I don’t add a lot of metal to my work, just a touch of leaf here and there. Bog Oak is amazing stuff to work with and I can’t believe how well he did with the lump I sent him and that metal looks amazing! 😁👍
@@MikeHolton silver melts at about 1800 degrees. Pouring molten silver into a wooden slot would cause a big fire. You would have to fabricate the silver into the shape desired then get it glued into the wood. It would also cost a bit. Silver is about $20 an ounce. Bronze or brass would be more cost effective. Good luck and thanks for the videos. Tom.
@@tomweishaar2998 Thanks Tom, I was considering cutting a recess with an undercut and then hammering silver wire into the recess. Like you said, silver is expensive so I will experiment with cheaper alternatives first. All the best and thanks again for your reply. Mike
It’s absolutely incredible to think of the fact that this piece of wood has been around longer than so much of recorded human history. The fact that it lasted so long, to wind its way up into your workshop, and to be turned into such a gorgeous piece of art that will likely last longer still evokes a strange sense of nostalgia in me. Good luck to everyone entering the 20k giveaway, and here’s to 30k in the future!
OMG Mike. The amount of time you spent on the bog oak was incredible. The finished piece is beautiful but clearly tested your skill and patience. Again, I learn so much from you on how you address issues as they arise. Thanks for sharing.
As a much more novice turner, I appreciate you showing when things aren't working quite as intended and how you go about dealing with them. First, it shows that everyone has to overcome challenges sometimes. Second, it gives me ideas to deal with my challenges.
Thanks! The one thing that helped me most when I started was to make myself finish every piece I made, if something was not going well, rather than just throw it away I would keep on working until it was done. You build up a knowledge of how to deal with situations and make things work.
@MikeHolton Of course sir. You are very talented and I've also seen you appreciate beautiful wood as it is. Just in this particular one, in my opinion, I would have kept it natural, but that's just me. You should watch your vid objectively, like you were watching another channel.
As a former amateur archaeologist with an infatuation for prehistory, the bowl is singing to me on so many levels. It's not just beautiful wood, it's a piece of prehistory, and a stunning work of art 😍
I've been so interested in woodworking since I was a child. I've been collecting for my own shop, and at 48.. I'm finally excited that I have the opportunity to begin. Better late than never. I really appreciate how you stop intermittently and discuss issues and your fixes throughout the video. It feels like more of a tutorial than a showcase. Thank you.
What a beautiful blend of wood and metal. The simplicity of the design belies the hidden complexities, the imagination and the skill needed to make it.
A beautiful piece on its own but the history of the wood adds immensely. Glad to hear that you’re getting so much out of this out of this wonderful journey.
Slowly working my way through your older videos to help with views since learning of your upcoming move. I'm not a woodworker, just an appreciator, but like many of your other viewers, I find a place of peace and calm in your workshop that helps me decompress at the end of the day. Your quiet determination and unflappable composure in the face of obstacles and setbacks (with wood turning projects and in life) is simply inspiring. You were made for this. Thank you so much for taking us all along on your journey. Godspeed.
The color of this wood is amazing, never seen anything like it. Nearly looked like you were turning stone insteand of wood. Great result as usual, Mike!
Quite an interesting and challenging piece! You've turned a piece of fallen history into a beautiful work of art, Mike. The Woods metal makes a great highlight and suits the dark tones of the wood. Whoever wins this will have great story to go with it!
You find such interesting wood for your projects. I’ll be honest. I didn’t know there was wood recovered from bogs. Makes for a very interesting piece. The darkened wood contrasted nicely with the metal inlay.
Everything about this bowl is truly special. I live beside one of Aberdeenshire's recumbent stone circles, and it's crazy to think this wood predates that. Congratulations on 20,000, so well deserved!
Well, Mike, that was one rollercoaster of a video! But the finished bowl is just... exquisite. Such beautiful colors in the wood, and that shine: wow. Also, thanks for teaching me that Woods Metal is a thing! Cheers!
I have only been watching your channel for the last 6 months and each woodturning project is a real work of art. I have learned so much in those months that it makes me want to go out and buy a lathe.
Bogwood , such a blast from the past for me , I remember a helping a friend who was homesteading in Ireland 40 years ago harvesting peat and finding all kind of ( mostly small ) pieces of bog wood , all deeply blackened ..
