Woodturning a Flame Maple Fruit Bowl

[@sonyhk3824]

Nice wood but the work is the most beautiful. Thanks Mr Humphrey

[@tatkinsful]

Another Gorgeous bowl and awesome craftsmanship. I enjoy your videos so much !

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

WOW, this maple bowl is just beautiful. On behalf of my wife and I, thank you so much for trying our products and give us a thumbs up, we truly appreciate that, and a big thank you to Doug of Pohlbarn Productions for sharing his paste with you!! We did not know he did that! Thank you sir for your service also!!.

[@turntbyhi-lo3516]

Your products are fantastic. I'll never use anything else. One question though, do you plan on doing a super-fine version? Mark

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

@@turntbyhi-lo3516 NO Sir, we spent 3 months of trial and error, I could package it and sell it as a micro fine crystelline paste but to be honest, it wouldnt do much and we would just be taking your money. We made pastes from 20 thousand grit clear up to 85K and it was super fine, non of them worked as well as just using our abrasive paste and polish.. ANd thank you for using our pastes!!

[@turntbyhi-lo3516]

@@ACKSWOODPASTE just wondering. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Mark

[@RHumphrey]

My pleasure! It's a great pair of products and I appreciate your company putting out such quality. Yep, Doug is a good guy for sure! Thank you!

[@chaoticconjuring]

I am head over heels in love with this bowl!! The color of the wood and the way the wood grain reacts to the light is absolutely stunning!! I hope you make many more projects with this type of wood in the future!

[@anthonygaribaymusic7091]

Wow! What a stunning grain in that bowl! Thank you so much for sharing these experiences I love all of your works.

[@PohlBarnProductions]

I think it's AWESOME, glad you like the finish I sent with ya, wife walks by and say that's Rod Humphrey ! lol she knows your voice !

[@jimnugent1143]

Rod: As much as you appreciate your legions of subscribers, we appreciate your work and skill. Thanks for letting us into your workshop!

[@candyparent2483]

I'm a 69 yr old woman. I may not wood turn but I know beauty , talent and passion when I see it. Thank you for your service and for sharing your talent with us.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Candy! 😊

[@elenin.3228]

You made this bowl as simple as possible to let the beauty of the material shine through. An excellent choice. This bowl looks like a million dollars!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Eleni, I appreciate that!

[@jraintdead]

That’s amazing! The wood grain almost seems to be moving, like a hologram. Absolutely beautiful.

[@johntucker8776]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Almost too beautiful to use. Thanks so much for this video. And, yes, I do appreciate unpaid endorsements of products. They’re so much more credible than sponsored endorsements. Take care, and God bless.

That is a beautiful wood. Natural pearlescent in wood. Yes. An unpaid opinion holds integrity.

[@PohlBarnProductions]

Rod you almost have that PLAQUE !!!! Awesome work my fiend, I'm right on your heals. ok I will watch the video now.

[@kathyphillips9482]

Gorgeous! Proof that true artistry is best achieved with respect for the material and the application of judicious restraint.

[@lenshreck6263]

Mr Humphrey Sir it's so hard to find an honest opinion that's not paid for on a wood turning KZbin channel... I truly THANK YOU Sir

[@RHumphrey]

I appreciate that feedback, Len. thank you!

[@evilbrat5376]

I think you did a fantastic choice in doing what you did with this piece. The grain just "POPS" with the paste and wax. The slightest movement in the light and its beauty slides for you. Three thumbs up from this grunt. So simple yet so elegant in form.

[@MrGeroth]

Mr Humphrey I want to thank you for your fine work and sharing it with us. We appreciate you.

[@michaelhofer9149]

Very nice work there Marine! Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE to this country!

[@RoseMaryBowen]

The grain pattern is stunning!!! The bowl turned out great. Wonderful pieces that were submitted by your subscribers. Hope you have recovered fully from your surgery. Take care. God bless.

[@MassisPipes]

The way that grain shimmers in different ways as you rotate the platter is mesmerizing. I could stare at it for hours!

[@Kindiah]

The true artist recognizes and enhances the beauty of the original piece and is careful not to destroy it. What a skillful worker you are.

