The BIG RED giveaway - Woodturning the 25000 subscriber bowl

It's a milestone worth celebrating! We've reached 25,000 subscribers, and we couldn't have done it without each and every one of you. To show our gratitude, we're giving away something truly special - "The BIG RED" sequoia hollow form winged bowl, lovingly crafted just for this occasion.
In this video, join us as we take you through the mesmerizing process of woodturning this magnificent bowl from a solid block of sequoia wood. Watch in awe as the graceful wings take shape, and the rich, red hues of sequoia come to life.
Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments in the chat below.
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DISCLAIMER :
All of my videos are designed to be entertainment only. Please follow all required safety measures when using tools or machinery and always read and understand the manufacturer's guidelines and safety instructions.
The methods I demonstrate are not to be used as a guide for best practice. Thanks

[@weebee6922]

It never ceases to amaze me how wood tells the story of what it will become. The man turning it is just a good listener.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😊

[@shelleysnailparlour2392]

Congratulation Mike on your 25,000 subscribers ❤😊 We are not in the least bit surprised by the speed this achievement happened! You give so much joy to us all. Your love for what you do is phenomenal just like the art you create. Whoever wins this beautiful planet bowl will be the envy of us all! Although we will also be extremely pleased for them too. We are so proud of you and your achievement, with the amount of sadness in this world, you and your channel is a blessing to feel the love you give to your art and to us all. Thank you for bringing much needed beauty and love into this world. Keep on being brilliant we are all proud to join you on this amazing journey. ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Well if it was your intension to make me cry you did, thanks so much for your kind words they mean a great deal to me. I love what I do and feel completely overwhelmed that others seem to enjoy it as well. All the best, Mike 😀

[@mcdibbs]

I was wondering what services yuo offer in your Snail Parlour?

[@MikeHolton]

@@mcdibbs all the usual things

[@loopinnerthe]

what @shelleysnailparlour2392 said above.. couldn't have said it better myself. Consider the sentiments doubled.

[@MikeHolton]

@@loopinnerthe thanks my friend

[@jodimaher2389]

It's beautiful the wood grain the way you turned it. It does look like a planet and it's just gorgeous.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Jodi 😁

[@primaryramus]

It is late into the night and I can't stop watching. Your channel is quite therapeutic.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you find it relaxing! All the best, Mike

[@themerculator]

Awesome, I love watching your channel grow! Thank you for bringing us along your amazing journey 🎉🎉🎉

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much! Your support means so much to me 😊

[@loranwfry-zu9pu]

Congratulations on 25,000 subscribers. Turning in the cold is like standing in front of an air conditioner on high. Very nice work Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

It certainly is, not fun but we got it done lol 😆

[@hoppers2010]

Well deserved Mike, 25000 subs! Love the ripple in the wing. Thanks for sharing again.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks a million! All the best, Mike 😀

[@mirimeijers9053]

Please do not apologize for wearing gloves! Love watching you at work, with and without gloves :-)

[@MikeHolton]

😊 thank you 🙏

[@imrevcritter]

Just beautiful. I love the shape, the finish, everything! Well done on the hollowing out as well, LOL! Take care and much love from Colorado!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much! I HATE HOLLOWING OUT!!!! 😂 But it is something I will work on 😊

[@hansmuster1572]

This is probably my favorite one so far. The way the Grain in the wood looks and of course it beeing round, it reminds me of a planet. I dont know why but even the flaps reenforce that impression on me. So beautyfull

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much, it's nicer than I hoped 😊

[@johngallarini5422]

Thanks to your wife for sharing you with us. Beautiful work.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha she bought me my first lathe so it's all her fault 😀

[@terryostype9099]

100,000 in no time...and well deserved...a great channel!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Terry, I never thought I would get this far so I'm now just enjoying the ride, it is a surreal experience lol 😀

[@user-pi2he9tb3i]

Amazing again Mike. And, again I love the "stream of consciousness " that comes out as you explain or debate with yourself about how to proceed with the turning!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Edward, I try to cut out the arguments I have with myself 😂

[@mattspear2163]

The things yiu make are so amazing. This would be something I'd love to pass through the generations

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks again Matt 😀

[@deehenry1983]

woooo hoooo!!!!! big milestone!!!! so many congrats to you, but also very well deserved! have a wonderful day!!!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Dee, you too 😊

[@lindalorenz6740]

Its a STAR TREK world!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Linda, it does have that look! 😀

[@philgallagher1]

Another beautiful project, Mike! I'd dearly love to win this one, it's one of, if not the, best pieces I've seen you produce!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Phil well you are in with a chance 😁

[@francoislachapelle2509]

So, so amazing. Thank you. Very relaxing to watch.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😃

[@judymahan5588]

Having just turned 80 I may be your oldest fan-your obvious love of your craft is quite admirable & the imagination and skills you display are incredible Thanks for sharing your beautiful works of art 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Judy, you may just be my oldest as I would never ask someone their age 😊, all the best, Mike

[@sunkenvilla]

Congratulations on reaching this milestone. I've only seen a handful of your videos, but I love them and had to subscribe. You are very skilled, and I love the commentary. Very helpful for picking up tips. Keep up the great work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your support, all the best, Mike 😀

[@Tremorwoodworks]

Wow. 25,000! Your channel has really exploded over the past six months.

