Turning A TITAN - woodturning the heaviest wood in the world
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- Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2023
- Join me in this woodworking adventure as we tackle the ultimate challenge: turning a TITAN! In this video, we delve into the densest/heaviest wood in the world, lignum vitae, known for its unparalleled hardness and legendary status among woodworkers.
Explore the remarkable properties of lignum vitae as we transform it from a solid log into a breath-taking masterpiece.
✨ Witness the magic of woodturning as we craft intricate designs, revealing the hidden beauty within this hardwood titan.
🛠️ Learn valuable techniques and tips for working with this challenging wood, ensuring a successful and satisfying woodworking experience.
Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments in the chat below.
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Nicely done Mike! So proud of you and how you’ve come on! And so fast! Brilliant job with the Lignum 🙏😁😁😁👍
Thanks so much Richard, and thanks again for the advice, it helped a lot!
@@MikeHolton I don’t know how you find the time to turn, edit, and respond to all these comments! Carry on my friend! 🤗
@@WoodWithD Haha I start early, most of my responding and editing is between 6 and 8am 🤣
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I’ve never seen someone work on lignum vitae so fast. The hardness of that wood cannot be overstated. Impressive. May god have mercy on your tools
Haha thanks, I do keep them very sharp 😉
How hard is this wood compared to jarrah I wonder
@@FjsbdjdhJarrah rates at 1860 Lbs/feet on the Janka scale, lignum vitae rates at 4390 lbs/feet. Check out the Wood Database for more information.
Well done mate❤
@@r.awilliams9815 thanks for mentioning the website, I'm not a woodworker but it's a really fascinating resource
Hello Mike. Well, I have to say this one nearly brought me to tears. For many years I lived in Africa. Flying over the Sahara was always a highlight of the trips back and forth we made. This beautiful piece was so reminiscent of the arial view of the sand dunes along with tiny pockets of habitation. And the colour! Absolutely spot on with the reds, browns and oranges, along with hints of oasis green. Your final design was also a reminder of the gourds used extensively then for carrying water or milk, even beer before the thermos flask took over. Thank you. You have taken me back 50 years - and I have enjoyed every moment of it.
Thanks so much Angela, I love to hear the memories these pieces invoke in people and than you so much for sharing. I would love to fly over the Sahara, been to Tunisia a couple of times but that's it. All the best, Mike 😀
You know, I've been watching videos and reading books about the Titanic since I was a kid, but never knew that the propeller bearings were made out of wood! That's pretty amazing, as is this vase. Wonderful job, Mike!
Thanks my so much. Also just been informed a lot of the British warships had the same lignum bearings 😀
Apparently it was used up to the 1960s for propeller shaft bearings. The first nuclear submarine had lignum vitae shaft bearings
Sometimes natural is hard to beat
That's a really lovely vase. Not sure why RUclips decided I wanted to see woodturning videos but they're quite fascinating
Thanks Richard, not sure either but I'm glad they did 😊
Welcome to the woodworking rabbit hole!
In my opinion, that’s one of the finest examples of wood turning that I’ve seen on RUclips. Your skills are awesome. 💕❤️💕
Thank you so much 😀
There’s some really beautiful movement in that wood grain and the fluting you cut into it adds to that and brings it out even more!
Thanks my friend, I knew how it would make the wood look but it came out way better than I could have hoped for 😀
You have the most indepth safety precautions I've ever seen in any wood turning channel. And so thorough, as if you really love it so much.
Thanks! I really love and care so much about what I do. 😀
Stunningly beautiful! I love the fact that you voice your thought processes, including doubts, as you progress through the creation. I'm hooked.
I just love the way you explain what you’re doing and what thoughts you put into your work. Stunning piece of wood, can’t help but think of the wondrous flora the dinosaurs wandered through in ages past, looks almost a bit as if it was petrified 😃
Thanks so much Barney, all the best, Mike 😀
Mike, your monster vase turned out fabulous. As I watched you work on it, I was reminded of how a potter works clay on a wheel. You are molding the wood with your tools as a potter uses his hands. Again, pure joy watching you and listening to you explain each step. You must have many woodworking students who are learning from you.
