Grinding for FUN - A CHERRY LOG woodturning experiment

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Welcome to a woodworking adventure like no other! In this exciting video, 'Grinding for FUN - A CHERRY LOG woodturning experiment,' we delve into the fascinating world of woodworking textures. Join us as we explore the art of grinding to create unique and captivating textures on a beautiful cherry log. Whether you're a seasoned woodturning enthusiast or just starting to discover the joy of crafting with wood, this video is designed to entertain and inspire. Get ready for a hands-on journey where creativity meets craftsmanship, and where the charm of cherry wood meets the magic of texture. Let's embark on this thrilling woodturning experiment together
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@springbay1 6 ай бұрын

I got scared for a second when you brought out the gold color, but the finished vase turned out great.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Haha, I have lots more colours coming 😄

@thomasdiersch1181 3 ай бұрын

Also the finishing before the texturing will mean that the gold is that much more clean and not discolored by the stain. The black/purple stain really made the wood pop. That was a really good idea.

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas 😀

@user-zh7bd3it1n 5 ай бұрын

Another Gorgeous Vase! Purple was the PERFECT color to go with the gold!

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Carl 😃

@terryflynn2791 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting and inspirational. Very attractive. Terry downunder

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Terry 😀

@user-hx5lj7vs7f 3 ай бұрын

A beautiful vase. Inspiring!

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like it 😃

@vivianvisser4387 6 ай бұрын

Always worth watching

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Vivian 😊

@omegalast800 2 ай бұрын

...nice! I have a cherry log in my garden, it died a year ago. Just need a lathe and some chisels! ;)

@MikeHolton 2 ай бұрын

Haha better get on it 😀

@marcfava9789 6 ай бұрын

Maybe make a video or two for lessons. How you hold the tools. You know. For those of us just starting out.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Hi Mark, I will have a think but it is a nice idea, thanks 😀

@frankashworth5961 6 ай бұрын

You TRULY need a heater in your workshop, my friend.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I have an oil radiator I'll use when it gets really cold 😃

@davidwillard7334 2 ай бұрын

The Beauty ! Of Wood !

@MultiShaed 6 ай бұрын

I love that you added the dark to bring out the grain. Very very nice

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

@LoisHubbard 6 ай бұрын

It's wonderful to see artists try out new stuff though. Your hollowing is getting very adventurous and advanced so I have no doubt you'll nail the ideas you have in your minds eye in no time too

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Lois, I love trying new things to keep me learning and progressing 😃

@amieclay8409 6 ай бұрын

Very unique! Here's a smooch for Hooch 😘

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Aw thanks, I'll pass it on 😀

@StephenBoyd21 4 ай бұрын

The end result looks really interesting. Very organic.

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen 😀

@larryjefferson2146 6 ай бұрын

Reminds me of the Morel mushroom pattern! Just another organic piece of art. Oh, by the way, “messing around “ is always the creative process! From Kentucky, land of the Morel!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Larry, 'messing around' is a great way to have fun without adding expectations or pressure, just having fun 😀

@ronniekeates3349 6 ай бұрын

I quite like how that pattern turned out, even with the unexpected spacing. Very cool result.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Ronnie, always lots to learn the first time you try something 😀

@stevebettany8778 6 ай бұрын

Run the top under a hot tap and the shellac will give in. Beautiful piece you’ve created.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

It was linseed oil but I'll give it a go 😄

@beniborukhov9436 6 ай бұрын

This worked really well. The organic pattern is really conducive to this kind of hand held tool approach.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben, I think so to 😀

@87bwadman 3 ай бұрын

YES!!!! I saw this video a while ago and really loved that pattern. Wanted to see it again. So glad I finally found it again.

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben, this was a lot of fun 😀

@chenjung407ad 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad you were able to cut away the rot and produce a nice piece

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, the rot did not cause as many problems as I thought 😀

@donnagreen7386 6 ай бұрын

Love that Mike!!! Love the black/purple 💜

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Donna 😊

@lv_woodturner3899 6 ай бұрын

The vase looks terrific. Very well done, if you had not said, we would not have know this was an experiment. I personally like the wider walls/borders between the shapes. Dave.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave, not what I was hoping for but I do still like it 😀

@pennyperry9561 5 ай бұрын

Nice textural element. I would try staining the indents darker and making the raised parts lighter. The highlights would more naturally come to foreground with the body of the vase. Fun to watch!

