Woodturning: Olive Wood & Resin Bowl

[@alexiom1256]

Great work 👍

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Pretty nice looking bowl.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much Doug! - Ed

[@stuartscott9646]

Awesome Ed!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Stuart! - Ed

[@janicek2860]

Great job 👍👍

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Janice! - Ed

[@woodandmetalandstuff]

Beautiful work

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! - Ed

[@phyllisdemuth9410]

Beautiful.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Phyllis! - Ed

[@robertcloosterman9336]

Great Bowl Ed. Love Olive wood even though it is classified as a pest in some parts of Australia. Thanks for the sticker. I gave you a big Outtake unplanned mention in my recent uploaded video. 😁👍😁 Rob

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Rob! I had no idea that it was considered a pest there, but I get it. It's hard to find and can be expensive. I was fortunate to get this log from my neighbor. - Ed

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Beautiful bowl. Looking at the thumbnail bit like a Rorschach test, I could see a duck with its head dipping into the water. All the best. Ray

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Ray! Yeah I see that now. I do love how that little limb turned out. - Ed

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Ed, Stunning bowl and I hope the Bees move on soon. Take care Ed. Cheers, Huw

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Huw and I'm happy to report that they have indeed moved on! Take care brother! - Ed

[@timbutler3733]

Really nice, good job

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Tim! - Ed

[@valborchardt3596]

Really lovely Ed, love the blue colour.....thank you....

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Val! Have a blessed day! - Ed

[@Muskrat1960]

Nice bowl

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Bruce! - Ed

[@paulpierce4818]

Nice job Ed. Been awhile since I commented. Just lying low and haven't made anything on the lathe in a long time. In fact, I took all the stuff I've turned over the past couple years and gave it to my neighbor to give away (NOT SELL). It went in 2 days and everyone loved the work. Funny, when its free everyone wants it, but nobody want to buy it. So I have zero inventory and feel like a beginner wood turner again. There were lots of bowls and vases and twig pots. Keep up the great work Ed...... Paul

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Paul. I was just wondering where you went. Sometimes fresh starts are great way to get the creative juices flowing again. - Ed

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Nice one Ed! Keep 'em coming please and thanks for sharing🙏 Stay safe. -Mike😷 p.s.🐝🐝🐝🐝 Ugh!!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Mike! - Ed

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Beautiful bowl Ed. Love the blue. 👍🇺🇸

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Cortland! - Ed

[@JimEvans-x4w]

Enjoyed the process. Learning to use epoxy

[@bill40bates]

New subscriber here! Each time I do epoxy, I think ,”Never again!”. Then I do it again…lol.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you for subscribing! I definitely have a love/hate relationship with turning resin. - Ed

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Firstly, the thing i appreciate the most of watching your videos is, the fact that you give your measurements in both imperial and metric as here in South Africa we grew up and was mostly taught in metric. Then, your bowl look stunning and olive wood is a nice wood. Resin compliments it perfectly. Great job 😁👍🏼👏🇿🇦

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! I grew up with imperial, but I find myself using metric more and more. Math and I don't mix so it's easier to deal with whole numbers instead of fractions. - Ed

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

@@WolfRidgeWoodworking same here, myself and maths doesnt mix 🤣

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Good turn! Looks like you conquered both the olive and the resin successfully!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Valerie! I'm not sure if it came through on the video, but that Olive wood is some hard stuff. ha ha Take care! - Ed

[@jarmstrong2843]

Good one, Ed. I like the color of resin and the bowl. 👍👍👍👍

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much John! - Ed

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

WOW! what a nice looking piece thank you for sharing that with us👍😎

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! - Ed

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

It is stunning Ed, Happy Easter

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Donald and Happy belated Easter to you also! - Ed

[@carolriley8472]

Gorgeous bowl, Ed, and aptly named. I would love to turn some Olive!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Carol! It smelt so nice while I was turning it. It's really dense wood. - Ed

[@markfishburn8284]

That came out really really good, I like how the color and he wood contrast. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Mark! I wish that I could take credit for the color choice, but my wife picked it out. - Ed

[@movingchips]

Nice bowl! Next you have to turn a honey pot and dipper. LOL

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you, but too soon. ha ha - Ed

[@movingchips]

@@WolfRidgeWoodworking BTW - Tues 4/20 sticker shout out Thx

[@daveporter2555]

Looks awesome Ed. Enjoyed as always.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much Dave! - Ed

[@petenelson7273]

I like the resin and olive wood together. I just started doing resin work. It is fun

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Pete and congrats on starting resin work! - Ed

[@williamellis8993]

Really beautiful, Ed. You can't go wrong with olive wood and the resin was a great accent. Take care. Bill

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Bill! - Ed

[@scotttague2729]

That is great looking bowl like colors a lot👍👍👍👍

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Scott! - Ed

[@TheMessyStudio]

Nice bowl, Ed. It looks great!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Billy! - Ed

[@mmills7012]

Color and wood are great. Love the shape too. Beautiful bowl.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Mary! Have a blessed day! - Ed

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Looks awesome Ed!! Great piece of turning my friend!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much brother! Take care Bruce! - Ed

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful bowl.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Jack! - Ed

[@coswood3454]

Beautiful bowl 🤗

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! - Ed

[@waynemolnar8013]

Beautiful turn. Resins a bit of work but the results speak for itself. Bee careful out there 🤪

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Wayne! Resin can be challenging, but yes, it is rewarding too. - Ed

[@bobcriss600]

Again, I love your choice of background music very relaxing and enjoyable along with the pleasure it is to watch you turn a piece. Turned out stunning! Thank you very much! And God bless you real well!

