Woodturning - Twisted copper wire and soapstone inlay

Woodturning - In this video I will show you how I combine twisted copper wire and soapstone to make unique inlays. As always, please read and follow all safety instructions related to your equipment and always wear a face shield. Enjoy!
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[@JerrySmith-ih9rd]

I have been doing wire inlay for about a year now. It started out as an idea, and as I fumbled through, made mistakes, and finally got it to work…..I find this on KZbin. Your attention to detail and preventative measures taken has won me over. I’m happy with my journey in this. Thanks for your efforts.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That is awesome! Thank you very much!

[@dilboteabaggins]

You could silver solder the copper ends together and then sand it smooth for a nicer join

[@SpragueWoodturning]

But then you would have a silver spot and I don’t want that. Thanks

[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Sir, beautiful work. Love the format: Quietly spoken commentary, gently humming machinery and NO ANNOYING MUSIC! I can only aspire to be able to emulate your talent on the lathe, one day.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks Peter!

[@franciskisner920]

When I was adding twisted wire to jewelry projects, I would clip the ends at an angle rather than straight across. By careful trials, I was able to make the join invisible. There was about 1/4 twist where the top overlapped the bottom. Might require using a pliers to slightly change the twist on the wire but the effect was worth the effort. Probably work on wood inlay as well. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for the tip! Jim

[@melaniewestberg2886]

-4, Carl, I agree wi Francis.

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

There's a jewlery trick of overlaying the ends in the final shape (i.e. if it's a circle, make it a circle with the ends passing each other) then cut both at the join at a 45 degree angle, that way they're a perfect match and the angled cut is easier to hide.

[@RamDragon32]

I use recovered electrical wire in my own wood projects (just thumb drives, so usually small LV wires, but I look for solid core so the twists are visible) and another trick I learned real early to make the joint invisible is to cut long, then file the ends flat. Doing that and using the angle lap trick you mentioned I can make joints completely vanish.

[@thangquocnguyenmdp]

Francis Kisner cutting-edge the wire in 45 degrees angle is better than straight cuts.

[@larryboysza2108]

Hi Jim... I use .0004 steel wool all the time and when I'm done I use round magnets wrapped in a soft cloth and pick up the shavings in deep cracks that the compresser blows them in too.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Good idea, thanks!

[@joebainter]

Love the way the copper blended with the wood, another great bowl

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@tatooine_dream]

I have to say, the most beautiful the copper wire itself looked was just after you twisted it. the convexity of the curves of the twisted copper wire makes it looks beautiful. the twist of the metal itself is beautiful. with that in mind, it would be cool to see an inlay of copper wire where it wasnt cut in half by the sanding, but instead you got that full, wreathed copper wire look. i guess you would do exactly the same as this, but make the indentation for the wire inlay deeper, then fill it with a clear resin and sand til just above the wire. maybe there is some otherway anyway your work is incredibly beautiful and i enjoyed the video. just sharing my idea/2c

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I might cover this in the future, thanks!

[@tatooine_dream]

@@SpragueWoodturning no worries, clear resin might dull/diminish the visual qualities of the copper anyway. was just my thoughts watching the peice come together. amazing work man

[@nanerf]

It's awesome how such a simple concept can be so versatile and unique. Very great job! It must be so therapeutic to spend time making something with your own hands; Especially when they turn out so wonderful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It really is! Thanks

[@jackhouck3057]

@@SpragueWoodturning [⁰000⁷⁸8

[@lindapepper1067]

Now this one is my favorite. The wood grain is mesmerizing. It looks like every shade of gold!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@margaretwilliams5281]

Love it. I am so happy watching these old videos. Seeing so much talent. Love that each piece is unique, that each little imperfection makes it a one of a kind. That is why I would rather have one of a kind then a mass produced.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@picksalot1]

One of the things I like best about Woodturning videos is the real time creative problem solving that is required. Thanks

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@medaily57]

That walnut is gorgeous and adding the copper inlay makes it even more so!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Walnut is King! Thanks

[@user-te9eb3od1j]

Really great video! I know this just a small detail in the whole video but your method for stopping wire was superior to any other method I have tried. I’m so grateful for the this and all the time I’m saving getting that plastic coating off - Thank you so much!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad it helped! Thanks

[@lewisdickens3293]

For masterpieces such as this, there should be a 'three thumbs up' icon.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

👍👍👍, thanks Lewis!

