As usual absolutely beautiful. Taking the winter off to recover from back surgery is a little easier having such great inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Al, awesome piece of turning. I'm just getting back into turning again and watching you has helped me with that... Thank you for sharing your work! I'm in Louisiana and couldn't agree with your comment more that you don't have to have exotic wood to make a beautiful piece. I was thrilled when you first held this piece of wood up as I've often thought of doing a piece like this. I also like what you said about going with your first instinct on deciding how to approach a new piece to be turned. Thanks again for posting, I'm looking forward to seeing how that other piece turns out. 😎👍
Thanks for watching my friend. The way I see it is if you start with an ugly piece you can only improve the outcome. if it's pretty piece to start with we can only modify it.
What a great find Al. The centre looks like there's a critter of some sort burrowing itself in to hide. The wonder of nature. I recently was given two twelve inch blanks of ash by a local farmer. The first one fought me every step of the way & ended up not worthy of the time & effort. I'm hoping for better results with the second piece. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose. Glad to see you won. Great piece my friend. Regards as always from the UK 🇬🇧. Geof
Thanks for watching my friend. Well my friend I have had quite a few pieces I was excited about and turned them into a decorative fire log. so we all have those.
Respects! Excellent turn. You have a great eye for potential results from the woods you choose. I could walk around forests all day long looking for that one piece. I know it when I see it. Some of the time I have gone back to old farms and cut out the old stump they used for wood shed chopping blocks. One mans trash, as they say. Thank you for sharing your art and passion with the world. We are better people for having a place like this for craftsmen like yourself to come and show us what you do.
Thank you very much. I know it is hard for me to show what makes a piece special over another that the choices we make can always be questionable whether id did it justice.
I have found quite a few instances of the tree growing over a dead limb. I have never seen one that large. The dead limbs I have found were about an inch in diameter. That made for one awesome bowl, Al thanks for sharing that.
Amazing work Al. You are a VERY brave turner that piece was pretty dangerous. I was holding my breath thinking that dead branch would crumble and let go in a big way. But as usual, you mastered it! Congratulations.
Thanks for watching my friend. It's odd. Perhaps a little challenging piece but never felt it to be dangerous. Fear is a roadblock on achievements. We just need to respect the tool and know limitations and follow lots of common sense.
Thanks for watching my friend. The platter looks OK but not nearly as interesting. I think it would make a dull video as I didn't focus on anything in particular for subject
Very good video Al. I have seen so many of those pieces of nice wood tossed into camp fires. I tried to salvage a few with no luck. The idea must be "if it ain't perfect, burn it"? Nice bowl for sure.
It looks like the tree was healing itself after the limb was cut off. I hope the inside is not too punky to finish. Still watching video to see how it turns out. Thanks for sharing a spectacular piece.
Al I really enjoy your videos!! Thanks for sharing all your wisdom, insight and design concepts not to mention all the turning tips!! Thanks again, Jim Ashford
It's funny you said "...the wood tells you what it's going to be." I just told my son that yesterday when I was showing him to turn something on the lathe. I explained that most woods have they're own natural shapes and distinct grain patterns which play a role in its shaping. Most of the time I have an idea of what I want to make clear in my head, but it doesn't really turn out that way. Haha. If you use a piece of wood that has no real character to it like bass wood, which is what I used yesterday, you can actually turn the shape you looking for because it doesn't really have any good characteristics or neat grain patterns. Nice video bud.
YOU'RE BRAVE AND GIFTED!!! WHAT A GORGEOUS BOWL YOU'VE CREATED FROM NATURE'S WONDERS!!! I TOO WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO FIND SOME SPALTED SLABS CUT FROM AN UNKNOWN TREE SPECIES!!! SO I'M TURNING END-GRAIN AND WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU USE TO HELP YOU SAND IT TO SUCH A SMOOTH FINISH?! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT AND TIME!!! TAKE CARE MY FRIEND!!!
Thanks for watching my friend. first made sure your cuts are as clean as you can get them. no ridges. Sand with power sander 80 grit even some with the lathe stopped until you feel it looks good than continue with the other grits not as much sanding by then. 80g. 120g, 220g, 320g than fine steel wool. be sure to use some sort of sealer after that or a grit finish. IK uses Yorkshire grit for that but had good luck with Minwax sanding sealer as well.
