Woodturning project - How to add a Pewter Metal Inlay

Woodturning project - How to add a Pewter Metal Inlay - ASMR

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In this woodturning project video I create a hollow form from laburnum wood and show you how to add a pewter metal inlay. Pewter is a metal with a low melting point so can be used fairly easily on wood and melted with just a blow torch. When dealing with molten metal please keep yourself safe and wear appropriate protection.
This wood turning channel, explores the uses of wood when combined with resin, epoxy, to make wood turning projects, that are easy and can be classed as art. A lot of the wood turning projects I make can be completed by the beginner through to the more experienced wood turner. If you have any ideas for artwork, wood inlays, epoxy projects please get in touch. Collaborations are always welcomes.
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@reginapopihn9853 Ай бұрын

I am impressed by the variability of your work. So many woodworkers repeat themselves over and over again. It's fun to see you trying new things and new techniques every time.

@MikeHolton Ай бұрын

Thank you very much, some of my pieces are similar but I do try so hard not to repeat myself. I want to always be able to try new things and get out my comfort zone. It's the best way to learn.

@c.a.chambers68 3 ай бұрын

That is a beauty I love laburnum for the grain - you've shown that off to perfection

@MikeHolton 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I love laburnum as well 😀

@Tseringlhatso 4 ай бұрын

What a gorgeous hollowform! and that wood is quite something. Thanks for another great video 😊

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊

@Bunk599 8 ай бұрын

Another clever project with striking results.

@MikeHolton 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

@juttabruckmann1463 9 ай бұрын

Eine wunderschöne Arbeit! Ich habe wieder begeistert zugeschaut.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Vielen Dank und vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung

@Jerepasaurus 11 ай бұрын

I think one of the things I'm enjoying most about your channel isn't just the lovely work, but starting at the beginning and getting to go through the learning process of different techniques with you. I'm often a learn-by-watching sort, so I find the trail and error relatable, and even more informative.

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

We are so alike, I'm a self taught turner and I learn by watching others and then practice till I can do it as well. The great thing is you never stop learning. I love this hobby and hope I'm lucky enough to do it for many years to come.

@Jerepasaurus 11 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton This is why I love your manner and method of work, and that wonderfully calm attitude. Sometimes you remind me of Bob Ross a bit. An accident happens and you just work it in or try again. Ever tried you hand at ceramic sculptures or pottery? I think you'd be great at the wheel, making rustic and unique cups and bowls. :)

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

@@Jerepasaurus Haha, your about the fourth person to mention Bob Ross lol. I tried pottery at school but was not much good. I would try again but if I started a new hobby my wife would not be impressed, this one already takes up so much of my spare time lol.

@deehenry1983 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for the gorgeous work you do!!!

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Dee 🙂

@82ndairbornevet 4 ай бұрын

Mike, you turned out the perfect piece, the grain pattern is awesome and I really enjoyed seeing the process of how you added the metal to the piece. Great job!

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

@82ndairbornevet 4 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton can’t wait to see that new shop on Sunday.

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

@@82ndairbornevet The video is all done and ready to go

@gluey27 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful vase Mike very well done.

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly

@lizacole9520 4 ай бұрын

I think this is my favourite piece of yours. Exquisite! ❤

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you Liza 😀

@MrGaz2304 10 ай бұрын

Amazing looking vase lovely wood grain

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks Gary 😀

@Oldmankingspiffy 4 ай бұрын

That piece looks amazing from the get go

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@lindaali6703 Жыл бұрын

Most beautiful grain.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda, Laburnum is fantastic to work with :)

@chriscraig6409 Жыл бұрын

Love this trial and error and all very human of you. Beautiful

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Lol thanks, that pretty much sums up my channel 😁

