A Shocking Discovery! Woodturning the mysterious ASH knot

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  • @markjleonard
    @markjleonard Місяць тому +51

    I know nothing about woodturning or woodworking. I'm so pleased that this video appeared in my feed. I found this fascinating, educational and very relaxing to watch. Excellent work!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому +3

      Glad you enjoyed it Mark, thanks 😊

    • @EsmereldaPea
      @EsmereldaPea 24 дні тому +3

      You took the words out of my mouth! I was about to say the same thing.

  • @euansmith3699
    @euansmith3699 Місяць тому +18

    Wood turning, like pot throwing and knitting, looks like magic to me.

  • @aaronneumeyer5572
    @aaronneumeyer5572 3 місяці тому +46

    I love it. It was broken, healed itself, broken again, injured and scarred, twisted and tossed and yet came out a survivor. You've created a biblical Bowl of Job.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +2

      Haha thanks Aaron 😃

    • @helencheadle5709
      @helencheadle5709 Місяць тому +1

      👏👏👏👏👏👏 very good Aaron! 👍💫👍💝

    • @helencheadle5709
      @helencheadle5709 Місяць тому +2

      That was just fantastic Mike…I love us how you show us, warts and all..even that heart stopping moment when it flew off the lathe!!
      It’s the sort of ash boll you see that’s been grown on the edge of a field cattle have been kept on for years, so barbed wire put across the tree, and stapled on, until the wood eventually became irritated and grew over the metal, which in turn snapped bits off over time, which “may “be your nails! It exciting when the large hole appeared at the bottom inside, and the amount of muck you poked out was amazing! I’ve seen the liquid sealant before, but never mixed with gold, how stunning! And overall really a superb piece of
      Art, turned with love, sweat and a headache bless you! My former husband used to enjoy woodturning until his rheumatoid arthritis
      Spoilt it for him. Our youngest son took it us, and made me some lovely pieces, but now has married and gone into partnership working in civil engineering all over the country so it’s not easy to pin him down again to wood turning…but I will share your video
      With him and hope it encourages him to pick up the chisels etc.
      Many thanks for giving such pleasure watching you in creative mode. Loved it and have subscribed! Warmest wishes from
      North Norfolk! 👍👩‍🦳👏👏👏👏👏

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому +1

      @ Thanks so much Helen 😁

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому +1

      @@helencheadle5709 Thanks so much Helen, I'm glad you enjoyed watching the creation of this one, all the best and thanks, Mike 😀

  • @jakes9708
    @jakes9708 3 місяці тому +37

    Nails and knots and resin spots, that's what great bowls are made of.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +6

      Very good! That should have been the title to the video 😃

    • @izzpop781
      @izzpop781 Місяць тому +2

      @jakes9708 I love your rhyme - it's so true 👍 👏👏👏👏

    • @chrisberry9017
      @chrisberry9017 27 днів тому +1

      Certainly an improvement on ‘slugs and snails and puppy-dog tails’!

    • @bobwishart8780
      @bobwishart8780 19 днів тому +1

      😁👏👏👏

  • @Darvit_Nu
    @Darvit_Nu Місяць тому +12

    What a beautiful Ash bowl! I love the knots, nails & inclusions, they add character & interest. This tree had a story to tell. 🥰

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому +1

      I totally agree! Thanks! 😀

  • @robertmatch6550
    @robertmatch6550 Місяць тому +14

    Thank you for your well-paced approach, calm narration of your thoughts. I was concerned about your safety and I experienced the tension caused by the uncertainty of the turning experience. And thanks for no music. Good job!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks so much Robert, glad you enjoyed it 😀

  • @informaturge
    @informaturge 2 місяці тому +14

    I'm irrationally excited that one of the nails managed to make it into the final piece. Some part of my brain is just like "heck yeah, rusty metal bits!"

