Looks great Mike and for sure it was a good challenge. It can be very creepy turning something big and out of round. Years ago in the begining of my career as a wood patternmaker I was given a job that involved turning a 6 foot diameter that ended up 3 feet deep. That is a very creepy feeling but I loved it and always looked forward to turning big things. The largest ended up to be almost 8 foot in diameter. They were round but still done with hand tools and a floor rest. About the same feeling as an 18 inch diameter that is now where near round like you just turned. Great job! Gary
Thanks so much Gary, and wow, that sounds incredible!!! I have no history of woodwork of any kind apart from the office project here and there. My wife bought me a small lathe 3 1/2 years ago and it sort of escalated from there. Take care and I look forward to your next project 😊
For someone who loved woodworking being a patternmaker was a perfect job. Very involved though making a 3D object from a 2D drawing. It was sad retiring but not all that sad LOL
@@ThePapa1947 Haha I can imagine, my day job is teaching at a local university (23 years) I can't wait to retire so I can turn more but I know I will miss it
@@ThePapa1947 Now that is a very good point, at the moment I do not need to try and sell my work to pay the bills but giving up the day job may mean I would have to and then the pressure is on to make what people want to buy as opposed to what I want to create lol
@@MikeHolton No need to attempt a viral video filming "Wood turning: Jacka** Edition!" I developed a healthy respect for lathe work watching my father work when the wood caught and flipped the tool out of his hand and across the room.
Every time you start a piece of such odd shape I learn a bit more about your craft. I do love how you embrace the bark areas that remain as you shape the piece. I have only been following you a short time catching up on your old videos, but now have a deep desire to have the honor of owning one of your creations- which is a bit of a folly since I am over 70 and should be parring down my possessions, not adding to…but I find joy in things of deep beauty and products of love of a craft.
Shedding blood for your craft... that's dedication! Excellent advice on not giving up because we learn far more from our mistakes and failures than our successes. That was well worth persevering with Mike, great work. Best Wishes, Brendan.
The grain is awesome- it looks kind of like one of those acrylic paint pour videos, gold just oozing down into the curve. Love it! Here's a smooch for that cutie Hooch 😘😘😘
Another lovely piece, Mike. Even though I’m never getting a lathe, I enjoy learning about this work. I didn’t know how to sharpen blades. I didn’t know you had to realign the two parts, I didn’t know about end grain, and burls. I’m loving this. I don’t imagine I’ll use this knowledge, but I have a much greater appreciation, now, for turned pieces. You’re a good teacher. I never knew cherry was so light. My mother had some pieces of cherry furniture, but it was stained a much darker color. Maybe that was just the style then. Anyway, another fun video.
Wow that piece made you work for it and it took a bite, but glad you stuck with it, and turned it into an amazing piece nicely done Mike, kind regards from Will 😊👍
Loving this piece - as far from the piece flying off I was it made me catch my breath, glad you weren’t caught by it flying - beautiful piece finished.
What a dodge! Those pieces fly fast! That is one great fruit bowl, perfect size and shape. It's a prettier shape than I expected, I love the curves. A really lovely grain too. Not one of your exotic pieces which are always impressive, but a really charming, home grown and useful bowl anyone would be proud to own. Love this.
Always good to see you pushing yourself to “learn” from every project you do. And praise you that you didn’t go further during the outboard turning, and choose for safety👌. And I agree, cherry is a very beautiful wood. You made it into a very beautiful fruit bowl 💪.
I like that you have a balance of adventure in turning something a bit scary, and knowing when Discretion is the Better Part of Valor. I'm growing to like more of the odd-shaped pieces, and the crotch grain on this is lovely.
A bit of excitement there at the beginning. Glad that you were not hurt from any flying wood. This video is an example of why it is so much fun to watch your program. The platter is such a pleasant surprise from the what the cherry wood crotch looked like at the start. I was left guessing until the reveal. Looking forward to seeing what you make with the upper piece.
Definitely kept me on the edge of my chair as I watched sir !!! Flying bits, cracks, and irregularly shaped... nasty beast and so nice to see you tame it, looks incredible !!!