Thanks Wes, I've heard that wood turning is like pottery but a bit more violent lol. I get a lot of comments about people being inspired to take up the hobby and those that learn a lot from when I do which is just amazing. I just want to share the joy I get from this beautiful pastime. 😁
Amazing as always Mike and so much knowledge shared too which is so wonderful. I am very grateful to you for introduction us to woodturningwithdick and to hear you sharing advice with one another really gives a feel for the woodturning community
Thanks Lois, the woodturning community on Facebook is pretty amazing, I have made so many friends and we all pass on tips and advice 😀
Your hard work and patience created something to be admired for generations. Well done!
Thank you so much 😀
no no no dont give your baby away it needs to stay with you in a place to show its glory you did a awesome job
Yes I think you are right Debra, I'm keeping it 😀
What an amazing opportunity! I absolutely love the outcome! Great job brother! A pleasure to watch as always 😊
Thank you so much my friend 😀
geez its so hard it looks almost like marble. what a beautiful end result too man
Thanks Josh, I'm so pleased with how this one came out 😀
So beautiful. The texturing is so symbolic of the story of this tree species. The colors are amazing.
Thanks Rob much Robyn😀
Hi Mike, I started turning earlier this year and love it. The way you present your channel and pass on knowledge is an absolute joy and inspiration to me, look forward to each new session. As others have already said very informative and another stunning piece. Looking forward to the next episode. Many thanks for the time and effort that you put in to making the videos. Cheers Paul
Thanks so much Paul, that is so nice to hear, I love what I do and am just so glad that others seem to like it as well, all the best and happy turning, Mike 😁
WOW! I love watching the progress!
Thanks Susan 😀
Didn't realize turning wood would be so interesting. Thanks for posting your work. True craftsmanship.
Thanks for watching Eric, glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀
That's gorgeous! It looks like marble! I like how you explain what you're doing and why. I'm learning as I watch.
Thanks Lisa, I try to share everything I'm thinking so we can both learn together
That was a TITAN of a turning, Mike! A beautiful piece of wood and an exquisite shape. The grooves/fluting is a compelling feature, and I think this is one of your best pieces yet! It's certainly one of my favorites.
Wow, thanks my friend, this one came out nice and I'm keeping it 😀
That vase should last another couple of hundred years. Beautiful
Spectacular turning, Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀
Mike, thanks for this video on an incredible piece of wood. The best part is how you deal with mistakes that we all make when turning. You take chances, research solutions, show how to correct the mistakes and you do it all with affable dose of humility. Many thanks!
Thanks so much 😀, I much prefer to show the real side of turning, especially the problems and mistakes so we can all learn together, all the best, Mike
I love learning about woods I've never heard of before. Thank you so much for sharing! If you keep it, please post photos later of how the color turns!
Thanks Beth and don't worry, I am keeping it and will be posting pictures 😀
Absolutely stunning piece Mike. I love watching you turn such interesting projects with some of the craziest woods out there. Great job Mike!
Thanks William, I make up for my lack of talent by turning beautiful wood, they offset each other 😀
Gorgeous! The texture - just incredible! Thanks so much for sharing😊
My pleasure 😊 and thanks for watching 😄
Awesome, love it! 😃 I can just imagine Winnie the Pooh with his paw in the pot, pulling out a fist full of honey 😉
Haha my wife said something very similar 😂
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This is what came to my mind as well! Something about the color made me start thinking that early in the process.
