Woodturning a Big Leaf Maple Burl and Bubinga Box

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

Everything you show is a gem.To be so in love with what you do,is a testament for the ones watching. Wish your viedos were longer. My coffee gets cold because I'm mesmerized by what's happening.

[@amberwebb9684]

Beautiful bowl the grain is stunning. I'm glad I found you. I'm very partial to watching Andy Phillips. But now I'm subscribed to you as well. Your voice is incredibly soothing and I love that you highlight the work of others that is very kind of you. I'm glad to be here. Thanks for having me 🤗

[@DavidAdamsen]

Beautiful work, Rod! I love the shapes you came up with and, as always, I find your narration to be one of the most enjoyable of any other woodturning channel. Thank you for sharing and providing calmness during such weird times!

[@BobGroverthednachristian]

The maple burl is stunning. The markings make the piece. The bubinga compliments it so well. The overall look of the bowl is beautiful. It is a different shape than the usual lidded bowls.

[@ericcartrette6118]

The grain in that big leaf maple is gorgeous! This is truly a work of art. Beautiful bowl.

[@russellmckay8896]

An older gentleman told me when I was really young, "There's a beautiful piece of art in every piece of wood, you just have to find the right method to get to that art."

[@mjkane217]

Good morning Rod. Thanks again for a great video. What I learned today.....You don't need a bunch of tools to get the job done. Sometimes I feel like I'm watching an advertisement for woodturning tools rather than a video on how to turn something. Also, learned more on your finishing process. Looks great. Stay safe, stay away...stay 6' away. thanks again.

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Rod stunningly beautiful, magnificent and spectacular grain. It is an excellent lidded box. Thank you Semper Fi my friend, God bless you and your family a thousand fold and keep you safe through every promise in Psalm 91.

[@paulrapp6]

Rod, Another beautiful piece 😋. I found myself smiling from beginning to end. I watch more than one turning video, but for many reasons yours are the ones I enjoy the most. Thank you. Keep the aspidistra flying! Paul

[@winstonsmith11]

Might be the prettiest bowl to date, Ron. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your work!

[@pastorlarrypotts8289]

Absolutely beautiful wood turned to highlight what natured grew! The bowl lid and finial is outstanding! God works through you!

[@normataylor3124]

Love the colors in the wood. Beautiful

[@RoseMaryBowen]

Amazing is the best description for this bowl and its grain pattern!!! Beautiful. Wonderful projects sent in by your subscribers. Stay safe and healthy. God bless.

[@beatricethomas3056]

It’s cute, the grain is amazing, and I really like the little “top knot”!

[@PeteBeardsley]

Wow, that is some seriously beautiful timber. The maple especially is nothing short of stunning! Great work on the turning also, thanks for sharing sir.

[@marciak9826]

Beautiful box, Rod! The grain in both woods is really nice, and the woods compliment each other nicely. Thank you for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@weathormantom7206]

Very nice. Thanks Rod. I don't know if you realize how helpful these videos of yours are to a novice like me.

[@clydebalcom8252]

I love the contrast between the different woods. The tool rest is awesome. Semper Fi Brother.

[@markchoitz443]

Well done on the project Rod, thanks for posting. Very nice how you show off others works during your video, much appreciated and fun to see. Take Care.

[@Woodden]

The maple burl and bubinga woods look very nice together. Love your work.

[@thiemofischer2230]

Look what hidden beauty you uncovered. Thanks for sharing your skillful craft.

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

I love burl work! This piece is simply stunning! Thank you for sharing, Semper Fi

[@jilldavies7094]

Two truly beautiful woods there, Rod, married together in a superb piece that just itches to be stroked. The maple burl looks like the finest watered silk. I simply can't tell you how much pleasure your videos give me. Thank you so much, and stay well.

[@elfowl6873]

Absolutely beautiful Bowl, Rod!!!!! thanks for sharing this wonderful project with us.

[@tinacornman9434]

Thank you again for some beauty in the middle of chaos. Stay healthy

[@jaymeberkshire5119]

Beautiful bowl and absolutely gorgeous wood, turned out so pretty!!! I love it!!!

[@garythomas6866]

Super awesome Rod love your cholce of woods. The Big Leaf Maple is absolutely stunning thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@prsearls]

This is a favorite of mine of all your beautiful tunings. God created this beautiful wood and I think He is pleased with what you did with it. Stay well, friend.

[@mikewilson5392]

very nice Mr. Rod- that maple is beautiful- wish you all the best and thanks for all you do- God bless

[@brucek6563]

The grain on that bowl is so amazing! That bowl turned out so beautiful!!!! I would love to have something like that on my dining table!!! 👍👍 SEMPER FI!!!

