Woodturning a Cedar Bowl

Turning a chunk of cedar wood into a pretty bowl with interesting grain patterns. It has lips…or a mustache and lip… Either way, this is Solid Cedar II Thanks for watching!

[@pamiparocks]

7:41 FLIPPER! Awwww!

[@RHumphrey]

hahahaha!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Oh, man that made me laugh!! I read the comment and thought, "What in the world?" and then I clicked on the time... Great pick up and thanks for the laugh! You have just been pinned!

[@pamiparocks]

R Humphrey, you are so inspiring with these vids. Definitely going to be wanting to try this some day (soon!)

[@kevingray2470]

Hi Roy Every project you do inspires me. Thank you. Stay safe From Scotland.

[@dougthatcher3521]

I'm slow, just saw this "four years later!" Stunning result... thanks!

[@keithkimsten5111]

Cedar... Aromatic and beauty... Who could ask for more?

[@philw245]

Nice job, thank your friend for his service, per mere, per terram.

[@vansullivan18]

You certainly do some fantastic work . What I appreciate most is your concern and love for your fellow veterans . I take it you are a U.S. Marine . Although I am a 23 year Air Force Veteran , I am still a Vet and appreciate all branches . Thank you Sir !

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Van, and yes I am, also with 23+ years. All inter-service kidding aside, I appreciate them all too. Semper Fi, and thanks for your service!

[@WobblyBiped]

You must have the best-smelling woodshop on the block. Cedar is just magical. You've made another beauty.

[@Ardnek73]

What a treat it wast hear you tell Paul who served in Viet Nam ‘Welcome Home’ I felt like he was saying that to all who served and came home from that cesspool. Thank you

[@pooch83]

I just happened to come across your video. I'm a wood carver, wood burner, and now I'm becoming a wood turner. But the one thing that has stuck out greatly in this video is your level of gratitude, and I must say friend. It's very intoxicating and definitely shows great character. So good on you my friend

[@sandymaciver5801]

I don’t know much about different kinds of wood. I have learned from you about the different kinds and how beautiful wood it. This bowl is beautiful all the different colours brought out. I love it. I loved the squirrel 🐿 too!

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

My cedar chest is still lovely. And has seasoned through the years! Made by Amish craftsmen years ago, with a striped inside of different grains - and the special hinge they make...I got it on sale for $99. The Amish gentleman who sold it to me, walked it across the park to our house in the rain...and asked me for a heavy towel to wipe it. The finish was unharmed. I could not believe the craftsmanship. And decades later, when I open it, lean down and sniff...there is still that faint whiff of lovely cedar..

[@robynm7221]

Greetings Sir Humphrey, I have a title for this amazing piece! The first thing that came to my mind is the eye of the tiger, so I personally would call it "Tigers Eye," it's amazing how the very center of the bowl looks just like a tigers eye & when you rotate the bowl, I can't help but feel like the tiger's rolling just like a cat at play! I hope you save those amazing shavings & make something special with a very pale amber resin to complement the colors within the wood but not take away from the shavings natural wood color. Another home run Sir Humphrey 👏👏 👍❣ The ring you showcased was incredibly gorgeous! It draws your eye into it, I keep going back to gaze into the grain! Absolutely Mesmerizing!! Paul, awesome platter & thank you so much Sir for your service 🤗 👍 ✝️ God bless & I pray He keeps His hedge of protection about all of our Military, active, retired, & especially our disabled veterans, me & mine send you all respectful loving 💞 prayers 🙏 & hugs 🤗 Robyn 🙋‍♀️& Bill - (DAV - Navy Officer) 🙋‍♂️

[@robynm7221]

Correction, George Brill's bracelet😍, not ring. 👍

[@RHumphrey]

Lovely comment Robyn, thank you very much! 😊

[@tomcartmill401]

You know, it is hard to compliment you, only because the only word that describe your work is just beautiful, and it is the same word all the time. Which I am afraid you will think it is just a word and it is not. That bowl is beautiful. Thank you for your work. Tom

[@RHumphrey]

I appreciate that, Tom! Thank you.