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips Penny, I have so much to try with this technique 😀

@user-bn1oz9re8v 6 ай бұрын

I would call that a "giraffe vase" lol! love it! Hope your cold gets better :)

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Linda, it will do soon 😀

@raydriver7300 6 ай бұрын

What a lovely piece, Mike. Well worth the time and trouble. My chuck rattled and I discovered it was because the bolts were loose 🤔 Did I tell you that hard working arable farmers are outstanding in their field 🌞

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Haha the old jokes are the best 😄

@brycegenevaostler9359 6 ай бұрын

Mike, i like that you are not scared to try a new something new. i looks great thanks

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Bryce, I love to try new things as it generally leads to more and more interesting projects 😊

@booradley4237 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant catch on only localized sanding next time. The cell walls are more of a triangle cross section. I'm going to remember that!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, lot's learned and loads of new ideas for the future 😊

@tonyalton8470 6 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, really enjoy your commentary and the way you think through the piece as you make it.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Tony 😄

@stevefromlondon9175 6 ай бұрын

That's a cracking-looking vase love the finish always a joy watching your video's Regards Steve UK London

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Steve 👍

@jwrowland77 6 ай бұрын

Great little cherry vase. Love the finish and design you put on it.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@haroldhoskison7239 6 ай бұрын

Wow! Another great beautiful outcome. I love the added texture.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Harold 😃

@chrischambers5466 6 ай бұрын

So simple to look at, makes you look again. Really nice, subtle. Love it!🏆

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@racheldray1057 6 ай бұрын

Definitely funky! I love the way the colour picked out the grain and emphasised the gold.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Rachel, this is a good starting point and has given me loads of ideas 😀

@racheldray1057 6 ай бұрын

even better@@MikeHolton

@edwardukleja4583 6 ай бұрын

Lovely vase and I liked your “texturing”. Infra red heater installed and works brilliantly.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Great to hear, I'll into getting one 😀

@jakes9708 6 ай бұрын

This experiment turned out quite nice. I bet the next one will be even better.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

I really hope so 😀

@MightyWizardTim 6 ай бұрын

Very nice. I like the pattern the way it is. Reminds me of an ant farm with all the tunnels.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much that is an interesting observation! 😀

@joyceburton8208 6 ай бұрын

Turned out beautifully. Great technique with so many possibilities Thanks for sharing.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Joyce, it has given me loads of ideas as well 😀

@robertquandt5511 6 ай бұрын

It's great you try new techniques and hone new skills. It is impressive and great to see your thought processies.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert, this has given me so many ideas for future projects 😊

@christopherclarke9316 6 ай бұрын

This one, even for an experiment, is I think, extraordinary. In some ways the end result of the stain + shine + gold inset + use of the cut/buffing heads is to me very reminiscent of that 70's 'faux antique' 'distressed finish' that was all the rage for giving a new life to "semi" old furniture. A very sound step outside the norm of relief finishes on turned items. I do very much like it.👌👍👍👍

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Christopher, I love the way it came out and has given me so many ideas for more 😃

@stucook8622 6 ай бұрын

I hope you feel better soon. Thank you for another great video!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm sure I will, all the best, Mike 😄

@cassjane3 6 ай бұрын

It’s always fun to watch your creativity at work!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@undampedmule 5 ай бұрын

Colouring and parenting are great, I hope you find what really works perfectly for you.

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

I'll keep going till I have exhausted all possibilities 😀

@79Firegirl 6 ай бұрын

Very nice experiment. 🥰Result is very nice, looks very organic. Can’t wait on the next try you gonna give this experiment 👍💪

@johncompton8902 6 ай бұрын

Cherry always turns out nice, and plenty of it about, I mist the guys the other day in the park cut a tree down I’d been looking at all of my life, hopefully I don’t miss them when they chop the laburnum down 😊, great video

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks John, yes, don't miss them taking down a laburnum, beautiful wood to turn 😀

@RattiDave 6 ай бұрын

Again you have produced an unique design, starting from what was questionable at best material. I like the color you developed - It has a depth that black lacks by itself. Looking forward to your next effort - You never fail to impress.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Dave, the end colour was more of a happy accident 😀

@michaelfelixb1316 6 ай бұрын

Und ob das gefällt 👌Eine wunderschöne Vase mit tollen Farben. Klasse gemacht von Dir👏

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Danke, mein Freund, das hat mir viele Ideen für die Zukunft gegeben

@stephencarey6114 6 ай бұрын

Weirdly, when you started using the roughing gouge, I could smell the cherry wood! I have turned a couple of vases out of cherry myself and obviously my brain could remember the aroma. 😊