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  2 місяці тому +3

      Haha I'm just the same 😃

  • @Vinimarshall450
    @Vinimarshall450 3 місяці тому +30

    This is why full vids are the best , to learn how to recover from mishaps , ash is my fave and looks great Mike . I also make planks and beams i scan them first with my metal detector its no fun sharpening a chain with a 40 inch bar , Mike get yourself a pinpointer it will find nails and wire and as we get lots of bullets , a cheap one is about 40 quid but well worth it 👍

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +2

      Thanks Vini I will, could be useful lol 😆

  • @Dani-Innit
    @Dani-Innit 2 місяці тому +7

    The gold burnish/polish was a beautiful touch! I appreciate so much that you finshed it despite the flaws in the wood. It really turned out beautifully and I actually love the hole. lol Well done

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  2 місяці тому +2

      Thanks Dani, I hate to walk away from a piece than can be saved, all the best, Mike

  • @leonbarnes1402
    @leonbarnes1402 18 днів тому +1

    as a knife maker i really do appreciate the hidden beauty in wood. i also appreciate when youtube drops wood turning videos into my feed. excellent skills and a fantastic bowl

  • @jacquelinejohnson9651
    @jacquelinejohnson9651 Місяць тому +4

    I am obsessed I could sit in your workshop and watch all day how wonderful to see its development happen before your eyes x😊

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much, you would be welcome, as long as you helped me clean up at the end 😄

  • @3773elle
    @3773elle 21 день тому +2

    First time watching, could watch all day. Perfect balance between what you show and when you fast-forward. My brother and son have been turning bowls for years, but never shared the process. Thank you. Couldn't help notice the inverse relationship with throwing pots. Trimming, of course is much the same.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  21 день тому

      Awesome! Thank you Ellen and welcome 😀

  • @jbjeep8324
    @jbjeep8324 3 місяці тому +13

    I like that you left the nails - a little of its history in it. lovely piece.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому

      Thanks JB, I think it makes this piece 😃

  • @daphnemouat2436
    @daphnemouat2436 23 дні тому +2

    The first time I have joined you in this amazing and stunningly beautiful process. Thank you for sharing with us in such a wood-loving manner. Really appreciated.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  23 дні тому

      Thanks and welcome Daphne 😀

  • @johnfothergill5372
    @johnfothergill5372 3 місяці тому +3

    I love your approach. As an engineer and turner, one of the most appealing aspects for me is dealing with unexpected issues which can totally change the initial plan for a piece of wood. Please keep inspiring us!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks John, I will do my best 😃

  • @Eudi2020
    @Eudi2020 15 днів тому

    My dad did woodworking as a hobby. We (my bros, sisters and me) were never allowed in his work area when he was working, however we could sit on the steps which lead into his workshop and watch. Watching you work brings back such happy memories. I can still hear the machines and smell the cut wood🥰

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  15 днів тому

      Thanks for sharing, and thanks so much for watching 😀

  • @jomama5186
    @jomama5186 Місяць тому +4

    I collect the knots ! Wow. I love how they look. Many have many sticks coming out of them. I am totally fascinated by them ! Cool to know you can do things with them. I'm happy to look at them.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thanks! They are amazing 🙂

  • @sylviamaunder3409
    @sylviamaunder3409 3 місяці тому +4

    What a beautiful result after all those little “difficulties”. Those nails are going to bend my mind for a while yet. I must admit I almost threw my iPad onto my dog, who watches with me, when the bowl flew off the lathe. So glad there was no damage and my dog is safe too. 😊

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому

      Haha please apologise to your dog for me 😂

  • @CrazyManuel94
    @CrazyManuel94 3 місяці тому +4

    What a beautiful piece, really happy you saved it with some resin

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you very much me too 😄

  • @gailhoffmann9498
    @gailhoffmann9498 Місяць тому +5

    Very intersting, educational, and relaxing. The bowl turned out beautifully.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Gail 😀

  • @kenmoon2331
    @kenmoon2331 Місяць тому +6

    Thank you; It's good to have a wood turning video where it's explained what's going on, the thinking behind it and why. Very good.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Ken, and thanks 😀

  • @cazdough6565
    @cazdough6565 3 місяці тому +2

    i love how the burnishing wax gives the Ash that wonderful warm glow, the shape of this bowl is very cute, love it, and the 'mending' of the bark scar enhanced the look of the overall aesthetic .......... super work Mike 🙂

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you very much Caz 😊

  • @Rwizard206
    @Rwizard206 3 місяці тому +2

    As stated by others, this is why full videos are the best. A beautifully ash bowl. I have made many things with ash but never a bowl.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! Ash does make for a very nice bowl, beautiful wood to turn 😃

  • @EightBitTony
    @EightBitTony 3 місяці тому +2

    45 minutes sanding! Mike, you've made me a happy man. Thank you!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha, you're welcome Tony 😂

  • @peterthornton8520
    @peterthornton8520 3 місяці тому +1

    What started as a journey of discovery turned into a journey of repair and recovery. Considering the lovely Bowl produced it was well worth it. I have to admit that when you went through the bottom i shouted at the screen to use resin to plug it. Well done Mike it was a 100% worth it effort. Cheers

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Peter, resin was always the best way forward 😁

  • @dwbunloaf8245
    @dwbunloaf8245 3 дні тому

    What an absolutely beautiful bowl. Simple yet complex. Wonderful.