I love the inlay of the woods metal. I am just getting into wood turning so seeing new and different things is really exciting for me. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world it helps guys like me get inspired
Amazing to think that that tree was alive around 3200 BC. Congratulations on your 20,000 subscribers, someone will be very lucky to have that giveaway, another work of art.
So nice to see such an ancient piece of wood become so beautiful. I can well understand the problems you’ve encountered and overcome. Will definitely be giving Dick a follow.
Thanks so much Louis, it certainly tested my patience lol, loved how easy the woods metal was to use 😊. Dick makes incredible art, you will not regret following him.
Mike, I can't explain why I am so enjoying watching you work, but I really do. This is a lovely bowl, and I loved watching you problem-solve and turn out beautiful work. Thanks!
This is a piece of wood so ancient that at 5300 years old, it may have stood tall in the sun before the construction of Stonehenge. You've given new life to an incredibly beautiful and properly simple piece of history.
Thank you for sharing with us. That’s one of those pieces you can just keep chasing your tail until it’s too late. Glad you new when enough was enough. Beautiful!!
Thanks Barry, if I had much hair it would have been pulled out, I cut out about an hour of footage of me turning back and trying again. But we got there eventually, well we got to a point I could deal with lol.
I’ve always wondered what bog oak would look like. That is a phenomenal piece Mike which anyone would be proud to be the custodian of hand to their kids.
What a beautiful piece. The big oak is lovely, but what you’ve done with it take it over the top. The Woods metal looks great against the dark wood. Well done.
What a beautiful work of art you’ve produced right there . What makes it so much more interesting is the age of the piece of oak you have turned it from. Thanks for showing the project. Rob.
I like the way you also explain what all you are doing with what tools and what polishes whilst turning. Better than having no commentary like on other channels. Cheers!
So you posted this video on my birthday - and you're giving the bowl away on my wife's! We both love watching your videos as you're the only woodturner who gives some background on what you're doing. Keep up the excellent work
Greetings from Birmingham (Alabama). Just last night my wife and I came across your channel and were delighted with your demo on that challenging chunk of bog oak. The use of Wood alloy was entirely new to me. That was beautiful work and I would be proud to add your bowl to my collection.
Such a lovely bowl. I liked how you melted the the sliver (don't remember the correct terminology for the inlay), the sliver brought out the wood grain of the bowl. Wonderfully fantastic wood turning.
Beautiful! I’m so glad it turned out. It’s totally crazy the mineral deposits in the wood. Congratulations Mike! I Can’t wait to see what you creat next.
I wanted to mention it is so nice to see when things go wrong, even with a professional. Thank you for showing us problems and how to continue with a finished product to be proud of.
Mike, when I saw the cracks I was certain you could never get it turned without it shattering into toothpicks. Once again I underestimated you abilities. And that bog oak takes a marvelous finish. I'm so glad I discovered your channel - You never cease to amaze.
Mke: I certainly enjoy your calm demeanor, narration, and your thoughtfulness towards each step. You did a great justice to this ancient wood. It’s a beautiful bowl. Thank you for another inspirational video!
Idk if anyone commented this already but I was wondering if you couldn’t chisel out similar profile into those cracks as you’ve done on the rim. Maybe by hand or with a drill, something for metal to hold onto 🤔
Another beautiful piece. I really enjoyed seeing you work through problems. I'm just a beginner woodturner, and I really appreciate when turners show their methods for overcoming difficulties.
Thanks Dan, I'm glad you are getting something from the video's. The best advice I can give it don't give up on a piece. You can only learn when you are working out problems, as soon as you give up you stop learning. All the best, Mike
I love watching you work!!! And I love that you show all the struggles & difficulties that you have as well. Makes it all so normal and real. Thank you
WOW...WOW....WOW!!!! Bog Oak can be an absolutely beautiful piece and you managed to make this piece stunning. The dark oak with the Woods metal....WOW!!!
Mike, the Bog Oak bowl..... absolutely stunning!... it was a joy watching you overcome the problems you encountered with this project...... amazing!..... and yeah..... I'm still looking at giving wood turning a go!
