Woodturning - Twice Turned Sweet Gum Bowl

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*Those chunks and bits of shredded wood can actually make good firewood.*

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Sounds like an interesting idea. Sadly I live in the suburbs and can't really have an outdoor fire and my indoor fireplace is gas.

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Hi Robert the wood grain is spectacular and breathtakingly beautiful. Wow so very very awesome.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks so much Kobie for the kind words!

[@gaowoodlab]

A big one, beautiful color and grain,👍👍👍

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Gao!

[@trurex007lee7]

Great design and accentuation of the grain; it all ‘Pops!’

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks buddy! I have been trying to practice good orientation of the grain recently.

[@ВладимирЕремеев-с9й]

Very,very nice! Beautiful! Taking off my hat!!!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks! I'm really happy with the shape. It might be one of my favorite turnings.

[@donnabyers]

Beautiful wood. Loved the music, too. Thank you!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks for watching Donna! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

Love the design of your bowl. And the wood itself is tremendous. Awesome Bowl !.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks so much John!

[@gregjohnson8486]

WOW!! Awesome bowl. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Greg!

[@SheWhoWoodworks]

What a stunning bowl! Behave Harry 😉

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Amber. Harry says, "Never!"

[@stephanielovatt2787]

That sure looks like one hefty log, at the start! You made it into a lovely bowl!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Yes it was Stephanie! I'm very happy my lathe can handle this size! I've got loads more of blanks this size from the same tree!

[@oneshotme]

Very beautiful!! Wife even said that when she only says it's pretty on most things Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thank you so much 🙂!

[@terriefowler8196]

Plainly simply beautiful! As always! 😁

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks so much Terrie!

[@jptazzairbrushingjprice7250]

I sure do want some of that sweet gum wood...its gorgeous...

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

I've got loads of it still!

[@maxfli343]

I like the shape and the grain of the bowl very nice

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Maxfli! This is actually one of my favorite bowls that I've turned because of the shape and grain.

[@neva-surrender]

Beautiful bowl, that wood is sets off the design

[@MickyBellRoberts]

God bless you, I love the music.

[@tennesseewoodartcreations8210]

Really nice bowl, grain is beautiful.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thank you very much!

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Hi, greetings from Huntsville, Texas. I have just aquired a lathe and am very excited to start learning to turn. I came across your channel and like what I see so decided to subscribe.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

That's great to hear! It's a bit of a drive but if you're interested you should check out Gulf Coast Woodturners Association. They have monthly demos where you can learn alot. October they have a Woodturners retreat which is 3 days of instructor led classes. Cheapest crash course into woodturning.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

@@HodgePodgeWoodWorks Thank you, I will look into it.

[@markfishburn8284]

Very nicely done and a wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Mark, having the rim wasn't my initial idea but when I was roughing it to shame I sort of liked the look that popped in my head.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hey brother, this turned out amazing! Well done man!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Seth!

[@detexanboytx3972]

I absolutely love turning Sweet Gum. I believe it’s undervalued as a wood to turn and carve.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

I completely agree. I was ecstatic when I saw the message about some free sweet gum in my area.

[@detexanboytx3972]

@@HodgePodgeWoodWorks I bet. I had a turned a few pieces then a local tree cutting service called me asking if I wanted a few logs. I said sure. He ended up bringing over 7 logs 20-24” across and 7’ long. Got Sweet Gum for days. Lol 😂. Lots of work but well worth it. Lol 😂

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great video bowl

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks MVT!

[@lakeshorewoodturner5136]

Beautiful wood. That turned out amazing Robert.

[@ScenicCityWoodturning]

Very nice, Robert! We have lots of sweet gum trees on some property we bought not long ago. This is making me anxious to go get some!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Haha, well it is some beautiful wood to turn. Just need to prep it ASAP once it's down as it tends to crack somewhat quick it seems.

[@billy19461]

I dearly love that bowl!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Glad you like it billy!

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful bowl Robert.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Jack!

[@RubenWoodcraft]

that's a gorgeous bowl Robert.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks a lot Ruben!

