Woodturning Fresh cut log into beautiful Bowl by Al Furtado

[@alanbarbour5185]

Once again the Master Craftsman at his work. You give me so much inspiration and guess what. This morning I heard the distant whine and buzz of a chainsaw. I of course trotted off to see just what was being cut and why. It was a few hundred yards away from my home and in the rear garden of a bungalow was a team of guys dropping an oak tree. Only because it had shed a large branch which narrowly missed the home of the owner. I introduced myself to the crew and the boss man a guy named Zee. I explained I was a wood turner and could he allow me to have maybe a couple of pieces. He filled two wheelbarrows with hefty chunks including some nice crotch pieces and several full width rounds. I was intending to halve them and do my usual across the tree turning. Seeing this beauty, done with end grain, has inspired me to attempt a copy. As my lathe has no tail stock or bed I will be reliant on a good and secure face plate attachment. Wish me luck and thanks once again.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for the great compliment. Wow great story. I still find myself listening to that same sound of a chainsaw and while driving around I am always on the look out for curb side wood piles. I have so much wood that I will never be able to turn and am at a point that much of it is being destroyed by nature. I have plenty of good stuff but not what I seek LOL. Oak is great to turn while green but gets rough as it dries up. Take care

[@jeanblythe1595]

I love watching you find the story the wood is hiding, and bringing it forward to shine forevermore. That is a gorgeous work of art. Thank you.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you again my friend I see you've been busy watching my videos. You'll get burned out this way .....save some for when you are completely bored LOL

[@billk8579]

Al, always a joy to watch you work. I get many ideas from your projects. You have influenced so many people to step into the craft of wood turning. Keep the videos coming.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting my friend. I am glad you're able to get some ideas from my turnings, Till the next one. Take care

[@davidkuhns8389]

I agree with other comments: great design and a wonderful bowl. And a testament to your perseverance.

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@johnnyspropshop]

Al you did the wood justice, really nice design.

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@glenmckelvey5952]

I'm glad you didn't drop this one lol . Awesome looking bowl Al. That was a joy to watch . Take care .

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend Yeah I was glad I didn't drop it as well

[@raymondlivermore1959]

hello al, another fantastic looking bowl. you got insight, to bring out a woods character

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for the nice compliment

[@michaelogden5958]

Very nice. If I still had a huge house, I'd be proud to display that in a library or great room. Keep it up!

[@ingridnl536]

As always I am very impressed with your work. I have no intention of ever doing woodturning but I find watching videos like this very calming and the end result is well worth the wait. I would watch the whole process at regular speed too.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for the great compliment. I guess I don't intend to be a pilot but watch plenty of flying movies LOL

[@JaCk-bj6hs]

Thanks Al. Enjoy what you do. I especially enjoy what I learn.

[@maxforest3071]

Fantastic piece, the bowl in a bowl design certainly draws your attention to the beautiful natural edge. I will TRY and have a go at this, I hope you don't mind, ( maybe not quite as big !!! ).

[@AlFurtado]

Glad you liked it and honored that you would consider making one.

[@jessalford5927]

Al, I was turning a leaf picking fresh log into a bowl yesterday when a piece of bark flew off and cut my thumb like a knife. It also bruised it pretty bad too. I think I'll use a tight fitting glove from now on. Thanks for sharing all the unique and beautiful art pieces you turn. I think you appreciate what's really in the wood.

[@thomasckuzia7129]

Hi Al, The lathe (Shake-Zilla) did well as did you! The more of your videos I watch,the more I keep thinking I need a bigger lathe! This bowl is amazing,,,the grain,,,the shape,,,the bark,,,,all amazing! Thanks for the video! Tom

[@philliplangley-may1922]

Al, having only just found your KZbin, I find your turnings of virgin wood inspirational. Keep up the good work.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Philip. I am glad you found my channel as well and glad that you liked it enough to subscribe and comment. Thank you

[@jarmstrong2843]

That lathe with the large chunk of wood spinning around looks like it actually belongs on the TV SHOW Dancing with the Stars. It’s amazing how you were able to turn it. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much. Sorry on the delayed response Merry Christmas my friend

[@jarmstrong2843]

Thank you, Al!! And Merry Christmas to you and the better half.

