Woodturning an Oak Branch Burl

[@grantmiller6570]

The great thing about crafts, any craft, is that when things don't go exactly to plan, is how to use your skills, flexibility and imagination to find a way to come up with a suitable response, and make art out of broken. Nice result.

[@brendagoodman3222]

Good job. Shows your wonderful talent.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Grant, I appreciate that!

[@fnafplayer6447]

Exactly, I did that with my 3 stack pumpkin project, the side split diagonally while I was chiseling it but decided then to sand so they all look like it.

[@johnlivsey4146]

New subscriber. Enjoyed the video and thanks for the Word. Semper Fi

[@bert7548]

Yes in my training as a cabinetmaker I was told that the real skill is how to correct your mistakes, I also turn wood and have spent many hours turning unstable wood, I gave that up as I got older it didn't seem to be worth the effort or the time and the piece wasn't easy to sell. I love oak and turning it , it waxes and oils great and age well too

[@johnfogg7858]

When life gives you lemons, pour resin on them and make them into a beautiful work of art. You are an inspiration!

[@disco4535]

One of my favorite parts about these wood turning projects is the fact that the ugly, broken, rotten looking spots or parts end up being what gives that piece it's unique beauty. When done correctly of course. The epoxy really helps!

[@bettysanborn1991]

Sounds like most humans.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Disco!

[@oakfat5178]

Impressive save there! it made me wonder what solutions turner had before resin was invented. I'm sure they didn't throw away hours of work without their own tricks and fixes.

[@sandymaciver5801]

That is perfectly imperfect. Very busy with lots to look at. Worked out really well.

[@gregheffner1896]

Well sir, as you said it fought you. Perhaps. But you did not let it win. Perseverance. As far as not being perfect, I like think of wood as nature's perfect imperfection. Thank you for sharing my friend.

[@PohlBarnProductions]

I see you had one of those project this week also ! you've done a great job of repairing it and getting it finished, I'm not actually a fan of Oak, but the colors in this piece are great and I really like it, Thumbs up as always !

[@jeremymenning56]

Nice job pushing through the set backs. Totally heard you when you said, "It tested my patience." It's a very nice piece. Usually one thinks of oak and it's pretty vanilla but this piece has a lot of character and grain variation.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Jeremy! 😊

[@BWGPEI]

Your ability to overcome adversity is an inspiration. Maybe I should try wood turning again this in the summer when my work space is warm enough to tolerate - the joys of a Canadian winter and old joints, grin.

[@jbarrow8081]

Love how you chat through your videos sir. So helpful to someone like me who is less than a novice at this point. Much appreciated.

[@deniseoliansky825]

Amazing grain and colors in that wood. And a great save!!

[@MakeitGoode1]

Oh wow, that turned out amazing! And this is timely, too - one of the live oaks on my property has a similar size burl and I've been eyeing it for turning. Rod, I may email you some photos of it and get your thoughts. Thanks for sharing the James verse as well - always a good reminder. Be well!

[@donhepler9185]

An oak piece like that is very difficult to turn that you did a great job looks good God bless thanks for the Bible verse

[@JonRenner]

These rescued bowls are my favorites, and you did a masterful job with this one.

[@hermanwurtz5391]

Looks awsome

[@tinaharbit1806]

That grain is stunning! Good save. The resin is a nice touch. You earned a new subscriber

[@Kyndalmccaleb7635]

Beautiful bowl and excellent video on how to correct problems while turning. Non- turners just don’t realize the time you can put into 1 bowl. Great job!😊

[@LozP_444]

Well Done and nice job 😁😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻It’s good to see that you didn’t give up on it, that would have been the easy way out! I feel extremely Blessed to have come across this video and yourself! It’s good that you give a commentary on what you’re doing, you’re the 1st person as a Wood Turner to do this on You Tube so Thank You x a Zillion for that! I look forward to watching more of your talented works!! Blessed Be 💫🙏🏻💫

[@robinshay9180]

Rod, challenge met and, concord! Another masterpiece. The contrasts are so pretty. As always, hugs to Sue! ❤️

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, Robin! Hug delivered!

[@brenturquhart7090]

I’m glad you were able to save this from going into the fireplace. Any wood that has a pattern as beautiful as this deserves to be admired for generations to come. My grandpa always said Mother Nature was the best artist in the world.

[@bobdemeo1935]

I ii

[@prsearls]

Good recovery of a difficult and defective piece of wood. Like Forest Gump said, "you're never know what you are going to get." I learn many useful techniques when experienced and talented turners, like yourself, demonstrate how they solve problems like this. It saves me years of trial and error; I'm over 80 and don't have many years left to learn. The bowl is very pretty. I like how you left some bark on it to give contrasting color.

