Great video and a superb result William, some excellent tips picked up from you along the way mate. Will help when I finally tackle mine ;) Cheers Mike
Another great turning...just striking. As a fairly new turner I appreciate the instructional comments including the tools being used. I noticed on a black walnut bowl that I recently turned some streaks did result when applying the finish which included the high gloss wax. I may have used too much and I think I also applied a shine juice step. That was probably not a good idea to combine them. Anyway removed that finish with abrasives and reapplied the high gloss wax which turned out better. Your tutorial on finishing was a big help.
Bill yes, I wasn't expecting to find this bowl inside of the log, it was a nice surprise. Yes, your streaks were almost certainly caused by too wax, less is more when finishing. nI use some high gloss wax then microcrystalline over the top, that usually works for me for a durable finish,
Ho Chris and yes, it was only 13% which was OK, it felt much heavier. This is the first piece of MP that I've caught at the right time. Most of it rotten.
@@WilliamHuntLatheCraft Its funny ol stuff to turn but as you proved looks fantastic if the correct amout of time and effort is applied. I was a Mike Waldts last Tues and hes got a lump in his garage waiting to be turned.
Hi William, This bowl turned out fantastic and your film crew did amazing!The editor should get an extra potato at supper as well! Thanks for sharing you finishing process!Very well done! I've never turned Norfolk Pine but have had a go at Blue Spruce and Hemlock.Not very friendly woods to turn but after a learning curve I did manage to get a few nice pieces out of it. Thanks for the video,,, Tom
That is a truly beautiful bowl. Monkey Puzzle is of particular interest to me at the moment as I have a friend who is a tree surgeon (every turner should have one) and he supplies me with unusual wood. In return, I help him with rough work and he has recently asked for my help in cutting up and removing a Monkey Puzzle tree which came down in a storm about a year ago. He has also offered me the wood so after seeing your amazing bowl I'm now looking forward to it.
Great job, especially how patient you are on you finishing steps. That is my Achilles heel. I will turn a similar bowl now but from a very knot filled Red Cedae log. Inlook forward to your videos.
Thanks Roger, new camera setup Ok but with some challenges, especially editing 4 sources! I think the green/grey in the wood is spalting but not sure if its a regular feature of Monkey Puzzle.
Hi William. Love your videos and very informative. I have a small wood lathe and started turning bowls etc. However my biggest problem is finding wood that I can afford. I live in Corby UK but local wood yards are mainly green oak, railway sleepers or pine. I occasionally get Hazel logs from local woods. Can you suggest a few places. Ps I visit Norfolk a few times a year. Cheers from George and Jane
George and Jane. Im down in Somerset and I get most of my wood from arborists/ tree surgeons. They all have "look for" lists of timber that I need. Other than that you can advertise in village magazines very cheaply informing the community that you are looking for wood. Best source of course is turners suppliers but you'll pay a premium price.
Nice work! One question or maybe I should say observation: When I am turning a bowl or other item that deep, I turn my tool rest so that one end extends inside the bowl to keep from having so much of the tool over hanging the tool rest. I feel that I have better control of the cutting edge of the tool when I do this. Is their a reason for not doing this that I am not aware of? Thanks for your time!
Alkeric, Thanks for the comments. Good point - usually do this too, depending on which tool Im using and also how big the bowl is. I also have an S rest which i should dust off...
@@WilliamHuntLatheCraft you might want to point this out next time so that new wood turners don't wonder why they keep getting a catch. 😉 I do enjoy your work!
William, I like it! I was wondering about the term Monkey Puzzle as it looks like we in the US call Norfolk Island Pine but you explained that there is a difference late in the video. I think the use of resin in the pith was just the right touch. Your commentary during the video is outstanding. Very good explanations of what you are doing and what you are using. I don't much care for the 5X speeds. It makes things a bit frantic. And of course one cannot tell what you are doing either. Please show your processes in real time. If the video is getting a bit long, just explain what you have done and move on to the next process. Bottom line, you produced a great piece. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Glen and thanks for you comments. Im glad you think the resin was the right solution to the missing pith, I guess a plug would have been an alternative but looked very artificial. Regarding the speed, it's always a difficult choice. The average view time of my videos is just under 7 minutes whatever the full length. That's much better than the UA-cam average.
Are you saying that the average viewer only watches the first 7 minutes of your videos? That totally surprises me. There have been other folks videos that I cannot watch to the end but never yours. I wonder if the average could be affected by going back to check on a specific portion after the whole video had been watched?
