Yeah, ash is another one of the woods I strongly prefer to turn green because it is so hard when dry. I've never turned mesquite. I currently have a 68 pound ash burl from a client that I'm hoping to get at least 3-4 nested bowls from. I was waiting for my new lathe, so I can make it as large as possible. However, first, I have to practice some with my new McNaughton coring system. I've watched a few videos and practiced a little, but it'll definitely take more practice!

@@ChadEamesWoodWorks Mesquite is one of those funny woods because you don’t know what it will do. It is a hard wood that makes beautiful turnings. But it can also be very brittle when really dry and will fly apart without notice. If you see cracks in the wood, it’s best to either eliminate them by cutting away or filling with a resin. CA glue I would not recommend for the repair in this instance. But, that’s my own opinion. I had a very good friend who was more like a father figure as I was growing up. He was killed turning a piece of mesquite in a very odd / freak accident. A pice of mesquite pierced his face shield and imbedded itself in his neck. He bled to death in just a few seconds since the jugular was severed and he lost consciousness quickly. I happened to be visiting out in Southern New Mexico where I own land and his wife directed me to his workshop where he was turning wood. I found his body on the floor and had been dead about 30-45 minutes. He was 93 years young and still farmed 600 acres of pecan orchard. When he was killed, the lathe was spinning at about 1300 rpm and probably much faster than the wood could withstand. So, when it come to turning mesquite, I have my reservations due to my memory of finding him five years ago. When I see turners working with the wood, I am quick to warning them that it can be a very temperamental wood. There are lots of turners who never have problems and love the wood. My opinion is based on the single event I encountered and deeply imbedded in my memory. But this has not stopped my desire to turn the burls I have in my shop.

OMG! That must have been horrifying and traumatic. I'm sorry about your friend and the whole awful experience. I'm kinda at a loss for words after reading that. Early in my turning endeavors, I had two minor lathe accidents including one where I passed out briefly in my shop. Luckily, they were very minor injuries (one was a splinter of lignum vitae embedded under my fingernail while sanding, which I pulled out with needle nose pliers before losing consciousness). After that and a couple of pieces breaking on the lathe (including one where half a bowl literally stuck in my ceiling), I developed a habit of not standing in the line of the spinning bowl whenever possible and I never let observers stand there either. I'm also more careful with sketchy wood or wood with inclusions, since that was one of the early culprits. It can be easy to forget how quickly and violently accidents can happen - but I won't be forgetting your story anytime soon.

Glad you liked it! I've been trying to mix things up a bit with the real time vs. time lapse. Thanks!

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for always watching and sharing your thoughts!

Thanks, Rich!

Thank you so much, Barbara!

Yeah the natural edge ones can seem pretty intimidating if you’re not used to them. Thanks for watching!

Thanks, Doug! It’s always fun to discover what’s inside an ugly chunk of wood.

Many thanks!

Thanks so much!

Hello there! Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks, Joel! I've never really thought about it before... I guess the reason I don't oil on the lathe is because I usually don't oil the piece until I've signed it, which means I've already removed the tenon. So, I guess my answer is "no specific reason, just how my process has worked out over the years." I typically apply 3-4 coats of oil over the course of a week, so more often than not, I'm oiling things off of the lathe anyway. If I were to make an argument for it, I'd say it's easier to see the piece and any flaws (and to get the oil in all of the nooks and crannies) when it's not on the lathe. Thanks for the question... it's good to self-evaluate sometimes!

Thanks! Don't worry, I'm a professional; I know what I'm doing... hahaha... 🤣 The reason you're seeing this video is because I screwed up the project I intended to post (after about 4 hours of recording) and couldn't bring myself to finish it... yet. It was a hollow form and I went through the side of it. 🤬 I might try to salvage it. This video is really a couple months old, just never released. Thanks for the feedback on the length. I'm experimenting to see if it has an effect on which parts people watch and the total watch time. 🧐 😁

Thank you! I used danish oil on it.

No, it’s pretty unlikely. Wood is surprisingly strong even when thin.

I used a few different bowl gouges on that one - 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4", I think. The 5/8" is my go-to gouge for general purpose use. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

No, it’s the Powercap from Peke safety and I absolutely love it.

@@ChadEamesWoodWorks is it heavy as in make your neck hurt after a while looking downward.

Not to me. I was a little concerned about that but I actually forget to take it off sometimes. It was so clear and comfortable that the first time I used it I flinched when the shavings flew at me. 😂 I can turn in it all day long. The only little thing is that my sinuses dry out after wearing it for a few hours.

@@ChadEamesWoodWorks thanks Chad. I appreciate the info. I gotta get one. Man I really enjoy watching and every time I do I all way learn something new. You always do awesome work. Thank ya.

Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad to hear you find my videos helpful!