Woodturning Leopardwood

[@cookiescoop6065]

Wow very beautiful sir have a great weekend ✌️

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Cookies! You do the same.

[@pjseiber2774]

That my friend is a WOW! 🙂👍 Welcome back

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, PJ!

[@rayworstine4399]

Good morning, Sir. I sure enjoyed hearing from you and watching this enjoyable video. Well described steps to the completion of a gorgeous bowl. We will see you again the next time. God Bless + Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Always great to see you here, Ray! Thanks very much!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Awesome Awesome Awesome and stunningly beautiful. God bless you and keep you safe.

[@dondeere]

that is so beautiful what good work

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, GW!

[@johnspencer1146]

What a gorgeous grain on that wood, the bowl looks absolutely stunning. Rod, what a great job you have done, so beautiful.

[@MakeitGoode1]

Oh wow! That grain is incredible! I have some mesquite that I'm wanting to turn into a segmented bowl, and I like your workflow on this one. This is super helpful!

[@ellengraham4677]

Wonderful piece fantastic wood grain.😘😘💋💋Hope you and Susan are keeping well staying safe and warm.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Ellen! Yep, we had a minor cold snap and some snow, but nothing harsh. It's very Spring like now.

[@CAPNMAC82]

The mix of the grain in the various segments just adds to the artistic effect. A+

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, CAP!

[@1954JDR]

Wow! That bowl is absolutely gorgeous. Excellent job, Marine. Simper Fi.

[@ruthhadad]

Rod, this is completely stunning. I keep rewinding and rewatching it on the turntable. The simple, wide bead in the base matches the boldness of the wide medullary ray flecks, and ties this piece together perfectly. What a gorgeous bowl!

[@jilldavies7094]

That's the most sensational grain I've ever seen! Utterly beautiful. It looks like antique leather binding on a book. Another wonderful bowl, Rod. Thanks for showing us.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Jill! I hadn't thought of the leather comparison but I agree! 😊

[@williamellis8993]

That's beautiful, Rod. Also, noise is always better than dust. Bill

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Bill!

[@paulwaldrop]

Beautiful bowl.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Paul!

[@awesomecarsforever]

Now that’s a bowl! Absolutely beautiful! I love the grain and the patterns. Never a disappointment. See ya soon Brother!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, brother! Much appreciated.

[@joyceb.8194]

Another fabulous creation from God's fabulous creation! Great work as usual, Thank you for sharing, Sir. God Bless!

[@RHumphrey]

Well said, Joyce, Thank you!

[@jeanlong4285]

Oh my Rod, what a beautiful bowl. The grain is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Jean!

[@maddieadams75]

WOW beautiful bowl, design and is magical Have a Happy Saint Patrick Day ☘️🍀☘️🍀♥️

[@RHumphrey]

Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you too! Thanks, Maddie!

[@cobberpete1]

In Australia we have a very similar grain pattern. Called Sheoak ( Casurina Equisetifolia) . Also a very heavy dense wood. Maybe related in the distant past. Love the bowl.

[@shreksswamp9001]

Another Aussie here. I would like to see him do a bowl out of Jarrah. There are so many different colour shades with Jarrah, ranging from whites, through pink to deep dark reddish brown. Imagine a bowl like this one, made from Jarrah? Beautiful!

[@cobberpete1]

Somebody needs to send Rod a Jarrah Burl. 😁

[@shreksswamp9001]

@@cobberpete1 Oh my. That would be something. Not sure you'd get anyone agreeing to part with one. They are worth a lot of money.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Peter! I'll have to look for some Sheoak. edit: and some Jarrah too! Thanks again!

[@richardcollins8130]

Beautiful bowl Rod. Glad to have you back.

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated, Richard!

[@janeoverby2151]

Ohhhh, so pretty! I just love it Rod!Have a wonderful weekend. God bless my friend.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Jane! You have a great one too!

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...I agree...the grain is awesome...well done!...👍 Matt

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Matt!

[@mariagaddis5134]

Beautiful bowl I love the different colors of the wood grain!

[@debradavis9331]

That is so beautiful and you are so creative. The Lord sure has given us plenty to work with in this old world and He surely gave you a great gift.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much! He has indeed, and you are very kind!

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI HUMPHREY ur rite its beautiful wood.

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

That is some beautiful wood! Definitely on my list to get now. You turned out another amazing piece Rod👍😎

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Luie, I appreciate that!

