Years ago, when I was a young man, an older gentleman told me something I will never forget. He said to always flip the bowl over and look at the foot. If the turner spends time on the bottom for a pleasing look, you know he's good. The Marlee Burl Bowl is beautiful.
If someone had told me that I’d be watching a guy turning bowls on RUclips, I’d have laughed. However, I’m riveted. I have a few wooden bowls and vases that I adore, just never considered how they were made before. I was always so fascinated with the wood grains to think of anything else. It’s an education, and as I’m a crafter myself, usually sewing, knitting, crochet, and up cycling furniture, I can appreciate the beauty and skill of your craft too. Thanks for these wonderful videos, I’ve subscribed xx
Today's words of wisdom: "When things go bad, never worry about it; just think of a way to solve it." And. . . "Like all good workmen, I shall blame my tools." Another stunning piece. A joy to watch it emerge.
Thank you for not filling the voids with resin, like so many others. There's already enough plastic in the environment and it's good to see an all natural piece!
WOW !!! That is some beautiful wood, and your work is spectacular, as usual. You're a real inspiration, Mike. Just a point of interest, this is November 21,2023. In two days, November 23, my wife and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary !! Never thought we'd make it THIS far, but here we are !! Seems like it all went by so fast.
Happy anniversary to you and your good lady, 50 years is an amazing achievement. All the best my friend, hope you have a wonderful day on Thursday and celebrate in style 😀
Congratulations to you Bill, and your Wife. My Wife tells me I have no chance of us making it that far if I keep spending more time watching Mike's videos than with her! (... and I am not sure if she is joking!)
I just find your creativity. Amazing. This piece you just did is out of this world. Beautiful. Whoever gets sad or buys that from you or if you keep it, I think has a real treasure. And if I were you, I'd keep maybe your wife would even like it.
"winging it" lol! It really is an amazing piece, but looks really challenging to turn. That shock at 13 mins! The video allows us to see some of the grain, but I'm sure it can't compare to the beauty in real life. The shape is very much your style. Love it.
Beautifully done Mike.I live in southwest Australia and am always on the lookout for mallee burls and roots, sometimes they can suddenly let go on the lathe so a face mask is a must. I was holding my breath at times while you were working that it would hold together. Well done cobber and thankyou for sharing. Cheers Deno.
I have to say it 'great Aussie timber'. Now that's out of the way, this is a fantastic piece of woodturning, you have done an amazing job of making the bowl look as though it is fitting inside of 'a frame'. As you so accurately say Mike, the grain on this piece does look amazing over every square centimeter. Lovely finish with the Danish Oil & it's the first4 time I have ever heard of potential danger if not handled correctly. Brilliant work my friend & brilliant commentary as you go, so natural & relaxed as always. Cheers, Don from South AUSTRALIA.
Thanks again Don, I'm starting to really look forward to your comments lol. There are some beautiful Australian woods out there and I intend to turn as many different types as I can get my hand on. I have two more red Mallee burls in the workshop which I can't wait to start. All the best my friend, Mike 😀
Thank you again! As I watched this I just kept thinking you treated yourself to the wood, and treated us to the video. Love your channel more and more every viewing. And greetings to your beautiful wife, thanks for behind- the-scenes support!
Thanks so much Lornacy, I have passed your message onto my wife 😁. The sales have given me a chance to get some amazing wood which I want to share with everyone. Hopefully I can continue for many years to come 😁
wow Mike, another stunner!!!! thanks for the great video, and send a thanks to your wife for keeping you fed and helping with your creations! cheers!!!!
This is seriously a piece that will give me nightmares haha. It looks like you were messing with a circular saw with no guards. Being a wood machinist knowing the importance of guards. When I do it myself I don't think of it but watching it on your videos gives me the heebie geebies. A fantastic end result Mike thank you.
As a famous judge on TV would say ... A-maz-ing!! Such a tremendous job, Mike. Wow, how far 'we' (you!) have come with this channel. Brilliant, my friend, just brilliant!
Just beautiful wood and a great job! I especially liked the top rim inside bevel to match the angle of the bowl below. Great idea, and creative thoughtfulness as always!
Australia is another world for sure where else would you get a burl like that? Wonderful work you have done again you’re going to miss it when it’s gone.
