Wood Turning - Yew Hollow Form - Almost!

I "attempt" to turn a Yew Hollow Form.
Simon Hope Hollowing: www.hopewoodtur...
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[@torvigjohnson]

Mike, you are a true gentleman. Honest, humble... not the least bit full of yourself. I admire your character.

[@MikeWaldt]

You are too kind Torvig, and thank you Cheers Mike

[@turningonadime6477]

Mike, as a novice Woodturner it's comforting to see experienced turners make mistakes as well. Some days it seems like nothing is going right on the lathe, others are magical and almost make me forget about the bad ones. I really enjoy your videos.

[@MikeWaldt]

We all make mistakes, which add to the learning...but as you say when we don't for a while we think we've "cracked" it...but do we ever? ;) Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@earlrumble1692]

Thanks for sharing this "fail". Knowing that we all have these moments makes me feel better about the blue tinge that hovers over my shop when I turn. So far I have had a vase and several bowls chase me around the shop after a catch on my part. Luckily no injuries to me and minimal damage to the piece of work. I look forward to the save as we really do learn from our mistakes and how to recover from them.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Earl Rumble lol...thanks Earl hopefully the save will work out OK Cheers Mike

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Still came out great. WE all have those incidents where the tool did something we did not want it to. Glad you kept with it.

[@MikeWaldt]

+AnkleBiter Woodworks Thanks James, appreciate your kind words mate. Cheers Mike

[@lesliebarker3428]

What a brilliant save, Mike. The fractured wood actually looks fantastic.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Les, and thank you mate....hope your keeping well. Take care Mike

[@baconsoda]

You did us all a favour with that glue and coffee technique because I'm sure there aren't many of us who have had to use it so extensively. At least, now, we know it is reliable. I think a lid on that piece will make a good save. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeWaldt]

+baconsoda I haven't used it so widely before Brendan, but it seems to be holding very well. The save is in the making...with luck ;)

[@gunterschone8402]

Beautiful video, Mike. Mistakes happen to everyone. Then have now holding a yew bowl. I like yew, because they can be processed very well and a beautiful grain has.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Gunter, appreciate your kind words and support mate Cheers Mike

[@KE4YAL]

YEW made a lot of shaving!!!! Thanks Mike for sharing it was a very interesting piece Enjoyed your video as always

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jerry Puckett Thanks for watching Jerry, appreciate it mate. Cheers Mike

[@alanedwards6776]

Hi Mike,Thanks for showing the video. All your hard work to save a nice piece of Yew was not in vain, i see a very nice Vase or lidded vessel still to come as i am sure you do. Best Wishes Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Alan, I think a save is on the cards mate. Thanks for watching, as always :) Take care Mike

[@connolly2352]

was just finished a piece myself the other day and got a catch ,could feel it wizzing by my head id say the whole neighbourhood could here the cursing coming out of me lol lol lol ,keep up the brill work mike and keep them vids coming ,love them .

[@MikeWaldt]

+Paul connolly Thanks for your support Paul, much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@leksey7870]

What an interesting range of colors from the material. Beautiful! Like!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Aleksey, Yew is certainly a beautiful wood. Cheers Mike

[@brianknowles7130]

Can only sit back and admire your honesty. Enjoy your vids. even though I don't have a lathe. Just wish I could get some Yew wood ..!! Seems like rocking horse doo doo around here.Rgds

[@MikeWaldt]

+Brian Knowles Thanks Brian, appreciate toy kind words mate. Cheers Mike

[@richardcoyle8091]

Too bad Mike. I also will be anxious to see how you save it later. Hang in there and my language would also have been a little raw. Always great to watch your videos and learn from them. I am getting closer with my new shop and can't wait to get back at it. If you saw my garage right now you would understand after our move.

[@MikeWaldt]

All is not lost Richard...we shall overcome....hopefully :) Good to hear your shop is progressing, maybe some pictures when it's done? Take care mate Mike

[@DerekCadmus]

Oh bollocks! If anyone can recover from this type of design opportunity it's Mike Waldt. Looking forward to what you come up with. Cheers mate!