Wow that was a challenge. I expected the wood to be difficult to turn, but it seemed to turn relatively normal based on the chips. I was expecting to see dust. The cracks and soft spots were very difficult. I was talking to the monitor saying time to use Milliput. As you said, the metal needs some mechanical means to hold it in place. Some of the cracks were just the wrong shape. I had not heard of Woods metal before. Very interesting. So much easier to use than pewter, just need to protect against the dust. The bowl looks terrific, so many nuances in grain and colour. Very well done as usual. Congratulations on the 20K subscribers. Dave.
Thanks so much Dave, you are one of my first subscribers and I have always looked forward and valued your comment and friendship. The woods metal is great to use and just so easy! I got the idea from an old turning book I bought off eBay and saw it being used to fill the holes in a banksia nut. The wood was hard but nothing unusual thank goodness lol All the best Mike
True honest presentation displaying the simple beauty of a chunk of oak that grew more than 5000 years ago. Absolutely gorgeous. I’m so pleased you didn’t goo too deep! Perfect design for such a monumental piece of history. Thank you.
Wow, Mike, that one really fought back didn't it! However it looks brilliant now, so well done for sticking with it! It would be an honour to win such a beautiful piece of work, particularly given its age!! I have only ever seen things this old either on telly or in a museum!
It's amazing that wood this age was still in a condition to be worked. I know oak is especially durable and bogs are renown for their preservation properties but I am still in awe of this wood's integrity and beauty. An astounding piece, flaws and all.
I'm a rookie turner and enjoy your commentary as you work on a piece, it's extremely helpful for me. i love the colors on this bowl, the black and amber colors go so nicely together. I've never seen metal added to a bowl before and will have to try it at some point 🙂. another excellent piece Mike!
What a beautiful piece of art you have created. And I especially enjoy your commentary; makes me feel like a guest to your shop pulling up a stool to watch and learn.
The colours in this bowl are memerising - I wouldn't have minded the holes or cracks, it's part of the wood's history and character but you're obviously a perfectionist and to my eyes it's perfect!
Absolutely amazing ❤ It is so rewarding to watch how you convese with your materials. The process is part of the product and indeed your artistry. Thanks for sharing.
Recently I saw you transform a gnarled mass of roots into a thing of beauty and found myself in awe at your skills. Since then I have watched several of your projects and this one was the first time I was worried about the wood because of the age and being from a bog. But you knew exactly how to go safely and produce a stunning bowl 😍 Thank you very much for sharing your work.. always a pleasure to watch 👍🇭🇲🦘
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I was trained as a silversmith, now a wood turner. Love to see other turners adding metal to their bowls! Thanks
I don’t add a lot of metal to my work, just a touch of leaf here and there.
Bog Oak is amazing stuff to work with and I can’t believe how well he did with the lump I sent him and that metal looks amazing! 😁👍
Thanks Tom, I really want to try a silver inlay but I'm thinking of using silver wire rather than melting it, what do you think?
@@MikeHolton silver melts at about 1800 degrees. Pouring molten silver into a wooden slot would cause a big fire. You would have to fabricate the silver into the shape desired then get it glued into the wood. It would also cost a bit. Silver is about $20 an ounce. Bronze or brass would be more cost effective. Good luck and thanks for the videos. Tom.
@@tomweishaar2998 Thanks Tom, I was considering cutting a recess with an undercut and then hammering silver wire into the recess. Like you said, silver is expensive so I will experiment with cheaper alternatives first. All the best and thanks again for your reply. Mike
What a precious gift... and I think what you made is a wonderful tribute to that ancient wood
Thanks Lee 😁
It’s absolutely incredible to think of the fact that this piece of wood has been around longer than so much of recorded human history. The fact that it lasted so long, to wind its way up into your workshop, and to be turned into such a gorgeous piece of art that will likely last longer still evokes a strange sense of nostalgia in me.
Good luck to everyone entering the 20k giveaway, and here’s to 30k in the future!
Thanks so much, it is an incredible piece of wood and with the right care it should last another 5000, al the best, Mike
OMG Mike. The amount of time you spent on the bog oak was incredible. The finished piece is beautiful but clearly tested your skill and patience. Again, I learn so much from you on how you address issues as they arise. Thanks for sharing.
You are more than welcome, I cut out so much video of me just going through the process again and again, good job I started with such thick walls lol
@@MikeHolton Mike, does the wood alloy quickly dull your tools?
