Woodturning - Hawthorn Root Lamp

This weeks project is something I have been working on for a while, the wood has taken longer than expected to dry out allowing the resin pour. The root was saved last year following the removal of a hedge.
The amount of resin used in the project was approximately 4kg. Although not shown in the video, the root was rough turned then placed in an over for several hours to speed up the drying, even then it still took a further 4 weeks to dry out and reach a state of equilibrium.
The initial rough turn was a little more shaky on the lathe than I would have liked and not something I would recommend doing for any extended period, however it was only a few minutes before it was balanced up enough to turn the speed up a little. Unfortunately the minimum speed on the lathe is only 500rpm, which is a little too fast for out of balance rough turning of things this size.
Hope you enjoy the final piece!
My website - mjturning.com

[@ayantikamandal1068]

I came here after your coffee mug video. Suddenly that came to my recommendation and now I love your work.👍👍👍👍

[@raghunathprasad2174]

Me toooo

[@ecstatic_charcoal7706]

Same

[@whitedevilwdf]

Same

[@vishalsingh772]

Hifi

[@shivanshshah8422]

Same..🔥

[@addyengel]

That's pretty cool.....I have done a bit of hollow turning in my time and never thought of using LED strip lights...got a few things in mind and will post the finished product !!!

[@b0zuk82]

I would be very interested to see a video about that.

[@maxadrove3748]

Please do I can't wait

[@Thvy9911]

Aquafied l

[@themecanist6565]

Yes☺️

[@abulhayat2064]

What is that white liquid thing

[@davidconstantine7315]

Superb! I've been turning for 50 years and turned dozens of lamp bases in the 70's and 80's but of course resin wasn't available then. This is a masterpiece in my humble opinion. Well done

[@MattJordanWoodturning]

Thanks David

[@theexpert5085]

Serious craftmanship there!!!

[@MattJordanWoodturning]

Thanks

[@DamienAustin711]

I was sort of confused to the approach to this at first. The end went a direction I didn't expect. Epic plot twist! Cool!

[@DesenhosLT]

Same!

[@CaseyFinSF]

Ditto!

[@abdulbasital-sufyani6828]

It's NOT the machine It's NOT the tools It's the creative imagination attitude and the artist hands using the machine and the tools AMAZING

[@paulinarittscher215]

I've seen nice things done with wood, epoxy, metal, light, and combinations of all of them but this one is absolutely breathtaking! I love it! Such talent, creativity, imagination and skills. Much respect!

[@stanleycarlock5624]

One of a kind gorgeous result. Amazing how you can see the potential a junk piece of wood has for becoming a truly beautiful object.

[@rubybaker2511]

You ever look at something and instantly know you couldn't afford it? That is some quality craftsmanship right there.

[@MattJordanWoodturning]

Thank you

[@vikkyvirus6039]

@@MattJordanWoodturning if i want to buy then what need to do please reply

[@user-cl5ox8bz6h]

احكي عربي يا زلمة

[@PhillipBicknell]

I actually winced as you started the lathe for the first time - what a wobble! But what a lovely finished article - thank you for sharing.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

Phillip Bicknell that wobble made me nervous 😬 I have unfortunately seen what speed wobble can do

[@kimr5841]

I think I'd more likely pressure wash to it for cleaning, then wait a few extra weeks for it to dry. The final result was not what I was expecting. It is way better. What a stunning project.

[@marks.8823]

I like this man's "safety 3rd" approach.

[@HK-uj9qc]

Ok. In all seriousness. I need to find out who this guy is, where he is, and get him to teach me this stuff. And I still want that coffee mug he did!

[@melsaunder9251]

That coffee mug was awesome, I want it too!!

[@chancellor4683]

Go to his website: mjturning.com

[@mig-stallion1359]

H K. Hi, it’s me. Wtf do you want me to teach you?

[@1026779]

Just doesn't look good as an end product. I woulde t buy that but i can respect the work

[@juliaturrentine2278]

H K I agree that was a nice coffee mug.