That is a astoundingly beautiful bowl, and the Mallee burl is amasing! I'd like to see a single-horn epergne made from Mallee burl. It would likely be quite the challenge, but it would be a centerpiece beyond compare. Excellent work!
@@MikeHoltonIf the bowl were turned, leaving the centre, where the tailstock meets it, high, in a cone shape, it could be drilled to accept a horn. The horn could be turned as an elongated funnel shape, then hollowed. It would definitely have to be done in two pieces, but epergnes were made in multiple pieces, in glass/pottery/metals, &c. One done in the Mallee burl, especially with the natural edge like the bowl you made, would be a phenomenally beautiful take on a Victorian piece.
@@MikeHolton Yeah, it would take a long/deep piece of wood to make the horn. If you could pull it off, though, it would be a mesmerising piece, for sure.
....ooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!! One of the most beautiful burl pieces I've ever seen! Excellent design, Mike. I love the proud rim matching the curvature of the bowl underneath the wings! Well done, as usual! 👍!!!
That is stunning! I love the way you explain your thought process as you work through it...strangely similar to the way I do it, stop, have a look, bit more, stop, look...
Thanks Chris, with a piece this this you need to keep stopping as you are playing with very tight tolerances and things can quickly get out of shape if you are not very careful. 😀
That looks like stalagmites from the wall of a cave. What an interesting wood. Thank you so much for showing off this cool timber. At 12:58 I am sitting in an empty house, all peacefully and trying to recover from yesterday's workout and I spilled energy drink all over myself when I jumped so hard at that catch. 🤣🤣 The bowl turned out beautifully.
That's wonderful Mike, well done. I have had a piece of Mallee Burl sitting taunting me in my workshop for about 6 years and I didn't know what I was going to do with it... but I do now! Thank you Sir. Best Wishes, Brendan.
You were right the first time. The Mallee region follows the Murray river on the Victorian side of the border, from just west of Echuca (the big divot in the middle of the Victoria/NSW border) out to the Victoria/South Australia border. Much love, someone who used to live in the region.
Very nice work Mike. Nice save. It never does any good to get angry while turning. Accept and understand the mistake, then figure out how to fix it. Turning and learning. I love the challenge of every piece I turn. There's never a bad day turning.
Great Mike! I was skeptical almost all the way, but you did it beautifully and the wood is beautiful! And I love the "stream of consciousness " in your dialog as you go along solving problems one by one. You and Phil Anderson should meet and do side by side turnings with dialog!!
WOW! How astounding! That wood has fantastic patterns and grains. Another very beautiful, rustic piece that would go great in the log cabin living room of my dreams.
And he does it again!! Mike, what a beautifull bowl you made from a very special piece of wood. The natural edge almost camouflages the bowlshape in the center. All the different grain pattern…. I cannot stop looking at it!
That is a beautiful piece! I liked how you went ahead and included the spiky voids in the rim of the bowl, very well done! It gives the piece a classier look.
Stunning again, Mike. The grain patterns on these burls always remind me of those old timey sailing maps, after the finish goes on and the grain pops. especially on the outside of the bowl where it's more globe shaped. Love it.
Thats what I call a work of Art. The incredible variation of the grain is absolutely amazing. Well done for producing the Bowl. Also the use of the oil to bring the grain out. Fantastic. Cheers
Living in Western Australia I look at these burls on trees all the time & think they'd be amazing to turn into something. Some go them are really large. But I'll just keep thinking & watching you do your amazing transformations!
Gorgeous bowl made from gorgeous wood. Really well done. When you had the scraper catch I thought the piece may fly off the lathe. Whew, so glad it held, just loosened the screws. Many of the Australian woods are really hard, like this species. I would not be able to part with such a piece, due to the wonderful grain. I have a straight ended scraper which stays in a drawer. In my shop this is the safest place for the tool. I get catches too often when I attempt to use it. If you want an easy to use scraper with low risk of catching, try a shear scraper. I can imagine how sharp the outside surface was will all the little spikes and they are all rock hard. Good call to wear the glove. Dave.
