Well Mike you certainly did justice to that piece of wood, managing to show off that grain to its best effect, and what some lovely grain it is as well. That was also a very inspired choice of finishes to use. I loved the fact that you put three feet on the base rather than just conformed to a standard rim. I do love the turner and Hooch, nice little play on words Thanks for mentioning my channel i appreciate that, Take care Steve
Always a pleasure Steve, your work is beautiful and deserves to be in the spotlight. Thanks again for sending this piece through, I just love it. Talk soon, Mike
Just a beautiful piece of walnut for sure. I love watching Steve. My grandkids have dogs,cats,anger goose, and elephants. I think I have heard him say your name in the past. I hope I see you on the next one. Thank you for sharing
Thanks Albert, I have been friends with Steve for a while now, we have each other out from time to time. I love his style of turning and he is such a nice guy. All the best, Mike
Thanks Dave, there have been a couple of negative comments but I'm just fine with that. As long as people are honest but still respectful it's all good.
.Mike, your English Walnut chunk turned into a lovely tray. Your method for creating the three feet is great. See, I told you i learn something new each video. Like the Danish Oil finish as well. I'll keep watching. Wayne from Wisconsin. USA
Nice piece. I have been turning English walnut for about a year now thanks to a friend with a large supply. I do love the wood. Nice to see the first use of it by a fellow turner. Thank you for sharing..
Looking forward to seeing your new work shop. I love walnut. Really appreciate your turns . They are so creative and marvelous to watch. I'm in Toronto.
A gorgeous bowl. Very well done. Some very nice grain and contrast between sapwood and heartwood. Glad the cracks did not create any issues. I expect you may want to keep this one. I have a friend who used Boiled Linseed Oil on a project. He did not know about the exothermic oxidation. He put the rags in a plastic garbage can next to the house. A fire started. Some damage to the house but caught in time and a very hard lesson learned. Dave.
Hi Dave, yes, this one is staying with me or at the vest least a close family member where I can keep an eye on it. Luckily I've never had a problem with spontaneous combustion but then again I am fairly careful in how I dispose of rags. Glad your friend only had a little bit of damage, could have been an awful lot worse! All the best Mike
Finally I know the story behind this little toy dog 😊, this episode of your work is amazing. Very much liked how this walnut flat wood ends up a beautiful plate. Great impressive work as always. Thank for sharing your creations with us 🙏🏼
You are more than welcome, I consider it a complete honour to be able to do this and have such amazing people like yourself follow my work and appreciate it for what it is. All the best, Mike
Hello mate. I love walnut the grain is wonderful, my daughter got me a lump of walnut from Taunton in Somerset a couple of years ago and A beautiful set came from it.
Gorgeous piece. I have a beautiful piece of kiaat shaped very similar to yours that I was thinking of doing the same. Happy you did it first so I can learn.
I have never heard of Kiaat so just had a look, the grain is very similar to Yew, looks amazing. Take a look at this video as well I did 3 months ago, it's a variation on the theme and may help more ruclips.net/video/R-D10War014/видео.html Please let me know how you get on, All the best, Mike
@@MikeHolton 😁😁😁 I think they will be fighting each other over it. Your challenge, to stop this, is to make three more - one for each of them and I know they will be greatly cherished.
Happy Tuesday to you Mike. Walnut, especially the English variety is one of my absolute favorites to turn. The piece you have is just a remarkable piece. Your certainly have done it justice. Brilliant as usual sir.
Another stunning piece! While I was watching you finish off, I was thinking how I could use a couple such as that to display some of my wool products at the occasional craft fair I go to... More amazing turned wood to add to my ever growing wish list lol. 😂
Walnut is a beautiful wood & this piece is right up with the best examples. That being said Mike, you have done a brilliant, sensitive job on turning this piece & showing the beautiful grain to brilliant effect. I love that you did not conform to tradition & put a standard ring base for this platter to stand on but crafted three great feet for the piece to stand on. Hey, have you ever watched Phil Anderson from 'Shady Acres Woodshop' & his novel way of removing the 'nub' when taking off a tenon. Worth a look if you have not, he also commentates in a very similar way to yourself. Fabulous piece mate, cheers, Don from South Australia.
