the Ugly Bug Ball - Woodturning Experiment, laburnum woodturning project

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11 ай бұрын

They say that beauty is only skin deep - well lets find out as I turn what has to be the ugliest piece of laburnum I've ever seen. Splits and rot won't stop me trying to find the beauty within. Join me at the UGLY BUG BALL
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@lettledford7624 Ай бұрын

Absolutely Stunning!!You have an amazing talent & I am blessed to get to see your work!

@MikeHolton Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and your support, Mike 😀

@ceciliarunnoe1463 Ай бұрын

Oh my!!! The grain of this wood is fabulous! You are so adventurous. Seeming to gravitate towards unusual bits, roots, burls, and all kinds of challenges to turn that are a risk but produce such unique results.

@MikeHolton Ай бұрын

Thanks Cecilia, I work hard to find unusual things tot turn 😀

@user-wb3rs3op2p 6 сағат бұрын

Stunningly beautiful. Thanks

@Greg-io1ip 9 ай бұрын

Great eye to see the beauty underneath. The years in the grain - surviving the elements, just existing - are amazing. We humans are nothing without The Trees.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

I could not agree more Greg, I consider myself very lucky to be able to work with them.

@Christo77054 11 ай бұрын

I don't know anything at all about woodturning, yet I find your videos so interesting I've been binge watching your channel the past couple of days. Your work is truly beautiful! Wishing your channel much success!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you. It's nice to hear the appeal is not just to turners.

@LOTGiscool 5 ай бұрын

In my mind, I'm seeing the living room of a nice log cabin. There is a chandelier made from deer antlers. There's a canoe book shelf along a wall, and this beautiful piece you made is on one of the canoe shelves, OR it is up on the mantle of a fireplace. Now I'm feeling like a day trip 85 miles to the west of me to visit Waterton Lakes National Park in the Rocky Mountains.

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

That sounds so perfect, you paint a wonderful picture. I gave this vase to one of my sons so it is now in a shared house at a University in Leeds 😃, not quite a log cabin and I bet the smell is quite different as well 😂

@stevedoran3631 11 ай бұрын

Another superb example of a 'Nothing to Awsome' work..... Nicely done Mike...

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, I had great fun making it, apart from the hollowing out 😀

@theabristlebroom4378 11 ай бұрын

Burl Ives, The Ugly Bug Ball! Love the call back to classic Disney. Lovely work with the carving, too!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I was thinking of a title around the word ugly and it just popped up, not even though about the song in years, now I can't get it out of my head 🤣.

@terriefowler8196 11 ай бұрын

What an amazing piece of wood! I'm not surprised you had to stop n stare a few times to take it all in!! It really does take your breath away!! Beautiful and beautifully done as always! 😊

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Wood grain have so much life to eat, I could never get tired of looking at it 😀

@SteveandSusiesHomestead 11 ай бұрын

They always look great when they start off ugly . Love the knots and branches.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks Steve, me too 😀

@AmbrosiaR 11 ай бұрын

From an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan. I've never heard of that type of wood but the grain/color is so caramel-ly. That turned out great!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, laburnum is fairly common in the UK but the wood is expensive. But it is also very beautiful

@karengilchrist9774 11 ай бұрын

I've never seen laburnum before. What a beautiful wood! Gorgeous piece.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

It really is Karen, I've turned it quite a few times and it's always amazing 😄

@Aspiecrafts 11 ай бұрын

You never know what you will get with a lump. This turned out lovely .

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

haha thanks 😀

@loranwfry-zu9pu 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece of wood, Mike. The knarlier it is, the more I love to turn it.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

You and me both! The figure here is amazing

@sejembalm 11 ай бұрын

That Superior Danish Oil really brought that rustic vase to life!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

I know, it's very time consuming but very much turning into my favourite finish 👍

@cawalker1143 11 ай бұрын

I could spend hours just drinking in the beauty of this fascinating piece. Each swirl and shading in the grain offers a new dimension to explore. Superb workmanship!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Wow thanks so much! Thanks for watching, all the best, Mike

@jimmoorepa 11 ай бұрын

Always so wonderful to see what we can reveal from God's handy work! Stunning!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks James 😀

@fionakronert5060 6 ай бұрын

Gorgeous, Mike you've outdone yourself, and the Danish Oil is a perfect finish. Thankyou

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Fiona, I gave this one to one of my sons to help brighten his room at uni 😀

@josephcrowley4868 10 ай бұрын

Just beautiful. A silk purse out of a sow's ear!