Hi William, you can remove one of your steps. there is no need to de-nib if using Yorkshire grit. Yorkshire grit will de-nib for you as part of that process.
Hi Debbie. You might be right there. However the diluted coat of sanding sealer will definitely raise the grain quite a bit on this soft wood with a few punky white patches. Dennibing it and a coat of full strength sanding sealer should giver a better foundation for the YG. But that might just be me, I guess its subjective. I have some same timber, Ill try it let you know the outcome.
I have been denibbing with Yorkshire grit for 6 months now, on any kind of wood. It handles it just fine. But let me know how it works on diluted sanding sealer as I've never tried that.
I’m not quite a new subscriber but this is my first comment. I like the new camera setup! The bowl looks beautiful, both in figure and color, and your finish.
Cara, thanks and welcome to comment. i always reply 😃The new camera set is good despite spending less than £100. It's going to be the subject of a separate video.
Hey William, I have learnt a few things here thank you for that I have just got some monkey puzzle timber which I'm drying out it's still wet can you are anyone else tell me when is it safe to turn plus leave the bark on or off I have sealed the ends the bowl looks fantastic Regards Steve UK London
Hey William, that is one amazing finish on that bowl and the grain, knots and colouring of the woods final out come was really a surprise and quite stunning. Taking notes from Al, you cant you cant go wrong and I think your camera set up is really good, a few times like when you were turning the inside of the bowl you had the wrong camera on and we could not see what you where talking about the whole time but other than that it’s great. I’d like to see your set up video here on this channel, please. I really enjoyed everything about your videos your editing, speed and most definitely you humour and the turning of course. Till next time keep on turning. 📐💜📐
😊Thanks Cathy for your comprehensive comments 😊Yes, I too was surprised as to the outcome, a pleasant one for a change. The new camera setup is taking some getting used to, ill get there in the end. On the downside editing is far more difficultlt than with single camera. Ill get there eventually.
Your piece came out beautiful! But I do have a question does the wax finish hold it shine over the long term? I use poly because it seems to hold the shine for quite awhile.
Great video and a superb result William, some excellent tips picked up from you along the way mate. Will help when I finally tackle mine ;)
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Mike, hopefully you won't fall down the same holes and make a much better job of it than I did,
Beautiful and the wife loves it as well
Enjoyed and Thumbs Up
Cheers Russell, thanks to you and your good lady 👍
Another great turning...just striking. As a fairly new turner I appreciate the instructional comments including the tools being used. I noticed on a black walnut bowl that I recently turned some streaks did result when applying the finish which included the high gloss wax. I may have used too much and I think I also applied a shine juice step. That was probably not a good idea to combine them. Anyway removed that finish with abrasives and reapplied the high gloss wax which turned out better. Your tutorial on finishing was a big help.
Bill yes, I wasn't expecting to find this bowl inside of the log, it was a nice surprise. Yes, your streaks were almost certainly caused by too wax, less is more when finishing. nI use some high gloss wax then microcrystalline over the top, that usually works for me for a durable finish,
That has to be one of your most beautiful bowls. Shape was great. Finish was great. But, the watercolor-like colors were spectacular! Brilliant!
Ironically, I did a blue pine at almost the same day as you did this one! However, yours is better. I love the way the blue shimmers in the sun.
Thanks Robbie, I was lucky with the wood. The blue/green shimmer I suspect is onset spalting.
A simple shaped bowl that allows the wood to show off its beauty, Brilliant just Brilliant.
Thank you Darryl!
How wasn’t I subscribed to you?? Tut!tut! Lots to catch up on now 🥰🌲🦊🌲
Love the look,very nice bowl.
Thanks Gary! 😊
Great looking piece. Top job.
Hi Rob and thanks, outcome nice.
The log turned into a very nice bowl.
Thanks
James
Thanks James.
Thanks for taking time to share this with us have a blessed day
Thank you Tim, Im glad you enjoyed the video.
I love the effect of the knots. Nice bowl.
Yesm, william, without them it's a piece of old pine.
This bowl is absolutely gorgeous. I love it!
Hi Carmen, yes I was lucky with what I found in this piece!
Wow William what a fantastic bowl, it is awesome.
Thanks Kobie 👍
A lovely project, William. Again, a superbly detailed tutorial. I’ve learned lots from this. Thank you x
Thank you Maggie. I learn something new with every project. There again at my age for everything new I remember, I forget two other things...
Stunning work Bill love the finish.
Thank you , a nice outcome for a change 😀
Really beautiful work I really enjoy the way you explain your process I will learn from you
What a fine job i just love the bowl
Thanks Pete, yes I liked it too!
