Great job Mike and many thanks for the shoutout. When filling cracks with Milliput I have found that it is best to paint a bit of slow set epoxy resin into the crack first and immediately pack the Milliput in on top of the wet resin. The Milliput then fills the bulk of the void and pushes the resin deep into the crack ensuring a good bond to full depth. Cheers Jim
That was a big chunk of spalted beech but a testament to how effective the glue block is! I too have had issues with some cracking into the project when moisture readings have shown below 10%. The use of Milliput is a good idea, I've had some very results with it. I just wish they made it in more colours! Looking forward to Part 2!
A beautifully spalted, large piece of wood like that definitely deserves the time and energy to get it right. Your friend and the gift receiver will be very happy with your craftsmanship and patience, I'm sure. Great job, Mike! Phil
Great video. It was just what I was looking for, have just turned an oak bowl and wire brushed the outside then scorched it but have now got a crack, I’ve got some black Milliput so am going to try and fill it while keeping the texture I’ve created.
Nice start to what looks to be a beauty! Well done Mike and you were sporting a sort of Nakedness while turning! Thanks for sharing! Sorry I haven't been around much but My schedule is all wacky right now! I am all over the San Francisco Bay Area and my hrs are all over the place at different times! Be well turn safe and much Love!
Nothing ventured nothing gained ... some fool said many years ago!!!1 Hopefully it'll end up OK ... if not ... it was still fun to try. Thanks for watching Graham, always appreciated mate. Cheers Mike
That looks lovely mate and looking forward to part two .....I keep saying " I must have a crack at using milliput " pun intended ? no ...well yes really ;) Take care mare, Bram
Mike, I hope that piece will dry properly so as to be able to turn it in a few months. It is a beautiful piece for sure. I love the spalting. Great job as always.
A first class demonstration mike. Love the spalting effect. Milliput looks great stuff. I'm sure the superglue will hold well. Looking forward to part 2. Also loving that hope 1/2" bowl gouge. I'm so tempted to get in myself.
Gorgeous piece of wood! I can’t wait for the follow up video when you finish turning it. But that’s the rub for us turners, isn’t it, the agonizing wait!
Oh the joys of wood turning. All I seem to be turning these days is cracked or punky wood. That's going to be a beautiful bowl Mike, can't wait for part 2 😀 How about some black Milliput in some of the cracks to ape the spalting. Just an idea. 😀
That's going to be a beautiful bowl, Mike. Inspires me to take another look at Milliput. One of these days I might even try it myself. Awesome video presentation, as always, Mike! Take care, .....Gord
Good job Mike. I hope you have turned lemons into lemonade but time will tell. You were correct when you said the wood was too pretty to not give it a try. Looking forward to seeing how it works out in a few months.
ARC Wood Craft - I just wish Milliput was cheaper, available in more colors & sold at HomeDepot or Lowes. Our Hobby Lobby has the same old tube of white on it’s shelf. It does turn nicely & finishes well.
I have experimented with colouring Milliput using acrylic paint. It needs a lot of working in but it works well to change the standard green/yellow to whatever you want.
Tony Campbell - the standard seems to be white, black or grey. I see Mike using terra cotta. Ive also seen turquoise as an optional color, but not from the UK vendor.
Great video Mike. Curious why you chose not to seal the blank with Anchor seal or PVA glue on the end grain. How do you expect the Milliput to work with high moisture content, if you are concerned?
Fantastic job mike as usual does a hot melt glue gun really hold that well I have one but have never used it any tips greatly appreciated cheers buddy 👍
Thanks Clive, I have 100% faith in the integrity of a hot glue joint providing both surfaces are dry and the glue is properly hot, with a good quality gun and glue sticks. I have had wood fail due to a catch but the glue joint remained intact. Hope this helps. Cheers Mike
Looking forward to the finishing, in a few months... Is it ready yet? How about now? How about now??? I don't know if I can wait that long! 😭😭😭😭😭 Good turn, mate, well done. 😋👍
Thank you Richard I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The "bendy" hose I got from Axminster Tools & Machinery. many years ago, Record Power also do one I believe. Hope this helps Cheers Mike
That's such a shame about the immerging cracks, but I really like the idea of making a feature of them with Milliput. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. 👊👊👊
Hi Mike, I often use Milliput as a filler, as it's much cheaper and useable than resin. What was the starting moisture content? Did you take a measurement from inside the bowl as well? Although it depends on the wood, Ive had a lot of seepage of the CA glue into the adjacent wood that will not go away, just with sanding. Now I've started to apply sanding sealer locally to prevent the seepage and it seems to work. The only downside to Milliput is the limited colour range, you can add colouring to it but it takes quite a bit of dye to get strong colours .BTW that is a lovely piece of wood and will make a wonderful present...looking forward to Part 2
Excellent start! Pity about the cracking. Not really unexpected, however. And good pun fodder: "Now I'll get cracking!" The wood beat ya to it and you taught it a lesson it'll never forget! 😉
Hi Mike. With this video you have broken any myths about how good glue blocks are for supporting pieces for turning no matter how big or small. Hope it doesn't alter too much during the drying process over the next few months. Cheers, Huw
Hi Huw, I have used glue blocks for a long, long time now on certain projects, and have never, to date, had the joint fail, providing the glue is applied correctly. Thanks for watching. Cheers Mike
Mike, I love you videos and learned to turn a lot from you. But, you started covering up the sounds of cutting with music. I don't understand why you and others do that. The cutting sounds tell me a lot. Too bad, I will miss you. Larry
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Great job Mike and many thanks for the shoutout. When filling cracks with Milliput I have found that it is best to paint a bit of slow set epoxy resin into the crack first and immediately pack the Milliput in on top of the wet resin. The Milliput then fills the bulk of the void and pushes the resin deep into the crack ensuring a good bond to full depth.
