Like you, I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not so sure. And I don’t mind sanding either. Just as well because the oak I’m turning at the moments doesn’t like being cut and hates being scraped! That bowl is nice, Mike. Keep keeping up the good work 🌞
Thank you, Mike! I enjoyed watching your video this time especially, because I grew up on the west coast of the US, and retired to the Pacific Northwest. I've been around Sequoias my whole life. I really enjoy seeing them. And I was very happy to see how well you did with the piece that you turned! STUNNING! 🍻👍
@MikeHolton go t Yosemite National Park. They have a tour of their largest standing trees. The one that you used to drive through is no longer standing. There's plenty more to take in. There's also excellent sight seeing places, and mountain climbing if you like that. There's waterfalls and places to go rafting.
@MikeHolton There are lodges that operate like hotels in Yosemite as well. Some have been there since the 1800s. They have skiing in the winter as well.
Thank you yet again Mike, it is good to spend time with you whilst you decide the 'what' and 'how', explain your thinking and discuss your options - lots of tips in there for we viewers to learn from. It is a lovely bowl, too!
I have 14 red cedar trees in my yard. My wife says I can cut them down just to make bowls from them! That color on the sequioa is amazing. I wonder if it has the same wonderful odor.
Having grown up with sequoia sempervirens on the north coast of California, I enjoyed seeing redwood being used. The sempervirens are the world's largest remaining contiguous old-growth forest of coast redwoods. If you have not seen these trees in person, I truly hope you make the journey one day. You will be amazed beyond amazement with everything about them--the size, the height, the fragrance, the age, the straightness, the stillness of the groves, on and on. Makes me homesick! On the west coast, redwood is used for decking, fences, furniture, you name it and it has been used for that. You ended up with a beautiful bowl that should sit front and center, in pride of place. Can't wait to see what you will do with the remaining pieces.
What a beautiful bowl. I just love redwood and the smell is wonderful. We built our home just outside of the entrance to the Giant Sequoia Park in California. How lucky to wake up and see those majestic trees along the mountain ridge every day. I am a widower now and no longer live in California. But your lovely video brought back found memories and I could even smell that redwood. Thank you, Wes Snyder
They used to have a giant tree that people drove their cars through. But they stopped that some years back. I heard that it was destroyed in a fire. The General Sherman is amazing. Speaking of amazing is your woodworking talent. I really have enjoyed watching your videos. You make it seem so easy. I took a woodworking class when a was in middle school. Then I thought about being a cabinet maker for a profession. However, my path led me to be a Registered Nurse instead. But I can sure spend my free retirement time with you here on RUclips. Thanks again Mike@@MikeHolton
@@wessnyder6345 I'm sure I've seen pictures of cars driving through the tree! I did some work on a lathe at high school but chose other career paths. I'm currently a lecturer (22years) but my wife bought me a lathe a few years ago and I've never looked back, it's like an extension of myself.
Beautiful work again, you give everyone so much happiness sharing your love of your art. You make it all look so easy, you show your passion for your craft in every single video. Thank you for sharing. ❤
That Sequoia wood is really beautiful with its contrasting colours ❤ & l love that u don't waste any of the wood unnecessarily 😊 lovely bowl Mike & l am waiting to see what u do with the other pieces 🩷
I've only turned tiny pieces such as ebony pulls for a ladies cabinet. watching your lovely creations grow from the "firewood" is fascinating and makes me wish I'd done more. Now I have to be content with being an armchair turner. Thank you.
Hello Mike, What a little treasure this piece of wood is. And the fact you have three more sections to experiment with means we, your viewers, will have three more sessions of “oo’ing and ah’ing” to look forward to. And I am sure that they will turn out as beautifully as this very elegant bowl. Well done!
Thanks so much Angela, not sure all three will be turned on camera as I don't like to do too much one one thing but one more piece will certainly be done on camera 😃
Just came across your channel, I love the fact that we can see your decision making and you second guessing yourself sometimes. There's a reason this is called art and not science. Love it!
Thanks for your insightful commentary. It helps people such as myself to understand the choices that can be made when looking at a piece before we cut. 😊
Thanks Bruce, I do try to do the best I can with each piece. Sometimes it takes weeks to decide if a piece is not straight forward, I have one burl here I really want to turn but as of yet I have no idea how to get the best from it.
@@MikeHoltonsame thing here. I was lucky to get a plum burl last year and since my bandsaw is not high enough it's still stickig to the log leaning against my planer. No idea yet.