[@jacquiemouton9053]

Exceptional figuring in that beautiful wood. Lovely project. p.s. Hope you got a beekeeper to come and collect those bees as they are so needed. x

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Jacquie! I did have a bee keeper on standby, but luckily they moved on. I didn't want to call an exterminator who would just kill them all. Honey bees do very good things! - Ed

[@clivefelgate9802]

Really nice piece. I remember Olive wood as having lots of pips and gnarly bits and being a bit of a challenge. This project certainly turned out great despite the unscheduled guests. Stay safe and well.👍👍

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Clive! It was a challenging turn, but I enjoyed it. - Ed

[@jamesofalltradesny]

This came out awesome! Love the color and the wood carving

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much! - Ed

[@stephendonathan6782]

Beautiful work 👏! Great mixture of the olive wood and resin. I haven't got the chance to try resin yet but hope to soon. Take care and GOD BLESS!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Stephen! It's a great addition to turning whether it's fixing cracks or making something completely out of resin. Definitely check out Zac Higgins' channel for all you need to know about resin casting. - Ed

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Great job Ed, love the clear and resin combination!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Robert! - Ed

[@shaunfelton2046]

That is beautiful, Ed! When I saw the thumbnail, I honestly thought someone had taken my bowl that I’d made 6 months ago! I have a very similar bowl but mine is Otways Blackwood.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Shaun! If you have pictures, I'd love to see it. Please consider sharing it on my website. - Ed

[@shaunfelton2046]

@@WolfRidgeWoodworking I couldn’t figure out how to get pics on your website, so I emailed images instead.

[@bgpappy30]

Hey Ed, I bought those diamond files and they work great! Thank you for sharing. I love this project.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Patrick! Glad you were able to pick one up. I love mine and use it all the time. - Ed

[@petedonaghue5849]

I feel dusty from watching this

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you for watching Pete! I think I still have some of the resin ribbons in some dusty corner. - Ed

[@petedonaghue5849]

@@WolfRidgeWoodworking just bought a old lathe the other day I'm living the dust now

[@glencrandall7051]

A very nice bowl Ed. The color of the resin really sets it off. I think I would have a problem with the cost of the resin though. As a guess I think you used about $20 to $30 worth of resin. Still, thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay healthy.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Glen! I agree with the cost of the resin, but I'm hoping to sell it. Plus my wife told me I can't keep anymore bowls. She said there are too many laying around already. I've got to keep her happy. The couch isn't that comfortable. ha ha - Ed

[@trurex007lee7]

Beautiful wood and bowl. BTW, did you run into warping/stability issues hollowing from the center to the edge?

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! I don't recall any issues. I did get some chatter from the inside edge of the bowl, but I always do. The tool shaft diameter is too small and I'm going to be building my own carbide cutters using 1/2" bar stock. That should do the trick! - Ed

[@geralddixon2830]

Hi Ed....beautiful bowl...I am looking to experiment with a piece of pecan that has several worm holes. My question is what is the purpose of the pressure pot? Is that for the bubbles, faster setting of the resin , or something else? I didn't see any info on your setup of that. Can you share? Thanks

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Gerald! Because of the pores in the wood, when you add the resin, you are going to get air bubbles escaping. The idea of the pressure pot is to make them microscopic. They are still there, but too small to see. The other option, if you don't have a pressure pot, is to use a very slow setting resin. Something that takes days to cure versus minutes. The length gives the air bubbles time to escape. I use that resin for projects that won't fit in the pressure pot. Something like Alumilite's Amazing Clear Cast or Amazing Deep Pour. Take a look at my headboard project where you see me use both of those products. Please let me know if you have any other questions. - Ed

[@jayrittle4139]

Do you need a pressure can to make epoxy bowls?

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you for watching! Yes, I do. From my experience, it's the only way to prevent the air bubbles. - Ed

[@NewWolf081]

Nice work its wonderful !!! How much for the bowl ? please

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! I have the bowl listed on my website if you are interested in purchasing it. - Ed

[@shannonobrien9922]

How long did it take you to be able ro make a bowl out of a block of wood?

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you for watching! Just for the turning part, it probably took me a few hours. Maybe a little longer due to recording and repositioning the camera. - Ed

[@maliklennert2633]

Is it food safe?

[@TdotRob]

Geez...the lengths some people will go to get some buzz on social media! Did the bees eventually lose interest and move on?

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Ha Ha! Yes the main hive moved on. A smaller group kept coming, but I think the maybe the pheromones from the queen was attracting them. Who knows, but they are all gone now. - Ed

[@henrikpedersen4955]

Flot :-)

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! - Ed

[@morgancalvi6675]

I personally would have used green plus a light brown and a clear instead of blue and clear. They make it look easy because they use the wrong tools.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

I think the green would have looked great also! Blue is my favorite so I went with it. - Ed

[@thestutteringwoodturner9824]

Ed that is a good bowl my friend, wanna do a swap at some point? Chris

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much brother! - Ed

[@christopherhurray6115]

I am sorry, but I do not like this bowl. . . . . No... I LOVE IT! It is not in your shop... 🙁 Why? 🤔

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Ha ha good one Christopher and thank you very much brother! - Ed