Thanks for turning some Sweetgum. I had gotten some very large pieces from a tree service. They had taken the neighbors dead tree down last year. I asked for some and they piled everything I wanted into their front loader and delivered to my pile. Now I know what to expect from that incredible wood grain. Now, all I need to do is get the wood chips out of my face, hair, and eyes. Then cut up some Sweetgum bowl blanks. God bless you brother, keep turning.
Gorgeous turning Rod! You have such talent! Anyone would be proud to own such a bowl. It could even be a family heirloom passed down to a daughters kitchen from her mom.🤗🤗🤗
This is one of my favorite pieces you have ever turned. I have watched it several times. It's amazing what God can do with his creation. Thanks for bringing out His beauty through the gift he has given you.
Gorgeous bowl!! I would have never thought sweet gum would reveal that much character. My compliments on your turning techniques and the quality of video production. Semper Fi.
Bob Ross was a retired Marine. He shared his talent with many! I'm thankful we have our retired Marine to show us how to make "Happy Little Bowls". This week I learned: "The finer the cut, the finer the finish" THANK YOU, SIR!
@Blair Young He was retired Air Force, actually, but I don't hold that against him! (kidding of course, I have family in the USAF that I couldn't be prouder of) Thanks very much!
Came upon a downed Sweet Gum tree in my area a year+ ago and am still using it. Its an unbelievable wood that has great grain detail and color. One of my favorite woods to turn. Excellent job and beautiful!!! Rick
When I first looked at the outside of the bowl I was surprised at how beautiful it was, it almost looked like marble with the amazing colours and patterns. Great turning 😀
Sweet gum is a southern wood. They are (or were) all over central Florida. The developers can't bulldoze the trees fast enough so who knows how long the old ones will be around. You can still find them in areas that aren't developed yet or areas that are protected. They get really large. I milled one that had blown down in a hurricane a few years ago. It was 36 inches across.
I'm often made speechless by your talent and abilities, but I have always enjoyed your voice in your videos. The bowl is beautiful and I wish I could touch the lovely finish. It looks like silk.
Rod what can I say about this bowl that hasn't been said already, I absolutely love it the grain the colour and the shape waow everything together makes one very beautiful bowl thank you for sharing it and giving me even more ideas for turning. Thank you once again for a great video 👍👍👍
Good evening Rod, This bowl is beautiful. In my millwork days, I saw very little of sweet gum. Once, while in a custom cabinet company, I saw severalsheets of both 1/4" and 3/4" sweet gum plywood for a custom cabinet job the company was making. They were outstanding. Unfortunately, I never saw the completed product. Have a tremendous weekend as you worship the LORD on Sunday.
Rod thank you for sharing your style.I so enjoy your site and excellent artistry! As I turn my work, your model of turning and words of wisdom guide my work! Thank you!
Good morning! Seeing and hearing the shavings being removed is therapy to my mind. Nice! Stopping to 'eyeball' the progress made me grin. That word took me back 55 years, to a place called P.I. This bowl is a great example of why turning wood is so very rewarding. God bless + Semper Fi
The inside looks like the trunk of the tree this piece came from. I always enjoy your dialogue and you sharing your knowledge and the talents of your subscribers. Inspirational!
I feel the same way about the feel of wood. I really enjoy your skill with switching between pull and push cuts and different rt grinds. You sir are a Master. Thanks for all the knowledge you have sent my way.
Thanks very much, Kevin! I've been steadily making videos, but my notifications seem to not be going out right... not sure what's going on with that but I'm looking into it. Thanks for sticking with me!
Kintsugi is the japanese technique/philosophy to repair broken pottery with laquer mixed with powdered gold. The goal is not to hide the crack, but to display it, as the cracks are part of the object's history. Your mending of the crack in the wood reminded me of this =)
Wow! That wood is sooo lovely! I have been watching a lot of Woodturning videos lately, and this piece is really one of the prettiest I have seen. It looks really useful too! Great combination! Well done!
