Woodturning Bottle brush natural edge bowl

This video is lengthy I hope you don't fall asleep during my rambling on. I cover and explain reading the grain of your turning blank. Tool selection, even on a low budget turning and Thank you 3k subscribers.
/ therebelturner

[@jptazzairbrushingjprice7250]

Content I like not boring very informative. Keep turning, like your projects.

[@mark4tucker]

You know what I like about you Al? You're real , and I can totally relate to your way of reasoning not having the best of the best . I can appreciate your skills more than the 18" Laguna click.

[@AlFurtado]

I appreciate that

[@denislachapelle7558]

You are very right about less is more satisfactory. I live in Dominican Republic in an area that has electricity only few hours a day. SO, i build a pole lathe and a little forge to make some gouges and chisels and am doing some turning. Not perfect pieces but nice enought to show the beauty of the wood. And it's amazingly satisfying. Thanks for your video and positive thinking.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Denis. I envy the purists who use old man power lathes I bet no better satisfaction than that. Well I am not sure I would be for that but I know as soon as I discovered a lathe I was hooked for good.Thanks again Take care my friend

[@arthurdickinson1651]

I really appreciate your advice/commentary... Don't apologize, it's very sound philosophy...

[@AlFurtado]

I appreciate that!

[@virginiacopeland108]

You are the Maestro, we are the students! Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@AlFurtado]

I don't know how you can possibly watch so much of me.

[@virginiacopeland108]

@@AlFurtado I'm retired and wood turning intrigues me. Thought I would watch a few guys on lathes, but you seem to be more my style, so here I am ... like it or not!!! Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@ryxx9z743]

Well said about what tools a craftsman needs to create. And beautiful job on the bowl.

[@osterangensnickeritjanst4138]

An another beautiful piece. ❤️

[@nickhearmon5248]

Al Futado , Thank you for all your good tips inspiration and encouragement on the wonderful world of wood turning . Gracias Amigo

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend.

[@thomasmccool7097]

Great piece Al and I agree,use what you have.

[@AlFurtado]

+Thomas Mccool (McCool's Wood Works) Thank you my friend

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

WoW found an oldie but a goodie ...Great video Al

[@GainasBuzz]

Great talk on the budget tools subject ! In my opinion it even reaches out to the very essence of how we consume and use products in this day and age. Recycle and share more, there is enough to go around. Not only for the environment, but we also have to wake up from the illusion, if you know what I mean.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend...... Well said and yes I know what you mean....... Take care

[@jimbeaver27]

I enjoyed the whole thing, thanks for sharing your thoughts on so many things.

[@AlFurtado]

Brave man LOL. I saw this recently and fell asleep LOL

[@andrewnewsom4477]

Great work Al, love your insight and thoughts on wood turning - Andrew

[@AlFurtado]

+Andrew Newsom Thank you I think I might have gone over the top on this one LOL

[@Sailabear11]

Great advice! Great advice!

[@bakernate88]

Picked up my Beaver Tool Co. lathe, made in the 50's, on CL for $175. It came with a workbench, a chuck, 20 chisels, numerous pen turning kits, a box full of face plates, live center, a bunch of drill chucks taper attachments, polishing sticks, chinese cone water stone, pen mandrel, and some other odds and ends. Also Bought two grinders for $25 on CL. Granted they are both about 100 years old, but they are in good working condition after some tlc. It's been a journey and I'm close to starting by wood turning adventure. I learned a lot by watching your video. You're bowl is amazing.

[@AlFurtado]

+Nathan Baker Thanks for watching and WOW you got a heck of a deal. Congratulation and I hope to see some of your turning soon.Take care

[@jimbeaver27]

good info, I'll have to keep it in mind when selecting wood to turn

[@pointer2null]

I like these older videos - One of the reasons I liked your channel is that you showed that you could turn as good as any of the others WITHOUT all the latests tools and the direct drive lathes. I like it - makes me realize that it's skill not technology that counts. (Also means when I screw up I can't blame my tools lol)

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting my friend. You know I feel guilty as I upgrade and never want to say that you can only do it with the tools I hope that is never the case. but it's kind of like our cars. we don't get a new car because our old one didn't bring us to where we wanted to go. Most of it is just because we want it..... Take care

[@TheOtherGuybo]

That is a beautifully turned bowl. Stunning form. Thanks for sharing with us. Thanks also for the words of wisdom. I recently bought my first ever lathe and tools for $100 CAD. A little shop made job with no live center or chuck. But I am not about to spend more money on a hobby I am new to, so I have to adjust - and it's been a fantastic learning experience and I've managed a few useful pieces, including two small bowls with local hardwoods. I am hooked! You're an inspiration sir.

