Woodturning Figured Myrtlewood

[@trinciacakewalk]

Yes, it’s extremely beautiful. So wise to make a rather clean design and let the wood speak for itself. ❤

[@bunnylove273]

hi l total agree with you bud let the wood tell its own story

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@CAPNMAC82]

Sometimes, "wow" is the _right_ word. Wow.

[@fionakronert5060]

That's my phrase of the day..... "what a gorgeous chunk"

[@trurex007lee7]

“Wow” was not overused on this piece. Great project.

[@varmintproblems]

1 Timothy 1:8-10 is a good passage indeed! How wonderful it is to hear God’s word and to see beautiful work done as a testament to His giving you such capable hands!!!

[@jarmstrong2843]

The chatoyance in this piece of wood is beautiful. And the wood turning, of course, is really nice! Nice one MSGT Humphrey!👍👍👍👍👍 Semper Fi

[@sonyhk3824]

I don't think there is anyone who does not like this beautiful work. Cheers mr Humphrey 👍

[@ellengraham4677]

Thanks Doug for hitting that wonderful piece of wood to Rod. It's is striking the flashes are beautiful.🙏🙏😘😘 Rod beautifully turned so elegant. Love to you and Susan 💖💖

[@PohlBarnProductions]

Sure is a purdy piece of wood ! great finish as well, thumbs up as always Rod !

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, my friend!

[@debyhackney8819]

I'm from Oregon, Myrtlewood is the most beautiful wood there is! Amazing work!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Deby! It's certainly a contender!

[@julianc3580]

Agree with your assessment of the wood... just amazing! We all owe Doug!

[@RHumphrey]

Who is this Doug person? lol... but thank you.

[@WhiskeyDale]

"WOW" is exactly correct. what beautiful wood . nice job sir.

[@ritalowrie1296]

Wow wow wow wow I agree with you Rod. What a bowl. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rayworstine4399]

Good morning, Marine. Nothing to be ashamed of here. Beautiful wood, great shape and finish and bold testimony. All the good stuff for a Friday morning. "Wow" Works for me. Simple pleasures brings much joy. All the best to you, my friend. Semper Fidelis

[@janeoverby2151]

WOW! WOW! WOW! that is right Rod, what a lovely piece. That has to be one of the prettiest pieces you have turned yet. All of your pieces are beautiful, but man that's just gorgeous.

[@dougrobinson9236]

I am so glad you liked turning Myrtlewood. I first turned this when I was in shop in school and have always loved turning it. It I am not mistaken it grows on the Sothern Oregon and Northern California coast and Palestine. I love the fact you kept it simple. let the wood speak for itself. It reminds me that our Creator knows what He is doing and make some beautiful wood. This is absolutely stunning.

[@RHumphrey]

Doug, Thank you so much! What an amazing gift, I appreciate your thoughts and generosity. He truly does and is the Artist above all artists. Thanks again! -Rod

[@marywright1057]

WOW!!! what a gorgeous bowl. You did yourself proud with this one!!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. 😊♥️

[@FranWhitten]

I watch lots of woodturners for entertainment, and you are the only one who comments about the beauty of the shaving curls that come off the pieces of wood. The myrtlewood bowl has exquisite texture and coloration. Thanks for the scriptures also.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much, Fran! I just love nice shavings, lol... they're part of the reward of turning (in my mind 😊)

[@renatocpn]

Loved that magic slap that turned a square chunk into a rounded one hahahah

[@RHumphrey]

lol, thank you! I had to hit it with the perfect amount of force... 🤪

[@RebekkaRN1962]

Omg....WOW! Beautiful 😍 wood, color, grain, side grain.....just everything about this bowl is amazing 👏 😍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much!

[@MikeB0001]

Yup...definitely Wow! Great job!😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, my friend!

[@tonithomas393]

Love how you drew your circle, tapped that chunk with you hands, and poof!, a perfectly round bowl blank!

[@fredcarlson5775]

Absolutely gorgeous you let the wood speak to you and then you helped us to see its beauty with the simple elegant design ♥️

[@MakeitGoode1]

I love the shape you chose. It's simple and shows off the beauty of that wood. Amazing piece of work!

[@ellenyager9577]

We love Myrtlewood! We have a few pieces picked up at local Goodwill stores here in Oregon. AMEN to your Food For Thought! Thank you for sharing this turning with us! God bless and Semper Fi!

