Woodturning - An Oak Crotch .... Simple?

I needed to make some room in my log storage area within my workshop so I decided to chuck this piece on the lathe. Each year we cut logs for our log burners and I always get to keep a small quota. This piece was part of last years stash.
I didn't really have much of a design in mind with this one. What I knew was I wanted a shorter vase but until you start turning you don't know what the wood is going to tell you. Once I saw the log had a big flat area after I turned it down I decided to highlight it in the design as I didn't want to make the vase any smaller.
I'm really pleased with the finished piece. I love the character the wood has, and the weird holed pattern I've given it. The Oak has been sanded to 700 grit and finished with Danish Oil and Wood wax.
Let me know what you think 😁👍
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. I am still relatively new to woodturning and some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest. When using any tools or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines.
Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practise. The gloves I wear are tight fitting and don’t have any loose threads. I wear them for the protection of my skin. This is a risk that I am willing to take, however I am still very conscious of the potential danger and I do not touch any spinning parts of the lathe. DO NOT do anything you don’t feel comfortable doing.

[@billmaxwell640]

What a great approach to hilight the character in this piece. I’m adding this to my repertoire immediately. Thank you

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Bill 😃👍

[@luiscartaya806]

Keep up what God blessed you with. Good job 👍

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Thank you Luis 😃👍

[@chandarussell]

It is very interesting to look at. A great conversation piece.

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Thank you Chanda ... 😃🪵👍
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[@barakahalolikda8986]

Harry Smith very nice 👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Baraka! 😊

[@snidecommenter7117]

I have a 50yr old ornamental pear tree I'm removing this year. I will get about 8ft of trunk 8inch in diameter. I'm getting a local crafter to make some stuff for me out of it. A lovely way to remember the years of beauty that was in my backyard.

[@solidarityworkers6900]

I love the look and smell of oak. The grain, rippling and colouring is really emphasised by the finish. Truely beautiful... 😁

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! Oak is definitely the best smelling wood 😋😁👍

[@MrBakedDaily]

I finish oak floors when You sand it red oak smells like pickles.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

@@MrBakedDaily Is that Dill pickles??

[@richjones5432]

Lovely work. I have some Black Poplar with a lovely bend on it & now I know where to go with it, so thanks for showing this.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks for your comments Rich. That sounds very interesting, good luck with the piece, I would love to know how it turns out. 🪵😃👍

[@pouldes]

Lots of tear out with black poplar. The stippling will work great. Good luck Paul.

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Bravo , Harry ! Another confirmation of high skill !

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Thank you so much 🪵😃👍

[@AminSupardi]

Very nice video bro

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Thanks for watching 👀 Amin 😃👍

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Just stunningly beautiful

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Kobie 😃👍

[@1957Isaias]

I haven't the machine and tools to make that wonderful works but I see all your works. Congratulations!!!!! That's amazing!!!!!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Isaias! 😁😊👍

[@kimquiggle259]

Beautiful...
Thank You For Sharing.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Many thanks Kim 😃👍

[@Lindasims733]

Beautiful piece classic design ❤️

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks as always Gloria 🪵😃👍

[@abz124816]

Stunning work!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks abz1248 😃👍

[@jeffrosen8237]

Very nice! The dimples set it off. I like it!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Jeff, I thought it took it to another level 😃👍

[@cessnaflyer]

Nice work!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you John 😃👍

[@sharonlarochelle1192]

Gorgeous

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Sharon! 😁👍

[@effiehisel9213]

That's gorgeous, beautiful wood grains and love the dimpled part...great job...

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Effie! 😁👍

[@suzeaa]

Very cool.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks SR 😃👍

[@thecraftystasher]

Love The Added Texture ~ ❣️♥️❣️♥️❣️ 😻♥️👍🏼

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Angela! I wanted to try something different and it worked 😊😁

[@philippedamon4980]

I like it! Very nice! Thank you!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Damon! 😊👍

[@RumahBubutRB]

very very perfect and awesome👍👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Rumah! 😊👍

[@johnnuttall1965]

Another good project, thanks for sharing. Love the Carving.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much John! 😁👍

[@rstone7727]

Simply gorgeous Harry. Love the dimpled look..