[@thomastietjen3947]

Excellent- appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

[@AlFurtado]

My pleasure!

[@bcreationz8618]

Never apologize for how you feel. I am just getting started myself and started with a free lathe from my dad with next to 0 tools and no chuck. Learned more from the lack of tools then I will more then likely learn from having all the nice tools I have today. Keep being you sir!! Also I know this video is super old but hey... I have to watch as many as I can get in before the next new one 😎

[@AlFurtado]

That is awesome!

[@paulhatch7759]

Great video. thanks for explaining about all the details about the blank, splits etc and the effect on turning. I also apreciate your honesty. So may you tube video presenters are bought and paid for by manufactureres.

[@AlFurtado]

+paul hatch Thank you Paul for watching and the nice compliment.

[@danmichaud580]

Really good video. I agree with you, you don't need to have the very best equipment to do a great job. Technique, just like what i watched you do. Now time for me to get back to my orphaned lathe.

[@AlFurtado]

thank you my friend

[@carpenterek]

All the best to you Sir!

[@donaldadams5342]

Very lovely bowl Al & so well explained for confirmed wood turners & for those starting out or even just thinking about starting. Sorry I am so late in catching up on this project. A great project my friend. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

[@thomasquimby3720]

First time I have seen your work and I really enjoyed the video.

[@brucejones4538]

Another amazing turning......even my wife is hooked on you..........and your turnings...

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent... Another beautiful piece... Cheers...

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks my friend

[@erniehunter2876]

Hi Al. Just watched your video - GREAT! I personally like things made from strange wood. You know, stuff others throw away. I see the possibilities in a piece of wood but am never sure how to attack it. You have shown me what to look for and how to go about it. Your ramblings, while sometimes long, always make a point, but one has to listen and I think that's a lot of people's problem - they don't listen! Thanks for another great video. Keep up the great work. Ernie Hunter - Canada

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting my friend. that is great and I am glad I have been some assistance on that. But even with that said sometimes we still end up asking ourselves if we got the best out of the piece. Take care

[@BradsWorkbench]

Great advise and great piece. Glad you took the chance on the natural edge

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend for watching I appreciate it.

[@rogerleslie4282]

Thankyou Al my friend ,very educational video. The natural edge finished great. Good to see you back on the lathe. Roger Barossa Valley South Australia.

[@AlFurtado]

thank you my friend

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Thanks for the video and information Al, the bowl came out Beautiful, Nice to hear your work is going well, it's more important to make a living, then play on KZbin, we'll all be here when you're ready, Best wishes Harry.

[@AlFurtado]

+The Little Garden Shed Workshop Thank you my friend. I have to keep reminding myself that because there are many times I doubt it

[@dwaynebullard2704]

Wow Al. Love all the commentary about what others think. I actually have a old craftsmen tube lathe and just got a grizzly done just as good of work with the (antique) as I do the new one. Just makes it easier. Still using my harbor freight And craftsman tools thanks for the insight spend several nights a week watching thanks again

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching my friend. Hey I still use HF tools as well. scraper, roughing gouge and a few others. nothing wrong with that.

[@karenmalo5736]

I love your work

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I am glad you liked it

[@russelldennis7438]

Great job on the bowl and the valuable info

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@lennym1273]

Hey Al that came out great glade to see you got something out of the wood, live and learn... PS: I have always said "it's not the tools it's the man behind the tools"...

[@AlFurtado]

thanks Lenny

[@plumber12131]

You have some great skills!! You make it look easy and you have kind words for all. I'm just getting started and look forward to turning some wood and enjoying the craft.

[@AlFurtado]

+plumber12131 Thank you very much for the nice compliment. I hope to see some of your work soon. Just never give up but go slow you'll find your way and feel at ease with your tools but that takes a little time and practice.