[@janreynolds2476]

Absolutely gorgeous. I've watched a couple of other wood turners but I like the extra mile you go to seal your work and make it shiny. Always beautiful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@suesmith9202]

Woow, that's absolutely beautiful. I've learnt loads thank you

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@gordonxu2989]

If you hold the two ends of the wire on two saperate vises or anchors, the twisting formation is a lot easier to form.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Ok, thanks for the info, Jim.

[@oldreprobate2748]

I thoroughly enjoy our videos, and the thoroughness is most educational, thank you from Kansas City, Missouri USA

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Don.

[@755Media]

Very nice! That wood 🪵 is really pretty! Now I want a salad bowl! The extra craftsmanship with the soapstone and copper…AWESOME!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Dustin_the_wind]

What a neat idea, an awesome accent that blends into the natural beauty of the bowl. Thanks Jim

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@melissataylor5977]

I love copper and this twisted wire copper bowl I have to admit is quite unusual and quite beautiful

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@MrDilmaher]

Great to see a left hander turning in reverse or forward to us lefties nice job will try this myself

[@SpragueWoodturning]

There’s not enough of us in the world! Lol. Thanks

[@wardausman2795]

Well, that was brilliant! A perfect finish without a single blemish. You’re amazing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Ward!

[@sashafortis]

@@SpragueWoodturning Ummm...I am new to wood turning, but have lots of experience with making jewellery and doing wire work inset and so forth...and as I was watching this I kept thinking "WHAT ARE YOU DOING????" So firstly, a bit of masking tape on the inside and the outside of the bowl rim gives you a dam that will hold the glue and also allow some of the powder to sit proud.... which you want, as it will shrink when drying. The depth of your groove should always be a response to the twisted wire thickness, and preferably cut in two passes with a slight undercut, like this /_\ . then put some of your stone powder into the groove FIRST, then force the wire in. Now the stone will fill all the cavities in the twisted wire, and when you CA glue it, that will lock it into the shape of the groove.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

sashafortis There’s is always more than one way to skin a cat as they say, thanks for your advice, Jim.

[@davidwoolsey2300]

@@sashafortis I enjoy reading the comments-yours is a good one!

[@ianb1482]

A beautiful bowl and inlay, simple but very effective. Just wish that walnut was not so expensive on this side of the Atlantic.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s not cheap here either, lol.

[@JonasDieltiens]

It isn't cheap anywhere!

[@cpearson7372]

It's kind of you, to share your talent, and experiences with us. That is a great looking bowl 🥣 !

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My pleasure!! Thanks

[@thereallyrealchristina]

I see this bowl reincarnated as a wedding bowl. Beautiful once again.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@j-ch8787]

Nice job. I am not used to inlay copper wired threads. But I did sometimes with flat aluminium inlaids or copper.... Since I worked in Switzerland and Tirol I used much more thick colored veneer inlaids (4 / 5 mm thick). Their tradition : they are used to incrust them around table or squarred feet or they compose naïve motives as a nest with birds.. Armorials... Etc. But this is coming originally from beginnings of marketry compositions on wood walls (landscapes and portraits of nobles... Geometrical motives as castles on chests of drawers facades in italy or france at 17 and 18th century. As they cut wood veneers by manual saw s (!) [and I did it myself sometimes "full manual work"... Exhausting job for sure ] thickness of veneer was often between 2 mm thick (to 4 or 5) . Sometimes much more and irregular. Then end of 18th c. Costs of wood increased (especially very nice exotic woods arriving in european ports becose of lesting boots coming back from carabean or south & north america after slaves transportation - africans or... Even white... as Irish in virginia.! ). And they lowered prices by organising workshops and "craftindustry of furniture" by specialisized people who knew how to provide thin veneer. Then, came time of meccanisation (first third of 19th) with the very first "veneer saws" yu can always see in action in paris old workshops of furbishers of veneers. ("scie au bois montant") . With those machines they succeeded / could get 12/10`mm to 9/10` sew wood which signed this period of production of marketry. After... during 20th c. woods were boiled first and then cut thiner (7/10`mm then 6 then 5.. 4!)... Then came with italiens.... Photography of nice wood.!!! False production. End of story... Furnitures same as shoe boxes... Sad times.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

We are a disposable society now, it’s such a shame. Thanks 🙏

[@stevemurphy2989]

Very cool using common copper wire to make such a difference in a bowl !!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Steve!