Al I am from North Carolina and what you did with what I'd call "ordinary oak firewood" is simply outstanding. What a beautiful piece you created. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
Hi Al, That is one beautiful bowl and your ability to create is amazing! You have a VERY keen mind and eye,,,a true artist! Thanks for another great video! Tom
Glad I came across your site. Down to earth explanation of your process and a large variety of challenging projects for someone with my experience as a very (very new wantabe) turner. especially someone with many tools but all cheap as I use none of them very much. I love the thought of people drooling over my projects. Probably will never happen but ----- no harm in dreaming!!!! Can't wait to learn more about the "turning" world and what I can create from the woods of Eastern Canada. Cheers!!!
Thanks for watching my friend. A wanabee wood turner always becomes a good wood turner and I must emphasize. The tool does not make the turner. Sometimes I grab a cheap tool over a "QUALITY" tool
Thank you, Al, for letting me go along on this adventure. You are a good story-teller. It turns out the tree had good stories. Looking forward to seeing the other piece. Thanks, again!
AMAZING wood and turning! Did you see the shape of a turtle inside the bowl? Or Honu over here :D And on the bottom of the bowl, did you see a big moon sea shell? Waaay cool! We will watch your fishing video now :D Keep turning, Al! Say hi to Fatima!
Thanks for watching my friend. Compare the blank to a piece or a shape that you like. See if that shape is in there. most of the time it is. we just expose it.
i am a new turner, my wood is often fallen dead wood and roadside pickups. I like what you did, Did you do anything to fix the bark? So fa I am sticking to smaller pieces.
Thanks again. I am not sure if I had to do anything to this bark. I do uses CA glue on many pieces on the bark either to stiffen it up or get a good bind if I see separation.
Nice bit of work there Al, you have a good eye for the cuts. What did you finish the piece with as I still have problems getting a good finish . Oil or polyurethane or al's magic mix ?
Thanks for watching my friend. I am trying to remember what I used on this one. Are you going to make me watch my own video again to figure it out? LOL I do believe I used OB shine juice and just dabbed it heavy on the bark area.
I really like your videos... You have a very engaging way of telling a story and sharing your talents... Keep up the great work! Look forward to watching more!
Greetings from England I like it I like watching these tutorials It's not the biggest machine shop...their not the biggest machine tools... But I've been quietly watching Mr. Furtado's stuff for some time now...its the delivery of these videos...the skills on display...the advice...the encouragement... Outstanding work from an artist
Rebel Turner I've got 3 wood lathes: I've a pattern makers lathe... probably about 1900-1910...thats a 7" swing...theres no makers name on it I've another that needs some work...its just a standard lathe is that...again about 1900...7" swing...6ft bed And I've another...10" swing over the tool rest...16" swing over the gap bed...its a 3/4 ton brute with a 7ft bed...theres no makers plate on it but it's almost certainly a WILSON of Leeds...it'll be 1920s will that... I've a nice old bandsaw...WATTS of Sheffield...24" wheels...early 1920s I've a WADKIN EZ... Thats a spindle moulder...its an early one...again 1920s-1930s Their all for lineshaft drive... They want restoring...their currently in storage in a shipping container... I'm going to make a start on some of this stuff shortly...i'll need to drag it out of storage...😉 I think your stuff that you make is great...i like the way those bowls turn out...with all the bark and the natural shape and grain... I'm not a wood Turner...i was a plater welder for years before I had enough and went back to college...served my time again and went sparkying... But I collect vintage & antique machine tools as a hobby...I've 30 odd now...i gets em whenever they turn up... I'm going to start having a go wood turning n all that lot... 😉
Very interesting, indeed! As a forester, I stared at that stub for a minute, and it came to me; someone cut the branch off too long, then the branch died, the tree continued to grow. Ok right there the normal sequence stopped and the unusual sequence took over: the branch did not rot off as would be the normal way, but just dried, while the tree grew more. Usully the tree would grow over the stub, and it would have looked like a burl; but this stubborn branch would not rot, making this anomally.