@@kerstin4516 Ooo plumb burl! Never seen one I bet it will be amazing. I'm in the same boat with bandsaws, I can just about cut a match in half on a good day 🤣
Another beautiful bowl, Mike. I didn't realise we could grow something like this in this country! I always associate Sequoia with the States so to see this is a real treat! Thanks for sharing it, and keep up the good work!
The bowl turned out beautiful Mike. Growing up on the west coast of the US, I've always loved redwood, and didn't realize it was grown in the UK. The way this turned(!) out really highlights the beauty of both parts of the wood. I appreciate the tough decisions you made on this one, and they turned out for the best I think. Look forward to you turning the other pieces!
Wow! I appreciate your expertise and the amazing results that are revealed very tastefully with the videos. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us! This first Sequoia piece of four is most enjoyable, so am looking forward to the revelation of the subsequent three pieces.
Beautiful work yet again Mike! I had no idea that y'all were growing sequoia redwood in the UK. I always tell my grandchildren to learn at least one new thing a day, I learned my new thing today. Have managed to turn a few things in the past couple of weeks myself, gotta say though, it's a learning curve doing it with only one leg! Set myself up a stool at the lathe and thanked the good Lord for strong arms because I'm needing to control my chisels and gouges through mostly arm strength. Cheers! Ron
Hi Ron, many thanks for getting in touch. I'm in complete awe of you turning with basically just your arms, that is some strength. I'm also a great believer in learning something new every day, my day job is as a lecturer at a local university so it's also my job they learn at least one new thing each day as well. All the best, Mike
I too am surprised that as a softwood it turned so easy. I would have suspected a lot of tear out. Thank you for this presentation, now I’m going to have to try and find some sequoia
Awesome piece. Mike you have such a gift to be able to envision how to get the most out of a piece of wood. Most people just see a chunk of wood you see art.
Hi Mike, another stunning piece of wood. You have a good eye for deciding on how to use the wood. As always I enjoy watching your technique when turning each piece. Stunning bowl when finished. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one.👍
Very pretty bowl! I'm glad you were able to save some of the ripple figure, as it's so attractive! Now you have three more bowls to enjoy making. Well done, Mike!
Beautiful bowl, initially I thought you were going to turn the entire large piece! 😱You did a great job of cutting it up. Look forward to seeing what you turn with the other pieces. 😊
Another great project Mike, just reading down through the comments there's not a lot to add, just another very enjoyable 20 minutes spent watching a master at work
Beautiful redwood bowl, Red woods in California are magnificent. I remember our family driving through one when I was 4 years and I am 73 now. Something you don’t forget driving through a tree.
That is absolutely lovely dude. I would buy that, and treasure it. I've had a few run-ins with the redwoods of California, and they have consistently left me in awe of their beauty and Majesty.
You do have a good eye for imagining what a piece of wood will turn out to be. I do like the fact that you kept the natural look of the wood as best as you could. Lovely little bowl. I recon the big piece of the wood you have left would look great as a Platter of some sort. Cheers
Thanks Peter, I was hoping to turn the big piece into a platter but I have had a lot of people asking to do the same with the other side but turn it the other way up so the heartwood is on the bottom. So I may have to do that or risk being lynched 😂
If you turn the other half of the cratch opposite side up I think you will be able to have have more red heartwood in the center also. Plus possibly having a natural edge would be beautiful. Can’t wait to see your next project!😊
Turned out nicely! I appreciate the explanations about what you would like to see versus the reality of the piece you are working with. Sometimes it just is what it is...
hi Mike, I really appreciate the attention and detail you put into your craft. excellent work.! I will say, in all humor, the best part of watching may be the treasures in the subtitles. hahaha. I especially enjoyed when it thought your turning noises was supposed to be applause. so funny! Cheers!
Haha thanks Chris, I would love to have enough time to go through it but with a full time job and editing taking about 5 hours for each video there is only so much I can do lol
Hello Mike, Ahh, Sequoia. I live in the Los Angeles area and I do believe this is what we call Redwood. One of my very favorite woods. Always colorful and usually beautiful grain patterns. I love how you decided to quarter the piece and how you turned the bowl. It is beautiful and fascinating with the way you brought out the ripples. Your insight was spot on. When you were deciding which way to turn it initially I was saying, " NO, no, turn it the other way. " LOL. And you did. I think you made the best decision. But, that's just me and I've always been partial to the redder color. I believe it has more character. Anyway, you did another masterful job. Cheers, Bill Riley
Thanks so much Bill, this is indeed a piece of beautiful Redwood, first time turning Sequoia although I have turned Dawn Redwood which is very similar but just does not have the rich red heartwood. All the best, Mike
Thanks and yeah, that thumb had had a few accidents over the years, it's a little shorter than the right thumb as I took the tip off with a table saw! But it still works so I'm happy 😃
Such a pretty wood. I’ve yet to turn any sequoia and I’m a dang Yankee!! Your right Mike, they do get massive. Or at least the old ones did. A tree you can drive a bus through is pretty big.
