike. Albert

[@MikeWaldt]

Albert you very kind words are truly appreciated. Take care Mike

[@carp614]

At first I thought..."um...it's going to be a bowl of course". About half way through, I realized that I had not given you sufficient credit. You turned a generic piece of scrap wood (by the look of it I mean) and turned it into a beutiful work. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Carp, I appreciate your comments, and glad you liked it in the end :) Take care Mike

[@williamnixon11]

Mike I love the bowl you have come so far in just a little time very nice keep up the good work you are a hero to us

[@MikeWaldt]

That's very good of you to say so William, I'm not too sure about the "Hero" bit though....lol Take care Mike

[@mrlacroft]

Beautiful grain in that bowl. Also nice job of turning.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Cheers Mike

[@dob991]

Beautiful piece and, as always, a great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Donal Cheers Mike

[@SuperBowser87]

WOW MIKEY!!!!!! What an awesome beautiful piece! I just cant put it into words mate! For once I am speechless. It has been such a pleasure knowing you and watching your skills improve so much over the last year or so. Give yourself a pat on the back Mike you do deserve it. I think good ol Oneway wants to pack up and move to your place. He says it would be such a pleasure to power your lathe.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Tom, your too kind mate. Tell Oneway he's welcome anytime, I have a good stock of carrots already here! Take care ol' friend Mike

[@22triggy]

As usual Mr Waldt, first class video, excellent presentation, and very inspirational, thank you

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your kind words Take care Mike

[@CipsWoodChips]

Just gorgeous! A splendid bowl. Love the finish. Cheers, Cip

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Cip, glad you approve mate Take care Mike

[@PeteTGIF]

I think there is a hidden Zen Master inside of you. I still can't figure out, how in the world you can stay that calm in situations I would be nervous like I'd been at the first kiss of a girl. Talking about voices, I am personally glad the wood isn't talking to me, but I think all the voices inside my head do listen to the wood, as they seem to calm down while I'm turning (must be some great stories) . At this time my turnings are more like these chocolate eggs with toys inside: It's lots of fun discovering what comes out of it, without the negative side effect to the hips. As always, another great job. Take care, Peter

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Pete, I can assure you my old friend, that I remain calm while things go my way, if not......I do get rather....how do you say......a little annoyed!!!! I have been known to ruin a perfectly good piece and a few tools, with one of my little tantrums :)!!! I do love you ending analogy, so true, so true. take care Mike

[@geofo60]

The magic was definitely hiding inside the mystery Mike. Beautiful bowl & you're a great inspiration to new turners. Thanks for sharing. Must admit I was getting twitchy when you took the nub down so small !! Regards ....... Geof

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for the kind words Geof. I too was a little "twitchy" ;) Cheers Mike

[@mick.Walker]

Very nice looking piece Mike, i was holding my breath as you took that nib on the end down, smaller and smaller, well done.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mick, it was a little hairy I'll admit! Cheers Mike

[@danielallen4335]

Excelent craftsmanship man. That turned our very well.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Daniel Cheers Mike

[@douglaspalmer9809]

lovely piece mike ,you always have my heart in my mouth when you start turning a natural edge bowl ,great markings on the oak burl, and great finish as always,,as i said to carl a few mins ago looking forward to the christmas turnings ,yours too mike as your finials are very fine and have great detail in them ,so thanks again....dougie....

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Dougie, it was a lovely piece of Burl, just happy that something came of it. Thanks for watching, and your support mate, even though you are a Jock....lol Take care Mike

[@wjneupe]

Mike that piece of timber is beautiful. I enjoyed watching the bowl develop as you turned. I, like you, am not able to see what the wood wants to be :-) I tell it what I am capable of making it be. As always, enjoyed your video.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Bill, I do sometimes wish I could actually achieve exactly what I envisage, sometimes I get close, but never exactly. Ah well, maybe one day! Take care Mike

[@alanrenwick7667]