[@MikeWaldt]

LMAO Derek...not even close to what I said at the time ;) Thanks for watching my friend. Take care Mike

[@muziqjazz]

Glad to see that you're not hurt M. Mike. You have a design opportunity here :) Marc

[@MikeWaldt]

+Marc 's Oneway of turning Thanks Marc...and yes your right Cheers Mike

[@karolskakes388]

If you do not give it a go, you never know! I still like the piece, love the colors of yew. Thanks for sharing a not so pleasant moment with us. Mark

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Mark, and thank you...a save is on the way...with luck. Cheers mate Mike

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Mike Definitely finish it, yew is indeed gorgeous. If will still look stunning with a contrasting lid and finial, and it will have a story. Doesn't look an easy turn with all those cracks but I bet it will be a fave when it's done. Take care Rob

[@MikeWaldt]

+Woodslee Summercraft Hi Rob, I intend to try mate, thanks for watching . Cheers Mike

[@WhackerJoe]

Mike - Even when your piece explodes, it still looks good. You were right, yew is very beautiful. Never heard of using coffee grounds before, I will give it a try. Take care.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Joe Ritz Hi Joe you are very kind. The coffee ground works quite well. Take care Mike

[@MARKBaid]

Well welcome to my world Mike. I'm on piece number 4 and I'm hoping it won't blow apart. Bravo for showing your mishap. I think it will still turn out awesome either as a pot or vase. Take care my friend and do a kindness Mark PS I would have loved to hear the narrative at the time of the catch lol

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol Mark, I think we all live in the "same world" mate regarding wood turning. If I'd left in the swearing it would have had me banned from KZbin me thinks ;) Take care, and thanks for watching. Mike

[@RayShaw007]

It's good that you reveal failures as well as successes; and that you admit to expletives when it happens! I was beginning to feel that I might be in a minority of one when this sort of thing happens. On the positive side it does present the opportunity for a redesign or, at worse, an addition to add to one's log store for the fire! I've already seen what you have since made of it and came back to try and find your ebonised filial. I'll keep looking. Meanwhile keep up the good work, Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for your kind words Ray. They say you learn by your mistakes ... I must be a very slow learner! Cheers Mike

[@GSMachinist]

I'm thinking about (finally) getting a hollowing system and I think, based mostly on your videos, I'm going to get one of the smaller hollowing king set-ups! Excited to be able to open up another avenue on my turning I've never tried filling inclusions with coffee grounds--I'm not really a coffee drinker-- but I do like using acrylic paint. Since it's water-based it doesn't seep and stain the way resin and CA glue can, it's easy to find, and it comes in lots of colors

[@MikeWaldt]

Let me know what you finally decide on, I would be very interested. Cheers Mike

[@GSMachinist]

Definitely-- I'm still not 100% sure but I got a beautiful small olive log today and cut it up for bowls, boxes and hollow forms so I should get on that quickly....

[@hobbyturner6634]

Lovely piece even after the catch. The Coventry luck is staying with you Mike but this time it created the goblet! Pity about the hollow form version but as everyone knows you ARE the man to put it right and sort it.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Adrian, and thank you for your confidence....I know we all get catches...but at the moment I have the "catch bug", and am getting a little tired of it...lol Cheers Mike

[@billwhitonnet]

Mike, it is hard to believe how quickly a thing of art can turn into a can of worms on the lathe. Nice work anyway and now you have an opportunity for more creativeness.

[@MikeWaldt]

Merely an instant Bill, as you say, that's all it takes. Hopefully all will end well.....hopefully ;) Cheers Mike

[@davidburleson4598]

Mike I do hate it when a piece comes apart, know the feeling well. You will come up with a good shall we say alternate ending, I am sure. I do really like all your videos, have learned a lot.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi David, and thank you for your kind words. I have something in mind, and hopefully the video of the save will be up this coming weekend. Cheers, and thanks for watching Mike

[@tmikeporter]

Of course we are sticking with you, Mike! The message here is that you are human like the rest of us.....pow! a catch...it appears to be ruined...hold on...let's think creatively and try again. A good lesson for us all.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Mike Porter Thank you for your support Mike, I hope the "save" comes up to your expectations my friend :) Cheers Mike

[@larover90]

no that was such a shame as it was looking very nice you we recover it and make something with it and you never know it might look better and i dont think there is anyone out there that has not done this cheers ian and turn safe mate

[@MikeWaldt]

+ian mills Thanks for your support and kind words Ian. Cheers Mike

[@SteveTwoodturning]

Bugger!! I feel your pain Mike :-(..... I'm sure you'll make a beautiful piece out of it in the end mate!! Thanks for the warts and all video, much appreciated. regards, Steve.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Templeboy Turnings Thanks Steve. Hopefully things will turn it OK in the end. Cheers Mike

[@adamquincey4371]

I'm sure it's going to end up as a beautiful piece no matter what... Cheers...