Cheers
Jim
Thanks Jim and my pleasure mate. Thanks also for the invaluable tips too.
Cheers
Mike
That was a big chunk of spalted beech but a testament to how effective the glue block is! I too have had issues with some cracking into the project when moisture readings have shown below 10%. The use of Milliput is a good idea, I've had some very results with it. I just wish they made it in more colours! Looking forward to Part 2!
Thanks William, and massive apologies for the very late reply.
i too wish Milliput had greater colour options.
Take care
Mike
A beautifully spalted, large piece of wood like that definitely deserves the time and energy to get it right. Your friend and the gift receiver will be very happy with your craftsmanship and patience, I'm sure. Great job, Mike!
Phil
Thank you Phil .... I hope the few months wait will be a worthy outcome.
take care and thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Great video. It was just what I was looking for, have just turned an oak bowl and wire brushed the outside then scorched it but have now got a crack, I’ve got some black Milliput so am going to try and fill it while keeping the texture I’ve created.
Thank you much appreciated.
So therapeutic watching you turn mate. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you Kyle much appreciated mate.
Cheers
Mike
We will have to be patient to see the finished result. I do love spalted wood so hope nothing major develops to spoil our anticipation. Thanks Mike
As do I peter, thanks for watching mate ... we shall see :)
Take care
Mike
Nice start to what looks to be a beauty! Well done Mike and you were sporting a sort of Nakedness while turning! Thanks for sharing! Sorry I haven't been around much but My schedule is all wacky right now! I am all over the San Francisco Bay Area and my hrs are all over the place at different times! Be well turn safe and much Love!
Thanks Eric, your videos are sorely missed my friend ... but real life must come first.
Looking forward to your next offering.
Take care
Mike
Phew! That was one helluva challenge, Mike. I hadn’t thought of using Milliput that way, but it make sense. Can’t wait to see how you finish off.
Nothing ventured nothing gained ... some fool said many years ago!!!1
Hopefully it'll end up OK ... if not ... it was still fun to try.
Thanks for watching Graham, always appreciated mate.
Cheers
Mike
Hopefully it dries properly . If it does it should be a beautiful bowl . Looking forward to part two take care.
I'll be keeping a close eye on it for sure Glen.
Take care
Mike
Great job Mike, I really like the Milliput idea duo purpose structural and decorative. Thanks for sharing, cant wait for the finished bowl.
Thanks Gary, hopefully in a few months the bowl will be ready to complete.
Thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Awesome bowl so far...love the idea of Milliput in the cracks!
Thank you Carol much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
This is interesting because we all come up against these sort of problems. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Hi Brendan, I don't play the waiting game very well, but hay ho ;)
thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
That looks lovely mate and looking forward to part two .....I keep saying " I must have a crack at using milliput " pun intended ? no ...well yes really ;) Take care mare, Bram
Mike, I hope that piece will dry properly so as to be able to turn it in a few months. It is a beautiful piece for sure. I love the spalting. Great job as always.
Fingers crossed Steve, and thank you for watching and commenting.
Take care
Mike
Looks great so far, Mike. You have far more patience than I with those cracks!
Thanks Steve, I am not a very patient person I assure you ... normally! ;)
Take care
Mike
Oh well, such is life. It will be good to see the final result in a couple of months time, very frustrating having to wait.
Thanks
James
It is indeed James, waiting is NOT my strong suit I assure you mate :)
Take care
Mike
Can’t wait to see the final bowl it’s going to be beautiful. 👍🇺🇸
Thank you Cortland
Cheers
Mike
Looking forward to Part 2. GOOD LUCK!! Enjoyed it as usual.