[@pwmoffitt]

Love your advice, philosophy and style. Great bowl. I do photography and a lot of people think the newest biggest camera will get them better results. As you know not the case, it’s knowing your equipment and using it to the best of its capability and your ability ability. You also have to have the eye and vision.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you I am glad to see that you agree with my philosophy I guess that is a sure way to keep companies from endorsing me huh? LOL

[@miketobish5387]

Enjoyed your video lots of great information love your passion

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care my friend

[@ronaldbradley1028]

Al, nice work. It is the man that creates the work, not the tools. Many old fine works of art were created with rather crude tools. The technique and the creativity of the artist brings out the beauty of the creation. It is inspiring to see someone that has practiced turning for such a short time create such nice looking pieces. Keep up the good work.

[@AlFurtado]

+Ronald Bradley Thank you very much for the kind words Glad you liked it and that you agree with my rambling

[@tomzifertomzifer6944]

Hey Al. Try cutting your logs lengthwise in half along the pith to help reduce checking when you first get them and before the checking starts. This will provide some stress relief along the growth rings and reduce checking as the wood dries and shrinks. Good Luck. Tom

[@AlFurtado]

+tom ziferTomZifer I must admit I should do that more often but I get so excited when I get new wood I just want to get it on the lathe and not spend hours prepping the wood. This one was a must for sure

[@sariahlim]

Bloody hell mate, sat up half the night watching this from start to finish. Have to say as a countryside man now unfortunately stuck in the city (had built and lived in me own hobbit-style hovel off grid), I like the cut of your jib, sir. Work of art. Turned out grand. Liked & subscribed.

[@AlFurtado]

+Jon Sariah OUCH LOL Man I hope you didn't stay awake on my account LOL.so you move from the wilderness to the big city huh?Thank you for subscribing to my channel and the nice compliment.Merry Christmas

[@geraldshultz4271]

Good Video. You covered and explained reading the grain of your turning blank. Tool selection, even on a low budget. ThanksYou Al.

[@AlFurtado]

+Gerald Shultz Thank you my friend. I had to use your observation of this video as the description for it LOLTake care

[@alinebarbosa8350]

Rebel Art Woodturning t.

[@howardhampton1613]

First time I have seen your work and I love it also enjoy the way you explain your work

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching I hope you enjoy many more.

[@mantrawine]

Great tutorial! I am new to turning but I really appreciate your style and philosophy on tools and technique. I look forward to learning from you, thanks!

[@AlFurtado]

+Mike K Thanks Mike glad you liked it I think I offend some but not meant to do that

[@stanleyriley8396]

i guess Im kinda off topic but does anybody know a good place to watch newly released series online ?

[@mickworland9856]

thats really cool , thanks for posting

[@AlFurtado]

+Mick Worland Thank you very much for watching and commenting

[@Ratatoskr0_0]

Very nice work.

[@AlFurtado]

+Ptolo2 Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it.

[@mike02719]

Nice piece, Al. I thought it would explode for a while, but no you brought it home. I am a fan of your videos. Keep them coming. I use shellac and I thin it 50/50 to use it as sealer. Then coats of straight shellac, then finishing wax.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and the tip on the usage of shellac When using urethane or lacquer I don't usually use a sealer although I should.

[@malcey12]

Beautyful just beautyful

[@AlFurtado]

+Malcolm Billing Thank you for the nice compliment

[@pennyoflaherty1345]

Nice piece once again Al and particularly challenging , the true talking pieces that make conversations roll . Your experience is particularly encouraging. Keep it going Trent O'Flaherty/ Australia

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you

[@johnbittner8964]

Awesome bowl Al. You are right with the fact that you don't need top notch tools to do awesome work. I have very limited tool selection and some are second hand tools , but I have the patience to have them work in my favor. Have a great day my friend!!

[@AlFurtado]

+John Bittner I know I ramble on ant that is not directed at anyone in specific and I must say I don't have any problem with any tools anybody uses at all even if they do the turning by itself. I only have a problem with people who say if you're in the market buy this or that. and I must say that irks me LOL

[@stevejones6242]

Great Work there my friend.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Take care be safe my friend.

[@chatoetje]

Hi Al , its always a pleasure to look at you videos, coz im learning how to turn wood, but this was special for me coz i didn't know wat tools are the best but its not, whats the best but what you can afford. and how you explaine it thank you very much coz the mesage was clear. and ofcorse you made a beautiful pease of work, and the mesage behind it.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching. Take care my friend.