[@jerrycoleman2610]

Rod, Very Beautiful bowl and led, awesome job turning, thanks for sharing your knowledge, skills, & video.!.!.!. Semper Fi

[@oneshotme]

You sanded up to 1200 and it shows!! Beautiful Rod!!! Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@jaynemar1]

FABULOUS price of maple! This is one of my favorite of your pieces!

[@danielwhite7912]

WOW!!! Beautiful burl and that grain is unbelievable. Such a awesome job on the bowl. And on the lid. I do the same thing taking a corner piece and making a knob or fineal. Everything came out spectacular. Great job Rod. Definitely one of your top 5 👍. ✌️💙

[@russelldavis6159]

patricia here... that work of art has sooooooo much personality!

[@milltek2]

Truly beautiful Rod! That grain is spectacular! Well Done!!! Semper Fi.

[@johntucker8776]

Great work! Beautiful wood. Always a pleasure to watch you work and see the final product. Thanks for everything and stay safe during this time.

[@sandragutierrez3667]

Another master piece. I'm sure many people have told you before that you are a very talented man. The brilliant work you create is outstanding. You inspire other people. In my opinion, you are a master at what you do, Mr. Humphrey. Keep up the amazing work. Stay safe out there. Furthermore, I enjoy seeing you create and listening to your explanation on how you do things. Thanks for everything, sir.

[@michaelhofer9149]

That piece is stunning Marine! You’ve gone and blown my mind again with your craftsmanship!

[@TheMessyStudio]

That maple burl is gorgeous, Top! Nicely done. Billy

[@jeanetteevans356]

Love the colour and the patination of the bowl another superb piece x

[@carolcrump32]

Gorgeous piece(pieces)! I'm a fan of the big leaf maple as I have a yard full of them. They also make great maple syrup.

[@nighteagle317]

Another fabulous piece of art my friend! Wonderful choice of woods.-Paige C.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely stunning wood grain amazing craftsmanship. Great job Rod take care my god bless SEMPI FI

[@apismellifera1000]

Burls are so beautiful! I like the eye patterns in some burls.

[@suzetteedwards7956]

That turned out beautiful Rod. That box has a little of everything in the grain. I'm green with envy. I've been trying out the bowl gouge as a scraper. So far I've been able to fix all the catches but by golly I'll get it! Another lovely piece of work.

[@yossiderecheven6322]

A beautiful work of art The wood is stunning in its beauty, I thank you very much for sharing, I enjoyed watching the video.

[@ronbeckhaus7326]

That is truly stunning work, Rod. Be proud, be safe.

[@bobbyfowler7319]

Beautiful grain, great work. Very nice wood really looks great together. Be safe! Beach, NC

[@raysparks8905]

You just lovin that big ol powermatic ain't ya that bowl is amazing semper fi anc thank you for your service also

[@chandarussell]

That piece of maple was spectacular. I love burls, they’re so interesting and beautiful. Love this piece.

[@russellstevens8461]

That is a beautiful bowl that you produced to day thank you

[@harrykeel8557]

Two beautiful types of wood coming together to make a equally incredible bowl. The grain patterns of each piece, and the maple, it has at least two different patterns in it. Birds eye and fiddle back. Combine the two with a masters touch and you have a awesome bowl!

[@stevelackscheide8307]

My goodness, what a beautiful project! Love those fine shear-scraped shavings...save them to line your Easter Basket.

[@MikeB0001]

Beautiful Rod..nice work!(and the tool rest ain't bad either!😁)👍🏻👍🏻

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, my friend! Love that tool rest! You're a man of very great talent.

[@christieintexas]

That is stunning!!!! You always do amazing work. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. This piece is absolutely beautiful. Great job as always. Semper Fi 💙

[@Al.W7263]

Fine looking box there Ron. Thanks for the video.

[@Goman1244]

Thank you for taking the time to share your projects with us. This one is particularly beautiful.

[@RHumphrey]

You're welcome, and thank you very much!

[@dengudomlige8644]

Absolutely beautiful, great combination. That tool rest looks like it´s the last one you´ll ever need. Best wishes from Sweden.

[@barbarahagofsky1191]

Love the different types of wood. Such beautiful grain!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@Shahzane1]

Rod, God has blessed you with talent and you’ve honed it well. Stay well and Continue to make beauty.

[@sandymaciver5801]

Wow this was amazing. The wood is so beautiful. Great shape too!

[@pnwRC.]

I love that bowl! I haven't seen one yet that I didn't like. Great work as always!

[@jwall6006]

That’s gorgeous. I love maple and beautiful burl is incredible. Had no idea what bubinga was. You have such a talent. Praying you and your family is safe and hunkered down through this unsure time. Blessings

[@waynemolnar8013]

I love it. Jealous of the Burl wood. Hope you and your family are keeping safe.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Hope the same for you and yours.

