Brilliant video Mike. Great to do new things and learn by doing it. I'm a newbie but have a good engineering brain and have som ideas to throw about.. When I saw you trying the dremmel I thought what you need is it mounted to a sliding plate like you did with the marker pen. Then with the router, I thought the same to get them to be really flat and easy to move. Now you were going from left to right which is probably why you were climbing up on the line sometimes. You need to go from right to left because of the clockwise rtotation of the bits will keep it biting downwards and stop it climbing up. I believe that the router was the best option and I would also have done it in say 3 phases, Starting shallow and getting deeper each time with the base of the router touching the piece like routing a juice groove in a board. This way you could have stops either end and with the router on a sled would do a great job. Message to self: make a tool post with a flat plate to fit jigs like this 😀😀
Wow thanks go much Gavin! I never even considered the rotation of the bit but that makes so much sense. I'm going to pin this to the video so I can refer to it again. Thanks so much 😀
Half the fun of your videos is hearing you work through problems as they occur. A dynamic lesson in creative thinking. As to the safety info, I think people will absorb the lessons better in short bursts as opposed to in a single show. By the way: love the bowl.
Thanks Barbara, I may ending up doing both so people can have one central resource to refer to and drip feed in other bits when appropriate to the turning 😀
There's just too many great parts of this video to listen them all. Thanks again for being You and doing Your Thing! Every video is a treat. Cheers, Mike!
Hi Mike. Well you get 100% for effort on the fluting it turned out great for the first time. The oak looks gorgeous. Again your decisions and artistic design have blended together to produce an excellent Vase. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wow ! This one really had me watching. I went from ..what the heck? To..oh no! To huh? To...Wellll.. Mr.Mike did his magic again!!! Very nice indeed. You sir are amazing when you get going.
Thanks so much for that Matt, I want to show that it's fine to experiment, every time I fail I learn something new and get better, the first step is always the hardest but you only have to take it once. All the best, Mike 😃
We should be lifetime-learners! Creativity requires stepping outside our comfort zones. Love the rustic look the routed lines give this piece. I think it's perfect, Mr. Horton.
It is great that your channel focuses on going outside your comfort zone! This gives the viewer great variety, and the insight to give it a go, too. Thank you!
I like that you show your experiments and not just throwing out a perfect project. That is not the case in many situations. Still loved the way it turned out. Great job as always Mike!
Thanks William, I want to inspire people to have a go and let them realise that failing is no big deal and is just part of the process, the first step is always the hardest but you only have to take it once. All the best, Mike 😀
Your head must be full of ideas that you want to try out. Anyone that wants to try this has all trail's and tribulations done by yourself. Love your thought process and telling us. Great Frist go Mike. Look forward to next video
I honestly thought that project was going to end a disaster with all the deep cracks that were evident, but as usual, your gift for getting the best out of the wood came to the for again...... nice work Mike!
Great you also show your struggles and that it is a mix of continuos learning and above all creativity! After the first bowls or spindles everyone should enter this chapter...and that the fun part with every piece of wood you will turn
Hello Mike. I really enjoyed the work you carried out on this piece. As someone who has never turned wood, I appreciate you sharing your thought process as you move through each stage. It certainly helped me understand a little of the difficulties you face with each piece of wood; it’s presentation and how you address, overcome and resolve issues as they arise. And this may, in your terms, be an experimental piece, but it is still beautiful and you should be very proud of what you have achieved. My sincere congratulations.
What a very clever alternative to a fluting jig with a router!!! I have often wanted to do something like this, but did not want to figure out the whole router thing… good for you! Thanks so much for sharing your experiments!!
Beautiful work. I really enjoy the fact that you showed that when trying something new it dosnt always come out as planned or as perfect as you would like.
You are so welcome, this is real life and I want to inspire people to have a go and let them realise that failing or something not coming out perfect is fine, it's just the first step 😀
That was a great learning experiment. I love oak I think it’s a beautiful wood. The ebonizing of the wood is interesting to watch. Thank you for sharing.
Looks great. Every think we try adds to our flavor. Woodworking is like music. The more we learn the more the work we do has our fingerprint and is recognizable as ours. Good work.
Not a bad first attempt, the router jig was definitely the right way to go and 'm sure that the next time you will do it better. on the whole very well done and thank you for showing.
