Woodturning a Genie bottle by Al Furtado

Freshly cut Brazilian Pepper tree turned into a beautiful Genie Bottle. The worm eaten holes I the neck area posed more trouble than I anticipated. Beauty doesn't come without challenges.
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[@rockyrgs]

Al, you are the absolute master of natural and unusual shapes of lathe working. I find even your speaking fascinating. I have learned not to fear the working of any type of wood because you have shown me how to view the wood and shape no matter how or what kind of wood I wind up with. Thank you for your videos.

[@petersmith5199]

Well Al, you did it again, I'm sure you are the only turner on you tube who creates amazing pieces from what others would steer well clear of. At one point I thought it looked like a piece of pottery!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Peter for the nice compliment. If I discarded all the pieces that should not go on the lathe than life would be boring LOL I say the uglier the piece is the better the outcome.

[@disabledwoodworker]

Fabulous piece Al and good explanation on why/how you can center without tools in the intro.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you. My videos are as long as they are mostly because I yak too much. to some it's great to others they just want to see the finished piece. I will continue with the yakking LOL

[@disabledwoodworker]

Yak on my brother! It's your channel and you are usually giving good information about what's going on and why the lathe is doing what it's doing with the piece. Great info for those of us who haven't turned much. I build lots of things on my channel, thinking of building a 12" drill powered lathe. So I appreciate all the yak!...LOL

[@davidkuhns8389]

Another beautiful piece.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much David

[@garymcguire4811]

I really appreciate you Al. You have taught me a lot I've done a few genie bottles I would never dare going cross grain with one

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you cross grain can give you amazing results be sure to watch new videos as I just got back to turning in a catamaran.

[@sallyweiner4180]

Beautiful and I love your sharings

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Sally I really liked this one as well and of course my daughter inherited it as soon as it was done LOL. Take care

[@stephboeker7835]

Al, I can't tell you how much I love the practicality in your way of thinking. Indifference to failure of intent, allowing you .......... demanding you, to improvise, challenge your bean and come up w/ imaginative ways to proceed. The lessons learned here, by watching your struggles are invaluable to average, less confident, wood turners (or any craftsmen for that matter) like me. It proves that mistakes happen, weather human & self inflicted or the material properties themselves, and w/ a little indifference, persistence, a little vision and a will to resolve issues and complete a task or goal, everyone can create something special, despite struggle and misfortune. I can't help but feel apologetic that I have not the vocabulary to applaud your where with all 1/2 as much as needed !! Love your work, your video's and instructional narration. Please keep up the invaluable and generous sharing. Coffee time, Steph_Lousiana

[@AlFurtado]

WOW Steph What a compliment. and you say your vocabulary isn't defined enough to express yourself? WOW I was chocked up with such a great compliment.Best ever............Thank you.

[@simonclayton3390]

totally agree...

[@frankingram3382]

Al this is a wonderful "save" when many turners would have chucked it in the burn barrel. The final piece looked great when you finished it. Great video. God Bless my friend.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Frank. Now who would I be if I didn't insist on completing this piece? I would say defeated LOL

[@glenmckelvey5952]

I was hoping Barbara Eden might pop out . But I guess she's retired lol . Beautiful piece Al. And a nice save . Take care .

[@AlFurtado]

LOL Me too Glen and I rubbed the heck out of it. She must have escaped through the openings,

[@chado8041]

you should consider putting some of your stuff in galleries. ..another awesome piece

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for the nice compliment. I have been offered to have a few of my pieces put on display/ sale but never took them up on it.

[@DavidWhite]

Good recovery Al, Thanks

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Dave.

[@cliffordmitchell2476]

Excellent piece Al

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much

[@KE4YAL]

Very nice Genie Bottle Al I kept waiting for the Genie LOL Thanks for all the great videos

[@AlFurtado]

Me too my friend and I had the 3 wishes ready too. LOL

[@mikewilliamson3321]

Rebel Turner b

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

love the warts and all video. You take on a huge amount of risk and show that even when the challenge is too great the piece isn't necessarily a failure. The finished item is stunning!