@@laweiner1 Not as much as you would think, it is quite a soft metal.
As a much more novice turner, I appreciate you showing when things aren't working quite as intended and how you go about dealing with them. First, it shows that everyone has to overcome challenges sometimes. Second, it gives me ideas to deal with my challenges.
Thanks! The one thing that helped me most when I started was to make myself finish every piece I made, if something was not going well, rather than just throw it away I would keep on working until it was done. You build up a knowledge of how to deal with situations and make things work.
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I agree. We learn so much from our challenges. Much appreciated.
@@johnlivsey4146 We do indeed John!
This is, in my opinion the most beautiful bowl you have made! It's rich dark , almost black, wood and the inlay are inspired companions
Thanks so much my friend 😀
I absolutely loved this blank and what it revealed. I hate it so much he put metal in it.
No way in hell I'm doing that, to that bowl.
@@The_Dawg_father We all have our opinions and views, thanks for yours 😊
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Of course sir. You are very talented and I've also seen you appreciate beautiful wood as it is. Just in this particular one, in my opinion, I would have kept it natural, but that's just me. You should watch your vid objectively, like you were watching another channel.
Congratulations on your channel growing. It's a testament to your hard work. The bog oak bowl is absolutely stunning.
Thank you very much! 🙏
That's awesome that you have access to wood 5000 years old. Good job in overcoming the problems you incountered.
Thanks so much Bruce 😄
As a former amateur archaeologist with an infatuation for prehistory, the bowl is singing to me on so many levels. It's not just beautiful wood, it's a piece of prehistory, and a stunning work of art 😍
Thanks Nikki and I share you love for prehistory, all the best, Mike
Very nice Mike, love the old wood , a hollow tool would have made another bowl 😊 Brian Erwin NZ 👍
I've been so interested in woodworking since I was a child. I've been collecting for my own shop, and at 48.. I'm finally excited that I have the opportunity to begin. Better late than never.
I really appreciate how you stop intermittently and discuss issues and your fixes throughout the video. It feels like more of a tutorial than a showcase. Thank you.
That is awesome, good luck! I started a few years ago and not looked back 😃
There is nothing better than coming home from a stressful day in the office and winding down by watching one of your little experiments. Thank you.
Thanks Ivor, glad you enjoyed it, all the best, Mike
What a beautiful blend of wood and metal. The simplicity of the design belies the hidden complexities, the imagination and the skill needed to make it.
Thanks John, I do my nest, kind regards, Mike 😀
A beautiful piece on its own but the history of the wood adds immensely. Glad to hear that you’re getting so much out of this out of this wonderful journey.
Thank you very much Tony, I'm having the time of my life 😀
Slowly working my way through your older videos to help with views since learning of your upcoming move. I'm not a woodworker, just an appreciator, but like many of your other viewers, I find a place of peace and calm in your workshop that helps me decompress at the end of the day. Your quiet determination and unflappable composure in the face of obstacles and setbacks (with wood turning projects and in life) is simply inspiring. You were made for this. Thank you so much for taking us all along on your journey. Godspeed.
Thanks so much Norma, I really appreciate your kind words
The color of this wood is amazing, never seen anything like it. Nearly looked like you were turning stone insteand of wood. Great result as usual, Mike!
It’s amazing stuff to work with and I can’t believe how well he did with the lump I sent him 😁👍
Thank you very much my friend, this one was a good test of patience 😂
Sweet !!! I never thought of doing inlay with silver nice
Cheers Jim 😀
Quite an interesting and challenging piece! You've turned a piece of fallen history into a beautiful work of art, Mike. The Woods metal makes a great highlight and suits the dark tones of the wood. Whoever wins this will have great story to go with it!
Thanks so much my friend, all the best, Mike
You find such interesting wood for your projects. I’ll be honest. I didn’t know there was wood recovered from bogs. Makes for a very interesting piece. The darkened wood contrasted nicely with the metal inlay.
Thanks Scott, you can really only find it in the UK or Ireland, glad I got hold of some 😀
Everything about this bowl is truly special. I live beside one of Aberdeenshire's recumbent stone circles, and it's crazy to think this wood predates that. Congratulations on 20,000, so well deserved!
