It’s a beautiful bowl, Gary, there is so much going on in the grain. I think leaving the bark on that size bowl really added to the attractiveness of the piece. A question for you, if I may, what angle do you grind your negative scraper at? Thanks for another great video.
I love it! Great job with the video. I trust you about the sanding. I hate sanding so much I’m uncomfortable seeing others doing it. I don’t need to see very much😅. Thanks again
Beautiful Gary! Looks like marble from some angles. Stunning colour and grain! Last summer I made friends with an Okanagan cherry orchardist. He has been saving me pieces from his trees that either have to come down or get hard pruned. He even painted the end grain and keeps them under tarps. Looking forward to collecting some this spring! Cheers, Rick
Thanks Rick. Now that is a good friend! My nephew got ahold of me a few weeks ago and had some Black Walnut for me. You will hear more of the story soon. Not really a good story for all though. Thanks for watching, Gary
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this piece! It’s stunning! And I really appreciate that you always report on what tool you use and at what speed you turn. Telling how much time you spend sanding is super informative. (when I watch the video, I dont get a full appreciation for how much work goes into the sanding.). Your videos inspire me to keep learning and keep turning. THANK YOU!
Hi Sue...I feel lathey today so will wait till it warms up before going out to the shop LOL. Sanding is up on the top of the list to end up with a nice turning. Sometimes it goes fast and sometimes not. But it must be done. Happy you enjoyed this video! Take care, Gary
Good afternoon, Gary. I really enjoyed watching this bowl go through the process. A lot of chips at the beginning but enjoy the journey. When the beautiful grain comes into focus is a time for smiles. The hollowing can test the nerves but the reward when final wall thickness is achieved is with the challenge. You are very successful with your finishing process. Time to watch a great project spin on the turntable for a while. Very nice. Ray
Thank you Matt. Yeah the more I look at it the more I see. I mean I see the grain when I am turning it but like anything you can be so close to it you can miss lots. Thanks for watching, Gary
Another beautiful turning, I watch you and Phil all the time. I did a bowl full of blocks right after you made one. I'm small time compared to you and Phil. I belong to a wood turning club Lake Erie wood turners A very nice hobbie
Thank you Jack. I appreciate you watching. The bowl of blocks was a fun one. Good to hear you made one. I have a segmented turning coming up you might like to do. Thanks for watching, Gary
Most excellent. Those crotch sections do seem to have their turning issues. You did a great job with it and the bowl came out beautiful. It would be fun to see it again in a couple of years to see the movement and changes in the color. Fantastic video! Thank you!
Thank you Doug. The crack and the twisty grain was a challenge for awhile for sure. I would not expect much movement but colors can change depending on where the piece sits. Thanks for watching, Gary
Good job, buddy! This Cherry gave you some resistance but, you overcame it like a champ! I have a Cherry bowl coming up and it has some of those same dark areas. I've turned a lot of Cherry but never seen that before and now yours has it, too. Almost looks burned. Anyway, I really like the live edge on this one and the finish is great as always! The crotch feather is another great feature, too! Just a really nice turning, my friend, keep'em coming! 😀 Phil
Thanks Phil. I always wonder about those dark spots. Some kind of stain from the pith? For sure I was feeling the pain in my hands and wrist. Looking forward to see what you have coming soon.' Thanks for watching my friend, Gary
The beauty of the natural facets of this piece is amazing. I do enjoy when you include them in the finished piece even though it makes them tough to turn. Catching up on my video backlog, slowly.
Fun stuff. Cherry is one of the woods that I work with the most. Because I have Black Cherry growing behind my house. Even before I started turning, I made bowls out of it, and boy was that hard work. Now with the lathe, the bowls are much deeper and rounder. I really enjoy the lathe. Between you and Phil Anderson l, I've learned a lot about this stuff. So thanks for the free education. Of course, I learned even more by making mistakes and having to figure out what to do with them. But having examples on UA-cam is such a blessing.
