Woodturning - An Unknown Crotch Log !!

In this woodturning video I turn an unknown crotch log, which didn't smell very nice at all while turning it. As usual I didn't have much of a plan to start with but thought the wood was quite bland so added a bit of colour and texturing to the inside, it ended up a lot cooler than I thought it would..
If anyone's got any idea what the wood is let me know in the comments..
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Woodturning and woodworking can be dangerous, When using any tools/machinery always read & understand the manufacturer's guidelines & safety instructions.
The methods I use may not be the safest, so please be responsible for your own safety ... My videos are for entertainment purposes only.

[@GoodWoodsuk.co.uk_ebay]

Lovely piece of Elder 👍🏻

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Good man 👍 I thought it might be elder after doing a bit of research

[@GoodWoodsuk.co.uk_ebay]

Sure is , nice turn I like the effect inside it looks refreshing.👍🏻

[@MikeHolton]

@@AndyPhillipWoodturning Elder has a hole that goes through the pith (used to be used for bellows) did you see anything like that?

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Yes, the centre pith was just mush and left a hole 👍

[@MikeHolton]

@@AndyPhillipWoodturning 100% then, it's elder

[@rharbarenko]

Unknown Crotch Log! that was the name of my punk band in high school! Another crazy beautiful creation. looks like some kind of alien tool

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

🤣Thanks

[@AnCapGamer]

This absolutely did TURN out gorgeous!! At about half way through, i thought it was going to be a LEGO hand! haha.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks.. I was going to call it the claw 😂

[@AnCapGamer]

@@AndyPhillipWoodturning hahaha clever name!

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice, Andy. You were right - the color and texture on the inside made all the difference in the world. Bill

[@jodidavis6595]

Very modern art work. This would look so nice in a picture window. So cool. 🇺🇸👍🏼

[@youtube.commentator]

2X speed activated! Thank you for your uploads, we all appreciate them

[@youtube.commentator]

Looked pretty cool with the moss still in it

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks.. I appreciate you watching 👍

[@Phoebe.pine69]

Same I watched it at 2X the speed.

[@pflick13]

You make what seems impossible possible! Love watching you crank out these masterpieces.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@och70]

That inside texturing was such a cool choice!

[@jjarm]

Dang, what a commitment to finish this project. It’s a beaut.

[@bettyforbes7291]

another brilliant piece of art...love the journey from a blah chunk of wood to the beautiful finished product, I so appreciate your talent Andy, thanks for sharing!!!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dianewages8977]

Very beautiful ❤️

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning piece, Andy! Really amazing! It's a work of art! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thankyou

[@richardwiese9054]

I love the under-the-sea look you created with this piece!!

[@qapla]

WOW! Now that really took some real talent and patience to turn that between centers. Looks great!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@clydeschuyler]

Beautiful work. I’m not a paint person but that actually made it look awesome. Great choice.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@MissMerc]

You mentioned the smell of this wood; Have you had the pleasure of working Plum or Pear before? Amazing smells! While I've never worked Pear personally, I have a Tenor Recorder cut from an 80-year old Pear tree. Even after being worked with and played for years; the wood smells amazing and I can't imagine that would be worse when working with it's raw, tree-shaped form. You have such a talent for this, honestly just the best videos to watch and relax~.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thankyou .. I've worked with Plum .. This was definitely the worst thing I've turned

[@kevinbooth2063]

Andy, Really nice no super cool. My wife and I were questioning the blue interior but you never cease to surprise us. We loved what did and gave me some ideas for a few multiple crouch’s that I have. Nice job my friend.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks

[@kathleenorr9237]

Fabulous! Has a very fluid like feel to it and the textured interior finished it off

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thankyou 👍

[@judithfairchild8620]

Oh Wow!!! That's using your imagination and ability.A+ work.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@chandarussell]

It’s a very pale coloured wood and I was wondering if it was perhaps Willow as that has a bad smell when split. I like the finished piece though.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you.. After a bit of research I think it is Elder

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Andy. I enjoy watching the turn of your odd pieces. (i.e. turning the air/the negative spaces with this Elder) It's beautiful, with its fine detail work. It's really nice.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@user-uf1gz8gr9u]

Настоящая творческая работа!!! Очень понравился замысел и его исполнение! Получил эстетическое удовольствие от просмотра!!! 👍👏👏👏