Thanks Alan
Cheers
Mike
A first class demonstration mike. Love the spalting effect. Milliput looks great stuff. I'm sure the superglue will hold well. Looking forward to part 2.
Also loving that hope 1/2" bowl gouge. I'm so tempted to get in myself.
Thank you Richard.
I also love my SH bowl gouge :)
Thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Can’t wait to see the final turn on this bowl thanks Mr. Mike take care my friend god bless from the
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Thanks for watching Donald ... I hate the waiting game! ;)
Take care
Mike
Gorgeous piece of wood! I can’t wait for the follow up video when you finish turning it. But that’s the rub for us turners, isn’t it, the agonizing wait!
Thanks Duane ... I am not a waiting type of person ... which is not a good trait in woodturning!! ;)
Thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Oh the joys of wood turning. All I seem to be turning these days is cracked or punky wood. That's going to be a beautiful bowl Mike, can't wait for part 2 😀
How about some black Milliput in some of the cracks to ape the spalting. Just an idea. 😀
Lol ... the black Milliput is a possibility if the cracks need further attention T ... thanks for the suggestion and watching my friend.
Cheers
Mike
Looking good so far Mike,fingers crossed!
Thanks Alan ... indeed!! ;)
Cheers
Mike
That’s a very nice bowl hope you can get it finished without a lot of cracking
Thanks Jerry I hope so too my friend.
Time will tell :)
Cheers
Mike
Great video, full of really useful information thanks
Thank you Andrew I'm glad you liked the video.
Take care
Mike
Looking good mike!
Thank you Glen
Take care
Mike
That's going to be a beautiful bowl, Mike. Inspires me to take another look at Milliput. One of these days I might even try it myself. Awesome video presentation, as always, Mike!
Take care,
.....Gord
Thanks Gord, it is a great medium, you'll love it mate.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike...Cracking job mate...lifes a beech...should look lovely when finished...take care...All the best.....Andy
Lol ... thanks Andy.
Cheers
Mike
nice piece of wood cracks and all cant wait to see it finished!
Thank you hopefully it'll end up OK ... even with the cracks.
Cheers
Mike
Fantastic job Mike! Thank you for the tips also. I am unable to do such a big piece but I would love to tackle one one day soon!
Thanks Tracy much appreciated
Cheers
Mike
Really nice figured bowl. I hope it will stay in one piece and wont crack too badly.
Thanks Erwin ... time will tell my friend.
Take care
Mike
Good job Mike. I hope you have turned lemons into lemonade but time will tell. You were correct when you said the wood was too pretty to not give it a try. Looking forward to seeing how it works out in a few months.
Thanks James, I do so hate wasting good looking wood. Sometimes it's worth the effort ... and sometimes not :)
Thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
So far so good Mike. The wait will be worth it. 73 de MTG
Wait and hope, wait and hope is all I can do Mike ;)
Thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Mike, will you be returning the bottom to get rid of the staining of the ca glue. Thanks
Yes Joseph I will.
Thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Look at the shaving noddles, you can always tell a maker that keeps their tool shape. Thank you for video.👍🙉🙈🙊☕️
Thanks for watching Rumah
Take care
Mike
I'll be very interested to see how it all turns out.
As will I and thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Love using milliput, a real versatile medium! Great video and that’s gonna look amaze balls 👍👍
Lol ... thank you Andy much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
ARC Wood Craft - I just wish Milliput was cheaper, available in more colors & sold at HomeDepot or Lowes. Our Hobby Lobby has the same old tube of white on it’s shelf. It does turn nicely & finishes well.
Mike if it cracks more make a composite segmented bowl with other wood or resin
ARGHHHHHH!!!!!
Did you mention SEGMENTED!!!! ;)
Thanks for watching and the suggestion, hopefully it won't come to that.
Take care
Mike
I have experimented with colouring Milliput using acrylic paint. It needs a lot of working in but it works well to change the standard green/yellow to whatever you want.
Thanks for the tip Tony, much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
Tony Campbell - the standard seems to be white, black or grey. I see Mike using terra cotta. Ive also seen turquoise as an optional color, but not from the UK vendor.
Good luck with the drying out. If the cracking doesn't progress any farther it will be a very nice bowl.
Thanks glen, fingers crossed my friend.
Cheers
Mike
Fingers crossed there are no more issues with the cracks! You're right though, it does look a lovely piece of wood and a shame not to persevere.
Hopefully it'll be an acceptable piece in the end matt, and thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Great video Mike. Curious why you chose not to seal the blank with Anchor seal or PVA glue on the end grain. How do you expect the Milliput to work with high moisture content, if you are concerned?
