Woodturning - How to turn a Birds Mouth Bowl

[@Doxymeister]

I'm going to show this to my brother, who has literal acres of invasive Red Cedar on his property. He's been building custom designer furniture using it, as it has a beautiful creamy-white wood with a bright rusty-red heart-wood. The only problem with it is the trunks and branches tend to be narrow (often twisty) and branches occur all along the trunk, right down to the ground. If you can find a thick trunk, however, the multitude of "red eyes" in the wood is very attractive. I think I have come across another thing he can use that beautiful wood for--as it chokes out nearly everything else on his property, so he's keen on getting rid of it. Thank you for the idea, sir, that is a nice bowl!

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video of some use, and thank you for watching.

[@JustAnotherCFA]

I also like that you left the bark on. It adds a whole new dimension to the project, a project that I will try to replicate. Thank You.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@bootstoo]

Great video. I enjoy the fact that you spent the video time showing the technique and not wasting time on sanding, etc.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Doug, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@-ZIO]

This channel (and several others like it) have such a rich history of great content. I got a Laguna midi for Christmas and started on my first project straight away :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Enjoy your new lathe Zio.

[@davewatson1975]

Hi Mike, once again a brilliant demonstration! I’ll be giving that a go very soon! Keep turning, Dave

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Dave Cheers Mike

[@billy19461]

I have no idea what I was talking about. I thought you did everything great. I watched the video again and it didn't jog my memory. I love your videos!

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol ... you had me worried there mate ;) Take care Mike

[@markhampton8123]

Hi Mike, as always your style of getting the information across to your viewers is great, a lovely little project!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mark, much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@tonytorra3674]

Thanks for the great how-to! I tried it and it turned out great, and I have now done several. Your videos are a great resource

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found the video useful Tony.

[@billy19461]

I watched an amateur try this three times. It was wonderful to watch a professional do it!

[@MikeWaldt]

LOL ... so ... you watched me three times ... then saw how it should be done eh ;) Thanks for watching Billy Take care Mike

[@karlkoch320]

Thanks Mike...every time I watch one of your videos I get excited about going out and chucking up some wood. And, as a beginner, I appreciate the little tips and reminders you throw in from time to time. Cheers! Karl

[@jimrobb6325]

Nice one Mike. They are fun to turn and as you say, a nice quick product that can hone ones turning skills. Thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jim, they are great fun, and as you say hone your tool technique into the bargain :) Cheers Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

Its a long time since I have watched one of your videos and I know you will have enjoyed my absence but I am back now!!! It's a nice, fun little project and it looks good, the bark is a lovely embellishment. Thanks for the video James

[@MikeWaldt]

Well hello there James, welcome back mate. Hope all is OK with you and yours. Thank you kind Sir, I look forward to your future sarcasm .. lol Take care Mike

[@cliffphillips9952]

Thanks Mike I enjoyed watching that, as a fairly new woodturner I am always surprised how quickly green wood starts to move when you start to hollow. As always I appreciate you sharing your experience with us.

[@MikeWaldt]

glad you liked the video Cliff, wet turned wood sometimes has a mind of its own ;) Cheers Mike

[@RayShaw007]

Just watched Ernie's vid. What a charming gentleman. If you're watching and you haven't got a chuck Ernie shows you how to make a glue chuck so you can make this just with an existing face plate. Worth seeing the original along with Mike's excellent vid.

[@MikeWaldt]

Earnie is a very talented turner and demonstrator, and a great source of inspiration Ray Cheers Mike

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

Nice work Mike !! And I don't know way I love that you let is as natural you can !! Thanks for sharing Mike !!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Kostas, sometimes natural is best ... well most of the time ;) Cheers Mike

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Great project Mike . When I'm able to get out to my shop again . I'll give this a go .Cheers Mike take care.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Glen, hope it's not too long before you get out there mate. Cheers Mike

[@billy19461]

I will start my third one tomorrow. First one blew up second one stinks and is fire wood. Love your videos.

[@MikeWaldt]

Good luck Billy - persevere my friend - and you WILL overcome ;) Take care Mike

[@jezcartwright5477]

Thanks for another tutorial. Can’t wait to turn more. I love turning green pieces.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you liked it Jez, wet wood is great fun ... messy ... but great fun ;) Take care Mike

[@eddiestipe2009]

Wow, you make it look so easy. I’m going to try to make one. It looks like it’s fun. Thank you for the lesson.