Cheers Dave, the scraper works far better on a curved surface, it will be coming out again but I will just let it sit there for a while so it can think about what it's done. The glove was a no brainer and even with it on I got more than a few stings at the start 😀 All the best, Mike
'looks like it's from a different world'...Australian flora and fauna do indeed have that look and feel about them. I certainly remarked on that upon arriving here many many years ago.
A stunning result Mike, what beautiful wood from down under. Also brilliant to see you vision and skill illustrating the art, trials and tribulations of Woodturning.
I like how you honor the original wood by keeping the wings and that texture. I have some pretty funky pieces that I have been mulling over how to handle them, and this has really inspired me to let them be funky.
Stunning work, and an absolutely amazing bowl. First time I have seen or heard of this wood . And just wow 👌. Thank you for sharing your work and knowledge.
Years ago, when I was a young man, an older gentleman told me something I will never forget. He said to always flip the bowl over and look at the foot. If the turner spends time on the bottom for a pleasing look, you know he's good. The Marlee Burl Bowl is beautiful.
Thanks, I completely agree. All the best, Mike
If someone had told me that I’d be watching a guy turning bowls on RUclips, I’d have laughed. However, I’m riveted. I have a few wooden bowls and vases that I adore, just never considered how they were made before. I was always so fascinated with the wood grains to think of anything else. It’s an education, and as I’m a crafter myself, usually sewing, knitting, crochet, and up cycling furniture, I can appreciate the beauty and skill of your craft too. Thanks for these wonderful videos, I’ve subscribed xx
Wow thanks so much Lyndsey, and welcome 😀
Today's words of wisdom: "When things go bad, never worry about it; just think of a way to solve it." And. . . "Like all good workmen, I shall blame my tools." Another stunning piece. A joy to watch it emerge.
Thanks so much my friend, the second saying there is my favourite 😂
...burl wood is, in itself, amazing...but what you created here is simply stunning!...
Matt 🍻
Thank you so much Matt😀
Beautiful the best I have seen
Thank you so much 😀
It's impossible to tire of watching turning, and wood working in general. There is always something new to see in wood.
I completely agree, every piece is different and has something to offer 😀
I'm overwhelmed by your passion and insight. It's wonderful to continually watch you create something beautiful.
Thank you so much Keith, very kind of you to say 😊
Thank you for not filling the voids with resin, like so many others. There's already enough plastic in the environment and it's good to see an all natural piece!
You are so welcome, this piece needed no artificial enhancement 😃
Well said!!!
Most beautiful!!,
@@thechariotcard thanks 😀
It is a glorious piece, anyone would be lucky and proud to have it 🎉🎉🎉
A piece of burl woodturning on RUclips that hasn’t been doused in a myriad of coloured resins.. How novel 😂
Love the final piece btw.. Stunning 👌🏻
Thanks so much John 😄
WOW !!! That is some beautiful wood, and your work is spectacular, as usual. You're a real inspiration, Mike. Just a point of interest, this is November 21,2023. In two days, November 23, my wife and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary !! Never thought we'd make it THIS far, but here we are !! Seems like it all went by so fast.
Happy anniversary to you and your good lady, 50 years is an amazing achievement. All the best my friend, hope you have a wonderful day on Thursday and celebrate in style 😀
Congratulations
@@stevebettany8778 THANK YOU !!!
Congratulations to you Bill, and your Wife. My Wife tells me I have no chance of us making it that far if I keep spending more time watching Mike's videos than with her! (... and I am not sure if she is joking!)
@@davidbaxter5132 Thank you !! Wow ! I didn't expect congratulations from Mike's video messages !! HAHAHAHAHAHA !
I just find your creativity. Amazing. This piece you just did is out of this world. Beautiful. Whoever gets sad or buys that from you or if you keep it, I think has a real treasure. And if I were you, I'd keep maybe your wife would even like it.
Thanks Cheryl, this one ended up in America, but do not worry my wife always has first pic on anything I make 😀
You’re bowls and vases are gorgeous! Gives me inspiration to turn something!
Thanks, try it, it's great fun 😀
@@MikeHolton ya I have a powermatic lathe that I turn stuff on but it’s gotten cold so I’ve slowed down on making things haha
@@chrishughart2279 haha I know what you mean 😀
That burl grain is hypnoticly intricate. The finish accentuates it's beauty. You have outdone yourself.