[@russellrose4862]

I tried your technique of roughing out a green cottonwood bowl and putting a fan on it for about 18 hours then finish turned it with only a minimal warping that was easy to straighten out thank you for sharing that technique I will be using it a lot from now on

[@ProspectorBill]

Hi Al, I just subbed your channel. I've been a woodworker for 45 years and finally bought my first lathe last fall. It is a Harbor Freight lathe and I've already spent 5 times as much in chucks, tools, and accessories. My real world is running an advertising agency but my passion is woodworking. So...I'm trying to be a sponge and absorb everything I can and apply it to my turning. I heard it said, and I just witnessed it on your channel, that something beautiful is hiding inside. All I have to do is find it. And thanks to you, maybe let the wood reveal itself instead. Thanks again.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching and commenting. That is great a new wood turner to join us in this beautiful passion of a hobby. The HF lathe is a fine lathe and should do you fine for many years. just remember slow speed is around 600 + RPM and make sure you balance of the pieces well before turning it on. Take care my friend.

[@janegilbert9851]

Al you definitely made the correct choice of designs, I hope one day I get a piece of wood that will lead me in this direction. What an inspirational video!!

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@scottgaber2267]

Nice job Al. I think I will give that a try but I will leave the foot on it for a while to see if it develops some checks radiating from the center and if it does I will put some turquoise in them then finish it. That is a very unique design to say the least. Thanks for sharing I really like your videos.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. If the piece is thick it will without a doubt crack and maybe loose the shape. You will definitely be playing with turquoise. I will have to try that soon as well.

[@paulhitchcox9110]

very nice as usual my friend love the little jig the lath was doing lol

[@AlFurtado]

LOL Thanks The whole hop was in on it the beauty of wood joists LOL

[@thomasckuzia2867]

An amazing achievement from such an off balance piece of wood Al!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend.

[@FireFox-eu1hq]

Brilliant Hilarious guy and a beautiful bowl!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks I am glad you liked it.Take care

[@robertlewis4666]

Amazing result Al, nicely done on a tricky piece of wood!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting. sorry for the delay in answering Take care

[@dr.duly.6926]

A grand result from a dubious looking log. As usual you see some thing we other miss and that is the difference between a wood turner and a woodturning artist. Take care and safe and happy shavings. Dr. D.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for the nice compliment. I can't emphasize enough to stop frequently and look at the shapes that are being developed and take it from there.

[@dr.duly.6926]

Again another well educated video. A great bowl and an inspirational one to. thanks for sharing my friend. Dr. D.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Outstanding! I love the design. I 100% agree that if you had done a single profile on the inside it wouldn't have shown the bark off near as well. I hope that I can gain half as much insight as I start turning. My lathe is now on site and assembled, but the rest of the shop still needs to be set-up. I am turning an old railroad pump cart house/shed that has been utilized for storage for years into my shop. Unfortunately, it will still have to house a lot of storage, and I am struggling to find places for everything but will get there. You, sir, are one of many inspirations in this art form. Thank you so much.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for the nice compliment I hope you get your shop in order soon, I would go crazy if I was standing by my lathe and was not able to turn. I would drag the lathe outside if I had to LOL.Thank you very much my friend.

[@thomasarussellsr]

I've considered draging it out but have a bad back and a bad knee. I would be laid up for a few days with my lathe sitting in the weather if I got it out at all. It is only my psychotic desire for safety that keeps it shut off until I have an escape route. Plus, the bug hasn't fully bit me yet as this is my first lathe and I am beginning this art/hobby.

