It Is Amazing What Bugs and Rotting Wood Can Be Turned Into…
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- For this weeks video, I decided I need to take a break from the talking and just relax while turning this beautiful piece of spalted maple. This chunk of log was from the log that I used my chainsaw mill on for the first time so it has been sitting for quite a while which is why I finally took the time to turn it before it was just too far gone. To be honest, this piece was a little more tricky to turn than what the video may seem as some of the wood was a little more punky and soft for what I would normally like so that took some effort to get right but overall I am glad I took the time as this was just too beautiful of a piece of wood to waste. Let me know, do you like the videos with or without talking? Maybe both?
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Yhat wood is so beautiful. On one hand I agree with the previous comment about embracing bug runs, but enhancing them the way it was done on this bowl, I was not a big fan of. But, . . . This was Your turning not mine and this is your art. I just thought it was so beautiful before breaking out the Dremel. But you're a great woodturner, and boy I wish I had that heavy duty of a lathe!
Nice job! I have a piece of cherry crotch wood that has rot and bug infested. I cut it off the log last week and worked on a little bit with the chain saw but I deemed it too far gone but I keep looking at it and wonder. I really won't know until I try. You're video came in a timely manner.
I say give it a try! At least rough out the outside and go from there. Thats usually what I will do unless I know for certain I cant work with it.
Incredible!
Thank you!
I’d say both types of videos.
I like the natural deforming out of round from wet wood. How often do these crack after drying? Also is it best to let it dry in its own shavings to mostly avoid cracks?
Thanks for sharing!
For the past year or so, I have had amazing luck and have had to deal with very minimal cracking. So the way I dry my bowls is very odd lol I first try to keep the walls around 1/4" thick or 5/8ths for salad bowls, do an initial rough sanding with 80 grit and then I just lay them around my AC vent in my office. Keeps a consistent temperature and air flow. Keep them there for a few weeks and then will move them in the shop about a week or so before I finish them just to acclimate. I probably will have maybe one out of every 25 bowls crack and even still its not a crack thats not repairable. But my advice is just experiment. I have tried making a box kiln, drying in shavings, etc. but this ended up working best for me after I had the initial thought of it but alot of it depends on the time of year and your location. In the winter time this past year, I just experimented with leaving them in the shop on the floor covered up since I dont have heat and that worked really well too. Hopefully this helps!
@@andrewmccarnThanks! I’m in Indiana so we have cold wet winters and humid summers. I don’t remember seeing/hearing where you’re from. I’ll give it a shot, thanks again!
That’s some pretty amazing spalting. It turned out beautiful! Thanks Andrew!
Thank you Brenda!
Wow! Stunning piece. I was liking what you had and was anticipating the finish going on. When that first wipe across the wood with the oil happened, my eyes about popped out. Stunning my friend.
Thank you Doug! I always love working with maple like this because the raw wood seems to always be completely different when you do get a finish on it. Brings out so much that isnt seen
Hermoso trabajo!
Another great piece! Well done, Andrew. An idea popped in my head - maybe one time, when you stumble upon a crazy spalted piece like this one, you could turn it into a globe of a fictional planet? You could use the pyrography tool to name all the oceans and continents :) Just an idea ;) Just so you know, I totally get it that some episodes may be silent, just you doing your work. But I adore the ones that you put some personal commentary in. It gives your perspective, how you feel about the piece and so on. And I love the jokes you slip in :) Cheers, all the best!
I know you got frustrated by the bug holes but I’m glad this one didn’t end up in the fire pit!
What finish did you use? Beautiful piece!
I used Real Milk Paint Co. Half & Half tung oil for this one!
You are one of the few turners to embrace and enhance bug runs in wood turnings. I have always thought those things add character to wood turnings. Filling them with resins, at least to me, takes away from the natural beauty of the wood and what the turner does with his/her artistic flare. Nice one, Andrew!!
Thank you! I love using the natural flaws in wood to enhance a piece because like you said, I think it adds a ton of character but it also really makes each and every piece truly one of a kind! I appreciate the kind words!
@andrewmccarn You are more than welcome. I believe in providing positve feed back where I think someone deserves it. To me, you come across as a very personable individual who has a good sense of humor and tells a nice story while turning. And you do make nice wood turnings!
Beautiful bowl Andrew! I know it’s a lot of work but well worth it! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you & thank you for taking the time to watch & comment!
Came from TikTok. Thanks for these full process videos! I had been wondering about your attachment approach, now I know it's big ol structural screws!