Thanks Don, yes I have watched Phil remove his nubs and I did try to copy once with hilarious results and a mild heart attack 😀, I'll try again one day.
Thinking back to last week’s ‘exciting’ fly through the air experience, using cole jaws…would it have been anymore secure using the wood chuck and neoprene?
@@fionanaylor6104 Yes! I don't think there is any doubt about it. I did however get a few tips from people like using masking tape to hold it in the jaws or glue it on there with hot glue. 😀
A key takeaway from this is the pre-planing by inspecting the grain of the piece. You mentioned about sawdust & CA glue for the cracks, I like to use instant coffee with glue to leave a bark inclusion appearance.
You never cease to amaze with your skills Mike. The Feet just make that for me. Beautiful piece of wood. So creative. Also learning so much from you. Was a bit nervous watching when the Jam chuck came out... Fantastic work as ever.
Lovely finish ,beautiful grain , ive just got some french walnut and its pure white with just a small brown pith so its cut up to dry , with some bits in the airing cupboard 😂
Nice to have friends who give you nice blanks, looked well at the end. Do you only have a 2" set of jaws? That was a tiny tenon on such a large blank in my humble opinion.
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Well Mike you certainly did justice to that piece of wood, managing to show off that grain to its best effect, and what some lovely grain it is as well. That was also a very inspired choice of finishes to use. I loved the fact that you put three feet on the base rather than just conformed to a standard rim.
I do love the turner and Hooch, nice little play on words
Thanks for mentioning my channel i appreciate that,
Take care Steve
Always a pleasure Steve, your work is beautiful and deserves to be in the spotlight. Thanks again for sending this piece through, I just love it. Talk soon, Mike
Just a beautiful piece of walnut for sure. I love watching Steve. My grandkids have dogs,cats,anger goose, and elephants. I think I have heard him say your name in the past. I hope I see you on the next one. Thank you for sharing
Thanks Albert, I have been friends with Steve for a while now, we have each other out from time to time. I love his style of turning and he is such a nice guy. All the best, Mike
Absolutely beautiful black walnut piece.
Thanks Mary, this one had an amazing grain, walnut is just so beautiful.
The grain is outstanding. The simple design is perfect to highlight the grain and the Danish Oil was the perfect finish.
Thanks Dana, I love Danish oil but it takes so long to dry lol 😃
I think it amazing you can turn these square items. 😊this walnut was a lovely example. Smashing. JC.😊
Thank you so much John 😀
Lovely platter with 3 feet. Instructional!
Thanks so much Mary 😊
Didn't think I would like the colouring on the underside, but I was pleasantly surprised. Great piece.
Dave.
Thanks Dave, there have been a couple of negative comments but I'm just fine with that. As long as people are honest but still respectful it's all good.
What an interesting way to end a Monday - seeing this emerge from that slab of English Walnut. Nice job, sir!
Morning my friend 😊 sleep well
Great looking piece of English walnut, the Danish oil really did it justice. Well turned and explained Mike
Thanks Brent, I don't do much with Danish oil as it takes days but I think I may start doing more.
You really brought out the beauty on this one. I was shocked when you wiped the bottom with the alcohol. Beautiful grain!
Thanks Ted, the grain in the walnut is just so beautiful!
I loved this, especially the face /eyes in the wood that follow you no matter which way you place the platter!!!
Ooo I've not noticed, going to look again 😁 thanks
Hooch is perfect! Hi Hooch! Beautiful piece, lovely wood.
Hooch says hi 😃
Love Hooch’s name tag! ❤️ And, BTW- love the tray! Your English walnut is gorgeous!
Thanks so much Susannah! 😊
An amazing platter. Walnut always look so good with a simple finish.
Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome David, just love walnut.
Absolutely beautiful platter! I love all the natural beauty in this piece.❤
Thank you! Cheers Mary 😀
This is my favorite thing you've ever made. The grain is just exquisite.
I do love this one, thanks 😀
Hooch the pooch... lol neat mascot!!