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

What do I think? I think you've once again created a work of art. You did what was necessary to bring out the beauty of this magnificent piece of wood, and you knew how far to go.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Rod....I totally agree with you, the figure in the timber is amazing....choosing a simple unfussy shape was a good choice...lovely finish...great video...All the best.....Andy

[@anycaliber9086]

It is good to see and hear your voice my friend hope your in a better place I've had you in my thought and prayers Rod and I love your fruit Bowl you always make the finest art and that's what this is art God bless you Brother

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much my friend, I appreciate you! God Bless.

[@maddmaxx6730]

Nature has hidden beauty everywhere, you definitely found the hidden gem here brother 👊

[@normataylor3124]

Gorgeous as is

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@MikeWaldt]

Superb piece Rod, expertly turned as ever my friend. Cheers Mike

[@huwdavies5264]

Hi Rod, That is one spectacular piece of wood. The simplicity of the shape of the bowl lets the grain do all the talking. Cheers, Huw

[@RHumphrey]

Hello Huw! Thanks very much, sometimes simple is best 😊 Cheers!

[@woodbutcher6719]

Thank You for your service, I was in the Navy from 1969--1973.

[@Andreas_Achleitner]

Really impressing bowl and thank you very much for showing my fotos! Best wishes Andreas

[@RHumphrey]

My pleasure Andreas, I hope you had some new visitors and subs! Prost!

[@Andreas_Achleitner]

@@RHumphrey yes I hope too, happy weekend!

[@tashaver4388]

This is the first video in a while....KZbin stopped letting me even see them come up.....very happy I was able to see this one.....absolutely beautiful bowl

[@jwg19444]

Very nice! Coming up on 64 years on this Earth; I've never seen a piece of wood shift a reflection in that way before. Thanks for the education.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, I'm with you on that. Amazing movement.

[@mikebossner6404]

Your bowl is top notch. Beautiful. But the wood itself wins the prize. Unbelievable figure. One of the most beautiful pieces of maple I have ever seen. You should be so pleased.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are so right, Rod, beautiful grain in this piece and you did a great job of bringing it out! Phil

[@pietersleght8235]

OH, look at that Man Glitter!!!!!! how beautiful Rod......

[@RHumphrey]

LOL 😁 thank you!

[@martinaritrovato3261]

OMG this looks like the cat eye stone. So very beautiful

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@mrdooza9935]

One of the finest simple bowls I've seen on KZbin in a very long time. Thank you

[@andyross5086]

Truly a BEAUTIFUL piece of art! This Seabee veteran loves watching your videos. They really help to calm my nerves after I get riled up. I can't wait to get a small shop of my own set up to see if that helps any further. Bravo Zulu Marine!

[@harveyottotech]

Absolutely gorgeous! Its beauty is amplified by the simplicity, love it.

[@Bob_H]

I love the simplicity and quietness of the design. The maple itself is the show, and wow what a show. I was so impressed that I bought some of the Ack polish and wax. I am turning some cheese knife handles out of heavily figured maple. The Ack's did more than I could believe to highlight the striping. So thank you for the channel and the Ack tip.

[@sherryeblack7180]

I am so so glad you didn't ruin this piece of wood with resin!! It is too beautiful! I watch you at night to relax my mind to fall asleep, your calming voice and amazing work just relaxes me.

[@tomcartmill401]

G'day Rod. That is one of the best grain plays that I have seen. It moves (or looks like it). Wow!

[@RHumphrey]

Hello Tom, it really does seem to move, even better in person. Thank you!

[@user990077]

Wow. Very beautiful. Never heard of flame maple until now.

[@ahsquared1]

You definitely made the right choice Rod, that grain is absolutely beautiful. I enjoyed meeting you last week and am looking forward to our next cup of coffee. Semper Fi my friend. Congratulations on the 2.6 million views on your pumpkin carving!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much Harold, I enjoyed meeting you as well! Yeah, pumpkin carving went big time viral, thank you! Semper Fi

[@demakas6]

I don’t typically comment on videos but I feel compelled to let you know that I absolutely love this piece. You knocked it out of the park with this one. Thank you for sharing it. WOW!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it! Thanks very much!