Thank you William. Sounds like fun making a bowl without a lathe but it can be done. Learning is a great thing. I am always looking for something new to learn. And not just turning stuff. Thanks for watching, Gary
Hi Gary. You have taken a piece of wood and made a beautiful bowl out of it. It has so many different figures in it that it would be difficult to know how to show the best features of it. Thank You for your time and effort
Beautiful bowl Gary! Really cool features you pointed out with the dinosaur and cat also , looked like a baby brontosaurus 🦕 and the color is perfect for the cat as a Garfield cat! Enjoyed the video 👍
Another great turning! It always surprises me what shows up as I work on pieces like this, especially crotch pieces! They're among my favorites even though challenging. Thanks Gary, nice job!
WOW!!! That is a beautiful looking cherry crotch bowl Gary. The colors and grain patterns are amazing. I too have done crotch pieces that just absolutely wore me out. Thanks for sharing and take care friend 😊.
The image quality on this video is superb! Now we can really see what you are working with. I could even see the defects in the wood very early on. They are the same as what I have to work with, typical for Cherry. By now I believe that the only way to turn bowls without cracks is to rough-turn them green and let them dry at least a few months. Then finish them at a later stage. Anyway, you did a great job Gary! Thnx for sharing. 😎
Thank you Leo I appreciate your comments. What do you think it was that helped to see more in the video? I am always working on that. As far as the crack in this one it was a bark inclusion. from a small branch that was at that point. Not sure there was any other cracks in it. I am not all that fond of twice turned bowls but I may be doing that soon to get some pieces for a special request. If I do I will explain the meaning behind it. Pretty special reasons for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary
@@ThePapa1947 Thank you Gary! I'm sure I saw quite a few checks early on in the video and unrelated to the bigger one you mentioned. Maybe it was due to the falling of the tree or just from drying. It is what I often see in my own wood, especially in Cherry but also in other species.
I can relate to a bowl wearing you out! Great job on this one Gary! It turned out wonderful! I agree with your interpretation of the grain pictures, you never know what you’ll see until the finish goes on! Nice job! I look forward to seeing the next one!
Thank you Michael. I have been having some issues with my wrist so that added to the wearing me out. I think I get so close to the piece just turning it that I do not see a lot of them till I start showing it. Matter of fact I found a snake or a lizard in it this morning. And it is in plain sight LOL Thanks for watching, Gary
Thanks Rob. It is not Black Walnut but Cherry wood is right up there. That said I think I will start a Black Walnut turning today with an interesting story behind it. Thanks for watching, Gary
I have recently done 3 crotch bowls and they are hard to turn due to the grain going all over the place - so sanding is critical - nice work and super result thanks for sharing your work!
Thank you Phil! For sure this had grain going every which way, Which as we know leads to a very interesting look so it was well worth the extra work. I have another piece of Cherry that may be even busier than this one on the inside. I may have to get it in line to turn. Thanks for watching, Gary
Once again beautiful piece Gary. I've finally gotten around to order my new Lathe and I can't wait to get back into turning again. It's a Ricon 18 x 24. Hopefully this one will last because my wife says it's going to be the last one. Happy turning my friend 😊
Beautiful piece and great turning job. I was sitting here saying I just don't see a bowl coming out of that but did it and it came out fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Greg. Yes I think the harder something is the more you get out of it. That reminds me I have a few big piles of sawdust I need to get in bags LOL Thanks for watching, Gary
Thank you very much. I was just looking at it on the floor about 5 feet away and I see a snake with it's head turned and looking at me. I think I will put it up high on a shelf now LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary
Lovely bowl. I have had a couple of similar cherry crotches in my wood store for about 5 years waiting for me to pluck up the courage to turn them. Maybe you've inspired me.
Thank you Tony and it seems it has waited long enough to get on your list. I have had a few of those and still have more under my pole building. Might be time to grab one. Thanks for watching, Gary
Thank you Josh. This one sure has some pretty grain in it for sure. Was fun to turn but took some effort for sure. Once past those two crotch areas it got much easier. Thanks for watching, Gary
A beautiful piece of cherry, my favorite turning wood. I usually saw my crotch pieced in half and end up with shallow bowls or platters. I may try your technique on the next one. Crotch wood usually has an interesting and beautiful grain structure; it's more work (sometimes a lot more) but is generally worth the effort and time. This piece will continue to darken with time . The bark adds extra interest and beauty. Good job.