[@braidwooddesignstudio5536]

Would not miss any of your videos, the highlight of my evening. The color, texture and shape of this bowl is just beautiful!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!😊

[@neilvisser1077]

Lovely work. I love watching the videos and I am learning a lot. I am still very much a novice but love the finished results on wood turning and the satisfaction. Gives me something to do to take my mind off lock down and hopefully build up some stock in the process.

[@T_B]

I really enjoy watching your videos. This is a beautiful piece.

[@reginagibson1908]

Very beautiful 😀😀 you are very talented. Thank You for your service.

[@topwatch7119]

Hi Rod, taking a break for a little bit while I get my health back in line. God Bless You and as always BE SAFE! Semper Fi. Anchors Aweigh.

[@Marychelle]

I love that you show other people’s work. Subscribing now.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Rod, Beautiful. Aristotle said it first but I think it is so appropriate for this piece. "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts". Take care Rod. Cheers, Huw

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated, Huw!

[@darinandersonrv3625]

Gorgeous!! Favorite woodturning channel by far!!

[@maddieadams75]

Always beautiful piece of art, wood grain is amazing ❤️

[@WOODTURNINGBYBRANDSTRUP]

beautiful box 😃😃Thank you much for sharing, stay safe 😃

[@chaoticconjuring]

A really beautiful piece once again! You have such an amazing eye for wood grain and pairing pieces together. Thank you so much for sharing this 💜

[@paullowmanjr.8089]

That's some beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidgrant8267]

Awesome looking box. Love how you made it. Great video.

[@ottodydaktyk]

Love the grain in that bowl! Well done!

[@MrIndyjoe]

Absolutely gorgeous! Very calming to the soul to watch this process. Thanks.

[@robertlangley258]

Very nice work and an excellent video with good narration and thankfully no irritating music.

[@mikebailey4524]

A while back I asked if you had worked with big leaf maple. And now you have. Extraordinarily beautiful wood comes from these trees. Here in the PNW, Big leaf maples are actually poached from Olympic National Park and sold for upwards of $100000 per tree. Their wood is used in high end musical instruments. The work you put in to this bowl was fabulous! Fantastic finish with the sphere finial. The top was a great offset to that BLM bottom. As always, remarkable forethought on your vision for this piece. Thank you for sharing!

[@RHumphrey]

I remember that question! And what an absolute pleasure it was to turn, I'm glad I had the opportunity. Thanks very much! Wow, that's a shame about the poaching. The love of money...sadly.

[@KenCustis]

Beautiful and great choice of woods to put together!

[@gregmislick1117]

That maple really is amazing Rod.

[@dtork47]

Great looking piece, nicely done. Cheers and stay safe from MT

[@adamslater1634]

I'm so blessed by your outstanding craftsmanship. It is always a great pleasure to see such amazing workmanship look so easy. We both know that it is years of commitment and determination that makes it look easy. Semper Fi my brother and I pray that the Lord bless you and keep you in all your ways, and causes His face to shine upon you and your family, in Jesus name amen 😇🙏✝🇺🇸

[@stephenschell4329]

Beautiful piece as always. I like watching you work.

[@1954JDR]

That is absolutely beautiful. You do great work.

[@rayworstine4399]

Outstanding piece! I recently started my first bowl with a lid. I will reference your video and hope for good results. Semper Fi. 🇺🇸

[@billy19461]

Beautiful box with some beautiful wood!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@lukaspotgieter7363]

Very nice piece.I like your tool rest.Makes sense.

[@joyceb.8194]

This might be the most beautiful piece of wood I've ever seen and your treatment of it was perfect!

[@sonyhk3824]

Amazing beautiful design. Cheers Rod

[@raymondcoggins297]

Beautifully done LOVE the grain

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@williamellis8993]

Really beautiful, Rod. The grain is really nice in both woods but spectacular in the burl. The finial shape goes well with the design but when I first saw it coming off the lathe, I thought of a trailer hitch.

[@alansimpson596]

Two beautiful species of wood, Rod and you've brought out the best in them. My bell is still working:-). Semper Fi

[@diedredunham7383]

I like that wood as much as you do. Beautiful!!

[@brucegoatly]

A beautiful piece, Rod - thanks for sharing! I don't think I've ever seen such exquisite grain before - lovely! Hope you and yours are safe and well. Semper Fi.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much and the same to you!

[@michaelpoe2961]

I think it is absolutely great. I would like to know why people give it a thumbs down, I don’t understand.

[@davidmspinelli8951]

Beautiful work again! Love watching you turn. Thank you so much for the entertainment, specially during this difficult time. Semper Fidelis brother.

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated, David! Semper Fi