Thanks 😃
Mike you have really shown off the grain and colour, It looks Amazing . Well done
Thanks so much, I have a lot of fun with this one, well apart from the hours of sanding lol.
That's a dandy serving tray!
Thanks Christine 😀
.Mike, your English Walnut chunk turned into a lovely tray. Your method for creating the three feet is great. See, I told you i
learn something new each video. Like the Danish Oil finish as well.
I'll keep watching. Wayne from Wisconsin. USA
Thanks so much Wayne, this one was really fun 😃
Nice piece. I have been turning English walnut for about a year now thanks to a friend with a large supply. I do love the wood. Nice to see the first use of it by a fellow turner. Thank you for sharing..
You're are welcome, it really is just such a beautiful wood to turn and finish.
Stunning bowl Mike.
Thank you kindly Shirley 😀
Stunning! What an artist you are!!!
Thank you so much 😀
An absolutely stunning piece Mike.
Thanks so much David 😀
You've given me some ideas for the maple I have! Beautiful work Mike!
Thanks Jim, don't forget to send me pics if you try it 😃
What a beautiful thing you found in that gorgeously grained wood. excellent work.
thank you
Thanks Fiona 😀
This is an absolute beauty
Thanks! 😀
Gorgeous piece and useful platter!
Thanks, this one is staying in the family. 😃
Looking forward to seeing your new work shop. I love walnut. Really appreciate your turns . They are so creative and marvelous to watch. I'm in Toronto.
Thank you very much! I started turning yesterday so next video will be out soon 😀
Love the bowl and the feet. ❤
Thanks Cathy ☺️
Stunning, simply stunning.
Thanks Mick 😊
Mike as always you have inspired so many of uswho watch you cannel. Thanks
Thanks Bryce, thanks so much for your words and your support, all the best, Mike
Very neat, nice to hold fruits or flowers!
Yes it would, I'm not sure what the new owner is doing with it, I must ask. All the best, Mike
Most beautiful platter....
Thanks Dale 😃
Interesting process to make a platter. Great job Mike. Slainge
Thanks Slainge, glad you enjoyed it 😃
Oh my English walnut is absolutely gorgeous. Nice piece of work Mike
Thanks 👍walnut is just the most amazing wood 😀
Yet another amazing piece. I do like the feet on this bowl. Keep up the awesome work. 👽
Cheers 😁, love doing feet, even though they are a pain to sand.
Another beautiful piece
Thanks Brenda 😃
Beautiful platter!
Thanks so much, loved making this one 😀
Lovely platter❤❤❤
Thank you 😋
[ love to watch a master at work, its cathartic 👏💕
Thanks Maud 😁
A gorgeous bowl. Very well done. Some very nice grain and contrast between sapwood and heartwood. Glad the cracks did not create any issues.
I expect you may want to keep this one.
I have a friend who used Boiled Linseed Oil on a project. He did not know about the exothermic oxidation. He put the rags in a plastic garbage can next to the house. A fire started. Some damage to the house but caught in time and a very hard lesson learned.
Dave.
Hi Dave, yes, this one is staying with me or at the vest least a close family member where I can keep an eye on it. Luckily I've never had a problem with spontaneous combustion but then again I am fairly careful in how I dispose of rags. Glad your friend only had a little bit of damage, could have been an awful lot worse!
All the best
Mike
What a stunning work of art. ❤❤
Thank you so much John, this was a beautiful piece of walnut, hopefully I did it justice.
STUNNING
Thanks Scott 😀
Beautiful Piece Mike - love it!
Thanks Paul 😃
Very beautiful piece, well done. 😊
Thanks Ann 😃
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks Eric 😊
Beautiful wood and work.
Thank you very much James, this was a lot of fun!
Great job Mike
Thanks James 😃
Nice job Mike 👍🏽😊
Thanks Mark 😃
this is just beautiful, thanks again
Thanks Dee 🙂
Absolutely Stunning piece I love the feet idea too well done
Cheers Colin, turning is so much more fun now it's not freezing in the workshop 😂
An amazing piece of wood and you made it into a work of art.
