Woodturning Punky Spalted Maple

[@rayworstine4399]

You made this piece October 2018 and had 31,000 subscribers. I watched today, December 20, 2020 and you have 152,000. Well done, Marine! I am away from home and my lathe, so I have been on a marathon of turning videos. Yours are at the top of the list. My wife knows what's going on and understands. Thank you for all your informative videos that help me fill the day and help with the learning process. I'm getting older but still try to learn something new every day. Semper Fi. 🇺🇸

[@setphaser]

best slow video, sunday night worries about work fade away as i watch this process. it’s aformof meditation for me, thank you for letting them be a little longer.

[@RHumphrey]

It's a form of meditation for me as well, the process. Thanks very much!

[@taramartin6117]

I love spalted wood, especially birch and maple. Thank you for slowing things down a bit as it made watching how things progressed much easier. Time to hit the firewood pile!!!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Go find that hidden gem! 😃

[@larrysimmons7084]

Spalted maple is so beautiful. Beautiful bowl. Thanks for letting us watch your creativity.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching! 😊

[@angedolittle9975]

As always, a real pleasure watching and listening to you. Keep 'em comin'!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Ange!

[@danielcrawford7315]

Really glad you made the mention of respiratory protection in the salted and punky woods. Best of all it's a truely stricking peice thank you for sharing sirSir Blessed days , Crawford out

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, gotta protect those lungs! Semper Fi!

[@edwardwargo148]

I have been working my way through a spalted Maple stump and was happy to find your video in which you demonstrated cutting in the opposite direction to get the punky cross grain to lay down. Kudos, and thank you.

[@RHumphrey]

Works most of the time, hope it helps you too! Glad to help 🙂

[@hoppers2010]

Glorious spalting in what originally looked like a punky bit of rotten wood only fit for the fire. Great job. Thanks for sharing

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 🙂

[@carolriley569]

That is quite lovely...I love spalted maple! What a lucky find!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! (me too 🙂)

[@pollyrobinson3877]

Just watched this again since I scored a pile of spalted wood this week. Thanks for the reminder tutorial!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much, Polly!

[@CiCis_Mom]

Such a lovely piece. Thank you for posting your thoughts as well as your work. I found the woodturning videos on KZbin about a month ago. Just watching and listening has become a form of meditation for me. It helps me cope with my physical and mental disabilities. I would love to be in a situation to turn wood but, sadly, it's not possible for many many reasons. Thank you again for your efforts. They touch lives more than you realize.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Elizabeth, I'm very happy you find my videos relaxing and calming. That is great motivation for me to continue. Thank you so much for telling me. God Bless!

[@cynthiaherr9029]

Great to see you were able to save that piece, upon your inspection I wasn't so sure until it was created, outstanding beauty once again, Stay safe this weekend and have a great week upcoming..

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much. I knew some was usable, one way or another I was going to save some of it! Thank you! You too 🙂

[@alansimpson596]

Few people would have taken that original piece of wood and seen the potential in it. Beautiful end result. You're right about the spores in spalted wood. Spores thrive in dark, moist areas - just as in our lungs. Subs are steadily rising. Semper Fi.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Alan! Much appreciated! Hope all is well, Semper Fi

[@MarkSeve]

Glass Bless, Thank you for your service. HOORAH!!

[@RHumphrey]

thanks very much!

[@MarkSeve]

Anytime brother.

[@thesaltycracker7102]

The next best thing to turning is watching your videos. Nice work.

[@RHumphrey]

Very kind of you to say, thank you!

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

Thanks for showing viewer projects. Sandra Smith is my sister. She is the artist of the family.

[@RHumphrey]

Happy to show her work, very nice bowls! 🙂

[@juliant225]

Amazing piece of spalted maple and what an great end product keep up the good work and THANK YOU for sharing your skills with us.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@prsearls]

It is a great pleasure and inspiration to watch an artist and master at work... beautiful!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@anthonygreyvenstein1691]

Thank you for showing this fine piece!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrm7021]

I really enjoy your channel. As an aspiring wood-turner I learn a great deal from the real time speed along with your commentary. Thank you for sharing your creations and experience.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, and I appreciate the feedback!

[@dang6832]

Looks like a church offering plate. That’s not a bad thing. Love the spalting.

[@andrewbelinsky]

You chose a wonderful shape for this spalted wood. Very, very sharp project! Thank you for sharing and for the tear-out tip. Semper Fi and BZ from this Navy vet.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you andy, I appreciate that! Semper Fi!

[@stephenkrall7609]

Really cool bowl. The spalting gives it a nice aged look. Beautiful piece.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 🙂

[@andyc9460]

That is one special bowl, beautiful.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@udorechner6846]

Dear Ron, another awesome beautiful bowl. This pattern looks realy great. Thanks for sharing to us.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! 🙂

[@chandarussell]

I just love this. Spalting leaves amazing grains. It’s so beautiful.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@margiesteininger3344]

love the creativity potential of wood. wonderful

[@cynda99]

Very pretty. I love the shape of the bowl.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 🙂

[@kentturkow1572]

A beautiful bowl from a piece of wood most would burn. Thanks for sharing.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@Patafisique]

Maybe my favourite piece so far. The final finish really brought out the wood's qualities. You are a true artisan, sir. Many greetings from Italy.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! So nice to hear from Italy! 🙂

[@FANG1950]

Another Gorgeous Piece... and your speed it good, we get to see your process better... Thank You...

