Dear Mr. Humphrey... Thank you! I came across one of your videos, by accident. While I'm not a wood turner, was so impressed I searched and "binge watched" many of your other videos. Thank you.
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that very much! Welcome to my channel!
@prsearls5 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful bowl with gorgeous grain and tones. Its final shape is very interesting and attractive, too. Your videos are top quality with good lighting, composition and audio that displays your techniques very well. I'm a photographer hobbyist (60+ years) so I recognize good work. I also second "any Caliber"s" comments. You are a wonderful teacher to us. Your humble style and explanations are especially pleasing and appealing. You make turning look so easy which is the mark a true artist and craftsman. Thanks for your service from another vet (USAF 1963-67).
@slowfootlabeef7045 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. No silliness, no stupefying music, just good solid instructions. Excellent camera work. Just exactly what I need!
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and I appreciate the feedback!
@dwbrasfieldful5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work Rod. You are the very reason I began turning. I purchased a lathe and turned my first bowl April 20, this year and I haven't stopped yet. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and teaching new turners like my self how to do it. Thank you sir.
@lauragranado70485 жыл бұрын
Our family motto is Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome. Things happen, good job adapting the design.
@lindaschroeder98135 жыл бұрын
So glad to find out your from Indian i am a newer Turner and it is nice to know one of my teachers lives close by thanks for all you 're teaching vedio
@davidtidswell83742 жыл бұрын
Great resilience in the face of disappointment; original intentions don't always have to come about. That's beautiful work and you're right about how the rim works out well.
@suziefisk65854 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bowl. My husband and I enjoy watching your videos. Only been turning for about 3 months now. He’s really enjoying something new in his workshop.
@just-dl5 жыл бұрын
I love this bowl! I"m not the world's biggest fan of live edge, anyway, so I think it looks better. And,...I love walnut. The fact that this wood was a "chance find" only makes it better. And thank you (and Tom!) for the discount. I just ordered a couple of sets.
@KenAllen058954201512 жыл бұрын
I love working Black Walnut, Terrific colors. Very nice bowl, Brother. Semper Fi.
@RHumphrey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, brother, much appreciated! Semper Fi
@bettysanborn19914 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful. And to think it started out as firewood. Wow!
@michaelhofer91495 жыл бұрын
I think the natural notch in the sidewall actually added to the beauty of the piece! Very nice indeed!
@rustysmommy504 жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful bowl and I figured out who you are, you are the Bob Ross of wood turning! Thank you for sharing!
@infantryveteran26365 жыл бұрын
Such a generous and humble man!! I have no doubt the "turners" that you highlight are just as thankful for you as you are for them! And this is another beautiful piece of art!!
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, brother!
@keithspencersr.68065 жыл бұрын
Glad to see a KZbinr from Indiana
@karenperson60905 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! My grandparents had a huge black walnut tree in their back yard. We would swing high into its branches on the swing my grandfather built and work hard to get the nuts from the hard shell. Wonderful childhood memories.
@rickharem5788 Жыл бұрын
I learned your technique for defining the natural edge with parting tool watching this video about a year ago. Thanks for the lesson. I use it a lot and really like to watch you create.
@fortysomethingbadgirls21734 жыл бұрын
Anyone who makes something useful from nature is a blessing to our planet! Love the bowl !
@junebatty55035 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video and for not having annoying music playing. I like the sound of the tools.
@melissabelding7546 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing some of the video in real time. That helps me be more patient at the lathe. Beautiful piece.
@beebob12794 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy watching the turning presentations. I have a maple burl drying after a tree fell last fall. I have a cherry burl that will be coming off the tree this coming Monday. My father was a wood shop teacher and taught me to turn years ago. I'm trying to get the time back to start turning on the lathe again. I need to watch some more videos on turning to bring back what I've forgotten. I'm starting out with easy turning activities and then building up to the more difficult challenges.
@busterwest16445 жыл бұрын
What I like most about your videos is that, as I am very new to woodturning, you explain your rational as you go along and include tool selection. That is a treamendous help for us newbies. Added to that, you take the odd upset on the chin, I know as a design opportunity, (I have had a few lol) and move on to produce a stunning piece, one you should be extreemely proud of.. I would be. Thank you so much for your chanel, your easy manner of instruction and with such a laid back easy presentation, your inspire others to try and boost confidence . Wishing you and your family a great Christmas and Happy New Year.