It’s amazing stuff to work with and I can’t believe how well he did with the lump I sent him 😁👍
Thanks so much, 5300 years is quite hard to imagine. It looks so good for its age 🤣
Wife and I watch this turning. Truly beautiful.
Thanks so much for watching, all the best, Mike 😊
Well, Mike, that was one rollercoaster of a video! But the finished bowl is just... exquisite. Such beautiful colors in the wood, and that shine: wow. Also, thanks for teaching me that Woods Metal is a thing! Cheers!
You're welcome Ronnie 😀, all the best, Mike
Yes. That Woods metal is so spectacular. Sad that it's so hazardous. Stay safe!
I have only been watching your channel for the last 6 months and each woodturning project is a real work of art. I have learned so much in those months that it makes me want to go out and buy a lathe.
Wow, thank you Mark, you should give it a go, it really is great fun 😀
I bet the ancient who chopped this tree down five thousand plus years ago didn’t use an axe of Woods metal! But I’m sure he would think it was Oak Eh.
Haha very good 😀
Very nice work Mike. What privilege it is to work with such an old piece of wood.
I completely agree! I feel so grateful to work with it and I knew Mike would do something amazing with the bits I sent him to play with 👍 😊
Thank you very much Loran, indeed, I was very lucky to be sent this by Richard 😁
Fantastic 5300 years old bowl, beautifully done, a real pleasure for taking care of it for the next generations. Let’s hope it will reach 10600 years.
I hope so too, I wonder what the world will look like then!
The metal finishes off the wood beautifully.
Thanks Margaret 😁
Bogwood , such a blast from the past for me , I remember a helping a friend who was homesteading in Ireland 40 years ago harvesting peat and finding all kind of ( mostly small ) pieces of bog wood , all deeply blackened ..
It's amazing to look at, the colour is just so rich, would love to have a load more.
I love the inlay of the woods metal. I am just getting into wood turning so seeing new and different things is really exciting for me. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world it helps guys like me get inspired
Thanks so much and all the best for your tuning, Mike 😀
Amazing to think that that tree was alive around 3200 BC. Congratulations on your 20,000 subscribers, someone will be very lucky to have that giveaway, another work of art.
Thank you very much Peter, well it could be you you have as much a chance as anyone else. All the best, Mike
So nice to see such an ancient piece of wood become so beautiful.
I can well understand the problems you’ve encountered and overcome. Will definitely be giving Dick a follow.
Great to read Louis, and still struggling to believe how stunning that piece he made turned out 👍👍👍
Thanks so much Louis, it certainly tested my patience lol, loved how easy the woods metal was to use 😊. Dick makes incredible art, you will not regret following him.
Mike, I can't explain why I am so enjoying watching you work, but I really do. This is a lovely bowl, and I loved watching you problem-solve and turn out beautiful work. Thanks!
He did an amazing job! Bog Oak is amazing stuff to work with and I can’t believe how well he did with the lump I sent him 😁👍
Thanks so much, I just try and keep it as real as I can, what happens happens and we deal with it. All the best, Mike 🙂
What a phenomenal piece! Thoroughly enjoyed watching you work with it.
Bog Oak is amazing stuff to work with and I can’t believe how well he did with the lump I sent him 😁👍
Thank you very much Robin 😊
I really have run out of superlatives Mike, Its a wood turning lesson and a chemistry lesson all in one, I love it
Haha thanks Steve, that woods metal is pretty easy to use, you just need to keep yourself safe. 😀
This is a piece of wood so ancient that at 5300 years old, it may have stood tall in the sun before the construction of Stonehenge. You've given new life to an incredibly beautiful and properly simple piece of history.
Thanks so much! all the best, Mike 😀
This bowl absolutely sings! Thank you for not only educating but for also inspiring others to take up the craft
You are so welcome! And thanks so much for your support 🙏
What a beautiful piece of wood. So special at the venerable age. And turned with sensitivity. Thanks, Mike.
Master piece! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it, I just love the colour and the woods metal was a fun addition 😁
Thank you for sharing with us.
That’s one of those pieces you can just keep chasing your tail until it’s too late. Glad you new when enough was enough.
Beautiful!!
Bog Oak is amazing stuff to work with and I can’t believe how well he did with the lump I sent him 😁👍
Thanks Barry, if I had much hair it would have been pulled out, I cut out about an hour of footage of me turning back and trying again. But we got there eventually, well we got to a point I could deal with lol.