[@franklinkeeley2327]

Yet another beautiful piece, keep up the good work brother

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Franklin!

[@richardslade1337]

That is some beautiful grain. Really nice bowl.

[@fredvelez1964]

You're absolutely right. It's a beautiful grain that gives the bowl an exquisite look. I also love the shape of the bowl. Great combination and excellent craftsmanship. Thank you!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Fred!

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

Wow! Stunning, Rod. Just amazing wood and equally amazing craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful project!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Danella!

[@harrykeel8557]

Cool looking grain. And a very pretty bowl.

[@darlouthia5153]

Just stunning 🤩 That is a big Wow from me !!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Darlou! 😊

[@matthewcienki8064]

A beautiful work of art!!! I love these bowl turning projects. Worth getting dust and wood pieces all over the place! You are certainly blessed with a mighty talent!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Matthew, I appreciate that.

[@jnol9009]

That is an absolutely beautiful piece Rod. Well done, thx and take care.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, J!

[@briandorton9302]

Beautiful never see this wood before thanks for sharing

[@T_B]

I've never seen this wood before. It's freakin' beautiful!

[@RHumphrey]

I couldn't agree more, Tink!

[@neildowd4206]

That bowl has amazing grain pattern. Another amazing job buddy.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, brother!

[@jerryb953]

Good to see you back on the lathe again Rod. SEMPER FI BROTHER, Sgt JJ Bates

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Brother! Much appreciated, Semper Fi

[@stuartscott9646]

As you said, never know what you'll find inside the wood. Beautiful!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Stuart!

[@WoodturningWithJohnMarro]

Segmented turning my favorite. Great piece!

[@RHumphrey]

I really enjoy it too, John! Thank you!

[@jaynemar1]

Wow! Amazingly fine grained wood!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, JayneMarie!

[@jarmstrong2843]

Well, look at what ya gone, did and done; another beautiful bowl. The wood finished very well and has a neat pattern. It’s good seeing you turn wood. I’ve missed watching you work your magic on wood. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, John, always appreciated! Semper Fi, brother.

[@jaynemar1]

Absolutely gorgeous deep caramel color!

[@RHumphrey]

The color is really nice! 😊

[@yoshikoogawa-reel7529]

Love the uniqueness of this bowl!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Yoshi and Fam!

[@jackthompson5092]

Absolutely gorgeous Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated, Jack!

[@curiousworld7912]

What gorgeous grain this wood has! Nice job. :)

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@maxfli343]

It does like look amazing the way the grain does pop

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, maxfli!

[@Hollybio]

Beautiful, I have never seen anything like that! Thank you!

[@RHumphrey]

You are very welcome, Mrs. Massey, and thank you!

[@kevingaddis7276]

Looks fantastic Mr. Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks veyr much, Kevin!

[@nullcycle]

Leopard wood is certainly pretty when it is turned. I had previously made a stacked bowl with a couple of layers of this and wow. Great stuff, and thanks for posting this!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Don! 😊

[@normagene514]

Great job. Really enjoy how you explain the steps taken from start to end.

[@RHumphrey]

I appreciate that, Normagene!

[@rickgibson7876]

Looks great Rod, love the surprises you find in wood sometimes. The band clamp may not have been needed but better safe than sorry, although I think I would have turned it the other way around. Keep the videos coming pretty seldom when I don't learn something new.

[@heatherinparis]

Wow! She's a beauty♥

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much, Heather!

[@julianc3580]

Really fine piece of art! Thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

You're welcome, Julian, and thank you!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

I have not seen Leopard Wood before but now I have it is beautiful. Stunning looking bowl Rod. Take care my fried. Cheers, Huw

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Huw! It makes gorgeous pens too! Cheers!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@RHumphrey I can imagine Rod. I'll have to see if I can get some over here.

[@lori-ellencoley6100]

Gorgeous work, as usual 😍😍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 😊

[@samwyz69]

Really beautiful!

[@sharondelrio8791]

It is Beautiful! Color wow!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much, Sharon!

[@theangrywoodturner9972]

Beautiful grain rod...

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Roger!

[@jwrowland77]

Great job brother

[@dougk5456]

Thank you for showing this. I have had a couple boards of Lacewood for many years. Never thought of making segments for a bowl. Beautiful, and the grain reminds me of quarter sawn white oak.