My favorite of all woods. Lovely Cherry. I'm so lucky to have it growing behind my house. Quite a few have lost parts or succumbed to pestilence over the years, and I'm always ready to gather more for the shop. My trees are what people normally call Black Cherry. Sure, Cherry has a lot of annoying qualities, but it's also just so full of good things too. Love it. ❤️
A stunning cherry platter, 😊❤ This gorgeous live edge platter would make a perfect cheeseboard centre piece for any special occasion. ❤😊 visions of A Boxing Day buffet for a wonderful family party.🎉😊❤ xx
This viewer, at least, absolutely does not want to see you get hurt, either by flying wood, or by other injury. We're not all bloodthirsty! 😆Beautiful piece! Cherry is always amazing.
The bowl looks great. Something I would use in my home. What I really wanted to say is that you look so peaceful and relaxed in your new workshop. I think it helps you feel more creative, keep it up. 😊❤
Hi Mike, what a change from a road side to a tremendous looking large bowl. You showed how caution is the best way forward but there still can be challenges to overcome to reach your goal. Thanks for the video, Till next time. 🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹
@@el-Pi Thanks I appreciate that, reminds me of the German word 'Schadenfreude' which roughly translated getting joy from seeing people hurt themselves.
Zero bloodlust for my part (I despise, utterly, the devolution of soccer/football, and most other sports -- I really don't like seeing people getting hurt). Amazing work, as always! Looks like an oversized table tennis paddle with a chunk out of the top, no animals...😊 I had no idea cherry wood could look so golden. Absolutely gorgeous, and well worth the effort.
When you first fired up that badboy in the outboard config I was genuinely terrified. I have to say I was so glad you decided to take it to the saw after the narrow escape from that flesh-seeking missile. But it turned out very well, lovely job and thank you for all your hard work in producing this channel. I am not a wood turner, but I find your philosophy and process in your art has directly influenced me in my own field of artistic endeavour. Thank you.
Mike, I think that was one of the largest pieces I’ve seen you start turning with and I’m glad you didn’t get hit with that corner piece that came off. For a piece you found on the side of the road that cherry crotch turned out beautifully! I hope it finishes drying without any further cracking. Cheers mate! 😎
Good morning Mike. I don’t usually read comments before I message but I saw the remark from Gary, The Papa 1947 and that is praise of the highest order so I have nothing to add. Keep keeping up the good work 🌞
Hello Mike. My goodness, that one fought you all the way. But it was well worth the trials and tribulations. It really is exquisite. Your comment about sarcasm amused me. My lovely old dad used to say that sarcasm was the lowest form of wit. Then a moment later would add “ But one suits one’s wit to one’s company.” And usually wink extravagantly at that point. But I am pleased you have a second piece of this lovely wood to turn. Are you really only going to make a “basic bowl” from such a treasure - or are you going to let it stretch your talent even more - within the scope of health and safety of course! No accidents, please! Have a great week.
Thanks Angela, I'm a fan or sarcasm and have managed to turn it into an artform with my kids 😂 Not really sure what to do with the other side, I'll stick it back in the shed till an idea grabs me 😀
You know that things will get real when Mike zoom out the frame Great determination and skill make you tame the cherry and come out on top, as we always knew you would
I always get a little nervous when the video drops out of fast speed and back into normal, because that's when Mike lets us see if something went south...he's a dreadful tease! 😜
Brilliant looking bowl there Mike. I've got some sort of biggish chunks to use now so can get trying sometime soon. I love your thinking process and how you overcome problems - much like my brain too.
Another very nice bowl Mike. And just in time, I have some cherry wood almost ready to be turned. Still new to turning, so all your tips are very helpful.
I never had much success with Milliput and ca glue can be messy and quite brittle. What I now use is 5 minute resin mixed with a tiny drop of mica powder of the desired colour. It works really well and is very strong. I love cherry too but flipping heck, does it like to crack. Lovely job Mike.