@martbert 10 ай бұрын

Mike. What you do off the lathe is as fascinating and original as what you do on it. I had an idea. This works because you have gravity to hold the liquid pewter in the rim at the top until it cools. So it would be impossible to have the ring of pewter say half way down for instance because it would just run off, and you couldn't pour it on little bit at a time wait for it to solidify turn it and pour some more because that would be all jointy and lumpy. So what about. You create a lip, like your wing on the sycamore vase, you make a groove inside for the ring. Your pour the pewter in then you take off the lip. Perhaps I didn't explain it very well. Or imagine a perfect cylinder, you make grooves in it for where the pewter is to go. Then you turn a ring that slides over the outside of cylinder but it has a hole in it where you can pour in pewter, that way you could make many many rings and people would be astounded at your brilliance (actually I think that already happens)... Fantastic vid, (like) (like)

@loopinnerthe 10 ай бұрын

That was me... from my other account

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Martin, there are ways to do it but they are very tricky with the wood being so hot. let me have a thing and see if I can come up with something. I have a video coming up in a month or two using woods metal which it like pewter but has a lot lower melting point.

@LOTGiscool 4 ай бұрын

Quite simply beautiful! The pewter rim really adds a certain 'something'. What a nice way to end this day - Friday, February 9, 2024!

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, and good morning 😀

@rstone7727 Жыл бұрын

That Laburnum is so gorgeous..! Nice work on the inlay too. Well Done..! From Rochester, NY

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Many thanks and hello, how's the weather lover there this time of year?

@wilburhornshnoggle2619 Жыл бұрын

@@MikeHolton Cold spring been in the 2-8 degrees area until this week when the sun finally appeared and nearly blinded me.. Today it was 20c here.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

@@wilburhornshnoggle2619 Nice! we have has a cold spring as well, hopefully it will improve over the next few weeks.

@suesmith9202 Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea Mike. I would love to try it

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

It's not as hard as it looks, just a little tricky lol

@johnfrary5386 8 ай бұрын

I really like this piece lovely grain. might have a go

@MikeHolton 8 ай бұрын

Please do John, it's a lot of fun! 😀

@christopherjohnson6890 4 ай бұрын

I love the grain of Laburnum, and the golden colour too. The inlay takes it up a notch. Well done.

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris, I just love this wood 😁

@oldncarvingJohn 8 ай бұрын

Love what you do. ❤❤

@MikeHolton 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, this was my first try with pewter 😀

@Oldmankingspiffy 4 ай бұрын

I’m listening to the rain and ode to joy… it’s lovely just like the vase

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@Ted_P 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I actually said “Yes!” Out loud when the pewter flowed so perfectly on the second try. Another satisfying moment was when the carbine cut the pewter so well.

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's just how I felt inside, can't wait to do another. And yes the cutting of the pewter felt as good as it looked 😁

@user-fr6zi4go1n Жыл бұрын

Stunning

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@andrewoldham4462 Жыл бұрын

I am relatively new to your channel and for some reason I appear to be watching your videos from new to old and I have to say so far this is my favourite

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, I did enjoy making this one, it's still in my office, I could not bear to see it go. As you are being pushed further back you will see my video making skills and turning skills slowly deminish. Enjoy the ride 😁, seriously though, thanks so much for your support. All the best, Mike

@msudawgma 2 жыл бұрын

I'd rather win this vase, absolutely gorgeous; the pewter really does it justice. Excellent job.

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will be doing more with pewter now I have a better understanding of how best to use it.

@WoodWithD 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeHolton your ladle you’ve modified - if you bash it to make a crease at front, you’ll have more control of where it’s going when you pour.

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodWithD yeah that was the look I was going for but stainless steel is a lot larder to move than you think and I did not want to tear the metal.

@WoodWithD 2 жыл бұрын

My most favourite piece to date! 💕

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard :)

@robertwilson54 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic piece, wish I could find some Laburnum.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Are you in the UK Robert?

