Grinding for FUN - A CHERRY LOG woodturning experiment

Welcome to a woodworking adventure like no other! In this exciting video, 'Grinding for FUN - A CHERRY LOG woodturning experiment,' we delve into the fascinating world of woodworking textures. Join us as we explore the art of grinding to create unique and captivating textures on a beautiful cherry log. Whether you're a seasoned woodturning enthusiast or just starting to discover the joy of crafting with wood, this video is designed to entertain and inspire. Get ready for a hands-on journey where creativity meets craftsmanship, and where the charm of cherry wood meets the magic of texture. Let's embark on this thrilling woodturning experiment together
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[@springbay1]

I got scared for a second when you brought out the gold color, but the finished vase turned out great.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, I have lots more colours coming 😄

[@user-zh7bd3it1n]

Another Gorgeous Vase! Purple was the PERFECT color to go with the gold!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Carl 😃

[@thomasdiersch1181]

Also the finishing before the texturing will mean that the gold is that much more clean and not discolored by the stain. The black/purple stain really made the wood pop. That was a really good idea.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Thomas 😀

[@terryflynn2791]

Very interesting and inspirational. Very attractive. Terry downunder

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Terry 😀

[@user-hx5lj7vs7f]

A beautiful vase. Inspiring!

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like it 😃

[@frankashworth5961]

You TRULY need a heater in your workshop, my friend.

[@MikeHolton]

Yeah, I have an oil radiator I'll use when it gets really cold 😃

[@davidwillard7334]

The Beauty ! Of Wood !

[@MultiShaed]

I love that you added the dark to bring out the grain. Very very nice

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@vivianvisser4387]

Always worth watching

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Vivian 😊

[@racheldray1057]

Definitely funky! I love the way the colour picked out the grain and emphasised the gold.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rachel, this is a good starting point and has given me loads of ideas 😀

[@racheldray1057]

even better@@MikeHolton

[@omegalast800]

...nice! I have a cherry log in my garden, it died a year ago. Just need a lathe and some chisels! ;)

[@MikeHolton]

Haha better get on it 😀

[@ronniekeates3349]

I quite like how that pattern turned out, even with the unexpected spacing. Very cool result.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ronnie, always lots to learn the first time you try something 😀

[@LoisHubbard]

It's wonderful to see artists try out new stuff though. Your hollowing is getting very adventurous and advanced so I have no doubt you'll nail the ideas you have in your minds eye in no time too

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lois, I love trying new things to keep me learning and progressing 😃

[@stevebettany8778]

Run the top under a hot tap and the shellac will give in. Beautiful piece you’ve created.

[@MikeHolton]

It was linseed oil but I'll give it a go 😄

[@chenjung407ad]

I'm glad you were able to cut away the rot and produce a nice piece

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, the rot did not cause as many problems as I thought 😀

[@87bwadman]

YES!!!! I saw this video a while ago and really loved that pattern. Wanted to see it again. So glad I finally found it again.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ben, this was a lot of fun 😀

[@beniborukhov9436]

This worked really well. The organic pattern is really conducive to this kind of hand held tool approach.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ben, I think so to 😀

[@cassandraeldridge98]

I love watching everything you make. It is all beautiful and perfectly done.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@marcfava9789]

Maybe make a video or two for lessons. How you hold the tools. You know. For those of us just starting out.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Mark, I will have a think but it is a nice idea, thanks 😀

[@larryjefferson2146]

Reminds me of the Morel mushroom pattern! Just another organic piece of art. Oh, by the way, “messing around “ is always the creative process! From Kentucky, land of the Morel!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Larry, 'messing around' is a great way to have fun without adding expectations or pressure, just having fun 😀

[@amieclay8409]

Very unique! Here's a smooch for Hooch 😘

[@MikeHolton]

Aw thanks, I'll pass it on 😀

[@williamweaver4946]

Beautiful piece you made there Mike! It has almost an African feel to it with the reticulated pattern. I really like the gold highlights on the cutouts. Great job as always!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much William, I have to paint over them again so in the future best to do them last 😄

[@StephenBoyd21]

The end result looks really interesting. Very organic.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Stephen 😀

[@pennyperry9561]

Nice textural element. I would try staining the indents darker and making the raised parts lighter. The highlights would more naturally come to foreground with the body of the vase. Fun to watch!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for the tips Penny, I have so much to try with this technique 😀

[@booradley4237]

Brilliant catch on only localized sanding next time. The cell walls are more of a triangle cross section. I'm going to remember that!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, lot's learned and loads of new ideas for the future 😊

[@TitlisBusyKitchen0]

When I saw the completed vase I thought "Sweetcorn!" It reminds me of a partially peeled corn cob 😁. Awesome job again 👍

[@MikeHolton]

You are right, never thought of that lol thanks 😃

[@BapuraoBhukya]

​❤😊

[@jakes9708]

This experiment turned out quite nice. I bet the next one will be even better.