Beautiful piece of work, love the finish. Alan

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Alan, appreciate your support Cheers Mike

[@stevecarroll711]

Very nice work Mike. I'm with mick walker - my heart was in my mouth as that last nib got narrower and narrower.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Steve, I'm glad to know that someone else was a bit worried.....not just me ;) Cheers Mike

[@billhunter5325]

Nice work, Mike and even nicer finish. Thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Bill, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@coltaylor5878]

Only just watched this Mike, but what a lovely outcome. Thanks again Col

[@MikeWaldt]

+Col Taylor Thank you Col, I appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@pablogazmuri5656]

Excellent piece Mike. I do apply thin CA glue to the bark at some point during the turning to stabilize and hope that most stays in place. It does stain the wood if it drips to the bowl itself. I have tried to seal the bowl first with cellulose sealer and I am experimenting with other sealers but no clear results yet. I will let you know. Keep the videos coming!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Pablo, I would be very interested to know your findings. I do use CA on work like this, but sometimes I like to keep it completely natural, and see what it ends up like. I appreciate your support. Take care Mike

[@micheloderso]

What a wonderful piece of wood. Yes and for me it is the experience of what i am finding in the piece i work on. Cheers, one of your german subscribers. ;-)

[@MikeWaldt]

micheloderso Thanks Michel, I appreciate your comments. Take care Mike

[@micheloderso]

Truth must stay truth ;-)

[@vanzbiker]

Such a beautiful piece! I've recently become very interested in wood turning and this is one of the nicest pieces I've come across. very nice work my friend!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Kevins, I really appreciate your positive feedback. Also pleased that the craft interests you :) Take care Mike

[@tropifiori]

An incredible piece of wood. Nicely done,

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Frank, the wood is the star for sure. Take care Mike

[@davidloew8136]

Wow... I love burl bowls. You did a smashing job mate! I wasn't worried at the final cuts. You have a very gentle smooth cutting stroke. I have built fences and decks for years as a job and its not wood turning but it really pays to to be able to feel what direction wood will warp or have a sense when it's about to split. I have not so much as stood ex to a lathe since I was 15 years old but just bought one for my new garage! Can't afford lessons right now so I've been reading about a hundred books on turning and watching so far about a hundred hours of KZbin videos like yours. So it will take some trial and a lot of error but I think I'll be off to a better start than just winging it, thanks to you and guys like Carl. I think I M one of those people who see the potential in the wood first. That's the way it has been when I used to carve soap stone. For me the trick is imagine what it will be but hold it loosely in your mind and let the wood or stone have the final say. We'll see how true that holds for me and turning. Wish me luck! When I make my first successful bowl I may have a class ring made that says, "KZbin university class of 2013". Don't suppose you're selling that bowl? Sorry for the run on comment.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks David, I too learned everything from books and KZbin, and a lot of practice and disasters ;). Out of interest, where are you based. I'm afraid my wife has laid claim to the bowl, and I am happy about that really, as only a precious few of my turnings end up in the house.....lol. Even my friends are politely saying...."NO MORE". I'll have to set up at a craft fair one day, to make some room for a bit more of my rubbish! Take care Mike

[@davidloew8136]

I live in Nashville Tn. You? Craft fair is a good idea. Maybe think about a website you can sell on or etsy or eBay. Maybe make a few bucks without leaving the house!

[@MikeWaldt]

David Loew Lol David, I thought you might live in the UK, and we could meet up.....ha ha. A bit too far I think. keep in touch mate. Take care Mike

[@davidloew8136]

Mike Waldt Visit Nashville Tn. I'll buy you a pint.