[@MikeWaldt]

It's a fun project to turn Eddie Cheers Mike

[@danhealy7341]

Thanks for another great video. I will be going out to wood pile to see what I can use. Seems to be a nice little project with good results in a short time. I’m looking forward to making one.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you were inspired Dan, as I was by Ernie's video. Take care Mike

[@jamieb2536]

Great video as always Mike. I'm now off to workshop to give this a go! I do agree with the previous comment regarding being able to see how you present the tools to the wood.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jamie, point noted, and wrists soundly slapped! ;) Take care, and thanks for commenting and watching. Cheers Mike

[@SamuraiSwimmer]

Great tutorial, as usual, everything you need , nothing you don’t.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Louis.

[@cobberpete1]

I watched Ernie on Wed morning and was also inspired. I took a piece of Apricot to my club meet on Wed afternoon. Unfortunately there were too many stress cracks through the wood and had to abandon it. I will try again in the next week with a piece of Jacaranda. Yes, I agree the bark adds to the bowl. Very nice, I hope my attempt next week succeeds

[@cobberpete1]

My Bowl turned out very nice, Even with a bit of bark inclusion. I think I will do more in the future.

[@MikeWaldt]

I'm sure it'll be a success Peter, best of luck with the demo mate.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad to hear you succeeded Peter, and sorry for the late responses ... real life gets in the way sometimes :) Take care Mike

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent, nice little piece, I’m gonna have a look through my stock of logs and turn one or two my self, thanks for the inspiration my friend... Cheers...

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Adam, glad you've been inspired, as I was after watching Earnie's video :) Take care Mike

[@mikefricker3603]

Hi Mike. I agree with you on the bark. A good little project that I will be trying soon. Regards, Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

I'm happy to hear you concur Mike Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@michaelmorris1451]

Very nice video demonstrating how to do this. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Michael much appreciated.

[@theriggsworkshop8606]

Great video mike .. these are my favourite type of projects .. i loved the way you decided to leave the bark on right at the last minute. Lovely little piece ... i really need to work on my hollowing skills . This kind of project is perfect for it .. time to pop into the log drier to find a chunk of wood i think ...

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Pete, enjoy mate, they are fun to turn. Take care Mike

[@MikeVIZ]

It's always a great idea. The finished vase looks original))) 👍👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mike Cheers Mike

[@salvadorfhtigerazul2555]

Hello dear friend Mike, I am passionate about turning and I have been following your videos and trajectory for a long time and the truth is that every day I learn more, I follow you from Malaga SPAIN

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Salavador, and thank you for your kind words, and support. Take care my friend Mike

[@davidbrigden4194]

Nice video Mike, thanks again. I have a number of pieces of timber just that shape, so out to the workshop asap. Just a comment if I may. With regard to your comment about the shape at the bottom of the piece, I was surprised that you parted it off as the shape was fine as it was on the chuck. I would have removed it from the chuck as it was and sanded the bottom off. Smashing little pot never the less. Thanks again for your videos, they are an inspiration.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks David, as I explained I too would have made a smaller "base" but the demo was about the technique not the finished pieces shape as such. But I thank you for your comment, and I wholeheartedly agree with you. take care, and enjoy turning some of them Mike

[@donbomer5630]

Greetings from Texas! I always enjoy your excellent videos, Mike. This one in particular. Most excellent technique.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Don, and thank you for stopping by my friend. Take care Mike

[@dottyharbison7156]

Hi Mike! This is the first time I've been on your channel and you do absolutely gorgeous work. You are a master craftsman. Thank you so much for sharing your work. I just love these little bird's mouth pots. Thanks again. ❤🙃

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind words Dotty very much appreciated.

[@MikeG3PGA]

Hi Mike, you never fail to astonish me. That was a good one I will have a go at in time. Thanks de MtG

[@MikeWaldt]

LOL ... thank you Mike Take care Mike

[@elywalton7147]

Very inspiring, Mike! I will be making a few of these very soon... One suggestion re: camera placement. It would be good to have a view from the tool side so that we could see how you present it to the wood... Very nice, regardless. Thank you! Ely

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Ely, and thanks too for the suggestion, I do try and show the tools presentation, but on this occasion I forgot ... my bad totally ;) Take care, and thanks for your input, much appreciated Mike

[@michaelmorris1451]

I am going to demo this for our Club Saturday. Thanks for showing the process. Wish me luck. It will be on Zoom if you would like to watch.

[@busterwest1644]

As always Mike a great demo, and perfect for a relative newbie like myself... thank you

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Buster I'm very happy to hear that you liked the video. Take care Mike

[@PohlBarnProductions]

I've go a piece of Beach I didn't know what to do with, Thanks for the idea for it now. should be fun !

[@PohlBarnProductions]

I did try this, it turned out ok, that video is up if you'd like to see that, my skill level is lacking to say the least, only been turning a couple months now, watching your how to videos now, Thanks for those they are Awesome.