An outstanding experimental piece Mike. I think I have made it clear that I am all for people taking themselves out of their comfort zone. If we don't do this then our work becomes boring both to ourselves & to others. We become a monotonous mass production line & creativity just disappears. 'Onwards & Upwards' should become our adopted motto. Then we will produce exciting pieces that will inspire us to experiment & go on to bigger & better things. Yes, little mistakes will occur from time to time as you have in one of the 'flutes' on this piece. Love your work, your attitude & approach to your work as well as being able to listen To your wonderful, relaxed commentary style. Great stuff mate, keep it going & cheers, Don from South Australia.
Thanks so much Don and I could not agree with you more. I'm in a very lucky situation where I don't put pressure on myself to produce one masterpiece after another, I just find something I want to try and then figure out how to do it, if it works then great if I fail or make mistakes then I learn even more. No matter what happens I come out ahead. All the best my friend, Mike
I love the shape and the texture pattern. The contrast is remarkable between natural wood and the ebonised base. I like the idea you put forward in a reply to a comment about re-turning that would just leave the black in the grooves. I think that would be spectacular, if it hadn't seeped too deep into the wood, of course. But love it. Thanks for sharing and trying all new things for us to share in 🙂
Very Nice. This is good use of spindle indexing. It is pleasure to see you work. A great job in using jigs to help the set up. You are great at working out the solutions too a problem. I would use a test tube so I could put flowers in it for my Wife.
Another interesting video as always, Mike and it was great to meet in person on Sunday. Thank you so much for taking the time to chat. I often wear a glove on my left hand too and am fairly adept at turning perfectly respectable pieces of wood into shavings and dust 🌞
Interesting experiment Mike, and entertaining video. The ebonizing treatment is very different and the way it works is very interesting. That oak has a very pretty grain that's highlighted by the ebony finish. Enjoy learning these things with you on your channel.
Thanks Ted, real life is not perfect and I'm happy taking my first steps in front of the camera to show that it's ok to fail and by doing that you learn and get better 😀
That small lip of natural wood at the top of the ebonized portion is one of those subtle details that is so effective. And as everyone else says, thank you so much for taking us along on your creative journey. I'm so glad I found this channel!
Experimenting is what keeps my interest in my woodworking I’m not a turner but the same thing applies. At this time of year I’m stuck making bandsaw reindeer and such due to demand. Roll on the new year and some wacky boxes and the like. Love your work it looks fun.
Thanks Steve, I know what you mean, I have a load of small laburnum logs waiting to be turned into Christmas trees, I will get them done but I much prefer experimenting 😀
Like that video a lot Mike. I was thinking as you were texturing that I wouldn’t even begin trying that…..then you discussed stepping outside of your comfort zone….couldn’t agree more and thanks for the nudge 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it, you only have to take that first step once and always remember it's ok to fail, the more you fail the more you learn. All the best, Mike 😀
I really like your style of working.. pushing your self every time, same here.. only in smaller scale 😅. You inspire me every time again and again. Thank you 😊 and keep it up 💪💪
Thanks so much, small scale is just as hard if not more so, if I make a mistake I just take the wood down further, small scale does not allow for that 😃
The ebonising looks interesting - another purchase in my woodturning journey to try it out, thanks for the inspiration 😀. The laburnum looks incredible, will be looking for some of that now. 👍
Congrats for following your goal of experimentation and pushing your boundaries. The ebonizing fluid is fascinating. I like the two tone design on this vase, the grain on the natural portion is gorgeous.
i do like the ebonizing effect a lot, goth that i am. it leaves me torn because the natural wood is so beautiful too, so I do like that you get both with this piece.
haha thanks Tom, this is what I'm trying to achieve, I don't mind experimenting and making mistakes, hopefully you can take the next step without doing the same. All the best my friend, Mike 😃
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Brilliant video Mike. Great to do new things and learn by doing it. I'm a newbie but have a good engineering brain and have som ideas to throw about.. When I saw you trying the dremmel I thought what you need is it mounted to a sliding plate like you did with the marker pen. Then with the router, I thought the same to get them to be really flat and easy to move. Now you were going from left to right which is probably why you were climbing up on the line sometimes. You need to go from right to left because of the clockwise rtotation of the bits will keep it biting downwards and stop it climbing up. I believe that the router was the best option and I would also have done it in say 3 phases, Starting shallow and getting deeper each time with the base of the router touching the piece like routing a juice groove in a board. This way you could have stops either end and with the router on a sled would do a great job. Message to self: make a tool post with a flat plate to fit jigs like this 😀😀
Wow thanks go much Gavin! I never even considered the rotation of the bit but that makes so much sense. I'm going to pin this to the video so I can refer to it again. Thanks so much 😀
@@MikeHolton its a pleasure - hope it's right 😃😃
Half the fun of your videos is hearing you work through problems as they occur. A dynamic lesson in creative thinking. As to the safety info, I think people will absorb the lessons better in short bursts as opposed to in a single show.
