A VERY Thorny Challenge! : Woodturning the spikey but beautiful Mallee Burl

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In this video, we're taking a look at the Mallee Burl - woodturning one of Australia's finest. This grain is incredibly spikey and thorny on the outside, but it's what's inside that counts.
If you're interested in woodturning, then you'll need to check out this Mallee Burl - woodturning Australia's finest. It's a really unique wood with an amazing grain structure that you won't find anywhere else. Be sure to watch the video to learn more about this beautiful wood!
Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments in the chat below, all comments will be entered into the giveaway.
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@tommymcdonald2065 16 дней назад

Years ago, when I was a young man, an older gentleman told me something I will never forget. He said to always flip the bowl over and look at the foot. If the turner spends time on the bottom for a pleasing look, you know he's good. The Marlee Burl Bowl is beautiful.

@MikeHolton 16 дней назад

Thanks, I completely agree. All the best, Mike

@maudwelford1843 Месяц назад

The aroma in the WA forests is fantastic where these buris grow 👏👏👏👏👏👏💕🇬🇧

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

I can imagine! 😀

@ZeDocta Месяц назад

What phenomenal piece of wood. One of the best that you've turned. Thank you for revealing it's inner beauty.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Wow, thank you! 😀

@charmainerohde8575 6 месяцев назад

Today's words of wisdom: "When things go bad, never worry about it; just think of a way to solve it." And. . . "Like all good workmen, I shall blame my tools." Another stunning piece. A joy to watch it emerge.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much my friend, the second saying there is my favourite 😂

@crackerjack3359 Месяц назад

Perfect. Another $1000 bowl in the bag in the right gallery.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Well it sold for a lot less than that but I was happy 😀

@Winterbourne_wood_turning 6 месяцев назад

Egg banjos, that’s the secret to creating a stunning bowl. I’ll have to try it.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Haha, works for me 😀

@archiehebron8944 6 месяцев назад

That is a beautiful bowl. One more for the records, man.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Archie, I'll remember this one for a very long time 😀

@brianjoneswoodturning3682 6 месяцев назад

Well done Mike, I thinkyou did that piece of burl justice. Nice Job !!!

@nicholastroop6544 6 месяцев назад

It's impossible to tire of watching turning, and wood working in general. There is always something new to see in wood.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

I completely agree, every piece is different and has something to offer 😀

@billrose2083 6 месяцев назад

WOW !!! That is some beautiful wood, and your work is spectacular, as usual. You're a real inspiration, Mike. Just a point of interest, this is November 21,2023. In two days, November 23, my wife and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary !! Never thought we'd make it THIS far, but here we are !! Seems like it all went by so fast.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Happy anniversary to you and your good lady, 50 years is an amazing achievement. All the best my friend, hope you have a wonderful day on Thursday and celebrate in style 😀

@stevebettany8778 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations

@billrose2083 6 месяцев назад

@@stevebettany8778 THANK YOU !!!

@davidbaxter5132 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations to you Bill, and your Wife. My Wife tells me I have no chance of us making it that far if I keep spending more time watching Mike's videos than with her! (... and I am not sure if she is joking!)

@billrose2083 6 месяцев назад

@@davidbaxter5132 Thank you !! Wow ! I didn't expect congratulations from Mike's video messages !! HAHAHAHAHAHA !

@joyceburton8208 5 месяцев назад

A beautiful piece of wood and now a beautiful bowl. Magnificent!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much Joyce 😀

@davidschweikhart459 5 месяцев назад

The grain on this beautiful wood, to me, when finished, has a resemblance to Coral. Very nice work👍👍

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Haha I think it will last till the end of time 😀

@SilverBack. 6 месяцев назад

WOW it turned out absolutely Amazing, well done Mike 🙌🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Doug, this was so much fun!!!!! 😀

@SoilentGr33n 23 дня назад

Very nice. I'd totally throw my keys in that when I come home.

@MikeHolton 23 дня назад

Haha so could I 😀

@donaldadams5342 5 месяцев назад

I have to say it 'great Aussie timber'. Now that's out of the way, this is a fantastic piece of woodturning, you have done an amazing job of making the bowl look as though it is fitting inside of 'a frame'. As you so accurately say Mike, the grain on this piece does look amazing over every square centimeter. Lovely finish with the Danish Oil & it's the first4 time I have ever heard of potential danger if not handled correctly. Brilliant work my friend & brilliant commentary as you go, so natural & relaxed as always. Cheers, Don from South AUSTRALIA.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks again Don, I'm starting to really look forward to your comments lol. There are some beautiful Australian woods out there and I intend to turn as many different types as I can get my hand on. I have two more red Mallee burls in the workshop which I can't wait to start. All the best my friend, Mike 😀

@johnheckles8239 5 месяцев назад

A piece of burl woodturning on RU-vid that hasn’t been doused in a myriad of coloured resins.. How novel 😂 Love the final piece btw.. Stunning 👌🏻

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much John 😄

@joesmith1574 5 месяцев назад

That is a beautiful piece! I liked how you went ahead and included the spiky voids in the rim of the bowl, very well done! It gives the piece a classier look.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much Joe, I do like the way this one came out 😀

@joeribak Месяц назад

Just beautiful wood and a great job! I especially liked the top rim inside bevel to match the angle of the bowl below. Great idea, and creative thoughtfulness as always!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thanks so much Joe 😀

@acousticmikeb8119 4 месяца назад

That looks stunning! Thank you for your videos. They are educational, fun, and calming!