[@RHumphrey]

You're welcome, Doug, and thank you!

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Beautiful nature!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Hassan!

[@carolriley8472]

I love Leopardwood! I've been using it for several years, but I've never made an entire bowl with it. I mainly use it for the base, the top ring, and and the feature ring in a bowl. Your bowl is lovely!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Carol!

[@jude4896]

Thanks for sharing

[@RHumphrey]

You're welcome, Jude, and thanks for watching!

[@melissabarron1574]

You never disappoint. I just bought a piece of this wood. Love it’s pattern.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Melissa! I appreciate that.

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Great looking bowl.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Brad!

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

Stunning piece as always

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated, Colin!

[@exotictones1054]

Very beautiful wood man.

[@RHumphrey]

It really is. Thanks, ET!

[@allysonhean4204]

Gorgeous work sir, sempre fi!❤

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated, Allyson!

[@bonnysmith4908]

Wow for sure!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Bonny!

[@oldesertguy9616]

It's always a pleasant surprise to see what the wood is hiding. And it's always a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work.

[@RHumphrey]

Very kind of you, thanks very much!

[@leighw9684]

Stunning!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Leigh! 😊

[@Smallathe]

Lovely bowl.... nice work and careful with those splinters...

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! lol, they kept my alert level up! 😊

[@rickyholcombe9734]

Beautiful

[@garykemp977]

Stunning.....

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Gary! 😊

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Stunning bowl! Love the grain patterns. I would have reversed the hose clamp and taped it down. You sure were making me nervous!

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

That is just beautiful, never seen that type of wood turned, I must show this video on the website, thank you Rod for a great video!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Tom and Ann, please feel free to do so!

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

@@RHumphrey we did, you have 2 on the front page. thank you!!!

[@timf6916]

Yes, WOW

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Tim!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Excellent! Not normally a wood I’d look to for a really nice piece. Maybe because of bad pen making experiences with it. You came out with a beauty. Way to go!

[@RHumphrey]

I bought that big board a while back... couple years ago. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it until last weekend when I got the segmenting bug and was digging through my wood storage... Figured it would make a pretty bowl or a great fail video, lol. Thanks, Doug!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

@@RHumphrey not a fail for sure. Lovely bowl b

[@costawaseswolle]

Good Job Sir

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@alansimpson596]

Beautiful bowl Rod with excellent tool work. When I watch one of your videos I feel the urge to go out to my workshop. The problem is that it's 2.30 am here in Ireland and my neighbours would be sending for the men in white coats. Anyway, I hope to be turning from around 8.00 a m. Semper Fi.

[@RHumphrey]

haha! Funny thing, some nights when sleep is elusive, I make my way out to my woodshop and do some of my best work. Fortunately, no neighbors nearby! Thank you, Alan!

[@holzweg666]

Great cinema, this work. Leopard Wood, I had never heard of that before. The wood grain is wonderful and the matte sheen is a dream. Nice to see you turning "old school" again, without that CNC stuff. Sure, if you don't keep up with the times, you keep up with the times, but still the freehand turning is more real for me, it feels more testicular. It's similar to reading a newspaper, of course, I can read all the information on the internet on a PC or tablet, but holding a newspaper, a piece of paper, is something completely different. I'm a bit old-fashioned there, maybe it's my age. Greetings from northern Germany, take care and stay healthy. Schorschi

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Schorschi! I appreciate that. I haven't gone the CNC route yet, but I've sure been tempted, to be honest. I still use an old school router too, which you'll be seeing soon here... I have enjoyed testing and reviewing the lasers though. I have family from Hamburg, and have been to beautiful Germany myself, though under less-than-ideal circumstances. Loved it!

[@ellenyager9577]

Oh, wow! Just WOW! Gorgeous! Absolutely! All from one board! All with different grain patterns in different segments! Ya gotta love God’s creation! Amen? Thanks for sharing your talents with us! Amen to your Bible reference! God bless, and, to honor your Service, Semper Fi!

[@RHumphrey]

Amen, sister! Thank you very much!