Very nice bowl. Cherry wood has an understated elegance. Certainly, seemed a challenge to turn, but you were up to the job and as you say you learned new skills. It does resemble a tractor seat:) Believe it would look right at home as the centerpiece on a white or dusky rose linen tablecloth
Because you've so well conditioned me to slow motion being used to show Bad Things, my heart skipped a beat when there was that little segment of slow-mo during the second sanding montage... Piece came out beautiful, though. I might not be altogether impartial, though; cherry is just about my favorite wood to work with.
A challenging journey Mike, with a beautiful result at the end. The start was intense, and I was hoping that you could turn it safely in what looked like an awkward position. These last two platters (or platter and fruit bowl 😀) are some of my favorite pieces. Glad you were able to turn it safely and it "turned" out amazing at the end.
"Take on the challenge and see it through to the end" - wise advice for Life, let alone a cherry crotch piece! Well Done, Mike, it looks to be another superb bowl - thank you for sharing. PS I think on balance I agree with your thought of cutting a round blank from the other piece - you have completed the harder challenge now, try a different style next time 🙂
I am currently working on a FOG piece of cherry. It has some very nasty cracks that I actually like to work with, but it is a little too risky to continue right now. I’ll wait a week or so checking movement in the piece. Once I am satisfied it has achieved equilibrium I’ll fill in the gaps with a black epoxy, and continue turning it. I like your approach and “can do” (with appropriate caution) attitude. Keep them coming! Always a joy to watch.
Looks great Mike and for sure it was a good challenge.
It can be very creepy turning something big and out of round.
Years ago in the begining of my career as a wood patternmaker I was given a job that involved turning a 6 foot diameter that ended up 3 feet deep.
That is a very creepy feeling but I loved it and always looked forward to turning big things. The largest ended up to be almost 8 foot in diameter.
They were round but still done with hand tools and a floor rest.
About the same feeling as an 18 inch diameter that is now where near round like you just turned.
Great job!
Gary
Thanks so much Gary, and wow, that sounds incredible!!! I have no history of woodwork of any kind apart from the office project here and there. My wife bought me a small lathe 3 1/2 years ago and it sort of escalated from there. Take care and I look forward to your next project 😊
For someone who loved woodworking being a patternmaker was a perfect job.
Very involved though making a 3D object from a 2D drawing.
It was sad retiring but not all that sad LOL
@@ThePapa1947 Haha I can imagine, my day job is teaching at a local university (23 years) I can't wait to retire so I can turn more but I know I will miss it
@@MikeHolton we better be careful as much as we "turn" right now we might "turn" this into a job LOL
@@ThePapa1947 Now that is a very good point, at the moment I do not need to try and sell my work to pay the bills but giving up the day job may mean I would have to and then the pressure is on to make what people want to buy as opposed to what I want to create lol
"...it would be fantastic for the video, but I really don't want to." The wisdom and priorities of a survivor, my friend! Good job/beautiful piece!
Haha thanks, the worst that can happen is getting hurt and not getting it on camera 🤣
@@MikeHolton No need to attempt a viral video filming "Wood turning: Jacka** Edition!" I developed a healthy respect for lathe work watching my father work when the wood caught and flipped the tool out of his hand and across the room.
@@elisabethroberts3650 Not had that happen yet but I've been close!
That statement made me laugh. But I'm happy Mike is being safe for sure!
Every time you start a piece of such odd shape I learn a bit more about your craft. I do love how you embrace the bark areas that remain as you shape the piece. I have only been following you a short time catching up on your old videos, but now have a deep desire to have the honor of owning one of your creations- which is a bit of a folly since I am over 70 and should be parring down my possessions, not adding to…but I find joy in things of deep beauty and products of love of a craft.
Thanks so much Kathleen, you are so kind! All the best, Mike 😀
Love the reminder to subscribe
Haha thanks Damian 😁
Good job of not walking away! Excellent work!