[@davidnielsen4490]

Beautiful bowl Rod. You selected the right design. Have a great week.

[@DropbearWoodworks]

You absolutely did justice to this amazing piece of wood. Sometimes simplicity is all that’s needed. Also, as a fellow wood turner, there is nothing more satisfying than to see streamers of shavings coming off of a sharp bowl gouge. Lovely work mate.

[@sandymaciver5801]

That bowl looks very beautiful. The grain pattern is mesmerising I could watch it spinning for ages. It’s great.

[@loganmaughan7627]

It took me a couple day to get the time to watch this but OMG 😱 so awesome. Simple, traditional, elegant. 👏

[@dwbrasfieldful]

You are so awesome with your work!!! TALENT... only comes once in awhile and it is YOUR TIME... God has Blessed you!!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Great finish on that beautiful piece of wood Cheers Jim

[@michaellemoine4208]

Simple and beautiful!! The different woods are like boxes of chocolate. You never know what you are going to get!! Great job, as always!!

[@mulle3574]

That is so stunning....just as is....and I’m one of those who’s not fan of the resin....I really just love wood alone. Good job

[@elliottmathias]

You're videos are so relaxing to watch. I always fall asleep but when I wake up I rewatch it because I love your work! I hope to be as good as you.

[@dlawson716]

I have recently come upon alot of curly maple like this. I have 2 bowls roughed out. I am recovering from rotator cuff surgery but looking forward to finishing up these pieces. Amazing piece you have.

[@Piaphamu]

I love it when you make things with the flame maple. The wood is amazing, I love all of the movement and everything you make with it makes it even better.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

I love the "ghost" flame in the grain. It's really a beautiful bowl. Semper Fi.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! Semper Fi

[@Goman1244]

Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with us. You used them to produce a spectacular bowl.

[@akashasausuke5249]

That is so amazing 😁 I've never seen anything like that. It's almost magical. So so cool!

[@carolcrump32]

All I can say is WOW!

[@janettavculek9308]

What an extraordinary bowl. Who would have thought that a piece of wood could have turned out to be such a beauty. Only your special eye could have seen that. Thank you.

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated, Janetta!

[@johnhunt4579]

I don't see how you could be disappointed in that piece! Spectacular piece!

[@med1pilot1956]

That prismatic grain is extraordinarily beautiful!

[@carolriley569]

Such a special bowl...the grain is amazing! I turned 2 different Flame Cherry bowls for 2 friends who were such a help to me when I broke my arm.

[@connietai9126]

MR.Humphrey this wood is beautiful and the bowl turned into magic .The flip flop of the wood grain is beautiful.Its amazing how nature works in mysterious ways and the shine you put on the bowl beautiful.Thank for another awesome video.❤🤗👍👍👍👍👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Connie!

[@connietai9126]

@@RHumphrey 🤗❤💪💪👍

[@taramartin6117]

Outstanding! The beauty of the wood shines with such a simple elegant design. There was a 3 day ice store here. The number of trees down, hundreds if not thousands. You would appreciate the huge variety of wood available if the property owners let us on.

[@jeffs.6488]

WOW! that flaming maple bowl is hot. Very beautiful piece of wood.

[@MsBee777]

WOW, that wood is gorgeous!!!! Awesome creation, Mr. Humphrey. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@pamelathomas5676]

I agree with everyone else - the simple shape just enhances the stunning wood. Amazing!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@billy19461]

Beautiful as always! Rod your work always leaves me without the words to describe how great I think it is. BEAUTIFUL!😍

[@rbaldock3729]

Its not just your work but it is the way you explain it absolutely amazing thank you

[@STMwoodturning]

Just... WOW!!!! Words just can't express how beautiful that bowl is Rod! Thanks for sharing! Sounds like the lathe is running better since you rebuilt the Reeves Drive. Stuart

[@arielazido9807]

You did it again. Flame patern of magic wood. I impress 👍

[@haydencastro8678]

SPECTACULAR AWESOME Thanking God for his beautiful creations (trees) and for you finding it and making that piece of wood a masterpiece. May God continue to bless your hands in good things.