[@mihirshah3332]

The bugs living on the moss got one hell of a ride.

[@sm69animations34]

To hell. (Or heaven)

[@MattJordanWoodturning]

Several of them queued back up for another go

[@chiragrai6492]

😂😂

[@jaycefinley465]

@SM69

[@jaycefinley465]

#@SM69

[@shadow1181]

The result was much more amazing than I expected .... I couldn't believe my eyes ... good job matt

[@andoch99]

Simply stunning, I wish I had the room for a workshop and all your amazing equipment. Well done sir 👏👍

[@yourdailydoseofstupidity9015]

Normal person: oh just a normal log Matt: LAMP

[@migzfaustinoyt5192]

1. Did i need this Video? = No 2. Did i Search this Video? = No 3. Did i finish it all the way? = Yes 😂

[@pezetero100]

Migz FaustinoYT Same here I finished the whole video and liked it too.

[@nishantthakur797]

Haha me too

[@alexandrutrocin2708]

And me too )))

[@tatii0123]

lmfaooooo literally me

[@datfridge8932]

I* I* I*

[@altuck4x4]

Your videos are therapeutic to watch and really enjoyable, great work, thanks!

[@bittle_6338]

I like how he doesn’t get any ordinary piece of wood, he takes the most messed up pieces of wood he can find

[@quaalude..]

Yeah same, I guess he sees it as a challenge, it really adds more to the video and makes it much more interesting

[@tesneemyounes3988]

But what about groot he’s a root, what if he watches this?

[@elliotlanham5822]

the messed up ones are the best to use because if you mess up its not a big deal cause theres so much exess wood

[@epiccturtle592]

@@elliotlanham5822 good point

[@bittle_6338]

@@elliotlanham5822 true

[@Kaio_Kid]

My Brain: I'm not about to do this again. My Thumb: Click..

[@shadowios7033]

Kaio_K!d you click with your thumb 😬

[@Lin-rr6pp]

@@shadowios7033 you dont?

[@nakendamacesarezate1797]

Hahah true

[@calebw0968]

CDN_Shadow IOS He’s likely watching from his phone, I’d hope he doesn’t click a mouse with his thumb

[@maycenh3973]

Lmao same

[@calcu1ate151]

Day 16 of quarantine: Me: *watching a guy make a lamp out of a root*

[@emirhanpic]

calcu1ate it looks like a bong

[@sirpingsalot3558]

I am groot

[@tusharvora2880]

me too

[@xqhell]

calcu1ate on god

[@GroguTheKing352]

Same

[@davidburns9580]

I have most of those tools, most of the ability, almost all of the talent, yet I feel certain that I would come short of such an incredible result. My friend, please never stop doing this kind of work!

[@myklmusic]

That was a beautiful lamp when the woodworking was completed. The lighting came out of left field for sure - I never saw that coming. Man, You went from great Artist to Genius mode on that one. Holy moly.

[@anamsj1218]

Me like 3/4 of the way through: When’s he going to put the lampshade on? Me at the end: holy crap that’s the coolest lamp I’ve ever seen and I want it

[@the_official_djalanjs0588]

Same

[@houriibunga3269]

Same same

[@Jayce800]

Same same same

[@marchin5958]

Same same same

[@bradcommalee4374]

Same same same same

[@stormyfluff8281]

UGH WHY IS THIS SO ENTERTAINING In a good why ofc!

[@scotthotchkiss7120]

That's cool 🙂 I like how the light shines through the bits where it's the blue stuff.

[@miebiwilliams6394]

We can all agree that none of us searched this on KZbin..and we watched to the end due to curiosity

[@robtbomba3491]

This sort of artistic endeavor leaves me speechless … very much impressed

[@MattJordanWoodturning]

Thank you 👍

[@izukumidoriya6466]

Why did you do this to GROOT

[@MattJordanWoodturning]

I only took his foot...

[@ryanm9318]

It's grows back.