[@noahcount7132]

As a child living on the Oregon coast (by the way, that's ORY-gun, Rod, not ORA-gone) a neighbor made his living turning myrtlewood. Every piece was stunningly beautiful and unique in figure from every other piece. As you've revealed to yourself myrtlewood is a woodturner's dream come true.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! Been to ORA-gone a few times, learned my pronunciation there... must be different dialects there like everywhere else 🤪😊

[@margaretdavis5695]

So beautiful! I've learned so much about wood from you and your fellow woodturners, the last few years. Who knew that such beauty was hidden behind all that craggy old bark? Thank-you for sharing your knowledge and your gift - it's been quite an education!

[@JS-wc4xs]

Wow is an understatement. That is absolutely beautiful!

[@kathrynseaman6482]

WOW! A stunning, beautiful bowl with lots of flash and lovely grain.

[@noelgreen9381]

This is beautiful. Easily the best piece of wood I have seen turned. It has no scars, and it has exceptional characteristics! Good job bringing them out!

[@x15973]

I agree, WOW. Every time that flash rolled by my trifocals got darker!

[@williamellis8993]

WOW is the right word. Beautiful wood made a beautiful bowl. I never imagined the figure in that wood based on the original uncut piece. Bill

[@awesomecarsforever]

Wow is definitely the correct word. The lines and designs in that grain are fantastic!! Great job. See ya soon Brother!

[@harrykeel8557]

That is indeed a beautiful piece of wood. Beautiful bowl.

[@NehpetsNosliw]

WOW! An absolutely gorgeous bowl!!

[@TheMadSqu]

1:43 now THAT was a cool effect! Beautyful piece btw!

[@ahsquared1]

WOW indeed!! That is one gorgeous bowl, kudos Rod for maximizing the beautiful grain. God bless my friend.

[@richardparis9463]

Nice to have you back on the lathe turning and another wonderful job....Thanks for sharing

[@ggbuck2625]

So God created such beauty and you released that beauty. Wow may be over used but wow. Proverbs 29:25, my new favorite.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! A fitting verse, thanks!

[@causmogroov3764]

Wowza!! The chatoyance is awesome! You sure have a way of extracting beauty frome GODS great creation! Blessed. Thank you!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, and well said!

[@alansimpson596]

That's the finest piece of wood I've seen on a lathe. You brought out the beauty in it. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, my friend!

[@russphilstrom4415]

Wow! Absolutely beautiful wood. Thanks for a terrific video.

[@paulrapp6]

Rod, Fantastic. Keep the aspidistra flying! Paul

[@TheMessyStudio]

That is positively gorgeous, Top! Amazing figure indeed!

[@johnfrye8452]

Wow, just WOW.

[@jnol9009]

Definitely a gorgeous piece of wood and an excellent bowl to boot. Well done and take care.

[@jilldavies7094]

Rod, that is one big beautiful bowl. Like rippled silk of many colours. And probably the most stunning piece of wood for figuring and chatoyance that I've ever watched you turn.

[@mstargate12]

Wonderful work. Its a privilege to watch higher art created. Thank you.

[@T_B]

I've never looked at a piece of wood like that before (non-turner here), but it makes perfect sense! "Follow the sap/heartwood to what you want to see in the end". Beautiful job!

[@yeagerxp]

Simple and Beautiful 👍👍👍. Thank you for sharing. Be safe🇨🇦

[@sandymaciver5801]

Wow! What more can you say about that. So beautiful ❤ ⚡️

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Rod, WOW sums this piece perfectly along with all the other adjectives you so rightly used. Gorgeous bowl Rod. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@MrGeroth]

Thanks for the Bible verse’s, they’re amazing. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate the encouragement!

[@phredrocks]

simple, striking, beautiful, elegant! well done sir!!

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

Love me some myrtlewood Rod. Being up here in the PNW, I have decent access to it and usually have some laying around. Very nice bowl. It was interesting to see how you approach it to keep as much figure as you can. I still struggle with "seeing" how to go about that.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely gorgeous bowl Rod, take care friend stay safe and God bless. SEMPI FI

[@akknight1971]

That is absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic and incredible job.

[@TheKingsGarden.]

Wow, is correct! God sure makes some amazing wood. How kind for one to gift this to you. Such an excellent job, in my non-expertise opinion. :)

[@judestewart3955]

Beautiful wood turned into a beautiful bowl.

[@neildowd4206]

What a gorgeous piece of wood. You are right buddy, you can’t say wow enough. Can’t wait to see this in person.

