Woodturning Amazing piece Heart felt story

[@patbaines9882]

As always you made something beautiful out of something ugly. I love watching your videos and the way you leave the wood as natural as possible. Stay safe!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you again for such a nice compliment, Take care

[@noelperry5970]

Another beautiful piece, Al. I appreciate the sentiment behind it too.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting. sorry for the delay in answering Take care

[@alanbarbour5185]

Such sympathetic and beautiful piece of turning. A real credit to you and a fitting tribute to your departed friend. He must be looking down with a tear in his eye, yet a smile on his face at your effort. I would love to have such timber here in the UK. Bless you for showing us mere mortals such skill.

[@thomasckuzia2867]

That is a wonderful tribute to your friend Al! I have been into many hobbies since I retired 10 years ago,,,jewelry,metal art,restoring and building fishing rods and now wood turning and every piece I have done has a sentimental meaning to me! I like to think that a little part of me is in every piece I have done and given to my family and friends! You have a little part of you in this piece!!!

[@AlFurtado]

Very nice comment. Thank you and that is how I feel about most of my pieces as well.Take care Happy New Year!

[@thomasckuzia2867]

Rebel Turner Happy New Year to you as well!

[@franka5416]

Al that bowl is exceptional. I'm really glad you didn't give up on this piece and toss the blank in the fire pit! My hat's off to you, very nice.

[@AlFurtado]

+Farmercl's Woodshop Thank you very much Oh if you see my channel you'll know that I never toss something I will work it till it's a toothpick if I have to LOLTake care

[@charlesreicks648]

A very nice tribute I enjoyed watching you and am so glad you did not get hurt. Fine looking bowl. Thanks.

[@AlFurtado]

+Charles “Tim” Reicks Thank you Charles for the nice compliment. I didn't even know it had hit me till I was editing the video LOLTake care

[@toddyork226]

I'm always amazed at your creativity! Lovely piece.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Todd I hope this one didn't scare you half way LOL.Thanks again, Take care

[@geofo60]

You definitely breathed new life into this one Al. Dramatic piece of walnut that brought it's own share of drama with it. A piece I think you'll remember for a long time. Goes without saying glad you weren't hurt, world seems to getting flooded with 'cheap', poorly made junk. Stay safe my friend. Regards ....... Geof (UK)

[@AlFurtado]

Well thank you very much my friend, Yeah this one will remain with me for a long long time. Perhaps every time I get to my lathe and see my modified tool rest LOL. And I have preached a few times about keeping the tool rest somewhat in center point when doing rough turning and here I was on the edge. Well maybe my modified Delta USA made tool rest will be more assuring.Thank you again my friend. Take care as well.

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Absolutely amazing but for the tool rest that was really scary thank# for sharing your videos

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching. Yeah that tool rest could have turned out bad hat it made contact with the spinning wood.Thanks again... Take care

[@pierrenadeau295]

Very nice Al, two in one day. Like the name you have chosen.

[@AlFurtado]

+Pierre Nadeau Thank you, but they were 1 day apart LOLwhat part of the world are you in?

[@pierrenadeau295]

Magog, Québec, Canada

[@chriskudela9898]

What a beautiful platter Al! I love the passion you put into keeping your work natural. Mother nature does most of the work, you just help Her along a bit.Take care, Chris

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Chis I really appreciate the high praise but I don't think I deserve it. Thanks again my friend. Take care

[@johnbrittle1500]

Awesome!!! Love to learn from your uploads!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much John

[@adamludewig8586]

beautiful. one of my favorites that you have done

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you it has become one of my favorites too

[@MikeWaldt]

You keep "upping" the bar Al, what a fabulous looking creation. Excellent turn my friend, and a truly fitting testament to your friend. Great video mate. Take care Mike

[@AlFurtado]

I might be upping the bar as you say Mike but I must tell you the hill is getting steeper and harder to get over LOL.Thank you as always my friend for such a wonderful compliment;Take care

[@MikeWaldt]

PMSL Al :) :)

[@sscott3102]

Beautiful piece Al. You beast, powering threw

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. Glad you liked it.Take Care

[@JohnOSullivan_bray]

a masterpiece Al. I'm turning just over a year & just got into your videos - your stuff is getting me to the level I want to be at. thanks!