Thank you Paul. I spent a minute thinking about cutting in half but realized it would just be pretty shallow and I think miss out on seeing all the grain this had to offer in one piece. Thanks for watching, Gary
Great skill demonstration, Gary. That is a lot of challenges to get to your find result. It seems so rich in colour and figure. Though, I'll admit, I don't often see the images you do in there. Good work! 😊
Thank you Denis! For sure we sure can be surprised at what we will find inside. I was certain I would see some feathering but was amazed at everything else that was in there. Thanks for watchiing, Gary
Thank you very much. I have another similar to this and then one full of cracks. Still have not figured out what to do with the one with cracks. Thanks for watching, Gary
Thank you Glen. Well I suppose you are right. It was a bit on the ugly side. But we turned all that away and made some chips for the yard. That is one thing I do....I keep my wife stocked with chips for her flower gardens. Thanks for watching, Gary
Your teasing me Gary, that's a beautiful piece of cherry, my favourite fruitwood, that has got some great pictures inside and outside, lovely finish top job. All the best from Lincolnshire UK
I love that you go for unusual finished shapes, keep the inclusions, the bark, the "defects", even though it makes it harder to turn. I want to express one wish - a finish other than shellac... say, bowl butter!? I make mine from beeswax and food-grade mineral oil, but it can be made of other oils too.... just something more natural than shellac. I'll keep watching whether I get my wish or not because I absolutely enjoy everything else you're doing!... I just so love hand-rubbed, natural materials finishes.....
Thank you very much Tracy. I do like natural edge pieces and I love doing segmented wood turnings. I started using lacquer in high school shop class and got hooked on it. Shellac actually is a natural finish unlike lacquer and poly. Shellac s 100% natural. It's actually the secretion from the Lac insect. What I look for is a finish that will last and keep the same look. I know walnut oil needs to be freshened up now and then. But I understand what you are saying about a wax finish. I have turning coming up next Friday that is finished with a wax so I use it now and then. Probably nothing like you use as it is a commercial product and not food safe. I tell you what I will give a wax finish like you suggest on something soon. Matter of fact I have a video showing how to make a beeswax and mineral oil finish. ua-cam.com/video/kDpXKMXmZBs/v-deo.html Thanks for watching, Gary
Thank you Huw. This has to be one of the nicest I have turned as far as grain goes. The good thing is I know of two more pieces I have and not sure if they came along with this one. I don't think so but it will be fun finding out. Hwyl, Gary
@ been watching a lot of your old videos since I got my second knee replacement last Monday. Appreciate having them to watch. I think you are one of the best turners on utub
Morning to the pattern maker and turner extraordinaire! Nice job, despite a bit of a wrestle. I like turning crotched pieces so i was interested in this vid. Why crotch pieces? The fascinating grain strucure particularly on the inside of the vessel - nature at her best! I did smile when I saw you using a carbide too. Me, too, cos I sometimes can't get in when using a gouge, particularly if I'm trying to hold a central column with tail stock support. Well done Gary & good to see you again!
Thank you very much Ray. For sure carbides have a place in my shop. That branch that went through the piece was case in point. If you remember at the begining I showed that piece I cut off. I almost forgot why it was so hard to get through that area. Nice seeing you as well my friend, Gary
Thank you Kevin. Seeing these images can be lots of fun. I need to write them down because before I know it I see something else LOL Thanks for watching, Gary
It’s a beautiful bowl, Gary, there is so much going on in the grain. I think leaving the bark on that size bowl really added to the attractiveness of the piece. A question for you, if I may, what angle do you grind your negative scraper at? Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Kent. My NRS is ground 40 degrees top and bottom. This gives it less than a 90 which is recommended.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Gary, this bowl is just beautiful. The grain structure and color…..then the finish, wow!!!
Thank you for these videos. Really like watching them.
Well thank you very much Skip. Happy you liked it and always look forward to hearing from you,
Gary
I love it! Great job with the video. I trust you about the sanding. I hate sanding so much I’m uncomfortable seeing others doing it. I don’t need to see very much😅. Thanks again
Thank you Barry. Not many love sanding. I do in a way...it means next step is putting the finish on.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Another beautiful bowl
Thanks Victor I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Gary
Beautiful Gary! Looks like marble from some angles. Stunning colour and grain! Last summer I made friends with an Okanagan cherry orchardist. He has been saving me pieces from his trees that either have to come down or get hard pruned. He even painted the end grain and keeps them under tarps. Looking forward to collecting some this spring! Cheers, Rick
Thanks Rick. Now that is a good friend!