I love the bowl. You may have wanted more heartwood on the inside, but I love the way this turned out, nice mix of heartwood and sapwood with some nice grain in the sapwood. Now if only we could keep this wonderful reddish/pink colour. It will not be as striking as it fades. Well done. Happy to see you have a straight forward turning. I did not know the UK had so many imported redwood trees. Interesting. A house close to one of my turning club friends had a redwood in his front yard. Too close to the overhead power lines so the utility cut off the branches on one side. Eventually the tree had to be taken down before it died and fell over in a storm. My friend stopped by as the tree was being cut down. Interesting story. The homeowner used to work in a nursery and grew the tree from a seedling then planted it in his yard. If only he has planted this farther away from the road the tree might still be standing. My friend got some pieces for turning. I gave my piece to another club member. Dave.
That is a good story. The trees do well here especially in Scotland. Not sure how much the heartwood wil fade, this piece was very dry and the unsealed ends still had plenty of colour but I bow to your greater knowledge on this 😆. All the best Mike
Lovely piece, I can see why some folks opt to using a coring tool to save some wood for a smaller bowl/dish. It hurts to see so much good wood turned into shavings. Even though I have tons of home grown hardwoods on the property, I still feel guilty about wasting choice pieces, that’s just me. Your work is first class and very well worth watching. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 👍😁🇦🇺🦘
@@MikeHolton California is a beautiful state. We have so many beautiful things to see. Especially Northern California. And just about anywhere along the coast.
I love that you kept this design simple to bring out the beauty of the wood. It's a marvelous piece of wood, the colours are truly remarkable. I can't wait to see how you use the rest of it! And I also love seeing that little doggy on your lathe in every video. It's so cute.
Stunning bowl, I enjoyed your deliberating as much as the turning. The thought process in choosing makes me think more about what I should be doing before I start. Thank you
@@MikeHolton nein, leider sehr wenige. Bei uns in der Nähe gibt es ca 15 Mamutbäume die in den 60 Tiger Jahren gepflanzt wurden. Da hätte ich mal gerne zwei drei Meter🤣
Red wood is beautiful. That piece looks like western red cedar to me which is also a pretty wood. Great looking bowl! Can't wait to see what you do with the rest of it.
Yes - the detail on the innermost thought process is appreciated - and also saying what the next turning cuts will be. It does make it more successfully instructive, IMHO.
The contrast in colouring between the heart and sapwood is great. The striations you kept look stunning. Looking forward, one day, to seeing the other 3 pieces being turned into something equally stunning. Definately a piece that benefits from a simple finish, the natural colours speak volumes for themselves. Thank you for sharing.
Another beautiful piece of art Mike. The crotch would have been exquisite inside the bowl but you do what the wood dictates and you certainly got a nice end piece! Thanks for sharing.
Again great work!Bowls were the first thing I learned to make in wood shop at as a boy. Still fun to make. I love the way you think before you turn. Cheers from California. 😊
Thank you very much Henry, I'm currently on turning the other side of this, it's looking even better than this one . . . so far, I still have time to mess up 😂
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Haha, thanks so much, I really appreciate your support 😄
Me too 🌞
Like you, I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not so sure. And I don’t mind sanding either. Just as well because the oak I’m turning at the moments doesn’t like being cut and hates being scraped! That bowl is nice, Mike. Keep keeping up the good work 🌞
Great looking bowl Mike nicely done as always I have a few pieces of sequoia you've inspired me to go look for it,
kind regards
From will 👍
@@William_Kenny Thanks Will, let me know how you get on
Thank you, Mike! I enjoyed watching your video this time especially, because I grew up on the west coast of the US, and retired to the Pacific Northwest. I've been around Sequoias my whole life. I really enjoy seeing them. And I was very happy to see how well you did with the piece that you turned! STUNNING! 🍻👍
Thanks so much Rick, I would just love to see the really big ones , must be an incredible sight!
@MikeHolton go t Yosemite National Park. They have a tour of their largest standing trees. The one that you used to drive through is no longer standing. There's plenty more to take in. There's also excellent sight seeing places, and mountain climbing if you like that. There's waterfalls and places to go rafting.