[@jaredbernal9472]

wow. awesome piece. beautiful turnout.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Jared for watching and the compliment

[@johnfordham8133]

I like it! Your bowl of imagination...

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks again take care my friend.

[@johnnyspropshop]

Al really enjoyed this turning. Sounds like a rough day with burnt motor/broken tool rest, but you conquered both and did that wood justice. I like your casual nature of grabbing the next tool rest and keep on going. The introspective points where you talk about design changes is super helpful, I find I talk back and say "Al how about" and sometimes you follow through or come up with something I didn't know was possible. Be well.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you John. Yeah this one really tested me out I am not sure but I think there might have been a colorful metaphor in there LOL Well what was I to do? Continue is my instinct LOL. I am glad you find my talk helpful and that at times I show something you didn't think of. Be careful on who sees you talking to the TV or computer screen :)Take care

[@gcottee]

stunning art form Al, outstanding piece mate ,take care garry

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend

[@101boertjie]

Beautiful piece and well named.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care my friend

[@herbfogelberg6690]

Really, really beautiful!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

That truly is a wonderful story! A wonderful credit to the man who gave you the wood! May you cherish it always! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Tracy my kind friend. I want to tank you for the wonderful compliments and the very kind links you put up on you FB. Thank you. Greatly appreciated

[@danielsolowiej]

Beautiful and natural bowl, exquisite

[@AlFurtado]

+Daniel Solowiej Thank you for the nice complimentTake care

[@johnbittner8964]

Nice Bowl Al!! You had me cringe when you tool rest broke. Luckily you or the bowl didn't get hurt there my friend!!

[@AlFurtado]

+John Bittner I think I was just lucky on this one.Take care

[@davidfairman5461]

Thank you for this journey. Al. it taught me that not every piece of disgarded timber is bound to the fire pit & to bring the point back to humanity, even the darkest n ugliest soul should have a second chance in life & that in ugly there is beauty. Thank you. Ps. I think it would make a fitting headstone or plaque holder. Just my thought.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Very much for such a nice compliment. As you see in many of my videos. If I burned all my wood that looked like it was only good for firewood I would have almost no wood to turn LOL. Your right a plaque holder would be great but I rather be turning LOL

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Wow. Close call with the tool rest there, Al. Had that happen to me once. Scary stuff! Came out beautiful!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks my friend. Yeah way to close. I was lucky with this one it could have been really ugly. Take care

[@itscgo7458]

Such a cool video 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much That is quite a few thumbs up Thank you Take care

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Extraordinary piece again. I suppose that's going in the silk purse room. Cheers, Lee

[@AlFurtado]

+Lee Waterman Thanks Lee. Yep it's in the silk purse room LOLTake care my friend.

[@gilgamish61]

Very interesting and enjoyable .Thanx

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much

[@ndshoreful1]

Nice Bowl Al. dangerous, but nice. Desmond.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Desmond. Take care

[@para05100]

Very, very beautiful Platter Al.

[@AlFurtado]

A bit scary but one of my favorite piecesThank you

[@WinDancerX]

I love how you work so hard to preserve the character of the wood as it presents itself and not force it into an 'even' shape. Bravo!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much I appreciate that. and sometimes we are blinded by our own visions and fail to appreciate what is in front of us. Take care

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Beautiful piece Al . I've never seen a tool rest break off like that , scary stuff . Take care.

