Wood Turning The Sleeping Gorilla

This is an odd turning that might make a nice little platter.
Before turning it I notice it looked like a gorllia sleeping.
I was given some very odd pieces of wood. Some had been in a burn pile but were pulled out. I thought this might be Engilish Walnut because the burn piles were all English Walnut trees from a walnut orchard.
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[@TomRedmon-o4c]

What a challenge to turn but more than worth it. Your Nephew did good that belongs in a Gallery.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Tom. I was working with another piece I got along with this. It was very big so i cut it in half. Looks to be a Walnut root system.

[@OldMtnGeezer]

I love seeing these odd and interesting, outside-the-box pieces come to life in a new iteration. Well done, Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I have a few other odd pieces I got at the same time as this one. I will have to turn another one soon. thanks for watching, Gary

[@rayworstine4399]

Good morning, Gary. I am all in on this turning. Sometimes we win, sometimes the wood pile wins. The wood pile lost this one. Excellent transformation. The beauty was exposed. Thank you for accepting the challenge. Ray

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ray! Out of the 7 pieces I got I "Think" this was maybe the 2nd hardest piece do. But when I say I think I really have no clue what I was going to find. The worst I put away after power washing all the dirt and sand stuck inside of it. Just not sure if I will do that one or not. But it is sure fun trying and hoping there is something there. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@paulrapp6]

Papa, Two different bears. And a dragon. Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless, Paul

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Paul. Now I will have to look for the dragon 😁. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@lesliefatout4731]

I'm glad you do work that brings YOU joy! Not every piece will appeal to everyone, but every piece will appeal to someone!

[@ThePapa1947]

This is so true Leslie. As the old Ricky Nelson song went. You can't please everyone so you gotta please yourself. I just needed to see if I could get this turned. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jeffrosen8237]

I like it! Its like a box of Cracker Jacks. You never know what your going to get. Thats the fun part of turning is seeing what is inside. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jeff. Yes just like Cracker Jacks you never know what is inside and you hope it is cool. This was very cool for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Johnny_Rocket330]

What can I say but WOW! If I came across a piece like that, I'd have just chucked it into the burn pile, but you saw something I didn't. This to me is definitely more of an art piece than a traditional bowl, while still being functional as a wallet/keys/pocket dump tray. You helped me see there's more to turning than perfectly round bowls!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Johnny! I have a carving I did in high school (a two sided tray) that I use for a wallet and change tray . I may just have to give this one a chance. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MarkHandsaker-ir3xr]

You just never know what on the inside. It was great to see what you found! Keep on turning!😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Mark! These pieces can have you wondering for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@chrisjohnston2449]

your buddy Phil and I approve this turning. This will be a conversation piece for years to come

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris. Happy you liked it. I was also very happy to see how many others like it as well. Gary

[@edwardhand7070]

When Mother Nature gives us a starting point we must deliver. Absolutely beautiful Gary. Until I get a new Lathe happy turning my friend. 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Edward and you are right. Mother Nature did a lot of preparations for this one. Hope you get your lathe soon. What have you picked out? Gary

[@edwardhand7070]

@@ThePapa1947 I have a couple in mind, but it's going to take me a while to save some money up for a new one. I just want to make sure that I don't have the same issue, and end up with a broken machine. It's really depressing for me to not have my escape from life and turn artwork. But I'm willing to work hard to get where I want to be. Happy turning ☺️ Ed.

[@EdwardGodwin-f2p]

It's fantastic. Like Phil of Shady Acres. You were lucky to keep it in 1 piece, and I love the animals. Great job!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Edward. Once I got past the bad stuff it was pretty solid underneath Thanks for watching, Gary

[@qapla]

Gary, it was well worth turning. It is a unique piece that you made useable. That grain and character add to the nice look. I would probably cut it into two pieces but your solution was the correct call.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Qapla. I had a great time turning it and that enough makes it worth while. But I think it looks pretty cool as well. Gary

[@crystalswenson8844]

We all have warts that are part of us and add character to our lives. Thanks for sharing this natural piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Crystal. For sure..I have worts and moles. And I am a real character. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelmathews8974]

Gary, thanks for sharing your journey with this piece. I watch out for pieces like this because I love turning these crazy shaped odd pieces! When I show them off to people they turn their heads and question how I could have turned that on a lathe! I love doing these and you did an outstanding job with this one! Once again thanks for sharing and keep on going!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael! For sure it these are great pieces to have people wondering how the heck did you do that. I have to wonder myself at times LOL

[@richardcole7400]