Thanks Jean, that is very kind of you to say 😃
This is really beautiful. Well done Sir.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Thanks Brendan, pretty happy with this one 😁
That is stunning!!!
Thanks Donna 😃
Vraiment splendide!!! Très belle pièce !
Merci beaucoup 😊
Wow. Gotta love walnut. Always looks gorgeous 👍👍
I know, I just love turning it, always so beautiful.
Лаконично и изящно!))))
спасибо 🙂
Very nice piece. Never thought of doing feet like that 👍
Thanks 👍 they are great fun to make 😃
Finally I know the story behind this little toy dog 😊, this episode of your work is amazing. Very much liked how this walnut flat wood ends up a beautiful plate. Great impressive work as always. Thank for sharing your creations with us 🙏🏼
You are more than welcome, I consider it a complete honour to be able to do this and have such amazing people like yourself follow my work and appreciate it for what it is. All the best, Mike
Well made sir. You are a talent to be sure.
Thanks Jon, I just like to have fun 😆
Another great piece mike nicely done mate👍
Thanks Willie 😃
Beautiful piece
Thanks, this one was a whole lot of fun. All the best, Mike 😀
Beautiful indeed
Thanks! 😀
That was an exquisite piece. Your videos are fun to watch and informative. I hope to have a lathe soon so I can start learning. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much Scott and good luck with your turning, if you have any questions just ask. All the best, Mike
Very elegant
Thanks Nicholas 😀
What an beautiful design 👏👏
Thanks so much 😃
WOW!!! Just looked at your channel, you make some amazingly beautiful things, I've subscribed so I can see more 😃
Nice piece of wood.
Hi Linda, yes indeed I was very lucky to be given this one. 😃
Nice piece of work
Thanks Chris 😁
Beautiful piece! Wonderful job on that amazing piece of walnut!
Thanks William, I'm a very lucky boy to have been given this one.
True master at work. Great turning.
Sorry was this comment meant for someone else 😂
@@MikeHolton I am serious. Been doing this for 25 years. You are not pretentious nor condescending.
@@brucerowan6630 Would you fancy a job as my PR manager? 😁 Honestly though, thanks so much, all I want is to have fun and pass on what I'm learning.
Hello mate. I love walnut the grain is wonderful, my daughter got me a lump of walnut from Taunton in Somerset a couple of years ago and A beautiful set came from it.
Just seen your email Max 😃
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful piece!! Very nice work.
Love that walnut and you sure made a beautiful piece with it🎉
Thanks Tim, this sure was an amazing gift, I'm a very lucky boy!
Very nice!
Thanks John 🙂
Absolutely stunning and beautiful piece! Wonderful job.
Thanks! I was very lucky to be given this 😃
Gorgeous piece. I have a beautiful piece of kiaat shaped very similar to yours that I was thinking of doing the same. Happy you did it first so I can learn.
I have never heard of Kiaat so just had a look, the grain is very similar to Yew, looks amazing. Take a look at this video as well I did 3 months ago, it's a variation on the theme and may help more ruclips.net/video/R-D10War014/видео.html
Please let me know how you get on, All the best, Mike
I like Hooch - Hooch the pooch!
And the finished result would enhance any home. Beautiful.
Thanks Angela, must admit I love the way this have come out, not sure I could ever sell this one.
@@MikeHolton I certainly think you should keep it. Definitely a heirloom for the future.
@@Angela-en6oh Indeed, but I have 4 kids what if none of them want it 🤣
@@MikeHolton 😁😁😁 I think they will be fighting each other over it. Your challenge, to stop this, is to make three more - one for each of them and I know they will be greatly cherished.
@@Angela-en6oh Haha, right I had better get onto my friend Steve to see if he has any more 🤣
Very nice
Thanks! 😊
Nice work.
Thanks Loran
Fantastic job as usual Mike. A gorgeous wood showing off its natural beauty. 👍
Thanks my friend 😃
Stunningly beautiful! Love it. ❤
Thanks Beverly 😊
Doing that piece of wood justice is a massive understatement Mike. Absolutely stunning.
