Kaleidoscope Burl

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Ай бұрын

I was digging through my storage bins in my shop and found a kit I'd purchased some time ago... Then I found a small but pretty chunk of Big Leaf Maple burl... Then I made this!
This week, a shorter video, no talky (just can't) this time, and mostly in real time. This was an easy project overall, but the kit was a bit fiddly. I can't remember where I purchased it, sorry.
I hope you enjoy! Please like and share, and even subscribe if I've earned it.
I appreciate your time either way.
Contact me here:
rhumphrey.woodworking@gmail.com
or:
Rod Humphrey
PO Box 159
Chesterfield, IN 46017

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@jilldavies7094 Ай бұрын

I know it's small, but it's one of the loveliest things I've seen you make. Such beautiful graining, such a lovely tactile shape. My grandparents had a wondrous Victorian kaleidoscope when I was a child. It was triangular and covered in gunmetal leather. As a great treat I would be allowed to use it and I can still remember the feeling of lying on the sofa, the tube pointing upwards as I slowly turned the bottom section round and round. Such indescribably wonderful snowflake patterns forming and reforming in endless delight. Thank you, Rod, for the memories.

@janeoverby2151 Ай бұрын

Oh, how pretty! I love kildoscopes even now as an adult. The beauty of the wood is the highlight of the piece.

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! (I do too!)

@rayworstine4399 Ай бұрын

Good morning to you. A wonderful day to view a kaleidoscope. Getting a camera to view the wonderment is an art in it self. Watching the wood take shape then pop when applying the finish, perfect. As a young boy, I had my eye focused on the everchanging cool designs of a kaleidoscope. Keep moving forward.

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thank you, brother! Simple but fun, plus I found a perfect little chunk of burl for it and still was able to save enough of it for a couple pens. I've always loved kaleidoscopes... Semper Fi

@rayworstine4399 Ай бұрын

Two pens, a definite bonus.@@RHumphrey

@sandragutierrez3667 Ай бұрын

That is so brilliant and at the same time very authentic. Your designs are always wonderful to watch as you are creating them. ❤😊

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@suepeterson5675 Ай бұрын

Mr H , you brought back some good happy memories making this. Thank you. Blessings to you .👍👍😊

@darlouthia5153 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful, original and clever object ! An elegant gift for sure ❤

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@shirleyannconfer9651 Ай бұрын

I love kaleidoscopes. This one is so cool. The burl is beautiful.

@_MadFox Ай бұрын

Давно забытое детство... Спасибо, что напомнили👍

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

ты, и я, одни и те же воспоминания! спасибо!

@_zhawkeye_9808 Ай бұрын

...man...there is nothing quite like burled wood...that looks awesome! Well done, my friend...👍 Matt

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Pretty special stuff, right? Thank you!

@jnol9009 Ай бұрын

Very cool project Rod! That burl is just amazing. Well done. Thanks and take care.

@paulrapp613 Ай бұрын

Beautiful, Rod, just beautiful! Keep the aspidistra flying! Semper fi. God bless, Paul

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thanks very much, Paul!

@kurtandrews7450 Ай бұрын

Another wow project. I've had many Kaleidoscopes in my 62 years, but that's next level cool.

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Much appreciated! 😊

@awesomecarsforever Ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful work my friend. Nothing like looking into a kaleidoscope. Enjoyed watching. See ya soon Brother!!☕️☕️

@johnbuerger6579 Ай бұрын

I logged a lot of hours as a kid staring into a kaleidoscope. Nice job.

@user-hx2tg5fd3s Ай бұрын

I saw the word kaleidoscope and was like - Yes! Haven't been much onto your YTs...

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

I had one as a kid too, if I recall correctly it was a cardboard tube with a twist end... super simple yet so much fun! 😊

@user-hx2tg5fd3s Ай бұрын

We don't have any kits here in the third world... They are so much fun.

