Woodturning a Bowl from Bundled Firewood
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ต.ค. 2024
- Inspiration and ideas can come from anything at anytime. I found some at the local hardware store in a bundle of firewood.
When the turning bug strikes, what choice does a guy have? I bought it, brought it home, and got busy!
I had to process the stuff, and it was definitely not choice wood by any stretch, but there was certainly some salvageable and useable wood between the cracks and checks and torn grain. The good news is, I made a pretty bowl. The other good news is, I still have some firewood to heat my shop.
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God Bless & Semper Fidelis
Last time I was home in Australia I noticed my father's flue handle had broken and he was knocking the bare metal with chunks of firewood to open and close the flue as needed. Well he had this tiny drill powered lathe in his shed he had bought at some point so I grabbed a piece of firewood and a bench chisel and went to work, couple hours later (I had to set up this little mini lathe thing) I screwed on his new flue handle.
He was very happy and this video reminded me of this good memory. :)
That's a great memory! Thanks for sharing it here. 😊
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Absolutely lovely. "A few dollars for a bundle of wood at the hardware store." It's a joy to know you're in the world.
That's really nice, love the shimmer from the segments as it rotates.
Thank you very much, Grant! That shimmer was a nice surprise!
@@RHumphrey it reminded me of the twinkle of Christmas lights. 🎄 So beautiful. And to think it was destined for the fire and you saved it. 🔥 ❤️🥳🙏🏻
Just as with a talented musician, the beautiful result is not in the tool or material but in the artist that creates it. Great work Rod.
The segmented firewood bowl is incredible! Great work and vision, Rod. Thank you for showing the bowls I made and the encouraging comments!
Good morning, Rod! The man, the bowl the shavings. You have some of the greatest shavings in the turning world. The bowl has a special beauty to it and the origin is where a great conversation starts.
God bless & Semper Fi.
Firewood... it's not just for camping anymore. Looks great. Semper Fi, Rod!
Thank you for your service sir. My stepdad was a Marine and a fantastic parent. He passed away too soon.
I like that we can take some old scrap firewood and make something so nice looking and useful. Great job, sir.
That's really beautiful. You'd never believe it was a bundle of firewood. Thanks for sharing.
Ahhh, the chatoyance! You taught me that new word in a video long ago. I throw it out there every once in a while to impress people. Thanks for another wonderful video and a larger vocabulary!
I'll never look at bundled firewood the same way again! Really nice.
Wow. Always wondered what 'firewood' would look like if somebody turned it. I guess I know now. Absolutely beautiful. And to think that it could have been ash by now. Amazing.
Thanks very much! 😊
WOW! This is beautiful. I love how the whiter wood shines like pearl. Amazing.
Oh my gosh. That bowl is absolutely beautiful!
Very beautiful bowl. Who would have imagined that those pieces of firewood had such a brilliant shine hiding inside. Great projects sent in by subscribers. Take care. God bless.
The bowl is just gorgeous. It takes a real artist to see beauty hidden inside firewood. I love it.
Whether it's sitting by the campfire watching the flames dance in the night, or looking at the beautiful bowl you've made from the same wood...it's proof positive that all things have uses and hidden beauty. Semper Fi
I am in love with this bowl! Gorgeous!
Something about his voice is just so soothing
That bowl is just beautiful and the concept of just a bunch of firewood reminds me of camping.
Oh my goodness! STUNNING! ❤
Great bowl, Rod. The chatoyance is really nice, too. You said that the wood was nothing special. That was true until you finished with it. Now it's something very special. Stay safe and healthy.
Bill
Just ran down to Lowe’s and bought two bails of hardwood firewood. Can’t wait to get started. Thank you for your inspiration.
Look at what ya gone, did and done! That’s a mighty fine looking bowl from a bundle of firewood. Definitely a piece of wood turning worthy of being called art. Thanks for sharing!!!!
Semper Fi!
Thanks very much, John! Semper Fi!
Gotta say I love tour videos I whittle with a knife wood strands like those are the dream so seeing you wood turn hundreds of those strands is very satisfying to watch.
WOW!!! Out of a bundle of fire wood?!?! Amazing, shimmering bowl sir! Thank you for making this video.
Well done, Ron! The chatoyancy is fantastic. And, well done making the value of that firewood so much higher.