[@MikeWaldt]

I thank you for your undying confidence Adam...lol ;) Take care mate Mike

[@donnymcarter]

It's was definitely looking good buddy! Hope you decide to put a lid on it!

[@MikeWaldt]

+donny carter Already underway Donny :) Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@jimrobb6325]

A brave attempt. Hard lines it was almost there. Been there myself and got that teeshirt as they say. Colourful language who could point a finger. Got that teeshirt as well. Thanks for sharing though. Some day in the future a beautiful swan will appear from todays misfortune I am sure.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hopefully the swan will emerge soon...and I stress "hopefully" Jim ;) Cheers Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Hey, Mike, congratulations on the design opportunity!! Okay, all kidding aside, I'm sorry to see that happen but it's so familiar to me that I usually don't even use bad language. Usually a very pronounced groan is enough. Oh well, can't wait to see what you come up with when you finish it, and I'm sure you will do something spectacular. Take care, my friend, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

+Gord Rock Hi Gord, and thank you my friend...been doing too much swearing of late ;). The repair is under way. Take care Mike

[@nickzammeti]

That was a shame buddy . Happens to the best of us I suppose . Nice to see it's not just me . Lol .. good vid

[@MikeWaldt]

+NZ WoodTurning Hopefully I'll save it Nick...mind you no guarantees..lol Cheers Mike

[@gordroberts53]

Looking forward to seeing the "revised" shape, the piece still has good potential, I think. I speak the same language from time to time...:)

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Gord, good to hear we "speak the same language" ...lol Cheers Mike

[@jackmaravola2496]

Yikes Mike....! That as so close for an explosion. Can't wait to see what you come up with for your finished project.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jack Maravola All will be revealed Jack ;) Cheers Mike

[@cigarsmoka9741]

Hi Mike. Sorry you had that catch but I'm quite certain we'll be seeing a video in the future showing how you saved it. Yew is such a beautiful wood, it was terrible watching that happen.

[@MikeWaldt]

It happens all too often to most, if not all of us. As they say "watch this space" ;) Cheers Mike

[@torche72]

It looks like an awesome goblet now.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol...not the intention, but I am working on a save right now James Cheers Mike

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Awwww Mike !! I could hardly watch knowing what was going to happen. Its a real shame as it is a lovely piece of yew. Still, out of the ashes and all that ( or do I mean out of the frying pan ) No just kidding Looking forward to seeing you do your magic and create another masterpiece. Take care , all the best..................Andy.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol Andy, hopefully a save is on the cards....with luck ;) Thanks my friend Cheers Mike

[@matthewlebelinski3000]

great video thanks for sharing big shame but like you say you can turn into a nice pot a very tricky piece of would 👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

+Matthew Lebelinski Thanks Matthew...these things do happen...now for the save :) Cheers Mike

[@jwall6006]

Oh, I can imagine the language was pretty close to me knocking one of my glass mosaics off on the floor face down. It didn't fair well at all since the silicone that I stick the pieces down with was mostly still wet. It's really hard some days to be an artist. Please do a follow up with this piece. I can't wait to see the final form.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Jennie, I'm sure there would not be a lot of difference ;). I am working on the "save", as we speak. Take care Mike

[@PaulLockwood]

Certainly felt for you at the end there when you got the catch. You can switch off the audio or overlay a very very very long beep to cover up all those *$*& words! The video reminds me a lot of some of Yuvals videos just showing that with some work what looks like a piece of wood you would throw away can be carefully worked and produce something very nice. I look forward to seeing the follow up as I think this will still look great with a lid and finial. It will be interesting to see you choice of lid to complement all those cracks in the main item. Also big thanks for sharing when it all goes wrong as it is so easy to just cut it all out.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Paul Lockwood Thanks for your kind words Paul appreciate it...with luck the save will have a happier ending :)

[@scottgaber2267]

Mike all that means is you have a design change so carry on and keep those videos coming. Thanks. What power shield is the one you are using.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Scott Gaber Your so right Scott...it's the JSP Powercap Light. Cheers Mike

[@ericmcrae7758]

Oh Dear Mike just when it was getting good. I forget how many design changes I have had but at least it gives you the opportunity to create another nice piece. Is Yew toxic to the skin or only if you breath it? Good luck with the finished vase, bowl, egg cup depending on how many more design changes. Eric

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Eric, I don't have a problem with Yew on the skin, but always take extra precautions regarding PPE, and always wear my powered face shield/respirator. Cheers Mike

[@shearsjamie]

