I Bought The Most Expensive Burl On eBay

I Bought The Most Expensive Burl On eBay - Woodturning project

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9 ай бұрын

In this video, I'm unboxing and turning the most expensive burl available on eBay - a beautiful Thuya burl woodturning project!
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@bradb7223 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful piece of wood. I have two rules for producing great turnings 1) Start with a great piece of wood. 2) Don't screw it up! Just that easy...LOL

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

You hit the nail on the head then 😀

@cynthiahamptonprince9449 7 ай бұрын

I love the way you amend your design as you go. You let the wood speak to you. Bravo!

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, the wood has a better plan than I usually do so best to listen 😀

@thomasinlondon2849 3 ай бұрын

I commend you for producing such a beautiful piece. Great judgement from start to finish. A really beautiful work of art.

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Thomas 😀

@catherinegoodenow7007 9 ай бұрын

I'm surprised my neighbors did not hear me gasp when it went flying!!! My sleeping dogs jumped up at my gasp! I love the double grooves on the sides and mirrored on the top. That burl could not be any more beautiful and your work brought that beauty front and center!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Catherine and please apologise to your dogs on my behalf 😀, all the best, Mike

@larryburrough3024 9 ай бұрын

Like a true tradesman, you handled your accident with bravery and grace. In my 42 year career, this happened to me on a few occasions. Most of the time, I didn’t stop with the project. I kept on and finished the endeavor. Well done Mike, Well Done.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Larry, so kind of you to say. We have two choices when things go wrong, we can shout about it and make a fuss or we can carry on and finish, like you I'm in the get on with it camp. All the best, Mike

@keithmetcalfe3990 9 ай бұрын

You could have tried to catch it😂😂. Scary piece but well recovered nice bowl and a great outcome👍

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

@@keithmetcalfe3990 🤣😂 good point, I'll give it a go next time 😂😂😂

@paulg6637 9 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton there's also the option to shout and make a fuss, perhaps swear a little (or a lot), and then carry on and finish it. Either way, that's a beautiful piece of wood and lovely bowl. Great job.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

@@paulg6637 haha thanks Paul 😅

@georgestich 9 ай бұрын

I’m amazed at Mikes hidden talent of sharpening his tools up. That really is an amazing skill in itself. Another remarkable bowl with a grain to get lost in. Excellent.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much George 😀

@OldMtnGeezer Ай бұрын

Excellent use of a most beautiful piece of wood! I love the fact that your final version retains a good deal of heft, with minimal loss of such a priceless commodity. Well done.

@MikeHolton Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I like to use all the wood if possible 😃

@andreweastwood862 9 ай бұрын

Smashing piece of turning, and I love the way you share the design struggle, as there are always so many options. The design you ended up with was stunning and really suited the wood. Thank you.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Andrew, glad you liked it 😀

@QueenQuill 9 ай бұрын

This burl is absolutely incredible! The patterns in it are amazing. I also wanted to thank you for leaving in the part of the video where the bowl flew off of the lathe. As an artist myself, I find that people think that I just produce a piece magically out of thin air without any difficulty. I can't tell you how many times I've heard, "I could never do that", and because of that mindset, people never try it for themselves. The thing is, even if someone has been honing their craft for a lifetime, mishaps still happen. We're all human, and none of us are perfect. The only failure in mistakes is if you fail to learn from them. So thank you for keeping that bit in your video. I can't wait to see what you do next!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and I agree completely with what you said. It was a conscious decision from the start to show everything that happens, the good and the bad because this is real life. It is also good to show people that we learn the most when we are faced with problems and by overcoming them we become better at what we do. Thanks as always, Mike 😀

@bevharrison8157 9 ай бұрын

Worth every penny in my Book , a gorgeous piece of wood turned into yet another wonderful bowl. Great recovery , my heart skipped a beat when it flew off !!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Bev, the wood is amazing and the rapid exiting of the bowl gave me a bit of a jump as well 😀

@PaulEast 5 ай бұрын

That's an amazing bowl. Congratulations.

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul ☺️

@PaulEast 5 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton I'm learning about turning before I get a lathe and I'm pleased I've found your channel, loads of inspiration!

