Woodturning: Texas Ebony
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- Опубліковано 21 кві 2020
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This is my 21th filmed project, and it was also my first time turning Texas Ebony. This log had been laughing at me for several months before I decided to tackle it. It was bone dry and measured about 6x6x12 and probably weighed about 20 lbs. I was not mentally prepared for the fight this thing would require, and I spent probably more than 6 hours on the hollowing alone. I had to stop frequently to get my bearings, let the carbides cool down, and check that my lathe was still in one piece. It was quite the test of mental fortitude. I hope the process seems more relaxing in the video. It was certainly a difficult project. I also had one finial attempt fail because I turned the burl too thin, and neither CA glue nor epoxy would hold it together. Those of you who follow me on Instagram (@adamsen_woodcraft) will hopefully see some bloopers in an upcoming post.
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I think your level of talent with woodturning tools, and attention to detail has always been of an extremely high standard which captured my attention and inspired me to learn.
However and since you started your woodturning journey I have lost my initial enthusiasm and motivation to watch your videos because of the higher importance you are now placing on being commercially successful.
All the laid back music and your skill with turning and capturing the video shots have lost their original magic for me David, and its becoming kinda plastic - that may well be how it is in this world we live in. Just being honest from my point of view.
Hi Peter, thank you for your honesty. I think I understand a little of what you're saying, and for the most part you're right... to an extent. Right now, my time is split between this woodturning passion/hobby and a very demanding and stressful full time job. If I am ever able to make woodturning/UA-cam my full time business, I need to learn consistency. However, those two things do not come without sacrifice.
One example of this was making the decision to remove music from the bulk of each video, focusing on the ASMR aspect instead. Music has always been one of the more controversial aspects of my older videos--some people love it, and some people hate it. About a year ago, I ran a UA-cam poll and found that the majority of responders actually like the music but could go without it, and an equal number of people on both extremes would either want more music or no music at all. In contrast, for every comment praising song choices there would be 3 or 4 comments criticizing them, and that is ultimately why I switched to an ASMR focus--to make my videos hopefully more palatable/less controversial to a wider audience. This decision also helped to improve my consistency on UA-cam, freeing me from the constant struggle of finding decent music that isn't, as one viewer once described, "kitch". As the saying goes, the medium is the message. I would rather have no music than cheapen the video with bad music. I am also a big fan of ASMR-style woodworking in general, mainly because that type of content is generally simple and free of distraction. In the end, I am simply trying to remain flexible to the platform, making changes that are needed to set myself up for success in an extremely competitive market.
I hope that helps clarify a bit. If you'd like to reach out to me personally, email me at david@adamsenwoodcraft.com.
Hi David,
I tried copying and pasting your email to reply to you personally but something never worked.
So I can only respond to you here for now.
All I can say in response to you is that YOU and YOUR skills was what inspired and motivated me to try and become become a woodturner. Not the music (although I found that pleasing), but just the pure mastery and skill you have in bringing the pieces you create to life.
That is what inspired me because your talent speaks for itself and in my mind is beyond the need for polls and the opinions of us lesser skilled and gifted as a result.
So from my point of view, UA-cam etc need you and what you are naturally inclined to create, not the other way round.
My best wishes to you
I hope you didn't quit! There are gobs of great turning instructors on UA-cam. I've been turning for years and still keep up with many of them. It is rare that I don't learn something. At the very least I am reminded of a technique that I could probably use more often. Cheers!
I like the music and the production value..its relaxing from my stressful demanding full time job.
I am a new 81 year old fan…after reading Peters comments and your very respectful reply, I am even more of a fan. I know nothing about woodworking but I do admire skill and the dance and movement of wood working is fascinating and calming. The strength of your hands and vision is just mesmerizing and by the way. I hardly listen to the music but I listen to the machines…..adding the music is kin to massage music..lovely ..thank you for your hard work and talent.
Thank you so much! You’re very kind!