Thanks John 😀
Shedding blood for your craft... that's dedication! Excellent advice on not giving up because we learn far more from our mistakes and failures than our successes. That was well worth persevering with Mike, great work.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Thanks Brendan, it's something I believe in strongly and preach whenever the opportunity arises 😀
The grain is awesome- it looks kind of like one of those acrylic paint pour videos, gold just oozing down into the curve. Love it! Here's a smooch for that cutie Hooch 😘😘😘
Thanks so much Amie, smooch passed on 😀
Another lovely piece, Mike. Even though I’m never getting a lathe, I enjoy learning about this work. I didn’t know how to sharpen blades. I didn’t know you had to realign the two parts, I didn’t know about end grain, and burls. I’m loving this. I don’t imagine I’ll use this knowledge, but I have a much greater appreciation, now, for turned pieces. You’re a good teacher. I never knew cherry was so light. My mother had some pieces of cherry furniture, but it was stained a much darker color. Maybe that was just the style then. Anyway, another fun video.
You're welcome Terry, knowledge is good, you never know when it will come in handy 😀
Wow that piece made you work for it and it took a bite, but glad you stuck with it, and turned it into an amazing piece nicely done Mike, kind regards from Will 😊👍
Cheers Will, this was not easy, but I do like a challenge 😀
Loving this piece - as far from the piece flying off I was it made me catch my breath, glad you weren’t caught by it flying - beautiful piece finished.
You and me both! Not sure how it went off in that direction, very strange lol 😆
Appreciate the inspiring words at the end, spoken like a true craftsman.
Thanks so much 😊
What a dodge! Those pieces fly fast! That is one great fruit bowl, perfect size and shape. It's a prettier shape than I expected, I love the curves. A really lovely grain too. Not one of your exotic pieces which are always impressive, but a really charming, home grown and useful bowl anyone would be proud to own. Love this.
Thanks Rachel, it's my dream to one day catch the piece flying off 😆
I find the replays of your incidents at the end entertaining and also a cautionary reminder.
Thanks Taylor, that is why I put them there 😀
I really like your sanding montages. Your effort has not gone by unnoticed.
Thanks so much Marcus, I keep trying to improve everything I do 😀
Always good to see you pushing yourself to “learn” from every project you do. And praise you that you didn’t go further during the outboard turning, and choose for safety👌. And I agree, cherry is a very beautiful wood. You made it into a very beautiful fruit bowl 💪.
Thanks so much Wendy, sometimes you have to stop and think 😀
Cherry is the queen of woods in my opinion, great job Mike
Thanks Dale, I love turning it 😀
I like that you have a balance of adventure in turning something a bit scary, and knowing when Discretion is the Better Part of Valor.
I'm growing to like more of the odd-shaped pieces, and the crotch grain on this is lovely.
Thanks Susan, and thanks, this was a bit scary 😃
A bit of excitement there at the beginning. Glad that you were not hurt from any flying wood. This video is an example of why it is so much fun to watch your program. The platter is such a pleasant surprise from the what the cherry wood crotch looked like at the start. I was left guessing until the reveal. Looking forward to seeing what you make with the upper piece.
Thanks Wes, really enjoyed this one 😀
Definitely kept me on the edge of my chair as I watched sir !!! Flying bits, cracks, and irregularly shaped... nasty beast and so nice to see you tame it, looks incredible !!!
Thanks my friend 😊
I was relieved that you weren't hurt badly. The piece is very pretty!
Thanks Tammy, me too 😀
Oh wow! Look at those grain patterns! What a beautiful, beautiful piece!
Thanks so much Jane 😀
My favorite of all woods. Lovely Cherry. I'm so lucky to have it growing behind my house. Quite a few have lost parts or succumbed to pestilence over the years, and I'm always ready to gather more for the shop. My trees are what people normally call Black Cherry. Sure, Cherry has a lot of annoying qualities, but it's also just so full of good things too. Love it. ❤️
Thanks William, one of my favourites as well, I have two large cherries in my back garden 😀
That ol' crotchety stick o' the mud sure did turn out purty!