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

@@PaulEast Thanks so much Paul, glad you enjoy it

@peterbriggs3408 9 ай бұрын

Almost screamed when it went flying. So glad you recovered it and well done on your verbal self control at that point 🙂

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Peter, I'm generally quite calm in these situations 😜

@lefouineurdevideoinfoetc..3896 8 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton : le principal c'est que tu n'été pas devant , on sans fou du bol 🤷🏻‍♂🙄 il est con l'autre là 😁 résultat magnifique comme très souvent avec une grande métrise 😉👍🏻

@MikeHolton 8 ай бұрын

@@lefouineurdevideoinfoetc..3896 Haha merci, je sais comment me protéger 😅

@lefouineurdevideoinfoetc..3896 8 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton 😁😁👍🏻👍🏻

@barryrankin587 9 ай бұрын

Excellent work. Burl has got to be one of my favorites. You just never know the level of beauty that you are going to uncover. When you unwrapped the burl, I thought that’s nice. But when you started to turn it and expose the true beauty. WOW!! Thanks again for sharing.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more Barry, the first few passes across the bottom unveiled some just amazing grain, and it just got better!

@stephentranter854 9 ай бұрын

That grain. Best I have seen in a long time

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Completely agree, I've never turned anything like it 😁

@bobbrowder1572 9 ай бұрын

Another beautiful piece! You are such an artist and your designing on the fly is wonderful to watch. You handled the “little” mishap so calmly and it shows what a true professional you are.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Bob, all the best, Mike 😀

@beverlym5465 9 ай бұрын

This is truly a work of art. The wood is beautiful and your skills made it into a piece that brings out the beauty of the wood. I would be proud and “tickled pink” to own that bowl. I love it! ❤

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Beverly, all the best, Mike 😀

@paulevans180 9 ай бұрын

Wow what a fantastic job you have done with that piece. I like the fact that you show the thought process and miss haps and how calm you just got on with the turning.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Paul, no point making a fuss about it, it's happened so we move on 😀

@Ted_P 9 ай бұрын

From free wood last week to the most expensive this week. Your videos are awesome. I agree with the other commenters. You handled the “bit of a tumble” with grace. It came out amazing.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Ted, I try to mix it up a bit 😀

@stuart26feb 9 ай бұрын

I've just sat and watched this 3 times. Such a beautiful piece. I can not wait to get my woodturning shop back up and running ..

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much Stuart! I hope you are back behind your lathe soon 😀

@_Dolarhyde_ 9 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your videos, which help me to de-stress. I could have done without the ‘jump scare’ in this one, but kudos for handling it with zen-like calm! Beautiful work, as always.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Haha I'm sorry about that one, next time I'll try to add a warning lol. But honestly thanks so much for your kind words, all the best, Mike

@SabTheSeeker81 9 ай бұрын

I'm in love with Burl .. and I didn't realise just how many types there are - Thankyou for sharing your raw talent with us all - Truly inspiring, To say the least.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, there are as many types of burl as there are trees so that is a lot! All the best, Mike

@frand9174 7 ай бұрын

I know nothing about wood turning. I just find the process mesmerizing and relaxing to watch. The resulting pieces are always amazing. It takes a true artist to uncover the hidden beauty within a piece of wood created by nature.

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@jeramiahcrosier3481 9 ай бұрын

That grain is incredible. I made 2 funnels yesterday, so I appreciate leaving some thickness in the bowl for looks and utility, something that I need to do more often!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

I have not joined the funnel club yet but I have been close, it is something I'm always very aware of so keep well clear. 😀

@sherrillsturm7240 4 ай бұрын

I like you sharing your artistic decision making, checking for balance and workable shapes. Your sang froid when something goes amiss is admirable. It's like, ok, now what to do to fix it? I strive to be that way in my creative projects, but don't always succeed.

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Sherrill, these thanks happen and all you can do is carry on and make the best of it 😀

@charmainerohde8575 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful wood, spectacular bowl, and no human was harmed in the making of this piece!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Haha I always try to keep well out the way 😜

@RoyWCanada 9 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, as always a stunning piece. Like everyone else I skipped a beat but you didn't and very relaxingly carried on. Your design decisions are well thought out and thinking about how the bowl will be perceived by the finished article. First time I have seen that happen when sanding. Thanks for taking us on this journey. Thank you for the video looking forward to the next one.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Roy and thanks so much for getting in touch, all the best, Mike 😀

@howardbeaver4937 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic piece. I especially enjoyed you chat as you went through the design process, I might have actually learned something.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, I try to go through everything I'm thinking so we can all learn together.