[@garthkeck2003]

Beautiful job, Al.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend

[@phillipiacobacci1369]

Very nice video and great work. Thanks for the video and the piece turned out very nice.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much. take care

[@AquamanIV]

I really like how this bowl turned out. the inner lip makes it look half vase. liked and subed.

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Looks amazing..well done on the shape too

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@decoy48]

Al that's a fantastic piece great design Take Care Harry

[@Bunefoo401]

Love that you left so much of the bark, very interesting piece

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much

[@charlesreicks648]

Well very interesting bowl, such a large turn. It will be years before I can do something like that. Well done.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. I am sure once you have a piece that is right you'll be able to create it as well..

[@jackmaravola2496]

An absolutely stunning work of art Al....! I love the completed piece....!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend.

[@lopezjhn1946]

👍 that was very enjoyable to watch and a very beautiful artistic bowl. Thanks a lot John

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend for such a nice compliment. Take care

[@alanfreilich1256]

I watched your video on putting riser blocks on your lathe. I just did the same to mine using some left over 2" oak. I did a 3 3/4" lift taking my lathe from 12" to 18 1/2". To avoid the problem of my banjo being to shortand getting in the way, I have ordered a new one for a 20" height from a comp any called One Way Manufacturing out of Canada. It cost about $350 with shipping. It eliminated the modifying the banjo insert that you had to do and hopefully will allow me to use all my rests without having to buy one's with taller posts. I enjoy your video's as I also enjoy the the more asymmetrical and natural bowls you so enjoy making.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting my friend I am you are looking back on some of my older videos. I think the riser blocks just brought my level of turning to a different dimension. I have looked at Banjos I just can't justify paying more for the banjo than I paid for the lathe LOL, I'll be making one now that I fixed my welder LOL

[@mikefricker3603]

Rock and bowl! Nice one, Al. That much vibe would scare the wotsits out of me. Glad I have variable speed too. Regards, Mike

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I am glad I have the slow speeds that make it safe for me.take care

[@adriaandavel]

It's been a while since a bowl made me say WOW, this one does indeed! WELL DONE! I love how you kept the inner ridge, it really works well with the wood

[@markinnes4264]

I really enjoyed watching you work and think through the process, Al. The result was a beautiful work of art!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Mark I appreciate the nice compliment.Take care

[@debbiewilson4655]

done it again.this is amazing...we so love your work Debbie and Dave in New Zealand

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Debbie and Dave. I appreciate that.

[@richparker7778]

10 thumbs up Al. Very beautiful!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. Glad you liked it. Here I was thinking when someone was said they were all thumbs it was just an expression LOL

[@daleney7211]

very impressive AL, a difficult task with outstanding results. what a challenge, none the less from the rebel turner.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching

[@bobsimmons919]

Big Al! love this bowl. When you decided on the change I knew it would be great!

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks Bob. Yeah I agree that the design change was good I think it added a little flair to it.

[@cat441]

that is a beauty, so organic, and I really appreciate how you designed, Ty for sharing

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@brianwolfe6678]

Congratulations on a spectacular bowl. Well done Al. Regards Brian

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Brian I am glad you liked it.take care

[@christirol9013]

great work Al -wonderful 👌👍

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much I am glad you liked it.

[@Unclebuddy01]

I like the final design of your bowl. It is unique and very usable.

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@brucegoatly]

Woo - that's a beauty! You're dead right about having a separate rim; it would have been rather boring without that. Sounds as though you had some good hailstorms while turning!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. Glad you liked it. Well I would like to say you were right on the hail storm but, It was just my sprinkler system on and hitting the side of my tin shed LOL I must admit the first time I noticed that on an earlier video it took me a while to figure out what the heck was that noise LOL

[@mitchkarol4868]

Simply awesome, another brilliant piece.

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@geraldshultz4271]

Beautiful turning as usual.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you for watching and commenting my friend I really appreciate you taking the time. Take care be safe....... Albert

[@MichaelZurcher]

That was really fun to watch...I was on the edge of my seat the whole time watching you tame that beautiful monstrous piece of wood into a true work of art! Beautiful job AL! I must admit I was a little scared for you a few times...lol Keep them beauts coming!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. Glad you liked it. no need to fear though.

