Woodturning - The Result Will Surprise You!

I normally have a story or some inspiration to explain why I've made what I have, but in all honesty I don't with this one. I originally wanted to use the large piece of Ash to turn a natural edge bowl but because it started cracking I thought it was best to cut it up. While I was thinking about how to cut it up into blanks I thought about doing this.
Unfortunately a few bits went wrong during this make, one of which was the epoxy started to set quicker than anticipated, which is why it looked gloopy and thick in some of the epoxy pouring shots. Still I'm quite pleased with how it turned out, the Ash used in the piece looks awesome, you've got one piece with some olive grain and another with rippling.
The bowl has been sanded to 10000 grit and finished with Yorkshire grit.
Let me know what you think!
Some of the Axminster tools used in this video: (Let me know if you check Axminster out!)
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. I am still relatively new to woodturning and some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest. When using any tools or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines.
Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practise. 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 do anything you don’t feel comfortable doing.

[@amberallen6046]

Harry, I predict that 100 years or so in the future, your creations will be selling to collectors for tens of thousands. That was just beautiful !!! :)

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much as always Amber! I really appreciate the comment and support!! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@crappienaterfishing1198]

You mean 100,000 years

[@martinpennock9430]

Well, you've done it again Mr Smith! Amazing and beautiful art. Love each and every creation I watch on the channel! As always God bless you and yours and thanks again for everything you do! Lathe on Sir!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

That turned out to be very singular and unique. Beats doing it with machines rather than scraping by hand! It is very pretty. Do you sell your pieces?

[@alexclark6777]

Admittedly I wasn't a fan when I saw you arranging the pieces in the tub, it didn't look to have the right character/layout. The end result really did surprise me with how incredible it looked - the combination of the size & shape, the resin colors, and the finish all came together beautifully. I love that the live edges of the different chunks runs through the bowl, it's the kind of thing I'd look at for a while to catch all the details.

[@colleenkopp56]

Totally agree with you! Loved the end result!!

[@nigelwylie01]

Totally intriguing. 👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Nigel! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@nigelwylie01]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning keep being you! Do what your creativity inspires you to do, and blow what is popular. Go with your gut inspiration, what makes you feel you are reaching for the stars, what helps you to feel the real awe and beauty of the raw materials and geometric shapes which you combine with such genius. Whatever you decide, those who love it will keep following you; those who don’t will watch someone else!

[@garywagner2466]

Does the resin penetrate the interior cracks in the wood? Hard to tell just by looking at the video. Interesting method.

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you for your comment. I prefer to let the wood speak for itself and allow the tools to tell their own story as they make their changes. 🪵😃👍

[@pitman6992]

Gorgeous!!!😎👍👍👍

[@diannehayward7945]

Beautiful

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Dianne! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@silviagracielastaviaky8590]

Una belleza!!!! 💖💖💖

[@elsfreire]

Magnifico

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Daniel! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@elsfreire]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning, explore yourself, your art is beautiful

[@Jasonkenny-]

It’s beautiful…but that wasn’t a surprise!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Jason! I'll have to do something more surprising to catch you out next time then 😉😉👍

[@markthompson6860]

i hate resin

[@erniesmith1097]

Cool bowl young Harry and colours, everyone loves new addition " faceplate ".🏅🏅🏅keep the dream alive. Ernie smith from brisbane Australia

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you as always Ernie! I always really appreciate your comments. Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@pattigolden1]

When you first got the casting out of the mold I automatically said "oh, that is beautiful!" (Out loud!! 😂🤣😂🤣 My cat looked at me weird 😹)....I knew whatever you made would be stunning....you did NOT disappoint!!

[@angelasmith8721]

Thank you for using the push stick on the saw, makes me less nervous watching. The rest of the video is so relaxing, watching such a talented craftsmen is wonderful.

[@solidarityworkers6900]

An excellent, beautiful and stylish piece. Well done Harry 👏

[@randypenney6413]

Are you using a pressure pot to eliminate bubbles in the casting?? If not, what product are you using?

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching Randy! Unfortunately my pressure pot is too small for that size bowl! To stop the two colours mixing too much I let the epoxy cure for a few hours. Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@silviagracielastaviaky8590]

Muy habilidoso, y como siempre, creativo, una pieza hermosa!!!!👏👏👏💖💖💖🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@sangyenamdrol9392]

You did not take all the epoxy off the sides and bottom. The inside and outside are different colors😤🤕🥺... The bittom om, how could you leave it looking the tub it came out of? 🤯🤕🥺

[@beav1962]

What kind of resin did you use? Looked like no pressure pot due to the size, and also few if any visible bubbles.

[@1954JDR]

Excellent choice. That bowl is absolutely beautiful. Do it again with the rest of that piece only with Christmas colors.

[@rennaehanson9996]

Harry, sometimes mistakes make the best results. :) Your bowl turned out beautiful!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Rennae, I really appreciate the comment and support! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@rennaehanson9996]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I do, it adds a nice touch to pieces of wood that might otherwise be unusable.

[@Pauken11]

Very nice? What kind of resin did you use that doesn’t require a pressure pot?

[@lyndaowen2154]

Very nice work! Thank you for sharing your talent

[@DarkVoidIII]

Well the result didn't exactly surprise me, as I figured out early on that you were woodturning a bowl. It still turned out to be an excellent piece! Very well done!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! I'll have to do something more surprising to catch you out next time then 😉😉👍

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Nicely done Harry

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Doug! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional? 😁👍

[@robertryle3538]

Looks pretty neat and waiting for the results

[@rickharem5788]

Yes I am pleasantly surprised. It's a beauty.