@donaldadams5342 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely delightful to watch this piece develop. I'm impressed with your relaxed, or apparent relaxed style of working & 'riding with the bumps. It is a stunning piece, congratulations. I am a retired, disabled Senior Master of Art in South Australia & love watching woodturning as it relaxes me & helps me 'forget' about my constant pain. I have had most of my joints replaced or reshaped but that is life. Glad I stumbled onto your site. This is just the second video I have watched with many more to come I'm sure. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Don, I guess I am a fairly relaxed person, I do what I do because I love it, if I have a problem then I view it as a chance to learn. All the best, Mike 😀

@spiderspid 9 ай бұрын

Stunning piece , and one of my favourite go to shapes/style , really pleased you went that way 👍👍👍

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

@marybethhuson295 9 ай бұрын

What an absolute gorgeous piece😍 I love the design you came up with and keeping it a hefty piece.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Mary, sometimes wood need to be left chunky and imposing, I wanted it to feel like it will last 1000 years.

@gordcameron4409 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful piece of wood, and the price was good for such a huge piece of densely figured Thuya. It was great to have you walk us through your design and technical considerations as they arose.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@charlesrivers4393 9 ай бұрын

Well Done. Thanks for taking us along.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀

@scottfifer4362 7 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful bowl! I love burl wood. I must admit, my heart skipped a beat when it went flying, but I figured if it was destroyed, there wouldn’t be a video. I was correct, and I’m very glad it survived with only minor, reparable injuries. Great job.

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott, as long as it stays in one piece I can repair it 😀

@tonyturnswood 9 ай бұрын

that is such a lovely piece Mike! I do love watching your style and dedication to craft and clear explanation of the steps you take! Thank you!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Anthony, and thanks for your continued support, all the best, Mike 😀

@3pawmom 9 ай бұрын

That is spectacular and your recovery from an oops is great!!!!

@michaelglackin2420 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for that Mike it's so simple when you see it great job ,thanks Michael

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael 😁

@andrewhall1693 9 ай бұрын

Simply stunning work Mike ....well done and thanks for sharing

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Andrew 😁 all the best, Mike

@lynnrogers-zx5yp 9 ай бұрын

So many decisions to make while doing this. I wouldn’t know where to begin. You did such a wonderful job. It’s beautiful…. ❤

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Lynn, it was certainly an interesting turn 😀

@tomburns7544 9 ай бұрын

What a stunningly-beautiful piece of wood and your design certainly did it justice, Mike. Well done!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Tom, this one was tough!

@stevefromlondon9175 8 ай бұрын

What a beautiful piece of wood it has such a rich colour love the design my mouth dropped when the bowl went for a walk thank god it was only minor damage & you made good Regards Steve UK London

@MikeHolton 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Steve, the bowl making a rapid exit was a bit of a surprise lol 😀

@williamthompson5739 9 ай бұрын

wonderful grain, will have to purchase this in the future. Thank for sharing!!!!!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hardwood burls are more fun to sand but it is beautiful

@divinenonbinary 7 ай бұрын

I think you have immaculate taste. Very balanced and tempered yet also very distinctly yours. Thanks for sharing this!!

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome and thanks for watching 😊

@joelbernard5453 9 ай бұрын

I love this piece! And I very much appreciate your step-by-step explanation of your decisions, second thoughts and all. Just beautiful. Please let me know on what platform you decide to put it on sale.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks Joel, I will be putting a few pieces on Ebay first to see how that goes. Unfortunately this one sold an hour after the video was launched and is off to Singapore. All the best, MIke

@user-sy6hx6pt4y 9 ай бұрын

You are very skilled Mike and the work you produce is stunning, both in design and choice of wood. Learn so much from your videos.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Alan, I try and treat it like we are all learning together 😀

@Raziel1984 9 ай бұрын

i like how you include your thoughtprocess in the videos.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I just want to try and share as much of the process as possible 😀