[@shoptimefishing4315]

One of my favorite wood to make rings out of is oak. I love the heart wood of oak. I should try to make a full live edge oak ring sometime soon to see how it turnes out!!!!! Amazing bowl Al!!! I loved the video. Keep up the wonderful work.

[@AlFurtado]

I have done quite a few oak pieces. actually when I started turning a neighbor had cut down a oak tree so I had a year's supply LOL. what I have found is that oak can have very different looks

[@richardwassink2464]

Beautiful work!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much

[@brucejones4538]

Monster bowl.....that's a lot of effort, nice job Al

[@randykniebes5364]

Thank you for the video... You have a unique take on design, something that has inspired me as well to look as I am turning for the right kind of shape....

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching I am gad you liked it. Take care

[@pedrocantarelli3636]

Dear Al Once again you surprised. Is a wonderful piece. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. Cheers from São Jose do Rio Preto - Brasil

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Pedro I am glad you liked it.

[@KE4YAL]

Really interesting bowl I think it turned out Fantastic

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@tomcannon936]

Thanks for showing that Al you're really an inspiration. I just started turning would the last two months probably about 30 hours and I've turned out some magnificent pieces but watching your ideas

[@lillyq4528]

Awsome and inspiring!! You've got an eye to keep and develop the natural beauty in this piece,this unique bowl!!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Very clever turn......I like it.

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@controlfoodcontrolthepeopl5627]

Beautiful work

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

A really beautiful bowl and unique design, Al! I love it! Your design really emphasizes the grain and bark. I think it was a wise choice and one I may try, though I can see the challenges in sanding. Great Job!

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend. Glad you liked it. I am honored you would consider giving this a try

[@Thx-vt6xi]

Well done sir, I think what you have there is Live Oak, very hard stuff. The uss constitution was planked with live oak. Also known as Old Ironsides because cannonballs would just bounce off. So indeed very well done, 3 hours no less.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for the info' I have turned a lot of oak and wondered why I was having such a hard time with this one. Well that explains it. Thanks for clarifying that for meTake care

[@marklawrence64]

Very Brave 🙈Love the finished bowl, well worth the effort 👍🏽

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you I am not 100% sure that it was braveness

[@owenpeter3]

Terrific bowl Al.

[@Blessings.429]

Love that you read the wood, beautiful bowl

[@lindagillisdavidson5527]

Al, I've watched almost all of your videos...you are a talented man! I am just building a shop and setting up my lathe etc. I am so excited. Keep up the good work! Lin

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Linda I am excited for you on setting up your shop. I hope to see some of your creations soon. Take care.

[@ShevillMathers]

Fantastic piece-well turned. 👍😁🇦🇺🔭

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you

[@MikeWaldt]

Well you've done it again Al....beautiful and unique mate. gorgeous bowl with loads of character. Cheers Mike

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much Mike I can't say this one didn't pose a challenge.Take care

[@Tommo158]

Stunning piece and amazing turning! Well done, I love it 😎

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@Daniela231169]

Lovely bowl Al, I really enjoy watching the journey and your thought process along the way . Thanks for sharing :)

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Daniela for watching and commenting

[@opasworkshop8373]

time after time I still am Amazed how well your projects turn out this is just another beautiful piece keep on creating my friend.

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@pablogazmuri5656]

Al: Good decision on the design, love it.

[@AlFurtado]

Glad you liked it.

[@juliacamp6790]

I sure miss your daily or weekly videos! How are you doing? Hope to see some more of your work again soon!

[@Bramsshed1913]

Hi Al , An outstanding piece of work mate, love the form you came up with. Another great video from the rebel!! Take care, Bram.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend I am glad you liked it. Take care

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent, great piece my friend... Cheers...