  • @drucker03
    @drucker03 3 місяці тому +1

    Since I watch your videos where you explain nearly every step I understand much better what other woodturners on youtube do and why they do it the way they do. So I benefit a lot of it.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, so glad it helps 😁

  • @vdubboy85225
    @vdubboy85225 3 місяці тому +1

    Good on you Mike. That one fought all the way and you took it with strength and humility. Took a deep breath said alright, and worked a beautiful solution. Turned out amazing as always.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +2

      Thanks my friend, the one great thing about dealing with problems is that now nothing really phases me, with a bit of though and imagination you can fix just about anything 😃

  • @Tzrnutt
    @Tzrnutt Місяць тому

    Really pleased you persevered after the initial set back. What you ended up producing is a lovely, characterful piece. Thanks for sharing!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it and thanks 😀

  • @williamkaplan9288
    @williamkaplan9288 3 місяці тому +1

    The sign of an artisan is one who can overcome obstacles without compromising the quality of the product. Well done.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +2

      Thanks William, I really enjoyed this one 😁

  • @susannah4Him
    @susannah4Him 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautifully worked bowl. Well done! I said it when I first started watching your videos, but I will repeat it again: I truly appreciate your commitment to safety, and teaching us how to be safe. Thank you again for a wonderful video.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      You are more than welcome Susannah, being safe is good! 😃

  • @ritalowrie1296
    @ritalowrie1296 Місяць тому +2

    Wow I didn't know that Ash has such a beautiful grain. What a beautiful bowl 👏👏

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thanks Rita, it can be amazing! 😀

  • @ChristineJeffs-l6f
    @ChristineJeffs-l6f 21 день тому

    Loved it. At school some 62 yrs ago, the woodwork master let me use the lathe and I made a sugar bowl. It was only because my Dad was a carpenter that Mr Evans let me use the lathe!!!! Mum used it as a sugar bowl and my daughter loves it too. It's become an heirloom 😂

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  21 день тому +1

      That's fantastic Christine! 😀

  • @larryjefferson2146
    @larryjefferson2146 3 місяці тому +1

    Like I always say “discovery is art” and this one provided you with lots of inspiration! Love to watch you process your artistic progressions Mike.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much Larry 😃

  • @mikew2468
    @mikew2468 3 місяці тому +1

    Lovely Mike. I’m glad you experience some of the challenges we all do and are happy to share your thoughts and solutions. As usual, a great project and fantastic result

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you kindly Mike, I'm no different to anyone else, we have have 'issues' from time to time 😃

  • @robinmcgrew2245
    @robinmcgrew2245 25 днів тому

    Loved watching you work this, your patience and love for the wood shows! Thank you!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  25 днів тому

      Thanks so much Robin, I appreciate it 😀

  • @robertwells1650
    @robertwells1650 3 місяці тому +2

    Despite the challenges with the nails and the hole in the bottom, the piece has turned out beautiful. Well done Mike. Cheers

  • @Ms.W529
    @Ms.W529 3 місяці тому +1

    Love this one too, Mike. I love to watch you reason through a problem, and the bowl is lovely. I like that crazy grain.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, the grain is just weird lol 😆

  • @missflowerpower8724
    @missflowerpower8724 20 днів тому

    I love wooden bowls, especially beautiful ones like this one.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  20 днів тому

      Thank you very much! 😀

  • @daniellekiey-thomas1327
    @daniellekiey-thomas1327 22 дні тому

    Beautifully done. Always wonderful to see persistence paying off. Thank you! ❤

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  21 день тому

      You're welcome Danielle 😀

  • @litlwing13
    @litlwing13 Місяць тому

    So beautiful! I’m glad you didn’t give up on it.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Me too! Many thanks 😀

  • @julianguy3203
    @julianguy3203 3 місяці тому +2

    As enjoyable to watch as ever. Your commentary and explanation , with the odd bit of humour thrown in isoutstanding.
    Thanks for entertaining me once again.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much Julian, I really appreciate it 😃

  • @bettybryson9637
    @bettybryson9637 21 день тому

    So beautiful! What a treasure!