@mlkin3169 9 ай бұрын

absolutely beautiful piece of work

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@user-fy8tu6xf5y 9 ай бұрын

man, when those carbides catch they don't let go without some chaos. i love the 2 edge coves, adds some nice elegance to the piece. Another beauty Mike!!!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Troy, they certainly can but it's always worse in the centre as it is not spinning as fest there. All the best, Mike

@haidergildred2621 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful wood grain thanks for sharing!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you too! All the best, Mike 😀

@countrytxrose 5 ай бұрын

Another BEAUTIFUL project, love the coloring of the wood. You sir have a talent, skill making things like this with wood

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@annem0317 9 ай бұрын

You truly are one, if not the best wood turner I've seen. Beautiful stuff Mike. Really!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Anne, I'm not the best but I do try really hard 😀

@DavidStillberg 9 ай бұрын

My heart nearly stopped when the bowl took a tumble - amazed by your calm and wits!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks David, luckily I have quite a calm nature 😀

@keithmishler4095 8 ай бұрын

Mike so glad to see your beautiful bowl didn't take a lot of damage. My heart sank when i seen it fly off the lathe. I've turned 4 pieces in my life never owned a lathe my grandfather had a Jet and while he was still alive he let me use his .my first piece was a baseball bat . It didn't turn out that good broke it a month later. I love your video's and the awesome creations you make.

@MikeHolton 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Keith, don't worry about your baseball bat, the wood has to be specially chosen for grain strength and direction, even quality bats can break, I've broken a few 😂

@dennisoliver6421 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful piece! And even drop tested 😊

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Hahaha 🤣 thanks

@jaynerichards7527 7 ай бұрын

Wow❤❤❤.I do love your work and the ways you respond to the materials.

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jayne 😀

@stucook8622 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Im glad you didn't get hurt when your piece took leave of the chuck. Thanks for another interesting video.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! All the best, Mike

@trinciacakewalk 9 ай бұрын

Such lovely wood! And you created a masterpiece with your design. I really love the edges. Haven’t seen anything like that before on any wood turning channel. Quite unique ❤

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Trincia, designs like this are all of the moment and are just responding to the wood. 😀

@snufflepig60 9 ай бұрын

What a lovely piece!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@dlh567 9 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful piece! I'll definitely be interested in your eVay auctions, too!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, I will have a few listing ready next week for a trial run to see what interest there is. thanks again, Mike

@dennislowe8470 9 ай бұрын

What an absolutely gorgeous piece of wood that it is, and you have only turned it more beautiful with that design. The curves and contours highlight the wonderfully excellent watching as always

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Dennis, must admit this wood is amazing 😍

@kevinwesteneng3778 9 ай бұрын

Stunning. I have no other words to describe the result

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin 😀

@jamescollins798 3 ай бұрын

Wow, Mike! You started with a beautiful burl and ended up with a beautiful bowl. Well done, I say. Thank you for including the accident. It could have easily been edited out, yet you recovered and it ended up making little difference to the finished product.

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

Thanks James, I only try to deal with real life so will always show mistakes, accidents etc. It's bets we all learn together 😀

@TheBerteh 9 ай бұрын

Another fantastic piece. Amazing grain and the grooves on the rim look really nice 🙂

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@michaelbirchall2247 9 ай бұрын

That's a stunning bowl! When I was at school I did some turning in woodworking class, the teacher was very good at turning and showed me a technique where you use the chisel at a certain angle while cutting which causes the back of the chisel to make contact with the wood which smoothes and polishes behind the cut, there was no need to sand. Another sanding tip was to use a handful of the sawdust to press against the piece, which does a great job at sanding and polishing.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael, the chisel (skew) method works well but not on this shape that is more for spindle turning, the sawdust method is better (burnishing) and I probably should use this method more. Thanks again, Mike

@michaelbirchall2247 9 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton No worries. Yes the spindle turning makes sense. I was pretty sure you know what I was saying, so was just putting it out there. I really enjoyed your video, and made an audible gasp when the bowl jumped off the lathe. I'm surprised you were so calm about it (at least on video). I'll check out more of your content. Thank you.

@michaelbirchall2247 9 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton By the way; did you say the wood is Thuja? as in Thuja Plicata? (Weston Red Cedar).

