Woodturning - Cherry Crotch Calabash

[@glencrandall7051]

Nice bowl. Beautiful piece of cherry. 👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Glen! Thanks for watching, and for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Hello, I watched another very nice lathe work. Video recording editing is also great. I always admire your inspiring mastery of woodturning. good job. congratulations. see you later. big greetings.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching! You always have such kind words and encouragement!

@@BrickhouseCraftWorks 👏👏👏👋You're welcome. see you anytime. Kind regards.

[@mikeyoung8126]

Very beautiful outstanding craftsmanship I love it take care and God bless

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you Mike, for watching and commenting! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Good looking bowl Seth! Good seeing ya on the tube!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank ya Brucey! Good to be back! Appreciate you watching, pal!

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

That's a great looking bowl! Nice job!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much! Im glad you enjoyed it, and appreciate you watching!

[@DeadriseWoodCrafts]

Great video Seth. The bowl was absolutely beautiful.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much Emmett! I’m glad you like it, that means a lot!

[@brentbeacroft3363]

Great looking shape Seth, nice choice of wood, thanks for sharing

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much Brent! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@threestarfancywoodworks1902]

beautiful bowl Seth and great work 💜 you

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you liked it.

[@TanyaBecherWoodturning]

Seth, this is a stunning bowl. Great job!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much Tanya, I’m glad you liked it!

[@emgiwoodworks]

That's quite a big log! The final piece was a lot smaller but really good looking. Thnx for sharing!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha! Yes, I was quite disappointed it ended up so small but, it did turn out pretty well. Thanks so much for watching!

[@lakeshorewoodturner5136]

That really turned out nice Seth. Great job. Love the contrasting colors of the wood.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hey Michael, Im glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Beautiful bowl Seth. I like the balance between the hard and softwood. Nice one mate 😁👍🏼👏

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks Japie!! I’m glad you liked it!

[@laurencebugeja4160]

Well done Seth it is really nice bowl 🥣 👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much Laurence! Thanks for watching!

[@OzarkArtsandCrafts]

Great job! Beautiful bowl.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much Dennis! I’m glad you liked it!

[@masjabrikdiy8422]

Amazing is bowl.friend good👏👏👏👏

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you mas Jabrik! Appreciate all of the support and kind words!

[@SiamWoodShop]

Fantastic bowl Seth, that sure is a long handled gouge, reminds me of the way they used to be years ago. Glad you got my sticker, thanks for the mention.take care, John

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha, yes it's almost a little comical it's so long!!😂 It was my pleasure to share your sticker! Thanks for all of the support!

[@daveclemens4141]

Great Looking Bowl! Created with much skill. It would have also been a Beautiful, Large Natural Edge Bowl.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Ha! Very true Dave! I’d set out with the goal of making a calabash style bowl from the beginning though. That’s the main reason I stuck with it. Thanks for the kind words and support!

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Great looking bowl Seth!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks Chris! I really appreciate it buddy!

[@Bramsshed1913]

Nice job Seth👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Bram! Thanks so much!

[@TournageDubois]

Absolutely beautiful, my friend!!!! Always love your work!!!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much man! Appreciate all your support!

[@davidcrandell1172]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you David! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MoleValleyMaker]

Looks great Seth!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks Dave! Appreciate it, buddy!

[@SQLKC]

Nice looking bowl and video

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you Mark! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool, looks great.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@Woodturningwithbarry]

Lovely bowl Seth great video to

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks Barry! Appreciate you watching and your kind words!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Yes. It is a gorgeous bowl, Seth. Loved the cinematic feel of the video, too. I will definitely check out the “Finisher”. I use a 40degree Mahoney bowl gouge called The Cleaner. It is terrible on the bottom. I end up using a scraper a lot of the time to get the transition and bottom smooth. The Finisher may be exactly what I need. Thanks. Take care. 😊🤝

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hiya Rob! Thanks buddy! I appreciate your kind words! Everything that you’ve ever found to be an issue on any other bottom bowl gouge seems to be addressed with Ashley’s gouge. There is ZERO vibration, and just a pleasure to use all around!