I am not normally a fan of segmented bowls but this is exceptional - a lovely thing of beauty and craftsmanship - with great chatoyance too! I love that you made this from timber that would otherwise have burned. Thanks for sharing,
THE BOWL TURNED OUT GREAT .THANKS FOR THE TIPS FROM DOUG
Gorgeous. Just bought my first lathe, been watching tons of 101 videos to learn, and guys like you for inspiration. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Beautiful workmanship Rod. I've been gone for quite a while and miss seeing your creativeness. This bowl is beautiful. It reminds how GOD makes everything beautiful in HIS time.
Love the shimmer and luminescence. Nice job.
That is some pretty firewood! Simply beautiful!
Oh wow what an awesome and stunningly beautiful bowl the different colors in the grain is fantastic. It is good to see that you are still we and healthy.
Stunning bowl. Love that you made it from firewood. "One man's trash is another's treasure".
I love how you made something truly beautiful, out of something mediocre.
That looks so good. I love the subtle sheen it has. The slightly different colours makes it look great.
Beautiful bowl from firewood, literally. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely beautiful! Who knew firewood could look so good!
I always see those bundles at stores and wonder what could be in them...now I know!😃 What a beauty!👍🏻👍🏻
Lots of potential in them hidden inside between the cracks and splits and torn grain, lol. Thank you!
Wow, that’s beautiful. Great job.
Definitely a home run. The flash off the grain as it spins is superb. And from firewoos too.b
Thank you very much!
Beautiful bowl from firewood. Many thanks Rod.
Semper Fi.
Many thanks returned, my friend. Semper Fidelis
That is a thing of beauty from something destined for the wood stove.
That's lovely. I love your narrative and description as you go along. Thankyou !
Its beautiful!! I rarely comment, but I enjoy your channel so much. And thank you for serving.
Beautiful work, as always. Love to see something boring turned into a piece of beauty.
Beautiful bowl Humphrey. I appreciate you sharing the video. Semper Fi
That is beautiful! I love your work. You are truly an artist on the lathe! Thanks, Dave.
Thank you!
I love watching the transformation. A bundle of firewood into a beautiful bowl, real craftmanship.
Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing your artistry and skill.
Mr Humphries just want tn say another great piece of turning.
That's what is nice about Wood turning. You can find supplies just about anywhere. I often stop as I am putting a piece in the fireplace and set it aside because something about it caught my eye, or pull over and rescue a piece from the side of the road.
Those road side finds are often the best! I'm always considering the logs going in the wood stove too...
Wow, you have to love people that can turn something of nearly no value into a piece of art. Nice work Rod..
I never would have thought of that. My son is an artist and musician. He also teaches art at a local elementary school.Love that guy and you remind me of him.Impressive bowl Rod. Thanks.
It's amazing, I haven't turned a bowl yet. But I will soon, maybe in about a month. But for now I'll just keep watching when I can.
I like how the light makes the wood shimmer. Great use of less than top grade wood!
This is so neat. I love seeing wood that was tossed into the firewood pile reclaimed and made into something beautiful. There age a lot of good metaphors in that.
Thank you for another lovely video. 💜💜
Thank you very much! Many metaphors indeed!
I DID IT! I can't afford a big lathe yet, so I researched the little bead lathes and got one that looks reliable. I MADE A CYLINDER!! It's very exciting. I made it from a small piece of black locusts that was (homage to you, sir) in our firewood pile from a tree that fell in the yard a couple of years back. When I've got something more developed, I'll send you pictures. I'm planning on attempting to make tiny little pieces and see what I can accomplish. Fortunately I already have a half decent set of lathe chisels.
@@victoriaeads6126 I'm really happy for you! Congrats on your new lathe and your first turning! You'll be addicted to this craft before you know it! 😊
real astonishing to see the different coulours of wood after turning , sanding and polishing! Nice peace
Thanks very much! 😊
Like it no. Absolutely freaking LOVE it. The shimmer mesmerizes me. You should cut the kindling that has cool features up and put in resin for another bowl. 💜💜💜💜💜
Each segment gleaming and reflecting in a unique way. Beautiful, Rod.
Beautiful as always. Your pieces, and your work are always a pleasure to watch. I learn something every time.
Outstanding!! I really love the bowl. Great job Brother.
You are so talented. Absolutely love watching you work. It's mesmerizing.
Absolutely beautiful! I always love the shimmer of the grain when turning on the stand. That oak piece made a perfect base. Great job Ron!