Thanks Flo 😀
A stunning cherry platter, 😊❤ This gorgeous live edge platter would make a perfect cheeseboard centre piece for any special occasion. ❤😊 visions of A Boxing Day buffet for a wonderful family party.🎉😊❤ xx
Thanks Shelley, I will be using this at home, it's a perfect size for family gatherings 😁
Da hat es sich doch gelohnt durchzuhalten. Ist ein schöner Teller geworden. Schön helles Holz. 👏💯
Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen, ich freue mich, dass es dir gefallen hat 😀
Perseverance is usually rewarded greatly. No difference in here! Thanks
So true Larry, thanks 😀
This viewer, at least, absolutely does not want to see you get hurt, either by flying wood, or by other injury. We're not all bloodthirsty! 😆Beautiful piece! Cherry is always amazing.
Thanks so much, I'm not keen either 🤣
I dunno, makes for good viewing… 😂
Joking obv
@@Solid_Jackson 🤣😂
Just by the angle in the camera and the design of the grain, it looks like an old-fashioned tractor seat!
Haha you are not the first to say that and you're right lol 😃
The bowl looks great. Something I would use in my home. What I really wanted to say is that you look so peaceful and relaxed in your new workshop. I think it helps you feel more creative, keep it up. 😊❤
Thank you so much Deborah, I really am, I love it 😀
Hi Mike, what a change from a road side to a tremendous looking large bowl. You showed how caution is the best way forward but there still can be challenges to overcome to reach your goal. Thanks for the video, Till next time. 🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹
Haha thanks Roy, reminds me I need to buy more plasters 😀
A little blood and a lot of heart-pounding exhilaration will make this gorgeous piece more memorable and a great conversation piece!
haha thanks Rosanna, certainly memorable lol 😀
@@MikeHoltonThe flying Wood was fun to watch, but only because you were NOT hurt.
@MikeHolton just a little humor to make it a fun/happy day!
@@el-Pi Thanks I appreciate that, reminds me of the German word 'Schadenfreude' which roughly translated getting joy from seeing people hurt themselves.
You did great in not giving up from it's many challenges.
Thanks! I don't believe in giving up unless it's in pieces on the floor lol 😆
Zero bloodlust for my part (I despise, utterly, the devolution of soccer/football, and most other sports -- I really don't like seeing people getting hurt). Amazing work, as always! Looks like an oversized table tennis paddle with a chunk out of the top, no animals...😊 I had no idea cherry wood could look so golden. Absolutely gorgeous, and well worth the effort.
Thanks so much Shelley, it will darken over time but when fresh it is a beautiful gold colour 😀
Love the live edge.
No better words spoken.
Cheers Barry 😀
Love the natural irregular shape that has been created and as usual a good explanation of your thoughts while designing and turning
Thank you very much Paul, glad you enjoyed it 😀
Very nice…I like this platter…glad you weren’t hurt by that flying piece…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Me too! It was going at quite a lick! 😀
Ooh ooh ooh cherry baby cherry baby. Lovely piece Mike. Great video.
Haha thanks Stephen 😂
Wow! That grain is amazing!!! A fabulous bowl, Mike!
Thanks Andrea 😀
I love turning odd shapes like this. Beautiful result!
Thank you, me too 😀
Stunning piece. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for your time showing us And making these videos
My pleasure and thanks for watching 😀
Absolutely gorgeous Mike I love working with cherry all the variations of colour, and yours certainly delivers on that
Many thanks Steve, just off to watch your latest video 😃
Very nice and I love the colours and markings in the wood.❤❤😊😊
Thanks so much Karen 😊
Cherry has such a lovely grain, interesting watching you work on this item.
Thanks! 😀
When you first fired up that badboy in the outboard config I was genuinely terrified. I have to say I was so glad you decided to take it to the saw after the narrow escape from that flesh-seeking missile. But it turned out very well, lovely job and thank you for all your hard work in producing this channel. I am not a wood turner, but I find your philosophy and process in your art has directly influenced me in my own field of artistic endeavour. Thank you.
Thanks so much Nathan, I really appreciate your words, it really means a lot! 😀
Mike, I think that was one of the largest pieces I’ve seen you start turning with and I’m glad you didn’t get hit with that corner piece that came off. For a piece you found on the side of the road that cherry crotch turned out beautifully! I hope it finishes drying without any further cracking. Cheers mate! 😎
Thanks I hope so as well. I have had larger on the lathe but it was round and stable lol 😀
Beautiful bowl! I love the grain in cherry.