Thanks so much Dave, I think I'm in love with this wood, the grain is just amazing, all the best, Mike 😀
The aroma in the WA forests is fantastic where these buris grow 👏👏👏👏👏👏💕🇬🇧
I can imagine! 😀
"winging it" lol! It really is an amazing piece, but looks really challenging to turn. That shock at 13 mins! The video allows us to see some of the grain, but I'm sure it can't compare to the beauty in real life. The shape is very much your style. Love it.
"Winging it" made me chuckle too 😄
Thanks Rachel, the grain is just amazing up close!!!! 😀
This is absolutely beautiful. Definitely one of my favorites so far. I really appreciate you sharing this with us!
Thank you so much and I have to admit. it is just about my favourite as well 😀
Wow. BEAUTIFUL. You have a practiced talent for turning an accident of nature into a piece of art. That wood could not have found more skillful hands.
Wow! thanks so much, all the best, Mike 😀
With the alcohol as well as the final finish, the grain looks three dimensional. So incredibly beautiful.
It really is so very pretty, I need some more to turn 😊
Mike thanks for bringing the natural beauty out in this burl, and sharing it with us all to enjoy and appreciate along with you. ❤x x
Thanks Shelley, all the best, Mike 😀
Beautifully done Mike.I live in southwest Australia and am always on the lookout for mallee burls and roots, sometimes they can suddenly let go on the lathe so a face mask is a must. I was holding my breath at times while you were working that it would hold together. Well done cobber and thankyou for sharing. Cheers Deno.
Glad you enjoyed it Deno, I always keep myself as safe as I can be but it does happen so like you said keep well to the side just in case 😀
When I lived in Australia, the souvenir shops were all full of Mulga wood bowls etc. Gorgeous wood graining.
Thanks Hazel, I have not had the pleasure of turning any so will have to keep my eyes peeled for some in the UK 😀
The bowl is so beautiful, it looks like glass, absolutely unique and pretty!
Thank you so much! 😀
Such a lot of work, but oh, how beautiful is that. A fantastic piece of work, well worked. And a beautiful finish. Thank you. Xxx 😊
Thanks so much Elaine 😁
once more you have made one beautiful bowl, you have inspired me to wood turning
That is awesome Andrew, thanks 😀
That wood has absolutely the most beautiful character!!
Thanks and I completely agree 😀
I have to say it 'great Aussie timber'. Now that's out of the way, this is a fantastic piece of woodturning, you have done an amazing job of making the bowl look as though it is fitting inside of 'a frame'. As you so accurately say Mike, the grain on this piece does look amazing over every square centimeter. Lovely finish with the Danish Oil & it's the first4 time I have ever heard of potential danger if not handled correctly. Brilliant work my friend & brilliant commentary as you go, so natural & relaxed as always. Cheers, Don from South AUSTRALIA.
Thanks again Don, I'm starting to really look forward to your comments lol. There are some beautiful Australian woods out there and I intend to turn as many different types as I can get my hand on. I have two more red Mallee burls in the workshop which I can't wait to start. All the best my friend, Mike 😀
Thank you again!
As I watched this I just kept thinking you treated yourself to the wood, and treated us to the video. Love your channel more and more every viewing.
And greetings to your beautiful wife, thanks for behind- the-scenes support!
Thanks so much Lornacy, I have passed your message onto my wife 😁. The sales have given me a chance to get some amazing wood which I want to share with everyone. Hopefully I can continue for many years to come 😁
@@MikeHolton I hope for many more years of watching! 😊
@@lornacy yay, it's a date 🤣
wow Mike, another stunner!!!! thanks for the great video, and send a thanks to your wife for keeping you fed and helping with your creations! cheers!!!!
Thanks Dee and I will certainly pass your message on 😀
This is seriously a piece that will give me nightmares haha. It looks like you were messing with a circular saw with no guards. Being a wood machinist knowing the importance of guards. When I do it myself I don't think of it but watching it on your videos gives me the heebie geebies. A fantastic end result Mike thank you.
Haha thanks Kev, I do try to be as safe as I can 😀
What a crazy bowl! Nice that you could preserve some of the spiky bits!
Thanks Glan, I had to, they are such an amazing part of this wood 😀
All i can say to that Mike is ,,,,,,,,, Stunning you must be very proud of that , it came out beautiful.