I have been turning for about 2 months and have learned so much from you, love what you do so please keep it going. Thanks
Thanks Larry! I will do my best 😀
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TURNINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN.
Wow! Thanks Tommy 😀
I’ve always wondered what bog oak would look like.
That is a phenomenal piece Mike which anyone would be proud to be the custodian of hand to their kids.
Thanks Mick, this was a tough turn but I'm glad I had the chance to turn it. All the best, Mike
What a beautiful piece. The big oak is lovely, but what you’ve done with it take it over the top. The Woods metal looks great against the dark wood. Well done.
Bog Oak is amazing stuff to work with and I can’t believe how well he did with the lump I sent him 😁👍
Thank you very much Doug, it was quite easy to use and I'm glad as the oak was a pain 🤣
Great work on that ancient wood!
Thank you very much, I'm glad I could get it to the end 🙂
That is a beautiful bowl . The shine is incredible.
5000 years under the ground and now it has its time in the sun again.
It does indeed, glad I got to work on it 😀
What a beautiful work of art you’ve produced right there .
What makes it so much more interesting is the age of the piece of oak you have turned it from.
Thanks for showing the project.
Rob.
Thank you so much Rob, it's quite a privilege to turn something this old 😀
What a beautiful bowl. Something to be cherished and cared for over the next 5,000 years! Sir, you've made nature's beauty wood even better!
Wow, thank you Tim! All the best, Mike 😀
I am just so amazed by your craftsmanship! I know nothing about turning wood, but I love watching and learning!
Thanks Suzanne, glad you enjoy it, all the best, Mike 😀
I like the way you also explain what all you are doing with what tools and what polishes whilst turning. Better than having no commentary like on other channels. Cheers!
You're welcome Taylor, I hope it helps people understand what's going on in my head. All the best, Mike
Fantastic work as always. The bog wood is amazing. I'd love to win this one! :D
Good luck, you have a chance 😁 all the best, Mike
Unbelievable--5,300 years old. The bowl is gorgeous.
Thanks so much Gail 😀
I appreciate how much you appreciate the character of each piece of wood you work with.
Thanks Ben, I try to do my best for each piece, all the best, Mike 😀
Magnificent piece, Mike!! I appreciate your patience and persistence in a difficult project! Thanks for taking us along and congratulations on 20K!!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much Peter 😀
I would like to see the outside of your project as well as the inside thankyou😊
Hi there, I will be adding more pictures to my Instagram, Facebook and Co-Fi pages today, all the best, Mike 😀
Probably the most interesting piece of turning I've seen in years, and the age adds to the interest.
Thanks so much Isobel so kind of you to say, all the best, Mike 😀
So you posted this video on my birthday - and you're giving the bowl away on my wife's!
We both love watching your videos as you're the only woodturner who gives some background on what you're doing.
Keep up the excellent work
Thanks Rod and Happy Birthday to you and your wife 😀, all the best, Mike
Greetings from Birmingham (Alabama). Just last night my wife and I came across your channel and were delighted with your demo on that challenging chunk of bog oak. The use of Wood alloy was entirely new to me. That was beautiful work and I would be proud to add your bowl to my collection.
Welcome aboard! and good luck with the competition, all the best, Mike 😀
So interesting to consider this wood under water for 5000 years, and then coming up for air to become a beauty. Amazing work
I know, it was a real honour to be able to turn it. 😀
5,300 years old? WOW!
Enjoyed watching you overcome all the ups and downs on this piece. That addition of the alloy was beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it, this one was a bit of a test to my patience lol 😊
Good thing you started so thick! It's amazing to think the bowl is made from such old wood.
Haha I was thinking that at the time of turning, all the best, Mike 😀
Beautiful mix of bog wood and metal inlay. Well done, Mike. Thanks for sharing your artistry.
You're welcome 😃
I’m a beginner turner, but love it! I never even thought about metal inlay in a bowl turning! Awesome!!
It's fun to try, I started with pewter which is safer than woods metal as it does not contain lead or cadmium. All the best, Mike
Omg, I am absolutely in love ❤with it!