[@noorplayz09]

😍😂😂😂

[@theuniversedeer5096]

@@MattJordanWoodturning oh ok only Foot.....

[@ultron3042]

He already sacrificed himself

[@RonMcCallister]

Your example are causing me to think about turning on my lathe again. Thanks for posting your entire process.

[@christinarobinson1163]

How neat. The trees better be on the lookout for you! A few missing limbs and away you go!!!!❤

[@nowankersallowed2115]

That's the sort of thing i loved watching. To see a one off individual creation being made. The time and patience and understanding shown by the man crafting it. Taking what seemingly appears to be useless and making something not only useful but visually appealing. What it also does is shows the positive characteristics within a man to be able to do such a thing. This is what reminds that there is still good in the world when nothing else makes much sense. It's the simple things. Often the things people do naturally without thinking about it.

[@Verlarn]

_"Have you seen Groot recently?"_ _"Well, _*_about_*_ that..."_

[@Tonatsi]

SERN yes, he’s in the corner lighting up my woodwork collection.

[@nevergiveupnevergivein7655]

Good play, sir. Good play

[@samstealth7]

omg lmaooooo

[@xyrealkaro4348]

This made me choke on my 3 am cereal

[@Anmolol]

@@xyrealkaro4348 rip in piece your 3 am cereal.

[@janicelucas8561]

Absolutely stunning!! Great work on this lamp!! Thanks 4 sharing!!

[@scottsutton76]

Wow, one of the nicest wood/resin combo pieces 👌

[@jacksondavidson4023]

I can’t imagine the skill it takes to do woodturning with GAPS IN THE WOOD

[@nevergiveupnevergivein7655]

Jackson Davidson I could see myself butchering a uniform shape, let alone something like a Hawthorne root.

[@Nancyfans444]

Sahinlaskar

[@theaffiliatemarketingchick7067]

I want to try wood turning so badly however fear the outcome.. much like wanting to try throwing pottery again, fearing same outcome.

[@sqwuggies123]

Its not hard but you gotta be steady

[@gregoryv.zimansr4031]

Great video. When I was in 9th grade woodshop I was making a lamp out of laminated 1 by 4 maple and oak. It came out great but not before it loose while I was turning it down. I was very lucky, I wound up with only a broken nose. I didn't let that stop me from finishing it but it was a great life lesson.

[@steamboatwillie8517]

Hands up everybody who thought the workpiece would go flying off, and maybe take the odd finger or lump of skull as well?? Wow. Hats off to you sir!

[@kelvindawe5123]

Absolutely gorgeous piece m8 the contrast between wood and resin is spot on. 👏👏👏👍

[@basedokadaizo]

y'know, sometimes i play mobile games on an emulator. i set up a macro to farm for certain things, and set it to loop. i put on some woodturning vids. by the time i check back, i have a hundred million of what i was farming for and it's hours later. thanks for the quality content and beautiful craftsmanship, Matt, as well as the perfect stuff to keep one helluva anxious guy calm.

[@RAPNTUDO]

The pace in this videos is just perfect, it never gets boring, great work, not only on the wood, god bless...

[@Dogoanhtuatbg]

Xin chào

[@josephtwardos356]

Who is here after the coffee mug video that popped up in recommendations? Quarantine sucks!

[@syedamanalirizvi9600]

Yess i dont knw how n why?

[@trooper_-ez6tj]

Me

[@karmzcowan272]

#Me 👍💯🙂

[@streetsmartdrumming9567]

me !!!! 😂😁

[@ZalipAchumi]

🤗🤗

[@beng6080]

Every finished product is so charming and skillfully done... but the raw piece he brought in says, "You can do the best you can but you just can't beat Mother Nature's art!"

[@virginiahorvath5840]

That lamp would bring grace to any room...beautifully done!

[@JB-ew6ze]

Me: looks at piece of wood. “That’s good burning wood.” This guy: L A M P

[@user-ek7jy5yb3g]

Bgg

[@l0sing_q744]

copied

[@eswarjuri]

And yet still there are these weird people on Instagram commenting under every single woodwork post that people should stop killing trees etc.!