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

@@michaelbirchall2247 Hi Michael, no it's Thuya as in Tetraclinis articulata 😀

@mkfathers 8 ай бұрын

What a beautiful piece - the figure is particularly impressive. I was also impressed how well you managed the bowl flying off the lathe. Thank you for an interesting video.

@MikeHolton 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 I do like this one despite it being a nightmare to sand

@loopinnerthe 9 ай бұрын

When a poet writes a poem it lives for the reader to soak up the words and unravel the meaning. To seek what it says to them and a guess at understanding what it meant to the author. It is more than the sum of its parts more than letters more than words more than just a story. To me this piece is so complex and beautiful that it probably needs to be touched, appreciated and understood over a significant time. You may have snapped a yellow pencil on it but your poetry shines out from it. Thanks Mike for what you do.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Love reading your comments and you never fail to bring a smile to my face. All the best my friend, Mike

@ericparramore5136 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful design and the grain is amazing. I'm working on a maple burl sphere to use as the head of a cane

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Nice Eric, maple burl is just amazing!! 😀

@chagildoi 9 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful piece, well done

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

@normangreenwell2425 9 ай бұрын

Stunning piece of wood Mike

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Norman 😁

@sverresteinsland5582 7 ай бұрын

Good job! Looks amazing!

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers Sverre

@user-uz9my4sx2o 9 ай бұрын

Wow Mike. What a beautiful burl. I also am glad you made it to be a hefty piece as it seems to match the overall size of the burl. I believe the flutes you cut in and the finish do it nicely. I can't believe your calm response to the darn thing flying off like it did. My responses would not have been allowed to be heard. I think I would have had to go shake out my pants too. I'm glad you weren't hurt in the excitement of it flying away. I can't imagine what the weight of that would have done to bone and flesh. Take care and keep turning. Bill Riley.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Bill, luckily I have quite a calm nature so things like this don't really phase me 😀, I may of course just be too dumb to register the danger lol 😀

@Frank18750 9 ай бұрын

Great Turning On a very unique burl. It came out stunning. Thank You Mike

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Frank, all the best, Mike 😀

@valareefoss 9 ай бұрын

To have the art of wood turning. Such a beautiful bowl. Yes, accidents do happen, but you had the courage to carry through and finish the project. WoW!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Valaree, you have to expect these things when turning, all the best, Mike

@mnp1964 9 ай бұрын

That turned out stunning Mike what a beautiful piece looks like it was worth the money you spent on it Blessings can't wait to see what you turn next

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍, next piece is a fraction of the price but is looking goo so far 😀

@bigboy9706 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece that Burl is fantastic

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly 🙏

@markdesautels4764 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece. The wood grain is gorgeous.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

It really is! Thanks Mark 😀

@cathymcguire368 9 ай бұрын

Gorgeous, Mike!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks Cathy 😀

@undampedmule 6 ай бұрын

Magnificent looking wood, It looked really great to work with and handle. You seem to find alot of great materials to work with.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I work hard to try and find interesting and beautiful wood .

@anniegeturgun3564 9 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching this so much I actually crave trying it. It looks addicting! And the finished bowl is gorgeous!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Annie, be warned it is very addictive and amazing fun, you should give it a go 😀

@loranwfry-zu9pu 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful Mike. Very nice work. Nice recovery too.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly Loran, luckily the damage was not too bad 😀

@user-od8kl9no7h 9 ай бұрын

So beautiful, I absolutely love wood, what an amazing material. I very much enjoyed watching.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Daniel , all the best, Mike

@juliacamp6790 6 ай бұрын

I have a huge birch burl that i am afraid to cut into, but i would love to turn a piece of it. Yours turned out beautifully. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Julia, give it a go, you have nothing to loose, if you try it and make a mistake then you will have gained more in experience than if you do nothing at all.

@sirspikey 9 ай бұрын

wow what an amazing piece of wood. Well done.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

@annstevens1274 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful piece!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks Ann ☺️

@barbie5697 7 ай бұрын

That’s one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever seen. Such gorgeous patterns. I appreciate that you didn’t cut out all the footage of the loose cannon. ❤️

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, I don't cut out the bad bits as they are as important in the learning process as the good bits 😊

@mandkventures4591 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful bowl!! Great job and great save!!!