I was given the blank with heavy cracking already Kenneth .... that's why it was not sealed by me ;)
Cheers
Mike
Good to see you again, Mate! :-)
Thanks Michael.
Fantastic job mike as usual does a hot melt glue gun really hold that well I have one but have never used it any tips greatly appreciated cheers buddy 👍
Thanks Clive, I have 100% faith in the integrity of a hot glue joint providing both surfaces are dry and the glue is properly hot, with a good quality gun and glue sticks. I have had wood fail due to a catch but the glue joint remained intact.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks mike think I will give my glue gun a little try 👍👍
YAY! I was your one thousandth viewer! :D Well done mate, I'm looking forward to the next bit! :D
LMAO ... tanks once again Dave, always good to see you mate.
Cheers
Mike
Great work Mike, if it comes off name it the Jupiter bowl or another, looks like the surface of an outer planet.
Thank you, and what a great idea re the name :)
Thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Hopefully it will not crack anymore and you will make the bowl beautiful. Cheers.
I hope so too Nathan, and thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike great Job what is the name if your center finder? and where can i get hold of one?
thanks Lee, the centre finder was made by Paul Hadley a long while ago, if you search FB you may find him, but I can't seem to.
Cheers
Mike
Looking forward to the finishing, in a few months...
Is it ready yet?
How about now?
How about now???
I don't know if I can wait that long!
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Good turn, mate, well done. 😋👍
LMAO ... that's exactly what I am really like Bill ... waiting is not my forte :)
Cheers
Mike
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So, is it ready yet?
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Sorry,couldn't resist. 😋
@@SMee67 Lololol :) :) not quite!
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Damn... 😇
Thanks Mike another great video. Please could you tell me where you bought your rigid dust extraction pipe. Many thanks.
Thank you Richard I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
The "bendy" hose I got from Axminster Tools & Machinery. many years ago, Record Power also do one I believe.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Mike
Thanks for sharing that
Thanks for watching Hassan
Cheers
Mike
That's such a shame about the immerging cracks, but I really like the idea of making a feature of them with Milliput. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. 👊👊👊
Hi martin ... as you say ... fingers crossed :)
Thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike, I often use Milliput as a filler, as it's much cheaper and useable than resin. What was the starting moisture content? Did you take a measurement from inside the bowl as well? Although it depends on the wood, Ive had a lot of seepage of the CA glue into the adjacent wood that will not go away, just with sanding. Now I've started to apply sanding sealer locally to prevent the seepage and it seems to work. The only downside to Milliput is the limited colour range, you can add colouring to it but it takes quite a bit of dye to get strong colours .BTW that is a lovely piece of wood and will make a wonderful present...looking forward to Part 2
thanks for the tips Jockey, much appreciated.
Time will tell how it ends up.
Take care
Mike
Might have used a coring tool to save the inside of a nice piece of timber.
Hi Joe, if I had one, I would have used it :)
Thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Excellent start! Pity about the cracking. Not really unexpected, however. And good pun fodder: "Now I'll get cracking!" The wood beat ya to it and you taught it a lesson it'll never forget! 😉
Lol thanks for watching and pointing out the "unintended" pun ;)
Thanks for watching
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike. With this video you have broken any myths about how good glue blocks are for supporting pieces for turning no matter how big or small. Hope it doesn't alter too much during the drying process over the next few months. Cheers, Huw
Hi Huw, I have used glue blocks for a long, long time now on certain projects, and have never, to date, had the joint fail, providing the glue is applied correctly.
Thanks for watching.
Cheers
Mike
Good one Mike... did you clock the video at 4:35.. there's literally none of Mike left it's just 100% woolly mammoth!! 😅
Thank you John, it was difficult to move on occasions ... lol
Take care
Mike
Shame about the cracking because that's going to be beautiful bowl, great trick with the milliput ,👍👍👍
With luck the cracking won't filter through to what will be the inside of the bowl Barry.
Fingers crossed :)
Cheers
Mike
What?! We have to wait another couple of months? I'm sure it will be worth it once the bowl is finished.
Lol ... I know ... I don't do waiting I assure you William.
Looking forward,nice bowl,, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Mitchell
Cheers
Mike
I love challenges like that .. where is the fun if everything goes to plan ! 😁 check out my 5 minute goblet video to see my point 😂😂😂😂
Lol Pete indeed mate! ;)
Will do I assure you.
Cheers
Mike
Mike, I love you videos and learned to turn a lot from you. But, you started covering up the sounds of cutting with music. I don't understand why you and others do that. The cutting sounds tell me a lot. Too bad, I will miss you. Larry
I will be sorry to see you go Larry. Thank you for your support up to now though.
Take care
Mike
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