[@drgruber57]

Kind of like God working with us. Plenty of imperfections, but He patiently keeps working with us to bring about a beautiful result. Looks good Rod!

[@mariedriskell8752]

Thanks for showing us it can be done. It in fact turned out BEAUTIFUL 😍 THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME.

[@utek3420]

The imperfection is exactly what makes it perfect! Nice job turning a flaw into an asset.

[@tonidoyle6951]

If I had not seen some of these woodturning videos, I wouldn't believe that something so beautiful could result from something so rough. You guys are so talented (and patient).

[@curiousworld7912]

Right? :)

[@picksalot1]

Without conquering challenges, we'd all be mediocre at best. Good job. 👍

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

I love to see how mistakes and issues are overcome. I think it looks great.

[@imxploring]

The wonderful thing about odd or "difficult" pieces of wood is that they might not become an anticipated object... but with some skill and creativity they become beauful pieces of art. The grain alone inside this piece was worth the effort.

[@CumberlandRiverCreations]

To find the beauty in imperfections is a true measure of the finders soul.. wonderful piece.

[@Jack-pj8bu]

Well done! Each burl is a learning experience, no matter how many have been turned.

[@tomlynchsr2075]

Not sure why KZbin put this in my feed, but I'm glad it did, and I enjoyed watching this. Thank you!.

[@carsonwells1785]

Anyone can turn an easy bowl. Well, almost anyone, but that bowl speaks volumes about it's craftsman, and every word is complimentary. Great work, great persistence and magnificent result. I'll be looking forward to your next video.

[@Paleoman52]

Awesome save on that Burl! I really enjoyed this video, the bowl came out beautifully!

[@joegee1699]

What a wonderful, challenging gift from your viewers!

[@geoffguy9477]

This is my first visit to your channel. I like your work ... but more importantly ... I LOVE your courage and commitment. It so happens ,,, James is my favorite book of the Bible. Blessings and Amen!! my brother ... Geoff

[@setphaser]

It’s so cool to look at the wood from the inside and see this angle!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Looks very nice, Top! Glad you were able to repair it!

[@katzeyez06]

Beautiful piece. The imperfections are what makes it unique.

[@usergonemad]

The various imperfections and repairs only add to the visual interest of the finished piece. Very nice work!

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

Ha! Loved the little angry face! Burls always have such beautiful patterns. I can't believe how pretty the little splots of blue turned out!

[@deirdrebaker9601]

Hello Mr. Humphrey, thank you for sharing this wood turning, 'adventure'. I would go beyond 'kinda pretty' and say that this piece is quite pretty. As Jeremy Menning points out, oak wood tends to be pretty, but also a bit featureless and 'same-y'. But this piece, you could admire it again and again with its lovely, swirly grain and distinct zones of colour. Congratulations on rising to the challenge and overcoming it.

[@yeagerxp]

LOL I am not a wood turner but I like to watch you artisans take a piece of gnarly wood and bring out the beauty in it. I was going USE RESIN as I watched you, but you being who you are, had to take it to the edge of disaster before using resin. You said it is not perfect, but it is simple and beautiful 👍👍👍. Thank you for sharing. Be safe 🇨🇦

[@RHumphrey]

hahaha! The Edge of Disaster... sounds like a good title for my autobiography! 😮🤣 Thank you!

[@carijohnson8818]

I am so glad your persevered, because that wood is gorgeous ♥️♥️♥️

[@reniervanzyl8168]

I'm glad you won the dispute.... Cause she's a beauty! Nothing else needed.

[@paulrapp6]

Rod, From “ It’s all bark.” I was wondering where the bite was. Then came “Exit, stage left!” Hmmm……I think I just saw the bite. A bit of epoxy. A ton of patience. The absolute willingness to see the project through. End result: One beautiful bowl with some of THE MOST FANTASTIC grain ever seen in the annals of KZbin wood turning! What a beautiful piece!!! Many thanks. Keep the aspidistra flying! Paul

[@ellenyager9577]

Great save! I love that you used blue, my fave color, to stabilize the branch area, thereby being able to finish the bowl! Amen to your Food for Thought! God bless you and Semper Fi!

[@RANDOMNATION907]

R.E.D. Friday. Rod, I get the impression that you have, and are, living a fulfilled life. Your 'wood turning' channel is the only one I watch where it is narrated. You have such a pleasant demeanor and voice. God bless you and yours. Wishing you the warmest regards and salutations from the Great State of Alaska.

