Log to Flower - Turning a Podlet at Warp Speed

In this video, Log to Flower - Turning a Podlet at Warp Speed, I show turning a podlet speeded up at 4X normal speed for entertainment purposes. Watch the longer instructional video here • Turn a Podlet Flower |...
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[@markashlock9017]

Proof that we deserve the name…Wood Wasters! Nice job!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Mark. guess I think of it as saving wood!

[@markashlock9017]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning :
I like the way you think better : )

[@ronbeckhaus7326]

You are braver than me! Cheers, Alan.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

😁

[@LarryDMitchell]

I was holding my breath for the last 5 minutes!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Me too!

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Nicely turned mike

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks! I have a link in the description for the longer tutorial.

[@richardschaffling9882]

Looks great and nice save when the top slipped

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes it was!

[@glencrandall7051]

You have been taking lessons from Cindy Drozda. Very nice Mike. I thought you were going to lose it near the end. Good recovery. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Geln. You as well.

[@jerrystark3587]

Watching you turn and sand this long thin stem is really something. All I can say is "WOW!" Thanks!'

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@billy19461]

Love your videos!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you like them!

[@jimbrock8928]

I could never get away with that WOW THANKS

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Keep practising. You will get there.

[@didierarnaud4707]

Bonjour,........Formidable, Un grand bravo!!!!!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Merci Beaucoups

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Well done Mike. For stems this thin I usually tape it to the live center and pull rather than push. Gives the work just enough support to keep it from wobbling all over. These are pretty cool pieces. I need to do some of these.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I should try that. Thanks for the tip.

[@brownsuspenders7793]

Nice touch!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful work Mike.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you like it

[@ronbeckhaus7326]

Oops, sorry Mike! My bad. Cheers, mate.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Nicely done, a bit sketchy near the end, but you pulled it back and finished it like a champ, well done.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Thomas 👍

[@EclaWood]

Sayang sekali patah

[@naturaIIydifferent]

Love it! The classical music is a wonderful touch! I like listening to classical and jazz while turning myself, it's a great way to relax! Thanks for the sweet inspiration man, blessings and love from Upstate New York ❤️💛💚

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterhatherell7291]

I find that shining a bright light through the top from the tail stock end helps youto judge the thickness if you're using green wood.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I did buy a LED sewing machine light and will give that a try, thanks.

[@1Igster1]

Very interesting! Does the stem warp by itself over time? I was thinking "How in the world do you do an offset turning that thin?"

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

The answer is in the link to the tutorial video shown at the end. Sometimes you just have to watch to the end.

[@laceyhansen1815]

What kind of wood are you using? Just beautiful

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

This was hickory from my back yard.

[@arthurglickmanWoodturner]

Hey Mike another great video. Please let us know the thickness and the overall height of the stem and the podlet. Thanks,

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You watched to the end and saw the link to the instructional video, right?

[@arthurglickmanWoodturner]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning Of course not!. But I will now. I guess the old adage still applies "When all else fails read the instructions." Best regards,

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

😀

[@JamesRousseaux]

Awesome work Mike. Were you able to make this in your first try or did the stem break on some earlier attempts?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I have made 4 successfully of hickory. My failure was shown in the tutorial. It failed because of the poor wood, poplar.

[@JamesRousseaux]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning thank you. Love your work. Keep it up. 😁 👍 👌 🇦🇺

[@MarklTucson]

Very cool. Nice choice for music; you can never go wrong with the Brandenburg Concertos

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Mark! I have tended to avoid music as It seemed to get negative comments early on. Maybe too loud or wrong music!

[@bradbyers7505]

What species of wood are good for this project? I like the tight bark rim.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I think most wood that is green except for poplar. I would not want a species with very thick bark such as sourwood and some others. This was hickory but pear would be wonderful.

[@laceyhansen1815]

Would Arbutus (Madrona) work for this?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I have never turned green madrona. I think most any green wood wood do.

[@valeriehenschel1590]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Whew!😅