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Thanks for turning some Sweetgum. I had gotten some very large pieces from a tree service. They had taken the neighbors dead tree down last year. I asked for some and they piled everything I wanted into their front loader and delivered to my pile. Now I know what to expect from that incredible wood grain. Now, all I need to do is get the wood chips out of my face, hair, and eyes. Then cut up some Sweetgum bowl blanks. God bless you brother, keep turning.
HAPPY FRIDAY friend...so happy we stopped by to visit you! Have a great weekend and big like #417
Really beautiful, Rod. That grain is absolutely amazing. Talk all you want during the video. I think we all enjoy hearing you. Take care.
Bill
Hi Rod... really beautiful bowl... nicely turned... that wood is simply stunning... great video as always...take care... all the best.....Andy
Rod another lovely bowl. I love the wood grain. God bless you and your family Russell
Gorgeous turning Rod! You have such talent! Anyone would be proud to own such a bowl. It could even be a family heirloom passed down to a daughters kitchen from her mom.🤗🤗🤗
Wow Rod!!! Beautiful Bowl!!! The colors are awesome!!
No Rod I want to hear your voice it has a very calming affect on me. The bowl the wood grain it takes your breath away. Awesome thank you.
Sweet gum is on of my favorite woods to turn. It's got some beautiful heartwood!
This is BEAUTIFUL! Sweetgum has been overlooked for far too long. I never dreamed it would be this gorgeous!
Gorgeous Rod. Sweetgum is probably my favorite wood to turn. Seems it never fails to have something special hidden in it.
A beautiful chunk of wood and an amazing treatment of it. The furniture from your subscriber ...amazing also! Thank you so much for sharing, Sir.
Thank you very much!
This is one of my favorite pieces you have ever turned. I have watched it several times. It's amazing what God can do with his creation. Thanks for bringing out His beauty through the gift he has given you.
Thank you, James, I really appreciate that!
Gorgeous bowl!! I would have never thought sweet gum would reveal that much character. My compliments on your turning techniques and the quality of video production. Semper Fi.
I never mind listening to you, you're quite soothing. That wood is absolutely gorgeous as you said. You show it's best qualities.
Bob Ross was a retired Marine. He shared his talent with many! I'm thankful we have our retired Marine to show us how to make "Happy Little Bowls". This week I learned: "The finer the cut, the finer the finish" THANK YOU, SIR!
@Blair Young He was retired Air Force, actually, but I don't hold that against him! (kidding of course, I have family in the USAF that I couldn't be prouder of) Thanks very much!
Thank you, phionella7, you're very kind 😊
Wow is right, thanks for sharing. Full View and Like 👍
Who knew sweet gum would make such a beautiful bowl. The grain is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
It sure surprised me! Thanks so much 😊
Great work Rod...beautiful result...stay safe...press on 😎 Joe
Thank you very much!
Rod you are right the grain pattern is beautiful. Love the shape!
Beautiful, really beautiful Rob 😁👍🏼👏
Beautiful bowl. Great to see a master bring out the inner hidden beauty of the wood...or in a person.
It is pretty. A great family popcorn bowl. Wood burn their name on the side with some popcorn and voila, you have another family heirloom!
The Sweetgum with the pointy gumballs that become shrapnel when ya’ mow? THAT Sweetgum?! Nice to see the grain is so beautiful!
Came upon a downed Sweet Gum tree in my area a year+ ago and am still using it. Its an unbelievable wood that has great grain detail and color. One of my favorite woods to turn. Excellent job and beautiful!!! Rick
Great looking bowl with amazing grain! Semper Fi, my friend!
When I first looked at the outside of the bowl I was surprised at how beautiful it was, it almost looked like marble with the amazing colours and patterns. Great turning 😀
I agree that is truly spectacular grain and coloring. Well done!!