[@eileencollins3126]

Lovely finished piece. You definitely took advantage of the figure! Myrtlewood ages beautifully, and this one will be an exceptional piece. I have pieces that have been in my family for over half a century and only get more beautiful with age.

[@saboomitz]

What a beautiful bowl! Really enjoy watching you at the lathe. God bless.

[@michaelross8794]

I really like that finish. It almost sparkles.

[@jayscott306]

That is an eye-full of beauty, Rod. Well done! Thank you for the explanation while assessing the wood to see what lies within. Also, I really enjoyed your editing. Just the right amount of captivating real time and the right places to speed it up.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

That is just a beautiful piece of wood, that became a super beautiful bowl. Thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Definitely a beautiful piece of what you did it justice 👍👍

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Hey Rod, That wood has some serious figure and you did an awesome job as always

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

YEP ur rite about the beauty in the wood. weldone.

[@phionella7]

My goodness that wood has such a beautiful configuration. It never ceases to amaze me how interesting the grain patterns can be. It's a very lovely piece. Take care.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! I feel the same way about the patterns in wood...

[@robinshay9180]

Rod, that is one pretty piece of wood. Did I see a tiny bit of burl embedded in it too?! I’ll bet it even shines in the darkness. I love the design! 1Timothy, reminds us that we are all lawless, but have been given One saving Grace. He that rose on the third day. Amen! Be blessed throughout your day, Sir. Big hugs to our Susan! 2 Chronicles 7:14

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Robin!

[@USMC-1911]

Beautiful piece of wood and great design to not waste much of it.

[@johnspencer1146]

Gorgeous peice of wood and beautifully turned and finished.

[@pastorlarrypotts8289]

Thank you for letting the wood speak and reveal outstanding beauty! Love your work!😊

[@graydog6284]

You figured right bother👍👍 or you could say you figured it out. Beautiful ,great job.

[@scottsimpey2965]

Wow Rod that’s absolutely gorgeous. I really appreciate the relatively simple shape such that it really showed all of the beauty in the wood also finish turned out great, a nice shine to it but not so glossy that its hard to see the wood. Outstanding job on that. I always enjoy watching you work your magic on wood like that.

[@stephendonathan6782]

Very beautiful piece of wood! Rod you did a great job turning it! It's to bad you couldn't have cored this out. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!

[@tomcartmill401]

Yes, WOW.

[@travisgreen3533]

Beautiful wood and beautiful work. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@justin_ray]

Beautiful work as always Top and love the food for thought. God bless and Semper Fi!

[@bunnylove273]

hey what a stunning slab of wood then you went and made a stunning bowl thank you for sharing this vid

[@sigalsigal4691]

Amazing wood and a beautiful shape of the bowl !!

[@carolriley8472]

Beatutful bowl...love the grain!

[@fionakronert5060]

Another gorgeous form, thank you for sharing

[@cookiescoop6065]

Wow just beautiful sir have a great day ✌️

[@darlouthia5153]

Just gorgeous! ❤love the verse too 😊

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful bowl Rod.

[@jeffmchale5826]

This is an absolutely gorgeous piece! That wood tells an amazing story. Enjoyed every second as it told its story.

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

You did a great job with this beautiful piece of wood. The bowl is stunning.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lori-ellencoley6100]

Gorgeous, excellent work as always😍

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

Wow was the right word!

[@petenelson7273]

Beautiful piece. I have turned Myrtle wood in California too. It also called California laurel wood. Excellent work

[@jusitnaltman3544]

Wow stunning piece of wood and bowl. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Semper Fi!

[@duaneheadworth6275]

I was so happy to hear you say that this was the most beautiful and nice wood to work with because I was thinking from the moment you unboxed the chunk of wood that I have never seen anything that nice before. It is amazing. You sure did it justice with your turning also. What a beautiful bowl. Great video, inspirational and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@nurmaybooba]

wonderful, a really beautiful bowl.

[@briandorton9302]

Beautiful work as always Brother

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful wood, absolutely gorgeous piece of art, had to do a little research on the species. Excellent hard wood thanks for sharing. 🧡

[@rayromeo8205]

Beautiful grain, nice piece!

[@markchoitz443]

well done, thanks for the show, I milled a myrtlewood log yesterday, I am fortunate to have a friend with a sawmill and to live in Oregon-Take Care.

[@RHumphrey]

That is awesome! Beautiful state. Thank you!

[@ericfountain4656]

Just re-watching some of your videos. This is a beauty. Hope to see some new videos from you soon.

[@markb5441]

An amazing piece of work!