Thanks! I gave this one my all, love the way it came out.
You are correct Jim he did it justice
Happy Tuesday to you Mike. Walnut, especially the English variety is one of my absolute favorites to turn. The piece you have is just a remarkable piece. Your certainly have done it justice. Brilliant as usual sir.
Thanks my friend, I was very lucky to be given this piece as it's quite hard to find in this size!
Brilliant, gives me some ideas for bits of wood I have.
Have fun John and let me know how you get on. All the best, Mike
So simple & straightforward a design from that slab. Plainly beautiful. Thank you, Mike!
Thanks my friend, so glad you appreciate the simplicity. All the best, Mike
Hello Mike. Walnut is my favorite species of wood. I appreciate that you take the time to explain what and why you are doing. I learn a lot from you.
Thanks Rex, I don't always get it right but I will put my hands up when I mess up, best way for all of us to learn.
Another stunning piece!
While I was watching you finish off, I was thinking how I could use a couple such as that to display some of my wool products at the occasional craft fair I go to...
More amazing turned wood to add to my ever growing wish list lol.
😂
Haha, I really must get round to finishing your pieces!!
Absolutely gorgeous piece, Mike. I love the contrast of the smooth top and bottom against the rough edges. Right on!
Thanks Tom, it did not seem right to make it too formal, it needed to be as natural as possible.
Walnut is a beautiful wood & this piece is right up with the best examples. That being said Mike, you have done a brilliant, sensitive job on turning this piece & showing the beautiful grain to brilliant effect. I love that you did not conform to tradition & put a standard ring base for this platter to stand on but crafted three great feet for the piece to stand on. Hey, have you ever watched Phil Anderson from 'Shady Acres Woodshop' & his novel way of removing the 'nub' when taking off a tenon. Worth a look if you have not, he also commentates in a very similar way to yourself. Fabulous piece mate, cheers, Don from South Australia.
Thanks Don, yes I have watched Phil remove his nubs and I did try to copy once with hilarious results and a mild heart attack 😀, I'll try again one day.
Wow !!
Thanks! 😃
I didn’t think I’d like that but te was rally nice when it was finished
Thanks so much Anne 😀
WOW…😃 lovely. 👍🏻💗
Thanks! Did you get the gauge uk?
@@MikeHolton Yes TY. SO helpful.
Thinking back to last week’s ‘exciting’ fly through the air experience, using cole jaws…would it have been anymore secure using the wood chuck and neoprene?
@@fionanaylor6104 Yes! I don't think there is any doubt about it. I did however get a few tips from people like using masking tape to hold it in the jaws or glue it on there with hot glue. 😀
A key takeaway from this is the pre-planing by inspecting the grain of the piece.
You mentioned about sawdust & CA glue for the cracks, I like to use instant coffee with glue to leave a bark inclusion appearance.
Thanks Doug, I have seen the coffee idea but never tried it, I must give it a go 😁
You never cease to amaze with your skills Mike. The Feet just make that for me. Beautiful piece of wood. So creative. Also learning so much from you.
Was a bit nervous watching when the Jam chuck came out... Fantastic work as ever.
Thanks Shaun, I'm not a fan of jam chucks but getting better, I used to avoid them like the plague but we will get there.
Another awesome looking piece Mike, love the shape and the feet!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Tim! Love doing feet but the hours of sanding is a bit of a pain 😂
@@MikeHolton Absolutely, done one or two myself, lot's of work but well worth the effort though! 😁
Lovely finish ,beautiful grain , ive just got some french walnut and its pure white with just a small brown pith so its cut up to dry , with some bits in the airing cupboard 😂
Haha, bet you can't wait for it to dry! I've never turned French walnut, I must look out for some.
Stunning piece mike, first time to your channel but I will be back for sure. New sub
Thanks! Really appreciate your support 😁
Nice to have friends who give you nice blanks, looked well at the end.
Do you only have a 2" set of jaws? That was a tiny tenon on such a large blank in my humble opinion.
Thanks Chris, at the time that is all I had. If I was to do it again I would use larger jaws 😃