  • @BarbaraShelton-xz9vn
    @BarbaraShelton-xz9vn 3 місяці тому +1

    It's always a joy to watch you at work just to see what kind of magic you pull out of your hat. Beautiful bowl! 😺

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much Barbara 😃

  • @dellacampbell7058
    @dellacampbell7058 10 днів тому

    Turner out to be a beautiful little bowl. Lovely recovery from what nature threw at you. ❤

  • @BadJawa
    @BadJawa 3 місяці тому +1

    I love what the gold wax does for the ash. It’s so beautiful.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, it really does work well on this wood 😃

  • @litspirit1
    @litspirit1 27 днів тому

    Beautiful piece! Ash is a delightful wood... Great to see how you recovered this unusual challenge... thank you for sharing your skill... A real pleasure to watch

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  27 днів тому

      Thank you very much, I really appreciate it 😀

  • @katelinnett9020
    @katelinnett9020 3 місяці тому +1

    You just about gave me heart failure with this one, Mike! I actually jumped when that thing shot off the lathe...and you didn't even flinch!
    😎👍

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha sorry Kate, and don't worry I flinched inside 😀

  • @jlynnmartin-z1j
    @jlynnmartin-z1j Місяць тому

    I don't usually watch turning on a lathe videos, but I stumbled onto this one. It was fascinating to watch the processes you used to overcome the challenges it presented. Beautiful bowl. Thank you for sharing its creation

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      You're welcome and thanks so much for watching 😀

  • @melthomas6250
    @melthomas6250 12 днів тому

    I really enjoyed watching this . the last time I turned anything on a lathe was 65 years ago in HighSchool . I just acquired an old ShopSmith and am looking forward to practicing once I get my shop put back together.i was glad to see how to work through the problems. Wish me luck.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  12 днів тому

      That is awesome and good luck! Let me know how you get on 😀

  • @Angela-en6oh
    @Angela-en6oh 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello Mike. That gave you a few challenges, but your solution to each just made the whole bowl even more beautiful. But it also demonstrates just how dangerous it can be, and not to be treated lightly. However, I’m looking forward to your next video - hopefully, without any troubleshooting required!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +2

      Thanks Angela, I've started the next one and so far so good, but it's still early days lol

    • @Angela-en6oh
      @Angela-en6oh 3 місяці тому +1

      @@MikeHolton Excellent! Can’t wait!

  • @mysteryms55
    @mysteryms55 3 місяці тому +2

    Love the grain and your explanation of how the different areas of the wood formed. Just beautiful! ❤

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much ☺️

  • @kristikey8320
    @kristikey8320 3 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely gorgeous! This is a real favorite of mine.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much Kirsti 🙂

  • @myriammoquin2684
    @myriammoquin2684 Місяць тому +2

    You did it justice! Well edited video !

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thanks Myriam, I spend a lot of care and time editing my videos, thanks so much for noticing 😀

  • @melindamcdaniel2479
    @melindamcdaniel2479 Місяць тому

    I love listening to your instruction, introducing us to explanations, problems, and solutions with this piece. It turned out absolutely lovely!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому +1

      Glad it was helpful Melinda and thanks 😀

  • @lorainenatalino5534
    @lorainenatalino5534 3 місяці тому +1

    Glad there was no damage when the bowl went flying…love the gold wax finish and the deep design of this bowl…nice work Mike…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +2

      Thanks Loraine, I recently put down foam zip mats on the floor so it just bounced 😀

  • @richardcole7400
    @richardcole7400 2 місяці тому

    Gerry Anderson would have been proud, because this was truly an International Rescue ! Love the Ash with gold grain enhancement. Thanks so much for sharing.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  2 місяці тому

      Thanks and thanks so much for watching 😊

  • @Tashishi0
    @Tashishi0 25 днів тому

    That is a lovely piece!I'm glad one of the nails made it in the final, and it's crazy how you see it on one side but not the other!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  25 днів тому +1

      Haha I know! That last nail made me so happy, so strange and such a talking point! 😀

  • @judy5218
    @judy5218 Місяць тому

    What a wonderful story the bowl can now tell ❤

  • @cynthiahamptonprince9449
    @cynthiahamptonprince9449 3 місяці тому +1

    "I see light at the end of the tunnel, not a hole in the bottom of the bowl." Made me laugh. 😁
    I have to admit, I really enjoyed this episode. The surprising challenges and how you chose to deal with them resulted in a gorgeous piece. Well done, Mike!! ☺️