[@carolriley569]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the markings in the wood. I just finished a live edge bowl from walnut.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Carol, I bet yours looks amazing :)

[@theairgunsource]

Really nice work! That's one of my new favourites of yours.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you. Your support is appreciated Take care Mike

[@paulevans5989]

What a great bowl mike didn't expect any different form a welsh turner ;)

[@MikeWaldt]

Diolch yn fawr Paul, seeing that my Rugby days are long gone........ Cheers Mike

[@dezbanks5063]

Nice piece of art mate I though it was going to snap at the last moment. Your a nice turner to watch thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind words Dez. Cheers Mike

[@kenmcfalls1410]

Another great video Mike. I'm sure its a beautiful piece . Ken the blind woodturner

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Ken, I appreciate your support Take care Mike

[@oaksho]

That is a stunning bowl Mike really enjoyed the video. Tony

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Tony, it was fun to make Take care Mike

[@phoffert1960]

Very Nice Mike, I have only done a couple of natural edge pieces so far, but watching this makes me want to try some more.

[@MikeWaldt]

+joe camel Thanks Joe, they are great fun to turn. Cheers Mike

[@TheRuiSilva77]

Very beautiful work . Love it !

[@TurningWorks]

Thought I'd pop back and say what a great bowl this is. 👍🍺

[@MikeWaldt]

+Turning Works Lol thanks very much Dave Cheers Mike

[@thetalentedtermite]

Beautiful bowl. I haven't tried natural edging yet. The bark always seems to fly off. You make it look easy.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, I assure you many, many of my attempts at natural edge bowls, end up as NOT !! Some times mother nature just won't allow you to do what you want :) Take care Mike

[@kawakers]

Great piece of work Mike, next time you see your mate ask if he could throw a couple of pieces of burl into Cardiff Dock and get them to float over to Weston Super Mare for me please lol

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol....I'll see what I can do Andy, and thanks for the support. Take care Mike

[@knivesstuff]

Great video Mike! Oak burl is very nice wood, I hope I find some soon.

[@MikeWaldt]

+knives&stuff Thank you, it was a hard turn.....but worth the effort in the end :) Cheers Mike

[@outlandishprofessor]

Lovely piece of oak, Mike! I'm like you when it comes to a piece of burl like that: I'm never sure what I'm going to get until I start turning it.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Roy Jacobsen Thanks Roy, I think not knowing what the end result is going to be is half the enjoyment and fun Cheers Mike

[@roberteckelkamp1772]

skilled crafrmanship! a beautiful piece.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Robert Cheers Mike

[@Lolotourneur]

Hi Mike A beautiful piece in the size of your wood lathe, I noticed that there was no vibration of the machine this would be lovely. Thank you for the video Lolo

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Lolo, the old lathe handled the out of true heavy lump of wood very well :) Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@TheTinyTrailerWorkshop]

Well Mike.. You've done it again!! I am somewhat jealous of the fact that you can slow your lathe down that much!! Having the old pulley system, I am limited to around 800 rpm as my slow! Ah well... it just makes the TTW shake just a little bit more!! That is certainly a nice piece of wood and I am sure that somewhere in the back of your mind the shape of that bowl was already there just waiting to jump out... you just didn't know it yet!! I liked the commentary on the different gouges you used... I keep thinking I should do that too... but then I seem to use them all... most of the time... so it would be a video on... I used this one and that one and this one again... oh yeah.. .and there is a piece of wood here too! Maybe a couple of letters up in the corner so you can follow a guide to figure out what I am using!! And then you would get all the comments about "What are those letters about?" I guess it would make people leave more comments!!! I know what happens to my pieces when I want to go just that little bit closer... glad it didn't happen to you!! Nice job again and I am looking forward to the next one.... Larry

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching, and making such entertaining comments Larry. Believe me mate more often than not I get bombarded with bits of flying project!!!!! Take care Mike

[@davidnoyce7531]

Really nice Mike. Great video, David Noyce

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you David, I'm pleased you like it. Take care Mike

[@swiperrt]

Very nice work. It looks amazing!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, I really appreciate your supportive comment. Take care Mike

[@weekendturner]

Really beautiful piece Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks you Take care Mike

[@TheRuiSilva77]

Very beautiful work. Love it.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Rui Cheers Mike