Thanks so much Daisy, must admit, I'm quite fond of it as well 😁
Such a lovely bowl. I liked how you melted the the sliver (don't remember the correct terminology for the inlay), the sliver brought out the wood grain of the bowl. Wonderfully fantastic wood turning.
Thanks so much and melting is as good a word as any, all the best, Mike 😀
Beautiful! I’m so glad it turned out. It’s totally crazy the mineral deposits in the wood. Congratulations Mike! I Can’t wait to see what you creat next.
Thanks Mary, I have a few project I want to do it's just a case of deciding which one first 😀
Really nice bowl from the ancient wood. Would love to have it!
I wanted to mention it is so nice to see when things go wrong, even with a professional. Thank you for showing us problems and how to continue with a finished product to be proud of.
Thanks Tommy, dealing with problems is part of life and I would much prefer to show then to hide. All the best, Mike
Just started watching, can't wait to see this turn with wood that old!
Hope you enjoy it 😀
Mike, when I saw the cracks I was certain you could never get it turned without it shattering into toothpicks.
Once again I underestimated you abilities. And that bog oak takes a marvelous finish.
I'm so glad I discovered your channel - You never cease to amaze.
Thanks so much Dave and thanks for your continued support, it means a lot, all the best, Mike 😀
Mke: I certainly enjoy your calm demeanor, narration, and your thoughtfulness towards each step. You did a great justice to this ancient wood. It’s a beautiful bowl. Thank you for another inspirational video!
Glad you enjoyed it Joe, I really appreciate your words, Mike 😃
Mike that is absolutely amazing looking piece, Congratulations on 20k subs and more to come
Bog Oak is amazing stuff to work with and I can’t believe how well he did with the lump I sent him 😁👍
Thank you so much my friend, the best part of all this are the friends like you, I've made along the way 🙏
Idk if anyone commented this already but I was wondering if you couldn’t chisel out similar profile into those cracks as you’ve done on the rim. Maybe by hand or with a drill, something for metal to hold onto 🤔
Indeed you could but not sure I have to skill to do it 😀 All the best, Mike
Absolutely stunning. Thanks for taking us on the entire journey. Now you are part of it's story.
Thanks Rory, that is such a nice way of looking at it, thanks, Mike
Another beautiful piece. I really enjoyed seeing you work through problems. I'm just a beginner woodturner, and I really appreciate when turners show their methods for overcoming difficulties.
Thanks Dan, I'm glad you are getting something from the video's. The best advice I can give it don't give up on a piece. You can only learn when you are working out problems, as soon as you give up you stop learning. All the best, Mike
I love watching you work!!!
And I love that you show all the struggles & difficulties that you have as well.
Makes it all so normal and real.
Thank you
You are quite welcome Robin, problems are a part of every day life, if we tackle them we learn and I like to learn. All the best, Mike
Great Job! And Thanks for the informative comments!
Glad it was helpful Fed, all the best, Mike 😀
Amazing to see a piece of wood that old being turned into something so beautiful.
Thanks so much, beautiful wood to turn 😀
What a beautiful piece of wood.
I think so too! 😁
The bowl looks great, it has character. I enjoy your adventures very much.
Bog Oak is amazing stuff to work with and I can’t believe how well he did with the lump I sent him 😁👍
Thank you very much and this was quite an adventure 😁
WOW...WOW....WOW!!!! Bog Oak can be an absolutely beautiful piece and you managed to make this piece stunning. The dark oak with the Woods metal....WOW!!!
Thanks James, I guess you like it 😀, all the best, Mike
That’s an amazing piece of wood and that metal inlay really sets it off. You did it justice. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much Brenda, all the best, Mike 😊
The mineral deposits were fascinating. I'd also never heard of Woods metal before. Fascinating project, I'm glad you didn't give up on it.
Thanks Susan, I hate to give up and was so glad to reach the end on this one lol
Thanks, Mike, for showing us all the challenges this bog oak created for you. It turned out beautifully! Thanks!
Thanks and thanks so much for watching, all the best, Mike 😀
It's gorgeous. The contrast is intense.
I know, the grain is just so rich!
Mike, the Bog Oak bowl..... absolutely stunning!... it was a joy watching you overcome the problems you encountered with this project...... amazing!..... and yeah..... I'm still looking at giving wood turning a go!