[@knight.7451]

Lamp be looking the the I in *P i x a r*

[@josukehigashikata9357]

well this r o o t e d into an argument

[@Procrastinitise]

Wife: "There's no way that thing is staying in the living room!"

[@randomalpaca]

Procrastinitise Matt: OK *hides the lamp in his room

[@ainds5209]

Disguise

[@Sidoxenized]

This guy: Hold my beer

[@Sidoxenized]

@Mark of the Mole oh I'm so sorry does that upset you lol

[@ulflyng4072]

There's no way you're staying in MY living room wifey.

[@mcewenhandcraft]

I just chopped down a Hawthorne in my yard. Sadly the root ball isn't coming out I one piece. I am burning it out. But I've saved almost the entire tree. Because I like how the wood looks. . I'm.also buying a lathe soon. Which is why I am here. It's going to be what I learn on. If I can dry it all in time.

[@mmkhize4128]

For me the lathe is one of the greatest inventions ever.

[@aliennemesis0663]

I want a bowling ball to look like this

[@MonkeyMaster1707]

Same!!!

[@greghmn]

It actually looks a lot like the Ebonite Total NV I used to have.

[@sonicrocks53]

I like to think he just walks through a forest, sees a piece of wood, and says: “That’d make a nice lamp.”

[@ronaldpaynter5694]

Your probably right.

[@xtreme1002003]

Ronald Paynter You’re***

[@ronaldpaynter5694]

@@xtreme1002003 congratulations, want a cookie.

[@dutchboy_ray1814]

Ronald Paynter 😂

[@pandorasboxofstuff186]

Ronald Paynter can I get a cookie?

[@MuukiRaptor]

This is an example that u don't have to be funny or have to beg for subs. This is amazing content! So freaking satisfying. I really hope he get payed what he deserve! This is amazing!!!!

[@__eganista6372]

Wow! this is amazing. I got lost in watching you make this but the end result......stunning!

[@sumayyahh2800]

Call them emotion lamps because of the feeling they give when lit. Awsome.. beautiful.

[@twintwo278]

❣❣❣

[@user-bl7vf9wr5h]

It's interesting how he turned random woods into these beautiful pieces of arts

[@jeannieherrera7888]

Your designs are very beautiful works of art. Thank you for sharing.

[@bknyoutube1114]

Let's take a moment to respect this man touching highly positive wood logs that have splinters without gloves💪🏾🐐

[@bknyoutube1114]

@@isaiahharris6497 if yk yk

[@mikkohonkkila]

aw man, that end result looked so sweet i could have watched it glow for 20 minutes straight! :D Awesome craftsmanship!

[@kristianyeomans8076]

sensational craftsmanship - outstanding piece of work and a joy to watch 👏🏼

[@jutny]

With a little controller and an RGB led strip this could go from amazing to truly awesome. I love the work!

[@-0.00]

Speechless. A beautiful art made of wood, handcrafted and cleansed. Absolutely outstanding!

[@chrlous]

Hi kaneki

[@AntonioRodrigues-my4ys]

Éntao eu falo aonde neste mundo se encontra está pessoua?

[@AntonioRodrigues-my4ys]

A palavra de Deus diz não ha numundo quem fasa obem todo homem é mau não toldos só pensa e fazer omau então só as criansas se salvaram

[@AntonioRodrigues-my4ys]

Mas a misericórdia do senhor é Grande. Mesmo nós não cendo bom ela nós au cansar.

[@bendrowned9627]

I originally thought, “ugh that’s way too much resin and not enough wood,” but at the end I have to say my mind was blown. Now i get why you did what you did. Great video!!!

[@radixreuel7631]

Ben Leininger Me too, I still on fence that Mr.Hawthorn made it shiny in the end,but I’d still take it

[@zyphoxx]

That was exactly my experience!! :-D

[@ryanw2774]

Fascinating! It looks great, I love it - awesome job!