Rabbit, bear, landscapes too...volcano with lava flows?.Devil's Tower Arizona ? Brilliant Art piece. So cool

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Richard. Lots of things there for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@TheJkaeser]

Beautiful job Gary. Beautiful piece of wood. Would make a great centerpiece on a table.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Jeff. Just might put in in the center of the table. Great idea! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@hawkeye10100]

I like it because it's different. You are the only one I know that can make something nice out of nothing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Don I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@toddvandyke8737]

I sure like this piece. What a beautiful piece of nature’s art, brought to life through your talents!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Todd. I am certain that all the pieces I got with this will be best left with lots of nature. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Gary, Great piece of turning which resulted in a great looking platter. Take care my friend. Hwyl, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Huw, I figured I could get it turned but was happy with the looks of the piece when it was done. Take care buddy! Hwyl, Gary

[@kevinbooth2063]

Gary, very nice and it’s called ART. You know how to let your artistic side show. Well done

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kevin I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching, Gary

[@travisgreen3533]

I like this kind of thing. No sense in wasting a piece of wood that can be turned into something useful and pretty. Of course I would say this because I have done this often. Haha. I am working on ideas for glueing a bunch of my board off falls together to make some things. Thanks for the fun.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Travis! I say never waste a good piece of wood. I have a stack of pieces I want to glue together as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Always love you finishes Gary. Whether the piece is life edge or perfectly round, your finishes are top knotch!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Chris. A good finish is something I work at. It can make a simple turning look good. Where as a bad finish can make a really nice turning not so nice. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@waynejones6215]

Great Turing I think we'll worth the time and o buy the way Phil and you are number one in my book am a turner love to turn live and natural edge on my Laguna 18×36 is my best lathe😊😊😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Wayne. I appreciate your comments. I really like my 1836 is well. Gary

[@NBCRGraphicDesign]

Thanks for taking us along your "Problem Solving Adventure". Great results...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave. It almost felt like I was back at work again LOL

[@markduggan3451]

That looks awesome, I could see Scooby Do looking at another dog.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Mark now I need to go have a look for Scubby Do. I thought I heard some barking last night LOL

[@ianm6891]

Gary, that looked uncomfortable to turn, yet you did great. Very nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ian. It was pretty tricky but once I got some good wood to turn it was not bad. But anytime you are turning a lot of air it takes gentle cuts. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@graygrand]

You can find beauty in the funniest piece of wood. I like the back too

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. It sure looked hopeless for awhile. Happy you liked it! Gary

[@ianbennet7408]

I luv the outofnormal turnings..the more inclusions the better.. great ideas to turn it. Keep up the amazing turnings.. Ian canada

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ian and I have more odd pieces that came along with this one. There is on that must may not hold together without epoxy and I really do not want to mess with it. I do want to turn though. There are more inclusions than I can count. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tielkgate]

Gary, that was an exercise in patience and forethought. It's amazing how we find fun things in nature that grow sideways from what WE think they should be. Love it! 🤩 Lowell

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Lowell I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@fredlewis1945]

It came out a lot different than I expected, I like it a lot. A lot of work but great reward.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Fred. It is really hard to tell for sure what a piece like this will turn out. But it was pretty close to what I was hoping for. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

Looks very nice to me. I like unusual pieces of wood when turned. They always seem to have their own beauty. This piece of wood was definitely worth your time and effort to turn. Two thumbs up from this end of the innerweb.😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks John. I never really doubted that I should turn it but it can make you wonder. The one side looked pretty bad but being able to hold the piece and feel the weight I was sure there was wood to turn.

[@carolriley8472]

Definitely woth it! It really needs to be on a stand and I think it's gorgeous!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carol. I agree it looks pretty cool on the stand. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MarklTucson]

Very cool turning Gary. It's one of those pieces that is very unusual, has cool features, and doesn't have to have a practical application -- it just is. Great story to go along with it and I'm sure your nephew will be thrilled to see the result.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. Seeing these pieces from the photo he sent I was surprised at what they looked like. I as going to do a different one first but after power washing it there did not look like much left. It was full of dirt. But I have not given up on the idea. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@laurazakrzewski]

Very cool piece Gary. Also seen all those animals. Awesome

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Laura! Those animals are fun to see. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@AlanHanson-i9z]

WOW that is certainly something different and unique! I had to make sure that I wasn't on Phil Anderson's site because you don't normally turn items like this, well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Al. Nope it was me. I do these now and then and and have a number of odd pieces like this to do. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@markparker5788]

Wonderful vision and work Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@FRBPturning]

I love this! I gotta figure out how to get my hands on some gnarly pieces like this. Maybe I need to troll the older neighborhoods after storms instead of where I’m at.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim. This was part of 7 pieces I got that looked as though they were pulled from a fire pit. I know they were burning a lot of English Walnut trees after cutting down the walnut orchard. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@FRBPturning]

@@ThePapa1947 the words "burning walnut" hurt my soul!