[@davidrobertthomas1515]

Yet another classic bowl turned by you. Also, to Paul, I salute you both.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@archer9006]

Good Sir, as always an amazing piece you have turned, and I bet your shop smelled wonderful from the cedar. Also thank you for welcoming home the Vet, they were never properly welcomed during the time they served. Keep turning out the awesome items you do.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much Bert!

[@peddoctex]

I am a new turner and have yet to turn cedar, I’ll bet your shop smelled great! My wife and I just purchased her great uncles old home place, will have to take down and salvage the wood from the old house. There are several old cedars, some of which will have to come down and as we were walking around I told my wife that one tree had a LOT of bowls in it!

[@1954JDR]

My father-in-law was a corpsman. He said that he had the pleasure of serving a tour of duty with the best group of marines in 1966 he had seen. War is hell but they were a true band of brothers.

[@RHumphrey]

We do love our Corpsmen, they always took good care of us. Semper Fi

[@PukaHeadMan]

Wow, simply beautiful!

[@traceyrice]

I agree with you. Cedar is a beautiful wood. Nice job and beautiful bowl! 💜

[@evilbrat5376]

So, here we are again - Friday and turning bowls but not just any type of bowl. A real beautiful Ceder one. Can smell the wood as you turn it. Looks tremendous with that 1200 grit and wax finish.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!😊

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Wow Rod looking at this wood colour and grain it takes your breath away. You sure are blessed to work with all the awesome wood that our God created. Semper Fi dear friend!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Kobie! To God goes the glory! I am blessed and need to give Him more time and thanks. Semper Fi!

[@markstevens8142]

That colour is incredible, great work Rod, well turned 👍👍👍👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@davidnielsen4490]

Beautiful work Rod. When I had my millwork company, we did several hundred jobs of Cedar, everything from rough sawn cedar siding to beautiful clear cedar for millwork. I love the smell of fresh cut cedar. One job we did, we had to take a 6" x 18" 18' and cut an arch into it for an English Tudor house. That was a fun project.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you David, that sounds like it was a really fun project! Quite and arch!

[@ellengraham4677]

Thankyou for turning the cedar it's grain is as beautiful as the last one. The shape you choose was perfect ,you sounded so happy .it was truly beautiful piece ,this will be another video i watch again.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Ellen! I was very happy with the shape...I'm glad I sounded happy through the calm I go for 😊

[@MEGQuilts]

That is lovely. The contrasts between the yellows and purples in the grain make it look almost painted. I bet the shop smelled amazing, too.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! it is a very unique grain pattern 😊

[@patbaines1173]

A very beautiful bowl. I love cedar and the colors and patterns it has. I also love the smell of cedar. Take care and God Bless.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! I love it too! 😊

[@dmaschy599]

Beautiful wood grain,beautiful bowl.

[@scottgm321]

Inside almost looks like the eye of Sauron. Absolutely beautiful wood and bowl. Great job.

[@RHumphrey]

funny... it felt like it was looking at my ring from the very start of the project.... 😁 Thank you very much!

[@jarmstrong2843]

Outstanding, Ron!!! Love the color and smell of Cedar.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@tdkrei]

I agree Rod, I love turning Cedar too. Nice work.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@drgruber57]

It's almost as if that blank was made to be that bowl at that diameter, the way the grain curves in our near the walls. Beautiful bowl, Rod!

[@TheeFishGuy]

Thank you for not just videoing but also teaching. I teach construction tech at the local high school and on occasion we have free days in the shop. I appreciate your teaching us your technique and the products you used. Thank you, I just subscribed.

[@danielwhite7912]

Hay Rod. Yellow and purple and brown oh my is right brother. Such a beautiful bowl. I got to my hands on some of that cedar!! Great job Rod👍. Love the shape too. Imagine woodworks Dan White ✌️&💙

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much Dan! Yes, get some, you'll love it!