@@dlh567 haha it's now a thing, we shall call it the honey vase
It looks like I am the odd man out. I really feel that you lessened the beauty of this piece of wood by putting the texture in the vase. The texture should’ve been saved for a piece of oak or walnut, or some other more common wood. This piece of wood in my opinion this should have been a standalone piece with the beauty of the grain being, it’s pride
Ribbed for her pleasure
I appreciate your opinion Donna and you may be right but I like it, all the best, Mike 😀
Exactly, I would have just used the original block of wood as a standalone piece. Saying that it was beautiful in the end.
@@david-pb4bi Thanks David 😀
He can still smooth it out so that we can see the wood grain much better.
Amazing beautiful result 👏
Thanks so much Alda 😀
Every video of your creations amazes me. Your experience and the risk you're willing to take is what makes you a master. Beautiful piece.
Thanks so much Johnny😊, I just try to have fun and discover new things, I don't go into any project with high expectations, I just go into each one determined to enjoy and learn from the experience. All the best, Mike 😀
Beautiful excellent workmanship thank you.
Thanks so much Ron 😀
Absolutely stunning.
Thank you so much! 😀
Gosh that's absolutely GORGEOUS. NICELY DONE!
Thank you so much! 😀
Fantastic. Love the idea of the texture.
Thanks Mark, I'm so happy with the way it came out 😀
That was a real act of bravery cutting so many grooves so precisely. Fine work.
Thanks Steve, it honestly took every ounce of my nerve and concentration, so happy when I reached the end 😀
This piece blew me away at every stage. I really enjoy your videos and how you explain and your passion for the wood really comes through just how I feel about it. It's beyond words and I'm very inspired. Thank you for being brave and creating something so beautiful. 😊🦄👌
Thanks so much Katharine, that is so nice of you to say 😀
Fascinating information about the wood
it is amazing stuff 😀
Beautiful vase. Reminds me of old fashioned style bee hives with the ridges. It makes me happy to see.
Thanks Judith, my wife said the same 😀
Love to see a craftsman at his work creating beautiful pieces,very nicely done
Thank you very much Geoffrey 😊
That is beautiful! Well crafted! The figuring in the wood is stunning!
Thank you very much 😊
Absolutely lovely - personally love the texturing!
Thanks Tony, me too 😀
Watching you work is such a pleasure. A master and his craft...quite the talent!
So kind of you to say Cynthia 😀
What a brilliant job Mike, it is easy to see how excited you were throughout the entire exercise. Not only did we see excellent turning but the experiment with the 'wet & dry' together with the lemon oil gave an absolutely brilliant result on the sanding. I am finding your videos SO relaxing so I will certainly keep watching. Cheers, Don from South Aust.
Thanks so much Don, sometimes I feel like a big kid when I see some amazing grain or something went getter than expected, I hope I never grow out of that 😀
absolutely beautiful!!
Thanks! 😀
Beautiful work! An excellent video as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love for woodturning! Cheers!
Thank you very much Ron 😌
Absolutely stunning. ❤❤❤
Thanks so much John, this one was a lot of fun, in a scary sort of way 😀
Beautiful piece, beautiful wood!
Thank you very much! 😁
One word: Amazing.
Thanks so much 😀
Such a beautiful live!! Love it!
Thanks so much 😀
Absolutely stunning
Thanks so much 😀
Geez this wood look so dense but absolutely beautiful! You did an excellent job!
Thanks so much 😃
Yet another stunning piece, and such a change to see this wood used in a decorative way.
Thanks Simon, it really is a beautiful wood
Really liked watching you turn out this vase.
Thanks, I loved making it 😀
Gorgeous piece. Very interesting to learn about it.
Glad you enjoyed it, the facts about this wood are stunning! 😀
Another beautiful piece!
Thank you so much 😊
Great bit of work it looks awesome.
Thanks Brian 😀
This is absolutely stunning!!!!