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 not heard that phrase for years lol thanks

@walshjp17 11 ай бұрын

Such a gnarly hunk-o-wood at the start and such a gorgeous piece at he end

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, I love transformations like this 😀

@uklongbow 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful, Im glad I saw you doing this as I was given some ,what I now know was Laburnam, beautiful grain and really nice work. :) Roger

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

It is an amazing wood, just be careful though is it is poisonous!

@margaretgrover-rb3ed 5 ай бұрын

This so beautiful with the grain and dark spots. You gave it a beautiful finish

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Margaret

@eileencollins3126 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate you talking about what you are doing as you go. It makes it a better video!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! I get some comments about how I should shut up and get on with it but there are a thousand other channels doing that and I want to offer something different. All the best, Mike

@William_Kenny 11 ай бұрын

A beautiful piece Mike laburnum never fails to impress 👌👍

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

It's just a beautiful wood ☺️

@fionanaylor6104 11 ай бұрын

Love Laburnum…always pops out some stunning grain patterns. 🙂👍🏻

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Me too Fiona, this one has been claimed by my son No3 to help decorate his room at Uni 😀

@Ken.norwood2 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely not ugly. That is beautiful

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Came out nice 🙂

@Ivor_Nastyboil 11 ай бұрын

A very relaxing 20 minutes. Thanks Mike.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@grahamtilston8518 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful piece of wood from something that looks impossible to turn. To a thing that is amazing 🎉🎉

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Graham ☺️

@jean-louismarchand5311 10 ай бұрын

Horrible piece of wood is generally what you have to turn and try to get a splendid result as this one ! Plus a superb finish using DO is making it magic ! Very well done ! JL

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Jean

@markduggan3451 5 ай бұрын

Stunning piece of wood, turned into another art sculpture.

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark 😀

@jasonmontgomery8180 11 ай бұрын

Fine job on releasing the natural beauty in the wood.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Jason 😀

@2CraftySeniors 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful piece that ugly old bit of log turned into. It was like "the ugly duckling" becoming a swan. 🥰

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I loved making this and I eventually gave it to my son for his Uni accommodation 😀

@2CraftySeniors 3 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton I'm betting he loves it.

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

@@2CraftySeniors He really does 😀

@alanmiller4012 11 ай бұрын

That's a very beautiful piece. The grain and coloring reminds me of the mulberry that I have been turning over the last year or two.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

I've never turned mulberry but I've seen it and they are similar 😀

@joshuafringer2320 10 ай бұрын

It is beautiful. I was going to say that it reminds me of Russian Olive

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

@@joshuafringer2320 Never seen Russian Olive but it sounds good!

@lyndaowen2154 11 ай бұрын

That is a very unique pretty vase but the wood is absolutely gorgeous!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

It really is Lynda, I just love laburnum 😀

@andrewhall1693 11 ай бұрын

Laburnum is such a fantastic wood ...Braw job ....thanks for sharing Mike

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

It really is, thanks Andrew 😀

@anthonykreinbrink2512 10 ай бұрын

I love seeing the gnarly morphing into the gorgeous. Superb work!