@MikeHolton 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@billysanders7043 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely great work that is one really nice burl.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Billy, beautiful but still a pain to sand 😀

@cobberpete1 9 ай бұрын

Wow, Definitely different. I'm also a cabinet maker and some woods, like teak are quite oily and give you problems with gluing up. If you give it a good wipe with Acetone, and then allow to dry for a few minutes, draws the immediate wax/ oil out to be able to glue. Maybe worth an experiment in the future to reduce your Sanding frustration. Well done Mike.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips Pete, if I am ever daft enough to buy more I'll give it a go 😀

@inkytu7 9 ай бұрын

37:42 I agree with the use of acetone. It seems to dry the surface well enough for glue ups and certainly for sanding and alcohol finishes. I believe the resins will migrate back into the ‘dry’ layer over time. Great project!,

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

@@inkytu7 Thanks, I will certainly be trying acetone if I ever get some more. 😀

@troybaldwin5329 9 ай бұрын

That sir was amazing and the bowl was beautiful thank you for sharing the experience

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Troy, all the best, Mike

@jeanlong4285 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. Great job

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Jean 😊

@amandavandermerwe7035 9 ай бұрын

What a magnificent bowl! Best one yet, love love love!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Amanda 😀, all the best, Mike

@robboland9857 7 ай бұрын

The burl is down right stunning. I think you got your money's worth. An outstanding work of art indeed.I'am glad the fly off didn't hit you. Thanks for the post, it was fun to watch.🌿 👍👍👍

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, I always stand to the side whenever possible with large pieces like this just to keep myself safe.

@ianlee9755 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful piece, nicely done Mike.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks Ian 😄

@sharonpower9749 8 ай бұрын

I was a metal working machinist for 35 years. Our cutting tools are always bolted down. I always cringe while watching you wood turners, and wondered if you ever launched your projects, as your free handed turning tools look so dangerous. Thank you for leaving in the flying bowl segment ,(very honest), and very real reality T.V. The bowl looks like an offering plate from my church. Thua trees are used in herbal medicine. They distill the oil from the needles, so it makes since that the wood has a lot of resin in it.

@MikeHolton 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I try to keep everything I do as real as possible, win or loose you get to see 😃

@MrPrime2357 7 ай бұрын

I was doing an internship at a metal workshop and they had a balancing machine - i just remembered all of the little holes in their roof, which was due to the little weights which came of during balancing:D Additionally they had the machine setup in such a way, that if something came loose the workpiece would go through a wall and into an open field. One of the older journeyman actually saw one time the aftermath of a workshop after a big workpiece came loose during the balancing, everything in it´s path was destroyed. Including the wall on the other site:D

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

@@MrPrime2357 WOW! Glad I do not work with things that heavy!

@chrisheadrick247 5 ай бұрын

How much is 150 lb in dollar

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

@@chrisheadrick247 it's about $190

@user-hy5rb7wo9v 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful bowl. A wonderful piece!!!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Al 😀

@robertboycewoodturningn.c.7838 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece of burl. Well done 👍.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Robert, how's things with you?

@jasonmontgomery8180 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful job! I just knew it flew into pieces when it came off the lathe!

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Jason, I was lucky this time 😀

@vinimarshall7301 9 ай бұрын

Thats super nice real wood , another lovely piece of art Mike 👍👏👏👏👏

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend, tough one but happy with the outcome 😀

@colinwatmore7041 9 ай бұрын

Thuya burl. Cant say that I've ever heard of Thuya wood but the burl is gorgeous. Lovely finish and what amazing shapes in the grain. Like the scraper flute idea as well, thanks Mike.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Colin, all the best, Mike

@kevincampbell1112 9 ай бұрын

Mike, my heart skipped a few beats when that flew off the lathe. Gorgeous piece in the end. Don't be discouraged with soft woods; you can always hottest glue a hardwood tenon block to the bottom. I will send you some.western red cedar if you promise to give it a turn.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin, I would take you up on your kind offer but postage from the states to the UK is very expensive. I don't mind turning softwoods it's softwood burls I have a problem with. I have turned some redwood recently on the channel and that was just amazing! All the best my friend, Mike