My nephew got ahold of me a few weeks ago and had some Black Walnut for me. You will hear more of the story soon. Not really a good story for all though.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this piece! It’s stunning! And I really appreciate that you always report on what tool you use and at what speed you turn. Telling how much time you spend sanding is super informative. (when I watch the video, I dont get a full appreciation for how much work goes into the sanding.). Your videos inspire me to keep learning and keep turning. THANK YOU!
Hi Sue...I feel lathey today so will wait till it warms up before going out to the shop LOL.
Sanding is up on the top of the list to end up with a nice turning.
Sometimes it goes fast and sometimes not. But it must be done.
Happy you enjoyed this video!
Take care,
Gary
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Loved that cat and the alien!
Thank you Ken. Two of my favorite things. Well one...the cats LOL
@@ThePapa1947 I knew I liked you for a reason.
@@kenvasko2285 we have always been cat people.
If you want the best seat in our house you have to asked the cat to get up 😁
@@ThePapa1947 LOL. They are a hoot. Not sneaky at all. Sometimes clumsy!
Good afternoon, Gary.
I really enjoyed watching this bowl go through the process. A lot of chips at the beginning but enjoy the journey. When the beautiful grain comes into focus is a time for smiles. The hollowing can test the nerves but the reward when final wall thickness is achieved is with the challenge. You are very successful with your finishing process. Time to watch a great project spin on the turntable for a while.
Very nice.
Ray
Thank you Ray for your words. You described just what I was feeling while making it
Take care my friend,
Gary
...wow...that is flat out gorgeous!...🥂
Matt
Thank you Matt. Yeah the more I look at it the more I see. I mean I see the grain when I am turning it but like anything you can be so close to it you can miss lots.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Amazing bowl...great grains..I find cherry hard when lots of grain activity in a piece. You ended up with a great finish
Ian
Canada
Thank you Ian. Yes the grain was very busy and very hard.
But sure worth it in the end.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Another beautiful turning, I watch you and Phil all the time. I did a bowl full of blocks right after you made one. I'm small time compared to you and Phil. I belong to a wood turning club Lake Erie wood turners A very nice hobbie
Thank you Jack. I appreciate you watching. The bowl of blocks was a fun one. Good to hear you made one.
I have a segmented turning coming up you might like to do.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
That grain is magnificent. I was going to say spectacular, but then you said the same thing. 🤓
Beautiful work, Gary.
Thank you Dawn!
Thank you Dawn I think the grain is nice enough to be called spectacular more than once. But I like your choice of magnificent as well.
Gary
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My heart started racing as soon as I saw the grain being exposed. What a gorgeous piece of art!
Thank you Denny and I had the same feeling. Such a special piece of wood.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Most excellent. Those crotch sections do seem to have their turning issues. You did a great job with it and the bowl came out beautiful. It would be fun to see it again in a couple of years to see the movement and changes in the color. Fantastic video! Thank you!
Thank you Doug. The crack and the twisty grain was a challenge for awhile for sure.
I would not expect much movement but colors can change depending on where the piece sits.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Good job, buddy! This Cherry gave you some resistance but, you overcame it like a champ! I have a Cherry bowl coming up and it has some of those same dark areas. I've turned a lot of Cherry but never seen that before and now yours has it, too. Almost looks burned. Anyway, I really like the live edge on this one and the finish is great as always! The crotch feather is another great feature, too! Just a really nice turning, my friend, keep'em coming! 😀
Phil
Thanks Phil. I always wonder about those dark spots. Some kind of stain from the pith?
For sure I was feeling the pain in my hands and wrist.
Looking forward to see what you have coming soon.'
Thanks for watching my friend,
Gary
The beauty of the natural facets of this piece is amazing. I do enjoy when you include them in the finished piece even though it makes them tough to turn. Catching up on my video backlog, slowly.
Thank you Harvey. I do like it when I can get those branches showing.
And you are right it does add a bit of work.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
What a beautiful piece, Gary. And a wonderful job of turning. Thank you for sharing another masterpiece.