Its cool to see some cross over traffic! I appreciate you checking out the video and yeah! I get these screws from lowes. Theyve been amazing
It is but you need a special set of skills which you got 😊
Thank you Paul, I appreciate that!
Thanks for the channel! Love your work!
Would it be possible (for us turning rookies) for you to put a small text box in with what type of chisel or gouge you are using and at what RPM)?
Appreciate you! Thanks again!
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Андрей? Андрей МакКарн? Это что псевдоним? Работа проделана колоссальная, результат потрясающий, но к чему эти псевдонимы? Неужели нельзя быть самим собой?
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful piece. Love the natural look.
The damage they can do, so nice to see the finished product....I would display with joy
Wow Andrew, this is beautiful work. The ugliest logs have some of the prettiest wood and you know how to use it.
I completely agree! You just never know what you will get when you cut into a rough looking log and thats a big part of the reason I love turning them. And thank you very much!
I think bug runs and any other flaw in the wood gives it a one-of-a-kind feel to it. Keep on turning..❤
Salut Andrew, is this shellac for your finish or oil ??
Nicely done! Personally I like bug holes!
Those buggy, punky pieces are the best. I use a lot of wood hardener and it takes me forever to turn but the end result is worth the time and effort. Good job on the bowl 👍👍
I need to start using the hardener more often. I have some but never remember that I do lol Probably would save myself some headache and time! I appreciate that!
The opening music fits so well with your turning. And it looks like you caught the spalt before it turned too punky. Beautiful bowl. Hope the finish kills off any bugs you might have missed. I like talking when there is something to explain, but silence is golden too.
Thank you! I use to play piano and so I have always had a soft spot for music like that and have tried to make it work with my style of turning videos. And it seems so! There were a few questionable spots that I had to leave a little more rough than I would have liked and hopefully! But I agree, I think there is room for both. I enjoy explaining things and it was odd not having to record any talking for this one now that I have got use to doing it but it was nice not to have to worry about it lol
Amazing work Andrew, very nice piece. Tell me how do you achieve the video “pan” in many of your shots. Is it post edit or? Appreciate your sharing cheers.
Footnote: whilst reading through your posts I came across a pic of your camera mounted on a rail. I have to say you’re a master of videography - well done.
Thank you for the kind words and sorry for the delay! But I use a motorized slider for the panning shots. The one I use is made by GVM, I just found it on Amazon but there are other brands out there now. Its been pretty good overall. Highly recommend a slider though, definitely helps us who film alone lol
@@andrewmccarn thanks mate. I made a purchase for a 24inch slider and am so far very happy with it. Your videos are very engaging, and I enjoy watching your channel. Thanks for the tip, cheers!
I really like and wish I could turn what you are, at the moment I have major heart issues and have a heart op coming up soon. What screws do you use Please.
Im sorry to hear that, I hope all goes well and a smooth recovery! and I use a lag bolt style screw made by LedgerLok!
I totally agree. Very nice....
Unique. Very cool.
Very nice lovely grain, another great video, I miss the voice over.
Thank you! The voice overs arent going anywhere, just throwing these in the mix every so often!
Gorgeous
Looks good.
Lovely piece again. Well done. 😊
Thank you!!
Beautiful bowl, Andrew! Love your work and your eye for the bring the wood to its full potential! Thanks, Scott
Man, that bowl came alive when you applied the finish! Another beautiful bowl!
"Bug Bowl" is absolutely perfect, love ur work Andrew ❤
Beautiful work. Great edit and music choices.
What a superb piece. Simply wow😊
Bravo!
Thank you!
That spalting is phenomenal!! Good save! Usually, if I find something like that, it's too rotten to turn. I have started using cactus juice and a vacuum chamber. You have to heat it up to activate the resin, and let's just say it's the fastest I've been kicked out to the dog house ever!! That stuff stinks, and now my wife has a new oven. I do have carpeting in my dog house now, though!! Beautiful piece, Andrew!! I love that form, too! Great video!! Thank you for sharing with us, and I always look forward to your videos!!
Its funny you mention that technique as I just watched a video where someone uses cactus juice to stabilize pen blanks! Its very interesting and have never hear of that and also the fact that it stinks, I would have never guessed lol and thank you Joe for watching! Always appreciate your comments!
The spalting is spectacular!
One word: STUNNING.
Beautiful work as always. Glad to see another video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎
Thank you!!
Wonderful piece!
Thanks for the reminder that there's often something very exciting on the inside.
Some of the best looking wood can often be the ugliest on the outside!
Beautiful as always! That shape never gets old.
Thank you! These concave style shapes are probably one of my favorite designs to turn. I love the way they look!