Thanks for sharing your mistakes Mike, it makes it real!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jamie We all make 'em Jamie ;) Cheers Mike

[@gilgrace1915]

Since I don't make videos no one knows when I make a "Design Change". ;-) For all they know it was the original design. But seriously, I tried epoxy with coffee grounds...didn't like the look. Then I got the idea of very fine coffee powder mixed into the epoxy. Tried my adjustable coffee grinder, even at the finest setting it was too course. But some super fine dust would collect in the catch can, just what I wanted. I collected the dust and after several tries I had enough of the powder. It works great, like dark brown pigment. I also tried a heat gun on the epoxy after hearing it would take out the air bubbles. It does that, but in addition it thins out the epoxy so it flows into cracks nicely. It also helps the epoxy set up more quickly, I guess the heat speeds up the chemical reaction. I thought I'd share the discoveries from my experiments.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol Gil, and thank you for your findings, thaey are very helpful, and thank you for sharing them. I will give your method a try at some point. Take care Mike

[@robertkutz]

mike nice work .

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Robert Cheers Mike

[@mabietodd1114]

So close to finishing there Mike! Stick a plant pot in it!!

[@MikeWaldt]

That's one idea Phillip :) Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Bad luck mate, **it happens. I still enjoyed the video, and like you say all is not lost, I'm sure it will be all right on the night, take care Mike, Harry.

[@MikeWaldt]

It sure does Harry, to often at the moment for yours truely though...lol. Thanks for watching mate Cheers Mike

[@grahammiddo8014]

Such a shame Mike, still an old time cabinet maker tutor said to me once, "if you make a mistake, it's how you cover it up that the craftsman comes into play" looking forward to seeing the finished item. When you get to it. And it looks like I've missed something. What is the coffee ground fill you mention?

[@MikeWaldt]

+Graham Middo Lol Graham...the filler is just coffee (fine grind) pressed into the cracks and then adding firstly thin CA and the medium CA. Cheers Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

That's a real shame Mike. I'm sure that you will do something good with the remnants. All the best, Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

These things are sent to try us mate. Hopefully all will end up OK :) Take care Mike PS - Still cherish that sticker matey ;)

[@massimilianomanetta4190]

Bellissimo Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

thank you Massimiliano Cheers Mike

[@SuperBowser87]

I thought I heard Oneway giggle when that happened. I was hoping it would come out great so I could see what kind of finish you applied. Maybe next time.

[@MikeWaldt]

LMAO Tom...tell Oneway he's going to be disappointed....hopefully. My finish is...um...err..um... ;) Cheers mate Mike

[@NineteenSeventy0ne]

Perseverance sometimes doesn't work, entertaining as always tho, try using my technique when the air turns blue, lightly massage both earlobes between finger and thumb and let out a deep humm in a meditation style lol, if nothing else it will put a smile back on your face 😉 Regards Pete

[@MikeWaldt]

+NineteenSeventy0ne I'll remember your suggestion next time Pete...and knowing me...it won't be long ;) Cheers Mike

[@MojeToczenieBartoszSokoow]

Nice work :)..... almost :D

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Sir! Cheers Mike

[@alanrouse8301]

Like that bumper sticker says, "S--- happens"!!! I o that a lot myself. I do have a question. Did you use used coffee grounds, or used?

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Alan, never a truer word my friend. I used "unused" coffee ground on this, and it seems to work quite well. Cheers Mike

[@richardgboyd]

When you use coffee grinds for filler do you dry them first and do you use a really fine grind coffee or coarse grind? Thanks in advance, Richard

[@MikeWaldt]

I use a fine grind "uncooked" coffee, and find it works quite well Richard. Cheers Mike

[@paulhitchcox9110]

nice job

[@MikeWaldt]

+Paul Hitchcox Thesis Paul Cheers Mike

[@joewilliams601]

you used coffee to fill the cracks. New coffee or used grounds?

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Joe, on this piece I just used "unused" fine ground coffee. Take care Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Bad luck mate, but like you say all is not lost . Hope you do, do a follow up on this Mike!Cheers , Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

+Brams shed Thanks Bram...the rescue is in the making :) Cheers Mike

[@roberthornwoodturner]

A new design opportunity! Sorry for the need. I have settled on "Ratzelfrazz" as my frustration word so as not to let my grandchildren hear the words I really want to use to vent. It has hard consonants that can add real feeling, so I recommend it.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Robert, I will try that, but it may not work ;) Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@martydrummond9538]

Unlucky mate , ive just gone thru the bottom of a bowl so iam attempting to insert a silver dollar as a accent piece, i will let you know how i get on

[@MikeWaldt]

+marty drummond Thanks Marty...I'll look forward to seeing it mate. Cheers Mike

[@apwtdm]

Mike - what did you use to to glue it? Sounds like CA Glue? Is that just plain superglue?