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@christiann.4120]

simple Idea, great work and an amazing result. Thx for sharing

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Christian! 😁👍

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[@harveygoodman8078]

Just WOW!!!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Harvey! 😁👍

[@normakers5632]

Beautiful!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you so much Norm! 😁👍

[@beckydavis6318]

Just think that old piece of wood could have been a hundred ole round tuits but it became a work of art

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Becky it always takes me a while to get around tuit! 😂🤣👍

[@kentwinterton2672]

Really cool. Love the shape and the texturing . We'll done!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Kent, I appreciate the comments 🪵😃👍
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[@noelgreen9381]

Beautiful piece. Good work,

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Noel! 😊👍

[@stephanielovatt2787]

The texturing certainly adds to the interest of the piece!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Stephanie! I wanted to try something different 😊😁

[@ciptajatiabadichannel81]

Skill yang luar biasa..👍👍

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Cipta 😃👍

[@michaelmilazzo8722]

Awesome

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Michael! 😁👍

[@sajadwoodwork]

Good work sir keep it up

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Sajad! 👍

[@1954JDR]

That is a beautiful piece. I love the dimpling. Nice touch.

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[@HarrySmithShorts]

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[@HarrySmithShorts]

Many thanks James 🪵😃👍

[@rbahr8214]

I wasn't sure the dimpling with the dremel was going to look that great but it turned out to be a very nice creative touch. Well done.

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[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you so much 😃👍

[@PBUCKY1969]

Really beautiful piece! 👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Paul! 😊👍

[@kathyohara6658]

I love watching this take shape, but can never foresee what the end result is going to be. They are always so beautiful, art really. Who knew that odd shaped piece of a tree could be this!

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[@zkgaming2532]

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[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Kathy. I like to keep everyone guessing and show the beauty of all pieces of wood 😃👍

[@JamesCouch777]

Turning oak can be a bear! Nice job on the piece 👌

[@dorelsandy3894]

Wonderfool

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Dorel 🪵😃👍

[@DarkVoidIII]

You certainly didn't let a knot get in the way of the finished piece! Looks good and even sets off the knot! Skill is one thing, creativity is much harder to come by, but you seem to have both in perfect sync with each other! :D

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you for your support and kind comments DarkVoidlll. I have just posted my 60th video so plenty to catch up on.....😃👍
Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

Magnifique bravo bravo wunderbar bonne soirée

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Gérard you are too kind! 😃👍

[@JiggsysShed]

Awesome work as always. That is a stunning piece.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks as always Jiggsy 😃👍

[@niktriestomake8120]

Really nice work Harry, turned out quite perfect! Love it! 🙏👏👏🤩

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Nik! 😁😊👍

[@Umberto.Goglia]

Not simple at all I think....but surely beautiful! Great job! 👏👏👏

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Umberto! 😁👍

[@damienzinck2526]

Hello Harry
Belle buche au final
Portez vous bien

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Thank you Damien 😃👍

[@RG-ja34sep]

You’re creating magic! It’s a stunning piece of work.
Great work Harry, best regards Rob.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks for your comment Rob 😃👍🎉🎉🎉 Happy new year

[@SiamWoodShop]

Great result Harry, looks stunning, take care, John

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much John! 😁👍

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Love it Harry and the texturing fits in perfectly. Take care Harry. Cheers, Huw

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Huw. 😃👍

[@coldpizzagamer2161]

I can't imagine this being a center piece for one life after all it just a block of wood

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks for your constructive comment 😃👍

[@martyjournal434]

Not simple at all I think....but surely beautiful! Great job!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Marty! 😁👍

[@denisvienat849]

Très jolie et original bravo Harry 👍👏🇨🇭

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Merci beaucoup Denis! 😁👍

[@davidwu7023]

nice

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks David! 😁

[@1957Isaias]

I write you from Perú, South America...

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you Isaias! I love to know where my subscribers come from, hello from the UK 😁👍

[@QuincySonOfQuincy_]

Rip to the dirty minded people who thought this was gonna be something else...

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😂🤣🪵😃👍

[@jimgill1105]

I wasn't going to like this at all! Then it just evolved in something quite beautiful. Smashing piece of art.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you Jim. So pleased you liked it 😃👍

[@petricabistricean1806]

super tare

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Petrica 😃👍

[@jeanclaudecourcy8941]

très beau travail, le rendu final est superbe.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Merci beaucoup Jean! 😁👍

[@robroy841]

Masterstuck 👍👍🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@robroy841]

What kind of oil do you use finaly, please?