[@CraftWithAfshin]

Very nice project and great thing about it like you mention is that natural features of the log will impact the result. Thank you for sharing mike I will check out Earnie too. Best wishes Afshin

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Afshin, glad you liked it and thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@barrycook4690]

Thanks Mike one to my do list , like you I liked the bark on the side , keep the good work up

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for stopping by Barry, much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@TheWoodYogi]

Great demo Mike :) I like the effect of leaving bark on the sides too. Some of the original character of the tree to look at :) ॐ

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Mr. Yogi, very much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@LuizAugustoMarcondes]

Very good Mike! Greetings from Brazil, thank you for one more lesson.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for watching Luiz Cheers Mike

[@owdjockey4459]

Thanks Mike. I've got a few pieces of Hawthorn and Lellandi knocking around to have a go at this.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you're going to have a go my friend. Cheers Mike

[@oeur1]

Great video! I tried it today with a piece of green birch. Thank god i used a shield in front of the lathe because i hade a really violent crack and the bowl flew up in my face. It would be helpfull if you showed the tool you’re using for different parts of your projects. I have some lathe tools but i don’t know exactly wich tool is best for a specific task. Thanks for posting inspiring videos!

[@kylethomas6781]

Some stunning work there Mike, as always, but particularly this piece. Never seen one before and will give it a go for definite. All the best.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Kyle, glad to hear you liked it, they are a fun quick turn. Cheers Mike

[@speedexlarisaspeedex165]

Very nice project Mike, thanks for sharing with us keep going!!! Dimitris from Greece.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Dimitris Cheers Mike

[@dylskee888]

I always enjoy your videos my friend, you are very good with instructions and super talented. I tried this and had success thanks to your video! Thank you for taking the time and making these, keep up the good work! 👍🙏

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Dylan, I am so pleased to hear that the video was of some use, and great to hear you turned your own as well. Take care Mike

[@dylskee888]

Mike Waldt Your videos are always very helpful to both beginners and pros, keep turning! 👍

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

Such a cool form. I'll definitely be giving this a try.

[@MikeWaldt]

They are great fun to turn Stuart, and thanks for watching mate. Cheers Mike

[@mikecox1129]

Another great video Mike, it reminds me of BB8 from star wars. Thanks again for your wonderful videos.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mike, yes at a stretch I can see BB8 too ;) Take care Mike

[@peterleffler2062]

Another good one Mike. I had to cut down a hollow trunked (unfortunately nothing turnable there) ancient apple tree the other day. I think that the limbs might be ideal for this. If I can find workshop time...!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Peter, most small limbs will do mate :) Cheers Mike

[@johnpaxton2703]

Great bowl, you inspire me to try different projects. Thank you

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks John, glad you liked it. Cheers Mike

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mike !! Nice job on the vase, I wouldn't have thought you could make something like that from such an uninspiring lump of wood. I want to make a KZbin vid myself so I may be asking for a few tips. All the best !! Andy

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Andy, and thank you. I would be honoured to help you out mate, PM me when you're ready. Take care Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Great tutorial, Mike! There will be a lot of birds mouth bowls around in the next few days!! Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Gord ... lol. Take care Mike

[@raysmith1028]

G'day Mike once again "Thank you". Fantastic wee project to stimulate the juices. Your Evolution chuck looks impressive - looking at a replacement and wondered ?

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you liked the video Ray.

[@ianchappell4199]

Thanks Mike. Another project noted. Lighting installed today in workshop, onward we go.......

[@MikeWaldt]

Bet you can't wait Ian, not long now though I would guess :) Cheers Mike

[@ianchappell4199]

Now finished the front vestibule to the workshop. Started making the storage racks for the tools and accessories which are going to be behind me as I turn. Bought more tools and dust extractor on Gumtree. I have just won a pile of yew and laburnum logs, 2 years old. Max Dia. 6". I love turning yew, not turned laburnum yet....Happy Days........

[@noelperry9287]

Loved that one Mike. Gunna try one tomorrow. Cheers mate.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Noel, you'll have fun turning these I assure you :) Cheers Mike

[@noelperry9287]

I turned two, one from silver birch and one from stringy bark gum. They turned out a treat.