[@hapagirl79]

I love watching the process from start to finish. I am especially interested in the tools and jig set-up. Very interesting! Beautiful end result too.

[@zachdaniel6285]

Wife: “Honey, the lamp broke. I’m gonna go to Hobby Lobby to get another” My mans: “Improvise, Adapt, Overcome”

[@javirabakunzi855]

No

[@mvpmp5]

Yes

[@jollyfun-sv9vz]

I love how this man sees the world so differently to everyone else I would have just walked by that broken piece of wood, this guy is amazing I love his work

[@drtywrld8615]

I mean do you have the talent do this in the first place No hate btw

[@newtechvivek1713]

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[@stephaniebotfield5752]

That is beautiful, really beautiful. You nailed it there with that one.

[@tonydavis6903]

Its called craftsmanship and its great to see a craftsman at work.

[@donniecatalano]

20k dislikes? for what? I mean it might not be your taste, but the craftsmanship is extremely valuable!

[@ghadialmughrabi8412]

I think they are the ones who are against cutting the trees 🤔

[@donniecatalano]

Well, maybe

[@checkcheck1579]

people who identify as a tree.

[@donniecatalano]

Ugrak Plethkilik not me then, I identify as a waste of space 😊

[@reynadarlingmangitan9797]

Puts too much resin on it and waste most of it by scraping it of. Makes me mad because resin isnt chea stuff.

[@itsaquanite]

KZbin: Making handmade stuff with wood 15M People: *Interesting*

[@Gabriel-tn9cg]

17M lol

[@Kingx_NGT]

Yep. And with a slight nod of the head

[@flaviotiso6500]

@@5oek 🥂🍭🍻🍻🍺🍻🦒

[@rileywhalen6554]

Because like 80% people of the world don’t know how things like paper or mirror made. everyone’s eyes 👀

[@sumantapal5878]

Just a friendly advise..."sleep is more important".

[@itz_arif5031]

It's 2:21 at night

[@AmirKhan-fu7oc]

In this era earning is more important then sleeping

[@mrjhankar3632]

Just advice Mind your own business

[@aaronsosa7736]

I watch woodturning as I sleep

[@irenehizel1163]

Beautiful!!! A real work of art.

[@dimesauce10]

Not a word spoken and the coolest thing I’ve watched in a long time.

[@wardmcdermott923]

Wow, a true artist for sure

[@user-uo1ui3bo2k]

I don’t understand why anyone in the Wright mind would dislike this amazing beautiful work ?!

[@zvlazz6399]

Right not wright those r the dudes that made the first plane

[@janetyovonnestuckey4772]

@@zvlazz6399 English teacher I see, well I knew what the person meant.

[@drunkdriving_germany]

I like the part where he makes a lamp

[@Krzwastaken]

So u liked the video

[@drunkdriving_germany]

@@Krzwastaken yeah man love his work

[@johncarpi6881]

Name checks out

[@357bullfrog9]

Really amazing how he made that turn out. It amazes me how someone can take a piece of wood others would throw away and turn it into a thing of beauty !

[@timeless_glory8_AKA_lockie]

Same!!

[@pluto1jack]

Incredible transformation, beautiful work

[@nono495]

The wood itself is gorgeous and the end result was stunning. ♥️

[@ohana21984]

The finish makes it a million times better, I’m here for It, it is literally my favorite part of the video

[@jupiterio5954]

Matt, that’s the coolest lamp ever!

[@larrys9241]

It's amazing how you look at a piece of wood and can see inside, and what it can become.

[@imhawkz]

Nobody : * Me smiling at 9 minutes and 22 seconds of spinning wood *

[@coffinrocks]

Goes perfect with chopper

[@RobEgertonJazzTranscriptions]

The moment the oil is applied to the dusty surface is always so gratifying!

[@Fotograf110]

It is wonderful to see how you turn a piece of log into some thing very beautiful. Amazing!

[@MattJordanWoodturning]

Thanks

[@rohanbondre2800]

Lamp is beautiful. You are the best.