Thank you very much Jim! Happy you like it and thanks for watching,
Gary
Fun stuff. Cherry is one of the woods that I work with the most. Because I have Black Cherry growing behind my house. Even before I started turning, I made bowls out of it, and boy was that hard work. Now with the lathe, the bowls are much deeper and rounder. I really enjoy the lathe. Between you and Phil Anderson l, I've learned a lot about this stuff. So thanks for the free education. Of course, I learned even more by making mistakes and having to figure out what to do with them. But having examples on UA-cam is such a blessing.
Thank you William. Sounds like fun making a bowl without a lathe but it can be done. Learning is a great thing. I am always looking for something new to learn. And not just turning stuff.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Hi Gary. You have taken a piece of wood and made a beautiful bowl out of it. It has so many different figures in it that it would be difficult to know how to show the best features of it. Thank You for your time and effort
Thank you for watching Dave, I appreciate the kind words! The crotch wood was very hard to turn but well worth the effort.
Gary
Awesome job on a stunning piece of wood!
Thanks Scott I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
Beautiful bowl Gary! Really cool features you pointed out with the dinosaur and cat also , looked like a baby brontosaurus 🦕 and the color is perfect for the cat as a Garfield cat! Enjoyed the video 👍
Thanks Kimsey. Glad you liked it and I know you are a cat lover as well. That is why it was so easy for you to see it.
Take care my friend,
Gary
Another great turning! It always surprises me what shows up as I work on pieces like this, especially crotch pieces! They're among my favorites even though challenging. Thanks Gary, nice job!
Thank you Roger. It was a huge surprise to find what was in this one.
It looks prettier every time I look at it.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Such a beautiful bowl. It turned out great! Thank you for sharing the adventure.
Thanks so much Johnny! Glad you enjoyed the adventure,
Gary
Lovely bowl Gary as per. The wee cat is definitely there. 👍🏴
Thanks Jim. Happy you saw the cat. That proves I am not seeing things again LOL
Beautiful! I see Edvard Munch's painting The Scream at certain angles.
Thank you very much. Now I am not sure I want to look for that one LOL.
Gary
That is gorgeous, Gary! So much character and beauty in that grain.
Thanks Billy! Once I past the pith of those to branches the piece just lit up. Wow that was so cool!
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Hola Papa,
The “Cat’s Eye Bowl.” Absolutely stunning! Thank you.
Keep the aspidistra flying!
God bless,
Paul
Thank you Paul. For sure that Cat was looking hard at me. Lots of animals in this one.
Take care and God bless to you as well,
Gary
Awesome skill set producing a lovely piece
Thanks so much Patricia I appreciate your comments.
Take care,
Gary
WOW!!! That is a beautiful looking cherry crotch bowl Gary. The colors and grain patterns are amazing. I too have done crotch pieces that just absolutely wore me out. Thanks for sharing and take care friend 😊.
Thank you Scott. It was a real treat to find all that wonderful grain in this piece.
All rested up and ready to tackle another one.
Gary
The image quality on this video is superb! Now we can really see what you are working with.
I could even see the defects in the wood very early on. They are the same as what I have to work with, typical for Cherry.
By now I believe that the only way to turn bowls without cracks is to rough-turn them green and let them dry at least a few months.
Then finish them at a later stage. Anyway, you did a great job Gary! Thnx for sharing. 😎
Thank you Leo I appreciate your comments.
What do you think it was that helped to see more in the video? I am always working on that.
As far as the crack in this one it was a bark inclusion. from a small branch that was at that point. Not sure there was any other cracks in it.
I am not all that fond of twice turned bowls but I may be doing that soon to get some pieces for a special request.
If I do I will explain the meaning behind it. Pretty special reasons for sure.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
@@ThePapa1947 Thank you Gary! I'm sure I saw quite a few checks early on in the video and unrelated to the bigger one you mentioned. Maybe it was due to the falling of the tree or just from drying. It is what I often see in my own wood, especially in Cherry but also in other species.
That piece has a lot of character which I think makes the difficulty worth it. Beautiful piece Gary
Thank you David. Yes it makes it well worth it.