[@AlFurtado]

+glen mckelvey Thank you I had never seen that before either and never want to see it again, That was a stupid Chinese tool rest I had used from a cheap Harbor freight latheThanks again take care

[@dondavis769]

Al, I've just recently discovered you on KZbin and I love the kind of stuff you do--it amazes me how you turn out of balance-by a lot-pieces and what you turn them into--beautiful IMO--it doesn't surprise me that your the first guy that I've heard of breaking a tool rest! Thanks for the inspiration brother!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Don, I had never heard of a tool post breaking but surprising after I posted this here and on FB I was amazed how many people it had happened to. Way too frequent and jus happened to me again last week but I know I push the limits of my lathe.

[@reginaldhenry6311]

I rely like it,very meaningful good work AL,

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend.

[@gerithalfman9002]

Al Furtado

[@janettavculek9308]

You paid tribute to the former owner of this piece of wood beautifully. How nobel of you. He would have been proud to have owned it. You sir, express what's in you heart in your in your talent.

[@AlFurtado]

Well a warm thank you Janetta for such a nice compliment. I believe he would have been pleased as wellThanks again Take care

[@rondacker]

You have a special soul..your respect for the wood, and the man you received it from is admirable! Great video, as always. Your lathe reminds me of my first, a Walker Turner Machine, modified with risers, just as you did.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and the great compliment. my friend. Take care

[@adamquincey4371]

Absolutely stunning piece my friend... Beautiful... Cheers...

[@AlFurtado]

Another wonderful compliment my friend. Thank you very much. Take care

[@lennym1273]

That is a really nice piece Al, I like how the dark wood is with out the worms and the grain on it and the lighter wood WITH the worm holes it just works out great. I could stare at it for hours. Glade your OK i thought for sure it was the bowl that was going to go flying hehe...

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Lenny Trust me. I know you would find a way to be able to complain that you're missing yours shows because the darn piece keeps your distracted and you would have to watch the same show over and over. LOL

[@lennym1273]

Yea Yea Yea. Well you know it's always your fault never mine.. LOL

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! AMAZING! Clark

[@AlFurtado]

Many thanks!

[@MichaudDaniel]

It is more than a bol it's a piece of art.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks or watching and commenting. I am gad you liked it. Take care my friend.

[@jackmaravola2496]

Al, WHAT A FLASHBACK.....! My tool rest snapped exactly the same way. My new one is now American made.That is exactly what happened to me when I shared my story with you about my bowl gouge flying across the room. Hopefully you too weren't hurt. Another fine example of why safety is job one. Your finished piece is quite pleasing to the eye my friend. Well Al, my break is over, time for me to go back to my shop and have some fun. As always Al, May you have a great day staying safe along the way......!

[@AlFurtado]

+Jack Maravola Thank you very much Jack. that sure was scary I was lucky that it landed the way it did across the bed without the platter garbing it and tossing it and who knows what else could have happened?I was not hurt and wasn't even aware it had hit me on the wrist till I was editing the video.Thank you again my friend. take care

[@muziqjazz]

Beautiful again Al. Congratulations. Marc

[@AlFurtado]

+Marc 's Oneway of turning Thank you very much MarcTake care

[@ridterranytofollowtruthpea8324]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! I'M SURE YOU DID THE GENTLEMAN WHO PASSED AWAY PROUD WITH THAT PIECE OF WOOD THAT IS NOW A BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART!!! I'M ALSO SURE HE WOULD WANT YOU TO STAY SAFE AND NOT TURN A QUESTIONABLE PIECE, AND WITH THAT DON'T SECOND GUESS YOUR SAFETY IN ONES THAT END UP IN THE BURN PILE, PLEASE!!! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL CREATION AND TIME!!! STAY SAFE MY FRIEND!!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend for watching and commenting. Take care

[@leksey7870]

Beautiful.Like!

[@AlFurtado]

+Аleksey Bek Thank you very much

[@tomzifer927]

Hey Al you do good work.

