Woodturning - Two Natural Edge Bowls Are Better Than One!

[@judithfairchild8620]

That walnut bowl has a beautiful blue/purple shine. The cherry has beautiful colors also. What a lovely double win.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@greenmanjnj]

Gorgeous! Walnut is always a beauty! Walnut and Jim Sprague … Amazing!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol. Thank you very much!

[@moonmare]

Lovely, lovely bowls. I think the knot gives a bit of character to the cherry rather than a distraction.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Hortonscakes]

Thank you for making Friday mornings before work enjoyable!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My pleasure! Thanks!

[@Cat_Lover365]

The choice for this week's video was great! I like both walnut & cherry but have to say I lean more toward walnut...such a beautiful, deeply rich wood. ❤ Awesome turning! Take care and praying for extinguished fires and more rain but no lightening! 🙂

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ChadLee1973]

Thanks for the variation of your turnings. Live edge, resins, inlays, and everything in between. I ❤ watching to see what you will make next

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@KimSnowden-dm2ix]

Thanks for sharing once again. Love the contrast of wood colors and the natural edges are quite striking. Gorgeous bowls.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@texanasimmons1761]

BOTH of those bowls are real BEAUTIES!! I love the 'woogers' on both of them, they are 'beauty marks'. Thanks Jim for both gorgeous bowls!❤️

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you kindly

[@marybethhuson295]

Beautiful live edge bowls, Jim. Bonus to be able to see both a Walnut and Cherry in one video. The grain in them is gorgeous😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@leisongivangomo4478]

Walnut IS King! 👑 The WOOGER in the cherry help add to the character! It was great to get back to basics! Awesome craftsmanship as usual Jim 👏

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@janeoverby2151]

Oh my gosh! What lovely bowls!!!!! It's nice to see you turning just wood projects. Epoxy projects are great, too, but the warmth of natural wood is simply amazing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@davidshoemaker7526]

Can't find a thing wrong with these two beauties,, perfection of your craft be proud. Thanks again Jim

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@christinemurrell4565]

I love the cherry bowl, but that black walnut bowl is giving life❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Agreed, thanks!

[@katiegreene410]

These bowls are both perfection! I love the grain and the natural edges! So glad that you are safe and am hoping that the fires get under control as soon as possible. Can’t help thinking about the birds and the animals and all those trees. Blessings to the firefighters from Maine 🙏🏼

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@NicoleMonchamp]

I always like seeing your no resin work. These bowls are works of art. So gorgeous.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@lynnbertino4667]

Wow! I can't believe how the walnut came alive with that first coat of finish. Both bowls are just gorgeous.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@celiacomeau1]

absolutely stunning by the looks of the thumbnail... cannot wait to see them at the end of the video...

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful bowls. Yes, the King and Queen of N American hardwoods. Thanks for sharing. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@markg3025]

Love that black walnut it has so much character.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It certainly does! Thanks

[@jeffreyholland7829]

I love your videos with designer epoxy, but sometimes it's nice to go back to the bacics. Absolutely gorgeous as always jim!

[@amandasaulmon3493]

The walnut bowl is amazing. My son kept saying it's a megaladon mouth throughout the video. Fantastic work as always. We love watching you work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Beautiful work, Jim! Spotless finishing! 🤌

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Hey David, nice to see you here! You do awesome work! Thanks

[@DavidAdamsen]

@@SpragueWoodturning Thanks! I watch you pretty much every week. You are an inspiration! If I win the epoxy giveaway please choose someone else. ✌️

[@digitalgraffiti7546]

Both bowls are stunning. The walnut is spectacular. I love the natural edges on them.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@michellemusser9694]

Two bowls in the time of one!!! Gorgeous, the both of them.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@thomasbarnhard8855]

Really love that Cherry bowl. Walnut goes without saying. But, I’ll say it anyway, beautiful. Really like the various colors and layers in the bark on both bowls.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@alyssafoote3899]

These bowls are absolutely stunning! My hubby and I love watching your videos every week!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mamacat1956]

I absolutely love natural wood grain, and these bowls are gorgeous.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@jimwickstead2338]

Yet another set of beautiful bowls. .I'm currently at an airport and have several people enjoying your "show"! Lots of oohs and aaawwws. Congratulations on the good work!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Too funny, lol. Thanks

[@DawnShipley1977]

I am glad a little of the purple still showed up through the finish on the walnut bowl.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too, thanks!