[@ronaldmcclendon4311]

Beautiful!! I have just started turning a month ago & learning. I have a red cedar tree down in my wood & have cut a piece and turned to a lamp. Thanks learned some details from you. Ron

[@sherwoodsean1]

Your Cedar videos are the best!! 👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I'll do more for certain!

[@davidgrant8267]

Really nice. My father-in-law has several downed cedar trees left from a storm that hit here several years. He brings pieces over to me whenever I ask for more. I am new to turning bowls but have made some nice ones from that wood and plan to many more. Then give them away to people that want them. Just found your KZbin channel so had to subscribe. Love the ones I have watched so far. I also am a Army veteran. Thank you for your service.

[@RHumphrey]

Nice! I love turning cedar, it's a very friendly wood... Thanks for your service too, David!

[@SamThomasTwistedCraftsUK]

Fantastic, Rod! the colors in the ceder are stunning 👍👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Sam! I do love this wood!! 😊

[@udorechner6846]

The bowl turns out so nice, such a beautiful grainpattern.. Must be a joy to have such bowls standing all around in your home. Very nice video. Again greetings from Germany to the USA

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! Greetings accepted and returned warmly! 😊

[@gregjohnson8486]

Amazing bowl!! I too love to turn cedar. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏽

[@huwdavies5264]

I totally agree Rod Cedar is a gorgeous wood. I have never turned it but one day I will get some. The bowl is just amazing. Cheers, Huw

[@RHumphrey]

You'll love it when you do, I'm sure of it! Thank you! Cheers

[@aurtisanminer2827]

Looks wonderful! Nothing beats the look and feel of highly polished wood.

[@gaylanlee6447]

I like it. Love the smell of cedar and the look of it. Thank you.😎🤟

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@mikeapmechanic4423]

That grain is just so beautiful, awesome piece. I,l bet that cedar smelled just wonderful. Semper Fi sir.

[@judithfairchild8620]

Such gorgeous wood! The bowl is almost perfection.

[@richardpayne9640]

looks good! I can almost smell it!

[@michaelclayton4603]

I’m just beginning learning a lot and that’s a beautiful bowl. I’m also 74 so it’s a little late in life to start but I sure I joy it.

[@gradymcnutt2247]

I’ve watch all your videos but have never commented on them. But man your shop must smell so good after this project. Gorgeous bowl.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much Grady! and thanks for commenting 🙂

[@sonyhk3824]

Always and happily see, hear and enjoy all your videos Mr Humphrey. Cheers

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much Sony! Cheers!

[@leebedford7293]

What a nice bowl from a fantastically beautiful piece of wood! Just stunning!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@bysonderby]

Hi Rod, That grain is so wonderful, you really made it pop! And the shape is simple, yet beautiful. Well done! I love cedar as well, easy to turn, beautiful to finish, and the smell is just phenomenal! The reason you get so many subscribers, I think, is that you hit the magic mix of craftsmanship, talent and a narrative that is exceptional! Keep up the good work. Semper Fi! Regards Lars

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Lars, I appreciate it! Semper Fi!

[@richardneville9872]

I am not sure what I love more, watching the wood turning or the commentary. Love that passion for doing something you love

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Richard! I'm glad my passion translates through the video 😊

[@richardneville9872]

@@RHumphrey Definitely, love watching. Thanks for sharing

[@michaelherrington7236]

Absolutely Beautiful!!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Rod the third time that I watch this now it is stunning and breathtakingly beautiful I am speechless. Glory to God Almighty for His creation and thank you to you in your humbleness for showing it to us. Semper Fi dear Rod as you always are.

[@dwardo6160]

AWSOME bowl. Good video! Thanks for sharing.

[@chewyervin]

You just keep getting better and better. I bet your whole shop smelt good while turning it. Keep up the great work.

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated!