Nice, the sweet gum looks like beautiful wood. 😊😊😊 you did a wonderful job and produced a gorgeous bowl. 🤩🤩🤩🙂❤️🪵👍
Awesome work, Devil Dog! Never knew sweetgum had such cool grain patterns. Take care brother.
That bowl is like me.....big and chunky. Thanks for sharing Rod.
haha! Thanks very much!
I really don't think I could put anything in that bowl wouldn't want to hide the beauty of it great job love it 👍👍
Sweet Gum is one of the most beautiful shade trees. Not surprised to find that its wood is beautiful too.
Interesting to hear the different views of this tree. None where I live (to my knowledge) but I sure enjoyed turning it!
Another beautiful piece Rod. Thanks for sharing. 👏🏻👏🏻
That sweetgum is amazing! I love the shape and finish you put on that bowl, great job buddy!
Awesome. The beauty of that wood is something.
That is very pretty! Wow, I've never seen this side of Sweet Gum before. Beautiful job!
WOW!!! Absolutely stunning. I love the grain. And we never tire of hearing you speak, Rod.
Thank you so much 😀
Such beautiful graining, colours, and light. I love the bead round the middle of the bowl, too. A truly lovely piece.
Thank you so much, Jill!
I agree with everyone else saying how beautiful it is, but I just wanted to add that you have some talented fans!
Beautiful bowl! Thank you for sharing & your commentary. Thank You for your service!
Thank you kindly 😊
Love watching and listening to your videos. Beautiful piece of wood. 👌
That is a gorgeous piece of wood. Excellent work, Rod. 👍🏼
Enjoy your dialogue and your work. Beautiful bowl.
That’s a beautiful bowl, never heard of sweet gum wood before but the finished product looks amazing, thanks for showing it to us!!! Cheers
I always enjoy your commentary love the shape and beautiful colors
Hi Rod, I'm not going to argue with you, that piece is really beautiful. Great work Rod as ever. Take care. Cheers, Huw
I have never even heard of Sweetgum before, but what a great piece of wood. The end result looks fantastic. Well done Sir.
Sweet gum is a southern wood. They are (or were) all over central Florida. The developers can't bulldoze the trees fast enough so who knows how long the old ones will be around. You can still find them in areas that aren't developed yet or areas that are protected. They get really large. I milled one that had blown down in a hurricane a few years ago. It was 36 inches across.
I'm often made speechless by your talent and abilities, but I have always enjoyed your voice in your videos. The bowl is beautiful and I wish I could touch the lovely finish. It looks like silk.
Beautiful wood indeed, thanks for sharing! ✌️❤️🍻🖖
I just picked up 20 logs of black gum. Can't wait to turn it. The black lines in it are awesome. Semper fi
A fantastic piece of turning and a smashing bowl. Great work.
Definitely a gorgeous piece of wood Rod and you certainly made a beautiful bowl out of it. I really like the shape of that. Fantastic work.
Great looking bowl always enjoy your video's and works of art. Thanks for sharing
Rod what can I say about this bowl that hasn't been said already, I absolutely love it the grain the colour and the shape waow everything together makes one very beautiful bowl thank you for sharing it and giving me even more ideas for turning. Thank you once again for a great video 👍👍👍
Good evening Rod,
This bowl is beautiful. In my millwork days, I saw very little of sweet gum. Once, while in a custom cabinet company, I saw severalsheets of both 1/4" and 3/4" sweet gum plywood for a custom cabinet job the company was making. They were outstanding. Unfortunately, I never saw the completed product.
Have a tremendous weekend as you worship the LORD on Sunday.
Wow, what a gorgeous piece of wood. Made for a wonderful bowl. Thanks.
Your're so right...outstanding grain. Beautiful piece.
Beautiful Sweetgum bowl.
I picked some up when I was in Arkansas...turns and sands beautifully. Great job...!
Rod thank you for sharing your style.I so enjoy your site and excellent artistry! As I turn my work, your model of turning and words of wisdom guide my work! Thank you!