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Anthony 😊

@barbkrienke8400 11 ай бұрын

That viburnum wood is so swirly and beautiful! You really pull the best out of the wood you work with, Mike. 🙂

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Barb, not sure if it was a typo or autocorrect but it's laburnum wood 😀

@francinethomas2016 11 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton😊😊😊

@rindapelton5876 11 ай бұрын

Turned beast into Exquisite Beauty!!! Thank you 🤗

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! All the best, Mike

@shaunbodily4158 11 ай бұрын

You work really helps mother nature's natural beauty pop.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Shaun 😀

@petershipman7314 11 ай бұрын

Love the grain and the natural shape , beautifully done🎉❤

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@maudwelford1843 2 ай бұрын

Mike, another fabulous piece👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💕🇬🇧

@MikeHolton 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Maud 😁

@katm6 11 ай бұрын

That is so lovely! The Danish oil really brought out the grain. I have a feeling I'm heading down a rabbit hole of your videos.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Haha well good luck and I'll see you on the other side 😂

@barbaramccarley5803 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful. I would certainly be happy to display that piece in my apartment for all my guests to view it.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Barbara 😀 glad you liked it 😌

@keithgolds3289 11 ай бұрын

Your a brave man, I would not have attempted to turn that piece. But the result is stunning, thank you.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

@peterthornton8520 11 ай бұрын

Amazing colour which has been brought out by the Oiling. Stunning creation

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@brunomerk7635 9 ай бұрын

A really impressive piece. I love dark colored spots which give the piece a really unique style.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Bruno, the piece is just full of character 😀

@charlieevergreen3514 11 ай бұрын

High quality result! I agree; some of the oddest wood makes the best pieces! Nice job.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I love trying to find hidden gems, although they are not always there 😃

@nordy67 11 ай бұрын

Very nice vase That Danish oil really made the grain pop.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Danish oil is becoming my favourite finish 😀

@susanvasquez3625 11 ай бұрын

Such beautiful wood! Though you get full share of the credit for bringing that beauty to life.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Susan 😁 I just found what was hiding inside 😁

@MsBee777 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous vase, it is so amazing how wood can be so incredibly exquisite. Thank you for making and sharing your doing so. Sincerely, from Canada

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, this wood is just amazing 😃

@johnodonoghue7381 10 ай бұрын

Mike I'll give you 100% for your confidence in making something out of that , good luck

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thanks John 😀

@eddyj4097 11 ай бұрын

As I approach retirement wood turning is one of the things I am interested in and your channel provides fabulous examples and explanations. Thank you !

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Eddy, I'm there in 13 years and can't wait so I can do a lot more 😀

@125rin 3 ай бұрын

One of NY favorite pieces so far!!!!❤

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I gave this to my youngest son to sit in his flat at University 😀

@josephlocascio1872 6 ай бұрын

Wow! Talk about a hidden gem. That grain and color variation is spectacular. You often mention going to sharpen up. Maybe in the future you could do a short video on how you do that. Some of us newbies might like to learn that aspect of the process and skillset.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Hi Joseph, I will do it I promise 😀

@donaldadams5342 6 ай бұрын

Well it may have looked absolutely ugly to some people but as a former Senior master of Art here in Sth. Aust. I always taught my students there was always beauty in any piece of wood. What the artist has to do is unlock that beauty. In a different form from Sculpture, the wood turner has the same challenge. You have risen to the occasion brilliantly once again Mike. This piece is quite stunning. I am sure there are MANY people who would love to have this piece on display in their home. Congratulations on a stunning piece that has been 'released' from scrap. Cheers, Don from South Australia.

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Don, when I saw this piece online I had a pretty good idea what it would be like inside and just could not resist buying it. I have had so many people ask to buy it but instead I gave it to my son so will now hopefully stay in the family. All the best and I wish you a wonderful new year, Mike

@markelonich1725 10 ай бұрын

Killer vase, keep up the great work and videos, thanks for sharing.