[@jrai7229]

Great video and amazing tutorial. Really enjoy your filming and narration style!! Thanks for the upload! Keep em coming!!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi "J", and thank you so much for your kind words, they are much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@PeteBeardsley]

Really like that and I agree, the extra bark gives it a bit more interest. Thanks for sharing Mike. I have the ideal piece of laburnam in the garage to try this, so I'm off now!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Pete, have fun mate :) Cheers Mike

[@djalalkakavand5549]

@@MikeWaldt

[@woodturningwithDave]

Beautifully done Mike Great video Thanks for sharing

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you David Cheers Mike

[@loydtromblay411]

I agree about the camera angle....... nebee here.....great informative video !!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Loyd, point noted too :) Cheers Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Great little project Mike so many thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alan and it's my pleasure. Will you be making MC? Cheers Mike

[@WithTheGrain527]

That looks like a lot of fun to make :) Thanks for sharing Mike!

[@lionelhernandez34]

Good video thanks for sharing, my garbage man knocked a branch off my oak last week. Now I think I will cut a piece off and give this a go your video was motivating.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Lionel, have fun turning it, and thank the garbage man too ;) Cheers Mike

[@cunningstunts3329]

Great video, Mike. Lovely little unusual bowl. Nice little project. Those Hope tools are excellent aren’t they? Work even better in the capable hands of a Master!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Graham, They are great tools mate, and I suppose they would ... but I wouldn't know anything about that mate :) Cheers Mike

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

Love it Mike! At last some items I can try on my tiny Coronet Model 0.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you again Aeneas, enjoy making them :) Cheers Mike

[@nickzammeti]

hey Mike this is a really cool idea . i will have to try this one. thanks for showing this. Makers Central ... 6 weekssssssss hha take care buddy

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Nick .. see you soon mate :) Cheers Mike

[@richardbastian7523]

Nick Zammeti n

[@gilgrace1915]

This is a fun little project. I wonder if you put it outdoors if a mother bird would try to feed it? LOL! Thanks for posting Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Gil, I may well try that ... but I think the mother bird would need a visit to Specsavers ;) Take care Mike

[@baconsoda]

Those are lovely. I'll be giving this a go for sure. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Brendan, they are good fun .. and quick! Cheers Mike

[@butcher776]

nice idea Mike, looks interesting and ill give this ago at the weekend, thanks mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Butch, appreciate it Cheers Mike

[@BoeingVaporhead]

Thank you, Mr. Waldt -- another fine presentation, as usual. One question, though: at this stage, how would you combat the pith splitting? Leave it sit to dry in shavings? Microwave it? Broil it? Stir-fry it? I don't mind the piece warping, but cracks always ruin my wet wood projects, naturally, when the pith is intact.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Joel and thank you. In this video I should have mentioned that to help prevent the pith running amok I use CA glue, and it normally does the trick. Take care Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

See above ... lol :) Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@mathewbetton8572]

Another great vid Mike can't wait to have a go at one of those 😊😊

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Mathew, you'll have fun I assure you mate :) Cheers Mike

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

As always, great learning video Mike, cheers mate..👍🏼...I can imaging 3 or 4 smaller versions of this to place in a nest that you could also turn, a nest full of little hungry mouths 😊

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Marc .. and a great idea too :) Cheers Mike

[@spectaculareyedcat]

very nicely done and good information... thank you for the teachings!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind words, and watching. Take care Mike

[@geofo60]

Great project Mike. Just a thought, how about turning a body, legs, feet, join them up & create something like a garlic pot ? Or maybe not. Definitely going to add this one to my list of to do’s. Thanks for sharing. Geof

[@MikeWaldt]

Great idea Geof, would make a neat project. thanks for watching mate. Cheers Mike

[@cortlandhunt1562]

Very nice Mike! Great videos. Hello from Texas.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Cortland, much appreciated my friend. Cheers Mike

[@george21170]

Very cool , I will be giving this a try thanks for the inspiration have a great day my friend be safe.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Mr. Widdle, much appreciated Take care Mike

[@alanprice7789]

Tried a birds mouth twice,both came off the lathe ok but then radially cracked on drying.first was oak,second was birch both felled within a month.how did you stop yours cracking?.nice project and good practice thanks for the posting,hopefully you will do many more

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Alan, I applied some thin CA to the small cracks as they developed, and that seemed to do the trick, but it will depend on the type of wood, and how wet/dry it is when you turn it. hope this helps. Take care Mike

[@bonenfant96]

What a nice project. Gonna try it tomorrow. Thanks Mike.