Thanks for watching my friend. Thank you for that nice clear explanation as to how this came about. I guess my assumption wasn't too far off huh? Take care
I cut one of them a couple years ago . Drilled a bunch of holes in the top and made it a pencil holder . Much smaller than your piece . And not near as nice .
That is an amazing piece of wood, my friend. And you honored its growth by keeping it true to its own form. Absolutely beautiful piece. Do you ever take a picture of the before and after in case you decide to sell the piece, the new caretaker of this art can display the before picture with the bowl.
Thanks again for sharing your vision and knowledge,,keep em coming
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Very nice job my friend
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I love your work Al
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Wonderful work once again!
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AL Furtado you are great thank you
Gorgeous AL, ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Al....! A lucky find...! Good job....!
Thanks for watching my friend. Glad to see you back. I hope you and your son are doing well. Take care
Excellent, beautiful piece my friend...!
Cheers...
Thanks for watching my friend. You rock
Hi AL very nice work and piece
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Love it.. Beautiful piece Al
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Wow you done it again Al.
Thank you David. Glad you liked it
Wow that is stunning absolutely fantastic
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Beautiful piece Al.
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Just awesome Al!!
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Beautiful Al. 👍🍺
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Another beauty, Al!
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Please please PLEASE, start selling your pieces! Soooooo beautiful! I love the character in this piece. ..can't wait for the next video! 😊 💕
Thanks for watching my friend. Let me know what piece you would like more info on and get a free cd with it LOL.
Your works are incredible.
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Love your work Al another wonderful piece.
Nice Al, I always feel proud, opening a piece of wood and showing the hidden beauty inside!!!!!! I see the same with youre work!!!!!
Thanks for watching my friend. Glad you see things the same way.
Really unusual features in that piece but as always you did it justice Al
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As usual absolutely beautiful. Taking the winter off to recover from back surgery is a little easier having such great inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching my friend. Get well soon my friend
al my friend you never cease to amaze me. a gorgeous piece of wood
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Very nice. Love the talking too.
Thanks for watching my friend. don't encourage me on the talking. it is hard enough to keep the trap shut as it is LOL
Hey Al, awesome piece of turning. I'm just getting back into turning again and watching you has helped me with that... Thank you for sharing your work!
I'm in Louisiana and couldn't agree with your comment more that you don't have to have exotic wood to make a beautiful piece. I was thrilled when you first held this piece of wood up as I've often thought of doing a piece like this. I also like what you said about going with your first instinct on deciding how to approach a new piece to be turned. Thanks again for posting, I'm looking forward to seeing how that other piece turns out. 😎👍
Thanks for watching my friend. The way I see it is if you start with an ugly piece you can only improve the outcome. if it's pretty piece to start with we can only modify it.
That is a interesting piece, interesting shape you started with, Very nice work. Great video Thank you Al.
Thank you for watching and commenting my friend
Lovely piece of work. You truly let the wood speak !
Thanks for watching my friend. Only if I keep quiet long enough to hear it LOL
Wow! Al. That's so wonderful my friend, brilliant job sir
Thanks for watching my friend. This was the wood for sure
Well, and there you have it Al ....... that tree was talking to you! What a story it had to tell!
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Al, I think the rest of your subscribers would agree, we need to issue you an honorary Doctorate of Wood Philosophy degree. Another amazing piece!
LOL. ok you got my address? this is too much:)
Al Furtado If I ever get down your way, I definitely want to stop by and meet you in person🙂
It's my greatest pleasure meeting some fellow wood turners and friends. See you then.
What an amazing piece
What a great find Al. The centre looks like there's a critter of some sort burrowing itself in to hide. The wonder of nature. I recently was given two twelve inch blanks of ash by a local farmer. The first one fought me every step of the way & ended up not worthy of the time & effort. I'm hoping for better results with the second piece. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose. Glad to see you won.
Great piece my friend.
Regards as always from the UK 🇬🇧.
Geof
Thanks for watching my friend. Well my friend I have had quite a few pieces I was excited about and turned them into a decorative fire log. so we all have those.
Always amazed at the beauty of wood. Great job!
You are quite the wood turner I sure enjoy your thoughts and the excellent work you do Keep it up.
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Still, it is beautiful.