[@trurex007lee7]

Big struggle with many challenges. The grain was very interesting. Proves if you want to complete a job it can be done, just depends upon the cost, time and patience. It does look good and you remained faithful to your commitment.

[@vermouth310]

I very much enjoyed your description and commentary as you did the work. You have a good speaking voice. The LORD is great

[@tomdoyle5579]

Glad I found this. I was given an almost identical burl a couple of months ago with the filed center. I’m planning on making knife handles from it. Nice to know more about what to expect!

[@kathrynseaman6482]

beautiful bowl, well done on the challenges! love natures painting of wood!

[@jeanlong4285]

I don't know how I missed this video from 3 months ago. The grain is beautiful and you did a great job saving this amazing bowl.

[@jimcase5841]

Great bowl and better verse. Just shared that earlier in week with my buddies. Thanks for sharing.

[@justjulee9135]

I think it's gorgeous! After a few hiccups, it turned out beautifully! Burl grain is the best!

[@larrysimmons7084]

So, you are one of the turners who inspired my journey into bowl turning and I wanted to thank you for this video in particular. It has been a long trip for me, just getting all the necessary tools assembled, but I have turned a couple of items on the lathe now and am starting to get a feel for it as well as a new love of a different category of woodworking. It is good to see an experienced turner like yourself can still have issues throwing projects off the lathe, a frustration I have begun to know well. Slowly but surely, I am remedying this and getting better, but damaging a project from throwing it is darn frustrating. Anyway, your persistence won out, that bowl is gorgeous as usual. It is the non-uniformness of it that I like....Anyway, thanks again for your content.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Larry, I really appreciate that! You made my day and have added fuel to my tank! Happy turning and God bless!

[@ahsquared1]

Great looking piece Rod and a great save!

[@marlenemeinhard8956]

Love it. This piece of wood with its flaws, tried to defeat your plan. You made the adjustments, and added some color character, to make it work as you intended. The bowl is very nice. Thank you for not throwing it in a hopeless pile.

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Rod. I like this rescue bowl. Definitely a challenge, we have that in life. "Exit stage left." Staying the course, fighting the fight, not giving up. Looks like a win to me. Good scripture. Semper Fidelis

[@samhackney5977]

I this this bowl turned out just fine! Nice save with the resin. Thanks

[@EdwardDolphin-f7n]

like it a lot good job

[@brettgl21]

Excellent problem solving. Great to see for a new turner like me. Thank you for the instruction you provide.

[@OldMtnGeezer]

"When life deals you lemons," ..... well, you know how it goes. Nice piece of "lemonade" you've created there, Sir. Beautiful!

[@cobberpete1]

Yes, a very beautiful bowl, even more so for the problems it gave you, and you over came. Well done sir.

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

OMG wow that burl is so so beautiful. weldone. love it loads.

[@YsabetJustYsabet]

Love it; burl bowls are so amazing, and you made something strong and beautiful from a chunk of oak that was clearly out to *get* you.

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...well, I for one, love the imperfections in wood...that's natures art work...and it's guys like you that save it from the fireplace and bring it to life... Nice recovery on the center section...and though you said it was far from perfect, your "imperfection" is another man's accomplishment...I'd love to be able to produce such a piece...it turned out beautiful!...👍

[@smitm108]

Wonderful outcome. I very much enjoy watching video of a “save”. Thank you for posting …

[@mikhielthorsson6033]

I don't know why you fell off my feed but I'm thankful you showed back up. The piece looks great, and Airborne All The Way!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, Mikhiel! I'm happy to be back in your line up! Never did any jumping myself, black and coyote brown Cadillac mobility here, lol... nothing but respect for you Airborne types! Semper Fi

[@knt3424]

That looked like the world's smallest chainsaw... Pretty cute little tool!

[@richardslade1337]

It came out really nice. That is some amazing grain and the touch of resin was enough to keep it together but not enough to steal the show from the wood. I like it.

[@robmcgrath5202]

It's good to see that things don't always go just right for you, also. Thank you for showing us your "issues", it makes us feel better knowing that even skilled experts run into trouble sometimes. I knew you were going to have to go with some resin for the repair, I'm just surprised you waited so long. I would have filled it in from the bottom before even touching the inside. But it turned out beautiful in the end. The grain is amazing.

[@dhlarsen8810]

It’s flaws are apparent, but the complexity if the grain and the contrast between the light and dark woods really captures the soul of the burl you started with. Can the flaws even be called flaws or should it just be considered part of the texture of the piece. The blue accent is a testimony to the skill you brought to the final product.