Haha thanks Steve, there were a few problem but I just hate to give up. What are you waiting for? 😀
Wow that was a challenge. I expected the wood to be difficult to turn, but it seemed to turn relatively normal based on the chips. I was expecting to see dust. The cracks and soft spots were very difficult. I was talking to the monitor saying time to use Milliput. As you said, the metal needs some mechanical means to hold it in place. Some of the cracks were just the wrong shape.
I had not heard of Woods metal before. Very interesting. So much easier to use than pewter, just need to protect against the dust.
The bowl looks terrific, so many nuances in grain and colour. Very well done as usual.
Congratulations on the 20K subscribers.
Dave.
Thanks so much Dave, you are one of my first subscribers and I have always looked forward and valued your comment and friendship. The woods metal is great to use and just so easy! I got the idea from an old turning book I bought off eBay and saw it being used to fill the holes in a banksia nut. The wood was hard but nothing unusual thank goodness lol
All the best
Mike
True honest presentation displaying the simple beauty of a chunk of oak that grew more than 5000 years ago. Absolutely gorgeous. I’m so pleased you didn’t goo too deep! Perfect design for such a monumental piece of history. Thank you.
Thanks so much Nicholas, I was a lot closer to the bottom that I'm normally comfortable with 😂
Wow, Mike, that one really fought back didn't it! However it looks brilliant now, so well done for sticking with it!
It would be an honour to win such a beautiful piece of work, particularly given its age!! I have only ever seen things this old either on telly or in a museum!
Thanks Phil and fighting back is one phrase that comes to mind although I may use slightly more colourful language 😀, all the best and good luck, Mike
What an absolutely beautiful bowl. Exceptional and unique.
Thank you very much! 😀
It's amazing that wood this age was still in a condition to be worked. I know oak is especially durable and bogs are renown for their preservation properties but I am still in awe of this wood's integrity and beauty. An astounding piece, flaws and all.
Thanks Julie, I know what you mean, if it had no fallen in a bog it would have gone thousands of years ago! 😀
A lot of work went into this beautiful bowl. Just shows there is a way to accomplish the desire you want if your willing to work.
Exactly effort=reward
It’s special thing to transform an so old wood, and you do very well. Thank for show us this.
You are very welcome and thanks for watching, Mike😀
I'm a rookie turner and enjoy your commentary as you work on a piece, it's extremely helpful for me. i love the colors on this bowl, the black and amber colors go so nicely together. I've never seen metal added to a bowl before and will have to try it at some point 🙂. another excellent piece Mike!
Thanks Troy, it's fun to do but if you use woods metal then please keep yourself safe. All the best, Mike
It's nice to learn about different woods. Throwing in woods metal, a whole new learning experience. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Jen, all the best, Mike 😀
So amazing. The honor of being able to work with that piece of wood 😊
I agree Mary, I'm a very lucky guy 😀
The inlay on the rim just looks fantastic!
Thanks Tony 😀
What a beautiful piece of art you have created. And I especially enjoy your commentary; makes me feel like a guest to your shop pulling up a stool to watch and learn.
Thanks so much William 😊 this is just how I want my guests to feel, so glad you think of it this way. All the best and thanks again. Mike
The colours in this bowl are memerising - I wouldn't have minded the holes or cracks, it's part of the wood's history and character but you're obviously a perfectionist and to my eyes it's perfect!
Thanks so Margaret, you are very kind 😀
Absolutely amazing ❤ It is so rewarding to watch how you convese with your materials. The process is part of the product and indeed your artistry. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Jayne 😀
Recently I saw you transform a gnarled mass of roots into a thing of beauty and found myself in awe at your skills. Since then I have watched several of your projects and this one was the first time I was worried about the wood because of the age and being from a bog. But you knew exactly how to go safely and produce a stunning bowl 😍
Thank you very much for sharing your work.. always a pleasure to watch 👍🇭🇲🦘
Thanks so much, I really appreciate it 😃
Just amazing the wood is 5000 years old! Love it.
Thanks Ann, so glad I got some to play with, all the best, Mike 😀
Such a beautiful piece of old wood the colors are magnificent and the inlay really sets it off great job Mike
Many thanks Tim, glad this one worked out lol 😁
Absolutely gorgeous piece. 5,300 years old. So very cool.
Thank you very much Jake, it's hard to comprehend that sort of age!