By the way: love the bowl.
Thanks Barbara, I may ending up doing both so people can have one central resource to refer to and drip feed in other bits when appropriate to the turning 😀
I admire your “getting out of your comfort zone”… a lesson us all no matter what we spend our time attempting.
Thanks Kathleen, I prefer to try and fail than not to try 😀
Love it when I see someone just embrace an error as a lesson for the future. Well done, another beauty.
Thank you very much James, I have no problem with making a mistake, it really is the best way to learn something new 😀
Very cool
The ebonized vase would also make a wonderful lamp. We admire your work. Thank you for sharing.❤
Thank you Cheryl 😊
There's just too many great parts of this video to listen them all. Thanks again for being You and doing Your Thing! Every video is a treat. Cheers, Mike!
Wow thanks so much Ronnie, that means so much to me, all the best, Mike 😃
Oct or hu hu
My first husband did beautiful wood turning.
And your second? 😀
Hi Mike. Well you get 100% for effort on the fluting it turned out great for the first time. The oak looks gorgeous. Again your decisions and artistic design have blended together to produce an excellent Vase. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks so much Roy, I really enjoyed making this one 😀
Wow ! This one really had me watching. I went from ..what the heck? To..oh no! To huh? To...Wellll.. Mr.Mike did his magic again!!! Very nice indeed. You sir are amazing when you get going.
Haha thanks Nana, I was a little worried I may not get to the end but it was ok 😁
@@MikeHolton You kidding? It was great!
@@nanalefevre3670 Thanks, you are so kind 😀
Making that fluted vase was no easy task. You show people how to work through difficult tasks. Very nice vase. Thank you for sharing. Jerry D. U.S.A.
Thanks Jerry, really appreciate it 😀
Thankyou for teaching us something new and also for the jig instructions I really enjoy your channel
My pleasure Diana, that the first jig I have ever made for my lathe 😃
Love it. That fluid worked a treat. ❤❤❤
Thanks John, must admit it worked a lot better than I thought it could 😀
Love how you are always trying new ways of turning wood
Thanks Sandra 😀
Very nice work Mike. Thank you for trying new stuff. That's why I watch your channel.
Thanks Loran, the next time I try this is will be better 😃
I think it's awesome that you try new things and that you're not afraid to show your mistakes. Thanks for all your amazing content.
Thanks so much for that Matt, I want to show that it's fine to experiment, every time I fail I learn something new and get better, the first step is always the hardest but you only have to take it once. All the best, Mike 😃
We should be lifetime-learners! Creativity requires stepping outside our comfort zones. Love the rustic look the routed lines give this piece. I think it's perfect, Mr. Horton.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate you saying that 😀
It is great that your channel focuses on going outside your comfort zone! This gives the viewer great variety, and the insight to give it a go, too. Thank you!
Thank you so much Stephanie, I don't mind having a go and making mistakes if it can help inspire people to try. All the best, Mike
👍👍Very nice! I like the ebonizing process.
Thank you very much! 😀
I like that you show your experiments and not just throwing out a perfect project. That is not the case in many situations. Still loved the way it turned out. Great job as always Mike!
Thanks William, I want to inspire people to have a go and let them realise that failing is no big deal and is just part of the process, the first step is always the hardest but you only have to take it once. All the best, Mike 😀
Your head must be full of ideas that you want to try out. Anyone that wants to try this has all trail's and tribulations done by yourself.
Love your thought process and telling us. Great Frist go Mike. Look forward to next video
Thanks so much my friend, I have so many ideas I have to write them down 🤣
I honestly thought that project was going to end a disaster with all the deep cracks that were evident, but as usual, your gift for getting the best out of the wood came to the for again...... nice work Mike!