[@joemcgrane4925]

Really nice work Harry, turned out quite perfect! Love it!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Joe! 😁👍

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kind of arts

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Thanks Zecong 😃👍

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parabéns

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Thank you 🪵😃👍

[@uniqko]

Very beautiful grain👍

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[@glennprovenzano1837]

Really nice work

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Glenn! 😁😊

[@whild017]

Awesome job. I love how the stippling (or whatever you wanna call it lol) turned out and the wood grain really popped with that finish too nice job!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks for your comments and watching 👀 Billy. I'm glad you liked it 😃👍

[@user-me3xd1on2q]

Красотата винаги впечатлява, стига да можеш да я откриеш. Поздравления за прекрасната изработка !!!

[@DunkyHunky]

hello

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thank you I love unlocking the beauty within the wood! 😃👍

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@@DunkyHunky Hi 👋

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🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@micheledeangelis6566]

Interessante

[@JB-iu6dj]

What if you hit those stipples areas you created with a blowtorch before sanding for some contrast?

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching! I did think about doing that. I'll have to give it a try in a future project 👍

[@LadyKatJPhillips]

Stunning! I subscribed after watching this. Such a unique design. I've seen A LOT of wood turning videos. Haven't seen a dremel used that way. Bravæ! 👏👏👏

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Kate and thanks for subscribing 😃👍. I like to try new things and keep the viewers guessing 😏

[@kamenvelitchkov6533]

Sorry to say that, but you really blued real good opportunity .

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching Kamen! What would you have done differently? 👍

[@mrPauljacob]

Beautiful outside..... But no inside room?

[@donovanbailey4398]

Great piece, Harry. What finish did you use?

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Hi Donovan, it's danish oil and wood wax. Take a look in the description, (the down chevron next to the title). This gives more information on the piece, including finishes and back story. Thanks for watching 👍

[@tvkimslifetv8609]

I have a question for whoever knows the answer. why did he change to a different chuck at 1:58? It holds the wood harder and safer?

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

Where do you sell your finished pieces?

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Hi Stephen, hopefully my website will be up and running soon....😃👍

[@s1n094]

the thumbnail tho

[@HarrySmithShorts]

🪵😃👍

[@realdreamerschangetheworld7470]

I clicked on this for the wrong reason. Nice work though!

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Real Dreamers, thanks for commenting and finding me....😃👍

[@Outofyourworld]

Is it possible to buy it ? 😊

[@maxfli343]

Look in the about section there is an email for questions and quotes

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks for watching Joel! Most of my pieces are for sale, feel free to email me if you want to discuss further 😁👍

[@YTGhostCensorshipCanSuckMe]

I have a wood crotch at least twice a day.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

😳

[@1.4142]

🤔

[@dodak2599]

i thought the same thing bro

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks Kevin I'm glad the piece made you think, thanks for watching 👀😃👍.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

@@dodak2599 thanks for commenting I like to hear what viewers think. All feedback helps to decide on future projects.😃👍

[@oksills]

Dimples ruined it; for us anyway.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Eveveryone loves a dimple!! Thanks for you feedback, what would you prefer oksills? 🪵😃👍

[@ernestosuarez5077]

Awesome job but just a piece of advice…. You shouldn’t be using gloves while working with rotating equipment. Any machinist will tell you this. If that machine grabs any part of your glove you will be in trouble

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Hi Ernesto thanks for your comment and the H&S reminder. I have always worn gloves, it is a subject that is regularly raised in the comments field on here. I always cover this within the description field and disclaimer. It works for me but I do not promote their use to others, it is very much a personal choice. 👍😃

[@ernestosuarez5077]

@@HarrySmithShorts Thank you for your replay. As long as you are aware of the risk everything is ok.

[@coastsider1000]

The pattern triggers my trypophobia

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Hi Stephen I hope you are feeling better, would a more geometrical pattern help? 🤔

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Creepy

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No, Holey!! 😃👍

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God Bless, Jesus Loves you!

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Thank you belen 😃👍

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Siempre lo mismo que no saben ASER otra cosa

[@joseluispinar6324]

Awesome work as always. That is a stunning piece.

[@HarrySmithShorts]

Thanks for your comment Jose. 😃👍
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