@mtstew12335 жыл бұрын
I am fortunate to have neighbors with large Black Walnut trees. I am also unfortunate to have neighbors with black walnut trees that flank my back yard. Fortunate that they happily gift me free wood. Unfortunate that they also give me free walnuts. Those little buggers hide in the grass while mowing and will twist an ankle every time. Fortunately, the wood is nice to turn bowls, hollow vessels, and platters. Even made some nice spoons from several branches that also fall into my yard. I do make them something for the wood they give me. I have noticed that it can be fractured easily on the lathe but is a solid piece once turned. As you have so demonstrated on this stunning bowl. Well done Marine, just incredible. From one veteran to another, Aim High...
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
LOL, yes indeed, a blessing and a curse! The squirrels sure love them. I do too, but they're a real pain to crack open. Wonderful wood to work with though. I've got a few loved ones in the Air Force. Semper Fi!
@mossie19545 жыл бұрын
I L O V E how you left some of the 'old wood' in this. It is just a wonderful piece of 'turning'. Bravo!
@jamiestull42764 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jarhead, I really appreciate watching. I'm 6 months into wood turning and your videos are very helpful. Beautiful bowl. Semper Fi brother.
@brazillady51195 жыл бұрын
Another breathtaking beauty. Such talent.
@maryblaylock65455 жыл бұрын
A bowl that could keep you entranced for a long, long time. Beautiful!
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! 😊
@daleney72114 жыл бұрын
WELL DONE MARINE. A NEW TURNER, LOVE THE CIRCLE JIG & YOUR DETAILED, CLEAR DEMO. AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY
@davidurban12792 жыл бұрын
I like natural turnings. It's more challenging than a lot of other turnings and I think the results are usually prettier.
@buckdunn99803 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, thankyou so much for your service and thankyou for your continued hard work and May God Bless You and Yours
@davidhipelius37928 ай бұрын
Love the bowl, the videos, your voice and everything about you !!!
@EMWoodworking5 жыл бұрын
The grain patterns and colors are amazing. Great work. Also thank you for your honesty and integrity. Something we don’t see enough of these days. Thank you for your service sir.
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that very much!
@lyndaowen2154 Жыл бұрын
I think it turned out gorgeous. I’ve never seen would like that. Seem pretty hard wood watching you turn it but it is beautiful. Good work. Thank you for sharing.
@hubristicmystic5 жыл бұрын
That is a very nice asymmetric bowl, beautiful wood. I have to admit I love it when you guys dig out the bark and put some colourful epoxy in then turn it, epoxy addicts anonymous meeting tonight.
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
I like to play with resin occasionally... I've got one brewing now as a matter of fact, but don't know when I'll upload it. Thank you!
@hubristicmystic5 жыл бұрын
Look forward to it, I’ve subscribed so sure to see it :)
@bobbiehenry46932 жыл бұрын
i really liked this bowl. I also like your adding info as to what your are doing and why. nice job all the away around
@jasonbobby115 жыл бұрын
Even though it wasn't exactly what you planned, I think it's perfect. As always, your art is incredible.
@jimborstock628114 күн бұрын
Came out amazing! Great job & great video quality as well.
@ronwebb83325 жыл бұрын
I love black walnut and you have enhanced a beautiful piece of wood - Great Job !
@Penner-49 Жыл бұрын
Great bowl!! I love ACKS as well!!, it makes our work look even better, thanks....
@Lessmedborgare5 жыл бұрын
It turned out beautiful despite the hiccup with the bark edge. And some awesome work by the subscribers! Merry Christmas from Sweden!
@ronalves91183 жыл бұрын
I have always been using Black Walnut in many of my wood working jobs. I have also sawmilled many Black Walnut logs on my sawmills in upstate New York. Living in South Carolina now but will be moving back up north this fall. Great Bowl, my first bowl I am working on now is Ambrosia Maple.
@pamiparocks5 жыл бұрын
SO fantastic! And you're the most selfless human being I think I've ever heard of.
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
You're very kind, thank you!
@nicholasgallo4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Many good instructional ideas for a beginner like me. Looking forward to seeing more from you Rod.
@RHumphrey4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, Nicholas!
@setphaser4 жыл бұрын
wow those shavings are like chocolate! this is a really lovely piece i’m glad you saved it from the fire
@wasezhgokbullhead95344 жыл бұрын
Just amazing how you make your bowels and how you comment on your tools and thoughts on what you’re making, it really helps me as I’m just starting out. Enjoy all your videos and your work, keep it up because I’m learning a lot.