[@Bren72]

Great looking piece! I love these art pieces.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Bren for your comments. Much appreciated. Gary

[@charlesmurschell3110]

Wow, what a challenge. Good job Gary, hope your nephew is proud and appreciates his uncle’s efforts.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Charles. I have given him turnings from all the wood he has given for me and he loves them. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@54lespaul3]

Hi Gary. I like it very much! Things like that are so unique. They are art pieces more than a practical bowl. The way it takes the sanding and finish is beautiful. I would definitely display it like you’ve shown. Makes me want to dig through my wood pile! 😅 Cheers, Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick. My wood pile is just another place to store turning stock LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dalekuhlman1009]

What an interesting turning you did it turned out awesome. Quitters never win and winners never Quit. You certainly are a winner sir. On the under side when you flipped it over with the finish on I saw a mountain man or Alaskan man. I saw your animals as well. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Dale for your very kind words. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@heathermacmillan962]

That grain is AMAZING! It turned out so well 😁💙

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@jonmartineau1004]

Gary , I think this is a very beautiful piece of art . Functioning art . I would like to feel all the nature in this piece . It was for sure a head scratcher in the beginning . Great job and thanks for sharing . I feel you brought out the best in the piece . Have a great weekend and stay cool .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Jon I appreciate your comments. I see it is only 64 degrees at the moment. But it is also only 8:50am. With that said I am heading out to my shop. Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

@@ThePapa1947 It is 72 at 6am. this morning . Finally have a cloudy day . Mid 90's all week ahead . Ugh . Have a great weekend . I am heading to the shop today .

[@edheide7229]

I used to turn for about six years and I looked forward to challenges like this one. Some would make great conversations. I think yours is beautiful and great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@richardmadden957]

Definitely worth it. You did a great job. Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Richard. I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning 🌅, 1947, great looking piece of rustic art, I have a colleague that lives in Scotland UK, and he does a lot of this type of work sometimes taking 2 to 3 months to build it make it, keep up the great work. Stay safe. Catch up with you next time., France

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you France! Not sure I will turn all the pieces he gave me but I will sure look them over real good. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gregjohnson8486]

Wow Gary, great save! I have to say, I was not optimistic from the beginning but you were able to turn it into a lovely, useful piece. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Greg...well I just had to keep going and sure glad I did. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Interesting gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Had a 2nd look at video , I have similar pieces given to me recently. I wasn’t in love with piece but it certainly gave you some turning problems. What’s wrong with turning on the 4th, may the 4th be with you they say. I would have gone a bit more with turning to see if figure did get better. Overall plate would have looked better a bit thinner as well. Finish on back was definitely better than front. You may have spent more time finishing the back . Sometimes you see a lot more when we take a 2nd look at things, wow I did. Thanks Gary

[@jodygirk5893]

Loved this piece!❤

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@albertdawson6814]

I love challenges like this Gary. You knocked a piece of firewood right out of the park. Very pretty. Thank you for sharing. See you on the next one

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Albert for your comment. I really appreciate it. Gary

[@johnderyck493]

Wow ! I'm speechless. Not what I thought it would end up looking like,

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@michaelmcdermott2178]

Love it, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Michael I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@colinwatmore7041]

Love this kind of turning with these odd shapes of wood. There will never be another bowl/platter exactly like this one ever again. Doesn't that make it art?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Colin. I would say it would be art for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@denisedonovan2639]

Beautiful piece of wood. Well worth the effort 🤩

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Denise I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@GordonRock1]

Your talents are endless, Gary. Really enjoyed watching you make this one come alive, my friend. Thanks for sharing! Take care, …..Gord

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gord for your kind words. I am very happy you liked it my friend. Good to see your recent video and hoping you on your way back to doing what you love. Gary

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Well done and a beautiful finished piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Josh. It was sure fun to do. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@ClaytonsWoodArt]

Well done, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Clayton I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@skipflorey2511]