[@SteveTwoodturning]

Another beautiful piece Al !! I love taking on these large odd shaped pieces of wood and turning them into something special. You have done just that buddy !! Thanks for sharing, regards, Steve.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Buddy. I am glad you liked it. I agree that taking an odd piece like this has it's rewards at the end.Take care and be safe.

[@frankfitzpatrick882]

As always, really nice balanced piece with some beautiful wood as well, I have never seen a tool rest break before hopefully I will never experience it either!!! definitely not on my bucket list , take care Al regards Frank

[@AlFurtado]

+Frank Fitzpatrick Thank you Frank Well I had never seen that happen either funny broke when I was working the center and not when I was turning the outside and getting the jackhammer effect LOL. I doubt anyone wants that in their list of to do's Take care my friend

[@sillyfatmoocow]

This is so beautiful,,, I would certainly love to own it...

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for the nice compliment' This one holds a special meaning to me and I will hang on to it. It looks good in my home.Thanks again take care

[@roncoleman4017]

I think one of your great skills is choosing a blank and findind what is inside. You pick an amazing collection of pieces. I am glad they find their way to you and your skills not to a rank amateur like m.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend. I doubt very much you are an amateur turner. Wen the wood has a lot to offer that is half the job. See you next time. Take care

[@donaldadams5342]

A stunningly beautiful platter Al. I have to totally agree with all the decisions you made as you worked your way through this piece. You had an idea & with great skill you brought it to life & I believe you have helped it to show the 'life that it once had'. To achieve this you have shown your deep knowledge of wood & a deep, meaningful display of your skills of production & decision making. This is a magnificent work of Art my friend. Nice job on the tool rest too. Don from South Aust.

[@AlFurtado]

Many thanks!

[@donroberts2607]

wow Al I want to be just like you when I grow up...you come up with the most unusual and best designs of all...keep on turning my friend

[@AlFurtado]

Uhhh Thank you but why in the world would anyone want to be like me? I bet you have so many things you can do that I could only dream of, I know this is said as a joke but Really nothing special here my friend.

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Beautiful bowl Al, hope you didn't get hurt. Take care Rob

[@AlFurtado]

+Woodslee Summercraft Thank you very much my friend, I was not hurt and wasn't even aware it had hit me on the wrist till I was editing the video.Thanks again Take care

[@yuvallahav]

That piece didn't look much when you started, but like so many times before, you made something out of nothing, and what something that is!! lovely shape, lovely finish, lovely over all!! :) Thank you for sharing Al! Yuval.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend. But you should know by now that nothing looks promising in the beginning. Heck I still say the uglier the piece the better results.Take care my friend

[@garyscialdone7641]

I love that piece Al. It's a great approach to a crotch. I have made a couple similar from maple with a flow of ant rot through the length of the log and I enjoy them very much. So organic.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting I really appreciate it. This piece meant a great deal to me. Take care

[@joycecarter4597]

Breathtaking! 😊 💕

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend. it looks like you are watching quite a few of my older videos..........Thank you

[@joycecarter4597]

Rebel Art Woodturning Yes I am! And I'm loving them! 😊 💕 Just s subscribed too !

[@gordroberts53]

Very nice piece Al. I think you honoured your friend well by preserving the wood's history. Cheers, Gord

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Gord. I wonder how he would have treated such a piece and hope he's in a place with all the best.

[@joeedgington1484]

You really used the natural flow of the grain to make a statement.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the nice compliment my friend

[@AnatoliiJoiner74]

great work

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much

[@mummatoni9211]

rivèr of life to me as that band looks like a river with wormy banks as things been through but we always still hold our beauty in the end

[@KE4YAL]

Another Bowl/Platter well done looks very dangerous I think you should call your You Tube Chanel: Lathe on The Wild Side lol Thanks Al it's always a pleasure.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Jerry but I think being a Rebel is enough LOL

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@moyperezwoodshop1722]

definitely a scary moment with that tool rest breaking off. piece turned out beautiful Al

[@AlFurtado]

+Moy perez woodshop Thank you very much, Yeah that was scary and I was lucky I guessTake care my friend.