Thanks for watching and commenting,
Gary
Another beautiful live edge bowl. Have a great weekend with your family Gary 🌞
Thank you Ray. Hoping for a great weekend. But it will be a wet one for sure.
Take care,
Gary
I can relate to a bowl wearing you out! Great job on this one Gary! It turned out wonderful! I agree with your interpretation of the grain pictures, you never know what you’ll see until the finish goes on! Nice job! I look forward to seeing the next one!
Thank you Michael. I have been having some issues with my wrist so that added to the wearing me out.
I think I get so close to the piece just turning it that I do not see a lot of them till I start showing it. Matter of fact I found a snake or a lizard in it this morning. And it is in plain sight LOL
Thanks for watching,
Gary
The wood, the shape, the finish, everything about the bowl is outstanding! I love it so much!❤
Thank you very much Beverly. I sure appreciate your comments and thanks for watching,
Gary
Very nice Gary
Thank you Walt I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
Crotches can be a real pain. Glad that you persevered and turned out a good looking bowl with great colour.
Thanks Bill! This one may have been the hardest one I have turned.
That said I have another one or two of these.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
I always love your work. Thank you!
Thank you Randy. I appreciate you watching!
Take care,
Gary
Very nice project. Thanks
Thank you Tim I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
Beautiful bowl, Gary. 😊😊
Thanks Rob. It is not Black Walnut but Cherry wood is right up there.
That said I think I will start a Black Walnut turning today with an interesting story behind it.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
@ nice Gary. Chery is definitely top 3.
I have recently done 3 crotch bowls and they are hard to turn due to the grain going all over the place - so sanding is critical - nice work and super result thanks for sharing your work!
Thank you Phil!
For sure this had grain going every which way, Which as we know leads to a very interesting look so it was well worth the extra work.
I have another piece of Cherry that may be even busier than this one on the inside.
I may have to get it in line to turn.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
This bowl is an absolute beauty, the grain patterns awesome and the color is phenomenal, very well done and thanks!
Cheers Al
Thanks Al. I have it sitting in my computer room and the more I look at it the more I see.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Once again beautiful piece Gary. I've finally gotten around to order my new Lathe and I can't wait to get back into turning again. It's a Ricon 18 x 24. Hopefully this one will last because my wife says it's going to be the last one. Happy turning my friend 😊
Thanks Edward. The Rikon 1824 looks like a very nice lathe. You should enjoy it for sure. Have fun and thanks for watching,
Gary
Nice Gary. I'm always amazed by the hidden wonders that you reveal. I guess that's the appeal of wood turning.
Thank you Dave. You nailed it...I love seeing what shows up as I cut some of the wood away.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Beautiful piece and great turning job. I was sitting here saying I just don't see a bowl coming out of that but did it and it came out fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Tim. For sure it was hidden for awhile but it showed up.
The grain on the inside was worth all the work.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Beautiful bowl, Gary! Tough turning yielded something quite special. Thanks!
Thank you Greg. Yes I think the harder something is the more you get out of it. That reminds me I have a few big piles of sawdust I need to get in bags LOL
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Fantastic! Lovely images hidden in this piece of wood, I even see a Dr Seuss character in it.
Thank you very much. I was just looking at it on the floor about 5 feet away and I see a snake with it's head turned and looking at me. I think I will put it up high on a shelf now LOL.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
I like your videos, thanks for sharing
Glad you like them and I sure appreciate you watching and commenting.
Take care,
Gary
Another masterpiece!👍👍
Thank you Mike and thanks for watching,
Gary
Beautiful bowl, Gary! I love all the colorful grain and the bark compliments it nicely.
Thank you Marcia. All the grain and color was sure a bonus.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Just a beautiful piece !!! Cherry is one of my favorites.
Thank you Tom. Good to hear from you my friend,
Gary
That is a beautiful piece of wood Gary. Thank you for sharing. See you next week
Thank you Albert I appreciate you watching,
Gary
Love the grain that this gifted you with. Beautifully finished.
Thank you very much Mike I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
It's absolutely gorgeous! I love the bark and the beautiful grain patterns.
Thanks Mary. Glad you liked it and I appreciate you watching,
Gary
Crazy grain in this one, the finish turned out awesome. I really like the live edge it adds so much to the bowls.
