Woodturning - Oriental Style?!

It's been a little while, I've been really busy with work & my studies. I haven't managed to get out into the workshop much and when I did I wasn't in the frame of mind to turn. For me turning has always been something I can use to calm my emotions and create something the has a piece of my soul included. I really felt fantastic when making this piece, so its one of my favourites I've done for a while. It's so nice to make something that doesn't have an overall purpose apart from looking good, and I think this piece ticks that box.
It's made of an Elm crotch I received from my arborist friend Connor. The piece has been sanded to 320 grit and finished with three coats of Danish oil. I'm currently experimenting with my finishing technique, so please let me know what you think!
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest, so when using any tool or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines first.
And Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practice. The gloves I wear are tight-fitting and don’t have any loose threads. I wear them for the protection of my skin. This is a risk that I am willing to take, however I am still very conscious of the potential danger and I do not touch any spinning parts of the lathe. DO NOT copy my actions if you feel unsafe doing so.

[@solidarityworkers6900]

There's so much going on in that hollow form. Fantastic chatoyancy 😊

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Sol it was a nice lump of wood with a great deal of hidden beauty. So gold or black millliput for you? 🪵👍😃

[@solidarityworkers6900]

I would prefer gold but the black looks good 👍

[@niklar55]

I had a bowl like that, with cracks. I've still got the bits! It exploded, and took out one of my fluorescent tubes. That's why I never stand in the line of 'fire'! I think hollowing through a small hole is the most dodgy operation in turning. I like the shape. Well done! .

[@jannitert6576]

Hello Harry, that,s a very beautiful piece of work you did. Greetings from us in Holland 🌷🌷🌷

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! I love hearing from my international followers 😁 Do you mind when I make less functional pieces? 😊👍

[@jannitert6576]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I think you can do what you like. In your last piece you show us, I like your style…. From firewood to this beautiful piece, that,s the way. I, f.I. , turn mushrooms 🍄 with in the inside a musicbox (sound of music)

[@mrb1060]

Nice piece.

[@MichaelAdams-KYUSA]

Harry…so good to see you back in the work shop. And a very nice piece. Lovely.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Michael! I'm looking forward to getting back in there and turning another piece that's just me going with the flow! 😁😊

[@StanWatt.]

Beautiful piece of wood and work.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Stan! Do you mind when I make less functional pieces? 😊👍

[@brucebowen9456]

Beautiful outcome. That gives me some inspiration for my next turning project.

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

That is beautiful hollow form. The wood has some beautiful colors and grains. And your finish looks fantastic on that piece.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you John! Do you mind when I make less functional pieces? 😊👍

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I enjoy watching you create the pieces that you make.

[@haydenprice4394]

Very nice work. Nice color contrast and rim on lip. Well thought out.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Hayden! Do you mind when I make less functional pieces? 😊👍

[@daleboe8912]

I live about 5 minutes away from the Grizzly showroom in Bellingham Washington and I stop by every week to check out the scratch and dent room to purchase a wood lathe. I’m 77 and I have my Dads Craftsman lathe that he had for 20 years and I’ve had it for 25 and I believe he got it used so it’s time to upgrade. I always hope to run into the founder of the company. If you ever get a chance get and read his book. He started with a dream and went on to build a great business. He makes his own rifles that he is a master at that also. He came to America with a dream and built a company. If you ever want to see a dream come true stop by.

[@stevedoolanTacoma]

Nice piece Harry. Good luck with your studies. 😎

[@angelahowlett2829]

Stunning

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Angela! Do you mind when I make less functional pieces? 😊👍

[@angelahowlett2829]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I like all the items that you make

[@venitabucceri8435]

So, so beautiful, Harry ❤

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Venita! Do you mind when I make less functional pieces? 😊👍

[@venitabucceri8435]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning NOT AT ALL!!!

[@lisaclark7103]

The grain on this one is wildly gorgeous, I love it.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Lisa! Do you mind when I make less functional pieces? 😊👍

[@user-nx8gk1le2m]

Such a beautiful hollow form pot I love the grain and the variation of color i n it

[@maxxcobb]

Very beautiful piece.

[@nobodysbusiness8791]

Beautiful hollow form, Harry. Nicely done.

[@HarleyDan]

Nicely done. Gives me a couple of ideas for my next project.

[@rochellereis2810]

My gosh the grain in this is stunning. Great job

[@karennyulassy4206]

Beautiful hollow form pot! Very stunning piece.❤

[@SuesOriginals]

That is one beautiful bowl. It would have looked even more Oriental if you had used a gold filled wood putty like the Japanese technique of attaching broken shards of pottery using gold.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Sue! My Mum said the exact same thing, an idea for next time I think 😉👍

[@peterrauch6604]

Beautiful piece! Love the finish!

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, I like the use of the milliput to both fill and accent the defects.

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Ein sehr schönes Teil und klasse gemacht 👍👌

[@darrylbuckett5380]

Aye up Harry, very fine work, i've never used Milliput, but clearly very effective. I've got a pile of rounds waiting to be turned, but some how other woodwork takes priority. Cheers

[@normagene514]

Very nice.

[@crackerjack3359]

Very nice. Try wrapping the piece with a plastic bag between turnings of more than 10 minutes to reduce the cracking and warping! Unless that is what you are looking for. So what was going on at 11:20? Did you reverse the lathe?

[@Umberto.Goglia]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@masterskay_na_naberezhnoi]

👏👏

[@bigpete4227]

How many arms you got bro. 2 on the chainsaw and one on the log?😂

[@nickb8791]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Have you never noticed my three arms before Pete? 😉😂 I need help sometimes 😂

[@nickb8791]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning 😂😂😂😂

[@bigpete4227]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning not with 3 arms you don't buddy. I reckon you got everything nailed down. 😂 nice work by the way.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Tripod ... 😂

[@HarrySmithShorts]

So lets have a vote 🗳 What would be the preferred choice of milliput colour - BLACK ⚫ OR GOLD 🌕 ??

[@andysmith7700]

Gold for me 🥇

[@solidarityworkers6900]

Going for Gold!!!

[@plantsmanscorner128]

I wasn’t aware there was a milliput in gold.

[@maxxcobb]

What is the black material you’re filling the cracks with? Thank you.

[@martinlawson1476]

You can talk you should do it more. Explain what you are doing just a little bit 🙂

[@manuelk4511]

Wow👌🪵

[@thomasalden3524]

What species of wood ?

[@solidarityworkers6900]

Have a look at the 'more' tab next to the video title. There's a lot of information at the piece. It's Elm.

[@AudySalsabila-j1w]

channnel nya dijual ga mas? 50jt dilepas ga?

[@Laidbackhippy]

I thought “oriental” was a bad word nowadays Guess the British still don’t care. No one will notice since you don’t speak English Can we we get subtitles in the future for the English speaking audience?

[@solidarityworkers6900]

The noun Oriental has a long history of association with colonialism. While Oriental does not appear to be offensive when describing a rug or types of cuisines. It is unacceptable to use the word in association to that of a person. I'm sure Harry would never deliberately set out to offend anyone by the use of language and as this is an inanimate object it would appear to be acceptable usage. This isn't a site to debate outdated language or whether describing a hollow form object constitutes potential racist connotations, it is for woodturning enthusiasts and those that appreciate talented artists. But if public opinion dictates change then perhaps the use of - 'Associated with eastern Asia, especially China and Japan Bowl', would be appropriate. It may make the title a little wordy but politically correct? 😮🙄🤔

[@lisasmith985]

Very catty!

[@albertdawson6814]

Very nice work

[@waltwhybrewwoodworking]

Very nice