Great looking bowl. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks george!
This is beautiful!
Thanks David, I was more than happy wit the outcome.
Nice work as usual mate,it didnt look to wet,the bit I last turned was so wet I thought about swaping JSP power cap for a mask and snorkle! Lol
Ho Chris and yes, it was only 13% which was OK, it felt much heavier. This is the first piece of MP that I've caught at the right time. Most of it rotten.
@@WilliamHuntLatheCraft Its funny ol stuff to turn but as you proved looks fantastic if the correct amout of time and effort is applied. I was a Mike Waldts last Tues and hes got a lump in his garage waiting to be turned.
Beautiful bowl, perfect video. Thank you!
Thanks Leo, yup I was pleased with this.
BEAUTIFUL TURN! SAFE TURNING, John
Great looking bowl William
Thank you Paul!
Hi William,
This bowl turned out fantastic and your film crew did amazing!The editor should get an extra potato at supper as well!
Thanks for sharing you finishing process!Very well done!
I've never turned Norfolk Pine but have had a go at Blue Spruce and Hemlock.Not very friendly woods to turn but after a learning curve I did manage to get a few nice pieces out of it.
Thanks for the video,,,
Tom
Hi Thomas, the film crew have been fired, I enjoyed this project very much despite the nature of the wood.
This is excellent! I will be a regular here!
Lovely bowl William,cheers.
Thanks Paul.
That is a truly beautiful bowl. Monkey Puzzle is of particular interest to me at the moment as I have a friend who is a tree surgeon (every turner should have one) and he supplies me with unusual wood. In return, I help him with rough work and he has recently asked for my help in cutting up and removing a Monkey Puzzle tree which came down in a storm about a year ago. He has also offered me the wood so after seeing your amazing bowl I'm now looking forward to it.
😌Thanks Alan, great news about the Monkey Puzzle. Keep an eye on it deteriorates very quickly, especially if splating present.
Gorgeous, gorgeous finish. The bowl is wonderful.
☺️Thanks Deb, great compliment ☺️
A very glorious bowl it turned out to be! 👍🇺🇸
Thanks Cortland, yes I didn't see it hiding in the log.
Very nice!
Thanks Aleksy!
What a beautiful bowl. I love the rude interruptions by the way. Makes me laugh. Well done and well explained.
Thanks. Im sorry but my twin has no manners.
William, That is absolutely one of the most beautiful pieces that I have ever seen .... congratulations you should be very proud............
Thanks Michael, I was lucky with the wood. I turned it at the optimum time, with Monkey Puzzle it can rot too quickly.
Muito bom,excelente trabalho
Muchas gracias Cidnei.
Wow thats stunning
Thank you Colin!
What beautiful wood and what a beautiful bowl. Love the resin infill too. ❤️🙂
Thank you, not a particularly pleasant wood to have on the lathe but the outcome worth it.
Gorgeous Piece, William! Love the character!
Billy
Thanks Billy, I liked this none too 😊
Lovely bowl William,I enjoyed watching .regards David
Hi David, thanks and pleased you enjoyed it.
Great job, especially how patient you are on you finishing steps. That is my Achilles heel. I will turn a similar bowl now but from a very knot filled Red Cedae log. Inlook forward to your videos.
For this project, it was all about the finish as there was no technical challenge there. Rotten pith excepted.
I like it 👍🏻🇦🇺
Thanks Miguel, me too.
WHAT A ATTRACTIVE
Well done William, like the new camera set up. The grey in the wood looks beautiful,nicely explained on your finish process. Cheers mate 🇦🇺.......
Thanks Roger, new camera setup Ok but with some challenges, especially editing 4 sources! I think the green/grey in the wood is spalting but not sure if its a regular feature of Monkey Puzzle.
First time watcher here. Awesome video. Thank you for being so detailed. I am a rookie turner, very eager to learn.Best regards,
Well that ended up a treat William for a while I thought it was heading for the fire, good job 👍👍
Hi Barry, yes me too, but nice surprise though 😄
William that looks very good shame about the pith but a great solution. Lots of different views as well made for a better viewing experience.
Hi William. Love your videos and very informative. I have a small wood lathe and started turning bowls etc. However my biggest problem is finding wood that I can afford. I live in Corby UK but local wood yards are mainly green oak, railway sleepers or pine. I occasionally get Hazel logs from local woods. Can you suggest a few places. Ps I visit Norfolk a few times a year. Cheers from George and Jane
George and Jane. Im down in Somerset and I get most of my wood from arborists/ tree surgeons. They all have "look for" lists of timber that I need. Other than that you can advertise in village magazines very cheaply informing the community that you are looking for wood. Best source of course is turners suppliers but you'll pay a premium price.