[@robertspringer345]

Good Day Al, it is I again - probably the 3rd or 4th time watching this particular video and I continue to learn techniques and other great bits of knowledge. So I thought I might provide a little trick I learned years ago (odds are you already know this). For surface rust, an easy and quick way to safely remove it and put some protection on the metal surfaces that tend to accumulate is to take 00 and 000 steel will and a can of WD-40. Spray the area and use the 00 steel will for the larger tougher spots and finish with the 000 steel will. Wipe the area down with a towel and repeat if needed. Also, you can keep surface from setting in by spraying WD-40 on the area and wipe off excess - I do this to all my major machines when I know I will not be back on them for a week or 2. Well, maybe this will help in the future if you did not already know this 😊

[@CeejCraft]

Ingenuity ^_^ Dude you rock.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend. See you next time. Take care

[@gilsonazevedo7347]

amazing,wonderful

[@AlFurtado]

+Gilson Azevedo Thank you for the nice compliment

[@JsortinoSortino]

Makes me feel better since I have an old Sears lathe and Sears and harbor freight tools and no chuck but I get by. Thanks

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you. I was fortunate enough to come across a used chuck when I started out. I must admit it is the one piece of equipment that helps the most.

[@donsepulveda3955]

I love it. Thanks for the great how to on turning these bowls. This is just what I was looking for and it answered a lot of questions. Ditto on the tool issue. I also flyfish and there is the same issue regarding flyfishing equipment. People think that you need to start of with a $600+ rod in order to get into the sport. The nice thing about woodworking is that you are as good as your skill level. Extra tools make it easier. I completely agree with you on that. As you say, if you can afford it go out and get it, but understand that you don't have to have it. Don

[@AlFurtado]

Glad you agree The way I see it and have told this to someone that told me to invest in good tools. I told them "Just because my hammer isn't an Estwing. does not mean I can't drive a nail in" . LOL

[@Trackengr]

Perfect

[@user-qw6qc3zl1h]

Hallo from Ukraine))) You impress me again! Thanks Like you videos and worcks Have a nice day!

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@reginaldhenry6311]

Im agree with you it is not the tools,it your knowledge you right .

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you and welcome to my channel

[@edhekman6615]

Nice to see you back in the shop. Beautiful piece of wood and very nice work on it. You found some very interesting character in that piece. The bottle brush wood does check very quickly and deeply but the color contrast between the heartwood and sapwood makes it very attractive for turning. I feel the same way about tools. Most of my tool shopping has been done on craigslist, at Harbor Freight or Home Depot. There is great satisfaction in finding a bargain, refurbishing, modifying and upgrading it, that can't be experienced with top of the line new tools. My first turning experience was done on a Shopsmith with a 4 piece set of Craftsman chisels - 35 years ago. Like many things, an adequate tool can be purchased for a reasonable price but for 10x the price you can get one that is twice as good. I enjoy your focus on the skills the artistic aspects of woodturning and using affordable equipment with the application of some ingenuity and resourcefulness. A tip on the CA glue bottle clogging - I keep a jar with a little acetone in it on the bench and drop the CA glue bottle top in it to soak for a day or two when it gets clogged. A piece of tape over the glue bottle prevents the glue from curing during that time. I have also found some fine tip pipettes on eBay and Amazon that give finer control with applying the glue and preserve the glue bottle from clogging.

[@AlFurtado]

+Ed Hekman Thanks for taking the time to watch this lengthy video and glad you agree with some of my nonsense LOL But yes even if I had the very best of anything the last thing I would want t do was to say that someone needs it. you make do with what you have.

[@paulvangeyt9051]

Love your work, Al!

[@paulvangeyt9051]

I am just a beginner and your teaching is presious. Thanks! (I follow you).

[@paulvangeyt9051]

By the way. Me English is bad. Sorry, I'm writing this down from Antwerpen. Keep going chowing us !?

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting my friend. I appreciate it

[@paultrafford6329]

Right on, we are not all made of money, I keep within my dollar budget!!

[@AlFurtado]

but it does grow on trees right?