@@rickjarosz3704 sounds so nice, hopefully one day I make it over.
@MikeHolton There are lodges that operate like hotels in Yosemite as well. Some have been there since the 1800s. They have skiing in the winter as well.
@@rickjarosz3704 Sounds just amazing! 😍
Thank you yet again Mike, it is good to spend time with you whilst you decide the 'what' and 'how', explain your thinking and discuss your options - lots of tips in there for we viewers to learn from. It is a lovely bowl, too!
Agreed!
Nice work! The wood is a lot like red cedar. They're both very nice to work with. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!
Thanks Stephen, never tried red cedar but the colour is very similar. 😀
I have 14 red cedar trees in my yard. My wife says I can cut them down just to make bowls from them! That color on the sequioa is amazing. I wonder if it has the same wonderful odor.
@@markbryan9989 the piece I turned did not have much of a smell which is a shame
Sequoia is a special wood... haven't seen it before in turning!
Real a beauty... looks amazing!!! 🎩👍👍🇩🇪
It really is! Thanks Ralph 😀
A cored bowl set would be so cool in this wood. I really appreciate hearing you talk through your process.
Thanks Alex, I'm saving up for a coring system but those guys are expensive!!!
Even though you lost the heartwood through the middle, it still turned out beautifully!
Thanks so much 😀
Know nothing about woodturning but love watching!
Keep watching and you will soon be able to have a go 😁
Your work is absolutely top-notch. In addition to that your commentary is so informative and engaging. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! And thanks so much for your support 🙏
The other half of the log gives you the option of turning with the heart on the bottom. Best of both worlds
Thanks Gary, a few have suggested this and it is a good idea. 😁
Wow such a beautiful bowl I absolutely love it ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much Joyce😊
Hi Mike sometimes it is difficult to believe that is only nature. The result is so wonderful. 😊😊
Thanks so much, nature is amazing!
Having grown up with sequoia sempervirens on the north coast of California, I enjoyed seeing redwood being used. The sempervirens are the world's largest remaining contiguous old-growth forest of coast redwoods. If you have not seen these trees in person, I truly hope you make the journey one day. You will be amazed beyond amazement with everything about them--the size, the height, the fragrance, the age, the straightness, the stillness of the groves, on and on. Makes me homesick! On the west coast, redwood is used for decking, fences, furniture, you name it and it has been used for that. You ended up with a beautiful bowl that should sit front and center, in pride of place. Can't wait to see what you will do with the remaining pieces.
Thanks so much for the description Catherine, I feel homesick now and I've never been! Would just love to visit one day. All the best, Mike 😃
I don't have your ability to envision the "solid geometry" outcomes. What a talent you have, nay, a GIFT!
Thanks, that is very kind of you to say, most of it just comes from experience 😀
What a beautiful bowl. I just love redwood and the smell is wonderful. We built our home just outside of the entrance to the Giant Sequoia Park in California. How lucky to wake up and see those majestic trees along the mountain ridge every day. I am a widower now and no longer live in California. But your lovely video brought back found memories and I could even smell that redwood. Thank you, Wes Snyder
Thanks so much Wes, I would love to come over one day and take a look my self! All the best, Mike 😃
They used to have a giant tree that people drove their cars through. But they stopped that some years back. I heard that it was destroyed in a fire. The General Sherman is amazing. Speaking of amazing is your woodworking talent. I really have enjoyed watching your videos. You make it seem so easy. I took a woodworking class when a was in middle school. Then I thought about being a cabinet maker for a profession. However, my path led me to be a Registered Nurse instead. But I can sure spend my free retirement time with you here on RUclips. Thanks again Mike@@MikeHolton
@@wessnyder6345 I'm sure I've seen pictures of cars driving through the tree! I did some work on a lathe at high school but chose other career paths. I'm currently a lecturer (22years) but my wife bought me a lathe a few years ago and I've never looked back, it's like an extension of myself.
Beautiful work again, you give everyone so much happiness sharing your love of your art. You make it all look so easy, you show your passion for your craft in every single video. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Many thanks Shelley 😀
Thanks for your videos. It's really nice hearing your thought process, as you go along.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked it, all the best, Mike 😃
That Sequoia wood is really beautiful with its contrasting colours ❤ & l love that u don't waste any of the wood unnecessarily 😊 lovely bowl Mike & l am waiting to see what u do with the other pieces 🩷
Thank you so much Karen, I cant wait to turn the other side 😊
Glad you made a round bowl very lovely
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
Very pretty!! My hubby and I went to see the Redwoods a few years ago in California. They are beautiful and awe-inspiring.