Thank you very much! 😀
The bite of a cherry ,”that bites back “ beautiful grain great work Mike love it.🎉❤
Thanks so much Peter 😀
I love the live edge bowls you create Mike especially when it's a gorgeous piece of cherry.
Thanks Jon, I do love making them 😁
Beautiful bowl. Love your talk about not giving up and continuing to learn. 😊
Thanks so much Vicki 😊
Thanks so much Vicki 😊
I love the thumb nail for this video ñ lovely sense of humor
Thanks Nikkie, 5 minutes in Photoshop lol 😀
Super result. Worth all the trials & tribulations that went into it, and you lived to tell the tale!
Glad you enjoyed it Peter, thanks 😊
Beautiful piece 💕 I’m glad you weren’t seriously injured!
Thanks Mary, me too 😄
Gorgeous piece! Thanks for sharing and risking life and limb! Glad you no significant injuries!!! Not bloodthirsty here:)
Thanks Lisa, I appreciate that 😀
Love it! Those flying corners are always exciting. Great job!
Thanks Mary, they certainly are, I found out what colour adrenalin was 😂
Great looking bowl. Love the live edge and cherry always has a nice grain.
You're so right 😁
That is an excellent large vessel and another very enjoyable video.
Thank you very much Jim 😀
Another gorgeous piece 😊❤
Thank you Deborah 😊
What a wonderful find this cherry wood was made a beautiful piece thanks for sharing
You're welcome Wendy 😀
Good morning Mike. I don’t usually read comments before I message but I saw the remark from Gary, The Papa 1947 and that is praise of the highest order so I have nothing to add. Keep keeping up the good work 🌞
Thanks Ray, he is a really nice guy 😀
Beautiful work Mike. Great words of wisdom in never giving up. And by pushing yourself you will always be learning.
Absolutely, it really is the best way to learn 😄
That bowl is gorgeous.. love cherry…..
Thanks so much 😊
Nice project bowl, I do like the unusual shaped bowls. Thanks Mike 🏴.
You're welcome Steve 😀
Another beautiful piece. I always enjoy how you take your time and keep looking at the wood to see where you are headed next with the piece.
Thank you very much John 😀
A lovely piece again, would look amazing as a centre piece. Thank you again for an entertaining video.
Thank you very much Simon and that is just how I will be using it 😀
Nice work Mike. A very interesting shape. You did another great job on another piece of challenging wood.
Cheers Tim 😀
Hello Mike. My goodness, that one fought you all the way. But it was well worth the trials and tribulations. It really is exquisite. Your comment about sarcasm amused me. My lovely old dad used to say that sarcasm was the lowest form of wit. Then a moment later would add “ But one suits one’s wit to one’s company.” And usually wink extravagantly at that point. But I am pleased you have a second piece of this lovely wood to turn. Are you really only going to make a “basic bowl” from such a treasure - or are you going to let it stretch your talent even more - within the scope of health and safety of course! No accidents, please! Have a great week.
Thanks Angela, I'm a fan or sarcasm and have managed to turn it into an artform with my kids 😂 Not really sure what to do with the other side, I'll stick it back in the shed till an idea grabs me 😀
Very nice work Mike. Those flying pieces keep life exciting.
They certainly do Loran 🤣
It's really beautiful Mike, I love the grain it's quite lovely.
Thanks so much Rena 😀
Love cherry. The older it gets the prettier it gets.
Bit like me 😂😅 Seriously though you're right 😀
Wow! That was a beast. Well done.
Thanks Brian 😀
Beautiful piece…glad you left it the natural shape even though it was difficult…
Thank you very much Alicia 😁
I love cherry and am glad tha you could keep the bark on the edge.
Thanks, me too 😀
That was a lump! Quite incredible what can be created with a bit of thought and courage...
Haha thanks Andy 😀
Good reminder to me to restock my 1st aid kit !