@robertwilson54 Жыл бұрын

@@MikeHolton yes mate I live in Devon

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

@@robertwilson54 cool, there is a fair amount of laburnum on eBay, also do a search on Facebook marketplace. I'm sure you will find some.

@tf484 Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing piece. Love your work.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@susanburrows5288 11 ай бұрын

The metal inlay is surprising but effective. Chatoyancy!

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thanks ! 😀

@mhaz49 Жыл бұрын

I'm intrigued by the pewter inlay...another thing to try. Nicely done. Try thinning the cellulose sealer with alcohol (denatured alcohol in U.S.) as this helps it penetrate into the wood pores better. I use a 50/50 mix for this.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Thanks, that sounds like an interesting idea 😃

@vernonabernethy3970 9 ай бұрын

Lovely

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Vernon 😊

@tomburns7544 11 ай бұрын

Oh, MAN! That is gorgeous! That wood! Excellent shape and execution. Well done, Mike! 👍

@MikeHolton 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Tom, laburnum again, always amazing to work and look at.

@TishaHayes Жыл бұрын

Very pretty

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@kevingaughan3170 Жыл бұрын

That’s absolutely beautiful. Looks great with the pewter inlay. Thanks for sharing your technique.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Kevin :)

@darrylkennedy2125 2 жыл бұрын

Create a pouring indentation on one side. That's going to make it easier. Most crucible have then on a side not the end. It's all about control

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darryl I'll give it a few more hits with my hammer 🙂

@mickwilson127 2 жыл бұрын

That is a delightful piece of work.

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick 😀

@danmichaud580 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@bluesix2843 5 ай бұрын

Great use of the dog’s ball. Necessity is the mother of all invention 😉 A lovely piece. Enjoyed the Pewter trial and error 👍

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, it's an interesting process but the end result is always worth the effort 😀

@bluesix2843 5 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton ps- I’ve recently started turning myself and I found your channel. You’re making good content so time well spent. Appreciate it. 👍

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

@@bluesix2843 Thanks! 😊

@laughlan22 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful piece

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks 😄

@TLMD Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the metal inlay on this project. Very nice work. Please keep it up.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll always do my best 🙂

@earnestwalker9804 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful workmanship. Love the metal ring.

@MikeHolton 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Earnest 😀

@kobiekaasjager4822 2 жыл бұрын

The rings in the wood is just awesome, magnificent and spectacular. What an amazing piece.

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kobie, nice of you to say.

@robertdunkley1009 9 ай бұрын

Mike. This looks fantastic. The wood and pewter are a great combination.👏👏👏

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like it Robert, take a look at the video I just released, I use something called woods metal, it has a very low melting point so you can just melt with boiling water 😁

@boetapretorius4311 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work.so relaxing to watch. Thanks man.shout out South Africa 🇿🇦

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Boeta, I have another video coming out tomorrow 🙂

@huberthicks9080 9 ай бұрын

I love it, Mike. Beautiful piece of wood made more beautiful by you artistry.

@MikeHolton 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Hubert 😀

@fredvelez1964 Жыл бұрын

Very, very nice job. The wood grain is also fantastically beautiful.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is still one of my favourites

@clauslangenbroek9897 Жыл бұрын

wow! *-* the hard work you put into this and the elegance and beauty you got out of it are amazing!

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Claus 🙂

@timplumey-fl5xn 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever made a mortar and pestle with an inlayed copper on the bottom of the bowl and end of the pestle?

@ebola01 2 жыл бұрын

I have just stumbled across your channel. What a great instructional video and a beautiful product. Well done and keep up the good work.

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! and I will do my best, I have another video out tomorrow :)

@NoseyLurker 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see your skill. Thanks for letting us into your personal space to see what you do. Also, I don't know if you already have it there, but please make sure you have a good large fire extinguisher or water source when working with metal and having all the wood shavings there.

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, thanks for the comments 🙂. Don't worry I have a fire extinguisher in the workshop and a first aid kit, which I need fairly often 😃.