@Kirstalyn2722 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful piece of art! I enjoy watching you bring an old log to life, seeing how beautiful it is!
@diedredunham73834 жыл бұрын
I like walnut alot. It's beautiful. You did an excellent job.
@aporter7014 жыл бұрын
First time watcher. I like the way you explain all the steps in making the bowl.👍😊
@bgpappy305 жыл бұрын
Rod, it’s amazing it is! We really appreciate you. Thank you for your time for this video and all your time served for this country. I was in Iraq for a year in biap as a civilian worker. I thanked all of our military men and women there I seen and some thanked me back. I understood why not all would thank me. Then I moved to fort hood in Texas. I worked on the Bradley Tanks for BAE System. Anyhoo. Thank you. I was there from late 2006-2008.
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. I appreciate your service as well, we really relied on civilian contractors while I was there, Ramadi 2004 with The Magnificent Bastards. Semper Fi
@terry39745 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bowl. It might not have turned out as planned but you can't go wrong with walnut. Excellent!
@lindasnow39603 жыл бұрын
Sir, I went looking to find your channel today. Found a year old video. It was so good to hear your voice again!
@pietersleght82355 жыл бұрын
Super beautiful Rod.....you are the best and i don't care what you say! Have a safe and nice holiday.....take care & God Bless.
@davidnielsen44905 жыл бұрын
Good morning Rod. This is a beautiful piece of workmanship. I agree with you regarding the contrast of the sap wood to the heart wood on walnut. May you and your family have a blessed and Merry Christmas. May the LORD bless you greatly in this coming year.
@timothyerrington47493 жыл бұрын
You're the bob ross of wood turning so soothing and relaxing great job sir
@fabeys28165 жыл бұрын
So, there are tons of videos on this kind of art work, however, your voice and choices on what and how to film are just perfect to polish this content. Thank you kindly! Best wishes.
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
You're very kind, thank you!
@joyceb.81944 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful wood and you did a marvelous job of showing that to the best advantage. Thank you for sharing!
@bretmaples5 жыл бұрын
"There are no mistakes, only happy accidents" I really enjoy your videos and love the work you do. I am learning every day more and more. Thank you for all of your hard work.
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@ronhanna33193 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the verbage while u were turning. Makes the video so personal. I’m a 20 year turn er,but watching and listening I can pick up bits of knowledge from u that I didn’t know 🐫🐫 thanks and keep talking n
@rayworstine43994 жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece. Turning is good for the soul, peaceful. S/ F
@luanncunningham23185 жыл бұрын
We need a ♥️ button to click on! The markings in the bowl makes it absolutely gorgeous.
@rooster30193 жыл бұрын
Now, all ya need is some black walnut fudge squares to place within. Looks great!
@andrewspeight69735 жыл бұрын
Very very nice Rod. Here in Alabama, we don't find any walnut laying around and it is a great wood to work with. As for the Ack's pastes, I would like to add that not only is it a great product, and I have purchased it a number of times, but that the people are extremely honest and reputable. They care about quality and customer satisfaction. A product and company that you should have no scruples about "supporting" in any way you choose. Thanks again for your quiet, straightforward and artistically educational presentation. Andrew
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Andrew! I've had very positive interactions as well. Thanks for the feedback!
@danwilson174 жыл бұрын
I've only been turning for about 6 months now, but I gotta say it makes me feel better to see an experienced turner make those kinds of "design changes". I think the biggest thing I've learned so far is how easily a project can turn into a disaster (or just a design change) with one little moment of carelessness.
@Rhinnoman14 жыл бұрын
Very very nice. I am glad to see some one else has a problem with bark from time to time. Great job. Some woods do look better with no bark. Even just part on the bark can make a bowl look better.
@darlouthia51535 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. So soothing.
@Likeamonkeyonthesun4 жыл бұрын
Your voice is so soothing .... .... love your work and every calming post ....
@prsearls3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful grain and color; I'm glad you saved this wood from the fireplace. I recently began using Ack's products and, like you, really like the results I get.
@tommywilliamson1525 жыл бұрын
Beautiful as always Yod. Of course Black Walnut is probably my fzborite wood because of it's shear beauty.