Thank you very much my friend ☺️
Absolutely beautiful, it looks like molten lava that has solidified.
Thanks Ian, the grain had so much going on in it, it's just beautiful 😁
Absolutely gorgeous piece…love your vision…excellent job matching the angle on the rim…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much Loraine 😀
As a famous judge on TV would say ... A-maz-ing!! Such a tremendous job, Mike. Wow, how far 'we' (you!) have come with this channel. Brilliant, my friend, just brilliant!
Wow, thank you David, it has been a crazy ride that's for sure, I would never have guessed people would actually enjoy what I do so much lol 😀
Just beautiful wood and a great job! I especially liked the top rim inside bevel to match the angle of the bowl below. Great idea, and creative thoughtfulness as always!
Thanks so much Joe 😀
Stunning. Now that's what I call a work of art. Well done once again and thanks for sharing and inspiring. Cheers 🍺
Thanks so much 😃
I'm not normally a fan of winged bowls, but this burl makes it so stunning.
Thanks Jen, they are not for everyone but I do like this one 😀
Australia is another world for sure where else would you get a burl like that? Wonderful work you have done again you’re going to miss it when it’s gone.
Thanks Steve, I will certainly miss this one for sure 😀
Absolutely stunning. Love those Ausi burls.
Me too, this is my first and I think I'll be getting more very soon 😀
Ooowkay woooow.....this one looks like the surface of the moon.
That's just crazy
Haha it's pretty cool 😀
That is a astoundingly beautiful bowl, and the Mallee burl is amasing! I'd like to see a single-horn epergne made from Mallee burl. It would likely be quite the challenge, but it would be a centerpiece beyond compare. Excellent work!
That would be cool, I think it would need to be hand carved but it would be something special that's for sure!!
@@MikeHoltonIf the bowl were turned, leaving the centre, where the tailstock meets it, high, in a cone shape, it could be drilled to accept a horn. The horn could be turned as an elongated funnel shape, then hollowed. It would definitely have to be done in two pieces, but epergnes were made in multiple pieces, in glass/pottery/metals, &c. One done in the Mallee burl, especially with the natural edge like the bowl you made, would be a phenomenally beautiful take on a Victorian piece.
@@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Interesting idea but I would need a very deep piece of this wood to do it
@@MikeHolton Yeah, it would take a long/deep piece of wood to make the horn. If you could pull it off, though, it would be a mesmerising piece, for sure.
Out of this world is right! Australia for the win again.
Thanks Kirstie, they really are just amazing! 😀
....ooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!! One of the most beautiful burl pieces I've ever seen! Excellent design, Mike. I love the proud rim matching the curvature of the bowl underneath the wings!
Well done, as usual! 👍!!!
Thanks Tom, it worked better than I could ever hope for 😀
Mike you sure do find some beautiful pieces of wood and the bowl looks amazing,
Kind regards
From will 👍 😊
Thanks so much Will, when is your next video out? 😀
The live edge perfectly compliments that amazing grain. It's beautiful.
Thanks so much 😃
That is stunning! I love the way you explain your thought process as you work through it...strangely similar to the way I do it, stop, have a look, bit more, stop, look...
Thanks Chris, with a piece this this you need to keep stopping as you are playing with very tight tolerances and things can quickly get out of shape if you are not very careful. 😀
I didn't think it would look as good with the wings but, it's beautiful. Excellent work again Mike
Thank you so much 😀 this one makes me very happy
That looks like stalagmites from the wall of a cave. What an interesting wood. Thank you so much for showing off this cool timber.
At 12:58 I am sitting in an empty house, all peacefully and trying to recover from yesterday's workout and I spilled energy drink all over myself when I jumped so hard at that catch. 🤣🤣
The bowl turned out beautifully.
Haha sorry about that 😂, all the best, Mike
That's wonderful Mike, well done. I have had a piece of Mallee Burl sitting taunting me in my workshop for about 6 years and I didn't know what I was going to do with it... but I do now! Thank you Sir.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Haha better get to it Brendan and I expect to see pictures when you are done 😀
I'll probably do a video after Christmas.
@@baconsoda I look forward to it my friend 😀
That is a beautiful bowl. One more for the records, man.