[@TheKillerqueen40]

The golden colour near the rim of the walnut is absolutely gorgeous! The cherry is beautiful too, but man... you said it, Jim - can't go wrong with that walnut! Stay safe with all the smoke and fires around. 🙏🏻

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Josh-yb1gg]

Morning Jim - these look spectacular. Can't wait to watch

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Hope you enjoy, thanks

[@adelaidepietrzak7729]

i'm so loving the edge of the walnut bowl It reminds me of mountains, very beautiful the light shining on it gives it a look of a lite coating of snow.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@DawnShipley1977]

I am glad you and your family are safe from the fires.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@pamr.5954]

What lovely bowls! I really like the way you find the beauty in the wood and bring it to life. Even if you do not prefer natural edge bowls, you are excellent at making them and making them shine. Glad you are safe from the fires and continued prayers for all those in harms way and for the trees, of course. ❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@johnconnor926]

I agreed with you that Walnut finishes so well. Both of these bowls are absolutely beautiful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@OzfGP35]

Truly beautiful bowls 🥣 black walnut has a presence that u can't take ur eyes off, it's just so luxurious & the pale, rich cherry is like gold & l really like the coffee & thinset trick & it's lovely to see such big natural edge bowls 😊 l wondered why u buffed in-between waterlox coats & now l completely understand, so every piece turns out perfect 😀 I heard on our news tonight here in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 that we & New Zealand 🇳🇿 are now rotating 400 fire men & women to Canada 🇨🇦 to help quench those fires that are decimating & destroying ur beautiful forests, praying for them to be stopped, for more rain & the smoke to clear 🙏🌧 🌬

[@SpragueWoodturning]

We sure do appreciate it! Thanks

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Jim I love the walnut colours of these bowls the purple/gold/blue shine, and the cherry, they both have lovely grain. The natural edge bowls are magnificent and unique I really love them. I really enjoy listening to you explaining what you are doing and why the information is useful and helpful. Take care Amanda xx

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@brentgalon7883]

Sometimes doing a natural or live edge bowl is therapeutic. Love them

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@bennycolburn1341]

Those are a couple of beautiful pieces. I would have watched it yesterday but I just got off a chemo. Just so I was really tired. So I watched it this morning.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I completely understand! Thanks for watching!

[@TheParkAttendant]

I would like to see more of these types of bowls. It truly shows of your skills.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

One of the reasons I don’t do a lot of videos like this is because there not popular. Unfortunately I need watch hours to keep my channel going and this video is bombing. It’s the worst video in the last ten uploads. Thanks for watching!

[@iamwad2216]

Designer Epoxy is winning me over. Beautiful bowls!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@landarogers9926]

2 beautiful bowls. Love the black walnut. Natural besuties

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@lindasacco7635]

The colors in both bowls are so beautiful. Wasn't a fan of natural edge bowls until these two!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@williammccarty-eg4hl]

As you say you can't go wrong with walnut. Cherry looks amazing also. But my favorite is walnut. Thanks for sharing your talents and skills.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@DawnShipley1977]

I love the shark tooth on the walnut. It is a stunning piece.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@JayneHartnett]

I love watching your videos, you explain what you’re doing and why. You show the woods you use and tell what materials you are using with it. Very informative. I’d love to learn how to use a lathe. Since I don’t have one, I will watch every video you post. Keep up the good work Jim! I find wood turning fascinating.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@2aarms129]

More works of art. Beautiful as always. Long live the King and Queen of woods...:)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@stuartmanstible-cutlass8425]

What a talented chap you are Jim. Thanks for sharing your skills with the world.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you kindly

[@sandraanderson217]