Thanks Lisa, I would love to see them 😌
I've only turned tiny pieces such as ebony pulls for a ladies cabinet. watching your lovely creations grow from the "firewood" is fascinating and makes me wish I'd done more. Now I have to be content with being an armchair turner. Thank you.
Thanks Garry, nothing wrong with an armchair turner, I'm an armchair blacksmith 😃
Beautiful. I lived in San Francisco for 20 years.....just North of the city is a paradise for wood turners wood.
That is so cool, I went to SF once many years ago with work, would love to go back 😃
Hello Mike,
What a little treasure this piece of wood is. And the fact you have three more sections to experiment with means we, your viewers, will have three more sessions of “oo’ing and ah’ing” to look forward to. And I am sure that they will turn out as beautifully as this very elegant bowl. Well done!
Thanks so much Angela, not sure all three will be turned on camera as I don't like to do too much one one thing but one more piece will certainly be done on camera 😃
One of the things that I like most is that you don’t use carbide tools to much, you turn the right way with traditional methods and tools
Thanks! I do occasionally use then but they have no soul, traditional tools give you far more freedom of expression 😀
Just came across your channel, I love the fact that we can see your decision making and you second guessing yourself sometimes. There's a reason this is called art and not science. Love it!
Thanks so much and welcome! I try and share my experience and thought processes, I love waht I do and I hope that comes across.
Thanks for your insightful commentary. It helps people such as myself to understand the choices that can be made when looking at a piece before we cut. 😊
Glad it was helpful, all the best, Mike 😃
I enjoy how you treat the wood as if it is a piece of gold. You have the patience to allow the wood to tell you what it wants to be.
Thanks Bruce, I do try to do the best I can with each piece. Sometimes it takes weeks to decide if a piece is not straight forward, I have one burl here I really want to turn but as of yet I have no idea how to get the best from it.
@@MikeHoltonsame thing here. I was lucky to get a plum burl last year and since my bandsaw is not high enough it's still stickig to the log leaning against my planer. No idea yet.
@@kerstin4516 Ooo plumb burl! Never seen one I bet it will be amazing. I'm in the same boat with bandsaws, I can just about cut a match in half on a good day 🤣
Another beautiful bowl, Mike. I didn't realise we could grow something like this in this country! I always associate Sequoia with the States so to see this is a real treat!
Thanks for sharing it, and keep up the good work!
Thanks Phil, it does well over here, especially in Scotland 😃
O my gosh, what a nice wood.. love the contrast between the hard and sapwood.. 👌👌
Thank you very much, the difference is pretty stunning 😃
The bowl turned out beautiful Mike. Growing up on the west coast of the US, I've always loved redwood, and didn't realize it was grown in the UK. The way this turned(!) out really highlights the beauty of both parts of the wood. I appreciate the tough decisions you made on this one, and they turned out for the best I think. Look forward to you turning the other pieces!
Thank you very much! I can't wait to see how they come out as well, all the best, Mike 😁
Really enjoy watching you deciding which way to cut and your reasons for that, great work Mike.
Thanks Dave, I have just ordered to more pieces of this 😀
Wow! I appreciate your expertise and the amazing results that are revealed very tastefully with the videos. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us! This first Sequoia piece of four is most enjoyable, so am looking forward to the revelation of the subsequent three pieces.
You're very welcome Mary, glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike
Beautiful work yet again Mike! I had no idea that y'all were growing sequoia redwood in the UK. I always tell my grandchildren to learn at least one new thing a day, I learned my new thing today.
Have managed to turn a few things in the past couple of weeks myself, gotta say though, it's a learning curve doing it with only one leg! Set myself up a stool at the lathe and thanked the good Lord for strong arms because I'm needing to control my chisels and gouges through mostly arm strength.
Cheers!
Ron
Hi Ron, many thanks for getting in touch. I'm in complete awe of you turning with basically just your arms, that is some strength. I'm also a great believer in learning something new every day, my day job is as a lecturer at a local university so it's also my job they learn at least one new thing each day as well. All the best, Mike
I too am surprised that as a softwood it turned so easy. I would have suspected a lot of tear out. Thank you for this presentation, now I’m going to have to try and find some sequoia
Thanks, you do need very sharp tools to get it to play ball otherwise the tear out will be a real problem. All the best, Mike
You have turned an absolute treasure! It's gorgeous.