I have a 200 year old ebony cabinet. Comes down from my family. Its considered an aristocratic possession in my country (sri lanka) to have furniture made of ebony wood. I love your videos. So calming and satisfying ❤️
Wow that sounds like a gorgeous piece. And thanks!
The 200k subscriber is way less than you deserve David. Thank you for letting us watch the birth of these pieces of art.
David, your art is so PHENOMENAL!!!! I like to watch you work before I have to go to work so I can feel relaxed before a 10 hour day. Thank you for posting Sir!!! 👊🏾👍🏾💪🏾
Cheers, Will! I appreciate that!
As a "Padawan Turner" who can't get enough of these video's: what stands out most to me are those channels put out by "tech" turners who really do turn out impressively complex pieces (and some that don't), compared to artists who see the lathe as a canvas and turn out works of inspired art. David Adamsen is one of those artists, and his works never fail to inspire me.
Thank you! I appreciate that.
@@DavidAdamsen Bro, you are head and shoulders above the rest.
I am not in wood turning, am just a person in total admiration for artists who, like you, bring out beauty from a piece of material which, for me is just a piece of wood. I love everything of your videos, the great scenery of your home place, Maine, the filming, the music and the exiting disovery of where you are taking us to reveal a master piece. Superb piece of art. Magnifique!
Thanks so much, Vivian!
I had never heard of Texas Ebony but I think I’m in love. Beautiful work.
Thank you Sam!
Yet again, another piece where I had no idea where you were going with it until you showed the final product. Very nice.
Thanks Mitch! Cheers!
That's incredible. What a beautiful piece of wood. I'm sure Our Maker is smiling down at the elegance you finessed from one of his creations
Thank you so much, Tommy! There is so much beauty for us to discover in God’s creation. 👍👊✌️
Absolutely stunning! Texas Ebony is extremely hard, so I’m very impressed that you made this process look so simple. The gorgeous piece of art was well worth it, I’m sure. 😍
Imagine Gaboon ebony being even harder and darker 💯🖤
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Who needs resin when the colours of nature are as splendid as these? Texas Ebony, what a beauty!
I don't much about woodturning, but I get the impression that wood is incredibly hard.
Beautiful work.
After reading all the comments, there's nothing i can add other than thank you for getting my mind off of these crazy,scary days. It's a pleasure to watch you work.👍😎
Thanks Richard! I appreciate you!
Incredible Artistry! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work David. Videos are so well done!
Thank you, Rich!
Thank you for another amazing video. Look forward to watching and listening to the next video.
Thank you Todd! I appreciate you watching!
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The contrast in gain is tremendous. Very beautiful David.
The question was - Will it Art? The answer is - That depends largely on the Artist...In your hands...a resounding yes!
Thank you so much, Stan!
30+ years ago, my old man had to trim an Ebano branch that was growing over the roof. He had no chainsaw at the time. It was an all day affair. It was actually two ebony trees that grew Siamese style. Greetings from South Texas.
Good therapy, to se the tree shaping and listen to the music !
Again . . . brilliant design with a high-quality result. It was a pleasure to watch.
Thank you so much, Ward!
Idk why but I imagine this guy listening to hard rock or something while turning wood then putting these calming instrumentals on the videos
There are turners out there in the world who are very good. There are camerapersons who are very good. And video editors who know their stuff. You are able to do all those things, and do them amazingly well. Im so impressed with every video of yours that i watch. Your turning skills are enviable. Your camera and editing work is no less than professional. The woods you work with are gorgeous. The finished pieces......stunning. your hard work, and attention to detail definitely shows.
Wow thank you so much, Dave! I’ve been into photography since I was a kid and got inspired to turn by watching fellow woodturners on UA-cam. The details are all part of the fun! Cheers!
He is truly an artist.....the level of creativity and craftsmanship involved just amazes me. When I was watching him make the wedding gift.. I paused the video and subscribed. I HAD to. I could watch this man work all day. I LOVE artistic expression...and I love seeing how it's done. This is my kinda therapy... Omg. 💎💎💎💎💎👍🏿
Дерево очаровывает своей глубиной красоты. А если из него эту красоту извлекает одарённый человек, такой как Вы, то это вдвойне завораживает. Очень красиво, с уважением !