Great looking bowl!! I'll never look at firewood the same way. Thanks for sharing.
That is amazing especially where you got the wood. Turning firewood into art.
I usually put a segmented rim on my bowls. Making rings takes extra effort and time but create a look unlike a solid piece of wood. I also use a drum sander to flatten them to get a good, tight glue joint. Ring segments have minimal exposed end grain so turning and sanding are usually easier too. Laying out the segments, end to end on masking tape makes glue-up easier and faster. I still use a clamp to squeeze the ring for tight joints until dry. This is a good way to use those offcuts and scraps too small for regular turning. Good job, Ron.
Mr Humphrey, besides your incredible turning talent, you have such a beautiful and calm voice. You should make a channel only reading some stories for kids. I´m sure they´re gonna love.
Cheers from BR.
A beautiful piece, as always. Happy New Year and stay safe.
Hopefully this will be my new future, inspired by you, awesome work that you do will be cherished, thankyou for the inspiration, stay safe, stay turning,
Rod, I've got about 4 large drawers full of scrap pieces of wood, I'm starting to use them for segmented vases, bowls and goblets. That bowl is beautiful, great job as always.
You’re amazing. I think what you make is always beautiful. Things I would proudly display at my house.
What vision and artistry! Common firewood transformed into magnificent art. Thank you, sir.
Rod thats some of the nicest firewood I have ever seen its an absolute credit to you my friend you have a hell of an eye and imagination 👍👍👍
From ashes to gold. Cheers mr Humphrey 👍 love your art
Thank you, my friend!
@@RHumphrey 👍
Who knew there would be that much chatoyance in firewood? Bowl looks great!!! Semper Fi!!!
Thank you very much! Semper Fi!
Once again, I absolutely love how you think! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it doesn't have to be the most beautiful expensive pieces of wood that hold that beauty. Very pretty bowl!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
What a beautiful optical illusion on the exterior! Nice one!!
Thank you very much!
Great work, very beautiful. Glad to see you posting in the new year.
Improvise, adapt and overcome, beautiful bowl, Semper Fi Brother.
Beautiful bowl, Top! You never know what you'll find in firewood.
A Great Posting of showing the simplest idea can create something that is useful, good to look at and touch from just bits. I made a goblet from chunks of Yew sold as bits.
Very beautiful Rod, I wasn't expecting that different colours, but it looks pretty amazing!
Spectacular! It’s a beautiful bowl. 👍👍
Nicest bundle of wood I've ever seen. Great job 👏
Stunning piece! Glad to see someone promoting ‘firewood’ as a good source. The first year I was learning the basics of turning, that’s all I used
Thank you very much!
I love that smooth conical look you gave it
You brought that chatoyancy like I love.😍😍😍
Wow, you never know what a find in a bundle of wood..gorgeous
Thank you very much!
@@RHumphrey your welcome
It just shimmers, glorious!
First time watching and loved the idea and the clear simplicity of your instructions. Look forward to watching more. Thank you 😊
I'd love to see an old piece of broken wood furniture become a beautiful bowl or vase, gaining new life as a new thing.
I like that idea. I'll keep an eye open for something with potential.
Salvation army or any second hand store. Plenty of cheap worn out furniture pieces.
Fantastic.
Great work.
Absolutely delightful.
Absolutely beautiful! You've discovered my secret, aside from two details, I buy my firewood by the cord and I don't have a planer...yet. Otherwise, this is the same process I use to make everything that comes off my lathe, it's incredibly rewarding to scroll through the pictures afterward and see the evolution of a slab of firewood to an elegant family heirloom. Thank you!
Well said, it's very rewarding on many levels!
Absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. Great job.
Beautiful work Rod, even the roughest of exteriors has the potential for beauty. Absolutely love this video, and that's one of my favorite pieces. The world could learn something from that piece, all different types, styles, and colors, make the most beautiful bowls.
Jimmy
I think it looks great and Thanks for reminding me you sent those templates, I totally forgot about them with all that's been going on here, Thumbs up as always.
I didn't send any templates. I believe that part was meant for someone else.
@@goofyj3869 the post was to Rod, did I attach it to you or are you just reading it in his comments
Thanks very much, Doug! Hope all is well.
Beautiful👍 I can see a life message in that bowl
Thank you very much, and absolutely!