[@DjaybeCraft]

Good job👍👍

[@deastover898]

😲 amazing 😍 I am amazed how such simple things can be turned into a exquisite piece of art. You should be in a gallery for your work. If you're not already. Your very talented

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Harry I like the wood its got some great grain in it and I liked the colours of resin you used they go well together. I love the pattern the wood makes with the resin in the middle and on the sides and bottom of this piece. Congratulations on another masterpiece Harry I really like this piece it's magnificent and really cool well done. You are really a great craftsman, I hope I years to come your piece will be Saleing for lots of money. Thank you for a fabulous video from Amanda x

[@juanitaminch4540]

This is a beautiful bowl that would look fantastic with faux fruit, the expensive kind or flowers. You are a great artist in turning wood, God gave you a great gift. Thank you for your hard work in making this bowl.👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🧓🏻

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you as always Juanita! I'm really happy to have your support, and really appreciate your comment! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@oneshotme]

Very beautiful bowl you've made and turned!!! Enjoyed your video and Thumbs Up

[@JohnT3023]

That's a cool peace, where did you get you hole boring bits? I've the same chuck but haven't found any decent bits yet.

[@jerryrudolph6603]

I have always been told not to leave the bark on wood as good chance of delamination. I hope this does not happen to you. Might want to research for future work. Nice looking piece.

[@TarotLadyLissa]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@taysider01]

Excellent work as always Harry, love the finish

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Dave! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@taysider01]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning A bit of each I think. I'm just in the process of adding more room to my workshop with, a 7' x 5' shed that will just house my lathe, grinder and thicknesser/planer👍

[@patsyjohnston4526]

Fabulous, just love this! 😊

[@SiamWoodShop]

Wow Harry, that's a show stopper. Take care, John

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you as always John! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional? 😁👍

[@PBUCKY1969]

Lovely bowl mate - I can see you're really enjoying all your nice shiny new kit too!

[@otakelblanchemanor0659]

Gorgeous! And you got a side bonus of spider webs for Halloween! 😉

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Otakel! What a great idea 😅👍Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@otakelblanchemanor0659]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning Itraditional has its beauty but at my age I love the unexpected!

[@carolriley8472]

That bowl is quite impressive...love it!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Carol! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@masterskay_na_naberezhnoi]

👏👏

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@vivianfuller819]

Spectacular!!!

[@madeleinegombert661]

LOVE 😍😍😍

[@loriroot6236]

Awesome ❤

[@noahdraven]

A true master of your craft. Harry this is stunningly beautiful 😍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you as always Maria! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@noahdraven]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning More like this. You the man.

[@sicher-2323]

Cool 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@sicher-2323]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning ja, es ist mal etwas anders als nur Holz 👍 vielleicht mal ein wenig mehr mit Farben spielen. Aber wirklich nur ein wenig, damit das Holz aber die Überhand behält.👍👍

[@suepetty5453]

Nice work. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Sue! I will!!! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@jasemsidra4994]

Great

[@nievesgomezgomez8137]

maravilloso

[@sexybarney_]

I'm confused why didn't u turn the outside until all the wood was exposed was it cuz u had a special size or

[@BonzoGal1980]

once again, absolutely stunning work!

[@andrewkerr3836]

Superb. 😍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Andrew! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@andrewkerr3836]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning Whatever you decide Harry will be fascinating to watch. 👍

[@cristinacosta1507]

Incrivel!!!

[@NBZW]

👍👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@NBZW]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning Verity is always nice.

[@chriswinter2725]

Really different, great.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Chris! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@fancy39]

I love it!!! You didn’t use a pressure pot???

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Fancy! Unfortunately my pressure pot is too small for that size bowl! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@fancy39]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I’ll take anything you put out! I’ve been turning for 6-8 months and I’m learning a lot from KZbinrs. I thought a pressure pot was a must for wood-resin combinations. I’m still developing a feel for turning and still having issues with catches and gouges. 😤 I’m slowly improving!

[@donleemc3]

Very cool idea!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@marklee2215]

Nice🌿🌹🌺🌺💐🌼

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Mark! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@donlemme898]

Beautiful creation.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Don! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@donlemme898]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning yes, it’s fascinating

[@MrGeroth]

Beautiful

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Gerald! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@KB-kv7vo]

Super

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you K B! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@trevorwoolven9453]

Stunning ... and surprising given the way you started.... I guess thats what we call genius

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Trevor! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@trevorwoolven9453]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I don't have a preference actually, I just like to watch and learn and occasionally take inspiration. Keep on doing what you love

[@Nate65Dawg]

Great work!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Nathaniel! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@Nate65Dawg]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning always!

[@coopsbury]

This looks fab! Did you use a pressure pot to remove bubbles from the resin?

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately my pressure pot is too small for that size bowl! Would you like me to do more like this, or stay more traditional with my woodturning? 😁👍

[@coopsbury]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning i love watching both styles 😍

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Very nice.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Matthew! Do you like the mix of wood and epoxy? 😁👍

[@matthewjohnston1400]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning Yes. It’s beautiful.

[@scottshafer1872]

IF.....you had used the high speed tools like the Carter "Osprey" or even the Easy Wood tools and slowed down a bit, you could have avoided the cracking on the interior of the bowl. I have always enjoyed your videos but this one was painful as I have done over40 bowls like it with good results. Sorry about the negative.

[@crappienaterfishing1198]

That terrible

[@solidarityworkers6900]

Talking out your backside Pal. That's beautiful!

[@MrSnookerballs]

once again you have done yourself proud. beautiful. do you have a website for selling these works of art.

[@funmitholz2095]

pretty Cool Harry👍👍👍👍👍👍