David.... very very cool. Really like the Texas ebony and you did it justice with using simple easy flowing shape in your design, and the red mallee burl was a great thought to use for top. It brought that little extra detail , contrast, and pop!....to the whole piece. Draws your eye to it. Job well done David. Really awesome!👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much, John! I appreciate that! It was probably the most difficult project I’ve done so far. The hollowing process was slow and brutal and I felt like I was losing my eye for shaping just because I was getting worn out. Doesn’t seem so difficult now that it’s over lol. 😂✌️🍻
Wow, that finial is a crowning touch. Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you!
I know zero about woodturning. I’ve come to these videos drawn by the magic of seeing something magnificent emerging from what some people would consider a piece of firewood. Having been drawn in by that magic I now realise that the real magic, and skill, is in seeing the finished piece in the raw log, understanding what the structure of the timber is and what can be done with it, which bits to remove and which to keep, what shape to create, where to cut and where not to. And then there’s the skill involved in knowing how to do all of the above with a precision that I can only wonder at. You, sir, are a true artist and I now see why your videos have millions of views. Oh yes, and I’ve just subscribed.
I don't know about everyone else, but I find master turners to be hypnotic when at work!
David, what a talented young man you are! Beautiful piece of art, my favourite so far. Your videos from start to finish are brilliant. Maine looks absolutely gorgeous. Keep up the fantastic work! Love from Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks so much Sue! I appreciate you! 👊✌️😊
You do draw the viewer in with your work. Amazing to watch. Awe-inspiring results, thank you for sharing
Thank you so much! I appreciate you!
Just a couple minutes in and I was like, oh my that is beautiful wood. Then to see the whole project come together. What a stunning piece.
Another beautiful piece!! 2 reasons I could never do what u do: (1) mindset (2) cleaning up the mess!
Beautiful work! It makes me want to go out and buy a lathe every time I watch these.
Wow! What a masterpiece! God gave u a great gift! Keep up the great work!
Thank you, Wayne!
the quality of work, lighting, shooting and installation at the highest level 👍👍👍
Thank you so much!
I believe that Texas Ebony is one of the prettiest pieces of wood I have ever seen! Great job!
Wow David its absolutely gorgeous! I love the colours in it. You make amazing things. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, Amy!
I love your job! Amazing pieces!
Its a balm watching you work under a very good taste of music.
Thank you so much for sharing with us!
I didn't realise what a beautiful wood Texas Ebony was and your turning certainly did it justice. Please keep up the good work so that we can continue to enjoy it vicariously through you.
Thanks so much!
I never saw such a quality: Phantasy, working, result. My compliments. Never stop doing that.
I think some people are just so talented to be able to bring out the beauty in wood like you just did. Enjoyed it.
Thanks Mary!
This is my favorite piece of all! Beautifully "arted", David--it was worth the fight. Glad you did not give up when it was so hard. Well done!!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate you! This was a fun but very difficult one. I’m going to have a hard time letting it go. ✌️👌☺️
You rock at vessels. Now I see you rock at spindles as well. That looked so smoooooooth.
David, this is an amazingly beautiful lidded pot. I love the burl lid top. What an awesome job! Gorgeous piece!
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Absolutely beautiful. That Texas Ebony didnt beat you. I love it.
Thank you Bonnie!
I have watched this video two or three times now, one of my favorite pieces I have seen you turn. UA-cam algorithm dropped you into my feeds a few weeks ago and I’m glad that it did, I enjoy watching you turn and seeing the finished product. You have a true talent. I have so many questions about how you decide what to make but not enough space to type them out here!