Gary, a very special piece of wood…give it to you to figure out how to mount it safely. Don’t know if I’d try to turn this piece. Absolutely wonderful color and grain.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Skip. That is half the fun just figuring out how to get a grip on it. Looking at the inside before turning I was sure hoping something was there. Worked out fine. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary... Very inventive holding technique.. Excellent example for turning odd shaped piece. I feel you could grab just about any piece of wood and turn it securely... Gary I am one of your viewers that very much enjoys this type of turning. It takes more effort to locate and work the piece. This way of thinking opens up much more of those un-turnable woods that are never touched by so many turners. Nice finished piece and again I like the style. Until next time Gary..... TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks tuffy! I think there was 7 pieces he had for me. I have turned a small one which my wife has at her desk. Then this one. There are 2 that look kind of hopeless(challenge excerpted LOL) Then one ones like a root ball maybe. Meanwhile back to something a bit easier. Take care, Gary

[@RonnieDevlin-b7g]

Turned out good Gary some beautiful colours and shapes appeared there thankyou for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Many thanks Ronnie.I had a lot of fun turning and happy you like it. Gary

[@erniesmith1097]

CRICKY Gary they say get out of your comfort zone every day, did this piece make the hair on the back of your stand on end. Just a bloody ripper piece of art Gary CONGRATULATIONS 🏅🏅🏅🏅Keep the dream alive son Aussie Aussie Aussie GDAY MATE from brisbane Australia

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ernie. Actually it was not all that bad. You should see the piece I put back in the shed LOL. Maybe someday I will turn it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DaveBalfanz]

I don't think I would have taken the time on a piece of wood as rough as this one. Shows what I know. What a great finished piece!

[@ThePapa1947]

Well Dave I just could NOT give it a chance. But there are 2 pieces that I might have to pass on. But.....maybe a second look is in order. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@exotictones1054]

Looks like scubbydo.really looks nice.good stuff.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you liked it! Gary

[@williamellis8993]

Nice, Gary. I really like it. It was definitely worth the effort. That one area with a little birds eye looks like it could have been a burl. Bill

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Bill you might be right about that. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tompuskar4426]

Is it a bowl? Is it a platter? Is it a wall hanging? Who knows, but I think it is neat! I especially liked your unique way of mounting it. Great job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Tom. I guess it is just a Thing with pretty grain. It may be on one of those little stands for awhile on my desk. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

I think it is wonderful and you did a great job on it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Rabbit, bear and Scooby-Doo!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Valerie it was lots of fun to do. There are 2 more pieces that are very questionable but I just keep wanting to give them a chance. Gary

[@anitabier2114]

Definitely worth it Gary. It turned out really nice 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Anita. For sure it was worth it. I saw it as a good challenge and was rewarded with some really nice grain. Maybe I should show the one I put back under the shed and have a vote all I can say is it will be very holy or is that Holley😁🥵🔥 Gary

[@anitabier2114]

@@ThePapa1947 lololol!!! Let's see it. I try to save pieces sometimes and it usually ends with heartache. You and Phil always seem to make it work. Very inspirational!

[@ThePapa1947]

Ok Anitia it is a deal I will show it in an upcoming video or maybe make a short of it. Now I need to look at it again. Well I walked by in in my shed today but did not pick it up. the whole outside is burned. I will think hard on how it can be done. Gary

[@timrauscher3965]

Wow. I thought that thing was going to blow apart with those inclusions and cracks. It came out very nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim! I was happy to see the solid wood show up. Made it much easier. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@philippadden0669]

Love this piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Phillip!

[@michaelmangione8359]

Gary, turning "air" always scares me a bit, but you made it look easy. Thanks for the video!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Michael. Turning air is all about speed. Spin the piece as fast as it will let you and take slow light cuts. Thanks for watching Gary

[@toddlajiness]

That turned out really neat!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Todd I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

A charcuterie board! Or, an exceptional piece of art! Doesn't matter, it's beautiful! Did you ever figure out the kind of wood? Maybe Maple or maybe so many other kinds. Fun to watch you work and do all the mental and turning gymnastics this piece required to succumb to your gouge. I think it's a dandy! Well done, my friend, keep'em coming! 😊 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Phil, guess I forgot to mention it was not sure but I went with Maple. Not ready for another one but there is worse one just sitting. After I power washed it I have second thoughts 😆. Just think there might be more holes than wood. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@lyndaowen2154]

I really like odd pieces like that. And that one I think turned out really nice. I would not have one problem with display in that end table or evening in the middle of my kitchen table. Very nice job a piece of wood that I probably were thrown away. But I guess that's why you're a teacher and I'm the student ha ha ha.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Lynda... happy you liked it. I have a hard time getting rid of any wood given to me. That said one or two of the pieces that came with this just may get lost lol. But I will give them a chance. Gary