[@hundredhundred-thousand7951]

A truly inspirational project! Looks like it was a lot of fun to turn. Can't wait to give it a try, but first i need to buy a chuck :( . Keep up the great videos. :D

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, you don't need a chuck to turn these, go watch Earnie's video (link in the description), his demo doesn't use one. Or watch my mini series of No Chuck - No Problem. Take care Mike

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Well done, Mike! That turned out much better than mine!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Rick, yours was all good in the end :) Cheers Mike

[@jmber27]

Turned out great Mike 👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Sir Cheers Mike

[@donaldmackay6749]

Awesome little project, Mike. Quick and easy to do and looks great. I do have a question however. I have not done much in the way of actual hollowing and was wondering what your recommendation for a first time hollowing would be. Thanks, Dan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Donald. You can - with a little practice - hollow small pieces with a spindle or bowl gouge, I do have a video on different methods. However, I now use the Hope 6mm Mini Carbide Hollower, as my prefered tool. here's the link if your interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moO0qHeAbbF4Y8k Hope this helps Cheers Mike

[@umlooad]

Hi Mike, got it. Nice lesson ;-) Would be helpful to see how you hold the chisel from time to time during turning.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you found this video of some use my friend. Take care Mike

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

Good point on jaw tightness. With metal turning lathes you never rely on one point tightening only. Always tighten each jaw in turn.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you agree and thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Love it Mate! A brilliant and inspirational demonstration ! Cheers Mike, Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Bram, appreciate you stopping by mate. Cheers Mike

[@Tassie646]

Great project Mike.👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mark Cheers Mike

[@glencrandall8334]

Another great video Mike. One comment. After watching the Conover video I think you put the top of the bowl on the wrong side of the limb. If you had reversed the top and bottom you should have produced a more pronounced mouth. Still very nice and I too like the bark on the sides. Keep the turnings coming. Thanks again.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Glen, and thank you, I think either works, and I just wanted to try this way. Thanks for making the point though. Take care Mike

[@kensvideos5303]

Beautiful as usual Mike, when you finish it, what will you do about the pith?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ken, a touch of CA glue will normally do the trick mate. Cheers Mike

[@bobbrown3544]

Hi Mike , lomg time no chat lost your email addy. lol, fab vid as always ,mate and still using the same lathe you advised all those years ago when you got me started on this great wood turning lark and still going great, look forward to the next vid. cheers mate

[@peterwilliams7685]

Loved the video mike, will be trying it soon Pete

[@CarlJacobson]

Great demonstration Mike! Take care mate

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Carl .. see you both soon mate :) Cheers Mike

[@thomasarussellsr]

Looks quite nice off-the-tool, Mr. Waldt. Lovely job. Would you consider it more of a bowl or a bud-vase?

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Thomas ... 50/50 of each I suppose mate .. it's whatever you want it to be ... maybe not a goblet though, mind you.... ;) Take care mate, and thanks for watching Mike

[@thomasarussellsr]

Mike Waldt no sir, thank you for sharing. Since I don't have access to local classes, I have been teaching myself to turn through channels like yours and Capt. Eddie Castelin, and of course, trial and error. I've only caught one piece off the lathe into my forehead, so far. Learned to put in my face mask after that one for sure.

[@SHANEDAWSONFAN497]

Im not sure if you already have one, but maybe you could do a video on how to actually make up or use the sanding sealer and the wax and stains possibly, and how to use it, just a suggestion

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Greg, I have done several videos in the past covering the subject, but I cannot say which one exactly I'm afraid. Not much use am I ;) Take care Mike

[@troygreek4365]

Awesome as always! Great tutorial. Some else for me to try.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Troy Take care Mike

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

Nice ash Mike! 😁 No seriously.. love it!! See you soon!

[@MikeWaldt]

LMAO ... thanks Heath. Looking forward to finally meeting you mate. Cheers Mike

[@pjbaddict]

Great vid mike, I’m almost inspired enough to brave the cold in my workshop and have a go... might go David's though :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Glyn, thought you'd end up going to David's nice cosy, AND well stocked workshop ... lol ;) Cheers mate Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

Great video Mike, lovely shapes. Cheers, Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Jim, appreciate it mate. Take care Mike PS - See you at MC!

[@JohnClothier]

Really like that Mike. I think I will have to give that a try!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks John, they are good fun and quick mate :) Cheers Mike

[@niclasandersson582]

Thanks for many interesting videos. I noticed you are using wet wood in this project, but how long would it take for a newly cut wood to dry and what temperature would be suitable?

[@MikeWaldt]

Many thanks for watching Niclas. The time it takes for wood to "dry" does depend on many factors i.e. the size and species of the wood, whether it has been part turned, and the temperature and humidity in the place it is stored. A general guide is about 1" per year if air drying, but as I say it varies enormously depending on the various conditions and size. Sorry to be so vague, but it is not, in my experience, and exact science by any stretch of the imagination. Take care Mike

[@bukatasv]

Great video as always Mike !

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@anthonygrassi5673]

Impressive as always Mike, thank you for sharing!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Anthony Cheers Mike