[@MikeHolton]

I really hope so 😀

[@edwardukleja4583]

Lovely vase and I liked your “texturing”. Infra red heater installed and works brilliantly.

[@MikeHolton]

Great to hear, I'll into getting one 😀

[@user-bn1oz9re8v]

I would call that a "giraffe vase" lol! love it! Hope your cold gets better :)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Linda, it will do soon 😀

[@jwrowland77]

Great little cherry vase. Love the finish and design you put on it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lv_woodturner3899]

The vase looks terrific. Very well done, if you had not said, we would not have know this was an experiment.
I personally like the wider walls/borders between the shapes.
Dave.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave, not what I was hoping for but I do still like it 😀

[@brycegenevaostler9359]

Mike, i like that you are not scared to try a new something new. i looks great thanks

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bryce, I love to try new things as it generally leads to more and more interesting projects 😊

[@donnagreen7386]

Love that Mike!!! Love the black/purple 💜

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Donna 😊

[@MightyWizardTim]

Very nice. I like the pattern the way it is. Reminds me of an ant farm with all the tunnels.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much that is an interesting observation! 😀

[@tonyalton8470]

Hi Mike, really enjoy your commentary and the way you think through the piece as you make it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Tony 😄

[@undampedmule]

Colouring and parenting are great, I hope you find what really works perfectly for you.

[@MikeHolton]

I'll keep going till I have exhausted all possibilities 😀

[@haroldhoskison7239]

Wow! Another great beautiful outcome. I love the added texture.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Harold 😃

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Adding the grain pop was a definite plus. It made the carving stand out even more. Hope you get to the look that you envisioned.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Valerie, now I have taken the first step I can move forward and get better 😊

[@stucook8622]

I hope you feel better soon. Thank you for another great video!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! I'm sure I will, all the best, Mike 😄

[@k9insomniac783]

The dye really woke up the grain in that cherry. I’ve not done that method yet of grinding in a pattern but I really think you have done it justice. It gets my gears turning on some of my own projects. Excellent as usual brother.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! I love doing things like this, it sparks so many ideas for more work 😃

[@chrischambers5466]

So simple to look at, makes you look again. Really nice, subtle. Love it!🏆

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@andreamassari9099]

That pattern is really beautiful. 😊 Great vase!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Andrea 😀

[@christopherclarke9316]

This one, even for an experiment, is I think, extraordinary. In some ways the end result of the stain + shine + gold inset + use of the cut/buffing heads is to me very reminiscent of that 70's 'faux antique' 'distressed finish' that was all the rage for giving a new life to "semi" old furniture. A very sound step outside the norm of relief finishes on turned items. I do very much like it.👌👍👍👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Christopher, I love the way it came out and has given me so many ideas for more 😃

[@stevefromlondon9175]

That's a cracking-looking vase love the finish always a joy watching your video's
Regards
Steve UK London

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Steve 👍

[@Ane_Rikke]

Love the shape and shine of it.
It would be interesting to see the “cells” done up in gold/metal leaf :)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ane, I did consider gold leaf and will be using it in the future 😄

[@silverback484]

Love the pattern and I also like the thicker spacing gives more of a stained glass effect would also like to see a different colour combination 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend, I have ordered a lot more colours 😄

[@robertquandt5511]

It's great you try new techniques and hone new skills. It is impressive and great to see your thought processies.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Robert, this has given me so many ideas for future projects 😊

[@joyceburton8208]

Turned out beautifully. Great technique with so many possibilities Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Joyce, it has given me loads of ideas as well 😀

[@stephencarey6114]

Weirdly, when you started using the roughing gouge, I could smell the cherry wood! I have turned a couple of vases out of cherry myself and obviously my brain could remember the aroma. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

The smell is beautiful but unfortunately due to my cold I did not smell a thing this time 😄

[@cassjane3]

It’s always fun to watch your creativity at work!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊

[@DanaOredson]

Cool!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dana 😀

[@user-ke6uz3oq3i]

Turned out Great Mike, thanks! I think the subtle color is perfect for the piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve, all the best, Mike 😀

[@johncompton8902]

Cherry always turns out nice, and plenty of it about, I mist the guys the other day in the park cut a tree down I’d been looking at all of my life, hopefully I don’t miss them when they chop the laburnum down 😊, great video

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, yes, don't miss them taking down a laburnum, beautiful wood to turn 😀

[@cobberpete1]

For an Experiment, I think it was an excellent result.

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Pete 😃

[@troybaldwin5329]

I rather liked the pattern as it was. As always you do beautiful work and are always entertaining thank you for your efforts 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! And thanks for your support ☺️

[@kurtkenya]

Just lovely.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice The carved design is beautiful. Thanks for another great video.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks David and thanks for watching 😀

[@raydriver7300]

What a lovely piece, Mike. Well worth the time and trouble. My chuck rattled and I discovered it was because the bolts were loose 🤔 Did I tell you that hard working arable farmers are outstanding in their field 🌞

[@MikeHolton]

Haha the old jokes are the best 😄

[@arnhemseptember2009]

Fun piece!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍

[@noeatnosleep]

I like everything about it other than the black.

