Woodturning - The Biggest Piece I've EVER Made!

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Ай бұрын

In this video, I turn a large piece of fallen Elm into a massive statement vase!
The wood used to connect the two halves of the vase together was figured Ash, I will be using its offcuts for a video in the future as they are far too beautiful to burn!
The vase was sanded to 1000 grit and finished with Danish oil and Wood wax. Let me know what you think, and if you'd like to purchase this piece. This statement vase is approximately 550mm x 290mm!
Axminster tools used in this video:
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This video was edited by Meemoo edits
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest, so when using any tool or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines first.
And Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practice. 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 copy my actions if you feel unsafe doing so.

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@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer Ай бұрын

WOW Harry! This is the best and most mature piece you've done...at least that I have seen. What I mean by mature... Save for painters, musicians, sculptors, & writers, etc. like da Vinci, Michelangelo, Beethoven, and Shakespeare, the rest of us grow into our art. It takes lots of time, LOTS of practice, passion, drive, letting go of ego... to get to the point where we ['finally'] let ART Itself guide & move us in IT'S Direction & Way. That's where/when/HOW we start to produce mature art. (Sadly, some never do.) The piece you did here shows me you're starting to let go and let Art guide you. The shape, lines, the visual texture... how and where it is highlighted... are all brought together to form an excellent piece. As you worked you moved through the layers to discover it's beauty then carved and formed it to best display that beauty...that's sculpting Harry, SCULPTING. Remember... Let go ego, Embrace humility, Listen to hear your intuition, Then follow IT. (I've been at this a very long time.) I know, by looking at it, when I was was in my head or when I 'got out of the way.' They are ALWAYS better when I check my ego at the door. When someone compliments me, I say thank you followed immediately with one of two things, either 'God did that, not me' or [laughing] 'It fought me...until I surrendered...and got out of the way.' If you are willing to walk the path of humility with your art - I GUARANTEE you will find the experience truly meaningful and satisfying, plus you will sometimes be surprised, & sometimes be amazed. The pieces 'you' produce will be on a higher level and they will really get noticed. You will get a lot more traffic on your website. And so on. I REALLY hope you take in what I'm trying to pass on to you (And everyone else who's reading it) The results will be as different as night and day. Best, Rev. Kevin

@user-cb3th7jt8d Ай бұрын

Very nice piece. The wood grain and tones are beautiful.

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest!! 😁😊

@chrisbgifford7387 Ай бұрын

That is some gorgeous wood. Well this is a totally cool new way of making forms. IT is beautiful. Might need to return the gloves to the church, they have take "holy" orders.

@solidarityworkers6900 Ай бұрын

😂😂

@Bramsshed1913 Ай бұрын

Simply beautiful with that colour and grain .Surprising how much elm is still about since the decimation from elm disease in the seventies, they continue to throw up suckers that live for a number of years until they in turn succumb to the disease. Cheers Bram

@user-nx8gk1le2m Ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning piece, I love the grain of this piece.

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest!! 😁😊

@JOHNSmith-pn6fj Ай бұрын

That is a fantastic piece. That may be the largest piece I have seen turned without a steady rest. Great Work !!!!!

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you John! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest but my best of a lathe didn't struggle.... maybe I should go bigger!!😁😊

@amberallen6046 Ай бұрын

Beautiful Harry !!!

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you Amber! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest!! 😁😊

@sherrinalley945 Ай бұрын

Beautiful artwork on beautiful wood 👏🏼

@solidarityworkers6900 Ай бұрын

Fantastic grain. Excellent technique 😮 Thank you Harry.

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you Sol! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest but my best of a lathe didn't struggle.... maybe I should go bigger!!😁😊

@solidarityworkers6900 Ай бұрын

I love it. It looks like a really large piece but there are no dimensions given in the description area....😢

@waltwhybrewwoodworking Ай бұрын

Gorgeous wood. Nice work.

@karennyulassy4206 Ай бұрын

Wow! That’s incredible! ❤

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest!! 😁😊

@trinciacakewalk Ай бұрын

Amazing work. Very beautiful 🤩

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you Trincia! I hope you're looking forward to more videos 😁😊

@trinciacakewalk Ай бұрын

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I certainly do ☺️

@jillianbelan8946 Ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you Jillian! I hope you're looking forward to more videos 😁😊

@lisaclark7103 Ай бұрын

The grain is gorgeous again and I love the size shape the piece 🎉

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you as always Lisa! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest!! 😁😊

@beverlylumley4150 Ай бұрын

Beautiful project and video, thank you

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you Beverly! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest!! 😁😊

@bradwiebelhaus7065 Ай бұрын

Looks good.

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thanks Brad! I hope you're looking forward to more videos 😁😊

@radhakrishnahari5516 Ай бұрын

Good job👍congratulations 🌹🌹🌹

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest!! 😁😊

@jeffreyreed5299 Ай бұрын

Very nice! Wonderful grain.

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you Jeffrey! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest!! 😁😊

@curiousworld7912 Ай бұрын

Beautiful! I particularly like your use of the rounded blade, and the finished piece is remarkable. :)

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest!! 😁😊

@curiousworld7912 Ай бұрын

@@HarrySmithWoodturning It might be - I know I like it very much. It's deceptively 'simple', yet elegant and timeless. You handled the size perfectly. It's beautiful. :)

@denisesmelley8546 Ай бұрын

That’s really cool!

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you! Do you think it's my best piece yet? It's certainly the biggest!! 😁😊

@denisesmelley8546 Ай бұрын

I think it’s the combination of elegant design with a more rustic woodgrain that makes this piece so interesting.

@Ibrohim_Grozny Ай бұрын

Отличная работа

@garywagner2466 Ай бұрын

Impressive. You might want to give those rusty clamps some love, Harry. A bit embarrassing for a guy who has such a professional shop and obvious turning skills.

@gisele8854 Ай бұрын

Is this a column, a pedestal, a vase? Wish you would inform us about the work you’re doing and pause more often so we can admire the progress.

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, it is a vase. Talking is something I may look at in the future, however, my current format really works for me and my viewers. I do have some mini podcasts in which I disuses my turning if you're interested. 😁

@amandatallis9875 Ай бұрын

Hi Harry what fabulous wood I love the grain and spaltings and marks on it. The huge piece you have just turned is magnificent. Well done Harry how long did it take you to turn? Amanda xx

@alangibb3100 Ай бұрын

Harry Holly shi# man that must have nearly maxed out your lathe, it turned out fantastic buddy, the grain is lovely, well done.

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thank you! Do you think it's my best piece yet? My best of a lathe didn't struggle.... maybe I should go bigger!! 😁😊

@Umberto.Goglia Ай бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

I hope you enjoyed Umberto! 😁😊

@Umberto.Goglia Ай бұрын

@@HarrySmithWoodturning Be sure!

@christiancanas1365 Ай бұрын

Can you share the name of the oil/lacker you use at the end?

@DennisDolan-fl3mw Ай бұрын

I still wish Harry would talk in his videos.

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Dennis, this is something I may look at in the future, however this format really works for me and my viewers. I do have some mini podcasts in which I disuses my turning if you're interested. 😁

@solidarityworkers6900 Ай бұрын

Can you tell me the measurements please? 😮

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Sol! It's a massive 550mm x 290mm (approximately) 😉👍

@solidarityworkers6900 Ай бұрын

@@HarrySmithWoodturning BIG!!

@beverlym5465 Ай бұрын

I love it except for the band around the middle.

@HarrySmithWoodturning Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Beverly, it would be almost impossible to hollow out the vase without splitting it in half, so I had to have a band. In future I will try to hide it more 😉😊