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mark 😀

@billrose2083 11 ай бұрын

Mike, Hi ! I'm a retired machinist of 50 years. Never worked with wood, just metal. I like to say I can make anything. If you can conceive of it, I can make it. In this case I want to pay you an artists compliment. Guys like us can SEE the finished product before the job is started. The drawings are in our head. You did a beautiful job here. If you think like me, you would say, God made this. We just scrape the excess protective layers away. Good scraping, sir.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Bill, I can generally see beyond the exterior and know what I want to make, weather I can find it or not is a different matter, All the best, Mike 😃

@robboland9857 11 ай бұрын

Very nice indeed sir. You brought this piece of wood back to life. Thanks for the post, I enjoyed it.🌿 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Rob 😀

@karenstafford724 11 ай бұрын

What gorgeous markings and such a lovely colour.❤❤❤

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Karen! Cheers! 😃

@dawnjanacek 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely adore your videos. The calm way that you go about turning the pieces and the genuine awe that you have at the beauty of the wood always makes for a wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing your hobby with all of us.

@MikeHolton 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Dawn, I really appreciate it 😀

@brucebowler 11 ай бұрын

That is a STUNNING piece of wood.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@wilfridashlaw4680 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed your video, especially when you stop and let us know what you are doing and what you will be doing not. 👍

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Wilfrid, I just try and narrate what's going on in my head, all the best, Mike

@izzy123412457 11 ай бұрын

You are a true artist. What a beautiful piece.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@davidhill1887 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful Piece ! Mike I like how you stop the lathe and show us the progress you are making. Some turning videos I've watched will do a time lapse after they start and the viewer does not really get a true sense of the process. it's nice to see it in the more broken down phases and watch the piece reveal itself. New subscriber learning from a pro, thank you.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much and I'm glad you like the format, I've had a few requests to just "get on with it" lol but I'm happy doing it this way 😁

@barryrankin587 11 ай бұрын

Amazing grain. Love how you kept the top a live edge.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 that was the plan, just glad it worked 😀

@sturob6810 11 ай бұрын

Fascinating to watch the transformation, then once the oil was put on it was simply stunning, very cool indeed.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@xanadu774 11 ай бұрын

I love turning gnarled bits of firewood or random knots and chunks and revealing the natural beauty hidden inside. You've done an amazing job with this piece.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, it's more interesting than basic bowl blanks 😀

@Angela-en6oh 11 ай бұрын

Hello Mike. Yet again you have taken a very unassuming piece of wood and turned it into a true delight for the eye. Well done for seeing the such potential and drawing it out.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks Angela, so glad you enjoyed it, Mike 😀

@Angela-en6oh 11 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton Hello Mike. One of the most enjoyable elements of this, for me, was hearing your delight as the wood revealed it’s beauty. Congratulations, it is lovely.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

@@Angela-en6oh haha thanks, I can get excited 😆

@sueze3300 10 ай бұрын

I loved your reaction when you started putting on the danish oil. Amazingj what you can see in what I would concider a junk piece of wood. Love it.

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I just had a good feeling about this one, not always right though lol 😆

@user-cx9ys4ki2r 3 ай бұрын

I love this beautiful piece, as usual love your process Mike.

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@jasonmorris2362 11 ай бұрын

Beauty and the beast or rather Beauty from the beast! Love your work. Reminds my of a Phil Anderson piece.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you, high praise indeed 😀

@paulplager9498 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful work. Beautiful wood. This piece would look great in my house.

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Paul but I'm keeping this one 😀

@chrischambers5466 11 ай бұрын

That is just so nice! Glad you didn't fill the cracks or level the rim, looks all the better for that👍

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris, wood like this needs to show it's natural side 😄

@TWTexasA1 10 ай бұрын

Slow and steady wins the race…and that’s why your turnings come out looking so fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 rushing achieves nothing

@robbosma9303 11 ай бұрын

MIKE!!!! This i think is one of my most fav pieces!! Stunning!! An with that Danish oil finish....daaaaaamn, i dont know what to say, almost!! Lol. That wood, just... wow....

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

haha thanks Rob! 😀

@robbosma9303 11 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton always a pleasure watching you!! Your welcome as always!!