@esterfernandes5706 Жыл бұрын

BOM DIA MAIS um belíssimo trabalho sucesso

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

bom dia e obrigado

@leahannwhite1111 5 ай бұрын

👍💓!!!

@MikeHolton 5 ай бұрын

😀 Thanks

@jude4896 2 жыл бұрын

It didn't look like you chamfered the channel for the puter to help/ prevent it coming out. Interesting use of puter. Wonderful wood and a very nice piece. Thanks for sharing.

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Do not worry Jude, I undercut the sides so there is no chance of it coming out :) , glad you enjoyed it.

@dustyak79 Ай бұрын

Build a funnel out of thick paper the paper won’t burn that’s how people add pewter bolsters on knifes.

@MikeHolton Ай бұрын

Interesting, thanks for letting me know!

@esterfernandes5706 Жыл бұрын

FICOU incrivelmente LINDO esta peça

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

É muito bonito

@esterfernandes5706 Жыл бұрын

@@MikeHolton SIM muito lindo

@BobBlarneystone Жыл бұрын

Umm, it seems to me that it would be a very good idea to clean up all of the wood dust and chips first, before igniting the torch. Indeed, I think a hotplate would be a safer heat source.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Right on the wood dust (I have done this since) not sure a hot plate would get it to a high enough temperature to melt. I'll look into it, thanks.

@fionacrouch1732 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece and love the pewter inlay. Please tell me where this beauty has ended up, as I might be tempted to give her a new home lol As always, loved watching you create. Have a fantastic day 🤗

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

Hi Fiona, thanks😃, I think this is in a box somewhere, not 100% sure but I'm sure I could find it without too much hassle lol. It was on my windowsill in my office for ages. Have a great day as well 😃

@fionacrouch1732 10 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton lol don't go searching yet. Want to watch all your videos first 😉😋

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

@@fionacrouch1732 Haha ok 😋

@fionacrouch1732 10 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton if I lived in your part of the world I think I would develop a serious addiction hahaha and would be broke 🤣

@MikeHolton 10 ай бұрын

@@fionacrouch1732 Haha you would need to join Mikeaholics Anonymous 🤣

@georgewallace5727 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. I'm relatively new to your channel so I just came across this video. I really like your design decisions but, even more importantly, your willingness to try new techniques. It's what David Pye referred to as "the workmanship of risk" where you're not sure whether the next action will make a piece perfect or destroy it entirely. If you haven't read it already, I highly recommend the book Decorative Techniques For Woodturners by Hilary Bowen published by the Guild Of Master Craftsmen in England. It will give you enough ideas for the next ten years of videos. Cheers.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much George and thanks for the book tip, I have found a copy on Ebay and it has been ordered. Hopefully it will provide inspiration for new and interesting works, thanks again, all the best, Mike

@Oldmankingspiffy 4 ай бұрын

Ode to joy

@MikeHolton 4 ай бұрын

One of my favorites

@rayswann9080 Жыл бұрын

Great job Mike. I am off to the Op Shop to buy up old pewter mugs. It is famous for going dark grey (oxidising) quickly. What did you do to slow this down?

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Hi, I use lead free pewter, keeps it's shine pretty well. 😁

@SiamWoodShop 2 жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel. Turned out good and the wood looks great. I sense that your pewter was far too hot, suggest you try heating from below the ladle. I add a sliver of wax to take out any impurities while melting the pewter. That said it's not a criticism just an observation. Stay safe.

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Siam, helpful advice thanks! I will certainly try that next time 😊

@fatbellymarksshed4522 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike that's a nice piece, the pewter contrasts well with the beautiful Laburnum. I turned an interesting goblet in my latest video in which I incorporated pewter and resin around the the lip which may interest you. It's worth a look, thanks for the vid. Stu.