[@MikeWaldt]

Yes it is :) Cheers Mike

[@pettigrewwoodworks]

Just needs a bit of work and will be a great goblet!

[@MikeWaldt]

Something will emerge, I'm just not sure what at the moment :) Cheers Mike

[@JayReidy]

I hate to see a nice piece ruined, but it makes me feel a bit more reassured when a master does it. Maybe you can salvage it with some sandpaper and a top.

[@MikeWaldt]

These things do happen Jay, and showing mistakes are helpful in my book...but I'm getting too many at the moment...lol Cheers Mike

[@paulhaggett8913]

Shame you edited the bad language- after all that careful preparation it was justified. Love your honesty Mike- I would have tried to cover things up!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Paul...I assure you it would have shocked even me on playback!! Thanks for your kind words Cheers Mike

[@racma8698]

Bad luck but honest and self assume man. Important and rare.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Robert, that's very kind of you. Take care Mike

[@michaelflynn6178]

It happens to us all Mike thats the only way we learn

[@MikeWaldt]

Very true Michael...trouble is I'm doing a lot of learning lately! ;) Cheers Mike

[@Lee-qp6gf]

You can fix it. Have you used your hollowing system yet? I would like to see you use yours before i use mine. LOL

[@MikeWaldt]

+Lee Waterman Thanks for the vote of confidence Lee....I have indeed used it..and did a video on it a few weeks ago :) Cheers Mike

[@lenmullin8633]

Mike, who cares what happened to the hollow form, at least you weren't injured. That's big in my book, you can replace any piece of wood with another.

[@MikeWaldt]

Very true Len, thanks for watching mate. Cheers Mike

[@jackyoung42]

maybe a walnut lid to match those coffee grounds would look good then folks will think it was all part of the design !

[@MikeWaldt]

A possibility for sure Jack, not sure what at the moment. Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@awldune]

No blood? It looked like the shrapnel might have caught you on the hand there.

[@MikeWaldt]

Sorry to disappoint regarding the blood ;) You're right...a small nick was all I got...luckily. Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@tomw5435]

Some days chicken, some days feathers. We've all had it happen.

[@MikeWaldt]

I like that analogy Tom, too many feathers of late though, for my liking ;) Cheers Mike

[@tompalmer334]

valiant try Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Tom Palmer Thanks Tom. Cheers Mike

[@konaok1]

It would make a good beer pint? A Guinness Kings Cup?

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol...now there's a good idea :) Cheers Mike

[@JimG31547]

I hate to see that but I do it too.

[@MikeWaldt]

+James Gilliland I think we all do from time to time James...trouble is of late it's happening too often ;) Cheers Mike

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

so shame to break this beutifull wood but the woodturners we now very well that this happens ! last week I try to make something from a big piece of unknown drift wood but ..... fly away ha ha ha ha ha !

[@MikeWaldt]

These things happen Kosta, to all of us, just have to keep going eh? :) Take care, and thanks for watching Mike

[@rogerdorsett3753]

Really was a crying shame after that much hard work. Bet it took you longer to stop swearing than make the hollow form 😂

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol...you are right there Roger :) Take care Mike

[@simonhopkins3867]

shame :-( but at least it's save'able. I've got a growing stack of rework to do.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Simon Hopkins All is not lost Simon...with luck :) Cheers Mike

[@yakbranson]

hate to see it. thats usually how it works for me. time in almost done and pow! time lost. have a good one. yak

[@MikeWaldt]

+yak branson Thanks Yak..these things are certainly sent to try us my friend. Cheers Mike

[@goroll]

I actually would have liked to hear that spontanious harsh language... :D We are all the same you know. ;)

[@MikeWaldt]

+Christoffer Lind Lol Christoffer...but there might be young children watching :) Cheers Mike

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Slow motion footage is never good . It was looking good up to that point . If anybody can salvage it it's you mate . Curious to see what you come up with . Take care.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching, and your support Glen, I will hopefully save it in some form :) Take care Mike

[@brianbarlow1480]

Unlucky Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Brian, these things do happen! Cheers Mike

[@paulweis9797]

Yeah... nice try! All you needed is an excuse for a design change! :)

[@MikeWaldt]

+Paul Weis No comment Paul ;) Cheers my friend Mike