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

The smell is beautiful but unfortunately due to my cold I did not smell a thing this time 😄

@Ane_Rikke 6 ай бұрын

Love the shape and shine of it. It would be interesting to see the “cells” done up in gold/metal leaf :)

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Ane, I did consider gold leaf and will be using it in the future 😄

@andreamassari9099 6 ай бұрын

That pattern is really beautiful. 😊 Great vase!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Andrea 😀

@troybaldwin5329 6 ай бұрын

I rather liked the pattern as it was. As always you do beautiful work and are always entertaining thank you for your efforts 😊

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for your support ☺️

@cassandraeldridge98 6 ай бұрын

I love watching everything you make. It is all beautiful and perfectly done.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😀

@williamweaver4946 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece you made there Mike! It has almost an African feel to it with the reticulated pattern. I really like the gold highlights on the cutouts. Great job as always!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much William, I have to paint over them again so in the future best to do them last 😄

@DavidBird-uu8km 6 ай бұрын

Very nice The carved design is beautiful. Thanks for another great video.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks David and thanks for watching 😀

@SilverBack. 6 ай бұрын

Mike just a quick tip, When using the swan neck make sure the tool rest is on the flat bar it stops it from trying to twist. The Vase turned out really good, Keep up the Fantastic video's

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Doug, I remembered that soon after I started to use it and moved the tool rest back 😃

@lararabb8888 6 ай бұрын

Now see, this one I really like. Bueatiful & Practical! I could see this as a stand alone or with a flower arrangement. 😊

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Lara😊

@user-ke6uz3oq3i 6 ай бұрын

Turned out Great Mike, thanks! I think the subtle color is perfect for the piece.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, all the best, Mike 😀

@karenstafford724 6 ай бұрын

That's really nice. Love the cherry wood.❤❤😊😊

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@silverback484 6 ай бұрын

Love the pattern and I also like the thicker spacing gives more of a stained glass effect would also like to see a different colour combination 👍

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend, I have ordered a lot more colours 😄

@robertwilson54 6 ай бұрын

I said it before your imagination is fantastic another great piece, well done mate.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Robert 😀

@noeatnosleep 6 ай бұрын

I like everything about it other than the black.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

That is fair enough 😃

@Rwizard206 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. The pattern looks really good on it.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@markverhagen1663 6 ай бұрын

I love the creativeness in this piece. Well done.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark 😄

@user-eo5zn4hq8s Ай бұрын

I liked the contrast between the gold and the black before you sanded it back, which also brought out the grain of the wood. It's a great idea, but the patterns gets lost when the value (light to dark) is so similar.

@MikeHolton Ай бұрын

That's true, I learned a lot from this one 😃

@WilsonPhotography1 6 ай бұрын

I was pleased to see you demonstrating using a rubber mallet to drive in the drive spur. I see too many just using their tail stock to press the wood into it. Safety first.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Always safety first my friend 😊

@valeriehenschel1590 6 ай бұрын

Adding the grain pop was a definite plus. It made the carving stand out even more. Hope you get to the look that you envisioned.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Valerie, now I have taken the first step I can move forward and get better 😊

@markduggan3451 6 ай бұрын

That looks amazing, loving the contrast.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark 😄

@suvetar 6 ай бұрын

Really nice! I bet the cherry sawdust might be handy for something too!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Haha yes indeed 😁

@cobberpete1 6 ай бұрын

For an Experiment, I think it was an excellent result.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Cheers Pete 😃

@ramonariner7893 6 ай бұрын

My folks cut down a Bradford Pear Tree. The wood is very nice orange colors. I saw several pieces that had knots, crotches, and limbs. It will be scooped up in the next day or two by the county and deposited in a land fill.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

That is such a shame, you should save a few pieces 😄

@MGDesignsWoodworking 6 ай бұрын

Great job as always. Your experiment was a success. I like the gold inlay as well as the added color.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

@debhodge2812 6 ай бұрын

Love watching your creativity and skill.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Deb 😀

@earnestwalker9804 6 ай бұрын

Another beautiful vase. Really like this one. AAA+++

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Glad you like it Earnest, all the best, Mike 😃

@stephendonathan6782 6 ай бұрын

Nice work Mike! Your experiment worked out great. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Stephen 😄

@Tseringlhatso 6 ай бұрын

What a beautiful design, right up my street! Hope you feel better soon 😊

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and I'm sure I will do 😁

@jasonwhitman7597 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the design of the cells. Great work and keep it up!!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Jason 😊