Júlíus
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Respects! Excellent turn. You have a great eye for potential results from the woods you choose. I could walk around forests all day long looking for that one piece. I know it when I see it. Some of the time I have gone back to old farms and cut out the old stump they used for wood shed chopping blocks. One mans trash, as they say. Thank you for sharing your art and passion with the world. We are better people for having a place like this for craftsmen like yourself to come and show us what you do.
Thank you very much. I know it is hard for me to show what makes a piece special over another that the choices we make can always be questionable whether id did it justice.
That is amazing and I love the hat.
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Thumbs up!!!
The amazing thing about this piece of wood is the way YOU turned it! Thanks for making this video so I could watch you do the art!
Clark
Thank you very much!
I have found quite a few instances of the tree growing over a dead limb. I have never seen one that large. The dead
limbs I have found were about an inch in diameter. That made for one awesome bowl, Al thanks for sharing that.
As always you are amazing.
I see a duck inside the bowl
Thanks for watching my friend. me too as well as a previous comment.
Oh Yaaaaaaaaaa! You did it. Congratulations!
Amazing work Al. You are a VERY brave turner that piece was pretty dangerous. I was holding my breath thinking that dead branch would crumble and let go in a big way. But as usual, you mastered it! Congratulations.
Thanks for watching my friend. It's odd. Perhaps a little challenging piece but never felt it to be dangerous. Fear is a roadblock on achievements. We just need to respect the tool and know limitations and follow lots of common sense.
So cool!!! I appreciate the explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
What an amazing piece of wood. . . and great turning result. . . I just watched it at home in Melbourne / Australia, during the covid lock down. .
Glad you enjoyed it
That looks great. I love the natural edge and the colouring - lovely turning
That came out great Al :) ॐ
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case here from Asheville north Carolina
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I like the your new start up of your vids by starting the turn and then doing a planning session and going back to the turn.
Nice Al , another great video and wood find ! Can't wait to see the dead branch bowl :)
Your fan,
Steph_Louisiana
Thanks for watching my friend. The platter looks OK but not nearly as interesting. I think it would make a dull video as I didn't focus on anything in particular for subject
Excellent video Al .
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Very good video Al. I have seen so many of those pieces of nice wood tossed into camp fires. I tried to salvage a few with no luck. The idea must be "if it ain't perfect, burn it"? Nice bowl for sure.
Thanks for watching my friend. The main idea is "never burn before you turn" LOL. one never knows if he doesn't try it.
Good rhyme to remember, Al.. Thanks.
A superb piece-brought to life by your unique talent-I am learning so much from you how to approach a new piece. Best from down under. 👍😁🇦🇺🔭
awesome
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Great piece love work your a brave turner to tackle a lump like that but as they say nothing ventured nothing gained /john from manchester england
Thanks for watching my friend. Nice quote and so true.
Another amazing piece! I just love you Al!
Thanks for watching my friend. Love you too Tracy.......... That's why we're such a happy family LOL
You always get to the soul of the matter!!!
That is a beautiful bowl like always you have created a masterpiece thanks.
Thanks for watching my friend. Than compliment is a bit high but thanks
Thumbs up!!!
Clark
My God you are watching a lot of the Rebel you're going to get sick of it in no time LOL But thank you
Stunning Al...👍👍🇬🇧
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👌👌👌👌👌beautiful Al!
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It looks like the tree was healing itself after the limb was cut off. I hope the inside is not too punky to finish. Still watching video to see how it turns out. Thanks for sharing a spectacular piece.
Amazing piece Al. Love watching your videos very inspiring
Thanks for watching my friend. Better than the movies huh? LOL I gota get some action shots in there LOL
like always a verry good jobe verry nice
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Al I really enjoy your videos!! Thanks for sharing all your wisdom, insight and design concepts not to mention all the turning tips!!
Thanks again,
Jim Ashford
I am back on woodturning on a catamaran. I hope to see you back.
It's funny you said "...the wood tells you what it's going to be." I just told my son that yesterday when I was showing him to turn something on the lathe. I explained that most woods have they're own natural shapes and distinct grain patterns which play a role in its shaping. Most of the time I have an idea of what I want to make clear in my head, but it doesn't really turn out that way. Haha. If you use a piece of wood that has no real character to it like bass wood, which is what I used yesterday, you can actually turn the shape you looking for because it doesn't really have any good characteristics or neat grain patterns. Nice video bud.