Thanks so much Robin 😃
😊a nice contrast with the pith wood and the reddish a good solid bowl it leaves 3 more pieces to use. Brilliant.. JC.
Thank you! I have turned another 😃
Awesome piece. Mike you have such a gift to be able to envision how to get the most out of a piece of wood. Most people just see a chunk of wood you see art.
Thanks Rex, it doesn't always work out but I do try 😁
I've reached the point where I start talking back to your commentary saying things like, "No! Don't do that!" Or, "Yes! That's much better." 😂😂😂❤
Haha thanks, I think that's a good sign Deborah and certainly not that you're going insane 🤣😅😁
Hi Mike, another stunning piece of wood. You have a good eye for deciding on how to use the wood.
As always I enjoy watching your technique when turning each piece. Stunning bowl when finished.
Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one.👍
Thank you very much Roy, all the best, Mike 😃
Very pretty bowl! I'm glad you were able to save some of the ripple figure, as it's so attractive! Now you have three more bowls to enjoy making. Well done, Mike!
Thanks Stephanie, I can't wait to do another of these but it may have to wait a few weeks, I have a backlog of projects I want to do first 😃
Beautiful bowl, initially I thought you were going to turn the entire large piece! 😱You did a great job of cutting it up. Look forward to seeing what you turn with the other pieces. 😊
Thank you very much Ann, I initially bought it with the intension of turning it as one but then it arrived and it was huge 😊
Another great project Mike, just reading down through the comments there's not a lot to add, just another very enjoyable 20 minutes spent watching a master at work
Master at work lol, you have me confused with someone else 😂, thanks as always my friend
Beautiful redwood bowl, Red woods in California are magnificent. I remember our family driving through one when I was 4 years and I am 73 now. Something you don’t forget driving through a tree.
I can imagine Harold! I would love to come over and see the big ones for myself. All the best, Mike
Such a lovely piece of timber. The grain is fantastic.
It really is Adam, I was lucky to get it 😃
Such a beautiful bowl hidden inside of the sequoia wood
Thanks Tisha, I love finding bowls in natural logs, it really is so much fun 😀
That is absolutely lovely dude. I would buy that, and treasure it. I've had a few run-ins with the redwoods of California, and they have consistently left me in awe of their beauty and Majesty.
Thanks so much, it really is a beautiful tree 😃
The figure in the wood is breath taking
I know Goaticus, it's way better than I had hoped for 😀
Pity about the heartwood, but thems the breaks.
Glad to see the sequoia wasn’t old growth from the USA.
Great work as usual Mike, all the best
Glad you enjoyed it Mick, no this was home grown UK redwood and I can't wait to turn the rest 😀
I have just found Mike and enjoyed watching this video. I will without doubt be watching more of his videos. Brilliant!.
Awesome, thank you so much for your support Trevor. We are a friendly lot so feel free to ask questions etc. All the best, Mike
That's such a gorgeous colour and contrast. Absolutely beautiful.
Thank you so much! 😃
What a beautiful bowl, brilliantly turned.
Thank you very much! 😊
Nice one Mike, you nailed the positioning to fully show off the crotch grain and colours!
Thanks Michael, I'm still going to do the other side the other way up to see how it comes out 😃
You do have a good eye for imagining what a piece of wood will turn out to be. I do like the fact that you kept the natural look of the wood as best as you could. Lovely little bowl. I recon the big piece of the wood you have left would look great as a Platter of some sort. Cheers
Thanks Peter, I was hoping to turn the big piece into a platter but I have had a lot of people asking to do the same with the other side but turn it the other way up so the heartwood is on the bottom. So I may have to do that or risk being lynched 😂
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I love the contrast between the sap wood and the heart wood. Glad you went for 'round' as I've always preferred symmetry in shapes.
Thanks for that, this is a beautiful wood to turn and I have a few more pieces in my shop 😊
If you turn the other half of the cratch opposite side up I think you will be able to have have more red heartwood in the center also. Plus possibly having a natural edge would be beautiful. Can’t wait to see your next project!😊
Thanks Mary, with so many people suggesting this I guess I will have to 😃. All the best, Mike
Lovely color and figure in that Sequoia. Stunning bowl as well.
Thank you! Cheers John 😀
Really beautiful bowl Mike. I particularly like the way you document your thinking in the design and construction of your projects.
Thank you very much! Some people are not so keen but they are free to watch someone else 😃
Turned out nicely! I appreciate the explanations about what you would like to see versus the reality of the piece you are working with. Sometimes it just is what it is...