[@user-nx8gk1le2m]

I love your ability to take a piece of wood like this and turn it into an interesting conversation piece, just fantastic

[@libradragon934]

It almost looks like a hand in a mitten! 😀❤

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

That is beautiful. The painted inside is a great contrast with the pale wood and I don't think I've seen any other turning project use paint, people seem so 'invested' in epoxy that it's a really nice to see. Bit scary turning the inside but it went really well. Thanks 🙂

[@richardcorwin1828]

More alien lifeforms Andy! I like it!! Thank you sir.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thankyou

[@msudawgma]

Looks like a catcher's mitt! Nice one.

[@tomswindler64]

Unusual piece for sure,I like it.just keep doing what you do best and .😎😎😎👍👍👍great video as always

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Just to let you know, I didn't get my notification for this! Naughty KZbin! Loved the title. It's perfect! Of course, so is the outcome of your awesome talent!

[@beverlylumley4150]

Not the Andy I watch, great video

[@theScottexan]

Brilliant as always, Andy 👍🏻

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thankyou 👍

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

What an interesting piece of art!

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Always cool to see a shape coming out of all that gnarly wood... Great result!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful Andy.

[@johannperaus6890]

Hi Andy! A really wonderful session of wood turning 👍. Best regards from Hans and Cheers 🍻🇦🇹.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks .. Glad you enjoyed it

[@hfbowerndesigns810]

Great turn Andy Take care my friend and enjoy the trekking Cheers Harold

[@erniesmith1097]

CRICKY Andy another brilliant piece of art. Well done young fella, KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE SON Aussie Aussie Aussie GDAY MATE from brisbane Australia

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks Ernie

[@josephstollsteimer1556]

Beautiful as always

[@toddschutz5371]

That is so different but beautiful none the less.

[@adhambarbour]

I can't wait to turn my first log, gonna try making rings and a live edge bowl soon. Hope they're as cool as yours Andy.👍🏻

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Have fun! I'm sure they will be 👍

[@PBUCKY1969]

Gorgeous piece of art wood mate 👍

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Many thanks

[@oneshotme]

It's beautiful Andy!!!

[@CraigInNC]

The texture and coloring is cool. I was waiting to see if you were going to give interior a light sanding to make it look like blue honeycomb. Looks good the way it is.

[@janethowe8812]

I could not figure out what this was going to be. A very unusual piece of artwork.

[@Amybaumgart]

That is an amazing piece!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Glad you like it!

[@nancyhooper3360]

Amazing skill.

[@bigboy9706]

Pretty cool piece

[@tsworld9183]

So pretty, but unusual❤❤❤

[@TheLtData]

Very nice!! With a light bulb in the centre it would be a nice lamp too.

[@oneminer]

Just beautiful

[@anitabier2114]

Brilliant!

[@Grimtass]

Beautiful!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@vivellasmum]

Yh was going to say, Elder. The folklore for Elder is that it protects the home it grows by & it's bad luck to cut it down. It's also supposed to release bad spirits if it's burnt so people didn't burn it. I have 3 in my garden I love it.

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, A truly fine piece of art.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@randyrandolph9709]

Awesome piece sir love that color.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

Very Richard West! Beautiful!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks ... Richard does some awesome pieces, I'll take that as a compliment

[@SandieBrecken-ik9uk]

I love the outside of it very nice

[@mcnorcan]

To be honest, I had my doubts until the end, but it turned out great.

[@ScottSmith-vc5vf]

So cool

[@dianewages8977]

Very beautiful ❤️

[@merrillmilner8717]

Very impressive.

[@andrepienaar6459]

Very nice Piece!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks

[@robertdunkley1009]

Very nice piece Andy. Something different. 👏

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@laurazakrzewski]

Very cool Andy!!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@KB-lj4vk]

Nice, something different! Haven't forgotten about you, had a very busy Easter with fam and friends. Chat soon.

[@betsyeardly5199]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@annprett8307]

Beautiful

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@mreggman8376]

Amazing

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks

[@EKCTPEMATOP]

Спасибо!!! 👍👍👍

[@JamesSmith-tk6pg]

I liked it right up to the golf ball texture.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

I thought it might not be for everyone but it seemed a bit bland to me

[@JamesSmith-tk6pg]

@AndyPhillipWoodturning its a bit of trypophobia for me, but it's still miles ahead of what I can do. I can't make a cup without it flying across my garage at least twice. Good work, man.