Thank you Dale I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
Love it Gary.
Thank you Stewart I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
Gary I love that piece of cherry it turned out really lovely, so much going on in the wood
Thank you Alan. For sure it is a pretty piece of wood.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Lovely bowl. I have had a couple of similar cherry crotches in my wood store for about 5 years waiting for me to pluck up the courage to turn them. Maybe you've inspired me.
Thank you Tony and it seems it has waited long enough to get on your list. I have had a few of those and still have more under my pole building. Might be time to grab one.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
What a show piece! You make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much Duane for your kind words. I appreciate you watching,
Gary
Beautiful grain. It was great watching you turn this beauty
Thanks Chris. Happy you enjoyed watching,
Gary
That's a gorgeous piece of wood and some excellent turning. Beautiful bowl, Gary!
Thank you Josh. This one sure has some pretty grain in it for sure. Was fun to turn but took some effort for sure. Once past those two crotch areas it got much easier.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
What a beautiful chunk of cherry, turned out to be a beautiful bowl.
Thanks John I am happy you liked it.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Just one word for this 'Outstanding' cheers mate,Bram
Thanks Bram! Happy you liked it my friend,
Gary
Lovely bowl very very nice. Wish I could share one of my cherry bowl with you.
Thank you Arnold. You can find my email on my Home Page. Just click where it says MORE
Another beautiful bowl, Gary.
Thanks so much Crystal I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching,
Gary
A beautiful piece of cherry, my favorite turning wood. I usually saw my crotch pieced in half and end up with shallow bowls or platters. I may try your technique on the next one. Crotch wood usually has an interesting and beautiful grain structure; it's more work (sometimes a lot more) but is generally worth the effort and time. This piece will continue to darken with time . The bark adds extra interest and beauty. Good job.
Thank you Paul. I spent a minute thinking about cutting in half but realized it would just be pretty shallow and I think miss out on seeing all the grain this had to offer in one piece.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Great skill demonstration, Gary. That is a lot of challenges to get to your find result. It seems so rich in colour and figure. Though, I'll admit, I don't often see the images you do in there. Good work! 😊
Thank you Jay. Now you have me wondering about seeing things. I do see creepy things in my dreams LOL just kidding,
Gary
Nice bowl.
Thank you Nico I appreciate you watching,
Gary
Really beautiful Gary love the way the grain pops pretty pretty Blessings
Thank you Wade I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
Very nice looking piece Gary. The figure in the wood is great.
Thank you Mark. Yes it sure is amazing when you see what is going on inside some of these pieces.
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Gary
Very beautiful peace Gary thank you for showing that you never know what you going to come up with drain and it was woods that is amazing thank you
Thank you Denis! For sure we sure can be surprised at what we will find inside. I was certain I would see some feathering but was amazed at everything else that was in there.
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Gary
Really nice piece. I wish I could get my hands on full round logs here that weren’t completely littered with cracks.
Thank you very much. I have another similar to this and then one full of cracks. Still have not figured out what to do with the one with cracks.
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Gary
Thank You Gary... What a beauty!!!... Always fun Gary watching you create. Until next time.... TM
Thanks tuffy. Got something next week I think you will like.
Take care,
Gary
It started out ugly but you found the beauty inside. Nicely done Gary. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Thank you Glen. Well I suppose you are right. It was a bit on the ugly side. But we turned all that away and made some chips for the yard. That is one thing I do....I keep my wife stocked with chips for her flower gardens.
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Gary
Wonderful bowl, Gary .
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Gary
You did a great job with a great piece of wood. I really like the grain. Thanks
Thank you Garth I appreciate your comments.
Take care,
Gary
Gorgeous bowl. I love the grain and bark. Thanks!
Thank you Caseinate I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
Your teasing me Gary, that's a beautiful piece of cherry, my favourite fruitwood, that has got some great pictures inside and outside, lovely finish top job. All the best from Lincolnshire UK
Thank you Gary. Sorry about teasing you LOL But it sure is a pretty piece of wood.
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Gary
Very nice, a beautiful piece of wood. Thanks for another great video.