Thanks and you are quite right, I try and do my best with each piece of wood I get but you can only go so far. All the best, Mike
Mike Superb choice on blank and orientation and the finished piece is Great 👏👏
Cheers Doug, I'm just so glad I cut it in half without mucking up 😃
Absolutely stunning! ❤
Thank you Trincia 😊
What a gorgeous bowl, and I love your commentary style.
Thank you so much 😀
I have just got a piece of sequoia from a neighbour, which I am now really keen to turn. Great video thank you
Thanks Andrew, and have fun turning it, keep the tools sharp as tear out can be an issue with it being a softwood 😃
hi Mike, I really appreciate the attention and detail you put into your craft. excellent work.! I will say, in all humor, the best part of watching may be the treasures in the subtitles. hahaha. I especially enjoyed when it thought your turning noises was supposed to be applause. so funny! Cheers!
Haha thanks Chris, I would love to have enough time to go through it but with a full time job and editing taking about 5 hours for each video there is only so much I can do lol
I love the ripples as much as the red. Fine work! Thanks so much!
Thanks Brenda, I thought I had lost them but so glad they were there at the end 😃
Hello Mike, Ahh, Sequoia. I live in the Los Angeles area and I do believe this is what we call Redwood. One of my very favorite woods. Always colorful and usually beautiful grain patterns. I love how you decided to quarter the piece and how you turned the bowl. It is beautiful and fascinating with the way you brought out the ripples. Your insight was spot on. When you were deciding which way to turn it initially I was saying, " NO, no, turn it the other way. " LOL. And you did. I think you made the best decision. But, that's just me and I've always been partial to the redder color. I believe it has more character. Anyway, you did another masterful job.
Cheers,
Bill Riley
Thanks so much Bill, this is indeed a piece of beautiful Redwood, first time turning Sequoia although I have turned Dawn Redwood which is very similar but just does not have the rich red heartwood. All the best, Mike
The grain and heartwood color really lend to a simple bowl design. Great video as usual. I look forward to the video on homemade finishes.
Thank you very much Ted, all being well the finishes video should be out next Tuesday 😃
That piece has so many beautiful bits to look at. You really did it justice. That thumbnail sure took a beating - Oowee!
Thanks and yeah, that thumb had had a few accidents over the years, it's a little shorter than the right thumb as I took the tip off with a table saw! But it still works so I'm happy 😃
A beautiful piece again Mike, even with that missing heartwood centre.
Many thanks Louis, it was a shame I lost it but these things happen 😀
Beautiful bowl, and more to come from the reminder.
Thank you very much Cara, I have just finished filming the other side to this but with a natural edge, looks amazing!! All the best, MIke
Such a pretty wood. I’ve yet to turn any sequoia and I’m a dang Yankee!! Your right Mike, they do get massive. Or at least the old ones did. A tree you can drive a bus through is pretty big.
I've seen the videos and pictures, these are just a mind blowing size. I would love to see one in person 😁
Another beautiful piece that lets the wood speak for itself.
Thanks so much my friend, this wood is beautiful to turn
I love the bowl. You may have wanted more heartwood on the inside, but I love the way this turned out, nice mix of heartwood and sapwood with some nice grain in the sapwood.
Now if only we could keep this wonderful reddish/pink colour. It will not be as striking as it fades.
Well done. Happy to see you have a straight forward turning.
I did not know the UK had so many imported redwood trees. Interesting.
A house close to one of my turning club friends had a redwood in his front yard. Too close to the overhead power lines so the utility cut off the branches on one side. Eventually the tree had to be taken down before it died and fell over in a storm. My friend stopped by as the tree was being cut down. Interesting story. The homeowner used to work in a nursery and grew the tree from a seedling then planted it in his yard. If only he has planted this farther away from the road the tree might still be standing.
My friend got some pieces for turning. I gave my piece to another club member.
Dave.
That is a good story. The trees do well here especially in Scotland. Not sure how much the heartwood wil fade, this piece was very dry and the unsealed ends still had plenty of colour but I bow to your greater knowledge on this 😆.
All the best
Mike
Lovely piece, I can see why some folks opt to using a coring tool to save some wood for a smaller bowl/dish. It hurts to see so much good wood turned into shavings. Even though I have tons of home grown hardwoods on the property, I still feel guilty about wasting choice pieces, that’s just me. Your work is first class and very well worth watching. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 👍😁🇦🇺🦘
Hi Shevill, I completely agree and would love a coring system, but they are not cheap so I'm going to have to save up a bit first lol
Love my redwood Forrest. Try to go when I can. Always such beautiful wood. Gorgeous piece 😍
Thanks Diane, I would love to visit 😀
@@MikeHolton California is a beautiful state. We have so many beautiful things to see. Especially Northern California. And just about anywhere along the coast.