[@glencrandall7051]

Great job on a difficult piece.🙂🙂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Glen I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@chuckbell2949]

You inspired me to take more chances to discover the beauty that lies within a ugly piece of art 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chuck. I just love the grain in all wood. In this one I just had to find it and it was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jimbalz3017]

Hard to believe you could get anything out of what you started with. You're veryy talented!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim. Trust me I was not all that sure but I just had to give it a try. There is another one that is bigger but looks almost hopeless. Well almost LOL

[@AlienLeader4]

That would be an awesome Every Day Carry tray. I see the same animals. Always learn something from your videos. Keep up the amazing work. 👽

[@ThePapa1947]

For sure it will be a great little tray. We are planning a birthday party for my wife and it will be on the table with something on it. Even though she tells me to stop using the dining table for a bowl display area LOL! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

YEP deffinlatly worth making as its a beauty. weldone.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Manjit...happy you liked it. Gary

[@1954JDR]

It was definitely worth it. Great job!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks James I appreciate your comment. Gary

[@josephinelarosa635]

I’m sure Phil will love it. It was worth it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Josephine! Happy you like it. Gary

[@DPerney1]

Every piece of wood deserves a chance. Fantastic job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dawn. I feel the same way 😊

[@grambear8]

love this piece

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you grambear8. I am very happy that you like it. Gary

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Beautiful Piece Gary! The stand for it to sit on was a great idea, you will probably be able to spot some more cool stuff in the grain in the future 😎

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Kimsey. Maybe I will set it out this weekend and see if I get reactions. Having a birthday party for my wife. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

@@ThePapa1947 Tell her Happy Birthday from the Kimsey’s 🎂

[@ThePapa1947]

@@kimseyjustkimsey5256 will do buddy! Won't be for a week but getting ready. I will be making some BBQ ribs and some chicken.

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

@@ThePapa1947 Sounds like some good eating 🍽️ making me hungry! 🤤

[@lesstiglet1241]

I would call this the ugly duckling piece. You took a very ugly looking piece and brought out the swan in it. You took a unique piece of mother nature and captured your own artistic vision within it. Such a beautiful piece. I love it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Les I appreciate your comments. I was not sure how it would go over. But I need to turn these pieces for special reason. Not really knowing how it is going to end up is part of the fun. Take care, Gary

[@lesstiglet1241]

@@ThePapa1947 I thoroughly enjoyed watching this particular video. I like to try and guess the artistic direction when I watch wood turning videos. But this one kept me guessing, for sure.

[@BobbyGriffett]

I love the tray that is my favorite tray now Gary lol

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bobby i love your comment. Gary

[@judithclever1103]

Interesting piece of wood, ni e job Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Judith. It was lots of fun. Gary

[@delbertbohm2039]

nice looking l like the color

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Delbert and thanks for watching, Gary

[@charlesreicks648]

Yes I really like it. Thanks Tim

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tim! I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@turningwiththewoods]

Really nice gary

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@dchilliard09]

I like it! Been watching you and Phil turn out some really nice and different "bowls"...

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you very much. I appreciate you watching. I never miss any of Phil's turnings as well. Take care, Gary

[@garyp8471]

A, that weren't a waste of time even though time is your own B, it looks just right on it's side on the stand Great finish what with rabbit and bear Irene even see a Man in there, just about the surprise you got from a sleeping Gorilla yeh Well done Gary we like different turnings. All the best from Lincolnshire UK

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gary! Well we saw a rabbit in our backyard yesterday. They have been coming and going. Even had babies back there. Maybe that is why I saw the rabbit in the turning so easily. Now I have to go see if I can see that man in there. Take care. Gary

[@garyp8471]

@@ThePapa1947 sorry I got it wrong Irene has just corrected me, she sez the turning stood up on its end is the shape of a man's head, we got to get it right. All the best

[@martybain2687]

Looks really nice

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Marty I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@Audie1234]

Beautiful ❤

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Audie happy like it. Take care, Gary

[@kristikey8320]

Definitely worth it! One of a kind.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Kristi I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@stanmerrell5390]

Looks great.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stan. An odd piece but sometimes the meaning behind it is more important. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@bobbyshelton8781]

I think it is cool 😎, stay safe and healthy.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Bobby I appreciate you watching, Gary

[@joannkister2540]

Very pretty

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Joann and thanks for watching, Gary

[@HowardHonsey]

Beautiful work! And worth the effort.

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Very nice!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank Don I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@waltwhybrewwoodworking]

Thanks for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks for watching!