Thanks so much Stephanie 😀
Love how the grain makes the pattern look wavy
Thanks, that was the look I was going for, it can make a beautiful grain even more beautiful! 😀
Fantastic video and such an amazing end product. ❤❤❤
Thanks Andrew 😀
Ok, no, I think this is my fave!! I hope you do an update if you do keep it, to show how it has changed over time! What an amazing wood!
haha thanks, yes I am keeping it and promise to do an update 😀
Absolutely stunning vase. This is one of the best looking vases I have seen.
Thanks so much, that is very nice of you to say 😊
Wonderful job. The vase is stunning!
Thank you Jason 😊
Turned out amazing
Thanks Matt 😀
Gorgeous!
Thank you! 😊
Well done Mike. Lovely piece. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much John 😀
beautiful vase Love it!!!
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful work. I enjoy the commentary on what you are doing and thinking.
Thank you very much Michael, I just want to bring everyone along for the experience 😁
I just found this channel and I could not be happier that I did!!! Thanks Mike
Thanks Austin and welcome! All the best, Mike 😀
Remarkable vase! I love the grooves and the finish.
Thanks so much Harold 😀
Mike you totally astound me with your turnings, Thank you for sharing it with us lesser mortals 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Haha I'm just a guy having fun 😊
What a great piece that turned out to be and a pleasure to watch you make it.
Thanks so much, very nice of you to say, all the best, Mike 😀
Awesome! I'm really excited about seeing exotic woods!
Thanks! I keep looking for interesting things to turn 😀
Beautiful!!
Thank you! 😊
Stunning work as always. And lignum vitae is now another on my growing list of number 1 favourite woods
Haha Mine too but not sure I will get another chance to turn some 😀
Glad you turned that piece. Always wanted to see one Like this
I have been wanting to make this shape for a while 😀
I enjoy seeing all the different species of wood and its grain.
Thanks Rex, I do try hard to keep bringing new types of wood into the workshop 😀
I really enjoy watching you turn. I’ve learned quite a bit from you. Thanks.
Glad to hear it Tom and thanks so much for watching 😄
WOW! That is a looker. Great job.
Thank you very much! 😀
Amazing work of art
Thanks so much 😀
Never saw that coming; fabulous result!
Thanks James, I'm just glad it worked 😀
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks so much 😀
I’m amazed you come up with so many great designs. The grain is magnificent.
Thank you very much, I really enjoyed this one 😀
Top quality job again, Mike, and top quality video, so much to learn and many good tips picked up, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it David, all the best, Mike 🙂
Glorious colours. Fabulous finish.
Thank you! Cheers Ben 😁
Absolutely gorgeous! 🎉
Thank you! 😊
Just gorgeous!
Thanks so much 😀
Absolutely gorgeous. A truly beautiful piece of art ❤❤❤. Please keep it and enjoy your efforts.
Thank you so much, I have decided to keep it 😀
I know everyone loves simple surfaces, I’ve read some of the comments. Man, the vase before the texture was pretty but the vase after had soul. Really it’s a beautiful piece. I’d say keep it. That’s one to smile about daily.
Don't worry I am keeping it, sound strange but I touch it every day, the ripples and weight feel so reassuring. 😀
Another lovely piece
Thank you! Cheers Ian 😁
I love this one! Such beautiful wood! I've just started trying out woodworking myself, and to watch you bring out, and show, the soul of the wood is just magic! Thank you for sharing it with us all 🙌 Best regards! //Tom from Sweden
I am mesmerised watching your skills on a lathe and the stunning pieces of wood you work with, your products are amazing. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you very much James 😀
Looks wonderful
Thanks so much 😀
That is absolutely gorgeous! Love the design on the outside, love the shape. Beautiful!
Thank you so much Karen 😀
I love watching these videos, ive done a lot of work on a metal lathe and i love the circular jig you've made to stabilize the tail!
Thank you very much! 😀
Beautiful !
Thank you! 😁
Great work Mike . Thanks for the tip on sanding oily wood.
No problem, it works amazingly well 😀👍
Epic!! Love your channel!
Thanks so much! 😀😀
Beautifull work.
Thank you so much 😀