@777nezzy 11 ай бұрын

Another masterpiece created. Well done, it looks fantastic.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! 😀

@RavensViewStudio 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning piece, Mike. Hard to believe it came from that rugged lump. Jay

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Jay, it's surprising what you can find inside 😁

@dougthatcher3521 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your mini-explanations in the course of the video. It's helpful! Beautiful result, intriguing process. Good stuff!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! All the best, Mike 🙂

@Logan.H.L 11 ай бұрын

Very pretty and cool piece of wood, wood turning is mesmerizing!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Logan, glad you enjoyed it 😀

@SaMartok 11 ай бұрын

The Danish oil certainly makes it pop, looking very nice.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks, Danish Oil is an excellent product, I love it

@lindapratt1824 11 ай бұрын

That is fantastic. The grain is just beautiful.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Linda 🙂

@ronkiskowoodart9680 11 ай бұрын

Nice job on that ugly stick Mike turned out beautifully!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks 😀

@Creative-Laminated-Woodturning 10 ай бұрын

As NZ woodturner I just love crotch pieces as you say the grain just pops. great job.

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏, the grain on this piece is just mesmerising 😃

@randykniebes5364 11 ай бұрын

Really pretty piece would have never thought it would look so good.... This has given some hope on a knotty piece of walnut I have in my shop.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Knotty walnut sounds like heaven 😀

@williamriley-le9zo 9 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, I was chuckling listening to you commenting on and making your nice noises about how beautiful this laburnum is. Only true wood lovers would do that. It is a lovely looking piece for what would otherwise be firewood. I had never heard of laburnum before but will keep my eyes open for some in the future. The Danish oil is a very nice touch also. Cheers, Bill Riley

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Bill, if you find some do be careful as laburnum is poisonous so take due care. All the best, Mike

@williamwurthmann1573 11 ай бұрын

THE FINISHED PRODUCT WAS BLESS BY THE WOOD SPIRIT ITSELF. GREAT JOB.☦

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks so much William 😀

@jsprankel4712 11 ай бұрын

Ok...I'm convinced. I've got to get some Danish Oil! Beautiful piece, Mike!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

You should, but follow the instructions, put too much on too fast and it can go sticky 😜

@syph92 11 ай бұрын

another stunning piece, and they say you can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear... that is amazing

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@jasonzoll4250 10 ай бұрын

Such beautiful, and deep grain you were able to bring out.

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jason, laburnum is just beautiful 😁

@LightraysPhotography 11 ай бұрын

What an incredible piece of wood and great job of turning, it looked challenging to my untrained eye.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, yes it was a bit, the hollowing was an absolute pain! 😀

@stephencarey6114 11 ай бұрын

Blooming stunning piece of Laburnum

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

It really is, I had a feeling it would be 😀

@martymar666 10 ай бұрын

Exquisite piece my dude. Danish oil is not my favorite, but it can’t be denied it was the right way to go here.

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Marty, I love Danish oil although it is time consuming. 😀

@paulgreen2863 11 ай бұрын

That would have scared the crap out of me. The cracks looked bad. You did a very fine job.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, I had a fair idea it was going to be ok and of course I was wearing protection 😃

@garthpetch4173 11 ай бұрын

What a beautuful piece of wood. You did it justice

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Gareth 😀

@annettev8362 11 ай бұрын

I enjoyed seeing how beautiful the piece turned out. I look forward to your next video...

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Next video is out on Tuesday 😀

@ianholmes9361 11 ай бұрын

The Danish Oil certainly brought out the beauty of the grain Mike

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

It looked as nice as I had hoped it would but then again laburnum is fairly hard to mess up lol 😀

@philforeman7102 11 ай бұрын

A lovely piece of wood that i don’t get in Canada. Well turned , I have cleared a space on my mantle for it Thank you

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Phil, unfortunately, this one as been claimed by my third son to help decorate his room at University lol. All the best, Mike

@susannah4Him 4 ай бұрын

Halfway in - the grain is just lovely! You said it yourself, it’s just gorgeous! Well done, you, for finding its beauty!

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Susannah 😀

@jimflinn8305 11 ай бұрын

Wow! Fabulous, that grain is amazing 👍

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

It really is! Happy with this one 😄

@davidtaylor5943 11 ай бұрын

Some people are just wood wizard's, brilliant.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks 👍