@BipDuncan-cb2zi Ай бұрын

That burl is beautiful

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Perfect little chunk for this project, it has a lot going on 😊

@jarmstrong2843 Ай бұрын

That's purdy neat, Rod. I have looked at some kelidoscope kits from Penn State, but never bought one. Guess I will need to buy one in the future. However, I am still looking for chickens that lay eggs with holes through them.😂 Every time I put an egg into the lathe, it cracks!😮 Nice one, Rod!! Semper fi

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

I'm not sure I bought it there, but maybe... You're comment makes me want to turn an omelet for breakfast... Semper Fi!

@WoodenItBeNice Ай бұрын

Love it Rod. Gorgeous piece of Burr. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw Ps You said No Talking , but I definitely heard "OOOH Hot" LOL.

@kathrynseaman6482 Ай бұрын

had one as a kid, played with it all the time

@glencrandall7051 Ай бұрын

My, what a pretty little burl. It made up into a very nice little kaleidoscope. I hope what ever was keeping you from talking is better soon. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

I'm afraid it cannot get better, it's beyond that, but I appreciate your encouragement. Thank you, my friend.

@glencrandall8334 Ай бұрын

I am very sorry to hear that. I dearly hope you are getting the best care.❤❤

@williamellis8993 Ай бұрын

Really neat, Rod. I've never seen a kit like that before. Bill

@charlesmcclure5994 Ай бұрын

Cool 👍👍

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@oldesertguy9616 Ай бұрын

I could decorate an entire house with all the cool stuff you make. That is next-level cool.

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say! Thanks so much!

@adill2171 Ай бұрын

Outstanding! Thank you.

@samwyz69 6 күн бұрын

I love it!

@markduggan3451 Ай бұрын

Stunning.

@Chastikan Ай бұрын

Nice proper use of that table saw

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thanks! Simple cuts, but the tall blade increased my caution.

@rebasmirnov7507 Ай бұрын

Lovely

@copperowlwoodturning5929 Ай бұрын

Beautiful kaleidoscope, Rod. 😊

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

@jackthompson5092 Ай бұрын

Beautiful kaleidoscope Rod.

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

@bobbyshelton8781 Ай бұрын

It looks great. Thanks

@elenin.3228 Ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant!

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cookiescoop6065 Ай бұрын

Very beautiful sir have a great weekend ✌️

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thanks very much, you too!

@Smallathe Ай бұрын

Very nice and a near idea!!

@richarddoan9249 Ай бұрын

Great job!!!

@maddieadams75 Ай бұрын

Stunning piece ❤❤

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@Kirstalyn272 Ай бұрын

Pretty cool!

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@alansimpson596 Ай бұрын

Beautiful piece of wood and great turning Rod. I like that kit very much so I must try and find a source. The only negative is that we miss the rich tone of your voice - you should have your own radio programme (correct spelling).

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thank you, my friend! Very kind of you to say. No voice to speak with at the moment... I do appreciate that though! It is interesting how our spelling differs with the older and well-established English of the UK and her commonwealth. Email forthcoming! Package received late yesterday!! WOW!!!

@alansimpson596 Ай бұрын

@@RHumphrey Thank you Rod. As you know I live in Ireland and we know how to spell words proper🙂 So glad the package has arrived.

@renaebettenhausen3611 Ай бұрын

Fiddly or not, the results are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your creative vision. John 3:17 NIV - For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

@glennmoreland6457 Ай бұрын

Good ☹️🇬🇧

@CDRowe1 Ай бұрын

I really enjoy all your videos, but I was really ‘nervous’ watching you cut down that burl on your table saw. It looked (and was) incredibly risky to do it that way (in my opinion). Please make a small sled for your saw to do that kind of work,

@RHumphrey Ай бұрын

I appreciate your thoughts. I do have a few sleds ready for use but figured they weren't needed. I was pretty safe. No chance of fingers getting pulled into the blade because I used the fence as a guide/stopper for my right hand, and my left hand was never over the blade while using the push stick. Still, an abundance of caution is never a bad thing, and you aren't wrong. Thanks!