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you Adam I appreciate your compliment.Take care

[@Finn-McCool]

Such beautiful motion in that bowl, as if the bark spun out from the rim in an attempt to avoid being turned!

[@AlFurtado]

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

[@garymccoy2888]

Al, Yorkshire Grit may have a sealer effect, but, I have successfully used color dyes and stains on top of it. As usual a heck of a great piece. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend.

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

Al you are the lathemaster! I am beginning to look at a piece the way you do, that was exactly how I saw the piece turning out, but I don't have the courage and experience you have when working such imbalanced pieces!

[@chrisrosenkrantz2812]

Thank you so much. Loved your work.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much

[@danielparker1808]

Beautiful job Al

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much I really appreciate you watching

[@wakelywanderer12]

That was quite a challenge and fine result. I'm wondering what happens around the pith as the bowl finishes drying. Thank you.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching. as far as the pit. I find that if it is turned thin enough it does not pose any problem to me. Out of al the turning I have done I have only lost a couple of pieces and not because of the pit.Take care my friend. Happy turning.

[@chado8041]

great and good inspiration. ...I may try one

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you that is the ultimate complimet

[@jimjordan9716]

I just subscribed. I'm thoroughly enjoying your videos. Amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you I hope to read other comments from you soon

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Yes , yes beautiful shape, what a surprise!!! .l applaud, magnificent, oak is beautiful, one of my favorite wood, l like the surprise in your work even when it does not go the way you want it is always fun , thank you

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend for watching and commenting again, I like working with oak as well and there are so many varieties that can give you amazing pieces. Take care.

[@j.danaclark89]

Stunning! I've been watching you videos and really enjoying them too.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much I hope they continue to be enjoyable

[@garyscialdone7641]

Beautiful job.

[@cyrilmurphy8511]

Thanks AL this was so good love your stuff, Lofty

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much. I am really glad you like my turnings.Take care

[@conwaywilliams7528]

Thank you I like the things you make I hope you do not mind but I have tried a few of them Conway

[@para05100]

Very, very nice bowl, dising, wood & job, congratulation Al! Sorry i do not speak english...

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you my friend. Well I must speak French because I understand you just fine LOL

[@para05100]

Hé hé hé!

[@patbaines5946]

As always, a work of art. Beautiful!!!!

[@JaCk-bj6hs]

Wow, Thanks. Looks great. I learned a bunch. Thanks again

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Take care

[@chatoetje]

hi Al beautiful how your brain brings something to your hands and create something like this, together with something nature creates. amasing realey amasing.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much for watching and for leaving such a nice compliment. In this case the wood was the star. Take care my friend

[@robertojosedamino2514]

bella obra ... Maestro!!! que madera es??? felicitaciones.... gracias

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much amigo. this wood was Oak. Carvalho in Portuguese

[@barbf98]

amazing my friend, you are one very talented turner, my hope is to be able to do half as good as you some day, enjoyed ever video you post, God Bless,

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you very much my friend . Take care

[@macbilling6410]

OMG...Al you've done it again. That is a beauty a real beauty. If your going to drop it Please, please drop it off at my home hear in the UK ;

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you My friend I must say I had a good laugh with this comment. Even my wife laughed on this and she never laughs LOL

[@katgore99]

Amazing well worth the work.

[@AlFurtado]

Thank you

[@jonathanmeehan7910]

Fantastic work you make me want to buy a lathe and try my hand... Would you not consider putting on a coat of sand n seal and a finer final sanding before polishing or waxing?

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching Yes you are correct I use to do that on every piece and stopped doing that once I started using Yorkshire Grit

[@johnfrye8452]

Very nice unusual bowl.

[@williamdonnelly8783]

It sure turned out a super bowl and I like to keep the bark if I can to me it adds character to it, what finish will you put on, look forward to the next one.

[@AlFurtado]

Thanks for watching. The finish I use most of the time is OB shine Juice.Take care