Woodturning - Sweet Gum Yarn Bowl

Harry was prowling around my wood pile and found another piece of Sweet Gum! A neighbor had asked me if I made yarn bowls. I hadn’t…however that didn’t stop me to give one a try.
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[@arlenetravis8189]

While the beaver commentary amuses me (I’m a Canuck after all), what I really enjoyed was the classical music instead of the constant chatter some other KZbinrs employ. Thanks for that! Great looking bowl, nice tips, well done!

[@SteveC38]

That's Gorgeous Hodge! I Was Laughing So Hard! Great Video My Friend!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Great to hear Steve! That's my goal!

[@SilverBack.]

Grieg's Morning to start 👍👍

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

I felt it was a nice touch!

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

Nice bowl. I like the coffee filling the cracks 🤗 This wood is very beautiful. Nice colors. Frank.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Frank, I think I might be out of that wood now 😥

[@stevenjobbins2600]

Another great vid Harry where would Richard be without you to pick his wood and tell him the best way to whittle it. lovely piece mate nicely done

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Richard?! Lol

[@stevenjobbins2600]

@@HodgePodgeWoodWorks Richard = the big dick

[@leroy5007]

Hodge you have a lot of talent really enjoyed your demonstration

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thank you so much Leroy! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobnye1597]

Hi Hodge, sorry I missed the live but what a great piece. As result of sharing the same name, I believe that I have responded to some of the greetings intended for you when we watch other demos. Sorry about that.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Robert, no problem with the greetings. I basically respond anytime I see a Robert! There seems to be quite a few of us lurking around in the lives.

[@deadwoodcastingturning]

I loved the sound track on this video, and that bowl is awesome

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Quentin! I really enjoyed editting this one while adding the music!

[@laurencebugeja4160]

A nice bowl also the wood you have used and the side cut that you have created surely this not to be used as a fruit bowl I like it. Cu in next demo and take care of Harry bye till than bye 👋

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Laurence it was my first try at making a yarn bowl so I hadn't found a good way to cut out the loop yet!

[@BlueyPastle]

Awesome bowl Hodgey, that grain, colours and wood is great. I only found out yesterday what sweet gum is (well, the stuff that you call it). Thanks for sharing. Keep on turning. Cheers, Bluey 👍

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Bluey! It's been one of my favorite woods to turn just because of it's beauty. Wish it wasn't so prone to cracking though. Thanks again for watching!

[@HeckingtonArts]

Very Nice Robert gorgeous timber good choice Harry

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Terry. Harry is quite the wood connoisseur.

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

Beautiful looking Yarn bowl, thanks for sharing

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Grahame! I was happy with it being my first. Need to figure out some better methods of carving out the groove though.

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

@@HodgePodgeWoodWorks most others I’ve seen, have done it the same way as you... cheers

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

@@OurFrenchHouseRenovation I've seen some that make a jig and use a router with a flush trim bit. Seems like a quick method but might limit the yarn bowl shape.

[@randellspencer2035]

Great idea, Beautiful bowl! I guess I'm destined to attempt one for someone I know who uses a lot of yarn. Sweet gum is a nuisance tree here and I have several that need cut down. I did not realize it had such pretty grain inside. Chain saw time!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Yeah, it's a beautiful wood! It can tend to crack though while drying even with the pith removed but that can can always be filled.

[@SilverBack.]

Great video and project 👍👍👍👍

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Douglas! After editing this video I really enjoyed it as well.

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Very nice Hodge 😁👍🏼👏

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Japie

[@WackeyWorxWorkshop]

Looking good sir, as always!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks bud!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

such a nice piece!! sorry I missed the premier

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

No biggie Luie! Thanks for watching!

[@gaowoodlab]

nice work,👍👍

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks for watching Gao!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Looks really nice, Robert! Love the grain in that sweet gum!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

You and me both Billy!

[@EdwinMedinaTornoyArte]

Buen trabajo amigo, definitivamente el mundo del torneado es infinito... lo felicito

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

¡Gracias Edwin! Me alegra que pudieras asistir al estreno.

[@Stable_Studio]

Nice work 👍

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Glad you think so, and thanks for watching!

[@eseabee1]

Very nice

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thank you very much ED!

[@thecatandthefishcrafting1944]

I Need 1of those did u hear that ruben 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Haha, sorry Ruben!

[@JiggsysShed]

Oh man, I missed the premiere. Was sorting kids for bed. Love the wood, great choice.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Dang kids always getting in the way...😉 Thanks for the kind words!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking yarn bowl

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks MVT. Love me some Sweet Gum!

[@RubenWoodcraft]

darn it only missed it by that much. That Harry sure knows how to pick his wood.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Ruben, he would take everybody's wood if I let him!

[@JoleneDixon72]

Fantastic! Can I ask if you used coffee grounds or instant? What a beautiful and inexpensive way to fill cracks!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Funny story...at work, back when I went into the office pre-COVID we have these Folger's prepacked filters which we use. I'd say the office uses 6-7 of these in a day. I have some other ideas I'd like to try with coffee grounds in the future but it requires lots of it, so I would take the used filters secretively to my office and then take home, spread out on newspaper, and dry outside in the sunlight. I've probably got about half a gallons worth at the moment. It would be way easier just going and buying a few big cans of it but I suppose I'm trying to be thrifty!

[@leapinglemurcraftworks6426]

That came out very nice. Question on the poly finish - spray versus wipe on with the lathe ate the slowest setting? Any difference? Why do you use the spray vs the wipe on?

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Well, I'm using spray just cause the can is almost empty! But after that I've got the wipe on lacquer to use.

[@leapinglemurcraftworks6426]

HodgePodge WoodWorks - well, that’s as good a reason as any

[@jeanlong4285]

Love the grain and the bowl. What are the two small holes for?

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Jean! The two holes are to stick your knitting needles.

[@tbsomerville5798]

Very nice!! What bit did you use on your Dremel? Straight or round end ?

[@swedish1337]

What was that tool you used to cut into the swirl on the side of the bowl?

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

The bulk was removed with one of those oscillating tools and the rest was with my Foredom rotary tool with various bits.

[@TimJohnsonBizNet3]

I noticed you took Harry's mic away when he was watching you spray that lacquer and didn't have a mask.. I expect his language got pretty colorful the more he inhaled the fumes.