Very kind of you to say, Pastor, thank you!
Beautiful bowl, Rod. Thank you for finding the bowl and sharing it with your viewers!
Such stunning grain! Beautifully turned 😊
Very pretty love the "banding" on the outside.
i love this salad bowl - how gorgeous
Grand job as always that sweetgum is stunning the grain just pop's with your finish.
Stay safe and take care God Bless. Y.N.W.A.
Thank you very much!
That’s a beautiful bowl! The figure of the grain is amazing.
I saw your video for the first time today, looking forward to seeing more!
Beautiful wood and another great turning
Beautiful beautiful piece. Thanks for the video.
Absolutely gorgeous wood, bowl is a lovely shape. ♥️
Love the grain and watching you work. I am one year into turning and watch you to be inspired.
Good morning! Seeing and hearing the shavings being removed is therapy to my mind. Nice! Stopping to 'eyeball' the progress made me grin. That word took me back 55 years, to a place called P.I.
This bowl is a great example of why turning wood is so very rewarding. God bless + Semper Fi
Hi Ray! haha! Great memories, right? Thank you my friend. Semper Fi
That is absolutely stunning I love love love this bowl
The inside looks like the trunk of the tree this piece came from. I always enjoy your dialogue and you sharing your knowledge and the talents of your subscribers. Inspirational!
So nice of you, thank you!
Absolutely stunning piece 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I feel the same way about the feel of wood. I really enjoy your skill with switching between pull and push cuts and different
rt grinds. You sir are a Master. Thanks for all the knowledge you have sent my way.
Beautiful wood and good job turning. I really like the ridge you put on the outside
Lovely bowl. Like the bead detail on the side.
Beautiful 👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing
Stunning wood and grain and lovely end product. Thanks Rod form Dartmoor UK
Many thanks back from Indiana!
Wow! This wood is amazing. I love the shape and just cant get over how beautiful it is.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful wood, love the character. All wood is beautiful
Welcome back sir. Been missing your videos and inspirational thoughts.
Thanks very much, Kevin! I've been steadily making videos, but my notifications seem to not be going out right... not sure what's going on with that but I'm looking into it. Thanks for sticking with me!
Somehow I lost track of you so I was pleased to come upon this video. Wonderful wood and expert turning. Terrific job.
Thank you so much for finding me again, Jerry! My notifications don't seem to be going out properly, not sure why...
Beautiful project Rod! I think wood turners tend to be really appreciative of the glory of God's creations.
Looking Really good. Thanks Tim
Very beautiful bowl! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful bowl and a great job turning!
Simple yet elegant 💜💜💜
Kintsugi is the japanese technique/philosophy to repair broken pottery with laquer mixed with powdered gold. The goal is not to hide the crack, but to display it, as the cracks are part of the object's history.
Your mending of the crack in the wood reminded me of this =)
Oops, I always thought it was a Chinese technique. Thank you for the lesson!
Great looking bowl
Grain like an Impressionist painting! Nice job! Your videos and Paul Seller’s are my go to zen moments of the day. Thanks!
Wow, thanks. I really appreciate that!
Stunning wood, nice job 👍👍👍👍
That's beautiful Rod and a wonderful job turning it as well!!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Wow! That wood is sooo lovely! I have been watching a lot of Woodturning videos lately, and this piece is really one of the prettiest I have seen. It looks really useful too! Great combination! Well done!
Beautiful bowl! One of your best! See ya soon Brother.
Thank you my friend! I sure enjoyed the trip!
Beautiful! Sweet gum is notorious for checking and warping as it dries.
Thanks for the video! I love seeing your work when I have spare time, it's really great.
Happy to hear that. and I appreciate your time very much!
That is a beautiful big bowl!
Beautiful wood! I want some! Great work on your part too!
Another outstanding bowl. I just picked up some green Sweetgum logs today.