[@joe1569]

Fantastically creative and well done. Excellent video production, too.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

I just found your channel and I am new to woodworking its been a 25 year lapse using my Dad's 1950's shopsmith and using it. Playing around with the lathe setup turning pens, very small birdhouses and bowls. You are inspiring me to try inlay. Hopefully I can get decent results. I subscribed and mashed the like button. Greg

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Welcome aboard! Thank you very much!

[@christopherslane7830]

I appreciate your taking time to explain your process. I’ve been turning for some time, but still learn from folks like you. Beautiful bowl.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you, your too kind!

[@Shipslaw]

Great bowl! As a matter of interest - if a twisted wire is folded over itself the direction makes quite a difference.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yes it does, thanks 🙏🏻

[@michigandave9680]

Just simply beautiful. I had no idea it took so much time, thought, labor and creativity. Your work is great and your video is educational. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks a lot Dave.

[@jefflynch3946]

You can get scotchbrite pads up to 1000 grit (white pad) then no steel splinters. Great bowl, going to make one for my wife with copper wire salvaged from control box for well pump that caught fire in our garage.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I’ve bought the white 1000 grit since shooting this video and they just don’t perform as we as the 0000 steel wool, if I was knocking down sanding sealer then they would probably do the trick but this finish is tough and durable. Thanks, Jim.

[@jefflynch3946]

Thanks Jim I will keep that in mind as I did buy some of the bowl finish from a company on the East Coast, could not find it locally in California. I attended Mc Master University and lived in Bramalea Ontario.

[@jefflynch3946]

Sprague Woodturning Jim do you think the maroon (400 grit) or light gray (800 grit) scotchbrite pads would work or would they be too rough? What is the equivalent grit of the OOOO steel wool? Thanks Jim

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Jeff Lynch I would definitely not use the 400, it’s too aggressive. The 800 might do the job. If you can get a variety pack with the different grits and then try them and see want works best for you. Amazon possibly?

[@markmitchell5659]

Very, Very nice bowl and inlay!! Unique style!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@policyman4698]

I work on the lathe… and your work and technique and patience is 🤩

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@cdnwatchdog]

Excellent woodturning. I tried to get a Tim's ball cap in KAF. No such luck.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It was only given to us I think for two tours. They stoped it after that. Jim

[@KB-fo1sr]

The amount of time and effort you put into the product……….and then the video, its impressive to say the least. Looks great, and definitely with a subscription 👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome, thanks a lot, Jim.

[@bryanwood1971]

Absolutely awesome job. It's only my opinion but you wouldn't want to get every little imperfection out. To me that is what gives it that hand made look and quality. Nothing like something that is mass produced these days, they are all identical and to perfect. Again awesome job.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Agreed! Thanks 🙏

[@Ackbarfangirl]

Holy crap ode to a Grecian salad bowl that is BEAUTIFUL!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@Helen-sound]

I’m so impressed with the finish of the walnut and the brass inlay. Your videos have inspired me to take my woodwork to the next level . Last weekend I was talking about your work and it turns out my brother in law has a lathe machine that he no longer uses . 😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Welcome to the addiction, lol. Thanks 😊

[@seeharvester]

It is copper, not brass.

[@Helen-sound]

@@seeharvester I stand corrected .

[@detodosmoles]

The copper wire looks neat ground down flat into the herringbone pattern. It seems impossible to fill completely with soapstone or alabaster. I bet it would look really nice with clear resin, then you could see more of the copper wire twisting, shine and shadow.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Possibly, thanks for the idea, Jim.

[@chartle1]

Glad I found this. Used it in a Xmas ornament. I had planned on filling the groove with colored epoxy but no way hold the epoxy so I just kept filling it with medium CA. Shocked it came out out so even with me chucking it 3 or 4 times. I only had red coated Aluminum wire in the right gauge and the light reflecting off the red sort of colored the CA.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That’s sounds pretty cool! Thanks.

[@chartle1]

@@SpragueWoodturning ill email you pic.