[@ConfusionWood]

Big Like

[@RHumphrey]

Big Thanks, CW! 😊

[@jayscott306]

Beautiful use of such a fine wood, Rod. Really liked the form you chose, especially the bead. I have a very odd shaped off-cut of Leopardwood that will make a fine small bowl, or base. I cannot do segmenting, but I'm sure I'll find a place to use it well, as long as I'm not saving it like it's the last of its kind. I wondered how hard it would be, also. I just finished four Wenge platters, which was the most dense wood I've turned, yet. A challenge, but the results from those kinds of wood are awesome and going back to lovely maple will seem like a breeze. Thank you showing us what was inside that fascinating timber.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Jay! Give segmenting a try, it's easier than it might seem. Leopardwood is quite a bit harder than Wenge, about the same as Purpleheart. This completed bowl weighs about 3.5 pounds! Heavy! I agree, the really dense wood can give amazing results... and ahhh, maple! Turns like butter 😊

[@jamescraig5421]

Beautiful piece of work Bro it's funny but I've never heard of that wood before.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, James! Glad to have introduced it to you 😊

[@scottahern7822]

Have you ever turned leopardwood with the heart wood? I have recently acquired some large logs and the heart wood is full of figure and colours.

[@-ZIO]

I worked with leopard wood before and I notice it has similarities to white oak. From my experience the pattern as it shows in this bowl depends on 2 things, the orientation to the grain itself and the proximity to the heart wood. Heartwood has less of that grain pop than the sap wood. Less so with white oak but with leopard wood is more so. With segmented bowls you NEVER know what the result will be so its all a roll of the dice. That said, nice work :) Nice lathe too.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Wow, Top! Not sure why some of the pieces had fleck and others didn't but it looks awesome!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much ,Billy! I think it might be because of simply flipping over the segments... but I'm not certain that's right. An oddity, but I like the contrast 😊

[@glencrandall7051]

I have turned a bit of leopardwood but never encountered the figure differences you have here. Have you found a reason for this? It certainly is beautiful. Your finish certainly is beautiful. Acks is very good isn't it? I am surprised you didn't do the ring glue up on the lathe. You could have been a bit more accurate. Although after turning the bit of offset is almost impossible to detect. The end result is very good. Love the shape.👍👍 Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@RHumphrey]

The only thing I can come up with is that some of the pieces were reversed in orientation due to the way I cut the angles on the chop saw. Yes, lol, the rings were a bit off center on that final glue up... I apparently let it slip a bit just before tightening. Thanks very much, my friend! You do the same. 😊

[@Bob_H]

Hello Ron, When I'm gluing up cutting boards I have found putting a piece of painter's tape onto the bar clamps sure makes clean-up easy. I stick it on flat not wrapping it around. Where do you get your ID coins? As always love your work, that is a real beauty.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much for the tip, Bob! Very good idea... I'm a bit too messy, lol. The coins were a gift from a subscriber that may be getting back into the business... if so, I'll gladly advertise for her 😊

[@earlrumble1692]

Love this wood! Nice job. Having a problem getting notification of your vids! Got the bell icon selected and everything , any help?

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Earl! I wish I had a good answer for you. KZbin says to make sure you're signed on to your google account in order to receive the notification, BUT, the vast majority of my subscribers are not getting a notification...yet KZbin says they all get them. Many of us are having very off-putting difficulties right now, sadly.

[@drgruber57]

Is this your first segmented turning, Rod? Or at least that you've done a video of?

[@RHumphrey]

Oh, no, I've done quite a bit of segmenting. Lots of videos of doing so 😊

[@x15973]

Nice bowl! I wonder if any of the myriad of 1911 grip makers out there uses Leopard wood for their grips? Have an Iver Johnson 6" slide case hardened finish 1911 jumping up n down sayin "me, ME!" LOL! That would really set off the finish of that one in particular. I'll keep looking.........................

[@RHumphrey]

Sweet long slide! I'm a lover of 1911's and you're right, Leopardwood would make some amazing looking grips. Thanks, T J P!

[@jerryrudolph6603]

Beautiful bowl as usual. Was kind of different some of the segments were highly figured and others not. That is wood. Have you ever used monkeypod? From Asia, Central and South America.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Jerry! Yes, I have a couple videos where I turn actual Monkeypod. Very messy dusty stuff to turn, but the results are very pretty.

[@trurex007lee7]

Wow. Why wood that kind of wood evolve? God’s creation is amazing.

[@RHumphrey]

He's the ultimate artist, no doubt about it. 😊

[@tomcannon936]

Beautiful project Rod amazing grain I have used that on scales before but never a bowl

[@RHumphrey]

I have some left... maybe for scales, I have some pending knife type projects to complete. Thanks, Tom!