[@jonperley7304]

That's AWESOME and Beautiful!!!👍👍👍

[@mikesteinemann6196]

This is exactly why I look forward to Friday mornings, Watching a true craftsman create a work of art. Thank you to all that Serve our great country.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much Mike! I appreciate that!

[@richardcorwin5529]

I'm with you sir in thanking Paul for his service. God Bless all our American veterans as they are True Heroes!

[@paulbylin3076]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Richard!

[@BrentArmstrong]

Wow, the grain in that cedar looks awesome. Great bowl!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!😊

[@anycaliber9086]

I think its beautiful and I wish that I had half your skill Rod thank you Sir for sharing and you have a great day and a even better weekend

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! You as well!

[@lindametts8573]

You know how to wood sing!!! True masterpiece and have alot of fun doing it. Just love your show and art work!!! HAPPY EASTER 🐇🐇🐇🐣🐥🐤😄😄😄

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much Linda! Happy Easter and God bless!

[@jimmiehall1930]

I also love working with cedar this turned out beautiful, thanks.

[@ianabbott785]

Stunning. There are some woods that need only a well turned shape and a great finish to bring out the grain and colours, cedar being one of them.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@domenicnapolitano3679]

Very nice great job on finishing

[@williamellis8993]

Beautiful bowl and fantastic grain. I caught your shoutout to the Wizard of Oz.

[@RHumphrey]

you have an ear for the subtle things, brother! 😊 Thank you!

[@mikecox1129]

Beautiful, colours are amazing. Take care, Mike

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Mike!

[@brazillady5119]

Friday’s can’t get any better. It’s jeans day, donut day, and a new Rod Humphrey KZbin video.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, nice of you to say so! 😊

[@kentturkow1572]

What a beautiful color and gain. Excellent job. Thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@roymccorkle8943]

That's a beautiful cedar bowl I love the smell and look of cedar

[@nighteagle317]

Love it!!!!! I look forwaed to your video every Friday. Keep up the fabulous job!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@elizabetstremel9836]

That bowl is so beautiful. Squirrels are so cute =)

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@michaelhunter2425]

I really like the undercut of that bowl. Wife likes it too! Guess I’ll be making one soon!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks to you both! Go for it! 😊

[@ellenyager9577]

I am running out of superlatives to describe your work! Amazing! Gorgeous! Beautiful! Thanks so very much for sharing the turning of this bowl with us! Semper Fi! -Ellen

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Ellen! Semper Fi

[@lucyscottwalker2203]

I'm so glad to see this. Lovie bought a lathe for me and we have a cedar tree that went down in an ice storm. Didn't know it was possible to turn cedar as it's sort of soft. Thank you.

[@kalbfellr]

Beautiful. The grain really pops on this one.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much, brother!

[@marktorterotot1216]

I am a recent subscriber. I'm retired and have entered the rabbit hole of wood turning. I have the same Jet lathe so thank you for showing me the advantages of pivoting the headstock for turning and sanding. You are a master of this craft. Thank you to you and every veteran for your service. I never served as President Nixon de-escalated the war in Vietnam and the draft was stopped. Otherwise I would have been drafted that year.

[@SaposJoint]

Good morning, Rod. We made it to another Friday. Thank you, sir. Beautiful, as always.

[@RHumphrey]

Hello Sapo, we sure did! These weeks sure go by fast! Thank you!

[@SaposJoint]

@@RHumphrey The years go by pretty quickly as well. I had a dear friend who fought at Tarawa. He didn't talk about it. Semper Fidelis, Marine, and thank you!

[@chiskiewoodcreations9575]

Beautiful bowl. Love turning cedar. I have several cedar logs. Some of it sawed up into boards.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Sounds great! I have a little bit left but need more!!

[@misschez84]

OMG WOW simply stunning that wood grain and colour beautiful x

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@damepasty9203]

It's lovely. Can never go wrong with cedar.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much! I agree!