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much Cynthia, this was so much fun, I love problem solving and difficulties. And the nail in the wall was just the icing on the cake 😃

  • @rhiannonpoole6019
    @rhiannonpoole6019 3 місяці тому +1

    As ever, great to watch you working and explaining so clearly your thought processes. And a super big thankyou for the flashing light warning, I was able to close my eyes till it finished. Very thoughtful of you.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      You're welcome, when I was editing I thought that it may be a problem so thought I had better do something 🙂

  • @peterbarriscale7857
    @peterbarriscale7857 3 місяці тому +1

    Always helpful to see how and when the problems surface as well as how you figure out the solutions. A lot of learning for me as a newbie. Lovely result, Mike.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Pete, this is why I will always show the mistakes and misshapes, it helps us all learn 😊

  • @susannah4Him
    @susannah4Him Місяць тому

    Agree with Aaronneumeyer’s comment 100%- sometimes brokenness can let the light shine through even more!

  • @meretriciousinsolent
    @meretriciousinsolent Місяць тому

    I watched this sleepy and it really set a gentle tone for bed. It was just right.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much, sleep well 😊

  • @marcellamullen4304
    @marcellamullen4304 Місяць тому

    Its great to see a good crafts preson at work. Its beautiful again. 🎲

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thank you very much Marcella 😊

  • @murielinez
    @murielinez Місяць тому

    Beautiful, just beautiful.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thank you very much!😁

  • @jennygrim2057
    @jennygrim2057 Місяць тому

    Beautiful. Thank you for showing us the process! ❤😂

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      You are so welcome Jenny 😄

  • @paulplager9498
    @paulplager9498 3 місяці тому +2

    You have to enjoy a project that makes you think. That's where new ideas and techniques come from.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Could not agree Paul 😊

  • @blue8ify
    @blue8ify 20 днів тому

    I love everything about this video! The wood carries so much history and character. What a beautiful piece! Also, i thoroughly enjoy your process. I learned new things and I admire the patience you demonstrate. Well done sir!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  20 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much, I really appreciate it 😀

  • @ColinBall-e2d
    @ColinBall-e2d Місяць тому

    You succeeded yet again Mike. A real work of art once again. I had an Ash crotch that had inclusions as I turned the outside and |I filled them with red opaque resin for a contrast. As I hollowed out the inside it had even more of an inclusion which I filled with the same colour. Not my best bowl but my son loves the resin/wood combination.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      That sounds great Colin, thanks for sharing 😁

  • @lizthomas6347
    @lizthomas6347 20 днів тому

    Fascinating to watch and a beautiful outcome

  • @jimdownhour5224
    @jimdownhour5224 2 дні тому

    It is beautiful!

  • @SetemkiaFawn
    @SetemkiaFawn 2 місяці тому

    What a lovely first exposure to your work. I've always loved burl wood and things made from it. It's always very special. Although I've never done any lathe work, I truly appreciate watching craftsmen work on a lathe. And I love your finishing idea of buffing the gold into the wood grain. It's truly beautiful. What a lovely piece. May it give someone many years of joy. In fact, generations of joy. That's one of the lovely things about wood. Well-made pieces last, well, not forever, but for a very long time.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much Setemkia and welcome😀

  • @racheldray1057
    @racheldray1057 3 місяці тому +1

    That was really good fun to watch and the grain is so interesting, thank you for finishing it and discussing the grain and bark inclusions as you went along. Such a pretty and unique bowl from all your efforts too

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Rachel, love projects like this 😃

  • @jamescollins798
    @jamescollins798 2 місяці тому

    Your persistence paid off, Mike. You earned that one. Beautiful piece with lots of character.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much James 😀

  • @donaldadams5342
    @donaldadams5342 Місяць тому

    I would think that you have every right to be pleased with the final outcome of this project Mike. It is a very beautiful Ash bowl that stretched you a little in some ways but it is good because it allowed you to show the recovery process that you went through to save this piece rather than relegate it to the rubbish bin or fire. Cheers, Don from South Australia.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thanks Don, I always see projects through to the end, it's by far the best way to learn 😀

  • @valeriehenschel1590
    @valeriehenschel1590 3 місяці тому

    Hot glue on Cole jaws….Love it! Game changer for me using the jaws in the future. Given the shape and the branch hole, I might have been tempted to turn it thinner and and make it a lamp shade! But I love the way you turned it, and how you fixed the problem. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Valerie, never made a lampshade, may give it a go 😊

  • @Johnbro8
    @Johnbro8 Місяць тому

    Fascinating work, shows how to correct and not make mistakes. Well done

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thanks John, although it's usually the other way round 😀

  • @thejammiebricker2327
    @thejammiebricker2327 17 днів тому

    Such a beautiful result !

