Woodturning - I Found This Weird Log In My Shed!

Welcome to Ian Mac Woodturning! In this weeks turning video I used a chunk of unknown wood that I found in the shed!
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[@summerstorm5652]

Very cute. 🥰 Looks a bit like an acorn. Love it.

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Thanks very much! Hope you're doing well :)

[@alandisomma-od5fz]

Actually looks like Palo Verde. Very plentiful here in Arizona.

[@Umberto.Goglia]

The job is fantastic as usual...I want to thank you for sharing, your videos are really useful for me...stay well!

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Thanks for your support as always Umberto! Hope you're doing well my friend

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

Weird log becomes cool lidded jar! Glad you found it hiding in there!

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Haha thanks Gwynn! Hope you're doing well :)

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

Very nice jar. Well done!!

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Thanks John!

[@paulchapman1175]

to ian mac good luck with this piece of wood hope it turns out very nice from paul chapman at London uk

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Thanks Paul! Hope you're doing well mate.

[@paulchapman1175]

@@IanMacWoodturning yes ian i am ok my dad passed away in 2022 he was 99

[@jenniferharton6383]

I love it!!! Well done! Thanks for the video.

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Aww thanks Jen! Hope you're doing well :)

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

I am glad you found that log, it looks great!!!

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Thanks mate! I have loads of bits and pieces, I should really find out what types of wood I have.

[@bluediabolo1]

@@IanMacWoodturninglooks like Beech to me.the often make these „Bobbles „ . When they get bigger, they sometimes look like Eyes

[@AllenOxendine]

Nice work, thanks for sharing

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Thanks Allen!

[@Pe.Pe.]

Sehr schön kombiniert, super geworden 👍

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Danke!

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful Ian.

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Thanks Jack!

[@RenaLarson61]

Weird logs make beautiful containers

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Well done!

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Thanks Doug!

[@richardbryant7972]

Beautiful

[@SaxonSuccess]

What??? 😂

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Thanks Rich!

[@karenstafford724]

That's lovely. What kind of wood is it ?? ❤❤❤❤

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Thanks! I'll be honest, I have no clue haha

[@starhawke380]

Looks great. Quick question. Why mount the log sideways in the lathe? Seems like it would be easier to just chuck it up by the cut ends already there. Does it give better stability to the wood, or is it just an aesthetic thing to get the grain to show up better?

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Good question! People usually turn the log like this when woodturning as otherwise you're turning 'end grain' which is more difficult as it causes the grain to tear out.

[@johnballentine2461]

Nice one Ian 🎅🏻JB

[@IanMacWoodturning]

Cheers John! Hope you're doing well mate.

[@alexmutimer3691]

Forstner bit certainly heats the job up.

[@IanMacWoodturning]

It's a little bit warm to the touch for sure.