@@dianewages8977 I would love to visit properly one year 😀
I didn't know sequoia had been introduced to the UK. Interesting! Beautiful bowl.
I know, it does not get at tall but it does do well over here 😃
I love that you kept this design simple to bring out the beauty of the wood. It's a marvelous piece of wood, the colours are truly remarkable. I can't wait to see how you use the rest of it!
And I also love seeing that little doggy on your lathe in every video. It's so cute.
Haha thanks Charlotte, the dogs name is Hooch (viewers suggestion) and he sits there quietly and judges me 😃
Very nice bowl. I really enjoy your commentary. 👍
Thank you kindly! All the best, Mike
That's an amazing piece of wood. Beautiful bowl.
Thank you very much Karen, can't wait to turn the rest 😀
That giant redwood sequoia is the most beautiful wood that i've ever seen . simply stunning piece.
It is pretty amazing Simon 😃
Beautiful fruit bowl I love it .
Thank you very much Martin 😌
Stunning bowl, always a pleasure to watch, so relaxing.
Glad you enjoyed it Simon, see you next time, all the bet, Mike
Stunning bowl, I enjoyed your deliberating as much as the turning. The thought process in choosing makes me think more about what I should be doing before I start. Thank you
Haha thanks Paul, I cut out at least an hour of deliberation and deep thought, needed doing but does not make for great TV lol, all the best, Mike
It's very beautiful wood grain in that wood.
It really is! I got lucky with this one 😃
I think 5 weeks is way too generous mate! I think you'll be at 20k and upwards in no time, you deserve it.
Thanks Edmund, I always try to err on the side of caution whe dealing with things like this. Never want to tempt fate lol 😆
Fantastic. I love redwood. Can't wait to see the other pieces.
Me too Tim, I may have to do one sooner rather than later 😁
I have enjoyed watching and learning as I begin making bowls in the near future. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and good luck with your turning, all the best, Mike 😃
Just beautiful ❤❤❤❤I love it so much!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 nice job
Thank you so much Gloria 😀
Absolutely stunning! Looking forward to your chemistry lesson.
Thanks so much, it's coming very soon 😀
Wunderschönes Farbenspiel 👌 Gefällt mir sehr gut. Gut gemacht 👍
Danke Michael, gibt es in Deutschland viel Mammutbaum?
@@MikeHolton nein, leider sehr wenige. Bei uns in der Nähe gibt es ca 15 Mamutbäume die in den 60 Tiger Jahren gepflanzt wurden. Da hätte ich mal gerne zwei drei Meter🤣
@@michaelfelixb1316 Haha, das wäre großartig
Red wood is beautiful. That piece looks like western red cedar to me which is also a pretty wood. Great looking bowl! Can't wait to see what you do with the rest of it.
Thanks Eric, I can't wait to turn the rest 😃
Yes - the detail on the innermost thought process is appreciated - and also saying what the next turning cuts will be. It does make it more successfully instructive, IMHO.
Thanks Andy, and thanks so much for your support, all the best, Mike 😀
The contrast in colouring between the heart and sapwood is great. The striations you kept look stunning. Looking forward, one day, to seeing the other 3 pieces being turned into something equally stunning. Definately a piece that benefits from a simple finish, the natural colours speak volumes for themselves.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much David😀, the wood grain is pretty amazing for a softwood!
Another beautiful piece of art Mike. The crotch would have been exquisite inside the bowl but you do what the wood dictates and you certainly got a nice end piece! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Larry, I think I'll turn the other side of this the other way up to see how it comes out. 😀
beautiful piece of wood and a great result ..love the simplicity of the bowl
Thank you! Cheers Paul 😀
Again great work!Bowls were the first thing I learned to make in wood shop at as a boy. Still fun to make. I love the way you think before you turn.
Cheers from
California. 😊
Thank you very much Henry, I'm currently on turning the other side of this, it's looking even better than this one . . . so far, I still have time to mess up 😂
Lovely piece of wood Mike. You did it proud.
Thanks so much Ian 😊
A beautiful piece of wood. well done Mike!
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
Good to see you and Hooch back
Haha thanks Ross but I was not aware we had been anywhere 😀
Love those ripples Mike! 👍👍
Me too, so glad they were still there at the end 😃
Another classic bowl..... Really beautiful....
Cheers Dale 😃