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll take a look :)

@19Edurne 2 ай бұрын

13:00 Mmh, I love how you keep the lighter right next to the thing you are pointing your torch at. I will be truly disappointed if no explosion occurs before the end of the vid...

@MikeHolton 2 ай бұрын

There was no danger 😀

@19Edurne 2 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton As I said, totally disappointed... ;)

@robertwilson54 Жыл бұрын

Quick question do you think it would work with Yew or do you think it would heat check and crack.

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, that is a good question, there is a chance I guess but the heat does dissipate quickly, so to be honest I don't know. If you try it let me know how you get on. Thanks, Mike

@mashmade-airth Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. One of your older videos I know but I'm catching up with them. I'm a new turner & learning so much from watching. QQ - I've an idea in my head for an inlay & decoration on some pieces I'm going to turn. I'm thinking of, if I were to cove out areas, then randomly drill thin holes in & around the cove, then melt solder in to the area, finally sanding, smoothing & polishing, would the solder take to the wood, stick & stay in place ?

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Hi, the metal will not stick, it needs to be 'locked' in place with an undercut or something like that. Hope this helps, Mike

@kerstin4516 2 ай бұрын

I tried this three times this week and it didn't work. The problem was the metal came out in a flexible snake and Hit me. The reasonsI see so far: 1. 99% tin, no alloy, therefore too soft, 2. pouring melted metal directly into the ring, shrinks due to temperature decrease and the dovetail won't hold it due to reason number one. 3. Metal doesn't stick to wood even when it is applied liquidly. Just wanted to share this experience with you. I ordered tin alloy yesterday and will try again. If this doesn't work either I'll try the other method people show on KZfaq: pouring the ring separately and glue it on/in.

@MikeHolton 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update, I try to make a good size dovetail so it locks in. I'll be doing another one soon but trying in a side wall.

@michelecolasanzio1581 Жыл бұрын

Complimenti bello davvero,ma come fa per non fare annerire lo stagno

@MikeHolton Жыл бұрын

Il peltro è senza piombo quindi non si scurirà, grazie

@martinlawson1476 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think the metal you pored out looks like Italy 🇮🇹?

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! it even has Sicily there as well :)

@conscience-commenter 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, what species of laburnum: (golden chain)( golden rain) is that ? I never heard of it being used for turning because of the cystine poison in it causing a host of ailments. You handled it like it was a regular wood for turning but all parts of the tree are supposed to be poisonous . Kind of like the urushiol in poison ivy, oak , sumac and lacquer tree but convulsions and coma from the cystine are mush worse. Is the poison only in the fruit (flowers)?

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for the comments. It's golden chain. It quite safe to turn and used a lot in wood turning. I would never use something like this to keep food in like a fruit bowl. I use a full face mask when turning and a good respirator when sanding. After sanding the wood is sealed with a quality sealer. Thanks for your concern though.

@dondeere 2 жыл бұрын

how much would it sale for?

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Donald, that's hard to say but I would imagine around £50.

@kc696969 6 ай бұрын

You can't drill "FURTHER". You only drill "FARTHER".

@MikeHolton 6 ай бұрын

Haha, you sound like my dad, I have dyslexia and quite often get words wrong 😀

@olibranch8812 6 ай бұрын

You absolutely can if you're British

@kc696969 6 ай бұрын

Perhaps. Good thing we in America split with the Brits in 1776@@olibranch8812

@Baetzibaer 2 жыл бұрын

Never -- i.e. NEVER -- wear gloves when working with/directly at rapidly rotating machinery!!!

@MikeHolton 2 жыл бұрын

I am aware of the risks, this lathe has very low torque so it's not really an issue plus the gloves are fairly tight fitting so nothing really to catch. But you are right, it is generally a bad idea.

@MrErViLi Жыл бұрын

Never... NEVER... tell someone what to do in their own shop. No one likes a safety Nazi.

@Baetzibaer Жыл бұрын

@@MrErViLi Shut your trap while adults are speaking ...