[@jerryb953]

So many of us drive down a highway surrounded by trees and don't realize the beauty that lies within. SEMPER FI from SGT BATES, VIETNAM VET. 67 and 68.

[@RHumphrey]

Semper Fi brother, and a heart felt welcome home to you! So true!

[@scottf1252]

I absolutely love cedar, the look and the smell...great job Rod

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@evelynerudd765]

You are an impressive artist, thank you for letting us watch and listen to you while your work.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Beautiful cedar bowl Rod! Thank you for sharing the video with us.👌😎👍JP

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you JP!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Rod!😎

[@stump713]

I don’t know how else to describe that but SEXY! What a fabulous looking work of art. Great stuff, Top!🇺🇸

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊 Semper Fi!

[@pfiltz]

Great looking bowl. My father in law would immediately coat it with polyurethane. He thinks all woods either need to be stained or coated with poly... :) I'm fixing to buy my first lathe. I'm trying to watch all your videos for inspiration. Keep them coming...!

[@happyhappyjoyjoy6497]

Great video again. Love love that look of red cedar. Absolutely favorite

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@edwinleach4013]

Super Beautiful! I recently retired and have stockpiled a bunch of cedar and can't wait to get into it. You make it look so easy. Thanks for the video. P.S. The Marine Corps have a few Good Men - Hospital Corpsmen! LOL. Semper Fi. HMCS, USN, Ret.

[@RHumphrey]

Can't debate that last sentence, Senior Chief! Semper Fi brother. Congrats on a successful career! Dig into that cedar!

[@DoctorKia]

Your videos help me in anxious times

[@la_belle_heaulmiere]

Me too, it's why I watch them. The gentle narration, the creating, the results. It must be zen for him to make but it is for us as well by simply watching.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you for telling me Kia, I'm very glad to know that! 😊

[@mcctravel]

Kia, you perfectly explained how watching and listening to Rod’s videos keeps me going. I began woodworking to do just that, help me in anxious times but have yet to achieve what I seek. It’s not the goal but the process that keeps me going. Rod - you are a master turner. Thank you, ཐུགས་རྗེ་ཆེ་། Brian

[@DoctorKia]

Also, you’re a bloody artist mate.

[@PHIL_S]

I want that bowl - excellent work - tomorrow I'm looking for some cedar at the wood store - thank you for sharing your amazing work

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! Hope you find some!

[@dougalexander7204]

I think it’s beautiful work, and Oorah. Thank you.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Semper Fi!

[@donaldswink6259]

It’s amazing that you took that chunk of wood and made that beautiful bowl. Job well done.

[@BobGroverthednachristian]

Hey, Rod, another great piece. The aroma of that wood, while you're turning it, must be quite nice.

[@RHumphrey]

Hi Bob, I wish I could smell it! Thank you!

[@BobGroverthednachristian]

@@RHumphrey So, no sense of smell. Just like m wife. I put air fresheners all around the house. She can't smell any of them... She lost hers' after sinus infections, as a child.

[@elenin.3228]

Goes to show that all it takes to create something stunning is a piece of wood -preferably one that smells great- and a turner's skill and love. Thank you for sharing!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@garythomas6866]

Spectacular color and grain super awesome Rod, always enjoy your videos THANKS.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@jerrycoleman2610]

Rod, gorgeous Gorgeous bowl thanks for sharing.!.!.!.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@teeweewabauer4623]

God bless you for your work and your service!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@teeweewabauer4623]

@@RHumphrey your very welcome Sir. Semper Fi

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Rod...lovely job on the bowl ...All the best........Andy.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much, Andy!

[@tlemon1950]

That is one beautiful bowl, thank you, I appreciate your sharing, cedar is incredible and what you did with it is even more incredible. Again, thank you.

[@lorenwegele4250]

Cedar is a beautiful wood. I have a LOT of it here in log form. Beautiful bowl Rod

[@RHumphrey]

ooh, cedar logs...my favorite kind of cedar! Thank you Loren!