@haroldlacey78822 жыл бұрын
Haven't read all the comments but as far as I went I was surprised that no one caught that you save that beautiful walnut from the fire. The reason I say that is you shouldn't burn walnut it gives off toxic fumes. Ever noticed that very few plants will grow around a walnut. Semper Fi for my son (20) and Aim High for me (4.5).
@tompuskar44264 жыл бұрын
Looks great. I also like Ack's products and have been using them for about a year. Great stuff.
@elfowl68735 жыл бұрын
YES!!!!! a very beautiful Bowl, Rod. I love Walnut anything.
@youmasajp4 жыл бұрын
Removing the bark from the edge was the best thing that happen, so the beauty of the piece can shine without defects.
@shaunfelton20465 жыл бұрын
Stunning natural piece!
@jonathanberner55015 жыл бұрын
I just love your videos! Thank you so much for being who you are and sharing this with us.
@johntucker87765 жыл бұрын
I, also, really like turning walnut. Normally the contrasts of shade and color, and the figure turn out beautifully. Thanks for sharing your process on this fantastic bowl. Have a very merry Christmas, and I look forward to new videos in the coming year.
@russelldavis61595 жыл бұрын
patricia here mr Rod... what an absolutely gorgeous piece of wood!!! it turned out to be a beautiful bowl !!
@sandymaciver58013 жыл бұрын
I think it is very beautiful. I love watching your videos x
@jerrycoleman26105 жыл бұрын
Rod, Very Beautiful Black Cherry bowl thanks for sharing.!.!.!.
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! (black walnut 😊)
@johndoody43865 жыл бұрын
Another quality video and bowl finish is amazing
@alanbarbour51854 жыл бұрын
When you started the video it was, in my eyes, very similar to the turning I have been doing with some oak pieces I scrounged from a tree surgeon working maybe a 1/4 mile away. The sound of chainsaws drew me. I also tried to include as many 'crotch' pieces as I could. So as I opened with, similar apart from two things. One was the skill you have with your tools. Despite trying to match your angle of attack sometimes I not only get a 'catch' but it drags the chisel out past the rim of the bowl. You, never get this problem. I know I'm doing something wrong but just what? One day I'll fix it. Two, was the dramatic colour you suddenly exposed with your first coat of sanding paste. I have never been lucky enough to use Black Walnut, what a fantastic range of grain and colour leap out at you. I was so impressed. Thank you so much for the valuable lessons you give. Truly a master.
@Mike1962nz4 жыл бұрын
Love bark edge bowls. This is just as awesome if not more.
@janicefrancis50455 жыл бұрын
Exquisite bowl Rod. I do like the way those products bring out the beauty in the wood. Really worked well with walnut.
@ericschenck99545 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!! Love Black Walnut.
@RuthlynWills5 жыл бұрын
Just one word... BEAUTIFUL
@dougmcpheters15464 жыл бұрын
Not many would have seen the bowl inside that log. Myself included... Great piece and excellent video!
@carolriley84725 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bowl...walnut is always gorgeous!
@christigilbertson90395 жыл бұрын
Beautiful grain! Well worth the trade!
@spikeykiwi015 жыл бұрын
Every part of that bowl glows. Love the overall shape, the various colours. Just a very pretty piece that is brought to life.
@cosmocavicchio52523 жыл бұрын
Came out looking great! Semper fi.
@philhorakjr16524 жыл бұрын
I just got a 14d"...3 legged crotch of black walnut! Thanks for the video inspiring me more so.
@cookiescoop60655 жыл бұрын
It looks awesome. I agree it looks great with out the bark .thanks Larry
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@patriciaclark60244 жыл бұрын
Really liked the walnut bowl.
@robertvanzella71062 жыл бұрын
The bowl is beautiful!
@jefflawson75434 жыл бұрын
I Love watching your work
@karolskakes3885 жыл бұрын
Black Walnut is one of my favorite woods to work. Very lovely piece! Bark off is better.
@RHumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@MH-qq3kj5 жыл бұрын
WOW! That is a real beauty! Awesome job Rod👏👏👏
@KenCustis5 жыл бұрын
Very very nice. Beautiful bowl - even with the "design modifications"!
@lorenwegele75175 жыл бұрын
The third piece from each of the two gentlemen were my favorites! Of course it was a blessing in disguise! The Creator changed the design! 😊
@jamesryan51815 жыл бұрын
Nice save. Beautiful piece of art.
@padan37292 жыл бұрын
Awesome bowl! Looks great even with the bark gone! Thanks for your service!