  • @CarlosPena-cn9kr
    @CarlosPena-cn9kr 3 місяці тому +1

    I really enjoy your sharing your creative and problem solving process.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому

      Thank you very much Carlos 😃

  • @TimMaidment
    @TimMaidment 3 місяці тому +1

    I can't resist... totally nailed it despite the shenanigans :)

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha thanks Tim 🤣

  • @donaldtemple8090
    @donaldtemple8090 3 місяці тому

    This was great. I learn a ton about using steady rest, epoxy, patience. I enjoyed watching your turning technique. The whole video was very helpful. Thanks

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Donald and thanks for watching 😃

  • @Illuminatelight
    @Illuminatelight Місяць тому

    Absolutely beautiful! Such a story told by this piece of wood. Now turned into something so wonderful! Thank you so much!❤🕊

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much, really appreciate it 😀

  • @PETRAPAPILLON
    @PETRAPAPILLON Місяць тому

    Absolutely gorgeous! What beautiful patterns revealed. 👍👏👏👏

  • @FiregirlHandmadebyWendy
    @FiregirlHandmadebyWendy 3 місяці тому +1

    You made it in a beautiful bowl.. “the golden eye”. Great learning project 👌. You ‘nailed’ it perfectly 😇💪

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha thanks Wendy! 😂😅😃

  • @Dove96
    @Dove96 Місяць тому

    Nice save, also love the enhanced gold. Love to listen to your calm measured voice while learning from your videos.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Awesome, thank you Elizabeth 😀

  • @Melody-st4df
    @Melody-st4df Місяць тому

    Wow Beautiful! ❤

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you Melody! 😊

  • @lisawheeler53
    @lisawheeler53 3 місяці тому +1

    Challenge met and overcome-beautiful ash bowl! Thanks for sharing!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks and thanks for watching Lisa 😃

  • @silverback484
    @silverback484 3 місяці тому +1

    Haven't been watching for a while but glad to see more wonderful turning ❤

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, good to see you again 😄

  • @angelajones9852
    @angelajones9852 3 місяці тому +1

    Love the gold resin.. perfect for the bowl

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much Angela😊

  • @NickFinan
    @NickFinan Місяць тому

    I was almost shouting resin to you when you first showed the flaw. It was a candidate from the start and I was surprised that you did not go down that route. Great video to watch with its suspense and drama. Well done. I thoroughly enjoyed that and the final bowl was worth all the hassle - even the Holton missile crisis as it shot across the workshop.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому +1

      Haha thanks Nick, I love projects like this lol 😀

  • @dalebrittenham1823
    @dalebrittenham1823 3 місяці тому +1

    Great tutorial on salvaging on problem pieces, ash is a beautiful wood, Great job Mike

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Cheers Dale, it was certainly worth saving 😃

  • @clintmyrick4128
    @clintmyrick4128 3 місяці тому +1

    I appreciate your thought processes Mike!

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad they are useful 😀

  • @dulciemargaretcolton145
    @dulciemargaretcolton145 Місяць тому

    Really interesting what can be made with wood. End result was amazing. 😊😊

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thank you very much! 😊

  • @Ms.Sarah.Orange
    @Ms.Sarah.Orange Місяць тому

    not the usual relaxing watch as I was gripped waiting for the shocking discovery :D
    lovely outcome

  • @maximimturning
    @maximimturning Місяць тому

    As always sir. A fantastic finish to something you have just proved is not easy to do but so rewarding once finished. Cool job man.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  Місяць тому

      Thank you very much! 😊

  • @janetwatts4609
    @janetwatts4609 23 дні тому

    ❤ amazing so clever how you save beautiful wood for prosperity. Well done.

    • @MikeHolton
      @MikeHolton  22 дні тому

      Thank you so much Janet 😀

  • @jimdownhour5224
    @jimdownhour5224 2 дні тому

    That should be beautiful and solid!

  • @elizabethtanith8961
    @elizabethtanith8961 22 дні тому

    Just beautiful

  • @melaniewood1526
    @melaniewood1526 15 днів тому

    Great work! Really beautiful! Well done!❤