@MikeHolton 4 месяца назад

Glad you like them Mike 😀

@wessnyder6345 6 месяцев назад

A very strange looking piece of wood, that turns into a beautiful bowl. The pattern even resembles marble. How nice to know someone who will send you wood like that.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! It's amazing to be sent wood like this but it does dome with a hefty price tag lol 😀

@Jaydaydesign 5 месяцев назад

I am a proud Australian who lives in the Mallee country that extends across the north west of Victoria into the south west of New South Wales. it is great to see our beautiful Mallee burl being available to, and appreciated by, artisans in other countries. This wood is created by nature from trees that survive the harsh extremes in weather conditions in this semi arid climate. Temperatures regularly reach 40C in summer and -2C in winter with strong winds and little rain year round. The Knarled twisted trees create amazing dense grain patterns and form intricate burls through constant stresses on their limbs. The roots of these trees are also valued as firewood because they are long burning and produce a lot of heat.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Hi there many thanks for taking the time to send a message, harsh weather can produce some of the most beautiful wood. I have heard about it's value as a firewood! I'm turning a wood at the moment, that sinks in water, does not burn and has that much oil in the wood you can sand it with normal sandpaper. All he best, Mike

@Jaydaydesign 5 месяцев назад

@@MikeHolton so one of the tree species they call ‘lignum vitae’ I’m guessing? Best of luck, that stuff is supposed to be a bit difficult to work with. But well worth it.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

@@Jaydaydesign You guessed right, very much worth the effort 😃

@petercampbell9899 5 месяцев назад

'looks like it's from a different world'...Australian flora and fauna do indeed have that look and feel about them. I certainly remarked on that upon arriving here many many years ago.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

It is a pretty amazing wood 😀

@inesbahl69 2 месяца назад

What a beautiful bowl. I need to watch more of your videos.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Haha thanks, watch as many as you like 😀

@dawnjanacek 27 дней назад

Simply gorgeous! Well done, as always!

@MikeHolton 27 дней назад

Thanks so much 😀

@racheldray1057 6 месяцев назад

"winging it" lol! It really is an amazing piece, but looks really challenging to turn. That shock at 13 mins! The video allows us to see some of the grain, but I'm sure it can't compare to the beauty in real life. The shape is very much your style. Love it.

@lornacy 6 месяцев назад

"Winging it" made me chuckle too 😄

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Rachel, the grain is just amazing up close!!!! 😀

@shelleysnailparlour2392 6 месяцев назад

Mike thanks for bringing the natural beauty out in this burl, and sharing it with us all to enjoy and appreciate along with you. ❤x x

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Shelley, all the best, Mike 😀

@Bloke-in-Stoke 5 месяцев назад

Stunning. Now that's what I call a work of art. Well done once again and thanks for sharing and inspiring. Cheers 🍺

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much 😃

@GlennTillema 5 месяцев назад

What a crazy bowl! Nice that you could preserve some of the spiky bits!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Glan, I had to, they are such an amazing part of this wood 😀

@sea-ferring 5 месяцев назад

With the alcohol as well as the final finish, the grain looks three dimensional. So incredibly beautiful.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

It really is so very pretty, I need some more to turn 😊

@MrEsPlace 6 месяцев назад

That looks like stalagmites from the wall of a cave. What an interesting wood. Thank you so much for showing off this cool timber. At 12:58 I am sitting in an empty house, all peacefully and trying to recover from yesterday's workout and I spilled energy drink all over myself when I jumped so hard at that catch. 🤣🤣 The bowl turned out beautifully.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Haha sorry about that 😂, all the best, Mike

@ronkiskowoodart9680 6 месяцев назад

Well done Mike! What an amazing piece of timber!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Ron, this wood is hard to beat 😀

@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Месяц назад

That is a astoundingly beautiful bowl, and the Mallee burl is amasing! I'd like to see a single-horn epergne made from Mallee burl. It would likely be quite the challenge, but it would be a centerpiece beyond compare. Excellent work!

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

That would be cool, I think it would need to be hand carved but it would be something special that's for sure!!