[@MikeHolton]

It's all going a little crazy!!! 😀

[@k9insomniac783]

What a shape!! I can truly say, I’ve not seen one like it. Almost like a wooden Saturn. Well done my brother.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you kindly, Saturn seems to be a winner 😄

[@petershipman7314]

The shape is fantastic,love the grain and ripples,the best to date I think🎉❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Peter, it certainly is a one off 😀

[@danielstieler8664]

Redwood is one of my favorites. Great video.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Daniel, mine too I love it 😀

[@JamesHardiman99]

Brilliant! Well done.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks James 😀

[@deborahfaulk5532]

Congratulations on 25,000 subscribers, your bowls are amazing and very unique!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@larryjefferson2146]

Glad to be along on your journey! Every episode stimulates the imagination. Nice hollow form!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Larry, so glad you enjoy my work 😀

[@johnsheppard50]

Simply superb.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@andrewwatson9805]

Wow, that is beautiful! Very unusual.

[@fionacrouch1732]

Congratulations Mr Holton, on your subscriber count. Roll on the 50k
Beautiful piece. Definitely leads one to thoughts of a planet.
Lucky is the winner of this magnificent piece of art.
Thank you for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Fiona, there is a definite planetary look to it 😀

[@user-fy8tu6xf5y]

Another very unique piece of art! Well done Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Troy, all the best, Mike 😀

[@z-manvideos6193]

I've never seen a bowl like that one. Beautiful!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Me neither 😀 all the best, Mike

[@codymccormick3593]

A most unique and beautiful piece!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Cody 😀

[@heatherharcrow6156]

Very cool. Never seen a turning like this.❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Heather 😀

[@bonitagoodwin5086]

This is a Fabulous piece of wood!! You did a great job!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!! ❤❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Bonita 😀

[@aletaschulz1108]

Beautiful and unique bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much!

[@johnbouy5780]

Great winged bowl, I like your ideas and designs all the different uses of materials giving turner's plenty of information. Keep it up very entertaining.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, will do my best 😌

[@user-xd6bw3nl1n]

Just stunning!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@eeva-leenahassinen8793]

Congrats for the 25k! Love how the "planet" turned out!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😀

[@seanwallace6404]

Gorgeous work. Thank you

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you too Sean 😀

[@cudamank]

Wow, you are finding some amazing pieces inside that wood. Great piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mark, I've had a few pieces from the same tree, it all seems pretty good! 😁

[@lllTinyDancerlll]

Wow. That’s phenomenal!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@landstclair]

I love watching a piece of wood being turned..... there is something very relaxing and it lulls me into thinking I could do this...lol

[@MikeHolton]

Go for it, if I can do it anyone can 😀

[@kennedykirkhope6251]

That is absolutely awesome!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Kennedy 😀

[@albertdawson6814]

That is a very big achievement 25,000 subscribers. I'm happy for you. You earned it every week with a interesting project and an enjoyable video. This pieces is also very pretty. Thank you for sharing. I hope I see you next week

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Albert, I have a very busy week ahead but I'm 99% sure I'll have something out for next Tuesday 😀

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice the shape does look like a planet with rings. Congrats on 25000 subscribers. Thanks for another great video.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much David 😀

[@springbay1]

Congrats on 25k subscribers! And congrats on probably your best hollow out, so far. That will be some very happy winner.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@johnlivsey4146]

Unique for sure. Beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John 😀

[@tombruno3986]

Once again Mike another gem.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks souch Tom 👍

[@user-fp9rq9ed6q]

I like how you explain what you are going to do at each step. Then it’s fun to watch it as you work the piece to achieve your goal. I love anything made with wood. I’m new at watching woodturning so I am really enjoying these videos. Another beautiful grain.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Brenda 😀

[@tonycox6715]

That is truly unique work. Very impressive.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tony 😀

[@cynthiahamptonprince9449]

Stunning design worthy of any decor!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Cynthia 😀

[@jasonmontgomery8180]

Congrats on another milestone. Beautiful hollow form.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@charmainerohde8575]

You are an artist!

[@MikeHolton]

That is very kind of you to say, All the best, Mike

[@LOTGiscool]

Yes, that is a nice looking vase. Quite unique!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks again my friend 😀

[@stevedoran3631]

Big Red looked..... erm..... Superb when it was complete..... great work again Mike!.... Your videos are so uplifting!....

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve 😀

[@mcnorcan]

That is so gorgeous.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@johnbuchanan578]

I love watching these videos, this project was very interesting and as usual the result is superb.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, knowing how good that crack looked now I wish I had turned it the other way up lol 😊

[@Marfolls]

Very unique. Love it

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍

[@HSpoony8]

Another interesting form achieved. Lovely colouring on the wood and congratulations on hitting 25K

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lynnettejohns4733]

What an amazing piece of art!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lynette 😀

[@3pawmom]

I’m learning so much watching you!!!

