Mahogany Bowl from an Old Door - Wood turning

I absolutely love making from 'scrap' wood. This piece was from a large mahogany external door, that had been covered in thick varnish for over 40 years.
The result is a beautiful 6 inch (152mm) Mahogany bowl.
Thank you for watching.
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[@michaelross8794]

What a stunning piece of wood. Amazing that you were able to rescue it from an old door. Nice job!

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thank you. I’m really enjoying making bowls from materials that people discard and overlook.

[@lg7530]

Beautiful! I Really like dark mahogany wood.

[@RDMWoodturning]

Me too!

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

That is a fantastic bowl. Great find on the wood from an old door.

[@RDMWoodturning]

I think so too!

[@AllenOxendine]

Turned out great

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thank you! 👍

[@MoleValleyMaker]

Nice find and great result!

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great looking bowl. You did a great job!

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful bowl. 😊

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@bobbynash282]

Love the bowl. Dont see mahogany being worked with .

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thank you

[@roqua]

How did you chuck-in the obverse side of the bowl when turning and digging out the top? Some kind of expanding collet fitting that gripped into the ~1/8th inch deep indentation cut out of the bottom? Edit: Aha! I see from a different video how the expanding 4-lobed chuck works - well, expanding and contracting. Looks like it can fit into a minimum diameter of about 2 inches and expand out about a half inch?

[@RDMWoodturning]

Yes the chuck is really versatile and allows for a neat finish. Some people prefer a tenon on the base of the bowl, then trim it off later. I prefer a mortise indentation, which allows me to neatly fit my name disc for a finishing touch. Thanks for watching 👍

[@stevedoolanTacoma]

Mahogany is not one of my favorites. That bowl is absolutely beautiful. Wow, you made my least favorite hardwood look great, thanks for the videos. 😎

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@roqua]

1:59 Awesome woodworking and crafting. Did you say "flick it over" instead of "flip"? (Like how one might flick crumbs off of clothing or a surface like a table or countertop, a swift blow or strike from (usually) the index finger.)

[@RDMWoodturning]

I think I did. That’s probably why I don’t talk too much on the videos 🤣 . Thank you for watching 😎

[@roqua]

@@RDMWoodturning Hehe :)

[@markduggan3451]

Where do you get a 3" thick mahogany door? That was stunning.

[@RDMWoodturning]

It was a fraction over 2” thick. The door was at a refuse tip in a village about 10 miles away. It’s ridiculous the things that people throw away.

[@marioduchesne1564]

No more wood sealer ??

[@RDMWoodturning]

I felt sorry for the wood, as it was covered in thick varnish on one side and very dry inside. So I went for an oil to feed the wood. Thanks for watching

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It's a good result,looks fantastic 👍

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thanks 👍