Definitely art!! I have never heard of Texas Ebony before, David. If it was a lot of work it certainly looks like it was worth it. I love the finial. 👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦😃😃😃
Happy turning,
.....Gord
Thank you so much, Gord! There were several points during the hollowing process where I almost gave up. My live center had rusted in the tail stock and I had never successfully removed it until I was at the end of my rope with this project. I’m thankful I was able to use the forstner bits, they broke through a weird knotty spot that the carbides where barely scratching. Cheers! Same to you!
WOW! A tailstock that couldn’t be used for anything but your live center! I can only imagine how difficult that would be. I’m glad you were able to sort it out, David!
Dave, I know it's apples and oranges, but your work with wood is as gorgeous as Jack Storms work is with glass! I'm totally at a loss for words! 👍💥🤗
if youtube has a fair rules like those guys must be rewarded because they really make very good content .
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Good job bro 🔥👌
Your videos are a pleasure to watch.. Always know I'm in for a treat when a notification comes up for a new video.. But David you just do amazing turnings and your video work really are beautiful presentation of your pieces.. Just beautiful work period..
Thank you so much, Jim!
Stubborn wood! But a stunning piece. I just love the little burl hat for a finial.
The vase is magnifiscent. Lid and especially handle... like the rest. Do dare to find your style. Your level of mastery deserves it.
I run out of adjectives to describe your works of art. All your other viewers have used them all anyway! This is most likely my favorite piece you have done. I guess I’ll just say stunning. Thank you once again for sharing another of your classy, soothing, calming videos. I guess I didn’t run out of adjectives after all...lol.
Thank you, Jeff! I really appreciate that. This was a really tough project, having never turned this wood before. There were many times over this 4 day process where I felt like I was losing my eye for shapes simply because I was so worried about being able to complete the hollowing process properly. I’m really glad you like it! 👊🍻✌️
You haven’t lost a thing!
That just looks hard as a rock. Impressive piece man
Thanks! It was a lot more difficult than I anticipated! ✌️
A meditation...watching you create. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Alana!
WOW, I got to get some of that Texas Ebony. What a beautiful piece. Nice job David.
Thanks Glen! 👍
Like someone else said, I have run out of words to express how wonderful your work is. This one is far out beautiful. It is a work of art for display on a sofa table or mantle, but it is functional to stash something. Someone might hide candy. I'd use it for keeping guitar picks.
Thanks so much John!
This has got to be one of my favorite things made on a wood turning video for sure 🔥
Wow thanks so much!
Absolutely stunning. Good video David.
I love watching you work at the lathe, and the music complements your artful movements as you dance with the wood. It’s like watching a particularly fine ballet. And the result is so amazing! I look forward to watching more of your videos and trying to learn as much as possible from your turning mastery.
Wow thanks so much, Gregory! I try to learn something new in every project! ✌️
Very beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much Mark!
David, another exceptional piece! I figured out a few things that I really like about your videos. First, you use a lot of wood species that few other turners use. Second, you have an excellent eye for proportion along with great patience for finishing. My pieces have benefited from watching your work. Thank you. From a fellow turner in New Hampshire. Be well, stay safe.
Thank you so much, Kelvin!
David: I am thoroughly amazed by your creative and ingenious videos. I am especially intrigued by your one-of-a-kind creations: the choice(s) of woods; your 'combination' of woods in a single project; and, your studio and/or museum quality final products. In other videos, I have commented on how I can't stop staring at your work. The same is true here. Your work is brilliant!
Thank you so much!
I like that you show sharpening your knives! Really great work!
Thanks Kelli!
Hello everyone! Thank you to all for the kind words, feedback, and encouragement. Because I received so many inquiries about purchasing this piece, I have decided to auction it on eBay: ebay.us/BPZwfR?cmpnId=5338273189
Cheers!
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Dirty Harry Thanks! It’s a “depends” kinda question. Some woods are hard to finish well but not necessarily hard to turn (walnut, koa) but I would say that black palm and Texas Ebony are the hardest woods that I’ve turned because palm wood is so brittle and Ebony is so dense and hard.
It deserves a big price tag. Good luck with it.