[@charlesdulude2711]

Keep well and thank you

[@AlFurtado]

+Charles Dulude Thank you my friend

[@gcottee]

love it niece piece :)

[@AlFurtado]

+garry cottee Thank you

[@wynioan3902]

there is beauty inwood and the art oe the turner is to bring it out nice bowl

[@AlFurtado]

+Wyn Ioan Thanks for the very kind compliment

[@Res4722]

Good advice,beautiful work Rs

[@AlFurtado]

+Ralph Snellen Thanks

[@mrgrnjns1111]

Thanks Al for sharing your approach to a piece of wood such as this... I think some of us get discouraged by irregular wood due to not knowing how to look at it from the onset and take a good approach.. I think you did very well at leavening alot of that concern... I hate the tool Nazis as well... My first 2 years i used a Grizzly chuck i paid 65 dollars for.. looks alot like your Nova.. I still use it even though i have a better chuck system now and am getting ready to turn it in to a dedicated Cole Jaws.. And the majority of my tools are from auctions and Penn State the Benjamins Best... Enough of that stuff.. Beautiful Bowl..

[@AlFurtado]

+Jimmy Mead Thank you again my friend It is always nice to see that some of my rambling is taken with a grain of salt and at times I even offer some good advice.

[@MrRavenMatt]

Wow such a beautiful piece. and thankyou i injoyed your ramblings it showed a very important lesson which I really needed to hear. im a sucker for buying the best, you showed me i don't have to thankyou. keep up the great work you have a fantastic talent.

[@AlFurtado]

+Matt Berry Thank you for such a kind compliment I appreciate you watching and taking the time. My point on that is just to say that if you can afford the best by all means get it but don't come across that just because you buy the best it's the only thing out there and that if you don't have the best you can't do the work. I am tempted to do a video where I use a spoon to hollow out a bowl LOL I just have to find one that is strong enough LOL.

[@MrRavenMatt]

haha that would be great maybe strap it to a piece of steel with some cord to get the strength.

[@MrRavenMatt]

i some how find it relaxing watching people make/ sculpt things its therapeutic :)

[@Bramsshed1913]

Congratulations Al on the 3k, well deserved!.... The video? Great, settled down with a pot of tea and a plate of sandwiches and enjoyed every minute of it. You covered just about every thing in it ... only one regret.... pity I didn't live next door LOL

[@AlFurtado]

+Brams shed Thanks Bram but why in the world would you want to live next door to me? trust me I don't put much to burn LOL

[@xx1590]

May not make you happy but to me, it is a very nice looking piece.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you. what makes me happy is seeing you guys are enjoying the videos.

[@kevingowdy3651]

I agree Al. I started turning with the cheapest four speed lathe bought for my xmas. My four main tools cost about the same as the lathe. Everything in total $350US. Anything else I need, I make. Unless you are trying to turn out pieces quickly to sell for profit and time is of the essence, expensive tools may speed things up but what comes out of a lathe comes from the heart and from the wood. not from having 'brand' name tools. Having to change a belt to change speed does not affect the look of my final pieces. Telling the truth about turning is just as important as showing turning. Keep doing it Al. Kevin UK

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for sharing this with others that read the comments as well. I have a couple of high end tools and find myself using the cheaper ones 90% of the time. I can see investing into a tool that will give you a better reach for those hard to get to vases but really don't care on brand if they do the same job.

[@jesusrafaelderoman5851]

Magnifico Al Me gusta mucho.

[@AlFurtado]

+Jesus rafael De Roman Thank you very much

[@scott27288]

Al I was on the edge of my seat for the whole 1 hour and 41 minutes. This is by FAR, in my opinion, your best video yet that I've seen. You have great insight into wood turning and also life. Thanks for your hard work and for sharing with us. Congratulations on now having 17 thousand subscribers.

[@AlFurtado]

WOW Darn I talk to much. I looked back on this video and asked myself what was I thinking. Even I fell asleep LOL

[@scott27288]

@@AlFurtado I didnt fall asleep. on the contrary, I always learn something from your videos.

[@jackmaravola2496]

Well Al, Not taking away from your wood turning skills in this video, but I kina like the part better where you talk about having top of the line tools. I 100/% agree with you. One can have all the latest and greatest tools at their disposal but if one doesn't know how to use their tools the tools they have are useless. The latest and greatest tools doesn't make the turner, the minds eye and ingenuity of the turner makes the turner. By the way, great video.