[@markthompson6860]

great job buddy

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks Mark! Appreciate you watching buddy!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Beautiful bowl, Seth! And great camera work too! You mentioned in a comment recently that you look back on some of your past videos and cringe. Well, so do I. Always learning and improving!!!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much David! That really means a lot coming from you! Absolutely agree about learning and improving! Plus, I think it’s those little improvements along the way that lend to us learning about what we really want our signature style to be! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@RobBrandtWoodturning]

Very nice looking bowl! I have come down with little gouge envy though. Now how to hint for an upgrade…even though I won’t likely wear out the ones I have in the near future.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hahaha! You just gotta bite the bullet 😂 Thanks so much for watching, Rob! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@oneturnatatime6309]

That's a beautiful looking bowl Seth! The color contrast from the wood looks very nice 👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much Jojo! I was shocked at the contrast myself! Thanks for watching!

[@tfturning]

My hat goes off to anyone who sharpens their chisels freehand, I'd be knackered without the jigs! 😂 Beautiful piece man and really nicely shot and edited too! Cinematic AF! lol I've also decided I need some of those quick change chuck jaws in my life!! Great all round brother!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much Tim! Your videos are always so polished, so that really means a lot coming from you! Hand sharpening is one of those things that seems more daunting than it is. Once it clicks, it’s a piece of cake!

[@tips8762]

A beautiful product must have artistic expertise

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you! Really appreciate you watching!

[@Jack25]

🙏 here to support 😊 great video 💙

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks Jack! Appreciate your support!

[@andyllanelliposhfirewoodgreen]

Very nice work Seth, lovely piece of wood

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks so much Andy! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@robertboycewoodturningn.c.7838]

Beautiful work. Like to swop decals with you.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Goodness! Now you've got an EWT chuck! I'm gonna be upgrading to Vicmarc eventually. What bandsaw blade is that? I'm planning to go thicker and forget about cutting blanks round.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

LOL! I thought about going Vicmarc, but I liked the idea of the quick change jaws. That is the 1-1/4 Resaw King that I got when I bought the saw. I LOVE it but, MAN did it hurt the wallet!

[@misfit4777]

I love the quick change jaws idea but I have to say that the Vicmarc VM120 chuck is fantastic! Thinking of getting another chuck, maybe a VM100. Changing jaws is a PITA.. 🤔

[@misfit4777]

How are you two liking the SB bolsters / handles setup?

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha! Precisely why I went the Easy Wood tools route.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

@@misfit4777 I absolutely love them! I had some hesitation about epoxying my tools to the bolsters but, I love that I can use all my tools on any of my handles. Plus, removing the tools to sharpen is much quicker.

[@misfit4777]

Cool to see the bottom bowl gouge in action. I like the design a lot, but since it's new few have experience and info about it. Lovely bowl, too. What length handle is that? I like longer handles, I'm finding and my Thompson 20" is longest I have other than a 3/4 Bosch I may use for this.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Totally understand man, hopefully it helps you. Thanks for the kind words about the bowl! That is the 36” handle. I love it, but, I’d have been better off to remove the tail stock in order to use it with the bottom gouge. Just a tad too long for my bedways, unless I’d buy the extension…..which I may end up doing. 😂

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful Seth. I’ve wondered if there were ratios or proportions that were supposed to be present with a traditional calabash. Also, I have your sticker. Did you ever get one from me?

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks Doug! We had a demo from Emiliano Achaval in WT360 where he talked about the history and proportions of a traditional calabash. To be frank, it was one of the best demos I’ve seen. Yessir, I did! You’re on my board! 😊

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Awesome Seth and that bottom gouge is it worth the money?stay safe bud👍👍👍👍

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hey Radar! Thanks pal!!! In my opinion, it was absolutely worth the money!

[@WilsonPhotography1]

What chuck are you using? I like how those jaws swap in and out.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hi Danny, that’s the Easy Wood Chuck! I love the interchangeable jaws. Makes it a snap to change directions.

[@WilsonPhotography1]

Thanks so much. 😎

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

@@WilsonPhotography1 absolutely! No problem.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

1st

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Haha! Thanks Huw!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@BrickhouseCraftWorks Hi Seth, It may not have been what you had intended but the end result is just astonishingly beautiful. Brilliant work and video Seth. How wet was the piece of wood as the streamers coming off the piece looked really wet. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much Huw for all of your support and kind words. It was fairly wet as I harvested the piece back in October. I didn’t check it with my meter but, if I had to guess, I’d say around 25% MC. Thanks buddy!

[@JiggsysShed]

That is a beautiful bowl Seth. Great work.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks John! Really appreciate that, buddy!

[@ConorMakes]

Nice job Seth 👍👌

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thanks for watching, Conor! Greatly appreciated!