[@stephenboler8955]

You are an awesome turner brother!!love your style!!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend sorry on the delay on the responses

[@rmstraughn]

Very nice Al. You are right, Sometimes the best things require a little extra work and danger.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much and yes good things don't come cheap

[@allanwright5736]

Hi Al I love what you do. I have been turning wood for a while now and you never cease to amaze me the way you make something nice from wood that I would have put on the fire. Keep turning mate.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Allan trust me, I have burned many pieces that I am sorry I did without knowing what is possessed, "Never Burn until you turn "LOL

[@simonclayton3390]

Al, I have watched many others wood turning videos, and yours are by far the most inspirational, I have never really wanted to try turning until i watching one of your videos, I was hooked and have now purchase my own second hand lathe.. Thank you!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and such a wonderful compliment of the highest form my friend. I wish you many happy hours in makin shavings.Till the next one. Take care

[@Stratohcaster]

Enjoyed this Al as always. Genie bottle might look good with some colored resin filling in the holes. Take care

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting' Yes you are right I think it would look great with a colored filler. I have to invest in some soon.

[@paulgargulak8275]

Al I really enjoy your work. sometimes you take the most awful looking piece of wood and make a wonderful work of art. you keep me thinking outside the bowl(box). keep up the great work

[@dwaynebullard2704]

I think this turned out perfect love watching and learning from your work

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks glad you liked it.

[@opasworkshop8373]

wow that turned out beautiful Al nice job my friend.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend. Glad you liked it.

[@WigWagWorkshop]

Another inspirational turning Al, beautiful piece. Wishing the best to you and yours. -Steven

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Steven I wish you the best as well........ Take care

[@snicolan]

Al , you are a rebel ! ( and a master) love watching to see what your making.By the hat and the Portuguese accent you must be from the Massachusetts area. Keep up the awesome videos,you are truly a craftsman.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Stephen for such a nice compliment. Man you hit it on the nose. I am Portuguese and lived in MA most of my life. Moved to Florida around 13 years ago I just could not tolerate the lonnnnnnnnnnnng winters any longer.

[@macbilling6410]

You make me so jellous Al. I wish we had that sort of wood here in the UK. Beautyfull job again Al

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Mac I envy some other turners as well I see lots of Yew and Olive wood that is just amazing. maybe some day I will find some locally LOL

[@tommyvinson6]

Interesting piece, very nice work. I enjoy your videos . Thank you for posting.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks my friend . Take care

[@keithandmariemanhard6481]

Looks Great I am enjoying your technique of turning, Most Informative! Thank you.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Keith I hope you use some of my tips in a safe manner, Take care

[@wesmcbryde4140]

Great finished product. Nice "save" on the neck repair. I like to turn wood with inclusions when I can find it. We are somewhat limited here in north Texas. The Pepper tree provides wood for some great grain features. Keep up the great work.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Yes Pepper tree has proven to be a good find. Word of caution is it can shrink, twist and distort quite a bit.

[@JimG31547]

Beautiful wood Al

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you James

[@thomasarussellsr]

Beautiful Genie bottle. Have you ever tried to do a second axis for the foot, so that the bottle can sit on a slight lean? Just a thought.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the comment. I have not done any off axis turning but I am sure that would look great

[@jackmaravola2496]

Hope all is well with you and your loved ones Al....! Very nice save on your Genie bottle....!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Jack I wish you well as well. No Genie came out this time LOL.

[@pablogazmuri5656]

Al: Enjoy the video as always. I have never had success turning a vase in a side grain orientation, the pith is always a source of trouble. But there is nothing wrong with trying something an ending up with an artistic piece. Good job.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Paplo. I am sorry to hear that you have not been successful on side grain turning. I have many videos that the orientation is setup this way, the only thing is the pit might get some small cracks but if it is thin enough it's usually not a problem.Take care

[@bennydelph987]

You have me holding my breath to the extent of asphyxiation. Wow Man.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks and sorry my friend.......... Happy New Year

[@gilsonbrisolino5272]

Dear Al, I love your work, my congrats. I have a remark, actually it is aquestion: Why do you never lock the counter shaft in the lathe. Is not this the reason you lost the center? Regards from your Brazilian friend.

[@AlFurtado]

I do when I remember. sometimes I only notice it during the turning LOL

[@gilsonbrisolino5272]

I did notice in the other video, you were locking it. I felt sorry. In the end of the day you always get a nice result. This is what matters at all!!!! But keep always in the safe side, my friend. Regards from Brazil

[@JerryPaulTreeCreations]

Beautiful vase! Great save, Al. Cheers!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. It's your turn

[@thomasckuzia7129]

A great save on this piece Al!!! I would have tossed it after it broke apart! Tom

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks ....... What fun would this video be if I had just tossed it? LOL

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent, very nice my friend... Cheers...