[@AlFurtado]

+Jack Maravola WOW thanks Jack

[@360pixual]

great n inspiring :)

[@muziqjazz]

Nice ending Al. The wood is beautiful. Congratulations for the 3k. I remember when you were at 500 :) not long ago. Take care. Marc

[@AlFurtado]

+Marc 's Oneway of turning Thank you Marc Yeah I think it grew fast I just hope it continues to grow

[@Josef_R]

Al, look at it this way. Most of us don't have any bottle washer tree. So whatever you manage to salvage is hundreds of % more than we have. Enjoy what you can. The rant cracked me up. Gonna upset the tool snobs.

[@AlFurtado]

+Josef Roesler oops

[@germanguigues8164]

MUY MUY LINDO TE QUEDO HERMOSO EL CUENCO.SALUDOS

[@AlFurtado]

+German Guigues Gracias

[@ridterranytofollowtruthpea8324]

AWESOME BOWL YET AGAIN!!! I LIKE YOUR THOUGHTS ON TOOLS IN THE TRADE!!! I STARTED TURNING ON AN UPSIDE DOWN DRILL WITH A 2 X 4 FOR A TOOL REST AND A $16.00 SET OF TURNING TOOLS FROM HF AND I WAS HOOKED!!! IT'S LIKE HAVING MANUAL WINDOWS IN YOUR VEHICLE, BECAUSE NO ONE NEEDS POWER WINDOWS, THEY ONLY MAKE DRIVING A LITTLE EASIER!!! THANKS TO YOU AND SOME OTHER TURNERS ON KZbin I'VE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM Y'ALL SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENT WITH EVERYONE!!! I NOW HAVE A REAL LATHE AND ENJOY TURNING MANY DIFFERENT THINGS!!! THANK YOU MUCH AL FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHT!!! TAKE CARE MY FRIEND!!!

[@caskwith]

Great bowl, I skipped through this time but when I have the free time I will watch the whole video properly :)

[@AlFurtado]

+caskwith Thank you hope you see you back

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

This is a long video, BUT because it was so good and informative and entertaining it didnt seem long. But now ill have a cold bottle of Sagres beer. cheers !

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@mrgrnjns1111]

You can still get the Deft Lacquer based sanding sealer at Ace True Value. The location near to me stocks it but from what I understand from what Captain Eddie says he has to order it from the Ace near him but they do still make it and Ace will get it for you and it no more expensive than the others..

[@AlFurtado]

+Jimmy Mead Thanks for taking the time to respond with good information. I don't use the Deft Lacquer sealer. I myself don't use it and was going by the comment left to me from one of the subscribers. I appreciate the update

[@keithrobb3506]

i know what your saying I am a decorator and costimers never understand I am last to finish and I allways get the blame for job finishing late I cant finish till every one else is finish before I can finish or even start sometimes that's why I love woodturning to chill out

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting good reason to like the lathe

[@sethwarner2540]

I so enjoy your daring attitude, and willingness to try anything in order to get aremarkable result. I have been thinking that on many of your turnings, bark inclusions tend to weaken them. Would it be possible to do a butterfly inlay across the inclusions?

[@AlFurtado]

It would and I have seen it done. To me if it holds together than I have achieved my goal

[@pwmoffitt]

Wow went from 3k subscribers to 25k in 3 years impressive!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks I guess not too bad for a Rebel huh?

[@randykniebes5364]

Thanks again for your inspiration, again.. I did my first bowl with three crotch and it turned out great... But I was wondering your said that you used water based sanding sealer under your paste wax???? I didn't know you could do that... I have always used oil based stains under a water based finish..

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and questioning on the finish. I am not a chemist or claim to know everything. I do believe it is acceptable to put a water base first what I do know is you can't apply a lacquer finish on top of it.Take care

[@stevewolf2886]

thank you for the talk on ( what you have is what you use )

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Steve

[@sethwarner2540]

Mr. Furtado, What makes your lathe sound like there's sand grinding in it whenever you turn it on or even when you turn the piece by hand?

[@AlFurtado]

That lathe made that noise mostly because of the link belt and the fact I had an additional shaft between the motor and the headstock to reduce the speed of the lathe in half.

[@user-jr3tt5eu4m]

😉👍👍👍

[@garymccoy2888]

Nice video Al. Love how you do take chances on your wood, and as you said it ends up being worthwhile. Thanks for doing your videos. I always learn something. Just wondering what kind ow work you do. Are you a finish carpenter or something?