Thanks Steve, I appreciate that, all the best, Mike
Thank you for charing this beautiful experiment. Love it 😊
Thanks Alda 😊
Great you also show your struggles and that it is a mix of continuos learning and above all creativity! After the first bowls or spindles everyone should enter this chapter...and that the fun part with every piece of wood you will turn
So true, mistakes are all part of the learning process and are essential to better understanding, all the best, Mike 😀
Very daring and brave to use router and cuts all, love it, inspiring, thanks mate
Glad you enjoyed it John 😁
Mike these are stunning pieces of work and you have shown the grain off amazingly
Cheers Doug, I love to learn new things and have a play 😃
Nice work Mike! It's always good to learn new things. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!
Thanks so much Stephanie and learning makes me happy 😀 all the best, Mike
@@MikeHolton Stephen lol
@@stephendonathan6782 Haha so sorry Stephen, it was early when I replied, I must have been half asleep 🤣
Hello Mike. I really enjoyed the work you carried out on this piece. As someone who has never turned wood, I appreciate you sharing your thought process as you move through each stage. It certainly helped me understand a little of the difficulties you face with each piece of wood; it’s presentation and how you address, overcome and resolve issues as they arise. And this may, in your terms, be an experimental piece, but it is still beautiful and you should be very proud of what you have achieved. My sincere congratulations.
Thanks so much Angela, you are really so kind and I always look forward to your comments, they always seem to make me feel good. All the best, Mike 😀
What a very clever alternative to a fluting jig with a router!!! I have often wanted to do something like this, but did not want to figure out the whole router thing… good for you! Thanks so much for sharing your experiments!!
You are welcome Amy, I will be trying more so keep an eye out 😀
Beautiful work. I really enjoy the fact that you showed that when trying something new it dosnt always come out as planned or as perfect as you would like.
You are so welcome, this is real life and I want to inspire people to have a go and let them realise that failing or something not coming out perfect is fine, it's just the first step 😀
Your videos put me in a "zen" mindset. A great relief from political bad news!
Thank you!
Thanks so much, the news is just depressing at the moment, all the best, Mike 😃
I had never seen the ebonized process before. Really enjoy hearing your thought process. I am learning a lot.
Glad it was helpful! All the best, Mike 😀
That was a great learning experiment. I love oak I think it’s a beautiful wood. The ebonizing of the wood is interesting to watch. Thank you for sharing.
You are more than welcome Teresa, all the best, Mike 😀
I love that you're not afraid to try new things, and you bring us along on the journey. Personally, I love the piece you created. Thank you!! ❤
Thanks Cynthia, I love to learn and push my boundaries, it really is the best way to improve and have fun 😀
Great challenge . For a first try it is a beautiful vase. Even with the little knicked piece. I love it that way. ❤
Thanks so much Tracey 😁 really appreciate that 😊
Great experiment.... No project is perfect... Only gets better with practice.... Keep on going Mike
Exactly Dale, the first step is the hardest but you only have to take it once 😀
The process of rounding a rough piece off and then flattening the end is endlessly fascinating to me :)
Great work plus your presentation of your projects is very welcome as your thoughts make it a pleasure to watch and learn ❤
Thank you very much Trevor, all the best, Mike 😀
Love your videos. Just want to keep watching. Your creativity is amazing
Thank you so much!
Watching again during the move....
Thanks so much 👍
I really enjoyed this video. Wonderful vase.
Thanks so much Jayne 😀
This would look great as a lamp very nice piece
I think so too! 😀
Very cool. Looks very industrial. I like it.
I think so too! 😃
Really like the approach Mike. Can't wait to see what you do with your new found skills.
Thanks Lois, I have so many ideas I think my brain may explode 😀
Brilliant and brave yet again!
Thanks Liza 😁
Looks great. Every think we try adds to our flavor. Woodworking is like music. The more we learn the more the work we do has our fingerprint and is recognizable as ours. Good work.
You are so right, I never thought of myself as having a style but now I think about it I guess I do. Not sure if it's any good but I like it 😀
Not a bad first attempt, the router jig was definitely the right way to go and 'm sure that the next time you will do it better. on the whole very well done and thank you for showing.
You're welcome Ron, hopefully it inspired people that it's OK just to have a go 😀
Thanks for sharing the creative learning experience 😊
My pleasure Maria 😊
An outstanding experimental piece Mike. I think I have made it clear that I am all for people taking themselves out of their comfort zone. If we don't do this then our work becomes boring both to ourselves & to others. We become a monotonous mass production line & creativity just disappears. 'Onwards & Upwards' should become our adopted motto. Then we will produce exciting pieces that will inspire us to experiment & go on to bigger & better things. Yes, little mistakes will occur from time to time as you have in one of the 'flutes' on this piece. Love your work, your attitude & approach to your work as well as being able to listen To your wonderful, relaxed commentary style. Great stuff mate, keep it going & cheers, Don from South Australia.