[@tonyhartfield3656]

Wood turnlng

[@richhansen8874]

I've only watched a few of your videos so far but this is the first one that, at the end, made me feel like I went on an epic journey. That may sound odd but maybe it stems from a combination of the back story and your challenges along the way. I was convinced that the piece would establish a spiritual connection to whomever enjoys it's company. This is definitely one your superstars. Very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for posting!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for such a wonderful compliment and Yes I agree this piece had a very special meaning and it went to someone that appreciated it as well.Thank you very much my friend. Glad you liked it.Take Care

[@lefraggle]

Man I want to say that I love you! As I said in my last post you bring us so much possibilities with woodturning. Thank you so much for charing this and thank you for the ansers you give to the posts. I love woodtourning and you give us inspiration. I don't want to copy you but you open my eyes to sings I din't think possible. Thank you to tell me to be safe and take my time! Because that reminded that I want to go to fast! Man you are for me one of the best! ps: I french and my english is not really good!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for such kind words I am far from being even close to some of the best. I just try not to fall into a system that everyone follows. I do what I see in the wood regardless of how pretty the wood might be or not. some of my friends don't dare put what I put on their lathes and I know it might be considered to be somewhat dangerous that is why you must take your time and go as slow as your lathe will go and if your lathe does not go bellow 500RPM I caution you very strongly not to put heavy pieces up.Thanks again my friend. Take care

[@Bunefoo401]

Wow, that’s striking! I’d like to ask how much something like that costs, but you know what they say, “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it” Beautiful piece ❤️

[@AlFurtado]

To me that was a very special piece and the gift was to a special person as well. I never priced that as I don't many of my works they just end up in someone's possession.

[@lefraggle]

can I just add that you are a crazy guy!....

[@AlFurtado]

Yeah you can but that will not change me LOL

[@malcolmgarland4176]

What didyou put on that please. looks good

[@KeithBarrowat54a]

Wow Al,that's one beautiful piece! Looked real scary to turn! I always enjoy your videos,as you do things that I would never dare to try,but I guess that's why you're "The Rebel" !! Nasty moment with the tool rest,hope you get it fixed or replaced soon . Take care my friend, Keith.

[@AlFurtado]

Well thank you my friend, Glad you liked it, Rebel huh? I thought there were many reasons for the name I wasn't too sure it was because I turned things like this. I thought it was because I refused to go by the rules LOL. Either ways a Rebel never the less huh?Thanks again Take care

[@KeithBarrowat54a]

Lol ! I think Rebel suits you for both reasons!! And as far as I'm concerned as well,there are no rules,so I must be a little bit of a rebel also :) Just keep doing what you do,'cos you do it really well my friend :)Cheers, Keith.

[@AlFurtado]

hey first come first served you can't steal the name but you can borrow it anytime seeing the name is already there LOL

[@KeithBarrowat54a]

Thanks Al,but I wouldn't dream of doing that! I bow to you sir :)

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

Oh wow that's hard steel takes a lot to break it! Lucky you didn't break your arm.

[@RayMAKES]

Al, I love your videos! it's nice to see your work, your aesthetic is similar to my own.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Ray. I am glad to see we have some common grounds. so are you a Rebel as well? LOLTake care

[@gilgrace1915]

Scary stuff when the tool rest broke off. You know that face shield isn't doing much with the visor up. Maybe you were trying to keep your head warm. ;-D The satin finish looks great. The lines are just right for this piece. Good job.

[@AlFurtado]

+Gil Grace Thanks but I guess that is what I get for putting a face shield on. Stupid thing was up for a short time and I get called on it? too many people worried for my safety. we're adults here

[@gilgrace1915]

I guess I should keep my comments to my self from now on. Sorry.

[@AlFurtado]

Gill that is not the case just letting you know that is how I am. I am not doing safety demonstration here I am simply doing what I love doing. Sorry if I offended you.