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for always being here. Take care

[@denerbrumabbade9448]

Olá amigo um trabalho incrível

[@georgewjones1114]

I really like the piece to include the voids. My only thought was I would torch the voids :) just a thought

[@para05100]

Beautiful wood and grain, nice finish, beautiful work Al! (traduction google)

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend I am glad you like it and mostly glad that you always find time for my videos.

[@MikeWaldt]

Once again, absolutely beautiful piece Al, great work my friend. Sorry for the late view and comment :) Take care Mike

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend and you're never too late

[@Yourtrashmytreasure]

That is really beautiful. Nice save as well. Like the green white and red credits at the end Pisano!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much I am glad you liked it.

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

Enjoyed this video. I have new respect for the pepper tree. I live in Stuart and I'm not sure if we have them here. Nice job!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Stuart. I am sure that it exists on the less populated areas or undeveloped areas. good luck.

[@chado8041]

I love the holes in the neck. ..one idea I thought of, fill them with colored epoxy. ...

[@AlFurtado]

and I will have to get me some fillers to give it a shot. I have done some epoxy but I like the voids as well and this is always a toss up.

[@sethwarner2540]

You aRe onE courageous guy!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Seth but not courageous just not willing to be defeated LOLTake care

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

love your work

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend

[@Lee-qp6gf]

LOL, Al, I'm thinking you need to put a "gluten for punishment" rating on your videos. Great turn and save. I use the grit all the time if I use wax as a final haven't used shine juice on top of the grit yet but I'll give it a go. Does it keep it's shine on top of the grit? Thanks for your time, Lee

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Lee. I think I need to make some signs with your quotes and hand them in my shop LOL I like this

[@robswoodworking4380]

hi al I'm from Australia and love watching your videos and I'm starting out in wood turning and what do you do with all the pieces you make or do you sell these pieces at local markets.

[@AlFurtado]

I occasionally sell a few in a local craft fair but mostly give them to family and the rest..........Well lets say my house is getting to small for all my pieces LOL

[@cat441]

I really enjoyed this video. I don't turn wood, I work in clay, but, I still learn from you, TY. How many hours did it take to complete this piece? Just curious. It's such a beautiful grain and the shape you gave it really accents that.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the nice compliment, It took me about 3 hours from start to finish

[@Bramsshed1913]

Hi Al , Great video and a very unique piece , superb work my friend, that void adds that something extra Did the genie give you three wishes :) Cheers mate, Bram.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Bram. yes I got my 3 wishes,1st was that the bowl would not hit me on the head.2nd was that I would be able to complete it.3rd was that I could make another but I am not sure I am going to be grated that one LOL

[@sumochop360]

why don't you go past 300 grit? does the wood become to smooth or the shine on the finished project become to bright for your taste? I'm just curious.

[@AlFurtado]

I use to go to 400g than apply sanding sealer and would sand that with 1200g. I started using Yorkshire grit and I must say it is a great product. Sanding to 300 and than using the grit and finalizing with fine steel wool will give me the ultimate finish. Sometimes though I do not seek an ultra shine so I skimp on the 300g as well and only go up to 200g and finish as above. see my video shine on a dime

[@sumochop360]

Rebel Turner good morning! I'll check that video out.

[@pointer2null]

Ignoring the break, how were you planning to hollow the bottom part? That's a very long reach for a tool.

[@AlFurtado]

you are correct a very long reach indeed. I was not going to flare out the bottom much but was going to do as much as I could. I have done much deeper vases but was able to get the tool rest somewhat inside, This one was going to be a much bigger challenge for sure.

[@AlFurtado]

I was contemplating with the idea of a ring on a made split as well if the task proved to be impossible

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

Im guessing the genie didn't want to get back in the bottle! Lol

[@AlFurtado]

I would love to say that was the case.... I rubbed the hell out of that bottle and she refuse to come out. I think the added windows made he feel right at home.....

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@edwardwargo148]

Al, Daniel Vilarino has a video on you tube that shows how to make your own Yorkshire grit. I have done it and it is a little time consuming but also economical.

[@AlFurtado]

Yes he does I have seen it. he is very pressie with his instructions and very clear...............

[@frankrowell1531]

good jod i like what u did

[@viraajsingh1205]

Very well sir! You are my inspiration plz talk to me !

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much. I will try

[@Алексан-Впоискеудачи]

😉👍

[@Tembel98]

Check out my latest video about bowl turning!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks I will as soon as I can.Take care