Preciosos te quedo muy muy bonito 👍🇪🇸
Muchas gracias Andreas!
A nice piece of work I really love the outcome.
Nice work! One question or maybe I should say observation: When I am turning a bowl or other item that deep, I turn my tool rest so that one end extends inside the bowl to keep from having so much of the tool over hanging the tool rest. I feel that I have better control of the cutting edge of the tool when I do this. Is their a reason for not doing this that I am not aware of? Thanks for your time!
Alkeric, Thanks for the comments. Good point - usually do this too, depending on which tool Im using and also how big the bowl is. I also have an S rest which i should dust off...
@@WilliamHuntLatheCraft you might want to point this out next time so that new wood turners don't wonder why they keep getting a catch. 😉 I do enjoy your work!
Love it!
Thank you 😃
William, I like it! I was wondering about the term Monkey Puzzle as it looks like we in the US call Norfolk Island Pine but you explained that there is a difference late in the video. I think the use of resin in the pith was just the right touch. Your commentary during the video is outstanding. Very good explanations of what you are doing and what you are using. I don't much care for the 5X speeds. It makes things a bit frantic. And of course one cannot tell what you are doing either. Please show your processes in real time. If the video is getting a bit long, just explain what you have done and move on to the next process. Bottom line, you produced a great piece. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Glen and thanks for you comments. Im glad you think the resin was the right solution to the missing pith, I guess a plug would have been an alternative but looked very artificial. Regarding the speed, it's always a difficult choice. The average view time of my videos is just under 7 minutes whatever the full length. That's much better than the UA-cam average.
Are you saying that the average viewer only watches the first 7 minutes of your videos? That totally surprises me. There have been other folks videos that I cannot watch to the end but never yours. I wonder if the average could be affected by going back to check on a specific portion after the whole video had been watched?
lovely ,who makes Yorkshire grit ,i bet it harry potter ,its magic:)
Thanks mark. yorkshire-grit.com/ You can get it almost anywhere including Amazon
Hi William, you can remove one of your steps. there is no need to de-nib if using Yorkshire grit. Yorkshire grit will de-nib for you as part of that process.
Hi Debbie. You might be right there. However the diluted coat of sanding sealer will definitely raise the grain quite a bit on this soft wood with a few punky white patches. Dennibing it and a coat of full strength sanding sealer should giver a better foundation for the YG. But that might just be me, I guess its subjective. I have some same timber, Ill try it let you know the outcome.
I have been denibbing with Yorkshire grit for 6 months now, on any kind of wood. It handles it just fine. But let me know how it works on diluted sanding sealer as I've never tried that.
I’m not quite a new subscriber but this is my first comment. I like the new camera setup! The bowl looks beautiful, both in figure and color, and your finish.
Cara, thanks and welcome to comment. i always reply 😃The new camera set is good despite spending less than £100. It's going to be the subject of a separate video.
Hey William, I have learnt a few things here thank you for that I have just got some monkey puzzle timber which I'm drying out it's still wet can you are anyone else tell me when is it safe to turn plus leave the bark on or off I have sealed the ends
the bowl looks fantastic
Regards
Steve UK London
Nice turn will , it's a wood i haven't managed to turn yet looks interesting stuff well done mate 😁
Thanks Chris, look out for some, its worth the time to locate some.
Hey William, that is one amazing finish on that bowl and the grain, knots and colouring of the woods final out come was really a surprise and quite stunning. Taking notes from Al, you cant you cant go wrong and I think your camera set up is really good, a few times like when you were turning the inside of the bowl you had the wrong camera on and we could not see what you where talking about the whole time but other than that it’s great. I’d like to see your set up video here on this channel, please. I really enjoyed everything about your videos your editing, speed and most definitely you humour and the turning of course. Till next time keep on turning. 📐💜📐
😊Thanks Cathy for your comprehensive comments 😊Yes, I too was surprised as to the outcome, a pleasant one for a change. The new camera setup is taking some getting used to, ill get there in the end. On the downside editing is far more difficultlt than with single camera. Ill get there eventually.
Your piece came out beautiful! But I do have a question does the wax finish hold it shine over the long term? I use poly because it seems to hold the shine for quite awhile.
Thank you Art. Yes the combination of the HSHG with Microcrystalline Wax over the top is very durable.
I love your work but there is more name dropping in your video than you're likely to hear at a society ball.
Lol!