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks you! I appreciate the feedback~

[@barrywhiteaker3945]

Your bowl is really beautiful. I like the slower video's. I have some maple that I left out in the swamp for a while, and it really spalted bad, but it made some beautiful items. Thanks again for your time.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! mmm...nice swampy spalted maple! sounds like my cup-a-tea 😊 PS thanks for the feedback!

[@sandymaciver5801]

That looks great I love the pattern in the wood. Great explanation of what’s happening and why. Very informative.

[@goodvibrations2751]

Wow. That was fun to watch and a beautiful bowl 😊

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 🙂

[@lindametts8573]

Hi Rod thanks for another great show!! I love that wood the grains are fantastic. You pick some of the prettiest wood to use. My Granddad always said "take where the wood leads ya" and that is real true. Happy turning and thanks a lot love it!!!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much Linda, I agree with his thoughts! ....and glad to hear it, you're welcome 😉

[@nikburton9264]

Beautiful work, Top! Reminds me of a shaving mug I turned years ago. I had onboard my different ships for years, til I lost the whole dop kit. Now I use an old mug that I got at the mess hall in Yokosuka. Love spalted Maple.

[@RHumphrey]

Nice! I have little odds and ends of memorabilia that I still use too. Thank you!

[@johnveglio4433]

Beautiful work, and I really like the bowls Sandra Smith made and Larry Benson’s segmented vase. 👍🇺🇸

[@RHumphrey]

Very talented aren't they! I was happy to share their work 🙂

[@bysonderby]

Hi Rod, Thanks for the video, it is a gorgeous piece!! Keep turning! Regards Lars

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Lars!

[@briangossett]

Such beauty inside the funky looking log. Great project. Love the channel!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much Brian!

[@kralcw]

Beautiful work. Yet another dose of inspiration ...... Thanks. Now off to the shop for me.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Excellent!

[@janicemurray7655]

Once again you never fail to impress thank you xx

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much 😊

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Absolutely beautiful thank you sir for sharing your knowledge and craftsmanship

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@laurahardy-wilcox7610]

Another beautiful bowl, Rob! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@Roosters-rants1977]

I think the video was great. The new way of filming I like. I always love how you boost others work as well. Great content as usual friend

[@jeffs.6488]

Once again, beautiful job.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@jaeography]

Great looking bowl!

[@marythou6077]

And that is as always beautiful work

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 🙂

[@jeffholtzclaw9516]

Great move on the real time opposed to 5x. As a very green beginner it is very helpful!

[@Drifter35417]

I like the speed indicators. Thanks.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you for the feedback! 👍

[@geofo60]

That’s a lovely piece Rod. Spalted wood is one of my favourites to turn ( plenty of it here in the UK with our inclement weather), it’s often punky but perseverance gets me there in the end. I use a high quality sanding sealer and load the piece ( dry sanding between coats) until it won’t take any more. Final sand through the grits & finish with a natural colour paste wax. Those were some beautiful photos from other turners, it’s great to see how many people are enjoying this centuries old craft. Thank you for sharing, I always enjoy watching you at work/play & nice to watch in real time or close to it. Happy turning from a chilly England. Geof

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much Geof! I like your process, stabilizing outside a pressure chamber, sounds like. I may have to try that. I appreciate your feedback, more of the slower/real time from now on 🙂 Lots of love to England! Cheers!

[@MikeWaldt]

Great work, and the bowl is superb. Cheers Mike

[@RHumphrey]

You honor me , Sir! Thank you very much 😊

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

My Italian granny used to say, "You got golden hands.."..congrats on the subs. You deserve every one. You're the best!!

[@RHumphrey]

I really appreciate that!

[@MrVillafum]

Totally awesome piece! You have my vote on slowing things down a tick. I enjoyed watching you work through the challenges that came up during this turning, and the closeup-s you did of the tool edge actually cutting the wood were great. Thanks! V

[@anycaliber9086]

Yes Sir that's beautiful and I to enjoy the real time parts of your video it something soothing about it

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! I appreciate that feedback!

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Wow.. the expression that comes to mind: "given the Cinderella treatment" might apply here. Under all that funk and rot, is this..lovely piece. One of the magical elements of wood turning - you never quite know... at first..Later on down the road...a beautifully crafted item, and, a happy ending!!! :-))

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! The do tell their own story.... 🙂

[@corinat2241]

Beautiful bowl!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@stuartsullenbarger2471]

Beautiful bowl.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@ronnie100393]

Very nice work. Ps. Thanks to Eddie CASTELIN for the O B SHINE JUICE

[@RHumphrey]

Yes, and I forgot to mention him...I just added your comment to the video description...Thank you!!