[@MikeHolton]

I'm so glad Kelly 🙂

[@stmrev]

What a unique design. I don't remember seeing anything like that before!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tim 🙂

[@EffortlessIt]

Absolutely inspirational!!

[@MikeHolton]

Wow thanks 😀

[@markduggan3451]

That is a stunning bowl. Well done on your accomplishment.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@guitardave3028]

What a lovely planet....youve inspired me to take up woodturning....i can see how it can be an adventure and rewarding hobby....

[@MikeHolton]

It really can, it is a great way to be creative 😀

[@davidmuckle599]

An awesome piece of turning. Very well done

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks David 😀

[@markdesautels4764]

Another great piece!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mark 😀

[@pturner6175]

Love this grain, yet another outstanding piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! 😁

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Beautiful, redwood turning. Yea on the 25k+ subs!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Valerie 😀

[@user-hp6bj1ik6l]

Excellent work as always Mike. Loving the colour and finish, Congratulations on your success. Well deserved.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Antony 😀

[@susanburrows5288]

Congrats on 25,00!
Fascinating difference between the heartwood and sapwood here, the form brings it out so well!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Susan, I do love this wood 😀

[@elizabethgonzalves4959]

Fabulous Saturn bowl! I live in the Redwoods and I had no idea the wood had such figure. Well done on your 25000.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Elizabeth, I love turning red wood 😀

[@amieclay8409]

Unbelievable, Mike. It DOES look like a planet.
Edit: I think my favorite part is the heart-shaped inclusion that appears at 20:46. It's so nice!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Amie 😀

[@ianleonard7227]

Another well made bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ian 😀

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Lovely piece. You did a wonderful job turning it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Doug 😀

[@beccarowan4386]

Beautiful piece! I love the red tints in the heart of the grain.

[@MikeHolton]

Me too! It is very pretty wood 😀

[@trevormoore4880]

Congratulations 25000 man great work deserve many more

[@MikeHolton]

Many many thanks Trevor 😀

[@martymar666]

I wasn’t convinced about the wings, but works. Beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Marty 😀

[@mattgraham4025]

Congratulations! Amazing piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Matt 😊

[@jeramiahcrosier3481]

Really cool - it does look like a planet!

[@MikeHolton]

That's what I thought too 😀😀

[@pbpleased7936]

As I’m just finally reaching very comfortable shop temperatures in the Phoenix desert, I do smile at your dealing with the other extreme. Great work and thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks my friend 😀

[@kaelynnbeaton3872]

Oh my goodness!!! This is beyond belief!! It is Beautiful ❤️❤️ That's s funny, I thought it looked like a ringed planet, too!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kaelyn 😀

[@jakes9708]

You keep making awesome projects.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Jake 😀

[@deborahthompson258]

I love it and it does like like a planet.😊❤

[@MikeHolton]

I know lol thanks 😁

[@RafcamoralP]

Congratulations on 25k subscribers!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jonathanschafer6952]

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jonathan and thanks for your support 😀

[@Mr_Grinnr]

Another beautiful piece. Congratulations on your success!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gordongroves6674]

A lovely, unusual project. Congratulations on your 25,000+. I look forward to following your work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Gordon😀

[@dalebrittenham1823]

Congrats on 25k Mike..... Great job. ..

[@MikeHolton]

Awesome thank you Dale 😀

[@stevebettany8778]

That’s a design I’ve never seen before and really love the outcome.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve, neither have I so I thought I would give it a go 😀

[@rusty633]

Fantastic piece of work

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like it 😀

[@KrissyChacon]

I can't believe just how beautiful that wood grain is and the color variation. Absolutely stunning.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Krissy 😀

[@MGDesignsWoodworking]

Beautiful piece of art. Thank you for the great videos you share with us. I have really learned a lot and get inspiration from them.

[@MikeHolton]

That is so nice of you to say, all the best, Mike 😀

[@stephencarey6114]

Wow 25000 subs that's amazing sir. Just goes to show you that giving the viewers something interesting to watch is always better than kittens !!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Stephen, although there is nothing wrong with kittens 😂

[@user-fj5ew2rj2q]

Interesting eye of original wood to turn it into something unique!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much George 😀

[@nanalefevre3670]

That is really nice! Love that you explain things so well.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad it was helpful Nana 😀

[@brendadriver2702]

I love the shape! Thanks for sharing Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for watching! All the best, Mike 🙂

[@snufflepig60]

I really liked the sound of the bowl when you knocked it. Very musical.

[@MikeHolton]

That's hollow forms for you 😀

[@brucethebassbrand4564]

By far, this is the most awesome creation I have seen on any channel. Good Job! Less than 10 miles from my home, is a grove of Sequoia Gigantia... awesome trees. Congrats on 25000.

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thanks Bruce, that is so much of you to say! All the best, Mike 😀