[@MikeHolton]

That is fair enough 😃

[@LMcAwesome]

Great video Mike. I enjoyed that it was something a bit different and to see you talk through the process - including how to adapt to things going awry!

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀

[@markduggan3451]

That looks amazing, loving the contrast.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mark 😄

[@jimbrock8928]

I finally got some cherry it’s still green I’ve turned some of it Having to let it dry you did something I been thinking about so gonna try it you did a great job I love it thanks

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jim, let me know how you get on 😀

[@denocro3586]

Looks good Mike. The colour you applied gave a nice highlight to the grain. Cheers Deno

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Deno 😀

[@gluey27]

Love the vase Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Shirley 😀

[@RikMRon]

Great to watch I long for the day I have a lathe in my workshop

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks, Mike 😀

[@teresamcfadden2414]

For experimental piece I think it turn out pretty good. I first thought it looked like a turtle shell pattern but in the end it reminded me more of a giraffe shape pattern. I liked the color on this one. Looking forward to you experimenting again with this pattern

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Teresa, I was thinking giraffe as well 😀

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Und ob das gefällt 👌Eine wunderschöne Vase mit tollen Farben. Klasse gemacht von Dir👏

[@MikeHolton]

Danke, mein Freund, das hat mir viele Ideen für die Zukunft gegeben

[@lararabb8888]

Now see, this one I really like. Bueatiful & Practical! I could see this as a stand alone or with a flower arrangement. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Lara😊

[@user-gf1bb5lk5w]

Another stunner!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks James 😄

[@MGDesignsWoodworking]

Great job as always. Your experiment was a success. I like the gold inlay as well as the added color.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@Rwizard206]

Absolutely beautiful. The pattern looks really good on it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@zzota]

Turned out nice again! I was thinking finish the outside first to avoid getting stuff in the holes, but you're ahead of me there.

[@MikeHolton]

This is why we experiment, we learn what is needed to do it better the next time 😀

[@Lewellfouch]

This is stunning.. Love it!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@markverhagen1663]

I love the creativeness in this piece. Well done.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mark 😄

[@mattgraham4025]

Nice!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Matt 😀

[@Tseringlhatso]

What a beautiful design, right up my street! Hope you feel better soon 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much and I'm sure I will do 😁

[@79Firegirl]

Very nice experiment. 🥰Result is very nice, looks very organic. Can’t wait on the next try you gonna give this experiment 👍💪

[@robertwilson54]

I said it before your imagination is fantastic another great piece, well done mate.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Robert 😀

[@dalebrittenham1823]

For a test piece this turned out beautiful.... I was adding the black would ruin it but I love the way it brought out the grain..... Great job Mike. .

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Dale 😊

[@JosephSolazzo]

I like it just like that!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀

[@marilyngianadda1661]

Beautiful! ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@scottfonner]

Excellent, love it!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Scott 😃

[@mnp1964]

It is absolutely beautiful Mike really like the way it looks Blessings

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😃

[@ndavidson1980]

This is a beautiful vase.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊

[@dancrenshaw3055]

Beautiful contrast

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jude4896]

Thanks for sharing

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for watching! 😀

[@bonniesf6719]

I like the vase. I like an entry for the giveaway too!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bonnie 😊

[@user-oh6kc5uy4t]

This is stunning Mike. Really love it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Alan 😀

[@shelleysnailparlour2392]

Mike, another beautiful creation! The gold honeycomb looks even better after sanding giving each cell a distinctive frame, making the gold pop so much more. Just perfect! ❤ I can’t wait to see where you’re going to take us next. ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Shelley, I have so many ideas I'm finding it hard to decide what to do next lol 😊

[@RattiDave]

Again you have produced an unique design, starting from what was questionable at best material.
I like the color you developed - It has a depth that black lacks by itself.
Looking forward to your next effort - You never fail to impress.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Dave, the end colour was more of a happy accident 😀

[@kathryntrinder]

Wow, beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kathryn 😀

[@suvetar]

Really nice! I bet the cherry sawdust might be handy for something too!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha yes indeed 😁

[@mickwilson127]

I love your creativity Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mick 😄

[@johncampbell9476]

Very nice Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John 😀

[@aldademoura7738]

Elegant design 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀

[@MASI_forging]

It became a work of art 👍👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend, you channel is doing great!!!

[@rexmorgan6445]

Great job.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rex 😀

[@markedgren3037]

Super style choices.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mark 😊

[@lindadepew4471]

Great result from your experiment! Love ;your choice of gold! really sets off your design!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much, I've just spent a small fortune of loads more colours 😀

[@tomweishaar2998]

It’s a nice vase. I’ve been thinking of trying something similar to this. Nice of you to show me the process you used.

[@MikeHolton]

You’re welcome 😊 I will be doing more with this in the near future 😉