That piece of wood is absolutely my favorite now! Texas Ebony, WOW!!! What a absolutely beautiful job you did! Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤😲😲😲😲😲❤❤❤❤
Jennifer Criss Thanks Jennifer!
Damn. I got so lost in just enjoying the music and the sound of tools that I forgot to watch the video. Beautiful work all the way around man. The wood piece and the video edit.
Thanks Matthew! Cheers!
Such a beautiful work of art. Only a true and gifted artist with such craftsmanship can create something so lovely.
Excellent work, as I'll give this video a 👍🏻.
Thank you so much!
@@DavidAdamsen You're welcome ✌🏻
It doesn't even look like wood, amazingly beautiful wood!
What a piece!
Thank you Jorge!
Oh it arted! Man is that beautiful!!!
Thanks David!
Texas Ebony is amazing! I enjoyed watching you and yes it is "ART". I found your site bright and early this morning. I am glad I did. Thank you for sharing this video with us.
Thank you, Irma!
WOW 🤩...What a BEAUTIFUL piece of ART.... love all the different colors and variations of the wood...Great job as always...🤗
Thank you so much, Kelli! ✌️👊
This is beautiful. Will it art? Of course it will art in your hands David! So beautiful and love the music. Cheers
Thank you so much, Crystal!
Always enjoy your work and top level video production values!
Thanks so much, Jay!
David I have learned to just sit back and watch , you are amazing and your pieces always comes out beautiful. 👍
Thank you so much Ken!
First and foremost I consider every piece you turn to be beautiful.
This particular piece stands out to me a lot and is a cut above some of your other pieces.
I love that you allowed the natural imperfections to stand out. This allowed this piece to be more natural looking and a more rustic look.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
WOW, that is some gorgeous timber, love what you made of it, and that finial complements the vessel really well.
Thanks so much!
Just brilliant David. Well done
Thanks so much!
None of my power tools play soothing background music.
Excellent craftsmanship!
That is a very beautiful piece of wood! Nicely done.
Man, your cinematography skills are certainly on par with your woodworking skills!! Fantastic!! I think as much work goes into the 'production' of your video, as with the 'turning'!! Either way my friend, sincere compliments!!
Thanks Larry I appreciate that!
Brilliant execution of a stunning piece!
Thanks Kerri!
That is gorgeous. Love the different colors in the one piece. Looks almost like glass ❤️
As usual, a great piece of Art. And the background music ... I feel like floating! Thank you for showing us your mastery.
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
WOW! Very beautiful piece of art!
Thanks Alex!
I have always wanted to see a finial done this way with a burl. Thank You for feeding my curiosity. Looks amazing.
Thank you so much, Richard!
David you are doing absolutely beautiful wood turning. I enjoy watching every time.
Thank you very much Russell!
Very, very nice. I would be proud to display this piece. Good job!
Outstanding Dave 👍👍👏👏👍👍
Thank you, Douglas!
Spectacular ! That wood is gorgeous. Is a complete masterpiece. Love it!!❤️❤️👍👏🏻
Thanks Wanda!
In the hand of a master craftsman (you), it doth not only art but arts beautifully.
David, I too agree. This is a wood turners dream. It is always good to see work like this. Well done.
Thanks Richard!
Absolutely magnificent! It may have laughed at you for a time but you had the last laugh. You are an inspiration to the artist in every turner.
Thanks so much Michele!
Absolutely no doubt. It will art. In fact, I'd say you arted the hell out of it.
Thanks Dana!
Wow!! That is one amazing piece of art! Just gorgeous!
Thanks Mary!
I've always wanted to see Texas Ebony turn. This is so amazing
Wow! What a transformation!
Thank you! ✌️
WOW!!! This just looks amazing. I love it!! Great job man!!!🤩🤩🤩
Thank you so much, Gavin!
Great choice of music for such a gorgeous piece. Once again you have proven you are a master at wood turning. My wife has purchased several of your pieces and we look forward to seeing more of your work. Bravo!
Thank you so much, Steve! I really appreciate that! I’m so glad you enjoy them!!! 👍