[@umatgreyhound]

Hi Al, Loved the video and emotion behind the piece. Beautiful sentiment. One question, how did you finish the bottom tenon? The piece seemed too big for a vacuum chuck and too irregular for other jaws. Curious. Thank you again for sharing your work. George

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you George I am glad you liked it and good question. I don't use a vacuum chuck as I don't have one. It is also to big and irregular for most type of jaws . I turned it over on a soft pad between centers as I do on most of my turnings than just sanded the rest of. I guess I cut it off on the edit on this one Thanks again. Take care Sorry.Thanks again. Take care

[@PENFOLD1962]

Hi Al, Wow that could have been really nasty when your toool rest broke. The exact same thing happened to me with my new lathe! I've since found out that it happens more regular than anyone would think!!! But getting back to your bowl, I really like the 80 grit finish, it looks so much more natural as you say. Plus yours is the first video that I have watched about turning 'Mahogany', the white against the usual mahogany colour looks stunning, plus the worm holes gives that extra bit of of it's very own fascination.

[@AlFurtado]

WOW I had never seen it or heard of it and it seems to be very common. You would think that they would be require to make the casting on those better quality even if they used cheap stuff on the lathe. I would think they had to do a stress test on that.Thanks again my friend. Take care

[@PENFOLD1962]

+Al Furtado (Rebel Turner) Hi Al, I wrote to the company where I bought it and they supplied me with another! I don't use it all the time though lol... Take care my friend.... glad you wasn't hurt 👍😊

[@mitchnln1199]

Going on 40-50 of your videos, awesome turnings. One concern I have, to turn on or off the lathe, one must reach over the rotating piece. Had you thought of a safer alternative?

[@dondavis769]

That's incredible that it happens very much at all--I can't believe it happened again to you! Makes you wonder about the QC of some of these Mfgs. what kind of lathe is that you have--I'm thinking we need to get Robust to sponsor you and get you a big HP American Beauty for you to turn on!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Don. Yeah I know I abuse my lathe beyond what it was designed for but I am sure manufactures should stop making the posts out of cast iron.......Stupid in my opinion. My old Atlas had a cast iron tool rest but was set in a steel post. thinner but stronger. Cast snaps not bend..I agree Robust should give me one of their lathes LOL.........

[@dondavis769]

Well Al, I am a huge fan, and I would petition Robust to sponsor you! I totally agree that the Mfgs. should only use steel--good quality steel for their tool rests and really other parts of the lathe. One thing I like about Robust is they use stainless steel for their lathe bed rails.

[@naorshachar]

that was one scarry moment

[@AlFurtado]

+‫שחר נאור‬‎ Yes it was. I am just lucky it didn't get flung by the bowl.Thanks and take care

[@игорьвысоцкий-ь6й]

Парень экстремал. Ему бы булочки выпекать...

[@ReneeNme]

30:00 That was one helluva fart. Did your sphincter survive ??

[@bennydelph987]

Did you know about JAMES DEAN? The movie Rebel Without A Cause? No wonder .

[@kennyboothe7544]

Just looked at 24 minute mark! Never mind the tool rest, how is your arm? Please, please take care! You teach us too much to be out of commission while you're healing!

[@AlFurtado]

+Kenny Boothe Thank you very much. Yeah I was lucky on this one; I was not hurt and wasn't even aware it had hit me on the wrist till I was editing the video.Take care

[@kennyboothe7544]

I particularly noticed it because I've spent the last week recovering from a busted tenon on a cypress bowl that caused the bowl to slice off a layer of skin from my forearm.

[@AlFurtado]

OUCH I hope you're OK now and that you are able to get back to the shavings.

[@MichaudDaniel]

Hard wood lol

[@AlFurtado]

Yes very hard and dry

[@timbirch4999]

Holy fuck! You broke a toolrest??!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting Yeah cheap metal will do it especially on large off balance pieces