[@klausalan]

Nice work! Never had the chance to turn sweet gum wood, but the grain and spalting look great. Really enjoy your videos too.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

One of my favorites to turn just because of how amazing the grain can turn out. It's a bit troublesome at times as it can develop cracks pretty easily as it dries.

[@klausalan]

Looks like I need to find some and try it out. Great work.

[@michaelhofer9149]

Beautiful bowl, nice job!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Michael!

[@karenbrewer3362]

Gorgeous piece!!!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks so much Karen!

[@scottfonner]

nice work fellas.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Much appreciated Scott!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Very nice, Robert!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Billy! Glad you like it!

[@carolynstreet5325]

Beautiful work! The grain is stunning and the work is lovely.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Carolyn!

[@Iskander1968]

Always a pleasure to watch your work Robert. 🍿 Superb result, thanks for sharing.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Paul. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@markb8954]

That’s one heck of a bowl. Nicely turned & finished.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Mark!

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

really nice Robert

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Colin!

[@EdwinMedinaTornoyArte]

Muy super esa pieza, excelente su tamaño

[@robertbourke7935]

Beautiful work

[@AllenOxendine]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful Piece. I have some sweet gum pieces if wood drying for future turning. Maybe I’ll try turning one green. Full View and Like 👍

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

It's a lot of fun turning it green!

[@brucetapp4926]

Beautiful job!

[@TournageDubois]

Makes me want to chop down my sweetgum.... dang Sarah said no. AGAIN. Rude, if you ask me. Love your projects, brother!!! Great job as always!!!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

You'll just have to sneak out at night and in the morning say there must of been a storm.

[@STMwoodturning]

I watched this video closely because I have a few once turned sweet gum bowls waiting to be finished. It was nice to see how the grain & colors turned out.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Hope it helped Mr. Taco. I've got a few more drying on the rack rough turned as well.

[@denisvienat849]

Magnifique grande pièce bravo 👏👍

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

Robert is beautiful. Love everything going on in the grain. Thanks for sharing your creativity with me again. Stay safe, Vickie

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

You're very welcome Vickie! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ClintHitchcock]

Another beautiful piece man. Thanks for sharing.

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks for watching Clint!

[@stevecassidy3222]

Beautiful piece of wood, Robert (I'm surprised you didn't use the bowl saver to extract an extra bit out of it) & I loved the caldron shape. Nice work (as always!).

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Steve, the blank wasn't too big once it got to round so I don't think I would of been able to core anything significant out of it. Plus I've got shelves of this stuff.

[@JiggsysShed]

I thought Harry already had an addiction, rather than being at risk of developing one?? Great work Hodge

[@williamellis8993]

Great looking bowl, Robert. It was worth the drying time wait. I'm afraid you might have todo an intervention for Harry (lol). Take care. Bill

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Glad you like it Bill. Won't be the first intervention I am sad to say.

[@PBUCKY1969]

Really beautiful piece, love the finished bowl - what did you seal the blank with after the first turning?

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Paully. I used the Rockler brand version of Anchor Seal. Seemed to work alright.

[@PBUCKY1969]

@@HodgePodgeWoodWorks many thanks!

[@ericwinckler5142]

Hi Robert, Where does sweet gum grow, I am not sure it grows in Tennessee. Also it looked like you were cutting inside the bowl in reverse. But hard to see on my phone. The bowl looks big and so beautiful you can be proud how it camp out. 👍👍👍

[@terriefowler8196]

If it was being cut on reverse it would have been the other side turning from! Usually done when the opening is small and easier to see/cut from the other side (if n when your machine will allow!)

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks Eric, I'd imagine that it can be found it Tennessee. They have those little spiky balls that fall to the ground.

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Very nice bowl. I love the calabash bowl, but your added rim sets this bowl apart. Beautiful. Just for clarification, did you let the polishing paste set for a while between application and buffing off?

[@davidnickell9381]

What was the tool you used on the angle grinder to flatten off the piece for initial mounting?

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

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[@tommiecook9694]

I need some.of the gum. Any for sale?

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Maybe, do you live near Houston?

[@tommiecook9694]

Im in ohio. Shipping? Paypal?

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

@@tommiecook9694 Send me a message on Instagram or through my email which is on my KZbin page description and maybe we can work something out.