Thanks for watching my friend. 90% of the time the wood decides and the other 10% we excel in our imagination LOL. Good teaching there my friend
Nice as always. This may be my favorite you've done.
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YOU'RE BRAVE AND GIFTED!!! WHAT A GORGEOUS BOWL YOU'VE CREATED FROM NATURE'S WONDERS!!! I TOO WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO FIND SOME SPALTED SLABS CUT FROM AN UNKNOWN TREE SPECIES!!! SO I'M TURNING END-GRAIN AND WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU USE TO HELP YOU SAND IT TO SUCH A SMOOTH FINISH?! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT AND TIME!!! TAKE CARE MY FRIEND!!!
Thanks for watching my friend. first made sure your cuts are as clean as you can get them. no ridges. Sand with power sander 80 grit even some with the lathe stopped until you feel it looks good than continue with the other grits not as much sanding by then. 80g. 120g, 220g, 320g than fine steel wool. be sure to use some sort of sealer after that or a grit finish. IK uses Yorkshire grit for that but had good luck with Minwax sanding sealer as well.
Al I am from North Carolina and what you did with what I'd call "ordinary oak firewood" is simply outstanding. What a beautiful piece you created. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
Thank you my friend. Well I can see you are partial to that piece. It came from NC and you folks stick together LOL.
You are not just an artist and turner, you are a storyteller. I love watching your videos :)
WOW what a nice compliment but are you sure you are watching is my channel? LOL
Hi Al,
That is one beautiful bowl and your ability to create is amazing!
You have a VERY keen mind and eye,,,a true artist!
Thanks for another great video!
Tom
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Glad I came across your site. Down to earth explanation of your process and a large variety of challenging projects for someone with my experience as a very (very new wantabe) turner. especially someone with many tools but all cheap as I use none of them very much. I love the thought of people drooling over my projects. Probably will never happen but ----- no harm in dreaming!!!! Can't wait to learn more about the "turning" world and what I can create from the woods of Eastern Canada. Cheers!!!
Halscamp, where are you from in eastern Canada, I live in Miramichi, N.B. are you close? Or are you from Nova Scotia?
I summer in Grande Digue and winter in Sussex. I lived on the Miramichi until I was 18.
Thanks for watching my friend. A wanabee wood turner always becomes a good wood turner and I must emphasize. The tool does not make the turner. Sometimes I grab a cheap tool over a "QUALITY" tool
Thanks again for sharing Al Another amazing piece just curious what is it that you do for a living
Thanks for watching my friend. I am a superintendent for a national construction company.
Super...ļoti interesants ozols.Man patīk :)
Thank you, Al, for letting me go along on this adventure. You are a good story-teller. It turns out the tree had good stories. Looking forward to seeing the other piece. Thanks, again!
Thanks for watching my friend. Only if we knew the stories a tree had to tell.
I really appreciate all your comments about shape of trees and design. As a relatively new turner it is sooo helpful!
Thanks for watching my friend. Really glad it helps you
AMAZING wood and turning! Did you see the shape of a turtle inside the bowl? Or Honu over here :D And on the bottom of the bowl, did you see a big moon sea shell? Waaay cool! We will watch your fishing video now :D Keep turning, Al! Say hi to Fatima!
I am back on woodturning on a catamaran. I hope to see you back.
Amazing video and you are very artistic! You are so right on with all of your comments. What a beautiful piece that is!
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That is an awesome piece
Thanks Al you never know exactly how it’s going to turn out but this was great
Thanks for watching my friend. Yep one never knows
I’m trying to see the wood the way you are able to. So far...not so much.😞
Thanks for watching my friend. Compare the blank to a piece or a shape that you like. See if that shape is in there. most of the time it is. we just expose it.
εγώ έφτιαξα κιθάρα εδώ και χρόνια από κόντρα πλακέ και ξύλα .
i am a new turner, my wood is often fallen dead wood and roadside pickups. I like what you did, Did you do anything to fix the bark? So fa I am sticking to smaller pieces.
Thanks again. I am not sure if I had to do anything to this bark. I do uses CA glue on many pieces on the bark either to stiffen it up or get a good bind if I see separation.