Thanks so much Don and I could not agree with you more. I'm in a very lucky situation where I don't put pressure on myself to produce one masterpiece after another, I just find something I want to try and then figure out how to do it, if it works then great if I fail or make mistakes then I learn even more. No matter what happens I come out ahead. All the best my friend, Mike
Very interesting. A good learning experience watching the video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! All the best, Mike 😃
Great job as usual Mike very nice vase.
Glad you like it 😀
Cool experiment! I love learning from you like this. Looks like a great idea for turning a lamp as well.😊
Thank you! Cheers Shelley 😁
That looks great. The use of the router was great, and being able to use different bits will make greater and greater results.
Absolutely Mark, as I never really use the router I only have a few bits, now I know it works I can invest in a few more 😀
I love the shape and the texture pattern. The contrast is remarkable between natural wood and the ebonised base.
I like the idea you put forward in a reply to a comment about re-turning that would just leave the black in the grooves. I think that would be spectacular, if it hadn't seeped too deep into the wood, of course.
But love it.
Thanks for sharing and trying all new things for us to share in 🙂
Thanks Fiona, this is not my finest work but I learned more from this one piece than I have done for a while which is great. Talk soon, Mike 😀
@@MikeHolton and we all learn right along with you, so thank you. Even those of us who don't turn 🙂
@@fionacrouch1732 haha I think you need to give it a go 😀
@@MikeHolton I actually think my dad's lathe is in the back storeroom along with his tools. I should check 🤔
@@fionacrouch1732 What do you think! "one of us" "one of us" "one of us" "one of us" "one of us" "one of us" "one of us" etc.
Very Nice. This is good use of spindle indexing. It is pleasure to see you work. A great job in using jigs to help the set up. You are great at working out the solutions too a problem. I would use a test tube so I could put flowers in it for my Wife.
Thank you very much David, I have used test tubes before and have a pile waiting for a future use 😃
Still enjoying watching the channel Mike and love to see the variety and experimentation.
Great seeing the increase in Subs as well!
Thanks so much Shaun, I still feel like it's all a dream 😂, all the best, Mike 😀
A nice piece indeed sir. Thanks for the post.🌿
You are welcome Rob, thanks for watching 😀
I love oak, nuff said.
Thanks for your entertaining and beautiful work.
I do too, thanks Mick 😃
Another interesting video as always, Mike and it was great to meet in person on Sunday. Thank you so much for taking the time to chat. I often wear a glove on my left hand too and am fairly adept at turning perfectly respectable pieces of wood into shavings and dust 🌞
Haha thanks Ray, it was great to meet you and your lovely wife as well. All the best, Mike
Interesting experiment Mike, and entertaining video. The ebonizing treatment is very different and the way it works is very interesting. That oak has a very pretty grain that's highlighted by the ebony finish. Enjoy learning these things with you on your channel.
Thanks my friend, all the best, Mike
Ahhh wonderful! A good wood turning video while I settle into my after work time.
Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike 😀
I really like your experimentation and you turned out another great looking piece.
Thank you very much Bob 😀
It’s great that you try these new techniques I take my hat off to you well done.
Thank you very much Robert, all the best, Mike 😀
Kudos to you for trying something new and posting it online even if it wasn’t perfect. As you say, you wanted to try something new and you did!
Thanks Ted, real life is not perfect and I'm happy taking my first steps in front of the camera to show that it's ok to fail and by doing that you learn and get better 😀
Thank you for sharing the experience. Looks great with the contrasting colours.
Thank you! Cheers Vince, first step is taken so now I can work on getting better 😁
That vase is absolutely beautiful
Thanks Sue, difficult but fun 😊
Stunning piece. Love it!!
Thank you very much! 😀
That small lip of natural wood at the top of the ebonized portion is one of those subtle details that is so effective. And as everyone else says, thank you so much for taking us along on your creative journey. I'm so glad I found this channel!
Thanks so much Lornacy, I love happy accidents 😀 all he best, Mike
Very cool project. The shape would have made a very beautiful lamp
I think so too Mary and did cross my mind a few times as I was making it 😀
Experimenting is what keeps my interest in my woodworking I’m not a turner but the same thing applies. At this time of year I’m stuck making bandsaw reindeer and such due to demand. Roll on the new year and some wacky boxes and the like. Love your work it looks fun.