[@martydrummond9538]

great work mike, turned out really nice

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Marty Cheers Mike

[@mikepeterson1207]

Beautiful workmanship!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mike, much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@martingard494]

Another cracking piece Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Martin Gard Thank you Martin, appreciate it my friend Cheers Mike

[@CarlJacobson]

Another beautiful bowl Mike, be careful letting things talk to you. My hot glue gun talked to me and you saw what happened....LOL. Take care, Carl

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Carl, if you'd only whispered to the glue gun it might have behaved better :) Take care Mike

[@CarlJacobson]

I'll try that next time, we're not talking right now....lol

[@MikeWaldt]

Carl Jacobson Lol :)

[@Aytheon1]

did u happen to feed it one of those gourmet glue sticks. they tend to get cranky when u change their diet.

[@MikeWaldt]

Will Culpepper another LOL Will :)

[@pavelletuchiy4898]

Very nice piece. Thank you Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Pavel, Take care Mike

[@LaxGoalie248]

Very cool piece, loved the video!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Take care Mike

[@jimmihendrrix3772]

magnifique cette pièces jolie réalisation merci pour la vidéo Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you very much Jimmi Cheers Mike

[@resetter]

Looks great there Mike to bad you couldn`t keep the natural edge up so high as you wanted but it still looks great!

[@stringmanipulator]

Man that's a beautiful piece Mike, turned out awesome. You had me so nervous at the end when you did the last couple of cuts on the end ... hehehehe .. Thanks for another nice video buddy. You have a good one //Kenneth

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Kenneth, glad you enjoyed it mate. Take care Mike

[@HikeBikePhoto]

this man has a voice that you usually hear in movies.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Emo Negro Lol....thank you Emo :) Cheers Mike

[@MrKozure]

Looks beautiful. I would have stop at 11:39 it looks like a planet after a collision with another planet, eerily beautiful. lol

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, and you right about the planet collision, never saw it that way :) Take care Mike

[@michaelhunter2425]

This is an old video, not sure if you still get comments, but in case you do nice bowl. Interesting to see you not using Hampshire Sheen and Yourkshire grit. But a lovely piece none the less. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Michael, I appreciate that mate. At the time of making this video, Yorkshire Grit and Hampshire Sheen, had not been invented. In fact an even more amazing fact is that Martin Saban-Smith had not even started turning back then :) Take care Mike

[@TheBosscakes]

That looks fantastic.

[@MikeWaldt]

propfella Than you, appreciate your support, and also thanks for subscribing. Let me know how you get on with your piece :) Take care Mike

[@MrArchiewilson]

Well Done Mike for bringing out natures pallet on a wonderful piece of wood. Thought you were pushing your luck at the end of the nub though.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Archie, and between you and I and the KZbin community.......so did I !! Take care Mike

[@nippychippy]

Very nice mike love the videos keep up the good work

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Nippy, glad you find them of interest Cheers Mike

[@uladzimir7868]

Отличная работа, Майк!

[@MikeWaldt]

Спасибо заботиться Майк

[@22triggy]

That's a belter Mr Waldt

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Sir Take care Mike

[@richardogren4184]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Richard Cheers Mike

[@markchoitz443]

Great piece Mike. I also love the mystery of "What will the bowl look like in the end?". That's most of the fun. I've never turned the nib down at the end that far. I've tried a couple times with end result of launching the bowl and ruining it. Do you sand or anything between Danish oil coats.? I've got some Danish oil but have never used it on a finished bowl. I have a couple right now that I might try it on. Thanks for the videos and Happy New Year.

[@MikeWaldt]

Mark Choitz Thanks Mark, I was lucky with the nib on this one, I must admit i thought I'd over cooked it! To date I only use Danish oil on bowls like this, with inclusions, and voids, and bark, as I think it feeds the wood and keeps it "moist", I will apply three or four coats over the same number of days, that's what I do, and isn't necessarily the right or only way. Happy New Year Mike

[@ibrahimyousef]

Thanks Mike for a great job

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Ibrahim, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@twotracksoutdoors7390]

I really like your videos Mike. And I LOVE this bowl. I have been turning some natural edged bowls. I noticed your tool presentation is quite vertical. I notice this in a few other vids as well. Can you explain that to me?

