Woodturning - Crotch bowl

[@stephanielovatt2787]

This is one of those satisfying pieces, which, whenever you look at them, make you think, "I like that!" Thank you! Well done!

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks very much Steph, glad you like it! 😊

[@scottmayfield8229]

Absolutely beautiful, you took what would have been thrown away by most people and made a beautiful piece.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Scott, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@prsearls]

That is gorgeous! Beautiful grain and color, expertly turned.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks very much Paul! 😊

[@mikebossner6404]

Not an easy piece to turn, and you made that look so easy. You truly are a PRO! Just an outstanding piece. Thanks for sharing, and Happy New Year.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Mike, that's very kind of you! 😊

[@haydnkett5345]

Very well turned and very well finished. What a great looking piece. Well done sir

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching Hayden, glad you like it! 😊

[@pigeonmanof180]

Your technique and design sense are both impeccable. Your videos inspire me. Thanks.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Adam, That's very kind of you to say! 😊

[@theodoranorton4779]

Sorry...I ought to have mentioned how wonderfully you made the most of your "unbalanced" elm and to have wished you a happy and prosperous 2021 with many more of your great vids.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Theodore, that's very kind of you! 😊

[@theresapalmer2432]

It’s amazing how a person can take a raw piece of wood and form a gorgeous bowl! I’m very glad I watched your video. Thanks for sharing your talents with us! 😃❤️

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you for watching Theresa, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@crackerjack3359]

Very nice. The faceplate chuck is a great idea. I'll try that with a platter

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching, glad to be of service! 😊

[@kingfisherwoodturing5330]

I love a good natural edge bowl and this is a good natural edge bowl! Thanks for sharing!

[@MartinWoodhead]

You are welcome, thank you for watching! 😊

[@donadkins8270]

Hats off to you Martin. A truly stunning piece of artwork. You surely are an inspiration. Thankyou for sharing. Don

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Don, that's very kind of you! 😊

[@jackthompson8019]

Fantastic. I like the way you drilled the mortise to mount the face plate.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks very much Jack, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@edheide7229]

Beautiful piece. And Thanks for showing how you halved and mounted the log. I appreciate. Happy New Year.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Ed, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@gaowoodlab]

Pretty piece, beautiful grain and color, great job, Martin,👍👍👍👍

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching Gao. Happy turning! 😊

[@oneshotme]

Very beautiful Martin and a great job turning it Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Wow.......what a beautiful bowl! - Ed

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Ed, glad you like it! 😊

[@holzweg666]

Well done, a very nice bowl and a great work. It is very interesting, as you hold the gauge at the back end, because you must save your Hands to the flying, dangerous wings of your bowl. I imagine it to be very difficult, to hold the control about the gauge. It looks like a little bit of a japanese woodturning, only that this woodturners the tool placed very far back. Thank you for showing, and excuse my bad englisch. Many Greatings from northern Germany, please stay care and healthy.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it! 😊 All the control is in the right hand, the left hand only adds weight to the tool.

[@Umberto.Goglia]

Simple...natural...perfect! Another great job, thanks for sharing...health and happiness for the new year!

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Umberto, glad you like it! 😊 Happy new turning year!

[@josephwise485]

Beautiful piece. I really enjoy your different mounting techniques.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks Joseph, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@carlspringle9342]

Gorgeous piece. Love the grain and the heart shape of it. Beautiful.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Carl, glad you like it! 😊

[@calvinbass1839]

Nice work. I really like your shop.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@billskinner623]

Awesome work.

[@silverlady1118]

Great start to 2021, beautiful design to showcase the lovely grain and tones Enjoyable video, thank you for sharing, Happy New Year 🎇

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much, glad you like it! 😊 Happy New Year

[@AllenOxendine]

Nice Piece, thanks for sharing. Happy New Year. Full View and Like

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Allen, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@tonysmith3143]

Beautiful bowl, thanks for sharing 😎

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching Tony.😊

[@stevenjobbins2600]

very cool has some lush grain patterns

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching Steve. 😊

[@kenhughes2809]

You put your heart into this beautiful bowl...❤️

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks Sandy, glad you like it!😊

[@keithkimsten5111]

Very nice work. 👍👍👍🍻

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for the visit Keith, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@SiamWoodShop]

Beautiful work Martin, love the design and finish, Happy Hogmanay, John

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much John. 😊

[@tantengchai1661]

The eyes and the hands are the initiative of the spirit of excellent . Cheers .

[@Iskander1968]

Am late to the party, but what a stunning piece of work. Have a few sycamore crotches about half the size of this. Weekend entertainment now sorted 😉

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks Paul, enjoy your weekend! 😊

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

Stunning piece thanks for sharing

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching Grahame, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@jeanlong4285]

Beautiful piece.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching Jean. 😊

[@mcpiddler1135]

Beautiful bowl!! Was the wood dry before turning? Enjoyed the video very much.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Yes it was. Thanks very much for watching! 😊

[@GordonRock1]

Another gorgeous piece, Martin! 👍👍👍 Happy New Year!