@walshjp17 6 ай бұрын

Interesting concept, Mike. In my totally addled mind, I would opt for a bit more contrast between the carved area and the resat of the vase. When I say 'a bit more' what I am actually thinking is startling contrast 😯

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

You're right and I was thinking of doing the same, next time I will 😀

@ndavidson1980 6 ай бұрын

This is a beautiful vase.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@TitlisBusyKitchen0 6 ай бұрын

When I saw the completed vase I thought "Sweetcorn!" It reminds me of a partially peeled corn cob 😁. Awesome job again 👍

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

You are right, never thought of that lol thanks 😃

@BapuraoBhukya 6 ай бұрын

❤😊

@LMcAwesome 6 ай бұрын

Great video Mike. I enjoyed that it was something a bit different and to see you talk through the process - including how to adapt to things going awry!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀

@mnp1964 6 ай бұрын

It is absolutely beautiful Mike really like the way it looks Blessings

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😃

@RikMRon 6 ай бұрын

Great to watch I long for the day I have a lathe in my workshop

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Many thanks, Mike 😀

@deborahwolfe4517 6 ай бұрын

I love this one. Beautiful and I love the color.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Debora 😊

@denocro3586 6 ай бұрын

Looks good Mike. The colour you applied gave a nice highlight to the grain. Cheers Deno

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Deno 😀

@lindadepew4471 6 ай бұрын

Great result from your experiment! Love ;your choice of gold! really sets off your design!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I've just spent a small fortune of loads more colours 😀

@zzota 6 ай бұрын

Turned out nice again! I was thinking finish the outside first to avoid getting stuff in the holes, but you're ahead of me there.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

This is why we experiment, we learn what is needed to do it better the next time 😀

@k9insomniac783 6 ай бұрын

The dye really woke up the grain in that cherry. I’ve not done that method yet of grinding in a pattern but I really think you have done it justice. It gets my gears turning on some of my own projects. Excellent as usual brother.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I love doing things like this, it sparks so many ideas for more work 😃

@gluey27 4 ай бұрын

Love the vase Mike

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Shirley 😀

@charmainerohde8575 6 ай бұрын

Love this vase! Take care & get well.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

@tomburns7544 6 ай бұрын

What a cool experiment and it turned out pretty cool! I like the gold "foil" for the texture but if you try this again, the gold would really pop if the wood was really dark (i.e.: walnut or stained/dyed really dark). Another really interesting video. Thank you so much, Mike!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

I completely agree Tom, I was trying to dye it dark but could see it would not take it. 😀

@robinkerr1624 6 ай бұрын

Looks absolutely beautiful!!!!! Great idea

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Robin 😊

@davidbaxter5132 6 ай бұрын

Another new idea? Your brain must be on the go full time - do you not need sleep? I am amazed at your ability to keep trying new things to do; very creative. I like the mix of colours, especially as the grain still shows through. I finished a simple bowl myself today with the shine juice you taught me to make; thanks again, Sir! PS I hope your cold clears soon!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks David, I love to try new things and I do a lot of research in many different areas to see what ideas come up, the main problem I have is getting the time to do them all 😄

@donaldadams5342 6 ай бұрын

Not at all upset by the separation of the ground out pattern, I think it4 is a very good result. The piece of cherry is delightful & the finish is superb. I would not be too harsh on yourself for the colouring, I think it does a great job with the gold. Get well & keep 'turning' out the good things that we enjoy together with your great commentary. I love feeling I am going along for the ride with you. Cheers, Don from South Australia.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Don, this was a lot of fun and I just love projects like this which are more a voyage of discovery 😀

@melvingrassel588 6 ай бұрын

Great experiment! I really like the look of the "cells". Maybe more purple than black in the mix if you go that way next time. Thumbs up!

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Melvin, colouring is something I would love to get good at but find it hard lol 😄

@robboland9857 6 ай бұрын

A fine work of art sir, stunning indeed. Love the color, worked well. Thanks for sharing you hard work with us. Looks like you could use some heat in your shop.🌿 👍👍👍

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Rob, this is a good start and has given me lots of ideas for future projects. And yes it's still a bit nippy in the workshop 😀

@jimbrock8928 6 ай бұрын

I finally got some cherry it’s still green I’ve turned some of it Having to let it dry you did something I been thinking about so gonna try it you did a great job I love it thanks

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim, let me know how you get on 😀