[@MikeWaldt]

Two Tracks Bow & Wool Thanks for your kind words. The stance and tool angle I use is what works for me, and I just find it the most comfortable and effective. I think we all have our own preferred methods, it doesn't mean it's the correct method mind you....lol. Thanks for the question, and your support. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Daniel, the wood did not allow me to, but we both compromised in the end. Take care Mike

[@decoy48]

Nice job as always Mike. I work on the principal if I don't now what it should look like at the start I'm not disappointed what it turns out like LOL NOW GET THE VACUM OUT LOL

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

What an awesome bowl.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you very much Kobie Cheers Mike

[@onehunglow4u1]

You did a great job!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Bill, I appreciate your kind words. Take care Mike

[@magikdust2095]

This is such a beautiful piece. It's too bad the bark and live edge couldn't have been left all the way around, but I guess that's the luck of how they grow... still a stunning piece. I do wish that you wouldn't have cut parts of the turning, sanding, and finishing out of the video, because I'd much rather see it all, but it was still a very good video. 👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Magik much appreciated.

[@tbone0785]

Awesome video. I just cut down a white oak that has a burl 4.5ft in diameter. I need to figure out what to do with it!

[@MikeWaldt]

+tbone0785 Thank you. Turn it!! ;) Take care Mike

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

nice bit of burl mike well done have you ever tried wooddock finish its great on burls phil irons has it i tried talking to my bowls they told me to shut the feck up one even hit me in the head i burned that fecker lol take care,Robbie

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Robbie, I've never tried the finish you mentioned, in fact I've never heard of it before. I will check out Phil Irons, thanks for the tip mate. LMAO regarding your "talking to bowls". Take care my friend Mike

[@lefterhsk1]

nice video,beautiful work,thank you! it would be nice for the begginers ( me !) to explain how you put-hold the wood on the headstock spindle in the beggining...just with a simple drive center? and most important...how you put-hold the bowl on the headstock spindle at the end of your work to clean the bottom of the bowl?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, and I appreciate your comments. I have actually explained all those points in some of my other videos, and all your questions will be answered. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

The Axminster AT1628VS Trade Series. I did a personal review on it : Wood Turning - Axminster AT1628VS Wood Lathe Thanks for the question Take care Mike

[@richardkanuch8369]

Excellent enjoyed the vid very much

[@MikeWaldt]

Richard Kanuch Thanks Richard Take care Mike

[@ronstaceymickle7121]

Looks fantastic

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ron, your kind comment is much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@FlyingCod]

Thats an awsome bowl Mike I wish there was a place here in Newfoundland to buy a burl i would like to try one on my lathe

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Alfred, I'm very happy that you like it. If I sent you a piece that size, I would have to sell my lathe to pay for the postage....lol Take care Mike

[@FlyingCod]

Its a bit of a problem where I live there is a very small community of turners and access to a shop that sells this kind of thing dont happen here. Also when are you getting power back in the shop I miss your videos

[@MikeWaldt]

Alfred Ford That's a shame Alfred. I'm up and running in the shop now, and hopefully a new video soon, as I have still got some things to finish up. Take care Mike

[@danielharrison780]

beautiful bowel, nice video :)

[@MikeWaldt]

+Daniel Harrison Thanks Daniel Cheers Mike

[@smitm108]

Beautiful Bowl, Mike - you should raffle it! :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mark, a good idea....but....I made it for my wife, and for once, she loves something that I've turned. I dare not take it from her, as she would never forgive me....lol Take care Mike

[@susanbostwick5537]

very nice Mike Barry from Florida

[@MikeWaldt]

+Susan Bostwick Thanks Barry Cheers Mike