[@andreakernohan5299]

It's fun watching older videos to occasionally hear when you speed up the footage. That chipmunk sound is hilarious 😂 beautiful piece, neat inlay 🥰

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks 😊

[@durango88]

Just for the record....buy a cheap 12 buck black and dekker spice grinder and it will make fine dust of your soapstone, no hollow spots...also try bicarb of soda instead for a truly hard and solid white finish to back up your copper...it will surprise you...Hal

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@mariverhagen8082]

This is lovely. I'm watching your previous episodes from before I discovered your channel.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Thanks!

[@timffoster]

I was thinking of doing something like this for an inlay on a chessboard I'm making. I'd never seen anyone do it before (never thought to search for it). I was going to use epoxy, but your soapstone idea is pretty slick. Thanks!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Go for it! Thanks!

[@johndaniels7213]

Love walnut.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s king! Thanks 🙏

[@lieselgutierrez7439]

Once again I’m amazed 💜💙💛🧡👏 I’m not sure if there isn’t anything that you can’t do! ☺️ I think you are my favorite all time wood turning artist ❣️❣️❣️

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow! Thanks 😊

[@beckytaylor4318]

Very beautiful would love it in my kitchen

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Becky!

[@poornimavijayagopalan7674]

Most beautiful and gorgeous .

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@lorrainedubois4635]

I love this bowl very unique

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@dukestt5436]

When you are cutting what is effectively a hoop, don't snip the ends because they will squash , and lay the end over the start at the desired length and cut at 45 degrees form the top, and if you are really careful, you should be able to match the orientation of the "links" one each cut end

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great advice but really hard to do when the wire is down in the recess to get a proper measurement. I totally get what you say about squashing the ends of the wire tho. Jim.

[@kathymiller4358]

S.I.G.H. You do such beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@Bridgercraft]

Excellent work! I've been trying to put copper wire inlays in my knife handles with varying degrees of success but I think I should be able to adapt some of your methods on here to get them looking better. Thank you!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thanks

[@TheGilberto50]

For what it is worth and maybe you already know but a wood rasp shaves the soap stone into very fine powder . Love what you are doing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yes I did, thanks for the info tho, Jim.

[@JTD19881369]

Lol I was so randomly happy when you trued up the rim of the bowl after seeing all the run out as it was spinning in the beginning. It was giving me a tick and then you fixed it 😂

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol. Thank you very much!

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

That copper is gorgeous! Awesome outcome! The double twisted copper would be cool also! Amazing work and great idea! Bravo!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@trishwfulton6981]

I'm almost caught up on your older videos! Your work is fantastic!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@melindadonaldson8372]

Who gives this a thumbs down? Incredible video. Beautiful bowl.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lots of thumbs downers out there 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. Thanks 🙏

[@seeharvester]

Thumbs down are no longer allowed on the communist state youtube. Personally, I would give it a thumbs up, but I refuse to give youtube the tracking satisfaction. Also, be very careful what you say in the comment section, or they will censor you and shut down your account.

[@DuncanRenovates]

I've been looking for a good copper-wire inlay -- totally stealing this approach. Thanks!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Your welcome 🙏

[@amandatallis9875]

This piece with the wire in is awesome really love it

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@russhillis]

Love the ball cap! ;)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s a rare one! Thanks

[@larrykirkland8891]

I was not a fan of that soapstone when you first put it on that bowl but when you were finished it looked great. Love Walnut..AWESOME JOB

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Margaret!

[@hughj776]

Another beautiful bowl. Your videos are addictive. It's like a netflix video binging ;). I can't stop! Cheers.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks. Wish I could get paid like Netflix! Haha.

[@JohnColgan.]

Very effective pattern Inlay. I might incorporate some into my CNC work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That would be cool, thanks

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Thanks for showing how to do that. Beautiful bowl and beautiful grain on it.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you Suzette

[@jakebendel5238]

4 OOOO s great and does tend to get into wood pours. i use a tac cloth then i reverse my spin and use a rare earth magnet with a thin cloth over it to pick then out of the pours. just a suggestion.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Hum, never thought of that, thanks for the tip, Jim.

[@crackerjack3359]

Lovely. This is only the second video I have seen using copper wire. The other showed a single wire round the outside. I have been putting some wire aside and feel more confident in trying it now . Just subscribed, many thanks, Jim at Montana Wood Art Bozeman MT.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏 Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed, Jim.