Thank you David I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
I love that you go for unusual finished shapes, keep the inclusions, the bark, the "defects", even though it makes it harder to turn. I want to express one wish - a finish other than shellac... say, bowl butter!? I make mine from beeswax and food-grade mineral oil, but it can be made of other oils too.... just something more natural than shellac. I'll keep watching whether I get my wish or not because I absolutely enjoy everything else you're doing!... I just so love hand-rubbed, natural materials finishes.....
Thank you very much Tracy. I do like natural edge pieces and I love doing segmented wood turnings.
I started using lacquer in high school shop class and got hooked on it.
Shellac actually is a natural finish unlike lacquer and poly. Shellac s 100% natural. It's actually the secretion from the Lac insect.
What I look for is a finish that will last and keep the same look. I know walnut oil needs to be freshened up now and then.
But I understand what you are saying about a wax finish.
I have turning coming up next Friday that is finished with a wax so I use it now and then. Probably nothing like you use as it is a commercial product and not food safe.
I tell you what I will give a wax finish like you suggest on something soon. Matter of fact I have a video showing how to make a beeswax and mineral oil finish. ua-cam.com/video/kDpXKMXmZBs/v-deo.html
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Gary
Great job!
Thank you very much Ron I appreciate you watching,
Gary
Wow, that grain is amazing
Thank you Dave. Yes it is a very special piece for sure.
Thanks for watching my friend,
Gary
That might have been difficult to turn, but it is absolutely beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Michael I appreciate you watching. Yes it was a bit difficult but as you said well worth it.
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Gary
Amazing ❤❤❤
Thank you Todd I appreciate you watching,
Gary
nice color good job
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Gary
Not bad. Beautiful.
Thank you Khan!
Yes it is beautiful and a bit of change of pace for you,
Thank you Roger. I like changing it up now and then.
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Gary
That’s a lovely piece Gary thankyou for sharing take care
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Gary
Cherry always comes to life when a finish i put on it and this is no exception Gary.
Great piece of turning.
Take care my friend.
Hwyl, Huw
Thank you Huw. This has to be one of the nicest I have turned as far as grain goes. The good thing is I know of two more pieces I have and not sure if they came along with this one. I don't think so but it will be fun finding out.
Hwyl,
Gary
Lovely 🎉
Thank you Audie...happy you liked it.
Gary
Lovely piece, well turned, thanks.
Thank you Malcolm I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
Beautiful!
Thank you very much I appreciate you watching,
Gary
Love the cherry wood. Great piece.
Thanks Tom. One of the coolest I have turned.
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Gary
Good looking bowl. Looks to be worth the effort. I did notice on this one you turned right through the pith instead of only using one side.
Thank you Qapla! I possible I like leaving the whole pith. I think it looks pretty cool.
Gary
Very nice!
Thank you Marge I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
Very pretty
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Gary
@ been watching a lot of your old videos since I got my second knee replacement last Monday. Appreciate having them to watch. I think you are one of the best turners on utub
Beautiful, Gary. There's too many features to be able to name all of them.
Bill
Thank you Bill. Yes there are lots of them in there. I saw a snake in there this morning and figured it must have crawled in last night LOL
Ok Gary, you win!!!!!
Thank you,,,what did I win?
@ThePapa1947 the bowl turn off with Phil for the week.
@@raychap11 ok that is what I thought you were saying. Happy you liked this one.
Gary
Morning to the pattern maker and turner extraordinaire! Nice job, despite a bit of a wrestle. I like turning crotched pieces so i was interested in this vid. Why crotch pieces? The fascinating grain strucure particularly on the inside of the vessel - nature at her best! I did smile when I saw you using a carbide too. Me, too, cos I sometimes can't get in when using a gouge, particularly if I'm trying to hold a central column with tail stock support. Well done Gary & good to see you again!
Thank you very much Ray. For sure carbides have a place in my shop. That branch that went through the piece was case in point. If you remember at the begining I showed that piece I cut off. I almost forgot why it was so hard to get through that area.
Nice seeing you as well my friend,
Gary
Gary by the bark inclusion it looks like a baby calf suckling. The other one I saw a ferret. Nice job young man
Thank you Kevin. Seeing these images can be lots of fun. I need to write them down because before I know it I see something else LOL
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Gary
What a beautiful piece
Thanks Chris I appreciate you watching.,
Gary