[@huwdavies5264]

Just found your channel and have both buttons. Fantastic bowl. Spalted woods are my favourite to work with, the results can be spectacular, as is this bowl. Thanks for sharing Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your support! 😊

[@jackskelton6773]

Beautiful work as usual!! Like the normal speed video,and the details about what you are and how your doing things.learning much. THX!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!

[@RoseMaryBowen]

So beautiful!!! Love the grain pattern.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you 🙂

[@byronconstance7494]

Semper Fi! Awesome bowl!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! Semper Fi!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Beautiful piece, Rod! Punky spalted Maple is the most difficult wood I've ever turned without it being stabilized and you did a fantastic job with it. Billy

[@RHumphrey]

I appreciate that! Two or three more from that slab I hope, but it's really bad in places...

[@_beach0801]

Thank you buddy..... You do really good work....

[@RHumphrey]

You're welcome, and thank you very much!

[@Guiniss]

Looks really good Rod as always

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@robertbourke7935]

Lovely work

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome

[@rebeccaladd8759]

That is just gorgeous. Loved this video!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks much!

[@Piaphamu]

Very beautiful.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks so much!

[@kalbfellr]

Another great piece!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks brother!

[@PenStep62]

Very nice indeed

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@Andreas_Achleitner]

Hi Rod, the bowl is amazing! A spalted maple is always something nice. Your Channel grows very fast my friend! I am happy with you!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Andreas! I really appreciate it, and thanks for your continued support! 😃

[@roadrunner4404]

Nice piece. Great score on the plank

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Hidden gem!

[@0dan56]

Rod,You're my favorite wood turning channel now. I could tell you some spalted wood stories, most with wood from Indiana.Mostly my brother and his nose for finding it.Keep up with the vids, you will get a whole lot more subscribers.O'dan

[@RHumphrey]

O'dan, Thank you very much, that means a lot to me!! 🙂

[@SamThomasTwistedCraftsUK]

Fantastic bowl mate! Love spalted timber really adds character to a project 👍👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Sam!

[@gavincoyle]

Beautiful very nice work look forward to seeing more

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! More coming soon 🙂

[@AllenOxendine]

Thanks for sharing. Full View and Like

[@brucejordan4203]

Looks great Rod!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@harrykeel8557]

Very beautiful bow. I kinda like the slower speed of this video.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

That's a lovely looking bowl Rod! Nice video' Thanks for sharing it with us.👍😎JP

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you JP! I sure appreciate your continued interest 😊

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

You're very welcome Rod! 😎

[@lynstoneham]

Beautiful

[@RHumphrey]

thank you!

[@altitudeg2s]

This bowl is truly exceptional in that you have found beauty in unexpected places much like the ghost in the wood of your pumpkin bowl. You had asked for comments on the speed in which you tape your videos. For me that is not as important as your commentary regarding the process of making each item and how you trouble shoot what goes wrong and how to fix it. Also love how you showcase the work of other artists. That is very generous of you. Love your work. Have been following you since 18K. Really happy to see others have come on baord since. - Marly

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Marly! I appreciate your feedback! Thanks so much for your support and continued interest too, it really means more to me than I can express. Motivation! 😊

[@mitchellmanning7887]

Very nice,, thanks for sharing

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@gsilcoful]

Really pretty.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@woodturningguru8857]

Hi Rod, As ever out standing video its a funky punky bowl take care. Y.N.W.A. Paul

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Paul, Semper Fi

[@daisydranethefam6380]

it is beautiful great work.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@SKKrafts]

Stunning as always rod I love the splatted wood gives such a great effect when turned it just prove how nature can form some many beautiful things that would never be seen if we didn’t turn wood. Steve

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you Steve, I couldn't have said it better! Hey- I finally found and answered your Instagram message! (I'm horrible at social media...working on it though! 🙂)

[@misschez84]

Beautiful piece, so talented 😊

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 😊

[@frenchriversprings]

Once again, very pretty. Will have to get myself a lathe one day. Cheers!

[@RHumphrey]

I've seen what you can do without one! Cheers

[@shanehazen9941]

Another beautiful job. kept checking all morning for a new video; wasn't disappointed. Wish I could use a bowl gouge like you do; I have trouble with them for some reason.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! It's my go to gouge for almost everything I turn 🙂

[@وسامالمفتي-ب7ر]

Fantastic...

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@MGMakes]

Such a beautiful piece, thank for sharing brother. 👊👊👊

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! I appreciate your watching! 🙂

[@sonyhk3824]

Gorgeous work Mr Humphrey. Cheers

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@abbasalshowaily6055]

Great job, I love your work!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@dirtyhairy8884]

Amazing work!!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!! 🙂

[@RedRose4711]

I Love your work!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@megwinup]

stunning

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@jonathanmangold5024]

what a great video!

[@holgerw8038]

Eine sehr schöne Arbeit! Danke für´s Teilen.

[@RHumphrey]

Danke!

[@SaposJoint]

Thank you, Rod! Fine work, as always. The 2x is good by me...

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!