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Absolutely awesome and stunningly beautiful the copper and soap stone inlay and the grain of that wood is magnificent and spectacular.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you, can’t go wrong with walnut!

[@nicolafreeman9890]

I watched video of yours about what to do with your shavings, one thing I thought of was to if you had a large table, lay them out and cover them with clear Epoxy Resin to make a sheet of Resin wood, then cut it into strips with some of your Colourful left over Epoxy and make a Resin wood Bowl, what do you think Nicola from the UK.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I actually hate the look of wood shavings and resin. It’s just not my thing and would cost a ton of money and I really don’t think there’s much of a market for that kind of stuff. Thanks for watching

[@christineosullivan3140]

I really like this piece I love the copper inlay

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@rexb6478]

Beautiful walnut and wire touch!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Rex B Thanks, Rex!

[@howardjohannssen4607]

Great video, I make canes and walking sticks for veterans, I’m going to try some inlays to more personalize them.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome, thanks!

[@mitchvandyk8325]

Simply beautifully simple !

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@tsmith9825]

I picked up a few handy tips watching this video. nice work. Thanks

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You welcome 🙏

[@kirstenknox2753]

Great looking bowl. I love copper.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too, thanks 🙏

[@darthjeder]

Thanks for making this video. That wire winding reminded me of clapton coil and alien coil winding videos i have watched, when i started vaping. That might be an inspiration to you.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Inspiration comes in many forms, lol.

[@woodgrainnz]

Great job nice tips about sanding sealer or finish before ca glue is a must specially using a epoxy resin as well. Again nice work I'll give it a crack. Cheers David

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome, thanks 🙏

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

That is a great bowl, Jim! I particularly like the inlaid wire.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Rick!

[@kevingaughan3170]

Wow! Outstanding!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@brendaspangenberg5335]

Thank you. You’re awesome.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you too!

[@Gunkaleh]

Gorgeous.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@billgiles3261]

Lovely work, I really enjoyed seeing the skilled workmanship. Can I make a suggestion to flatten the twisted wire, this will enable more of it to be seen when sanded back. Also it can be adjusted to fill the groove more accurately.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I’m afraid if I’d flatten the wire it might look really uneven when sanded back, but you never know. Thanks 🙏

[@billgiles3261]

@@SpragueWoodturning I’ve seen it done with a roller which made it level, but you are sanding it back.

[@davidgardner49]

Beautiful bowl. The chatoyance is absolutely stunning...

[@SpragueWoodturning]

David Gardner it’s a beauty, thanks.

[@petermackay4267]

I think once you have the length cut, I'd put it back in the vise and solder the ends together so you have them lined up and you have a ring to glue into the groove. Just my .02. Looks great, Thanks

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Peter!

[@mkelly6591]

Stunning.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@BettyBooper1952]

So pretty

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you 🙏

[@wandapiedra8973]

You always have something new and creative to show. Stunning !👍❤️

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I’ve got a lot more coming up, lol.

[@TammySmith300]

I love this bowl! Great job!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@davidsiddle4678]

Great tip about putting a coat of finish on before using CA glue-many thanks!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@bomaite1]

Interesting. Have you ever looked at the perfling on a violin? Check out how that is done. That might be something for you as well. Very nice work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Putting laminated strips in the grove might look good two, thanks for the idea. Jim

[@loril.mangold8160]

Thank God for electricity, and modern day tools, Huh!! In a century ago wood was turned on a petal and rope pulley lathe your bowl is very beautiful, Oi love handmade things

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@jdh3777]

Absolutely stunning.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@fpreyes2]

Excellent work! Thank you!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Your welcome, thanks

[@noamoxtube]

Thanks for your videos. I'm just about to get me first wood turning machine and you inspire very much 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great to hear it, thanks!

[@dtork47]

What a great idea! Lots of scrap copper wire laying around. Might have to really search for a source of stone to crush! Thanks and cheers from MT, stay safe!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks, marble might be a good alternative as well.

[@TripleG69]

Oh my, I love your creative ideas! Stunning design! Thanks for sharing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@TripleG69]

If I lived in America I would have bought a set of bowls of this design. You have great talent my friend.

[@josephp.sheldonjr.2877]

Beautiful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

GREAT IN LAY MY FRIEND I LOVE YOUR STYLE .FROM DOUG

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Doug!