[@AlFurtado]

+Gary McCoy By trade yes but I am a superintendent for a Commercial GC

[@rickbraig7474]

al. great bowl and love your videos. on your two spindle gouges that you use most often, is that an irish grind on them?

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and the question. Yes that old tool has served me well and after putting that grind o it became my favorite tool in my arsenal. I put that grind on a few of my tools

[@melchristian8592]

Good morning

[@foreverturningpeterkipfer5468]

Amazing wood. Is there another name for it, nobody where I live (Ontario , Canada) has ever heard of it. Would love to get some of it. Love your work, keeps me motivated as I get back into turning . Thanks

[@Redhilux1]

In Australia the Bottle Brush Tree is quite common, it's a Callistemon, family Myrtaceae.

[@paatchen2]

Great video. Where do you get your CA glue and how much is it? Do you buy the 4.5 oz bottles? Thanks so much.

[@AlFurtado]

I buy tite bond 4.5 oz. bottles from Amazon. last time I bough Star bond .16oz. but will go back to the original 4.5oz bottles. they seem to last longer

[@brianwolfe6678]

You use an Atlas? My lathe is a 67 year old Atlas TH-42 Machine lathe and you are correct. While I can now afford a new. expensive, lathe however I must ask myself whether it would actually be better or the work turned out would be better. Not likely. I'll keep my Atlas...as well it and I are both antiques. LOL. Great video Mr. Furtado.

[@AlFurtado]

+Brian Wolfe Hi sorry for the delay on the reply. I thought I had replied before and just noticed I guess I didn't hit post.Yes I do use my Atlas and I know there are many lathes out there much better but with the things I have don to my Atlas it puts it up there amongst the better lathes. I have put riser blocks it allows me to turn up to a 17" bowls over the bed. I have a powerful 1 1/2 HP motor. I have placed a countershaft allowing me a 320RPM low speed and higher torque and have put in a reversible drum switch for sanding and some reverse turning. what it lacks is weight and we can get that with sand bags.

[@sethwarner2540]

Sir, I have been told by Wyoming woodturner not to use a bowl gouge for spindles; or spindle gouge for bowls because the grain will split off and do damage to YOU or something else. Am I missing something?

[@AlFurtado]

Listen to Sam he's an expert. Me I just show that you don't have to spend a ton of money to get on a lathe. To me the Most admired wood turner is Jimmy Clews. He said something in one of his classes. "If the tool has an edges and it cuts, than I use it." Hey I appreciate you watching my videos but this one is rather old LOL

[@johnfromnewjersey9720]

What's that grinding noise when you spin your lathe by hand?

[@AlFurtado]

That was my old lathe and I had an addition step pulley that use to add to the noise and a link belt that didn't help.

[@derekjones9120]

Hey Al. Thanks for all your demos. Really helping a beginner like me. But don't apologise for pursuading folk from spending spending on tools etc.. Thankfully I soon realized that we are all acquisative by nature which is in the tool dealer's favour. I don't have spare money but I can turn nice things and people like it. When the occasion arises I ask myself do I need it or do I just want it?

[@AlFurtado]

thank you and that is my point we see people with nice tools or equipment and we naturaly wnat to get something as nice. If we are in the position to do so than that iis great but to tell someone that they should get someting in partucular or say something in the area that what they have is the best and you should also look into it. II DISAGREE noone needs something we just want it because we by nature want the best just saying we can turn with anything we have

[@sethwarner2540]

you know, Al, If you were to take your chainsaw and make a cut right across those two parts and insert a solid contrasting piece of wood, it would add visual intrest, and make the problem of flying apart a thing of the past!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Seth my new friend. Yes you are correct but I would not do that simply because it was not what I was trying to show although that would be a good subject to cover to a troublesome piece.If you see some of my videos you will realize that I don't give up or drift too far from where I was heading.Thanks again Take care

[@Cmoreroads]

lol, better equipment, I have a harbor frieght lathe because it's all i could afford at the time, and its been doing pretty good for me as of yet

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting my friend. Like I have always said Nothing wrong with whatever you have. and only upgrade based on your needs or means. Nothing wrong with a HF lathe. sometimes I think it has some better features that what I have. Well Now that I have the VFD in my lathe and the riser blocks it does take it away from a regular 12" lathe but those were all upgrades done by me.. Take care

[@pondartinc4002]

Yep. That's mine. I like the lathe. I don't like the stand.