[@ellengraham4677]

Well Rod my friend you fought hard and didn't let it beat you. I wouldn't expect anything else from you. I truly love this piece probably because it tested you so much and you didn't give in. I'm a bit odd sometimes but that's me,take care stay safe.love to the boss ( susan).😘😁🙏🙏

[@dougmajor381]

Nice Recovery ! Way to adapt and over come , some intestinal fortitude ,right there!!!

[@genealogicalappointments6541]

Nice recovery. Perfect solution to a nasty problem! Thanks.

[@toddvandyke8737]

Beautiful! I appreciate your honesty in your videos. Last week i had an object leave my lathe also. I knew I was pushing my luck. Semper Fi Brother! Excellent passage today!

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

Great save, Buddy! It IS perfect! You were able to use this beautiful burl and show off how beautiful it is!

[@georgeblankenship3283]

Very nice job and keeping your patience! The big problem was it was not a burl but a grow over where a limb had been removed. I have turned some that were beautiful and some that blew apart! Had one I thought was ok due to the problem was about 1/4" from where I stopped on the outside but the hollowing found it and praise the Lord for always wearing a face shield!

[@claytonmoen1221]

I learn something new here every time. Today it was to be patient and enjoy every moment. If it cant be pretty it can keep you warm. Win win. Semper Fi from a patient Corpsman.....❤

[@itatane]

Looks good from my house, Rod! In all seriousness though, that was neat work stabilizing the branch with epoxy. Perhaps if you run into something similar in the future, you could bore out the branch and put a contrasting burl as the base (two piece construction, as it were). Then you could compare the two. Blessings, Pete.

[@tailher1]

Never would have done the five minute. That piece of wood was way too beautiful to accommodate that flaw. I'm doing one of these burles exactly as yours except maybe a little bigger and I sliced mine ninety degrees from how you sliced yours. Have a good one, Marine.

[@breezy0037]

That is one busy piece if wood and I think it turned out fantastic!

[@marcstamper9079]

Your patience certainly paid off. Great work

[@ceddiesmallz]

You always come up with a fix I enjoy watching and learning, thank for sharing 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@leighw9684]

Great save on this and a very pretty result!

[@jodygaines7691]

You had me worried but you did a magnificent job through everything. Bowl is Beautiful.

[@RnRWoodworking]

Mr. Humphrey another beautiful piece. Love watching your videos.

[@kristikey8320]

Beautiful! My first time watching you. Not my last!

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful, I love this piece. It’s amazing the transformation ❤ thanks Rod

[@ggbuck2625]

Another stunning piece and in great wood worker fashion you find a way to over come the faults in the wood. If nothing else I learn to seek another way to get where I'm going when the project goes in a different direction. Thanks for your continued inspiration in producing beautiful pieces even when problems occur.

[@johnthemainguy9059]

I love it. You can tell just by looking at it that it was challenging. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@oldsarj]

Wonderful grain, and a good solution to a 'knotty' problem. Thanks. I learned something today.

[@conradbennett3251]

Looks really good to me!!! Nice work. Love that you show the issues and how to overcome them. Thanks.

[@sunflower711]

That was so satisfying to watch. It turned out gorgeous ❤

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

That wood has so much character Great video as always👍😎

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

What a great recovery well worth the effort, it is a beautiful looking piece, great project

[@robertjanscha6483]

Great job with a difficult piece of wood. Looks good!

[@SilverBack.]

Rod well saved it turned out great, Congratulations

[@melissabelding7546]

Beautiful. Thank you for persevering through a difficult piece.

[@jayscott306]

I like it. A very busy grain pattern, but captivating. Nice final piece, Rod. I must say that I do not know how you guys do it. Dealing with the trolls. I expect Mr. Waste of Nails and Epoxy to get his rude self back here to compliment you saving the piece with your work on this one. Guess I made the mistake of reading the comments. All I know is the free education and entertainment you all provide us is invaluable and not deserving of some of the garbage you have to deal with. Thank you, from the rest of us.

[@roomold9531]

Great save of a very pretty bowl! Well done

[@alfredobanuelos4730]

Just thought I let you know that your work is appreciated. Hope you enjoy the process as much as the results. Thank you for sharing

[@johnpiper8709]

Impress how you recovered ,which I probably put in the firebox, I never gave it a chance to come out looking such a nice piece. Well done. Then thats experience of you being a professional and me a amateur and I watch these videos to pickup these tips . Well done, I learnt a lot tonight. I'll be back for more. Love your channel. Cheers, John. New Zealand