Thanks Archie, I'll remember this one for a very long time 😀
Well done Mike! What an amazing piece of timber!
Thanks Ron, this wood is hard to beat 😀
Amazing, the bowl looks alive!! Great work
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
You were right the first time. The Mallee region follows the Murray river on the Victorian side of the border, from just west of Echuca (the big divot in the middle of the Victoria/NSW border) out to the Victoria/South Australia border.
Much love, someone who used to live in the region.
Thanks for the info! ☺️
Magnificent, enough said. Thank you for taking the time to film and share.
You're welcome Vince, all the best, Mike 😀
Love the wings!!!! Really allows you to show off a whole piece of this amazing wood.
Thank you very much Heather 😀
Well done Mike, I thinkyou did that piece of burl justice. Nice Job !!!
Thanks so much Brian 😀
Very nice work Mike. Nice save. It never does any good to get angry while turning. Accept and understand the mistake, then figure out how to fix it. Turning and learning. I love the challenge of every piece I turn. There's never a bad day turning.
I completely agree Loran, I learn more from dealing with problems than I do when all does right 😀
Great Mike! I was skeptical almost all the way, but you did it beautifully and the wood is beautiful! And I love the "stream of consciousness " in your dialog as you go along solving problems one by one.
You and Phil Anderson should meet and do side by side turnings with dialog!!
@@EdwardGodwin-f2p Thanks so much, I would love to go and work with Phil, I just love his work but I don't think he even knows who I am lol 😀
WOW! How astounding! That wood has fantastic patterns and grains. Another very beautiful, rustic piece that would go great in the log cabin living room of my dreams.
You do like log cabins!
Incredible! The grain is so intricate, I could just stare at it forever. Love what you did with the rim of the bowl, too. Thanks for posting!!
Thank you so much 😀
Come across you yesterday I'm looking forward to browsing your videos. There's something about woodwork that I love.
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome Peter and and thanks for joining us 🙂
What phenomenal piece of wood. One of the best that you've turned. Thank you for revealing it's inner beauty.
Wow, thank you! 😀
I’m so jealous. That is beautiful stuff buddy. Good job
Haha sorry 😀 and thanks, all the best, Mike
What a STUNNING piece! Simply gorgeous, could look at that for hours. Thanks for another great video
Thanks so much, me too and fact I have been 😀
Absolutely gorgeous Mike. I have never seen you have to work as much but it is well worth all the effort.
Thanks Stuart, some things are worth the extra effort 😀
I really enjoy your creativity, can't wait to see everything you end up making.
Thank you! 😊
And he does it again!! Mike, what a beautifull bowl you made from a very special piece of wood. The natural edge almost camouflages the bowlshape in the center. All the different grain pattern…. I cannot stop looking at it!
Thanks Peter, this is my favourite piece so far. The grain is just amazing 😀
It is a beautiful piece and you did great job in creating a masterpiece. Thank you
Thank you so much 😀
That is one of the most amazing pieces i have ever seen!! Amazing wood, and amazing turning by you!! thanks for showing it to us!!
Thanks Dereck, this was a lot of fun 😀
Stunning piece! That grain looks like an old map painted on a piece of leather ❤
Thanks Anders and I know just what you mean 😀
I saved this video to watch later and I'm so glad i got around to watching it. Such an incredible piece of wood and such a beautiful bowl. Excellent.
Thank you very much! This is one of my favorites 😁
A stunning wood and stunning work of art! You could study that grain for a long while and still find new things. Well done, you!
Thank you very much Susannah, I've been doing just that for ages now 😅
That is a beautiful piece! I liked how you went ahead and included the spiky voids in the rim of the bowl, very well done! It gives the piece a classier look.
Thank you very much Joe, I do like the way this one came out 😀
That is stunning,if you don’t keep that as your own you are mad ,amazing 🎉❤
Haha thanks Peter, I have considered keeping it but have also had a few tempting offers lol.
Keep it😂😂
@@petershipman7314 Haha
Simply gorgeous! Well done, as always!
Thanks so much 😀
A beautiful piece of wood and now a beautiful bowl. Magnificent!