Resin is perfect for some pieces but all natural is beautiful by itself! As usual…amazing! ❤️

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ChubbyMcVay]

Wow that walnut is absolutely stunning

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@mikebass823]

Both natural edge bowls are just awesome.👍😎👍👍👍👍👍🤓😎

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@allochthonplays2978]

I love the purple in the walnut. I was introduced to chatoyance in minerals, and it kinda blows my mind it happens in wood. I love that artists like you make it so beautiful. I'm not remotely surprised folks don't realize just how big the Canadian provinces are, and how hard those fires are to control. My home state, Montana, is the 4th largest US state, at 380K square KM, so only a third the size of Ontario. And I'm constantly running into folks who are stunned you have to drive 3-4 hours to get to the next town. Me, I don't trust a state you can drive across in 1 day. ;-)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Too funny! It would probably take you three days to drive across Ontario, lol. Thanks

[@ClarenceObert]

The Walnut is really gorgeous. Well done. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@GamerNerdess]

Cherry is my absolutely favourite wood. So beautiful to me.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

Both those bowls are beautiful the colours lovely . The black walnut leaves you running out of words to describe it. The live edge on both bowls are lovely, and I like your inlaid edges.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@AmbrosiaR]

While I absolutely love the resin/wood bowl combos, there's something so special about the simplicity of the live edge bowl. Gorgeous!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@DawnShipley1977]

The cherry bowl is beautiful...I love the red bark.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@christeymg]

I missed the premier this morning but it was a nice break to watch it this afternoon. Both are beautiful. I prefer the look of walnut but it always messes with my sinuses. Keep doing what you're doing. Always a pleasure.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It can be aggressive on the sinuses. Thank you very much!

[@goodvideos.113]

Production machinery and your creativity have produced very beautiful products. I have watched all of your videos.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome, thank you!

[@lynettesloan2070]

Jim! Those pieces are just lovely. You are truly a master at bringing the beauty to life in these wood pieces. A real tribute to our Heavenly Maker. Take care! P.S. would you consider going back to your intros where you don't give spoilers? Watching the work come to life is so much more mesmerizing, in my opinion, when you don't know what is coming. Ok. Thanks.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

The thumbnail is the spoiler, lol. I know what your saying, but without an attractive thumbnail the video won’t do well. Thanks for watching!

[@thomasbaird1316]

Love cherry and walnut. Both are beautiful. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@fierceflyer5]

Absolutely beautiful walnut bowl. The finish really makes it pop even without any designer epoxy.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@artbowden1096]

Another master class in wood turning, courtesy of Jim Sprague. I’ve been waiting for you to do a natural edge bowl and you certainly didn’t disappoint.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

There’s more in the playlist, thanks!

[@sarahday5861]

That cherry bowl was so pretty as you put the first coat of finish on. It just glowed!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It sure did! Thank you very much!

[@elisecoxhell4139]

There's something about natural edge bowls that just brings me so much joy! These 2 are so beautiful, Jim. I adore the 2 different woods you chose. I actually really love them together, they are a stunning set and their gorgeous colours complement each other well. As always, it's a pleasure to watch your impressively skilled technique and artistry. 💜

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@kirkshar]

Just gorgeous bowls! I keep seeing them as being oval, but my mind knows they're round. Love them!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@ginrobi01]

Beautiful bowls! Gorgeous display bowls for sure. I really like the cherry, but the walnut seems to speak to my very soul. 👨‍🍳💋

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@ritaamundson3094]

Gorgeous walnut! You make me want things I can’t afford! Wonderful video!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@deeka2001]

Great job again , Jim! You’re so right, nothing like cherry and walnut…my all time favorites!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@chrisbraun247]

Walnut and cherry are my two favorite woods. Thank you for great video and tips.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You bet! Thank you very much!

[@kathleennagwak1761]

I’m not usually a fan of live edges. But these two bowls are beautiful. The colors of the walnut are beautiful. My favorite is the cherry.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@paulinebradford4823]

Both of these bowl are simply stunning, Jim. I love them both, but oh! that walnut!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks a bunch!