Haha I have one in my workshop but no plasters!! Ordered a bunch 😀
Beautiful bowl Mike. Love the grain and how the shape ended up. Cheers
Thank you! Cheers Robert 😀
Lovely grain in that piece. Keep up the amazing work. 👽
Thanks, will do 😀
You know that things will get real when Mike zoom out the frame
Great determination and skill make you tame the cherry and come out on top, as we always knew you would
Haha thanks for believing in me 🤣
I always get a little nervous when the video drops out of fast speed and back into normal, because that's when Mike lets us see if something went south...he's a dreadful tease!
😜
Absolutely fantastic ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it Jayne 😁
Beautiful platter Mike. The black milliput is a great addition.
Thanks Doug 😀
Brilliant looking bowl there Mike. I've got some sort of biggish chunks to use now so can get trying sometime soon. I love your thinking process and how you overcome problems - much like my brain too.
Cool thanks Gavin, the thinking process all comes from practice and actually taking the time to look 😀
Another very nice bowl Mike. And just in time, I have some cherry wood almost ready to be turned. Still new to turning, so all your tips are very helpful.
You are more than welcome, have fun with your cherry 😀
I never had much success with Milliput and ca glue can be messy and quite brittle. What I now use is 5 minute resin mixed with a tiny drop of mica powder of the desired colour. It works really well and is very strong. I love cherry too but flipping heck, does it like to crack. Lovely job Mike.
Cool, I have used it a lot as well, in fact I used it on my first RUclips video for an inlay 😀
Very interesting look, Mike. Love cherry wood.
Many thanks Dan, me too 😀
Looks great. Smart move stepping away from the unsafe setup.
Thanks! Sometimes a little voice in your heard has a word and it's best to listen 😀
Lovely platter bowl.
Thank you Kathryn 😀
Very nice bowl. Cherry wood has an understated elegance. Certainly, seemed a challenge to turn, but you were up to the job and as you say you learned new skills. It does resemble a tractor seat:) Believe it would look right at home as the centerpiece on a white or dusky rose linen tablecloth
Thank you very much and that sounds like a great idea for it 😀
This is gorgeous.
Thanks Lollie 😀
Wonderful work. It turned out beautifully!
Thank you so much 😀
Because you've so well conditioned me to slow motion being used to show Bad Things, my heart skipped a beat when there was that little segment of slow-mo during the second sanding montage...
Piece came out beautiful, though. I might not be altogether impartial, though; cherry is just about my favorite wood to work with.
Thanks so much, must admit, I do have a soft spot for cherry, so beautiful to turn 😁
Another beautiful piece.
Thank you so much Marie 😊
Love the cherry! Great Job!
Thanks so much Sherri 😃
Beautiful grain pattern!
Thank you very much Ellery 😀
Very nice piece as always. Well dodged when the chunk came off!
Thanks Peter, one day I hope to catch one as it flies off 😀
A challenging journey Mike, with a beautiful result at the end. The start was intense, and I was hoping that you could turn it safely in what looked like an awkward position. These last two platters (or platter and fruit bowl 😀) are some of my favorite pieces. Glad you were able to turn it safely and it "turned" out amazing at the end.
Thanks so much my friend 😀
"Take on the challenge and see it through to the end" - wise advice for Life, let alone a cherry crotch piece! Well Done, Mike, it looks to be another superb bowl - thank you for sharing. PS I think on balance I agree with your thought of cutting a round blank from the other piece - you have completed the harder challenge now, try a different style next time 🙂
Thanks David, I certainly will lol 😅
Beautiful bowl! well done
Thank you very much David 😌
À really tidy looking piece Mike. Nice one 👍🏴
Thanks 😀
I am currently working on a FOG piece of cherry. It has some very nasty cracks that I actually like to work with, but it is a little too risky to continue right now. I’ll wait a week or so checking movement in the piece. Once I am satisfied it has achieved equilibrium I’ll fill in the gaps with a black epoxy, and continue turning it.
I like your approach and “can do” (with appropriate caution) attitude. Keep them coming! Always a joy to watch.
You're welcome Johnny, like most fruit wood cherry just loves to crack! 😀
The figure in this cherry crotch is impressive indeed. You did a beautiful job with the design.
Thanks Dave 😀
Very nice Michael!
Thanks my friend 😊