Nice bit of work there Al, you have a good eye for the cuts. What did you finish the piece with as I still have problems getting a good finish . Oil or polyurethane or al's magic mix ?
Thanks for watching my friend. I am trying to remember what I used on this one. Are you going to make me watch my own video again to figure it out? LOL I do believe I used OB shine juice and just dabbed it heavy on the bark area.
Eres crak .Dime que madera es
Bello
Beautifal thinking ,kiss that oak f or me
Thanks for watching my friend. LOL kissed it
I really like your videos... You have a very engaging way of telling a story and sharing your talents... Keep up the great work! Look forward to watching more!
Thanks for watching and the nice compliment my friend.
How did you know that you would find beautiful patterns of a dead branch hiding in that wood.
I deam it "The Duck Bowl "...Great job on the old hard Oak branch....Thank's
Thanks for watching my friend. Duck bowl it is LOL I see it as well
Wow
I like your styling. I have learned to look at things a whole different way from you, Al.
I like your lead in to your videos also.
Cheers,
Lee
Thanks for watching my friend. I am curious what do you mean by lead in this one?
I love to hear a sharp cutter cutting wood
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A beautiful piece of oak!
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Hi love your video’s can I ask what lathe you have.
Delta Rockwell 46-200 12" lathe but I have done upgrades to it
good old red oak
John Huntington
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A truly unique piece. Interesting find and awesome results!
yep one never knows. I have turned some nice looking oak pieces
Al wonderful looking, considering it would possibly be classed as waste. Just goes to show never judge a book by the cover.
Greetings from England
I like it
I like watching these tutorials
It's not the biggest machine shop...their not the biggest machine tools...
But I've been quietly watching Mr. Furtado's stuff for some time now...its the delivery of these videos...the skills on display...the advice...the encouragement...
Outstanding work from an artist
Thanks for watching my friend.
Rebel Turner
I've got 3 wood lathes:
I've a pattern makers lathe... probably about 1900-1910...thats a 7" swing...theres no makers name on it
I've another that needs some work...its just a standard lathe is that...again about 1900...7" swing...6ft bed
And I've another...10" swing over the tool rest...16" swing over the gap bed...its a 3/4 ton brute with a 7ft bed...theres no makers plate on it but it's almost certainly a WILSON of Leeds...it'll be 1920s will that...
I've a nice old bandsaw...WATTS of Sheffield...24" wheels...early 1920s
I've a WADKIN EZ...
Thats a spindle moulder...its an early one...again 1920s-1930s
Their all for lineshaft drive...
They want restoring...their currently in storage in a shipping container...
I'm going to make a start on some of this stuff shortly...i'll need to drag it out of storage...😉
I think your stuff that you make is great...i like the way those bowls turn out...with all the bark and the natural shape and grain...
I'm not a wood Turner...i was a plater welder for years before I had enough and went back to college...served my time again and went sparkying...
But I collect vintage & antique machine tools as a hobby...I've 30 odd now...i gets em whenever they turn up...
I'm going to start having a go wood turning n all that lot... 😉
Very interesting, indeed! As a forester, I stared at that stub for a minute, and it came to me; someone cut the branch off too long, then the branch died, the tree continued to grow. Ok right there the normal sequence stopped and the unusual sequence took over: the branch did not rot off as would be the normal way, but just dried, while the tree grew more. Usully the tree would grow over the stub, and it would have looked like a burl; but this stubborn branch would not rot, making this anomally.
Thanks for watching my friend. Thank you for that nice clear explanation as to how this came about. I guess my assumption wasn't too far off huh? Take care
Wow, what a find Al, Superb piece of work mate, love it
take care my friend, Bram
Thanks for watching my friend. Finally putting a few minutes to these replies and about time huh? I need a vacation LOL
I cut one of them a couple years ago . Drilled a bunch of holes in the top and made it a pencil holder . Much smaller than your piece . And not near as nice .
That is an amazing piece of wood, my friend. And you honored its growth by keeping it true to its own form. Absolutely beautiful piece. Do you ever take a picture of the before and after in case you decide to sell the piece, the new caretaker of this art can display the before picture with the bowl.
Thanks for watching my friend. Picture before not really but at times I will do a screen capture and use that
:-)
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