[@susanholiday7347]

Runs, drops, orange peel has been subjects of my interest for years. Thanks for covering these.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@howardgavin656]

I love your work. Craftsmanship is a fading art.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@PotvinPlayer]

Both bowls are wonderful, but, the walnut one is my favorite!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too, thanks!

[@debraculbertson3915]

I don't normally like natural edge bowls but the 2 you made are absolutely beautiful!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@patriciamay638]

Thank you. Your epoxy work is quite creative but your classics are comforting to watch.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@raymondperez4447]

Once again, Jim, absolutely beautiful bowls. In particular, the Big Daddy Black Walnut. The chatoyance and the shark toothiness really float my boat!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too! Thank you very much!

[@JaneyBug]

These bowls are so beautiful! And, I love the optical illusion that look somewhat oblong, even though we know that they are round. Hoping Canada finds relief and rain soon!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@MightyWizardTim]

So beautiful. Black Walnut never disappoints.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Totally, thanks!

[@normagene514]

Designer epoxy. Wow! The finish came out beautiful. Boy these bowls are massive. 😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

These are pretty much normal size for me. Thanks

[@biblio_mama]

It’s hard to pick a favorite. They are both beautiful and unique. In the end the final color of the walnut really called to me.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too, thanks

[@bethtuten9378]

Beautiful, as always! Life intervened and I was unable to make the live. Looking forward to the next 2 vids, as I believe whichever we don't get next week, will be the week after. Thanks again for sharing! 💜

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@susang8505]

Designer Epoxy!! These, as well as everything I have seen you do, are absolutely gorgeous!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@russlee8607]

Another beautiful pair of bowls. The Walnut is spectacular! We are from California, so feel your wildfire pain. I hope our season is not as horrible as it has been lately and that yours ends soon.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I hope so too! Thanks

[@debbiemccoy2277]

Love the walnut and cherry. Natural edge is nice. Designer epoxy.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@troyhenderson2074]

I really like the epoxy projects you do but these natural bowls are outstanding.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@markverhagen1663]

Two beautiful bowls Jim. As an Australian I get jealous of the easy access to walnut that you North Americans have. 😊 Nice to see a bit of variety, but I love all your work. Thanks for the video.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@pjseiber2774]

WOW those are simply beautiful. Designer Epoxy

[@CraigTobin-r8l]

My two favorite species of wood in the same video. Outstanding job as always on both of them.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@dianehansen3929]

I love the look of the live edge bowls, and the change in the appearance when you put on the first coat of finish is striking!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@billmarlow3305]

What a couple of beautiful pieces. Never anything wrong with walnut!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Doxymeister]

The walnut is beautiful, but I have to say I have a soft-spot for the cherry! Both gorgeous bowls, Jim, kudos!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks a bunch!

[@SAOS451316]

It's nice to see some all-wood bowls from you now and then. If I had the spare money I'd sure be asking about that walnut one! The color is perfect and the chatoyance is lovely. Ah well, maybe next time lol.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@cynthiamiller8554]

WOW, That would go great in my dining room. Gorgeous.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathyelliott6051]

Jim , watching you work is like taking a master class, I love your channel... You make everything look so easy ...thanks AMAZING. 🙋🙃😉

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@moniqueloyd4724]

Both bowls are beautiful, the Walnut is my favorite. The sizes are perfect to me. Great work on these bowls!😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dwade1958]

The latest entry in the Sprague Dictionary of Advanced Woodturning is WOOGER! This is the easily fixable companion to the more common BOOGER which is a defect that makes you want to pull your chin hair out. Beautiful work, Jim! We lift a glass to the King and Queen of North American hardwoods!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Cheers! Thank you very much!

[@jeanlong4285]

I love live edge bowls. You do such a great job of keeping the bark on. I usually end up knocking a piece of the bark across the shop. Thanks for doing this live show.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@dalebrittenham1823]

My two favorite woods in the same video!!!!! Great bark tips.... Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!