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Gord, and a happy new turning year to you! 😊

[@moonwoodworks4607]

That grain is fantastic. On a side note, I see the bed of your lathe appears to be above your waste, is that a comfort thing? Mine was much lower so I mounted blocks on the legs to raise it a bit but its still lower than yours. Can one get a more accurate cut from having the lathe raised higher?

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching! 😊 The general rule of thumb is that the spindle centre should be at your elbow height!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Martin, A stunning bow from a beautiful piece of wood. Great video. Is that the 2030 as I nearly bought one but went for the 1628 instead. Take care. Cheers, Huw

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching Huw, glad you like it! 😊 Yes it is although they call it a AT508WL now, no idea what that stands for! Happy turning!

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Beautiful Martin, love it 😁👍👏

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much Japie. 😊

[@Mannyandyeric]

Per usual, fluid and smart workflow with an outstanding result! All ready for Valentine's day. A question: Your left hand well back from the tool rest, the way you learned or do you find it advantageous and if the latter, how so?

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching! 😊 The left hand only adds weight to the tool. All the control is with the right hand.

[@SuperSkins21]

Stunning pal 👌 can i ask where u got the bowl gouge from 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🥂

[@MartinWoodhead]

Can't remember where but it's a Robert Sorby Excelsior, readily available! 😊

[@SuperSkins21]

@@MartinWoodhead cheers Martin 🍻

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Awesome awesome awesome awesome!!!!!

[@MartinWoodhead]

Glad you enjoyed it Kobie, Thanks for watching! 😊

[@michaelm1753]

Simply stunning.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much, glad you like it! 😊

[@benjabens2058]

early valentine?all the best in 2021!

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@theodoranorton4779]

Would it be possible to counter that initial holding jig with tyre weights or something similar to equalize the balance?

[@MartinWoodhead]

Yes, of course, you can use whatever you like to add balance! 😊

[@AllenORourke1954]

Question, I'm a retired engineering centre lathe turner, why do all you woodturners feel the need to grip the Jacobs chuck when you're drilling a hole..?? Are the morse tapers in the tailstocks substandard on a wood lathe..?? I've pushed 3 inch diameter drills through steel from the tailstock and wouldn't dare grip the drill for fear of losing my fingers, just asking... superb job by the way...

[@MartinWoodhead]

That's a very good question Allen. I can't speak for anyone else but if I don't hold the chuck it will spin. Maybe we should be asking the lathe manufacturers why! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@damienzinck2526]

Très belle réalisation et finition nickel

[@MartinWoodhead]

Merci d'avoir regardé Damien. 😊

[@brucerowan2183]

Great work

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks Bruce. 😊

[@sweetlandsheatingcooling9039]

Beautiful!

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@fredwienbarg5051]

Beautiful! What is the wood?

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thank you, it's Elm. 😊

[@leohandycraft]

Hasilnya mantap abis bossku..👍👍

[@MartinWoodhead]

Terima kasih telah menonton! 😊

[@charliemckay6402]

Beautiful Workmanship! What grind do you put on your bowl gouge?

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching Charlie. 😊 I have always used a 40 40 grind and 55 for a bottom gauge!

[@alexandredominguesrollo2256]

Parabéns!!!! Sensacional está peça!! Belo trabalho, e muita qualidade na execução.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Muito obrigado Alexandre, que bom que você gostou! 😊

[@josebrea3949]

Gran trabajo y muy bonito

[@MartinWoodhead]

Gracias por ver Jose. 😊

[@domingospedrobraga265]

Bonito trabalho parabéns nota dez excelente peça. 👏👏👏🙏🙌🙌

[@MartinWoodhead]

Obrigado por assistir Domingos. 😊

[@bryanholden6487]

Could you tell me, Martin please, what was the finish you used? Thank you!

[@MartinWoodhead]

It's Danish oil, thanks for watching! 😊

[@tomwristen372]

Nice but did you drill the coin by hand LOL

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks Tom, No it's just a sticker! 😊

[@rodolfogilvanfantim2822]

BELISSIMO, PARABENSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@MartinWoodhead]

Muito obrigado Rodolfo. 😊

[@domingospedrobraga265]

E sempre um prazer em ver os seus vídeos.

[@MartinWoodhead]

Muito obrigado pelo seu apoio! 👍😊

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Nice

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching Brad. 😊

[@Dudley-x2c]

Need an apprentice mate? Im looking to move.. 👍

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@eduardocabuling622]

Beautiful!

[@MartinWoodhead]

Thanks Aduardo. 😊