Thank you very much Joyce 😀
Yes our mallee and other eucalypts have fantastic burls. Brilliant result. ❤❤❤
Thanks John, all I can say is I need to buy more 😀
Wow, the first look on the colours the moment you clean it with alcohol... amazing!!!
Thanks Judith, I could not wait any longer to see how it looked, it was love at first sight 😀
@@MikeHolton I totally understand!
It’s a beauty again Mike 👌💪💪🥰
Thanks so much 😀
Stunning again, Mike. The grain patterns on these burls always remind me of those old timey sailing maps, after the finish goes on and the grain pops. especially on the outside of the bowl where it's more globe shaped.
Love it.
Good call my friend, I think I may be addicted to these now 😀
Beautiful piece of wood and such a gorgeous final product!
Thank you very much! 😁
What a fantastic bowl. I love it. Great job using the whole piece rather than cutting it up.
Thanks Tim, seems such a waste to cut it down 😀
that is truly amazing. almost has a 3D effect
The grain is outstanding! 😃
Thats what I call a work of Art. The incredible variation of the grain is absolutely amazing. Well done for producing the Bowl. Also the use of the oil to bring the grain out. Fantastic. Cheers
Thank you so much Peter 😀
I just love the Mallee burl, absolutely stunning, beautiful work as always Mike
Thanks so much Rena 😀
Living in Western Australia I look at these burls on trees all the time & think they'd be amazing to turn into something. Some go them are really large. But I'll just keep thinking & watching you do your amazing transformations!
Thanks Rachel, I will be getting more of these I'm addicted to the grain 😀
Gorgeous bowl made from gorgeous wood. Really well done. When you had the scraper catch I thought the piece may fly off the lathe. Whew, so glad it held, just loosened the screws.
Many of the Australian woods are really hard, like this species.
I would not be able to part with such a piece, due to the wonderful grain.
I have a straight ended scraper which stays in a drawer. In my shop this is the safest place for the tool. I get catches too often when I attempt to use it. If you want an easy to use scraper with low risk of catching, try a shear scraper.
I can imagine how sharp the outside surface was will all the little spikes and they are all rock hard. Good call to wear the glove.
Dave.
Cheers Dave, the scraper works far better on a curved surface, it will be coming out again but I will just let it sit there for a while so it can think about what it's done. The glove was a no brainer and even with it on I got more than a few stings at the start 😀
All the best, Mike
Really beautiful!! Well done, Mike!
Thank you very much! 😊
'looks like it's from a different world'...Australian flora and fauna do indeed have that look and feel about them. I certainly remarked on that upon arriving here many many years ago.
It is a pretty amazing wood 😀
Beautiful! And listening to your description of your enjoyment!
Thanks Maria, this is probably my favourite turning, the wood is just stunning! 😀
A stunning result Mike, what beautiful wood from down under. Also brilliant to see you vision and skill illustrating the art, trials and tribulations of Woodturning.
Many thanks Mike, this is real life, I don't try to hide the mistakes or problems. 😀
I like how you honor the original wood by keeping the wings and that texture. I have some pretty funky pieces that I have been mulling over how to handle them, and this has really inspired me to let them be funky.
Thanks! Every part of this wood was great so seemed such a waist to turn it away.
Thats beautiful.you let the shape come through nicely.
Thanks David 😀
Stunning work, and an absolutely amazing bowl. First time I have seen or heard of this wood . And just wow 👌. Thank you for sharing your work and knowledge.
You're welcome 😁 thanks for watching ☺️
The grain in this burl is beautiful, great job 👏 well done
Thanks, it really is something else! 😀
Beautiful Australian wood, that’s why I love turning it, well done 👍
Thanks John, I think I'm going to look for a nice red mallee next 😀
Absolutely beautiful you are extremely talented Mike
Thanks so much Robert, that's very kind of you to say 😊
The grain on this beautiful wood, to me, when finished, has a resemblance to Coral. Very nice work👍👍
Haha I think it will last till the end of time 😀
Beautiful wood you did that wood proud
Regards
Steve UK London
Thanks so much Steve 😄
Absolutely gorgeous Mike well done.
Many thanks! 😀
Great job again.. I've turned a couple of burls and while they are beautiful they will beat you up. They are so hard. Thanks again..😊
You have that right Roger, it does not give you a break! 😀