@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Месяц назад

@@MikeHoltonIf the bowl were turned, leaving the centre, where the tailstock meets it, high, in a cone shape, it could be drilled to accept a horn. The horn could be turned as an elongated funnel shape, then hollowed. It would definitely have to be done in two pieces, but epergnes were made in multiple pieces, in glass/pottery/metals, &c. One done in the Mallee burl, especially with the natural edge like the bowl you made, would be a phenomenally beautiful take on a Victorian piece.

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

@@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Interesting idea but I would need a very deep piece of this wood to do it

@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Месяц назад

@@MikeHolton Yeah, it would take a long/deep piece of wood to make the horn. If you could pull it off, though, it would be a mesmerising piece, for sure.

@mouradbelkas598 Месяц назад

It is a beautiful piece and you did great job in creating a masterpiece. Thank you

@MikeHolton Месяц назад

Thank you so much 😀

@deborahfaulk5532 5 месяцев назад

The bowl is so beautiful, it looks like glass, absolutely unique and pretty!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! 😀

@ianlee9755 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful, it looks like molten lava that has solidified.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Ian, the grain had so much going on in it, it's just beautiful 😁

@hannesbolmstedt 5 месяцев назад

Very cool, looks like something out of a zombie movie

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Haha I know what you mean 😀

@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely stunning. Love those Ausi burls.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Me too, this is my first and I think I'll be getting more very soon 😀

@terrimaldonado8806 5 месяцев назад

That wood has absolutely the most beautiful character!!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks and I completely agree 😀

@RattiDave 6 месяцев назад

That burl grain is hypnoticly intricate. The finish accentuates it's beauty. You have outdone yourself.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Dave, I think I'm in love with this wood, the grain is just amazing, all the best, Mike 😀

@en3gecko 5 месяцев назад

it looks like a polar bear. beautiful

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

And I thought I was the only one to see it, thanks 👍

@drivingacrossamerica8228 6 месяцев назад

This is absolutely beautiful. Definitely one of my favorites so far. I really appreciate you sharing this with us!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much and I have to admit. it is just about my favourite as well 😀

@deehenry1983 6 месяцев назад

wow Mike, another stunner!!!! thanks for the great video, and send a thanks to your wife for keeping you fed and helping with your creations! cheers!!!!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Dee and I will certainly pass your message on 😀

@RetroJack 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for not filling the voids with resin, like so many others. There's already enough plastic in the environment and it's good to see an all natural piece!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

You are so welcome, this piece needed no artificial enhancement 😃

@thechariotcard 5 месяцев назад

Well said!!!

@thechariotcard 5 месяцев назад

Most beautiful!!,

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

@@thechariotcard thanks 😀

@lornacy 6 месяцев назад

Thank you again! As I watched this I just kept thinking you treated yourself to the wood, and treated us to the video. Love your channel more and more every viewing. And greetings to your beautiful wife, thanks for behind- the-scenes support!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Lornacy, I have passed your message onto my wife 😁. The sales have given me a chance to get some amazing wood which I want to share with everyone. Hopefully I can continue for many years to come 😁

@lornacy 6 месяцев назад

@@MikeHolton I hope for many more years of watching! 😊

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

@@lornacy yay, it's a date 🤣

@jenhovland2454 5 месяцев назад

I'm not normally a fan of winged bowls, but this burl makes it so stunning.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Jen, they are not for everyone but I do like this one 😀

@ODDwayne1 6 месяцев назад

At first, I thought you would cut off the excess and use it in a resin project. But this is more beautiful. Great job Mike. Thank you 👍

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Dwane, I reserve resin for wood that has problems, this piece was perfect 😀

@tomburns7544 6 месяцев назад

....ooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!! One of the most beautiful burl pieces I've ever seen! Excellent design, Mike. I love the proud rim matching the curvature of the bowl underneath the wings! Well done, as usual! 👍!!!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Tom, it worked better than I could ever hope for 😀

@zacschiffman8056 5 месяцев назад

Beautiful piece of wood and such a gorgeous final product!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! 😁

@Colganology 6 месяцев назад

Best yet. That grain!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

100% agree, I love it 😀

@otherpops9097 5 месяцев назад

I really enjoy your creativity, can't wait to see everything you end up making.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@peterhopkins9193 5 месяцев назад

Come across you yesterday I'm looking forward to browsing your videos. There's something about woodwork that I love. Thanks for sharing

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome Peter and and thanks for joining us 🙂

@denocro3586 6 месяцев назад

Beautifully done Mike.I live in southwest Australia and am always on the lookout for mallee burls and roots, sometimes they can suddenly let go on the lathe so a face mask is a must. I was holding my breath at times while you were working that it would hold together. Well done cobber and thankyou for sharing. Cheers Deno.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it Deno, I always keep myself as safe as I can be but it does happen so like you said keep well to the side just in case 😀