Thanks Steve, I know what you mean, I have a load of small laburnum logs waiting to be turned into Christmas trees, I will get them done but I much prefer experimenting 😀
A very Groovy project Mike. ;) I've sworn off working with Oak because of the cracking problem.
Yes it can be bad but I just try and work around them or work with them 😃
Thanks for sharing Mike.
You are a real inspiration and a great problem solver. I’m glad you used router and jig eventually
Thanks, I'm a slow learner but I get there in the end lol 😂
This channel always makes my Tuesday so much better. Keep experimenting its great.
Thanks so much Rex, you have just made me smile 😃
This one is so informative, with trial and error. I really like the look of the vase too.
Thanks Rachel, I'm happy to experiment and find ways not to do things 😀
Do love a bit of experimenting, never gets boring.
Thanks Chris, me too 😁
The jury's out with the wing, elegant shape
Haha I have no problem with that 😀
Like that video a lot Mike. I was thinking as you were texturing that I wouldn’t even begin trying that…..then you discussed stepping outside of your comfort zone….couldn’t agree more and thanks for the nudge 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it, you only have to take that first step once and always remember it's ok to fail, the more you fail the more you learn. All the best, Mike 😀
I really like your style of working.. pushing your self every time, same here.. only in smaller scale 😅. You inspire me every time again and again. Thank you 😊 and keep it up 💪💪
Thanks so much, small scale is just as hard if not more so, if I make a mistake I just take the wood down further, small scale does not allow for that 😃
Loving all your work ❤
Hello again 😀
The ebonising looks interesting - another purchase in my woodturning journey to try it out, thanks for the inspiration 😀. The laburnum looks incredible, will be looking for some of that now. 👍
Thanks Derek 😃
Very nice, Mike.
Thanks Audrey 😀
Loved the learning process!
Me too Susannah, the first step is the hardest but you only have to take it once 😀
Good looking experiment. Well done
Thanks Randy ☺️
Very interesting project. I can see several possible uses for ebonizing. Thanks much
You are welcome Max, I have a few more ideas as well 😁
I like the contrast between the natural ebonised wood. I reserve judgement on the routing.
Haha that's fine, it was my first attempt 😀
Congrats for following your goal of experimentation and pushing your boundaries. The ebonizing fluid is fascinating. I like the two tone design on this vase, the grain on the natural portion is gorgeous.
Thanks Susan, the grain is just beautiful 😀
love the neck on that oak! beautiful!
Me too! I do like the shape and want to make another, I have a beautiful piece of elm that would be perfect for this.
looking forward to seeing that one!
@@cottrilltoolwoodworks me too, I have a few projects I want to do first but I will do it.😀
Always inspiring. Thanks Mike
You are welcome Sarah and thanks for watching 😀
Personally I think it's beautiful and like you said you learn as you go so thank you for sharing the experience 😊
Thanks so much Troy 😃
The experimental nature of this piece is fascinating. So glad you left the neck as natural oak as the ebonising process loses some of the beauty
Thank you very much, these things need to be tried 😀
Interesting piece, lots was learnt this end.
Same here 😃
Very interesting video. I like your ability to adapt ways to come new way to achieve your out come.
I appreciate that Harold, where there is a will there is a way and if that fails you try another way and keep going till you get there 😃
Love oak!
Me too 😀
It's a great video very interesting and educational one of those things where it's lesson learned
Glad you enjoyed it, I love projects like this that force me to do something new, I learn so much 😀
Very interesting piece! Thank you for sharing.
You are more than welcome 😀
How fun!
Thanks Mega 😀
i do like the ebonizing effect a lot, goth that i am. it leaves me torn because the natural wood is so beautiful too, so I do like that you get both with this piece.
Thanks, there is a lot going on with this piece 😀
Very nice indeed...
Thanks Antony 😄
I might have to make a bid on the ash bowl the colour is extraordinary. Keep up the great work
Thanks so much, I appreciate your support, all the best, Mike 😀
Hats off to you for experimenting! I tend to be much more timid, myself so seeing you diving right in is inspiring! 👍
haha thanks Tom, this is what I'm trying to achieve, I don't mind experimenting and making mistakes, hopefully you can take the next step without doing the same. All the best my friend, Mike 😃
Nice work.
Thanks David 😀