[@RHumphrey]

To Him goes the glory! Well said, and thank you!

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Gorgeous grain, you did good on picking out a piece of wood for a beautiful bowl. 👍🇺🇸

[@alejandrovelez6508]

Spectacular grain pattern in that figure maple! Looks really amazing!

[@ericbrown7084]

WOW! That grain is fantastic looking. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you so much for what you have done for all of us and for what you continue to do.

[@claytonmoen1221]

Amazing. Chesty Puller Amazing. I appreciate you for sharing your love and skill, and speaking for all that see your lessons, THANK YOU.

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

Hi r humphrey reale beautiful figured maple. I love walnut and maple.

[@cobberpete1]

Beautiful. The shimmer reminds me of one of those 3D Holograms

[@george8873]

Love how the wood grain shimmers the way it does. It's quite unexpected for me. Knew some woods acted that way, but never figued there'd ever be wood with that much shimmer. It's a beautiful bowl. Also, noticed you're closing in on 100,000 subscribers. Congrats.

[@joeneiswander8137]

You definitely did that blank a favor by turning it...great work😎

[@sammeandro3996]

Mesmerizing. Nature showing off her stuff! Nice work! Thanks.

[@janicefrancis5045]

Great choice Rod! The beauty of the wood speaks volumes.

[@kentturkow1572]

Beautiful bowl and spectacular grain. You were correct the bowl needed nothing more than the grain and to be turned. Thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@johnbarnes5142]

Hi , I'm not a wood worker, i have never turned wood, just love the work that you turn, thanks again.. keep on turning

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated, John!

[@gailbolton4891]

And thank you for turning. You sure made the right choices for this bowl. It couldn't possibly be more beautiful than it is!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@nickdangerthirdI]

This bowl was beautifully done and with that spectacular grain needs no enhancement.

[@brendonmitchell6193]

Could watch you turn all day. Tiring for you, relaxing for me. Another beautiful piece Rod. Well done

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Brendon, I appreciate that!

[@barryfields2964]

I don’t think you could have gone wrong with either side. That 8x6 guy is awesome. I saw a tour of his shop not that long ago and it’s amazing. His shop is about the same size as my bathroom.

[@richardparker1699]

This is one fantastic turn on the lathe. You couldn't have lamenated this and had the same effect. This bowl is perfect. Fantastic grain and pattern. Thank you for the video.

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated!

[@itatane]

Absolutely stunning. I just saw some maple figure like that, the other day. A fellow down the road was cutting up a 75 year old maple tree he wanted to use for firewood. I saw the grain on the one log and told him to call the local sawyer, he could get top dollar for it. He replied that he didn't care... So, I had a woodworker buddy of mine offer to swap two logs for the figured maple. We gave the guy seasoned red elm logs for splitting. (I am a terrible person...)

[@movelearn2704]

You sir, are responsible for rescuing the wood that will eventually become the next amazing piece. Thank you!

[@StephF7Red]

It's gorgeous. I'd never heard of this wood. It's incredible. And, you are an ARTIST!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Great bowl, Rob!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Rick! 😊

[@jamescahood]

That is a beautiful bowl! The grain is spectacular! Keep the videos coming, you keep all of us inspired! :)

[@djsorensen6225]

There's absolutely nothing you've done that I don't admire. I watch you on my phone and when you turned it, the grain appeared to shimmer even on the small screen. Amazing. I've been meaning to say this for sometime but thank You for your service. I so appreciate and respect all you've done. DJ. PS: I'm glad you didn't use resin as well. :)

[@brucemitch928]

Spectacular grain, beautiful piece, well done. Always look forward to seeing your next creation.

[@sanmicol]

Absolutely amazing the wood grain is stunning and I am no expert the bowl itself is beautiful ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙀

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated!

[@deancyrus1]

My goodness the 3D look that the bottom had. So lovely.

[@crystalbailey6553]

Beautiful as always. Great work and Semper Fi .✌💕🧘‍♀️

[@garythomas6866]

Thanks Rod for sharing such a magnificent piece of wood , awesome grain and figure, beautiful blow.