[@pleasejustdobetter]

Not gonna lie, I wish we were friends, thats so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your creations.

[@coolvoice7]

I was expecting a nice finished piece but, this was beyond my expectations. It’s a stunning piece of work and so innovative. The internal light is a master stroke, just beautiful. You should be very proud of this work of art, what a craftsman👍👍❤️

[@absoluterainbow]

All that despite at least 500rpm and 4kg of resin xD

[@adrieldiaz1980]

@@absoluterainbow And what did you expect? Gold? Petrol? Working with wood will produce resin...

[@jn7752]

absolutely beautiful work.. can you hire me to work with you?? .no wages work for free.

[@ImBeck]

Imagine having someone like that teaching you his craft. I'd love that.

[@michelleharrison3210]

Teacher: alright kids lets make some vases Kids: pulls out clay This guy: pulls out a tree trunk

[@barnabusowl4252]

Dalton Harrison it’s a lamp poopoo

[@solok.5598]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AhsanAli-wb1eu]

Wow that's awesome 😻

[@Lorenejonesbaby99]

So beautiful! What a talent you have. Great skill. I wish I could afford an art piece like that. Truly a joy to watch it being made. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@julianeal]

Muito legal seu trabalho nunca vi nada parecido estou deslumbrada parabéns 👏👏👏👏

[@jameswallace7351]

If I hadn't have seen the beginning I wouldn't believe that's the same piece of wood you did and amazing job

[@PriyaSingh-lu2cy]

After a lots of hardwork this masterpiece is born... Salute to ur work🤗

[@MattJordanWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@navneethnaidu]

KZbin recommendations, before I tell myself I’m done for the day!!! At 1:50 AM😂😂.. Awesome stuff.. had to comment..2nd week into quarantine

[@NotSure876]

I’m on day 3 since I quit working and am self quarantining, already going nuts, any advice?

[@rajnishjha4405]

Me too😐

[@quillu6379]

Lol 2:40 am

[@Poquito008]

2.01am😉

[@themecanist6565]

Ou yes

[@SaravanaKumar-fy1tw]

Extraordinary work.shocked to see the result.Well done 👍👍👍

[@JuanaPerez-oo7qk]

Wow wow wow...That was a beautiful work

[@buggzieandmuggzie6980]

“people who buy things are suckers” -Ron Swanson

[@39swarnendumondal43]

Underrated comment

[@garrettmorris4396]

Octavian Gheorghe explain

[@JoeHopper]

Mannnnn

[@c5snow148]

Buggzie and Muggzie watching parks right. Is haga

[@jayhowe3747]

Anyone else think pre electrical wiring it looks like a ginormous bong

[@jordinpriddy2745]

Came here for this comment, got this comment, I’m now leaving with this comment. Thank you.

[@foggyboy8901]

Jay Howe that’s exactly what I was thinking

[@scottscrab9835]

Knew someone else had the same thoughts as me!

[@Addi59]

Was looking for this. Looks like a nong regardless though 😅

[@mnicolas9742]

I know right???

[@iJSabelle007]

I just love this vid from start to finish.

[@judieewing1403]

Fascinating. You are definitely an artist and a craftsman turning something so gnarled and ugly into a thing of beauty! 💖

[@MattJordanWoodturning]

Thanks Judie

[@chase.7752]

Who else is up at 1 o’clock watching this cause you can’t sleep any your board. Edit: Thanks for all the likes

[@icantthinkofaname1992]

zombieboi987 me

[@ninja1inblack105]

1:07 Like clockwork

[@livingtowork7297]

This is the kinda man, who probably spends his afternoons looking for roots and stumps, recycling at its finest!

[@omersaityldrm955]

Amin

[@Xerxes85]

Taking a compostable piece of wood and combining it with epoxy. Sure seems like a better way to recycle wood than simply leaving it to rot ;-D

[@vincethechronic3315]

I'll start spending my afternoon looking for roots and stumps too xD