[@user-fm6qk2nu8v]

Класс. Красота.

[@plankface]

tripping the trypophobia again 🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵

[@georgeshuttlesworth8347]

Ever thought about using a strobe light to “stop the piece” as you turn it? That would be an awesome visual! Although it might make some folks have seizures!😳

[@alrocha3835]

Interesting piece. Form some clear or light color resin and you could have a bulb lamp. Or you could cut off part of skinny part to have some type of lounge chair key/change holder. Overall good work keep it up.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

I don’t think I’ve seen you paint wood before. I know you’ve used coloured fillers and of course varnish but it was so effective having the light wood and the blue on the inside

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Like it.

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

You went against the grain, so to speak, with this one. I have never seen anyone even attempt to do the texturing on the inside only. Fantastic effect!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks

[@colinmacdonald404]

Thanks 👍

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Welcome 👍

[@missharry5727]

The overall shape, at least approximately, was clearly the only way it could go, but the finish was a surprise. I like the texture - that was a surprise - but I'm less sure about that bright blue. I think I'd have preferred a metallic finish which would really highlight the texture, perhaps gold or bronze.

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thank you.

[@user-ss1zg1yj5d]

👍👍👍!

[@ElderCristhian]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-hc9ih3nw9i]

👍👍👍

[@kimberlyryan8618]

To make this POP i would put a black stain inside and then gold leaf on the edges!

[@dtork47]

Nice piece Andy, the engraving and color makes it really pop. That looks like a heavy very stable carbide adjustable tip tool. Can you tell me the manufacturer? Kind of have some of my Easy Tool carbides maxed out. Stay safe.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks 👍 Its by Simon Hope Woodturning ..

[@dkolench]

Looks amazing! Just wondering what RPM you start with?

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks.. I just go as fast as I can without my lathe jumping about , don't usually check the speed but think it was around 500

[@kingdingaling8519]

Every time you go from the sped up footage to normal speed i think you do it because something is about to come flying off .😮

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

😂

[@jimminybunkwhack5706]

At first I was like "Why are you turning it that way with the cut base as the base? Why not sideways?" But I like the hollow form shape of the finished piece. As a thought for another crotch piece, but maybe one with a tighter V. What if you partially turned it like this one so that you have kind of rounded on the sides, and then flip it so you're carving out the front bark side into the bowl?

[@nguyenviet2950]

What device did you use to record the video?

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

A gopro

[@bluefalconssuck5881]

Are you sure you didn't mean to use that Title for your Only Fans??? 😉 Nice work... an interesting use of color and texture.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

😅Thanks

[@MrFoxRobert]

👋👍

[@jasonncoxx5837]

Would you ever consider making a video about your tools and whatthey specifically do? I know you dont talk in your vids but maybe some editing magic could do the trick? Have a great day!!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Maybe one day

[@TalonX_X]

Given it the ol taint twist!

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Reminds me of your logo

[@fredsafarowic3149]

Does that amount of vibration give you trouble maintaining the lathe?

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

No, never had a problem with it

[@deborahnorthover5304]

A lovely shape, I even got used to the dimples but I don’t get the paint job, sorry.

[@tomlaming5643]

Definitely elder

[@rodolfogilvanfantim2822]

Bom dia , meu amigo, so uma sugestão , eu lixaria a parte interna , da tinta azul, e deixaria somente a tinta onde o senhor fes os detalhes , ficaria como se fosse uma coumeia, mais mesmo assim seu trabalho ficou muito bonito parabens.. __outra coisa, poderia me informar onde adquiriu essa ferramenta de escavar, principalmente a ponta. obrigado por sua atenção

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks .. Most of my hollowing tools are by Simon Hope Woodturning ..

[@ande100]

Sorry! I'll try to save it. it is too big and noisy early!😅 I'll try watch again😅😮😅

[@mattwinkel2042]

What hollowing tool do you use?

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

On this I used hollowing tools by Simon Hope Woodturning

[@mattwinkel2042]

Your work is awesome

[@katelinnett9020]

Looks like a demi-gorgon.