@nigelharvey210 6 месяцев назад

absolutely awesome, that little catch you had made me jump never mind you, lol

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Haha sorry about that Nigel, worth it in the end though 😜

@nigelharvey210 6 месяцев назад

@@MikeHolton it certainly was Mike

@robertrichards1840 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful you are extremely talented Mike

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Robert, that's very kind of you to say 😊

@andypage6207 6 дней назад

What a joy to watch

@MikeHolton 6 дней назад

Thanks so much Andy 😃

@gloopgloopglorp 5 месяцев назад

Wow. BEAUTIFUL. You have a practiced talent for turning an accident of nature into a piece of art. That wood could not have found more skillful hands.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Wow! thanks so much, all the best, Mike 😀

@chrishughart2279 5 месяцев назад

You’re bowls and vases are gorgeous! Gives me inspiration to turn something!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, try it, it's great fun 😀

@chrishughart2279 5 месяцев назад

@@MikeHolton ya I have a powermatic lathe that I turn stuff on but it’s gotten cold so I’ve slowed down on making things haha

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

@@chrishughart2279 haha I know what you mean 😀

@petershipman7314 6 месяцев назад

That is stunning,if you don’t keep that as your own you are mad ,amazing 🎉❤

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Haha thanks Peter, I have considered keeping it but have also had a few tempting offers lol.

@petershipman7314 6 месяцев назад

Keep it😂😂

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

@@petershipman7314 Haha

@marybasso3205 4 месяца назад

Beautiful the best I have seen

@MikeHolton 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much 😀

@dennislebold8432 2 месяца назад

What a beautiful bowl, just amazing

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much Dennis 😀

@davidtyers4903 6 месяцев назад

Thats beautiful.you let the shape come through nicely.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks David 😀

@occasional-gifts 6 месяцев назад

I’m so jealous. That is beautiful stuff buddy. Good job

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Haha sorry 😀 and thanks, all the best, Mike

@mariabasil9631 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful! And listening to your description of your enjoyment!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Maria, this is probably my favourite turning, the wood is just stunning! 😀

@davidbaxter5132 6 месяцев назад

As a famous judge on TV would say ... A-maz-ing!! Such a tremendous job, Mike. Wow, how far 'we' (you!) have come with this channel. Brilliant, my friend, just brilliant!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you David, it has been a crazy ride that's for sure, I would never have guessed people would actually enjoy what I do so much lol 😀

@William_Kenny 5 месяцев назад

Mike you sure do find some beautiful pieces of wood and the bowl looks amazing, Kind regards From will 👍 😊

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Will, when is your next video out? 😀

@peterloos8027 6 месяцев назад

And he does it again!! Mike, what a beautifull bowl you made from a very special piece of wood. The natural edge almost camouflages the bowlshape in the center. All the different grain pattern…. I cannot stop looking at it!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Peter, this is my favourite piece so far. The grain is just amazing 😀

@klff_ 5 месяцев назад

Really beautiful!! Well done, Mike!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! 😊

@gluey27 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely gorgeous Mike well done.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Many thanks! 😀

@valeriehenschel1590 5 месяцев назад

what’s not to like? 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

This one is almost perfect 😀

@neongrey333 6 месяцев назад

Incredible! The grain is so intricate, I could just stare at it forever. Love what you did with the rim of the bowl, too. Thanks for posting!!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@vincenthardman7691 6 месяцев назад

Magnificent, enough said. Thank you for taking the time to film and share.

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome Vince, all the best, Mike 😀

@judithstanka6471 6 месяцев назад

Wow, the first look on the colours the moment you clean it with alcohol... amazing!!!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Judith, I could not wait any longer to see how it looked, it was love at first sight 😀

@judithstanka6471 6 месяцев назад

@@MikeHolton I totally understand!

@kylemain4314 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful! Well done!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much Kyle 😀

@stevefromlondon9175 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful wood you did that wood proud Regards Steve UK London

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Steve 😄

@crowncreativemarketing525 5 месяцев назад

Stunning!

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Thanks 😀

@Tseringlhatso 6 месяцев назад

What a STUNNING piece! Simply gorgeous, could look at that for hours. Thanks for another great video

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, me too and fact I have been 😀

@johnlivsey4146 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely LOVE burl.

@MikeHolton 5 месяцев назад

Me too, it is very hard to beat 😀

@louisjackson4634 6 месяцев назад

Stunning!!!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Louis 😀

@scottfonner 6 месяцев назад

Outstanding!

@MikeHolton 6 месяцев назад

Thank you kindly Scott 😀

@LOTGiscool 2 месяца назад

WOW! How astounding! That wood has fantastic patterns and grains. Another very beautiful, rustic piece that would go great in the log cabin living room of my dreams.

@MikeHolton 2 месяца назад

You do like log cabins!